Archive for June, 2009

Agent says Saints’ Morgan is retiring again

Four months after starting a comeback to the NFL, Saints LB Dan Morgan has decided to retire again because of unspecified injuries, his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, wrote on his Twitter page.

Fantasy spin: Favre has surgery; will he return?

Is Brett Favre coming back to play for the Vikings next season? If he does, Michael Fabiano has all the fantasy implications.

Colts making running game a priority

The Colts were next to last in rushing last season and finished one-and-done in the playoffs, losing to the Chargers. Colts owner Jim Irsay and center Jeff Saturday told the Indianapolis Star that establishing the running game is a priority in 2009.

Cowboys considering return of CB Jones?

Could CB Adam Jones be returning to Dallas? The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is considering the move and wondered aloud how much heat he would take from the press if he made such a move.

Wilfork confirms contract dispute with Patriots

Vince Wilfork has made it clear that he wants to remain a Patriot, but he confirmed his absence from OTAs this offseason is because of a contract dispute with the team.

Fantasy Focus chat LIVE, Monday, 2 p.m. ET

Michael Fabiano will be holding a LIVE chat on Monday, June 2 at 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST. Ask your question in advance or follow along!

Adversity for Manning, Brady creates intrigue for fans

A little adversity for two of the NFL’s biggest stars, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, could be a good thing for fans.

Coach-turned-screenplay writer?

When Saints coach Sean Payton watched his son play the Saints’ schedule on his Xbox during the 2006 season, an idea popped into his head: What if someone could control the outcome of NFL games through a video game?

Saints RB Thomas takes precaution with bruised wrist

Saints RB Pierre Thomas dislocated his left wrist in Week 15 last season, then had to undergo surgery to repair it. At practice Saturday, Thomas bruised the same wrist when DT Sedrick Ellis grabbed for the ball in his hands.

Irsay: Moore, Mudd back with Colts in August

Colts owner Jim Irsay told the Indianapolis Star that former assistant coaches Tom Moore and Howard Mudd will return to the team as consultants in August.

Colts’ Addai had arthroscopic knee surgery

On the heels of the news of Colts K Adam Vinatieri‘s hip surgery comes word that RB Joseph Addai also went under the knife.

Ochocinco ‘hurt and humbled’ by last season

If seeing is believing, it might be difficult for anyone to doubt that Chad Ochocinco is one motivated individual despite an offseason in which he’s been absent from the Cincinnati Bengals and is training in the boxing ring.

Titans’ Young needs to let his play do the talking

Vince Young caused a stir after recent comments during a radio interview. But he has to know that the time for talking is over. For For Vince, it’s as simple as anything in sports: It’s time to put up or shut up.

The ‘Razorback’ could make Jones a fantasy sleeper

The Dallas Cowboys plan to implement a new formation called the ‘Razorback.’ Michael Fabiano thinks it can help make Felix Jones a fantasy sleeper.

CB Winfield wants to retire a Viking

CB Antoine Winfield expressed his desire to remain with Minnesota despite not attending the Vikings’ organized team activities (OTAs) amid a contract dispute.

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