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Jets LB Pace receives four-game suspension from NFL

Posted: Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: , ,

The NFL announced that it has given Jets LB Calvin Pace a four-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Which free agent deserves a roster spot the most?

Posted: Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

A lot of big-name free agents are still out there, and some will find work at some point this summer.

Saints pass torch from McAllister to … Thomas

Posted: Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 | Solomon Wilcots Tags: , , , ,

The New Orleans Saints made a quiet move this offseason, passing the torch from their all-time leading rusher, Deuce McAllister, to third-year back Pierre Thomas and not Reggie Bush.

Is Rams’ Jackson worth the risk for fantasy owners?

Posted: Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags: , , , , , ,

Is Steven Jackson worth a first-round pick in 2009 fantasy football drafts? The veteran runner hasn’t lived up to the huge numbers he put in 2006, but will be put in a position to succeed in St. Louis this season.

Do we need Favre more than we realize?

Posted: Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: , ,

Perhaps, on an uncoscious level, we crave the Brett Favre retirement saga to fill the lulls before the start of training camp. Perhaps, I am simply greatly over thinking this entire discussion. Maybe it’s a little bit of both?

The full UFL payscale

Posted: Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags:

One more UFL salary post than I ever intended to write, but if duty calls …

Rate Fabiano’s latest expert league draft

Posted: Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Check out the results of NFL.com fantasy guru Michael Fabiano‘s latest experts draft, and then tell him if he’s got a good team or if he’s headed for a long season.

Colorful conclusion to NFL’s rookie symposium

Posted: Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 | Steve Wyche Tags: , ,

The NFL Rookie Symposium finished a little while ago and it closed with a relative bang –- except for my appearance as a panelist in a session about dealing with the media, Steve Wyche writes.

Tonight’s Around the League topics on Total Access

Posted: Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: , , , , ,

Tonight’s plan for NFL Total Access is to touch on Mike Vick, T-Sizzle, Twitter and a potential fantasy football sleeper (at least for depth purposes).

Roundup: Dolphins DE Taylor wants to play after 2009

Posted: Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Dolphins DE Jason Taylor told the Miami Herald that he plans to continue playing after the 2009 season. Taylor signed a one-year contract with Miami in May.

Romo cherishes his position to help others

Posted: Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 | Frank Tadych Tags: , , ,

NFL players often find themselves in a position to help others. That fact isn’t lost on Cowboys QB Tony Romo.

Good time to be a first-time coach

Posted: Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: , , , ,

The NFL is becoming increasingly comprised of first-time head coaches, with 13 “rookie” coaches filling the 15 head-coaching openings in the league the past two years, and 25 of the 32 coaches with their first NFL team in that capacity.

Fantasy Focus chat live, Wednesday, 1 p.m. ET

Posted: Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags:

NFL.com will be holding a live fantasy football chat on Wednesday, July 1 at 1 p.m. ET. Fantasy editor Michael Fabiano will answer your questions and discuss all fantasy-related topics as we close in on the 2009 season.

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