Steve Loopipe's Blog (11)

Listen now at http://media.libsyn.com/media/extrapoints/XP_2008-11-25.mp3 This week, McNabb gets benched and may be his way out of Philly, Brady Quinn gets benched and is on his way to see Dr. Andrews, Daunte Culpepper gets benched and is going nowhere, Greg Camarillo and Ahman Green head to IR, Shaun Alexander heads home, Willie Parker hurts his knee again, and Marc Bulger deals with another concussion. Plus, your questi… Continue

Listen now at http://media.libsyn.com/media/extrapoints/XP_2008-10-16.mp3 This week, we discuss the most significant pinky in the universe, Roy Williams' new home, Joseph Addai's hamstring, Carson Palmer's elbow goes from bad to worse, fullback injuries help Warrick Dunn and hurt Earnest Graham, Jon Kitna goes on IR (and hopefully teaches Dan Orlovsky what the big white line at the back of the end zone is for), Larry John… Continue

Listen now at http://media.libsyn.com/media/extrapoints/XP_2008-10-09.mp3 Scott and Steve review even more pain for Brian Westbrook, Sage Rosenfels' great 55 mins. and horrendous last 5 mins. against Indy--plus its affect on Matt Schaub--LDT coming down with Extra Points' signature injury, Eddie Royal's injured ankle and other injuries and news of the week. A listener e-mail too! Feedback: Feel free to e-mail us your que… Continue

This week, we discuss the comedy and the tragedy of the Seattle receiving corps, Darren McFadden's big day, Big Ben's shoulder injury, the carousel of running backs in New England, Jason Witten's brief exit, the Chiefs' third QB in two weeks, Maurice Jones-Drew's ankle issue, and injuries and ineptitude in Cincy. Plus, your questions! Follow Steve in the podcaster league!
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On this week's waiver wire edition, we discuss Matt Cassel, Sammy Morris, Kerry Collins, Eddie Royal, Chris Johnson, Matt Forte, Dante Rosario, and Anthony Fasano. Feedback: Feel free to e-mail us your questons or comments at ExtraPointsPodcast|at|gmail.com, visit our new forum at http://extrapointspodcast.ning.com,or call us on our new and improved voice mail line at 508-425-4987! Listen now at… Continue

This week, we discuss Rudi Johnson's new home in Detroit (and Tatum Bell's new occupation as a luggage thief), rumors about Tom Brady's foot, another injury to the Seattle receiving corps, James Jones' knee injury, Joe Flacco's trial by fire, Fred Taylor's run in with the law, and Chad Johnson's new jersey. Plus, your questions! Please check out the participants of this year's Extra Points Podcaster League:
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EDIT: League registration is now closed. Thanks and good luck to everyone who signed up! As a thank you to all of you "early adopters" of the forums, we've got a special opportunity for you: Go head to head in a fantasy league with Scott! The Extra Points fantasy league will be drafting this coming Tuesday night (9/2/2008) and you're invited! The signup details are below, and it's first come, first served, so join ASAP if you want in. Again, thanks for being one of the first to join the forums,… Continue

This week, we discuss wide receivers and tight ends that will overperform or underperform their average draft positions, including Anthony Gonzalez, Roddy White, Ted Ginn, Jr., Jabar Gaffney, Owen Daniels, Eddie Royal, Josh Morgan, Javon Walker, Jeremy Shockey, Marvin Harrison, and Vernon Davis. Plus, we answer your questions on managing Yahoo drafts, our thoughts on Michael Turner and Chris Brown, and how to deal with the aftermath of drafting two receivers from the same team. Feedback: Feel f… Continue

This week, we answer all of your burning questions about the upcoming fantasy draft, including how to tier players, approaching drafts with two starting QBs, the best of the second and third tier QBs, when to take Randy Moss in the first round, resources for newbies, some assorted keeper league questions, and analysis of "The Death of the 2 Stud RB". Plus, bonus coverage of the ESPN Sportscenter F… Continue

This week, we discuss our picks for sleepers and busts, including Edgerrin James, Chester Taylor, Lamont Jordan, Thomas Jones, DeAngelo Williams, Rudi Johnson, Willie Parker, and Tatum Bell. We also discuss the top rookies that will go in your fantasy draft, including Darren McFadden, Johnathan Stewart, Kevin Smith, Felix Jones, and Matt Forte.

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This week, we take a break from our draft prep series to bring you up to date on the most important news from the first half of the preseason, including the merciful end to the Brett Favre saga, Chad Pennington's move from bad to worse in the AFC East, Ernest Wilford's fall from grace, Kevin Jones' miraculous recovery, Willis McGahee's surprise surgery, Steven Jackson's continuing holdout, devastating injuries to Bobby Engram and Ryan Torain, Byron Leftwich finds a home, and some news of earth-s… Continue