Fantasy Football Column From Ken Zalis...


 

 

 

03.03.10 MOCK DRAFT 1

DRAFT ORDER DRAFT NEEDS PICK



1. St. Louis (1-15) Q B, WR, DT, TE, OLB Gerald McCoy - Oklahoma
2. Detroit (2-14) CB, DT, DE, OT, WR, RB Ndamukong Suh - Nebraska
3. Tampa Bay (3-13) WR, S, DE, DT, G, CB Eric Berry - Tennessee
4. Washington (4-12) QB, OT, RB, G, DE Russell Okung - Oklahoma State
5. Kansas City (4-12) S, LT, WR, RB, LB, NT Anthony Davis - Rutgers
6. Seattle (5-11) LT, Q B, DE, RB, FS Sam Bradford - Oklahoma
7. Cleveland (5-11) Q B, RB, DB, OLB, WE, TE Joe Hayden - Florida
8. Oakland (5-11) LT, Q B, DT, LB, S Jason Pierre - Paul - USF
9. Buffalo (6-10) Q B, LT, WR, OLB Jimmy Clausen - Norte Dame
10. Jacksonville (7-9) DE, OLB, RB, Q B, WR Derrick Morgan - Georgia Tech
11, Denver (from Chicago 7-9) WR?, OL, DE, Q B, DT Dez Bryant - Oklahoma State
12. Miami (7-9) WR, ILB, NT, OLB, S Rolando McClain - Alabama
13. San Francisco (8-8) RT, G, DE, DB Trent Williams - Oklahoma
14. Seattle (from Denver 8-8) LT, Q B, DE, RB, FS CJ Spiller - Clemson
15. New York Giants (8-8) MLB, DL, DB, RT, RB Brian Price - UCLA
16. Tennessee (8-8) OLB, DE, CB, WR, S Everson Griffen - USC
17. San Francisco (from Carolina 8-8) RT, G, DE, DB Mike Iupati - Idaho
18. Pittsburgh (9-7) CB, OT, DT, RB Brian Bulaga - Iowa
19. Atlanta (9-7) DE, CB, OL, LB, WR Carlos Dunlap - Florida
20. Houston (9-7) RB, S, DT, CB, C Brian Price - UCLA
21. Cincinnati (10-6) WR, TE, G, LB Arrelious Benn - Illinois
22. New England (10-6) DE, OLB, RB, WR, OL Brandon Graham - Michigan
23. Green Bay (11-5) OT, S, RB, LB, CB Bruce Campbell - Maryland
24. Philadelphia (11-5) FS, OLB, DE, RB, CB Taylor Mays - USC
25. Baltimore (9-7) WR, TE, DB, DE Demaryius Thomas - Georgia Tech
26. Arizona (10-6) LT, DT, CB, OLB, Q B Dan Williams - Tennessee
27. Dallas (11-5) LT, WR, FS, LB, CB Earl Thomas - Texas
28. San Diego (13-3) RB, OT, OLB, DT, WR Ryan Matthews - Fresno State
29. New York Jets (9-7) WR, DE, S, NT Sergio Kindle - Texas
30. Minnesota (12-4) CB, G/C, DT, MLB, OLB Kyle Wilson - Boise State
31. Indianapolis (14-2) OT, ILB, DE, CB, Q B Jared Odrick - Penn State
32. New Orleans (13-3) OLB, DT, S Sean Witherspoon - Missouri





































































































12.19.09

OUR OLD FRIEND JC check's in with his BOWL PICKS...a Challenge of the Baltimore Radio Prognosticators..JC wins!!

Dec 19 - Wyoming/Fresno under 55 - WRONG
Central Fla +2.5 vs Rutgers - WRONG

Dec 20 - Southern Miss -3.5 vs Mid Tenn st WRONG

Dec 22 - Byu +2.5 Vs Ore st CORRECT

Dec 23 - California -3.5 Vs Utah WRONG

Dec 24 - Nevada/SMU over 73.5 WRONG

Dec 26 - Marshall +2.5 Vs Ohio CORRECT
UNC/Pitt under 44.5 WRONG
USC-9.5 Vs BCollege CORRECT

Dec 27 - Kentucky +7.5 Vs Clemson WRONG

Dec 28 - Georgia -7 Vs Texas A&M CORRECT

Dec 29 - Temple +3.5 Vs Ucla WRONG
Miami/Wisconsin over 58 WRONG

Dec 30 - Idaho+1.5 vs Bgreen CORRECT
Arizona -2 Vs Nebraska WRONG

Dec 31 - Airfoce +4 Vs Houston CORRECT
Oklahoma -8 Vs Stanford WRONG
Navy/Mizz over 50.5 WRONG
Iowa St +2.5 Vs Minn CORRECT
Tenn/Va Tech over 49.5 CORRECT

