FSH: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

March 29th, 2010 11:37pm 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...

Parker likely on the way out....
The word around the Steel City is Parker wants out and it also sounds like the Steelers may oblige. Parker lost his starting job last season and saw little action as a backup finishing with just 389 yards on 98 carries. Fantasy owners, won't have to hold their breath; if Parker is not a Steeler this summer he will more than likely land in a place where he can contribute.

Breaston re-signs with the Cards...
Restricted free agent wide receiver Steve Breaston has re-signed with the Cardinals. With Boldin gone, Breaston is expected to become a full-time starter playing opposite wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. In his three season's Breaston has performed well as the team's number three (140 receptions, 1,810 yards receiving), but as a starter he should be more productive and move up most fantasy boards.

Sproles reports for Offseason duty....
The Charger's running back Darren Sproles has yet to sign his tender, but he is in attendance for the team's voluntary training program. With LT gone, Sproles figures to be in line for more work in 2010, but since he hasn't signed and the team has yet to proclaim him their starter fantasy owners will have to wait before evaluating.

IDP Notes

Chargers sign Vasher...
The Bears former starting corner Nathan Vasher has signed a two year deal with the Chargers. Vasher gives the Chargers added depth in the Nickel package, but after starting in only 11 games over the past three seasons (due to injuries) it's hard to imagine he would contribute any more. He'll offer little value for fantasy owners in IDP leagues as a part time player.

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FSH: WHAT'S THE LATEST

March 29th, 2010 11:07pm PST

What's the Latest

Bradford's the talk of the town

After reading this week's edition of the Monday Morning Quarterback at SI.com, it sounds like Peter King is casting his vote for Sam Bradford as the top pick in this year's draft.

Bradford had his Pro day on Monday and by all counts he was impressive. It's no secret that the Rams (the team with the top pick) are in need at the quarterback position and after Bradford showed off his accurate arm making all the throws he needed, he's starting to look like a lock. If you read King's article you will catch all of his details and notes and the improvement and readiness of Bradford.

Whether he goes top or not, he won't last long on anyone's board that appears to be a certainty. For those of interested in this kid for fantasy reasons, going to a team like the Rams you can't expect results any better than Stafford in Detroit.

If Bradford does not go number one and makes it to the Redskins who are sitting at four, it sounds like D.C. could be a huge possibility. With Shanahan's tutelage it's hard to imagine Bradford not enjoying success, even early success. He won't race up any fantasy boards, but he'll be a keeper in most leagues (if taken by the Redskins).

The consensus at the moment, Bradford's pro day scored major points and moves him to the top of this year's quarterback class. The question is what will the teams at the top do? Maybe a trade between the Rams and Redskins involving quarterback Jason Campbell and this pick?

Just a thought.

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FSH: WHAT'S THE LATEST

March 24th, 2010 11:07pm PST

What's the Latest

McNabb on the trading block?....
Amid mixed reports it does sound like the possibility of Donovan McNabb not being an Eagle in 2010 could exist. After McNabb posted some interesting comments on his website you kind of get the feeling he may be thinking the same.

Despite all of this mixed info (the Philadelphia Inquirer reports the Rams are making an offer, the AP reports a source close to the Rams situation says offer is untrue) is really is hard to imagine that the Eagles would depart ways with McNabb. Even with Vick and Kolb currently on the roster, it does not make sense for Philly to pull the strings on a McNabb trade. Kolb is the future, but D-Mac gives them the best chance to win now (and they appear to be set up to make a run).

The odd ball here has to be Vick who does not figure into any long term plans. The fact the team retained Vick and paid out some cabbage to keep him on the roster could indicate the team believes he has some market value. Trading Vick just makes more sense than anything else.

McNabb's numbers;
2,801 pass completions
4,746 passing attempts
59.0 completion percentage
32,873 yards passing
216 passing touchdowns
100 interceptions
86.5 career passer rating
28 rushing touchdowns

The Eagle's 2009 campaign ended prematurely with a disappointing loss to the Cowboys in the Wildcard round, but the season leaves the team with great hope in 2010. Westbrook has moved on, but the team has already restocked its backfield with the acquisition of running back Mike Bell.

Last season McNabb missed two games after suffering an injury in week one, but even with the slow start D-Mac bounced back in the middle of the season to lead the Eagles to six straight wins and a playoff berth. McNabb finished the 2009 season strong with 22 touchdown passes and a 92.9 passer rating.

If the Eagles can address their deficiencies along the line, with a talented receiving corp (Jackson, Maclin, Avant, & Celek) in place and new help in the backfield, a McNabb led offense looks primed to make another post season run.

Rumors or not, I would not count on seeing McNabb in anything other than his midnight green number five jersey in 2010.

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FSH: MONDAY MORNING HUDDLE

March 22nd, 2010 11:37pm PST

[The Evening Edition]
Monday Morning Huddle

Trades, Signings, and Releases...

With the NFL draft still a month away, NFL Free agency continues to dominate the talk around most office watercoolers. The biggest moves, trades, and signings continue to draw a lot of interest for those of us immersed in the world of fantasy football.

Rumors continue to circulate around the league with names like Marshall, McNabb, and Owens being thrown in the mix. Fantasy owners will have to continue to monitor the football wires and the rumor mills with every move having some kind of impact on the upcoming 2010 fantasy season.

Players like Willie Parker, Justin Fargas, Laveranues Coles, Kevin Curtis, and Brian Westbrook remain on the market and while their eventual destination may not raise too many eyebrows they could still draw some fantasy interest (depending on where they land).

More Fantasy Notes:

Change is Good

With LaDanian Tomlinson joining one of the league’s best power running games in New York he should be able offer some fantasy value in 2010, but he's going to lose his notable RB1 draft position.

The Bears added running back Chester Taylor and from the comments made by new offensive coordinator Mike Martz, he could have much more value in Chicago than he ever did in Minnesota. Martz could be employing a very sophisticated offensive scheme that could employ both Forte and Taylor as two productive components.

The Chiefs added some veteran help in the backfield with the signing of running back Thomas Jones. Although they still have Jamaal Charles don't expect the vet to sit idle and take a back seat. Jones could very well share the load and be the team's featured short yardage ball carrier (especially in the red-zone).

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