07-Nov-2009 08:59am
 
RealTime Fantasy Sports
Offseason Primer: Part III

2009-06-10 15:24:00
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer
RealTime Fantasy Sports

Westbrook needs surgery

In our latest edition of Offseason Primer, we have some new injuries to report and a troubled receiver avoiding trouble with the league - for the time being. Interesting stuff. And believe it or not, fantasy drafts are beginning to take place. I have done two already. We'll be back next week going over some early trends in those drafts. It sure looks like '09 will be an interesting one for fantasy owners.

The Eagles got some bad news as running back Brian Westbrook will have to undergo another surgery. This time, Westbrook had his ankle operated on to cleanup some debris (bone spurs). This isn't a major surgery, but it is unknown how long Westbrook could be out. Right now, consider him in danger of missing much of training camp and even some of the start of the season. You have to be concerned about his health. Westbrook turns 30 before the season starts and his knees haven't been great in recent seasons. He is shaping up to be a big-time risk come draft day.

Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall received some good news. He avoided another suspension - for now. The league cleared him of any wrong doing over a disorderly conduct arrest, which was later dropped by police. This is good news, but Marshall still faces another possible suspension because of a battery charge. This court date could be heard in the summer, which would give the league enough time to make a ruling on a suspension before the season starts. At this point, Marshall remains a risk to miss a couple of games, but he dodged a bullet for the time being. Stay tuned.

The status of Brett Favre remains up in the air. We haven't heard much in the last week or so, which probably isn't a great sign for his return. We still wouldn't count him out, but as training camp keeps getting closer and closer, the chances of him returning aren't great. Stay tuned. We know ESPN will have plenty of updates on Favre for you.

The 49ers suffered a big blow to their secondary, losing starting cornerback Walt Harris to a torn ACL. Harris was a quality starter, so there will be a dropoff for the 49ers. Newly signed Dre' Bly and Tarell Brown will compete for the starting job now at cornerback. The 49ers defense could take a bit of a step backwards with this injury.

There were some reports of Titans quarterback Vince Young wanting out of Tennessee, but Young didn't back that up, saying he wants to stay with the Titans. His big contract would likely prevent him from getting traded, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him released at some point, especially if Patrick Ramsey grabs hold of the backup job. Young could use a change of scenery to jumpstart his career.

If you have any questions or comments, please email Jeff Paur at jeff@rtsports.com


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Fantasy Football Player Notes RSS FeedPLAYER NOTES

Jason FergusonNov 6 08:33p

Miami Dolphins DT Jason Ferguson (elbow) and LB Channing Crowder (shoulder) were limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6, but both are listed as doubtful for Week 9.

Devin HesterNov 6 08:33p

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9, [ More ]

Jack WilliamsNov 6 07:03p

Denver Broncos CB Jack Williams (illness) and SS David Bruton (groin) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 6. They are expected to play in Week 9.

Calvin JohnsonNov 6 07:03p

Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) practiced Friday, Nov. 6, and is expected to play in Week 9. He looked [ More ]

Scott StarksNov 6 07:03p

Jacksonville Jaguars CB Scott Starks (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He has been ruled out for Week 9.

Josh BarrettNov 6 06:53p

Denver Broncos FS Josh Barrett (undisclosed) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 6. He will be a game-time decision for Week 9 but should play.

Kevin SmithNov 6 06:53p

Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (shoulder) practiced Friday, Nov. 6, and is expected to play in Week 9.

Jeremiah RatliffNov 6 06:43p

Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (knee) and SS Gerald Sensabaugh (thumb) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 6. They are listed as probable for Week 9 and will be able to play.

Demetric EvansNov 6 06:23p

Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers DL Demetric Evans (shoulder) did not practice Friday, Nov. 6, and will not play in Week 9.

Takeo SpikesNov 6 06:23p

Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers LB Takeo Spikes (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 6, and is expected to play in Week 9.

Reggie SmithNov 6 06:23p

Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Reggie Smith (groin) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 6, and is probable for Week 9. He will be a game-time decision.

Kelvin HaydenNov 6 06:23p

Indianapolis Colts CB Kelvin Hayden (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He has been ruled out for Week 9.

Stephen SpachNov 6 06:03p

Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals TE Stephen Spach (ankle) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 6, and is probable for Week 9. He will be available, but might [ More ]

David StewartNov 6 06:03p

Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans OT David Stewart (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 26. He is listed as questionable for Week 9 and [ More ]

Nick FergusonNov 6 05:53p

Houston Texans DL Tim Bulman (ribs), LB Xavier Adibi (ankle), LB Kevin Bentley (shoulder) and SS Nick Ferguson (knee) are expected to play in the team's Week 9 game.

Benjamin WatsonNov 6 05:43p

New England Patriots TE Benjamin Watson (back) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9 and will be a game-time decision.

Matt LightNov 6 05:33p

New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (forearm), RB Fred Taylor (ankle), RB Sammy Morris (knee), OT Matt Light (knee) and DL Jarvis Green (knee) did not participate in practice [ More ]

Donald BrownNov 6 05:13p

Indianapolis Colts RB Donald Brown (shoulder) did not practice Friday, Nov. 6, and is questionable for Week 9.

Pierre GarconNov 6 05:13p

Indianapolis Colts WR Pierre Garcon (ankle) did not practice Friday, Nov. 6, and is questionable for Week 9.

Sinorice MossNov 6 05:13p

Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants WR Sinorice Moss (foot) and WR Mario Manningham (shoulder) will be able to play in Week 9.

Chris CantyNov 6 05:13p

Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants DT Chris Canty (calf) and LB Michael Boley (knee) are expected to play in Week 9.

Dominique BarberNov 6 05:13p

Houston Texans SS Dominique Barber (ankle) did not practice Friday, Nov. 6, and will not play in Week 9.

Antonio BryantNov 6 05:03p

Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week [ More ]

Michael ClaytonNov 6 04:53p

Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Michael Clayton (wrist) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9 but is expected to play.

Jeremi JohnsonNov 6 04:43p

Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Bernard Scott (knee) and FB Jeremi Johnson (knee) are expected to play in Week 9.

Roy WilliamsNov 6 04:43p

Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals DL Tank Johnson (foot) and SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) will be game-time decisions for Week 9 but are expected to play.

Brian WestbrookNov 6 04:33p

Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid indicated that RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) should be able to play in Week 9.

Jason PetersNov 6 04:33p

Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles OG Nick Cole (knee), OG Todd Herremans (foot), OG Max Jean-Gilles (shoulder) and OT Jason Peters (ankle) will be [ More ]

Darren HowardNov 6 04:33p

Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles DE Darren Howard (ankle) and DE Chris Clemons (shoulder, elbow) will be able to play in Week 9.

Jarret JohnsonNov 6 04:23p

Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens LS Matt Katula (elbow), LB Jarret Johnson (shoulder), SS Haruki Nakamura (chest), LB Prescott Burgess (illness) and CB Frank Walker [ More ]

Curtis LoftonNov 6 04:03p

D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons LB Curtis Lofton (knee, ankle) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9 but is expected to play.

Brian FinneranNov 6 04:03p

D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons WR Brian Finneran (ankle) and DT Jonathan Babineaux (ankle) were limited during practice Friday, Nov. 6. They are listed [ More ]

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