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Ryan Grant, GB
 11  | Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin wants pay more attention to the run game this season. "I'd love to see us run 32-34 times a game where we need to split up the carries a little better," said Philbin. "We need to get it up in the 30s on a consistent basis." *Grant owners will be very happy to hear this. | |
| www.greenbaypressgazette.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 933 days ago | 9 comments | |
Fred Jackson, BUF
6 | Bills RBs coach Eric Studesville promises an "ever-increasing role" for Fred Jackson. *Although I do not like the fact that Dominic Rhodes is around, Jackson has clearly played well when called upon. I worry about a full-blown RBBC at some point in Buffalo. | |
| www.buffalobills.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 933 days ago | Discuss | |
Sidney Rice, MIN
10 | Vikings WR Sidney Rice has been working out with Cris Carter, Larry Fitzgerald, DeAngelo Hall, and Greg Jennings (and others) at the University of Minnesota. *Nice group to be working out with. Rice is a very interesting sleeper this season, especially if Favre is around. | |
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| ZEN (448) 933 days ago | Discuss | |
Derrick Mason, BAL
6 | Many reports are saying that Mason might be using his retirement vow as leverage towards a new contract. | |
| ZEN (448) 933 days ago | Discuss | |
Matt Cassel, KC
6 | Officially say goodbye to Tyler Thigpen's fantasy career. I can't believe that they gave this kid that fat contract after less than a full season of NFL starts. Talk about being in the right place (NE) at the right time. | |
| ZEN (448) 933 days ago | Discuss | |
Derrick Ward, TB
8 | Well known writer John Czarnecki states that "everyone knows" that Derrick Ward will be the Bucs' featured offensive player this season. *I have heard a lot of mixed signals coming out of TB about this situation, but whomever (Ward or Graham) gets 2/3 of the touches will be quite fantasy worthy. My money is on the better player with the bigger contract... Ward. | |
| msn.foxsports.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 933 days ago | Discuss | |
Fred Taylor, NE
10 | This writer (Reiss) believes that Fred Taylor will see the 2nd most touches in the NE backfield. Only Kevin Faulk will see more. *The NE backfield will be interesting to watch. It could develop into a frightening RBBC though. | |
| www.boston.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 933 days ago | Discuss | |
Martin Rucker, CLE
9 | DEEP SLEEPER ALERT! Browns TE Martin Rucker says "the door is open" and this is a "great opportunity" for him to make a significant impact (after the departure of Kellen Winslow). *We know that Cleveland TE's are fantasy worthy and he only has to beat out Robert Royal to do so. | |
| www.kansascity.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 933 days ago | Discuss | |
Sidney Rice, MIN
5 | Sidney Rice worked out with no knee brace Wednesday for the first time in the last ten months. *It looks like we might finally see what Rice can do. His main competition for playing time will be rookie Percy Harvin. Should be interesting, because he is quite a talent. | |
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| ZEN (448) 933 days ago | 2 comments | |
Brian Robiskie, CLE
10 | The Browns coach staff has used rookie wideout Brian Robiskie in "a variety of roles" during offseason practices, including flanker and the slot position. He is projected to start this season. | |
| admin.clevelandbrowns.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 933 days ago | Discuss | |
Chris Cooley, WAS
10 | Redskins coach Jim Zorn has promised TE Chris Cooley that he will score at least six touchdowns this season. | |
| twitter.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 933 days ago | Discuss | |
Ryan Grant, GB
8 | Packers GM Ted Thompson on Ryan Grant remaining GB's featured RB: "I think you need multiple guys...but we feel like Ryan will be our guy." | |
| myespn.go.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 933 days ago | Discuss | |
Percy Harvin, MIN
11 | The article points out that this is the second time Harvin had health issues. The first being when he was sent to the hospital during OTAs for dehydration issues. This is not a good sign for this super-talented rookie. | |
| www.profootballtalk.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 949 days ago | 2 comments | |
Brandon Marshall, MIA
12 | It looks like Denver management isn't expected to cave to Marshall trade demands unless they are blown away by an offer. Don't expect that offer to come with Marshall's off-the-field issues. This might get messy. | |