Jan 1 - Auburn -7.5 Vs Nwestern WRONG
Florida ST +2.5 Vs WVirginia CORRECT
Ore/OHST under 50.5 CORRECT
Penn st -2.5 Vs LSU WRONG
Fla-10.5 vs Cincy CORRECT
FLA/Cincy under 57.5 WRONG

Jan 2 - N Illinois +6.5 Vs S Fla WRONG
Uconn/S Carolina over 51.5 WRONG
Ole miss -3 Vs Ok St CORRECT
Ole Miss/Ok St under 50.5 CORRECT
E Carolina +7.5 Vs Arkansas CORRECT
Mich St Texas Tech Over 60.5 CORRECT

Jan 4 - TCU/Boise St Under 55 CORRECT

Jan 5 - Gtech/Iowa Under 50.5 CORRECT

Jan 6 - C Mich/ Troy over 63 CORRECT

Jan 7 - Alabama/Texas Under 44.5 Wrong
Texas+5 Vs Alabama WRONG

Final Score will be 20-17 Alabama they hang on to win National Championship
in an ugly game.

12.18.09

BOWL PICKS...KZ's picks is RED...

   
Wyoming  Cowboys  
Fresno  State Bulldogs    WRONG   
-11              
   
Central  Florida Golden Knights  
Rutgers  Scarlet Knights        CORRECT
-2½            
   
Middle  Tenn St Blue Raiders  
SO  Miss Golden Eagles        WRONG
-3½            
   
Brigham  Young Cougars  
Oregon  State Beavers        WRONG
-2½
            
  
Utah  Utes                             CORRECT
California  Golden Bears       
-3½            
   
SMU  Mustangs   CORRECT
Nevada  Wolf Pack       
-15         
73½  over  WRONG
    
Ohio  Bobcats   WRONG
Marshall  Thundering Herd     
-2½     

North  Carolina Tar Heels  
Pittsburgh  Panthers        NO PICK
-2½            
   
Boston  College Eagles   CORRECT
USC  Trojans       
-9
              
  
Kentucky  Wildcats  
Clemson  Tigers        CORRECT
-7½
             
  
Texas  A&M Aggies   WRONG
Georgia  Bulldogs       
-7            
-  
65½  over   WRONG
    
UCLA  Bruins   CORRECT
Temple  Owls     
-3½     

Wisconsin  Badgers  
Miami  FL Hurricanes        WRONG
-3½
            
 
Bowling  Green Falcons   WRONG
Idaho  Vandals     
-2     
 
Nebraska  Cornhuskers   CORRECT
Arizona  Wildcats       
-1½            
   
Navy  Midshipmen   CORRECT
Missouri  Tigers       
-6½            
-  
52½  over   WRONG
   
Air  Force Falcons   CORRECT
Houston  Cougars       
-4            
 
Stanford  Cardinal   CORRECT
Oklahoma  State Cowboys       
-8            
 
Iowa  State Cyclones   CORRECT
Minnesota  Golden Gophers       
-2½            
  
Tennessee  Volunteers  
Virginia  Tech Hokies        CORRECT
-4½
            
-  
49  under  WRONG
-        
    
Northwestern  Wildcats   CORRECT
Auburn  Tigers       
-7            
  
Florida  State Seminoles  
West  Virginia  Mountaineers        WRONG
-2½
            
   
Louisiana  State Tigers  
Penn  State Nittany Lions        WRONG
-2½
            
  
Ohio  State Buckeyes  
Oregon  Ducks        WRONG
-3½
            
   
Cincinnati  Bearcats   WRONG
Florida  Gators       
-11            
    
Northern  Illinois Huskies   WRONG
South  Florida Bulls       
-7            
 
Connecticut  Huskies  
South  Carolina Gamecocks        WRONG
-4½
            
-  
51½  over  WRONG
-        
    
Mississippi  Rebels   CORRECT
Oklahoma  State Cowboys     
-3     
  
Arkansas  Razorbacks   WRONG
East  Carolina Pirates     
-7½     
  
Michigan  State Spartans  
Texas  Tech Red Raiders        CORRECT
-8
            
 
Boise  State Broncos  
TCU  Horned Frogs        WRONG
-7            
-  
55½  over
   WRONG
-        
  
