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Published on 2015-12-01 11:25:00
Hello and welcome to "The IDP Guru," your one stop shop for everything IDP-related. Here you will find IDP rankings, sleepers, busts, etc. I am always available through e-mail or post comments to answer any and all of your questions. Since the > read more
Top 10 Defensive Steals of the 2012 NFL Draft
Published on 2012-05-17 21:20:00
Written By: Ryne Misso Hello and welcome to my 1st article with IDPGuru.com. In this article, I will be covering the top 10 defensive steals of the 2012 NFL Draft. Let's get started. Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Baltimore Ravens, Drafted 35th Overall In 2011, Upshaw was one of, if not the best player on the nation’s top collegiate defense at Alabama. > read more
2012 IDP Position Changes
Published on 2012-05-14 19:44:00
Written by: Eric Olinger Every off-season the NFL goes through an overhaul of new head coaches, which leads to new coordinators, which leads to new offensive and defensive schemes. On offense, it doesn’t have a significant impact on players. However, on the IDP side of things, it’s a completely different story. Switching from a 4-3 to a 3-4 or vice versa is a huge transformation for a team. And one that more than likely can’t be completed in one off-season. Stud DEs become pass rush [..] > read more
2012 IDP Rookies to Watch (Part 2)
Published on 2012-05-05 21:41:00
Hello and welcome to Part 2 of The IDP Guru's 2012 IDP Rookies to Watch series. Part 2 will be the final installment of the series and will cover players 11-20. Obviously, this list isn't all inclusive and there are a lot of potentially viable fantasy prospects that aren't covered here. With this said, feel free to reach out with any questions you may have about this year's rookie draft class. These rankings were compiled with a primary focus on redraft leagues although there are some players in [..] > read more
2012 IDP Rookies to Watch (Part 1)
Published on 2012-05-02 11:19:00
Much like last season, there aren't a ton of top IDP rookies that came out of the draft. There are a good amount of LB2+-LB3 IDPs, but the DLs and DBs (safety most specifically) are a different story. As far as true 4-3 DEs go, there aren't a whole lot of solid immediate options outside of Andre Branch. Shea McClellin, Quintin Coples, and Chandler Jones all have playing time and scheme concerns. Fletcher Cox could make an early and significant impact in Philadelphia and should be useful to fanta [..] > read more
2012 IDP Strength of Schedule
Published on 2012-04-24 02:42:00
Look me start off by saying that this 2012 Strength of Schedule guide should only be used directionally. These rankings were developed based off of last year's IDP Points Allowed by Position and obviously team's offenses change (for better or worse) over the course of an off-season through free agent signings, coaching changes, scheme changes, rookie additions, etc. I prefer to use this tool when I'm stuck between two very similar IDPs during the draft and can't decide which one to choose (i.e [..] > read more
Why the Browns Shouldn't Pass on Trent Richardson
Published on 2012-04-23 21:17:00
Written By: Eric OlingerWith the NFL Draft only a few days away, you will hear more misinformation and bad publicity about a player than at any time during his career; unless of course he sucker punched a woman at a night club (I’m looking at you Brandon Marshall) or ate his weed after getting pulled over and caught in possession for the 2nd time in as many months (Mr. Leshoure). But truth is, most of these kids are good people and the NFL powers that be are simply trying to lower their stock [..] > read more
2012 IDP Busts
Published on 2012-04-21 20:49:00
I always hesitate to use the word sleeper because readers often associate that word with "no-name players." I prefer the word "undervalued." As a drafter, this is what I am always looking for: value. If I can get a 3rd round value in the 6th round, it gives me a significant relative advantage over my opponent. The following players (e.g. Donald Butler) most people have heard about and really aren't considered "sleepers." However, this doesn't mean they can't provide just as much relative [..] > read more
2012 IDP Sleepers
Published on 2012-04-21 18:07:00
I always hesitate to use the word sleeper because readers often associate that word with "no-name players." I prefer the word "undervalued." As a drafter, this is what I am always looking for: value. If I can get a 3rd round value in the 6th round, it gives me a significant relative advantage over my opponent. The following players (e.g. Donald Butler) most people have heard about and really aren't considered "sleepers." However, this doesn't mean they can't provide just as much relative [..] > read more
2012 Every Down Linebackers
Published on 2012-04-20 10:12:00
Reading this type of article thoroughly and fully understanding it's importance is going to separate you from other IDP owners and ultimately help you win your championship. This article will be updated every Tuesday.In today's pass-heavy NFL, it's more important than ever to realize which fantasy linebackers play in the nickel package. What is a nickel package and why is relevant to our discussion of fantasy football?The nickel defense is a defensive alignment that uses five defensive backs. Th [..] > read more
2012 IDP Draft Rankings - Defensive Backs (Redraft)
Published on 2012-04-20 01:54:00
I know it's super early for 2012 IDP rankings. However, I always like to start them early and get a foundation built. I will continually update these rankings throughout the off-season to reflect changes in free agency, defensive schemes, defensive playing time, rookie draft selections, etc. I would also love to get feedback from my readers. Often times, we get stuck in our own philosophies and tendencies. So, it's nice to get a different perspective on my rankings. Your co [..] > read more
