Date: 30 Sep 02
Subject: League Notes
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Position importance / BACK-UPS / Trade Deadline
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After reviewing most of our leagues, we came up
with these numbers that show the importance
of each position for the past 4 weeks of this
season.
This is for the starters only:
QB's - 23% of total
RB's - 33% of total
WR/TE's - 23% of total
K's - 6% of total
DT's - 14% of total
The above is close to ideal, in our opinion.
We have always weighted the system towards the
running game.
Just as it is in the NFL, teams that can't
rush the ball usually don't win.
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BACK-UPS
* Please remember, we do the backups manually
late Tuesday afternoon's after the NFL stats
are official.
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Trade Deadline
* Remember, the trading deadline is October 26th.
(midnight, PST)
Date: 23 Sep 02
Subject: Waivers - Drops
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Several Owners are still not listing a player to drop
when selecting free agents, and their team is full (18)
"Be sure to keep track of how many players you have.
If you have a full Roster (18 players), and try to pick
up a player, you MUST list a player to drop.
If not, you will either not get your free agent, or we
will end up dropping a player for you."
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-rulebook.htm
http://www.dreamsports.com/waivers.htm
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Date: 18 Sep 02
Subject: League Notes
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* - Several team owners were wiped out of the
Sudden Death contest this week, mostly thanks
to the Rams and Titans...
http://www.dreamsports.com/sudden-death.htm
* Congrats to Ty Ransford for a great week in
the NFL Pool. 12 correct was VERY good for this
week of upsets. Now, if he had only made some
picks in week 1.. ;-)
Leading overall so far is Dave Anderson.
http://www.dreamsports.com/nfl-pool.htm
* We are testing out some new style buttons, please
take a second to click these two links, and let us
know if the buttons look ok or not. You should
see a blue background, white text, and a "light blue
glow" when you put the mouse cursor over the button:
http://www.dreamsports.com/index.htm
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-draft.htm
Thanks, and good luck to everyone in Week 3.
Date: 14 Sep 02
Subject: General Waiver Help
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* Don't forget to list a player to drop if picking
up a free agent puts you over 18 players.
(otherwise we have to drop one for you, and the
player dropped cannot be changed)
* DO NOT drop the SAME player in each round. This
will prevent you from getting your 2nd round choice.
* When selecting free agents, and you are dropping a
player, you MUST click on the players name you are
dropping BEFORE "adding" free agents to your list.
* You will be able to put in for the next week's
free agents starting each Sunday.
Click here on the normal starting point:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
- Click on your league.
- Click on the "Waivers" link.
Date: 11 Sep 02
Subject: E-mail list
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We sent out an e-mail today, using a new mailing list
format. (we will use it for sending out updates,
messages, info, etc.)
Please contact us if you DIDN'T get it.
Date: 10 Sep 02
Subject: Backups, Contacts, Hotmail
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Note: Backups are inserted late Tuesday afternoons, after
we have verified the NFL stats have become official.
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If you have or see a problem with your league, please be
sure to contact us about it, and not the MFL people.
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Hotmail is notorious for NOT forwarding e-mails.
Try the following:
- Log onto your Hotmail account and go to:
- Options
- Safe List
- And then add "myfantasyleague.com" and "dreamsports.com" (without
the quotes) to your safe list.
Date: 9 Sep 02
Subject: NEW Waivers instructions
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* Start from your usual starting point of :
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
* Click on your league name.
* Click on the "Waivers" link.
* On the next page, click on "Waivers" and "your team name".
* Click on the "go" button. (enter password first, unless
you told your browser to remember it).
1 - From the "Player/Team To Add:" list, select the free agent
you would like to pick up.
2 - From the "Player/Deam To Drop:" list, select the player
from your roster that you would like to drop, assuming that
you are able to pick up the desired player from step 1 above.
3 - Click on the "Add to List" button.
4 - Repeat steps 1 through 3 above for any pick you'd like to
attempt in this round.
5 - Once you're done, you may change the priority order for
your picks using the "Move Pick Up" and "Move Pick Down" buttons.
Or, you may remove a pick by clicking on the "Remove From List"
button.