| myespn.go.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 949 days ago | 6 comments | |
Julius Jones, SEA
4 | Coach Knapps in response to someone asking whether a committee approach will be used in Seattle: "I definitely prefer that," he said. "The game has gotten so physical. The defense has gotten so strong and so fast, it’s hard for one back to carry the load." Another RBBC.... ugh!!! | |
| www.seahawks.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 953 days ago | 2 comments | |
T.J. Houshmandzadeh, SEA
2 | Housh predicts that both he and Matt Hasselback will be top 5 performers at their respective positions this season. He also states that the coaching staff is giving him deep routes and allowing him to be a complete WR. Very interesting... | |
| www.profootballtalk.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 953 days ago | Discuss | |
Correll Buckhalter, DEN
3 | --McDaniels said the Denver staff targeted Buckhalter in free agency because coaches felt he had "multidimensional" skills that would allow him to succeed in the role of a traditional running back and also in the passing game as a blocker or receiver. "His body is young," McDaniels said. "He just might be, as a matter of fact, I think he is, our fastest back. He's got a great burst and he's got great long speed. -- | |
| www.denverpost.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 955 days ago | Discuss | |
Cedric Benson, CIN
2 | The Bengals RBs coach has nothing but positive remarks about Benson's work ethic and attitude. He says that Benson is a "sponge". CBen makes for an intriguing late round pick considering the way he ended the season and the fact that he has little competition for carries. | |
| www.daytondailynews.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 955 days ago | Discuss | |
Vernon Davis, SF
4 | Former 49ers quarterback Trent Dilfer has stated that none of the present 49ers QBs trust Davis when it comes to throwing him the ball. The writer states that Davis has very poor route running skills. VERY interesting article! Maybe people should not take a chance on Davis. | |
| www.sfgate.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 956 days ago | Discuss | |
Darren McFadden, OAK
10 | The Raiders look like they will be making McFadden the focus of the passing game (a la Reggie Bush) while they get their deep game sorted out. I personally like McFadden's fantasy value this year as I think he will be counted on more in the offense. How can he not with all of that talent? | |
| www.ibabuzz.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 956 days ago | Discuss | |
Ahmad Bradshaw, NYG
4 | This guy is predicting a big season for Bradshaw, based on how well Derrick Ward did last year in the same role. You have to love his value with that solid OL and the fact that Jacobs is always hurt. | |
| weblogs.newsday.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 956 days ago | Discuss | |
Chris Johnson, TEN
3 | How has there been no posts about Chris Johnson??? He is a stud! Anyway... this article talks about how Tennessee believes that the additions of rookies Kenny Britt & Jared Cook, as well as Nate Washington, will prevent other teams from stacking the box as much on CJ (and LenDale White). I personally think teams will stack the box anyway, because those guys don't scare anyone. | |
| www.nfl.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 956 days ago | Discuss | |
Tim Hightower, ARI
10 | This writer seems to think that Hightower will be the starter on opening day, despite the presence of rookie Chris Wells. The Arizona RB situation is a rough one, based on the fact that they run a spread offense the majority of the time. Hightower seems to fit the scheme better, but how do you leave a RB with Wells's talent of the field? | |
| www.azcardinals.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 956 days ago | Discuss | |
Kellen Winslow, TB
3 | The TB offensive coordinator states that Winslow will be used "extensively" in the offense. The article also mentions that the OC has a pretty good track record with fantasy-friendly TEs (i.e. Alge Crumpler). | |
| www.tampabay.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 956 days ago | Discuss | |
Aaron Rodgers, GB
3 | The Packers coaching staff are going to give Rodgers more freedom to call plays at the line of scrimmage this year. This only helps his value and makes Rodgers an interesting fantasy QB to wait on in your draft. | |
| www.jsonline.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 956 days ago | Discuss | |
T.J. Houshmandzadeh, SEA
10 | Housh has picked up the offense quickly in Seattle, but the writer cautions that Greg Knaap offenses are not often fantasy-friendly for WRs. Good to know! | |