2012 IDP Draft Rankings - Defensive Linemen (Redraft)
Published on 2012-04-20 01:43:00
I know it's super early for 2012 IDP rankings. However, I always like to start them early and get a foundation built. I will continually update these rankings throughout the off-season to reflect changes in free agency, defensive schemes, defensive playing time, rookie draft selections, etc. I would also love to get feedback from my readers. Often times, we get stuck in our own philosophies and tendencies. So, it's nice to get a different perspective on my rankings. Your co [..] > read more
2012 Notable IDP Free Agents: Defensive Backs
Published on 2012-03-11 17:42:00
Untitled Document Below is a list of notable IDP free agent defensive backs for 2012. This list will be continually updated throughout the off-season to reflect various changes in the free agency market. I will pull news from Rotoworld as it develops for each player and also add my own comments to these briefs. Now, onto the list of 2012 Notable Free Agent Defensive Backs. 1. SS Tyvon Branch, Oakland Raiders (25) - Unrestricted FA *Franchise tagged by the Raiders - 3/1/2012 Bran [..] > read more
2012 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1
Published on 2012-02-22 19:58:00
Untitled Document Written By: Eric Olinger 1) Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford This one seems like a done deal. Unfortunately a separation between the Colts and Peyton Manning seems inevitable. Luck has been called by many draftniks the “safest QB since Elway.” It’s hard to imagine anyone filling the shoes of a Peyton Manning but it looks like it’s going to be Luck’s job to do. 2) St. Louis Rams: Matt Kalil, OT, USC Hot property in thi [..] > read more
2012 Notable IDP Free Agents: Defensive Linemen
Published on 2012-02-13 22:49:00
Untitled Document Below is a list of notable IDP free agent defensive linemen for 2012. This list will be continually updated throughout the off-season to reflect various changes in the free agency market. I will pull news from Rotoworld as it develops for each player and also add my own comments to these briefs. Now, onto the list of 2012 Notable Free Agent Defensive Linemen. 1. RDE Mario Williams, Houston Texans (27) - Unrestricted FA Williams will likely be the most sought after [..] > read more
2012 Notable IDP Free Agents: Linebackers
Published on 2012-02-07 12:09:00
Untitled Document Below is a list of notable IDP free agent linebackers for 2012. This list will be continually updated throughout the off-season to reflect various changes in the free agency market. I will pull news from Rotoworld as it develops for each player and also add my own comments to these briefs. Is the lack of football during the off-season driving you crazy? Well look no further than this pharmacy in Canada to help sooth the stress. Now, onto the list of 2012 Notable Fre [..] > read more
2011 Every-Down Linebackers
Published on 2011-05-15 14:04:00
Reading this type of article thoroughly and fully understanding it's importance is going to separate you from other IDP owners and ultimately help you win your championship. In today's pass-heavy NFL, it's more important than ever to realize which > read more
2011 Top IDP Rookies
Published on 2011-05-14 13:17:00
This IDP draft class has turned out to be one of the weakest in recent memory. There are no clear-cut bonafide IDP rookie studs at any position. The lack of quality IDP prospects this season has more to do with the lack of opportunity and failure to > read more
Ryan's Rants - Installment #11
Published on 2011-05-01 21:19:00
I find myself finding getting irritated by many things. With that being said, I thought it would be quite cathartic for me to write a series of weekly articles in which I rant about the various things that annoy me. I know this has nothing really t > read more
2011 Notable IDP Free Agents: Defensive Linemen
Published on 2011-01-19 00:24:00
This is the 3rd installment of a 3 part series in which I will take a look at the most notable IDP free agents of the 2011 season (the other two articles cover linebackers and defensive backs). This article will continue to be added to as the off-sea > read more
2011 Notable IDP Free Agents: Defensive Backs
Published on 2011-01-17 21:10:00
This is the 2nd installment of a 3 part series in which I will take a look at the most notable IDP free agents of the 2011 season (the last article of the series will examine notable defensive linemen free agents). This article will continue to be ad > read more
2011 Notable IDP Free Agents: Linebackers
Published on 2011-01-15 15:26:00
This is the 1st installment of a 3 part series in which I will take a look at the most notable IDP free agents of the 2011 season (the other two articles covering defensive linemen and defensive backs). This article will continue to be added to as th > read more
Ryan's Rants - Installment #10
Published on 2011-01-13 19:09:00
I find myself finding getting irritated by many things. With that being said, I thought it would be quite cathartic for me to write a series of weekly articles in which I rant about the various things that annoy me. I know this has nothing really t > read more
2011 Defensive Coordinators and Schemes
Published on 2011-01-11 02:51:00
This article will be updated throughout the off-season and contains valuable information pertaining to NFL defensive schemes and coaching changes for the 2011 Season. When selecting an IDP, it is important to not only know what position he plays, but > read more