PAFFL.com

2007 Fantasy Football All-PAFFL Team

The 2007 regular season is finalized and its time to recognize the studs that made this regular season sizzle and led to the Ron Jeremy Fanclub being the leading PAFFL team throughout the regular season.  You'll notice some trends as QB-WR tandems in New England & Dallas have exploded this year to dominant their respective positions unlike any other tandems in NFL history.

Fantasy Football Trade: Plaxico Burress for Kellen Winslow Jr.

The South Whore Jibbers send WR Plaxico Burress ($24, 2007) to the Palo Alto Firefighters in exchange for TE Kellen Winslow Jr. ($17, 2009). This trade began about a month ago but was slow to close because both owners were wary of the others player propensity to be injured. To prevent bad feeling between the teams, an injury clause was added to the deal. The other team is liable $2 per game of 2008 money for any missed games (including playoffs) starting in Week 10.

Braylon Edwards for Jerry Porter, Garrett Wolfe & an '08 Rookie Pick

The Salem Beavercats and the I.M.T. announce a three player trade. 

I.M.T. receives WR Jerry Porter ($11, 2009), RB Garrett Wolfe ($10, 2009) and SB's 2008 rookie pick, Salem Beavercats acquire WR Braylon Edwards ($26, 2007) and a 2008 DS spot. 

Hot Free Agent / Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

Here are the week 3 top free agent / waiver wire pickups.  In my fantasy league we have 16 teams which start 9 guys each (no defense, 1 Kicker, 1 TE, 2 RB, 2 WR & 1 QB with 2 flex spots).  So these may not be relevant to all fantasy leaguers but most are valuable guys who either will immediately have value or will in weeks ahead.   

7 Shaky QB Situations

The SportingNews wrote an overview of seven quarterback situations that entering camp appear to be shaky or unsettled.  The teams range from playoff contenders like Jacksonville to teams simply looking for respectability such as Cleveland and Oakland. 

NFL QB Team by Team Analysis

NFL.com's Michael Fabiano analyzed all 32 NFL team's Quarterback position for fantasy production.  He didn't go into as much detail as some may like but for the majority (AKA no keeper leagues) of fantasy leaguers it'll be a good overview by team. 

LeCharles Bentley may return in 2007?

The Plain Dealer and ESPN report despite being told he'd never play football again, Browns C LeCharles Bentley said this week he'll try to make a comeback this season. "I've been fortunate enough to have worked myself into a position to even think about playing football again," Bentley said. "In spite of some major hurdles, I've been truly blessed all along the way to the point where I might possibly play this year." 

Jerome Harrison bulked up; Sleeper Potential

The Plain Dealer reports Browns second-year RB Jerome Harrison added about 17 pounds of lower-body muscle and now weighs about 212. The 5-9 running back will need the added weight to carry expectations this season. "Internally, we're counting on RB Jerome Harrison," GM Phil Savage said this week.

Brady Quinn to hold out? Frye may start by default

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the Cleveland Browns, despite trading up to make QB Brady Quinn their second first-round pick, don't really want the rookie quarterback playing early in his rookie season. Browns coaches would like to see QB Charlie Frye maintain the job. Cleveland might not have all the say in the Quinn situation. Browns insiders say there's a good chance agent Tom Condon will hold out Quinn once training camp starts.

NFL.com's AFC North Team's Fantasy Overview...

NFL.com's Michael Fabiano is publishing overviews of each division by team of their fantasy value including schedule strength (against run & pass) and listing of each team's top 5 fantasy performers.  I've listed the top 5 for each team below and the overall summaries are good.  Some of this is academic but for fantasy nuts, its worth diving into the details.  This is for the AFC North.  

Brady Quinn can take a team 'On his Shoulders'

The NYTimes wrote a nice piece on the 'hard sell' Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis put on the Cleveland Browns GM Phil Savage and their head coach Romeo Crennel for QB Brady Quinn.  All three worked together for much of the past two decades and remain close friends.  The article does a good job of reporting Weis' belief in Quinn's ability to 'take a team on his shoulders' and the work ethic to be one of the top QB's in the NFL. 

QB Brady Quinn, #22 Overall Pick, Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns have selected Notre Dame QB Brady Quinn with the #22 overall selection in the 2007 NFL draft. Quinn was expected to be a top 10 pick, so this is great value for the Browns.  Quinn has shown the moxie, leadership and physical skills to be a solid starting QB in the NFL for years to come.  Unlike JaMarcus Russell, Quinn has a much higher floor but nowhere near the same potential. 

 

Cleveland Browns have selected Notre Dame QB Brady Quinn with the #22 overall selection in the 2007 NFL draft. Quinn was expected to be a top 10 pick, so this is great value for the Browns.  Quinn has shown the moxie, leadership and physical skills to be a solid starting QB in the NFL for years to come.  Unlike JaMarcus Russell, Quinn has a much higher floor but nowhere near the same potential. 

Cleveland Browns have selected Notre Dame QB Brady Quinn with the #22 overall selection in the 2007 NFL draft. Quinn was expected to be a top 10 pick, so this is great value for the Browns.  Quinn has shown the moxie, leadership and physical skills to be a solid starting QB in the NFL for years to come.  Unlike JaMarcus Russell, Quinn has a much higher floor but nowhere near the same potential. 

Kellen Winslow to miss 2007 season?

The Canton Repository reports an Internet story that says Cleveland Browns TE Kellen Winslow possibly sitting out the 2007 season — he had recent knee surgery — got Cleveland fans buzzing last week. “The procedure was done to help him be better this year than he was last year,” GM Phil Savage said. “Toward the end of the year, he did struggle some from that knee. We feel like he’ll be back. He’s been around the building. He should be good to go in June or July. There’s never been any talk about (Winslow missing 2007) that I’m aware of. We’ve never even given a second thought he wouldn’t be back with us for this next season.”

Reuben Droughns dealt to NY Giants for WR Tim Carter

ESPN & NFL Network are reporting that the New York Giants have opted to go the trade route to add a running back to complement RB Brandon Jacobs. The Giants and Browns have finalized details of a trade that would send WR Tim Carter to Cleveland and bring Big Blue back RB Reuben Droughns.  Giants GM Jerry Reese confirmed to TGI that the trade was “done, pending physicals.”

Jamal Lewis signs with Browns

ESPN is reporting that RB Jamel Lewis has signed with the Cleveland Browns, leaving the Baltimore Ravens after six seasons that included a Super Bowl title and one of only 4 players to top 2000 rushing yards in a season. 

Browns' RT Ryan Tucker ready to return from mental illness

Cleveland Browns right tackle Ryan Tucker, who missed the end of last season while battling an undisclosed mental illness, told The Cleveland Plain Dealer that he feels "great" and plans on returning to his starting spot next season.  Tucker has been one of Cleveland's most consistent lineman and a leader on the offense.  With the combination of Tucker & signing of Eric Steinbach, the Browns offensive line will be much improved in 2007. 

read more | digg story

Browns hire Chudzinski as their next Offensive Coordinator

The Cleveland Browns named Rob Chudzinski as their next offensive coordinator, taking over for the previously departed Maurice Carthon.  Chudzinski has been San Diego's tight ends coach the past two seasons after working in Cleveland in a similar capacity in 2004 and previous to that as the University of Miami's offensive coordinator.  The 38 year old Toledo Ohio native is said to be a disciplined coach who will open up the offense and get more players involved.