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ProFootballinsight’s Kurt Fraschetti does it again.  Over the past few years, week in and week out Kurt Fraschetti’s Fantasy Football Sleepers and Waiver Wire Steals column attracted attention and a loyal following.  Kurt Fraschetti has taken that segment and rolled it out into Fantasy Draft format.

Year in and year out, many Fantasy Football Titles are won by the draft picks that are not expected to do much, or are considered gambles.  ProFootballinsight brings you details as to who to look out for, and more importantly, why!

2010 Fantasy Football Draft Day Sleepers and Steals

LeSean McCoy / Running Back- Philadelphia Eagles

If LeSean McCoy makes his way out of the 2nd round in your league, take him off of the draft board!  McCoy is my runaway favorite sleeper back this year.  Even though I have McCoy ranked as my #5 Fantasy Football Running Back, most people do not.

McCoy as a rookie gave the Eagles enough to feel more than comfortable with releasing All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook.  After seeing McCoy last year, he is clearly in the same league and chemical make-up as Westbrook was.  McCoy is a fast, shifty, hard runner who is equally as dangerous as a receiver out of the backfield.  McCoy only started 4 games last year and posted neary 1,000 yards gained from scrimmage.

LeSean also will benefit from the rest of the Eagles offensive firepower.  The Eagles offense on paper is a Top 5 fantasy football offense with all of the skill player position talent.  Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson have the ability to take it to the house every time they touch the ball.  Those two alone will stretch defenses, then factor in Brent Celek who will see a big jump in productivity this year with Kevin Kolb at QB, who played out of his mind in Donovan McNabb’s absence last year…  Oh yeah, don’t they still have that Michael Vick guy?

Editors Note:  After the recent shooting with Michael Vick’s name circulating, the Eagles are evaluating Vick’s status and potentially releasing him, which either way does not have bearing on McCoy’s value.

McCoy has an offensive blueprint for a Pro-Bowl season.

Mike Wallace / Wide Receiver- Pittsburgh Steelers

In 2009, Wallace quietly had an outstanding rookie season, so much so that his play made Santonio Holmes expendable.  Mike reeled in 39 catches for 756 yards and 6 TD’s.  Wallace also led the NFL as a rookie with his 19.4 yards per reception.

I would wait for Wallace since his first four to six weeks will not be as productive with the suspension of his starting QB, Ben Roethlisberger.  When Ben returns, Wallace’s numbers should go through the roof.

At the point where you are wondering who you should draft, an no, dont draft a kicker, lock Wallace up.  Wallace should not be your #1 receiver, but will play like a #1 later in the season.

Chad Henne / Quarterback- Miami Dolphins

In his 3rd season out of the University of Michigan, Henne has not exactly set the passing world on fire.  Henne finished his 2009 campaign with 2,878 yards passing in a run dominated offense, adding 12 TD’s to giving up 14 picks.

After the above you may be asking why or more importantly, how did Chad Henne end up on this list?  It is simple, the Dolphins brought in incredibly gifted Brandon Marshall in the off-season.  A player of Marshall’s caliber was not brought in to collect a large paycheck to play a decoy to an aging run game.

By himself, Marshall’s stats make any QB worth having on your roster.  With a balanced running game, Chad Henne can take a lot of defenses and Fantasy Owners by surprise.  If you don’t think that Marshall has that big of an impact, check out the career’s of Jay Cutler and Kyle Orton while Marshall was their favorite target!

Henne would be a great back-up, who you could start when your #1 QB is facing a Top 5 Defense or as a solid Bye week fill.  I would not build my team around Henne just yet, but keep in mind that Henne has only been a starter for one year, and his numbers can and will only improve.

Alex Smith / Quarterback- S.F. 49ers

The #1 pick of the 2005 NFL draft may finally pay dividends this year.  With the 49ers only bringing in career back up QB David Carr in the off-season, this will clearly be Smith’s offense to run this year.

Alex’s play last year gave him the blessing of Head Coach Mike Singletary in the off-season to proclaim Smith as his starter.  In only 1o starts last year, Smith posted 2,350 yards passing with 18 TD’s to only 12 picks.

Smith’s stats will improve again this year, and is surrounded by talent at the skill positions.  As a Fantasy Owner, you would be more than happy to have Frank Gore, Vernon Davis and Michael Crabtree.  As the 49ers QB, Smith is happy to have them as well, and will take full advantage of their skills.

I look at Smith in the same light that I do Chad Henne.  You should not go into the season with either as your starter, but may take over that role on your team before the season ends!

Cleveland Browns Running  Backs

The Browns backfield has talent!  The question is, which one will Eric Mangini stick with.  Jerome Harrison looked like a monster last year as he dominated in his last three games;

Week 15 vs. Chiefs-   34 carries, 286 yards, 3 TD’s

Week 16 vs. Raiders- 39 carries, 148 yards, 1 TD

Week 17 vs. Jaguars- 33 carries, 127 yards, 1 TD

If the end of 2009 rolls over into 2010, Harrison will be a Top 5 Running Back.

Here lies the problem.  Harrison was on the Browns roster for the entire 2009 season, and he only had one other 100 yard game to show for it through the other 13 games played.

Mangini reminds me of his mentor, Bill Belichick, with his unpredictable use of his Running Backs.  Ever had Lawrence Maroney on your team?  If so, you know exactly what I am talking about.

The Browns added rookie Running Back Montario Hardesty from Tennesee, Peyton Hillis from Denver, and still have Chris Jennings and James Davis on their roster, who also showed flashes of brilliance in the 2009 pre-season games.  All of this and the rumors that Josh Cribbs and Seneca Wallace will be used in a modified Wildcat formation, will they have time to pass?  Or with Jake Delhomme at QB, do they even want to?

Clearly the talent is here, but who, if anyone will emerge as the go to back for the Browns.  Taking Harrison early is a big gamble, which could pay off largely, or burn the hell out of you.  I would not run out to take any of these backs early, but in deep leagues, most of this group is worthy of consideration, including Josh Cribbs.

