Our “Why the Slide” series parallels and grew out our “Why Undrafted” series. The latter was created a number of years ago in response to your questions about why certain well-known prospects went unselected in NFL drafts. For both series, I reach out to sources with NFL teams to find out why their organizations passed…

Top Fantasy Quarterbacks: Matt Hasselbeck: 22-of-35, 272 yards. 4 TDs, 1 INT. Drew Brees: 39-of-60, 404 yards. 2 TDs. QB Dog Killer: 20-of-36, 292 yards. 2 TDs (1 pass, 1 rush), 1 INT. 8 carries, 33 rush yards. Joe Flacco: 25-of-34, 265 yards. 2 TDs. Aaron Rodgers: 18-of-27, 180 yards. 3 TDs. Top Fantasy Running…

Terrell Edmunds, 6-0/217 Safety Virginia Tech Terrell Edmunds Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Ideal strong safety for current NFL Instinctive Has man-coverage skills Good coverage safety Can cover slot receivers Can play man coverage on receiving tight ends Strong in zone coverage Can serve as the eighth man in the box Well-rounded defender Decisive…

Emmitt on the Brink. The premise: Coming off a Super Bowl victory, the Patriots open the 2013 season with a blowout win. Unfortunately, they get into trouble for Spygate II. As punishment, Roger Goodell orders the Patriots to fire Bill Belichick and replace him with Emmitt Smith. Three years later, the Patriots beat the Bears…

Strengths: Pass-coverage ability Covers a lot of ground Man coverage potential on tight ends, backs Sideline-to-sideline defender Explosive Splash plays Extremely athletic All over the field Instinctive Extremely physical Play recognition Hard hitter Gets deep in his pass drops Aggressive attitude Blitzing ability Scheme versatility Could play inside or outside linebacker Big upside Weaknesses: Major…

Emmitt Smith is the man. I’m serious – the last thing I’m being right now is facetious. Despite his inability to speak English, Emmitt sits in front of the camera, broadcasting to millions of homes in the U.S., and speaks incorrectly and incoherently every single week. He’s a hero – and a very entertaining one…