was 'Common Cent$ Fantasy Football' and it wasn't bad (if I do say so myself). I started that blog in 2007 to provide a counterpoint to the alleged 'fantasy football experts' who were more interested in keeping their jobs than in giving reliable advice. I even managed to keep the blog active up to around the traditional 'trading deadline' in November, but after that, I ran out of steam. I mean, how many different ways can you say "this guy is stupid, do the opposite?".
Combine that with what I perceived as 'lackluster' readership and I didn't see the point in resuming the blog leading into the 2008 season. And besides, at that point, I had a one year old girl and an increasingly pregnant wife (daughter #2 was born the day the Eagles lost their 99th NFC title game; a true 'win-win' for this Giants fan!). I had time to PLAY fantasy football, but no time to write about it.
By 2009, however, I found myself with an opportunity to just worry about content without the 'red tape' of actual 'blog maintenance'. I had recently partnered with www.eastcoastgambler.net (now www.ac2lv.com) to provide my thoughts on Pennsylvania's burgeoning casino industry and thought he could also use some FFB content. I provided pre-season position rankings and in-season "pick 'em" picks that year as well as in 2010.
But, to paraphrase Bill Simmons paraphrasing Jimmy Chitwood, it's time to start writing a blog again. I'll still be providing content for his site, but I'd like to increase my output just a wee bit and try some new things (like live blogging and open threads) that I wouldn't be able to do over there.
In the meantime, take a spin around the archives (located WAAAAAY the heck down at the bottom) to see how this all started. Check out the Stats page which, I believe, clearly explains my bona fides in writing a blog like this. Read the Principles I try to follow to ensure success. And, maybe most importantly, keep an eye on the position rankings over on the right, as I'll be changing them with increasing frequency as the 2011 season gets closer (especially the WRs; I'm fully aware that list needs a LOT of work).
Until next time!
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