Anyone up for a fantasy football league with all Miami Dolphins fans?
Bill over at Phin Nation reached out to me about doing a fantasy football league with our two sites, and it was such a great idea I couldn't say no.
We will have six people from each site join the league (Bill and I will be in the league so it's technically five). Here is a basic overview of the scoring:
Passing TDs are 4 points
All other TDs are 6 points
25 passing yards equals 1 point
10 rushing/receiving yards equals 1 point
Interceptions and Fumbles are -2 points
Starting rosters will be as follows:
1 QB
2 RB
2 WR
1 Flex (RB/WR)
1 TE
1 K
1 D/ST
The league will be held on Fox Sports. They have a great fantasy football system, and I think we'll enjoy it a lot. There is no cost to join. We're just doing this for bragging rights. And I assure you, we will win.
I am going to do this first come first serve, so if you want to do it send me an email at paul@dolphinshout.com ASAP.
Current Participants:
1. Me (Paul)
2. BuckeyeFinfan (Todd)
3. 13kvFINS (Kenny)
4. Clint (PitFinFan)
5. Shawn
6. Raul
Closed. Thanks everyone for entering.
Remember, email me at paul@dolphinshout.com if you want to join. The spots are first come first serve.
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Miami Dolphins in Fantasy Football: Who Should You Draft?
Training camp for the Miami Dolphins is starting this week, and while they're busy trying to build their team you should be busy trying to build your own.
I'm talking about your fantasy football team, and since we are a site focused on the Dolphins, I figured it would be a good idea to do a post focused on who you should consider drafting from the Miami Dolphins on your fantasy football team. I will be dividing the discussion into three sections: high-performance players, players worthy of a roster spot, and players reserved for deeper leagues. Let's get started.
Reggie Bush, RB - I should probably just say "High-Performance Fantasy Player" because Reggie Bush is the only Dolphin that will produce fantasy football starter-type numbers with any consistency, but that's not important. What is important is that Reggie finished his first ever 1,000-yard season last year with 1,086 rushing yards, 296 receiving yards, and 7 total touchdowns, and he'll probably be even better this year.
Bush has said that he is aiming for the rushing title this year, and while I'm not sure if he will be able to do that or not, I am sure that he will be able to put up big numbers again. He is coming in this season as the clear starter in Miami's offense. He didn't really produce at a high level last season until Week 8 against the Giants. Since the game against New York he has been a different running back. My guess is that he will be able to carry the momentum he had to finish off last year into this season.
Not only will Bush be the primary back, he'll also be lining up as a wide receiver. He will have plenty of touches this season, and I expect he will put up numbers that will make fantasy owners very happy. AND, if you're in a PPR (points-per-reception) league, then Bush becomes even more valuable with all of the receptions that he is bound to have.
On top of all that, Bush missed only one game last season. If he is able to stay healthy you can be sure that he will produce at a high level.
Chad Johnson, WR - I don't care what anyone says about Mr. Ochocinco. He is still capable of putting up great numbers. He wasn't a good fit with the New England Patriots because they had a very complex offense that he was never able to master. Miami's offense is much simpler, so you can expect to see him return to the kind of numbers that he had in Cincinnati. I would not be surprised at all if he was able to put up 1,000 yards this year, and that makes him an absolute steal compared to where he is being drafted. He is Miami's most talented receiver, and that's not a knock on any of the Dolphins receivers. He is just a great wide receiver, and now that he is comfortable he will produce like one. Draft him late and be glad you did.
David Garrard, QB - As some of you know I have been saying with confidence for a little while now that David Garrard will be the starter in Miami. I am confident that he will be the man, and I have backed it up by taking him in one of my own leagues. Garrard likely won't put up starting fantasy quarterback numbers, but I believe that he would be an excellent bye week or injury fill-in. I can see him throwing for something like 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns, and he'll also get you a few rushing touchdowns as well. This offense suits Garrard perfectly, and his statistics will reflect that.
Are you in a fantasy league with a large roster? Are you in a dynasty or keeper league where you keep players on your team for multiple years? If so then this next list of players could be very valuable to you. Here are some players that you shouldn't draft early, but you should consider drafting later on.
Daniel Thomas, RB - Thomas looked good at the beginning of the season last year, but after he was injured he seemed to fade away. I think there's a good chance Thomas will play like he was when he started the year, and Reggie Bush has had a history of injuries so he could get a few starts with a significant amount of carries.
Lamar Miller, RB - Miller is an intriguing prospect, because you know he will get a lot of touches if Reggie Bush goes down. I still think that Daniel Thomas is ahead of him on the depth chart this year, but if you are doing a league where you keep a player for longer than just a year Miller might be a great investment.
