August 10th, 2009 10:30pm PST
David's Daily Digest
[My Take]
More football news and happenings from around the league; here’s the latest I am hearing, reading, and following with my take on things and how they will impact the coming fantasy season……
News From Across the Wire...
Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Oakland Raiders
Raiders' head coach Tom Cable noted that rookie Darrius Heyward-Bey had his best day of training camp Monday, according to the Contra Costa Times. Cable said, "He caught the ball well, caught everything, the underneath, the over the top, the big ball on the sideline, the one-handed catch. Those help his confidence. We want to keep that coming."
Davone Bess, WR, Miami Dolphins
Davone Bess is listed as the starting flanker on the Dolphins' latest depth chart, according to the Miami Herald.
Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit Lions
Updating a previous report, Lions' star receiver Calvin Johnson was seen sporting a cast on his injured thumb at Monday morning's practice, according to mLive.com. Johnson is going to undergo more tests on the thumb in the coming days.
David Tyree, WR, New York Giants
The New York Daily News is reporting that former Super Bowl hero David Tyree may have trouble finding a spot on the Giants this season. The article suggests that Tyree may be no higher than seventh on the wide receiver depth chart.
Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints
According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Saints' quarterback Drew Brees returned to the practice field on Monday after missing the weekend due to the death of his mother.
Knowshon Moreno, RB, Denver Broncos
According to ESPN.com, Broncos' rookie running back Knowshon Moreno is expected to be pushed into the starting lineup quickly. Moreno is still expected to be the featured back in Denver despite his eight-day contract holdout.
Reggie Bush, RB, New Orleans Saints
Reggie Bush indicated that his surgically-repaired knee feels great, according to NFL.com.
Laurent Robinson, WR, St. Louis Rams
Laurent Robinson is listed ahead of Keenan Burton as a starter on the Rams' latest depth chart, according to their official team website.
DeAngelo Williams, RB, Carolina Panthers
Updating an earlier report, DeAngelo Williams has returned to the practice field Monday, according to Darin Gantt's twitter page. He has been dealing with a toe injury.
Michael Clayton, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Michael Clayton is unlikely to play in the Buccaneers' preseason opener August 16 due to a hamstring injury, according to the Pewter Report.
Felix Jones, RB, Dallas Cowboys
Felix Jones missed Monday's morning practice to rest his injured toe, according to the Sporting News
Ray Rice, RB, Baltimore Ravens
Ray Rice is listed as the starting running back on the Ravens' latest depth chart, according to their official team website.
Deion Branch, WR, Seattle Seahawks
Deion Branch is listed as a backup receiver on the Seahawks' latest depth chart, according to their official website.
Steve Smith, WR, Carolina Panthers
Updating an earlier report, Steve Smith's X-rays on his injured shoulder came back negative, according to the Rock Hill Herald.
Chansi Stuckey, WR, New York Jets
Chansi Stuckey had a solid day of practice Monday, according to the New York Daily News.
Martellus Bennett, TE, Dallas Cowboys
Martellus Bennett expects to return to practice Tuesday, according to the Dallas Morning News. He has been nursing a sore knee.
Correll Buckhalter, RB, Denver Broncos
Correll Buckhalter is listed as the No. 1 running back on the Broncos' latest depth chart, according to the Colorado Springs Gazette.
Brandon Marshall, WR, Denver Broncos
The Denver Post is reporting that the Broncos have released their first depth chart of the season, and that star wide receiver Brandon Marshall is listed on the second team. Marshall is listed behind fellow wideouts Eddie Royal, Brandon Stokley, and Jabar Gaffney.
Alex Smith, QB, San Francisco 49ers
The Houston Chronicle is reporting that the 49ers may wait until just before their first preseason game on Thursday to name the starting quarterback for that game. Coach Mike Singletary has said that he will wait until after the third preseason game to choose between Alex Smith and Shaun Hill to start the regular season.
LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, San Diego Chargers
According to the Buffalo News, Chargers' running back LaDainian Tomlinson has said he would like to play in the Chargers' preseason games this year. LT hasn't played in a preseason game since 2005.
Luke McCown, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
According to Pewter Report, Luke McCown is listed as the starter on the team's first official depth chart. McCown is followed by Byron Leftwich as the second-stringer and Josh Freeman as the third.
Chris Wells, RB, Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Republic is reporting that rookie running back Chris Wells is not practicing on Monday morning. Wells will likely miss the team's first preseason game against the Steelers on Thursday with a right ankle injury.
David's Daily Digest
[My Take]
More football news and happenings from around the league; here’s the latest I am hearing, reading, and following with my take on things and how they will impact the coming fantasy season……
News From Across the Wire...
Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Oakland Raiders
Raiders' head coach Tom Cable noted that rookie Darrius Heyward-Bey had his best day of training camp Monday, according to the Contra Costa Times. Cable said, "He caught the ball well, caught everything, the underneath, the over the top, the big ball on the sideline, the one-handed catch. Those help his confidence. We want to keep that coming."
Davone Bess, WR, Miami Dolphins
Davone Bess is listed as the starting flanker on the Dolphins' latest depth chart, according to the Miami Herald.
Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit Lions
Updating a previous report, Lions' star receiver Calvin Johnson was seen sporting a cast on his injured thumb at Monday morning's practice, according to mLive.com. Johnson is going to undergo more tests on the thumb in the coming days.
