NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 11th): Tom Cable likely done in Oakland, Jeremy Bates going to Seattle, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, January 11th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Al Davis, Andy Reid, Arizona, Donovan McNabb, Felix Jones, Green Bay Packers, Jeremy Bates, Jim Fassel, Kevin Kolb, Marion Barber, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, Oakland, Pete Carroll, Tashard Choice, Tom Cable, USC

Tom Cable Done in Oakland? Al Davis and Tom Cable will reportedly meet today to discuss Cable's future, and according to Oakland beat writer, David White, Cable doesn't stand much of a chance. With Jim Fassel, Kevin Gilbride, Jim Harbaugh, and others waiting in the wings as potential replacements, Cable will likely be fired by ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 21st) Jay Cutler gets new deal, Julian Edelman out indefinitely, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, October 21st 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Felix Jones, Green Bay Packers, James Jones, Jay Cutler, Joey Galloway, Jordy Nelson, Julian Edelman, Marion Barber, New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, Tashard Choice

Chicago Bears Sign Quarterback Jay Cutler to Two-Year Extension This keeps Cutler as a Bear through 2013, giving hi $30 million in "new" money, as well as $20 million guaranteed. From what we've seen out of him and an improved offense so far, the Bears are making the right move. If they're ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 6th) Eli Manning Gets Second Opinion, Michael Crabtree to Meet With 49ers, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, October 6th 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Braylon Edwards, Eli Manning, JaMarcus Russell, Marion Barber, Matt Hasselbeck, Michael Crabtree, Mike Tomlin, Mohamed Massaquoi, Rashard Mendenhall, Tashard Choice, Willie Parker

(Should the Steelers run with the hot hand in Mendenhall?) Michael Crabtree Meeting With 49ers Today On the surface, all this means is that Crabtree doesn't actually want to sit out the entire season, and the 'Niners will probably win this contract battle. This doesn't make Crabtree a hot commodity all of a ... Continue Reading

Game-Day Report: Marion Barber Now Starting?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Sunday, October 4th 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Marion Barber, Tashard Choice

Original reports had Barber playing with around 10-15 carries going his way. While those numbers is likely to stay the same, Jay Glazer (Fox Sports) is reporting via Twitter that Barber will be the actual starter, while Tashard Choice could still see the majority of carries. Dallas has a strong offensive ... Continue Reading

NFL Fantasy Game-Day Decision: Kevin Smith Starting, Wes Welker is Active, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Sunday, October 4th 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Bob Sanders, Chicago Bears, Clinton Portis, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Dwayne Bowe, Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis Colts, Julian Edelman, Julius Jones, Kansas City Chiefs, Kevin Smith, Ladell Betts, Marion Barber, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, Seneca Wallace, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tashard Choice, Washington Redskins, Wes Welker

(Barber should see less action than Tashard Choice.) Dwight Freeney Back For Colts, Bob Sanders Still Out This could mean that Julius Jones could still have a great fantasy day without Sanders around, but Freeney's presence bot makes Seneca Wallace a shaky bye week fill-in, and also hurts Seattle's overall pass offense. Indy ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 3rd) James Davis Done For Season, Willie Parker Out For Sunday, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, October 3rd 2009. Under Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Derrick Mason, Dwayne Bowe, Felix Jones, Jamal Lewis, James Davis, Jerome Harrison, Julian Edelman, Kansas City Chiefs, Marion Barber, Mewelde Moore, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Randy Moss, Rashard Mendenhall, Tashard Choice, Wes Welker, Willie Parker

Cleveland's James Davis Out For Season This is big, unexpected news, as the rookie looked very sharp in pre-season, and was on the verge of getting more carries. With Davis gone, however, Jerome Harrison (above) will step-in as the full-time starter until Jamal Lewis is fully healthy, and Lewis's age and ineffectiveness ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (September 30): Barber in, Jones out vs. Denver, Anderson to start at QB for Browns, Saints OT Brown out for season, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, September 30th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Brady Quinn, Chad Pennington, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Derek Anderson, Eric Mangini, Felix Jones, Frank Gore, Glen Coffee, Jammal Brown, Marion Barber, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, Tashard Choice

Marion Barber Expected to Face Denver Considering how badly he wanted to play on Monday night, this isn't very surprising. Throw in the fact that Felix Jones is hurt, and it's downright predictable. ESPN's Michael Smith reports that Barber may be "eased" back in, and may not actually start Sunday's contest with ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (September 29): Colts’ Freeney out 2-3 weeks, knee to sideline Cowboys RB Jones, San Fran’s Gore out for three weeks, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, September 29th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Buffalo Bills, Chad Henne, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Dwayne Bowe, Dwight Freeney, Felix Jones, Frank Gore, Fred Jackson, Glen Coffee, Indianapolis Colts, Jeremiah Trotter, Kansas City Chiefs, Kevin Smith, Marion Barber, Marshawn Lynch, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Tashard Choice, Tyler Thigpen

Dwight Freeney Out 2-3 Weeks For Colts Freeney hurt his quad in Sunday night's win over the Cardinals, and will almost surely miss the next two games, but should make it back for week seven after Indianpolis's bye. This puts added pressure on Robert Mathis, as the Colts had already been dealing ... Continue Reading

Fantasy Football Quick Hit: Marion Barber Out for Monday Night

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, September 28th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Felix Jones, Jerry Jones, Marion Barber, Tashard Choice

There have been conflicting reports on Barber's status all week long, but even the Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones, is finally admitting that Barber is doubtful for the prime-time game. The Dallas Morning News is reporting that the Cowboys are playing it "conservative" with Barber, most likely because they have two quality ... Continue Reading

2008 NFL Draft Analysis: RBs – McFadden leads a deep group of runners.

Posted By Kelsey McCarson On Sunday, February 17th 2008. Under NCAA Football, NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Allen Patrick, Anthony Alridge, Chris Johnson, Dantrell Savage, Darren McFadden, Felix Jones, Jamaal Charles, Jonathan Stewart, Justin Forsett, Kevin Smith, Matt Forte, Mike Hart, Rashard Mendenhall, Ray Rice, Steve Slaton, Tashard Choice

Perhaps the most exciting position to draft in the NFL is the all important position of running back. While some fans and media members clamor for high profile quarterback picks, it is consistently the running back position that is able to make an immediate and direct impact on an organization. Last ... Continue Reading

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