Fantasy Football 2008: Draft Board Movements

OK, for those of you who know me, I'm a fantasy sports nut. If it's draftable, I love it. So, in honor of my obsession, I thought it would be suitable to start blogging about it. Where you will get my deepest, inner most thoughts about who is worth drafting. As long as you're not drafting in my league. Anyway, on with the show.

Steve Smith: Suspended two games - Combined with the fact that his worth is dependent on Jake Delhomme and I'm not drafting him in the first 6 rounds or until I've already filled my starters at QB/RB/WR.

Brandon Marshall: Suspended three games - Even though it's an extra game, I would draft Marshall as a third receiver. Before the suspension, I had him behind only 5-6 receivers in the league. He'll help you down the line when it really matters.

Aaron Rodgers: Now that Brett Favre is gone, you know he'll start. How good is he? The Packers played better against my beloved Cowboys when Favre was off the field. Nothing against Favre, but it looked to me like the kid had something. He's not your typical first year starter. I'd take him ahead of Marc Bulger (injury risk, line shaky), Eli Manning (game plan), Garrard (game plan), Rivers (questionable talent), Jake Delhomme (injury risk) and Jon Kitna (questionable talent, game plan).

Brett Favre: Only concern is the Jets offensive line. I know they "upgraded" their O-line with Damien Woody, Alan Faneca and Calvin Pace. But Favre's blind side is being protected by D'Brickashaw Ferguson. And lets face it, he hasn't exactly been all pro over there. Plus, the offensive line is about continuity. Knowing what the other teammate will do in certain situations. And they just haven't played together enough to convince me they can take it to the next level. Having said that, having the threat of a pass game will help. I'd draft Brett Favre normally.

Laveranues Coles & Jerricho Cotchery: I'm lumping them together because who knows which receiver will end up the Donald Driver of the Jets. But either one will take a significant boost in draft stock. Maybe one or two rounds ahead of where you had them originally. They should leave the board as the 18th to 25th receiver.

There it is. Hope it helps you out.

Favre Goes To The New York Jets

In a relatively untouched subject, Brett Favre has left the Green Bay Packers. Obviously kidding about the untouched part. But, the drama involving what will happen between the Packers and Favre has ended. No details about the trade were released yet. But I'm sure the Jets caved to the Packers and sent a round one draft pick.

Green Bay, despite the legendary status of Favre, went in the right direction. You can't continue to rely on Brett when he is obviously wavering year to year on whether or not he wants to play. Let alone where he wants to play. In addition, you have your future waiting in the wings. There's no possible way you can rent out the year to Favre while making sure your future walks out the door via free agency.

In the end, I think this trade will prove more beneficial to the Packers. Jets, even with Brett, are still light years away from the Chargers, Colts and the Patriots. Hell, they're not even close to the Jaguars right now. It's going to be strange seeing Favre in a Jets uniform. At least there's some green in it.

Should He Stay Or Should He Go?

Ah, another star caught in the dilemma of whether or not he should continue playing. Of course, this edition features Brett Favre. Perhaps one of the most beloved quarterbacks. Ever. Wants off the team that has made him a legend. This isn't the first time that a perennial hall of famer has wanted out of his city. A tussle with Jerry Krause comes to mind. And nothing is more tragic than a guy who has defined a city wanting to play for another team.

The favorites to receive Brett's services are Chicago, Minnesota and now Tampa Bay. It's scary to think of Brett Favre going to Minnesota. It would make the Vikings a favorite to reach the Super Bowl. But I can't imagine it. Seeing Favre in purple would send chills through my veins. It's almost as bad as Michael Jordan in Washington Wizard colors.

I didn't mind it when Emmitt left for Arizona, Shaq for Miami or Nash for the Suns. There are just certain players that should never be allowed to put on another uniform. Michael Jordan was one of them. Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Jerry Rice, Mickey Mantle, John Elway and plenty of others. But Brett Favre is definitely one of them. Love them or hate them, they belong in their respective team colors.

So, I say he stays. Either in Packer colors or in retirement.