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FanHouse NFL Season Preview: New Orleans Saints - Going for Broke

Tom MantzouranisPosted Aug 22nd 2008 2:11PM by Tom Mantzouranis (author feed)
Filed under: Saints, NFC South

Training camps are underway, the NFL season is right around the corner, and to get you ready for 2008, FanHouse previews all 32 teams, "heat index" style. We'll rate each club in 10 categories on a scale of 1 to 10, high score wins.

Quarterback: Drew Brees is, to me, the third best quarterback in the league. And that's not just because I have a giant man-crush on him. Say what you will about your Tony Romos and Carson Palmers, but I'd take Brees over those two, especially as he appears to be in the prime of his career. All he's done since arriving in New Orleans is put up gaudy numbers through the air, but he plays a heady game based on quick (and good) decisions. He's also a good guy off the field and the unquestioned leader of the team. Mark Brunell was brought in as Brees' backup while project Tyler Palko continues to develop, and while you don't want to see the old lefty play at all, his arm looks good enough in camp to sustain for a couple of weeks if need be. Anything more than that, though, and the Saints are in trouble. Heat Index: 9

Running Back: Running back committees are a bitch for fantasy owners, but none have encountered a mess like this, where four backs are going to get a fair share of touches. Exactly how the carries shake out depends on Deuce McAllister's health; ditto for the productivity of the group. All four backs -- McAllister, Reggie Bush, Pierre Thomas, and Aaron Stecker -- are talented, but Deuce is the only pounder that can keep the running game glued together. If he's in the lineup, expect Bush to flourish, with Thomas making a solid impact as well. If he's not, Thomas takes on a larger role and, though he rolled up Chicago for over 200 yards from scrimmage in Week 17 last year, it remains to be seen whether he can be a full-time NFL back. Luckily, Deuce has looked healthy so far. Heat Index: 7
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Cowboys v. Texans: What to Look for in Tonight's Fake Game

Stephanie StradleyPosted Aug 22nd 2008 10:32AM by Stephanie Stradley (author feed)
Filed under: Cowboys, Texans, AFC South, NFC East

Tonight, the Cowboys and Texans will battle for the all-mighty and magical Governor's Cup. It's the big silver trophy awarded to the Texas team that wins their yearly matchup. I'm pictured with it and a large gentlemen who works for the Texans.

Though tonight's game is just a preseason game, the third pretend game is one that knowledgeable fans watch closely because the starters are left in the game longer.

Three Things to Watch From the Cowboy Perspective: (From my semi-reasonable Cowboy fan friend, Michael Whitehead, founder of sofantasyfootball.com, a terrific site to find thoughtful fantasy football information).

1. The Secondary. The biggest problem Dallas has had in recent history is the secondary. What has looked like sure wins has turned into disappointing losses in the second half of too many games. Pay particularly close attention to Adam "Pacman" Jones, as he will get the start, and will have a true test against Andre Johnson. Rookie Mike Jenkins, who started the previous two games will be used in nickel situations, an area that Dallas has truly struggled in for the past two seasons.
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Mistakes Are Being Made, So Please Stop Drafting Larry Johnson

Matt SnyderPosted Aug 21st 2008 5:00PM by Matt Snyder (author feed)
Filed under: NFL Fantasy

I'll start off by giving an arm-bash to Mathew Greber on this idea. He's been running a series called, "Mistakes Were Made," a look back at some things that escaped fantasy players and experts alike prior to the '07 football season. I'll put on my prognosticator hat and give a whirl as to some mistakes that are happening currently in fantasy drafts.

If you read an unfamiliar term, it should be covered in the fantasy football glossary. If you are are looking for a league, jump on fleaflicker. It's free, and really sweet.

The Top Mistake? Ladies and Gentlemen ... it ain't even close:

Larry Johnson
Yeah, that's right. Larry Johnson on your fantasy team is a big mistake. I'm seeing him go in the late first round or early second round personally, and I'm viewing an ADP chart right now where he's ranked 11th overall. Ugh. I'm not going to list all the players being drafted behind him on the ADP chart who deserve to be taken over him, because it would take too long. I will, however, list the most egregious examples, in no particular order: Marshawn Lynch, Ryan Grant, Reggie Wayne, Braylon Edwards, Terrell Owens, Peyton Manning, Tony Romo, Larry Fitzgerald, Drew Brees, Brandon Jacobs, Laurence Maroney, and Andre Johnson.


Again, I'd rather own a myriad of other dudes than Johnson, but those are the most glaring.

