Running backs are probably making or breaking your playoff chances. That's why Lauren Shehadi and Jamey Eisenberg have all the news on Earnest Graham, Clinton Portis and many others.
The NFL recently conducted their annual NFL rookie symposium and Dave Richard was there to experience it all first hand. He joins Lauren Shehadi as they discuss what he saw.
The NFL recently conducted their annual NFL Rookie Symposium and Dave Richard was there to experience it all first hand. He joins Lauren Shehadi as they discuss what he saw.
Can former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator and new Jets head coach Rex Ryan turn the Jets into one of the top defenses of 2009 to help your fantasy squad?
Nate Washington went from being the No. 3 WR in Pittsburgh to a likely starter for the Titans. Washington is best known as a deep-threat receiver capable of hauling in passes in single coverage thanks to his height and speed.
Jermichael Finley will attempt to oust Donald Lee as the No. 1 tight end in training camp this summer, but until that happens, Finley won't see many stats go his way.
A PCL sprain sabotaged Sidney Rice's 2008 season, leading him to underwhelming production in 13 games, with 141 yards on 15 catches and four touchdowns, but don't let those totals fool you.
T.J. Houshmandzadeh should be effective in his first year with Seattle as long as quarterback Matt Hasselbeck remains healthy.
With more fumbles than touchdowns last year, Julius Jones is hoping to bounce back in his second year with the Seattle Seahawks.
Antwaan Randle El continued to be a versatile threat for Washington in 2008 as he caught 53 passes for 593 yards and four touchdowns (a career-high), returned 39 punts for 254 yards, and completed 3-of-4 passes for 46 yards with a touchdown.
He played in only five games and caught three passes for 18 yards. The big, physical Kelly is in a logjam for playing time and will work in training camp to try and carve out a role for himself.
Donnie Avery was a flash-in-the-pan sensation for the Rams as a rookie, getting 218 yards on 10 catches with two touchdowns in a two-week span. After that he was mostly useless, finishing the season with 674 yds on 53 catches and three touchdowns.
Rob Bironas took a step back from his career year in 2007, but he still posted solid stats in 2008 with 29 field goals made on 33 attempts.
Kevin Jones made a notable comeback in 2008 but didn't produce to the level that many who drafted him had hoped for. Playing for the Bears, Jones had just 34 rushes for 109 yards and two catches for 5 yards in 11 games.
The Steelers are coming off another Super Bowl title, led by their defense that was first in total defense, first in passing defense and second in rush defense.
In his rookie year in 2004, Clayton posted nearly 1,200 yards. This year he is coming off just a 484-yard receiving season. Will he show flashes of his rookie year in 2009?
The Buccaneers traded for Kellen Winslow in late February, giving up multiple picks for him. Then they signed him to the richest contract extension for a tight end in NFL history in early April.
With Monte Kiffin and plenty of veterans gone from Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers enter a new era when it comes to their defense.
Earnest Graham will likely be splitting carries with new Buccaneer Derrick Ward in 2009. Graham is expected to be on the field in short-yardage situations.
Even though Derrick Ward is in a new location, his role is expected to stay the same. He's expected to split carries with Earnest Graham.
Bryant was slapped with the franchise tag after a productive season, so while he is getting paid $9.5 million in 2009, he will still be playing for a new contract.
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