Arizona Cardinals Players in the Fantasy World

by cgolden on Jun 24, 2008 3:03 PM MDT in News Comment 7 comments

No this isn't a story about how Brian Westbrook ruined Fitz's fantasy team by falling to the ground instead of waltzing into the end zone during week 15 games against the Cowboys (but here's the link in case your interested). Instead it's a look at where the Cardinals' players rank in some pre-season polls, according to ESPN and Yahoo Sports.

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Overall, I guess I can't argue with those numbers a great deal but I do question some of the guys that are ahead of Edge (Earnest Graham, LenDale White among others). I've got a longer post coming on Edge's upcoming season and his future beyond 2008 so I'll save my 'hot sports opinions' on him until then. I also wonder why Boldin is so much lower on the totem pole amongst wide receivers but it is encouraging that someone projects the defense to be in the upper half of the NFL. I'll go on record today that if the Cardinals' defense is 13th in terms of fantasy points, this team will be in the playoffs. Anyways what do you think, agree/disagree with the rankings? Also let me know if anyone is interested in starting our own ROTB fantasy league this year.

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Cards D#

With the newly added depth the Cards have bolstered, I would think their smashmouth D# would be ranked higher than 13th. They always brought the hat through the first two quarters but just burned out due to lack of depth on D.

If there is Fantasy League set up through ROTB I know several fans who would be down. Keep up the awesome site, Go Cards!

by boogatt66 on Jun 24, 2008 11:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Not sure...

...why the D is getting more of a positive rep. They earned me quite a few fantasy points last year.

by Red Reign on Jun 25, 2008 11:07 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I meant...

...ISN’T getting more of a positive rep.

by Red Reign on Jun 25, 2008 11:07 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

D

I’m surprised that they did that well last year. They were 27th in points allowed, but they were around league average in sacks and interceptions. I guess they’re biggest fantasy boost was that they scored the second most defensive TDs. I don’t see any reason why they shouldn’t be able to improve in every fantasy aspect on defense though.

Revenge of the Birds

by cgolden on Jun 26, 2008 7:10 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

P.S.

I’m curious as to how the Third Receiver spot is shaping up? From what I heard through the grapevine, Breaston was looking really solid…
Any news?

by boogatt66 on Jun 24, 2008 11:19 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm pulling for Breaston myself

It will be nice to see some speed in the WR core, and if Breaston is living up to this offseason’s hype, he certainly could be the guy.

Interesting that Espn has Warner higher than Leinart. I’m really not into all that controversy myself, but until it shakes out, I wouldn’t pick either of them higher than a 3rd fantasy QB. Which I usually only carry two to begin with.

by AJ BirdWatcher on Jun 25, 2008 6:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Breaston vs. Doucet

Breaston has been looking great in camp, according to reports. I’d still put it at 50/50 on the #3 job. It would be nice to have Breaston’s speed out there but Doucet might be the more complete receiver. Either way I’d imagine they both see plenty of playing time.

Revenge of the Birds

by cgolden on Jun 25, 2008 8:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs