Is Mike Shanahan Washington’s Missing Piece?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, January 7th 2010. Under NFL Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Clinton Portis, Denver, Denver Broncos, Jason Campbell, Jim Zorn, Joe Gibbs, Mike Shanahan, Norv Turner, Oakland Raiders, Washington Redskins

Norv Turner couldn't do it. The guy that originally brought Washington two titles, Joe Gibbs, couldn't get it done in his second try, either. Few truly believed Jim Zorn, who had zero previous head coaching experience was ready, so after all the Washington Redskins franchise has been through in the past ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 9th): Steve Slaton to go on IR, Mark Sanchez and Matthew Stafford out for Week 14, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, December 9th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Brian Westbrook, Chris Brown, Cincinnati, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, Daunte Culpepper, DeSean Jackson, Detroit, Hines Ward, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jason Campbell, Kellen Clemens, mark sanchez, Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford, New Orleans, New York Giants, Ryan Moats, Sam Baker, Steve Slaton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thomas Jones, Washington Redskins

Steve Slaton Done For 2009 Slaton missed Week 13's action against the Jacksonville Jaguars after experiencing numbness in his arms due to a neck injury, and after seeing specialists about the issues, has been advised to shut it down for 2009. This puts his future as the starter in doubt, and gives ... Continue Reading

NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 14: Pittsburgh Steelers Are “All Go”

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, December 8th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Brady Quinn, Brandon Jacobs, Buffalo Bills, Cedric Benson, Chad Ochocinco, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, Darrelle Revis, Detroit Lions, Drew Brees, Green Bay Packers, Greg Olsen, Jared Allen, Jay Cutler, jeremy shockey, Lee Evans, mark sanchez, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Rashard Mendenhall, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Shonn Greene, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Terrell Owens, Thomas Jones, Tom Brady, Washington Redskins, Willis McGahee

We've had two straight average-to-unsatisfactory weeks of our Start/Sit column, and based on our track record of solid calls and usual winning record in most weeks, quite frankly, we're just getting annoyed. But the playoffs are quickly approaching, and now is not the time to feel sorry, give up, or cry. ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 4th): Michael Turner and DeSean Jackson out for Week 13, Kurt Warner questionable, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, December 4th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Brian Westbrook, Chris Brown, Clinton Portis, DeAngelo Williams, DeSean Jackson, Jason Snelling, Jeremy Maclin, Jerious Norwood, Kellen Clemens, Kurt Warner, mark sanchez, Michael Turner, Ryan Moats, Steve Slaton, Tampa Bay

Michael Turner to be Inactive For Week 13 Turner rushed back last week and it got him right back where he was the week before, so the Falcons are doing the right thing by holding him out again. It's not like there will be a ton of running room against a solid ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 2nd): Reggie Bush not in Saints plans, Clinton Portis likely done for season, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, December 2nd 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Atlanta, Baltimore Ravens, Ben Roethlisberger, Clinton Portis, DeSean Jackson, Eric Mangini, Hines Ward, Jamal Lewis, Matt Bryant, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders, Reggie Bush

Reggie Bush May Not be a Saint in 2010 Bush has fallen out of the elite tole he once had in the New Orleans Saints backfield and isn't even a marquee player as a receiver anymore. He did shine in his last game three weeks ago, but is battling knee issues ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 30th): Matt Ryan day to day, Cedric Benson to start in Week 13, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, November 30th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Buffalo, Carolina, Cedric Benson, Cincinnati, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, DeAngelo Williams, Fred Jackson, Jake Delhomme, Marshawn Lynch, Marvin Lewis, Matt Ryan, Miami Dolphins, Shaun Rogers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins

Matt Ryan "Day to Day" With Sprained Toe Ryan sprained his toe early in Atlanta's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and ended up missing the rest of the game. Back-up Chris Redman stepped in and threw two touchdown passes, including the game-winner as the Falcons came back and beat the ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 27th): Big Ben questionable for Sunday, Cedric Benson’s status still uncertain, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, November 27th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Ben Roethlisberger, Bernard Scott, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Westbrook, Cedric Benson, Cincinnati, Clinton Portis, Jason Snelling, Jim Mora, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Kurt Warner, Marvin Lewis, Michael Turner, Seattle Seahawks, Steven Jackson, Tennessee Titans

Big Ben Considering Sitting Out Sunday's Game Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is contemplating sitting out Pittsburgh's game against the Baltimore Ravens, despite being cleared to play and practicing all week. Roethlisberger is just taking the necessary precautions, and considering the bad luck Brian Westbrook and Clinton Portis are having this year with ... Continue Reading

NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 12: Ryan Grant to Feast on Detroit Lions

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, November 25th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta, Atlanta Falcons, Brady Quinn, Calvin Johnson, Carson Palmer, Chad Henne, Chad Ochocinco, Chad Pennington, Chris Wells, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, Detroit Lions, Eli Manning, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Jamal Lewis, James Casey, James Jones, Jason Snelling, Jay Cutler, John Carlson, Jordy Nelson, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Kevin Smith, Ladell Betts, Malcom Floyd, Matt Forte, Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub, Matthew Stafford, Miami Dolphins, Michael Turner, Miles Austin, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, Mohamed Massaquoi, New York Giants, nfl week 11 2009, Oakland Raiders, Owen Daniels, Ricky Williams, Ryan Grant, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tim Hightower, Tony Romo, Washington Redskins

We had a great showing last week, giving you the right calls more often than not, while posting an 11-4 record for Week 11. We suggested that you start Eli Manning and Ricky Williams, two plays that paid off big time, while a few of our sit calls, Carson Palmer, Chad ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 23rd): Ladell Betts, Aaron Kampman, and Al Harris out for season, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, November 23rd 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Aaron Kampman, Baltimore Ravens, Ben Roethlisberger, Charlie Batch, Clinton Portis, Dennis Dixon, Green Bay Packers, Jeff Garcia, Kurt Warner, Ladell Betts, Matt Leinart, Matthew Stafford

Packers Lose Kampman, Harris For Season Green Bay lost their star OLB (Kampman) and CB (Harris), both to knee injuries, and both players are expected to miss the remainder of the 2009 season. Kampman looks to be fairly replaceable with either Brandon Chillar or Brady Poppinga, who are both quicker and more ... Continue Reading

NFL Week 12 Gameday Fantasy/Injury Update: Simms starts in Denver, Atlanta’s Turner sits, Betts starts for ‘Skins

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, November 22nd 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Atlanta Falcons, chris simms, Clinton Portis, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Jason Snelling, Jerious Norwood, Kyle Orton, Ladell Betts, Michael Turner, New York Giants, San Diego Chargers, Washington Redskins

Simms, Not Orton, To Start For Broncos As expected, Chris Simms will start in place of the injured Kyle Orton today when Denver hosts San Diego in their pivotal AFC West clash. Now, unless something has drastically changed from last week to this week, or from the rest of Simms’ ... Continue Reading

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