Chris DiLeo's Sportswriter Profile

Chris DiLeo joined January 2009

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About Chris »

I have always loved being involved with sports. While I have always enjoyed a wide variety of sports, football has always been number one for me.

I am enjoying the opportunity to write about my passion for football......especially (but not limited to) when it comes to using my football knowledge to prognosticate fantasy football trends and results.

Many people assume a lot of research is a waste of time because they believe fantasy football is "mostly luck". While I do believe luck plays a major role, my motto is "luck favors the prepared".

I can never have enough information. I scrutinize every player move, statistic, and anything else pertaining to football. It is my passion.

As for my writing, it is encouraging that many of my articles have been published (or linked) by Fox Sports and CBS Sports.

THE PICTURE is of me at Hooters in Las Vegas, as a top eight finalist in a national Sports Buff Salary Cap Football Contest.

Out of roughly six thousand contestants, the eight highest fantasy scorers win an expense paid, 2 night trip to Las Vegas.

Once there, you draft a fantasy team consisting of players from teams that made the NFL Playoffs, in an attempt to win the top prize of 30 K.

I ended up finishing third.

I was disappointed that I did not win the top prize, but it was still the most awesome fantasy football experience to date.

Thanks for reading :)

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes
Favorite Sports Teams

Washington Redskins, New York Yankees, New York Rangers, New York Knicks
Favorite Coaches

Joe Gibbs, Joe Torre, Bill Parcells
All Time Sports Moment

Superbowl XVII Redskins beat Dolphins. Gamebreaking play: John Riggins 43 yard TD run in 4th quarter on a 4th & 1.
Most Memorable Game Attended

1991 Redskins beat Falcons 24-7 in Divisional playoff game at RFK Stadium. I grew up a Redskins fan living in New York, it was always my dream to see a game at RFK. The stadium was rocking!!! Awesome day, and the Redskins went on to win the Superbowl that year!
Most Unbreakable Sports Record
Ruth or Mays?
Unitas or Montana?
Jordan or Russell?
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

My heart is with the Big East....but no conference dominates it's sport like the SEC dominates in football. A college playoff system would prove that theory!

Latest Articles »

The Top Five Slot Receivers in the NFL

06/06/2009

1,519 reads 46 comments 0 likes

Fantasy Football: After the Big Three, Which Tight End Should You Draft?

05/30/2009

407 reads 18 comments 0 likes

Will Jeremy Shockey Re-Emerge As An Elite Tight End in 2009?

05/26/2009

377 reads 6 comments 0 likes

Fantasy Football Spotlight: Ravens Running Back Ray Rice

05/19/2009

532 reads 11 comments 0 likes

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Barnavicious X said...

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GOBBLE GOBBLE
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/297040-gobble-gobble-raiders-look-to-stuff-romos-turkey

2 hours ago

Richard Langford said...

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You are cordially invited to witness a unique and funny evening with the Tennessee Titans.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/294984-an-evening-with-the-tennessee-titans-bud-adams-style-pt-1

1 day ago

JW Nix said...

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2 days ago

Brian Wagner said...

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Chris-

I've had a little absence with B/R with school and work back in order. But football is back! Here's an article about the great tradition of the return of football!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/254115-the-king-of-sports-returns-to-fans

Hope you enjoy it! And can leave feedback!

Thanks,

Brian

72 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Chris, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc

89 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Chris, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero

92 days ago

Brian Wagner said...

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Chris-

After a month away from Bleacher Report, I'm finally back. And my first article is, of course, about Brett Favre and the Vikings. I hope you have a chance to read it; and give me some feedback!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226923-brett-favre-cheated-the-minnesota-vikings

Thanks,

Brian

118 days ago

John Lorge said...

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How will the NFL's top position battles impact fantasy football?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225469-fantasy-footballs-top-position-battles

120 days ago

O Shiri said...

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As a baseball fan and Yankees fan I thought you might want to take a look at my new article on the Dodgers legend Steve Garvey let me know what you think. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220684-dodgers-legend-steve-garvey-was-a-true-ball-player

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128 days ago

JW Nix said...

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You may be interested in checking this out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212309-the-almost-all-time-dallas-cowboys-offense

143 days ago

John Lorge said...

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Which RB will hit the "sophomore slump"? I crunched some numbers and looked into the past to predict the future.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209837-is-fantasy-footballs-sophomore-slump-fact-or-fiction

147 days ago

Taylor Rummel said...

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Hey Chris-

I'd be much appreciative if you could give this article of mine your input-

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197248-role-models-in-sports-choose-wisely

Thanks

167 days ago

Brian Wagner said...

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Hey Chris!

Wrote a quick peice on Tim Floyd and what his resignation means for the USC Football Program...Hope you can read it!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/196978-what-tim-floyds-resignation-means-for-usc-football/poll_results#poll

Thanks,
Brian!

167 days ago

JW Nix said...

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Hey?

I'm hitting up certain people on B/R who I think truly understand the history of the NFL.

Check out my post and see if you want to get on board

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/196064-nfl-fans-please-unite-for-the-sake-of-respect

168 days ago

Nathan Waddell said...

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Chris.

Thanks for the kind words. I look forward to getting to know ya'll in the coming months.

Nathan.

173 days ago

Chris's Achievements & Awards (9) »

Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Silver Medal

What NFL Team Will Emerge as the Surpri…

Received 2,000 Reads • April 21, 2009
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Hot Read: Silver Medal

Fantasy Football 2009 Rookie Class: Wid…

Received 2,000 Reads • February 16, 2009
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Hot Read: Silver Medal

Fantasy Football 2009 Rookie Class: Run…

Received 2,000 Reads • February 10, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

The Top Five Slot Receivers in the NFL

Received 1,000 Reads • June 06, 2009
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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

The Top Five Slot Receivers in the NFL

Received 25 comments • June 06, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Is Miami Dolphins QB Pat White Fantasy …

Received 1,000 Reads • May 05, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

What NFL Team Will Emerge as the Surpri…

Received 25 comments • April 21, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Fantasy Football: Finding Value In 20…

Received 1,000 Reads • March 23, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Fantasy Football 2009 Rookie Class: Qu…

Received 1,000 Reads • February 07, 2009

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About Chris »

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Latest Articles »

The Top Five Slot Receivers in the NFL

Fantasy Football: After the Big Three, Which Tight End Should You Draft?

Will Jeremy Shockey Re-Emerge As An Elite Tight End in 2009?