THE "ATL" REPORT
Around the League
RB Joseph Addai expected to be ready for camp….
The Colts are expecting to have their starting running (recovering from ACL surgery) back in time for training camp. Last season Addai was less than stellar and a fantasy disappointment. With the team drafting a rookie running back (Donald Brown), if Addai suffers any setbacks during his recovery, he could see a considerable amount of his playing diminish in 2009.
Ray Rice looking to lead the Ravens in 2009….
The Raven’s second year back figures to be the favorite in camp to take the starting job. Last season LeRon McClain led the team in rushing, but he’ll move over to fullback to open holes for Rice. With the Ravens being a predominant running team (ranked 4th last season), Rice should be considered a favorite as a decent RB2 in fantasy drafts.
Westbrook likely to sit during Training Camp….
The Eagle’s starting running back Brian Westbrook recently underwent surgery to repair his injured ankle. His recovery period puts him on track to return in time for training camp, but it is expected the team will limit his activity and that he’ll likely not even participate much in the preseason. The big concern will be how Westbrook responds once he returns to the field. Any setbacks and the door could open up for running backs Lorenzo Booker or LeSean McCoy to cut into Westy’s playing time.
Buc’s Rookie QB expected to take back seat in 2009
The Bucanneers are not making any plans to have rookie quarterback Josh Freeman see any action this season. It’s pretty obvious Freeman will be a work in progress, so the team is in no hurry to throw him to the wolves. Freeman won’t have any fantasy value in 2009, but may be worth looking at in some dynasty leagues.
Plaxico Burress still hopeful to play in 2009?….
Burress may be one of very sharing that opinion at this point. With much of his legal trouble still very much in the air, it looks like the prospect of playing could be a long shot at best. If Plax can evade any legal punishment this summer, he’ll still have to face possible punishment from the league. There are a few teams showing interest in Burress, but it doesn’t look likely he be joining any new teams anytime soon.
Cowboys TE Martellus Bennett expected to see more time….
The word around the football web is the Cowboys are planning to get their second year tight end more involved with the offense in 2009. The team is planning more two-tight end sets, which will get Bennett more time on the field. He is no threat to unseat the Cowboys incumbent leading receiver Jason Witten, but there should be more opportunities for other Cowboy receivers with Owens now long gone. Bennett is a bit of a freak with tremendous athletic ability and size. If he can refine his skill, he could be a very valuable pass receiving threat, as well as a relevant fantasy play in 2009.
Faver has surgery to repair throwing arm….
Pro Football Talk.com is reporting that Brett Favre has had surgery to repair the torn biceps. While this would indicate his intent on playing this season, there’s still no guarantee that he will. Favre still needs to recover from the procedure, something easier said considering the quarterbacks age. This has been the story that won’t go away and it doesn’t look like it has any chance of ending anytime soon.
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