Crabtree Suffers Torn Achilles Tendon During OTAs
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 22-May-13 @ 13:26 PM PT
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| As USA Today's Mike Garafolo first reported, 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree suffered a torn Achilles tendon during organized team activities Tuesday and will soon undergo what could be season-ending surgery.
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter are confirming the report, with Schefter adding that Crabtree will undergo further testing.
But it doesn't look good folks.
Indeed, as ... |
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Fantasy Notebook: AFC East; What About Gronk? Miller Time In Miami?
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 08-May-13 @ 13:00 PM PT
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Well now. ... The NFL Draft is over and it's provided no shortage of data to add to the baseline of information we've been building in this space over the course of the offseason. That being the case, it's time to start the entire process over. So let's get busy, eh? This week: The AFC East.
We'll get the ball rolling in New England, where the Boston Herald reported on May 8 that Rob Gronkowski continues to be in a holding pattern, as doctors hope the tight end’s re ... |
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Rodgers Gets Five-Year, $110 Million Contract From Packers
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 26-Apr-13 @ 16:11 PM PT
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The Green Bay Packers have signed Aaron Rodgers to a contract extension. The signing was announced Friday by general manager Ted Thompson.
“Aaron is a true professional and a special player,” Thompson said. “He works hard, is humble, and is focused on his actions, on and off the field. He is an excellent teammate and pushes himself and others to be the very best. We are happy to reach an agreement to extend his career with the Packers.”
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Fantasy Notebook: AFC West; Manning Up Faster; Charles Is It
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 19-Apr-13 @ 21:22 PM PT
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| Setting a baseline of information? Already?? Oh yes. ... Starting early and staying on top of developments and stories along the way is the key to Fantasy success. That being the case, I'm here to help with the latest installment of my division-by-division review/preview of the NFL -- and as always, doing so from a Fantasy perspective. This week: The AFC West.
We'll get the ball rolling this week in Denver, where Fantasy owners suddenly find themselves facing a bit of a h ... |
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Fantasy Notebook: AFC North; Big Ben's Issues; T-Rich Rising?
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 11-Apr-13 @ 22:05 PM PT
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And the fun continues. ... Here's the latest installment of my division-by-division review/preview of the NFL -- from a Fantasy perspective. This week's edition: The AFC North.
We'll get the ball rolling this week in Pittsburgh, where news broke on Wednesday that the Patriots signed restricted free-agent wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders to an offer sheet. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the offer sheet is a one-year, $2.5 million deal.
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Fantasy Notebook: AFC South Look Ahead; Questions Start With CJ2K
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 03-Apr-13 @ 20:30 PM PT
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Hey kids! Now that I'm back from a brief hiatus (well, if you can call covering the madness that was the initial month of free agency a break) it's time to resume the important work of helping you build the initial baseline of information that will become the foundation for your 2013 Fantasy success. ... So let's get busy with the latest edition my division-by-division review/preview of the NFL. This week's edition: The AFC South.
We'll get the ball rolling in Tennessee, where Chr ... |
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Palmer To Cardinals Official; Veteran Moves In As New Starting QB
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 02-Apr-13 @ 13:19 PM PT
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As NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal framed it a short time ago: "Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians loves the long ball, the vertical passing game. That's why Kevin Kolb was cut, and that's why Carson Palmer is now in place as the team's new starting quarterback. ..."
This after the trade sending Palmer from the Oakland Raiders to Arizona is now official.
It’s the second time in less than two years the Cardinals have ... |
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Flynn Traded To Oakland; Is He Ready For A Starting Job?
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 01-Apr-13 @ 12:06 PM PT
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Matt Flynn is heading to the Oakland Raiders. The Seattle Seahawks traded the backup quarterback Monday to the Raiders in exchange for two draft picks, a move first reported by FOXSports insider Jay Glazer.
The Seahawks will acquire late-round selections in the 2014 and 2015 drafts, Glazer reported.
Glazer also reports the Raiders are trying to finalize a deal to send quarterback Carson Palmer to the Arizona C ... |
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Kolb To Battle Jackson For Job... And Maybe A Roster Spot
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 01-Apr-13 @ 11:43 AM PT
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| The Buffalo Bills added a viable starting option to their quarterback roster Saturday night by reaching a contract agreement with free-agent Kevin Kolb. As Buffalo News staffer Mark Gaughan reports, the deal is expected to be worth a maximum value of about $13 million, which makes Kolb the clear favorite over incumbent seven-year veteran Tarvaris Jackson in the Bills’ QB competition. Jackson signed a one-year deal last month.
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Cowboys Ink Romo To Six-Year, $108 Million Extension
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 29-Mar-13 @ 15:29 PM PT
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| The Cowboys are taking care of quarterback Tony Romo. ... According to multiple reports, the Cowboys and Romo have agreed to a six-year, $108 million contract extension with $55 million in guarantees. That is more guaranteed money than the six-year, $120.6 million contract that Joe Flacco got from the Ravens.
The deal also makes Romo the highest-paid player in franchise history.
The Cowboys had been talking with Romo's camp off and on after hoping to ... |
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