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Around the League
Saints WR Moore recovering from surgery….
The Saints leading receiver from last season is still recovering from April surgery. He’s not expected to be back at full-strength until after training camp opens. Moore played great in 2008, but he’ll likely see his numbers tail off a bit with Colston healthy in 2009. Moore will be still be considered a strong WR3 option in fantasy.
Matt Stafford appears to be preparing to start….
The Lions prized rookie quarterback is working hard in camp to be ready to play in 2009. The team threw a lot of money at the Georgia rookie and not with the intent of having him hold a clipboard. Stafford has a huge learning curve before him and it’s very likely he’s going to go through some growing pains with some successes and failures. For fantasy owners, the rookie is a much better prospect in keeper leagues. In redrafts, at least for the moment Culpepper could be the safer pick for the short term.
Favre expected to be Vikings camp this summer?...
With a report out stating that purple number four jerseys have been ordered, it all does seem very academic at this point. There’s been no official word of a contract signing with the Vikings, but it seems pretty clear if Favre plays he’ll be playing in Minnesota. Until Favre gets into camp and we have a chance to see what kind of arm strength he has left, it’s pretty tough to assess where he’ll fit in fantasy this season.
QB Mark Sanchez is closing the gap as spring ends…..
The Jets rookie quarterback has had his struggles this offseason adjusting to the next level, but there are whispers he’s improving and closing the gap between him and 4th year quarterback Kellen Clemens. It’s no sure thing that Sanchez will start or even play much this season, but even if he should fantasy owners should not put too much stock in his production. Sanchez will have more value in keeper leagues, as he is expected to be the quarterback of the future. It’s a safer bet to expect more from the former Trojan in 2010.
Julius Peppers decides to take the money, signs tender…
Surprise, surprise, the Panther’s all-pro defensive end caved in and signed his one-year tender. Face it $16 million is tough to say not to, but the also the team now sounds intent on resigning the veteran d-lineman to an extended deal. Peppers is one of the leagues best pass rushing ends and playmakers, resigning makes sense. From a fantasy perspective, he’ll retain a lot of his ID value staying put in Carolina.
Jags send WR Northcutt to the Lions….
It wasn’t much of a surprise to see the journeyman receiver moved, after the team gave him permission to seek a deal. Heading to the Lions, Northcutt could have a shot a playing considerable this season with a very thin corp in Detroit. Aside from Megatron, it’s a toss up to read the depth chart. Regardless of where Northcutt lands, he’ll likely have limited fantasy value with a 32-year old veteran throwback or rookie quarterback tossing the pigskin.
Palmer looking great, but still not 100%….
With the Spring OTAs wrapped up the Bengal’s quarterback admitted to reporters his arm strength still needs work. Palmer is planning to work through the summer into training camp throughing the ball. After missing 12 games in 2008, the Bengal’s quarterback could potentially be a huge sleeper in fantasy, if he can regain his normal arm strength.
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