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]]> http://www.profootballinsight.net/2010/07/2010-nfl-fantasy-football-draft-day-steals-and-sleepers/feed/ 1 http://www.profootballinsight.net/2010/06/2010-nfl-fantasy-football-top-10-wrs/ http://www.profootballinsight.net/2010/06/2010-nfl-fantasy-football-top-10-wrs/#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:24:38 +0000 Fraschetti http://www.profootballinsight.net/?p=638 ProFootballinsight examines the wide world of receivers. Who will take the title of the best fantasy football wide receiver? How did Kurt Warner’s retirement affect Larry Fitzgerald? Will Anquan Boldin crack the top 10 after leaving the Cardinals? ProFootballinsight answers all these questions and more.

Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin are no longer the dynamic duo.  Will Fitzgerald post his usual Top 3 numbers without Boldin to draw defenders away from Larry?  Will Boldin crack PFI’s Top 10?

2010 Fantasy Football Top 10 Wide Receivers

#10.  Steve Smith / Carolina Panthers- Unlike last year when the first quarter of the season, fantasy owners were wishing they had Steve Smith Giants, not the Panthers Steve Smith.  Even having to cope with Jake Delhomme’s Quarterback inadequacies last season in addition to adjusting to Matt Moore taking over the starting Quarterback job, Smith was still statistically a top 20 Fantasy Wide Receiver last year.  He finished 2009 with 982 yards receiving and 7 TD’s.

With Smith having a full off-season, mini-camp and pre-season to gel with whomever will start for the Panthers this season, and the fact that Smith has a ton of heart, I am confident that he will again be the number one Steve Smith.

#9.  Mike Sims-Walker / Jacksonville Jaguars-  In 2009, we saw to versions of Sims-Walker….  Fire and Ice.  Sims-Walker had games last year where he did not register a stat.  Mike then had games where he looked like the only player on the field.  Sims-Walker had to mature fast last season and will build upon his 869 yard, 7 touchdown 2009 campaign.  In order for coach Jack Del Rio to keep his job, his offense will have to improve from last season, and for that to happen, Sims-Walker will have to be a big contributor.  In the off-season, Sims-Walker has been working out with Larry Fitzgerald, which will only help Mike develop into a legitimate #1 Receiver.

#8.  DeSean Jackson / Philadelphia Eagles- D.J. is a potential touchdown threat every time he touches the ball.  It could be an end-around, wide receiver screen or a deep pass, all of which DeSean can take to the house.  The Eagles have an offense that appears to match the likes of the 2007 Patriots or any recent Saints team.  With that said, Jackson will only improve on his outstanding 2009 season where he totaled 1,156 yards on 62 receptions and 9 TD’s.  Jackson adds a bonus to leagues which give individual players credit for special teams as well.

#7.  Reggie Wayne / Indianapolis Colts- I do not see Wayne topping is 2009 totals of 100 receptions, 1,264 yards and 10 TD’s, but even posting totals with a 25 percent reduction still makes him a Top 10 wide receiver.  Wayne still has Peyton Manning at the quarterback position, and Reggie has eclipsed 1,000 yards for six straight seasons, and there is no reason to doubt his ability to make it seven.

#6.  Roddy White / Atlanta Falcons-  White and his QB Matt Ryan only get better and better as they age together in their NFL careers.  Defenses knew that White was Ryan’s favorite target, which did not stop Roddy from grabbing 85 balls for 1,153 yards and 11 TD’s.  The Falcons offense will be stronger than their 2009 version, and White’s numbers will only get better.  In Roddy’s last three seasons, he has never had less than 83 receptions and 1,100 yards.  Barring injury, I can say with confidence White will again top these numbers.

#5.  Randy Moss / New England Patriots-  With another year added to the age of both Randy Moss and his QB Tom Brady, Moss slips out of the Top 3, but not by much.  Moss in 2009 still had a very respectable year with 83 grabs for 1264 yards with 13 touchdowns.  Randy’s size still makes him a deadly deep threat with his length and jumping ability, not to mention is ability to bring in the ball with one hand.

All of this compiled with the fact that Moss has no choice to produce this year.  At 33 years of age, Moss is pushing for another big contract and without the numbers on the field, he will not see big numbers in his next contract either.  Being in a contract year is the biggest motivator that a professional football player experiences.  Look for Moss to keep his attitude in check and push for those numbers, bringing you fantasy paydirt!

#4.  Brandon Marshall / Miami Dolphins-  If Marshall still had Jay Cutler at QB, Brandon would be my #2 Wide Receiver.  Now that Chad Henne, who has been operating in a run first environment, is his starting Quarterback, Marshall’s stock drops a bit for several reasons.  Henne is not Cutler, and the Dolphins lack the ability to stretch the field and draw attention away from Marshall, who will be looking at constant double teams.  Miami shipped out Ted Ginn in the off-season, who would compliment Marshall as a deep threat.  It is Marshall’s talent that has him at #4, not his supporting cast.

#3.  Calvin Johnson / Detroit Lions-  Johnson, who had an off year last year as he only played 14 games had 67 receptions for 984 yards and 5 TD’s, will have a bounce back season in 2010.  Johnson will have another off-season under his belt with second year QB Matthew Stafford, which will help their on field chemistry.  The Lions added some Offensive firepower as well in the off-season with the additions of WR Nate Burleson and rookie RB Jahvid Best.  All of the above should will only lead to Johnson’s return to being a 1,000 yard receiver.  His size and skill set makes him a coverage nightmare and a TD machine.

#2.  Larry Fitzgerald / Arizona Cardinals-  Had Kurt Warner not retired, or Matt Leinart showed more in his past that he is a sure fire starter in the NFL, Larry would be like Ludacris, coming for that #1 spot!  Fitzgerald will face countless double teams this year with the loss of Anquan Boldin.  The Cardinals will also look to run the ball more this year than at any point of Fitzgerald’s playing career.  Yes, a lot to overcome, but if anyone is capable, it is Larry Fitzgerald.

#1.  Andre Johnson / Houston Texans-  Johnson’s last two years have been nothing less than ridiculous.  I would compare his stats to something you would see on a Madden video game, not legitimate NFL statistics.  In the last two years he has averaged 108 receptions for 1,572 yards and 8.5 touchdowns.  The only thing that will slow down Johnson would be any health issues that he or his QB Matt Schaub would sustain.  As stated above, with Larry Fitzgerald losing Anquan Boldin, who drew some double coverage attention away from him, and his QB Kurt Warner to retirement, Andre Johnson is the clear cut #1 Wide Receiver going into 2010!

