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 sweatshirts crewnecksEarly in the Dec. 9, 2013, loss to the Chicago Bears, Lee suffered a torn ligament in his neck. He was kept on the active roster, as the Cowboys hoped he would be able to return for a playoff appearance, but that opportunity never materialized, thanks to a Week 17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.and even that hope was optimistic.Foster suffered a groin injury in the Texans' first fully padded practice of training camp, which took place on Aug. 3. He had surgery Aug. 7 to repair the injury that involved a muscle being torn from the bone. Sports hernia specialist Dr. William Meyers performed the surgery in Philadelphia.Wallace ended up with 862 yards and 10 touchdowns, good enough to be tied for 18th among wide receivers. So technically, I got it wrong. He was NOT a top-15 fantasy wide receiver. But considering he was going 35th among wideouts and returned top-18 value, fantasy owners got a bargain with Wallace, and he paid off for anyone who drafted him there. I count that prediction as a win, and if you're using this column correctly, so should you.wholesale polo ralph lauren t shirtsThe Pittsburgh Steelers hope to keep Rob Gronkowski out of the end zone by jamming him inside the 5-yard cushion at every opportunity. David Butler II/USA TODAY SportsIt's another depressing notch in the belt of Fisher, the former top overall pick who battled a high-ankle sprain during the preseason after finishing last year as the NFL's 72nd-ranked tackle among 84 eligible players at his position, per Pro Football Focus.Foster's injury often heals fairly quickly after surgery. ESPN medical expert Stephania Bell noted as much in this piece. It requires a successful surgery, which Foster's was. She added:
Hawley was known as one of the team's toughest players, so that aspect will be sorely missed.Williams wants to talk about Pittsburgh's game against Tom Brady and the defending Super Bowl champion Patriots, but he did acknowledge that sleep is a bit of a challenge this week. The Steelers' stay in a hotel Wednesday night can help with that.nautica tee shirtsMinnesota 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.Safety Mike Mitchell said Gronkowski is the best tight end in the world, but added, "He has success when people don't put their hands on him."Because of that, there's been less urgency for a few weeks now to get a replacement for Foster. It's one reason why the Texans haven't pounced on any potentially available running backs. Another is their faith in their existing running backs to carry them until Foster's return. The Texans could have placed Foster on injured reserve with a designation to return starting Sunday, and opted not to do that.It's a major boon to the Texans' offense.
wholesale polo ralph lauren t shirtsThen there is the contract issue. Pierre-Paul wants to avoid the reserve/non-football injury list, which would allow the Giants to dock his pay for six games (costing him $5.5 million). The Giants want to avoid paying him all $14.8 million, considering it was an off-the-field injury that likely will cause him to miss time.wholesale polo ralph lauren t shirtsAmong other things I nailed in last year's column that were definitely not obvious 12 months ago: Saying Cam Newton would finish outside the top 10 for the first time in his career (he'd never been lower than top-five); that Travis Kelce, undrafted in the preseason last year, would finish as a top-12 tight end; that Vernon Davis (a top-five pick at tight end) would finish outside the top 10. And I came close on ones like Dez Bryant catching 18 touchdowns (he caught 16), that Trent Richardson (drafted 21st among RBs) would finish outside the top 40 (he finished 35th) and Mike Evans would be the highest-ranked rookie wideout (Odell Beckham Jr. beat him).Jeff Fisher said it's "a game time situation" for Tre Mason when the Rams play the Seahawks on Sunday.polo sweatshirts crewnecks"When he practices, I'll let you know," coach Tom Coughlin told reporters, adding weight to the belief that we'll see Rueben Randle line up with the starters across from Odell Beckham.The grind has begun, just the way Lee remembered it.
