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Pacman Jones Set to Play Against Ravens
Pacman Jones
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Dallas Cowboys
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Baltimore Ravens
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12/17/2008
Baltimore Sun
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Cowboys DB/PR Adam "(Don't Call Me) Pacman" Jones will likely return this week against the Baltimore Ravens. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
The Cowboys will need Jones to provide them with good field position all day against the Ravens defense. If you start IDPs or your league gives credit for punt return yards, then Jones makes a good option, as he'll likely be fielding a number of them.
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Titans Haynesworth to Become Free Agent
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12/17/2008
The Tennessean
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Titans DL Albert Haynesworth is set to become a free agent after making the Pro Bowl triggered a contract clause preventing the Titans from placing the franchise tag on him. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Haynesworth has become one of the, if not the, most dominant defensive lineman in football, and the Titans will have to pay dearly to keep him.
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Colts WR Harrison Questionable Thursday (Hamstring)
Marvin Harrison
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Peyton Manning
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Reggie Wayne
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Indianapolis Colts
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Jacksonville Jaguars
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12/17/2008
Indianapolis Star
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Colts WR Marvin Harrison is questionable for Thursday's game against the Jaguars with a hamstring injury suffered against Detroit. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Harrison is having a poor season, and likely wouldn't have been inconsideration for a starting spot this week anyway.
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Jets DE Shaun Ellis To Play Sunday
Shaun Ellis
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New York Jets
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12/17/2008
New York Times
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The Jets are going to allow DE Shaun Ellis to play Sunday after his recent arrest for marijuana possession. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Good to see the league has its priorities in order. Matt Jones is allowed to play for the entire season while facing charges for cocaine possession, and the Jets are allowing Ellis to play, but smaller, less illegal infractions get multiple game suspensions. Czar Goodell might want to reevaluate his discipline policy in the offseason.
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Saints Place Reggie Bush on IR
Reggie Bush
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New Orleans Saints
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12/17/2008
Miami Herald
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The Saints placed RB Reggie Bush on the injured reserve today, ending his season. Bush is expected to easily recover in time for next season. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Bush being out means an emphatic IN for Pierre Thomas, and makes him a top-10 (and MUST START) RB on Sunday.
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Marion Barber Misses Practice
Marion Barber
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Dallas Cowboys
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12/17/2008
Miami Herald
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Cowboys RB Marion Barber III missed practice today with his dislocated toe. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Barber played some last week, and looks to play sparingly again this week. I wouldn't let news of his practice habits influence your decision to start him or sit him, but at this point you've got to have better options, especially given how well backup RB Tashard Choice has played in his stead.
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Hasselbeck Likely to Miss Third Consecutive Game
Matt Hasselbeck
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Seneca Wallace
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Seattle Seahawks
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New York Jets
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12/15/2008
Associated Press
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Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck is likely to miss Sunday's game against the struggling Jets. QB Seneca Wallace will get another start, having performed well in the past two weeks. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
The Jets have been vulnerable against the pass the past few weeks (save the shellacking of the Titans), and Wallace could make an interesting spot start.
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QB Matt Hasselbeck 3rd QB; Wallace to Start Under Center
Matt Hasselbeck
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Seneca Wallace
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Seattle Seahawks
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St. Louis Rams
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12/14/2008
AP
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Recovering QB Matt Hasselbeck will be the Seahawks 3rd QB this week against the Rams. NFL rules make it especially difficult to get the 3rd QB into the game, so don't expect to see him unless it's an emergency. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Wallace has been guiding the offense fairly effectively, especially with the return of Deion Branch. Nobody is very scared of the Rams defense, so I'd think he should be in for a good day.
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Bucs QB Garcia Out Against Falcons
Jeff Garcia
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Brian Griese
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Luke McCown
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Atlanta Falcons
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12/14/2008
AP
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QB Jeff Garcia won't play today against the Falcons. In his place, Brian Griese will get the start. It isn't out of the question that Luke McCown will get some snaps too. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
I don't consider either Griese or McCown to be decent fantasy option at this point.
