Archive for August, 2011

CJ2K shouldn’t fall in The Office fantasy league

Even Dwight from The Office is over the Chris Johnson holdout. But do not let it ruin your fantasy draft preparation.

Titans add veteran tackle Terry

The Tennessee Titans have signed veteran offensive tackle Adam Terry, according to a league source.

Three and out: MJD to quiet “fantasy gurus”

Maurice Jones-Drew, an avid fantasy football owner, is ready to prove the “gurus” that he should be listed higher in draft rankings.

Will Jets air it out vs. Phillips’ 3-4?

I’m excited to be taking in my first live preseason game of the summer tonight in Houston. Sure, it’s only the first tune-up for two largely veteran teams — the Jets and Texans — but there’s constant evaluation going on this time of year, and I will be paying close attention to a few factors, in particular while the starters are around.

First and 10: Catch up on weekend’s action

The NFL’s longest offseason officially ended over the weekend when 30 of the league’s 32 teams hit the field for the first time. Take a look at the weekend’s most memorable plays.

Data Points: McNabb hits on 24 straight

We’re at T-minus 24 days until the 2011 season begins with the Saints visiting the Packers. And 24 also happens to be the number of consecutive passes completed by Donovan McNabb over a two-game stretch during the 2004 season — the longest streak of completions in NFL history.

Houshmandzadeh to meet with Patriots

Free agent WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh is visiting the New England Patriots, according to a league source.

49ers to work out Culpepper

Former NFL quarterback Daunte Culpepper is scheduled to work out for the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, according to a league source.

Falcons NT Peters carted off with leg injury

Atlanta Falcons starting nose tackle Corey Peters was carted off the practice field with an apparent lower left leg injury on Sunday. Head coach Mike Smith said he did not have an immediate update. If Peters, a second-year player who established himself as a rookie, is unable to return soon, former first-round pick Peria Jerry is expected to step in.

Data Points: Feely’s scoring frenzy

The Countdown to Kickoff 2011 is at 25 days. And the number 25 is very special to Arizona Cardinals kicker Jay Feely -– that’s the incredible point total Feely racked up last season in a 43-13 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 14. Feely kicked five field goals, four extra points and even ran for a 5-yard touchdown on a fake field-goal attempt.

Data Points: Green Bay’s red-zone defense

There are 26 days until the 2011 NFL seasons kicks off with the Saints visiting the Packers on Thursday, Sept. 8. And 26 is the total red-zone scores allowed by Green Bay in 2010 — the lowest such total in the NFL last season.

Packers’ Bishop misses out on White House visit

Ever have that nagging feeling you’ve forgotten something important, only to have it come back and bite you later when the suspicion is proved correct? If so, well, welcome to Desmond Bishop’s world.

DDFP: Awesomeness with The Miz

We celebrate the return of football games (albeit of the fake, preseason variety) by welcoming in WWE superstar — and Cleveland native — The Miz.

Three and out: Evans’ stock rises with trade to Baltimore

Once upon a time, it looked like Lee Evans was going to develop into a legitimate fantasy receiver after a breakout season in 2006, when he posted 1,292 yards and eight touchdowns. But in the past two seasons, he became an afterthought in both the Buffalo Bills’ offense and on fantasy rosters.

Rams cut Vobora after loading up on linebackers

The Rams released LB David Vobora on Friday morning, according to a league source.

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