By Brandon on Thursday, September 20, 2007

Random football thoughts

I've been watching SportsCenter religiously since the beginning of the NFL preseason and I have to admit, my least favorite part is when "Fantasy Guru" Matthew Berry comes on. Is it just me? Or does he sound like a whiny little kid trying to get his way or something. Even if I agree with any of his advice, I hate myself for it afterwards. Can't they get someone a little more energetic or entertaining to represent the fantasy football world? On the other end of the spectrum is the Fantasy Football Guys, who sound pretty much like if Opie and Anthony had a bastard child with the Mike and Mike show on ESPN2...but just talked about fantasy football. I can't say I enjoy listening to them either, but at least their childish joking around is somewhat amusing at times. Matthew Berry is never amusing...NEVER!

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By Matt on Thursday, September 20, 2007

Proceed With Caution: Busts/Weak Plays for Week 3 2007

Marshawn Lynch, RB, BUF: Look, I think the rookie is really good, and I think he's going to be a top-10 back in fantasy drafts next season. But his fate is tied to that of poor Buffalo, whose soul-crushingly tough schedule has forced Lynch to face two of the best rushing defenses in the league in Denver and Pittsburgh, and the beat goes on in week 3 as the Bills take on New England and their dominant rush defense (#1 in the NFL so far). There are few running backs that I'd consider a solid start against the Pats, and Marshawn isn't one of them. Yet.

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