FSH: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

September 28th, 2009 11:30pm 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...

Greg Jennings, WR, Green Bay Packers
Greg Jennings aggravated his wrist injury in Sunday's win at St. Louis, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
My Fantasy read on Jennings: Jenning’s returned and played well, we wouldn’t expect him to miss anytime unless he should re-aggravate the injury more severe…

Felix Jones, RB, Dallas Cowboys
Felix Jones strained his left knee during tonight's game against Carolina.
My Fantasy read on Jones: Back up running back Tashard Choice filled in nicely in replacement of Felix. If Jones’ injury lingers, expect Choice to move into the back up role behind Barber, until Jones is healthy…..

Vincent Jackson, WR, San Diego Chargers
Vincent Jackson is nursing a bruised knee sustained in Sunday's battle against Miami, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune on twitter.
My Fantasy read on Jackson: The was no immediate word of his injury, so it doesn’t appear to be anything that will keep Jackson off the field. Fantasy owners should feel safe starting him every week…..

Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seattle Seahawks
Matt Hasselbeck is not expected to practice Wednesday while dealing with a rib injury, according to Danny O'Neill's (Seattle Times) twitter page.
My Fantasy read on Hasselbeck: The Seahawks need to get Hass back in the saddle and soon, but his history of injuries could keep him out longer. He’s likely to be questionable all week and a gametime decision, owners will need to monitor….

Terrell Owens, WR, Buffalo Bills
Head coach Dick Jauron intends to get Terrell Owens more involved in the Bills' offense after failing to catch a pass in Week 3 against New Orleans, according to the Associated Press. Jauron said, "We will take more shots. We definitely have to get him more involved in the game no matter what the defense does."
My Fantasy read on Owens: There’s no question scoring seven points against a defense that had allowed 49 points is a problem. With a player like T.O. this offense has to be more productive. Expect Jauron to make changes immediately……

Brian Westbrook, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
According to Eagles' beat writer Brian Seltzer, the Eagles will use a running back rotation going forward this season. The team plans to use both Brian Westbrook and LeSean McCoy as long as both players are healthy.
My Fantasy read on Westbrook: This was always figured, but now that the team has been able to see McCoy in action we’d expect to see the team actually follow through…..

Jerious Norwood, RB, Atlanta Falcons
Head coach Mike Smith expects Jerious Norwood to be fit to return to the gridiron after the Falcons' Week 4 bye, according to their official team website. He is recovering from a head injury.
My Fantasy read on Norwood: The Falcons look strong and with a healthy Norwood, the team can keep running back Michael Turner on pace and not over worked. Don't expect Turner's workload to change with the return of Norwood……

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FSH: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

May 13th, 2009 10:30pm PST


David's Daily Digest
[My Take]

We may be smack in the middle of the NFL offseason, but with the draft barely weeks old and many teams starting up their OTA’s it sure feels like football season. And what would football season be without more news, updates, predictions, quick takes, long takes, and of course my take….

My Take...

RB LEON WASHINGTON WANTS NEW DEAL
My Fantasy Read: Now who doesn’t want a new deal. The interesting thing is Thomas Jones is also looking for more money. This bodes well for Washington, because if the Jets have to pick their poison they’re likely to go with youth. Washington is not an every down back, but with the addition of rookie runner Shonn Greene he could become a reliable weekly fantasy option splitting carries.

QB BRIAN GRIESE COULD BE OUT SOON
My Fantasy Read: Word is Griese could be let go by Tampa Bay by the end of the week. This is could very well likely be his last stop. Griese has been pretty much a journeyman backup the last several seasons. He’s only started 11 games in the last three seasons and at 34 years of age, he’s not a good candidate to see much action in 2009.

RB LERON MCCLAIN CHANGING POSITION
My Fantasy Read: McClain had to be one of last season’s surprise sleepers, but this year he’s more likely to put fantasy owners to sleep. This season he’ll move over to fullback which will likely cut into his carries but he still may be a serviceable fantasy back. McClain will still figure in as the team’s short-yardage and goal-line carrier.

RB JERIOUS NORWOOD TO SEE BIGGER ROLE
My Fantasy Read: Every year we are hearing the same thing. We expect so and so to have a bigger role, because we’d like to keep our other player healthy. Micheal Turner carried the ball 375 times last season (which is high), and he’ll be the bread and butter once again. Turner is going to get the ball as much as the team needs him to carry, so Norwood is going to settle for leftovers once again.

RB FRED JACKSON AGREES TO 4-YR DEAL
My Fantasy Read: The good news is Jackson can be a very productive runner, even in a back-up role. The presence of T.O. is going to make the rest of the Bills offense better and Jackson will be one of those beneficiaries (especially in the passing game). The bad news for Marshawn Lynch owners, Jackson just signed a 4-year deal, so your boy will lose some touches.

RB WILLIS MCGAHEE SLOW TO RETURN TO THE FIELD
My Fantasy Read: The Raven’s former featured back could have a tough time cracking the lineup this season if his health continues to remain an issue. With last year’s rookie Ray Rice implanted as the number one tailback while McGahee rehabs from knee surgery, he’ll have a great opportunity to hold the job. Remember last season McGahee began the season in the doghouse.



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