David's Daily Digest
[My Take]
More football news and happenings from around the league; here’s the latest I am hearing, reading, and following with my take on things and how they will impact the coming fantasy season……
News From Across the Wire...
The Broncos have reportedly discussed trading Brandon Marshall with multiple undisclosed NFL teams, according to ProFootballTalk.com.
My Fantasy read on Marshall: The Bronco’s wideout has become a very high fantasy risk. Given his current situation, it becomes a tremendous gamble to use a high draft pick on the suspended receiver. He has more value as a low end number two or high number three…..
Matt Schaub, QB, Houston Texans
Matt Schaub suffered an apparent ankle injury during Monday's preseason game against the Vikings.
My Fantasy read on Schaub: The Texan’s fragile quarterback looks pretty risky at the moment limping off the field Monday night. The only good sign was his grittiness staying in for the final scoring drive in the first half. He’s a safer back-up fantasy quarterback, with starter potential…..
Deion Branch, WR, Seattle Seahawks
Updating an earlier report, Deion Branch is not in jeopardy of being cut by the Seahawks, according to Mike Sando ESPN.
My Fantasy read on Branch: The Seahawks receiver has been relatively quiet this preseason, but if he survives the cuts he’ll likely slot in as the teams number three. He’ll have diminished fantasy value, but he’ll be worth watching and could have better value later in the season, if he stays healthy….
Marc Bulger, QB, St. Louis Rams
The Rams are being cautious with Marc Bulger as he recovers from his broken pinkie, according to their official team website. Bulger said, "The bone is still fractured. I think a week from today it will be even more healed. It would just be a shame to go out there and do too much today, take a snap and a re-break or whatever and get set back more. Everything we are doing is just to be safe. We are right on course."
My Fantasy read on Bulger: The Rams quarterback has basically fallen off the boards and can be taken later off the wire as a fill in, should he come back from this injury and start to play well. Bulger has been among the worst starters the past couple of seasons and should be avoided in any drafts…..
Jamal Lewis, RB, Cleveland Browns
Michael Lombardi of the National Football Post suggests that Jamal Lewis may not make the Browns.
My Fantasy read on Lewis: The Brown’s running back has not been getting a lot of love these days. There’s no reason to believe the Browns offense will be any good, so fantasy owners can safely wait until the middle rounds to pluck Lewis as your 3rd or 4th running back.
Anquan Boldin, WR, Arizona Cardinals
Anquan Boldin sat out Monday's practice while resting his strained hamstring, according to the Arizona Republic.
My Fantasy read on Boldin: The Card’s receiver is as tough as they come, so there doesn’t seem to be any worry of him missing the opener. The other good news is there’s been little heard regarding his contract demands, so he appears to be a safe fantasy pick even as a high number two……
Michael Clayton, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Michael Clayton returned to the practice field for the Bucs on Monday, according to PewterReport.com. Clayton has missed time during this preseason with a nagging hamstring injury.
My Fantasy read on Clayton: The Buc’s receiver has basically been non-existent since his rookie season. Marred by injuries and inconsistency his career has fallen to a flat line and without a top tier quarterback in camp, it’s not likely to be revived…..
Antonio Bryant, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
PewterReport.com is reporting that Tampa Bay wide receiver Antonio Bryant returned to practice on Monday. Bryant has missed much of the preseason after knee scope surgery.
My Fantasy read on Bryant: Bryant is likely being highly overvalued in many fantasy drafts. The Bucs downgraded their quarterback position with the release of Garcia and staying with McCown and Leftwich in camp. Bryant will be the go to in Tampa, but he’s not going to replicate his 2008 numbers, he’s a safer high-end number three or later…..
Matt Leinart, QB, Arizona Cardinals
Matt Leinart was limited during Monday's practice due to soreness in his left shoulder, according to the Arizona Republic.
My Fantasy read on Leinart: Matt has little fantasy value heading into the 2009 season, other than a handcuff for starter Kurt Warner. With Warner pushing 40, Leinart is one of the more favorable fantasy insurance policies…..