Why?
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Jason David Understands Being Booed, Drew Brees is Miffed

Tom MantzouranisPosted Aug 19th 2008 7:30PM by Tom Mantzouranis (author feed)
Filed under: Saints, NFC South

After being humiliated (again) in the Saints' contest against the Texans last weekend, Jason David was at least man enough to stand up and answer questions about it.
"Looking at it from a fans point of view, I'd probably boo myself, too," David said. "The fans have a high expectation, and so do I and the coaching staff. "This is the NFL. It's part of the game. There's no one to blame but myself. I'm the only who can really stop the boos."
Oh, that's just fantastic. At least, it would be if we hadn't been down this road before. Repeating the "I've got to get better" defense is hollow unless you eventually, you know, get better. And David has not. Meanwhile, Drew Brees thinks the booing is disgraceful.
"C'mon people. We haven't even started playing games that count yet. It's extremely unfair. We're talking about the first quarter of our first preseason game at home. The bottom line is we all need to improve -- offense, defense and special teams. We shouldn't be hearing boos, especially at this time. We should be hearing encouragement."

Sorry, but this is the only time I'll ever disagree with Brees, though I understand that he has to say that. While I do believe fans are too fickle most of the time, this isn't just the first quarter of their first preseason game at home. The fans were booing the futility of a player who lost games last year, not a team working off rust. I've previously advocated keeping him, but David is being outplayed by every other corner on the roster. It's a numbers game, and his might be up.

Golden Boy Brady Heads List of Staff Fantasy QB Rankings

Matt SnyderPosted Jul 30th 2008 9:30AM by Matt Snyder (author feed)
Filed under: NFL Position Rankings, NFL Fantasy

Staff rankings were compiled by averaging the individual rankings of each member of Fantasy Fanhouse. The rankings are based on standard leagues where you gain points for yardage and scores. Or something ...

For the first time in years we enter a fantasy draft season in which Peyton Manning will not be the first QB off the board in the overwhelming majority of leagues -- like the free ones over at FleaFlicker.

While Will Brinson doesn't want you to be the one that takes the plunge in the first round with him -- neither do I -- Tom Brady still checks in as the top QB in our staff rankings. Hopefully you can grasp the concept of being overrated yet still number one at the position.

Some other highlights:
- No, we aren't worried about Manning's knee. You shouldn't be either. The Colts offense is a juggernaut, and he already has great chemistry with their skill guys. Training camp would just be a formality.

- While we don't love Jay Cutler or Matt Schaub as much as some others, we most certainly love Jake Delhomme, Marc Bulger, and Philip Rivers. We can be contrarian like that.

- For bigger leagues where you can start multiple QBs, the 20s are a bargain basement of sleepers. JaMarcus Russell, Trent Edwards, Tarvaris Jackson et al can be had dirt cheap for the potential value they hold.

- Jason Campbell is also a good sleeper, but settle down. Anyone who proclaims him as anything better than top 15 is trying way too hard.

FanHouse's Top 5:
1. Tom Brady, Patriots
2. Peyton Manning, Colts
3. Tony Romo, Cowboys
4. Drew Brees, Saints
5. Carson Palmer, Bengals

See the rest after the jump ...
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Despite Shockey's Promise to Make Giants Pay, Tom Coughlin Is Ready to Move on

Ryan WilsonPosted Jul 24th 2008 11:25AM by Ryan Wilson (author feed)
Filed under: Giants, NFL Fans


Yesterday, we were reminded of Jeremy Shockey's promise to a bunch of unsuspecting kids that he'd make the Giants pay for trading him. Today, The New York Post's Paul Schwartz writes that head coach Tom Coughlin is ready to move on in a post-Shockey World.
Coughlin's message ... was simple and resounding - "Team over self is why we win" - and, asked if Shockey's inability to adhere to that mantra was a factor in the trade, he admitted, "I am sure at some point in time that was part of the consideration."
Coughlin's right, of course, and he points out the obvious in about as harmless a way as one could expect. And although Shockey is a top-5 NFL tight end, I'm not sure the Giants will miss his on-field production particularly when you take into account his off-field bellyaching.

Of course, this assumes second-year tight end Kevin Boss will be able to replicate his surprisingly successful rookie season, or that other downfield threats -- Steve Smith, Sinorice Moss, and Mario Manningham come to mind -- pick up the slack.

Whatever happens, the Giants and their fans have moved on. While I think the Saints are even more explosive with Shockey catching passes from Drew Brees, New York made out alright, too, getting a second- and fifth-round pick in the trade. And one less distraction.

Next up: extending Plaxico Burress' deal.

Saints Extend Marques Colston

Tom MantzouranisPosted Jul 23rd 2008 8:07PM by Tom Mantzouranis (author feed)
Filed under: Saints, NFC South

No longer is Marques Colston one of the league's best bargains.

After setting the record for most receptions in a player's first two seasons (168) to the tune of 2,240 yards and 19 touchdowns, the former seventh-rounder set to earn $445,000 agreed to a much-deserved extension with the Saints that will better reflect his play.