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I can already here you asking…  Where is Miles Austin?  Good question.  Yes, Miles Austin had an amazing year last year.  He quadrupled his three previous NFL seasons in one year.  Austin caught his opponents off guard last year as he exploded with 81 catches for 1,320 yards and 11 TD’s.  Austin will not surprise anyone this year after posting those stats.

So why is he not in the Top 10?  The Cowboys have so much talent on Offense that they need to play eight quarters, not four to get everyone involved.  Austin will be good this year, just not as good as last.  Roy Williams will not be as bad as he was last year, and they added rookie WR Dez Bryant, who will be involved as well.  Lets not forget about Pro-Bowl Tight End Jason Witten, or the fact that the Cowboys have three very talented Running Backs in Felix Jones, Marion Barber and Tashard Choice.  Quite frankly from a fantasy standpoint, they are too stacked for their own good.  The only exception to this is Tony Romo.

If you have any other questions or comments, we will get back to you.  Feel free to post your thoughts below.

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2010 Fantasy Football Top 10 Running Backs

#10.Cedric Benson / Cincinnati Bengals- After burning countless fantasy football owners over his first three years in the NFL, it is hard for me to list Cedric in my top 10 RB list.  With that said, his numbers last year do not lie, and the fact that not only did the Bengals not retain Larry Johnson, they did not add anyone who appears to have the ability to take carries from him either.

1,251 yards and 6 TD’s over 13 games last year is what Benson brings to the table.  Healthy for a full 16 games, add 300 more yards and 2 TD’s to that total.  Health has always been an issue for Benson, but if last year was any clue as to what Benson has in the tank for 2010, he belongs at the #10 spot!

#9.  Rashard Mendenhall / Pittsburgh Steelers- With Willie Parker out, Rashard is clearly the go to back in Pittsburgh.  The only setback I can see with Rashard, which ultimately dropped is ranking in my eyes, is to see how effective, or ineffective the Steelers offense will be minus Ben Roethlisberger for up to the first 6 games.

After a slow start to the 2009 season, Mendenhall closed with 1,108 yards rushing and 7 TD’s.  In only his 3rd NFL season, Mendenhall has fresh legs and should be poised to pound opposing NFL defenses 20 to 25 times a game, equaling above average fantasy point production.

#8.  Michael Turner / Atlanta Falcons- After an explosive 2008 campaign where he rushed for 1,699 yards in his Falcons debut season, Turner burned countless fantasy owners last season with a dismal 871 yards over 11 games.  I expect Turner’s production to be much higher than last year if he can obviously remain healthy.  Turner is now 28 years old, and unlike 2008, the Falcons offense seems to flow more through Matt Ryan, not Michael Turner.  The addition of Tony Gonzalez last year also took short yardage and goal line carries from Turner, as Gonzalez is a short yardage, red zone beast.  Turner still remains #8 based on the chance that he can demonstrate the raw explosiveness and break away run potential he showed countless times in 2008.

#7.  Steven Jackson / St. Louis Rams- Steven Jackson is sorely underrated and has been the victim of a severe lack of a passing game over the past few years.  At only 26 years of age, Jackson has carried the entire offensive load since Marc Bulger forgot how to play the quarterback position three years ago.

Defenses knew last year the St. Louis could not pass, and all they had to do was stop Jackson on the ground.  Somehow, with defenses stacked against him, Jackson gained 1,416 yards rushing with 4 TD’s.  Evident by his 2006 season, Steven is a receiving threat out of the backfield as he racked up 806 receiving yards.  Jackson has rushed for over 1,000 yards in his last 5 seasons and will be rookie QB Sam Bradford’s best friend under center.  If Bradford starts at QB, Jackson will be used on screens to help build Bradford’s confidence, and at only 26, it is hard to believe that Jackson won’t rush for his 6th consecutive 1,000 yard season.  Don’t look for a playoff run out of the Rams, but Jackson could help your team into and through the playoffs.

#6.  Maurice Jones-Drew / Jacksonville Jaguars- Minus Fred Taylor last year, Jones-Drew proved that he can be an every down back last year posting 1,391 yards rushing with 15 TD’s.  Maurice is also a receiving threat out of the backfield and is clearly the most vital part of the Jaguars offense.

As of today, the Jags have not made any key additions on the offensive side of the ball which would lead anyone to believe that Jones-Drew would not be capable of a similar showing of his 2009 NFL season.  His 09 stats were captured without any real threat of a passing game.  If the Jaguars can once again establish that they can hurt you through the air, this will only help Maurice by spreading defenses out versus facing a stacked box.

#5.  LeSean McCoy / Philadelphia Eagles- Out with the old Brian Westbrook, in with the new.  After seeing McCoy last year, he is clearly in the same league and chemical make-up as Westbrook was.  McCoy is a fast, shifty, hard runner who is equally as dangerous as a receiver out of the backfield.  McCoy only started 4 games last year and posted neary 1,000 yards gained from scrimmage.

LeSean also will benefit from the rest of the Eagles offensive firepower.  The Eagles offense on paper is a Top 5 fantasy football offense with all of the skill player position talent.  Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson have the ability to take it to the house every time they touch the ball.  Those two alone will stretch defenses, then factor in Brent Celek who will see a big jump in productivity this year with Kevin Kolb at QB, who played out of his mind in Donovan McNabb’s absence last year…  Oh yeah, don’t they still have that Michael Vick guy?  McCoy has an offensive blueprint for a Pro-Bowl season.

#4.  Frank Gore / San Fransisco 49ers- Gore is yet another victim running back suffering from a lack of passing game to support him.  Gore has eclipsed 1,000 yards rushing the last four seasons, and in 14 games last year, Gore rushed for 1,120 yards, posted 10 TD’s, and showed that he too can get receiving yards as well as he racked up 406 receiving yards with 3 TD’s through the air.  Gore is a franchise back and when healthy is a fantasy beast!

#3.  Ray Rice / Baltimore Ravens- In 2009, Rice was NICE!  In a run, run, run, run, run, pass and run a hundred more times offense, Rice went for over 2,000 yards from scrimmage and clearly emerged as the Ravens featured running back.

The Ravens added Anquan Boldin and Donte’ Stallworth which gives Baltimore a very respectable receiving corp, forcing defenses to have to play them more honestly, leaving them more vulnerable to Rice’s big play abilities.