6 - Now that your picks are prioritized, click on the "Save
Round 1 Picks and Continue" button to get confirmation of your
round 1 picks.
7 - Optionally, if you'd like to make picks for round 2, you
will be given the opportunity to select round 2 picks at this time.
More help for Waivers
http://www.dreamsports.com/waivers.htm
Date: 8 Sep 02
Subject: Live Scoring / Waivers info
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LIVE SCORING: Click here on the normal starting point:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
- Click on your league.
- Click on the "Live Scoring" link.
- Click on the "preliminary scoring results" link.
(the web page is automatically updated every 5 minutes)
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* We will have a slightly changed, but much improved Waiver
process in place later today. More info to follow soon.
Good luck today to all Team Owners !
Date: 4 Sep 02
Subject: Lineups / Backups
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* * Lineups are due BEFORE Thursday's game * *
Click here on the normal starting point:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
- Click on your league.
- Click on the "Submit Lineup" help link.
* * * BACKUPS * * * *
* I want to stress the IMPORTANCE of listing
backup-players.
Very few, if any, Fantasy Football services go
to the trouble of replacing starters that do
not play for their Team Owners.
We are proud to state that we have ALWAYS
done this. (since day 1 in 1987)
Nothing's more frustrating to think you
started a healthy running back, only to find
out he sprained an ankle during pre-game
warm-ups and now will not play.
Why should you get zero points in that situation ??
Date: 2 Sep 02
Subject: Waivers
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Note: If you have previously submitted for Free
Agents using the normal process, we have to use
that for your week 1 choices.
We have to use those, since they were already
"prioritized" and "registered".
Date: 1 Sep 02
Subject: Subject: ** Important Waivers info * *
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Because of some software changes, we may have to
change the way we process the week #1 free agents,
which are due tomorrow, Monday / Sep 2.
If you have already submitted free agent requests
for week 1, be sure to check the web page to
confirm it is ok. (all should be, as we checked
dozens today)
If not, or if you haven't submitted your free
agent selections yet, use this form here:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-free-agents.htm
(we will only have this problem for the week #1
free agents, and only for this season)
Date: 1 Sep 02
Subject: * * Help on Submitting your Lineup. * *
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Click here on the normal starting point:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
- Click on your league.
- Click on the "Submitting a Lineup" link.
** Week 1 Free Agent deadline reminder:
2 Sep / 8:00pm PST.
** Lineups are due BEFORE the 5 Sep. NFL
game starts.
** You might have to re-submit it after
the Free Agents are processed on
3 Sep.
Date: 26 Aug 02
Subject: Free Agents / Player Waivers
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Click here on the normal starting point:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
- Click on your league.
- Click on the "Player Waivers" link.
Date: 25 Aug 02
Subject: Free Contests
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Free "Sudden-Death" Contest now open:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-owners.htm
(Remember you MUST enter before Week #1 to be eligible
for this contest. Also if you previously sent in
your week #1 pick, you must re-enter it)
Also, don't forget the Free "NFL-Picks" Contest:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-owners.htm
Date: 20 Aug 02
Subject: Roster Cuts
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Today you can start cutting down your roster if you
have more than 18 players:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-roster-cut.htm
Date: 15 Aug 02
Subject: 2003 Season Rule Changes
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Changes coming next season:
- Separate Rookie Draft eliminated.
- Change from protecting 2 QB's after the season is
over to one.
The pre-season draft will now be 8 rounds, and will
include ALL free agents including NFL Rookies. This
will eliminate a lot of the confusion when trading
draft pick slots.
This also won't hurt the weaker teams so much, as
there will now also be a better selection of free
agent quarterbacks available.
This also eliminates the "break" between the
Rookie and pre-season draft.
Date: 14 Aug 02
Subject: Free Contest
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Don't forget to sign up for the free weekly NFL
pickem pool. No late signups allowed, you must
be entered BEFORE the 1st NFL regular season game
starts:
Click here for the Owners Page:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-owners.htm
- Click on the "NFL Pool" link.
Date: 5 Aug 02
Subject: Draft Timer
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** Note: 16-Hour Draft Timers now on.
Click here on the normal starting point:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
- Click on your league.
- Click on the "Pre-Season Draft" help link.
