FSH: IDP NOTES

September 24th, 2009 10:30pm PST

IDP Notes:

The strong never sleep, so for those that can keep up with the “what is happening” around the league, here’s more football just for all of the IDP Nation….

IDP News From Across the Wire…

Pisa Tinoisamoa, LB, Chicago Bears
Pisa Tinoisamoa (knee) was again held out of practice on Friday, and is doubtful for the team's Week 3 tilt with the Seahawks, according to the Chicago Tribune.
My Fantasy Read on Tinoisamoa: The Bears defense is definitely looking it’s age with so many injuries this season. With Tinoisamoa likely sidelined backup linebacker Nick Roach is expected to start. Roach has yet to show much in three seasons and with a poor injury track record he has little value in IDP leagues…..

Lawyer Milloy, S, Seattle Seahawks
With the Seahawks' secondary decimated by injury, veteran safety Lawyer Milloy could see a great deal of playing time this weekend against the Bears, according to the Tacoma News Tribune.
My Fantasy Read on Milloy: The Bears are coming to town (Seattle) this week. After a disastrous week two against the Niners, expect to see a lot of Forte roaming the Seahawks secondary for big yards. With more time on the field Milloy is likely to spend most of his Sunday chasing down the Bear’s running back and could be a serviceable IDP start this week…..

Shawne Merriman, LB, San Diego Chargers
According to ESPN.com, Chargers' linebacker Shawne Merriman missed practice again on Thursday due to his groin injury.
My Fantasy Read on Merriman: After a full practice on Friday, Merriman does not look to be in any danger of sitting on Sunday. IDP owners should have the pass rush specialist in their lineups in week 3…..

Justin Tuck, DE, New York Giants
Justin Tuck (shoulder) is officially questionable for the Giants' showdown with the Bucs this weekend, according to the New York Daily News.
My Fantasy Read on Tuck: The Giant’s defensive lineman is still laboring from the shoulder injury he suffered Sunday night at Dallas. The Giants have plenty of depth up front, so it’s not likely they would rush Tuck back if he’s not healthy. Feel free to start him, if he plays…..

Alex Brown, DE, Chicago Bears
The Bears are planning on Alex Brown (sprained ankle) playing this weekend against the Seahawks, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
My Fantasy Read on Brown: Sounds like the injury isn’t much if the team is expecting him to play. Brown is off to a fast start this season with two sacks and nine tackles and should be in your line up this week against the Seahawks….

Kelvin Hayden, CB, Indianapolis Colts
Kelvin Hayden has not practiced this week due to a hamstring injury suffered in the fourth quarter of Monday night's game, according to the team's official website. Hayden is expected to play in the team's Week 3 game.
My Fantasy Read on Hayden: The Cotl’s secondary struggled Monday night and if Hayden goes down, they could have a lot of trouble with Arizona Sunday night. Right now it’s not looking good, fantasy owners will want to avoid the Colt’s team defense and Hayden is not a good prospect this week either…..

Dwight Freeney, DE, Indianapolis Colts
According to the team's official website, Colts' defensive end Dwight Freeney did not participate in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Freeney is dealing with a back injury.
My Fantasy Read on Freeney: The Col’ts defense is pretty dinged up and can ill-afford the lose Freeney’s services. While it’s not likely he would miss, you’ll have to worry about his effectiveness dealing with a back injury…..


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FSH: IDP NOTES

June 18th, 2009 11:30pm PST

IDP Notes:

LB PISA TIMOISAMOA LOGGING TIME WITH FIRST TEAM
My Fantasy Read: The Bear’s newly acquired free agent linebacker has been practicing with the first team during recent OTAs. The undersized Tinoisamoa has been running at strongside linebacker and figures to be a decent IDP play this season as a member of the Bear’s defense. The former Ram has led his team in tackles three of the last five seasons, including 2008.

LB BOSS BAILEY CUT BY THE BRONCOS
My Fantasy Read: The Bronco’s continue to over-haul the defense and make changes to improve the quality of depth. It was recently reported that the team released linebacker Boss Bailey, younger brother to Champ Bailey. The younger brother was often injured and likely would have only contributed from the sidelines. He’s not a likely candidate to be snatched up by any team right away, but he could resurface somewhere. No matter where he lands, he likely to have limited fantasy value in most leagues.

LB BRIAN URLACHER REMAINS SIDELINED
My Fantasy Read: The Bear’s defensive team leader and playmaking linebacker has been sidelined with a groin injury. It appears the team is nearly being cautious and not going to take any chances with Urlacher. He’s expected to be ready for training camp and a solid early round IDP selection in fantasy drafts this summer.