#2.  Adrian Peterson / Minnesota Vikings- Peterson struggles with ball security.  There you have it, the only con to drafting Peterson.  Now for the pro’s.  Adrian has rushed for a minimum of 1,300 yards in all three of his NFL seasons.  Peterson can run by or through you.  Peterson is a goal line back and can take it 80 yards, and is a nightmare on screens.  Final stat, 41…  That is his touchdown total for his first 3 years!

I can make an argument for Adrian regardless of who is playing Quarterback for the Vikings.  If Brett Farve returns, defenses cannot stack the box on him.  If Farve does not return, AP will have to carry the offense, which his rookie season shows you all you need to see about those circumstances.  Just ask the San Diego Chargers how 296 yards on 30 carries tasted as he broke the single game NFL rushing record in his rookie season.  The QB for the Vikings, Brooks Bollinger posted a measly 95 yards passing.  I can easily make an argument for taking Peterson number 1, and would rather have the 2 pick versus 1, see Chris Johnson on this theory.

#1.  Chris Johnson / Tennessee Titans- I want to go on record and say that I would not want the number 1 pick in a fantasy draft this year.  Look through history and you will see that no player has ever come back from a fantasy year like Johnson had last year and repeats, or even statistically comes close.  Last year’s figures are nearly impossible to repeat, let alone beat.

With that said, Johnson destroyed NFL defenses all by himself.  This year he will not have LenDale White crying to the coaching staff and media over not getting any carries.  This will clearly be the Chris Johnson show.  Just off of the strength of throwing screen passes to Johnson, Vince Young is worth having as a #2 QB on your roster.

Johnson last year had over 2,500 yards from scrimmage and totaled 17 TD’s.  In leagues where you get a distance bonus on touchdown runs, Johnson is your guy as last year it seemed as if every other TD he had went for over 50 yards.

My final reason to doubt taking Johnson… He is set to make about 2.4 million this year and is more than upset with his current contract.  With the threat of a lock out in 2011, Johnson is looking to secure a deal now, versus the threat of never getting the payday he deserves.  Again, you can have the number 1 pick, I’m not interested.  If I did have it, and Johnson suits up, how could you possibly pass on him?

Running Back insight from ProFootballinsight

Not mentioned in my top 10 are the dynamic duo of DeAngelo Williams and Johathan Stewart.  If either one were not a Panther, they are both worthy of top 10 rankings.  As a duo, the Panthers feed whoever has the hot hand, which is usually Williams.  With that said, if he is your workhorse and Stewart is on fire, you’re screwed.  Both are great back-up running backs and are instant starters in the event of either going down with any type of injury.

Clinton Portis…  This is his first year out of my top 10.  He will clearly benefit from the arrival of bitter Donovan McNabb, but will most definitely lose carries to the other two very talented running backs on the roster (Larry Johnson and Willie Parker).  Portis is still worth carrying on your roster, but loses fantasy value with Johnson and Parker lurking in the background.

In Cleveland, Jerome Harrison is the fantasy Superman hiding in his Clark Kent suit.  Harrison had over 1,000 yards from scrimmage last year with only 7 games started.  Harrison is currently working on a new contract himself, and with the drafting of Montario Hardesty, Harrison is the current front runner in a crowded backfield.  With that said, Harrison displayed flashes of brilliance last year, and could be the steal of the 2010 draft.

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ProFootballinsight.net has released their pre-training camp edition of their Top 10 Fantasy Football Quarterback’s for the 2010 Fantasy Football / NFL Season.  Be sure to check in frequently with ProFootballinsight.net as each skill position will be evaluated over the next two weeks.

Top 10 Fantasy Quarterbacks

#10.  Brett Farve / Minnesota Vikings- This of course is only if Farve returns to the Vikings, which based on history will be determined by the third pre-season game.  Yes, Farve is like 107 years old…  Yes, Farve is a media diva…  Yes, Yes, YES!  In light of what I just said, did you see the kind of numbers that 40 year old Brett Farve produced last year?  How would you like to get 4,202 yards and 33 touchdowns to only 7 interceptions from your starting Quarterback?  I’m on board, and you should be too.  The Vikings offense is versatile and Farve can piggyback off of Adrian Peterson, versus Farve carrying the other 10 guys on the field.  If Farve returns, I am forced to believe that he can still produce.

#9.  Donovan McNabb / Washington Redskins- A few things to remember about Donovan McNabb.  First, he never plays through a full season, and is always battling injuries.  Second, when in the game and healthy, he produces great fantasy numbers at an alarming rate.  Third, he plays with a ton of heart and emotion, which is why I would gamble on Donovan McNabb this year.  After all of the drama that McNabb has been through since his rookie year of 1999, and the fact that the Eagles let him go at a point where Donovan knows that he still has more in the tank, he will play every game with all he has for one reason, to burn the Eagles.

Since Donovan is still in the Eagles division, which was not bright on the Eagles part, he knows that every win that the Redskins chalk up will negatively affect the Eagles.  Picture Farve vs Green Bay times 10, and this is what you have here!

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#8.  Jay Cutler / Chicago Bears- Even in what everyone viewed as an “off year” for Cutler last year, he still had 3,666 yards passing and 27 touchdowns with no true wide receiver to throw to.  Yes, Cutler severely misses Brandon Marshall, but still managed with no running game and a group of converted defensive backs to play the wide receiver spot.  Cutler still has a great target in underrated Greg Olsen, and should have a running game to rely on now that Chester Taylor has been added to the team.  I look for Cutler to look more like he did in 2008 this year versus his 2009 campaign.

#7.  Philip Rivers / San Diego Chargers- Since taking over the Chargers starting QB spot in 2006, Rivers has been a permanent fixture under center, as he has started in 16 games each season.  His last two years, he has posted 4,000 plus passing yardage seasons, and has an exceptional touchdown to interception ratio.  With the loss of future hall-of-famer LaDainian Tomlinson at running back, I expect that Rivers will be relied upon more to make up for the inadequacies of the running game.  Rivers has great targets in All-Pro Tight End Antonio Gates and Wide Receivers Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd.  Rivers will give you steady fantasy numbers from the Quarterback position.

