Fantasy Football Starters featured IDP Writer:
Robert Kirlin "AKA Mr. IDP Guru"

Back by popular demand!
Greetings to all as another Fantasy Football season is upon us. I have been doing a lot of research and even find myself surprised at some of the 2009 fantasy football IDP rankings & results during my analysis. Without any further ado, here we go:

Fantasy Football IDP: D-Lineman:

1. Justin Tuck NYG: Had a big year even without Umenyiora, with him, he could have an even bigger year.

2. Trent Cole Phil: As much as I like Tuck (I took him last year) I think Cole is an all around better player.

3. Julius Peppers Car: Keep an eye on him, he's upset with his contract and wants out, this could effect his play on the field.

4. Justin Smith SF: Most underrated D-Lineman in fantasy football drafts, always solid and always ends up on my team.

5. Jared Allen Min: UMMM,...Jared Allen, Enough said.

6. Robert Mathis Ind: Not a big fan, but his numbers don't lie.

7. Shaun Rogers Clev: A Nose Tackle? Big, fat and slow. Check out the numbers. Keep an eye on him though, he's nursing an injury.

8. Mario Williams Hou: My preaseason #1.

9. Osi Umenyiora NYG: Coming off injury that put him out for season.

10. Kevin Williams Min.

11. Shaun Ellis NYJ.

12. John Abraham Atl: Thought he was done but stayed healthy and put up good numbers.

13. Albert Haynesworth Wash: Still nursing the knee injury from last year, could drop further.

14. Adewale Ogunleye Chi.
15 Vince Wilfork NE: Ahead of Seymour?
16. Will Smith N.O.
17. Aaron Smith Pit.
18. Alex Brown Chi.
19. Richard Seymour NE
20. Daryl Tapp Sea.
21. Mathias Kiwaunuka NYG.
22. Darnell Dockett Ari: Thought he'd be top 15.
23. Ryan Denney Buf.
24. Jay Ratliff Dal. 3 Nose Tackles in the top 25?
25. Tony Brown Ten: Could really show his value with Haynesworth gone.
26. Ray Edwards Min: Underrated thanks to Williams and Allen.
27. Haloti Ngata Balt: I hate this guy!!! He always kills the Steelers.. Honestly a great athlete, over 300 lbs and can drop into coverage and not look out of position.
28. Gaines Adams TB: Is this the year he shows why TB invested a #1 in him?
29. Jay Richardson Oak.
30. Juqua Parker Phil.
31. Dwight Freeney Ind
32. Jamal Williams SD
33. Kyle Williams Buf.
34. Tommy Kelly Oak.
35. Aaron Schobel Buf: Injuries are making him drop
36. Tommie Harris Chi.
37. Brodrick Bunkley Phil.
38. Antonio Smith Hou
39, Dewayne White Det.
40. Tyler Brayton Car.
41. Chauncey Davis Atl.
42. Kris Jenkins NYJ
43. Domata Peko Cin.
44. Kenyon Coleman Clev.
45. Aubrayo Franklin SF
46. Brandon Mebane Sea.
47. Damione Lewis Car.
48. Chris Long St. L.
49. Corey Williams Clev.
50. Brian Orakpo (R) Wash.

Notes: No Jacksonville palyers made the list, only one rookie (Brian Orakpo) made the list. The top 5 players are almost interchangeable and are Tier 1 players, Tier 2 players are 6 thru16.

Be sure to check out my top 50 2009 IDP Linebacker Rankings