Summer of Dynasty

Posted May 09, 2012 at 06:54 PM EST

The NFL Draft is over and free agency has slowed down to a crawl, but there is still plenty of action if you are in a Dynasty league. Rookie Drafts and mini camps will keep us going until training camp officially starts and the hype machine gets rolling again. Take some time to check out our full 2012 Draft Coverage, our Rookie Draft breakdown and our newest rankings, the Top 25 Players Under 25. Coming in the next few weeks is our first look at some top 2013 Rookie Prospects, a positional Rankings update and more! 

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Hope springs eternal. While NFL teams can fill needs through trades and free agency, a majority of holes are filled through the April Draft. From franchise QB's to go-to Wide Receivers, rookie prospects offer promise and potential for both NFL franchises and dynasty owners. We know the Colts and Redskins are nabbing potential QB cornerstones, but after that, the water gets murky. Let's delve into some team needs heading into the Draft weekend.

[ Read More ]      Posted Monday, Apr 23 2012  -  about 4 weeks ago

After months of anticipation, the 2012 NFL Draft is finally here. While skill set, upside and desire trump all, 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 2012 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.

[ Read More ]      Posted Monday, Apr 23 2012  -  about 4 weeks ago

As the NFL becomes more of a passing league, the chase to get a franchise QB has gotten even more intense. That makes Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III the headliners of the 2012 Draft Class. Behind the two elite prospects, there are a number of intriguing but flawed QB's that could make a Dynasty impact. Whether you have solid depth at QB or not, you want to keep tabs on these prospects as we head into Draft weekend.

[ Read More ]      Posted Sunday, Apr 22 2012  -  about 4 weeks ago

The 2012 RB Draft Class definitely starts with Trent Richardson, the clearcut No. 1 prospect. It doesn't end there, however. While not as deep as the WR's this year, backs such as Doug Martin, Lamar Miller and Doug Wilson all have fantasy starter potential and could be worthy of a 1st Round Rookie selection. In addition, there are a number of later round RB's whose skillsets warrant your Dynasty attention. Let's take a look at the top prospects.

[ Read More ]      Posted Thursday, Apr 12 2012  -  about 1 month ago

Gambling is a necessary part of playing fantasy football. Sure, it's risky and many times does not work in your favor, but the potential rewards are just too tempting. NFL executives and fantasy owners alike are searching for the next big prospect, one that maybe flys under the radar or brings value in the later rounds. Then, there are those prospects with all the potential in the world, but also a great deal of downside. The gamble. As a Dynasty owner, we need to assess their unique skillsets/situations and decide whether or not we want to gamble on them as prospects. Much like we did with players like Tim Tebow and Jimmy Graham before the 2010 Draft, we look at a few of the unique prospects from this year's Draft.

[ Read More ]      Posted Tuesday, Apr 03 2012  -  about 1 month ago

While there are no AJ Greens or Calvin Johnsons, the 2012 Wide Receiver Draft Class brings strength in numbers to the table. The talent is not without question marks across the board, but there is certainly enough depth and potential to fill up your pre-Rookie Draft cheatsheet. This year's class is led by Justin Blackmon and Michael Floyd, who both possess Top 12 upside at the position. This class could have a number of instant impact types, but just as many that might need a season or two to get up to speed. From Blackmon to Joe Adams, let's take a closer look at the top WR's for the upcoming draft.

[ Read More ]      Posted Wednesday, Mar 28 2012  -  about 2 months ago

The Tight End position is revolutionizing the NFL...and Fantasy rosters. Teams are spreading the ball out more and we are seeing an emergence of TE's producing WR1-2 type numbers.  Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham types are the new prototypes - 6'5" - 260 lb Beasts with elite size, strength and ability. The other TE trend is the Aaron Hernandez H-back type that is closer to 6'2" and 240 lbs. who has athletic ability and speed to dominate in a different way. Let's take a closer look at some of this year's top TE prospects.

[ Read More ]      Posted Wednesday, Mar 28 2012  -  about 2 months ago

It started just before midday on Monday, March 19th as word spread that Peyton Manning had made a decision. He gave his agent the greenlight to start negotiating a contract with the Denver Broncos. With one answered question, numerous others arose...What happens to Tim Tebow? Will Alex Smith go back to the Niners or sign with the Dolphins? It's the Manning Effect and it's ripples will be felt long after the season starts.

[ Read More ]      Posted Wednesday, Mar 21 2012  -  about 2 months ago

The clock struck 4PM on Tuesday afternoon and the new NFL year started. Teams are free to start making offseason moves and it started out with a flurry of activity. The Dolphins kicked things off right after 4PM by trading Brandon Marshall to the Bears for two third round picks. Then Pierre Garcon signed and Vincent Jackson bolted. Let's take a look at all of the moves from a Dynasty perspective.

[ Read More ]      Posted Wednesday, Mar 14 2012  -  about 2 months ago

For Dynasty Football owners everywhere, NFL Draft season is just as exciting as the regular sesaon. The NFL Scouting Combine is time for prospects to start separating themselves from others, as stocks will rise and fall rapidly. As the Dynasty owner evaluates talent at the Combine, he or she should also keep in mind that it should be just a small part of the analysis. There are numerous intriguing prospects performing at this year's Combine, let's take at what we think we learned.

[ Read More ]      Posted Wednesday, Feb 29 2012  -  about 3 months ago

Dynasty owners are constantly looking for rankings, projections and comparisons as they make offseason moves preparing for the following season. At BeastOrBust, we focus on 5 groups, the fantasy skill positions (QB, RB, WR and TE), along with Rookie Rankings for each season. We had an overall rankings list as well, but felt there was too many variables league to league and discontinued it last year. We are unveiling our Top 25 Dynasty players under 25 years old as a list that focuses on the game's youth and their long term potential.

[ Read More ]      Posted Sunday, Feb 19 2012  -  about 3 months ago