The NFL Week in Review On Sportsman Radio

Posted on May 17, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

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

Posted on May 16, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

: (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

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

Posted on May 15, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

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

Posted on May 14, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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 →

Post-NFL Draft Show on Sportsman Radio (Round 1, Picks 17-32)

Posted on May 10, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

Catch Jim Saranteas from thefantasygreek.com talking about the NFL Draft with Chris Shanafelt of Sportsman Radio. In this show, Jim and Chris give their thoughts about, among other things, picks 17 through 32 of the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft! The conversation includes how each and every team did in the draft. 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!

Journey To The NFL: TE Kyle Auffray . . . When Opportunity Knocks

Posted on May 9, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

: (Kyle Auffray / Unknown)

By Jim Saranteas

A little over a year ago, Kyle Auffray was chasing his dream to play professional football at the highest level. He had been working out at one of the better known football training facilities in Florida, Bommarito Performance Systems, staying in game shape, improving his game, and most of all, preparing for a chance. Over a year later, Kyle still is. But, he’s much, much closer to making it. This is a story of sacrifice. This is a story of perseverance. A year later Continue reading →

Stand, Now Deliver: How The NFC Teams Did In The Draft

Posted on May 8, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

: (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

The draft is a great time to build for the future. Several teams in the NFC which came close to making the playoffs last season (the Bears, Cowboys, and Giants) are hoping to make the playoffs this season. Several other teams whose 2012 seasons were a disaster (the Eagles, Cardinals, and Lions) are looking to turn things around. If there was a young player or Continue reading →

Picking Your Way To The Top: How The AFC Teams Did In The Draft

Posted on May 6, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

Tackle Eric Fisher from Central Michigan stands with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected first overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

The biggest off-season event in professional football, the NFL Draft, is now over. There is likely no one who’s prediction of first round draft picks was close to how most teams picked. For fantasy football fans, it is an exciting time as we begin to consider which rookie draft picks look like fantasy football talent for the upcoming season. Vote in our latest poll as to which rookie Continue reading →

End of Week Post-NFL Draft Show on Sportsman Radio

Posted on May 3, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

Catch Jim Saranteas from thefantasygreek.com talking about the NFL Draft with Chris Shanafelt of Sportsman Radio. In this show, Jim and Chris give their thoughts about, among other things, picks 1 through 16 of the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft! The conversation includes how each and every team did in the draft. LISTEN ANYTIME at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sportsmanradio/2013/05/04/eps-151-nfl-draft-talk-with-tfg. Please FOLLOW Chris on Twitter @CLS722, Sportsman Radio @SportsManRadio, and The Fantasy Greek @TheFantasyGreek! Also LIKE the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sportsmanradio. Thanks for tuning in & enjoy!