The NFL Network has just reported that Brandon Marshall will be suspended for the first three games of the upcoming season due to drunk driving and domestic abuse arrests. Marshall had a breakthrough year last year catching 7 TD's and over 1,300 yards receiving.
Now for the fantasy spin. This news will obviously do nothing but hurt Marshall's draft status but if your savvy enough you could pick the likes of Steve Smith and Marshall probably around the 4th and fifth rounds now while focusing on other needs early in the draft.
Take this scenario as an example. Lets assume that without the suspension, Smith was a second round pick. With the two game suspension sure you loose him for three weeks (count the bye) during the season but you could very easily take someone like N. Burleson in the 8 round who would be a viable replacement for Smith for a couple of weeks and instead of taking Smith in the second you could now focus on a top QB or RB knowing that Smith will last longer. The same could be said for B. Marshall. I look at the news of their suspensions as an opportunity to take advantage of some opportunities that will come up on draft day and you should to.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Farve.........please go away
I get it, Brett Farve is a legend, a former MVP, Super Bowl Champion, yeah yeah yeah. He has done more for the Packers organization than anyone else with the exception of Vince Lombardi but honestly when is enough enough. I mean this guy has retired, un-retired, retired again and now wants back all of this within the last 6 months. What I find humorous is that this guy is dead set on coming back and then the Packers offer him $20 million to pretty much go away and let the Pack go about its business and Farve actually contemplates the decision but now he is supposedly coming back and going to compete for the starting spot. So if he wanted to play so badly, why contemplate the offer to go away?
This whole situation smells like one week old fish that has been left in an apartment in the middle of August without air conditioning (for those that didn't follow it reeks). So what happens if Aaron Rodgers actually wins the job, you mean to tell me that Farve will actually hold the clipboard and keep his mouth shut, not buying that. The Packers are in a no win situation here, if Farve wins you cant expect Rodgers to stick around and if Rodgers wins the job guess who will be right back in retirement.....you got it Mr. Farve.
What would be fair to all parties involved is to get Farve to guarantee you at least two more years (not that his word means much right now), trade Aaron Rodgers and get a second round pick, and then lower seat prices by the $20 million that you were so quickly going to give Farve. I mean how does it work that the organization is so willing to give away $20 million and season ticket prices are at an all time high.
To be honest, I'm sick of the entire situation as I'm sure most of you are. Farve has tarnished his career in my opinion and taken advantage of the mystic that he has worked to hard to build up. He should go home, ride his tractor and hang with him family.
This whole situation smells like one week old fish that has been left in an apartment in the middle of August without air conditioning (for those that didn't follow it reeks). So what happens if Aaron Rodgers actually wins the job, you mean to tell me that Farve will actually hold the clipboard and keep his mouth shut, not buying that. The Packers are in a no win situation here, if Farve wins you cant expect Rodgers to stick around and if Rodgers wins the job guess who will be right back in retirement.....you got it Mr. Farve.
What would be fair to all parties involved is to get Farve to guarantee you at least two more years (not that his word means much right now), trade Aaron Rodgers and get a second round pick, and then lower seat prices by the $20 million that you were so quickly going to give Farve. I mean how does it work that the organization is so willing to give away $20 million and season ticket prices are at an all time high.
To be honest, I'm sick of the entire situation as I'm sure most of you are. Farve has tarnished his career in my opinion and taken advantage of the mystic that he has worked to hard to build up. He should go home, ride his tractor and hang with him family.
Ryan Grant ends holdout
The Green Bay Packers have agreed to terms with running back Ryan Grant, ending his 7 day holdout. It's rumored that Grant has agreed to a 4 year deal that could be worth up to 30 million dollars. Grant will make 4.25 million this season. Grant rushed for 956 yards and 8 touchdowns last year. He also gained 201 yards in the divisional playoff game against Seattle.
Fantasy Impact: That's a pretty big contract for a guy who had a good half season but considering the shelf life of running backs, who can blame him for wanting to get paid. The Packers are paying Grant like a feature back but we're still not 100 percent sold. If Aaron Rodgers plays well, Grant should have running room. If not, he could struggle. Grant will be a solid # 2 back this year but don't consider him to be a number 1. He is worth a late 2nd, early 3rd round selection.
Fantasy Impact: That's a pretty big contract for a guy who had a good half season but considering the shelf life of running backs, who can blame him for wanting to get paid. The Packers are paying Grant like a feature back but we're still not 100 percent sold. If Aaron Rodgers plays well, Grant should have running room. If not, he could struggle. Grant will be a solid # 2 back this year but don't consider him to be a number 1. He is worth a late 2nd, early 3rd round selection.
