Steelers interested in Bradshaw: Free agent running back Ahmad Bradshaw has been shopping his wares of late and seems to have found quite a bit of interest in Pittsburgh. The former Giant took a physical for the Steelers and even though he left the Steel City without a deal, the team remains interested. The move would be a fit for both sides. Bradshaw is no longer able to be a three-down back while the Steelers need additional help in their backfield. Pair the two together and the veteran runner has the makings of a nice flex option in most leagues.

Sanchez studies with Garcia: Perhaps knowing that his hold on the New York Jets starting job is tenuous, quarterback Mark Sanchez has enlisted the help of former NFL QB Jeff Garcia to help with learning new offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg’s offense. Garcia had his most productive NFL season playing under Mornhinweg with the San Francisco 49ers in 2000, throwing for a career-high 4,278 yards and 31 touchdowns. After a disastrous 2012, we’re in favor of anything that can help Sanchez get better. But we still don’t see him as anything more than a low No. 2 fantasy option.

Chiefs to add spread-option elements: In a copycat league, consider the Kansas City Chiefs the latest copycat. Coach Andy Reid has hired Brad Childress as “Spread Game Analyst/Special Projects” — which is a fancy way of saying Childress will help Alex Smith and the offense run elements of the spread. Smith is an athletic quarterback, so anything that will force defenses to respect his ability to run is a plus.

– Marcas Grant
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Palmer done in Oakland?: It gets more apparent daily that the relationship between Carson Palmer and the Oakland Raiders is nearing an end. Just when or how exactly it happens remains to be seen. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the team is willing to carry Palmer’s $13 million salary for now, but that’s not likely to last long. The QB was asked to take a pay cut, but that seems unlikely, since he would reportedly prefer to be a backup for a contender than remain with the Raiders. That’s not a unbelievable statement from a player who chose to sit out an entire season rather than play for the Bengals.

Meanwhile waiting in the wings is Terrelle Pryor, to whom the Raiders seem intent on giving the starting job. At this point, his fantasy value is inextricably tied to Palmer.

Dolphins excited about RBs: Now that Reggie Bush has left Miami for the Motor City, the Dolphins will begin a new era in the backfield — one that Jeff Ireland is looking forward to. The team’s general manager says he’s “excited for Daniel Thomas and Lamar Miller.” We’d be more excited if he would have named just one of those players instead of both. It’s not surprising that the ‘Fins would use the duo in a timeshare, but it would be preferable for fantasy owners if one were to take the lead role over the other.

Giants to meet with Hightower: The New York Giants reportedly have plans to meet with free agent running back Tim Hightower. Injuries have kept Hightower off the field the past couple of seasons, playing in just five games in 2011 and missing all of 2012. However, he could add depth to a running corps that already includes Andre Brown and David Wilson. Hightower could fill a portion of the role vacated by Ahmad Bradshaw, but don’t look for him to be an exact replacement. As such, he’ll have limited value in most leagues in 2013.

– Marcas Grant
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Three teams eyeing Flynn?: Matt Flynn signed a big contract with the Seattle Seahawks before last season, expecting to be the team’s starting quarterback. Then Russell Wilson showed up and pushed Flynn to the bench. Now, there are reportedly three teams — the Bills, Jaguars and Raiders — interested in swinging a trade for the Seattle backup. Either one of these teams would proved Flynn an opportunity to compete for a starting job, which would increase his fantasy value. What that value is, however, would have to wait until a move is made … if a move is made.

Gronk underwent third surgery: Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski admitted to having undergone a third surgery on his previously broken forearm, this time to clear up an infection. The dynamic pass-catcher originally suffered the injury in the Week 11 win over the Colts and re-injured in the playoff victory against the Texans. It looks like Gronk is on track to be ready for the start of the season and remains the top tight end in fantasy football. However, you would be forgiven if you start to wonder about his durability.

Campbell signs with Browns: The Cleveland Browns signed Jason Campbell to a two-year contract Tuesday, putting Brandon Weeden on shaky ground as the team’s starter. It’s expected that the incumbent Weeden will earn the nod for new head coach Rob Chudzinski, having a capable backup means the second-year signal-caller will likely have a short leash.

– Marcas Grant
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Anyone who knows anything about football video games will tell you that there was no greater digital athlete than Bo Jackson in Tecmo Super Bowl.