Date: 4 Aug 02
Subject: Pre-Season Drafts
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* * * Pre-Season Drafts are starting * * *
- The "official" starting time is Monday evening.
(see note below on starting early)
- If you will be away from your computer for several
hours, please take advantage of the "Pre-Draft" option.
(help link below for more info)
* * DO NOT use the "Live Draft" mode on the Draft Page. * *
Click here on the normal starting point:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
- Click on your league.
- Click on the "Pre-Season Draft" help link.
A good way to prepare for the pre-season draft is to
print out our "Cheat Sheet", cross off the players
already on Rosters, then use it as you draft the
Free Agents:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-cheat-sheet.htm
Please note that if you have 2 or more picks in one
round, your "Pre-draft" selections for that round
will only work for the 1st pick you have in that
round.
* * * You MAY start now, if you have pick 3.1.
Note: The Draft Timer will NOT start for
any teams until Monday night.
Date: 29 Jul 02
Subject: Payments / Pre-season draft
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Note: Teams must be paid for before this weekend,
as the pre-season drafts start Monday.
http://www.dreamsports.com/payment.htm
A good way to prepare for the pre-season draft is to
print out our "Cheat Sheet", cross off the players
already on Rosters, then use it as you draft
the Free Agents:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-cheat-sheet.htm
Helping out a fellow Team Owner and one of my
former Bowling Sponsors:
http://www.hamstown.com/
Date: 23 Jul 02
Subject: Pre-drafting info
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* * Draft Info:
Please note that if you have 2 or more picks in one
round, your "Pre-draft" selections for that round
will only work for the 1st pick you have in that
round.
Example: You have picks # 2.2 and 2.4. If you
"pre-draft" for Round 2, your pre-draft picks
will only work for pick 2.2.
We hope to have a fix for this soon, but it will
most likely be after the pre-season draft.
Date: 22 Jul 02
Subject: Yahoo, Hotmail, Pick 3.1
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Rookie Draft notes:
1- Yahoo and Hotmail are notorious for not accepting all
e-mails sent to their addresses. But you can always
follow the draft here:
Click here on the normal starting point:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
- Click on your league.
- Click on the "Draft Report" link.
2 - If you have Pick # 3.1, please DO NOT set up your pre-draft,
as there will be a delay between the Rookie Draft and Pre-season
draft, which starts August 5th.
Date: 20 Jul 02
Subject: Last Notice for the Rookie Draft
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Last Notice for the Rookie Draft:
- Draft Starts Monday. (if you have the first pick, and
would like to get started Sunday, just send us an e-mail,
and we'll turn your league draft on. (Timer will NOT start
for any teams until Monday night)
- This is the 4th and last time we will say this: We are
ONLY doing Rounds 1 and 2.
You can ONLY draft NFL Rookies. See the link below for a list
of NFL Rookies.
IF you draft a NON NFL-Rookie, we will drop that player from
your team, and you lose that pick.
- If you will be away from your computer for several hours,
please take advantage of the "Pre-Draft" option. (help link
below for more info)
* * DO NOT use the "Live Draft" mode on the Draft Page. * *
* Help link:
Click here on the normal starting point:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
- Click on your league.
- Click on the "Rookie Draft" help link.
Date: 15 Jul 02
Subject: Rookie Draft !
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* * Well, that time is here, the Rookie Draft is
about to start.
There are some great players available this year
with David Carr, Joey Harrington, William Green,
TJ Duckett and Donte Stallworth among them.
Drafting will start this Monday, July 22, 4:00PST.
(The 16 hour timer clock will not start until
Monday evening)
* Instructions / Help / NFL Rookies list, etc:
http://www.dreamsports.com/rookie-draft-help.htm
* * * * * * IMPORTANT * * * * * *
When Drafting or listing players for pre-drafting for
the Rookie draft, DO NOT list any NON-NFL Rookie players.
Round 1 and 2 = NFL Rookies ONLY.
(you will LOSE your pick if you pick a NON-NFL Rookie)
You can see a list of the Rookies, and more help here:
http://www.dreamsports.com/rookie-draft-help.htm
* * Dream Sports Cheat-Sheet now updated * *
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-cheat-sheet.htm
Date: 11 Jul 02
Subject: Important Reminders
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* * * TWO Important Reminders: * * *
Keep in mind when making trade offers that include Draft Picks,
that Round 3 is actually worth MORE than Round 2.
