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The Ravens: Flying High This Off-Season

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The Ravens have had very little time to bask in the glory of winning the Super Bowl. Within thirty days, the Ravens had to take steps to re-sign impending free agent, Super Bowl MVP quarterback, Joe Flacco. In doing so, they made him the highest paid player in the NFL!  Now, with a key player back in the fold, the Ravens were expected to have a tough time re-signing other key free agent players, most of who were in high demand. The team’s biggest unrestricted free agents included FS Ed Reed, LB Dannell Continue reading

Talking Brian Urlacher, Charles Woodson, and the 49ers Michael Crabtree on 87 Sportsfans Radio!

Jim Saranteas of TheFantasyGreek.com visits Keith Grieve and Steve Taylor of 87 Sportsfans Radio to talk about some of the day’s biggest news. They talk about the retirement and career of thirteen-year veteran, former Bear, Brian Urlacher, and his prospects of becoming a future member of the Hall of Fame. Also, Charles Woodson signed with the Raiders today. Keith and Steve ask why and what this means for Woodson and the Raiders in 2013. The 49ers had their own news today, but it was bad news. Michael Crabtree’s achilles injury is discussed and what it means for the 49ers. Where does the team go from here? Who steps up for the 49ers? The 49ers current personnel is discussed. Lastly, there’s some talk on next year’s draft. Listen ANYTIME at http://www.spreaker.com/user/sportsfans_radio/87_live_5_22_13?utm_source=widget The Fantasy Greek chimes in with the stories, and his views on where the people and teams goes from here, at 64:50 of the broadcast. Enjoy!

The Rams: Getting There

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The Rams came so far under new head coach Jeff Fischer whose team improved from a league worst 2-14, to a respectable 7-8-1. The Rams  not just a team on the rise, but a team being transformed. This off-season, more work remained for the Rams. Both wide receivers Danny Amendola and Brandon Gibson were unrestricted free agents. It was also about time to protect Sam Bradford and improve upon a Rams rushing attack ranked nineteenth in terms of yardage. With running back Steven Jackson moving on Continue reading

The Titans: Titan-Sized Off-Season

The Titans had a lot of work to do this off-season. The Titans finished the 2012 season with one of the worst offenses (tenth least in points scored) and defenses (most points allowed) in the league. Much like 2011, the Titans lacked defensive and offensive consistency. The Titans pass protection struggled, allowing the twelfth most sacks at 39. Suffice it to say, the Titans needs entering free agency were aplenty. Continue reading

The Saints: Marching On

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After a terrible start, the Saints salvaged their 2012 season, finishing 7-9. This was despite the fact the Saints defense was one of the league’s worst in points allowed and yards allowed (total, passing, and rushing). On defense, the Saints never quite found themselves last season. Upon being reinstated by the league, and shortly after rejoining the team, Sean Payton took immediate steps to Continue reading

The NFL Week in Review On Sportsman Radio

Catch Jim Saranteas from thefantasygreek.com talking about this week in the NFL with Chris Shanafelt of Sportsman Radio. In this show, among other things, Jim and Chris talk about news that broke this week relating to the Jets, Ravens, Patriots, Chargers, Cardinals, Raiders, Browns, Giants, Eagles, Jaguars, Panthers, Seahawks, and Cowboys. The status of free agents Brian Urlacher and Charles Woodson is discussed. LISTEN ANYTIME at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sportsmanradio/2013/05/11/eps-154-nfl-draft-talk-w-tfg-jayson-dimanche-intvw  FOLLOW Chris on Twitter @CLS722, Jim @JimSaranteas, Sportsman Radio @SportsManRadio, and The Fantasy Greek @TheFantasyGreek! Thanks for listening & enjoy!

The Bears: Bear Down This Off-Season

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Even though the Bears finished the 2012 season with a 10-6 record, the Bears offensive line was exposed again in 2012, allowing 44 sacks, eighth most among all teams. In addition, when free agency was about to begin, there was a need at the guard position where the starting right guard, and back-up right guard and left guard are all free agents, along with the back-up right tackle. One way or another, the Bears needed to add Continue reading

Talking Ravens, Rolando McClain, and Jets, David Garrard, on 87 Sportsfans Radio!

Keith Grieve and Steve Taylor gets a visit from Jim Saranteas of TheFantasyGreek.com. They talk about the sudden retirement of third-year veteran, Ravens Rolando McClain, and what it means for the Ravens, as well as the breaking news out of New York, that Jets David Garrard will be hanging it up too, retiring after a nine-season career! Could the Geno Smith era be coming sooner rather than later for the Jets? Listen ANYTIME at http://www.spreaker.com/user/sportsfans_radio/87_live_5_15_13?utm_source=widget The Fantasy Greek chimes in with the stories, and his views on where the Ravens and Jets go from here, at 68:20 of the broadcast. Enjoy!

The Cowboys: Trying To Be The Best Again

You don’t have to tell fans that the Cowboys were a huge disappointment yet again in 2012.  It’s the same old story. On paper, the Cowboys look like one of the most promising teams in the league, a team that should at least make the playoffs. The Cowboys could take the field tomorrow with a full roster. So, this off-season was about upgrades for the Cowboys and building quality depth. This off-season was about trying to get back to what made this team great. It’s about getting back to not only believing you’re the best, or saying you’re the best, but being the best. Continue reading

The Dolphins: ‘Phins Up This Off-Season

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The Dolphins finished the 2012 season with a 7-9 win/loss record. Yet, the Dolphins could be a team on the cusp of turning things around! Entering free agency, the Dolphins had roughly $40-plus million in salary cap space. But, the Dolphins had seven starters that were free agents on March 12th including, among others, RB Reggie Bush, LT Jake Long, WR Brian Hartline, and DB Sean Smith. Like 2011, the Dolphins defense had its moments where it looked like one of the better defenses in the league, especially their rush defense. The Dolphins defense was also top-ten in least points allowed at 19.8 per game. The offense, on the other hand Continue reading