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Kevin Boss Fantasy Profile
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Height: 6-6 Weight: 253 Age: 26 |
Kevin Boss is emerging as one of the most reliable pass catching Tight End's in the NFL. When the New York Giants drafted Boss in the 5th round (153rd overall) of the 2007 draft, they knew they had stolen a special talent from the rest of the league. In addition to his success in Football and Basketball at Western Oregon University, they were impressed by his academic achievements graduating with academic honors in physical education (major) and business (minor). The Bossman earned his first Pro Bowl appearance in only his second season catching 33 passes for 384 yards and 6 TD's. Kevin Boss is not a run blocking TE although his proficiency to make clutch catches (especially in the end zone) has kept him on the field.
2010 Season:
Kevin Boss has improved his numbers in each of his three seasons in the league. His receptions, yardage totals and yard per reception numbers each show a player that has become more involved in an offense because of his ability to perform rather than just neccessity. While his TD total fell by 1 trip to the end zone from 2008 to 2009, the predominance of emerging WR talent on the Giants roster indicates Boss will remain an integral part of the Giants passing game. It can be expected that Boss will improve on his career totals in 2010 and an established WR corps can only help his numbers.
Dynasty Outlook:
At this stage in his career, the name of the game for Boss is upside. He is in a great situation in NY, where historically, TE's thrive in the offensive scheme. He has shown an ability to play through injury and can make the big catch no matter the situation. Eli has shown tremendous confidence in his abilities. Potential Beast Travis Beckum is waiting in the wings should Boss get injuried, but he is not in danger of losing opportunities to him (yet). He will likely never establish himself as elite at the position with the likes of Tony Gonzalez, Antonio Gates and Jason Witten, although the consistent improvement in all statistical categories is promising for dynasty owners. His nose for the end zone is especially promising for Dynasty owners and should keep him in the high TE2, low TE1 category though his career. Dynasty upside - 800 yards and 10 TD's.
Needs Not Wants - 2010 NFC 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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Nature of the Beast - Week 14 Review
Did you own Brandon Marshall in a PPR league? Did you bench DeSean Jackson because you just were not sure if he was healthy enough to produce? Or maybe you started Randy Moss with your season on the line, expecting him to bounce back with a beastly performance? Week 14 was filled with huge performances that could have won or lost fantasy seasons. Below we are going to take a look at the most important tidbits from Week 14. Even if you are out of the playoff race, though, your work as a Dynasty owner is far from over. In our BeastOrBust.com Radio Podcast this Thursday (12/17), we are going to take a look at players to keep your eye on in the last few weeks of 2009.
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Nature of the Beast: Week 11 Review
Week 11 was a big week for receivers, with 14 different players posting 100+ yard games. This number could increase when the Titans and Texans matchup up tonight on MNF. We learned that Brett Favre will continue to teach us that he is superhuman. Who would have thought this weeks two highest QB totals would come from a matchup between the Lions and the Browns? Bruce Gradkowski had a better game in Week 11 than any other previous 2009 start of Jamarcus Russell. Oh yeah, Ricky Williams was the top RB performer. As always, Fantasy Football surprises us every week.
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Week 6: Lineup Watch - In or Out
WEEK 5: 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 2: In or Out
Who's in? Bills QB Trent Edwards. He will be looking to get the Bills offense going and the no huddle could create problems for Tampa Bay's defense. His play should make T.O., Lee Evans and Fred Jackson solid starts against the Bucs on Sunday.
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 1: In or Out
No one needs to tell you to start Larry Fitzgerald or Aaron Rodgers every week. It's a rule you learn as you play fantasy football, you don't bench your beasts. Doesn't matter what the matchup is, you play them. Sure, you'll get burnt occassionally, but the true beasts are going to lead you to the promise land more often than not. But you might be tettering on a 2nd QB or a flex player or between two RB's for one spot. Each week, we'll take a look at some of the players that you might be thinking about starting or sitting in deeper leagues.
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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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Long Term Dynasty Player Prospects: Training Camp 2009
The start of training camp means the NFL is back in full swing. All the puff pieces, daily reports and of course long shot players fighting for a roster spot. For dynasty owners, it is a chance to fill out your last few roster spots as well. Ideally, you are going to be scanning your league’s waiver wire in search of some hidden gems.
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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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Observations from Giants Camp 2009
Giants Training Camp opened this week in Albany New York. I had an opportunity to watch the morning and afternoon sessions live from the University of Albany campus. While the opening days of training camp provide very little information into how fantasy players will perform in the regular season, there are plenty of trends that develop that can provide some insight how a team will plan to utilize their players this upcoming season. I have continued to pay close attention Giants training camp this week. Here are my observations:
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2009 NFL Draft Review
The addition of young talent through the NFL Draft and subsequent free agent signing period has undoubtedly changed the face of every franchise in the NFL. In some cases the impact will be immediate, in others it could take years. Throughout the Draft Weekend, we gave our Instant Reactions to all of the fantasy relevant selections and just updated our Rookie Rankings.
While each team moves in a direction toward domination or squander, the fantasy values of the teams players can be directly affected as well. In our latest NEEDS NOT WANTS Column, we'll take a team by team look at the dynasty situations impacted by all of the fresh rookie talent.
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Instant Reaction: 2009 NFL Draft
Instant Reaction: 2009 NFL Draft
There are many variables to consider when evaluating how an NFL rookie can contribute to your Dynasty Fantasy Football team. Draft day has finally arrived, and BeastOrBust is here to provide you the insight neccessary to build your Dynasty. Follow along as we provide you immediate feedback on each player selected, and how their respective landing spots will affect Dynasty value. Also visit our Forums if you are interested in discussing the fantasy implications of each pick.
Dynasty Football...Get Serious!
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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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