| blogs.thenewstribune.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 956 days ago | Discuss | |
Brian Robiskie, CLE
9 | Article states that the Browns believe that first-year pro Brian Robiskie will be the guy lining up across from Braylon Edwards on opening day. | |
| www.cleveland.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 956 days ago | Discuss | |
Pierre Thomas, NO
12 | Former Bucs coach Jon Gruden says that Pierre Thomas is the NFL's "best-kept secret" and that he is in for a big year. More lovin' for Pierre! | |
| blogs.usatoday.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 956 days ago | 1 comment | |
Ahmad Bradshaw, NYG
9 | Giants GM Jerry Reese says that Ahmad Bradshaw would be "the guy" if Brandon Jacobs got hurt. I hope this puts to rest all of the Danny Ware and Andre Brown talk. | |
| sports.yahoo.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 956 days ago | Discuss | |
Vernon Davis, SF
5 | 49ers beat writer Matt Maiocco predicts that Vernon Davis "will catch far more passes than a year ago." | |
| blog.pressdemocrat.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 956 days ago | Discuss | |
Ronnie Brown, MIA
13 | Ronnie Brown reportedly looked "fit, faster than ever and like he should be the team’s featured back" during Dolphins OTAs. Combine this with less than complementary remarks about Ricky Williams, and Brown might be a steal where he is drafted. | |
| blogs.palmbeachpost.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 956 days ago | 2 comments | |
Percy Harvin, MIN
11 | From coach Brad Childress: "I think the first thing I thought about was really the same feelings the first time we handed Adrian Peterson the ball. When you see it with your own eyes ... the thing that came to mind right away was, wow!" I think that people are undervaluing this kid's potential this season. He might end up being a star in ppr leagues. | |
| blogs.startribune.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 961 days ago | 2 comments | |
Greg Olsen, CHI
6 | Coach believes that Olsen has stood out this spring and is on his way to becoming a dominant player at his position (with the help of Cutler). Of the TE6-TE10 options, Olsen probably has the best shot of entering the top 5 this season. | |
| www.chicagobears.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 961 days ago | 1 comment | |
Ray Rice, BAL
4 | Coach says that there will definitely be a RB-by committee in Baltimore this season. He insists that McGahee, Rice, and McClain will all be involved. Sigh... so much for Rice being a nice sleeper. | |
| fantasynews.cbssports.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 962 days ago | 1 comment | |
Plaxico Burress, NYG
4 | Plax recently reached out to former teammate Derrick Ward, as well as WR Antonio Bryant, about possibly playing with TB. | |
| www.tampabay.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 962 days ago | 1 comment | |
Tony Romo, DAL
7 | Apparently OC Jason Garrett had a heart-to-heart with Romo about his preparation for the season and told him to get in better shape. This might explain why he seems to break down at the end of each season. | |
| www.star-telegram.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 963 days ago | 1 comment | |
Kyle Orton, DEN
9 | Orton has won the starting QB job in Denver. It isn't like Simms was every going to be adequate competition. Although it is unlikely that Orton is a fantasy force, he might be worth a late-round pick considering he is playing in a spread offense. | |
| www.denverpost.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 963 days ago | 1 comment | |
Greg Camarillo, MIA
3 | For those of you who don't remember, Camarillo did very well in ppr formats before he got hurt last year. Don't sleep on him. | |
| ZEN (448) 963 days ago | 1 comment | |
Devin Hester, CHI
2 | FYI folks, Hester is severely undervalued in drafts. I watched many Bears games last year and Hester was burning d-backs left and right in the secondary, but Orton simply could not get him the ball. It was almost sad to watch. I don't think he will have that problem with Cutler. | |
| ZEN (448) 963 days ago | Discuss | |
Devin Hester, CHI
8 | For those of you in return leagues, it looks like Hester will continue to be fazed out of the return game. He will not return kicks and will return fewer punts. | |
| www.suntimes.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 963 days ago | Discuss | |
Knowshon Moreno, DEN
12 | Despite the fact that Moreno is running behind Buckhalter and Jordan in camp, he is working extensively with the no-huddle offense. This seems to point to him being the 3rd down back and a PPR monster. | |
| www.denverpost.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 963 days ago | Discuss | |
