Roundup 8/17
DROPPING THE 'BOMB'
A little over an hour ago we were issued a forward from a colleague telling us that a "bombshell" of a story was brewing in Denver and that the news was big. Well, I've spent that last hour or so on the phone, texting & emailing everybody I've ever known trying to get a scoop. Come to find out the "bombshell" was Marshall and his agent meeting with Josh McDaniels and other members of the Broncos front office to voice his displeasure with his current contract. Marshall once again made his demand for either a new deal or a trade and was told, no dice. His agent left the premises and Marshall hung out in the weight room briefly before retiring to his room. It appears that he will hold out from team activities for awhile until he gets his way. At this point, Marshall is far too risky to take in the early rounds and I personally would stay away until the later middle rounds before taking a flier. He is just too unpredictable to waste an early pick on right now and for at least the short term future.
CHIEFS UNHAPPY WITH RECEIVERS
Head coach Todd Haley went out of his way today to blast the performances of his WR corps so far this summer. Haley is unimpressed and wants to get more out of the supremely talented Dwayne Bowe and he is calling for anybody else on the squad to step up. Shortly after this tirade, Jeff Webb was sent packing and former Broncos and Falcons WR Ashley Lelei was signed. Lelei will get a shot to compete and at this point could wind up making the team. Heck, anybody who can run a decent route and catch the football could make the Chiefs at this point. I am not a fan of Devard Darling or Terrance Copper at all. Engram is only useful as a WR5 if he plays in the slot and Mark Bradley is limited in ability. That leaves just Bowe as a worthy fantasy pick here. Don't worry about his current status as the Chiefs "backup" WR as this is nothing more than the worlds biggest motivation tactic. Bowe is too talented to keep off the field especially with the lack of talent already on display in K.C.
SLOWING DOWN
Ricky Williams is nearing the end of the line. Every single report I've gotten from south Florida says he looks heavy and slow. Sometimes players come into camp out of shape and get better as the conditioning starts to work but this isn't the case with Williams. He wasted his prime football years, smoking pot and going on walkabouts instead of using that time to establish himself as a legit NFL RB. Now it appears it is too late. The Dolphins may wind up cutting Williams and pursuing another veteran RB such as Edgerrin James or Rudi Johnson.
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A little over an hour ago we were issued a forward from a colleague telling us that a "bombshell" of a story was brewing in Denver and that the news was big. Well, I've spent that last hour or so on the phone, texting & emailing everybody I've ever known trying to get a scoop. Come to find out the "bombshell" was Marshall and his agent meeting with Josh McDaniels and other members of the Broncos front office to voice his displeasure with his current contract. Marshall once again made his demand for either a new deal or a trade and was told, no dice. His agent left the premises and Marshall hung out in the weight room briefly before retiring to his room. It appears that he will hold out from team activities for awhile until he gets his way. At this point, Marshall is far too risky to take in the early rounds and I personally would stay away until the later middle rounds before taking a flier. He is just too unpredictable to waste an early pick on right now and for at least the short term future.
CHIEFS UNHAPPY WITH RECEIVERS
Head coach Todd Haley went out of his way today to blast the performances of his WR corps so far this summer. Haley is unimpressed and wants to get more out of the supremely talented Dwayne Bowe and he is calling for anybody else on the squad to step up. Shortly after this tirade, Jeff Webb was sent packing and former Broncos and Falcons WR Ashley Lelei was signed. Lelei will get a shot to compete and at this point could wind up making the team. Heck, anybody who can run a decent route and catch the football could make the Chiefs at this point. I am not a fan of Devard Darling or Terrance Copper at all. Engram is only useful as a WR5 if he plays in the slot and Mark Bradley is limited in ability. That leaves just Bowe as a worthy fantasy pick here. Don't worry about his current status as the Chiefs "backup" WR as this is nothing more than the worlds biggest motivation tactic. Bowe is too talented to keep off the field especially with the lack of talent already on display in K.C.
SLOWING DOWN
Ricky Williams is nearing the end of the line. Every single report I've gotten from south Florida says he looks heavy and slow. Sometimes players come into camp out of shape and get better as the conditioning starts to work but this isn't the case with Williams. He wasted his prime football years, smoking pot and going on walkabouts instead of using that time to establish himself as a legit NFL RB. Now it appears it is too late. The Dolphins may wind up cutting Williams and pursuing another veteran RB such as Edgerrin James or Rudi Johnson.
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posted by Jeff Mans at
8:15 PM
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