Jacksonville Jaguars: I say the Jaguars' defense finishes the season as a top-10 fantasy unit. My thinking: It's actually much better than people think. Not amazing, of course, but definitely better and trending in the right direction. The Jags tied for sixth in sacks last season and had three double-digit fantasy games in their final six. They have a decent schedule and, with some good breaks, could definitely finish in the top 10. They will certainly be in streaming consideration.polo tee shirtsWith reports circulating that the decision to keep Griffin was not unanimous, Gruden said there's a reason for the team to keep three quarterbacks. Though he said earlier in camp they were comfortable going with two, Gruden also pointed to last season as proof that more than two are needed."I'm retiring because I'm still having symptoms, and my health is more important to me than the game of football," Coxson told the National Football Post. "It's been recommended to me by two neurologists and two doctors to retire from football.Arian Foster is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a groin injury, according to coach Bill O'Brien, though there is no immediate timetable for his return to the Texans. Tim Heitman/USA TODAY Sportspolo sweaters importDefensive coordinator Rod Marinelli gushes over Lee the way Rob Ryan and Wade Phillips have in the past. He knows what Lee can mean to this defense at the weak-side linebacker position. He knows the leadership that Lee will bring to the unit.So the idea for this column is not to nail low-percentage outrageous predictions, but rather to highlight players I have strong feelings about, one way or the other. These are scenarios that are not likely to happen, but they aren't impossible, either.And frankly, it's not important whether I get it right.You heard me.Denver Broncos: I say Owen Daniels, currently going in the 12th round (12th among tight ends, as well), is a top-five tight end. My thinking: We know Peyton loves tight ends. We know Gary Kubiak loves tight ends. We know Daniels has had success with Kubiak before. And after the big four at tight end, it's a big downtick, so the opportunity is there.
Adrian Coxson, who was taken off the Green Bay Packers' practice field in an ambulance on Aug. 1, announced his retirement from football Monday, saying the "next hit to my head could possibly kill me or be life-damaging."For the Washington Redskins, the decision was simple. They wanted to keep the best players around and quarterback Robert Griffin III fit that criteria. So they kept him on the roster, despite speculation that his time in Washington was possibly ending.polo ralph lauren men's holdenESPN Insider Field Yates first reported the Falcons' moves.Linebacker Jasper Brinkley was released to make room for Mills, per the team's official website.Montee Ball's stay on the Denver Broncos' final 53-man roster didn't last 24 hours.
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Johnny Manziel expects to be ready to be the Cleveland Browns' backup quarterback in Sunday's season opener against the New York Jets.polo ralph lauren men's holdenSecond, he'd cost a lot to acquire. Because the Seahawks (who traded for a safety Saturday in an effort to improve their depth and leverage) are willing to wait for Chancellor to crack, they're not going to unload him for nothing. This would cost two good picks, including a first-rounder. And as good as Chancellor is, I don't believe the Giants are at a point in their franchise history where it makes sense to be trading away high picks. Let's just say they're not Kam Chancellor away from this year's Super Bowl.
New Orleans Saints: I say Drew Brees, a surefire top-five and often top-three QB, finishes outside the top 10 at quarterback this season in fantasy points. My thinking: He says last season's sixth-place finish among QBs was because of injury, and maybe it was. But losing guys like Jimmy Graham, Kenny Stills and Pierre Thomas, going more run-based and hoping to keep that same production with a young and somewhat unproven Brandin Cooks, an injury-prone C.J. Spiller, a slowing-down Marques Colston and a raw Brandon Coleman is dicey. Plus, with downgrades at tight end and a growing number of talented quarterbacks in fantasy-friendly offenses, I can easily see another "down" year for Brees.
polo shoes for toddlersMinnesota Vikings: I say Charles Johnson, currently going two rounds after Mike Wallace, actually outscores Wallace by more than 20 fantasy points. My thinking: Wallace's fantasy value last season came more from touchdowns than yardage, and as he's on his third team in four years, it'll take time to make a connection with Teddy Bridgewater. It's a connection Johnson already has. Norv Turner's offense tends to be much better for one specific WR than two, and if Wallace doesn't get the ball early (a real possibility), this could go south in a hurry.polo shoes for toddlers"It's always good to see guys get back on the field when they've been down a little bit," wide receiver Brandon Marshall said.Bowles said it's "not an awkward spot" for Smith because an injury is an injury, regardless of how it occurred.Terrance West, who led the Browns in rushing yards last season, has been traded to the Titans. AP Photo/David RichardHe failed to win over the new coaching staff, as John Fox explained Monday, "It's not personal. We liked other guys better."
