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Rob Gronkowski Fantasy Profile
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Height: 6-6 Weight: 264 Age: 21 Born:5/14/1989Amherst,NY College: Arizona Experience: Rookie High School: Woodland Hills HS [Pittsburgh, PA] |
Beast vs. Bust: Gronk vs. Jimmy
The classic NFL tight end has always been a hybrid position, combining the pass catching skills of a wide receiver and the blocking of a lineman. As the NFL evolves into more of a passing game by the season, tight ends have also taken on increasing roles in the passing game. It has gotten more athletic with the likes of Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates showing true go-to ability in the passing game. And the position is still growing today with an influx of a new crop of potential Beasts, led by two of the most dangerous weapons in all of the NFL. One is a combination of brute strength and skills, the other elite athleticism and size. Let's take a look at the head to head matchup between Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham.
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Week 15 Review: 200 Club
After a pedestrian few weeks, Calvin Johnson came to play Week 15. After a pedestrian NFL career, Reggie Bush has come to play this season. Both players finished with over 200 yards receiving and rushing respectively on Sunday, lifting many an owner into the championship round of their fantasy leagues. There are more games to be played as the season winds down, but let's delve into more Week 15 action that caught our eye.
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Week 14 Review: Still Beasting
There was a special feeling in the air last week as the fantasy playoffs started in many leagues across Fantasy land. For some, that special feeling was the hunt for a championship, for others it was the painful end to another season. As playmaking QB prospect Robert Griffin III won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday, we are reminded that each offseason creates an opportunity to rebuild and reload. Let's delve into some performances from Week 14 that caught our eye.
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Week 13 Reactions: Cam-tastic
Heading into the season's last quarter, there is still plenty of drama to play itself out, but in the NFL and in fantasy. We have teams battling for the playoffs and others jockeying for draft pick positioning. Sucking for Luck is not just for the Colts, Dynasty owners want a piece of the hype as well. Fantasy playoffs are starting this week in many leagues, making this a nail biting weekend. Stick with your Beasts, they got you where you are, but don't be afraid to roll the dice on a FLEX spot. Before we look ahead, let's look back on Week 13 action.
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Week 12 Reactions: Beanie's Beasting
Week 12 is in the books and playoff pictures are starting to shape up. Whether you are in contention or rebuilding, you can still have an eye on next season. A number of Dynasty prospects are going to get an opportunity in the coming weeks as teams fall out of contention. Now is the time to snag a few and stasht them at the end of your bench. Let's take a look at this past week's action from a Dynasty perspective.
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Week 11 Reactions: Back in the Game
The fantasy landscape continues to change. Week 11 brought another wave of injuries and emerging talents. Kevin Smith came back from obscurity and injuries to Jay Cutler, Adrian Peterson and Fred Jackson will force some Dynasty prospects into action in the coming weeks. Fantasy Playoffs are around the corner and with the bye weeks over it's time to tighten up the bench. Handcuff your Beasts, cut the replacement level fodder and add a few young prospects that could get a chance later this season.
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Early Season Reactions: Week 1
Week 1 has come and gone, leaving a tremendous amount of fantasy overreaction in it's dust. Is Cam Newton now a Top 5 QB? It's not likely, but that doesn't make him an immediate sell, especially if you play in a Dynasty league. Values are constantly fluctuating and it's important to be on top of the everchanging landscape, but it's equally important to keep the entire season (and future seasons) in perspective. Let's take a look at some quick hits from the week that was.
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2011 NFL TE Rookie Profiles
The Tight End position is becoming popular again in the NFL...and on Fantasy rosters. Teams are spreading the ball out more and we are seeing an emergence of TE's producing WR1-2 type numbers. Beasts in the 6'5" - 260 lb range are abundant these days and their speed and overall athleticism make them matchup nightmares. We are even seeing teams like the New England Patriots lining up in 2 TE sets, one as the traditional end (Rob Gronkowski) and the other who serves as more of an H-Back type (Aaron Hernandez). This years class is considerably weak compared to the last few, but there is talent in this group and the trick in 2011 will be to decide when or if to make a move on one of these players in your Dynasty Rookie Draft.
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Fantasy Playoff Primer - AFC
The Fantasy Playoffs are upon is...and that means inevitable lineup decisions. Everyone knows that you roll with what got you there, but there are times when you need to play the hot hand. Do not overthink your lineup decisions, but remember that even a seemingly small decision could be a difference maker. The rule is "Don't bench your Beasts", but there is it is more complicated than that when you are trying to win a championship. We're going to run through every AFC team's fantasy relevant players and their playoff schedule. Good luck!