Marvin Harrison, IND
12 | This ESPN writer states: "But the name I keep hearing is Marvin Harrison. I'm not saying there is anything imminent. But I know there's been some contact between the Bucs and Harrison's representative." | |
| myespn.go.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 963 days ago | Discuss | |
Brandon Lloyd, CHI
6 | Lloyd has just signed with Denver the day after Brandon Marshall requests a trade. Very interesting! If Marshall does indeed get traded, Lloyd's fantasy value will skyrocket considering his history with Orton and that he would be playing in a spread offense. | |
| www.denverbroncos.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 963 days ago | 2 comments | |
Eddie Royal, DEN
9 | This beat reporter cautions everyone not to overlook Royal, because he is going to be playing the Wes Welker role in Coach McDaniels spread offense. I guess the question is more about whether Orton can get him the ball or not. | |
| blogs.denverpost.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 963 days ago | 1 comment | |
Brandon Marshall, MIA
12 | Adam Shefter reported on KOA radio today that Marshall officially asked to be traded in the meeting with Bowlen. He stated that he is concerned about the direction of the franchise after the Cutler trade. I think we all know it is about the money, not Cutler. | |
| www.koaradio.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 964 days ago | 1 comment | |
Vincent Jackson, SD
11 | The writer characterizes this as a "jump off year" for Jackson. He is one of those guys flying under the radar after an impressive year. | |
| www3.signonsandiego.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 967 days ago | 1 comment | |
Brandon Jacobs, NYG
12 | Jerry Reese predicts that Jacobs's carries will increase this year with Ward gone. This has to push Jacobs up fantasy boards, but make sure you get Bradshaw if you draft him. | |
| sports.yahoo.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 967 days ago | 2 comments | |
Deion Branch, SEA
12 | Branch says that his knee will never be the same after multiple surgeries. While most people are probably thinking this about Branch, it is never a good sign when the player actually comes out and says it. You can't like Branch's fantasy value this year. | |
| sports.espn.go.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 967 days ago | Discuss | |
Dwayne Bowe, KC
10 | Chiefs coach says that Dwayne Bowe reported to the team overweight and that he needs to lose 20+ pounds. What is wrong with these guys!?!? Not exactly what the coach wants to see from his #1 WR. | |
| www.kcchiefs.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 967 days ago | Discuss | |
Rex Grossman, WAS
11 | Texans sign Rex Grossman to a one-year, $620,000 contract. Houston trades one interception machine (Rosenfals) and then signs another. I will say that this is probably the best spot for Rexie, considering Schaub's injury history. | |
| www.chron.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 967 days ago | Discuss | |
Antonio Bryant, TB
5 | The coach states that all TB QBs have to start at "ground zero" in a new offense and that they have all struggled to learn it. Not great news for Bryant. | |
| www.pewterreport.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 967 days ago | Discuss | |
Donovan McNabb, PHI
4 | McNabb gets his extension... 24.5 million over 2 seasons. I find it interesting that they just reworked the final 2 years of his deal rather than extending him further. | |
| msn.foxsports.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 967 days ago | Discuss | |
Michael Vick, PHI
2 | The Falcons officially released suspended QB Michael Vick. Let the games begin... if there are even any players. | |
| ZEN (448) 967 days ago | Discuss | |
Carnell Williams, TB
1 | I agree buddy. The minute they signed Ward, it was the end for Caddy. | |
| ZEN (448) 967 days ago | Discuss | |
Tom Brady, NE
2 | Don't forget Welker and his 8+ catches a game. Wherever you draft Brady, he will cheap. He should be going in the first round. | |
| ZEN (448) 967 days ago | Discuss | |
Willis McGahee, BAL
1 | I'm not sure McGahee's fantasy value can get any lower. | |
| ZEN (448) 967 days ago | Discuss | |
Willis McGahee, BAL
1 | No wonder McGahee is even still around in Baltimore. The team would take a 10+ million dollar cap hit to do so. He would be gone if not for that. | |
| www.baltimoresun.com | ||
| ZEN (448) 967 days ago | Discuss | |
John Carlson, SEA
2 | I agree with the idea of waiting on TEs in the draft, especially this year, but I would keep a close eye on Carlson during training camp to see what his role will be. The main reason he got so many targets last year was because there was no one on the field to throw to. With the Housh signing and Branch & Burleson returning, it makes me wonder how the targets will be spread around. | |
