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Hache Man · 09-04-07, 03:10 PM

Extended Holidays
While America takes Monday off to celebrate the working man, over 600 NFL players released this weekend are wondering where their next paycheck will come from. The number balloons over 1,000 if we count the cuts that started last Monday.
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Like most cut days, the most notable names were the ones that weren't released. Rumors flew in New England that Randy Moss was at risk, but he made the team. Reche Caldwell wasn't so lucky, although he didn't find out until Monday. Chris Simms survived in Tampa, while Reggie Williams is still a Jacksonville Jaguar. Mike Bell is on the Denver roster, although it may not be for long after upstart Selvin Young took his backup running back job.

While I'm counting my blessings that I have the opportunity to work on Labor Day, let's take a look at six players losing (or changing) jobs this weekend you should know.

1. Byron Leftwich, Jaguars - Fantasy owners can probably give up on Leftwich as an option in 2007. Atlanta hasn't showed much interest yet, and it would be difficult for Leftwich to find a spot where he could start anytime soon. Baltimore, Kansas City, Minnesota, and Atlanta all make sense as potential destinations, but there is no front-runner yet.

2. DeDe Dorsey, Colts - This release burned me in a league where I drafted Dorsey as a late lottery ticket. Despite starting the final preseason game and being mentioned as the favorite for the backup gig to Joseph Addai all summer, Dorsey was released in favor of former Canadian League star Kenton Keith. Dorsey was out of practice squad eligibility and former Colts runner Clifton Dawson was claimed by the Bengals, so the Colts are suddenly very thin at running back. Keith will be among the players discussed in tomorrow's Waiver Wired.

The moral of the story: never trust anyone named DeDe.

3. Eric Shelton, Panthers - The transaction wire is often the quiet final resting spot for the fantasy hyped of years past. Speaking for dynasty league owners everywhere, I send a hearty thank you to the Panthers for allowing us to put Shelton out of his misery.

4. Wali Lundy, Texans - Speaking of which, Lundy was a trendy mid-round pick last year as Houston's Week 1 starter. Now he's out of the league. Samkon Gado won the third running back job in Houston over him this year.

5. Packers acquire Ryan Grant, John Kuhn - Here are a couple deep sleepers. With Vernand Morency slowly returning to health, Green Bay is looking for some life at running back. Grant, the former Golden Domer, was acquired for a conditional draft pick and could eventually challenge Brandon Jackson for carries if he excels. Kuhn is a fullback type that could be used near the goal line.

6. Antonio Pittman - The fourth-round pick out of Ohio State was cut by the Saints because he wasn't able to perform in passing downs as well as undrafted rookie Pierre Thomas or play special teams as well as veteran Aaron Stecker.

Claimed by St. Louis (Cincy also tried), Pittman gets second life in St. Louis as a threat to Brian Leonard. Evan Silva and I spent too long Sunday night arguing over Pittman. My take: most guys who get cut in their first training camp get cut for a reason. They don't make it. His take: Pittman is a talented runner who could be a big drain on Leonard if Steven Jackson gets hurt. Watch practice reports on Pittman closely.

Veterans Coming Back

* The other big news of the weekend other than all the job shuffling was the return of many fantasy starters to the practice field. Donald Driver, Brandon Jackson, and Vernand Morency all returned to practice for the Packers on Sunday.

Jackson is the only one who is certain to play, and start, in Green Bay's season opener against Philadelphia. Driver is expected to be limited in practice for most of the week, and will truly test his foot closer to Friday. Don't consider him a lock to play just yet. Morency sat out 11-on-11 work Sunday, and will play only a limited role this week if he's active.

* Thomas Jones is expected to fully return to practice this week in anticipation of a difficult first test in New York against the Patriots. New York only kept two running backs on their final roster, a great sign that they aren't worried about Jones' health.

*** Jones won't be a great option in Week 1 in the $100,000 Challenge. There is still plenty of time to sign up if you haven't done so.

* Kevin Jones was not placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, after all. The Lions felt that Jones could return to practice shortly, and he wouldn't have been able to practice with the team if he was officially out of the first six weeks of the season.

Jones owners shouldn't expect him to play for Detroit for a few more weeks, and he may not be a true fantasy starter again until after the Lions' Week 6 bye. Still, those who took him as a mid-round gamble should feel encouraged.

* With Mike Bell on the trading block, Denver running back Selvin Young is entrenched as the "clear" No. 2 running back behind Travis Henry, according to the Denver Post. Clear in Mike Shanahan's world may only last a few weeks, but he needs to be picked up in all leagues. More on him tomorrow in Waiver Wired.

