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10 Things to Do At Work Now That Fantasy Football Season is Over

10 Things To Occupy You At Work

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The fantasy football season may be over, but that doesn't mean that we can't start thinking about next year. To help occupy your time, here are 10 things to do at work during the offseason to prepare for your 2015 fantasy draft.

10. Change League Rules

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10. Change League Rules

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Most serious leagues have a set of rules, or if your lucky, a constitution. The offseason is the perfect time to address the problems in your league to make things run even more smoothly.

9. Watch Film

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9. Watch Film

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The film never lies. It is as true today as it was 20 years ago. While you are waiting for the next season to start, this is the most ideal time to start studying and breaking down film of players. After all, what else are you going to do?

8. Start Digging Through Stats

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8. Start Digging Through Stats

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There isn’t exactly a Sabermetrics equivalent to football, but that doesn’t mean that the stats aren’t worth digging through. Start looking through some important stats like Competition Percentage, YAC, TFL, and the all important WAR.

7. Enjoy The NFL Playoffs

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7. Enjoy The NFL Playoffs

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Just because your fantasy season is over, that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the playoffs. If you are working or not, make sure to set time aside to follow the NFL Playoffs.

6. Prepare For The NFL Combine

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6. Prepare For The NFL Combine

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The NFL Combine is the perfect way to scout NFL talent. So while sitting around the office, make a point to take note of which players to watch during the NFL Combine in 2015.

5. Scout Rookie Talent

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5. Scout Rookie Talent

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The NCAA Championship game is only days away. The Senior Bowl is right around the corner. This is another chance to scout the incoming rookie class.

4. Trade Draft Picks

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4. Trade Draft Picks

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If you have draft picks or want to trade for some extra picks, the offseason is a great time to move stuff around. People are much more willing to make a trade during the off months, so put some feelers out there.

3. Trade Keepers

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3. Trade Keepers

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The teams that finished in the basement will always need keepers. If you have a guy like Megatron, this is the perfect time to dangle the top wideout out there.

2. Do Mock Drafts For 2015

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2. Do Mock Drafts For 2015

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It is never too early to start doing mock drafts for next year; whether it is participating in live drafts or writing out mock drafts for your own league. It always helps to be over prepared when it comes to fantasy football.

1. Work

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1. Work

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It may seem like common sense, but this is the time to work hard and make a name for yourself in the workplace. After all, it is only eight more months before the yearly obsession starts up again.

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