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49ers Gore Inactive
Frank Gore
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DeShaun Foster
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San Francisco 49ers
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Miami Dolphins
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12/14/2008
AP
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RB Frank Gore is inactive today against the Dolphins. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
RB Deshaun Foster will start in place of Gore, but he is not in consideration for a fantasy roster spot at this point. He is, after all, Deshaun Foster.
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Saints: Bush to Wait on MRI
Reggie Bush
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New Orleans Saints
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12/14/2008
AP
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RB Reggie Bush may have sprained his knee Thursday against the Bears. As a result, an MRI is in the works for Reggie. Bush will likely be used carefully, if at all, for the remainder of the season. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
I'm a big Pierre Thomas fan that thinks he just needs a prolonged shot to prove his impact, so I highly recommend going to pick up Pierre Thomas ASAP, especially if you're in a keeper league where he's somehow available.
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WR Brad Smith Doubtful Against Buffalo
Brad Smith
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Laveranues Coles
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Jerricho Cotchery
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Leon Washington
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New York Jets
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12/12/2008
Associated Press
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Jets WR Brad Smith is unlikely to play this week after suffering a concussion at the hands of LB Patrick Willis last week in the Jets' loss to the 49ers. The hit was one of the biggest of the year, causing Smith to collapse while slowly walking off the field.
(See video of the hit on the MFB Blog, at blog.myfantasyball.com) |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
After that hit, Smith may want to take a week off and make sure he hasn't lost his marbles. If Smith can't play, I anticipate RB Leon Washington getting most of the touches in the shorter screen-type routes that the Jets like to feature Smith in.
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Vikings' Frerotte Doubtful Against Cardinals
Gus Frerotte
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Tarvaris Jackson
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Minnesota Vikings
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Arizona Cardinals
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12/12/2008
Associated Press
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Vikings' QB Gus Frerotte is unlikely to play Saturday as the Vikes look to maintain their one game lead over the Bears in the NFC North. Tarvaris Jackson, his likely replacement, was benched earlier in the season in favor of Frerotte, but played well after subbing for an injured Frerotte last week. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
If you spent any amount of this season counting on Jackson or Frerotte as your starting quarterback, chances are your fantasy football season is already over.
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Bucs Optimistic QB Garcia Can Start
Jeff Garcia
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Luke McCown
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Brian Griese
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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12/12/2008
Associated Press
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The Tampa Bay Bucs remained optimistic that QB Jeff Garcia could play Sunday against at Atlanta, despite being limited in practices this week with a groin injury. It is an injury similar to one he suffered in training camp. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Garcia should play, and likely won't show many side effects of the injury. WR Antonio Bryant will be eager to prove himself (again) after his comments this week regarding statements made by Emmitt Smith, and could help Garcia put up decent numbers. The Bucs are facing an Atlanta defense that ranks 23rd against the pass, setting the stage for a good showing by Garcia and Co.
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Cassel Practices Again After Death of Father; Status for Sunday Uncertain
Matt Cassel
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New England Patriots
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Oakland Raiders
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12/12/2008
Associated Press
CBS Sportsline
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QB Matt Cassel practiced today for the second consecutive day following the death of his father earlier this week. Though his status for Sunday's game is up in the air, one has to expect that he'll play. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
If Cassel doesn't play, downgrade all the skill players on the Patriots appropriately, with one major exception. I fully expect WR Randy Moss to have a big game in his return to Oakland whether his quarterback is Cassel or rookie Kevin O'Connell.
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RB Brandon Jacobs to Miss Showdown With Cowboys
Derrick Ward
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Brandon Jacobs
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Reuben Droughns
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New York Giants
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Dallas Cowboys
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12/12/2008
Associated Press
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RB Brandon Jacobs will miss this Sunday's showdown with the division rival Cowboys. Derrick Ward and Ahmad Bradshaw will split the carries in his absence, with either 2nd year RB Danny Ware or vet Reuben Droughns to be the 3rd string running back. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Ward and Bradshaw are very capable in their own right, but picking one to have a fantasy impact this week (in what is a playoff week for most of you) would be like flipping a coin. If I had to guess, and thankfully I don't, I'd go with Derrick Ward.