I’m not silly enough to argue that premise. But I would like to introduce you to a man known simply as QB Eagles. Why his name never appeared in the game is beyond me. He could throw the ball 70 yards and run like the wind. QB Eagles was a dual-threat like none other in the game, capable of throwing for 3,000 and rushing for another 1,000 — no small feat with just five minute quarters.

In real life, QB Eagles did have a name. It was Randall Cunningham. And his real life feats were just as magical as anything in those 16-bit technicolor dreams. He ran as well as any back in the game. He perfected the duck-and-chuck. And just in case that wasn’t enough, he could punt. Boy, could he punt.

So you’re all in for Robert Griffin III, eh? Maybe you got caught up in Russellmania with Mr. Wilson up there in Seattle. Or perhaps you spent a lot of time Kaepernicking this past fantasy season. You might have even staked your claim with Michael Vick once upon a time. But were it not for Cunningham, they likely would have all been converted to another position.

Unlike those other QBs, Cunningham didn’t take the reins immediately — it was an era when most rookies sat and watched before taking over — but when he finally got the call, he made his presence felt. In 1987, he took over for the departed Ron Jaworski, making 12 starts and throwing for 2,786 yards and 23 touchdowns. While that might not sound so impressive, it was ninth-most in the league that season.

The next year, Randall spread his wings and was the highest-scoring quarterback in all of fantasy football. He was third in the NFL in passing yards (3,808) and fourth in TD passes (24). Not to mention he far outpaced his QB counterparts with 624 rushing yards and six TDs on the ground.

Still, there may be nothing that tops his 1990 campaign. That season, Cunningham tossed for 3,466 yards and 30 touchdowns to go along with 941 rushing yards and five more scores. There’s really no such thing as a sure thing in fantasy football, but at that point, Randall Cunningham was as close as most fantasy enthusiasts could come … that is, until an ACL injury in Week 1 of the 1991 season sidelined him for a year and sapped him of much of his athleticism.

However, Cunningham gave us one last flash of his fantasy greatness in 1998 while with the Minnesota Vikings. He took over for an injured Brad Johnson and teamed with a rookie named Randy Moss and a veteran named Cris Carter to throw for 3,704 yards and a career-high 34 touchdowns to help lead the Vikings to 15-1 regular season and home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs.

Cunningham played just three more seasons and never had more than six starts, but he helped change the quarterback position on the field and redefined what fantasy owners could expect from the position in the stat sheets. Not to mention always making sure video gamers never forgot his name.

– Marcas Grant
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Finley remains with Packers: The more things change with Jermichael Finley, the more they stay the same. The tight end will remain with the Green Bay Packers — and won’t have to restructure his contract or take a pay cut. Finley has been the picture of fantasy frustration, never living up to his fantasy potential  and struggling with consistency. Nonetheless, it would have been harder for him to find a better situation than with Aaron Rodgers throwing him the football. There is certainly plenty of reason to beware due to his continual underachievement, which lands him as a No. 2 tight end in just about all formats.

Jackson won’t get Mamba treatment: There are several things Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson has in common with Oregon running back De’Anthony Thomas. First off, the two are cousins. Second, they will soon both know what it’s like to play for Chip Kelly. What they won’t have in common is their usage in Kelly’s offense. The coach has gone out of his way to remind us that Jackson is a receiver while Thomas is a running back. The idea that the veteran wideout would get the Black Mamba (Anthony’s nickname) treatment apparently came from Jackson himself. Last season, Thomas compiled 1,146 total yards from scrimmage and 16 total touchdowns. On the other hand, receivers have never been a large part of Kelly’s offenses, so this designation could have been wishful thinking on Jackson’s part. We’ll wait to see how Kelly  uses his receivers before giving a final judgment on their fantasy value.

Cameron to start in Cleveland: The Cleveland Browns reportedly are ready to give the starting tight end job to Jordan Cameron after losing Ben Watson to the Saints in free agency. In two NFL seasons, the young player from USC has just 26 career receptions and one touchdown. In all, Cleveland hasn’t done much to upgrade the pieces of an offense that was underwhelming in 2012. Seeing more targets will increase Cameron’s fantasy value for 2013, but it likely won’t be enough to consider selecting him in most drafts.

– Marcas Grant
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Robert Griffin III ahead of schedule: When Robert Griffin III went down with a knee injury, we were told not to expect too much. Don’t look at Adrian Peterson and expect a superhuman recovery from RG3, they said. So us fantasy enthusiasts played it cool. We tempered expectations. And then Dr. James Andrews went out and said RG3 was ahead of schedule.

