Fantasy Football Whiz - Everything that can be fed, including the kitchen sink! http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:09:24 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/images/M_images/rss.png http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com Fantasy Football Whiz - Everything that can be fed, including the kitchen sink! http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808272750/News/Latest/Merriman-to-Play-in-2008.html San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has notified the team he will play in 2008. Merriman is going against the advice of four knee specialist, which have stated he should miss the 2008 season and have surgery on his two torn ligaments. Merriman stated, I know what's at stake, but I had a goal with the team before... Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:42:54 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808272749/News/Latest/Jaguars-First-Round-Pick-Signed.html After 33 days, the Jacksonville Jaguars have finally signed their first round selection, defensive end Derrick Harvey. Harvey is the final first round player to be signed, and he agreed to a five-year, $33.4 million deal. The contract includes $17.175 million guaranteed and the deal includes incentives and escalators. The Jaguars finally got their man right as pre-season comes... Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:29:50 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808242748/News/Newsflash/Giants-DE-Umenyiora-To-Miss-Season.html Adam Schefter of the NFL Network reports that Giants DE Osi Umenyiora will require surgery on his injured knee and miss the entire season. This is a devestating loss after losing Pro Bowl DE Michael Strahan in the off-season when he retired. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:48:04 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/Articles/General/Breakout-Player-of-the-Year-Staff-Picks.html Man will not walk on Mars before 2050. Florida will get hit with a hurricane before 2012. The Yankees will win another World Series before 2015. Madonna will NEVER win an Oscar. Neither will Jason Biggs. These are all predictions I feel comfortable making. Fantasy Football is all about predictions and this column will be no different. The staff members... Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:16:16 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/Articles/General/Changing-Of-The-Guard.html As most Fantasy Football fans know, the abbreviation “NFL” is often jokingly referred to as standing for “Not For long”. Things change fast in this league. New players are drafted every year, patient backups finally get a chance to start, and reliable veterans eventually feel the effects of age and wear, losing their lock... Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:31:46 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808242745/News/Newsflash/Bill-Cervi-s-Team-Capsules.html Come join our very own Bill Cervi as he does a team by team fantasy capsule in his blogs. They give you all the latest info that you need to move your fantasy team into your league's vanguard. 2008 Team Capsules (index.php/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,26/board,38.0/) Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:17:32 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808242744/News/Newsflash/Scavenger-Hunt-08.html The Whiz is proud to announce Scavenger Hunt ‘08 ARRRRRGH!!! Matey, shiver me timbers. No, we won’t ask you to battle any pirates, find buried treasure, or go to any un-chartered island. We give you something that will be infinitely more fun, and no one will try to stick you with a sword.... Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:15:46 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808242743/News/Newsflash/Jones-Drew-Sprains-Ankle.html RB Maurice Jones-Drew of Jacksonville left Saturday nights' game with a sprained ankle. It is being called mild, but will be looked at more on Monday. He did not return to the game. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:13:13 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808242742/News/Newsflash/Raiders-WR-Carter-Out-For-Season.html Oakland Raiders' WR Drew Carter tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the opening minutes of a preseason loss to Arizona. He will miss the entire season. The team also lost FB Oren O'Neal to a left knee injury as well. Both are crushing losses to a team trying to turn it's offense around. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:07:52 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808232740/News/Newsflash/Texans-WR-Has-Cracked-Vertebrae.html Houston Texans WR Harry Williams will have surgery for a fractured vertebrae after being injured in the Texans' loss Friday night. Doctors believe he will walk again, but they are not sure he will ever play again. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:13:21 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808232739/News/Newsflash/Merriman-Admits-Career-May-Be-Over.html San Diego Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman admitted on Saturday that there is a chance he won't be able to play again. In addition to a torn PCL, he has a torn LCL in his left knee. He will be visiting another surgeon for another opinion this week. He would like to play in 2008 if it won't make the injuries... Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:02:29 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808222738/News/Newsflash/Welker-Injures-Ribs.html New England Patriots WR Wes Welker left tonight's preseason game with what the team is calling a rib injury. Welker seemed to be quite mad while being looked at by the trainers. More news when it becomes available. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:50:33 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808222737/News/Latest/Tynes-Surgery-Shows-No-Damage.html New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes has exploratory surgery on his knee yesterday. The results showed no structural damage which should open the door for Tynes to start week 1. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:44:19 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808222736/News/Newsflash/49ers-Formally-Name-O-Sullivan-Starter.html The San Francisco 49ers announced that JT O'Sullivan will be the team's starting QB in week 1. After Thursday night's stellar play against a tough Bears defense, this was just a formality. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:41:51 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808212735/News/Latest/Giants-K-Tynes-To-Undergo-Surgery.html The Giants K Lawrence Tynes will undergo exploratory surgery on Friday on his knee. There is no time frame for his return as of yet. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:33:08 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808212734/News/Latest/Steelers-Extend-LB-Farrior.html The Pittsburgh Steelers signed a new contract with LB James Farrior worth $18.25 million, with $5 million guaranteed. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:41:41 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808212733/News/Newsflash/Rams-Sign-RB-Jackson-To-5-Year-Contract.html The St Louis Rams signed RB Steven Jackson to a 5-year contract worth $49.3 million, with $21 million in guaranteed money. Everyone can breathe now. He will be dressed for the team's 3rd preseason game this weekend, but won't play. He should see some playing in the last preseason game. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:39:40 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808202731/News/Newsflash/Rams-RB-Jackson-To-Report.html The holdout of St Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson ended on Wednesday. He will practice on Thursday. There is no new contract in place. This is great timing for Jackson owners as he will have plenty of time to get back into the flow before week 1. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:25:42 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808202730/News/Newsflash/WR-Curtis-To-Have-Surgery.html Philadelphia Eagles' Head Coach Andy Reid announced on Wednesday that WR Kevin Curtis will have surgery to repair a sports hernia. Reid did say that Curtis would be this year, but did not know when. With Reggie Brown fighting a linguring hamstring problem, The Eagles will be looking at Greg Lewis and rookie DeSean Jackson as their starters for now. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:15:22 +0100 http://fantasyfootballwhiz.com/index.php/200808192729/News/Newsflash/Falcons-Release-WR-Horn.html The Atlanta Falcons have released 36-year old WR Joe Horn on Tuesday. Horn had asked for his release because of not getting enough playing time. He hasn't been healthy for awhile, so it remains to be seen if he will garner any interest. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:38:52 +0100