Yes, it refers to statements that are hard to believe but have a foot in reality. Surprising, sure. Unlikely? You bet. But not impossible. I'm doing it now, in fact.nautica 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 ready to go,” Lee said. “Now, it’s playing 50, 60, 70 plays week in, week out effectively.”
lands end menArizona Cardinals: I say John Brown, currently being drafted as WR39 (11th round), finishes with more than 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns. My thinking: The speedy breakout star of training camp in 2014, Brown somehow managed almost 700 yards with people like Ryan Lindley throwing to him last season. A full season with Carson Palmer and a Bruce Arians offense that throws deep more than any other team in the NFL? Sign me up.lands end menCoach Chip Kelly said Saturday that he would add a third quarterback, either on the roster or on the practice squad. By claiming Morris off waivers, the Eagles placed him on their 53-man roster.The 2013 second-round pick tentatively made the roster Saturday evening, but his spot was far from assured after a disappointing preseason in which he was clearly behind C.J. Anderson, Ronnie Hillman and Juwan Thompson in the pecking order.For the first time since December 2013, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee can prepare for an actual game knowing he will be able to play.If the Steelers' defensive front can't get to Brady, all hope of disrupting Gronkowski might be futile. But the Steelers have separated the preseason's uneven defensive performances from this week, when all starters are ready to go.
The Packers released Coxson on Aug. 17 with the seldom-used designation of "failure to disclose physical condition." However, Coxson's agent, Jonathan Herbst, said they disputed that claim and reached an injury settlement with the Packers in addition to the $5,000 signing bonus he received as an undrafted free agent out of Stony Brook.
nautica tee shirts"I think he's making the right decision," Herbst told ESPN on Monday. "His health is more important than football."nautica tee shirtsPierre-Paul, who essentially had not communicated with the Giants since the incident this summer, met with coach Tom Coughlin, owner John Mara and general manager Jerry Reese to clear the air and discuss how to proceed.Travis Kelce practiced on Sunday and Andy Reid said on Monday his tight end is "good to go" for the season opener. Kelce missed the Chiefs' final preseason outing with a sprained ankle.
"You could imagine how I felt that day. In a split-second, something can happen, anything can happen. You walk outside and, God forbid, something can happen.
Griffin's future in Washington remains unsettled -- is it for a few weeks or all season? But before anything can be decided, Griffin must pass the NFL's concussion protocol. He'll visit an independent neurologist Tuesday -- the same one who initially cleared him before changing his mind. Griffin had met with him again Friday.polo sweatshirts crewnecks"[That's] definitely not a shot at JPP, but I am just worried about who we have in this locker room and who we have on the field. If he definitely comes today, we would instantly become a better defense."Terrance West, who led the Browns in rushing yards last season, has been traded to the Titans. AP Photo/David RichardSmith said he has been pain-free for two to three weeks, adding that he has lost only a few pounds. Eating, he said, was hard the first couple of days.wholesale polo ralph lauren t shirtsThen in the spring of 2014, Lee suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during the first organized team activity, ending his season.Gruden also said he hasn't heard anything about possible trades involving Griffin. If the Redskins traded him, Griffin's new team would need to pay his base salary of $3.3 million and assume the $16.15 million option for next season. Griffin can renegotiate the option.Twenty-one months is a long time to wait.
Washington: I say Matt Jones scores the most points of any Washington running back. My thinking: I love this kid. Every time I see him, he is big and fast and a very tough tackle. They want to run a ton this season, and he'll already be getting some third-down work and spelling Alfred Morris. They are talking more 1A-to-1B kind of thing. Morris is great, but Jones will force his way onto the field. I believe once he gets his shot, he's not giving it up. If nothing else, Jones will be flex-worthy, and he's currently being undrafted.That's not the point. Consider this: In last year's edition, I said "Mike Wallace, currently WR35 in average drafts, finishes the year as a top-15 fantasy wide receiver."nautica tee shirtsTerrance West, who led the Browns in rushing yards last season, has been traded to the Titans. AP Photo/David RichardStephen Morris was claimed by the Eagles to be the team's third quarterback after he was waived by the Jaguars. Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesNo, not at all," he said. "It's an incident that occurred. We're moving past it."