Early Season Review: Part 2

Gang Green (3-1)
Led by a surprising Joe Flacco who has been a top 10 QB this year so far, Gang Green has found itself a top a surging Spunky Misunderstood Geniuses division. Ronnie Brown has been the rock of the team with 4 TDs this year. While Brandon Jacobs has been up and down, the real strength of the Gang Green is in the WR core. VJax is a legitimate starter this year while veterans Randy Moss and Hines Ward have been steady (not yet spectactular). We expect Moss to heat up as Brady gets up to speed which represents only upside for Gang Green. We may be looking at the run away leader this year for the SMG division.

Battle Angels (2-1-1)
The defending champion could easily be tied for first if it weren't for a strange tie last week. Drew Brees had a ridiculous start to the season then threw two straight clunkers Brees will turn it around and the Angels sure hope he does as Brees is the cornerstone in their high powered offense. Pierre Thomas and DeAngelo Williams are the starters in a solid backfield while Andre Johnson, Greg Jennings, and Steve Smith headline one of the deepest receiving core in all of CTDB. While AJ has been a beast, Steve Smith and Jennings have been up and down. There will more ups than downs in the weeks to come so we another strong season for the Angels.

Fobsters (2-2)
Fobsters is in third place!! Tom Brady is back! Thats about it really. But its better than nothing - for a team that finished with no wins a few seasons back. The rest of Jimmy's team is unspectacular at best. Reggie Bush is a bust given his draft position and hype that he came with. Kevin Smith has quietly been a top 10 back this year. Despite all-world talent, Megatron has been just above-average. Santana Moss and Witten have been serviceable which just about where Fobsters expect them to be. All that put together - what do you get? A potential fringe playoff team particularly if Brady continues to improve. The Fobsters will likely face stiff competition from the slumping Fat Jubas though as the weeks progress.

Fat Jubas (1-2-1)
The Fat Jubas are known for their slow starts despite one of the best looking rosters this year. Kurt Warner is probably at the end of his career but with Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin and Steve Breaston, its hard not to put up numbers. The Jubas, like the Monkeys, are very deep in their backfield with Frank Gore, Michael Turner, Ryan Grant along with Glenn Coffee and lightning bug, Darren Sproles. Even with an injury to Gore, the Jubas are still able to field a competitive backfield for the next few weeks. As for the receivers, the Jubas are led by resurgent Marques Colston and Brandon Marshall. Dallas Clark and Tony Gonzalez also often see the field. The Jubas are one of the few teams in CTDB history to start two TEs. Go figure...

Philadelphia Phreaks (1-3)
Probably the unluckiest team in CTDB history, the Phreaks have scored 383 points, good for 5th in the league. However, on the flip side, opponents have scored 469 points off the Phreaks. Thats nearly 120 points per game per week. Safe to say, the Phreaks defense has some holes to plug in. Donny McNabb has been hurt again but looks to return this week against the Bucs. Perhaps, the tide is turning and Phreaks can get on track for a winning season. On the plus side of things, McNabb's replacement, the venerable Brett Favre has been tearing it up. And Maurice-Jones Drew has been justifying his early draft status too. If the schedule (and injuries) would let up, the Phreaks do have some talent.