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“Danny Woodhead suffered an ankle injury in minicamp, but will be ready for training camp.”
–Â Tom Krasovic – San Diego Union-Tribune
The Chargers running back and grit captain Danny Woodhead apparently had a small setback injuring his ankle. This is minor news, as it appears he will be ready for training camp. Woodhead does have a history of ankle injuries, so hopefully this doesn’t linger. Woodhead serves as a valuable PPR running back, and I’d much prefer him to Melvin Gordon.
“Let’s start there. I think there’s a distinct possibility you’ll see more of Giovani Bernard and Jeremy Hill in the same backfield as they try to make up for the loss of Pro Bowl tight end Tyler Eifert.”
If anything, this would help Bernard tremendously as he’s proven to be a great pass catching back. The more plays he’s out there, the higher chance he has to rack up more receptions and overall points. Cincinnati will be looking for players to step in light of the departures of Sanu and Jones paired with Effect’s injury. Look for Bernard to step up.
“Odds are very, very high Robert Griffin III opens the season as the Browns’ starting quarterback”
–Â Mary Kay Cabot – Browns beat reporter, CSN MidAtlantic
Looks like one of my least favorite quarterbacks is on track to start the season under center for the Browns. Don’t be fooled by Griffin’s hype, as the only weapons he really has around him are a solid duo backfield in Duke Johnson and Isaiah Crowell, along with Gary Barnridge coming off an injury. No Josh Gordon on the field dampens any quarterback’s fantasy potential. Just stay away from RGIII. If you were already planning on drafting him, I question your sanity.
Not strictly fantasy:
- Dallas Cowboys Rolando McClain was hit with a 10 game suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy
- Johnny Manziel was hit with a 4 game suspension for the same reason as McClain above. I’ve never seen anyone fall this far this quickly.
- Sheldon Richardson of the New York Jets was suspended Week 1 for violating the leagues personal conduct policy
