The NFL Week in Review On Sportsman Radio

Posted on June 14, 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 Bears, Bills, Broncos, Colts, Giants, Patriots, Ravens, and Saints. Several premier running backs and wide receivers are discussed, as well as some of the interesting situations that have developed for teams like the Browns, Jaguars, Redskins, and Seahawks. LISTEN ANYTIME at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sportsmanradio/2013/06/15/eps-166-bob-holly-interview-nfl-nba-finals-chat FOLLOW Chris on Twitter @CLS722, Jim @JimSaranteas, Sportsman Radio @SportsManRadio, and The Fantasy Greek @TheFantasyGreek. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Talking Bradshaw, Jackson, Leach, and Tebow on 87 Sportsfans Radio!

Posted on June 13, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

Keith Grieve and Steve Taylor of 87 Sportsfans Radio get a visit from Jim Saranteas of TheFantasyGreek.com to talk about some of the week’s biggest football news. Everything from Ahmad Bradshaw signing with the Colts to Tim Tebow joining the Patriots is discussed. Vontae Leach could well be the most popular off-season free agent player, so where will he likely end up? Then, there is Tarvaris Jackson who was just released by the Bills. There is a bit of Broncos-talk, among other things. Listen ANYTIME at http://www.spreaker.com/user/sportsfans_radio/87_live_6_12_13 The Fantasy Greek chimes in with the stories, and his views at 63:45 of the broadcast. Enjoy!

The NFL Week in Review On Sportsman Radio

Posted on May 31, 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 Bears, Cowboys, Dolphins, 49ers, Giants, Redskins, Texans, and Titans. Several premier running backs and wide receivers are discussed, as well as a couple of our favorite quarterbacks. LISTEN ANYTIME at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sportsmanradio/2013/06/01/eps-161-tfg-padric-scott-james-williams The Fantasy Greek chimes in with the stories, and his views at 27:52 of the broadcast. FOLLOW Chris on Twitter @CLS722, Jim @JimSaranteas, Sportsman Radio @SportsManRadio, and The Fantasy Greek @TheFantasyGreek! Thanks for listening and enjoy!

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!

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 →

NFL Draft Show: Part 2, Picks 17 through 32 – Sportsman Radio (Friday, April 19, 2013)

Posted on April 16, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

Catch Jim Saranteas from thefantasygreek.com talking NFL Draft with Chris Shanafelt of Sportsman Radio. In this show, Jim and Chris talk about, among other things, the team needs of those teams with drafts picks 17 through 32, and the collegiate players these teams could draft. Listen ANYTIME at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sportsmanradio/2013/04/19/eps-148-nfl-draft-talk-w-tfg. The teams with picks 17 through 32 are: (17) Steelers, (18) Cowboys, (19) Giants, (20) Bears, (21) Bengals, (22) Rams, (23) Vikings, (24) Colts, (25) Vikings, (26) Packers, (27) Texans, (28) Broncos, (29) Patriots, (30) Falcons, (31) 49ers, and (32) Ravens. Enjoy!

NFL Draft Show: Part 1, Picks 1 through 16 – Sportsman Radio (Saturday, April 13, 2013)

Posted on April 12, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

Catch Jim Saranteas from thefantasygreek.com talking NFL Draft with Chris Shannefeldt of Sportsman Radio. In this show, Jim and Chris talk about, among other things, the team needs of those teams with drafts picks 1 through 16, and the collegiate players these teams could draft. Listen in ANYTIME at: http://blogtalkradio.com/sportsmanradio. The teams with the top 16 picks are: (1) Chiefs, (2) Jaguars, (3) Raiders, (4) Eagles, (5) Lions, (6) Browns, (7) Cardinals, (8) Bills, (9) Jets, (10) Titans, (11) Chargers, (12) Dolphins, (13) Buccaneers, (14) Panthers, (15) Saints, and (16) Rams. Enjoy!

End of Week Sportsman Radio Show (Saturday, April 6, 2013)

Posted on April 5, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

Catch Jim Saranteas from thefantasygreek.com talking with Chris Shannefeldt of Sportsman Radio. In this show, Jim and Chris talk about , among other things, the latest NFL news. They talk about Tony Romo’s multi-million dollar contract; Aaron Rodger’s expected whopper deal; free agency movement of some of your favorite players; and, a discussion about several teams including the Bears, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Falcons, 49ers, Panthers, Raiders, Ravens, and more! Listen in at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sportsmanradio/2013/04/06/eps-145-tfg-cheta-ozougwu-jermaine-wiggins-interviews. Chris also interviews Bears defensive end Cheta Ozougwu and former NFL tight end Jermaine Wiggins.

Journey To The NFL: Northwestern’s Corbin Bryant … One Step At A Time

Posted on April 4, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

: (Northwestern Photo / Stephen J. Carrera)

By Jim Saranteas

You know you have to interview a player when someone else tells you, without any detail, that they have a story to tell that you will not believe. Indeed, Chicago-born and raised, Corbin Bryant is that person with an unbelievable story to tell. The son of a preacher, and the second youngest of five children, you would think Corbin’s story would have much to do about where he was raised and what he went through outside the lines. While it may very well be true that there were influences at work here — indeed, Corbin Continue reading →

In the Trenches: Draft Scouting with Ourlads’ Dan Shonka

Posted on February 22, 2013 by The Fantasy Greek

With the NFL Combine beginning on February 23, 2013, The Fantasy Greek felt it appropriate to re-publish this article (previously published by The Fantasy Greek on August 28, 2012) about Dan Shonka.

For anyone who has spoken to Dan Shonka of Ourlads NFL Scouting Services, you know he is not short on words, has many wonderful stories of NFL and drafting experiences, and is an overall good guy. Always happy to speak with you, Dan tries never to turn down a radio appearance in the months leading up to the NFL draft. Dan is genuinely filled with the passion which makes up professional football. Continue reading →