Fantasy Notes From Round One

Posted On Friday, April 23, 2010 by JakeTrain |

Round one is in the books and it’s already impacting the fantasy forecast of several players. Taking notes in April can give you a leg up later this summer as you prepare for the 2010 fantasy football season! READ MORE

Caution, Fantasy Friction Ahead!

The Bills surprised many people with their selection of RB C. J. Spiller. Marshawn Lynch’s stock has been falling but this essentially puts Lynch on notice in Buffalo. The bigger issue facing fantasy owners lies with Fred Jackson where it seemed a larger role was on the horizon. Spiller isn’t just a first round pick, he’s talented and went early in the first round. Buffalo clearly believes he will contribute in 2010 which ultimately limits the ceiling of Fred Jackson and his fantasy prospects.

Denver used to provide fantasy owners with ulcers at the RB position and now new coach Josh McDaniels is laying the foundation to do the same at the QB position. One of the draft’s first round enigmas, Tim Tebow, has been added to a team that enters next season with last season’s starter, Kyle Orton and the acquired talent of Brady Quinn. A mile high and a mile away is where you will want to be when Denver’s trio of QBs are taken in your fantasy draft.

Spring Fantasy Blooms

Steve Young had to try a few times, but he was finally able to offer up perspective fantasy owners should be jotting down. San Francisco used it’s highest draft picks to shore up a shallow offensive line. In doing so, they seemingly gave a vote of confidence to QB Alex Smith as their man under center to open the season. Also, judging by the types of lineman they chose, it also seems that Mike Singletary is going to place more of an emphasis on the ground game. The fantasy picture is coming into focus for the 49ers and you won’t want to be caught with your pants down on these players when choosing your fantasy team in 2010.

Jermain Greshem leads a revolution of sorts for fantasy owners in 2010. It’s still early, but the TE position is looking awfully deep right now. The relative declines of older players, the development of younger players and the increased number of young signal callers are going to create more opportunities for tight ends in 2010. Greshem will be catching the ball from an accurate Carson Palmer as the Bengals continue to build a balanced offensive attack.

So Is That Good Or Bad?

Dez Bryant’s talent and upside created a stir in the second half of the first round. He ends up in Dallas and you can bet he’ll be expected to contribute out of the gate. My first impression leaves me wondering how good the offense can be. Can they truly become a dynamic offense that produces a bounty of fantasy production like the Colts or will the yards and touchdowns be split amongst several players? I see a lot of playmakers on the Cowboys’ offense, but as it stands in April I’m struggling to see a true fantasy gem.


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