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The Argument for Aaron Rodgers as 2012 Fantasy Football’s Number One Pick

July 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Aaron Rodgers in pre-game warmups at the Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles game, 9/9/07 at Lambeau field. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

EDITOR'S NOTE: OUR SUPERCOMPUTER beardog IS NOT Big ON Aaron Rodgers for next year and we trust that. But here is the counterargument: regular smile The Argument for Aaron Rodgers as 2012 Fantasy Footballs Number One Pick

 

Opposing NFL defenses took it on the chin from Aaron Rodgers during the 2011 regular season. Rodgers shredded NFL safeties and cornerbacks to the tune of 4643 yards, 45 TDs and 122.5 rating. He threw only 6 interceptions. He was the MVP and seemed poised for back-to-back Super Bowls. Then it happened.

The bye happened.

The Packers had the #1 seed and a first-round bye headed into their playoff match-up with the Giants. However, Aaron Rodgers had not thrown in a game in three weeks headed into that game. Keep in mind that he took off Week 17 against the Detroit Lions. That was the same game in which Matt Flynn torched the Lions and earned himself a great deal of money. Against the Giants, It was clear that Aaron Rodgers did not connect with his receivers in the same manner that he did during the regular season. Thus, the Packer’s season came to an abrupt conclusion.

 

This is the exact reason why Aaron Rodgers could be the #1 pick in fantasy football draft boards. Aaron Rodgers was second to Drew Brees in terms of fantasy points among quarterbacks. However, Drew Brees had an abnormally high number of passing yardage and touchdowns. One cannot expect him to duplicate the same success without Sean Payton.

On the other hand, Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers will play with a huge chip on their shoulder this season. Thus, fantasy owners can expect a focused and motivated Aaron Rodgers every week. This will translate into on-field success for the Packers and possible fantasy football championships for fantasy owners. As long as Aaron Rodgers continues to have his full complement in terms of receivers and tight ends, he will hold the top spot. I Aaron Rodgers could win a second MVP award this season and that he will spearhead fantasy owners to success as well.   

 

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Some Early Stories Emerging about the 2012 NFL Fantasy Football Season

June 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – FEBRUARY 07: Head Coach Sean Payton and Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints look on from the sideline against the Indianapolis Colts during Super Bowl XLIV on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
Quarterbacks are officially king. This of course depends on your league's rules, but no one is afraid of taking them in the first round anymore. Sports Illustrated's Peter King offers this advice: "I believe that running backs are tremendously overvalued in the first round of fantasy football drafts. I know you need running backs, but I'd much rather take a surer thing early — a 5,000-yard quarterback, for instance, if he's there — than a back in the first round." My first round worthy quarterbacks so far: Aaron Rodgers (Packers), Tom Brady (Patriots), Drew Brees (Saints) and Cam Newton (Panthers). Matthew Stafford (Lions) is right up there, but I don't trust his injury history. Some might think Brees is in store for a rude awakening without Sean Payton calling the plays this season. Offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael will take over the play-calling like he did last season when Payton broke his left knee. The Saints put up 62 on the Colts that weekend. Carmichael has worked with Brees for 11 straight seasons. He was an offensive assistant for the Chargers under Marty Schottenheimer and followed Brees to New Orleans in 2006. —
 
Running backs aren't the only position forming committees these days. Tight ends are getting into the act. Obviously, the Patriots started the ball rolling with Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. The Lions (Brandon Pettigrew and Tony Scheffler), Vikings (Kyle Rudolph and John Carlson), Ravens (Ed Dickson and Dennis Pitta) and Broncos (Joel Dreessen and Jacob Tamme) have joined the party. — Everyone believes Robert Griffin III (Redskins) will score more touchdowns than Andrew Luck (Colts), mostly because he will play on a better team. I urge caution here. Playing for Indianapolis, Luck will be playing from behind likely more than Washington's Griffin, so he could put up overall better numbers, even touchdowns. —
 
No one cares if Calvin Johnson is on the cover of Madden. Most actually believe we haven't seen the best from Megatron. Considering he averaged over 100 yards and a score per game last season, that's saying something. Is it possible the curse gives up on Johnson and goes straight for his quarterback? Johnson's numbers will nosedive if Stafford gets injured. By nosedive, I mean he'll simply be good, which means he won't live up to the first round grade everyone is giving him (USA Today has him No. 4 overall in their Top 200). It's definitely something to keep in mind.
 
 Michael Turner (Falcons) is the anti-Ryan Mathews. Everyone expects him to bust. He's 30, which is as old as Methuselah in running back years. The 300 carry seasons are starting to add up as well. Another bad sign is his favorite blocker Ovie Mughelli has been replaced by a rookie. On top of all that, everyone believes the Falcons will finally lean more heavily on Matt Ryan. Turner has never been very productive out of the backfield. Everything says stay away.
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Tim Tebow’s Madden Curse

April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Madden- Tim Tebow Jets highlights

April 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Please comment, like and SUB. I put Tebow on the Jets. Some scrub WR already had number 15, so I made him 16.

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Tim Tebow Traded to Jets, Sean Payton Suspended Without Pay

March 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The New York Jets acquired quarterback Tim Tebow from the Denver Broncos in a trade for two draft picks. Also in the NFL, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton was suspended for a year over the team’s bounty system in which players were paid to injure opponents.

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