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The club signed Warrick Dunn in the off-season. Don't expect much fantasy production from Williams in 2008. Wed, 14 May 2008 10:43:10 EDT Earnest Graham(Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Carnell Williams(Tampa Bay Buccaneers) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1801 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1800 Rotoworld is reporting that the New England Patriots have met with former Detroit Lions running back Kevin Jones, who was released this off-season. Jones is an excellent pass-catching back, which makes him a fantasy football threat in leagues that award points for a reception. If Jones were signed, it would make for a muddled backfield that already includes Laurence Maroney and Kevin Faulk. Mon, 12 May 2008 23:48:47 EDT Kevin Faulk(New England Patriots) Laurence Maroney(New England Patriots) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1800 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1343 On a cold, wintry night at the Fantasy Sports Conference in Denver, eight fantasy football experts gathered for one of the first Mock Drafts of the 2008 season. They represented a wide variety of backgrounds and companies, each bringing a unique perspective to the drafting process. The league starts one quarterback, two wide receivers, two running backs, one tight end, one flex (wide receiver or... Mon, 12 May 2008 17:24:08 EDT Anquan Boldin(Arizona Cardinals) Larry Fitzgerald(Arizona Cardinals) Edgerrin James(Arizona Cardinals) Willis McGahee(Baltimore Ravens) Matt Stover(Baltimore Ravens) Marshawn Lynch(Buffalo Bills) Steve Smith(Carolina Panthers) T.J. Houshmandzadeh(Cincinnati Bengals) Chad Johnson(Cincinnati Bengals) Carson Palmer(Cincinnati Bengals) Braylon Edwards(Cleveland Browns) Jamal Lewis(Cleveland Browns) Kellen Winslow(Cleveland Browns) Marion Barber(Dallas Cowboys) Nick Folk(Dallas Cowboys) Terrell Owens(Dallas Cowboys) Tony Romo(Dallas Cowboys) Jason Witten(Dallas Cowboys) Brandon Marshall(Denver Broncos) Jason Hanson(Detroit Lions) Mason Crosby(Green Bay Packers) Brett Favre(Green Bay Packers) Greg Jennings(Green Bay Packers) Andre Johnson(Houston Texans) Joseph Addai(Indianapolis Colts) Peyton Manning(Indianapolis Colts) Adam Vinatieri(Indianapolis Colts) Reggie Wayne(Indianapolis Colts) Maurice Jones-Drew(Jacksonville Jaguars) Tony Gonzalez(Kansas City Chiefs) Larry Johnson(Kansas City Chiefs) Ronnie Brown(Miami Dolphins) Adrian Peterson(Minnesota Vikings) Tom Brady(New England Patriots) Stephen Gostkowski(New England Patriots) Laurence Maroney(New England Patriots) Randy Moss(New England Patriots) Benjamin Watson(New England Patriots) Wes Welker(New England Patriots) Drew Brees(New Orleans Saints) Marques Colston(New Orleans Saints) Plaxico Burress(New York Giants) Ryan Grant(Green Bay Packers) Brandon Jacobs(New York Giants) Jeremy Shockey(New York Giants) Sebastian Janikowski(Oakland Raiders) Donovan McNabb(Philadelphia Eagles) L.J. Smith(Philadelphia Eagles) Brian Westbrook(Philadelphia Eagles) Willie Parker(Pittsburgh Steelers) Ben Roethlisberger(Pittsburgh Steelers) Antonio Gates(San Diego Chargers) LaDainian Tomlinson(San Diego Chargers) Frank Gore(San Francisco 49ers) Torry Holt(St. Louis Rams) Steven Jackson(St. Louis Rams) Joey Galloway(Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Earnest Graham(Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Carnell Williams(Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Rob Bironas(Tennessee Titans) Chris Cooley(Washington Redskins) Clinton Portis(Washington Redskins) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1343 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1798 An interesting article in the Baltimore Sun states that the Ravens may go with three wideout formations much more often in 2008. This assumes that whoever is quarterbacking the club, whether it be Kyle Boller or Joe Flacco, can get them the ball. The Ravens would line up with Derrick Mason, Demetrius Williams, and Mark Clayton. Mason was among the league leaders in receptions in 2007. Mon, 12 May 2008 10:42:02 EDT Kyle Boller(Baltimore Ravens) Mark Clayton(Baltimore Ravens) Derrick Mason(Baltimore Ravens) Demetrius Williams(Baltimore Ravens) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1798 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1786 Coming off an off-season that had Randy Moss, Jamal Lewis, and other notable stars change teams, the biggest change aside from the draft has come from San Diego, where a back-up moves to Atlanta. The name is Michael Turner, and he is a talented running back who