David Tyree, WR, New York Giants
The New York Daily News is reporting that former Super Bowl hero David Tyree may have trouble finding a spot on the Giants this season. The article suggests that Tyree may be no higher than seventh on the wide receiver depth chart.
Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints
According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Saints' quarterback Drew Brees returned to the practice field on Monday after missing the weekend due to the death of his mother.
Knowshon Moreno, RB, Denver Broncos
According to ESPN.com, Broncos' rookie running back Knowshon Moreno is expected to be pushed into the starting lineup quickly. Moreno is still expected to be the featured back in Denver despite his eight-day contract holdout.
Reggie Bush, RB, New Orleans Saints
Reggie Bush indicated that his surgically-repaired knee feels great, according to NFL.com.
Laurent Robinson, WR, St. Louis Rams
Laurent Robinson is listed ahead of Keenan Burton as a starter on the Rams' latest depth chart, according to their official team website.
DeAngelo Williams, RB, Carolina Panthers
Updating an earlier report, DeAngelo Williams has returned to the practice field Monday, according to Darin Gantt's twitter page. He has been dealing with a toe injury.
Michael Clayton, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Michael Clayton is unlikely to play in the Buccaneers' preseason opener August 16 due to a hamstring injury, according to the Pewter Report.
Felix Jones, RB, Dallas Cowboys
Felix Jones missed Monday's morning practice to rest his injured toe, according to the Sporting News
Ray Rice, RB, Baltimore Ravens
Ray Rice is listed as the starting running back on the Ravens' latest depth chart, according to their official team website.
Deion Branch, WR, Seattle Seahawks
Deion Branch is listed as a backup receiver on the Seahawks' latest depth chart, according to their official website.
Steve Smith, WR, Carolina Panthers
Updating an earlier report, Steve Smith's X-rays on his injured shoulder came back negative, according to the Rock Hill Herald.
Chansi Stuckey, WR, New York Jets
Chansi Stuckey had a solid day of practice Monday, according to the New York Daily News.
Martellus Bennett, TE, Dallas Cowboys
Martellus Bennett expects to return to practice Tuesday, according to the Dallas Morning News. He has been nursing a sore knee.
Correll Buckhalter, RB, Denver Broncos
Correll Buckhalter is listed as the No. 1 running back on the Broncos' latest depth chart, according to the Colorado Springs Gazette.
Brandon Marshall, WR, Denver Broncos
The Denver Post is reporting that the Broncos have released their first depth chart of the season, and that star wide receiver Brandon Marshall is listed on the second team. Marshall is listed behind fellow wideouts Eddie Royal, Brandon Stokley, and Jabar Gaffney.
Alex Smith, QB, San Francisco 49ers
The Houston Chronicle is reporting that the 49ers may wait until just before their first preseason game on Thursday to name the starting quarterback for that game. Coach Mike Singletary has said that he will wait until after the third preseason game to choose between Alex Smith and Shaun Hill to start the regular season.
LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, San Diego Chargers
According to the Buffalo News, Chargers' running back LaDainian Tomlinson has said he would like to play in the Chargers' preseason games this year. LT hasn't played in a preseason game since 2005.
Luke McCown, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
According to Pewter Report, Luke McCown is listed as the starter on the team's first official depth chart. McCown is followed by Byron Leftwich as the second-stringer and Josh Freeman as the third.
Chris Wells, RB, Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Republic is reporting that rookie running back Chris Wells is not practicing on Monday morning. Wells will likely miss the team's first preseason game against the Steelers on Thursday with a right ankle injury.
My Fantasy Read…
It’s too early to be jumping on any bandwagons. It sounds more like the Raider’s head coach Tom Cable could be just trying to hype his boy (Heyward-Bey) up. Owners will need to see more than one day of practice……unless tests come back to indicate Megatron’s thumb is broke, he’s still a top fantasy receiver worthy of a WR1 selection……despite being listed fourth on the Bronco’s running back depth chart, it sounds like the rookie (Moreno) will eventually be moved into the starting line-up. He’ll be a safe RB3 in drafts, but he could have a huge upside in McDaniels offense……stop the presses, Reggie Bush is saying his knee feels great. Whether he is exaggerating or not it’s a good sign, but his value will take a hit this season with Thomas the clear starter……DeAngelo’s return is a good sign, although these turf toe injuries can tend to linger. He’s still a worthy candidate as a RB1, but could be a slight risk……Rice appears to be the best option in Baltimore as he is listed as the number one back, but this might be a better situation to avoid. With McGahee and McClain likely to steal carries and touchdowns, Rice’s value could be very limited unless he starts to shine right away……it appears fantasy owners dodge a big bullet with tests on Steve Smith’s injured shoulder returning negative. Smith is a legit WR1 and was one of last season’s top fantasy receivers playing in only 14 games…… there’s nothing to buy here with Buckhalter being listed as the number one back in Denver. There’s too much talk surrounding the rookie, fantasy owners would be wise to not invest much into these early listings…..there may be some growing concern shared among fellow fantasy gamers with Marshall still sidelined and being listed with the 2nd team. If he doesn’t get back on the field soon, his fantasy value could dip and he could become a very risky gamble come draft day…….LT may be asking to participate in the team’s preseason games, but it’s not likely that the Chargers will change their ways. LT’s health comes well before any preseason contest. Owners can expect to see a healthy Tomlinson start the 2009 campaign (draft accordingly), but his health will likely remain a concern throughout the year.
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