Steve Smith, the star wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers, recently suffered a shoulder injury that he initially thought was going to be serious. Thankfully, the diagnosis wasn’t as bad as feared and Smith will likely be able to begin the season on time.
That said, his fantasy football value for the 2009 season drops after this news. The Panthers are secretive about their injuries so it’s never good to have one of their players on your fantasy team who has a nagging injury. Additionally, Smith has had a number of shoulder issues over the last couple of years.
If you decide …read more

QB JT O’Sullivan, San Francisco 49ers
With the Detroit Lions next on the schedule, JT O’Sullivan is a very good start. He started off the season shaky but stepped it up in the second half of his Week 2 game. He could become a good backup fantasy football QB.
RB Michael Bush, Oakland Raiders
The Raiders like to run the ball. A lot. With Justin Fargas going down with a groin injury and Darren McFadden favoring an injured toe, Michael Bush could be the starter before long in Oakland.
WR Muhsin Muhammad, Carolina Panthers
Not too long ago, Muhsin Muhammad and …read more

Jack Delhomme is traveling in uncharted waters right now. Delhomme is attempting to return from Tommy John surgery after he blew out his elbow last year in Week 3. The Carolina Panthers are hoping that their starting quarterback will be able to come back healthy, but it’s difficult to project how Delhomme’s elbow will react to the stress of an NFL season.
The good news is that Delhomme is already practicing and the team expects him to be able to go once training camp starts. Delhomme will get a few extra days of rest along the way but …read more

The Chicago Bears entered the 2007 season as a team with a questionable offense and a world class defense. By the end of the 2007 season, the Bears’ offense was even more questionable and their defense wasn’t as dominant as it had been in the past.
Heading into the 2008 NFL Draft, the Bears have a lot of holes in their roster. Offensively, they still have Rex Grossman at quarterback. Cedric Benson was a disappointment at running back and he’s returning as the likely starter. Muhsin Muhammad and Bernard Berrian were lost to free agency – thinning …read more

The Carolina Panthers’ search for a complement for wide receiver Steve Smith brought the team back to a familiar face. In Muhsin Muhammad, the Panthers will be adding a player who starred for the team not too long ago.
In the 2004 season, Muhammad had 1,405 yards and 16 touchdowns. That was his final season with the Panthers before he left for the Chicago Bears as a free agent. Now that he’s back with the Panthers, does Muhammad have a chance to return to that level?
No. Muhammad, who is 34-years-old, has slowed down in recent years. Next to Steve Smith, …read more