The 2010 Preseason Football Poll
Preseason Poll
1.) Marty Booker :0)
All votes placed the defending VUFSA champion in the top three of their respective ballots. The comments:
Much like the voters in the college football preseason polls, I see no reason not to rank the defending champ number one.
I think Steven Jackson and Ronnie Brown will be fine, but there isn't a lot of depth if either of those guys struggle.
A very solid team, but not up to some of Ed's previous star-studded rosters.
Solid starting line-up across the board, including the flex positions. And we all know that no one is as savvy as Team Schillinger making waiver wire transactions and trades to better the team down the stretch.
Donald Driver was a fantastic pick.
Has two guys with negative rushing yards in 2009 - clearly a terrible team.
2.) Awkward Emoticons ;)
I received every single vote for the number two spot. Either I stink like shit or I'm destined to challenge Edwin.
I love the running backs. One of the few rosters that won't be hampered by a committee system.
Matt Schaub is supremely talented, but does not have a positive injury history. It is my experience that frequently injured players do not all of a sudden turn into ironmen, but a solid backup QB makes him an outstanding starter.
Has two stud running backs and an elite QB, which is a nice start.
Very curious to see what comes of Wes Welker. He seems back from an ACL tear awfully quickly.
Aside from Greg Jennings, there are a lot of questions at WR.
Ray Rice has a Chris Johnson-type vibe this year.
3.) Like a Good Neighbor :D
Stem received two first place votes but was dropped to number three in the overall standings as a diverse opinion exists on his overall roster. The thoughts:
No very deep, but DAMN. What a starting lineup.
Hines Ward still has a lot of value.
The best starting six in the league. That said, a lot of this team has to stay healthy. The drop between Aaron Rodgers and Alex Smith (odd that they are on the same team) is tremendous.
Really has the RB situation figured out with really good keepers, a dynamic rookie back + a veteran who should see the ball.
4.) Strangers in the Alps C:
Eli's squad rounds out the preseason, postseason favorites. The range of votes for Stranger in the Alps was 3-5, appropriately landing him at #4.
Manning and Moss pretty much lock up an upper half of the league finish. That said, there are a lot of aging veterans on this team with Manning and Moss accompanied by Derrick Mason, Steve Smith, and Chester Taylor.
I do like Eli's wide receivers. If Sidney Rice comes back healthy, that's a great pick for the 2nd half of the season.
5.) Stanton for Heisman 8------>
You had to know Tomke was getting that emoticon regardless of where he ranked in our dear preseason poll. That said, he received a first place vote and a sixth place vote, somewhat fitting given his slow start to last year and ascension to greatness.
I like Dave's team this year; lots of young, quality players and pretty solid depth.
Really like the Clinton Portis pick. No depth at WR and below average depth at RB outside of Ports will make it tough come injuries and bye weeks.
How awesome is CJ Spiller going to be? If he's as awesome as Dave always proclaimed himself to be, Tomke may win the league.
I first thought that keeping Witten was a stretch. Then I saw his non-TD numbers from last year (94 rec and 1030 yds) and realized it wasn't.
Is this the same team every year? I suppose it panned out last year.
Has built a really, really good lineup but needs help at the Flex spots.
6.) Hey Cutie I'm Ben :-9
Ahmad Bradshaw could turn out to be the STEAL OF THE DRAFT if his body holds up all season.
JR's team is boring and without much upside, bue he'll tell you it's only because he doesn't care about the VUFSA, and he's more interested in his other league, so he like BARELY prepared for this so yawwnnn.
Cedric Benson had a cute bounce back season, but is he for real? Darren Sproles could be a sleeper value.
I really like Brady and his running backs. Aside from Wayne (I'm no sold on Mike Sims-Walker), his wide receivers leave a lot to be desired
Brady and Wayne have to have spectacular, not good, years to get this team into the playoffs.
7.) 1-800-222-1222 : l
Baron received the most diverse batch of votes, ranging from three to seven. Unfortunately, for him, there were more sevens than threes. Hence, his placement in the rankings.
If defenders prove to be really valuable, Baron will be awesome because he has three of the best.
I have no idea why Baron won't let go of Carson Palmer.
There were a few times that I wanted to walk over to Baron and slap him because his picks were so good. HE's really going to like Mike Wallace (once Big Ben returns from exile) and Michael Bush.
Has three starting wide receivers who are really good and I think can be better yet in 2011. Arian Foster is the trendy pick, but even if he doesn't pan out, has some nice options off the bench with Michael Bush, Justin Forsett, and Donald Brown.
Despite two keepers benched on week 1, a solid lineup. Really. Really solid WR picks of Colston and Steve Smith plus this year's Wali Lundy: Arian Foster.
I think Baron is the sleeper team in the VUFSA to make the playoffs.
8.) ChamPeons :-x
Champ received one vote for the playoffs (#4) but most had him ranked in the bottom of the league. I refuse to believe this due to the hardcore, hand written prep he had at the draft.
One of the few teams with good depth at running back; also, Drew Brees
Very good everywhere but WR. I wonder how many looks will be available to Chad Johnson in this with Bengals being a running team primarily + a host of other receiving weapons. Same goes for Jerricho Cotchery once he shares a field with Braylon and Santonio in week 5.
I see a lot of guys who could be good, but this poll isn't about guys who could be good. It's about guys who are good, and Champ doesn't have a ton of them.
Several question marks abound with TJ Houmanwhatever starting with a new team, an Oakland tight end in the flex.
9.) Cover Tooth :(
Across the board, Welty was rated unanimously number nine. Can he exceed expectations? Probably, since they are so low.
Welty's keepers were pretty bad (Johnny Knox ?!?) but his draft was pretty good.
Lots of risky/upside players here, but very few players who are assured of having a quality season.
Seems to have two keepers on the bench already, including benching Jay Cutler vs. the LIONS...I do love the Hakeem Nicks pick. If a couple things break right, will contend for the playoffs, but at worst has set up very well for 2011.
Great smack talk line about VD, but unfortunately, no points are awarded for smack talk. Has a few alright guys but will need to cash out value guys for upside guys later in the season.
10.) LegadusBulgingNaanee :o(
A tough bunch of keepers including one suspended for the first part of the year and another that two VUFSA owners tried to draft after round 5. Every one voted Viano unanimously at the bottom spot and he was late for a draft time that was selected almost entirely for him so for that he gets the :o(
Legitimate concern about getting that week 1 lineup set. A good draft will mask some of the keeper, let's call them "deficiencies." Drafted three elite talents in Mathews (in theory), and Celek. Really like the Celek pick, especially if Kevin Kolb turns out to be a more accurate passer than McNabb, especially in the Red Zone. Two great injuries for Viano this preseason give new value to Jerome Harrison and immortal Darren McFadden.
Viano's a great guy. That's about the best thing I can say. Ryan Matthews and Dexter McCluster were great picks, as was Anquan Boldin.
Um, well, Ryan Mathews will be pretty good.
Hasn’t actually set a line-up so assuming he does before Thursday. Had the worst keepers to start (Darren McFadden drafted by two teams in rounds 5 or later during the draft), and has mediocre players surrounding them. As the Chargers go (Malcolm Floyd and Ryan Matthews) so go Viano’s competitive chances.