Charles Clay, HB/TE - Clay is the player in this list of deeper guys that I think has a chance to break out and put up some great numbers. He might not be a household name, but you can just use that to your advantage. Take him with one of your last picks, and you could end up with a starting fantasy TE. I would really recommend him for dynasty and keeper leagues because he is young and could produce for years to come.
Anthony Fasano, TE - Fasano is my favorite player on the Dolphins, and in the NFL. If you're looking for a backup tight end for your fantasy squad consider Fasano. He has under-performed for a few years, but I have a feeling that David Garrard will be great for him and will bring him back to similar numbers like he had with Chad Pennington throwing him the ball. If you're looking for a TE for a dynasty or keeper league I would draft Clay, though. He is younger and you will have him for a lot more years than you will Fasano.
Davone Bess and Brian Hartline, WRs - Both Bess and Hartline are solid players that can put up solid numbers. If you need a receiver as a fill-in for an injury or a bye week you can draft either and know that you will get some production out of either. If I had to choose one I would say Bess (especially for PPR) because I feel like he fits perfectly into this new offense. He is a clean, quick route runner, and that will pay off for him in Miami's new system.
Roberto Wallace and Julius Pruitt, WRs - Only get these guys if you can hold them for a year or two. I feel like one of them will take over as a number one receiver once Chad Johnson is gone, but the problem for me is figuring out which one will do it. Wallace has been getting rave reviews from a lot of different people in practices so far this offseason, but Pruitt has been known to put up three touchdown games in practice. He hasn't translated that to a real game yet, but the potential is there.
Ryan Tannehill, QB - Tannehill is another player that you should draft to hold on to for a year or two before starting. Eventually he will be given the reins as the starter for the Dolphins, but he will need a year or two to develop. Draft Tannehill with the expectation that in a few years you will get a quarterback who will likely be a starting fantasy QB.
That's all we've got for today. I hope you guys liked the post. Feel free to email me at paul@dolphinshout.com. I'm also on twitter at @PaulDSmythe.
I'm talking about your fantasy football team, and since we are a site focused on the Dolphins, I figured it would be a good idea to do a post focused on who you should consider drafting from the Miami Dolphins on your fantasy football team. I will be dividing the discussion into three sections: high-performance players, players worthy of a roster spot, and players reserved for deeper leagues. Let's get started.
High-Performance Fantasy Players
Bush has said that he is aiming for the rushing title this year, and while I'm not sure if he will be able to do that or not, I am sure that he will be able to put up big numbers again. He is coming in this season as the clear starter in Miami's offense. He didn't really produce at a high level last season until Week 8 against the Giants. Since the game against New York he has been a different running back. My guess is that he will be able to carry the momentum he had to finish off last year into this season.
Not only will Bush be the primary back, he'll also be lining up as a wide receiver. He will have plenty of touches this season, and I expect he will put up numbers that will make fantasy owners very happy. AND, if you're in a PPR (points-per-reception) league, then Bush becomes even more valuable with all of the receptions that he is bound to have.
On top of all that, Bush missed only one game last season. If he is able to stay healthy you can be sure that he will produce at a high level.
Dolphins Worthy of a Roster Spot
Chad Johnson, WR - I don't care what anyone says about Mr. Ochocinco. He is still capable of putting up great numbers. He wasn't a good fit with the New England Patriots because they had a very complex offense that he was never able to master. Miami's offense is much simpler, so you can expect to see him return to the kind of numbers that he had in Cincinnati. I would not be surprised at all if he was able to put up 1,000 yards this year, and that makes him an absolute steal compared to where he is being drafted. He is Miami's most talented receiver, and that's not a knock on any of the Dolphins receivers. He is just a great wide receiver, and now that he is comfortable he will produce like one. Draft him late and be glad you did.
Dolphins for Deeper Leagues
Are you in a fantasy league with a large roster? Are you in a dynasty or keeper league where you keep players on your team for multiple years? If so then this next list of players could be very valuable to you. Here are some players that you shouldn't draft early, but you should consider drafting later on.
Daniel Thomas, RB - Thomas looked good at the beginning of the season last year, but after he was injured he seemed to fade away. I think there's a good chance Thomas will play like he was when he started the year, and Reggie Bush has had a history of injuries so he could get a few starts with a significant amount of carries.
Lamar Miller, RB - Miller is an intriguing prospect, because you know he will get a lot of touches if Reggie Bush goes down. I still think that Daniel Thomas is ahead of him on the depth chart this year, but if you are doing a league where you keep a player for longer than just a year Miller might be a great investment.
