Jene Bramel
Footballguy
After a brief post-draft lull to get the team defensive reports (release date soon) and magazine work completed, we'll be adding our usual glut of written (and recorded) content at a steady pace throughout the summer.
I'll bump this thread with updates and this initial post will have links to all content released on the main page. Also, remember to check out the companion pinned Warehouse thread for our biggest forum threads from the offseason.
STRATEGY/REVIEW ARTICLES
Mission Impossible (Borbely) -- Aug 31
Tony examines some this season's toughest players to rank at each position.
Reading the Defense Preseason Update (Bramel) -- Aug 28
Quick hitting hybrid column with some Stunts (from the RTD inseason column) and a few added From the Gut takes
IDP Value Plays (IDP Staff) -- Aug 24
The IDP staff teases out value from a current ADP list at the DL, LB and DB positions.
Overvalued IDPs -- (IDP Staff) -- Aug 24
The IDP staff marks the overvalued IDPs from a current ADP list at the DL, LB and DB positions.
IDP Deep Sleepers -- (IDP Staff) -- Aug 24
The IDP staff identifies the highest upside sleepers from beyond the top 125 current ADP list.
Top 200 IDPs with comments (Rudnicki) -- Aug 20
FBG consensus rankings of Top 200 IDPs with commentary on Top 100+ players
Eyes of the Guru Update (Scouting Preseason W1) (Norton) -- Aug 19
Norton with some eyes-on scouting analysis from the first preseason weekend.
Understanding IDP Dynasty Rankings (Borbely) -- Aug 19
Annual in-depth look at dynasty rankings philosophy and a followup discussion of the philosophy in practice.
Eyes of the Guru Preseason Report (Defensive Backs) (Norton) -- Aug 12
The industry standard preseason IDP preview finishes its position-by-position look with the major defensive back prospects.
From the Gut IDP (Bramel) -- Aug 10
An extension of Dodds' series, here are some gut feelings on the IDP side.
DB Tiering Strategy and Conversation (Bloom and Bramel) -- Aug 4
The tiering discussion continues with a look at the crazy mess at DB. Gold standards, question marks, undervalued players and danger zones all up for debate in this article.
Eyes of the Guru Preseason Report (Linebackers) (Norton) -- July 27
The industry standard preseason IDP preview continues with a long discussion of the major linebacker IDP prospects. Includes extended section on the 3-4 OLBs, a breakout of the ILB group into tiers and a discussion of the unsettled situations to watch as camp begins.
LB Tiering Strategy and Conversation (Bloom and Bramel) -- July 27
The tiering discussion continues with a long look into the linebacker tiers and how to work them into your draft strategy. Discussion of where the value lies in this group and opinions on how to treat the trend toward the 3-4 OLB.
Incorporating IDP Concepts (Bramel and Magaw) -- July 27
Updated version of an article posted in the FBG magazine in 2008. General discussion of how to work IDPs into your league, including some strategy discussion on drafting and trading IDPs.
Defense Wins Championships (Norton/Bramel) -- July 20
Full and updated version of our IDP preview article for the FBG magazine. Synopsis of each team's defensive prospects as a whole and their best IDP prospects for 2009.
Eyes of the Guru Preseason Report (Defensive Line) (Norton) -- July 9
The industry standard preseason IDP preview in three sections. Part 1 comprehensively reviews every team's defensive linemen and their IDP prospects for 2009 and beyond.
DL Tiering and Strategy Conversation (Bloom/Bramel) -- June 16
Bloom and Bramel discuss their philosophy of tiering, break down the DL rankings and discussion how the tiers within the rankings can be used to work out a draft strategy.
Reading the Defense Offseason Report (Bramel) -- May 28
A review of major offseason scheme and coaching changes, a brief early offseason From The Gut and some discussion of last season's year end tackle opportunity stats.
Ultimate Guide to NFL Defense (Bramel) -- May 28
Reprise of last season's release with updates to the IDP asides for 2009. Reviews all the major defensive schemes and variations with playbook diagrams and a little added historical flavor.
