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2011 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings

I love the NFL draft because it creates some clarity for team depth charts and most importantly brings new talent into the league.  This year, thanks to the lockout, the draft takes on more importance than any other over the past 24 years I've been following the draft, because there's been no free agency or trades, thus resulting in NFL teams applying need based selections more than I can remember in past drafts.  

Tom Brady, Michael Turner for Matt Sanchez, Ryan Mathews and more...

This is the blockbuster deal we all were looking for, and is a direct counter to what Fuego did last weekend to pick up Drew Brees.  

Braylon Edwards for Roy Williams & $3 in '11

This is a classic dynasty, auction league type of trade deadline deal.  

Brett Favre for LaDainian Tomlinson

The Pomona Stoned Hens and Isotopes completed a big name fantasy trade, though it will be interesting to see whether both guys limp into the 2nd half of the '10 season.  

LT & $ for a rookie pick

The Strongfighters and Naughty Thoughts made a small deal involving a rookie pick this year and the former fantasy stud, LaDainian Tomlinson.  

Braylon Edwards & stuff for Roddy White

The Strongfighters and Firkin Fan Club completed a deal for big name wide receivers heading in different directions.  

Disappointing Fantasy Performers (thru 5 weeks)

Here are a list of fantasy players who have underperformed expectations so far in 2009. 

Top Rookies for '09

It's a quick look as the NFL Draft's first day starts to wind down on who the top fantasy rookies will be, specifically for the PAFFL (where long-term success is just as important as short term).  I'll update this as the 3rd round is completed but at this point here are the top guys based on talent & situation. 

NFL All Rookie Fantasy Team for '08

With the vast majority of Fantasy Football leagues finished and the NFL season nearly concluded, here are the top '08 rookies and guys to look for in 2009. 

Top PAFFL Contracts

Another former tradition that I've gotten away from is highlighting some of the great contracts in the PAFFL.  This historically was to highlight the new deals but I think its important to showcase the best deals regardless of what year they were put on as long as they carry the same characteristic which is high production per dollar cost value.  Thus the stars at more than $55 (at QB & RB or $35+ at WR) won't be on this list unless they're way out pacing LT's '06 or Brady's '07 production, which nobody is coming close to this year.