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Written by Jim Day
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Sunday, 20 July 2008 |
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Jay Glazer of FoxSports.com is reporting that The Redskins and The Dolphins have reached an agreement for dancer, oops, I mean DE Jason Taylor. The Dolphins will receive a 2nd round draft pick in exchange.
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Written by Jim Day
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Sunday, 20 July 2008 |
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 Philip Daniels The Washington Redskins started training camp on Saturday. It wasn't a good day. The team lost two defensive ends for the year. Philip Daniels was lost for the season when he tore the ACL in his left knee early in practice. Then shortly later the team lost young up-and-comer Alex Buzbee when he ruptured his achilles tendon.
Cornerback Fred Smoot also sprained his foot during practice and will miss at least one week. Not a good start to camp.
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Written by Jim Day
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Friday, 18 July 2008 |
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The Jets signed TE Dustin Keller, the #30 pick, to a multi-year deal on Friday.
Keller will have to battle vets Chris Baker and Bubba Franks, plus several other players to get much playing time in 2008. The good news is that none of them are very good.
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Written by Adam Lasik
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Friday, 18 July 2008 |
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The Cleveland Browns have revealed that veteran wide receiver Joe Jurevicius, who recently underwent a second knee surgery and has reportedly had trouble dealing with a staph infection, will likely start the regular season on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.
Being on the PUP list means that he will not be available to play for at least the first six-weeks of the regular season.
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Written by Adam Lasik
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Friday, 18 July 2008 |
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The Kansas City Chiefs announced Thursday that they have released veteran safety Greg Wesley, according to the Kansas City Star.
Wesley was a seven-year starter before losing his job to Jarrad Page last season. The Chiefs had the veteran on the trade block for several months, but could not reach a deal.
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Written by Jim Day
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Thursday, 17 July 2008 |
The Baltimore Ravens and Joe Flacco, the team's first-round draft pick, agreed in principle Wednesday night to a five-year deal expected to reach $30 million.
Flacco, the former University of Delaware standout, is expected to earn over $30 million which includes a guaranteed money of $8.75 million, according to his agent, Joe Linta.
This is good news for the young signal caller if he has any chance of starting in week 1. He is still a longshot sure, but they didn't move back up in the first to get him for nothing.
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Written by Jim Day
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Tuesday, 15 July 2008 |
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The Dallas Cowboys have signed FS Ken Hamlin to a new 6-year contract worth $39 million, including $15 million guaranteed.
Hamlin had his finest season as a pro in 2007, including his first trip to the Pro Bowl. This really locks up a good secondary for Dallas for the long term, especially if Adam Jones actually gets to play AND keep his nose clean.
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Written by Jim Day
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Tuesday, 15 July 2008 |
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The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with FA RB Kevin Jones on a 1-year, $605, 000 contract according to Adam Schefter of the NFL Network.
Well this definitely puts a little hesitation in drafting Matt Forte now. Forte is still the future, but Jones plays almost the same type of game as Forte, so this will almost certainly means he splits carries, a t the elast, with Jones for 2008.
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Written by Jim Day
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Monday, 14 July 2008 |
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Colts QB Peyton Manning will miss 4-6 weeks after having a bursa sac removed from his left knee. That timetable means he would miss at least the start of training camp. The Colts open camp on July 25 and break camp on Aug. 15.
"The procedure was routine. The Colts' medical staff expects a full and complete return to action," said Colts president Bill Polian.
He will most likely miss a good portion of training camp, but if anyone can get away with missing some time, Peyton is that guy. This is nothing to be concerned about, Manning is still the #2 QB in fantasy circles.
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Written by Jim Day
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Friday, 11 July 2008 |
Former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry has tested positive for marijuana again, reports Fox 31 Sports in Colorado.
An NFL source told the television station late Thursday about the positive test and said Henry likely would be suspended for a year for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
This is the second time that he faces a 1-year suspension for drugs. He beat the last one on a technicality, but you can bet the league covered their bases on this one. If he is indeed suspended for a year, it may be his death knell in the NFL.
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Written by Jim Day
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Thursday, 10 July 2008 |
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones was arrested early Thursday morning in his former college town and charged with felony possession of cocaine. Jones, 25, and two other men were arrested just before 1:00 a.m. on Thursday after police said they observed Jones cutting up cocaine with a credit card in a car.
A first-round draft pick by the Jaguars in 2005, Jones has been a disappointment as a wide receiver in the NFL. The 6-foot-6, 238-pound wideout had 24 catches for 317 yards and four touchdowns last season, and has 101 catches for 1,392 yards and 13 scores in three seasons with Jacksonville.
