Gridiron Goddess

Would you believe it kids? I won my second game of the season! This is a happy day and occasion. Nobody can now call me a 1-win loser! Not that they were calling me that to being with, but you never know with these behind the back conversations.

DRAGO!!! (From Photobucket)

Not only did I win, but I won BIG! I won the game by 33 points and I had it all wrapped up by Sunday night, which is always a good thing. I say that because Monday night games don’t always favor me. I blame Gruden for this issue!

I saw big point days from Donovan McNabb and the Detroit defense. That is an amazing fact because the two faced each other last Sunday. Thankfully, McNabb got his points  before Rex Grossman came in the game.

Rex Grossman, my defense thanks you. And I thank you too, especially since you’re not playing for my beloved anymore.

Nate Washington ended up with a pretty good day too. He had a couple of receptions, but had a 100 yard receiving day and a touchdown. Steve Smith (CAR) had a pretty good afternoon on Sunday, in his Team Kotite debut. If he can make any catches, I’ll be happy with that.

Sunday also led to the debut  of my tight end, Rob Gronkowski. Brady hasn’t thrown to him much yet, but give it time…Give it time…

This week, I have to start Matt Cassel. Do me proud, would you Matt. Pleaaasssseeeee! I like winning games, ya know. I’ll also need a kicker, since Scobee has the week off.

Hopefully, I can pull out a second straight win and third overall for the season. I highly doubt it, but who knows. Right now, I want to see about getting back to .500. We’ll see if my talent will allow me the opportunity.

I think it’s safe to say that I will have a losing season. I lost another game by 30 points, for the second straight game. It wasn’t even pretty. I forgot to bench the Lions defense and LaDainian Tomlinson. For that, I deserve an idiot badge.

My opponent didn’t necessarily have the best day, but he had Ryan Longwell, Adrian Peterson  and the Giants Defense left to play for him. Well, AD was the one who put the game away for them. For that, I am bitter. The Vikings lose, yet still find a way to stick it to me.

Jamaal Charles was the only guy that really stepped it up for me. He exceeded the point expectations for the week. McNabb was a letdown, as was Nate Washington, Roy Williams and of course Greg Olson. I forgot to pick up a tight end. Again, I deserve an idiot badge.

This week, I need to get a tight end, since the Bears are taking the week off. They’ll need to after that terrible performance against Washington.

I don’t have a wide selection of tight ends available. Brent Celek is probably the best option in the free agent wire. However, this is me we’re talking about. I have to up the ante on this team. I can’t give out any further information on which player I plan to pursue. This is all about strategy. All I can inform you is that I’m pursuing a player, an offensive player. No just a player!

When I say I got my ass kicked, I mean I got my ass kicked. I lost my game by 33 points. Sadly, I was unable to win that second straight game. But you know what, that can happen from time to time. It can especially happen when you have a bad team.

Everybody was a bit of a letdown. Scobee and the Lions D didn’t pull their weight on Sunday. But then again, nobody really did pull their weight, with the exception of LT. I can’t remember the last time Greg Olson had a reception.

With the lack of productivity from Olson, I’ll probably have to look for a new tight end and in the process, get rid of Olson, who has not been able to produce for me this season.

I’m very disappointed in Greggy. If this is how it’s going to be, then I’m not sure I want Olson to be apart of Team Kotite. It tears me up inside to think this, but it doesn’t stop my thought process. Then again, there’s not a lot that can stop my thought process.

I will probably make a change at the tight end position this week, but otherwise, most everything should remain the same.

by Oh No Romo

It is finally true, after all these weeks where I fell short, I did win my first fantasy football game.  I won 98-7

4.

Truth be told, I did win that game after Sunday, but LaDainian Tomlinson’s performance helped me add to the lead. I did

n’t get to 100 points, but I won’t complain. I wasn’t suppose to win my game. In fact, my

opponent was suppose to destroy me. But you know what, Peyton Manning, my opponent’s starting quarterback, didn’t live up to the hype. I always consider that to be a good thing when the opposing quarterback falls short.

The biggest difference for me was in my defense and kicking game. The Lions Defense, hasn’t really had much of a letdown for me this year. They’ve brought their A-game and it clearly shows. I’m very happy with how they performed against the R

ams, last Sunday.

I also had a great day from Jags kicker Josh Scobee. The guy has been good to my team and for that I am grateful. I wish I could be his friend and give him a friend hug. Well, I don’t know about the friend hug, but I bet Scobee would be an awesome friend. Way to go Scobee! You’re clearly turning into my favorite kicker in the NFL.

If it wasn’t for the Detroit D and Scobee, I’m sitting at 0-5. I’m satisfied with the win. Maybe it can be two straigh

t this week. I don’t have a lot of changes planned in terms of my line-up. However, I will be starting Donovan McNabb over Matt Cassel. McNabb has warranted a shot.

