Jack Lambert
The toughest teams in the LFL and injury willing, destined for the playoffs. These teams are like 9-time pro bowler, two time NFL defensive player of the year and Hall of Famer Jack Lambert. They play tough, hurt and with the heart of a champion .EZ Money Steelers (2-2)
The Good: EZ Money is taking the same approach as in past years. Shane Forrer likes to lose early with the hope of squeaking into the playoffs. Alexander has been great thus far but I wonder how many points he could get on a good team with a solid coach. The Steelers Randy Moss has also been great this year. Bullock and Davis have both been big contributors on defense.
The Bad: Clinton Portis is playing at a fantasy bust level. Stokley and Mason have been terrible. Fred Taylor hasn’t done much and has played well below expectations but may pick it up as the year goes by.
The Ugly: Aaron Brooks. The Steelers would be undefeated if Brooks played well. Brooks, the fantasy team killer, should put up big numbers again in December which should help EZ Money in the playoffs.
Newcastle Guzzlers (3-1)
The Good: Newcastle is kicking ass largely behind LaDanian Tomlinson who makes them a championship contender by himself. He is playing like Faulk and Homes once did. The Guzzlers receiving corps has been great with Holt and Ward. The surprise play of Galloway has also been a revelation. Newcastle also hasn’t seen Vick have a big game yet. The Guzzler should be in the title hunt all year long
The Bad: The Guzzlers defense has suffered and looks below average in the LFL. Crumpler and Miller also have contrubuted little from the TE position
The Ugly: Drew Bennett has not played as well as expected. Droughns has yet to register a TD and may be supplanted by Suggs in the Brown backfield.
Gerry Datillios (3-1)
The Good: The Dattillio’s have been led by James and Jones who have done extremely well. His second string backs are the envy of many LFL teams with Duckett and Dunn. LJ Smith has played well and looks like this years Gates. The Gerry defense is solid with Thomas and many consistent point producers. The Dattilios look tough again this year.
The Bad: Peyton Manning has had one great week and the Datillios are still 3-1. Manning will not repeat his 2004 exploits but he will at least have a few more huge weeks.
The Ugly: The Gerry wide receivers have been awful and remain a thorn in Coughlin’s side. The Dattilios need help at WR and I am sure Gerry is working on a deal to shed one of his many backs to get a WR. He will need someone to step up to win the championship.
Bamboo Union (3-1)
The Good: Just when you think the Union is done; they keep winning games. Largely disrespected in the weekly polls, the Union keep winning. Favre plays on a terrible team but keeps posting good numbers. Bamboo is still winning without the Priest rolling. Can he keep it going and roll into the palyoffs?
The Bad: DeShaun Foster has been terrible for Bamboo. Davis’ resurgence has almost killed any value Foster may have had. The Bamboo defense has been bad with only McGee playing well.
The Ugly: The Union wide receivers look terrible. Owner Chris Sage needs at least one of them to come up big. Wayne needs to get some TDs for the Union to have a hope. Bamboo could also use a TD from Clark who has done nothing.
Jack Hams
This group has solid teams comparable to Hall of Famer Jack Ham who played in 8 consecutive pro bowl games. I love Jack Ham. He coached me at football camp and was a super nice guy. These teams have exceeded or met expectations thus far and are in the playoff hunt.Hou Chuang Giants (3-1)
The Good: The Giants have survived and prospered so far in their inaugural Big LFL season. Barber and Jordan have played well but Eli Manning has led the way. Hou Chang makes the playoffs if Eli can keep rolling . The Giants also have the steal of the draft so far with Davis from Carolina. Hou Chuang will be tough to best if he keeps it up and stays healthy. Jordan and Barber lead one of the most productive backfields in the LFL.
The Bad: Losing Walker will eventually hurt the Giants. Boldin and Branch have not been able to shoulder the load. The Giants need Williamson to step up which he appears to be doing.
The Ugly: Julius Peppers has been a bust this year. The Giants have also received next to nothing from the TE position.
Taiwan Mean Machines (2-2)
The Good: The Mean Machines have relied on McNabb for most of the year. He has been deadly but he’s hurt. Taiwan is done if he doesn’t play for a few games. Gates has only played in three of the games but needs to start scoring TDs for the Machines. Taiwan’s defense has been tough with Quarels and Rhodes posting good numbers.
The Bad: The Machines running backs are weak. Dillon doesn’t look like he will be able to repeat his 2004 numbers. Brown has been terrible and he’s waiting to see if Suggs will finally do something.
The Ugly: The Mean Machines WRs are terrible. Moulds is suffering, and Randle El has made more than a few dumb plays. Taiwan could really use some production from Jenkins, Stallworth or Battle.
Burning Balls (2-2)
The Good: The Balls are .500 almost in spite of themselves. The Balls have a good group of players led by Terrell Owens, Tom Brady and Brian Westbook. The Balls are banking on some more big weeks from the Eagles. McMichael has been a nice pick for the Balls. The Burning defense has also produced with Brooking leading the way.
The Bad: The Balls have little if any depth. The Balls are in the lottery if any of their good players go down. Blaylock, Crayton and Jackson have done little
The Ugly: Andre Johnson has been terrible and hardly worthy of a keeper position. Were the Balls that weak last year that they wanted to keep this dud?
