From The Desk of The Commissioner: A New Chapter

It’s a new year and that means we need a new type of post. While I can understand that my former letters from the desk of the commissioner were beloved, I think I need to move in a new direction. By new direction it’s more of a new type of post for this blog and not so much for any other NFL dedicated news site in which these posts are redundant. I’m speaking of course about…

The Commissioner’s Power Powell Rankings (Pre Draft Edition)

1.       Keith’s Franchise:

All too often the championship team gets overlooked by default because they can’t be the best team two years in a row. There’s a reason why Keith won and it was a good draft and careful planning. His keepers are late and although having two sophomore RBs is a risky strategy in terms of not having a plethora of past year stats, in this case, ignorance may prove to be bliss.

2.       Andrew’s Franchise:

More top ranked players by fantasy experts are on Andrew’s team and waiting until the fourth round of the upcoming draft must seem like a breeze for Drew. Early money is on him if his team stays healthy.

3.       Shayne’s Franchise:

Well rounded and is a good place to start going into a season where it will be different due to the nature of the two QBs, having an elite player at the position is huge asset.  Calvin and Murray will also help provide some stability.

4.       Stan’s Franchise:

The first of the two expansion teams is high in my rankings due his depth at RB before the draft. If Stan does a little research before the draft this year he may have a dynasty on his hands. It will be interesting to see how his team will change into his sophomore season, but the pieces for a championship are there already.

5.       Steve’s Franchise:

The second expansion team is highly comparable to Keith’s team in that his keepers have great value in that they are later and he has his pick of the litter in the earlier rounds. If Steve has a good draft it might not be just a return to the finals it could be a championship.

6.       John’s Franchise:

How humble do you think I am? Sure, I’m going for the underdog story of the year this season but I stashed as good of a team as I possibly could have. I need a good draft, but I’m up for the challenge.

7.       Dawson’s Franchise:

Two top five WRs and a solid RB. It’s an interesting lineup that is only made more exciting by the addition of Tavon Austin. Does Dawson know something we don’t? Will his WR strength add up to a championship within the changing demographics of player importance in fantasy? There are a lot of questions and it will be interesting to see how his draft pans out.

8.       Curtis’ Franchise:

His keepers are well placed in the draft board and this could get interesting if he chooses the right pieces at QB and TE.

9.       Mike’s Franchise:

Two boom/bust QB’s, a RB with injury questions and a WR from left field. Mike’s team makes me sad.

10.   Aaron’s Franchise:

The only team with three keepers (thanks to the now infamous rule enlightenment of dropping overvalued keepers for draft picks) and with the exception of Brees the best thing the commissioner see’s in Aaron’s franchise’s future is the fact that there is a draft where he can add player’s that could benefit his team if he makes prudent decisions.

So there you have it folks the flagship edition of The Commissioner’s Power Powell Rankings. Tune in each Tuesday this season to read about all the risers and fallers in the TFLOEG!

-The Commish