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

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, October 8th 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Carnell Williams, Daunte Culpepper, Derrick Ward, Detroit Lions, Eli Manning, Fred Taylor, Laurence Maroney, Matt Hasselbeck, Matthew Stafford, Michael Crabtree, Miles Austin, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Patrick Crayton, Roy Williams, San Francicsco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(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 ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (October 1): Turf toe troubles Steelers’ Parker, Chargers’ Tomlinson practices, Seahawks’ Hasselbeck likely out for Week 4, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, October 1st 2009. Under NFL Tags: Carnell Williams, Cleveland Browns, Derrick Ward, Detroit Lions, Dwayne Bowe, Jamal Lewis, Jerome Harrison, Julian Edelman, Kansas City Chiefs, Kevin Smith, LaDainian Tomlinson, Matt Hasselbeck, Maurice Morris, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Seneca Wallace, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Wes Welker, Willie Parker

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 ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (September 26): LT Out, Derrick Ward to Start, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, September 26th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Carnell Williams, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, Denver Broncos, Derrick Ward, Dwayne Bowe, Jamal Lewis, James Davis, Jerome Harrison, Joey Galloway, Julian Edelman, Kansas City Chiefs, Knowshon Moreno, LaDainian Tomlinson, Lynell Hamilton, Mike Bell, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Pierre Thomas, Randy Moss, Reggie Bush, San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, Wes Welker

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 ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (September 25): Pats’ Welker questionable, Tomlinson sidelined for Week 3, Browns RB Lewis doubtful vs. Ravens, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, September 25th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Carnell Williams, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, Darren Sproles, Derrick Ward, Jacob Hester, Jamal Lewis, James Davis, Jerome Harrison, Julian Edelman, Lynell Hamilton, Mike Bell, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Philip Rivers, Pierre Thomas, Reggie Bush, San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, Wes Welker

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 ... Continue Reading

Five Things To Watch For: New York Giants

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, August 7th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Ahmad Bradshaw, Brandon Jacobs, Derrick Ward, Domenik Hixon, Eli Manning, Hakeem Nicks, Ramses Barden, steve smith, Steve Spagnuolo

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 ... Continue Reading

Fantasy Football Tier Rankings: Running Backs

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, July 13th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Adrian Peterson, Ahmad Bradshaw, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brandon Jackson, Brandon Jacobs, Brian Westbrook, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Cedric Benson, Chester Taylor, Chicago Bears, Chris "Beanie" Wells, Chris Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, Dallas Cowboys, Darren McFadden, Darren Sproles, DeAngelo Williams, Denver Broncos, Derrick Ward, Detroit Lions, Donald Brown, Felix Jones, Frank Gore, Fred Taylor, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jamaal Charles, Jamal Lewis, Jerious Norwood, Jonathan Stewart, Joseph Addai, Julius Jones, Justin Fargas, Kansas City Chiefs, Kevin Smith, Knowshon Moreno, LaDainian Tomlinson, Ladell Betts, Larry Johnson, Le'Ron McClain, LenDale White, Leon Washington, lesean mccoy, Marion Barber, Marshawn Lynch, Matt Forte, Maurice Jones-Drew, Miami Dolphins, Michael Turner, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pierre Thomas, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, Ray Rice, Reggie Bush, Ronnie Brown, Ryan Grant, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Steve Slaton, Steven Jackson, T.J. Duckett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Thomas Jones, Washington Redskins, Willie Parker, Willis McGahee