#6.   Matt Schaub / Houston Texans- Last year Schaub finally shook the injury bug and showed what he is capable of, 4,770 yards passing, 29 touchdowns to only 15 interceptions.  Schaub has arguably one of the most talented Wide Receivers in the NFL to throw to in Andre Johnson, and Owen Daniels at the Tight End position.  Daniels in only eight games last year racked up 5 touchdowns and 519 yards!  Double that over 16 games and your looking at 10 TD’s and over 1,000 yards receiving!  Yes, you will see Daniels on my Tight End top 10.  Over the past few years, the Texans have failed to get the running game on track, forcing the offense to go through Schaub and the passing game.  Even if the Texans find a consistent running game, this will only open up the secondary for Schaub and his dynamic duo.  A healty Matt Schaub equals monster fantasy points.

#5.  Tony Romo / Dallas Cowboys- Romo had a fantastic fantasy year last year as he posted 4,483 yards passing with 26 touchdowns to only 9 interceptions.  The knock on Romo is that he can’t win big games.  This is fantasy football, who cares about the big game which occurs well after your fantasy season has ended.  The Cowboys have loaded up their high powered air attack by adding rookie Dez Bryant into the mix.  Bryant enters a receiving group that currently is represented by Roy Williams, Miles Austin, Jason Witten and Felix Jones out of the backfield.  Scoring should not be difficult for this offense, regardless of the defensive match up!
#4.  Tom Brady / New England Patriots- Brady last year posted 4,398 yards passing, 28 touchdowns to 13 interceptions in a year coming off of a serious injury.  Brady posted these numbers after only having one 3oo yard game over his first five of the season.  Yes, the Patriots and Tom Brady are a year older, but he is still Tom Brady.  Until Brady and Co. give you a reason to not think he is going to pass for over 4,000 yards and 25 touchdowns in a season, he is a must have at the Quarterback position.

#3.  Peyton Manning / Indianapolis Colts- Manning has passed for over 4,000 yards in 1o of his 12 NFL seasons.  The Colts have not established the running game in two years, forcing Manning to throw.  If I were opposing defenses, I would rather their running backs get loose before allowing Manning to carve them up.  After Wide Receiver Anthony Gonzalez went down for the season last year, Manning took players that most households never heard of before and turned them into well recognized figures in the fantasy football world, Wide Receivers Austin Collie and Pierre Garcon.  Manning, just like Brady, is still Peyton Manning and is a must have until proven otherwise.

#2.  Aaron Rodgers / Green Bay Packers- Since #4 left the Packers only to burn them in Minnesota, Rodgers did all he could to pull himself out of Farve’s shadow.  Rodgers averaged over 4,200 passing yards and 29 touchdowns since Farve’s departure.  On yet another team which has not established the run consistently in recent years, Rodgers had no problem exposing defensive secondaries.  The Packers are talented at the receiver position as well.  Greg Jennings, Donald Driver and James Jones are difficult match ups for any defense to cover, in addition to Jermichael Finley at the Tight End position.  Rodgers is poised for yet another All-Pro type season.

#1.  Drew Brees / New Orleans Saints- Drew Brees has posted numbers that mirror or surpass those of Peyton Manning and Tom Brady since joining the Saints in 2006.  Brees has a plethora of weapons surrounding him, and with what appears to be a weaker Saints defense returning this year, Brees and the Saints offense will be relied upon more than last year.  Brees has dodged the injury bug throughout his career and is worthy of a top 5 first round draft pick based on the scoring of your league.

Quarterback insight from ProFootballinsight

Due to off-season issues, Ben Roethlisberger’s top 10 status has left him.  Ben would have fell into the number 8 slot for PFI, but will not be available for the first four to six weeks due to his suspended status.  Roethlisberger is worthy of a late round steal, and can provide you with some additional fire power heading into your league’s playoffs.

Chad Henne is also worthy of taking a close look at since the addition of Brandon Marshall.  If you doubt me, take a look at the numbers that Kyle Orton posted throwing to Marshall.  Everyone on the field last year knew Marshall was going to get the ball, but yet no one could stop him.  Because of Marshall, Henne is worthy of starting in deep leagues.

The Eagles have two Quarterbacks that if were on separate teams, would crack into or be near PFI’s top 10.  Kevin Kolb posted enormous numbers in Donovan McNabb’s absence, and if given a steady opportunity, Michael Vick would produce solid fantasy numbers as well.  If you can land either player late and pray for an injury to one of these two Quarterbacks, you have a certified stud in your stable.

Finally, taking either Arizona Cardinals Quarterback late could be a big payoff.  Derek Anderson could return to his 2007 season form with top 3 Wide Receiver Larry Fitzgerald on the receiving end.  The Cardinals are still waiting for former first round pick Matt Leinart to play the way that he did at USC which prompted his high draft pick status.  Leinart currently holds the #1 spot on the Cardinals depth chart, but he is only one miserable game away from losing that spot.

Below are other related 2010 NFL Fantasy Football articles;

2010 Fantasy Football Draft Day Sleepers and Steals

2010 Top 10 Fantasy Football Running Backs

2010 Top 10 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers

2010 NFL Fantasy Football Kicker Advise

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Browns Player Quotes 5-27-10

(Cribbs, Davis, Haden, Hardesty, Mack, Massaquoi, Robiskie)

Joshua Cribbs

(On how things are for him)- “I am having fun. Seneca Wallace has been a great addition to the football team. We are having fun with the Wildcat. We are having fun with it and we are on the same page. We are going to fool defenses and give them a hard time to prepare for us for one week.”

(On the offense this year)- “Our offense is more versatile then it has ever been. Solid at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, I feel like we are solid all the way around. We are having a great camp. You see the rookies, well now not rookies. (Brian) Robiskie is stepping up. That’s one guy that surprised me and surprised a lot of guys with him stepping up and really coming into his own. Mohamed Massaquoi, these guys are really stepping up and it’s looking good for this year.”

James Davis

(On what his expectations are for playing time this season)- “Right now, I just want to work my way in.  I just did come off a season-ending injury.  I just want to work as hard as I can to just get my health back and then be able to compete at that point.”

(On his solid play before his injury)- “I think that it gives me some confidence just going into the season that I’m able to see the speed of the game and I can adjust to it probably quicker than a lot of the rookies.  But, I still feel like a rookie, but I think I could probably adjust sense I was able to go through the preseason and play a couple games in the season, so I feel pretty good.”

