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2012 NFL Fantasy Rookie Preview

It's still very early to be predicting fantasy rookie players to make an impact in 2012.  What's still not known is how many of the underclassmen enter (losing Matt Barkley didn't help) the draft, this is shaping up to be a strong draft at the top (1st & 2nd round) for skill position talent and deep in the middle rounds across the board.  I bracketed into buckets the fantasy skill position talent, however much of this will be predicated on where each player is selected and the situation they end up in.  

Tom Brady for Chris Johnson

This is a broader, more complex overall deal but at the end of the day the core pieces are Brady & CJ2K.  

Tony Romo for Beanie Wells...

Another relatively big deal announced in the PAFFL today.  

Philipp Rivers for Josh Johnson & a rookie pick

In the most extreme example of the long-term nature of the PAFFL, this trade deadline deal further shifts the balance of power from the AFC to the NFC.

Brady Quinn for Demaryius Thomas...

Palo Alto Short Bus sends WR Demaryius Thomas to Beavercats for QB Brady Quinn ($11, '13) and $5 in '12.  The $ liability is waived if Quinn starts four games or delivers a minimum of 15 paffl fantasy points twice this year.  

Quinn wasn't surprised, "I've been doubted for a couple years now but I'm finally in the right mental perspective to succeed.  I've always had the physical tools but at this level you've got to have more than that.  I'm excited to be joining the Short Bus, I'm going to kill it for them."

Matt Cassel for Miles Austin & Stevan Ridley

In one of the bigger deals of this season, though much smaller than Chris Johnson & Calvin Megatron Johnson for Phillip Rivers, this one will impact the playoff races in both the AFC & NFC conferences.  

South Whore Jibbers ships WR Miles Austin & RB Stevan Ridley ($3, '13) to the BeaverCats for QB Matt Cassel ($55, '13).  

Matt Schaub for a rookie pick

The Jack Trippers trade QB Matt Schaub to BINGO for the Strongfighters 2012 rookie pick (acquired in a separate, earlier trade).  

Matt Moore for '12 cash...

Small trade that could have a huge impact, South Whore Jibbers send $15 in 2012 cash to Team Kitty for QB Matt Moore ($25, 2011).  

Analysis:  It's refreshing to see Team Kitty take the "long" view in a trade, and if Moore keeps the job, this will elevate South Whore in a surprisingly down division to playoff contender status.  

Post Week 2 Sunday Thoughts...

Below are some random thoughts following week 2 (sans MNF game).  It's been an incredible aerial attack to kick off the 2011 NFL season, I can't imagine this pace will continue. 

Rookie of the Year Favorite - Cam Newton

There will be plenty of hype spread over the next six days as the world of NFL media will both uplift and break down the genius that was Cam Newton in week one.  Yes it was a terrible defense, yes there were some massive breakdowns in the secondary, and most importantly, yes Cam Newton will surely have some horrific days of sub 100 yards passing a hat trick plus of turnovers.  But what he accomplished statistically as a QB in his first professional game, on the road, is one for the record books.  What maybe most impressive is a QB known for his athletic mobility, did his damage and broke a record passing the football.  He looked accurate, poised and able to make progressions on the fly.