September 2nd, 2009 9:30pm PST
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...
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...
Brandon Marshall, WR, Denver Broncos
An undisclosed source close to the situation stated that it is highly unlikely that the Broncos will deal receiver Brandon Marshall to the Jets, according to Newsday.
My Fantasy read on Marshall: Based on what we are seeing and hearing out of the Bronco’s camp, don’t expect to see Marshall moved. When and will he play is a bigger concern. He’s still a huge risk and very tough to take early. Avoid if you can, but if you’re in position he offers best value as a WR3 at the moment…..
Adam Vinatieri, K, Indianapolis Colts
Adam Vinatieri passed his physical Wednesday after undergoing surgeries on his right hip and right knee during the offseason, according to the National Football Post.
My Fantasy read on Vinatieri: Recent reports indicate the Colts kicker should be ready for the opener. Vinatieri is a PK1 in any format and as long as he’s good to go for week, he should be drafted as your number one…..
Craig Davis, WR, San Diego Chargers
Craig Davis has returned to practice with the Chargers, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He has been dealing with knee tendinitis.
My Fantasy read on Davis: The Chargers fourth receiver is buried behind Jackson, Chambers, and Floyed. He’s been somewhat of a disappointment thus far in his career and as the number four in San Deigo, he won’t offer much fantasy value even in deeper leagues…..
Brent Celek, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles are reportedly monitoring the Patriots' tight ends, according to the Boston Globe.
My Fantasy read on Celek: The Eagles could be looking to add depth and some blocking skill to the position. Celek is a solid pass receiver, although not the best blocker. He’s coming off a strong post season and could be a hot red-zone target for fantasy……
Michael Crabtree, WR, San Francisco 49ers
According to Adam Schefter on Twitter, the Niners and top pick Michael Crabtree are not even close to signing a deal.
My Fantasy read on Crabtree: The Niner’s rookie is going to be a late bloomer this season, if he even blooms. He’ll miss all of camp and is coming off foot surgery. He’s going to be a risky flier this season, that probably won’t reap any rewards until the second half…..
Sammy Morris, RB, New England Patriots
Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe believes that Sammy Morris has slipped to fifth on the Patriots' depth chart at running back.
My Fantasy read on Morris: The Patriots are full in the backfield and this could be the year Morris is out. He could catch on somewhere down the road, but even then he’ll offer very little if any fantasy value……
Brett Favre, QB, Minnesota Vikings
According to SI.com, Brett Favre will not play in Friday's preseason finale against Dallas.
My Fantasy read on Favre: The almost 40-year old gun slinger proved enough last week, he’s got plenty left. He’ll avoid any injury risk and focus on shaking the rust during practice over the next ten days. Expect Favre to be a solid QB2 in fantasy to start the season, but we’ll have to see how the aging gladiator holds up……
James Davis, RB, Cleveland Browns
James Davis is considered the favorite to hold the No. 2 role at running back behind Jamal Lewis, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
My Fantasy read on Davis: Davis has looked very good this preseason and could be a threat to steal carries away from the starter Jamal Lewis. Davis has shinned this preseason and could be a sleeper in Cleveland (whatever that means). He looks good enough to keep watch, but on the offense you might want to relax before leaping…..
Brian Leonard, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
Brian Leonard is believed to be the favorte over DeDe Dorsey for the No. 3 role at running back, according to the Bengals' official website.
My Fantasy read on Leonard: The Bengal’s back-up runner is not glamorous or explosive, but he’s solid and consistent which may be enough for this offense. Right now Leonard has little fantasy value, but in deeper leagues he could worth considering as a late round flier……
Matt Schaub, QB, Houston Texans
Matt Schaub is progressing well in his recovery from a sprained left ankle, according to the Texans' official website. Head coach Gary Kubiak said, "He has made a lot of progress in the last 24 hours. He is out here with the group watching things. He is on a regular treatment schedule and trying to get ready for New York."