Iowa  Hawkeyes  
Georgia  Tech Yellow Jackets      WRONG 
-4
            
  
Troy  Trojans  
Central  Michigan Chippewas        PUSH
-3
           

   
Texas  Longhorns  
Alabama  Crimson Tide        CORRECT
-4½            
-  
45  under
  WRONG


09.22.09

So two weeks down in the NFL and the world of Fantasy Football. You felt great after the draft, thought you stole some people and then you went up against Drew Brees in week one and Chris Johnson in week two and have a big doughnut in the win column. What to do what to do? First of all don't over react! One week does not tell us much, I mean after week one Matt Schaub and Kurt Warner were busts and in week 2 well not so much. Here are some simple rules:

1. Never sit your studs...NEVER...don't tell me about matchups...STUDS come through in all games...I can't tell you how many times people asked in week 2 do i sit Schaub and Warner or even worse trade them...NO NO NO

2. In week two if you started Brady or Romo, with a RB tandum of MJD, Westbrook or Slaton, or Thomas Jones or Matt Forte with Jennings and Roy Williams at WR and Ray Rice at a Flex spot...tou got crushed, yet that is a stacked team...you can worry about one week or even two...if you have proven players and are scoring points...you will be fine. I have started 0 - 6 in leagues before to come back and make the playoffs...so Rule 2...DON'T Panic...

3. Cut the fringe off your team and watch the waiver wire...I usually keep 2 or three players depending on the roster size that I can turn over week after week trying to find that STUD that comes from no where...don;t be afraid to drop an inconsistent player...HAVE NO FEAR!

4. Make Trades...LT, Portis and Slaton will have their moments but I don't expect them to be great...Sell high...buy low...Matt Forte owners may be getting antsy...so their may be opportunity to trade for him...althought I wouldn't some would...

5. Have fun...if you spend more then 30 mins a week worrying about your rosters and players...that is too much...send us a question or other sites a question and get some opinions but don't spend too much time thinking it through...this is a game...its suppose to be fun!


08.25.09

SLEEPERS AND BUSTS for the 2009 Fantasy Football Season

I know everyone does one of these and frankly I don't like doing them because we are all guessing. Having said that here is how my Sleepers and Busts work.

Sleepers = those players who can be taken after your starters are in place and will have a more productive season in 2009 then 2008, or a rookie I expect to do well. Draft at least 2 of these guys...

Busts = Potential is there for you to be disappointed based on how these players are being drafted in many Fantasy leagues. Don't avoid but don't take as high as you think you have to.

So here we go...

SLEEPERS:

QB: David Garrard, Joe Flacco, Vince Young and Carson Palmer (he will be top 10 this year)

RB: Earnest Graham, LenDale White, Fred Jackson (for more then 3 weeks!), Ahmad Bradshaw, Felix Jones, Peyton Hillis, Glen Coffee, James Davis (CLE), Michael Bush, Laurence Maroney and Tim Hightower.

WR: Chris Henry, Patrick Crayton, Kevin Curtis, Johnnie Lee Higgins, Mike Walker, Keenan Burton, Sidney Rice, Laurent Robinson, Joey Galloway, Austin Collie, Limas Sweed and Deon Butler (SEA)

TE: Jeremy Shockey, Anthony Fasano and Chase Coffman

K and Def:  Jason Hanson and Oakland Raiders

BUSTS:

QB: Tony Romo and Kurt Warner

RB: LT (he is a top 10 guy, not top 5), Clinton Portis, Brian Westbrook, Reggie Bush, Joseph Addai and Larry Johnson

WR: Roy Williams (he has never lived up to his billing), Antonio Bryant and Vincent Jackson (did I miss the memo on him)

TE: Brent Celek and Tony Gonzalez (he wont be a top 3 TE)

K and DEF: John Kasay and Tampa Bay

There you go, the Fans Fantasy Football's official Sleepers and Busts!

04.24.09FINAL MOCK DRAFT!

