2010 Fantasy Football Running Backs Predictions

Chris Johnson is the number 1 pick in any fantasy draft on the planet earth. Any pick otherwise would be a classic case of over thinking. Johnson was worth roughly 68 points more than both Adrian Peterson and Maurice Jones-Drew who were the next back running backs. With nearly 2300 total yards and 14 touchdowns, Johnson single handedly took many teams to the playoffs.

Your next choice comes down to either Jones-Drew or Peterson. Both ended up with roughly 270 fantasy points in 2009 and are due for another great year in 2010, but there are a few concerns. Jones-Drew's scoring was up and down all season. Peterson's explosion was curtailed despite the brilliance of Brett Favre. His fumbling has also become more than just a concern. For number 2, I give the edge to Adrian Peterson.

At number four, Ray Rice is an easy pick. With over 1900 yards and 8 total touchdowns, he etched himself into a tier by himself. Rice is a bonafide stud as evidenced by his double digit points in all but two games. As an added bonus, he proved durable, never missing a game. With a good nose for the endzone, you can expect a couple more scores as Baltimore's feature back along with the same amount of yards.

Thomas Jones finished the fantasy season ranked 5th in points, but his value plummets for next season as Shonn Greene's emergence can't be ignored. Also, Jones will hit 32 by the time next season starts.

A mover in the other direction is Darren Sproles or possibly another replacement for Ladainian Tomlinson. San Diego will almost assuredly dump the former great for greener pastures. With a powerful offense and a gift wrapped running game, whoever takes the majority of the snaps will be a fantasy star.

Of course, Miami's prolific running game can't be ignored. Before he went down, Ronnie Brown was on a ferocious tear. With the team depending on him the rest of the way, Ricky Williams was awesome and somehow finished sixth overall. Either player would be a nice addition to your fantasy squad, but of course you must account for the split workload. If both are healthy, neither should fall below the fourth round.

Other top considerations include Frank Gore, Cedric Benson, Steven Jackson, DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart, Michael Turner, Pierre Thomas, and Jamaal Charles. Be sure to keep an eye on offseason movements for changes in the rankings.

2010 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers Predictions

DeSean Jackson amazingly finished first among all wide receivers in fantasy football last year. The young stud has all the tools to put up massive numbers in 2010, but still he has only logged 2 years so it's tough to anoint him already. In addition, the emergence of Jeremy Maclin might take a bite into DeSean's numbers. In 2009, Jackson only had 60 total catches, but was still so explosive he managed to average 15.2 points per game. In overall points, he just edged out Andre Johnson. He finished with 1167 receiving yards and 9 receiving TDs. He got over the top by tacking on 131 and 1 from rushing and 2 more TDs from punt returns. In sum, that comes to a gaudy 1298 and 12.

When finally healthy and with a full strength Matt Schaub at the helm, Andre Johnson went buck wild with his yardage, averaging 98 yards per game and throwing in a solid 9 TDs. Dre has to fall as either the first or second WR picked.

Randy Moss remained in the league's elite by breaking off 1264 and 13. What you have to love about Moss is he vacuums in touchdowns easily and Brady eyes him heavily in the redzone. One concern is he will be 33 for 2010. Another concern is he ended the season with a separated shoulder. Yet another cause for concern is Wes Welker's health. I don't think his age will effect him and his shoulder is expected to be 100% so those fires should subside in your mind. However, Welker takes a ton of pressure off Moss and his probable absence is especially worrisome. Moss should still be in your top 6, but you need to watch how the Pats offseason goes to gauge him as the season approaches.

The number four receiver in all of fantasy land is someone no one had in their top 20. Roy Williams can reject the notion all he wants, but the truth is Miles Austin is the top dog in Dallas. The ultra impressive about Austin's '09 season is he only had 81 yards and 1 touchdown on 5 catches for the first four games. Then, he caught on fire and blazed towards 1320 and 11 for his totals - starting with a 250 and 2 posting against KC. He may have come out of nowhere, but now Miles must be in your top 3.

2010 Fantasy Football Running Backs Predictions

Chris Johnson is the number 1 pick in any fantasy draft on the planet earth. Any pick otherwise would be a classic case of over thinking. Johnson was worth roughly 68 points more than both Adrian Peterson and Maurice Jones-Drew who were the next back running backs. With nearly 2300 total yards and 14 touchdowns, Johnson single handedly took many teams to the playoffs.

