Tag Archives: Derrick Ward
NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 8th): Seattle’s Hasselbeck to start in Week 5, Pats’ Taylor to have ankle surgery, Lions’ Stafford likely out vs. Steelers, and more
(Can Carnell finally fight off Derrick Ward?) Matt Hasselbeck Likely to Start in Week Five Hasselbeck returned to full practice and didn’t have any major problems. He reportedly looked good and is expected to start against Jacksonville’s very beatable secondary. While this news is up-lifting, he’s still a major risk, considering he failed to make [...]
NFL Quick Hits (October 1): Turf toe troubles Steelers’ Parker, Chargers’ Tomlinson practices, Seahawks’ Hasselbeck likely out for Week 4, and more
Willie Parker “Iffy” With Turf Toe One decent game, and everyone gets up in a whirl over Parker’s foot. While he “seems” to be back on track, this injury could either keep him out of week four, or also slow him down. If he plays, he’s sure to split carries with both Rashard Mendenhall and [...]
NFL Quick Hits (September 26): LT Out, Derrick Ward to Start, and more
Derrick Ward to Start Over Carnell Wiliams This is awesome news for anyone who drafted Ward and was holding out hope that he’d start to get more carries. Congratulations, your wish has been granted. Williams, owners, yours has not. As expected, Cadillac’s knee is acting up again, which doesn’t bode well for the rest of [...]
NFL Quick Hits (September 25): Pats’ Welker questionable, Tomlinson sidelined for Week 3, Browns RB Lewis doubtful vs. Ravens, and more
Derrick Ward to Start Over Carnell Williams This is awesome news for anyone who drafted Ward and was holding out hope that he’d start to get more carries. Congratulations, your wish has been granted. Williams, owners, yours has not. As expected, Cadillac’s knee is acting up again, which doesn’t bode well for the rest of [...]
Five Things To Watch For: New York Giants
Is Eli Manning overpaid? Uh, yeah. Is he an elite quarterback? It’s arguable, either way. What isn’t arguable, however, is that this New York Giants team is built to last on both sides of the ball, and regardless of any “key” losses they’ve had, they should still contend for their division, at the very worst. [...]
Fantasy Football Tier Rankings: Running Backs
As with the receivers and quarterbacks, this list is here to split up the A’s from the B’s, and let you know where to draft guys, roughly. Okay, so Adrian Peterson is your running back with the first pick. That was easy. Hell, Yahoo suggested it, right? But now what? The second round rolls around, [...]
Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 3
Go Back to Round 2 Round 3 65. Detroit Lions – Fili Moala, DT, USC Just one of the many USC prospects, Moala has been overlooked all the way into the third round. He is a massive man with good strength, and should give the Lions an inside presence they haven’t had since Shaun Rogers. [...]
Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 2
Go Back to Round 1 Round 2 33. Detroit Lions – James Laurinaits, ILB, Ohio State After getting their franchise quarterback and tackle, it’s time to beef up their defense. Laurinaits brings the athleticism, intangibles, and leadership they thought they were getting when they drafted Tedy Lehman years ago. Previous: Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois 34. [...]
Can Reggie Bush be great in ’08?
Big things have been expected of Reggie Bush since he was taken #2 overall in the 2006 NFL Draft, but he’s had trouble living up to those expectations thus far. Shotgun Spratling gives his take on what it will take for Bush to have a real breakout season in 2008.