SPOTLIGHTS
DT Albert Haynesworth (Norton) -- August 13
DE Chris Long (Rudnicki) -- August 13
DE Julius Peppers (Magaw) -- August 6
DE Aaron Schobel (Rudnicki) -- August 6
LB James Harrison (Bramel) -- August 13
LB Curtis Lofton (Bramel) -- August 6
LB Barrett Ruud (Bramel) -- August 6
LB DJ Williams (Bramel) -- August 13
Green Bay Linebackers (Bramel) -- August 13
New York Jets Linebackers (Bramel) -- August 19
CB Richard Marshall (Magaw) -- August 6
S Brian Dawkins (Pasquino) -- August 13
S Roman Harper (Bramel) -- August 13
S Chris Horton (Pasquino) -- August 13
S Eric Weddle (Rudnicki) -- August 6
Miami Safeties (Bramel) -- August 13
Philadelphia Safeties (Pasquino) -- August 19
Rookie safeties (IDP Staff) -- August 19
FACEOFFS
DE Robert Mathis (Baker/Norton) -- July 15
DE Terrell Suggs (Bloom/Magaw) -- July 29
LB London Fletcher (Bramel/Bloom) -- Aug 12
LB D'Qwell Jackson (Bloom/Bramel) -- July 15
LB Derrick Johnson (Bramel/Rudnicki) -- Aug 12
LB Jerod Mayo (Bloom/Baker) -- July 15
LB Keith Rivers (Borbely/Bloom) -- Aug 12
LB Lawrence Timmons (Norton/Baker) -- July 29
LB Jonathan Vilma (Thomas/Pasquino) -- July 15
LB DeMarcus Ware (Pasquino/Rudnicki) -- Aug 12
S O.J. Atogwe (Bramel/Rudnicki) -- July 15
S Chris Hope (Baker/Thomas) -- Aug 12
S Troy Polamalu (Pasquino/Bramel) -- Aug 12
S Adrian Wilson (Bloom/Borbely) -- July 15
IDP ROUNDTABLE PODCAST EPISODES
Review of Scheme and Coaching Changes on the Audible
Two Part Review of Defensive Free Agency on the Audible
NFL Draft Review on the Audible
Pre Training Camp Episode on the Audible
I'll bump this thread with updates and this initial post will have links to all content released on the main page. Also, remember to check out the companion pinned Warehouse thread for our biggest forum threads from the offseason.
STRATEGY/REVIEW ARTICLES
Mission Impossible (Borbely) -- Aug 31
Tony examines some this season's toughest players to rank at each position.
Reading the Defense Preseason Update (Bramel) -- Aug 28
Quick hitting hybrid column with some Stunts (from the RTD inseason column) and a few added From the Gut takes
IDP Value Plays (IDP Staff) -- Aug 24
The IDP staff teases out value from a current ADP list at the DL, LB and DB positions.
Overvalued IDPs -- (IDP Staff) -- Aug 24
The IDP staff marks the overvalued IDPs from a current ADP list at the DL, LB and DB positions.
IDP Deep Sleepers -- (IDP Staff) -- Aug 24
The IDP staff identifies the highest upside sleepers from beyond the top 125 current ADP list.
Top 200 IDPs with comments (Rudnicki) -- Aug 20
FBG consensus rankings of Top 200 IDPs with commentary on Top 100+ players
Eyes of the Guru Update (Scouting Preseason W1) (Norton) -- Aug 19
Norton with some eyes-on scouting analysis from the first preseason weekend.
Understanding IDP Dynasty Rankings (Borbely) -- Aug 19
Annual in-depth look at dynasty rankings philosophy and a followup discussion of the philosophy in practice.
Eyes of the Guru Preseason Report (Defensive Backs) (Norton) -- Aug 12
The industry standard preseason IDP preview finishes its position-by-position look with the major defensive back prospects.
From the Gut IDP (Bramel) -- Aug 10
An extension of Dodds' series, here are some gut feelings on the IDP side.
DB Tiering Strategy and Conversation (Bloom and Bramel) -- Aug 4
The tiering discussion continues with a look at the crazy mess at DB. Gold standards, question marks, undervalued players and danger zones all up for debate in this article.
Eyes of the Guru Preseason Report (Linebackers) (Norton) -- July 27
The industry standard preseason IDP preview continues with a long discussion of the major linebacker IDP prospects. Includes extended section on the 3-4 OLBs, a breakout of the ILB group into tiers and a discussion of the unsettled situations to watch as camp begins.
