Fantasy Updates

27 Mar

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Kevin Smith Returns to Detroit Lions

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The 2011 Detroit Lions were not known for having healthy running backs. This is why maintaining solid depth at the position will be important going forward. Today they addressed this concern by re-signing the often injured Kevin Smith for the 2012 season. Smith is a dynamic player that brings play making ability to the offense. He has shown flashes of productivity but has lacked the ability to stay healthy.

He will be joining Jahvid Best, who has been cleared to return to action after two devastating concussions, and Mikel Leshoure who recently underwent Achilles surgery in the backfield. Anyone want to draft a running back from the Lions? Not this guy.

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24 Mar

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Denver Broncos Add Tight End Weapons

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The Denver Broncos added to their arsenal recently by adding two solid tight ends to the roster. Former Colt Jacob Tamme and Former Texan Joel Dreessen are new targets for Peyton Manning.  You can expect great things from these two during the fantasy season.

It is no secret what Peyton Manning has done with Tamme before, and Dreessen has shown flashes of ability during his time on the Texans. Jacob Tamme was given a a three-year, $9 million deal, while Joel Dreeseen received a three-year, $8.5 million deal. Keep your eyes open for these two during draft day!

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22 Mar

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Why New York Jets / Tim Tebow Makes Sense!

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Here we go! Time to get assaulted by Jets fans and haters. It seems as if no one in New York agrees with this trade for Tim Tebow, but it’s very obvious why the deal was made. I will list the reasons why the Jets may be better today than they were PT, (Pre-Tebow)

First off, just because I say the move makes sense, it does not mean I think it was the only right move. I would of rather seen a pass rusher or a wide receiver brought into help Sanchez, but fear not gang green everything will be okay.

The reasons:

1) This locker room is undisciplined and part of the reason is Rex Ryan’s reckless comments and predictions. Rex has promised to not participate in any of that this year, and bringing in Tebow is another step in the correct direction for the team. The Jets need to become humble and with Tebow they have added a positive role model for the rest of the team. The man is a leader and conducts himself the right way.

2) The Jets want to be a ground and pound team. Tebow is the definition of that (he runs harder than Shonn Greene, it’s true). Offensive Coordinator Tony Sparano will find unique ways to use Tebow like he did with absolute crap players in Miami. The Jets are all about running the clock down and playing good defense, I don’t see how Tebow stops them from doing this? If anything, they have further enhanced their ability to push the ball. I thought everyone missed Brad Smith? Well now you got a much better wildcat weapon.

3) SANCHIZE needs COMPETITION! It’s been shown many times in the past. Whenever Rex Ryan did those BS tricks with Mark Brunnell taking snaps – it surprisingly worked! If Mark Sanchez can not man up with Tim Tebow trailing him then he never will. Players have noted that Sanchez is lazy and coddled, well that has changed over night with the introduction of a real threat. Now we will know who Mark Sanchez is, and he can finally show the world on an even bigger stage.

4) MONEY $$$$$$ – Tebow brings in tons of money for the New York Jets. He is an excellent ambassador and will sell tons of jerseys. The stadium will be sold out all season, and more prime time games will come. Can you fault a GM for making money? It’s part of the job as much as we want to ignore that fact as fans.

Overall, it’s clear why Tebow has upside. I know, there is downside, I can’t ignore that. Sanchez could crumble from the boo’s and Tebow chants. The locker room can become more divided, and everything could blow up. Isn’t that what happened in Denver? Was it so bad?… I understand the risks, but in the end the Jets added a solid football player to their team for only a 4th round pick. Get over it. Disagree? Tell me below why.

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14 Mar

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Eagles sign DeSean Jackson… finally

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Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that DeSean Jackson has signed a five-year, $51 million dollar contract (15m guaranteed). This comes a few days after DeSean mentioned that he did not mind playing under the franchise tag. The question now will be, does he deserve it? It is possible this deal is being used to motivate him coming off an absolutely awful year. Not only did DeSean cause distractions around the Eagles, he also probably killed your fantasy team last season. Proceed with caution!

P.S.: There are rumors that McCoy may be next in the list of Eagles to sign.

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13 Mar

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Pierre Garcon to Redskins, Brandon Marshall to Bears

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Some big moves were made on Tuesday in the NFL free agency saga. Pierre Garcon announced that he will be heading to the Washington Redskins, while Brandon Marshall got traded to the Bears for two third round picks. Find out how it went down, and what the players had to say about the moves.