Round 2 will be 2nd tier NFL Rookies, while Round 3 will be
the best Free Agents not protected by the Teams in your league.
http://www.dreamsports.com/trades.htm
When listing players for pre-drafting for the upcoming Rookie draft,
DO NOT list any NON-NFL Rookie players. (Round 1 and 2)
http://www.dreamsports.com/rookie-draft-help.htm
Date: 8 Jul 02
Subject: Pre-season Trading
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* The Pre-season trading period has
now started for existing leagues.
* * * IMPORTANT * * * *
Keep in mind when making trade offers that
include Draft Picks, that Round 3 is
actually worth MORE than Round 2.
Round 2 will be 2nd tier NFL Rookies,
while Round 3 will be the best Free Agents
not protected by the Teams in your league.
For more help on Trading:
Click here on the normal starting point:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
- Click on your league.
- Click on the "Trading players" help link.
By looking at the "Draft Report" link,
you will see it is 8-rounds.
* The Rookie Draft will consist of
the first 2-rounds. (rounds 1-2)
* The Pre-season draft will be 6 rounds.
(rounds 3-8)
For more help on the Rookie and Pre-season
Drafts:
Click here on the normal starting point:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
- Click on your league.
- Click on the "Help Links".
Date: 24 Jun 02
Subject: Team payment(s)
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Don't forget, Team payment(s) due soon:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
- Click on your league.
Also, on a side note: A lot of you know I am an avid
Tournament bowler. I just finished bowling in the
California State Tournament this past weekend.
I shot a little below average (220) in the Team
and Singles events, but in Doubles I shot 213-300-198 !
This is the 6th week of the 12 week tournament and
so far out of the 2300+ bowlers to finish, mine is the
only 300 so far.
Thanks for allowing me to brag a little about my
4th perfecto ... ;-)
(Note: This message is going out to everyone, thank you if
you have already made a payment)
Jim Halpin
www.dreamsports.com
Dream Sports Fantasy Football
Date: 10 Jun 02
Subject: Player Protection forms
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It's that time of the year again, when you
submit a list of the players on your Team
to "protect".
Instructions:
On the form, select the following amounts
at each position :
* Quarterbacks = 2
* Running Backs = 2
* Wide Receivers/Tight Ends = 3
* Kicker = 1
* Defense = 1
Once you submit the form, you will see a copy
of what you submitted on the following web page.
Be sure to print out that web page for your records.
Click here on the normal starting point:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
- Click on your league.
- Click on the "Player Protect Form" link.
Calendar of events:
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June 10: Player Protection Form is posted
July 1: First Team(s) Payments are due soon.
July 1: Player Protection Forms due.
July 5: First Team(s) Payment due.
July 8: Off-Season Trading period starts.
July 22: Existing leagues' Rookie Drafts start.
August 5: Pre-Season Free Agent Drafts start.
http://www.dreamsports.com/calendar.htm
Date: 25 May 02
Subject: * * Important notes * *
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The "Player Protection" sheets will be
due soon, more info to follow in the
next 2 weeks.
_____________________________________
The "Rookie Draft" is also coming soon,
more info to follow next month.
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The Leagues have all now been converted
over to the 2002 Season. You can see your
Rosters, Draft Order, etc here:
Click here on the normal starting point:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
- Click on your league.
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Draft Notes:
By looking at the "Draft Report" link,
you will see it is 8-rounds.
The Rookie Draft will consist of
the first 2-rounds.
The Pre-season draft will be 6 rounds.
(rounds 3-8)
Keep in mind when making trade offers that
include Draft Picks, that Round 3 is
actually worth MORE than Round 2.
Round 2 will be 2nd tier NFL Rookies,
while Round 3 will be the best Free Agents
not protected by other Teams in your league.
For more help on the Rookie and Pre-season
Drafts:
Click here on the normal starting point:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
- Click on your league.
- Click on the "Help Links".
_____________________________________
So that we know everyone is still with us,
and has received this e-mail, please send us
back a quick reply.