But was he superhuman?

Oh yes, Dr. Andrews dropped the “superhuman” bomb.

But there was no way he was compared to Adrian Peterson, right?

No. He was compared to A.D. and Bo Jackson. Here’s the passage from Around the League.

Andrews went on to compare Griffin to Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson and former two-sport star Bo Jackson as exceptional natural athletes and genetic freaks to whom conventional recovery timetables don’t apply.

Well, I guess this means we can start the wild speculation RG3 will be ready for Week 1! But I would try to temper your expectations. There is still a lot of rehabilitation left to go. And we really don’t know how the Redskins are going to want to play it, either.

Philip Rivers must embrace the past and look to the future: New San Diego Chargers coach Mike McCoy‘s first order of business is to fix Philip Rivers. *whew* The new coach wants the old Rivers to return, and he explained the process to our Ian Rapoport. Rivers is no longer a QB1 in most fantasy leagues. The interceptions are too high, and he never played with any consistency over the past two seasons. But he’s going to be a guy I put into the “elite backup” category. A guy who can have a nice season if given the chance, but I will let him find his way from the bench.

DHB in Indianapolis: The Indianapolis Colts will play host to Darrius Heyward-Bey on Monday night and Tuesday (via ATL). I like this as a football move for the Colts, because he could really stretch the defense. But even with the promising Andy Luck, I wouldn’t expect DHB to have a huge fantasy impact next season, even if the Colts are better off with him.

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Jones-Drew had Lisfranc ailment: According to a report on SI.com, Maurice Jones-Drew did, in fact, suffer a Lisfranc fracture last season that required a surgical procedure to repair. He just recently started putting pressure on the foot and plans to be running at some point in May. Barring setbacks, he hopes to have no limitations in June. The former fantasy star still has plenty left in the tank at the age of 27 — he’s even set his sights on rushing for 2,000 yards next season — but “Pocket Hercules” does come with at least some level of risk after a season that saw him miss 10 games. He came off the board in the third round as a No. 2 fantasy runner in my latest mock draft, but he can easily move into the second round if all goes well with his recovery.

David Wilson has hand surgery: Wilson, a potential fantasy sleeper for 2013, had surgery on his hand to remove a bone spur. The procedure should have no long-term repercussions on his fantasy appeal, as Wilson is the favorite to start for the New York Giants after the team cut ties with Ahmad Bradshaw. While he won’t be a truly featured back — Andre Brown will also see his share of the workload — Wilson’s speed and playmaking skills make him an interesting option in the middle rounds. Don’t be surprised if he comes flying off the board in Round 4 or 5.

Pead in the backfield mix for Rams: The loss of Steven Jackson in St. Louis leaves a huge void in the backfield. And while Daryl Richardson is considered the early favorite to start, coach Jeff Fisher said that Isaiah Pead will be in the mix for carries. A second-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, Pead was barely used during his rookie campaign. In an offense that will lean on the run, this Richardson-Pead backfield battle is one to watch during the summer months.

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Johnson unhappy with two-back system: Both the Tennessee Titans and Chris Johnson admitted that the running back needed help in the offense. Yet it seems the two sides don’t agree on what “help” means. Johnson is none too pleased with the team’s signing of free agent Shonn Greene from the New York Jets. It’s a development that won’t make too many fantasy owners happy, either. Johnson is likely to remain Tennessee’s lead back, but Greene will probably be the man to see carries in short yardage and near the goal line.

Bush could return punts, kicks: We knew Reggie Bush would be used in multiple ways when he signed with the Detroit Lions. What we didn’t imagine is that he could end up returning punts and kicks, but it has become a possibility. While the veteran back did return a handful of punts early in his career with the New Orleans Saints, he hasn’t been a full-time return man since his days at USC. It shouldn’t mean much for his overall touches within the offense, but it’s a boon for fantasy owners playing in leagues that include individual return yards and touchdowns.

Devin Hester no longer a WR: It’s been a long time coming, but Devin Hester is no longer a wide receiver. New Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman discussed his plans to return the dynamic return man to a specialist role. In five seasons as a wideout, Hester never caught more than 57 passes and last season snagged just 23 receptions. The man from “The U” had never been big on most fantasy radars, but this does open opportunities for Alshon Jeffery to take over as the team’s No. 2 wideout behind Brandon Marshall. With a big void at that position,there is an excellent chance for Jeffery to be a sleeper in 2013.

