Visanthe Shiancoe Helps Fantasy Squads, EVERYWHERE: Giant Black Horse Dong 2.0

So, Vikings owner Zygi Wilf decided to give the game ball to Brad Childress whose son is over in Iraq, fighting terrorists. TERRORISTS.  Good Job Zygi!

Problem: Fox’s cameras inside the locker room forgot to tell everyone to put their Giant PENISES away while they filmed the moving speech.

I’m a huge fan of killing terrorists, and giant black horse dongs — so these two were a match made in heaven.  Unfortunately, I cannot find a great photo.

Please do not overlook Visanthe Shiancoe’s HUGE fantasy day: 65 Yards and a TD, thats 12 Fantasy points!

Unforunately, here’s the only video  i can find:

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NFL 2008 Rookie Quarterbacks & Their Fantasy Football Keeper Potential

The Rookie Quarterback class of 2008 wasn’t all that bad, and there’s really no way to judge a class until 8 – 10 years after. Regardless of that, Ryan and Flacco were given the reigns to the offense very early and have been running with it.

There are very few Quarterbacks in the NFL that are so good, that regardless of the system they’re in, they’ll put up great fantasy football stats. These are the Peyton Mannings and Brett Favre’s of the world, with Jay Cutler, Drew Brees and Phillip Rivers on the cusp.

Current Starters

Matt Ryan – Drafted By the Atlanta Falcons – Round 1, Pick 3.

Height: 6′5″
Weight: 225lbs
40 Yard Dash Time: 4.79
Hand Size: 9 5/8th inches
Wonderlic Score: 32/50
Bench Press: 255lbs
Accuracy: Good to Great
Arm Strength: Good
Offensive Scheme: Good
Offensive Talent at Skill Positions: Good
Blocking: Acceptable to Good
Think: Matt Schaub // Aaron Rogers // David Gerrard

Ryan’s 40 time is actually pretty impressive, and he does put it to use as he can throw on the run as good as any of the pocket passers out there.  What separated Ryan was his understanding of the game, and high intelligence rating.  He didn’t Vince Young the situation and nail a solid 6/50 on the Wonderlic, Thank God.

Matt Ryan has a solid supporting cast, with Turner in the backfield for the foreseeable future.  Turner’s a legitimate threat that’ll allow Matt Ryan the chance to get the ball to Roddy White and Mike Jenkins.

Ryan has some issues with the very deep ball, but he’s done well so far this year improving his trajectory on deep balls. Everything underneath is Ryan’s domain, and he should excel.

Ryan projects as a solid, if not great, quarterback. Ryan’s proof to the scouts that arm strength is over-rated and throwing the ball 80 yards from your knees doesn’t make up for a lack of football instincts.

The Book’s out on Ryan, and he’s still putting up solid games.  For the  next few years he should project around the David Gerrad / Aaron Rogers /  Matt Schaub

Joe Flacco – Drafted By the Baltimore Ravens – Round 1, Pick 18.

Height: 6′7″
Weight: 236lbs
40 Yard Dash Time: 5.06
Hand Size: 9.5 inches
Wonderlic Score: 27/50 & 30/50
Bench Press: 265lbs
Accuracy: Acceptable
Arm Strength: Amazing
Offensive Scheme: Troublesome
Offensive Talent at Skill Positions: Average
Blocking: Acceptable
Think: Derek Anderson maybe a bit of Big Ben

Flacco came out of nowhere Delaware last year and surprised everyone at the combine, and sky rocketed up draft boards. Baltimore originally traded down, and then traded back up to grab Flacco. Flacco wasn’t expected to start but rocketted up the depth chart in the same fashion as he did months earlier in the Draft.

Flacco’s surrounded by mediocre aging talent. Mason and Heap can still play, as can Willis Magahee if he chooses too. Until Baltimore invests in some high tier receiving talent, Flacco will have some issues putting up fantasy numbers.  He’s currently doing a great job managing the game and letting the Baltimore defense do the work.