(anything like "got it" is fine)
_____________________________________
Date: 27 Mar 02
Subject: Mock Rookie Draft
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Just a little pre-season Rookie Draft info:
From Joe Bryant / Cheatsheets.net
Topics
1. Two round Mock Draft
2. Yearbook Profiles - David Carr & Julius Peppers
NFL DRAFT '02 - Two Round Mock Draft
First Round
Pick Team W-L
1. Houston N/A - David Carr- QB - Fresno St.
2. Carolina 1-15 - Julius Peppers - DE - North Carolina
3. Detroit 2-14 - Quentin Jammer - CB - Texas
4. Buffalo 3-13 - Bryant McKinnie - OT - Miami
5. San Diego 5-11 - Phillip Buchanon - CB - Miami
6. Dallas 5-11 - Mike Williams - OT - Texas
7. Minnesota 5-11 - Donte' Stallworth - WR - Tennessee
8. Kansas City 6-10 - Albert Haynesworth - DT - Tennessee
9. Jacksonville 6-10 - John Henderson - DT - Tennessee
10. Cincinnati 6-10 - Joey Harrington - QB - Oregon
11. Indianapolis 6-10 - Wendell Bryant- DT - Wisconsin
12. Arizona 7-9 - Ryan Sims - DT - North Carolina
13. New Orleans 7-9 - Ashley Lelie - WR - Hawaii
14. Tennessee - 7-9 - Toniu Fonoti - OG - Nebraska
15. N.Y. Giants 7-9 - Roy Williams - S - Oklahoma
16. Cleveland 7-9 - T. J. Duckett - RB - Michigan St.
17. Atlanta 7-9 - Jabar Gaffney - WR - Florida
18. Washington 8-8 - Anthony Weaver - DT - Notre Dame
19. Denver 8-8 - Levi Jones - OT - Arizona St.
20. Seattle 9-7 - Daniel Graham - TE - Colorado
21. Oakland (Tampa Bay 9-7) - Charles Grant - DE - Georgia
22. N.Y. Jets 10-6 - Napoleon Harris - LB - Northwestern
23. Oakland 10-6 - Jeremy Shockey - TE - Miami
24. Baltimore 10-6 - Kalimba Edwards - LB - South Carolina
25. New Orelans (Miami 11-5) - Mike Pearson - OT - Florida
26. Philadelphia 11-5 - Mike Rumph - CB - Miami
27. San Francisco 12-4 - Bryan Thomas - TE - UAB
28. Green Bay 12-4 - Antonio Bryant - WR - Pittsburgh
29. Chicago 13-3 - Derek Ross - CB - Ohio St.
30. Pittsburgh 13-3 - Keyuo Craver - CB - Nebraska
31. St. Louis 14-2 - Josh Reed - WRB - LSU
32. New England 11-5 - M Green - RB
2nd Round
33. Houston - Reche Caldwell - WR - Florida
34. Carolina - Marquise Walker - WR - Michigan
35. Detroit - Patrick Ramsey - QB - Tulane
36. Buffalo - Dennis Johnson - DE - Kentucky
37. Dallas - Ed Reed - S - Miami
38. Minnesota - Lamont Thompson - S - Wash St.
39. San Diego - Chester Pitts- OT - San Diego St.
40. Jacksonville - Andre Davis - WR - Virginia Tech
41. Cincinnati - Eddie Freeman - DT - UAB
42. Indianapolis - Andre Gurode - OG - Colorado
43. Kansas City - Dante Wesley - CB - Ark-Pine-Bluff
44. New Orleans - Jerramy Stevens - TE - Washington
45. New York Giants - Saleem Rasheed - LB -Alabama
46. Tennessee - Kendall Simmons - OG - Auburn
47. San Diego (Atlanta)- Javon Walker - WR - Florida St.
48. Cleveland - Marc Colombo - OT - B.C.
49. Arizona - Dwight Freeney - DE - Syracuse
50. Houston (Bonus)- Larry Tripplett - DT - Washington
51. Denver - Kenyon Coleman - DE - UCLA
52. Washington - Alex Brown - DE - Florida
53. Oakland (Tampa)- Levar Fisher - LB - N.C. St.
54. Seattle - Ryan Denney - DE -BYU
55. Oakland - Terrence Metcalf - OG - Mississippi
56. Baltimore - Joseph Jefferson - CB - W.Kentucky
57. N.Y. Jets - Tank Williams - S - Stanford
58. Philadelphia - Roosevelt Williams - CB - Tuskegee
59. Philadelphia (Miami)- DeShaun Foster - RB - UCLA
60. Green Bay - LeCharles Bentley - OC - Ohio St.
61. San Fran - Eric Heitmann - OG - Stanford
62. Pittsburgh - Ben Leber - LB - Kansas St.
63. Chicago - Dorsett Davis - DT - Miss St.
64. St. Louis - Jon McGraw - S - Kansas St.
65. New England - Fred Weary - OG - Tennessee
Draft Insiders' Yearbook for NFL Draft '02 - Actual Profiles of
QB David Carr & DE Julius Peppers
Quarterbacks
1.DAVID CARR #8- 6'3" 225 LBS. - FRESNO ST.-SP.4.8 RATING 95
Athletically gifted senior passer completed an outstanding final season
