Tuesday, September 1, 2009

FSH: IDP NOTES

September 1st, 2009 10:30pm PST

IDP Notes:

The strong never sleep, so for those that can keep up with the “what is happening” around the league, here’s more football just for all of the IDP Nation….

IDP News From Across the Wire…



Brian Cushing, LB, Houston Texans
Houstontexans.com reports that rookie linebacker Brian Cushing may miss his fourth straight preseason game Friday with a knee injury.
My Fantasy Read on Cushing: The Texans rookie linebacker looks like a long shot to play in week one with any kind of effectiveness. Even as a starter, he’s behind the curve and would be a safer late round fantasy pick….

Eugene Wilson, S, Houston Texans
Eugene Wilson is considered day-to-day after sustaining a knee injury during Monday's preseason game against the Vikings, according to the Houston Chronicle.
My Fantasy Read on Wilson: It’s always unfortunate when players get injured, but it did not appear the illegal block by Favre was done with any malice. Wilson should be fine and return soon enough, although he’s not a big IDP favorite….

Curtis Johnson, DE, Indianapolis Colts
According to the Dallas Morning News, the Cowboys have claimed linebacker Curtis Johnson off waivers from the Colts.
My Fantasy Read on Johnson: The Cowboys have plenty of talented starters. Johnson doesn’t figure to see any meaningful time and isn’t fantasy worthy….

Reggie Nelson, S, Jacksonville Jaguars
Head coach Jack Del Rio indicated that Reggie Nelson will be the Jaguars' starting free safety for Week 1 at Indianapolis, according to their official team website.
My Fantasy Read on Nelson: Nelson could be somewhat of a modest fantasy sleeper playing free-safety. He’s not a big tackler, but last season he started 15 games and had 5 picks to go along with 63 tackles…..

Charles Tillman, CB, Chicago Bears
According to the Chicago Tribune, there is "no chance" of cornerback Charles Tillman seeing any action in Thursday's exhibition against the Browns.
My Fantasy Read on Tillman: The Bears secondary is in need of help, but it sounds like the playmaking Tillman will not be to the rescue. He’s still a worthy draft selection, but better fit for the later rounds with his high injury risk…..

A.J. Hawk, LB, Green Bay Packers
According to the Green Bay Press-Gazette, the Packers likely won't use A.J. Hawk as an every-down linebacker this season.
My Fantasy Read on Hawk: This news will definitely take a chunk out of his fantasy stock. With limited play, his production levels will be expected to tail off some, lowering his fantasy value. He’ll serve well as a fantasy back-up, but not a starter….

Rod Hood, CB, Chicago Bears
ESPN.com is reporting that cornerback Rod Hood has signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears. Hood was released by the Browns on Monday after going to the Super Bowl with Arizona last season.
My Fantasy Read on Hood: The Bears can use plenty of help in the secondary, but it may not come from Hood who’s just looking for a job. With the Bear’s luck in the secondary he’s not going to have much fantasy value to start, but could offer something later in the season…..

Osi Umenyiora, DE, New York Giants
The Newark Star-Ledger is reporting that Giants' defensive end Osi Umenyiora returned to practice on Tuesday. Umenyiora lef tthe team's facility yesterday after getting into an argument with defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan.
My Fantasy Read on Umenyiora: Umenyiora seemed to have a difference of opinion, but great news for fantasy owners to see him back at practice. Completely healed from his 2008 injury woes, he should be able to take his place back among the pass rushing elite…..

Tye Hill, CB, Atlanta Falcons
According to the team's Twitter page, the St. Louis Rams have traded former first-round pick Tye Hill to Atlanta. The Rams will receive Atlanta's seventh-round pick in next year's draft in return.
My Fantasy Read on Hill: Interesting move for the Falcons, but Hill has a chance to rebound from his dismal past in St.Louis. With a much better pass rush up front, Hill has a chance to be an effective corner. His fantasy value is still a big question and he should be avoided for the time being, but key an eye out…..

Danieal Manning, S, Chicago Bears
The Chicago Tribune reports that defensive back Danieal Manning (hamstring) will play in Thursday's exhibition game against the Browns.
My Fantasy Read on Manning: Manning is coming off a sub-par season a year ago and it doesn’t look like 2009 has more promise. He has limited fantasy value and would be better off avoided during drafts…..

Nnamdi Asomugha, CB, Oakland Raiders
ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting on his Twitter page that Raiders' cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha has suffered a chipped bone in his left wrist. Asomugha is expected to miss two weeks with the injury.
My Fantasy Read on Asomugha: Despite the report from Schefter, the Raider’s beat writer David Wright is saying Asomugha is more likely to go in week one. Let’s face it, he only needs to knock the ball down. Expect the shut-down corner to start week one. Asomugha is a not considered a top rated fantasy defensive back, although he one of the best in the leauge….


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