Flacco isn’t worth consideration  keeping until Baltimore undergoes a huge overall, which should let him develop his skills at the NFL level. Baltimore knew this when they drafted Flacco, and while Flacco’s still incredibly raw all of his inefficiencies can be improved with time. His footwork needs work, and he could stand to lose a few pounds and increase his lower body strength and flexibility to avoid the rush.

Five to Eight years down the line, Flacco could be the best of the bunch but that depends heavily on the system and his development.

…Just an Injury away: Lots of Keeper Potential. No Opportunity.

Brian Brohm – Drafted By the Green Bay Packers – Round 2, Overall 56

Height: 6′3″
Weight: 227lbs
40 Yard Dash Time: 4.79
Hand Size: 9.5 inches
Bench Press @ 225: 12 Times Bench Press: 300lbs
Wonderlic Score: 32/50
Accuracy: Good
Arm Strength: Good
Offensive Scheme: Good
Offensive Talent at Skill Positions: Great. Ryan Grant Keeps them honest, and Driver and Gennings are two very dependable receivers. The only problem here is that Aaron Rodgers just got a brand new contract, and seems entreched as the Packers’ starting QB.
Blocking: Good
Think: CBS says Drew Brees, and thats not far off.

Brian Brohm is good across the board and shows great poise in the pocket.  Playing behind Aaron Rodgers should allow him to develop a rapport with the receivers, and learn the playbook.  If Rodgers proves to be too fragile, Brohm can fill in.  He’s not a keeper, but keep an eye on him down the road. Brohm jumps ahead of Flacco in the long term, and could make a push for Ryan if he ever ends up starting in that Green Bay system.

Kevin O’Connell – Drafted By the New England Patriots – Round 3, Overall 94

Height: 6′5″
Weight: 225lbs
40 Yard Dash Time: 4.61
Hand Size: 8 7/8 inches
Bench Press @ 225: 20 Times
Wonderlic Score: Highest at Combine
Accuracy: Average, Inconsistant
Arm Strength: Good to Very Good
Offensive Scheme: Good
Offensive Talent at Skill Positions: Although the Patriots are getting old, the talent around O’Connell will be good whenever he takes the reigns.
Blocking: Good
Think: JP Losman & Matt Cassell, but more Potential than Either.

Kevin O’Connell is an interesting prospect for the Patriots.  He definitely needs some time to work on his footwork, but he has all the raw tools to succeed if the injury to Brady continues to worsen.  With Matt Cassell almost certainly gone this year, its possible that O’Connell could be handed the offense as soon as next year.

O’Connell is a tall, and physically gifted.  He has the arm to make any through, although he needs to work on his timing and in turn, consistancy.  With his speed and scrambling ability, he’d add a new weapon to the Patriots if he is handed the reigns. He’s apparently very smart, and a few years with Pats QB Coach Josh McDaniels should aid in his development.  The Patriots have something special here if everything works out. Otherwise, he’s going to be a very good backup QB, that could be used in certain schemes/formations every now and then.

The Best? of the Rest

John David Booty – Drafted By the Minnesota Vikings – Round 5, Overall 137

Height: 6′3″
Weight: 213lbs
40 Yard Dash Time: 4.97
Hand Size: 8 inches
Bench Press: 300lbs
Wonderlic Score: 14/50
Accuracy: Acceptable
Arm Strength: Acceptable
Offensive Scheme: Not Good
Offensive Talent at Skill Positions: Running back is great, Receiver is getting there
Blocking: Good
Think: A Middle of the Pack 2nd Stringer, who with some luck could start 6-8 games one day.

Chad Henne – Drafted By the Miami Dolphins – Round 2, Overall 57

Height: 6′2″
Weight: 225lbs
40 Yard Dash Time: 4.76
Hand Size: 9 3/8th inches
Wonderlic Score: 22/50
Bench Press: 310lbs
Accuracy: Acceptable
Arm Strength: Good
Offensive Scheme: Unsure
Offensive Talent at Skill Positions: Average
Blocking: Acceptable, Improving
Think: Joey Harrington – ish

Henne could play a year or two in Miami, but wouldn’t be any use unless he massively improves some of his defeciancies. His ability to make decisions and hold onto the ball seem to be the biggest of his issues.