– Marcas Grant
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Bears will add read option to offense: Color us surprised. New Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman plans to add some read option to the team’s offense for 2013. Jay Cutler doesn’t immediately come to mind as a quarterback who’s going to beat you with his legs, which is likely why the Bears will run it only sparingly. If the offense truly is “the flavor of the day” as Mike Tomlin surmises, it might not live long in Chicago. But anything that could freeze defenses — even for a split-second — is good new for Cutler’s production.

Amendola could line up in multiple spots: Ever since Danny Amendola signed with the New England Patriots, he’s been continually described as a slot receiver. But it appears the Patriots may have more in mind for the wideout. Coach Bill Belichick mentioned Amendola’s work both “on the inside, on the outside” with the Rams. The former Texas Tech standout was already seeing a boost in fantasy value simply by moving to New England. If the plans is to have him line up in multiple positions, his value increases even more.

Reid seeking new fits for Charles: In 2010, Jamaal Charles caught a career-high 45 passes. If Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has his way, Charles could reach or surpass that number in 2013. Kansas City’s new head man has been studying tapes of Charles from that 2010 season and likes what the running back can do as a receiver. While plenty of fantasy owners have a bad taste in their mouths over how Reid used LeSean McCoy, it’s worth giving the coach another shot with a versatile running back who could finish the season among the top five at his position.

– Marcas Grant
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Griffin remains on cautious schedule: Ever since suffering a major knee injury in the Washington Redskins playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks, quarterback Robert Griffin III has not been shy in proclaiming that he will be ready to go for Week 1. His employer, however, is taking a more cautious bent. Head coach Mike Shanahan told NFL Network’s Kimberly Jones that RG3 “will not come back until he’s 100 percent.” In the meantime, Kirk Cousins will take the reps during the offseason. Make no mistake, once Griffin is back, he will once again be the unquestioned starter. This will likely knock his draft position down a touch, but there’s no reason the reigning Rookie of the Year can’t be a top 10 fantasy quarterback again in 2013 — as long as he stays healthy.

Avery set to be Chiefs No. 2 WR: There will be a lot that’s new about the Kansas City Chiefs offense in 2013 — including their No. 2 wideout. According to the Kansas City Star, Donnie Avery is likely to be the starter alongside Dwayne Bowe. That gives Alex Smith a speedster to stretch the field on the outside, which could be a great weapon — if Avery can curb some of the drops that plagued him in 2012. Nonetheless, the young wideout projects as a No. 3 fantasy WR option in most formats.

Fitzgerald staying put: With a number of teams searching for wide receivers, there was speculation that Larry Fitzgerald could be traded. Don’t count on it. It always seemed a longshot that the Cardinals would part with their only bona fide playmaker. Now if only they could find a solid quarterback to get Fitzgerald the ball consistently, although new coach Bruce Arians thinks Drew Stanton could possibly be that guy. Maybe. But until he proves it, doubt is going to depress Fitz’s fantasy value for 2013.

– Marcas Grant
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Cassel says Ponder is starting QB: When the Minnesota Vikings signed Matt Cassel to a two-year contract, many people believed the veteran was brought in to compete with Christian Ponder for the starting quarterback job. That’s not so, says Cassel. The starting job belongs to Ponder for 2013, which hopefully gives the young QB a shot of confidence. What should also give Ponder some confidence is the addition of former Green Bay Packers receiver Greg Jennings. While he’s not a one-to-one replacement for the departed Percy Harvin, it’s an upgrade from a possible starting WR duo of Jerome Simpson and Michael Jenkins. The news does solidify Ponder’s fantasy value for next season … and that value is as a lower-end No. 2 QB option.

Johnson and Johnson in Houston?: Since the Houston Texans released Kevin Walter, the team could use another receiver to line up opposite Andre Johnson. Seems like Dre has someone in mind – Chad Johnson. The latter Johnson had a disappointing 2011 with the New England Patriots, then missed all of 2012 after being cut by the Miami Dolphins. The veteran, who turned 35 in January, was wildly inconsistent on the field in his last few seasons and was increasingly becoming a headache off of it. If there’s any fantasy value, it would be a late-round risk/reward option. But he needs to draw interest from an actual team first and that seems like a longshot.

