NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 14th): Kevin Smith likely done for season, Jamarcus Russell back in starting line-up, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, December 14th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Baltimore Ravens, brandon marshall, bruce gradkowski, Dallas Cowboys, Denver, DeSean Jackson, Domenik Hixon, giants, Green Bay, Hakeem Nicks, Indianapolis Colts, JaMarcus Russell, Jeremy Maclin, kevin curtis, Kevin Smith, Mario Manningham, Maurice Morris, New Orleans Saints, Norv Turner, Philadelphia Eagles, Terrell Owens

Kevin Smith Likely Out For Season With Torn ACL Early reports suggest Smith tore his ACL in Detroit's loss the the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, and that the second-year back is almost certainly done for the season. This could mean a change through free agency or the draft at the position, as ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 20th) Michael Crabtree possibly starting in week seven, Miles Austin starting for Dallas, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, October 20th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Jason Campbell, Joey Galloway, Julian Edelman, kevin curtis, Kris Jenkins, mark sanchez, Michael Crabtree, Miles Austin, Shaun Hill

Jets' Kris Jenkins Lost For Season Jenkins will miss the rest of the 2009 season with a torn ACL, as feared, and could face a struggle to return in 2010. He's over 30 and with the injuries piling up over the years, there's no guarantee that he'l be back. In the short-term, ... Continue Reading

Week Six Fantasy Risers: Wide Receivers

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, October 13th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Austin Collie, Braylon Edwards, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Eddie Royal, Indianapolis Colts, Jeremy Maclin, Jerricho Cotchery, kevin curtis, Kyle Orton, Miles Austin, New York Jets, Patrick Crayton, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Pierre Garcon, Roy Williams, Tony Romo

(Edwards should be owned in all leagues.) Week five was a huge week for receivers, as several formerly back-up receivers got a shot at major action and never looked back. After we saw guys like Mike Sims-Walker and Steve Smith step-up in huge ways last week, it was nice to see ... Continue Reading

Don’t Kill The Messenger: NFL Fantasy Start & Sit Week 1 Review

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, September 15th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Brett Favre, Carnell Williams, Darren McFadden, Greg Jennings, Jay Cutler, jeremy shockey, kevin curtis, Larry Johnson, mark sanchez, Matt Hasselbeck, Mike Bell, Pierre Thomas, Ray Rice, Willie Parker

Forgive me for playing Nirvana's "All Apologies" to the max level. But I can't rid my shame. The guilt, dear God, the guilt. Actually, that's a lie, but it's not for a lack of sorrow that some of my predicted "starts" didn't pan out. After all, I tend to follow the ... Continue Reading

Five Things To Watch For: Philadelphia Eagles

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, August 8th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Andy Reid, Brent Celek, Brian Westbrook, DeSean Jackson, Donovan McNabb, Jeremy Maclin, kevin curtis, Kevin Kolb, NFC East, Philadelphia Eagles, Stewart Bradley

Things were looking a little rocky for Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb near mid-season, but an infamous "benching" helped turn the tide, and the Eagles finished a win away from the Super Bowl. Make that five NFC championship appearances in the Reid/McNabb era, and can we say, counting? The offense is definitely ... Continue Reading

Fantasy Football Tier Rankigs: Wide Receivers

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, July 8th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Andre Johnson, Anquan Boldin, Anthony Gonzalez, Antonio Bryant, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Bernard Berrian, brandon marshall, Braylon Edwards, Buffalo Bills, Calvin Johnson, Carolina Panthers, Chad Ochocinco, Chicago Bears, Chris Chambers, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Deion Branch, Denver Broncos, Derrick Mason, DeSean Jackson, Detroit Lions, Devery Henderson, Devin Hester, Domenik Hixon, Donald Driver, Donnie Avery, Dwayne Bowe, Eddie Royal, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, Hines Ward, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jeremy Maclin, Jerricho Cotchery, Kansas City Chiefs, kevin curtis, Kevin Walter, Lance Moore, Larry Fitzgerald, Laveranues Coles, Lee Evans, Mark Clayton, Marques Colston, Miami Dolphins, Michael Crabtree, Michael Jenkins, Miles Austin, Minnesota Vikings, Muhsin Muhammad, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Randy Moss, Reggie Wayne, Roddy White, Roy Williams, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Santana Moss, Santonio Holmes, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Steve Breaston, steve smith, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Tampa Bay Buccaners, Ted Ginn, Torry Holt, Vincent Jackson, Washington Redskins, Wes Welker

In several mock drafts, Larry Fitzgerald, Randy Moss, and Andre Johnson have taken turns being the first receiver off the board, and all three have found themselves drafted in the first round on at least a few occasions. But those are easy calls. It's difficult to assess talent and environment, and after ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Draft Team Grades – NFC East

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, May 1st 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Bobby Carpenter, Brian Orakpo, Brian Westbrook, Cal Poly, Chris Cooley, Cody Glenn, Cornelius Ingram, Dallas Cowboys, David Buehler, DeSean Jackson, Eddie Williams, Eli Manning, Florida, Hakeem Nicks, Idaho, Jason Williams, Jeremy Maclin, josh mccown, Kevin Barnes, kevin curtis, lesean mccoy, Macho Harris, Maryland, Mike Mickens, Mike Sellers, Missouri, Nebraska, New York Giants, NFC East, Nick Folk, North Carolina, Philadelphia Eagles, Ramses Barden, Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State, Sheldon Brown, Stephen McGee, Texas, Texas A&M, Teyo Johnson, Tony Romo, Travis Beckum, USC, Virginia Tech, Washington Redskins, Western Illinois

We've done our evaluations of how the AFC's teams did in the 2009 NFL Draft. Now it's time to turn our focus to the NFC, starting with the loaded NFC East. Dallas Cowboys Grade: C Best: Jason Williams, OLB, Western Illinois Williams gives the Cowboys the athletic linebacker they thought they ... Continue Reading

Curtis injury means Eagles better call Anquan Boldin’s agent and Cards pronto

Posted By Matt Severance On Wednesday, August 20th 2008. Under NFL Tags: kevin curtis, Philadelphia Eagles

What is it with the Philadelphia Eagles and receivers? Other than Terrell Owens for a brief stretch, it seems the Eagles are always looking for a legitimate No. 1 receiver. Kevin Curtis stepped up last year for the team and appeared to be able to man that spot this season, ... Continue Reading

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