It's a three-year extension that will lock him up through 2011, and while the financial terms aren't disclosed, I would expect him to get around $7 million annually with $15 million guaranteed. But that's just my personal hunch, and I'm almost always wrong about everything, so take this with the appropriate grain of salt. There was no doubt the Saints would keep Colston past his rookie deal, but getting it out of the way before training camp, in a year which the team has ample cap room, was important.

There's no reason to not expect Colston to maintain, or improve, his numbers this year. He and Drew Brees have developed an obvious rapport, and he lacks the diva complex that plagues most receivers. Plus, I don't know if you've heard, but Jeremy Shockey is on the team now, and he's going to give Colston some room to move. When he's not extracting revenge on the Giants, that is.

Shockey To Saints Sends Fantasy Ripples

Matt SnyderPosted Jul 23rd 2008 1:30PM by Matt Snyder (author feed)
Filed under: NFL Sleepers, NFL Fantasy

When Jeremy Shockey was traded to the Saints earlier this week, an already potent fantasy offense got better.

Will Brinson already covered the potential for the Saints offense in his fantasy preview, but with the acquisition of Shockey things have changed for all involved parties. Let's check the fantasy fallout of this trade, person-by-person:

Jeremy Shockey -- As Tom Mantzouranis said in the post linked above, Shockey is totally the type that will go nuts trying to prove something to the Giants -- and probably himself. He's already publicly stated as much. He thrived under Sean Payton before with a much lesser QB than Drew Brees. On Brees, he hasn't been able to find a reliable TE outlet in New Orleans -- since leaving Antonio Gates behind in San Diego. This has all the makings of a monster season for Shockey. He's an elite TE in fantasy once again, and I think it's going to be a career year. Receiver-like numbers of 1,100 yards and 10 TDs are definitely within the realm of possibility, and you can expect 75+ catches.
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Saints Training Camp Battle: Robert Meachem vs. David Patten

Tom MantzouranisPosted Jul 22nd 2008 12:00PM by Tom Mantzouranis (author feed)
Filed under: Saints, NFC South

Training camp is finally here and FanHouse breaks down the most important position battles heading into the season, team by team.

Last year in this space, I proclaimed Robert Meachem vs. Devery Henderson for the second starting receiver vacancy to be the Saints' most intriguing battle. I'm an idiot. Meachem, slowed by injury at first and an inability to pick up the playbook second, became the only first-rounder to don street clothes every Sunday. Henderson regressed as a receiver and found his starting job taken by the more capable David Patten.

So Patten's the incumbent, but Meachem is back in the picture. Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis have raved about the athletic freak's progress and increased devotion, putting him very much in the mix for a lot of playing time in a spot that will have a lot of room to move with Marques Colston, Jeremy Shockey, and Reggie Bush occupying defenders.

Ironically, Meachem has found a mentor on the team to help him grow -- Patten, the man he might very well replace.

But it'll be easier said than done. Patten might not have Meachem's considerable physical abilities, but he's got one thing that matters in pass-heavy offense heavily reliant on timing -- reliability. Drew Brees found a comfort with Patten last year, something the fastest 40 time or highest vertical can't compete with.

If Brees and Payton can't trust Meachem, draft status won't matter -- it'll be Patten's job again. If the question mark is finally ready to put his talents on display, however, it's another dangerous piece to a dangerous offense.

Never Too Early: New Orleans Saints Fantasy Football Preview

Will BrinsonPosted Jul 7th 2008 3:00PM by Will Brinson (author feed)
Filed under: Saints, NFC South, New Orleans, Fantasy Football

Hear that? It's the pitter-patter of fantasy football season approaching. Fantasy FanHouse is here to get you ready by previewing every team from a fantasy perspective.

Meet the ...
The Shootouts (it sounds nicer than the "Aints"). Not that New Orleans can't be good -- they can. And they're a nice unit for fantasy football teams, because, in theory, they have a ton of offense. But theorizing is fine until you end up burning through three top 50 picks, which is what Drew Brees, Marques Colston and Reggie Bush will cost you.

The Breakout
Perhaps I'm being old fashioned, but Deuce McAllister seems to me like the best possible "breakout" option on this team. Sure, he's gone through more ACL's than Alonzo Mourning has kidneys, but the Saints can't function without a strong between the tackles runner. Oh, and he "don't cost nuthin'!" Which, to me, is the ideal scenario for finding a breakout -- cheap, easy and late.

The Bust
I thought that people had stopped sweating Bush, but judging from his ADP (30), I guess not. Seriously, he's going 30th. (30!!!) It just goes to show how much potential, upside, etc can drive someone's fantasy value. Anywho, I wouldn't draft Reginald with your pick, personally. What justifies taking him? The 3.7 YPC last year or the 3.6 the year before? Granted, the 80+ catches per year are nice, and he's a nice RB2 in PPR leagues but let someone else fall prey.
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