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Kellen Winslow Fantasy Profile
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Height: 6-4 Weight: 240 Age: 26 |
Kellen Winslow is a self proclaimed "soldier". Prior to being drafted #6 overall, by the Cleveland Browns in 2004, major question marks surrounded Winslows attitude following a vicious post game outburst describing his allegiance to his school (University of Miami) and his willingness to "kill" his opponents on the football field. In 2004 the Browns drafted a highly productive pass catching TE with the attributes of a very large WR. Fantasy Gold. To date Winslow's career has been characterized by on-field injury, a torn an ACL in a motorcycle accident in 2005, and two highly productive (80+ reception) seasons. While Winslow has been a productive player for the Browns, the 2009 offeseason arrival of Head Coach Eric Mangini and subsequent personnnel changes prompted a trade of Winslow to the Tampa Bay Bucanneers. With little receiving options in Tampa Bay, Winslow has found himself in a great situation to be a top receiving option.
2010 Season:
2009 was another solid, if unspectacular season for Winslow. Durability remains a concern, however and clouds his long term value. Winslow immediately stepped in as the teams top receiving target and had a solid rapport with potential franchise QB Josh Freeman. 2010 will be a learning experience for Freeman, which could make Winslow very inconsistent from week to week. Freeman does possess a very strong arm and should find Winslow frequently. Look for around 80 catches, 900 yards and 5 - 6 TD's.
Dynasty Outlook:
Winslow's talent is undeniable. His Dynasty Outlook is limited at this point to a low-end TE1, but he is more suited as a high quality back-up. If you own him as your TE1, start to think about developing a youner player. If you are attempting to acquire him, play up the longevity angle and try to knock his perceived value down a peg or two. Winslow has settled in as a productive player in the NFL and should have 2 - 3 more seasons similar to his career averages. Long term, though, his injury history could catch up with him.
Needs Not Wants - 2010 AFC Draft Preview
As Dynasty owners work to put the finishing touches on their Dynasty Rookie Draft Boards, it is important to constructively analyze perennial patterns of players and their respective franchises. Despite a players talent and perceived fantasy upside, the immediate and long term success of these promising rookies is largely dependent on situation. The discerning Dynasty owner must monitor talent and situation with the hope of finding that player to put their roster in a position for long term domination. In our annual Needs Not Wants Draft Preview, we take a look at the current state of each NFL franchise and where the best opportunity exists to find the next great Dynasty talent.
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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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Nature of the Beast - Week 12 Review
After Monday Night Football, we are working our way towards Week 13 of the Fantasy Football season. It is likely that your trade deadline is coming up or has already past and teams are making their final push towards the playoffs. Roster management is very important at this time of year. Make sure you use any open roster spots to back up your studs, just to be safe. And even if your trade deadline has come and gone, there are still a few waiver wire pickups to be had. In this review, we are going to take a look at the important tidbits from Week 12, including the rebirth of Vince Young as a fantasy option.
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Nature of the Beast - Week 5 Review
Nature of the Beast - Week 5 Review
This was a huge week for teams on bye with the Saints, Chargers, Bears and Packers all taking the weekend off. Nonetheless, Week 5 proved to be a huge weekend for Quarterbacks and Wide Receivers. Most of the big name beasts came to play and it definitely showed in the fantasy points column. Which was good, considering that most Running Backs did not do too much on Sunday. Lets take a look...
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Week 4: Lineup Watch - In or Out
WEEK 4: LINEUP WATCH - In or Out
Before you set your starting lineup for the weekend, get the lowdown on who has a juicy matchup and who you should think about benching in deeper leagues. For more decision making information, check out our Top Ten Sneaky Picks as well as our top position players (QB, RB, WR and TE) ranked based on their matchup and potential beastliness for the weekend ahead.
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Week 3: Lineup Watch - In or Out
WEEK 3: LINEUP WATCH - In or Out
Before you set your starting lineup for the weekend, get the lowdown on who has a juicy matchup and who you should think about benching in deeper leagues. For more decision making information, check out our Top Ten Sneaky Picks as well as our top position players (QB, RB, WR and TE) ranked based on their matchup and potential beastliness for the weekend ahead.
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Nature of the Beast - Week 2 Review
Nature of the Beast - Week 2 Review
So we are through Week 2 of the fantasy season and many of us can take a sigh of relief that our 2009 fantasy team is not as bad as we originally thought. Many of the studs returned to true form, and many of the duds are back to performing as we expected. What is going on with Matt Forte? Is the Packers O-Line in trouble? Is Julian Edelman a legitimate WR pickup? Read on for our thoughts of Week 2.
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2009 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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2009 NFC Projections
Fantasy Projections are a Beast of their own. Unlike in a redraft leagues, Dynasty projections can be used to assess roster strength and evaluate potential offseason trade proposals. Projections, paired with trusting your gut can be a valuable preseason roster building tool. We do not have a crystal ball, but we do have insight into developing trends within the Dynasty realm. In our latest Needs Not Wants article, we have put together in-depth team summaries complete with projections at each offensive skill position. If you have an upcoming Dynasty Draft, use these projections in conjunction with our Dynasty Rankings and you will be well on your way to Dynasty Dominance.
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2009 Rookie Tight End Profiles
The Tight End is not a glorious position in fantasy football. Elite pass catching TE's are rare, and the rest of the group provide relatively the same average value. The college spread offense is producing more and more pass catching TE's who are unpolished run blockers. Unless these pass catchers are a special talent, they have trouble finding the field. Find the player that blends above average pass catching ability and adequate run support and you have found fantasy value.
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2009 NFL Draft - NFC Preview
The key to success in fantasy football, especially within dynasty formats, is to constructively analyze perennial patterns of players and their respective franchises. The discerning fantasy owner monitors these patterns with hopes of finding fantasy success from year to year.
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