• Home
• Forums
• Player Rankings
• About the Nuthouse

• Entries (RSS)
• Comments (RSS)

Polls

Fantasy Forums

Sponsors

FANTASY SHORTS

Fantasy Shorts brings you the fantasy foresight on today’s NFL News.

• CLINTON PORTIS, RB, WAS–Portis missed OTA workouts on Wednesday due to a “minor hip flexor strain”…FANTASY SHORT–Uh-oh not again. As always, Portis will be entering the season as an injury risk fantasy pick. I doubt he’ll play a game in the preseason making it that much harder to draft him high in fantasy drafts.–5/7/2008

• DOMINIC RHODES, RB, IND–Despite GM Bill Polian denying interest in Rhodes last week, the Colts signed him to a one-year contract today…FANTASY SHORT–Say good-bye to short-lived savior Kenton Keith. With his experience with the Colts offense, Rhodes will be Joseph Addai’s backup in 2008 with rookie Mike Hart likely taking over in 2009. Hart is a must-have for Addai owners in dynasty leagues.–5/7/2008

• TRAVIS HENRY, RB, DEN–It’s been reported that the Broncos are toying with the idea of signing Shaun Alexander…FANTASY SHORT–The Broncos only need one aging veteran running back and Alexander brings more to the table. Should the report hold true, Alexander will be the token player/coach for recently drafted and soon to be starter Ryan Torain.–5/7/2008

• CHRIS JOHNSON, RB, TEN–The Titans plan on using the rookie Johnson all over the field including runningback, receiver and kick returner…FANTASY SHORT–Johnson’s fantasy production will be inconsistent at best this season. Johnson appears to be turning into a poor man’s Reggie Bush.–5/3/2008

• MATT FORTE, RB, CHI–Forte was impressive in his first minicamp…FANTASY SHORT–Just what I expected. Benson doesn’t have a shot of redeeming himself as a starter. Forte may be the front-runner for rookie of the year honors.–5/3/2008

• KEVIN SMITH, RB, DET–The Detroit Lions have installed a one-cut zone running scheme similar to the scheme Smith was in at Central Florida…FANTASY SHORT–It won’t take long for Smith to learn the Lions’ offense and if he stays healthy, he’ll beat out Tatum Bell for the starting job.–5/3/2008

• MARVIN HARRISON, WR, IND–Marvin Harrison was allegedly involved in a gunfight in Philadelphia on May 2, 2008…FANTASY SHORT–Uh-oh, the player least expected to do anything wrong; did something wrong…allegedly. Should the allegation stick Harrison could be suspended for the season and thus, his season would be lost. Should he escape conviction he’ll probably still be suspended but only for 4-8 games. Either way, this may spell the end to Harrison in fantasy leagues. Reggie Wayne will assume the top receiver role in Indy while Anthony Gonzalez’s value will skyrocket as the no. 2 receiver on a potent offense.

• BRETT FAVRE, QB, GB–The Green Bay Packers officially announced quarterback Brett Favre’s retirement today…FANTASY SHORT–It’s official folks. Now you can drop Favre from your fantasy teams without apprehension.–4/26/2008

• ANTHONY FASANO, TE, MIA–The Dallas Cowboys traded Fasano and linebacker Akin Ayodele to Miami for undisclosed draft picks…FANTASY SHORT–Fasano never had a chance at playing time behind Jason Witten…but now he will. I believe he’ll be Miami’s opening day starter and is worthy of being drafted as a Bye week filler and possibly more. 2008 Projection: 650-receiving yards and 5 touchdowns.–4/25/2008

• KEVIN BOSS, TE, NYG–Should the Giants trade Shockeyto the Saints, second-year pro Kevin Boss will assume starting duties…FANTASY SHORT–Boss will see a huge increase in fantasy value and will likely be overrated in fantasy drafts. Boss wasn’t much of a receiving threat as Shockey’s replacement last season but he’ll still be a solid Bye week option. 2008 Projection: 500-receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. (See related blog: New Boss in New York) –4/25/2008

• JEREMY SHOCKEY, TE, NYG–The New York Giants are very close to trading star tight end Jeremy Shockeyto the New Orleans Saints. The trade, if it occurs, will likely go down prior to the Saints’ second-round pick (#40) in the 2008 NFL Draft…FANTASY SHORT–A move to the “Big Easy” will increase Shockey’s fantasy value exponentially. The Saints, unlike the Giants will utilize Shockey as pure pass catcher with Billy Miller and Eric Johnson fighting over blocking duties. –4/25/2008

• PACMAN JONES, DB, TEN–The Titans traded Jones to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round pick in 2008. If Jones is reinstated and plays this season the Titans will also get a pick in 2009…FANTASY SHORT–Until his future is revealed, Jones is a high risk, second-tier defensive back in IDP drafts. He’ll have higher value in leagues that score return-yardage.–4/23/2008

• SHAUN ALEXANDER, RB, SEA–NFL Network’s Adam Schefter has reported that the Seattle Seahawks have released Shaun Alexander…FANTASY SHORT–Julius Jones becomes the starter in Seattle and becomes a top 15 fantasy back.

• JARED ALLEN, DE, KC–The Kansas City Chiefs have traded Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen to the Minnesota Vikings for the Vikings first-round pick (#17) and their two third round picks in 2008….FANTASY SHORT–With Allen’s pass-rushing abilities and the inexperienced quarterbacks in the NFC North, the Vikings team defense will be a top 10 fantasy pick.

• CHAD JOHNSON, WR, CIN–The Washington Redskins stepped up and allegedly offered the Bengals their first-round pick (#21) in 2008 and their third-round pick in 2009 for receiver Chad Johnson. The third-round pick could have become a first-rounder based on Johnson’s performance. The Bengals turned it down…FANTASY SHORT–The Bengals are not thinking with their heads on this one. Johnson’s value will likely take a hit staying in Cincinnati. A disgruntled player is not a productive player. –4/22/2008

By John Willette of IPL Sports