After reading Michael Lombardi's blog, I found a few interestingA thingsA that I would like to point out.A In his observations about various teams as camps are about to open, he says, "Denver will need to find a pass rush, a running game, an ability to protect the passer..in simple terms, Denver   more...
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Not twelve hours ago did I write the words "I am surprised that Quinn Gray can't find a backup job somewhere" and lo and behold before the end of the day, he's the new Jim Sorgi. That's how you make a difference people.
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Ya, yaa€¦Jon Gruden loves collecting QB's, this is apparent.A I think the real reason he loves collecting them though, is because he hasn't found one that can run his offense as efficiently and productively as he would like.A For all the hoopla surrounding Jeff Garcia's Pro Bowl season, his   more...
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Players report on Thursday, so this is one of the last days to do aA roster prediction.A It feels like now is the best time for one, so here it goes.A 53 players make it on the roster, 8 on the practice squad, and I will put 10 that should keep in touch if injuries take their toll.53 Man   more...
Original Story: http://naptownsfinest.com/2008/07/21/fin....

The 2008 pre-season power rankings have the New England Patriots in the lead. The Colts are no. 2, and the Cowboys are no. 3.
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Running back has been labeled the most important position in the history of fantasy football, and quite frankly, it is. Never have you seen a fantasy football squad with the likes of Travis Minor and J.J. Arrington manning the backfield. This year's running back class is stacked with both familiar   more...
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Analysis is from ESPN.com's scouts inc. but the its my ranking.1. Oakland RaidersThe Raiders have the best duo of starting cornerbacks in the league with Nnamdi Asomugha and Hall. Both are shutdown cornerbacks who can sustain tight coverage all day, and each has the size, speed and athletic ability   more...

People around the league think that the 3rd year is the breakout year for a receiver and the theory was proven true last year as players like Roddy White and Braylon Edwards had great seasons. Edwards even made it to the Pro Bowl as he had 16 touchdowns. Tight Ends are harder to predict but every   more...
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ESPN.com is now saying Peyton Manning might be ready in the preseason.A ESPN Radio in Chicago reported that days ago.A ESPN.com isn't the best place for breaking news.Marvin has been cleared to practice and will participate at training camp.A That means Peyton, Bob Sanders, Dwight Freeney, Tom   more...
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Some of the scariest news a Colts fan can hear. According to WTHR-NBC, Peyton Manning had an infected bursa sac in his left knee, which was removed in a routine surgery Monday afternoon. He will be out 4 to 6 weeks.Okay. Today is the 14th. So sometime between August 11th and August 25th, Peyton   more...
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With approximately 75 fantasy football magazines currently available at any given supermarket, it is safe to assume that the fantasy football season has officially begun. In order to get myself ready, and because I'm so nice, I have ranked the top 30 skill position players and then provided the   more...
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So how do we beat the RBBC conundrum? Knowledge! I know, I sound like a bad public service announcement but in fantasy football, knowledge really is power. And there's just not enough info out there on all the various committees. I applaud the few sites out there that have attacked the RBBC   more...
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NFL vs. Dark KnightThe Air Assault Begins: 7/21/2008: www.passitdeep.comSummer is about the -ions. By -ions of course I mean Relaxation and Anticipation. The kids are out of school, and most likely are just mentally rotting with all the partying they are doing and all the Wiffle Ball they are   more...
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NEW YORK - NFL officials, reviewing past game film for the possible use of gang signs by players, today announced that they are pretty sure that they saw Peyton Manning flash a sign of allegiance to the Kitchen Crips, a powerful gang in South Central Los Angeles, during a game last year against the   more...
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We at TheDean1, would like to apologize to our readers and fans if we have offended anyone with our articles, stories, and yes, even our photos. However, it has come to our attention that 757EaglesFan, has a complaint that he wishes to address here publicly here in the yard. Since 757EaglesFan   more...
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