Jene Bramel
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We're going to make this a catch-all call-out thread for all the stuff we're doing this summer. Strategy and review articles, face-offs and spotlights, all in one place. Nearly all content posted after July 15th will be subscriber only.
Strategy and Review Articles
Stadium Impact on Defensive Statistics -- August 24 (Aaron Rudnicki)
A ridiculously extensive look into how each team's stadium statisticians record unofficial defensive statistics, including solo/assisted tackles and passes defensed. A must read if you're looking for a little extra edge when making drafting/lineup decisions.
The Evolution of the Strong Safety -- August 24 (Larry Thomas aka Rozelle)
A deeper look into how the role of the safety is changing in the NFL and how you can stay ahead of the curve.
Bloom 100 -- Training Camp Edition -- August 22 (Sigmund Bloom)
The top 100 rookies, offensive and defense, broken down with Sig's discerning eye for fantasy talent.
IDP Top 200 Overall Updated (w/comments) -- August 22 (Aaron Rudnicki)
This Top 200 list was compiled using the consensus FBG staff rankings. ADP data is included for reference along with commentary on the top-100. This list will be updated periodically throughout the rest of the offseason.
Mission Impossible -- August 21 (Anthony Borbely)
Keeping with our "What's vexing you?" theme this week, Tony takes a look at some of the most difficult to rank IDPs this season. Specifically, what are you going to do about Julius Peppers, D.J. Williams, Keith Bulluck and Bernard Pollard.
Training Camp Report #4 -- August 20 (FBG Staff)
IDP Value Plays -- August 19 (IDP Staff)
IDP Overvalued Plays -- August 19 (IDP Staff)
IDP Deep Sleepers -- August 19 (IDP Staff)
The entire FBG IDP staff take a stand on the most undervalued and overvalued IDPs compared to their current ADP and call out some likely sleepers who might well outperform their current ADP.
Preseason Ear To The Ground -- August 18 (Bob Magaw)
A look at whether there are trends to be found in the age, draft position and defensive position of IDPs among the DL, LB and DB positions.
Understanding Dynasty Rankings -- August 17 (Anthony Borbely)
A in-depth look at the process of ranking IDPs in dynasty leagues, including a top 24+ by position.
A Look at the Ryan Effect Part 1 // Part 2 -- August 17 (Jene Bramel and Jeff Tefertiller)
A closer look at the defensive ideas and production of Rex and Rob Ryan. Some crossover appeal for both IDP and those other leagues.
Big Play IDP Strategy -- August 12 (Jene Bramel)
A little love for the under-appreciated big play IDPers. Some basic strategy thoughts and a few interesting targets to consider.
A Review of the NFL's Guideline to Defensive Statistics -- August 6 (Jene Bramel)
We were privileged to be granted access to a 30 minute video the NFL produced for its team statisticians in 2007. This article examines how the changes we saw in the unofficial tackle and passes defensed stats last year came about and why.
From the Gut (IDP) -- August 6 (Jene Bramel)
Adapted from the popular series written by David Dodds for the offensive side of the ball, this article is one IDP man's out-on-a-limb, take-a-stand, gut feelings on some big name and under-the-radar defensive players.
The Ultimate Guide to NFL Defense -- August 2 (Jene Bramel)
In-depth historical review and playbook discussion of all the relevant schemes in the NFL today. Plenty of stories and diagrams throughout. IDP asides liberally sprinkled in. Covers the most common variations of the 4-3 and 3-4, hybrids, the Tampa-2, the zone blitz, 46 and some nickel variations.
Eyes of the Guru -- NFC -- August 2 (John Norton)
Part 2 of Norton's comprehensive IDP review and preview.
Training Camp Report #1 -- July 30 (FBG Staff)
First of five camp reports to be published during the NFL preseason. Each report will include a review of the previous week's IDP news.
Eyes of the Guru -- AFC -- July 16 (John Norton)
The long-running, industry standard, comprehensive review and preview of all things IDP. Not enough room to summarize this magnum opus. Just read it.
Average Magazine Rankings -- LB (Clayton Gray) -- July 14
Average Magazine Rankings -- DB (Clayton Gray) -- July 14
Average Magazine Rankings -- DL (Clayton Gray) -- July 14
We'll have better ADP data for IDP leagues in upcoming versions of the DD, but this may help those of you with early redrafts. Clayton compiled an average rank list of four fantasy football magazines to use as another drafting tool. The rankings probably went to press (as ours did) in late April, but they may still be helpful if you're drafting against a bunch of magazine readers.
Breaking Down NFL Defenses -- June 26 (John Norton)
There was some discussion about Norton's EOTG summer opus yesterday, but this one has been revised and published nearly as often over the years and is a must read for all IDP newbies (and vets). Many, many IDP owners have benefited from this one over the years and it was the article that spawned my severe and unrelenting case of scheme
ery. It's a must read, especially since it's outside the subscriber curtain this year.
