The Texans: Breaking Away

Posted on June 18, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

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Even though the Texans (12-4) seemed to struggle at the end of the season, missing out on a bye in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, the Texans were still a top team in most major categories but one — pass yards allowed. Most of the Texans free agents are on defense (including starters Connor Barwin, Shaun Cody, and Glover Quinn) with potential depth issues for both the line backers and the defensive backs. The team’s starting right tackle was an unrestricted free agent. Continue reading →

The Jaguars: On the Prowl

Posted on June 14, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

The Jaguars (2-14) had one of the worst offenses and defenses in the league in 2013. It all begins with the quarterback position where the Jaguars have yet to truly find a franchise quarterback. It will likely be one more season before they do. In 2012, the Jaguars offensive line was awful, giving up 50 sacks, third most in the league. Adding quality offensive linemen was a must this off-season for the Jaguars, especially with a new coaching staff. After Maurice Jones-Drew, it is unknown whether the current set of rostered running backs can step up if Jones-Drew misses time yet again. Much like the offense, the defense needs help too. Both starting cornerbacks are expected to be free agents and there are needs at linebacker. The Jags should upgrade where they can. The Jaguars entered the off-season as a team with many needs. Continue reading →

The Browns: Keeping The Faith

Posted on June 7, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

The Browns (5-11) biggest problem in 2012 was getting points on the board. Despite the nay-sayers, Brandon Weeden was certainly an upgrade at the quarterback position as was Josh Gordon at the wide receiver position. Still, offensively, the Browns can do better in both pass and rush offense. The Browns looked like a team that would add another quarterback in free agency, by way of a trade, or in the draft. A big-time, wide receiver that could help open up the field with Gordon (whether in the slot or otherwise) was a top need of the offense entering the off-season. With the tackle positions looking set, Continue reading →

The Steelers: Action, Not Words

Posted on June 6, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

: (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)

Much like the Ravens, the Steelers (8-8 ) looked like a team in transition mostly because big-play wide receiver Mike Wallace wasn’t expected to return, and there was no clear-cut No. 1 running back to speak of. It’s hard to see either Antonio Brown or Emmanuel Sanders as the deep threat that Wallace was. Likewise, even in a committee situation Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redman struggled at times. Indeed, the Steelers offense ranked seventh in least rush yards per game. Entering free agency, the Steelers had a need at both positions whether they cared to admit to it or not. With TE Heath Miller Continue reading →

The Chiefs: Building Chiefs Kingdom

Posted on June 4, 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)

Andy Reid does not inherit a bad team, but an underperforming team. While the Chiefs (2-14) boasted a top-five rush offense, their pass offense was the worst in the league. The Chiefs averaged a basement dwelling average of 13.2 points scored per game. By these measurements, adding QB Alex Smith in a trade with the 49ers and re-signing WR Dwayne Bowe were two very important moves for the Chiefs. It immediately addressed two areas of great need before free agency even started. By re-signing Bowe, the Chiefs basically signed one of the top free agent wide receiver prospects before anyone else had the chance. In trading for Smith, the Continue reading →

The Jets: On The Road Back

Posted on June 3, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

Where do you begin with the 6-10 Jets? The Jets began their off season $23.1 million dollars over the salary cap. Then, by releasing five players, including veteran LB Bart Scott, the Jets got under the cap, with some room to spare. Still, before the roster purge, the Jets had twelve starters heading to free agency, including starting RB Shonn Greene and starting TE Dustin Keller. Three starting offensive linemen (an O-line ranked sixth in most sacks allowed at 47 in 2012) were set to be free agents too. And, the second best pass defense in the league Continue reading →

The Bills: Putting It All Together

Posted on May 30, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

Last season, the Bills (6-10) continued to be one of the worst teams defending the rush, top-five worst in football. This was an honor the Bills held in 2010 and 2012. What’s more, the Bills pass defense had its share of problems too, but still finished top-ten in least yards allowed. Entering the off-season, the Bills would do well to improve their defense at the line of scrimmage and in the middle of the field. This could only help Continue reading →

The Chargers: Bolt Up In The Off-Season

Posted on May 29, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

Given that the Chargers offense was in the bottom third of all offenses, the Chargers 7-9 record is a testament to the grit and determination the team had last season — especially the defense! By comparison to the Broncos, the Chargers offensive line allowed the fourth most sacks in the league at 49. The Chargers had immediate needs at the guard position (starter and back-ups) on both sides of the line. With the way Phillip Rivers was scrambling last season, and a new coaching staff, no player’s Continue reading →

The Broncos: Looking For The Finishing Touch

Posted on May 28, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

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The Broncos had a good season, finishing 13-3 in 2012. The Broncos were top-five in all offensive and defensive categories except for offensive rush yards per game where the team was ranked sixteenth. As expected, left tackle Ryan Clady was not allowed to hit free agency, but franchised instead. However, Brandon Stokley was not re-signed. The Broncos had four veteran defenders Continue reading →

The Ravens: Flying High

Posted on May 23, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

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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 →