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

Posted on May 23, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

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 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

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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 →

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!

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

Posted on May 8, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

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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 →

Talking NFL Draft on 87 Sportsfans Radio!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

Keith Grieve gets a visit from Jim Saranteas of TheFantasyGreek.com. They talk about some of the winners and losers in the draft, as well as some of the individual team drafts (including, among others, the Bears, Bills, Jaguars, Saints, and Vikings) more generally. More importantly, though, The Fantasy Greek talks about some of the rookies, in the draft, and provides some insight into which ones should or could be on fantasy football radars this season! Rookies on offense are discussed including some of those on the Bengals, Broncos, Cardinals, Packers, Panthers, Rams, Ravens, Steelers, and Texans. Listen ANYTIME at http://www.spreaker.com/user/sportsfans_radio/87_live_5_1_13

Going The Distance: Round 1 of the NFL Draft

Posted on April 26, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

The first round of the draft is always the most unpredictable. One week ago, no one would have believed the Dolphins would trade down to the third pick to draft a defensive end as opposed to the best offensive tackle on the board. No one would have believed that DJ Hayden would have been the first defensive back drafted. No one would have believed Continue reading →

Building Sandcastles Through The Draft: Round 1 Mock

Posted on April 24, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

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This year’s draft will likely be the most unpredictable in history. One thing appears certain though. A large number of offensive linemen will be drafted. It is expected that four offensive tackles will be drafted within the first seven picks in the draft. One quarter of the picks will be spent on offensive linemen, tackles and guards. This could be a record! In terms of quarterbacks, at least one quarterback, maybe Continue reading →

NFC Team Needs – Pre-Draft Update

Posted on April 23, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

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“Taking care of business” is the name of the game in free agency and in the NFL draft. It’s a time teams evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their roster and then try to make everything better. Evaluating players isn’t easy, but neither is deciding when a need on your team should be filled and by which player. Evaluate the player, the role they will fill on the team, and then decide when to take them in the draft. It’s executing a game plan. It’s fantasy football, but in reality. Continue reading →

Making It Count! Mock Drafting The 2013 Chicago Bears

Posted on April 22, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

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By Jim Saranteas

This past weekend, The Fantasy Greek participated in a two-day, seven-round mock draft whose participants were comprised of a group of several football and sport personalities, including college scouts and pro football analysts. Each personality drafted for one AFC team and one NFC team. The Fantasy Greek drafted for both the Bears and Dolphins. Unlike the Dolphins who have eleven draft picks and most other teams which have seven draft picks, the Bears have only five draft picks due to various trades over the past couple of seasons. As a result, the Bears will have to be judicious in their use of the picks and make each and every one count. However, Continue reading →