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Favre Not Interested in Tampa
Brett Favre
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Green Bay Packers
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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07/28/2008
Tampa Tribune
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As a trade for QB Brett Favre seems increasingly likely, it looks like that trade won't be to Tampa Bay. Favre wants the list of teams expanded beyond Tampa and the Jets, and many believe he'd prefer the Vikings. However, the Packers have said they won't trade him within the division. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
This news makes the Jets the front runners to land his services at this point, and they'll be a fun team to watch with a quarterback that can throw the ball more than 20 yards.
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RB Brown Coming Back
Ronnie Brown
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Miami Dolphins
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07/28/2008
Florida Sun Sentinal
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RB Ronnie Brown says the hardest part of coming back from season ending knee surgery last year is going to be mental, not physical. He has slimmed down and appears able to do all of the things he could before the injury. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
That defenses will be able to consistently put 8 or 9 guys in the box against the Dolphins due to inexperienced quarterbacks and wide receivers will hamper his value more than the injury. A more powerful runner, like say, Ricky Williams, may fare better against such fronts.
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WR Horn Still Wants Trade
Joe Horn
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Atlanta Falcons
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07/28/2008
Atlanta Journal Constitution
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WR Joe Horn still wants a trade from the Falcons, though he has reported to camp and is ready to go. He admittedly hasn't studied the playbook though, as he expected to be dealt. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Horn is no longer worthy of a starting spot in most leagues, but could be a useful backup if he gets out of Atlanta.
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Packers RB Grant Not Happy
Green Bay Packers
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07/28/2008
Milwaukee Journal Sentinal
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While everyone is paying attention to Brett Favre, the surprising star of last season, RB Ryan Grant, isn't in camp either. The Packers own his rights, but he is not under contract, and cannot be fined for missing camp. He's unhappy with the current offer, which pales in comparison to the contract signed by LB Brady Poppinga in the offseason. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Grant should get this resolved before it affects his play. The team should make a reasonable offer though, as his agent says that with the incentives in the Packers offer, "If he does what he did last year (956 yards, 8 TDs on a team that ran on only only 39.4% of its plays), he wouldn't even earn $1 million." That is insulting.
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LenDale White Looks Healthy
LenDale White
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Tennessee Titans
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07/28/2008
The Tennessean
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RB LenDale White, after reporting to camp last year out of shape, is impressing coaches and teammates this year with his quickness and footwork. Amusingly, says veteran center Kevin Mawae, "Last year he came in out of shape, trying to get back into shape to his playing weight, whatever that is — I don't think anyone knows what that is yet; I don't think he knows." |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
White will have to fend off first round pick RB Chris Williams, but should be able to do so and exceed his production last year.
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QB Jon Kitna: Tough Guy
Jon Kitna
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Detroit Lions
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07/28/2008
Detroit News
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QB Jon Kitna looks good after playing through a litany of injuries during last season. Per Mike O'Hara:
"I thought a month after the season, he still looked miserable," coach Rod Marinelli said. "Now he looks great. He's a highly conditioned guy." |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Kitna, with WR Roy Williams and WR Calvin Johnson ready to go, could have another good year.
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Brady Quinn: No Longer Playing Terribly
Derek Anderson
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Cleveland Browns
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07/28/2008
Cleveland Plain Dealer
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QB Brady Quinn got off to a terrible start at camp, throwing 3 INTs and fumbling a snap in his first ten plays. Since then he's shown himself to be reasonably competent under center. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Derek Anderson is still the guy in Cleveland, and easily a top 10 fantasy quarterback. Quinn will have to wait.
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Jonathan Stewart Impresses
DeAngelo Williams
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Carolina Panthers
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07/28/2008
Charlotte Observer
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Rookie RB Jonathan Stewart, as well as RB DeAngelo Williams, are impressing defenders in Panthers camp this week. Said one DB of Stewart, "I went over to the sidelines and told the guys, ‘We've got us something here.' He's going to be able to get a lot of those tough yards for us when we need them." Interestingly, Stewart also stayed in a Motel 6 recently after being told his contract wouldn't be finished by the time he arrived at the facility, as earlier indicated. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Williams hasn't done much to grab the job thus far in his career, and Stewart shows all indications of being a stud. He should make a good #2 RB by mid-season.