Pierre Garcon was the one to break the news about his move to Washington on his Facebook Page:

“I wanted you all to hear it from me 1st before u saw it on the news… I will be signing with the Washington Redskins…I’m very excited about the opportunity in front of me…I want to thank all Colts fans from the bottom of my heart for all the love and support you’ve shown me the past 4 years and I hope that at some level u will still follow my career, as I will continue to share my life with you on here.”

As for Marshall, it is quite shocking they only got two third round picks for him. I guess this is a sign of what is to come with Peyton Manning. Why trade your star receiver if you are trying to win over Peyton? Overall, Brandon will be happier in Chicago because he is reunited with Jay Cutler. That combination was deadly during their time in Denver. It is now okay to raise Cutler and Marshall on your fantasy draft boards!

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07 Mar

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Where Peyton Manning Will Go Next

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Now that Peyton Manning is finally released, it’s time to guess where he will end up. Any team that does not have an elite quarterback should be inquiring about the future Hall of Famer, but there are about 5 or 6 teams that have a really good shot. Out of these teams, I give my reasoning to why I can narrow it down to 1 or 2 teams. Don’t believe me? Read up.

Why Miami may land Peyton Manning, but won’t: I think this can happen but it is unlikely for a few reasons. First off, they have a rookie head coach, and an average team currently. Coach Philbin is also going to want to grab Matt Flynn from the Packers since he is the former offensive coordinator for Green Bay. Why pay Peyton tons of money, when you can have a guy  on the cheap that you know is a diamond in the rough? This team needs more than a QB and spending a lot of your cap on Manning is not worth it. Now, I can always change my mind if you could somehow convince Reggie Wayne to sign also, with Brandon Marshall, you may have something then..

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06 Mar

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New Look for 2012!

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Hello RZO fans!!

We all know that 2011 was an excellent year for fantasy football. There were plenty of surprises, memorable games, and let downs. It was also a great time for Red Zone Offense. During the past NFL year, we helped over 100,000 owners reach the fantasy promise land!

As we start entering the 2012 season, REDZONEOFFENSE.com will be undergoing some great changes. Expect a brand new design, more interaction, and great content! In the coming months you may see the site under construction, do not be alarmed, we will be back and better than ever!

Any questions, or just want to talk football?

E-mail me at: chris@redzoneoffense.com

PS: If you are interested in writing, or want to add your content to this site, visit our Add Your Content! page.

05 Mar

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7 Tips to Dominate Draft Day

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Welcome to the FANTASY GUIDEBOOK! This is an extensive outline of fantasy football tips and tricks. Don’t waste your time by having a weak team. Know your stuff…or you could end up the free win for the rest of the league. This first edition will focus on the draft and how to build an empire. Before the guide begins you must realize: If you do not know the scoring rules of your league, you will most likely have trouble being successful.

Every league is different. You have to find out… Is a throwing TD worth less than a rushing TD? Do I receive a point per reception for WR, RB, both or none at all? Get all the answers before you hit draft day. I have been in leagues where Quarterbacks got barely any points and Defenses racked it up. In this case, you have to be conscious of that on draft day. You always have to know what your getting into especially if it’s a new league with strangers that may play differently..

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10 Dec

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Week 14: Start/Sit

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The fantasy football playoffs are here. Your squad is either on a bye, facing a big game, or finally put out of it’s misery. As a fantasy owner, you know that it is vital to have a solid starting line-up. There is nothing worse than having a player that explodes for a big week…on your bench. We are trying to prevent this from happening to you, which is why you must read this article full of the top players to start for Week 14.

 

PLAYOFF WEEK 14 MUST STARTS:

QB Tony Romo vs Giants - There is no debate that the Giants defense is poor at defending the pass. They have been torched, and will not have much luck this week against the Cowboys. This is a big game that should be very high scoring. It is expected that Romo will have at least two touchdowns. Continue Reading

09 Dec

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Week 14: “Between the 20s” Radio Show

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Welcome to the best fantasy football show on the web! This week in “Between the 20s”, hosts Michael Byrnes (@itsmikebyrnes) and Greg Benedetto (@bengregedetto),   bring unique commentary each week on every game in the very important week 14 fantasy playoffs! All the popular  fantasy topics including start/sit, waiver wire, game picks and more!!  Let them help optimize your line-up, while entertaining your ears. Sit back  and enjoy.

Between the 20s: Week 14

with Michael Byrnes & Greg Benedetto

 Part 1

 Part 2