LB Tiering Strategy and Conversation (Bloom and Bramel) -- July 27
The tiering discussion continues with a long look into the linebacker tiers and how to work them into your draft strategy. Discussion of where the value lies in this group and opinions on how to treat the trend toward the 3-4 OLB.
Incorporating IDP Concepts (Bramel and Magaw) -- July 27
Updated version of an article posted in the FBG magazine in 2008. General discussion of how to work IDPs into your league, including some strategy discussion on drafting and trading IDPs.
Defense Wins Championships (Norton/Bramel) -- July 20
Full and updated version of our IDP preview article for the FBG magazine. Synopsis of each team's defensive prospects as a whole and their best IDP prospects for 2009.
Eyes of the Guru Preseason Report (Defensive Line) (Norton) -- July 9
The industry standard preseason IDP preview in three sections. Part 1 comprehensively reviews every team's defensive linemen and their IDP prospects for 2009 and beyond.
DL Tiering and Strategy Conversation (Bloom/Bramel) -- June 16
Bloom and Bramel discuss their philosophy of tiering, break down the DL rankings and discussion how the tiers within the rankings can be used to work out a draft strategy.
Reading the Defense Offseason Report (Bramel) -- May 28
A review of major offseason scheme and coaching changes, a brief early offseason From The Gut and some discussion of last season's year end tackle opportunity stats.
Ultimate Guide to NFL Defense (Bramel) -- May 28
Reprise of last season's release with updates to the IDP asides for 2009. Reviews all the major defensive schemes and variations with playbook diagrams and a little added historical flavor.
SPOTLIGHTS
DT Albert Haynesworth (Norton) -- August 13
DE Chris Long (Rudnicki) -- August 13
DE Julius Peppers (Magaw) -- August 6
DE Aaron Schobel (Rudnicki) -- August 6
LB James Harrison (Bramel) -- August 13
LB Curtis Lofton (Bramel) -- August 6
LB Barrett Ruud (Bramel) -- August 6
LB DJ Williams (Bramel) -- August 13
Green Bay Linebackers (Bramel) -- August 13
New York Jets Linebackers (Bramel) -- August 19
CB Richard Marshall (Magaw) -- August 6
S Brian Dawkins (Pasquino) -- August 13
S Roman Harper (Bramel) -- August 13
S Chris Horton (Pasquino) -- August 13
S Eric Weddle (Rudnicki) -- August 6
Miami Safeties (Bramel) -- August 13
Philadelphia Safeties (Pasquino) -- August 19
Rookie safeties (IDP Staff) -- August 19
FACEOFFS
DE Robert Mathis (Baker/Norton) -- July 15
DE Terrell Suggs (Bloom/Magaw) -- July 29
LB London Fletcher (Bramel/Bloom) -- Aug 12
LB D'Qwell Jackson (Bloom/Bramel) -- July 15
LB Derrick Johnson (Bramel/Rudnicki) -- Aug 12
LB Jerod Mayo (Bloom/Baker) -- July 15
LB Keith Rivers (Borbely/Bloom) -- Aug 12
LB Lawrence Timmons (Norton/Baker) -- July 29
LB Jonathan Vilma (Thomas/Pasquino) -- July 15
LB DeMarcus Ware (Pasquino/Rudnicki) -- Aug 12
S O.J. Atogwe (Bramel/Rudnicki) -- July 15
S Chris Hope (Baker/Thomas) -- Aug 12
S Troy Polamalu (Pasquino/Bramel) -- Aug 12
S Adrian Wilson (Bloom/Borbely) -- July 15
IDP ROUNDTABLE PODCAST EPISODES
Review of Scheme and Coaching Changes on the Audible
Two Part Review of Defensive Free Agency on the Audible
NFL Draft Review on the Audible
Pre Training Camp Episode on the Audible
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I was wondering if there are plans for a "Super Sleeper - IDP Version" similar to what was put out for the offensive positions today (or yesterday). Those are one of my favorite reads and would love to have that for IDPs! Forgive me if this has already been addressed and I just didn't see it.
