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Okay, I don't know a Cobra Clutch from a Stone Cold Stunner. But in matters football, The Gamer headlines the Main Event. And I'm here to tell you, the XFL is a legit shoot. And that means, yes, one more chance for fantasy freaks. I suggest six to eight teams, nine weeks (top two clubs grapple in Week 10), no bench (lest some savvy wet noodle hoard all the good QBs and grab surprise stars off waivers). Smell what I'm cookin'?

Here are four guys for you to push into your squared circle:

Casey Weldon, QB
Look for the Birmingham Bolts to be the Rams of the XFL, with Weldon cast in the role of Kurt Warner. And with eight years of NFL experience, I like his chances. Remember, this guy beat out Brad Johnson and Charlie Ward at FSU.

Scott Milanovich, QB
Milanovich, the first player drafted in the new league, is the Terrapins' all-time passing leader, and he's spent time with the Bucs and Browns (who chose him over Warner in the expansion draft). Careful, though: He has to beat out former NFLer Tommy Maddox for the L.A. Xtreme job.

John Avery, RB
Jimmy Johnson once thought Avery was the transfusion for his anemic Dolphins running game. He was wrong. Now the Chicago Enforcers think Avery is their pick-me-up. They might be right.

Mario Bailey, WR
NFL Europe's all-time leader in catches and TD receptions is still just 30. And from the University to Washington to the Frankfurt Galaxy, Bailey has made a habit of acrobatic catches. He'll take his circus act to Orlando, where he'll be all the Rage or at least most of the offense.

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