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There has been a few players that have been traded this offseason. But there are a few players that are not stars but still can be helpful to a team. Mo Williams, Gary Neal, and DeJuan Blair are three players that are still free agents. They are not guys that will have people talking like the Dwight Howard trade but they are three players that can still help a team.

• Mo Williams is a guy that can play both point guard and shooting guard. Williams played for the Utah Jaz z last season. He is only 6'1 but still can play. He is a guard that is good on offense. Last season, Mo Williams averaged nice numbers. He averaged 12.9 points per game, 6.2 assists per game, and shot .882% in free throws. Mo Williams is a guy that can start as a guard or be a backup for a starter. Either way, he is a guy that can score and help a team.

• The second player is Gary Neal. Neal played for the San Antonio Spurs for the last three seasons. Although he is not an amazing scorer, he is a decent shooter. In the Finals last season, Neal made some big time three point shots. He averaged 9.5 points per game last season so not great but still okay. He is not great but still can be a back up guard on a team that needs one.

• The last one may be a bit of a surprise but it is DeJuan Blair from the San Antonio Spurs. His minutes from last season went down to 14.0 minutes per game when he played 21.3 minutes per game the season before. Blair is a guy that does not have big games or a lot of big moments but he still produces what a power forward should do. He only averaged 5.4 points per game and 3.8 rebounds per game. Blair is capable of doing more like he did in past seasons. In past seasons, Blair has showed that he can be a good back up power forward. He can rebound, play defense, and has good shooting percentage.

• These are three players that a lot of teams are trying to get but they are players that can be a good back up player or possibly start. They are players that may not have big moments but can help a team in a few ways.

5 mistakes that football fantasy owners make

Football season is back and that means fantasy owners from all over the world will be chomping at the bit to draft and manage the "perfect" fantasy team. However, many of these owners will make the same critical mistakes that are made year in and year out when it comes to drafting. Avoiding a few simple but fatal mistakes could make the difference in the length of your fantasy season. Here are 5 mistakes that fantasy owners make:

1. Priority drafting last year's top running back.

 Every year a new RB bursts on to the scene with a 1500+ year. And, every year it's not the one from the previous year. Take last year for example. How many owners took Adrian Peterson or Michael Turner first in their drafts? Answer: Most. No one thought that unknown sensation Chris Johnson would have the season he had. Or that Maurice Jones-Drew would be #2. Not only that but teams nowadays are more and more likely to use 2 or even 3 running backs in their lineups. Pick Advice: Frank Gore; or go for a tandem like Marion Barber and Felix Jones.

2. Undervaluing the QB. This is not 1995 when 4000 passing yards was rare. 

The NFL is now a pass happy league and teams are using multiple running backs. I won my league 3 years ago with Clinton Portis as my RB. Oh, and I had Tom Brady and Terrell Owens. Pick Advice: Manning and Brady are obvious but think of QBs who will pass a lot this season like Carson Palmer or Phillip Rivers.

3. Over-thinking the Bye Week. Just pick. Don't let the bye week make you overthink.

 Most owners get themselves into roster problems when they look too much at the bye week. Sure it affects some more than others. There are 32 starting QBs. Last year I had Payton Manning and Kurt Warner. The bye week didn't affect me at all. Advice: Pick 2 starters and keep them!

4. Not doing Your Homework. Just like the real draft, owners have to do some homework

 We all know that Ben Rothlisberger is suspended for the first 6 weeks. But it's good to know who else may be. Advice: Join a league like Yahoo! that makes it easy to keep up with NFL player news.

5. Drafting the entire offense of your favorite team.

This is by far the most common mistake made by fantasy newcomers. It's easy to get caught up in having all of your favorite players on your favorite team on your fantasy roster. But what do you do when the bye week comes? Remember, fantasy football requires team objectivity. Advice: If you're myopic when it comes to fanship then don't own a team!

4-easy-tips-for-running-beginners

Running, for beginners especially, is one of the most enjoyable habits one can acquire. It's a great workout for both the lungs and the heart and is one of the most affordable physical activities you can do in order to lose weight. Before starting a running habit, it's suggested you learn some basic information about running that can help you achieve the full potential of your workout and keep you away from injuries.

Here are some tips you should know to get started with your running routine.

1. Think Of Your Running Outfit.

 Before you start, you need to pick light and comfortable clothing as well as a descent pair of running shoes. What should you be wearing before you get yourself out and running? Know your size well. If you're in doubt, ask your friends' suggestion on shoes and clothing. Your outfit, specifically designed for running, will help you avoid further injuries. Your running shoes would help absorb the pressure you put on your joints and finding the perfect pair can really come in handy. You can replace your shoes after a year or two, depending on how many miles you do in a month.

2. Warm Ups and Cool Downs. 

Always do warm ups before starting your workout and cool down at the end of it. Warm-ups are essential in running especially for beginners. A good warm-up gives your muscles enough supply of oxygen which makes them more flexible and efficient. Warming up helps minimize stress and injury when you run. Cooling down will also benefit the same sets of muscles as they have been stressed out when you ran. Giving them the rest they deserve is just fair enough. This is one of the most neglected elements of running though.

3. Look ahead! 

Your eyes should be always focused on the ground 10 to 20 feet ahead. Staring at your feet is not a proper running habit. Looking ahead keeps your focus and can clear you from any forthcoming danger. When you're running on roads and highways, be at the road side where you'd be doing a counter flow. It's easier to keep track of what's coming in front of you rather than running along with the vehicles' natural flow. Keeping your shoulders relaxed will give you that natural sway in each stride. Lean slight forward but keep your body upright.

4. Follow a program.

Do your routine continuously. You will get all the benefits of running if you continuously endeavor with this physical activity even once or twice a week. Increase it accordingly as you learn the tricks in running.

If you're running as a beginner, listen to your own system. Follow your own pace and increase personal challenges naturally. Running for beginners may require a different set of discipline compared to intermediate or advanced runners but all the same, each day is a learning day. Focus on these 4 easy tips and you'll one day hurdle the beginners' stage.