PICKTEAMSELECTION



1DetroitMatthew Stafford - Georgia - Q B
2St. LouisJason Smith - Baylor OT
3Washington - TradeMark Sanchez - USC - Q B
4SeattleAaron Curry - Wake Forest - OLB
5ClevelandTyson Jackson - LSU - DE
6CincinnatiEugene Monroe - Virginia - OT
7OaklandMichael Crabtree - Texas Tech - WR
8JacksonvilleBJ Raji - Boston College - DT
9Green BayBrian Orakpo - Texas - DE/OLB
10San FranciscoAndre Smith - Alabama - OT
11Buffalo Michael Oher - Ole Miss - OT
12DenverRobert Ayers - Tennessee - DE
13Kansas City - TradeAaron Maybin - Penn State - DE/OLB
14New OrleansMalcolm Jenkins - Ohio State - CB
15HoustonBrian Cushing - USC - OLB
16San DiegoRay Maualuga - USC - LB
17New York JetsJeremy Maclin - Missouri - WR
18Denver (via Chi)Everette Brown - Florida State - DE
19Tampa BayJosh Freeman - Kansa State - Q B
20DetroitPeria Jerry - Ole Miss - DT
21PhiladelphiaKnowshon Moreno - Georgia - RB
22MinnesotaEben Britton - Arizona - OT
23New EnglandClay Matthews - USC - OLB
24AtlantaVontae Davis - Illinois - CB
25MiamiDarrius Heyward-Bey - Maryland -WR
26Buffalo (trade)Brandon Pettigrew - OK State - TE
27IndianapolisEvander Hood - Missouri - DT
28Baltimore (trade)Kenny Britt - Rutgers - WR
29Cleveland (trade)Chris Wells - Ohio State - RB
30TennesseHakeem Nicks - UNC - WR
31ArizonaDonald Brown - UConn - RB
32PittsburghMax Unger - Oregon - OL

3.27.09

Date:27-Mar



PICKTEAMSELECTION



1DetroitJason Smith - Baylor OT
2St. LouisEugene Monroe - Virginia - OT
3Kansas CityAaron Curry - Wake Forest - OLB
4SeattleMichael Crabtree - Texas Tech - WR
5ClevelandBrian Orakpo - Texas - DE/OLB
6CincinnatiAndre Smith - Alabama - OT
7OaklandJeremy Maclin - Missouri - WR
8JacksonvilleB.J. Raji - Boston College - DT
9Green BayEverette Brown - Florida State - DE
10San FranciscoMark Sanchez - USC - Q B
11Buffalo Aaron Maybin - Penn State - DE/OLB
12DenverTyson Jackson - LSU - DE
13WashingtonMichael Oher - Ole Miss - OT
14New OrleansMalcolm Jenkins - Ohio State - CB
15HoustonBrian Cushing - USC - OLB
16San DiegoKnowshon Moreno - Georgia - RB
17New York JetsMatthew Stafford - Georgia - Q B
18ChicagoDarrius Heyward-Bey - Maryland -WR
19Tampa BayJosh Freeman - KSU - Q B
20DetroitPeria Jerry - Ole Miss - DT
21PhiladelphiaChris Wells - Ohio State - RB
22MinnesotaEben Britton - Arizona - OT
23New EnglandRay Maualuga - USC - LB
24AtlantaVonta Davis - Illinois - CB
25MiamiClay Matthews - USC - OLB
26BaltimoreKenny Britt - Rutgers - WR
27IndianapolisEvander Hood - Missouri - DT
28PhiladelphiaBrandon Pettigrew - OK State - TE
29New York GiantsHakeem Nicks - UNC - WR
30TennesseRobert Ayers - Tenn - DE
31ArizonaDonald Brown - UConn - RB
32PittsburghWilliam Beatty - UConn - OT

 

03.13.09

Date:13-Mar



PICKTEAMSELECTION



1DetroitMatthew Stafford - Georgia - Q B
2St. LouisJason Smith - Baylor OT
3Kansas CityAaron Curry - Wake Forest - OLB
4SeattleB. J. Raji - BC - DT
5ClevelandBrian Orakpo - Texas - DE/OLB
6CincinnatiEugene Monroe - Virginia - OT
7OaklandJeremy Maclin - Missouri - WR
8JacksonvilleMichael Crabtree - Texas Tech - WR
9Green BayAaron Maybin - Penn State - DE/OLB
10San FranciscoMark Sanchez - USC - Q B
11Buffalo Everette Brown - Florida State - DE
12DenverTyson Jackson - LSU - DE
13WashingtonAndre Smith - Alabama - OT
14New OrleansMalcolm Jenkins - Ohio State - CB
15HoustonMichael Oher - Ole Miss - OT
16San DiegoKnowshon Moreno - Georgia - RB
17New York JetsPercy Harvin - Florida - WR
18ChicagoDarrius Heyward-Bey - Maryland -WR
19Tampa BayJosh Freeman - KSU - Q B
20DetroitPeria Jerry - Ole Miss - DT
21PhiladelphiaBrandon Pettigrew - OK State - TE
22MinnesotaEben Britton - Arizona - OT
23New EnglandClay Matthews - USC - OLB
24AtlantaVonta Davis - Illinois - CB
25MiamiBrian Cushing - USC - OLB
26BaltimoreKenny Britt - Rutgers - WR
27IndianapolisEvander Hood - Missouri - DT
28PhiladelphiaChris Wells - Ohio State - RB
29New York GiantsRay Maualuga - USC - LB
30TennesseHakeem Nicks - UNC - WR
31ArizonaDonald Brown - UConn - RB
32PittsburghMax Unger - Oregon - C