Reading the Defense Offseason Report -- June 26 (Jene Bramel)
Those of you who have been around since February may not find much new in this article, but it reviews the offseason coaching changes and major player movement, adds a few player tidbits outside of those changes and ends with an extended section about the DB collapse of 2007.
IDP Dynasty Case Study and accompanying Forum thread -- June 5 (Anthony Borbely)
Blow-by-blow recap of an all-out rebuilding project.
Spotlights
DE Trent Cole (Sigmund Bloom) -- August 8
DE Jason Taylor (Jene Bramel) -- August 8
ILB Will Witherspoon (Dave Baker) -- August 8
OLB Freddy Keiaho (Bob Magaw) -- August 8
S Michael Lewis (Jeff Pasquino) -- August 8
S Bob Sanders (Aaron Rudnicki) -- August 8
DT Darnell Dockett (Dave Baker) -- July 16
DT Tommy Kelly (Sigmund Bloom) -- August 4
DE Andre Carter (Jeff Pasquino) -- July 16
DE Elvis Dumervil (Aaron Rudnicki) -- July 12
DE Charles Grant (Aaron Rudnicki) -- July 21
DE Tamba Hali (Anthony Borbely) -- July 12
DE Leonard Little (Jene Bramel) -- July 21
DE Aaron Schobel (John Norton) -- July 12
DE Terrell Suggs (Aaron Rudnicki) -- August 4
DE Justin Tuck (Jeff Pasquino) -- July 12
ILB Jon Beason (Jeff Pasquino)-- July 21
OLB Michael Boley (Aaron Rudnicki) -- July 12
OLB Keith Bulluck (Bob Magaw) -- July 16
OLB Karlos Dansby (Jene Bramel) -- July 12
OLB Omar Gaither (Dave Baker) -- August 4
ILB Gary Brackett (Jeff Pasquino) -- August 4
ILB D'Qwell Jackson (Jene Bramel) -- July 16
ILB Kirk Morrison (Bob Magaw) -- July 12
ILB Mike Peterson (John Norton) -- July 12
OLB D.J. Williams (Anthony Borbely) -- July 21
S Atari Bigby (Jene Bramel) -- August 4
S Chris Harris (Aaron Rudnicki) -- July 12
S LaRon Landry (Sigmund Bloom) -- July 12
S Troy Polamalu (Anthony Borbely) -- July 16
CB Leigh Bodden (Jene Bramel) -- July 12
CB Brandon Flowers (Bob Magaw) -- August 4
CB Marlin Jackson (Aaron Rudnicki) -- July 16
CB Darrelle Revis (Bob Magaw) -- July 21
CB Antrel Rolle (Jene Bramel) -- July 21
CB Charles Tillman (Jene Bramel) -- July 12
Face-Offs
ILB Zach Thomas (Bramel and Magaw) -- August 6
CB Richard Marshall (Bloom and Rudnicki) -- August 4
S Bernard Pollard (Magaw and Borbely) -- August 6
S Kerry Rhodes (Baker and Magaw) -- August 6
S Madieu Williams (Rudnicki and Bramel) -- August 4
DE Gaines Adams (Bramel and Norton) -- August 1
DE Derrick Burgess (Norton and Pasquino) -- August 1
DE Patrick Kerney (Rudnicki and Bloom) -- June 27
DE Chris Long (Magaw and Borbely) -- July 7
DE Adewale Ogunleye (Pasquino and Bramel) -- July 25
DE Julius Peppers (Norton and Pasquino) -- June 27
ILB Stewart Bradley (Bramel and Rudnicki) -- July 25
ILB Channing Crowder (Bramel and Bloom) -- July 25
ILB Jordan Dizon (Borbely and Rudnicki) -- July 22
ILB David Harris (Rudnicki and Borbely) -- July 16
ILB E.J. Henderson (Magaw and Rudnicki) -- June 20
ILB Curtis Lofton (Magaw and Bramel) -- July 22
ILB Jerod Mayo (Bramel and Baker) -- July 16
ILB Antonio Pierce (Bloom and Magaw) -- July 16
ILB Paul Posluszny (Bramel and Bloom) -- July 22
ILB Jonathan Vilma (Norton and Bloom) -- June 20
CB Antonio Cromartie (Bloom and Bramel) -- August 1
S O.J. Atogwe (Magaw and Bramel) -- June 27
S Roman Harper (Bramel and Bloom) -- July 7
S Chris Hope (Baker and Pasquino) -- June 20
S Chinedum Ndukwe (Pasquino and Bloom) -- July 16
S Kenny Phillips (Norton and Rudnicki) -- July 7
We're going to make this a catch-all call-out thread for all the stuff we're doing this summer. Strategy and review articles, face-offs and spotlights, all in one place. Nearly all content posted after July 15th will be subscriber only.