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Inventory Check - AFC Midseason 2010
Throughout the entire year at BeastOrBust.com, we are constantly taking a look at unearthing Dynasty prospects and potential fantasy contributors in our Emerging Dynasty Prospects and Dynasty Digging columns. In this AFC Inventory Check feature, we are going to take a look at each AFC team and examine their roster's long term Dynasty value. Since it is never to early to be thinking about 2011, we are taking a close look at each situation. From existing Beasts to developing prospects, it's time to take Inventory.
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2010 Emerging Dynasty Prospects - Part 2
This time of year, everyone is reading about "sleepers." Every site you visit lists a myriad of players that they feel have the potential to outperform their suggested current season projections. Well, much like everything else in Dynasty Football, it becomes a little more strategic and definitely more complicated when competing within a Dynasty format. While these players are already on the Fantasy Radar, the Dynasty owner must evaluate the talent long before the next guy. Read on for a few of our favorite emerging value buys at the 2010 Season one-quarter mark.
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Dynasty Rankings Update: Early Season 2010
Fantasy values are a fluid situation, constantly changing and evolving. At BeastOrBust.com, we are constantly changing our rankings accordingly. Instead of reactionary rankings, though, we keep our pulse on the Dynasty market in order to stay at the forefront. As any successful Dynasty owner knows, you need to be thinking 3 moves ahead of your leaguemates. We are going to take a look at our newly updated Dynasty rankings by position and discuss some risers and fallers.
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Jahvid Beast - Week 2 Fantasy Recap
Now we're 2 weeks into the season and with each passing weekend, we learn more and more about the status of our fantasy teams. It is still early however, and while we strongly suggest everyone step off the ledge following Week 1 action, please keep in mind that after 2 weeks of action, it is still to early to over-react. Fantasy Week 2 brought with it some serious action and potentially a look at the leagues next great versatile back. Read On.
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2010 Week 2 Lineup Watch: In or Out
What a Week 1 in the NFL...Ryan Grant is out for the year. Matt Stafford is out indefinitely with a shoulder injury. Kevin Kolb got knocked out of the game with a concussion and won't play this week. If you didn't realize it before, success in fantasy football is tied closely to your team's depth and the ability to overcome inevitable injuries. We turn our eyes to Week 2, taking a look at Start, Sit and Sneaky picks for this week's matchups.
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2010 Week 1 Lineup Watch: In or Out
Week 1 is tough. So much hype leading up to the season can make for some very difficult roster decisions in the first week of the season. Everyone wants to get off to a fast start and not fully understanding the direction the 2010 season will take can be very frustrating. Stick with your Beasts for sure. Read on for some other Start - Sit options you may (or may not) want to consider.
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2010 Season Preview
Fantasy owners are salivating. Its been a long offseason, but finally the regular season is upon us. Pre-season games whet our appetite for live action, but there is nothing like Week 1 of a new NFL season. When the Steelers host the Titans on Thursday night, another Fantasy season will be kicking off. A Dynasty owners work is never done, with rosters and lineups constantly being tweaked and changed all season long. Re-drafters and keeper league owners will also want to keep an eye on potential breakout players and continuously developing fantasy situations.
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Instant Reaction: 2010 NFL Draft
The immediate and long term success for many of this years promising rookies is largely due to situation. Follow along as we provide you Day-by-Day Dynasty Analysis of the 2010 NFL Draft in our annual NFL Draft Instant Reaction Article. Remember to check back frequently over the Draft Weekend as we will be continually updating this article. Enjoy.
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2010 NFL Rookie Tight End Profiles
The NFL Tight End is evolving. As teams spread the ball out, a TE who can serve as a legitimate receiving option is very important. Most of the highest rated prospects will fall in the 6'5 - 250 lb range with superior athleticism. Traditional blocking ability is less of a barometer for a players future success (especially in the fantasy world), however it can be a decent indicator of how quickly they can make the transition and thus see game action. Like the WR position, there is usually a year or two before TE's can be productive. The 2010 Draft class has three prospects capable of developing into Top 5 options and a handful more that could be starters in deep fantasy leagues. When all is said and done, this could be a very productive fantasy TE class.
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2010 NFL Scouting Combine - Wide Outs and Tight Ends
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