Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Updated Player News

In the first of what could be many disciplinary actions Michael Vick could face this year, Commissioner Goodell has asked Atlanta QB Michael Vick to stay away from Atlanta's training camp to concentrate on his legal problems. I think you can take Vick off your cheat sheet.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and S Troy Polamalu have agreed on a 4-year deal through 2011. The deal is said to be $33 million dollars. Polamalu is a top 10 IDP defensive back. Draft him once the run of safeties takes place in your draft.

The San Diego Chargers have reached an agreement in principle with 1st round pick WR Craig Davis. Terms of the 5-year deal were not disclosed. Davis is a nice sleeper in redraft leagues and an even better option in keeper leagues.

Sources from the Giants and DE Michael Strahan's camp have said that Strahan will not hold out and will report to camp on Friday. Strahan is old but he still can play. He is a top 20 DL on most draft sheets.

Miami Dolphins 2nd round pick, QB John Beck, has signed a 4-year deal. The deal is a 3-year deal and an option that will pay him $2.25 million in guaranteed money. This guy is worth a shot in keeper leagues. Trent Green isn't getting any younger.

Updated Player News
Cowboys second year DE Marcus Spears lost around 20 pounds in preparation for the new 3-4 defensive scheme installed by HC Wade Phillips. Spears, now down to 290 lbs, is looking forward to his new/old defense. "This is what I was used to (at LSU), and this is getting back to what made me successful," Spears said. Spears may be optimistic about the season but he is no help to IDP owners.

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels is now 100% recovered from a shoulder injury which hindered his performance during the last half of the 2006 regular season. Daniels is considered a TE2 with sleeper possibility.

Likeliest to earn the most playing time at the Browns No. 3 receiver spot are '06 third-round pick Travis Wilson, kick returner Joshua Cribbs, and Tim Carter, who was acquired in a March trade that sent Reuben Droughns to the Giants. While all three players have proven ability, Carter has marked 72 receptions in five seasons in New York, while Cribbs and Wilson have a combined 13 career receptions. None of these guys will help your fantasy team...like most Browns.

Don't be surprised if Cowboys RB Julius Jones has another career year with his contract expiring after the season. His production always depends on the number of carries he gets, but Jones is out to prove he's an elite back and will be looking to cash in with a lucrative long-term deal. Barber will steal some carries but Jones could surprise fantasy owners that pass on him. Right now he should be considered a RB3.

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