Happy Friday everyone!  The fantasy football world is starting to wake from it’s deep offseason slumber.  Mock drafts are happening more frequently, blogs are generating more articles, and the rankings of every player are abundant.  Fantasy draft parties are being planned, and keeper selections are ….well, being selected.

Enjoy your weekend!

Here are today’s great reads:

• Hosting a fantasy draft party is pivotal to ensuring the success and continuation of a league from year-to-year.  The draft is such a highly anticipated event that you don’t want the party to turn out lame.  If you put in enough work in the beginning, a memorable party is easily attainable.  Here is a great article that gives a few basic ideas on running a successful party. [Fantasy Football Cafe]
• As we all prepare to participate in draft day, mock drafts are key to honing your draft skills, and get a better feel where players will be drafted.  Fantasy Football Calculator is a fantastic site that has mock drafts going on constantly.  [Fantasy Football Calculator]
• Strength of Schedule is an important tool in adjusting your week-to-week lineups.  Of course, your studs will always play, but there are always a few fringe guys that are a toss up.  This is where SOS comes into play.  Take a look at which team has the easiest route to fantasy success.  [Fantasy Football Toolbox]

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