03.01.09

Date:1-Mar



PICKTEAMSELECTION



1DetroitJason Smith - Baylor OT
2St. LouisAaron Curry - Wake Forest - OLB
3Kansas CityEugene Monroe - Virginia - OT
4SeattleB. J. Raji - BC - DT
5ClevelandBrian Orakpo - Texas - DE/OLB
6CincinnatiAaron Maybin - Penn State - DE/OLB
7OaklandMichael Crabtree - Texas Tech - WR
8JacksonvilleJeremy Maclin - Missouri - WR
9Green BayEverette Brown - Florida State - DE
10San FranciscoMatthew Stafford - Georgia - Q B
11Buffalo Brian Cushing - USC - OLB
12DenverRay Maualuga - USC -ILB
13WashingtonMichael Oher - Ole Miss - OT
14New OrleansVontae Davis - Illinois - CB
15HoustonMichael Jenkins - Ohio State - CB
16San DiegoKnowshon Moreno - Georgia - RB
17New York JetsTyson Jackson - LSU - DE
18ChicagoDarrius Heyward-Bey - Maryland -WR
19Tampa BayPeria Jerry - Ole Miss - DT
20DetroitMark Sanchez - USC - Q B
21PhiladelphiaAndre Smith - Alabama - OT
22MinnesotaWilliam Beaty - UCONN - OT
23New EnglandClay Matthews - USC - OLB
24AtlantaBrandon Pettigrew - Oklahoma St - TE
25MiamiJames Laurinatis - Ohio State - ILB
26BaltimoreHakeem Nicks - UNC - WR
27IndianapolisJarron Gilbert - San Jose State - DT
28PhiladelphiaChris Wells - Ohio State - RB
29New York GiantsEben Britton - Arizona - OT
30TennesseKenny Britt - Rutgers - WR
31ArizonaLeSean McCoy - Pitt - RB
32PittsburghMax Unger - Oregon - C

02.26.09

NFL MOCK DRAFT 1

PICKTEAMSELECTION



1DetroitJason Smith - Baylor OT
2St. LouisAaron Curry - Wake Forest - OLB
3Kansas CityEugene Monroe - Virginia - OT
4SeattleB. J. Raji - BC - DT
5ClevelandBrian Orakpo - Texas - DE/OLB
6CincinnatiAaron Maybin - Penn State - DE/OLB
7OaklandMichael Crabtree - Texas Tech - WR
8JacksonvilleJeremy Maclin - Missouri - WR
9Green BayEverette Brown - Florida State - DE
10San FranciscoMatthew Stafford - Georgia - Q B
11Buffalo Brian Cushing - USC - OLB
12DenverRay Maualuga - USC -ILB
13WashingtonMichael Oher - Ole Miss - OT
14New OrleansVontae Davis - Illinois - CB
15HoustonMichael Jenkins - Ohio State - CB
16San DiegoKnowshon Moreno - Georgia - RB
17New York JetsTyson Jackson - LSU - DE
18ChicagoDarrius Heyward-Bey - Maryland -WR
19Tampa BayPeria Jerry - Ole Miss - DT
20DetroitMark Sanchez - USC - Q B
21PhiladelphiaAndre Smith - Alabama - OT
22MinnesotaWilliam Beaty - UCONN - OT
23New EnglandClay Matthews - USC - OLB
24AtlantaBrandon Pettigrew - Oklahoma St - TE
25MiamiJames Laurinatis - Ohio State - ILB
26BaltimoreSean Smith - Utah - CB
27IndianapolisJarron Gilbert - San Jose State - DT
28PhiladelphiaChris Wells - Ohio State - RB
29New York GiantsHakeem Nicks - UNC - WR
30TennesseKenny Britt - Rutgers - WR
31ArizonaLeSean McCoy - Pitt - RB
32PittsburghMax Unger - Oregon - C


 

 

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