Best still wants to play: Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best hasn’t had a carry in an NFL game since October 2011 due to suffering multiple concussions. Yet the versatile rusher says he is still holding out hope that he can continue his NFL career. What’s standing in the way of that is clearance from doctors. While Best has been symptom-free for more than a year, he has yet to find a medical professional who will give him the go-ahead. If he is able to return, it could take time for him to re-establish any fantasy value after having been away from the field for so long. And it would likely happen in a new place since the Lions have added Reggie Bush.

– Marcas Grant
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Garrard believes he can win job: David Garrard was brought in to compete with Mark Sanchez for the New York Jets starting quarterback job. It’s a competition the veteran believes he can win — he said as much in a radio interview Thursday. That competition could get tougher if the Jets bring in the recently-released Kevin Kolb as many anticipate. Of that trio, Garrard is the most accomplished … but he’s also gone the longest without taking a starting snap. It’s a mystery as to exactly what the Jets are doing — but it’s kind of amusing amazing to watch.

Latest Cruz news is no news: The New York Giants and Victor Cruz remain at a standstill on the receiver’s contract status. The team offered the wideout a first-round tender, but Cruz could still negotiate a long-term deal with the team. Either way, with the number of top-level free agent receivers on the free agent market dwindling, teams could turn their attention to the man from UMass. It would be a bit of a surprise if he’s not back with Big Blue next season, but stranger things have happened.

Packers could consider RB rotation: After missing out on Steven Jackson in free agency, the Green Bay Packers still have questions to answer at running back. However, DuJuan Harris could be one piece of the puzzle. The young back became a larger part of Green Bay’s offense late in the 2012 season, peaking with a 70-yard performance against the Vikings in the regular-season finale. There’s no doubt that Harris would have help, whether it’s by a free agent like Ahmad Bradshaw or Michael Turner or if it comes through the draft. Regardless, if Harris is truly in the mix to see significant carries in 2013, he has deep sleeper potential.

– Marcas Grant
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If somehow you haven’t heard … today is Pi Day! It’s one of those days when nerds unite to point out that the date on the calendar (3/14) is the same as that irrational number that describes the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.

(Although we secretly hoped today would be a day-long celebration of the intricacies of the pass interference rule. What? It’s not PI Day?)

While we could regale you with a recitation of an infinitely long number or point out all the improbabilities of a 16-year old boy making a trans-ocean voyage while trapped on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger, there are other forms of nerdism that we prefer to engage in here on “This or That.”

Namely, we want to figure out who will have a larger slice of the fantasy football pie (see what we did there?) in 2013 — Danny Amendola or Wes Welker? It’s a Red Raider Rivalry … a Slot Receiver Showdown. Lubbock might not be big enough for the both of them. Time to go to the tape!

This or That: Danny Amendola or Wes Welker?

Age: I’d like to give Welker a bonus point for sharing a birthday with me, but that that point gets taken away since he’ll be 32 before the 2013 season kicks off. That fact probably had a lot to do with why he’ll play his home games much further above sea level this year. Similarly, I can give Amendola kudos for sharing a birthday with my beloved mom. Even better for Amendola, we’ll be about midway through the season before he turns 28. Two is better than none!

Advantage: Amendola

Rankings history: In the past four seasons, Welker has finished in the top 12 among receivers three times. The only time he missed the mark was 2010 which turned out to be a down season as he recovered from major knee reconstruction. Even then, he ended the season ranked 23rd at the position — which is better than anything Amendola has ever accomplished.

Advantage: Welker

Injury: What good is a fantasy receiver if he can’t stay on the field? That was the biggest caveat about Amendola among the NFL.com fantasy staff when we took up the question in Thursday’s Instant Debate. For all of his talent, he’s missed 20 games over the past two seasons. Welker has missed just four games over an entire nine-year career. No one ever earned fantasy points from the bench.

Advantage: Welker

Beefs: As well as being physically tough, you want a player on your fantasy roster that can stand up to the mental rigors of an NFL season — namely, can they handle a little beef? We all know that Welker can handle a little criticism. He took a Twitter lickin’ from Gisele Bundchen and kept on tickin’, catching 118 passes the following season. On the other hand, it seems like Amendola has taken to starting beef with unsuspecting ushers. I kid, especially since Amendola later apologized to the man. Although, does that somehow make him less tough? Let me think on that one.