that has him challenging for the first overall selection in the NFL
Draft '02. David has been one of the premier players in college
football
over the past two seasons, posting amazing passing numbers on a weekly
basis. He is a well-developed player who combines the athletic ability
with the keen intangibles necessary to succeed in the NFL. He is a
well-built athlete with quick feet that allow him to setup fast in
three, five and seven step drops. He has an excellent delivery with a
quick release that allows him to deliver the ball with outstanding
timing and precision. His mechanics are also well developed, he sets up
quickly and has learned fine ball handling skills that allow him to
work
off the play action exceptionally well. He uses the pump fake well and
has a quick trigger that allows him to bait cornerbacks on the first
move. His improvisational skills are good and he has shown the quick
decision-making and athletic talent to run or throw outside the pocket.
As a passer, he has an excellent arm with the strength to make all the
throws. He has fine velocity and accuracy on his passes - delivers the
out in great shape and shows an exceptional touch on all his passes. He
throws the fade well, allowing the receiver to make a play on the ball.
On the slant and crossing patterns, he throws very well, displaying the
quick release, accuracy and timing to hit receivers in stride. His
intangibles and instincts rank with the best passers of the past
decade.
He has excellent pocket presence and can feel backside pressure very
well and uses his quick feet to avoid the initial rush and move out of
the pocket. He throws well on the move in either direction, displaying
the ability to lay the ball out for receivers to turn a broken play
into
a big play. His three quarter delivery has drawn the attention of
scouts, but it is not an issue with him due to his fine accuracy and
mobility. Though not a scrambler of note, he is a good runner who is
capable of pulling the ball down and making a critical first down. At
the Senior Bowl practices, he was very impressive, displaying a live
arm
and accurate passing. He also shows the composure and poise to lead an
NFL offense. His football instincts and overall intangibles plus his
excellent athletic talent make him one of the best and more well
rounded
QB prospects of the past decade.
The Numbers: Only the 6th player in Division I history to total 4,000
yards passing and 40 TD passes during the same season. As a senior, he
threw for 4,299 yards with 308 completions on 476 attempts for a 65%
completion rate and 42 TDs and only 7 interceptions. As a junior, he
threw for 2729 yards with 23 TDs on a 61% completion rate and 12
interceptions. He can bench press 390 lbs. and squat 500 lbs.
The Skinny: Very talented passer with all the skills necessary to excel
in the NFL. His level of development is also very high and he is the
type of player who should play much earlier than most players at this
position. He makes the proper read consistently and goes through his
progressions well when looking for secondary receivers. He is the
highly
probable first overall selection in April by the new expansion club,
the
Houston Texans. They will most likely retain the pick unless another
team packages at least two No.1 choices for the top selection. He is a
gifted player with well-developed skills for the most critical position
in the game. At the combine, he did not run by his own choice, he had a
35" vertical jump, and a 9' broad jump. He has all the tools to become
an NFL superstar, but must be used properly early in his career,
especially if he plays for an expansion club. The only player with the
overall talent to remotely remind me of former great QB Joe Montana
over
the past twenty years of scouting.
