Hue Jackson’s demise as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders
New Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie - the Green Bay Packers' director of football operations since 1994 - put his stamp on the organization by making his first move the dismissal of head coach Hue Jackson in a move that reeked of Al Davis.
Jackson's Raiders went 8-8 in 2011 after a 7-4 start. Finishing 1-4 over the final five games, including blowout losses to the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers, may have been the proverbial nail in the coach's coffin. Tap your mouse here for more »
Fantasy football championship week: sneaky sleepers
On the verge of Week 16 championship games, I spent a lot of time this week thinking about midrange and low-end players that can complement a starting lineup or even fill in if you are desperate.
Here is my 10-player starting lineup of potentially sneaky Week 16 plays: Tap your mouse here for more »
Fantasy Philip has made you cry Rivers
I have received a lot of questions lately regarding San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, whose 2011 season has not gone as fantasy owners had expected.
The Chargers are 4-2 and snapped their trend of early-season failure this year, but something doesn't seem right about Rivers' play. There are many paths of speculation that include Rivers potentially hiding an injury to personal issues interfering with his on-field play. Whatever it may be, I will not guess as to the hypothetical possibilities. Tap your mouse here for more »
Which players returning from injury are worth a start?
This week features several high-profile players coming back from absences of varied lengths that concern fantasy players. That's a good thing, right? Normally, yes, but this week is extra crucial, as many playoffs are starting across the vast fantasy universe.
Taking a chance on a player that hasn't been on the field in several weeks is a risky endeavor. Some are started no matter what, and others require intense deliberation before deciding to take the plunge. Tap your mouse here for more »
Was (is) Vincent Jackson faking an injury?
I am probably a few days late on this one, but I felt it had to be addressed. San Diego Chargers wideout Vincent Jackson was supposed to return to action in Week 12, and fantasy owners were anxiously awaiting the points he could provide them. Technically, V-Jax did return but wasn't on the field but three plays before a calf injury forced him out for the rest of the game.
The injury was reportedly caused by overcompensating from a calf injury of his other leg in practice the previous Friday. Tap your mouse here for more »
Antonio Gates suffering from plantar fasciitis
San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (foot) is suffering from plantar fasciitis and popped the plantar fascia in his right foot in Week 8, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. "My (right) foot was on fire," Gates said. "It was so bad, it was like my toe and ankle didn't bother me anymore."
According to Dr. Phillip Kwong, a foot specialist, people find it difficult to walk for two weeks or more after tearing a plantar fascia. "I think it's going to be really tough to play with any proficiency this Sunday, unless they do a remarkable job anesthetizing him," Kwong said. "... He has a lot of demands on him at his position. This injury will make it difficult for him to push off and be explosive."
Gates has been able to play in relative comfort thanks to pain killing injections, but the hurt is almost intolerable when those wear off. He declared privately after San Diego's Week 8 game against the Tennessee Titans that he was out for Week 9 against the Houston Texans. Tap your mouse here for more »
Shawne Merriman, Jermichael Finley, an RB swap and more
I'm sick ... and not in the new-age cool connotation. Coughing, choking, sniffling, runny nose, headache, congestion. Fun stuff. You outta try it sometime.
Through all of the tissues, Dayquil, Chloraseptic's green death flavor and finally somewhat muted misery, I've had to concentrate on a wild week in the NFL, and it's only Wednesday. TO and Chad have a show together, which is easily better than either of their individual programs. Jerry Jones continues to give Wade Phillips a lukewarm vote of confidence, the San Diego Chargers are still cycling through long snappers like Hugh Hefner is 20-somethings, and the Brett Favre scandal speculation is going strong. Tap your mouse here for more »
Randy Moss deal paves way for Vincent Jackson to Pats
Vincent Jackson will be a New England Patriot sooner rather than later.
The only question is whether San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith will lower his lofty trade demands for V-Jax. If so, I think New England will not have a problem trading 2011 second- and fourth-round picks for him. Tap your mouse here for more »
QB changes, an untraded WR and more
It's hard to believe Week 3 is upon us already! Pretty soon fantasy owners will be competing in championship games. A quick spin around the league poses more questions than the Internet has space to answer, but I'll give it a whirl. Brevity has never been my strong suit. You can also say the same about my intros.... Tap your mouse here for more »
San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Jackson suspended
San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Jackson has been suspended three games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, according to what a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The suspension can be reduced upon appeal, but it isn't certain if Jackson will appeal. Tap your mouse here for more »
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