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The Top Five Slot Receivers in the NFL

Slot receivers are often under-appreciated because rarely do they produce inflated statistics, and seldom do they ever get selected to a Pro Bowl...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 5 months ago 1,523 reads 46 comments
Fantasy Football: After the Big Three, Which Tight End Should You Draft?

Getting consistent and valuable production from tight ends is very difficult in fantasy football. Most years there are only a few players at this position that produce worthwhile points on a weekly basis...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 6 months ago 407 reads 18 comments
Will Jeremy Shockey Re-Emerge As An Elite Tight End in 2009?

As Jeremy Shockey enters his first full offseason with the New Orleans Saints, it is beginning to appear as if he has reached a critical juncture in his career...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 6 months ago 377 reads 6 comments
Fantasy Football Spotlight: Ravens Running Back Ray Rice

In fantasy football, it's always good to have plenty of running back depth. As a fantasy draft winds down, the available talent at the running back position becomes minimal...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 6 months ago 532 reads 11 comments
Fantasy Football Sleeper Alert: Rashad Jennings

The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Rashad Jennings in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. It has been speculated that Jennings fell down the draft board because he played for Liberty, which ...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 6 months ago 821 reads 19 comments
Is Miami Dolphins QB Pat White Fantasy Relevant?

The Dolphins clearly had every intention of drafting Patrick White by taking him with the 44th overall pick of the NFL Draft. Bill Parcells and the Dolphins are ready to unleash the second stage of the Wildcat offense...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 6 months ago 1,757 reads 7 comments
Day One of the NFL Draft: Top Five Value Picks

Now that the first day of the draft is over, here is what I believe to be the best five value picks of the day. Without further ado, here we go. 5. Running back LeSean McCoy at pick No. 53...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 7 months ago 942 reads 22 comments
What NFL Team Will Emerge as the Surprise of 2009?

Every year there seems to be an NFL team that ascends from the depths of the previous year’s standings and surprises everyone by making the playoffs.With the NFL draft less than a week away, the anticipation is driving me mad...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 7 months ago 3,267 reads 48 comments
Fantasy Football: Who Will Emerge as the New York Giants' Best Wide Receiver?

A big question for the Giants these days is who will be Eli Manning’s favorite wide receiver? The release of Plaxico Burress and the decision to let Amani Toomer enter the free agent market, have opened the door for the younger players to emerge...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 7 months ago 368 reads 9 comments
Fantasy Football: Will Earl Bennett Be a Diamond in the Rough in 2009?

In a nutshell, a diamond in the rough is a high-value fantasy football prospect that goes beyond just your average “sleeper”...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 7 months ago 960 reads 6 comments
Jim Plunkett: Remembering the Comeback Career

Jim Plunkett entered the NFL as a first-round draft pick of the New England Patriots in 1971, and he faced high expectations coming out of Stanford University...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 8 months ago 217 reads 6 comments
Fantasy Football: Finding Value In 2009 Sophomore Wide Receivers

In fantasy prep, second-year wide receivers often get overlooked. Giving attention to second-year wide receivers should be part of everyone’s strategy. For some reason, fantasy players tend to ignore these players...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 8 months ago 1,040 reads 16 comments
Washington Redskins Ruminations: An Optimistic Viewpoint

Many Redskins fans, myself included, have been calling for Daniel Snyder to improve the team through the draft. We have grown tired of the multitude of free agent busts which consume their salary ...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 9 months ago 310 reads 7 comments
A Fantasy Football Draft: Discovering and Drafting "Diamonds in the Rough"

This article assumes a 12-team, re-draft league. When it comes to fantasy football drafts, even the least experienced players will know enough to pick quality starters in the first five rounds...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 9 months ago 170 reads 2 comments
Why Shaun Hill Deserves a Chance to Be The 49ers' Franchise Quarterback

There has been a lot of talk about The 49ers needing to either draft a starting quarterback or bring in a veteran through free agency. I do not believe this is necessary...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 9 months ago 641 reads 19 comments
Fantasy Football 2009 Rookie Class: Wide Receivers

The 2009 NFL Draft has two wide receivers who are expected to make an immediate impact for the team that drafts them...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 9 months ago 2,336 reads 5 comments
Fantasy Football 2009 Rookie Class: Running Backs

There is a lot of talent available at the running back position for NFL teams to consider when selecting a player in the 2009 rookie draft...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 9 months ago 3,713 reads 4 comments
Fantasy Football 2009 Rookie Class: Quarterbacks

When one considers the rookie quarterback prospects for 2009, it appears to be a weak class. Heisman Trophy Winner Sam Bradford has decided to return to Oklahoma for another season...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 9 months ago 1,110 reads 0 comments
Your Fantasy Football Team: Avoid The Urge To Draft a Kicker Early

When it comes to drafting a kicker in fantasy football, it seems to be common knowledge that the best strategy is to wait until your final pick, then grab the best one available when your turn comes up...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 9 months ago 81 reads 0 comments
The New Class of Fantasy Football First-Round Running Backs: Part II

With the end to an era of top fantasy running backs, comes a new class of young running backs looking to overtake the fantasy rankings. There are many talented new running backs currently in the NFL...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 10 months ago 94 reads 1 comments
The New Class of Fantasy Football First-Round Running Backs, Pt. 1

Drafting a running back in the first round is the most common strategy for people who play fantasy football. In a nutshell, the theory is that there are usually only a handful of reliable running ...

Written by Chris DiLeo about 10 months ago 148 reads 2 comments

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Chris DiLeo Article Archive

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?

Fantasy Football Spotlight: Ravens Running Back Ray Rice

Fantasy Football Sleeper Alert: Rashad Jennings

Is Miami Dolphins QB Pat White Fantasy Relevant?

Day One of the NFL Draft: Top Five Value Picks

What NFL Team Will Emerge as the Surprise of 2009?

Fantasy Football: Who Will Emerge as the New York Giants' Best Wide Receiver?

Fantasy Football: Will Earl Bennett Be a Diamond in the Rough in 2009?

Jim Plunkett: Remembering the Comeback Career

Fantasy Football: Finding Value In 2009 Sophomore Wide Receivers

Washington Redskins Ruminations: An Optimistic Viewpoint

A Fantasy Football Draft: Discovering and Drafting "Diamonds in the Rough"

Why Shaun Hill Deserves a Chance to Be The 49ers' Franchise Quarterback

Fantasy Football 2009 Rookie Class: Wide Receivers

Fantasy Football 2009 Rookie Class: Running Backs

Fantasy Football 2009 Rookie Class: Quarterbacks

Your Fantasy Football Team: Avoid The Urge To Draft a Kicker Early

The New Class of Fantasy Football First-Round Running Backs: Part II

The New Class of Fantasy Football First-Round Running Backs, Pt. 1

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