Charles Clay, HB/TE - Clay is the player in this list of deeper guys that I think has a chance to break out and put up some great numbers. He might not be a household name, but you can just use that to your advantage. Take him with one of your last picks, and you could end up with a starting fantasy TE. I would really recommend him for dynasty and keeper leagues because he is young and could produce for years to come.
Davone Bess and Brian Hartline, WRs - Both Bess and Hartline are solid players that can put up solid numbers. If you need a receiver as a fill-in for an injury or a bye week you can draft either and know that you will get some production out of either. If I had to choose one I would say Bess (especially for PPR) because I feel like he fits perfectly into this new offense. He is a clean, quick route runner, and that will pay off for him in Miami's new system.
Roberto Wallace and Julius Pruitt, WRs - Only get these guys if you can hold them for a year or two. I feel like one of them will take over as a number one receiver once Chad Johnson is gone, but the problem for me is figuring out which one will do it. Wallace has been getting rave reviews from a lot of different people in practices so far this offseason, but Pruitt has been known to put up three touchdown games in practice. He hasn't translated that to a real game yet, but the potential is there.
Ryan Tannehill, QB - Tannehill is another player that you should draft to hold on to for a year or two before starting. Eventually he will be given the reins as the starter for the Dolphins, but he will need a year or two to develop. Draft Tannehill with the expectation that in a few years you will get a quarterback who will likely be a starting fantasy QB.
That's all we've got for today. I hope you guys liked the post. Feel free to email me at paul@dolphinshout.com. I'm also on twitter at @PaulDSmythe.
Fantasy Football: Which Miami Dolphin Would You Want The Most?
I am in a Fantasy Football mood today, so I figured why not turn that into a post on the Miami Dolphins?
What I want you guys to tell me is what player on the Dolphins would you most want to have on your fantasy team? Would you rather Brandon Marshall, Daniel Thomas, Edmond Gates, Chad Henne, Dan Carpenter, or another?
Keep in mind that players like Marshall and Thomas will likely be taken somewhere between the 3rd and 5th rounds, and a player like Carpenter will be available in the very last round, so answer accordingly.
I have to say that I would take Marshall if he is available in the late 4th or early 5th round. I think he will have a bounce back season, but I don't want to take him too early and have him cost me like he did last year when I drafted him in the 2nd.
Now let me hear your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by.
What I want you guys to tell me is what player on the Dolphins would you most want to have on your fantasy team? Would you rather Brandon Marshall, Daniel Thomas, Edmond Gates, Chad Henne, Dan Carpenter, or another?
Keep in mind that players like Marshall and Thomas will likely be taken somewhere between the 3rd and 5th rounds, and a player like Carpenter will be available in the very last round, so answer accordingly.
I have to say that I would take Marshall if he is available in the late 4th or early 5th round. I think he will have a bounce back season, but I don't want to take him too early and have him cost me like he did last year when I drafted him in the 2nd.
Now let me hear your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by.
As Good As Miami Dolphins Running Back Ronnie Brown Is, I Would Never Draft Him For Fantasy Football
I don't remember who I got instead, but the people I was drafting with were surprised that I didn't get Brown. Partly because I am a Dolphins fan, and partly because they considered him to be better than who I picked instead.
As blasphemous as that sounds, I knew it was better for my team for one reason: Ronnie Brown is a fantasy football nightmare. He could score 5 touchdowns in a game when you don't see it coming and then hardly do anything in another game that you expect him to do really well in.
He is unpredictable, and that is any fantasy owners nightmare.
Fantasy owners look for consistent production week in and week out. That is what Ronnie Brown is unable to do, and that is why he isn't drafted among the best of the backs in the NFL.
As much as I am a fan of Ronnie Brown, his fantasy points are going to decrease even more than last year because Miami now has more of a passing threat. His numbers weren't that great last year, and they won't be any better this year.
Yes, he is a great player and he helps Miami's offense a lot whenever he is in. He just isn't a good fantasy player.
As a matter of fact most Dolphins players aren't great for fantasy football. Let's hope that trend changes for Chad Henne and Brandon Marshall because I have both of them on my team.
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Looking For People (Not Just Miami Dolphins Fans) To Join The Dolphin Shout Fantasy Football League
Hey everyone. I am looking to host a fantasy football league with yahoo sports, and I am looking for people who are interested in joining.
If you are interested in joining, then email me at paul@dolphinshout.com. Also, if you have any friends that would be interested then let me know in the email.
I'm not sure whether I am going to do a money league or not. It all depends on what you guys want to do. When you send me the email, let me know if you would be willing to do a money league or not. If enough people are interested, then I would definitely be willing to.
The entry fee wouldn't be more than around $10, and the pot would be divided with the majority going to first place, and then a little to the runner up.
