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Height: 6-4 Weight: 228 Age: 22 Born:11/8/1987Oklahoma City,OK College: Oklahoma Experience: Rookie High School: Putnam City North HS [Oklahoma City, OK] |
On The Clock
Now that the NFL Draft is over, Rookie Draft season is in full bloom. A successful Rookie Draft can accelerate the rebuilding or reloading process. Is Trent Richardson the clear cut No. 1 pick? Is RGIII a better Dynasty prospect than Andrew Luck? Blackmon or Floyd? Now that you're On the Clock, we'll take a look at your options from each draft position in the first round of your Rookie Draft.
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2012 Pre-Draft Team Needs
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.
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Instant Reaction: 2012 NFL Draft
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.
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Show and Prove: Franchise QB
The quarterback position has always been the leader of an NFL team, a franchise cornerstone. With the changing landscape, the same can be said for the QB of a Dynasty Fantasy Football team. Being able to manage a game and not turn the ball over will only get you so far (and not many fantasy points). Teams need elite signal callers to maximize their full potential. It took Eli Manning 8 seasons to prove he was elite. Cam Newton walked in and did it in his first season. We look at the next crop of QB's and whether they can take the next step.
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Top 25 Under 25
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.
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Dynasty Rankings Update: QB
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.
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Week 13 Preview: The Stretch Run
Gearing up for the playoffs means Week 13 is a big week for most fantasy owners out there. With a number of injuries still plaguing some of the league's best players there are a lot of hidden gems to look out for this week. Victor Cruz is now a BEAST and a top 5 WR at this point of the season. Jay Cutler is not returning this season but Johnny Knox value has come on strong, being targeted 10 times by backup QB Caleb Hanie and has 7 catches and over 200 yards the last two weeks with a pair of TD's. Let's take a deeper look into our preview for each team this week.
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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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Week 10 Matchup Preview
After 9 weeks the Packers are still undefeated with no signs of slowing down, the Colts are winless and are currently in the lead for Andrew Luck. Roy Helu shined in his first start by catching a Redskin record 14 passes last week for over 100 yards, strengthening his Dynasty value in the process. There are no teams on bye this week so we are back into full action with a number of big matchups including Patriots-Jets, Giants-49ers, Saints-Falcons and more. Let's get into the rest of the matchups as Fantasy playoffs are right around the corner.
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Week 7 Reactions: Nagging Injuries
Week 7 brought the pain with numerous injuries, with varying degrees of severity. Most seemed to be at the running back position, so it's definitely important to keep an eye on the waiver wire for a potential bye week fill-in. It's also almost midseason and trade deadlines are approaching in the next month, so it's time to start looking at Dynasty buy lows whether you are competing or not. Oh, and did you hear that fantasy savior Tim Tebow led an impressive comeback in the final minutes of the 2nd half on Sunday? All that and more in this week's Reactions.
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Week 6 Reactions: Bradshaw Beasting
Week 6 was highlighted by a coach fight but quickly took a back seat to the trade deadline. There were two fantasy related trades this year, which is rare for a deadline which usually passes without so much as a whimper. Let's delve deeper into some Week 6 reactions and trade deadline action.
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Week 6: Thoughts and Preview
It is already Week 6 in the NFL season and the "Dream Team" is 1-4 and the Colts are still winless. Now both teams have bright spots, with the Colts it seems Curtis Painter has found a favorite target in Pierre Garcon. With a lot of teams on bye this week, lets go through some thoughts of each team who will be playing this week. Week 6 Bye week teams: Arizona, Denver, Kansas City, San Diego, Seattle, Tennessee.
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Week 3: Thoughts and Preview
It is quite clear Peyton Manning is not coming back this season, and more injuries seem to be mounting up. Jamaal Charles just broke the hearts of many owners in any Redraft or Dynasty league, and with injuries to Michael Vick, Miles Austin, and Aaron Hernandez there is a lot to ponder about this upcoming week. In particular, which players will step up in place of the injured. A couple other parting shots from Week 2 and some thoughts heading into Week 3:
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2011 Rookie Progress Update
The 2011 NFL Rookie Class has the odds stacked against them. With very little time to transition into an NFL professional, we can expect the learning curve to be more than most of these players can adjust to in the earliest stages of their career. As every Dynasty owner knows, though, each season's crop of new rookie talent is an opportunity to strengthen their roster or begin a roster rebuild. Read on as we examine the progress that the most noteable rookie talents have made to date.
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Dynasty Impact: 2011 WR/TE Free Agency
We waited three months for football activity and it came back with a vengeance! There have been rumors about rumors, free agency signings and big trades, all with huge fantasy and more importantly Dynasty impact. In this article, we take a look at the wide receiver movement and one very large retirement. Dynasty values changed with each signing, from Sidney Rice's dash for the cash in Seattle to James Jones coming back to the Pack. It's all covered here.