Brett Favre, QB, Minnesota Vikings
Brett Favre told the media on Monday that he believes he may be playing with a cracked rib, according to ESPN.com. Favre said he still plans to play the entire first half on Monday and that he won't wear any kind of protective equipment because "the damage is done."
My Fantasy read on Favre: Cracked rib or not Favre looked solid Monday night against the Texans. There were some subtle signs of rust, but clearly the old man can still chuck the pigskin. He’s not a fantasy starter, but as long as his health holds he’ll be a solid QB2…..
Laurent Robinson, WR, St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that Rams' wide receiver Laurent Robinson has solidified his position as the team's number two receiver with his play during the preseason. It looks as if he will start opposite Donnie Avery in Week 1 for St. Louis.
My Fantasy read on Robinson: The Rams newest addition to their 2009 aerial team could be a nice sleeper for 2009. Robinson has looked great and having not seen much action in Atlanta remains a relative unknown. Fantasy owners should be able to target him in the later rounds as a third or fourth receiver…..
Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots
Tom Brady was on the field for the start of Patriots' practice on Monday, according to the Boston Globe. Brady was doing mostly hand-offs and was not seen throwing the ball.
My Fantasy read on Brady: The team is not going to push Brady too quickly. It sounds like he’s going to be fine and ready to protect his top fantasy quarterback ranking. He’s no more a risk than any other starter, but he has a tremendous upside that would seemingly be worth the gamble, draft accordingly…..
Tom Brandstater, QB, Denver Broncos
The Associated Press is reporting that Broncos' rookie quarterback Tom Brandstater may start the team's final preseason game. With starter Kyle Orton getting injured during Sunday night's game and backup Chris Simms expected to miss a few more weeks with an ankle injury, Brandstater is next in line for snaps.
My Fantasy read on Brandstater: If Orton’s finger becomes problematic, don’t expect McDaniels to turn Brandstater into the next Cassel. Orton is the only Bronco quarterback with any value and even his is limited…..
A.J. Feeley, QB, Philadelphia Eagles
NFL.com is reporting that the New England Patriots may be interested in Eagles' quarterback A.J. Feeley. The Patriots released backup quarterback Kevin O'Connell on Sunday, and Feeley is rumored to be on the trading block after the Eagles signed Michael Vick.
My Fantasy read on Feeley: With Vick still in limbo, it seems a little premature for the Eagles to make any immediate moves. While this talk circulates through the rumor mills, Feeley’s fantasy stock will plummet making him a risky play even as McNabb’s back-up…..
Donovan McNabb, QB, Philadelphia Eagles
ProFootballTalk.com is reporting that Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb referred to Michael Vick's role with the team as a gimmick. When asked if he would be more comfortable with Vick playing consecutive snaps or an entire series, McNabb responded: "Before you can come up with gimmicks, before you can come up with something else, you got to get your base offense going."
My Fantasy read on McNabb: With his new three-headed attack McNabb looks to be on the cusp of another solid fantasy season. He’s going to be one of the better second tier quarterbacks this season. Despite the disruption or influence of Vick, McNabb will should flourish in 2009….
Terrell Owens, WR, Buffalo Bills
NBCSports.com is reporting that Bills' wideout Terrell Owens returned to practice on Monday. Owens has been out for three weeks with a toe injury.
My Fantasy read on Owens: The Bills will likely take the safe road with T.O. and ensure he will be ready for the opener. His return to practice is a great sign and fantasy owners can expect big things in 2009 from Owens……
Michael Crabtree, WR, San Francisco 49ers
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, 49ers' GM Scot McCloughan is confident that the team will get first-round pick Michael Crabtree signed before the season begins. "It'll get done," McCloughan told the paper. "What's three or four months on a five- or six-year contract?"
My Fantasy read on Crabtree: The Niner’s unsigned rookie remains a holdout and has lost tremendous fantasy value along the way. He’s likely to be drafted by someone in your league, but if you’re that guy, make sure it’s your last pick…..
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