My Fantasy read on Schaub: An injury will always make a fantasy owner nervous, but with Schaub you have to hold your breath. If you took him as your number one, better have your crying towel ready, could be a long and tenuous season. He’s progressing and as long as he’s healthy enough to play, he’ll produce with the best, just hope the line can keep his jersey clean……
Wes Welker, WR, New England Patriots
There is belief that Wes Welker could miss Week 1 while recovering from an undisclosed injury, according to the Boston Globe.
My Fantasy read on Welker: This is not good news for owners that took Welker as a high to mid number two receiver. He’s still going to get you those needed catches in PPR leagues, but he’s not the biggest guy so better hope the injury isn’t anything that will linger……
Jerious Norwood, RB, Atlanta Falcons
Jerious Norwood (knee) is being held out of the team's final preseason game only as a precautionary move, according to AtlantaFalcons.com
My Fantasy read on Norwood: So much for the plan to limit Turner’s number of carries. If Norwood is not 100 percent for week one, expect “the beast” to be the focal point of the running game until Jerious is full speed. Even with the few extra carries, once he’s healthy Norwood is only a mid to low RB3 in most formats…..
Frank Gore, RB, San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers plan on using a 60-to-40 run-to-pass ratio in their offense this season, according to CBS Sports.
My Fantasy read on Gore: We heard it all last year, the offense will feature Gore. The fact is, even if the team does go run heavy, back-up Glenn Coffee has earned his way into some of those carries. Gore should be better this season, but behind that line he’s just a solid RB2 and should be drafted as such…..
Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots
Tom Brady will not play in the team's final preseason game this Thursday, though not because his throwing shoulder is hurt, according to the Boston Globe.
My Fantasy read on Brady: The Patriot’s and their field general is just being safe. Brady looked pretty good this preseason, as he shakes his rust he will only get better. With 13 weeks to keep getting better, he’s still one of fantasy’s top passers and will get you plenty of W’s…..
Knowshon Moreno, RB, Denver Broncos
Broncos coach Josh McDaniels believes rookie running back Knowshon Moreno is healthy enough to play in the team's preseason game on Thursday night, according to the Denver Post.
My Fantasy read on Moreno: The Bronco’s rookie won’t play in the team’s preseason finale, but he looks ready for action week one. Behind the Bronco’s offensive line, he’ll offer good value as a RB3, but if he’s as good as advertised, expect greater things…..
Chris Baker, TE, New England Patriots
Chris Baker has emerged as the Patriots' top tight end this preseason, according to the Boston Herald.
My Fantasy read on Baker: The Patriots new tight end could become a nice late round steal in most drafts. After disappearing in New York last season, Baker has quietly re-emerged and could be a red-zone target for the Pats and fantasy owners…..
Laurence Maroney, RB, New England Patriots
Laurence Maroney still looks "tentative at the line" this preseason, but has made a "positive impression with improved skills as a pass-catcher," according to the Boston Herald.
My Fantasy read on Maroney: The Patriots runner has been non-existent in fantasy since the 2007 post-season. He’s likely to part of a committee and will have limited fantasy value, owners may want to look elsewhere for help…..
Chris Wells, RB, Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Republic reports that rookie running back Chris Wells will likely start for the team at some point this season.
My Fantasy read on Wells: This has been the though most of the preseason, we just need to see the kid on the field to make that impression stick. Wells will fit best as a RB3 draft pick, but might not have any impact until the second half of the season…..
Carson Palmer, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
Carson Palmer (sprained ankle) will not play in the Bengals' final preseason game against the Colts on Thursday night, but will be ready for Week 1, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
My Fantasy read on Palmer: No surprises here. The only thing to watch is how he looks in practice and his timing with his receivers. Palmer is coming off an injury shortened 2008 and is predicted to be one of this year’s sleepers. Expect a strong 2009 campaign for the former USC Trojan……
Nate Washington, WR, Tennessee Titans
Nate Washington (hamstring) might be available to play in Week 1, according to the Nashville Tennessean.
My Fantasy read on Washington: Very few are talking about the Steeler’s number three receiver, because in Tennessee he is the Titan’s number one. He has decent fantasy value, but on a Titan’s team that will run first, he’s a high pick WR3 in most formats with some upside value (not much, but some)…….
