After finishing the 2006 season on a hot streak, many league officials thought that the 2007 version of the San Francisco 49ers could compete for the NFC West title. Unfortunately, this was before offensive coordinator Norv Turner bolted to take the San Diego Chargers head coaching job and the   more...
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In exclusive interviews with various flies on the wall, The Frozen Tundra was able to piece together additional information to provide a background to determine how this trade developed. I have reconstructed the timeline of events based on those reports.March 1, 2008: Favre calls Ted Thompson to   more...
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With the trade of DeAngelo Hall and the signing of Asante Samuel, cornerbacks have been heavily talked about during the offseason. With the growing number of high-octane offenses throwing the ball at will, the league has started to place a premium on having two (and sometimes three) quality   more...
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Fantasy Football with Individual Defensive Players (IDP) is on the rise. Some of the traditional fantasy footballers do not want to make the jump. Not wanting to make the jump is different than not knowing how to make the jump. We have found that some Owners and Commissioners would like to make   more...
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Here is my list of the best 20 corners in the league.1. Champ Bailey2. Rashean Mathis3. Pacman Jones (when eligible to play)4. Nate Clements5. DeAngelo Hall6. Asante Samuel7. Dre' Bly8. Chris McAlister9. Ronde Barber10. Lito Sheppard11. Walt Harris12. Al Harris13. Terrence Newman14. Nnamdi   more...

Here's my "all star" team for this year not including O-Line and strictly by stats;Offense:QB Tom BradyHB Adrian Peterson, Brian WestbrookWR Randy Moss, Braylon Edwards, Terrell Owens, FB Tony RichardsonTE Jason Witten,Antonio GatesDefense:DE Patrick Kerney, Jared Allen, Osi UmenyioraDT Darnell   more...

A pretty solid list, but as the writer puts it, this group is "thinner than Nicole Ritchie." Scarcity leads to average guys getting big contracts. Who will be the NFL's Gil Meche?
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The defensive back position in Individual Defensive Player (IDP) fantasy football leagues is about as unpredictable as they come. Since DBs usually don't rack up many tackles, points scored rely heavily upon turnovers- interceptions to be more specific. Compounding the problem with DBs is the fact   more...
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After seeing the popularity of my all 2002 and 2003 draft teams I have decided to analyze my all 2001 team. This might be the most loaded draft of them all as it has one of the best quarterbacks in the game, the best running back and three of the ten best receivers. Plus it also has many pro bowl   more...

Friday's FIO weekly fantasy football columns deals with those leagues that implement Individual Defensive Players (IDP) - co-founder & editor Matt Hinzpeter discusses some of the key defensive players to keep an eye on in Week 7. Check this article each and every week on Fridays.
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The NFL best and worst moves by teams during the off-season.
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With the 2007 NFL season right around the corner, FIO writers Matt Hinzpeter and Tim Hays square off against each other to discuss the NFC. FIO's "The Splits" is a debate/discussion style article between two FIO writers. See where Hinzpeter and Hays agree, and where they butt heads.
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In a follow-up to the offensive-minded 2007 All-Fantasy Offensive Team article, FIO co-founder & editor Matt Hinzpeter takes an objective look at the IDP fantasy football stars of 2007. Included is a roster of the best defensive performers from the year, with some Honorable Mentions and side notes   more...
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While my vote is for E. James of the Cardinals, I guess Nate Clements did his share of sucking as well.
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In recent years, the cornerback position has been a top priority for teams. Last year, Nate Clements was given an 8 year 80 million dollar contract, which has set the price for top corners. This year the Oakland Raiders paid a 2nd and 5th round draft pick, and 70 million dollars for DeAngelo Hall.   more...