Strategy and Review Articles
Stadium Impact on Defensive Statistics -- August 24 (Aaron Rudnicki)
A ridiculously extensive look into how each team's stadium statisticians record unofficial defensive statistics, including solo/assisted tackles and passes defensed. A must read if you're looking for a little extra edge when making drafting/lineup decisions.
The Evolution of the Strong Safety -- August 24 (Larry Thomas aka Rozelle)
A deeper look into how the role of the safety is changing in the NFL and how you can stay ahead of the curve.
Bloom 100 -- Training Camp Edition -- August 22 (Sigmund Bloom)
The top 100 rookies, offensive and defense, broken down with Sig's discerning eye for fantasy talent.
IDP Top 200 Overall Updated (w/comments) -- August 22 (Aaron Rudnicki)
This Top 200 list was compiled using the consensus FBG staff rankings. ADP data is included for reference along with commentary on the top-100. This list will be updated periodically throughout the rest of the offseason.
Mission Impossible -- August 21 (Anthony Borbely)
Keeping with our "What's vexing you?" theme this week, Tony takes a look at some of the most difficult to rank IDPs this season. Specifically, what are you going to do about Julius Peppers, D.J. Williams, Keith Bulluck and Bernard Pollard.
Training Camp Report #4 -- August 20 (FBG Staff)
IDP Value Plays -- August 19 (IDP Staff)
IDP Overvalued Plays -- August 19 (IDP Staff)
IDP Deep Sleepers -- August 19 (IDP Staff)
The entire FBG IDP staff take a stand on the most undervalued and overvalued IDPs compared to their current ADP and call out some likely sleepers who might well outperform their current ADP.
Preseason Ear To The Ground -- August 18 (Bob Magaw)
A look at whether there are trends to be found in the age, draft position and defensive position of IDPs among the DL, LB and DB positions.
Understanding Dynasty Rankings -- August 17 (Anthony Borbely)
A in-depth look at the process of ranking IDPs in dynasty leagues, including a top 24+ by position.
A Look at the Ryan Effect Part 1 // Part 2 -- August 17 (Jene Bramel and Jeff Tefertiller)
A closer look at the defensive ideas and production of Rex and Rob Ryan. Some crossover appeal for both IDP and those other leagues.
Big Play IDP Strategy -- August 12 (Jene Bramel)
A little love for the under-appreciated big play IDPers. Some basic strategy thoughts and a few interesting targets to consider.
A Review of the NFL's Guideline to Defensive Statistics -- August 6 (Jene Bramel)
We were privileged to be granted access to a 30 minute video the NFL produced for its team statisticians in 2007. This article examines how the changes we saw in the unofficial tackle and passes defensed stats last year came about and why.
From the Gut (IDP) -- August 6 (Jene Bramel)
Adapted from the popular series written by David Dodds for the offensive side of the ball, this article is one IDP man's out-on-a-limb, take-a-stand, gut feelings on some big name and under-the-radar defensive players.
The Ultimate Guide to NFL Defense -- August 2 (Jene Bramel)
In-depth historical review and playbook discussion of all the relevant schemes in the NFL today. Plenty of stories and diagrams throughout. IDP asides liberally sprinkled in. Covers the most common variations of the 4-3 and 3-4, hybrids, the Tampa-2, the zone blitz, 46 and some nickel variations.
Eyes of the Guru -- NFC -- August 2 (John Norton)
Part 2 of Norton's comprehensive IDP review and preview.
Training Camp Report #1 -- July 30 (FBG Staff)
First of five camp reports to be published during the NFL preseason. Each report will include a review of the previous week's IDP news.
Eyes of the Guru -- AFC -- July 16 (John Norton)
The long-running, industry standard, comprehensive review and preview of all things IDP. Not enough room to summarize this magnum opus. Just read it.
Average Magazine Rankings -- LB (Clayton Gray) -- July 14
Average Magazine Rankings -- DB (Clayton Gray) -- July 14
Average Magazine Rankings -- DL (Clayton Gray) -- July 14
We'll have better ADP data for IDP leagues in upcoming versions of the DD, but this may help those of you with early redrafts. Clayton compiled an average rank list of four fantasy football magazines to use as another drafting tool. The rankings probably went to press (as ours did) in late April, but they may still be helpful if you're drafting against a bunch of magazine readers.
