LaMont In Limbo

It’s been one heck of an off-season for Raiders RB LaMont Jordan. Not only has his own team told him that he’s not welcome at practice or in their facility, but they also refuse to release him. Now, our sources are telling us just how hard it will be for Jordan to find a new home when the Raiders finally do set him free. Read more

Kevin Jones Still Searching For A Home…

Recent reports indicate that Kevin Jones is interested in playing for the Chicago Bears, now that Cedric Benson has been released. Jones reportedly looked phenomenal in a couple recent workouts, and believes he has value close to the $3 million range for a one-year deal. We’re not going to deny it, Jones probably would be a great fit in Chicago, and a nice insurance policy for rookie Matt Forte - who is likely to enter the season as Chicago’s starter.

Jones, along with Travis Henry, Shaun Alexander and Ron Dayne, still do not have homes, which is definitely making it harder for all of them to get a deal they want from a monetary standpoint. Each of them will likely have to take incentive-laden deals if they want to remain in the NFL.

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

Travis Henry Cut: Now What?

So, just more than a year after Travis Henry signed with the Denver Broncos, he’s out on the street looking for a job. He was anointed by many fantasy owners as a 1,500 yard rusher heading into 2007, but ended up being an extreme disappointment, rushing for only 691 yards and four TDs. With that in mind, what makes anyone think the 30 year old has any hope for the future? Read more

Broncos Release Travis Henry…

The obvious news of the day is that the Denver Broncos released 30 year old RB Travis Henry. While this may seem a bit surprising, the truth is (that we’ve been reporting for the last month) Henry wasn’t impressive at all in practice, and wasn’t showing signs of getting any better. Pile on top of that the fact that he had a hammy injury that was limiting him, and Mike Shanahan just wanted him gone.

Fantasy owners may be wondering - does this give Henry a shot at fantasy stardom again in 2008? Well, the answer is yes. He’s still a very talented runner, who could regain 1,000 yard form if he lands in the right situation. However, if he lands in a spot with already established players in front of him, he won’t be very useful.

Positive potential spots include Houston, Detroit and Chicago, while spots that wouldn’t really mean much improvement in value include Tennessee, Cleveland, New England and New Orleans.

While Denver could look to add another back, they also could be set due to the fact that they just signed 33 year old Michael Pittman, and second year man Selvin Young is looking very solid thus far in practice. Rookie Ryan Torain, who is a hard, powerful runner, could get an opportunity as well. While you’ll hear some whispers about guys like Shaun Alexander or Ron Dayne visiting Denver looking for a job, don’t be surprised if Shanny rolls with these guys into training camp, and Young becomes the starter.

More Positive Reports On Kevin Smith…

In our continued effort to help you prepare for which fantasy rookies will have the biggest impact in 2008, MLive.com is reporting that Lions rookie Kevin Smith will get the bulk of the rushing load in 2008.

We’ve reported this already, but it’s nice to see it confirmed several times, of course.

If the Lions go after Travis Henry, Smith’s 2008  value could dip a tiny bit, but ultimately, he’s the guy to own in Detroit, and he’s looking like a top four pick in dynasty rookie only drafts.

Young Head & Shoulders Above Henry…

Broncos RB Selvin Young will open up mini-camp and training camp as the team’s starting running back. Travis Henry is nursing a sore hammy, but even without the injury, the second year man from Texas would be head and shoulders above the 30 year old veteran.

Young has put on seven pounds of muscle since last season in his bid to become an every down back. His recent goal of rushing for 2,000 yards has become highly publicized, but we’re starting to become very high on him. If Denver doesn’t sign another RB prior to the start of the regular season, seasonal owners should look to snag him as a later round sleeper. He could pay off huge.

Young Says He’ll Rush For 2,000…

Broncos second year RB Selvin Young is extremely confident in his ability, as he has stated he thinks he can rush for 2,000 yards in 2008. Wow. Young isn’t even guaranteed a starting role in Denver this year, and this is very far fetched. However, if he does win the featured back spot, he could be a solid breakout candidate. Only Travis Henry, Ryan Torain and Andre Hall currently stand in his way of getting 20-30 reps a game, and the Broncos reportedly are not interested in free agent RB Shaun Alexander.

At this point, even though 2,000 yards won’t happen, we think Young has very solid fantasy sleeper potential in Denver’s offense this year, and a 1,000 yard year is pretty likely.

Owners Need To Worry About Andre Johnson…

Monitoring injuries is one of the main subjects on the minds of fantasy owners this time of year. Many guys that finished with incomplete report cards last season are under the microscope heading into 2008. Fantasy owners want to know who will be a risk, and who will be a sure-fire reward. In this addition of the Stock Market Report, our latest outlook regarding two guys named Johnson may surprise you. Read more

Travis Henry Injures Hammy…

Broncos RB Travis Henry injured his hamstring in practice last Friday, and missed Monday as a result. Mike Shanahan says he’ll be back on the field next week, but we’re hearing he could be out for two full weeks. Either way, this really hurts the 30 year old’s chances of making the team. He’s already slowing down, and now he has to watch from the sidelines as second year man Selvin Young takes the first team reps.

Andre Hall will be Young’s back-up in practice, and rookie Ryan Torain - who still hasn’t practiced due to a foot injury he suffered last season in college - will eventually compete for the third spot.

We reported yesterday that Henry could get cut this off-season, and we stand behind that report.

Travis Henry Could Get Cut…

We’re hearing that Broncos RB Travis Henry could be released this off-season. Even though he re-worked his deal to stay with the team and make less money, he was a no-show at Broncos OTAs today. Rookie Ryan Torain and second year man Selvin Young would compete for the starting job without Henry, and have a good chance to beat him out even if he does make the roster.

We still think the Broncos have some interest in Shaun Alexander as well.

Broncos To Cut Travis Henry?

Word is that if the Broncos sign veteran Shaun Alexander to back-up Selvin Young and Ryan Torain, then 30 year old Travis Henry is a goner.

And so goes the seemingly endless game of RB musical chairs. Henry has limited fantasy value at this point anyway, and so does Alexander.

We really like Torain the most out of Denver’s RBs.