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BUF - QB Tyrod Taylor working with starters
Source: ESPN.com - Mike Rodak
Buffalo Bills QB Tyrod Taylor is working with the first-team offense during practice Sunday, Aug. 16.
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Taylor offers potential as a runner and isn't far behind his competition as a passer, if he is behind EJ Manuel at all in that respect. He has a real shot to start for this team, which would be good news for Lesean McCoy since teams would have to gameplan to stop the quarterback as a runner too.
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TEN - Line to blame for RB Bishop Sankey's play?
Source: ESPN.com - Paul Kuharsky
Tennessee Titans RB Bishop Sankey averaged just 1.9 yards per carry on eight rushing attempts in a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons Friday, Aug. 14, and head coach Ken Whisenhunt said some of Sankey's issues could be blamed on the play of the offensive line.
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Even if this is supposed to acquit Sankey, it still shouldn't make you more eager to draft him. The results tell the story no matter who is to blame.
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TEN - QB Marcus Mariota runs option play
Source: ESPN.com - Paul Kuharsky
Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariota ran an option-based play during practice Sunday, Aug. 16. Operating out of shotgun, Mariota faked a handoff to RB Bishop Sankey before sprinting to the left and throwing a slightly forward pass to WR Harry Douglas.
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That one option play makes a headline is a sign that the Titans haven't exactly gone all-in on the read option running game. It could help both Mariota's fantasy stock and the overall running game if it is pulled out with some precision in execution.
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ATL - RB Evan Royster added
Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure
Free-agent RB Evan Royster (Redskins) signed with the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Aug. 16. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Royster played under offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan in Washington. Tevin Coleman, Devonta Freeman, and Antone Smith are hurt and Terron Ward looked unimpressive in the preseason opener. Royster is merely competent at his best, but he could make the team and be poised to play a big role if the top backs can't get and stay healthy.
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HOU - QB Ryan Mallett to start vs. Denver
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Houston Texans QB Ryan Mallett will be the starting quarterback for the second preseason game against the Denver Broncos Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Both Mallett and Hoyer performed well in the preseason opener, and second-year QB Tom Savage wasn't bad either. This battle is still wide open and so far the news is positive for the team's offense.
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NYG - WR Rueben Randle may sit a few days
Source: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano
New York Giants WR Rueben Randle (knee) could miss a few days of practice so he can allow his knee to heal. Randle tried to play in the first preseason games but left early because of knee tendonitis.
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If it's just a few days, then Randle shouldn't be moved down on draft boards. His attractiveness as a second half of the draft upside play at wide receiver is tarnished a bit by this condition, which could pop up again in season, but he can recover and look good in the third preseason game, it will do a lot to restore confidence.
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WAS - TE Jordan Reed could miss preseason game
Source: ESPN.com - John Keim
Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed (hamstring) may not play in the second preseason game Thursday, Aug. 20, because of a hamstring injury. Reed said he hopes to be able to dress for the game.
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Reed is the last man standing among the top three Washington tight ends, but it might more like last man limping right now. He's still only a boom/bust TE2 despite the increased opportunity and his propensity to get hurt is why.
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BUF - Buffalo still looking for No. 2 WR
Source: The Buffalo News - Vic Carucci
Buffalo Bills WR Percy Harvin has been pushing WR Robert Woods for the No. 2 wide receiver job during training camp.
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This would matter more if the Bills pass offense had potential to produce more than one (maybe even one) consistent pass-catching option.
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BUF - PK Dan Carpenter practicing
Source: WKBW.com - Joe Buscaglia
Buffalo Bills PK Dan Carpenter (hamstring) is participating in practice Sunday, Aug. 16, for the first time since training camp started.
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Carpenter is set up to be one of the most valuable kickers in fantasy leagues on a team with subpar offense and terrific defense. This is encouraging news and it makes Carpenter safe to draft assuming he has no setbacks in the next few days.
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TB - QB Jameis Winston has typical day
Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston had a typical Jameis Winston day Saturday, Aug. 15, according to head coach Love Smith. 'Pretty good decisions. We'd like to have that one interception back, but I thought he threw some pretty good balls. That's what you judge your quarterback on, decision-making. For the most part, I think it was pretty good,' Smith said.
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Cam Newton was terrible his first preseason and Blake Bortles was terrific. We won't be able to really judge Winston until the bullets are live, but potentially losing right tackle Demar Dotson can't help.
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HOU - WR Cecil Shorts dazzles
Source: CBSHouston.com - Cody Stoots
Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts took a Brian Hoyer pass 58 yards to the end zone Saturday, Aug. 15, against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Shorts looked good and he has been winning in the slot consistent according to Texans insider Lance Zierlein. He could have bye/emergency/injury bench wide receiver value if he stays healthy this year. Staying healthy is not Shorts' strong suit, so he's more of a waiver wire watch list player than a late draft target.
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SD - QB Philip Rivers extended
Source: Chargers.com
San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers has agreed to a four-year extension, the team announced Saturday, Aug. 15. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Remember when he was going to be traded for Marcus Mariota? Good times.