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McGahee: Shows Up Late, But Will Get More Touches
Willis McGahee
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Baltimore Ravens
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07/28/2008
Baltimore Sun
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RB Willis McGahee, despite showing up late for training camp and missing most voluntary Ravens functions in the offseason, will get an increased load under new offensive coordinator Cam Cameron. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Cameron's last RB while a coordinator was LT, so he knows how to use tailbacks. He's looking to increase McGahee's presence on third downs and in the passing game.
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Terry Glenn Gets Interest
Terry Glenn
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Jacksonville Jaguars
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Miami Dolphins
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07/28/2008
The Times Union
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Two Florida teams have needs for a veteran wide receiver, and Terry Glenn could fit the bill. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Glenn will catch on somewhere, and is productive when he's on the field. A stop in Jacksonville would give them an interesting wide receiving corps for QB David Garrard to throw to, with WRs Reggie Williams and Jerry Porter also there (though currently on the PUP list).
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More Of The Same Under Center For The Bears
Kyle Orton
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Rex Grossman
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Chicago Bears
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07/28/2008
Chicago Tribune
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This from the Chicago Tribune's David Haugh:
4:45 p.m.: After Grossman floats a wobbly duck that's picked off by Charles Tillman, a cynic in the crowd yells, "Now that looks familiar!"
4:50 p.m.: Orton keeps up with Grossman by telegraphing a quick slant pass Hunter Hillenmeyer picks off.
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Fantasy Football Impact:
I'm sure they'll both get things straightened out and....haha, sorry, couldn't say that with a straight face. Don't draft either one unless you start 4 QBs.
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Hester Signs New Deal, Worth Up To $40M
Chicago Bears
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07/28/2008
Chicago Tribune
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Return specialist and aspiring wide receiver Devin Hester signed a four year contract extension with the Bears, guaranteeing him up $15M and worth up to $40M in incentives |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
This is the clearest indication yet that the Bears intend to use Hester more prominently on offense. If your league keeps return yards / TDs, then Hester may make his way into the top 15 among wideouts this year.
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Troy Smith Impresses
Baltimore Ravens
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07/26/2008
Baltimore Sun
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After a couple of days of poor quarterback play at Ravens camp, QB Troy Smith finally made a statement and played well. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Smith is an intriguing option at quarterback. He's mobile, can make most throws, and has a pedigree of winning, coming off a solid career Ohio State. He strikes me as a guy that scouts talked themselves out of leading up to the NFL draft, and he may have a very productive year if he earns the starting role. However, as with any young QB, ups and downs are to be expected.
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McCarthy: Rodgers is Our Starter
Brett Favre
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Aaron Rodgers
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Green Bay Packers
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07/26/2008
Miami Herald
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Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said that Aaron Rodgers is his starting quarterback, regardless of what happens to QB Brett Favre. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Sounds like Favre is going to be traded, leaving Rodgers to run the offense in front of rookies Brian Brohm and Matt Flynn
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McAllister: MRI Negative
Deuce McAllister
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Reggie Bush
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New Orleans Saints
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07/26/2008
Times-Picayune
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The MRI for Saints RB Deuce McAllister came back negative, and he is expected to resume practicing soon, though on a limited basis. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Having knee problems so early in camp is not a good sign for McAllister, and any of his owners may want to pick up Reggie Bush and / or Pierre Thomas, depending on how the roles shake out during the preseason.
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Pats Sign LaMont Jordan
LaMont Jordan
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Laurence Maroney
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New England Patriots
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07/26/2008
Boston Herald
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After the Raiders released LaMont Jordan, the Patriots have signed him, presumably as a backup to RB Laurence Maroney. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Jordan would be a good choice to handcuff with Maroney.
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RB McAllister to Have MRI
Deuce McAllister
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Reggie Bush
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New Orleans Saints
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07/26/2008
Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Saints RB Deuce McAllister is having an MRI after he needed fluid drained from his left knee, the same knee that required surgery last year after he tore his ACL. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
This is not a good sign, but it opens the door for RBs Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas to show what they can do. I wouldn't be drafting McAllister with any confidence until he can stay on the field for more than a couple of days at a time.
