Back by popular demand, the Rookie report.

This feature is faring well among reviewers, so you can expect it to continue through the beginning of the regular season. We will see where it goes from there.

Right now, Marc continues to introduce you guys to a bunch of rookies from the class of 2008. These are names to know, especially if you play in keeper and dynasty leagues. For redraft leagues, some of these guys could gain value during the season and may be worth watching on draft day.

In the coming weeks, this feature may morph into more of an updates kind of thing, similar to the Monday morning rehab. Training camp likely will flood our inboxes with all kinds of rookie information, which we will welcome and pass onto you guys. Continue reading →

Brett Favre. Favre. FavreFavreFavreFavre. Brett Favre.

It is starting to sound a lot like John Madden around here.

Should Brett Favre return to the Packers (or anywhere else for that matter), the real question for fantasy footballers is where does he fall in the rankings?

Obviously, his niche depends entirely on the type of league for which he is being ranked. The three main types of leagues — Redraft, Keeper and Dynasty — are examined after the jump.

Also after the jump are a few of the likely landing spots for the potential Favre return, and how it affects Favre’s and others’ fantasy values. Continue reading →

OK, I know I have been promising a Brett Favre piece for a few days now and have failed to deliver each and every day.

But no more.

Today, I guarantee you will get the much-anticipated Favre piece regarding where to rank him should he return this season. I will get that out shortly. Also be on the lookout for this week’s edition of the Rookie Report.

Here are today’s great reads:

• The difference between QB1s and QB2s. [Fantasy Football Fools]
• Various runningback battles to watch in training camps this summer. [The EndZoneView]
• What should the Packers do with Brett Favre. [Shutdown Corner]

And today’s video, courtesy of Shutdown Corner, on the news that Dan Patrick will be joining Keith Olbermann for NBC’s Sunday Night Football this season:

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My first dynasty draft now has moved past six rounds, and it is time to hand out some very early grades on all the participating teams.

But first, here is an update on how my team — Massive Hits — looks so far.

You guys already know I grabbed runningbacks with my first two picks. Clinton Portis and Reggie Bush should be able to score well in this point-per-reception (PPR) league and give me a nice foundation. In rounds 3 and 4 I grabbed two starting wide receivers in Terrell Owens and Anquan Boldin. Continue reading →

Anyone watch Wimbledon yesterday? I missed it due to a family excursion on the water, but heard great things.

Hope everyone had a good Fourth of July weekend. It was hard dragging myself into work this morning. We should have three-day weekends more often!

NFL training camps loom on the horizon, which is great news for football fans everywhere. The anticipation of the 2008 season is palpable.

As for football news, not too much happened over the weekend, but we do have a few injury updates for today. Ronnie Brown, a familiar face, makes an appearance in today’s MMR. Hit the jump for all the updates. Continue reading →

Man, we have a lot of content for you guys today.

First of all, I hope everyone had a great, safe Fourth of July holiday weekend. It is back to the grind for yours truly today, but I hope someone out there still is on vacation. It gives me hope.

The Daily Haze, Monday Morning Rehab, Dynasty Update and that Brett Favre piece we have been promising are coming your way today. Consider it our way of helping you get through what has the potential of being a long, long Monday.

Here are today’s great reads:

• A fellow blogger relaunched his fantasy football blog, and we dig it. [This Just In...]
• Good news for fantasy owners: The five WORST defenses in the NFL. [NFL GridIron Gab]
• The Top-10 skill position rookies. You will be surprised to see who made No. 1. [The Bad News Bloggers]
• New to fantasy football? Check out this handy guide. [Squidoo]
• A Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning debate where Manning is the victor. Rare these days! [Fantasy Sports Counselor]
• An update on some rookie wide receivers from a website that blogs solely about rookies. [Rookie Alert]
• Draft smarter at your next fantasy draft by following this series. [This Just In...]
• Marvin Harrison: A history of trouble. [NFL GridIron Gab]

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I will not be back on here today to post anymore fantasy articles, but I wanted to leave you guys with something to get you through the afternoon.

I know this is from Disney and all, but it is the most professional-looking fireworks video I could find. Besides, what is more American than Disney World??? Enjoy these fireworks and your own, and have a great weekend!

We will be back Monday morning with the MMR, a dynasty draft update and maybe more Brett Favre news (I know we promised a Brett Favre post at some point).

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Happy birthday, United State of America!

I think we all, at times, take for granted the liberties and freedoms granted to us in this country. Today is a day to reflect on those who have given their lives for the sake of the USA, and to remember all the men and women of this country that made/make it so great.

So brush up on your Fourth of July history, fire up the grill, get the fireworks ready (or make plans to attend a show), crack open a cold, American beer and enjoy the holiday weekend!

Here are today’s great reads:

• Five reasons Brett Favre should stay away from Lambeau Field. [Shot Clock Violation]
• Some potential landing spots, other than Green Bay, for Favre. [NFL GridIron Gab]
• Chris Cooley is one cool dude. [Shutdown Corner]
• Brett Favre overkill: Now he could play for the Panthers?!? [Mister Mittens]

In the spirit of the day, how about a little action from the USA Olympic Trials?

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Quite frankly, the time in between OTAs and training camps can be very sloooow and boring.

Therefore, The Hazean has decided to give all those individuals having serious withdrawls from the frenzy of football a little medicine to get through the doldrums of July.

The drug of choice? The NFL’s biggest hits baby!!!

Hit that jump and let the carnage begin! Continue reading →

So, does Brett Favre want to return to football this year or not? Or maybe this is just another case where Chris Mortensen is dead wrong? Possible.

Having fun with the rumor, there have been reports that Favre asked for a release from the Packers, potentially to seek employment elsewhere, after Packers’ GM Ted Thompson told him the team was not interested in bringing him back.

I am sure there will be more on this story as the day progresses, and I will try to bring all the updates to you. Expect a post later today or tomorrow on where to rank Favre on your cheat sheets, should he return to Green Bay or elsewhere.

Here are today’s great reads:

• The difference between Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin. [Pancake Blocks]
• Need deep — really deep — quarterback rankings? This one is 40-deep. [Bleacher Report]
• Nice list of break-out candidates for 2008. [FBKid's Sports Minute]

Video bonus: The next Reggie Bush?

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