Roy Williams of the Detroit Lions has found his way into many trade rumors since the end of the 2007 NFL season. Williams is a very talented wide receiver who some speculate may be on the move.
In 2007, Williams had 838 yards, five touchdowns and caught 64 passes. Williams missed four games due to injury. While it was a solid season, it didn’t compare to his numbers in 2006. That said, Williams played all 16 games and totaled 82 catches, 1,310 yards and seven touchdowns.
It’s not believed that the Lions are openly shopping him, but the team will likely …read more

The Dallas Cowboys and Pacman Jones were finally able to be united. The Cowboys completed a trade with the Tennessee Titans to send the controversial defensive back to Dallas for a fourth round pick.
What type of fantasy football impact will this transaction make in the 2008 season? If Jones is re-instated and wins a starting job with the Cowboys, he makes the Cowboys’ defense much more valuable in the fantasy football world.
While Jones has a lot of problems off of the field, on the field he’s extremely talented and a phenomenal athlete. If Jones gets an interception, he’s very …read more

While with the Kansas City Chiefs, Jared Allen led the NFL in sacks in 2007. With 15.5 sacks, Allen was a highly disruptive player on the defensive side of the ball. However, Allen informed the Chiefs that he wouldn’t sign a long-term contract in Kansas City, so the Chiefs decided to send him to the Minnesota Vikings.
In return, the Chiefs received a package of draft picks. It currently isn’t known exactly which picks the Chiefs received, however reports indicate that the Chiefs received first, second and third rounders in the deal.
With so many picks, the Chiefs will be able to …read more

Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander was released by the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday. Alexander, who struggled through a mediocre 2007 campaign, will be free to sign with another NFL team.
Not too long ago, Alexander was a fantasy football franchise player. He was a top three pick who could be counted on to bring you big points on a weekly basis. Nowadays, it’s unsure whether he’ll be able to land a starting role in the 2008 NFL season.
As far as the Seahawks are concerned, they needed to move on. The fans had grown tired of Alexander and …read more

The Denver Broncos signed Samie Parker to a contract on Monday. Parker, a 5-foot-11, 190 pound wide receiver, could conceivably battle for a starting position on the Broncos in 2008.
Parker spent the first four seasons of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs. Parker showed glimpses of potential but never was able to sustain quality play. The Chiefs had decided to move on without the wide receiver.
One reason the Broncos brought in Parker is due to the Brandon Marshall situation. Marshall, who was the lead receiver on Denver last season, suffered an arm laceration while on vacation with his family. …read more

After losing Alge Crumpler to free agency, the Atlanta Falcons signed Ben Hartsock to fight for the starting tight end job in Atlanta. Hartsock played in 2007 with the Tennessee Titans.
While Hartsock doesn’t have a touchdown in his career and only had 12 catches last year, the Falcons are happy to add him to the mix. As of now, there’s a real chance he’ll be the team’s starting tight end.
The best thing about him is his blocking. He’s a very talented blocker at the tight end position. However, blocking doesn’t count in fantasy football. Could he be worthy of a …read more

Mike Vanderjagt, the most accurate regular season kicker in NFL history, is once again getting looks from NFL teams. After being out of the league in 2007, Vanderjagt could very well begin kicking once again in 2008.
The team that apparently has the most interest currently is the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs have had trouble landing a quality kicker for what has seemed like the last decade. While the 38-year-old Vanderjagt would only be a stopgap fix, he’d likely be an upgrade.
If the Chiefs don’t sign him, the other team said to have interest is the Denver Broncos. The Broncos …read more

According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, Brett Favre’s agent has been in quiet talks with NFL teams to see whether there is interest in trading for Favre around the league.
James “Bus” Cook, Favre’s agent, denied the report.
“I don’t think that has anything to do with anything. He’s retired, period, point blank,” Cook the Los Angeles Times.
Favre also denied the claim when speaking with SI.com.
Said Favre: “That’s the last thing I’m thinking about. I have no idea where that came from, but it certainly didn’t come from me. I’m happy about my decision and …read more

Although nothing official has been announced, multiple media sources are reporting that Chris Henry of the Cincinnati Bengals will be suspended indefinitely. Henry, who was arrested yet again earlier in the week, might have played his last game in the NFL.
While Henry has shown an abundance of talent on the football field, his inability to stay out of trouble has haunted him since his college days. He’s been given multiple second chances over the years and now his second chances have likely come to an end.
The Bengals reaction to Henry’s latest arrest was to release him. The rest of the …read more

I’m often asked what fantasy football owners should be doing in the offseason. While it depends on whether you are in a redraft or a dynasty league, there are steps you should be taking during the NFL’s long offseason. Even though football season is months away, you can begin to get ahead of your competition by preparing now.
Fantasy Football Redraft Offseason Strategy and Preparation
During the offseason, you should follow players who change teams during free agency or trades. Begin keeping notes on players who you think land in good situations. You can also keep notes on players who have ended …read more