likely evolve as the team's starting running back. So is that fair for Jerious Norwood, and what are the chances that he will become the... Sun, 11 May 2008 20:58:38 EDT Jerious Norwood(Atlanta Falcons) Michael Turner(San Diego Chargers) Ryan Braun(Milwaukee Brewers) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1786 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1785 The Green Bay Packers released veteran receiver Koren Robinson on Friday. The receiver has battled off the field troubles throughout his career. Rotoworld reports he may be headed to Oakland to join Javon Walker and Ronald Curry. The Packers will start Donald Driver and Greg Jennings this season at wide receiver. However, the fantasy value of each is limited with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. Sat, 10 May 2008 0:33:59 EDT Donald Driver(Green Bay Packers) Greg Jennings(Green Bay Packers) Aaron Rodgers(Green Bay Packers) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1785 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1784 The Indianapolis Colts brought back a familiar face on Wednesday, re-signing running back Dominic Rhodes to a one year contract. He will likely back up Joseph Addai, who remains the team's starting running back and a fantasy juggernaut. The future of Kenton Keith is now in question. Whoever lands the backup job in Indianapolis is someone to keep an eye out for in your fantasy draft due to the... Thu, 08 May 2008 0:08:00 EDT Joseph Addai(Indianapolis Colts) Kenton Keith(Indianapolis Colts) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1784 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1783 The lottery for Shaun Alexander continues on Wednesday, when the former MVP who was cut by the Seattle Seahawks heads to New Orleans to meet with the Saints, according to Rotoworld. He's already met with the Cincinnati Bengals and has also been linked to the Denver Broncos. Wherever he lands, temper your expectations for fantasy production. Tue, 06 May 2008 14:29:51 EDT Shaun Alexander(Seattle Seahawks) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1783 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1775 According to a report published in the Chicago Tribune and Rotoworld, Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson was arrested for boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest. He's had marijuana charges in the last. To top that off, Benson was completely ineffective as a starting running back last season, averaging 3.4 yards per carry and scoring just four times. His job could be threatened by... Sun, 04 May 2008 13:41:20 EDT Cedric Benson(Chicago Bears) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1775 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1774 The Baltimore Ravens starting quarterback for the 2008 season is up in the air, reports the Baltimore Sun. The three candidates are Kyle Boller, Troy Smith, and draft pick Joe Flacco. Boller is a perennial mediocre quarterback in both fantasy and reality. He's never tossed more than 13 touchdowns in a season and has a career touchdown to interception ratio of 1:1. Troy Smith had two touchdowns in... Sat, 03 May 2008 22:38:04 EDT Kyle Boller(Baltimore Ravens) Troy Smith(Baltimore Ravens) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1774 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1773 Who Will Start for the Dolphins? Bill Parcells certainly has his hands full after taking over for a one-win Miami team. With the draft now a part of the past, the 'Phins grabbed themselves some help for the line, and perhaps a new quarterback in Chad Henne from Michigan. So who will be the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins? I see three options: 1) John Beck: The second round... Fri, 02 May 2008 10:02:49 EDT John Beck(Miami Dolphins) Josh McCown(Oakland Raiders) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1773 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1771 This was a pretty shocking news story that came out late Thursday night. Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler has been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. PA Sports Ticker reports that he will be able to continue playing football in the NFL. The Vanderbilt product threw for 20 touchdowns last season. The news is something to keep an eye out for in dynasty leagues. Fri, 02 May 2008 1:49:38 EDT Jay Cutler(Denver Broncos) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1771 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1770 The Cincinnati Bengals are bringing in Shaun Alexander for a visit on Monday, reports the Bengals official website and Rotoworld. He'd join a crowded backfield that already includes starter Rudi Johnson and backup Kenny Watson. Johnson has struggled to stay healthy recently. Watson finished out the 2007 season with two touchdowns in two games as a starter. Alexander was cut by the Seahawks and... Thu, 01 May 2008 15:36:32 EDT Rudi Johnson(Cincinnati Bengals) Kenny Watson(Cincinnati Bengals) Shaun Alexander(Seattle Seahawks) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1770 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1769 The Seahawks Insider Blog and Rotoworld report that the Seahawks backfield will be a committee in 2008, citing Head Coach Mike Holmgren. The Seahawks picked up Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett in free agency and have Leonard Weaver and Maurice Morris on the roster as well. The team just cut former Pro Bowl running back Shaun Alexander. Thu, 01 May 2008 1:00:09 EDT Maurice Morris(Seattle Seahawks) Leonard Weaver(Seattle Seahawks) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1769 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1768 According to a story published in the Dallas Morning News and Rotoworld, Terry Glenn has a 50% chance of starting in 2008. He played in one game last season after having 70 receptions and six touchdowns in 2006. Patrick Crayton would start opposite Terrell Owens if Glenn were unable to go. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:45:39 EDT Patrick Crayton(Dallas Cowboys) Terry Glenn(Dallas Cowboys) Terrell Owens(Dallas Cowboys) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1768 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1767 He gone! The Dominic Rhodes era in Oakland ended on Monday, two days after the team selected Darren McFadden to be the team's future back. The Raiders just re-signed Justin Fargas, so the next man to be shown the door may be LaMont Jordan, a brittle back who is somewhat effective when healthy. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:51:54 EDT LaMont Jordan(Oakland Raiders) Dominic Rhodes(Oakland Raiders) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1767 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1766 According to a report published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitiution and Rotoworld, quarterback Chris Redman will enter the season as the team's starting signal caller. Atlanta just drafted Matt Ryan with the third overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:36:03 EDT Chris Redman(Atlanta Falcons) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1766 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1765 The Chicago Sun Times and Rotoworld report that Matt Forte, the second round draft pick of the Chicago Bears, may be the team's starting tailback in 2008. Cedric Benson started the season for Chicago and averaged 3.4 yards per carry over 11 games. His backup, Adrian Peterson, also averaged 3.4 yards per carry, but hauled in 51 receptions over 16 games. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 2:26:41 EDT Cedric Benson(Chicago Bears) Adrian Peterson(Chicago Bears) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1765 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1763 It was the fourth overall pick that garnered the most attention from fantasy managers through out the nation, just like it was the second overall pick two years ago when Reggie Bush was the top running back chosen. Even last season, all fantasy football managers knew about Adrian Peterson and his sensational college career before he stepped foot on an NFL football field, and he wasn't taken until... Mon, 28 Apr 2008 1:45:28 EDT Adrian Peterson(Minnesota Vikings) Chester Taylor(Minnesota Vikings) Reggie Bush(New Orleans Saints) Michael Bush(Oakland Raiders) Justin Fargas(Oakland Raiders) LaMont Jordan(Oakland Raiders) Dominic Rhodes(Oakland Raiders) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1763 http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1757 Pro Football Weekly and Rotoworld report that, on the eve of the NFL Draft, the New York Giants may have struck a deal to send tight end Jeremy Shockey to the New Orleans Saints. Shockey was injured for much of 2007. Kevin Boss filled in at tight end and became a trusted target for quarterback Eli Manning. The sources report the deal would be for several draft picks. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 4:41:05 EDT Kevin Boss(New York Giants) Eli Manning(New York Giants) Jeremy Shockey(New York Giants) http://www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.php?fuseaction=articles.view&article=1757