09-04-07, 03:10 PM	#78
Hache Man "Seven Days Without Gambling Makes One Weak" Join Date: Aug 19, 2005 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 64,496	Re: Fantasy Football News 2007 Extended Holidays While America takes Monday off to celebrate the working man, over 600 NFL players released this weekend are wondering where their next paycheck will come from. The number balloons over 1,000 if we count the cuts that started last Monday. www.tampabaybuccaneers.ws Like most cut days, the most notable names were the ones that weren't released. Rumors flew in New England that Randy Moss was at risk, but he made the team. Reche Caldwell wasn't so lucky, although he didn't find out until Monday. Chris Simms survived in Tampa, while Reggie Williams is still a Jacksonville Jaguar. Mike Bell is on the Denver roster, although it may not be for long after upstart Selvin Young took his backup running back job. While I'm counting my blessings that I have the opportunity to work on Labor Day, let's take a look at six players losing (or changing) jobs this weekend you should know. 1. Byron Leftwich, Jaguars - Fantasy owners can probably give up on Leftwich as an option in 2007. Atlanta hasn't showed much interest yet, and it would be difficult for Leftwich to find a spot where he could start anytime soon. Baltimore, Kansas City, Minnesota, and Atlanta all make sense as potential destinations, but there is no front-runner yet. 2. DeDe Dorsey, Colts - This release burned me in a league where I drafted Dorsey as a late lottery ticket. Despite starting the final preseason game and being mentioned as the favorite for the backup gig to Joseph Addai all summer, Dorsey was released in favor of former Canadian League star Kenton Keith. Dorsey was out of practice squad eligibility and former Colts runner Clifton Dawson was claimed by the Bengals, so the Colts are suddenly very thin at running back. Keith will be among the players discussed in tomorrow's Waiver Wired. The moral of the story: never trust anyone named DeDe. 3. Eric Shelton, Panthers - The transaction wire is often the quiet final resting spot for the fantasy hyped of years past. Speaking for dynasty league owners everywhere, I send a hearty thank you to the Panthers for allowing us to put Shelton out of his misery. 4. Wali Lundy, Texans - Speaking of which, Lundy was a trendy mid-round pick last year as Houston's Week 1 starter. Now he's out of the league. Samkon Gado won the third running back job in Houston over him this year. 5. Packers acquire Ryan Grant, John Kuhn - Here are a couple deep sleepers. With Vernand Morency slowly returning to health, Green Bay is looking for some life at running back. Grant, the former Golden Domer, was acquired for a conditional draft pick and could eventually challenge Brandon Jackson for carries if he excels. Kuhn is a fullback type that could be used near the goal line. 6. Antonio Pittman - The fourth-round pick out of Ohio State was cut by the Saints because he wasn't able to perform in passing downs as well as undrafted rookie Pierre Thomas or play special teams as well as veteran Aaron Stecker. Claimed by St. Louis (Cincy also tried), Pittman gets second life in St. Louis as a threat to Brian Leonard. Evan Silva and I spent too long Sunday night arguing over Pittman. My take: most guys who get cut in their first training camp get cut for a reason. They don't make it. His take: Pittman is a talented runner who could be a big drain on Leonard if Steven Jackson gets hurt. Watch practice reports on Pittman closely. Veterans Coming Back * The other big news of the weekend other than all the job shuffling was the return of many fantasy starters to the practice field. Donald Driver, Brandon Jackson, and Vernand Morency all returned to practice for the Packers on Sunday. Jackson is the only one who is certain to play, and start, in Green Bay's season opener against Philadelphia. Driver is expected to be limited in practice for most of the week, and will truly test his foot closer to Friday. Don't consider him a lock to play just yet. Morency sat out 11-on-11 work Sunday, and will play only a limited role this week if he's active. * Thomas Jones is expected to fully return to practice this week in anticipation of a difficult first test in New York against the Patriots. New York only kept two running backs on their final roster, a great sign that they aren't worried about Jones' health. *** Jones won't be a great option in Week 1 in the $100,000 Challenge. There is still plenty of time to sign up if you haven't done so. * Kevin Jones was not placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, after all. The Lions felt that Jones could return to practice shortly, and he wouldn't have been able to practice with the team if he was officially out of the first six weeks of the season. Jones owners shouldn't expect him to play for Detroit for a few more weeks, and he may not be a true fantasy starter again until after the Lions' Week 6 bye. Still, those who took him as a mid-round gamble should feel encouraged. * With Mike Bell on the trading block, Denver running back Selvin Young is entrenched as the "clear" No. 2 running back behind Travis Henry, according to the Denver Post. Clear in Mike Shanahan's world may only last a few weeks, but he needs to be picked up in all leagues. More on him tomorrow in Waiver Wired.