I’ll have another column next week though. Enjoy the week.

By Oh No Romo

My apologies for not making a post last week. I had a lot going on and didn’t have the time. I am back though and have a few updates. I did lose both my week 3 and week 4 games. I had a lead in week 3 by a couple of points, but once again lost it during the Monday night game.

As for week 4, well I lost that game by four points. I really could be doing much better than I am now, but I’m not. To see myself at 0-4 is somewhat surprising, but that’s what happens when you decide to put together a crappy team.

Last week, I added and played LaDainian Tomlinson against the Bills and well, he made it as close of a game for me as possible.

This week, I have a few new changes. I’ve dropped Derek Anderson altogether. He’s not starting anymore, so why keep him on the team. To pick up a new player, I added Washington quarterback Donovan McNabb. He won’t be starting for Team Kotite this week, because of the Packers defense.

Instead, I’m putting all of my confidence behind Matt Cassel as he faces the Colts. It’s a bold decision, but I can’t help but think he’ll be that much worse than Derek Anderson was for me. Maybe if I had benched Anderson the previous couple of weeks, I would have won a game by now. Now though, it is Cassel’s chance to shine for Team Kotite. We fully expect to doubt his adequacy on the football field.

This week, I’m also starting Dexter McCluster, since he’s a WR/RB, it makes it easier for me to start him as a receiver, since I have Tomlinson and Charles carrying the load.

If things go well, maybe I can get a win. I doubt it, since I’m facing Peyton Manning. He could defeat my team all on his own. Maybe I do good this week. Maybe Scobee scores another 50-yard game winner. Maybe the Detroit D continues to secure turnovers and sacks. Maybe Matt Cassel has that breakout game that he so desires.

Enjoy the weekend!

by Oh No Romo

Well after the sad news of finding out that I actually DIDN’T win in week 2, I am indeed 0-2. Damn you Garrett Hartley and damn you fantasy football mathematics. I guess I shouldn’t count all of my chickens before they hatch.

I made a move this week to add Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen to Team Kotite. I’m struggling with whether to start Clausen against the Bengals or Derek Anderson against the Raiders.

I stand a better chance with Anderson than with Clausen. But this is Jimmy Clausen’s first start. We’re talking about the pride of Charlie Weis here people! He could lead the Panthers to the promise land and another division title! Yes, I’m aware that its wishful thinking. But that’s how I roll!

This will be a decision I struggle with the rest of the weekend.

For new starters, I’m putting Cadillac Williams in over Jerome Harrison. With my luck, Harrison runs for 200 yards, but who knows.  Everything else will pretty much stay the same.

Enjoy the weekend!

by Oh No Romo

It’s official, I am 1-1 for the season. Team Kotite picked up its first win of the fantasy football season. It was a narrow 51-50 victory. If it wasn’t for Garrett Hartley’s big night on Monday, I would have won by possibly five or more points. Then again, I could have lost if any of those field goals were from 50-yards or more.

Update: I actually did lose that game. Damn mathematics! Damn it all to hell!

I admit, it was definitely a terrible performance in week 2. The fact that I won is a huge surprise to me. None of my players scored more than nine points for me.

Greg Olson came close to crossing the 10 point plateau, but he only had one catch the entire game (granted it was a touchdown catch, but wave your hand in the air more young man!)

Josh Scobee, my kicker, had a decent game, despite his Jaguars getting blown apart by the Chargers. Jerome Harrison was a letdown once again! Eric Mangini knows how to make me puncture a Moon Bounce. It’s like he prefers Peyton Hillis over my guy!

Jamaal Charles didn’t have as much of an impact for week 2 as he did for the first week. I’m torn on what to do. It’s like Todd Haley likes Thomas Jones or something. Give the ball to Charles! It’s so fun yelling at coaches to play my guys, especially when I don’t really care all that much.

After deciding to make a move for Steve Breaston, I find myself disappointed by his results during week 2. Breaston had 10 total receiving yards on Sunday.

I’m thinking about making some quarterback changes for this week. I won’t spoil who I intend to go for, but I’ll give you a hint: he will be playing this week!

by Oh No Romo

Week 2 is finally upon us. And I have made a couple of adjustments in preparation for this weekend. I added a wide receiver and dropped a tight end, and no it wasn’t Greg Olson.

I released Ben Watson and picked up Cardinals wide receiver Steve Breaston. I’m not exactly sure what I hope to get out of this Anderson-Breaston combo. Maybe it goes well, and maybe it all goes horribly wrong. I can hope for the former, but fully expect the latter.

That said, he is in my starting line up for Sunday. I benched Chris Chambers, to put in Breaston. We’ll see how the move works out for me. Chambers isn’t gone, because I don’t just want to force him off of Kotite Island.

