Preseason Stock Market Report - 2nd Edition

Well, all of the preseason games that actually mean something are pretty much over folks, and now it’s just two more weeks until the actual start of the regular season. Check out who is rising and who is falling as we get ready for the games to really matter. Read more

Taylor Fitting In Well With Redskins

Since being dealt to the Washington Redskins a day after training camp started, soon to be 34 year old DE Jason Taylor has fit like a glove. Find out why fantasy IDP owners should really take a solid look at Taylor in 2008, and why team defense owners should now look to the Redskins as a sleeper defense. Read more

DeSean Jackson Still Sidelined With Hammy…

Eagles rookie WR DeSean Jackson still remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. He’s now missed almost three straight weeks, which doesn’t bode well for his fantasy potential, as all rookie WRs need all the practice time they can get.

Jackson, a second round speedster from Cal, will compete to be the team’s starting kick returner, as well as the third receiver. Jason Avant is his primary competition for the ladder.

Ranking 2008 Rookie WRs

Surprisingly, St. Louis’ Donnie Avery was the first WR selected in the 2008 NFL Draft. The speedy route runner from the University of Houston came out of nowhere to become the 33rd overall pick. Just because he was the first pass catcher taken, doesn’t mean it’ll translate to the stat column in 2008. Limas Sweed, however, was the ninth pass catcher taken, and his fantasy value is looking pretty solid heading into 2008. Each season there’s at least one rookie WR who steps up his game and becomes fantasy worthy in his first season, and believe it or not, there is a rhyme or reason to predicting which one it’ll be. Read more

Selvin Young’s Stock Is Soaring, Henry Done…

In June, there aren’t many factors that can really make a huge difference in a player’s fantasy value, but we keep our Stock Market Report popping anyway. Certain guys are really shining in organized team activities, while others are faltering or experiencing off-the-field issues of concern. Some teams also elect to cut the fat in certain areas, potentially creating solid opportunities for other guys on the squad. Lastly, sometimes contract situations that become resolved this time of year can shed a whole new light on players. Read more

Eagles Love DeSean Jackson…

Word is that the Philadelphia Eagles will be designing several plays for DeSean Jackson to get the rock from the WR spot this year. He’s also expected to return punts. While he may not start over Reggie Brown and Kevin Curtis, expect him to see the field a lot for a rookie, and have solid dynasty value.

Top Dynasty League Rookie Prospects

Since the completion of the 2008 NFL Draft, the number one question that I’ve been asked by fantasy owners is - “how do you rank this year’s rookies for dynasty drafts?” Obviously, this is a very different question than asking - “which rookies will have the best statistical seasons in 2008?” Read more

DeSean Jackson Falls To Eagles In Round 2…

Could there be a better fit than DeSean Jackson to the Eagles in round two? The Cal speedster was supposed to be a first round pick this year, but the Eagles passed on him in round one only to see him fall to them in round two. He’ll be the apple of Donovan McNabb’s eye, beating defenders deep with his speed constantly. He’s someone who can blaze on the outside, or run slot routes on the inside.

His fantasy upside his very high.

Discuss this more in our forums.

Rams To Draft DeSean Jackson?

Currently they hold the number two overall pick, but there have been recent rumblings about the Rams trading down in the draft to potentially acquire multiple picks, and drafting Cal WR DeSean Jackson. It would make sense in that they need a WR, but it wouldn’t make sense in that they need a DL even more. LSU’s Glenn Dorsey should be the pick for them, allowing them to move 2007 first rounder Adam Carriker back to his more natural DE position.

Talk more NFL Draft here.

Oregon’s Dixon Works Out For NFL Squads…

Dennis Dixon, who tore his ACL less than six months ago, has been working out for NFL scouts. He said his knee felt great. He’ll likely be drafted as a QB, but could play WR at the next level due to his athleticism.

Jamaal Charles, Texas RB
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Charles worked out for the Bears, along with Matt Forte and Felix Jones. The Bears will definitely draft an RB in the second round of the NFL Draft, which is bad news for Cedric Benson.

Mario Manningham, U-M WR
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Manningham, who is projected as a mid second rounder at this point, is apprently being investigated for behavioral issues. This must be something that NFL teams are doing more of due to the recent hard stances taken by commissioner Roger Goodell.

DeSean Jackson, California WR
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Jackson, like Manningham, is being investigated for behavioral issues. He was once projected as the first WR to be taken in the draft, but his stock could be slipping.

Deuce McAllister, Saints RB
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Word is that Deuce McAllister has shown the Saints enough to trust that he’ll be a key contributor in 2008, and they will not release him this offseason. He’s coming back from his second ACL tear in three seasons and microfracture surgery. He’s done it before, and he can do it again. Deuce will be a great sleeper in the late rounds of seasonal drafts this season, as most people will likely forget about him.

Leigh Bodden, Lions CB
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According to Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, Bodden is one of the NFL’s best corners. We agree.

Sweed Gone; What Will Skins Do?

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stole Limas Sweed away from the Washington Redskins, who are on the clock now in our ongoing Quick Hits 2008 NFL Mock Draft. What will Dan Snyder and Jim Zorn do now that their large WR is gone? Check it out and more as our mock continues. Read more