The number one story in the NFL right now is obviously Brett Favre, but there are some other things going on right now that you should know about.
Brett Favre - He is reported to be returning to the Packers' camp that starts July 27th. There are many conflicting reports about what he will do and where he could go. The Jets and the Buccaneers have been given permission to talk to Favre, but it is uncertain if the Packers or Favre would go for a trade to either of those places. He might just end up back in Green Bay (which I believe is the best situation for both the team and Favre.)
Terry Glenn - He has been waived by the 'Boys opening up the other starting spot for Patrick Crayton, who should see quite a rise in his fantasy production.
LaMont Jordan - Finally... we all knew it was coming - he was released by the Raiders. There are now reports that the Patriots of all teams are showing interest in the free-agent running back... interesting.
Marvin Harrison - He is apparently healthy and ready to go for training camp... can he stay that way?
Brandon Marshall - Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall could be suspended four to eight games... That would be a terrible situation not only for Marshall, but for the entire Broncos' team.
Ryan Grant - Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports the Green Bay Packers and RB Ryan Grant are at a standstill in contract negotiations. The chances of Grant being in uniform for the start of training camp do not look good.
Steven Jackson - Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson is officially a holdout after not reporting for the start of training camp. The team was in negotiations with his agent, Eugene Parker, Thursday, July 24. They hope to have him in camp sooner rather than later.
I will bring more updates later.
Posted on: July 26, 2008 2:10 pm
Edited on: July 26, 2008 2:11 pm
Category: NFL
Posted on: July 3, 2008 11:08 am
Mocking the Draft
I just completed yet another fantasy football mock draft and was very pleased with the results. I finally followed my own advice of waiting for a QB and it proved very effective. I had the fifth overall pick in a twelve team league; check out my picks.
Round 1 - Steven Jackson - I really lucked out with this pick. There's no way Jackson should make it to the fifth pick, he could end up being the best player this year. I think the fifth and sixth picks are the swing picks of the draft. The top 4 RB's (LT, Jackson, Peterson, and Westbrook) should go first, but someone might take Brady somewhere in there. At the fifth pick, you have the choice between Brady, Addai, and Gore.
Round 2 - Braylon Edwards - He kind of fell into my lap at pick 8 in the second round. He went after Andre Johnson, which I don't agree with, but it worked out for me. Edwards should go early in the second round in most leagues.
Round 3 - Earnest Graham - This is a solid pick in the third round as my number two running back. I really like my 1-2 punch of Jackson and Graham leading my very strong group of RB's.
Round 4 - Brandon Marshall - He has some question marks that will drop him in drafts, but he is a great receiver. Here's what Sportsline says about him: "Surely, someone will spend the late third-round/early fourth-round pick on Marshall because of his upside, but you wouldn't be reaching for him if you got him in the end of Round 4 instead." I would have to agree.
Round 5 - Santonio Holmes - He's a solid number 2 WR and I got him as my number 3. Expect big things from him this year.
Round 6 - Edgerrin James - I have been taking James as my 3rd RB in a lot of drafts. He could be a number 2 RB this year, but is no worse than a high-end number three.
Round 7 - Bernard Berrian - He should post good numbers this year. He will be drafted as a third WR and have the potential to do much better. I got him as my #4 WR, a reserve.
Round 8 - Aaron Rodgers - He will be my starting QB this year. He is a slight risk, but has tremendous upside. I just missed out on Garrard who went the pick before me, but I still like my QB's.
Round 9 - Jason Campbell - If you get someone like Aaron Rodgers a
Round 1 - Steven Jackson - I really lucked out with this pick. There's no way Jackson should make it to the fifth pick, he could end up being the best player this year. I think the fifth and sixth picks are the swing picks of the draft. The top 4 RB's (LT, Jackson, Peterson, and Westbrook) should go first, but someone might take Brady somewhere in there. At the fifth pick, you have the choice between Brady, Addai, and Gore.
Round 2 - Braylon Edwards - He kind of fell into my lap at pick 8 in the second round. He went after Andre Johnson, which I don't agree with, but it worked out for me. Edwards should go early in the second round in most leagues.
Round 3 - Earnest Graham - This is a solid pick in the third round as my number two running back. I really like my 1-2 punch of Jackson and Graham leading my very strong group of RB's.
Round 4 - Brandon Marshall - He has some question marks that will drop him in drafts, but he is a great receiver. Here's what Sportsline says about him: "Surely, someone will spend the late third-round/early fourth-round pick on Marshall because of his upside, but you wouldn't be reaching for him if you got him in the end of Round 4 instead." I would have to agree.
Round 5 - Santonio Holmes - He's a solid number 2 WR and I got him as my number 3. Expect big things from him this year.
Round 6 - Edgerrin James - I have been taking James as my 3rd RB in a lot of drafts. He could be a number 2 RB this year, but is no worse than a high-end number three.
Round 7 - Bernard Berrian - He should post good numbers this year. He will be drafted as a third WR and have the potential to do much better. I got him as my #4 WR, a reserve.
Round 8 - Aaron Rodgers - He will be my starting QB this year. He is a slight risk, but has tremendous upside. I just missed out on Garrard who went the pick before me, but I still like my QB's.
Round 9 - Jason Campbell - If you get someone like Aaron Rodgers a