David's Daily Digest
[My Take]
Another week of OTAs is winding down with more and more football talk heating up. Teams are in the midst of voluntary workouts, but mandatory camps are approaching fast and with that there’s even more to digest. Here’s my take on what’s happening now…..
My Take...
RB FELIX JONES COULD SEE HEAVIER LOAD IN 2009
My Fantasy Read: According to team owner Jerry Jones, 2nd year running back Felix Jones is expected to carry a much larger role in 2009. And if anyone knows, it has to be the team owner. Fantasy owners take this one with a grain of salt. It’s obvious a healthy Felix Jones is going to see more action this season behind the team’s starter Marion Barber, but buy into any time share duty here. Barber is still number one and will be the far more productive.
RB PIERRE THOMAS APPEARS TO BE THE STARTER
My Fantasy Read: If you follow what other players say, your best bet is to listen to the team’s quarterback. Recently Saints quarterback Drew Brees indicated that running back Pierre Thomas is the team’s lead back. Thomas will inherit the role as the inside runner, pounding out the tough short yardage. He could also get additional red-zone carries increasing his chances to improve upon his nine rushing touchdowns in 2008. He’ll be a solid middle round RB2 selection in fantasy drafts this summer.
RB MATT FORTE DINGED, BUT INJURY NOT SERIOUS
My Fantasy Read: The Bear’s team leader in yards-from-scrimmage last season, suffered a minor incident during the team’s workouts. Forte suffered a strained hamstring and is expected to miss all of next week’s OTAs. The team is being careful and it is expected Forte will be fine. This is good news for fantasy owners, after his 1,700-yards from scrimmage, 63 receptions, and 12 touchdowns, the Bear’s running back will be a top 10 fantasy back in 2009.
RB BRIAN WESTBROOK HAS ANKLE SURGERY
My Fantasy Read: After a rough 2008 season being limited most of the year with nagging injuries, one of the leagues most dynamic running backs will be slowed down once again. Following surgery on his ankle last Friday, Westbrook is expected to be sidelined for six weeks or so. Fantasy owners will want to watch this with close attention. The speed of Westbrook’s recovery could impact how the team will use the “sometimes” fragile playmaker. Westbrook has yet to play in all sixteen games in a season as a pro and though he did play in 14 last season, he was limited a considerable amount of time.
RB STEVEN JACKSON COULD SEE MORE PLAY IN PASS GAME
My Fantasy Read: Just three seasons ago Steven Jackson finished the 2006 amongst the leaders with 90 receptions. It appears the new look Rams are going to try to get Jackson more involved in the passing game this season. Last year the Rams dynamic runner only caught 40 passes, but did miss four games. Fantasy owners could be scrambling for the healthy 2009 version of Action Jackson, who could be looking at a huge season as a runner and pass receiver.
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