The Fantasy Offseason

Posted Jan 11, 2012 at 11:42 AM EST

It's here...whether you won a championship in your league or finished in last place, the offseason is the most crucial time of year for your franchise. You'll have a rookie draft, there are free agent fliers to be taken and the NFL player movement creates new opportunites for young prospects. To help you prepare for your offseason, BeastOrBust.com will be giving you the Dynasty reaction on everything that goes down. From the long awaited Gronk vs. Jimmy Graham Beast vs. Bust article to our updated rankings and some prospects to track this summer, we'll be churning out fresh content all offseason long. We'll also be kicking off our draft coverage once the NFL Playoffs are over but here's a very early look at our 2012 NFL Draft Prospect Top 5:

1. Andrew Luck - The crown jewel of QB prospects, Luck projects as a QB1 for years to come.
2. Justin Blackmon - A complete WR talent that sits atop this deep receiving class.
3. Trent Richardson - One of the best RB prospects in recent memory, he has speed, power and skillset to be an elite RB as soon as this season.
4. Robert Griffin III - An electric playmaker with his legs and his arm, RGIII is a high upside prospect who is only taking a backseat because of Luck's near-perfect profile.
5. Alshon Jeffery - He has go-to receiver skills and the upside to be the best receiver from this draft class.

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The Quarterback has always been a cornerstone of every successful NFL franchise. With the league throwing more than ever before, that only adds to the emphasis of the position. From Matthew Stafford's breakout to Cam Newton exploding onto the scene as a rookie, there was plenty of movement during 2011. Let's take a look.

[ Read More ]      Posted Monday, Jan 16 2012  -  about 3 weeks ago

Tim Tebow. The name conjures up instant opinions...Winner. Greatest collegiate football player ever. Overrated. He's the most controversial college prospect in recent memory and in just his 2nd season has NFL and fantasy football fans taking sides. As he prepares for his 1st start this season in place of Kyle Orton, we'll take a look at Tebow's Dynasty prospects and look at his ability to become a fantasy Beast or flame out as an NFL bust.

[ Read More ]      Posted Thursday, Oct 20 2011  -  about 4 months ago

Don't believe the hype. That was the word on the street this spring and summer regarding Cam Newton. He is quickly making believers out of every critic with his play thus far this season. In what was widely considered a weak NFL draft, we are still seeing numerous rookies having instant fantasy impacts, from Newton to AJ Green to Demarco Murray. As we head to the midway point in the semester, we take a look at how some top offensive rookies are progressing.

[ Read More ]      Posted Friday, Oct 14 2011  -  about 4 months ago

A player's fantasy value can change in an instant. Two years ago, undrafted rookie Arian Foster was only relevant in Dynasty leagues, and even there he was more of a flier because of his solid collegiate resume at Tennessee. Last season after Ben Tate's injury, he rose to a mid-round sleeper. By October, he had established himself as one of the premier running backs in the league on his way to a top fantasy finish. In this article, we'll take a look at what you can expect from a number of over and undervalued fantasy players this season and in the future.

[ Read More ]      Posted Wednesday, Sep 07 2011  -  about 5 months ago

Athletic specimen. Can't miss recruit. Dual threat Quarterback. Rose Bowl MVP. Questionable decision maker. Character concerns. NFL Quarterback? There are a number of phrases used to describe Terrelle Pryor, but let's take a look at his Dynasty upside as he prepares to get drafted in the NFL Supplemental Draft on Monday.

[ Read More ]      Posted Sunday, Aug 21 2011  -  about 6 months ago

They are two of the most exciting wide receivers in football, capable of taking any pass to the endzone and regurarly wowing the NFL with highlight plays. The Eagles DeSean Jackson has been in the league three seasons and from the moment he stepped on the field, he's been making a name for himself as the league's premier playmaker. He's got some serious competition, though, from the Steelers Mike Wallace, who has battled him play for play the past two seasons. In a Dynasty league, which electric WR would you like to roster, DeSean or Mike Wallace?

[ Read More ]      Posted Monday, Jul 18 2011  -  about 7 months ago