Advantage: Welker

Supporting cast: Amendola walks into a situation where the top two targets on the roster are tight ends — more proof that this isn’t your big brother’s NFL. But there should be opportunities abounding for him to catch passes since the Patriots are expected to part ways with Brandon Lloyd and are fairly bereft of proven receivers. Meanwhile, Welker goes to a team that already has two quality wideouts in Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker and has a pretty good tight end in Jacob Tamme. There’s a great chef under center serving up meals, but even for Peyton Manning, that’s a lot of mouths to feed.

Advantage: Amendola

Schedule: The Broncos gallop away with this one. When it comes to overall strength of schedule for 2013, Denver is tops — they face teams that posted a combined winning percentage of .430 in 2012. The Pats rank in the bottom half of the league with the 14th-toughest schedule. Likewise, the Broncos have the fourth-most forgiving schedule for fantasy wideouts in 2013. The Patriots? Dead last.

Advantage: Welker

Follicle follies: At first I was fully prepared to award this round to Welker. After all, he spent some time rocking this glorious mustache during his time in New England. Then I was reminded of this. Dirty pool, Mr. Welker. While Danny Amendola hasn’t treated us to any particularly over-the-top styles, it seems safe to say that all of his hair is his own.

Advantage: Amendola

There you have it. The tête-à-tête was expected to be close … and it was. And by a nose, Wes Welker is your winner. Looks like the veteran gets to own bragging rights around Texas Tech for the time being.

– Marcas Grant
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CJ to remain lead RB: When the Tennessee Titans announced the signing of Shonn Greene to help with their running game, there were immediately questions about the distribution of touches. Head coach Mike Munchak cleared that up by saying Chris Johnson “is our main back and will continue to be.” The duo will likely be used as a thunder and lightning combination — a situation that would seem to point toward Greene seeing the goal-line touches, which would give him a little more value. Still, sharing carries makes both players low-end No. 2 or high-end No. 3 RB options.

Chiefs remaking passing game: First, they hired Andy Reid. Then they traded for Alex Smith. Next they signed Anthony Fasano. The Kansas City Chiefs offense is getting a full makeover. That could continue with Reid’s supposed new plans for Dexter McCluster. The Chiefs new chief could come up with something creative for the speedy slot receiver who had sleeper potential in 2012 but never lived up to it. Add that to the potential for two tight ends to be on the field as well as Dwayne Bowe and Jamaal Charles and you start to wonder if touches and targets are going to be spread thin next season.

Stanton to get shot at Cardinals QB job: Still in search of a quarterback, the Arizona Cardinals will give Drew Stanton an opportunity and the journeyman says he believes he can be the answer to Arizona’s problems. It would be hard for him to be much worse than what the Redbirds put together at the position last season. A quartet of quarterbacks combined to throw 11 touchdowns and 21 interceptions. Of course, it remains to be seen if a signal caller who’s had just four starts in five NFL seasons can lift Arizona’s passing game out of its doldrums. Seems like another tough year is in the offing for Larry Fitzgerald.

– Marcas Grant
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Jackson penciled in as starter: The surprising release of Ryan Fitzpatrick means there is a job opening at the quarterback position in Buffalo. At the moment, Tarvaris Jackson is the leading candidate to take over as the Bills’ No. 1 signal-caller. Of course, we’re just one day of the free agent signing period and there are still plenty of options available to compete for the job. Plus, there’s always the chance that Buffalo believes its QB of the future can be found in the draft. The bottomline is that the job is far from secure — although there’s not a ton of value immediately to be found.

Bears want to keep Bennett busy: It’s been awhile since the Chicago Bears have had a truly productive tight end. Now they hope newly-signed Martellus Bennett can be that player. The former Giant started last season as a big part of Big Blue’s attack, but his impact waned as the year went on. Chicago tight ends coach Andy Bischoff says the team plans to line the tight end up in multiple spots this season, meaning Bennett could create matchup problems. For the time being, he’s still a low-end No. 1 fantasy option.

Jaguars targeting Geno Smith?: Maybe the Jacksonville Jaguars coaching staff really is fed up with Blaine Gabbert. There is speculation that the team could target West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith with the No. 2 pick in April’s draft. That would certainly put in crimp in any ideas the Buffalo Bills might have about a QB. But it could also create an interesting camp competition between the rookie and the third-year signal-caller.

– Marcas Grant
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