Cleveland coach Pat Shurmur announced what had been an open secret after practice on Monday: Weeden, the No. 22 overall pick, will start Friday night in Detroit. “Brandon is the starter and we’re moving forward,” Shurmur said. “We’re rolling and I’m not looking back.” Weeden has taken snaps with Cleveland’s first-team offense throughout training camp. [...]
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Weeden Named Starter
Posted: 7th August 2012 by FFR Squad in Depth Charts, Position Battles, Rookie ImpactsTags: Brandon Weeden, Cleveland Browns, Colt McCoy, Seneca Wallace
Garrard Number One On Depth Chart
Posted: 6th August 2012 by FFR Squad in Depth Charts, Position Battles, Rookie ImpactsTags: David Garrard, Matt Moore, Miami Dolphins, Ryan Tannehill
David Garrard is listed as the first-team quarterback on the Miami Dolphins‘ first depth chart. Garrard is ahead of Matt Moore and first-round pick Ryan Tannehill as they try to win the starting job. First-year coach Joe Philbin called the quarterback battle “a fluid situation” and said there was no guarantee Garrard would get the [...]
Ryan Williams out; Enter Beanie Wells
Posted: 22nd August 2011 by FFRSquad-Richard in Injury Updates, Rookie Impacts, Sleepers, Waiver Wire, Who's Hot & Who's NotTags: Arizona Cardinals, Beanie Wells, Chris Johnson, Delone Carter, Donald Brown, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Injury, Javon Ringer, Joseph Addai, Mike Hart, Ryan Williams, Tennessee Titans
During the third quarter of Friday’s 28-20 loss to the Green Packers, we witnessed top rookie RB, Ryan Williams get carted off the field after a big hit. This was his first carry of the game. Ryan Williams will be out the rest of the season due to a ruptured patella tendon. So, many owners [...]
Tim Tebow to start for remainder of year
Posted: 20th December 2010 by FFRSquad-Richard in Depth Charts, Rookie ImpactsTags: Brandon Lloyd, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Oakland Raiders, Tim Tebow
This just in, Denver Broncos QB, Tim Tebow will remain the starter for the rest of the season. Tebow is coming off an incredible performance in a loss to the Oakland Raiders 39-23. Tebow recorded 138 passing yards and 1 TD and also, 78 rushing yards and 1 TD. “He did what we expected of [...]
Blair White to see an Increased Workload
Posted: 24th November 2010 by FFRSquad-Richard in Depth Charts, Injury Updates, News & Notes, Position Battles, Rookie ImpactsTags: Austin Collie, Bill Polian, Blair White, Indianapolis Colts
WR Blair White, an undrafted free agent who was signed off the Colts practice squad, has turned into a prized gem. White has been great since his debut in Week 3 against Denver and over that time he has recorded 14 receptions for 150 yards and 3 touchdowns. Not bad for someone who didn’t even play [...]
Moore Placed On IR
Posted: 8th November 2010 by FFR Squad in Injury Updates, Rookie Impacts, Waiver WireTags: Carolina Panthers, DeAngelo Williams, fantasy football, Jimmy Clausen, Jonathan Stewart, Matt Moore, Steve Smith, Tony Pike
The Panthers have placed QB Matt Moore on injured reserve Monday. Moore hurt his shoulder in the team’s Week 9 loss vs. the Saints. Panthers head coach John Fox said as recently as Sunday night that Moore would start in Week 10 if healthy. Rookies Jimmy Clausen and Tony Pike are expected to take over [...]
Max Hall Update
Posted: 25th October 2010 by FFR Squad in News & Notes, Rookie ImpactsTags: Arizona Cardinals, fantasy football, Max Hall
Hall is expected to play in Week 8 against Tampa Bay barring a setback during the practice week, Jason LaCanfora of NFL.com reports. Hall was not having a great game before his injury. Hall was 4-16 for 36 yds. and an INT. Hall should not be relied upon in fantasy leagues unless there are not [...]
Top rookies to watch
Posted: 21st October 2010 by in News & Notes, Rookie ImpactsTags: Aaron Hernandez, Danario Alexander, Detroit L, Mike Williams, Nate Allen, Ndamukong Suh, New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, Sam Bradford, San Diego Chargers, St. Lo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tom Brady
- St. Louis Rams QB, Sam Bradford. Bradford has showed promise with 7 touchdowns and over 1,300 yards passing throughout the first 6 weeks. Although he does have 8 interceptions, he has recently found Danario Alexander as his new #1 WR. Bradford led the Rams to a promising 20-17 victory over the San Diego Chargers [...]
Colt McCoy Expected To Start
Posted: 20th October 2010 by in Injury Updates, Position Battles, Rookie ImpactsTags: Cleveland Browns, Colt McCoy, Jake Delhomme, Seneca Wallace
Eric Mangini said that Colt McCoy is in line to get the start this week unless Seneca Wallace or Jake Delhomme make tremendous progress with their high ankle sprains. McCoy showed some promise last week against a tough Pittsburgh defense. Even though he threw 2 interceptions, he did some really nice things. This could be [...]
Waiver Wire: Mike Williams
Posted: 14th October 2010 by in Rookie Impacts, Waiver WireTags: Josh Freeman, Mike Williams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mike Williams of the Buccaneers is a solid pick up in most leagues if he is still available. Last week against the Cincinnati Bengals Williams put up impressive numbers, 7 receptions for 99 yds and a TD. In smaller leagues he is a nice #3 WR, and in larger leagues a nice #2 WR. In [...]