New Cowboy Greg Hardy donates $300 to help troll the Eagles New Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy is trying to endear himself to a new fan base by helping them hate the Philadelphia Eagles. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league todayl] A Cowboys fan set up a GoFundMe page to raise money to fly a banner over Eagles practice on Aug. 9 that read “WE GOT THE DIVISION” … [Read more...]
Hall of Fame profile: Vikings C Mick Tingelhoff
Hall of Fame profile: Vikings C Mick Tingelhoff The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2015 gets inducted on Aug. 8. Shutdown Corner will profile the eight new Hall of Famers, looking at each of their careers and their impact on the game. Mick Tingelhoff Minnesota Vikings (1962-1978) Center Greatest moment Tingelhoff signed with the Vikings as a free agent after a distinguished career at … [Read more...]
Shutdown Countdown: Cowboys need a new formula without DeMarco Murray
Shutdown Countdown: Cowboys need a new formula without DeMarco Murray Shutdown Corner is previewing all 32 teams as we get ready for the NFL season, counting down the teams one per day in reverse order of our initial 2015 power rankings. No. 1 will be revealed on Aug. 8, the day before the preseason begins with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton. NO. 8: DALLAS COWBOYS In a long-ago era, like … [Read more...]
Brandon Graham says Tim Tebow will not only make Eagles but play a lot
Brandon Graham says Tim Tebow will not only make Eagles but play a lot Why hasn't there been more Tim Tebow talk this offseason? We're kidding — sort of. On the one hand, Tebow always will generate buzz, and it reached the point of exhaustion before. But on the other, it has been a bit tame all things considered, especially since Tebow is on a team coached by Chip Kelly with a teammate named … [Read more...]
No hesitation: Lovie Smith names Jameis Winston Buccaneers’ starting QB
No hesitation: Lovie Smith names Jameis Winston Buccaneers' starting QB Bad news, Seth Lobato fans: Jameis Winston will be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' starting quarterback, per head coach Lovie Smith. "Jameis Winston will be our starting quarterback," Buccaneers coach Lovie Smith said Friday. "He'll take first reps tomorrow. We're excited about that." “It’s what we already knew, what we saw … [Read more...]
Hall of Fame profile: Raiders-Bucs-Jets-Packers executive Ron Wolf
Hall of Fame profile: Raiders-Bucs-Jets-Packers executive Ron Wolf The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2015 gets inducted on Aug. 8. Shutdown Corner will profile the eight new Hall of Famers, looking at each of their careers and their impact on the game. Ron WolfOakland Raiders 1963-74, 1979-89Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1976-78New York Jets, 1990-91Green Bay Packers, 1991-2001Contributor … [Read more...]
Report: Kam Chancellor will hold out from Seahawks camp, seeking new deal
Report: Kam Chancellor will hold out from Seahawks camp, seeking new deal The biggest question about the Seattle Seahawks entering the 2015 season seems to be: How will they bounce back following the disappointment of losing the Super Bowl in haunting fashion? But that might need adjusting. ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor intends to hold out from … [Read more...]
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Training Camp Notes
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Training Camp Notes It is finally that time of the year. Yes, training camp has come slowly – but that can only mean one thing: it’s officially the beginning of the fantasy football season. Embrace it. Let’s get right down to the news you care most about. Editor's Note: For updated rankings, projections, exclusive columns, mock drafts and tons more, check out our … [Read more...]
Draft Analysis: ADP First Look: Undervalued
Draft Analysis: ADP First Look: Undervalued For this look at some guys undervalued in terms of Average Draft Position (ADP), I used MyFantasyLeague full-PPR best ball data. These leagues are for real money, so I find them to have the most accurate ADP – even if best ball (draft only leagues) have some different strategy than season long. As we prepare for drafts, understanding what our opponents … [Read more...]
Broncos still Super Bowl contenders, even if it’ll look a little different
Broncos still Super Bowl contenders, even if it'll look a little different ENGLEWOOD, Colo — Welcome to training camp of the contender that everyone has forgotten about. Pick up a magazine or find an early Internet preview and let me know if any picked the Denver Broncos to win the Super Bowl. I haven't seen one yet. "We're here to win a championship," said Broncos coach Gary Kubiak, who … [Read more...]