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Hi Folks,
Welcome to Saturday. Tons more content today so let's get to that and the news and notes.
J
Our Clayton Gray went through 160 different possible league and scoring situations and made cheatsheets for each one based off our latest projections. One is surely right for you.
Our Jason Wood continues his "Watchlist" series. In this one, he lays out what you need to be looking for this summer in the AFC East.
Our Jason Wood continues his "Watchlist" series. In this one, he lays out what you need to be looking for this summer in the AFC North.
Our Jason Wood continues his "Watchlist" series. In this one, he lays out what you need to be looking for this summer in the AFC South.
Our Jason Wood continues his "Watchlist" series. In this one, he lays out what you need to be looking for this summer in the NFC North.
Our Matt Waldman with updated RB Target data for his always popular "Upside Down" Drafting.
Our John Norton continues his "Eyes Of the Guru" series where he digs deep for every team's Individual Defensive Players (IDP). In this one, he looks at the AFC East.
Our Heath Cummings continues his "Career Arc" series where he looks at how players perform in relation to how many years they've been in the league. In this one, he focuses on WRs.
Our Chris Smith digs into some historical tidbits on receivers that you might find interesting.
Our Chris Smith looks at the players you want to avoid as they start their down slide. In this one, he focuses on QBs.
Our Chris Smith looks at the players you want to avoid as they start their down slide. In this one, he focuses on RBs.
Our Jeff Tefertiller with a nice article on predicting elite Tight Ends.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed WR Antonio Brown to a five-year contract extension worth $42.5 million.
Footballguys' view: Great news for Brown here, but bad news for Mike Wallace. Brown was set to be a restricted free agent in 2013, but now doesn't have to worry about a contract for a long time. Wallace wants a long-term extension and is staying away from camp after refusing to sign his one-year $2.7MM tender. We'll see if Wallace caves into the team's wishes or if this holdout continues well into training camp.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin worked with the first-team offense during practice Friday, July 27.
Footballguys' view: Martin is competing with veteran LeGarrette Blount for the Bucs starting job. Martin is the better all-around back and reminds some in the scouting community of a little slower version of Ray Rice. We think Martin wins this job and is the team's starter in week one.
Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee) passed his physical Thursday, July 26, and has been cleared to practice during training camp.
Footballguys' view: Getting Charles back in the lineup is huge for the Chiefs. His gamebreaking running style will work perfectly with the battering style of Peyton Hillis. The Chiefs want to get 500 carries on the season which would be plenty of touches for both backs.
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (knee) has been placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
Footballguys' view: Peterson claims to be ready to participate in camp, but the Vikings are going to be very cautious with their superstar RB as he comes back from his knee injury. On the camp PUP list he can be activated at any time.
New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram (knee) ran at full speed during practice Thursday, July 26, and said he is completely recovered from the knee surgery he had during the offseason.
Footballguys' view: Good news for Ingram here. He had a disappointing rookie season because of nagging injuries and is looking to have a bounce back year. Ingram has a clear role with the Saints and could be their leading rusher in 2012. He could be the battering ram, while Darren Sproles will still be their change of pace back and best receiver out of the backfield.
Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin reported to training camp on time Thursday, July 26.
Footballguys' view: Harvin was reportedly unhappy with his role earlier this offseason and threatened to skip training camp. Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier was able to sit down with him during minicamp and work things out. Harvin could be in for a bigger role this season and could finish as a top 10 fantasy WR again this year.
Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson said he is fully recovered from the knee surgery he had this offseason and will be able to fully participate in practice.
Footballguys' view: Johnson will be a top 2 fantasy WR this year and is coming off the board in the early second-round of most drafts.
Miami Dolphins QBs Matt Moore and David Garrard split reps with the first-team offense during practice Friday, July 27. Moore received the first snaps during team drills.
Footballguys' view: This battle will last through preseason. Early reports indicate Garrard may have the edge, but it's much too early to call.
Detroit Lions RB Jahvid Best (concussion) has been placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. He has not been cleared for contact at this point.
Footballguys' view: It's disturbing that Best is still not cleared months after his last concussion. This will give Mikel LeShoure the first team carries in camp.
The San Diego Chargers have signed free-agent QB Kyle Boller (Raiders) to a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Footballguys' view: Boller gives them a veteran backup behind Philip Rivers while Charlie Whitehurst is out with an injury. Whitehurst has an MCL sprain and may miss two weeks.
The Detroit Lions have placed WR Ryan Broyles (knee) on the Non-Football Injury list.
Footballguys' view: Broyles is trying to come back from a knee injury he sustained last October with the Oklahoma Sooners. No surprise the team is going to be cautious with him at this time. We think Broyles could eventually win the slot WR job for the Lions.
Kansas City Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki (knee) passed his physical Thursday, July 26, and has been cleared to practice during training camp.
Footballguys' view: Moeaki is a talented move TE but has a long injury history dating back to his days in college.
The Seattle Seahawks have signed free-agent WR Antonio Bryant (Bengals). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Footballguys' view: There's no guarantee that Bryant even makes the final roster. He spent last year out of football and will have to work hard to get back into shape. The Seahawks worked out Braylon Edwards on Thursday and have been looking for a veteran WR since they cut Mike Williams.
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (knee) has been able to run at full speed at training camp after struggling with his running during offseason workouts.
Footballguys' view: We feel Cooley could be on the roster bubble during training camp. He's due $3.8MM this year as a backup behind Fred Davis. The development of former WR Niles Paul (who is now playing TE), plus Cooley's performance in camp will determine his future with the team in 2012.
Philadelphia Eagles TE Brent Celek (knee) left practice early Thursday, July 26, after suffering a mild knee sprain. He said he will be fine after practice.
Footballguys' view: If Celek doesn't need an MRI, we can breathe easy. He's so cheap in drafts that this shouldn't affect his stock.
Kansas City Chiefs SS Eric Berry (knee) passed his physical Thursday, July 26, and has been cleared to practice during training camp.
Footballguys' view: Berry's return to the field is nothing but a good thing for the Chiefs. He plays like a young Ed Reed, has high football intelligence, and a nose for the ball. Berry will help make up for the loss of CB Brandon Carr (Cowboys) in the secondary.
San Francisco 49ers LB Aldon Smith said he is completely recovered the stab wounds he suffered during an altercation this offseason.
Footballguys' view: Great news for Smith and the 49ers here. Smith is looking to avoid the sophomore slump and should still be one of the best pass rushers in the game today.
Cincinnati Bengals CB Leon Hall (Achilles') said he will be able to do everything when practice begins but indicated that he will not see many snaps initially and will be monitored during practices.
Footballguys' view: Coming back from an Achilles injury is a delicate matter, so no surprise the team would be cautious with Hall as he returns. The plan is to have him as close to 100% as possible by the start of the regular season.
That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and we'll see you tomorrow with the update.
Peace,
J