Posts Tagged ‘Donnie Avery’

Data Points: Tight end a safe pick in first round

If you haven’t heard it yet, you’re bound to catch it at some point this weekend. Someone, whether it’s a draft analyst, host, or just the burly guy drinking a PBR next to you at the sports bar, will wonder aloud why a team would take a tight end in the first round.

Who’s the sleeper wideout in St. Louis?

Who will be the 2011 version of wideout Brandon Lloyd? That player could end up being in St. Louis.

Owens would love to catch passes from Bradford

Could Terrell Owens be headed to St. Louis? One enterprising (presumed) St. Louis fan asked T.O. (via Twitter from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch) if he would like to catch passes from QB Sam Bradford. Owens said that he “would love it.”

Rams’ Clayton reportedly done for season

The Rams’ biggest playmaking receiver is down on the field, and the early scene doesn’t look positive.

Rams continue to be linked to Vincent Jackson

There continues to be chatter regarding the Rams’ interest in Chargers holdout WR Vincent Jackson, but some of the reports are conflicting.

Maybe other teams should follow the Jags’ lead

The Jaguars have pulled RB Maurice Jones-Drew for the rest of the preseason. Which is a good thing. The Jaguars should be trend setters here.

Avery will always have a spot on my fantasy team

The fantasy love affair with Donnie Avery started in Week 7 of the 2008 season. I picked up Avery as an injury replacement and was pleasantly surprised when he had 55 receiving yards and a touchdown against the Cowboys.

Rams-Patriots observations: First look at Bradford

Although I didn’t use my tickets to Overreaction Theater, acknowledging that it is presesaon, here are some first half observations and quick thoughts from the football game between the Rams and Patriots.

Avery carted off field just before halftime

The Rams may have caught a tough break in Thursday night’s preseason game when receiver Donnie Avery was carted off the field late during the second quarter with an apparent right knee injury.

Overreaction Theater: Greatest Show is back!

The Greatest Show on Turf is back, ladies and gentlemen. St. Louis has a high-flying offense again.

Rams sorting out their options at receiver

The Rams currently have 11 receivers listed on their roster, with many of those players young, inexperienced — or both.

Bradford won’t have much seasonal value

The Rams have selected Sam Bradford with the top pick in the NFL Draft, but he won’t have much seasonal draft value.

Bulger no longer an option in most drafts

The release of Marc Bulger makes it even more likely that the Rams will draft Sam Bradford. But don’t expect the Oklahoma product to make an immediate fantasy impact.

News and notes for Week 8

Here’s a look at some of the bigger news and notes that fantasy owners need to know for the upcoming Week 8 of the NFL season.

Week 7 injury report: Texans’ Johnson hospitalized

It was a tough day for wide receivers, as Houston’s Andre Johnson, Minnesota’s Bernard Berrian and Indianapolis’ Reggie Wayne all sustained injuries. Johnson and Berrian didn’t return, although Wayne did.

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