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Frank Gore Loves Mike Martz
Frank Gore
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San Francisco 49ers
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07/26/2008
San Francisco Chronicle
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49ers RB Frank Gore is optimistic that he can replicate Marshall Faulk's success with new coordinator Mike Martz. Gore says that Martz told him, 'All the great players, when they begin to fail in my offense, it's because they didn't study the playbook.' |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
With no other great options on offense, Gore will once again be the focal point, and with Martz running the show should have a year reminiscent of 2006.
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Plaxico's Training Camp Vacation
Plaxico Burress
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Eli Manning
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New York Giants
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07/26/2008
Daily News
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WR Plaxico Burress sat out of training camp yesterday just a day after coach Tom Coughlin declared him fit to practice once a day. Most players under that restriction participated in the morning practice, but Burress sat out both. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
It's unclear whether this is his ankle injury still healing or a "business decision," as it was in prior team workouts. If last year is any indication though, as long as he sees the field on game day he'll be fine.
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WR Marvin Harrison Looks Good
Marvin Harrison
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Peyton Manning
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Indianapolis Colts
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07/26/2008
Indianapolis Star
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WR Marvin Harrison looks like his old self at camp, according to Coach Tony Dungy. "For me, I try to read his face, when he's smiling and doesn't have that worried look, then I think things are pretty much normal" |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
If Harrison can make it through the whole preseason, he may be worthy of being a top 10 WR again, but that's a big if. He's coming off of two knee surgeries, but he'd also been remarkably healthy throughout his career.
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WR Matt Jones Finds His Cocaine Arrest "Embarrassing"
Matt Jones
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Jacksonville Jaguars
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07/26/2008
The Times-Union
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WR Matt Jones was arrested outside of Fayetteville, Arkansas earlier this year with 6 grams of cocaine in the car. His father says the cocaine wasn't his (shocker!), and Jones says he's embarrassed (double shocker!).
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Jones didn't have much fantasy impact before this, and I'm sure the resulting suspension that ultimately comes down won't help matters any.
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Steven Jackson: Holding Out
Steven Jackson
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St. Louis Rams
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07/25/2008
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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St. Louis Rams star RB Steven Jackson is holding out in hopes of getting his contract negotiated. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Jackson is seemingly unstoppable if he's healthy, and missing some extra wear and tear on his body may not be a bad thing. As long as he's around by the middle of camp he shouldn't be downgraded on fantasy boards.
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Devin Hester: Going Broke, Returns to Camp
Chicago Bears
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07/25/2008
Miami Herald
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Bears WR / KR Devin Hester, who wants to be paid like a top WR despite having no credentials at the position, is back in camp today. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Seems that the $15,000 tab for each missed day was too much for someone that is making "only" $445,000 this year. While he does deserve a raise based on his kick returning skills, we're also hard pressed to come up with a kick returner that was on top of the position for more than a few years, save Mel Gray.
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Jets Get Permission to Talk to Favre
Brett Favre
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Chad Pennington
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Aaron Rodgers
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Kellen Clemens
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Green Bay Packers
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07/25/2008
NY Post
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The Jets have asked for and been granted permission to talk to QB Brett Favre about a trade. The Packers would obviously prefer to trade him to a team they do not play this year, and the Jets fit that bill. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Favre on the Jets would be interesting, as he'll have no shortage of weapons with WRs Jerricho Cotchery and Laveranues Coles, in addition to draft pick TE Dustin Keller.
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Favre to Report to Training Camp
Brett Favre
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Aaron Rodgers
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Green Bay Packers
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07/25/2008
Miami Herald
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Packers QB Brett Favre has informed the team of his intention to reply for reinstatement and attend training camp. One report says that this is a maneuver to force a trade, which would make sense for Brett, giving his as much time as possible to learn a new offense. Another report says the Packers caved and are willing to hand him the job again. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Favre is just gonna go out there slangin' that darn pigskin around and havin' a great time! Like a little kid out there!
But seriously, if he's starting in the NFL he should be worthy of a starting spot in most fantasy leagues
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RB Westbrook In Camp...For Now
Brian Westbrook
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Philadelphia Eagles
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07/25/2008
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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RB Brian Westbrook reported to Eagles camp, but is doing so on a temporary basis. After switching agents, "I just wanted to give my agent an opportunity to talk with team president Joe Banner and see if we can get something done," he said. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
While a lengthy holdout would hurt his value, I doubt anyone would allow that to happen with the optimism surrounding the Eagles this year.