He’s going to get his time obviously. I don’t expect Breaston and my other starting wide receivers to carry the team to victory. I especially don’t expect that to happen when Roy Williams and Nate Washington are starting for me.

As for the running game, I’m sticking with Jamaal Charles and Jerome Harrison. Hopefully Mangini doesn’t kick me in the nuts again this week and go with Peyton Hillis. Because you know, that would be kind of a “dick move,” as the kids say these days, on Mangini’s part.

Therefore, it’s my duty as a Fantasy owner to lobby for Jerome Harrison’s playing time. DO IT!!!

I’m starting the Detroit D against Philly. Yes it’s a bold move, because I should be starting the Oakland D against the Rams. But you know what, Oakland doesn’t strike me as the type of team to stop the Rams. Call it a gut feeling (bad for me, good for the sake of this column).

As of now the two notable guys I’ve left on the bench are Cadillac Williams and Mario Manningham. If Cadillac lights it up this week and Harrison doesn’t…well then I’ll probably trade Cadillac. We’ll see though.

I’m hoping to start mixing up the line-ups within the next couple of weeks, to make it interesting. Stay tuned, and I’ll see you with the next column on Tuesday. Enjoy the weekend action!

by Oh No Romo

The first week of the NFL season is officially done. And as expected, I lost my first Fantasy Football game of the season. But you know what, I only lost by 11 points. The final score was 87-76. So it’s not like I had no shot at winning.

I exceeded expectations with several positions. Jamaal Charles, Nate Washington and the Detroit defense all played beyond the call of duty for me. Washington led the Titans in receiving on Sunday and scored huge on a 56-yard reception against the Raiders.

Charles led the Chiefs in rushing, despite his splitting carries with Thomas Jones. However, Charles clearly made something out of nothing, by rushing for 92-yards, including a 56-yard rush for a touchdown.

My Detroit defense held the Bears to just 19 points. However, the four turnovers helped my Lions stay in this game. Just a FYI, I went up against the Jets defense, if that accounts for anything.

For starting quarterback, Derek Anderson was…well…he was Derek Anderson. He almost threw for 300 yards, but did lose a fumble.

I did have my letdowns of course. Every team has them. Jerome Harrison, Chris Chambers and Greg Olson all let me down.  I’m getting a weird feeling that Peyton Hillis will be getting more carries over Jerome Harrison. I’m not sure what I ever did to anger the Mangini, but please, PLEASE, give the kid more carries.

Chambers only had 14-yards on Monday night against the Chargers. Hey Matt Cassel, I know you’re my back-up quarterback in fantasy, but would it hurt you to throw to Chambers more?

As for Greg Olson, I feel let down the most by him. He fumbled the ball in the red zone. Olson has proven himself to be a favorite target of Jay Cutler’s, but that wasn’t the case on Sunday. So…Let’s pick it up, can we?

I’m not sure if I can get the same kind of production this Sunday. That said, adjustments will have to be made. I’ll have another fantasy column on Friday. Until then, keep dancing!

by Oh No Romo

After choosing not to do a live draft and instead go with an autopick draft, Team Kotite is complete. And I must admit, the results are a bit surprising, considering some of the guys I hadn’t even put in my rankings for the autopick.

In fact, I’m still trying to figure out why Antonio Bryant is on my team. He was released by the Bengals. Why do I have him!? The guy’s been hurt during the offseason.

No matter, he has been released from the team, but I figured it should give you an idea of my roster. That said, here’s my team.

Quarterback: Derek Anderson, Arizona Cardinals- Anderson won the starting job over the recently released Matt Leinart. After a 3,700 yard passing season in 2007, Anderson’s numbers dropped off in 2008 and 2009.

Anderson played a combined 18 games in his final two seasons with the Browns. Anderson was indeed the more experienced of the quarterbacks in Arizona.

Back-up quarterback: Matt Cassel, Kansas City Chiefs

Running Back, Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones, Kansas City Chiefs

For the record, I have no clue as to why I have two KC running backs. I can tell this will need to change. Charles has potential, as he came in after Larry Johnson was let go by KC, last season.

Charles rushed for 1,100 yards in his second full season with KC. He could have a huge year, but he’s also got Thomas Jones in the backfield with him. Maybe this is strategy, maybe it’s not. I can’t take both of these guys, so we’ll see how it all goes.

Back-up running back: Laurence Maroney, New England Patriots

Wide receivers: Nate Washington, Tennessee Titans and Chris Chambers, Kansas City Chiefs

Why the hell do I have all of these Chiefs players? Are they even going to produce for me? Do I need to change the name to Haley? What the hell is going on here!? This isn’t funny!

Back-up wide receiver: Mario Manningham, New York Giants

This is all I have for part one. Tomorrow, I will take care of the tight ends, defense and kicker. I should also have my line-up announced for then too.