Joe Haden

(On if his goal is to be a starter this season)- “I just want to get on the field, nickel, corner, whatever it takes.  I’m doing special teams too, they got me doing a whole lot of that.   I’m just trying to get on the field and hopefully, definitely I would love to, but I’m just trying to get on the field and help the team.”

(On if he has a high ceiling as a cornerback)- “It’s still real high because I’m just learning a whole lot of new stuff that I never knew, just as far as being a corner and as far as getting my hands in and off the line.  This is my fourth year now playing cornerback.  Having Sheldon (Brown) here playing nine years in the league and Eric (Wright) just doing what he does, they’re just giving me a whole lot more knowledge and coach (Jerome) Henderson is just telling me stuff.  I feel like I’m getting better every day.”

Montario Hardesty

(On his impressions of the offense)- “I feel like we have a game plan specific offense.  I feel like it can change every game.  For me, it was just trying to learn the basic things, looking at protections and looking at it on real game film, looking at the runs and looking at them on real game film.  That’s the basic thing I was doing.”

(On on if he can handle of role of splitting carries or handling a full load)- “I’ve done both.  I have been in both situations and being a football player in college and now being a pro, you have to thrive on every opportunity that you get.  For me, I want to maximize every time I get the ball.  Whether it’s three times in a game or 25 times in a game, I want to go out and maximize my opportunity when I’m on the field.”

(On his comfort level early on)- “I feel comfortable on the football field.  For me, it’s been fun getting out here, not only in just the rookie minicamp, but practicing with some of the vets that have been through the wars and seeing the speed change.  I’ve been having fun out here.”

Alex Mack

(On having a full season of experience to use for this year)- “This year is a lot better.  Just having one year grasp of the offense really helps everything out.  I’m feeling pretty comfortable with it.  I’m not running tons of laps, which is always good.  I’m having a good time.”

(On his comfort level)- “More comfortable definitely.  I definitely have a better grasp of the offense and it’s kind of a second run through everything and just trying to get everything down pat.  It’s a lot better for me, I’m a lot more comfortable.”

(On if snapping the ball is easy)- “It’s one of the tougher things you have to do because there is a guy right on top of you trying to hit you and you have to move your feet, move your hands and do everything quick.  It’s pretty tough.”

Mohamed Massaquoi

(On the passing game clicking early)- “We are coming out here with a lot of energy.  We really wanted to make sure we addressed the passing game this offseason.  Guys are really coming out here trying to get better every day.”

(On what he is looking to improve on)- “Just being more consistent.  Just getting in and out of my routes cleaner, making sure I look the ball in before running it, eliminating the drops and just going out there and having fun day in and day out.”

(On talk of bringing in another veteran receiver)- “We can only control what we are doing right now.  We are a tight group, we push each other, we keep each other high-spirited when things aren’t going good and we are really out there for each other.  We are just trying to work and make sure we play the best football that we can.”

Brian Robiskie

(On what is different for him this year)- “I don’t think too much is different. I am just trying to work hard. I am trying to get better every day. I really just tried to come into this year and definitely build off the momentum we had going last year and do what I can to help us win games this year.”

(On if he did any extra work this offseason)- “Not really. I really just tried to do a lot of what I have always done and that was just to go back and look at some of the things I felt I could work on from the previous season. To come and spent time with a lot of the receivers, guys like Mohamed (Massaquoi) and Chansi (Stuckey), guys who have been here day in and day out, so I’ve just been working with them trying to get better.”

(On catching seven passes and if he reflected back on his season at all)- “I didn’t get caught up into, ‘Oh I caught seven balls,’ and the ups and downs of the season. I just looked at the progression I made. Like I said, we got started at the end of the season and I think a lot of us here were just looking to that, figuring out what were some of the things we did well and what we could do to carry it over into this season. I was just really focusing in on a lot of what I did last season and what I could do in this offseason and going into this year to help us win some more games.”

(On what feedback he is getting from the coaches)- “Just to keep working. I think everybody is getting the same thing. It’s the second week of OTAs. Guys are out here working hard. They have been stressing the same thing to us, day in day out be consistent, continue to work, continue to get better and if you get better, we get better as a team.”

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UFL roster breakdown:
•    20 protected players
•    20 additional unsigned free agents (to be announced)
•    12 drafted players

The Draft will be held over a period of 12 rounds during which each of the five UFL teams will be allowed one pick per round.  During Rounds One and Two, each team will have five minutes to make their selection of a player.  During Rounds Three through Twelve, each team will have three minutes to make their selection of a player.

The Draft selection order will be as follows:

Rounds 1-6 Selections will be based on expansion and the 2009 final record:

1.    Omaha Nighthawks                       (Expansion team)

2.    Hartford Colonials                         (0-6 in 2009 as the New York Sentinels)

3.    Sacramento Mountain Lions           (2-4 in 2009 as the California Redwoods)

4.    Florida Tuskers                              (6-0 in 2009, losing Championship Game finalists)

5.    Las Vegas Locos                           (4-2 in 2009, UFL Premiere Season Champions)

Rounds 7-12 Selections will rotate in the form of a waiver system:

Round 7         Round 8         Round 9         Round 10       Round 11       Round 12

Hartford          Sacramento     Florida             Las Vegas        Omaha             Hartford

Sacramento     Florida             Las Vegas       Omaha             Hartford           Sacramento

Florida            Las Vegas       Omaha             Hartford           Sacramento      Florida

Las Vegas       Omaha            Hartford           Sacramento      Florida             Las Vegas

Omaha            Hartford          Sacramento      Florida             Las Vegas       Omaha

Get the UFL’s 2010 Schedule by clicking this link!

About The United Football League: The UFL provides high-quality professional football during a traditional fall season while embracing innovation and fan interaction.  The UFL serves its local communities with pride and dedication, and aims to provide every fan with an exciting and memorable game experience.  The inaugural 2009 champion Las Vegas Locos will battle the Florida Tuskers, Hartford Colonials, Omaha Nighthawks and Sacramento Mountain Lions for the William Hambrecht Trophy in 2010.  The UFL is led by Commissioner Michael Huyghue and is funded by a consortium of private investors.  For season tickets, more information and to interact with passionate football fans, please visit www.UFL-Football.com.