Draft Projection: 1st Round - First Overall Pick
Defensive Ends
1.*JULIUS PEPPERS #49-6'6" 285 LBS.- NORTH CAROLINA- SP.4.6 RATING
93
Gifted junior defender completed an outstanding career in the ACC
winning both the Lombardi Award and the Chuck Bednarik Award as the
nation's best lineman and defender during his final season. Julius is a
rare combination of size, speed and quickness that will most likely
earn
him one of the top two selections in the NFL Draft '02. He is an
amazing
athlete who has performed on both the Tar Heel football and basketball
clubs over his three-year careers. That's no small feat considering
that
the NC basketball program is one of the legendary teams in the nation.
He did not perform on the basketball team this winter so that he could
train exclusively for the NFL Draft this April. He is a chiseled
athlete
with linebacker type speed in a 275 lb. frame that may carry as much as
285 lbs. during his NFL career. He has outstanding quickness on the
snap
that allows him to get a fast advantage over offensive tackles. He has
very fast and strong hands that allow him to throw blockers off balance
and blow past them with his secondary pass rushing moves. As a junior,
he registered 63 tackles including 19 TFLs and 9.5 sacks on his way to
the ACC Defensive Player of the Year award. He also intercepted three
passes, the most of any defensive linemen in the nation during the '01
season. He has cat like quickness that allows him to get up the field
exceptionally fast and apply the outside pass pressure NFL clubs covet
in a pro prospect. After finishing a dominant '01 season for the Tar
Heels, Julius declared for the NFL Draft in January feeling he is ready
for the NFL wars.
The Numbers: Finished 2nd in NC history in sacks and tackles for
losses.
His 30.5 career sacks placed him only behind Greg Ellis while his
career
TFLs of 53 were second to only William Fuller. Both other players
played
four seasons compared to Peppers' three years. He is only the 2nd Tar
Heel to earn unanimous first team All-American honors, the first being
Lawrence Taylor. During the '00 season, he had 64 tackles with 24 TFLs
and 15 sacks earning first team ACC honors in the process. His TFLs set
a new NC mark while his sacks fell one short of Lawrence Taylor's
record
of 16 established in the '80 season. His 15 sacks lead the nation in
that category and in addition he registered 24 QB hurries despite being
double-teamed during most obvious passing situations. As a freshman, he
started all 11 games and lead NC in sacks with 6 and TFLs with 10 while
also performing on the basketball team.
The Skinny: Rare athlete with the up field speed off the corner to be
an impact defender at the next level. He is one of the few defensive
end
prospects at this position to be a complete player and eventually an
every down defender. He has a strong frame with the quickness and
agility to be a Pro-Bowl performer. He has definite growth potential
and
should eventually play in the 285 lb. range. He has a burst off the
corner that combines quickness and power, enabling him to beat
offensive
tackles with multiple moves. He has started every game of his
three-year
career, a total of 35 consecutive contests. He is quick off the snap
and
displays explosiveness into the blocker that gains fast penetration
into
the backfield. He needs further hand technique work to further develop,
though he has exceptionally fast hands to accomplish that task. He
shows
natural swim and rip moves, but needs further work on those maneuvers.
He combines very rare speed and quickness for a player of his
dimensions
with well-developed use of his hands and arms to separate from
blockers.
He has the explosive burst to the ball to be a major impact player,
showing the quickness on the snap and the fast lateral mobility to come
back underneath as a rusher. He gets excellent use of his long arms to
keep blockers off his body, showing the ability to diagnose plays fast
and anticipate blocking schemes. He also uses his wingspan to disrupt
passers and passing lanes when he is not able to reach the passer. He
has blocked numerous passes over his career, showing the ability to
drop
in the short zones to intercept passes. While he has the speed to be
tough in run support in pursuit along the line, he needs some work at
the point of attack to take on 300 lb. plus tackles regularly. He is
outstanding backside pursuit in run support, showing keen diagnostic
skills and linebacker type speed. He is the prototypical defensive end
in a 4-3 set, sturdy, fast, strong and the frame to get bigger. He is
capable of redefining the position over the next decade and a player
with the overall talent to become a defender in the Bruce Smith mold.