Mexican Roadkill (2-2)
The Good: The Roadkill have been up and down this year unable to continue the momentum of an early wo game winning streak. Steve Smith, Chad Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald give Mexico the best LFL receivers and Bulger is a great Fantasy QB. His defense has also been solid so far.
The Bad: This team is solid but one injury away from disaster. Curtis and Arrington aren’t helping much and it is doubtful they will. The Roadkill Rbs have been awful with Arrington leading the way.
The Ugly: Jamal Lewis and Kevin Jones have been terrible so far. The Roadkill would be 4-0 with jettisoned players Jones and the Deuce. Lewis is now fat and Jones plays with Harrington.
Ricky Williams’ (2-2)
The Good: The Ricky Williams’ are a borderline team in this group. His offense has been average but he has been led by a stellar group of defenders. Donnie Edwards and Ray Lewis have not disappointed with Barnett and Wilson also posting good points.
The Bad: The Ricky RBs Davis and McGahee have been mostly bad leading many LFL journalists to wonder why he gave away Johnson in the off-season
The ugly: Daunte Culpepper has caused owner Brent Morrison to age ten years. He has been awful with the exception of one game. The Williams' need Daunte to produce or switch gears and give the reigns to Brees.
Andy Russell
These teams are solid like the seven time all-pro linebacker, Andy Russell. A step below the Jacks but may win some games with some luck. They can compete but are unlikely to make the playoffs.
Holy Rollers (2-2)
The Good: The Holy Rollers got off to a good start but look like they are heading for the basement. They have had some terrible weeks and lost to the Stampeders in the Shit Bowl 05. Kerry Collins has done wonders for the Rollers who would be 0-4 without him.
The Bad: The rollers wide receivers have been terrible this year. Porter, Muhammed and Ferguson lead the malcontents. The Rollers defense has also been bad apart from Barber
The Ugly: It is wonder this team isn’t in the basement with keeper duds Green and Bell. Did any team end up with 2/3 keepers having no chance of being kept this year. A slow clap is awarded to Jay Unsworth. Green appears done and Bell is second string, good times.
Seattle Tsunami (1-3)
The Good: The Tsunami have had a shaky start to the season and shouldn't be happy with their record when it could have been much better. Off season acquisition McAllister has played well along with stellar receivers Buress and McCardell. Seattle has also gotten big points from defenders like Urlacher, Freeney and Strahan.
The Bad: Some questionable player benchings have cost the Tsunami who could easily be 3-1. Michael Clayton, Tony Gonzalez and Steven Jackson have also performed well below expectations. The Raniers need these players to play better if they want to make the playoffs.
The Ugly: Curtis Martin’s high price tag (Caddy Williams) may have doomed the Tsunami for years to come. The Jets suck and so does Martin who looks more and more like the 2003 version. Seattle rolled the dice with 32 year old Martin and if has failed so far.
SanYi Stampeders (2-2)
The Good: The Stampeders have been the luckiest team in the LFL. Both wins have been of the extremely lucky variety. Not one player has performed well every week but the team has a few promising performers. This young team has been led by Jones, Shockey and Johnson who have performed well. The Stamps really need Ricky Williams to contribute starting in week 6.
The Bad: QB Trent Green hasn’t looked good but much better in comparison to backup Harrington. The Stamps also rolled the dice and crapped out with spot starter Rattay. Faulk hasn't done much and LB Brooks has been well below average. The whole d with the exception of Johnson has been bad.
The Ugly: The San Yi WR's have been brutal in the first four games. Williams, Bruce and the rest of the scrubs have been terrible. The Steelers need the aforementioned scrubs and Lloyd to start producing points.
The Robin Cole’s
Robin Cole was a solid player on the late 70’s Steeler teams. He made one pro-bowl but not until the glory years were over. These teams are bad and it will be difficult for them to make the playoffs.
Rama Redskins (1-3)
The Good: The Redskins started the year with an unexpected win but are now mired in what could become a long losing streak. Cadillac Williams has been the best pick-up of the off-season but he's already hurting. Rama also did well picking up Rudi Johnson. Rama look like they will be back in the hunt in the next few years with these two keepers. Moss and Jackson have also played well piling up points.
The Bad: Apart from one game rookies Brown and Edwards have played well below expectations. Leftwich hasn’t had huge game yet and Rama needs him to step up.
The Ugly: Lelie and Barlow have been terrible this year and Rama really needs them to step up. Injuries may have started hurting the Redskins with Williams and Jackson already banged up.
Milhaven Mutiny
The Good: Palmer has been one of the better Fantasy Player this season. Milhaven finally has the franchise player needed to make the playoffs. WRs Marvin Harrison, Keyshawn Johnson and Donald Drvier have all played well. Dawkins and Little lead a decent defense
The bad: Nate Burleson and Michael Bennett have been epic busts. The duo of Viking duds have killed Milhaven. The Mutiny’s inability to trade Big Ben has also hurt as needs to get another contributor on offense.
The Ugly: The Mutiny running backs are easily the worst group of backs in the history of the LFL. The Mutiny may have had a chance at the playoffs with at least one decent running back
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