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While a new tax will not be placed on the residents of the city of North Olmsted, student athletes like the interviewed, Mike Shoemaker, are left shell-shocked and speechless over this turn of events.

I made contact with Mike the day after the election results.  As one could only imagine, Mike, a 17 year old Junior heading into what should be the greatest year of his young life, his Senior year, was extremely emotional.  In a situation which Mike had no control over, and had no impact in, he is left to wonder if he will ever be able to go under center and take another snap as the starting Quarterback for the North Olmsted Eagles.

Mike did express that he was concerned for all of the student athletes at North Olmsted High School.  He stated that without sports, many students may involve themselves in activities which may land them in trouble at home or with the authorities, when under normal circumstances they would be at school related sporting activities.  Mike added that many students will miss out on scholarship opportunities that could have been awarded due to their talents at their respective sports.

It is unfortunate to watch our government and school systems deteriorate community after community as our children and young adults are victimized by mismanagement of funds and resources with respect to their growth and education.

Please continue to with the PFI’s “10 Yards” series with Mike Shoemaker, and support our student athletes in any way possible!

ProFootballinsight takes it’s “10 Yards” segment this week into the High School Football realm, focusing on North Olmsted’s returning starting Quarterback, Mike Shoemaker.

As the North Olmsted Eagles starting Quarterback last year as a Junior, Shoemaker led the Eagles to a 7 and 3 record, going 5 and 2 in division, falling just short of the High School Playoffs. Shoemaker dismantled opposing defenses primarily with his legs, but has an arm to match. Shoemaker racked up 9 touchdowns with 434 yards on 128 attempts. Through the air, Mike passed for 884 yards with 1 touchdown with 73 completions on 137 attempts.

Coming off an exiting 2009 year, ProFootballinsight goes 10 yards with Mike Shoemaker to get his outlook on the 2010 Eagles season and beyond.

PFI: Looking back on your 2009 Football Season, what was your single greatest moment?

MS:  ”Against Amherst in Week 4 last year, we were up seven zero, they battled back tying it up at sevens.  We then drove 80 yards and I took the ball in for the touchdown.  We went on to win the game 21 to 7.”

PFI: And the worst?

MS: ” The worst was against Westlake in Week 6.  Westlake went up 10 to 7 with 4 minutes left…  We needed 61 yards.  We drove 60, then I ran the ball and turned the corner to go in for the game winning touchdown…  The ball was knocked out, I fumbled and we lost the game 10 to 7.”

PFI: Are you stronger because of it?

MS:  ”Oh yeah… After that we closed out the season on a four game winning streak.  I feel that we grew as a team and I matured as a Quarterback.”

PFI: Is Football your favorite sport?

MS:  ”Yes, when ever I am out there on the field I give it my all.  I focused solely on football as this was the only sport I played, and I am looking forward to my Senior season.”

PFI: Who is your most influential person in your life?

MS:  ”It has to be my Grandpa.  He was forced to leave school after his Sophomore year because his Dad died and he had to support his family.  He raised my Mom and she turned out great!  Now we are here as a family and he has been there for me.”

PFI: What is your expectations for the 2010 season?

MS:  ”My personal goals are for me to be the Conference MVP.  As a team, I want to see us be the first Conference Champs from North Olmsted in what I believe to be 16 years.”

PFI: What would make the 2010 season a success in your eyes?

MS:  ”To see us come together as a team and above all, beat Avon Lake.  We have not beat Avon Lake in so long that….  I don’t believe anyone is old enough to tell that story.”

PFI: What is more important to you, individual statistics and accolades, or getting the “W”?

MS:  ”Getting the W by far.  I threw plenty of interceptions last year and had plenty of touchdowns.  The individual thing will play itself out but all that matters is the score at the end of the game.”

PFI: What current College or NFL player to you compare your game to, and why?

MS:  ”Michael Vick.  He can throw, he runs the offense and can take off and run with the ball to get what ever yards he needs.”

PFI: Where do you see Mike Shoemaker at in 2011, 2015 and 2020?

MS:  2011  ”Hopefully going to college.  I plan on majoring in Education.  We will see if a football opportunity comes up, I would take it and run.”

2015  ”Hopefully single and living the life…. Graduated from College and heading towards a family.”

2020  ”Maybe married with kids, and if I have kids, I will be out there coaching them.”

I would like to thank Mike Shoemaker for his time and wish him great luck and success in his 2010 Football campaign and beyond. Feel free to post comments below and show your support for Mike and the rest of the North Olmsted Eagles!

Mike’s 2009 Video Highlights

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Leading the way is 2009 United Football League Player of the Year Brooks Bollinger, who passed for a league-best 1,825 yards and 16 touchdowns in leading the Tuskers to an undefeated regular season.

Bollinger and the Tuskers will make the city of Orlando their home for all home games during the UFL’s second season in the fall of 2010.

Two of Bollinger’s favorite targets are also protected in wide receivers Marcus Maxwell, who finished second in the league with 21 receptions for 347 yards and 4 touchdowns and Jayson Foster, who snared 21 passes for 308 yards and 3 touchdowns. The team’s second-leading rusher Michael Pittman, who gained 124 yards in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Super Bowl XXXVII triumph and carried the ball 77 times for 232 yards and 3 touchdowns last year, also returns.

“It is difficult to pick only 20 players when we had such a strong regular season last year,” said coach Gruden, who directed the league’s most potent offense as the Tuskers won all six games on the way to reaching the 2009 UFL Championship Game.

“In a team sport the fact that you have to narrow things down and not keep some players who have all contributed is very difficult. We did it by position and focused on the positions that are hard to fill and our top performers. They were tough decisions but somebody had to make them.”

This week the UFL is announcing a total of 60 players who have been protected by the head coaches of the Tuskers, Hartford Colonials and the yet to be named UFL team in Sacramento. The reigning champion Las Vegas Locos will unveil their protected player list during April.

As a component of its overall digital media strategy, the United Football League is announcing the protected player lists to fans first through its team Facebook sites:

http://www.facebook.com/HartfordColonials

http://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaRedwoods

http://www.facebook.com/FloridaTuskers

The Tuskers have further loaded their offensive options with former New England Patriots Super Bowl XXVI winning tight end Jermaine Wiggins and receiver Chas Gessner, who was the team’s leading receiver through the first week of the season before suffering an injury.