| ZEN (448) 967 days ago | Discuss | |
Ray Rice, BAL
6 | It looks like Rice is running with the first team. He makes a very intriguing middle round selection at RB. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | 1 comment | |
Vernon Davis, SF
2 | Every season, we hear the same story about Davis. It has gotten pretty silly at this point. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | Discuss | |
Earl Bennett, CHI
2 | Bennett is good late round flier pick, but that is it. It would be quite a storybook ending for Bennett to succeed with Cutler once again throwing him the ball, but that is rarely how the NFL works. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | 1 comment | |
Felix Jones, DAL
2 | The reality is that Jones will get, at max, 50% of the carries for Dallas. The problem is that he won't get many TDs, therefore Barber's fantasy value will be higher. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | Discuss | |
Percy Harvin, MIN
1 | This kid is going to be a star. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | Discuss | |
Brett Favre, MIN
1 | The Vikings are a scary team to play with Favre at QB, no matter what your opinion is about him. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | Discuss | |
Brett Favre, MIN
2 | Although Favre himself might not have a lot of fantasy value, he will significantly increase the value of all offensive players on the Vikings if he signs. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | Discuss | |
Matt Hasselbeck, SEA
2 | One thing that some might not realize is that Hass is learning a new offense this season. Although it is still a West Coast scheme, the terminology is much different. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | Discuss | |
Tom Brady, NE
3 | I would be the farm that Brady is the #1 QB this year in fantasy leagues. He will have a chip on his shoulder after having to sit out the majority of last year. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | Discuss | |
Pierre Thomas, NO
3 | I am buying everything about Pierre Thomas this year. He will be undervalued no matter where he is drafted, which will almost definitely be after round 2. There is no way Bush stays healthy. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | Discuss | |
Larry Fitzgerald, ARI
1 | I completely agree. I tend to think that Warner will regress this season, which will therefore negatively affect Fitzgerald's value. Fitz will still be a top 7 WR though. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | Discuss | |
Thomas Jones, KC
1 | Heard that the Jets are waiting on Greene's development during training camp before deciding to trade Jones or not. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | Discuss | |
Ted Ginn Jr., MIA
1 | Ginn will not have any type of fantasy value unless you are in a return league or there is drastic improvement in Miami's QB situation. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | Discuss | |
Brandon Marshall, MIA
2 | Anyone else heard about Marshall being on the trading block? | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | 3 comments | |
Brian Westbrook, PHI
1 | I think that Dunn would be a better fit for that offense if they decide to go with a veteran. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | Discuss | |
Brian Westbrook, PHI
2 | Westbrook doesn't ever get any respect. I have no problem snatching him up in round 2 after he tumbles down the draftboard. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | Discuss | |
Marques Colston, NO
1 | Despite Colston being my favorite WR, he is just hurt too often to draft relatively high. He is an absolute stud with Brees at QB if he could only stay on the field. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | 2 comments | |
Joseph Addai, IND
1 | I can't believe how far this guy's stock has fallen after most thought he would be fantasy stud for years to come. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | Discuss | |
Joseph Addai, IND
2 | There is no way that the Colts drafted Brown unless he is going to play significantly. I would bet on at least 40% of the snaps, but probably will be more. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | Discuss | |
Matt Forte, CHI
2 | Bears fans better hope that Forte's injury isn't serious. Hearing a popping sound is never good. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | Discuss | |
Matt Forte, CHI
2 | Forte is a top 3 pick in fantasy drafts and having Cutler only increases his value. Cutler will make teams will pay if they have too many guys at the line of scrimmage. | |
| ZEN (448) 969 days ago | 1 comment | |
