Every year, I enter one of CDM’s Fantasy Football contests. The concept is simple–assemble a team under the $60 million salary cap, score a lot of points and win money. The league scoring is standard, but passing touchdowns are only worth three points. Each team must start 3 QBs, 6 RBs, 6 WRs, 2 TEs, 3 Kickers, and 2 Team Defenses per week. In addition, teams are allowed to carry a bench of 12 players and can make 16 new player purchases during the season. Leagues typically consist of 25 owners.

One of our long-time readers was nice enough to sponsor my entry into the contest. Without further delay, here is this year’s entry…

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On Sunday, Adam and I completed our first ever Fantasy Football Players’ Championship (“FFPC”) draft. For those unfamiliar, the FFPC is the premiere high-stake fantasy football league. Entrants participate in 12-team leagues where 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WRs, 1 TE, 2 Flex, 1 DEF, and 1 K are required each week. The FFPC includes bonus scoring for tight ends, rewarding 1.5 points per reception while other positions are rewarded with one point. Adam and I were awards the ninth pick and here’s how our draft went…

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Yesterday, I profiled running back, Shonn Greene. Today, it’s time to turn our attention to the outside and evaluate the Jets’ top receiving option, Santonio Holmes. Last season, the Jets rewarded Holmes with a five-year, $45 million contract that includes $15 million in guaranteed money. However, instead of receiving premium production, the Jets got ‘Bad Santonio’.

Bad Santonio hauled in career lows in receptions (51) and receiving yards (654). Holmes’ eight touchdowns were his lone bright spot as he constantly bickered with Mark Sanchez. During the off-season, Holmes and Sanchez worked on their relationship. The Jets can only hope things turn around in 2012. With a full off-season of practice with Mark Sanchez, will Santonio revert back into a reliable fantasy starter?

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Last week, I covered the primary New York Giants skill position players. This week, it’s time to focus on the New York Jets. As a whole, I don’t see much upside with the Jet offense. The Jets will deal with weekly questions at quarterback, so the supporting skill positions will see a lot of uncertainty on a week-to-week basis. To start it off, I’ll profile the Jets’ ‘bell cow’ running back, Shonn Greene.

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Today, we’ll finish our fantasy previews for New York Giant skill position players. Last season, Eli Manning post career highs in yards (4,933), completions (359), and attempts (589). Prior to 2011, Eli never threw for more than 4,021 yards in a single season. We can credit Victor Cruz’s emergence and big play ability as a catalyst to Eli’s lucrative yardage totals. The Giants’ ranked dead last in the NFL in rushing yards per game, so the Giants had to rely on Eli’s right shoulder. Ultimately, Eli led the Giants to their second Super Bowl title in four years and erased all doubt about his place among the game’s best. Entering 2012, are Eli’s fantasy prospects at an all-time high?

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So far, we’ve profiled Ahmad Bradshaw, Victor Cruz, and Hakeem Nicks. Today, we’ll analyze Giants’ first round rookie running back, David Wilson. The Giants let Brandon Jacobs walk effectively creating an opportunity in the Giants’ backfield. The Giants’ wasted little time selecting the VT Hokie with their first round pick. Entering this season, Wilson is one of the most intriguing fantasy options. Will he provide value in 2012?

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So far, we’ve profiled Ahmad Bradshaw, Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks, and David Wilson. Today, we’ll round out the rookies by previewing Rueben Randle. The Giants used their second round draft pick to nab Randle. While Randle’s statistics at LSU won’t blow anyone away (53/917/8), savvy fans know that LSU is predominately a ‘run first’ team. Adding the 6’4″ product to Air Giants could provide immediate dividends. As we saw with A.J. Green last season, rookie receivers can post big numbers and flourish in the right system. Is Randle the next rookie wide receiver to break out in a big way?

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So far, we’ve profiled Ahmad Bradshaw and Victor Cruz. Today, we’ll preview the man who is arguably Big Blue’s best play maker, Hakeem Nicks. Nicks, who broke his foot during a May 23rd organized training activity (“OTA”), vows he will be ready to go for Week 1′s home opener against Dallas. Given the injury to his foot, does Nicks’ fantasy value take a severe hit?

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Yesterday, we profiled Ahmad Bradshaw. Today, we’ll profile Victor Cruz. Cruz, an undrafted free agent, took the league by storm last season, hauling in 1,536 yards and nine touchdowns. Entering this season, defense will focus on slowing down the speedy Paterson product. With the Giants gearing towards a more pass-heavy attack, can Victor Cruz repeat his 2011 production?

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Over the next few months, I’ll be writing profiles for the Jets and Giants skill position players. Before I begin my fantasy series, I want to stress one major thing about fantasy football—know your scoring system. It’s pretty easy to read columns by Matthew Berry and Eric Karabell and live/die by their opinions. Typically, these guys will write their columns based on ESPN’s standard, non-point per reception leagues. These columns will give our readers a general overview of the player and my thoughts as we enter the 2012 drafting season. Without further delay, here is the first profile on Giants’ running back, Ahmad Bradshaw.

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