Defensively the Tuskers have protected leading tacklers Tim McGarigle, who had 34.5 stops a sack, interception, forced fumble and fumble recovery last season, and Odell Thurman, who posted 34 tackles, 2 sacks, an interception fumble recovery and 2 forced fumbles.

The secondary will retain a look of familiarity with Jerome Carter, who claimed two interceptions in addition to making 19.5 tackles and Fakhir Brown, who also had an interception and 18.5 tackles.

The United Football League teams will build 70-player training camp squads and eventual 52-man rosters through free agency signing, player allocation, and invitational and open tryouts.

Orlando Protected Players:

Pos
Name
College

QB
Brooks Bollinger
Wisconsin

DT
McKinley Boykin
Ole Miss

CB
Fakhir Brown
Grambling

DB
Jerome Carter
Florida State

DE
Patrick Chukwurah
Wyoming

OT
Anthony Davis
Virginia Tech

WR
Jayson Foster
Georgia Southern

WR
Chas Gessner
Brown

TE
Keith Heinrich
Sam Houston State

C
Enoka Lucas
Oregon

WR
Marcus Maxwell
Oregon

LB
Tim McGarigle
Northwestern

LB
Terrance Melton
Rice

FB
Andrew Pinnock
South Carolina

RB
Michael Pittman
Fresno State

NT
Darrion Scott
Ohio State

LB
Odell Thurman
Georgia

T
Seth Wand
NW Missouri State

TE
Jermaine Wiggins
Georgia

NT
Claude Wroten
LSU

Group and season tickets to Florida Tuskers games will go on sale in April and the team’s new uniforms will also be unveiled in the coming months. Sports fans can call 407-545-8123 for more information about the Tuskers.

Social networking Tuskers fans eager to interact with fellow fans can do so at:

http://www.facebook.com/UnitedFootballLeague

http://www.twitter.com/theUFL

http://www.twitter.com/FLTuskers

http://www.facebook.com/FloridaTuskers

About The UFL: The UFL was developed to fulfill the needs of football fans in major markets currently under served by professional football by providing a high quality traditional football league comprised of world class professional football players. The UFL will serve the communities with pride, dedication and passion, and uphold a leadership role in the development of football worldwide. The UFL will provide every fan with an affordable, accessible, exciting and entertaining game experience. The United Football League debuted in October 2009 with four teams in Las Vegas, New York, Orlando and San Francisco for its “Premiere” season. The UFL offices are in New York, N.Y. and Jacksonville, Fla. The UFL is led by Commissioner Michael Huyghue and is being funded by a consortium of private investors. For more information on the UFL and how to purchase tickets for the 2010 UFL season, please visit www.ufl-football.com.

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About The UFL

The UFL was developed to fulfill the needs of football fans in major markets currently under-served by professional football by providing a high quality traditional football league comprised of world class professional football players.  The UFL will serve its communities with pride, dedication and passion, and uphold a leadership role in the development of football worldwide.  The UFL will provide every fan with an affordable, accessible, exciting and entertaining game experience.  UFL offices are located in New York, N.Y. and Jacksonville, Fla.  The UFL is led by Commissioner Michael Huyghue and is funded by a consortium of private investors.  For more information on the UFL and how to purchase tickets for the 2010 UFL season, please visit www.ufl-football.com.

UNITED FOOTBALL LEAGUE BRINGS PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL TO SACRAMENTO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – SACRAMENTO, CA – Wednesday, March 3 – The City of Sacramento will become home to the United Football League and its California franchise when the league’s second season kicks off in the fall of 2010.

The team, which played two home games in San Francisco and one in San Jose as the California Redwoods during the 2009 UFL Premiere season, will relocate to Sacramento for all five 2010 UFL home games, giving local football fans a team they can call their own.

Led by Head Coach and General Manager Dennis Green, the team will play at Hornet Stadium at Sacramento State when the new season kicks off in September.

The UFL is inviting football fans to suggest their favorite name for the Sacramento team and announced a ‘Your Town, Your Team, Your Name – You Make The Call’ promotion being run in association with Northern California’s Sports Station KHTK 1140 AM.  Fans can visit the official league website www.UFL-Football.com to take part in the naming contest.

United Football League Commissioner Michael Huyghue, team owner Paul Pelosi and Head Coach and General Manager Dennis Green were formally welcomed to the California state capital by Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson at a press conference at the Citizen Hotel in Sacramento on Wednesday.

“Sacramento is a natural home for the UFL in that it is a major market that we believe will support a professional football team and we are excited to be here,” said UFL Commissioner Huyghue.  “We are bringing sports fans in the area an exciting and high-quality product on the field at an affordable price and hope they will embrace the team who will become a part of the local community.”

Team owner Paul Pelosi, said: “I was born and raised in Northern California and for the last quarter century have built strong personal and business relationships in Sacramento.  I am excited for the opportunity to bring professional football to Sacramento and we look forward to being part of the community and appealing to sports fans in the area.”

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson added: “Welcoming a professional sports team to the city also means welcoming a positive focus for the local community.  Whether it comes in the form of economic impact, the creation of jobs or simply the buzz from your city’s team winning football games, the opportunity to have a Sacramento franchise in the United Football League is an exciting proposition. I personally look forward to seeing the team in action at Hornet Stadium.”

As the California Redwoods, the relocated team posted a 2-4 record during the inaugural 2009 UFL season and running back Cory Ross led the league in rushing with 462 yards.

“I am excited that the team will be able to call the city of Sacramento home,” said Head Coach Dennis Green.  “When I coached in Northern California I won a Super Bowl ring during my time with the San Francisco 49ers and I hope to bring championship success to the people of Sacramento and the fans of the team.”

Sacramento State President Alex Gonzalez said: “We are pleased to welcome the United Football League to our campus, and we are already seeing the benefits of our partnership.  Thanks to the UFL, we are installing a new playing surface at Hornet Stadium without using state General Fund money.  The field will allow Sacramento State to use the stadium for additional academic and student activities, as well as give us the opportunity to use it for other regional sporting events.”

Football fans eager to learn about ticket information for UFL games in Sacramento can call an information hotline: 916-233-4870.  Messages can also be left regarding partner and sponsorship opportunities, player personnel, future staffing, media relations and general inquiries.

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