Your next choice comes down to either Jones-Drew or Peterson. Both ended up with roughly 270 fantasy points in 2009 and are due for another great year in 2010, but there are a few concerns. Jones-Drew's scoring was up and down all season. Peterson's explosion was curtailed despite the brilliance of Brett Favre. His fumbling has also become more than just a concern. For number 2, I give the edge to Adrian Peterson.

At number four, Ray Rice is an easy pick. With over 1900 yards and 8 total touchdowns, he etched himself into a tier by himself. Rice is a bonafide stud as evidenced by his double digit points in all but two games. As an added bonus, he proved durable, never missing a game. With a good nose for the endzone, you can expect a couple more scores as Baltimore's feature back along with the same amount of yards.

Thomas Jones finished the fantasy season ranked 5th in points, but his value plummets for next season as Shonn Greene's emergence can't be ignored. Also, Jones will hit 32 by the time next season starts.

A mover in the other direction is Darren Sproles or possibly another replacement for Ladainian Tomlinson. San Diego will almost assuredly dump the former great for greener pastures. With a powerful offense and a gift wrapped running game, whoever takes the majority of the snaps will be a fantasy star.

Of course, Miami's prolific running game can't be ignored. Before he went down, Ronnie Brown was on a ferocious tear. With the team depending on him the rest of the way, Ricky Williams was awesome and somehow finished sixth overall. Either player would be a nice addition to your fantasy squad, but of course you must account for the split workload. If both are healthy, neither should fall below the fourth round.

Other top considerations include Frank Gore, Cedric Benson, Steven Jackson, DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart, Michael Turner, Pierre Thomas, and Jamaal Charles. Be sure to keep an eye on offseason movements for changes in the rankings.

Football Center Position - Four Golden Tips in Improving Your Game

The center fielder in the game of football is overlooked as an important character, and yet this position leads the offensive linemen in energy and plays. The center's biggest responsibilities include hiking the ball to the quarterback, and blocking the defense. This articles purpose is to bring out four ways that you can improve your game as a football center. First, understand the importance of your position. Second, increase your endurance with running drills. Third, increase your strength with weight lifting. Fourth, learn and master the playbook plays.

The importance of a football center position

In many cases it is just as important to remember your importance on the field as it is to practice your position. The centers role is vital in starting the play correctly with a good snap. Though rare, a bad snap can totally ruin the chances of a well executed play. Make sure that you are communicating with the quarterback about the snap. Is is a hand off or a NFL snap? Also, once the play begins you are the for runner in blocking the defense and opening routes for the running back. A good center ensures good starts and great blocks. A bad center can cause a loss of yards, fumbles, and quarterback sacks.

Increase your endurance with running drills

Endurance is the name of the game when it comes to football, and running will help you endurance grow. Running drills will help you gain stamina so that you will be able to play to your full extent throughout the game. Even with all of these benefits you will notice that most of the complaints in practice come from running drills. Just remember that in the end it is the fastest that win games. Running has a final help to your team, and that is learning how to push beyond your limits, you will be surprised how often that happens in football, and in life!

Increase your strength with weight lifting

Lifting weights is a fundamental requirement to improve your football skills. Not only will it add muscle to your body and increase your strength, it will also help you to increase your maximum power. Maximum power differs in importance to strength due to the fact that it is exertion during play and not just muscle mass. This exertion will help you as a football player to execute your skills on the field with speed and force. We highly recommend working with a personal trainer when weightlifting to insure that you are doing it properly, and to help you design a program that will fit your position.

Learn and master the playbook plays

Every football team will have certain plays. It will be essential to learn your part in that play to benefit yourself, and the whole team. Because football plays can be intricate, it is important that you understand and follow the coaches instructions. A lot of habits can form in the first couple of practice plays, for this sake it is a good idea to take them slow at the start. Practice is a great time to get some extra help, so if you are struggling with a certain play remember that your coaches are their to help you master the techniques. Always, always ask for the help that you need. Are you done with the play after practice? No way! the best thing that you can do after practice is visualize your plays. Sleep on them, and you will learn them twice as fast.

Conclusion

As you apply these four tips into your position as football center you will find that you have a greater passion for the position, increased strength and endurance, and a well thought plan of action. In the end it is a team that achieves victory, and that team is made up of several positions doing what they do best.