FUTURE FORECAST: NATE WASHINGTON
Wide receiver Nate Washington has spent the better part of his four NFL seasons buried in the relative obscurity of the Steelers’ passing attack. A forgotten role player hidden behind teammates Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes, Washington enters his first free-agent offseason with a number of factors working in his favor...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST: EDDIE ROYAL
At one time, the Denver Broncos were well known for both their run-blocking schemes and their ability to produce 1,000 yard rushers from nowhere. Therefore, many simply assumed that this system would continue in perpetuity because, as the old saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." However, that line of thinking got completely thrown out the window once a young gunslinger named Jay Cutler rode into town...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST: DESEAN JACKSON
When the top brass of the Philadelphia Eagles sat down prior to the 2008 NFL Draft to figure out their strategy, they may have noticed a couple of things about their team...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST: SIDNEY RICE
Sidney Rice was just 20 years old when he entered the 2007 NFL draft after completing his sophomore season at the University of South Carolina. As a redshirt freshman, Rice was a consensus first-team All-SEC performer and Freshman All-American, while catching 70 passes for 1143 yards and 13 touchdowns and leading the SEC in receiving. After another great season in 2006, Rice held the Gamecock career records for receiving yards and touchdowns...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST: ROY WILLIAMS
When he was drafted with the seventh overall pick in the 2004 NFL draft, many thought that Roy Williams, along with Charles Rogers (the previous year’s pick), would form a superstar receiving tandem that would make the Detroit Lions Super Bowl contenders for years. History tells us how badly that notion failed...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST: FELIX JONES
Felix Jones’ brief career has been made in the shadows of running backs considered faster, tougher or more versatile, but in reality, there are few runners who can claim to be more explosive, dynamic or better prepared to succeed than the former Arkansas Razorback...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST: DARREN MCFADDEN 3-21-09
With both Justin Fargas and Michael Bush on the roster already, Running Back was certainly not a position of weakness on the team. In fact, it was, along with shutdown cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, one of the only things the team had going for it all. The quarterbacks, wide receiver corps and the run defense were are all major travesties that were desperately in need of help. Despite the fact that doing so would further cripple his team’s chances of making progress in an area that they needed to, Davis just couldn’t resist making a splash...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST: AARON RODGERS 4-3-09
During last year's training camp, Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers complained of being heckled by younger fans outside the practice facility. This was at a time when many analysts couldn't decide if Aaron Rodgers was ready for the starting role in Green Bay. Being the quarterback of a professional football team is incredibly demanding. The team hinges not only on your athletic performance, but your demeanor on and off the field. Rodgers being on edge over a few demented children raised some eyebrows...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST: MATT CASSEL 4-8-09
In recent years, the New England Patriots have drafted quarterbacks so well, one might actually suspect that Bill Belichick does own a crystal ball that helps him tell the future...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST: TED GINN JR. 4-18-09
April 28, 2007 is a date that most Dolphin fans may not look upon with tremendous fondness. However, it is certainly a day that will stick in their minds for a long time. It was on that fateful day when the National Football League held it’s annual rookie draft and the Miami faithful were excited about holding the ninth overall pick. To be sure, they needed something to be stoked about...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST: JONATHAN STEWART 5-1-09
I have no idea whether or not Carolina’s Jonathan Stewart is a fan of singer Phil Collins, but “Something happened on the way to Heaven” is certainly an appropriate way to describe the former Oregon Duck’s career at this moment...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST: STEVE SMITH (NYG): 5-7-09
Steve Smith spent the majority of his collegiate career buried under talent. He would have garnered the spotlight on any other squad, but from 2003 to 2005 the USC Trojans simply had too many gifted players for the media to cover...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST: RAY RICE: 5-14-09
Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice does not possess ideal height (he’s 5'8), weight (he’s generously listed at 205 lbs.) or many of the other measurable statistics that NFL teams prize in their ball carriers. However, if there were a way to measure “heart”, Rice’s would be off the charts...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST - JASON CAMPBELL: 5-31-09
The statistics show that Washington quarterback Jason Campbell has improved every year since he has played in the NFL. The problem is that he is just not doing it fast enough to satisfy everyone...READ STORY
By any standard, Steve Slaton’s rookie campaign was a resounding success, and admittedly, it came as a complete surprise to any fantasy pundit who will answer the question honestly. While many predicted big seasons from classmates Matt Forte and Chris Johnson, few regarded Slaton as a playmaker of the same caliber. One season later, many fantasy owners will be considering Slaton with their second-round picks...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST: ZACH MILLER 6-17-09
The great thing about fantasy football is that a player does not necessarily need to be on a good NFL team in order to be exceptionally valuable to you. The fact that the rest of the squad stinks can be a huge benefit to your guy...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST: ANTHONY GONZALEZ 6-19-09
There is a curse associated with the NFL draft. If you’re good enough to be considered a top ten pick you’ll most likely find yourself wishing for a championship instead of striving for one. Teams like the Oakland Raiders and Detroit Lions have entrenched themselves in the early portion of the draft so often that it has almost become habitual. The Indianapolis Colts, however, are the polar opposite...READ STORY
Fantasy owners have been waiting for the San Diego Chargers’ passing game to break out under quarterback Philip Rivers since he took over the reins before the 2006 season...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST: MARSHAWN LYNCH 6-26-09
Marshawn Lynch doesn’t need to look very far to find his worst enemy and the biggest obstacle to his future success. All he needs to do is locate the nearest mirror...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST - TRENT EDWARDS: 7-1-09
Quarterback Trent Edwards’ journey to relevancy has not followed the traditional path. Once one of the most highly regarded high-school quarterbacks in the country...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST - DUSTIN KELLER: 7-10-09
Years ago, if you weren’t fortunate enough to grab Tony Gonzalez in your draft, the tight end position was considered to be a complete afterthought in fantasy football; as there weren’t too many other reliable options available...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST - CALVIN JOHNSON: 7-26-09
In recent years, it’s been something of a running joke among football fans that there are three things in life that you can count on: Death, Taxes and the Detroit Lions selecting a wide receiver in the first round of every draft...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST: JOHN CARLSON - 8-7-09
I’ve written this sentence before in my work: In the world of fantasy football, much like life, success is often predicated upon a player having both talent and opportunity...READ STORY
FUTURE FORECAST: PIERRE THOMAS - 8-23-09
The roster of the New Orleans Saints is packed tightly with some big-name star power. Not only does Drew Brees plays quarterback for them, but he gets to throw passes to Marques Colston, Jeremy Shockey and the second overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, Reggie Bush...READ STORY