The scoring would be pretty normal. If you have any preference of scoring just mention it in the email. Also, I don't really want to do really hard scoring unless pretty much everyone wants to. Just putting that out there.
Basically, email me with your interest, the above things, and anything else you may have to say. I would like to do the money league, but I would be more than happy to do non-money too.
So, I look forward to hearing from you guys. I just can't wait to see how far Brandon Marshall lastst among a bunch of Dolphins fans. Once again, my email is:
paul@dolphinshout.com
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If you are interested in joining, then email me at paul@dolphinshout.com. Also, if you have any friends that would be interested then let me know in the email.
I'm not sure whether I am going to do a money league or not. It all depends on what you guys want to do. When you send me the email, let me know if you would be willing to do a money league or not. If enough people are interested, then I would definitely be willing to.
The entry fee wouldn't be more than around $10, and the pot would be divided with the majority going to first place, and then a little to the runner up.
The scoring would be pretty normal. If you have any preference of scoring just mention it in the email. Also, I don't really want to do really hard scoring unless pretty much everyone wants to. Just putting that out there.
Basically, email me with your interest, the above things, and anything else you may have to say. I would like to do the money league, but I would be more than happy to do non-money too.
So, I look forward to hearing from you guys. I just can't wait to see how far Brandon Marshall lastst among a bunch of Dolphins fans. Once again, my email is:
paul@dolphinshout.com
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Is Miami Dolphins Quarterback Chad Henne Fantasy Football Ready?
With all of this talk about Chad Henne, I started to think about his statistics and whether he is worthy of being a fantasy football player.
Let me start with his statistics from last year. Henne threw for 2,878 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions last season. Those are average statistics for a quarterback, and not what you want from a fantasy quarterback.
But, that was with only 13 games started. If you take the average of yards per game, which is around 221 yards, multiply the average by 3, and add that to his yards from last year you get 3,541 yards.
Basically, if Chad Henne started all 16 games he would have somewhere around 3,541 passing yards.
That is much better, but still not among the best in the league. It is good enough for at least a back-up position on your team, though. And, that is just from last year.
This year will be a lot better for Henne. Among other reasons, he now has a receiver that can make big plays and puts up great numbers. A quarterback can only do so much with possession receivers. Even if they are really good at catching, they won't help your quarterback put up fantasy football-worthy numbers.
In order for a quarterback to be fantasy-worthy, he must have at least one receiver who is also fantasy-worthy. That is exactly what Brandon Marshall is.
All of that being said, I am still not convinced that he is worthy of being a starting fantasy quarterback in a smaller league. If you have a huge league with a lot of different teams, then it would be a different case, but let's assume you are in a smaller league.
Henne still has to prove himself, and I think most people can agree that he can't put up Drew Brees or Peyton Manning numbers yet. So for now, I would pick him up as a back-up quarterback. He should be able to put up at least 4000 passing yards, but the problem is he doesn't throw as many touchdowns, because the Miami Dolphins rushing game gets too many touchdowns.
Would you pick up Henne as a fantasy quarterback? Why or why not? If so, would he be your first or second string quarterback? Let me know with your comments.
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Let me start with his statistics from last year. Henne threw for 2,878 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions last season. Those are average statistics for a quarterback, and not what you want from a fantasy quarterback.
But, that was with only 13 games started. If you take the average of yards per game, which is around 221 yards, multiply the average by 3, and add that to his yards from last year you get 3,541 yards.
Basically, if Chad Henne started all 16 games he would have somewhere around 3,541 passing yards.
That is much better, but still not among the best in the league. It is good enough for at least a back-up position on your team, though. And, that is just from last year.
This year will be a lot better for Henne. Among other reasons, he now has a receiver that can make big plays and puts up great numbers. A quarterback can only do so much with possession receivers. Even if they are really good at catching, they won't help your quarterback put up fantasy football-worthy numbers.
In order for a quarterback to be fantasy-worthy, he must have at least one receiver who is also fantasy-worthy. That is exactly what Brandon Marshall is.
All of that being said, I am still not convinced that he is worthy of being a starting fantasy quarterback in a smaller league. If you have a huge league with a lot of different teams, then it would be a different case, but let's assume you are in a smaller league.
Henne still has to prove himself, and I think most people can agree that he can't put up Drew Brees or Peyton Manning numbers yet. So for now, I would pick him up as a back-up quarterback. He should be able to put up at least 4000 passing yards, but the problem is he doesn't throw as many touchdowns, because the Miami Dolphins rushing game gets too many touchdowns.
Would you pick up Henne as a fantasy quarterback? Why or why not? If so, would he be your first or second string quarterback? Let me know with your comments.
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