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An undisclosed source close to the situation stated that it is highly unlikely that the Broncos will deal receiver Brandon Marshall to the Jets, according to Newsday.
My Fantasy read on Marshall: Based on what we are seeing and hearing out of the Bronco’s camp, don’t expect to see Marshall moved. When and will he play is a bigger concern. He’s still a huge risk and very tough to take early. Avoid if you can, but if you’re in position he offers best value as a WR3 at the moment…..
Adam Vinatieri, K, Indianapolis Colts
Adam Vinatieri passed his physical Wednesday after undergoing surgeries on his right hip and right knee during the offseason, according to the National Football Post.
My Fantasy read on Vinatieri: Recent reports indicate the Colts kicker should be ready for the opener. Vinatieri is a PK1 in any format and as long as he’s good to go for week, he should be drafted as your number one…..
Craig Davis, WR, San Diego Chargers
Craig Davis has returned to practice with the Chargers, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He has been dealing with knee tendinitis.
My Fantasy read on Davis: The Chargers fourth receiver is buried behind Jackson, Chambers, and Floyed. He’s been somewhat of a disappointment thus far in his career and as the number four in San Deigo, he won’t offer much fantasy value even in deeper leagues…..
Brent Celek, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles are reportedly monitoring the Patriots' tight ends, according to the Boston Globe.
My Fantasy read on Celek: The Eagles could be looking to add depth and some blocking skill to the position. Celek is a solid pass receiver, although not the best blocker. He’s coming off a strong post season and could be a hot red-zone target for fantasy……
Michael Crabtree, WR, San Francisco 49ers
According to Adam Schefter on Twitter, the Niners and top pick Michael Crabtree are not even close to signing a deal.
My Fantasy read on Crabtree: The Niner’s rookie is going to be a late bloomer this season, if he even blooms. He’ll miss all of camp and is coming off foot surgery. He’s going to be a risky flier this season, that probably won’t reap any rewards until the second half…..
Sammy Morris, RB, New England Patriots
Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe believes that Sammy Morris has slipped to fifth on the Patriots' depth chart at running back.
My Fantasy read on Morris: The Patriots are full in the backfield and this could be the year Morris is out. He could catch on somewhere down the road, but even then he’ll offer very little if any fantasy value……
Brett Favre, QB, Minnesota Vikings
According to SI.com, Brett Favre will not play in Friday's preseason finale against Dallas.
My Fantasy read on Favre: The almost 40-year old gun slinger proved enough last week, he’s got plenty left. He’ll avoid any injury risk and focus on shaking the rust during practice over the next ten days. Expect Favre to be a solid QB2 in fantasy to start the season, but we’ll have to see how the aging gladiator holds up……
James Davis, RB, Cleveland Browns
James Davis is considered the favorite to hold the No. 2 role at running back behind Jamal Lewis, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
My Fantasy read on Davis: Davis has looked very good this preseason and could be a threat to steal carries away from the starter Jamal Lewis. Davis has shinned this preseason and could be a sleeper in Cleveland (whatever that means). He looks good enough to keep watch, but on the offense you might want to relax before leaping…..
Brian Leonard, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
Brian Leonard is believed to be the favorte over DeDe Dorsey for the No. 3 role at running back, according to the Bengals' official website.
My Fantasy read on Leonard: The Bengal’s back-up runner is not glamorous or explosive, but he’s solid and consistent which may be enough for this offense. Right now Leonard has little fantasy value, but in deeper leagues he could worth considering as a late round flier……
Matt Schaub, QB, Houston Texans
Matt Schaub is progressing well in his recovery from a sprained left ankle, according to the Texans' official website. Head coach Gary Kubiak said, "He has made a lot of progress in the last 24 hours. He is out here with the group watching things. He is on a regular treatment schedule and trying to get ready for New York."
My Fantasy read on Schaub: An injury will always make a fantasy owner nervous, but with Schaub you have to hold your breath. If you took him as your number one, better have your crying towel ready, could be a long and tenuous season. He’s progressing and as long as he’s healthy enough to play, he’ll produce with the best, just hope the line can keep his jersey clean……
Wes Welker, WR, New England Patriots
There is belief that Wes Welker could miss Week 1 while recovering from an undisclosed injury, according to the Boston Globe.
