Fantasy Football Whiz Latest News Items http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:09:31 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/images/M_images/rss.png http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com Fantasy Football Whiz Latest News Items http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200809042791/News/Latest/Bills-Place-Crowell-On-IR.html As an update to an earlier story the Buffalo Bills have placed starting SLB Angelo Crowell on IR to end his season. Look for Keith Ellison to replace him. Obviously the "scope" was a little more serious that previously stated. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:56:02 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200809042790/News/Latest/Bills-SLB-Crowell-Has-Knee-Scoped.html Angelo Crowell, Buffalo Bills starting SLB will miss at least the 1st two weeks of the season after having his knee scoped on Thursday. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:55:11 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200809042789/News/Latest/Giants-Sign-Burress-To-New-Deal.html The Giants have signed WR Plaxico Burress to a new 5-year, $35 million contract. He will make $11 million in 2008. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:42:11 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200809042788/News/Latest/Ravens-DT-Gregg-Out-For-Week-1.html The Baltimore Ravens have listed DT Kelly Gregg as out for week 1 as he continues to battle a knee problem. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:37:33 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200809042787/News/Latest/Redskins-Rule-Out-CB-Springs.html The Washington Redskins have ruled out starting LCB Shawn Springs for Thursday's season opener against the Giants. Fred Smoot and Carlos Rogers will start at cornerback. This should definitely help the Giants passing game. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:35:05 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200809042786/News/Latest/Gates-Expects-To-Be-Limited-In-Week-1.html Chargers TE Antonio Gates thinks he will be limited in game one, and is expected not to start. We would suggest you sit Gates ONLY if you have another top option. 80% of him is better than 95% of the other TEs. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:31:10 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200809042785/News/Latest/Deion-Branch-Practices.html Seattle WR Deion Branch practiced for the first time in 7months yesterday, but it still appears that he is at least several weeks away from playing. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:38:56 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200809042784/News/Latest/Daunte-Culpepper-Retires.html Unable to accept a spot as a Backup on an NFL roster, Adam Schefter has recieved a letter from Culpepper which finishes saying I would rather move on and win in other areas of my life. Culpepper was not getting many looks from teams, so this is probably the right move for him. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:33:35 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200809032780/News/Latest/Ravens-Place-QB-Kyle-Boller-On-IR.html The Baltimore Ravens have placed QB Kyle Boller on IR. He had torn his labrum during the preseason. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:33:34 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200809032779/News/Latest/Ravens-Officially-Sign-QB-Todd-Bouman.html The Baltimore Ravens have officially signed QB Todd Bouman. The plan is to have him backup Rookie Joe Flacco, especially since they have placed Kyle Boller on IR. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:31:29 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200809022777/News/Newsflash/Fantasy-Football-Stud-Poker.html The Whiz is proud to present Fantasy Football Stud Poker! Fantasy Football Stud Poker This is a game based on the popularity of Fantasy Football and Poker and here at The Whiz we decided to combine the two. Each week a hand (5 players of a starting team) will be dealt to each owner.... Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:30:29 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200809012775/News/Latest/Lions-Release-RB-Tatum-Bell.html The Lions have released RB Tatum Bell on Monday. Bell has numerous chances to make it on this team, and just couldn't get it done. He will be a longshot to make another team. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:14:33 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200809012774/News/Latest/Raiders-Sign-WR-Lelie-To-1-Year-Contract.html The Oakland Raiders have signed WR Ashley Lelie to a 1-year contract on Monday. The Raiders are in dire help at receiver, just not sure Lelie will provide that help. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:49:44 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200809012773/News/Latest/Ravens-Name-Rookie-Flacco-Starter.html The Baltimore Ravens have named rookie Joe Flacco as their starting QB for week 1. Luckily for him he only faces Cincinnati in week 1. There are not a lot of better teams to open with if you are a rookie QB. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:47:57 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200809012772/News/Newsflash/Lions-Sign-RB-Johnson.html The Detroit Lions have signed RB Rudi Johnson to a 1-year contract on Monday. Detroit is a great place for him to land if he can get healthy. Should easily beat out recently signed Marcus Thomas for the backup job. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:45:45 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808312771/News/Latest/Patriots-Release-WR-Jackson.html The Patriots have released WR Chad Jackson, a 2nd round pick in 2006. Jackson just could never stay healthy enough to stay on the field. Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:50:26 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808312770/News/Latest/Giants-Sign-DE-McDougal-To-1-Year-Contract.html THe Giants have signed DL Jerome McDougal to a 1-year, $1 million contract on Sunday. McDougal brings some welcome depth to a depleted defensive line for the G-Men. Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:46:41 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808312769/News/Newsflash/Travis-Henry-Suspended-By-NFL.html The NFL has suspended RB Travis Henry for at least a year for violating the league's substance abuse policy. It makes you wonder if the Broncos knew this was coming when they released him. Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:43:58 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808302767/News/Newsflash/Tampa-Bay-Releases-QB-Simms.html The Tampa Bay Buccanneers have realeased QB Chris Simms on Saturday. Simms has fought myriad injuries, including having his spleen removed, but is still only 28 and may catch on somewhere else. Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:45:31 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808302766/News/Newsflash/Arizona-Names-Warner-Starter.html The Arizona Cardinals have named QB Kurt Warner the starter for week 1. Warner will be on a short leash and there is a good shot we will see Matt Leinart as starter some time this season. 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