NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 15th): Saints sign Deuce McCallister, Marion Barber still questionable, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, January 15th 2010. Under NFL Tags: 1998 NFL Draft, Anquan Boldin, Chicago, Deuce McAllister, Donovan McNabb, Early Doucet, Felix Jones, LaDainian Tomlinson, Lovie Smith, Marion Barber, Michael Vick, Mike Bell, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans, New Orleans Saints, New York, New York Giants, Philadelphia, Pierre Thomas, San Diego, St. Louis Rams, Steve Breaston

Saints Reportedly Sign Deuce McCallister New Orleans has reportedly agreed to terms with former running back, Deuce McCallister. McCallister isn't guaranteed to have a role for the playoffs, but with Pierre Thomas dealing with an injury and Mike Bell's play dropping off in the second half of the season, the Saints were ... Continue Reading

MNF Fantasy Breakdown (Week 12): New Orleans Saints vs. New England Patriots

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, November 30th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Benjamin Watson, Devery Henderson, jeremy shockey, Julian Edelman, Kevin Faulk, Mike Bell, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Reggie Bush, Robert Meachem, Sammy Morris

You've waited all week long to see the "game of the week" pitting the undefeated (10-0) New Orleans Saints against the New England Patriots, and now it's finally here. While I'm sure the NFL world is collectively holding it's breath as it waits to see if the Patriots are a serious ... Continue Reading

Winners and Losers: Matt Gentile’s Week Seven NFL Awards

Posted By Matt Gentile On Saturday, October 31st 2009. Under NFL Tags: Adrian Peterson, Al Davis, Atlanta Falcons, Cedric Benson, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Darren Sharper, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Drew Brees, Frank Gore, Gregg Williams, Hines Ward, Houston Texans, JaMarcus Russell, Keyaron Fox, LeMarr Woodley, Leon Washington, mark sanchez, Michael Crabtree, Mike Bell, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Pierre Thomas, Pittsburgh Steelers, Reggie Bush, Sean Payton, Shonn Greene

Is this the year the New Orleans Saints get back to the post season? Well, they're undefeated through six games. So, it looks like they'll make it there. For the past two seasons, head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees have created one of the league's most dominant passing attacks. But the ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 17th) Wes Welker off of injury report, Percy Harvin listed as questionable, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, October 17th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Chicago Bears, Chris Cooley, Clinton Portis, Josh Freeman, Josh Johnson, Mike Bell, Percy Harvin, Pierre Thomas, Reggie Bush, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins

(You can stop worrying about Wes Welker.) Washington's Chris Samuels Done For Year? Samuels is dealing with spinal stenosis, and The Washington Post is reporting that it's very possible his season could be over. And at age 32, this injury could even be career-threatening. The loss of Samuels for any amount of time ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 15th) Maurice Jones-Drew goes off, Correll Buckhalter back at practice, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, October 15th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Correll Buckhalter, Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jon Gruden, Josh McDaniels, Knowshon Moreno, Maurice Jones-Drew, Mike Bell, Mike Shanahan, New Orleans Saints, Pierre Thomas, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, Reggie Bush, Troy Polamalu, Washington Redskins, Willie Parker

(Has Willie Parker officially lost his job?) Willie Parker and Troy Polamalu Back to Full Practices This doesn't mean they'll play for sure this week, but it's a good sign. The Steelers are likely to stick with the hot hand and give Rashard Mendenhall the majority of the carries, while it wouldn't be ... Continue Reading

Fantasy Football: Week Three Risers and Fallers

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, September 28th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Donovan McNabb, Frank Gore, Glen Coffee, Kevin Kolb, Leon Washington, mark sanchez, Mike Bell, Pierre Garcon, Pierre Thomas, Terrell Owens, Vernon Davis

(Coffee will benefit from Gore's absence.) It took one carry to change Glen Coffee's fortunes, sending him from solid back-up to fantasy riser status. Read on for analysis on Coffee and other risers, as well as some players who are dropping in value, and are strong candidates to also be dropped from ... 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

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

NFL Quick Hits (September 14): Bears’ Urlacher out for season, Eagles’ McNabb a doubt for Week 2, Colts’ Gonzalez out for up to six weeks, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, September 14th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Anthony Gonzalez, Brian Urlacher, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Donovan McNabb, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, Hakeem Nicks, Indianapolis Colts, Jake Delhomme, Jay Cutler, Kevin Kolb, Mike Bell, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Pierre Thomas, Ramses Barden, Sinorice Moss

Chicago's Brian Urlacher Expected to Miss Rest of Season Urlacher dislocated his wrist in Sunday night's battle with the Green Bay Packers, and watched the Bears blow the game while standing on the sidelines. After surgery to repair the damage, it appears Urlacher will spend the next 15 games doing the same, ... Continue Reading

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