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Warden Report: Week 12
Posted: Friday November 30, 2001 6:48 PM
Updated: Friday November 30, 2001 7:12 PM
By Ryan E. Houston, Special to CNNSI.com
I can't believe how fast this season has blown by. As I was watching the Eagles-Chiefs game I was already thinking about the offseason and how bad it really sucks. Unlike baseball, the football offseason is very uneventful until the NFL Draft. But even though that gets us pumped up for the NFL season, it's not until almost three months later that we get to see our players in action.
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| Quarterbacks:
Top 25 |
1.
Kurt Warner
2. Jeff Garcia
3. Rich Gannon
4. Brett Favre
5. Elvis Grbac
6. Tom Brady
7. Aaron Brooks
8. Peyton Manning
9. Brian Griese
10. Jim Miller
11. Kordell Stewart
12. Daunte Culpepper
13. Jay Fiedler
14. Brad Johnson
15. Mark Brunell
16. Doug Flutie
17. Alex Van Pelt
18. Steve McNair
19. Vinny Testaverde
20. Jake Plummer
21. Tim Couch
22. Chris Chandler
23. Matt Hasselbeck
24. Tony Banks
25. Jon Kitna |
| Running
backs: Top 25 |
1.
Marshall Faulk
2. Ahman Green
3. Curtis Martin
4. Ricky Williams
5. Garrison Hearst
6. Jerome Bettis
7. Shaun Alexander
8. LaDanian Tomlinson
9. Stephen Davis
10. Eddie George
11. Corey Dillon
12. Antowain Smith
13. Travis Henry
14. Anthony Thomas (Ques)
15. Mike Alstott
16. Dominic Rhodes
17. Charlie Garner
18. Lamar Smith
19. Stacey Mack
20. Moe Williams
21. Terrell Davis
22. James Stewart
23. Michael Pittman
24. Maurice Smith (Ques)
25. Emmitt Smith |
| Wide
receivers: Top 40 |
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1.
Isaac Bruce
2. David Boston
3. Tim Brown
4. Torry Holt
5. Marvin Harrison
6. Joe Horn
7. Jimmy Smith
8. Randy Moss
9. Troy Brown
10. Eric Moulds
11. Terrell Owens (Ques)
12. Rod Smith (Ques)
13. Keyshawn Johnson
14. Marty Booker
15. Cris Carter
16. Kevin Johnson
17. Curtis Conway
18. Bill Schroeder
19. Jerry Rice
20. Qadry Ismail
21. Darrell Jackson
22. Kevin Dyson (Ques)
23. Chris Chambers
24. Willie Jackson
25. Antonio Freeman
26. Peerless Price
27. Plaxico Burress
28. Michael Westbrook
29. Laveranues Coles
30. Johnnie Morton
31. Willie Jackson
32. J.J Stokes
33. Hines Ward
34. Darnay Scott
35. Derrick Mason
36. Rod Gardner
37. Terrence Wilkins
38. Travis Taylor
39. Wayne Chrebet
40. Jeff Graham (Ques)
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| Tight
Ends : Top 15 |
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1.
Shannon Sharpe
2. Marcus Pollard
3. Bubba Franks
4. Frank Wycheck (Ques)
5. Desmond Clark
6. Wesley Walls
7. Jay Riemersma
8. Byron Chamberlain
9. Ernie Conwell
10. Anthony Becht
11. Freddie Jones (Ques)
12. David Sloan
13. Cameron Cleeland
14. Dwayne Carswell
15. Todd Heap
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I know from my standpoint a longer season would be incredible, but from an injury standpoint I understand why it can't happen. What I would like to see is the NFL to expand the season but give teams an extra bye week or two throughout the year. That would give teams time to heal and provide time for extra preparation and such. Does anybody else feel the Colts could use an extra week off? I know Jim Mora does.
Since I get a lot of e-mail asking me who I thought will win between Team A and Team B, I thought I would open myself up to even more criticism and give you a few of my weekly picks this week. Fortunately I am on a streak of sorts. In our Psycho Wards Picks Contest (no spread) I am 88-54 overall and 29-19 the past three weeks.
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints
Pick: Saints. The Saints are playing some very inconsistent football, but the Panthers should provide just what the doctor ordered: a win!
Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins
Pick: Redskins. Does anybody else think Dave Campo and Ryan Leaf belong together?
Denver Broncos at Miami Dolphins
Pick: Dolphins. Even Terrell Davis' return can't help the stagnant Broncos offense.
Upset Pick of the Week: Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears
Pick: Lions. Something tells me the Lions aren't nearly this bad and the Bears aren't nearly this good. Look for an overconfident Bears team to fall at Soldier field against an 0-10 Lions team that is hungry for a victory.
Blowout Pick of the Week: St. Louis Rams at Atlanta Falcons
Pick: Rams. You hate to play "The Greatest Show on Earth" any week, but playing them after a humiliating loss on Monday Night Football is even worse!
You Suck award!