Despite his fine rare numbers, he may need some time to become a
complete defender in the sense of run support. He is the best
collegiate
athlete in the nation all sports and has the talent to become the best
in the NFL at his position. He will be the first defensive player
chosen
with the Panthers and Lions very interested. At the combine, he did not
workout. Capable of redefining the position. Super blue chip athlete
with big play ability as a pass rusher and all the components to be a
perennial Pro-bowler.
Date: 28 Jan 02
Subject: Manager-of-the-Year Winners
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2001 Season - Dream Sports Fantasy Football
* * * Manager of the Year awards * * *
(Specially engraved Plaques will be awarded
to these two fine Owners)
* Single Team Owner - Steven Volk
Steven's team, 100-Watt Warlocks, finished the
regular season at 11-3, won their division,
and entered the playoffs as the top seed.
They then proceeded to win the Steve Young
league Championship.
Runner up:
* Jose Solorzano, 11-3, Gridiron lg. Champion.
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* Multiple Team Owner - Al Beckner
Al had two Champion teams. His Bernalillo Knights /
Joe Montana league and the Albuquerque Strikers team
in the Walter Payton league.
In addition Al also had 3 other teams that made it
to the League Championship game this season !
Runner up:
* Evan Rothenberg, 2 League Championships, and one
2nd place finish.
You can see the link here :
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-manager-year.htm
Date: 20 Jan 02
Subject: Early NFL Rookie draft info
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For some of us, it's never too early to think about the
NFL Rookie Draft:
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/
On the lighter side, check this link out: ;-)
http://www.toiletduk.net/insanity_test/
Date: 15 Jan 02
Subject: Manager of the Year Nominees
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* * Manager of the Year Nominees * *
(listed in alphabetical order)
These fine Team Owners have all been selected
by the Dream Sports staff as Manager-of-the-Year
nominees.
We will have the final choices by January 23rd.
Multi-Team Owner Nominees:
- Al Beckner
- Mark Horan
- Evan Rothenberg
- Bill Siskovic
Single-Team Owner Nominees:
- James Carps
- Mark Eggleston
- Shirley Onuschak
- Jose Solorzano
- Steven Volk
Jim Halpin
www.dreamsports.com
Dream Sports Fantasy Football
Date: 12 Jan 02
Subject: 2002 Season confirmation
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To all Team Owners:
- We are confirming that you will be returning with us in
the 2002 season of Dream Sports Fantasy Football.
* * Please reply back to this message with
a simple yes or no.* *
Hopefully our service has have met or exceeded your expectations this
past season.
This should be an exciting season, with a few noted changes:
- The Houston Texans are entering the NFL, adding a few more fantasy
players to choose from.
- The roster cutdowns will be a little deeper this off-season than
in past, as you are only protecting 2 RB's. This should help a few of
lower ranked teams in each league.
- Our playoffs will now include 2 Wild Card teams.
* * Please note that we will NOT be drafting in new leagues this coming
season. This is so that we can better serve you, our current customers.
Thank you,
Jim Halpin
www.dreamsports.com
Dream Sports Fantasy Football
Date: 8 Jan 02
Subject: NFL Pick Contest
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Congratulations to Thorsten Muehlhausen for winning the
season-long free NFL Pool contest !!
(because this was a 17-week contest, we have added in a
few more prizes)
You can see the link here :
http://www.drreamsports.com/nfl-pool.htm
1st - Thorsten Muehlhausen
2nd - Danny Wright
*3rd - Jim Halpin (commish ineligible for a prize)
3rd - James Carps
4th - Mike Godbey
5th - Jimmy Womack
5th - James Lavender
7th - James Risley
8th - Rick McKittrick
8th - Mike Neal
First place winner get's first choice of prizes, then 2nd place
chooses a prize, etc...
Date: 2 Jan 02
Subject: Prizes / Survey info
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For those of you that haven't sent in a Prize
form, or a Survey form :
PRIZE FORM:
Click here on the normal starting point:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
- Click on your league.
- Click on the "Pick your Prize" link.
OUR ANNUAL SURVEY :
Click here on the normal starting point:
http://www.dreamsports.com/fb-frame.htm
- Click on your league.
- Click on the "Event Calendar" link.
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