Sunday Night FF Headlines
Who’s making Fantasy News this Past Week?
Brett Favre’s arm looks fine to Childress:
Well according to Childress Favre’s arm looks fine, but what about the rest of the 40-year old quarterback. The Golden Boy was great at one time, but it’s long odds that he can come back from retirement and do it again. If he’s healthy and survives training camp, he likely be the Vikings starter, but with All-Day in the backfield, expect Favre to serve as a solid QB2 in fantasy this season.
Bucs are expected to be a heavy run-first team in 2009:
Recent reports across the wire would suggest the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be a run-first team in 2009. This should bode well for both Earnest Graham and Derrick Ward, who will most likely see an equal share of work. Unless one of these two comes out of camp well ahead of the other, the ground game of the Bucs will likely be featuring a two-head monster this season.
Vikings expect to get Percy Harvin the ball:
It sounds like part of the Vikings plans on offense this season will be to get the ball in the hands of their playmakers, which would include Percy Harvin. Harvin is an explosive talent that the team is hoping can make an impact, but from the fantasy perspective it’s likely his touches will be limited. At best fantasy owners can hope for a hit and miss option that will on occasion pay huge dividends, but not enough to make Harvin worth any more than a late round addition in drafts.
Marshall planning to attend camp is a good thing:
Recently on the NFL Network, Bronco’s wide receiver stated that he would attend training camp as expected by the team. On the surface this is good news for the organization, but in the entire telecast Marshall sounded very non-committal to the team and organization. Bronco fans and fantasy owners are not out of the woods just yet as there still seems to be a hint of a chance he could be traded.
Derrick Mason retires, so who will Flacco throw to:
With Mason out (if he does retire), who’s left in Baltimore? There has been a little speculation that Mason could be posturing for a long term commitment from the team. If Mason is gone, the Ravens are left with Mark Clayton, Demetrius Williams, and Kelley Washington hardly a who’s who of number one wideouts. If this is what Flacco has to work with in 2009, he’s going to be one of the quarterbacks to avoid in fantasy drafts.
A free Tony Romo now more focused:
In stunning news across the TMZ wire, Tony Romo is a free man following his break-up with famed singer Jessica Simpson. Will Tony now be the player many expected him to be? It’s hard to say, but not because of “no Jessica.” Romo is and should continue to be a low-end QB1 in fantasy. The loss of T.O. hurts, but with Witten and Williams, Romo should still post solid passing numbers in 2009. He could fall some spots, but will be more than a worthy grab as a late round quarterback pick-up.
Matt Cassel signs big deal in Kansas City:
The Chiefs are wagering quite a bit on the arm of Matt Cassel, but it’s not to say fantasy owners should follow suit. Cassel performed very well under a young offensive mind (Josh McDaniels) in New England and in Kansas City he should have the same advantages working with Todd Haley. While that may seem apparent, fantasy owners should not be to hasty to jump on the band-wagon. Last season Cassel was a mid-level QB2 for the Patriots and in KC this season without the comforts of a Tony G. (TE), he’s at best the same again.
By David Ortega
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Brett Favre’s arm looks fine to Childress:
Well according to Childress Favre’s arm looks fine, but what about the rest of the 40-year old quarterback. The Golden Boy was great at one time, but it’s long odds that he can come back from retirement and do it again. If he’s healthy and survives training camp, he likely be the Vikings starter, but with All-Day in the backfield, expect Favre to serve as a solid QB2 in fantasy this season.
Bucs are expected to be a heavy run-first team in 2009:
Recent reports across the wire would suggest the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be a run-first team in 2009. This should bode well for both Earnest Graham and Derrick Ward, who will most likely see an equal share of work. Unless one of these two comes out of camp well ahead of the other, the ground game of the Bucs will likely be featuring a two-head monster this season.
Vikings expect to get Percy Harvin the ball:
It sounds like part of the Vikings plans on offense this season will be to get the ball in the hands of their playmakers, which would include Percy Harvin. Harvin is an explosive talent that the team is hoping can make an impact, but from the fantasy perspective it’s likely his touches will be limited. At best fantasy owners can hope for a hit and miss option that will on occasion pay huge dividends, but not enough to make Harvin worth any more than a late round addition in drafts.
Marshall planning to attend camp is a good thing:
Recently on the NFL Network, Bronco’s wide receiver stated that he would attend training camp as expected by the team. On the surface this is good news for the organization, but in the entire telecast Marshall sounded very non-committal to the team and organization. Bronco fans and fantasy owners are not out of the woods just yet as there still seems to be a hint of a chance he could be traded.
Derrick Mason retires, so who will Flacco throw to:
With Mason out (if he does retire), who’s left in Baltimore? There has been a little speculation that Mason could be posturing for a long term commitment from the team. If Mason is gone, the Ravens are left with Mark Clayton, Demetrius Williams, and Kelley Washington hardly a who’s who of number one wideouts. If this is what Flacco has to work with in 2009, he’s going to be one of the quarterbacks to avoid in fantasy drafts.
A free Tony Romo now more focused:
In stunning news across the TMZ wire, Tony Romo is a free man following his break-up with famed singer Jessica Simpson. Will Tony now be the player many expected him to be? It’s hard to say, but not because of “no Jessica.” Romo is and should continue to be a low-end QB1 in fantasy. The loss of T.O. hurts, but with Witten and Williams, Romo should still post solid passing numbers in 2009. He could fall some spots, but will be more than a worthy grab as a late round quarterback pick-up.
Matt Cassel signs big deal in Kansas City:
The Chiefs are wagering quite a bit on the arm of Matt Cassel, but it’s not to say fantasy owners should follow suit. Cassel performed very well under a young offensive mind (Josh McDaniels) in New England and in Kansas City he should have the same advantages working with Todd Haley. While that may seem apparent, fantasy owners should not be to hasty to jump on the band-wagon. Last season Cassel was a mid-level QB2 for the Patriots and in KC this season without the comforts of a Tony G. (TE), he’s at best the same again.
By David Ortega
Check back every Sunday for more “Sunday Night FF Headlines!”
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