Okay, because I spend way too much time with fantasy (much in the way Adam does researching MLB player salaries =) ), I always think it's fun to look back on the team you started with, and compare it to the team you have now. You always feel so optimistic on draft day that the group of guys you drafted on your team will take you all the way to the championship. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately), the group of guys you started with vastly changes over the course of a year (well, for us owners who make a lot of changes). I always find it interesting to look at the guys I started during a given week that I had no intention of starting at the beginning of the year. So I came up with my own, "I Started Who?" Team for 2007.
QB~ Trent Green
QB~ J.P. Losman
Preseason Starters: Drew Brees, Marc Bulger
I cannot believe I actually started a Miami Dolphin this year, much less the QB, and much more less, one that threw his head into the knee of a 300 pound D-lineman. J.P. actually worked out for me, but 9 out of 10 times it's a bad idea to roll with any Bills QB. Kevin, your point is right on this year, fantasy is all luck.
WR~ Kevin Walter
WR~ Andre Davis
WR~ Nate Burleson
Preseason Starters: Reggie Wayne, Larry Fitzgerald, Javon Walker
Could I even name Kevin Walter before this year? Nope. I tried to take advantage of the absence of Andre Johnson, and did alright picking up Walter and Davis. Burleson made this list as well, because with Wayne, Fitzgerald, Walker, and Evans, I didn't think I'd ever need the 4th wide receiver for the Seahawks. Thank you injuries and bye weeks, because I had Mr. Burleson in my lineup for two weeks. Icky.
RB~ LaMont Jordan
RB~ Clinton Portis (Week 4 and after)
Preseason Starters: L.T., Maurice Jones-Drew
I started the year with Tomlinson, M. Jones-Drew, Portis, T. Jones, C. Benson, and J. Norwood. I hoped two would emerge as cream of the crop starters, but it took awhile for that to happen. Jones, Benson, and Norwood proved to be crap. Tomlinson hasn't been great, but he's still been good. I gave up on Jones-Drew too quickly (my bad). Portis was my surprise in how well he's played, but also the fact he's not injured yet! I thought I could use him for a few weeks, but he'd break something and be out for the year. Surprisingly it's week 12, and I can still roll with Portis. Jordan also made this list for his first few games where he actually did well, which nobody thought would happen after last year.
TE~ Owen Daniels
Preseason Starter: Antonio Gates
Once again, who? My bye-week filler for Gates. One and done for Mr. Daniels.
K~ Mason Crosby
Preseason Starter: Jeff Wilkins
He did well for Adam's team, so I put him in the silver and black and he's done alright for me. I was quite angry at the Packers for getting rid of MSU alum Rayner, but he's with Chiefs now, so all is good.
DEF~ Houston
Preseason Starter: Minnesota Vikings
My fourth Texan to make the list. One of those bad decisions I'd like to take back. No wonder I started the year so poorly.
I don't know, I just think it's cool to see guys you've never heard of or dreamed of playing on your fantasy roster. I just made my 50th move of the fantasy season, which is what brought about this list.
Funny, and I'm the one who's so resistant to change...
~Mikey D
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Fantasy Football isn't all luck, but luck definitely plays a big role. I compare it to poker. Over a long period of time the percentages will win out and the better players will rise to the top. But at any time a novice can catch that inside straight on the river and bust you.
Having said that, I actually cared about fantasy football this year, and it didn't make my team any better.
So next year will you care, or not give a shit again?
Next year will probably be about the same as this year. I'll be really into it at the beginning of the year, and then when my team inevitably starts to tank I'll stop caring as much.
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