FSH: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

March 8th, 2010 11:07pm 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 week……

Player Notes From Across My Wire...

Bears add Chester Taylor to the mix....

It's an interesting signing for Chicago, though it helps the offense some it really does little to help the team's passing game. With the big arm under center adding a running back will do little to upgrade Cutler. Taylor (low-RB3) will be a back up to starter Matt Forte (low-RB1) and will only benefit if the team can curtail Cutler's tendency to force the ball downfield. Expect Taylor to play a very much similar role in Chicago as he did in Minnesota; a third down passing receiving specialist. Even with Martz revamping the play calling, Taylor likely won't see enough action to be a drafted fantasy option other than a hand-cuff to Forte.

Ravens make a deal for Boldin.....

The Ravens took major steps in the right direction by immediately upgrading their passing game with the addition of wide receiver Anquan Boldin (mid-WR2). Q will bring to the team and quarterback Joe Flacco a big playmaking receiver they have sorely missed. With the prior signing of Donte Stallworth (low-WR4), the Ravens passing game (ranked 18th in 2009) could take a huge leap forward in 2010.

Seahawks interested in Brandon Marshall....

Although there is a lot of rumors flying the Broncos seem to be hell-bent on getting a first round pick for Marshall (mid-WR2) and any trade with Seattle could require the Seahawks overall number six pick (in this 2010 draft). Last season the Hawks added then free agent wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh (low-WR1). It's odd to think they would bring in another big physical receiver to compliment TJ, but with Marshall being a proven commodity with three straight seasons with over 100 receptions it could be hard to pass up.

T.O. to visit the Bengals....

It appears that Chad Ochocinco (mid-WR2) made enough noise and the Bengals heard, free agent wide receiver Terrell Owens (mid-WR3) is expected to visit the Bengals on Tuesday. After a significant drop in his numbers in 2009, some may question the Bengals interest in Owens; T.O. showed enough last season to prove he's still in great shape, has plenty of speed, and great size. With T.O.'s physical presence on one side (similar to Houshmandzadeh), he would make an ideal compliment for Ochocinco's speed on the other side.

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FSH: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

March 1st, 2010 9:07pm 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 week……

Player Notes From Across My Wire...

Browns moving toward resigning Cribbs....

The Browns appear to be making progress in their contract talks with return-specialist Josh Cribbs. The special-teamer has proved to be a dynamic kick returner for the Browns and last season was a featured component in the Brown's version of "the Wildcat" offense. Now that the team has expanded their playbook if Cribbs is resigned, he could also prove to be fantasy worthy in 2010.

Westbrook to stay in the East?

According to some East coast reports running back Brian Westbrook has not ruled out signing with any of his former division rivals; the Giants, Cowboys, or Redskins. With an already crowded Backfield in Dallas, the Cowboys don't figure to actively pursue, but the Giants and Redskins could be different stories. With an aging Clinton Portis who doesn’t catch many passes, Washington would seem to make more sense; especially with Shanahan the big Chief in town.

T.O. headed toward Baltimore?

Now that the Bills have announced they will not offer a contract to wide receiver Terrell Owens, let the bidding begin. The Ravens seem to be the current favorite showing interest in T.O. at the moment; remember the Ravens tried to acquire Owens in a trade several years ago (T.O. went to Philly). There's been nothing reported that anything is imminent, but it's a situation worth monitoring. The big play-making receivers would be a great addition to the offense and for the Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco. With Stallworth already signed, Owens would be a huge upgrade to one of the leagues less productive units; not to mention a huge boost to Flacco's fantasy stock.

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FSH: MONDAY MORNING HUDDLE

March 1st, 2010 9:37pm PST

[The Evening Edition]

Monday Morning Huddle

Scouting the Combine...

With the skills positions on offense wrapping up on Sunday it's time to start talking about what we saw and what we are hearing. Are there any "Diamonds in the rough" that could become fantasy impact players in 2010.

Scouting isn't exactly a perfect science, but at the very least it can offer some good watercooler chatter for the Monday morning quarterback. In some recent scribing on the "world wide web" it sounds like the National Post is endorsing this year's class of running backs.

With a variety of backs showcasing at this year's combine it will be interesting to see what needy teams (Lions, Redskins, Dolphins, Giants, Texans, Chargers, Patriots, & Vikings) will pull the trigger early. Players like C.J. Spiller (Clemson), Jahvid Best (California), Toby Gerhart (Stanford), and Jonathan Dwyer (Georgia), appear to be a few of the hot prospects that could go early. Others to note would include Joe McKnight (USC), Dexter McCluster (Mississippi), and Montario Hardesty (Tennessee).

Despite the plethora and variety of versatile backs that will be available in this year's draft, not many experts are projecting any to go early (in the top 10) in the annual April event. Seattle appears to be a favorite to pull the trigger without a bonafide featured back currently residing in their backfield.

With a pair of small-sized scat backs (Justin Forsett, Julius Jones) the Seahawks could be in the market for a between-the-tackle style power back that could make some instant fantasy noise as a goal-line back; of course we will have to wait and see.

More Fantasy Notes:

Finley will start in 2010

Last season the Packers second year tight end Jermichael Finley came on strong down the stretch catching 38 balls in his last seven games (started six). Finley averaged nearly 60 yards per game in that stretch and scored four times. In 2009 he shared time with Donald Lee, but in 2010 Finley (recently named the starter) is expected to be an every-down tight end. As a starter some folks are projecting a big 2010 season for Finley, thinking he could easily be a top-10 fantasy tight end (even as high as a top-5).

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