Minnesota Hat’s Off to Thee-

A couple of years ago Marion Barber III and Laurence Maroney were a pair of backfield floor flushers for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Splitting carries Barber rushed for 1344 yards and 11 scores while Maroney rushed for 1468 yards and 12 scores. I see NFL success for both of these whippersnappers. When Barber stepped in for Julius Jones last year he put together a nice little fantasy stretch. I just don’t trust that lollygagger Jones to be healthy in 2006. Barber is a Parcells type back, mean and tough. Jones is a little fragile. Draft Barber late in your draft and stash him under the sink.

Maroney is probably going to go a little higher in your fantasy football leagues draft.

Corey Dillon only played in 12 games last year and is in his 30’s. Laurence Maroney is a rookie who could be one of the most exciting running backs in the NFL and the fun could begin this year. I see Bill Bellichek on the sideline in that sweat suit and I wonder if that dewdropper is depressed or what. Maroney just might have Bellichek in a pinstriped suit by the end of the year.

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Daunte Culpepper was the second quarterback to go off the board in most 2005 fantasy football manager drafts on the contraption machine. Now this lollygagger is finding it hard to get into the 4^th round club. It’s been an embarrassing run for this former supper club full meal deal. He’s gone from being nicknamed Daunte “Porterhouse steak, baked potato, vegetable, side salad, bread and butter with a whiskey Manhattan, a glass of wine and a water” Culpepper to Daunte “TV dinner” Culpepper. He should be pissed and if his knee is healthy, well, he could be a mid-round steal, especially in a keeper league.

Drew Brees is another star whose seen his stock drop in just one years time. This scamper has been delivering papers all over the neighborhood the past two seasons and going in the top 3 rounds of most fantasy football league manager drafts in 2005. In 2006 fantasy football draft his bum shoulder and new scenery have him sliding down terrain usually reserved for guys like Aaron Brooks and Tommy Kramer. If this former whippersnapper falls too far, pick him up off the floor, pour some water over his head and point him toward the bar. He just might buy you a drink.

Oscar