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Rob Hatch

Rob Hatch is just a 24-year old football fan. He is a certified K-8 teacher in New Jersey, and thinks that, one day, he would like to write columns about the NFL professionally. He writes columns, mock drafts and fantasy analysis for fun, and figured posting on eSports would be a swell thing to do.

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Rookies who could make a splash!

As we enter the 2006-2007 NFL season, it's a must to flash back to April and analyze players who could make some noise as a rookie for their respective teams. Rather than listing every player drafted and their bio's, I would much rather pick one player from each team who I think might turn some heads this season.

Mike Williams, lack of speed or desire?

I have read many articles and columns by football analysts claiming that wide receiver, Mike Williams is slow. When I mention the word "slow," I am referring to his speed, not a "Rain Man" fit behavior. I decided to do a little research on this topic myself. This is what I found out...

Teams that were once pass happy may start running the ball a bit more. Edgerrin James is still considered by many to be a first-second round selection and why shouldn't he? Poor Marshall Faulk is out for the year and Stephen Jackson must step up for the St. Louis Rams to contend. The San Francisco 49ers... well, lets skip them. Can the Seattle Seahawks repeat? All these questions and more are answered here.

Lots of guys in this division are fantasy football material. Still, many of them have been letdowns in the past. Who will emerge from this division this year? Is Michael Vick the best option for Atlanta? With the addition of Keyshawn Johnson, the Carolina Panthers are stacked on offense. The New Orleans Saints not only added Drew Brees to the mix, but a guy named Reggie Bush fell to them in the number two spot in the draft. Can Chris Simms carry the load in Tampa? I may take some heat for my predictions for this division, but I stand by them!

Some considered this to be the toughest division years ago, but that has faded, bringing the new version of the NFC North into affect. The best defense belongs to the Chicago Bears and that is probably their biggest threat. Detroit has gone through more coaching changes than any team this year hoping to exploit the talent they have, especially on offense. Brett Favre can't do it all himself again for the Green Bay Packers, could this be the year Aaron Rodgers gets a shot? Minnesota once again has a crowded backfield and it's pick and choose as to whom you want on your fantasy squad. Here are the ways to go in fantasy for the NFC North division.

The NFC East is my most hated division, but I must not let my personal biases get the best of me. I still must make predictions. Are the Dallas Cowboys the focus of the media for playoff potential or Terrell Owens? Who would you take first, Eli or Tiki? Reggie Brown could be a force in Philly and the Redskins are the team to beat or are they? Enjoy the analysis that follows.

The AFC West will be interesting to watch this season. The Denver Broncos don't have elite players to consider for a fantasy team, but they do have a few players who put up numbers and do their job quietly and efficiently. I'm also still waiting for the first person to not jump on the Larry Johnson bandwagon. However, LaDainian Tomlinson is still number one in my book!

I love the AFC North division. So many new-fangled faces, alterations in the starting lineups, but some gridiron warriors still remain at the top of fantasy draft boards.Are Kyle Boller's days in Baltimore finished? Is Carson Palmer considered a  No. 1 fantasy quarterback? Is there is Cleveland player warranting a late round selection? All of the Steelers are solid, but which one is the safest pick? It's all listed in this article, short and sweet!

I like to refer to the AFC South as the "potential" division. The Indianapolis Colts players are usually locks, but even Reggie Wayne did nothing great last year. Since Reggie Bush isn't in this division like everyone had thought he would be, does that mean fantasy owners are sticking with Dominick Davis? Jimmy Smith is giving golf a try by now, but can Byron Leftwich still put up numbers? Finally, do the Tennessee Titans have a stud on offense? Read on for find out the answers.

There is no such thing is as a fantasy expert. They are strictly the opinions of a Fantasy Sport player based on stats, probabilities and predictions, all created by many for the love of the game of football. These are mine, starting with the AFC East.