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Quinn Gray: Signed by Colts
Quinn Gray
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Jim Sorgi
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Indianapolis Colts
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07/25/2008
Indianapolis Star
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The Indianapolis Colts have brought in former Jacksonville Jaguars QB Quinn Gray to compete with Jim Sorgi for the backup job. Normally with the Colts this means the right to play the 2nd half of the last game of the season, but with Peyton Manning's injury this role may carry more significance this season. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
This doesn't show a lot of confidence in Sorgi, and Gray was fairly competent in Jacksonville.
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Devin Thomas: Hamstring Injury
Washington Redskins
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07/24/2008
Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Redskins rookie receiver Devin Thomas left practice today with a hamstring injury. The severity is unknown. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Rookie receivers rarely contribute in fantasy circles anyway, but this won't help his cause.
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Lamont Jordan Not Welcome in Oakland
LaMont Jordan
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Oakland Raiders
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New Orleans Saints
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07/24/2008
San Francisco Chronicle
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Raiders RB LaMont Jordan was told he was not welcome at training camp. However, since he's under contract with the Raiders, they can't bar him from participating. This is essentially the same situation Steve McNair faced with the Titans before his trade. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Jordan is oft-injured, and the article cites New Orleans as a possible landing spot. With a backfield of Reggie Bush, Deuce McAllister, and the intriguing Pierre Thomas, he could jump from one overcrowded running back situation to another. Wait to see where he lands.
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Devin Hester: Holdout!
Chicago Bears
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07/23/2008
Chicago Tribune
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WR Devin Hester is holding out, costing himself $15,000 a day. He's only making $445,000 this year, so a one week holdout would cost him approximately a quarter of what he'll see after taxes. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
I'd imagine this comes to an end quickly. He's not making enough money to justify losing all that money holding out, and he's simply not good enough on offense to get a lot of money. Much of his effectiveness can be negated by the fact that punters don't have to actually kick him the ball. He is probably the best returner in the game, but we all remember how long Dante Hall lasted, right?
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QB Jeff Garcia takes a vacation
Jeff Garcia
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Chris Simms
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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07/23/2008
The Tampa Tribune
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QB Jeff Garcia is going to miss training camp this weekend to attend the 25th reunion of a Ju-Co football championship team coached by his father. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
The man is about 47 years old, he probably needed the weekend off anyway. QB Chris Simms will get a chance to impress and drive up his trade value, as he appears unlikely to start the season in Tampa.
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Baltimore QB Update
Kyle Boller
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Baltimore Ravens
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07/23/2008
Baltimore Sun
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QBs Kyle Boller, Troy Smith, and Joe Flacco were in action on the first day of camp in a red zone drill. Smith was not impressive in 5 attempts, including 3 INTs, 1 to the DB coach who was participating. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
My personal feeling is that Boller is ready to succeed, but I acknowledge I'm in the vast minority here. Whoever wins this job will need to prove themselves before being picked up on a fantasy team, barring a brilliant preseason performance.
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Terry Glenn: Negotiating with Cowboys
Terry Glenn
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Tony Romo
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Terrell Owens
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Dallas Cowboys
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07/23/2008
Dallas Morning News
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WR Terry Glenn hopes to have a deal in place with the Cowboys before Friday when training camp opens. Glenn is set to be payed $1.74 million, but the Cowboys want him to sign a waiver that stipulates he be payed only $500,000 if he hurts his knee again. Understandably, Glenn is not enthused. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
This seems like it will get done and Glenn's knee will be the only issue affecting him as he prepares for the season.
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Marvin Lewis: Chis Henry can get out and stay out
Chris Henry
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Cincinnati Bengals
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07/23/2008
Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Cincinnattica Bengals coach has decided that the most recently released prisoner, WR Chris Henry, is no longer welcome on their team, contrary to what Henry's agent said. |
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Fantasy Football Impact:
Lesson 1, you can never trust agents. Lesson 2, never draft Chris Henry.
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