Fantasy Football

[FM]

So Kaepernick has been name the official starter for the 49ers. If the Niners want Alex Smith to stay another year(I don't think will happen if Kaepernick continues to play well) they would have to pay him 10 million dollars. So he might be a free agent. And her is a few places I think he could end up. #1: Dallas. This might be a long shot but I don't think Jerry Jones likes Tony Romo. #2: I think Fitzpatrick is done there. And Alex Smith would be good at what the Bills should do more, run the ball with C.J Spiller and Jackson. #3:Arizona perhaps. They need a qb bad. And Larry Fitzgerald would like a good one as well. Last one: The Jets. Mayne not but Sanchez is bad. And its not all him but he looks bad. And I don't think Tebow is the answer there either.

Problem is, the Jets JUST HIRED Tebow, I don't think they'd doyet another dive for a QB. Romo... I don't like Romo. I really don't. I think that when he started, he could have been great. He wasn't. Time to move on, I thik but I'm not sure they'd replace him.

Any of the teams that have been starting rookies by choice won't be after a veteran (maybe they would, but it's not like Alex Smith would be OK being in the same situation elsewhere), so that leaves out the Bengals, Panthers, Redskins, Colts, Seahawks, Dolphins, Buccaneers and other such teams.

I think Philly might be a possibility, I'm not sure they are confortable starting Nick Foles, it's more like "Vick is not doing anything anyway, hey, might as well try the new guy!" (which the Jets should listen to, btw), and with Jeremy Maclin, DeSean Jackson and LeSean McCoy to take the heat off the passing game, I think he could be a nice addition. Again, I think it'd be a situation close to what he has in SF anyway (he'd be just a placeholder for the new guy until he matures), so I think Smith would be more inclined to go elsewhere, probably a team that has no rookie QB's looming in the shadows, or really bad ones, but I think he'd be "interesting" in Philly.

On the other hand, while the Bills might be a possibility, I'm not sure Smith will like his chances fighting for a playoff spot in a Division with Tom Brady in it, so he might dodge the Bills thinking of trying to get to the playoffs more (when you're in a Division where teams are really close, and some might steal some games from you, and the other team has Tom Brady, you'r looking at a 6-game guaranteed streak that will net you aroun 3-4 losses, not where you want to be if you'd like to get to the postseason before retiring and actually make a name for yourself, after being overhyped years earlier).

The Cardinals are indeed another possibility, and perhaps the even the Raiders, I think Palmer has overstayed his welcome.

[LOTRFreak15]

Nice ones on the Raiders and Eagles. The NFC east is always open for any team in the division it seems. Could be a good fit. And like I said Dallas is a long shot I think. And if Tebow got a start. They could determine if its more Sanchez's fault or the whole team.

[FM]

Wow, it was just SO painful to watch the Saints play yesterday. Specially so because of my Fantasy, which had Brees, Graham and Jacquiz Rodgers, so it looks like I might actually lose another one, although it won't matter for the overall record.

Also, since you guys get better coverage than I do (I mean, I can't even watch sportscenter due to time zone differences), whatever happend with Kasay and the Saints anyway? The guy was doing just fine. Now, I'm not saing Hartley is not as well, but I can't see a reason for the change, and specially not seeing Kasay pop up somewhere else, like Cundiff, it's just weird.

[LOTRFreak15]

I had Moore and Colsten on one team. So that sucked as far as no tds. But I had Gonzalez on another one. Drew Brees' 54 straight games with a touchdown ended last night though. And the Saints are probably done as far as playoffs are concerned. Kasay was like 45 and I think he retired.

[FM]

Ah... that explains a lot. Yeah, Brees' streak ending sucks, thought that might open up room for Brady to close in.

[LOTRFreak15]

Yeah that's what I was thinking. He has 43 straight games with at least one. Go Tom!

[LOTRFreak15]

Well the Rams best the 49ers in OT. At least a win this time unlike a tie last time. They are now 5-6-1. Playoffs maybe is far fetched right now but here is to hoping. I did watch the Patriot game. That was fun. I saw the last drive of the Colts against the Lions. Nearly 80 yards in one minute 14 seconds and no timouts. That was magical if you ask me. But that has been the whole Colts season thus far: Magical. The Patriots, Broncos, and Falcons all clinched their divisions today. And the Texans clinched a playoff spot. They have to play the Colts twice though. And some how the Steelers best the Ravens in Baltimore without Big Ben there to lead them. The Seahawks did beat the Bears in OT. The Jets were down 3-0 and Sanchez wasn't doing anything besides throwing for 3 interceptions. So Tebow wasn't going to play due to his ribs being hurt. So their 3rd strings qb comes in the 3rd quarter and gets the Jets a touchdown(a one yard pass) and the Jets win 7-6. I really didn't know what to think except now Rex Ryan has a decision to make here.

[FM]

The Cowboys-Eagles game was also a blast to watch, and I'm psyched for Monday Night, it's going to be awesome.

[macheteman]

i'm a big eagles fan. but i realize our season is over. however, its always satisfying to know that dallas can barely beat us when our #1 QB, #1 WR and #1 RB are out with injuries.

[FM]

Yes, Dallas has some serious issues. Funny thing is, if you look at the roster, their offense is good, their defense is good, but their team simply isn't, they can't perform. And talk about not having a home, I mean, the Cowboy Stadium simply does not feel like home court advantage at all for them, weird...

[LOTRFreak15]

Maybe the stadium is to big. Hahahah. Kidding. The Eagle game was great. Was rooting for them to win. Well Its interesting who will get the top 5 draft picks. Right now I think it is the Chiefs(2-10), the Jaguars(2-10), then the Eagles, Panthers, and Raiders are all 3-9. But that's right now of course. I think Reid is done and so is Norv Turner.

[macheteman]

its a shame i don't really feel like its andy's fault. he has a QB who will NOT stop taking hits and getting concussions and beaking ribs, he lost jackson for the season. the real trouble is their awful defense.

[LOTRFreak15]

Its not all his fault. But their wonder might not see that way. And if there is another coach out there they want they will pursue him. Way for RGIII to get it done last night.

[LOTRFreak15]

Well only one of my teams made the playoffs but I am doing pretty well for round one(weeks 14-15). I got 83 points without Brady or Owen Daniels being used yet. And go Patriots! Well my Rams won again. Three straight weeks now and they have a slight chance for the playoffs. Here's to hoping. Now I will say that Saints-Giants game was awesome!!! And the Seahawks rolled the Cardinals 58-0. Kirk Cousins coming in for injured RGIII and winning was awesome. The Vikings also surprised me with a good win. And the Colts are 9-4 and playoff bound. The Steelers game was surprising to me. The Chargers just kicked their #$&*@! up and down the field. And finally here the Browns looked pretty good.

[LOTRFreak15]

Well the Patriots killed Houstan in a awesome fashion. Now they need to beat the 49ers or Denver can get ahead of them. That will be their biggest test thus far I think.