Just another player with loads of talent that couldn't control themselves. The writing was on the wall that the team would cut him before this, now it just becomes when.
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Written by Jim Day
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Saturday, 05 July 2008 |
Ex-San Diego Chargers safety Terrence Kiel was killed in a car smash, police said Saturday. He was 27.
San Diego police said Kiel's body was thrown from his 2004 Chevrolet sedan, which crashed into a wall.
Kiel, who was driving alone after leaving a party, was conscious when paramedics arrived at the crash. He was pronounced dead shortly after.
A 2003 second-round National Football League entry draft selection, Kiel appeared in 59 games over parts of four seasons with the Chargers.
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Written by Adam Lasik
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Wednesday, 02 July 2008 |
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Cleveland Browns' wide receiver Joe Jurevicius underwent a second knee surgery this week after experiencing discomfort and swelling in the surgically-repaired joint.
No determination has been regarding Jurevicius' availability for the start of training camp. |
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Written by Jim Day
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Wednesday, 02 July 2008 |
The San Diego Chargers on Tuesday signed two of their 2008 draft picks, running back Marcus Thomas and tackle Corey Clark, to four-year contracts.
A fifth-round selection, Thomas rushed for 1,166 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior at Texas-El Paso.
Clark, who was taken in the seventh round, was a two-year starter at Texas A&M.
Thomas is a pounding back and could easily surprise Fantasy owners in 2008. There is a chance he will get a shot to be the goal line back. Keep your eye on him to see how the Chargers use him during training camp.
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Written by Jim Day
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Wednesday, 02 July 2008 |
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The Chicago Bears have agreed to a deal with 2nd round rookie RB Matt Forte on a 4-year contract. The terms of the contract have not been disclosed.
Forte is considered to be the starter for the Bears when training camp opens up, but temper some expectations with the fact that the Bears offense probably won't be very good this year.
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Written by Adam Lasik
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Tuesday, 01 July 2008 |
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The Sporting News reports that Carolina Panthers' linebacker Na'il Diggs is currently expected to be the starting weak-side linebacker when camp opens. |
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Written by Adam Lasik
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Friday, 27 June 2008 |
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Everyone knows that Calvin Johnson and Roy Williams will serve as the Detroit Lions' #1 and #2 receivers this year. What is less certain is who will be catching those sloppy thirds...
Both Shaun McDonald and Mike Furrey have made strong cases to fill that role. However, as things stand at the moment, the Lions are planning to run McDonald in the #3 spot. But that's not where the story ends, fantasy addicts - not according to mLive.com's Tom Kowalski.
If either Johnson or Williams get hurt, expect Mike Furrey to step into the starting lineup ahead of McDonald.
Furrey is considered a better fit on the outside, with McDonald in the slot in three-receiver sets. Of course, as much as the Lions are likely to pass this year, it may not matter all that much who is considered a "starter." |
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Written by Adam Lasik
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Friday, 27 June 2008 |
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The Dallas Morning News suggests that the Cowboys' 2007 starting defensive end, Marcus Spears, may end up at nose guard this year.
Face it, even some of the deeper IDP leagues probably didn't have any teams with Spears on the roster. In three years, he has never had more than 2 sacks in a season, and has registered a grand total of 67 solo tackles - 29 of which came in 2006. |
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Written by Adam Lasik
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Friday, 27 June 2008 |
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Once thought to be a starting-caliber prospect if he could just be given the opportunity, running back Najeh Davenport failed to make a large enough contribution to the Pittsburgh Steelers' organization, resulting in his release on Friday.
Mewelde Moore and rookie Rashard Mendenhall are next in line behind Willie Parker on the Steelers' depth chart. Expect Mendenhall to be given every opportunity to be the primary alternative and third-down back when Parker is off the field. |
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Written by James Bebermeyer Jr
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Wednesday, 25 June 2008 |
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According to the Denver Post, the NFL could be considering suspending Denver Broncos' wide receiver Brandon Marshall under the league's Personal Conduct Code. Marshall was arrested on March 6 for his second domestic dispute and this third arrest in 12 months. He was arrested for driving under the influence in October 2007 and the case is due in trial in September.
With Marshall and his agent being forthright with the league on his incidents, he could go unpunished. However, this is not the message commissioner Goodell wants to send to players. He could face up to an eight-game suspension for his conduct off the field. That would be really bad for Fantasy owners that have already put a good deal into him.
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