Showing posts with label Raiders. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Raiders. Show all posts
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FANTASY SNAPSHOT - Running Back Updates
There were some key RB injuries in week 10.
Cincinnati Bengal Cedric Benson left the game with a strained hip flexor. Rookie Bernard Scott filled in with 13 carries for 33 yards. He also had 1 catch that went for 21 yards. Not a very impressive stat line. But he was running against the Steelers. The Bengals play the Oakland Raiders in week 11. The Bengals say Benson will be ready to go week 11. Provided that changes Scott becomes a great fantasy play.
Seattle Seahawks Julius Jones is severely banged up. He spent the night in the hospital as he was experiencing bleeding in his lung. He also has a broken rib. Jones will be out for at least the next two weeks. His replacement was second year RB Justin Forsett. He made the most of his opportunity. Running for a career high 123 yards on 17 carries. He added 5 receptions for 26 yards. Unless you’re stacked at RB pick him up. He is an elusive back that the Seahawks are in need of. Not to mention head coach Jim Mora has taken a strong liking to him.
Atlanta Falcon RB Michael Turner suffered a high ankle sprain. It is being reported that it isn’t a severe sprain. It is really a question of how much time Turner will be missing.
My guess is that Jason Snelling will get the start in week 11. He has been averaging 4.9 yards per carry on the season. Head Coach Mike Smith praised his hard running style.
Jerious Norwood is still listed as questionable with a hip injury.
The team will be signing Aaron Stecker in the coming days. To serve as a #2 or #3 back.
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Times They Are A Changin’
Let’s take a look at the multitude of changes occurring amongst NFL teams after week 7.
In Kansas City you have the “THUG” Larry Johnson twittering his way off of his teams roster. Maybe he hasn’t beaten enough women lately and it’s getting to him? It would be so sweet if NFL teams banded together and blacklisted this ungrateful use to be from the NFL forever. On the upside Haley is making way for the second year back Jamaal Charles. He is a nice pick up as a bye week replacement or stash guy.
Tedd Ginn Jr. is officially back in Bill Parcell’s doghouse. Ginn is to see reduced playing time moving forward. Coach Tony Sparano has said on record that rookie Brian Hartline “merits playing more.” My question is will Brian Hartline be the guy or will Greg Camarillo sneak in there the way he did last year?
Now that Chris Cooley has been ruled out for at least 4 weeks Fred Davis will be taking over his starting role. The second year tight end out of USC played well against the Eagles in week 7 when Cooley left the game. The knock against Davis is that he isn’t a great blocker. So maybe he won’t be playing every down? But he is an excellent receiving tight end. Washington’s offense has looked pathetic at times this year struggling to get the ball down field. A short passing game serves them well.
Brian Westbrook is more than likely to miss week 8. His backup LeSean McCoy is a talented rookie. The Eagles need to run the ball in order for their offense to be effective. They didn’t commit to the run in week 6 and lost uh-hummmm LOST to the Oakland Raiders! I rest my case.
Is Vince Young going to be the Titans starter coming out of their week 7 bye? Owner Bud Adams is supposedly pulling for him to get the start over Collins come week 8. Does this one even make much of a difference? Certainly not fantasy wise unless you planned on starting JaMarcus Russell this week.
Does Al Davis really have that big of a man crush on JaMarcus Russell? I think so! Otherwise Tom Cable would have been fired by now. Let’s take a look at Mr. (I don’t belong in the NFL) Russell’s stats through 7 weeks. He has amassed an amazing 891 passing yards. That would be an average of 127 yards a game! His completion % is a mind blowing 46.3%! He has thrown for a deplorable 2 TD’s and 8…….8 INT’s! I guess there isn’t any need for change here?
Norv Turner hinted Malcolm Floyd will be cutting into Chris Chambers playing time. Malcolm’s big at 6’5” 225 pounds. If he plays enough I believe he’ll put up solid fantasy numbers. The strength of this team is their passing game. I like this guy as a wide receiver 4 or 5.
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The Whining Clause
As Richard Seymour continues to refuse to show up in Oakland, let's examine the current trend of NFL player's attempts to force their team's hands.There was something brewing back in Spring when Jay Cutler decided his feelings were hurt and began his demand to leave Denver. Although maybe the Broncos went about it the wrong way, it was strange that the team was allowing Cutler to make any sort of demands, since he was under contract. As Cutler was growing more frustrated and his demand for a trade more vocal, I remember thinking that if the team gave in to him, this could have serious repercussions concerning other NFL players.They did and...Well here we go!Brandon Marshall took his cue and immediately started causing trouble. Hell why not, they gave Cutler what he wanted. Now we hear they may extend his contract! Act like a baby, get what you want.Richard Seymour is our next contestant in this whining sweepstakes. In all fairness it has to be tough going from the Patriots to the Raiders. I don't think I am out on a limb here in stating that the Raiders are a bit dysfunctional, we all know this. However, Seymour was traded ,a fair move by the Patriots. Yes he held out twice on them, yes he gave everything he could to them, and yes he cashed their paychecks that they gave him.Michael Crabtree is really just insane. No way he gets drafted in the first round if he sits out. Take the deal offered as it will take you years of actually playing to see this kind of money again. Funny, he has the same agent as Seymour!There is a reason for contracts, and players seem to have no problem with the taking the money part, but this new form of acting out and making demands is pure silliness. NFL owners and GM's need to immediately stop this nonsense from ruining the teams they have tried so hard to build. Denver and New England both had contracts with their players, the players signed them, and the teams paid them. The teams owe them nothing more. If they want to talk about trading them, or trade them, that is their right that the players have signed off on. The players have referred to the actions of the teams as dishonorable, yet what kind of honor is found in refusing to play because you don't like the terms.You get paid like a man to play your sport. Man up and honor your obligations that you signed off on. Or get an agent that puts in a "whining clause".Photo Credit:
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