This week's "You Suck" award goes to Terry Glenn. I know I keep saying it, but what are these morons thinking?
Note to Terry Glenn: I know your a little upset that the Patriots fined you for not showing up to training camp and for your suspension by the league. I know you have this pending court case on your mind and it is hindering your ability to play football. I believe you also have a hamstring injury that the doctors say is fine, but you believe "it hurts." Well all I can say is I really hope that 1) You don't get your money back; 2) You miss another urine test so I don't ever draft you again, and; 3) Go to jail for what you did. You're a disgrace to the Patriots, the NFL and the fans who root for you. Maybe you and Andre Rison can open up the "ME FOUNDATION." I mean think about it, it's another way for you to circumvent the system and have a nontaxable charity foundation. Be careful though ... I've heard that "Left Eye" gal Andre is married to is a bit of a pyro. I am sure you will find a way to make money in the future, I just hope it isn't because your still playing in the NFL.
Note to self: Buy Chris Chambers rookie cards!
Peyton Manning vs. Jim Mora
All I am really going to say about this issue is Jim Mora better shut his flap. Let's face it Jim, without Peyton's support you will be unemployed next year. You never heard Bill Walsh call out Joe Montana after a tough loss or Jimmy Johnson call out Troy Aikman when they were an average football team. Let's face it, losing Edgerrin James really hurt your team and Peyton had a bad week. Shut up and deal with it!
Five things you should know about Week 12:
1. Rod Smith owners are again concerned. Watch the pregame and find out if Rod will go. We expect he will, but will probably be limited as the Broncos attempt to get the running game on track.
2. Terrell Owens may sit. There is some speculation that T.O. will sit this week to rest himself for next week. As with Smith above, watch the pregame show and refer to any other sources you have available.
3. According to Bob Harris' TFL Report, Anthony Thomas returned to practice Thursday and expects to play.
4. Muhsin Muhammad is expected to be OUT this weekend. You haven't been able to depend on him at all this year so this isn't a huge surprise.
5. Mark Brunell may not play against Green Bay on Monday night. He is still having quadriceps problems.
1-2 Buckle Up ... One, Two, The Lions are due.
Three, Four, Show Terry Glenn the door.
Five, Six, Faulk moves the sticks.
Seven, Eight, the Packers will dominate.
Nine, Ten, David Boston scores again!
Surprises and disappointments
What happened to the flashlight? Remember when Wayne Chrebet was THE guy who was going to take over for Keyshawn. Now it seems Laveranues Coles has got that nomination and is running away with it. Insert a little Santana Moss and you have the makings of something special in Jetville.
Um ... OK. So maybe Todd Pinkston isn't the real deal!
I must admit something ... I never thought Garrison Hearst would be able to do what he has done. I was one of those that doubted him but really hoped he could come back. Garrison -- YOU DA MAN!
Will Jeff Blake be the QB in New Orleans if Aaron Brooks has another bad game? Who knows, but I would hate to see what would happen if Brooks doesn't do well this week against Carolina.
| INSANEX Experts League Update |
| Team |
Owner |
Record |
Points |
| Fantasy
Asylum |
Ryan
"The Warden" Houston |
9-2 |
1,099 |
| Trade
Rumors |
Shawn
Bryant |
7-4 |
1,092 |
| Footballguys |
Clayton
Gray |
7-4 |
1,021 |
| Wild
Card Sports |
Brian
Kreklau |
6-5 |
971 |
| Jackpot
Sports |
Mark
Bond |
5-6 |
940 |
| CNNSI.com |
James
Quintong |
4-7 |
895 |
| Komments.com |
Greg
Kellogg |
4-7 |
888 |
| Winning
Formula |
Dave
Cooper |
5-6 |
870 |
| Fanex
Football |
Terry
Cannon |
6-5 |
868 |
| Prognosticator |
Tony
Holm |
2-9 |
837 |
| For all the details check out the INSANEX
page on FantasyAsylum.com. |
David Boston's new Warden nickname is: Bomb-Diggity!
Last week I got a lot of e-mail from some guys in one of the leagues I play calling me out for starting Chris Chambers over Amani Toomer and Ike Hilliard. He who gets the last laugh, laughs loudest!
OK, well I could talk trash to James Q., but I know better than to bite the hand that feeds me so I will move on.
I had a bad week last week and was able to pull out a win thanks to players like Jeff Graham and Ricky Williams. I got very bad totals from Marshall Faulk, Brian Griese and Antonio Freeman which nearly cost my team a victory.
With only a few weeks left every win is important. I need a big week from Griese, Joe Horn and Faulk this week. Let's hope it all works out. I have the TradeRumors group on my tail.
Ryan Houston is the co-owner of FantasyAsylum.com. His column "The Warden Report" can be found there along with other great tools to help increase your Fantasy Football knowledge. Follow The Warden and James Quintong of CNNSI.com as they do battle in INSANEX -- The Insane Experts League, only on FantasyAsylum.com. The Fantasy Football Institute for Insane Fans! Get Committed...To Winning!
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