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Dynasty Injury Risks
Every year, fantasy football championship dreams are derailed by injuries. This year we might even see an increase in injuries, as there have been no team organized workouts and players could take longer to get in game shape once the lockout is lifted. While every player is essentially at risk for serious injury just by stepping on an NFL field, we are going to take a look at a few players that have extra red flags. Yes Michael Vick is a high level risk, but he also has upside that is unmatched at the QB position. What you should do if you own one of these players or are looking to acquire their services?
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Instant Reaction: 2011 NFL Draft
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 2011 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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2011 NFL Rookie QB Profiles
It's a great year to be a Quarterback prospect. With so many teams desperate to land a franchise QB, signal callers will be flying off the board this April - most prematurely. Cam Newton and Blaine Gabbert lead this class, that may not be filled with Beasts, but has some depth to it. Dynasty leaguers will want to pay attention to where these prospects end up, but also what kind of upside each of them possess. Let's take a closer look at the 2011 NFL QB Draft Class.
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QB of the Future - NFC Edition
If you ask any NFL General Manager to pick one player to build a team around, you're likely to hear a number of answers...Aaron Rodgers. Drew Brees. Matt Ryan. Sam Bradford. Josh Freeman. The common thread is the position they play, because the Quarterback is the most important position in football and perhaps all of sports. Defense may win championships, but every team in the NFL wants to have a franchise QB. We are going to take a look at every NFC team and assess their QB Depth heading into the offseason.
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2011 Fantasy Outlook
Like most every fantasy season, 2010 gave us a number of breakout performances and seemingly out of nowhere players that became Beasts. But did they all really come from out of the blue? No, but most of the Peyton Hillis and Brandon Lloyd types were re-draft afterthoughts and at best, Dynasty stash and pray pick-ups. At BeastOrBust.com, we want to help you identify potential Beasts before everyone else does. Let's take a look at some of the prospects we have our eye on for 2011.
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Fantasy Playoff Primer - NFC
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 NFC team's fantasy relevant players and their playoff schedule. Good luck!
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Dynasty Digging: Late Season 2010
It's late in the fantasy season and the only thing on most owners minds is the playoffs...and rightfully so. Dynasty owners, though, need to always be thinking about next year. So, regardless of whether you are in a the playoff hunt or retooling for 2011, you need to think about stashing players at the end of your bench that could be valuable assets in future seasons. In this episode of Dynasty Digging, we're going to identify some players that are not going to do anything for your fantasy team...yet. Let's dig.
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Dwayne Bowe Full Grown Monster: Week 12 Recap
Wrapping up Week 12, the question on everyone's mind is...can Dwayne Bowe be stopped? As it stands right now, the answer is no. Or about as much of a chance of defenses stopping Peyton Hillis, who is Beasting through the league at a Bowe-esque pace. On the flip side, a few Beasts struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness as Adrian Peterson and Crhis Johnson did not give owners what they expect this past Sunday. Let's get into some more Week 12 action and developing Dynasty trends...
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Inventory Check - NFC 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 NFC Inventory Check feature, we are going to take a look at each NFC 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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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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Week 1 Fantasy Recap
Remember what they say..."Patience is a virtue." Take a deep breath. Week 1 of a brand new (and long) NFL and fantasy football season draws to a close with the doubleheader on Monday Night Football. Seasoned fantasy owners know not to overreact one way or another based on one week's performance, but we can take away valuable notes that could help as the season progresses. Time to constructively digest what we saw this weekend.
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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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Long Term Dynasty Player Prospects: NFL Draft 2010
When looking at the last few spots of any Dynasty league roster, you want to stock it with high upside talent that could eventually turn into a valuable trade chip or potential starter for your team. A combination of potential talent and potential opportunity make for an excellent Dynasty prospect. Rather than sitting on an aging role player that likely won't help your team at all, you can sit on a few prospects that have enough long term potential to warrant your patience. You will need to invest time in all of these players, but if just one develops, it will be worth the wait and the roster spot.
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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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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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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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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 Rookie Quarterback Player Profiles
There are upwards of 10 NFL teams seeking out their future franchise QB. Many Dynasty league owners are doing the same. If you own an older Beast like Peyton Manning or Tom Brady, you can afford to draft a youngster and sit him for a few seasons as he learns the ropes. The instant returns of Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco, Matt Stafford and to some extent Mark Sanchez has owners anxious for a young Dynasty cornerstone to call their own. This draft class, though quickly dismissed as pedestrian, is not without its long term potential. The patience of Dynasty owners is going to be tested because most of these QB's are not ready for NFL game action in 2010.
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2010 NFL Rookie Running Back Profiles
The running back is a former cornerstone to any championship Dynasty football team. In the current version of the NFL, though, each team seemingly needs at least 2, if not 3 productive RB's on their roster. Gone are the days of every NFL team feeding one RB the ball 25 times a game every game. RB's are now asked to be productive while only touching the ball 10-15 times a game. The 2010 Draft Class is not filled with many RB's that will blow you away with their franchise player ability. Instead, though, you'll find numerous prospects that could very well be fantasy factors as part of commitees and time shares. Let's take a look at some of the top Dynasty prospects at the RB position.
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2010 NFL Scouting Combine - Quarterbacks
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