Breaking Down NFL Defenses -- June 26 (John Norton)
There was some discussion about Norton's EOTG summer opus yesterday, but this one has been revised and published nearly as often over the years and is a must read for all IDP newbies (and vets). Many, many IDP owners have benefited from this one over the years and it was the article that spawned my severe and unrelenting case of scheme
ery. It's a must read, especially since it's outside the subscriber curtain this year.Reading the Defense Offseason Report -- June 26 (Jene Bramel)
Those of you who have been around since February may not find much new in this article, but it reviews the offseason coaching changes and major player movement, adds a few player tidbits outside of those changes and ends with an extended section about the DB collapse of 2007.
IDP Dynasty Case Study and accompanying Forum thread -- June 5 (Anthony Borbely)
Blow-by-blow recap of an all-out rebuilding project.
Spotlights
DE Trent Cole (Sigmund Bloom) -- August 8
DE Jason Taylor (Jene Bramel) -- August 8
ILB Will Witherspoon (Dave Baker) -- August 8
OLB Freddy Keiaho (Bob Magaw) -- August 8
S Michael Lewis (Jeff Pasquino) -- August 8
S Bob Sanders (Aaron Rudnicki) -- August 8
DT Darnell Dockett (Dave Baker) -- July 16
DT Tommy Kelly (Sigmund Bloom) -- August 4
DE Andre Carter (Jeff Pasquino) -- July 16
DE Elvis Dumervil (Aaron Rudnicki) -- July 12
DE Charles Grant (Aaron Rudnicki) -- July 21
DE Tamba Hali (Anthony Borbely) -- July 12
DE Leonard Little (Jene Bramel) -- July 21
DE Aaron Schobel (John Norton) -- July 12
DE Terrell Suggs (Aaron Rudnicki) -- August 4
DE Justin Tuck (Jeff Pasquino) -- July 12
ILB Jon Beason (Jeff Pasquino)-- July 21
OLB Michael Boley (Aaron Rudnicki) -- July 12
OLB Keith Bulluck (Bob Magaw) -- July 16
OLB Karlos Dansby (Jene Bramel) -- July 12
OLB Omar Gaither (Dave Baker) -- August 4
ILB Gary Brackett (Jeff Pasquino) -- August 4
ILB D'Qwell Jackson (Jene Bramel) -- July 16
ILB Kirk Morrison (Bob Magaw) -- July 12
ILB Mike Peterson (John Norton) -- July 12
OLB D.J. Williams (Anthony Borbely) -- July 21
S Atari Bigby (Jene Bramel) -- August 4
S Chris Harris (Aaron Rudnicki) -- July 12
S LaRon Landry (Sigmund Bloom) -- July 12
S Troy Polamalu (Anthony Borbely) -- July 16
CB Leigh Bodden (Jene Bramel) -- July 12
CB Brandon Flowers (Bob Magaw) -- August 4
CB Marlin Jackson (Aaron Rudnicki) -- July 16
CB Darrelle Revis (Bob Magaw) -- July 21
CB Antrel Rolle (Jene Bramel) -- July 21
CB Charles Tillman (Jene Bramel) -- July 12
Face-Offs
ILB Zach Thomas (Bramel and Magaw) -- August 6
CB Richard Marshall (Bloom and Rudnicki) -- August 4
S Bernard Pollard (Magaw and Borbely) -- August 6
S Kerry Rhodes (Baker and Magaw) -- August 6
S Madieu Williams (Rudnicki and Bramel) -- August 4
DE Gaines Adams (Bramel and Norton) -- August 1
DE Derrick Burgess (Norton and Pasquino) -- August 1
DE Patrick Kerney (Rudnicki and Bloom) -- June 27
DE Chris Long (Magaw and Borbely) -- July 7
DE Adewale Ogunleye (Pasquino and Bramel) -- July 25
DE Julius Peppers (Norton and Pasquino) -- June 27
ILB Stewart Bradley (Bramel and Rudnicki) -- July 25
ILB Channing Crowder (Bramel and Bloom) -- July 25
ILB Jordan Dizon (Borbely and Rudnicki) -- July 22
ILB David Harris (Rudnicki and Borbely) -- July 16
ILB E.J. Henderson (Magaw and Rudnicki) -- June 20
ILB Curtis Lofton (Magaw and Bramel) -- July 22
ILB Jerod Mayo (Bramel and Baker) -- July 16
ILB Antonio Pierce (Bloom and Magaw) -- July 16
ILB Paul Posluszny (Bramel and Bloom) -- July 22
ILB Jonathan Vilma (Norton and Bloom) -- June 20
CB Antonio Cromartie (Bloom and Bramel) -- August 1
S O.J. Atogwe (Magaw and Bramel) -- June 27
S Roman Harper (Bramel and Bloom) -- July 7
S Chris Hope (Baker and Pasquino) -- June 20
S Chinedum Ndukwe (Pasquino and Bloom) -- July 16
S Kenny Phillips (Norton and Rudnicki) -- July 7
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