LB RAY MAUALUGA TO BE IDP IMPACT PLAYER
My Fantasy Read: The Bengal’s rookie linebacker has been impressive this offseason drawing praise from his coaches. According to the team’s defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer he could be a three-down back. With praise like that coming from your coach, expect to see Maualuga’s stock value soar in fantasy drafts.

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FSH: IDP NOTES

May 29th, 2009 11:30pm PST

IDP Notes:

If you have the stomach to keep up, here’s more football fodder for the diehard as I offer my take on more IDP happenings around the league….

DB MARLIN JACKSON BACK ON THE FIELD WITH COLTS
My Fantasy Read: Jackson is returning from ACL surgery and his recovery has been amazing. The Colts DB suffered the injury in October of last year, but is already back on the practice field. He will likely be brought along slowly through the minicamps, but appears well on his way to be ready for training camp. Jackson is one of your productive corners averaging nearly six tackles per game over the past three seasons. With 12 career interceptions, Jackson is an early round DB selection in fantasy drafts.

DL RON FIELDS SLATED TO FILL THE MIDDLE FOR DEFENSE
My Fantasy Read: Fields comes from out of nowhere to nab the starting gig with the Broncos, but it’s an opportunity that won’t produce much for fantasy owners. Fields is the ideal size at six feet, two inches, and well over 300-lbs, but his role will be to tie up lineman and clog the middle. In four seasons with the Niners he’s only collected 48 solo tackles, so don’t expect to see him on too many fantasy squads in 2009.

LB PISA TINOISOMOA SIGNS DEAL WITH BEARS
My Fantasy Read: The Bears and Tinoisomoa struck a deal and the former Ram signed for one year with Chicago. With Urlacher and Briggs set at two spots, Tinoisomoa is expected to win the starting spot at strongside. The former Ram led his team in tackles a year ago, but isn’t likely to repeat the same feat in the windy city. He should be productive enough for fantasy owners to consider him as a middle round IDP pickup (a third LB).

LB ANTHONY SPENCER READY TO FILL THE VOID
My Fantasy Read: With the recent talk of Cowboys outside linebacker Greg Ellis likely on his way out of Dallas, what does this mean for Spencer? It means he’ll likely fill the void created by Ellis’s eventual departure. The real gold sits on the other side in DeMarcus Ware, but Spencer might be a decent waiver wire IDP option later in the season.


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FSH: IDP NOTES

May 20th, 2009 10:30pm PST

IDP NOTES
[My Take]

The dark side of the ball is not for the squeamish, only the strong survive in this realm. If you're thinking of playing with the big boys and don't want to get crushed, then you better know what's going on in the world of the IDP Nation. Here's the latest activity….

My Take...

DB WALT HARRIS TEARS ACL IN VOLUNTARY WORKOUTS
My Fantasy Read: This is not only a tough blow to the Niners, but could prove to be even greater for Harris. The talk is at 34 years of age, it's likely the team could place him on the injured reserver ending his season and possibly his career. Such an injury at any age is a difficult recovery road, but at his age could prove to be insurmountable. Considering everything, it's pretty obvious Harris will have no fantasy value in 2009.

DB DRE BLY TO VISIT THE NINERS
My Fantasy Read: Well you knew eventually someone would come calling, of course due to injuries. With the loss of Walt Harris, the Niners will be looking for competition and depth at the corner. Bly struggled the last couple of seasons in Denver as did the whole defense. Bly is still a decent corner and should help fill the void created by the Niner's loss. It's doubtful that he'll be a big impact player and probably won't have much value in IDP leagues.

LB PISA TINOISAMOA STILL SEARCHING FOR A NEW HOME
My Fantasy Read: It looks like Tinoisamoa is working the floor in search of his next employer. The former Rams linebacker is too much of a talent to remain on the outside looking in; last season he led the Rams with 104 tackles. Wherever he lands, he's still got plenty left to contribute and should be a decent late round selection in most fantasy leagues.

LB KARLOS DANSBY CLOSE TO REACHING NEW DEAL WITH CARDS
My Fantasy Read: This of course is great news for the Dansby camp, but just as well for fantasy owners. The sooner Dansby gets back to being able to focus only on football, the better off owners will be with one of the leagues premiere beasts in the middle. Last season Dansby ranked among the leaders with 119 tackles.

DL SHAUN ROGERS SOUNDS CONTENT AND READY IN CLEVELAND
My Fantasy Read: Earlier in the offseason it was sounding like high drama in the dawg pound, but apparently the big boy in the middle has cleared any disagreement with the coaching staff. Rogers is a huge talent in the middle and one of the leagues very best against the run. Last season Rogers ranked among the best up front with 76 tackles and four and a half sacks. He's likely to be one of the top DL taken in most fantasy drafts.

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