My Fantasy read on Welker: This is not good news for owners that took Welker as a high to mid number two receiver. He’s still going to get you those needed catches in PPR leagues, but he’s not the biggest guy so better hope the injury isn’t anything that will linger……
Jerious Norwood, RB, Atlanta Falcons
Jerious Norwood (knee) is being held out of the team's final preseason game only as a precautionary move, according to AtlantaFalcons.com
My Fantasy read on Norwood: So much for the plan to limit Turner’s number of carries. If Norwood is not 100 percent for week one, expect “the beast” to be the focal point of the running game until Jerious is full speed. Even with the few extra carries, once he’s healthy Norwood is only a mid to low RB3 in most formats…..
Frank Gore, RB, San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers plan on using a 60-to-40 run-to-pass ratio in their offense this season, according to CBS Sports.
My Fantasy read on Gore: We heard it all last year, the offense will feature Gore. The fact is, even if the team does go run heavy, back-up Glenn Coffee has earned his way into some of those carries. Gore should be better this season, but behind that line he’s just a solid RB2 and should be drafted as such…..
Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots
Tom Brady will not play in the team's final preseason game this Thursday, though not because his throwing shoulder is hurt, according to the Boston Globe.
My Fantasy read on Brady: The Patriot’s and their field general is just being safe. Brady looked pretty good this preseason, as he shakes his rust he will only get better. With 13 weeks to keep getting better, he’s still one of fantasy’s top passers and will get you plenty of W’s…..
Knowshon Moreno, RB, Denver Broncos
Broncos coach Josh McDaniels believes rookie running back Knowshon Moreno is healthy enough to play in the team's preseason game on Thursday night, according to the Denver Post.
My Fantasy read on Moreno: The Bronco’s rookie won’t play in the team’s preseason finale, but he looks ready for action week one. Behind the Bronco’s offensive line, he’ll offer good value as a RB3, but if he’s as good as advertised, expect greater things…..
Chris Baker, TE, New England Patriots
Chris Baker has emerged as the Patriots' top tight end this preseason, according to the Boston Herald.
My Fantasy read on Baker: The Patriots new tight end could become a nice late round steal in most drafts. After disappearing in New York last season, Baker has quietly re-emerged and could be a red-zone target for the Pats and fantasy owners…..
Laurence Maroney, RB, New England Patriots
Laurence Maroney still looks "tentative at the line" this preseason, but has made a "positive impression with improved skills as a pass-catcher," according to the Boston Herald.
My Fantasy read on Maroney: The Patriots runner has been non-existent in fantasy since the 2007 post-season. He’s likely to part of a committee and will have limited fantasy value, owners may want to look elsewhere for help…..
Chris Wells, RB, Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Republic reports that rookie running back Chris Wells will likely start for the team at some point this season.
My Fantasy read on Wells: This has been the though most of the preseason, we just need to see the kid on the field to make that impression stick. Wells will fit best as a RB3 draft pick, but might not have any impact until the second half of the season…..
Carson Palmer, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
Carson Palmer (sprained ankle) will not play in the Bengals' final preseason game against the Colts on Thursday night, but will be ready for Week 1, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
My Fantasy read on Palmer: No surprises here. The only thing to watch is how he looks in practice and his timing with his receivers. Palmer is coming off an injury shortened 2008 and is predicted to be one of this year’s sleepers. Expect a strong 2009 campaign for the former USC Trojan……
Nate Washington, WR, Tennessee Titans
Nate Washington (hamstring) might be available to play in Week 1, according to the Nashville Tennessean.
My Fantasy read on Washington: Very few are talking about the Steeler’s number three receiver, because in Tennessee he is the Titan’s number one. He has decent fantasy value, but on a Titan’s team that will run first, he’s a high pick WR3 in most formats with some upside value (not much, but some)…….
Check back with "Your Fantasy Sports Home" for more Football to digest....
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