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BUF - QB Tyrod Taylor working with starters
Source: ESPN.com - Mike Rodak
Buffalo Bills QB Tyrod Taylor is working with the first-team offense during practice Sunday, Aug. 16.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Taylor offers potential as a runner and isn't far behind his competition as a passer, if he is behind EJ Manuel at all in that respect. He has a real shot to start for this team, which would be good news for Lesean McCoy since teams would have to gameplan to stop the quarterback as a runner too.
Back to Top
TEN - Line to blame for RB Bishop Sankey's play?
Source: ESPN.com - Paul Kuharsky
Tennessee Titans RB Bishop Sankey averaged just 1.9 yards per carry on eight rushing attempts in a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons Friday, Aug. 14, and head coach Ken Whisenhunt said some of Sankey's issues could be blamed on the play of the offensive line.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Even if this is supposed to acquit Sankey, it still shouldn't make you more eager to draft him. The results tell the story no matter who is to blame.
Back to Top
TEN - QB Marcus Mariota runs option play
Source: ESPN.com - Paul Kuharsky
Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariota ran an option-based play during practice Sunday, Aug. 16. Operating out of shotgun, Mariota faked a handoff to RB Bishop Sankey before sprinting to the left and throwing a slightly forward pass to WR Harry Douglas.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
That one option play makes a headline is a sign that the Titans haven't exactly gone all-in on the read option running game. It could help both Mariota's fantasy stock and the overall running game if it is pulled out with some precision in execution.
Back to Top
ATL - RB Evan Royster added
Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure
Free-agent RB Evan Royster (Redskins) signed with the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Aug. 16. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Royster played under offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan in Washington. Tevin Coleman, Devonta Freeman, and Antone Smith are hurt and Terron Ward looked unimpressive in the preseason opener. Royster is merely competent at his best, but he could make the team and be poised to play a big role if the top backs can't get and stay healthy.
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HOU - QB Ryan Mallett to start vs. Denver
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Houston Texans QB Ryan Mallett will be the starting quarterback for the second preseason game against the Denver Broncos Saturday, Aug. 22.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Both Mallett and Hoyer performed well in the preseason opener, and second-year QB Tom Savage wasn't bad either. This battle is still wide open and so far the news is positive for the team's offense.
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NYG - WR Rueben Randle may sit a few days
Source: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano
New York Giants WR Rueben Randle (knee) could miss a few days of practice so he can allow his knee to heal. Randle tried to play in the first preseason games but left early because of knee tendonitis.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
If it's just a few days, then Randle shouldn't be moved down on draft boards. His attractiveness as a second half of the draft upside play at wide receiver is tarnished a bit by this condition, which could pop up again in season, but he can recover and look good in the third preseason game, it will do a lot to restore confidence.
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WAS - TE Jordan Reed could miss preseason game
Source: ESPN.com - John Keim
Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed (hamstring) may not play in the second preseason game Thursday, Aug. 20, because of a hamstring injury. Reed said he hopes to be able to dress for the game.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Reed is the last man standing among the top three Washington tight ends, but it might more like last man limping right now. He's still only a boom/bust TE2 despite the increased opportunity and his propensity to get hurt is why.
Back to Top
BUF - Buffalo still looking for No. 2 WR
Source: The Buffalo News - Vic Carucci
Buffalo Bills WR Percy Harvin has been pushing WR Robert Woods for the No. 2 wide receiver job during training camp.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
This would matter more if the Bills pass offense had potential to produce more than one (maybe even one) consistent pass-catching option.
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BUF - PK Dan Carpenter practicing
Source: WKBW.com - Joe Buscaglia
Buffalo Bills PK Dan Carpenter (hamstring) is participating in practice Sunday, Aug. 16, for the first time since training camp started.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Carpenter is set up to be one of the most valuable kickers in fantasy leagues on a team with subpar offense and terrific defense. This is encouraging news and it makes Carpenter safe to draft assuming he has no setbacks in the next few days.
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TB - QB Jameis Winston has typical day
Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston had a typical Jameis Winston day Saturday, Aug. 15, according to head coach Love Smith. 'Pretty good decisions. We'd like to have that one interception back, but I thought he threw some pretty good balls. That's what you judge your quarterback on, decision-making. For the most part, I think it was pretty good,' Smith said.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Cam Newton was terrible his first preseason and Blake Bortles was terrific. We won't be able to really judge Winston until the bullets are live, but potentially losing right tackle Demar Dotson can't help.
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HOU - WR Cecil Shorts dazzles
Source: CBSHouston.com - Cody Stoots
Houston Texans WR Cecil Shorts took a Brian Hoyer pass 58 yards to the end zone Saturday, Aug. 15, against the San Francisco 49ers.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Shorts looked good and he has been winning in the slot consistent according to Texans insider Lance Zierlein. He could have bye/emergency/injury bench wide receiver value if he stays healthy this year. Staying healthy is not Shorts' strong suit, so he's more of a waiver wire watch list player than a late draft target.
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SD - QB Philip Rivers extended
Source: Chargers.com
San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers has agreed to a four-year extension, the team announced Saturday, Aug. 15. Financial terms were not disclosed.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Remember when he was going to be traded for Marcus Mariota? Good times.
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