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 ... Continue Reading

Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 3

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, April 21st 2009. Under Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Andre Brown, Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals, Asher Allen, Atlanta Falcons, auburn, Austin Collie, Baltimore Ravens, Bradley Fletcher, Brian Urlacher, Buffalo Bills, BYU, Cal Poly, California, Cameron Morrah, Carnell Williams, Carolina Panthers, Central Washington, Chad Johnson, Chase Coffman, Chicago, Chicago Bears, Chip Vaughn, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland, Cody Brown, Connecticut, Cornelius Ingram, Coye Francies, D.J. Moore, Dallas, Dallas Clark, Dallas Cowboys, Danelle Ellerbe, Darcel McBath, Darry Beckwith, David Veikune, Demetrius Byrd, Denver Broncos, Derrick Ward, Detroit Lions, Donald Lee, Eastern Michigan, Eric Weddle, Eric Wood, Fili Moala, Florida, Georgia, Green Bay Packers, Hawaii, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Iowa, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Casey, Jared Bronson, Jarett Dillard, Jason Campbell, Jason Phillips, Jason Watkins, Jasper Brinkley, Juaquin Iglesias, Kaluka Maiava, Kansas City Chiefs, Keith Brooking, Keith Jackson, kory sheets, Lee Evans, Liberty, Louis Vasquez, Louisville, LSU, Macho Harris, Marcus Freeman, Matt Birk, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, Mohamed Massaquoi, Nate Davis, New England Patriots, New Orleans, New York Giants, New York Jets, North Carolina State, Oakland Raiders, Odell Thurman, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, purdue, Ramses Barden, Rashad Jennings, Rice, Roy Williams, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, San Jose State, Seattle Seahawks, Sen'Derrick Marks, Shaun Rogers, Sheldon Brown, Sherrod Martin, Shonn Greene, South Carolina, St. Louis Rams, Stephen McGee, Steve Slaton, T.J. Lang, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TCU, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Owens, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Todd Heap, Tom Brady, Tony Gonzalez, Travis Beckum, Troy, Troy Kropog, Tulane, UConn, USC, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Washington Redskins, Wisconsin

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 ... Continue Reading

Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 2

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, April 15th 2009. Under Tags: Adalius Thomas, Al Davis, Alabama, Albert Haynesworth, Alex Mack, Alex Magee, Alphonso Smith, Andy Levitre, Anthony Gonzalez, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Austin Collie, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Bart Scott, Big East, Bob Sanders, Boston College, Brandon Jacobs, Braylon Edwards, Brian Robiskie, BYU, Cal Poly, California, Carolina Panthers, Champ Bailey, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Clint Sintim, Connecticut, Connor Barwin, Dallas Cowboys, David Garrard, Derrick Ward, Derrick Williams, Detroit Lions, Donald Brown, Donald Washington, Eric Ghiaciuc, Florida, Fred Taylor, Green Bay Packers, Greg Camarillo, Hakeem Nicks, Houston Texans, Illinois, Indianapolis Colts, Iowa, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jairus Byrd, Jamal Lewis, james laurinaitis, Jamon Meredith, Jared Allen, Jared Cook, Jarron Gilbert, Jay Cutler, Jerod Mayo, Jordy Nelson, Jr., Julius Peppers, Justin Gage, Kansas City, Keith Brooking, Kellen Winslow, Kenny Britt, Kevin Williams, Kris Jenkins, L.J. Smith, Larry English, Lawrence Sidbury, Lawyer Milloy, Leon Washington, lesean mccoy, Louis Delmas, Louis Murphy, Malcolm Jenkins, Mark Tauscher, Marvin Harrison, matt jones, Miami, Miami Dolphins, Michael Huff, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, Nate Washington, New England Patriots, New Orleans, New York Giants, North Carolina, Northern Illinois, Oakland Raiders, Ohio State, Oregon, Oregon State, Pat White, Pat Williams, Patrick Chung, Paul Kruger, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Plaxico Burress, purdue, Ramses Barden, Randy Moss, Rashad Johnson, Ray Lewis, Rey Maualuga, Richmond, Rodney Harrison, Ron Brace, Rutgers, San Diego, San Francisco 49ers, San Jose State, Sean Smith, Seattle Seahawks, Shawn Nelson, Shonn Greene, South Carolina, Southern Miss, St. Louis Rams, Super Bowl, Tampa Bay, Ted Ginn, Ted Thompson, Tedy Bruschi, Tedy Lehman, Tennessee Titans, Thomas Jones, Tony Romo, Torry Holt, Travis Beckum, Utah, Virginia, Vontae Davis, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Western Michigan, William Beatty, William Moore, Wisconsin

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, ... Continue Reading

Can Reggie Bush be great in ’08?

Posted By Shotgun Spratling On Wednesday, June 18th 2008. Under NFL Tags: 2006 NFL Draft, Chester Taylor, Chicago, Cleveland, Derrick Ward, Deuce McAllister, Devin Hester, Drew Brees, Heisman Trophy, Houston Texans, Kim Kardashian, LenDale White, Mario Williams, Maurice Morris, Michael Vick, New Orleans Saints, NFC, NFC South, Peyton Manning, Reggie Bush, Sean Payton, Super Bowl, Toledo, USC, Warrick Dunn

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.

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