Pierre-Paul, who has been seeking a long-term contract, has yet to sign his $14.813 million franchise tender and won't sign it until he is sure the Giants won't place him on the non-football injury list.
polo ralph lauren men's holdenKelly had said the Eagles would scour the waiver wire for quarterbacks after releasing Tebow. He didn't rule out a veteran, but Morris falls under the category of developmental quarterback.polo ralph lauren men's holdenAhman Green went on to become one of the NFL's most productive backs over the next half-decade, earning four Pro Bowl berths and averaging 1,370 rushing yards per season.I'm not anxious at all," said Williams, who added he's worked on his hands for route-running. "I'm excited to get out there."
But when asked if it is fair to say that Pierre-Paul won't play in the opener against Dallas, Coughlin refused to rule him out no matter how unlikely the scenario.
New York Jets: I say Chris Ivory, currently going as RB26, sets career highs in total yards (currently 944), touchdowns (seven) and fantasy points (124). My thinking: In Chan Gailey I trust. C.J. Spiller and Fred Jackson combined for 32 touchdowns in three seasons in Buffalo with Ryan Fitzpatrick as the QB, and Ivory doesn't really have a ton of competition for the starting job. Health permitting, he'll get a ton of work in a decent -- not great, but decent -- offense and the best Jets offense he's played on.polo tee shirtsMichael, 24, was selected by the Seahawks in the second round of the 2013 draft out of Texas A&M, where he had 35 touchdowns in four seasons.Philadelphia Eagles: I say Sam Bradford plays all 16 games and is a top-five fantasy quarterback. My thinking: The really bold part is the staying healthy; he's played all 16 games in a season only once. But I believe in the Eagles' offensive line keeping him upright, and this will be a high-scoring offense with many weapons that will run a ton of snaps. The running game will take off, setting up Bradford very nicely. That three-touchdown first quarter versus Green Bay in the preseason won't happen every week, obviously, but it wasn't totally outside the realm of possibility for the regular season, either.Cleveland Browns: I say Duke Johnson finishes the year as a top-20 running back in PPR. My thinking: He needs to get healthy, of course, but the Browns can't throw it to their wideouts. Johnson has great hands, and why do I see Josh McCown not being able to find an open receiver and having to dump it off? Like, a lot?polo sweaters importShould he carry his holdout into the regular season, Chancellor will lose out on $267,647 for every game he misses.Williams got 13 carries for 63 yards in three preseason games. When asked about his limited reps, Williams said they won't be limited Thursday.Asked if he had any doubt about being ready to go on Sunday, Manziel said: "Not in my mind. Not, I don't think, in anybody else's, either."
"You might see the great cut one time and then not the next, and it's the exact same scenario," Cable said last year. "He comes across and makes a great blitz pickup one play and then he's supposed to chip and then, 'Oh, I'm going to get out for my route, and oops I forgot to chip.' It's just being able to put a good play together and then a good one the next time and the next time. When that becomes his habit, then he owns it. Right now he doesn't own it."The Cowboys waived defensive end Lavar Edwards to create roster space for Michael.polo ralph lauren men's holdenWe don't doubt New England's ability to thrive on offense -- no matter the roster -- but the team's interior line might be their most pressing concern heading into the regular season. "Once he gets to point B, his God-given ability takes over," former Seahawks fullback Kiero Small explained last year. "It's getting from A to B with him."Play NFL Fantasy Football!Wideout Mike Evans sat out Bucs practice with a hamstring injury, per the Tampa Tribune.