Steve Smith suspended 2 games
The Carolina Panthers have suspended wide receiver Steve Smith for 2 regular season games. The suspension stems from a fight Smith got into at practice with teammate Ken Lucas. Apparently Lucas has a broken nose. Smith will still participate in training camp and preseason games.
Fantasy Impact: This puts a little wrinkle in your draft plans. With Smith not being available the first 2 weeks, he could drop on draft boards. He is still worth a 3rd round pick but you might be able to steal him in the 4th.
Fantasy Impact: This puts a little wrinkle in your draft plans. With Smith not being available the first 2 weeks, he could drop on draft boards. He is still worth a 3rd round pick but you might be able to steal him in the 4th.
Friday, August 1, 2008
49ers and QB competition
There is an old saying in the NFL that goes something like this, if you have 2 QB's, you have no QB's. Sounds about right in San Francisco. While everyone assumes that the teams offense will be much improved this year because of Mike Martz, early reports out of Niners camp are that neither Shaun Hill or Alex Smith have looked very impressive so far. Martz admits that he expected the first week or so of training camp to look like "organized chaos" while the team learned the offense but apparently things have looked downright ugly of late. Apparently, the Niners are even considering J.T. O'Sullivan in the mix to start. O'Sullivan spent last year in Detroit and knows the Martz offense.
Fantasy Impact: Maybe it's because I'm a Niners fan and I'm in denial, but expect Alex Smith to win this competition and have a decent season under Martz. But I'm loyal, not stupid. Don't draft Smith unless he performs well in the preseason. If he looks sharp in August, he might be worth a shot as your # 2 QB late in your draft. I think Hill and O'Sullivan will be after thoughts...but I've been wrong before.
Fantasy Impact: Maybe it's because I'm a Niners fan and I'm in denial, but expect Alex Smith to win this competition and have a decent season under Martz. But I'm loyal, not stupid. Don't draft Smith unless he performs well in the preseason. If he looks sharp in August, he might be worth a shot as your # 2 QB late in your draft. I think Hill and O'Sullivan will be after thoughts...but I've been wrong before.
Jackson, Grant still not in camp
Steven Jackson and Ryan Grant are still no where to be found in their respective training camps. The Packers have said that they are making progress with Grant but the Rams are having no such luck. The Rams are fining Jackson $15,000 a day and said they will not negotiate until he reports.
Fantasy Impact: We were a little "iffy" on Ryan Grant this year to begin with, but not being in training camp is making him look more and more like fantasy disappointment this season. As far as Jackson, we can't see the Rams being stupid enough not to get a deal done with their best player. Still, if Jackson arrives in camp late in the process it may take him a while to get going. He could start out the season slowly. You may want to consider Addai or Westbrook as your 3rd top rated back this year.
Fantasy Impact: We were a little "iffy" on Ryan Grant this year to begin with, but not being in training camp is making him look more and more like fantasy disappointment this season. As far as Jackson, we can't see the Rams being stupid enough not to get a deal done with their best player. Still, if Jackson arrives in camp late in the process it may take him a while to get going. He could start out the season slowly. You may want to consider Addai or Westbrook as your 3rd top rated back this year.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Favre signs reinstatement letter, does not report to camp
Brett Favre has signed a letter asking for reinstatement to the NFL, but apparently won't send it in until Monday or Tuesday. Favre did not report to Packers camp on Sunday because Packers GM Ted Thompson asked him to delay his arrival.
Personally, I'm hoping NFL commissioner Roger Goodell steps in and remedies this situation sooner rather than later. The whole situation, in my opinion, is a joke. Granted, I don't know the behind the scenes details but Brett Favre really looks like a selfish person to me right about now. It looks like the Packers want nothing to do with him and he will be traded. I'm betting on the Jets.
Fantasy Impact: This is why I don't like drafting until late August. See my post a few spots down for my thoughts on Favre as a fantasy QB in 2008. It looks like Aaron Rodgers will be the starter in Green Bay for sure. I think he can have huge upside this season but I wouldn't draft him as a # 1. Take him as your # 2 QB and he could end up starting for you down the line. In a QB friendly offense, he should throw 20 tds with ease.
Personally, I'm hoping NFL commissioner Roger Goodell steps in and remedies this situation sooner rather than later. The whole situation, in my opinion, is a joke. Granted, I don't know the behind the scenes details but Brett Favre really looks like a selfish person to me right about now. It looks like the Packers want nothing to do with him and he will be traded. I'm betting on the Jets.
Fantasy Impact: This is why I don't like drafting until late August. See my post a few spots down for my thoughts on Favre as a fantasy QB in 2008. It looks like Aaron Rodgers will be the starter in Green Bay for sure. I think he can have huge upside this season but I wouldn't draft him as a # 1. Take him as your # 2 QB and he could end up starting for you down the line. In a QB friendly offense, he should throw 20 tds with ease.
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