Fantasy Football Tonight 7/11
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TIGHT ENDS TO WATCH
There are a couple of TE's that I am absolutely loving going into this season. First and foremost is the Bears Greg Olsen. Olsen is entering his third season in the NFL and is on the verge of becoming one of the top fantasy TE's this season. He's been hanging out with new Bears QB Jay Cutler quite often as the two became fast friends this offseason. Olsen has the hands and body control of a WR. He has the ability to go up and pluck the ball out of the air and out wrestle linebackers and defensive backs for the ball. He plays with an aggressive nature and is determined not to be stopped. Now that the Bears have solidified their offensive line, Olsen will not have to stay in to block as much this year. With new buddy Jay Cutler throwing him the ball there is no doubt in my mind that Olsen becomes an elite TE this season.
I don't expect you to believe me yet but the Detroit Lions are going to be much better in 2009. Not only will they win a game but they are going to be fantasy relevent again aside from Calvin Johnson. Brian Pettigrew, the Lions second round pick out of Oklahoma State is a big target who should provide a fine option in the red zone as well as give them another option besides Johnson. New offensive coordinator Scott Linehan is in love with Pettigrew's skill set and can't wait to line him up all over the field and give his young QB another weapon on offense. Look for Pettigrew late in your drafts as a bye week replacement TE if your league allows that kind of roster space.
HEY CHEESEHEADS
In case you care, the Packers are now on Facebook and Twitter. Glad to hear the hillbillies have finally made social networking a priority...
SPEAKING OF THE PACKERS
A friend of mine who writes for the Acme Packing Company Blog, told me that offensive coordinator Joe Philbin informed him that the team plans on running the football much more this season. He says that ultimately they want to run the ball 40-43% of the time as opposed to the 30% they ran it last year. This seems like real good news for anybody who takes a shot on Ryan Grant and/or Brandon Jackson this season. Grant is said to be in great shape right now and will benefit from having a full training camp this season after he missed the entire camp while holding out for a new contract last year.
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I will be putting together an all email edition of The Fantasy Football Tonight Blog here in a few days so by all means email your questions to me now at thefantasyscout@gmail.com.
TIGHT ENDS TO WATCH
There are a couple of TE's that I am absolutely loving going into this season. First and foremost is the Bears Greg Olsen. Olsen is entering his third season in the NFL and is on the verge of becoming one of the top fantasy TE's this season. He's been hanging out with new Bears QB Jay Cutler quite often as the two became fast friends this offseason. Olsen has the hands and body control of a WR. He has the ability to go up and pluck the ball out of the air and out wrestle linebackers and defensive backs for the ball. He plays with an aggressive nature and is determined not to be stopped. Now that the Bears have solidified their offensive line, Olsen will not have to stay in to block as much this year. With new buddy Jay Cutler throwing him the ball there is no doubt in my mind that Olsen becomes an elite TE this season.
I don't expect you to believe me yet but the Detroit Lions are going to be much better in 2009. Not only will they win a game but they are going to be fantasy relevent again aside from Calvin Johnson. Brian Pettigrew, the Lions second round pick out of Oklahoma State is a big target who should provide a fine option in the red zone as well as give them another option besides Johnson. New offensive coordinator Scott Linehan is in love with Pettigrew's skill set and can't wait to line him up all over the field and give his young QB another weapon on offense. Look for Pettigrew late in your drafts as a bye week replacement TE if your league allows that kind of roster space.
HEY CHEESEHEADS
In case you care, the Packers are now on Facebook and Twitter. Glad to hear the hillbillies have finally made social networking a priority...
SPEAKING OF THE PACKERS
A friend of mine who writes for the Acme Packing Company Blog, told me that offensive coordinator Joe Philbin informed him that the team plans on running the football much more this season. He says that ultimately they want to run the ball 40-43% of the time as opposed to the 30% they ran it last year. This seems like real good news for anybody who takes a shot on Ryan Grant and/or Brandon Jackson this season. Grant is said to be in great shape right now and will benefit from having a full training camp this season after he missed the entire camp while holding out for a new contract last year.
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