Fiedler Signs On

The Bucs have signed free agent QB Jay Fiedler to a 1 year, $810,000 contract. He is expected to back up QB Chris Simms.

FVI 2 Fiedler brings a veteran presence to the Bucs, and he can step in and play if needed.

Laurence Maroney.. Fantasy Stud or Rookie Dud

Laurence Maroney..Fantasy Stud or Rookie Dud

Cincinnati Bengals Team Capsule - 2006

Cincinnati Bengals Team Capsule - 2006

Chicago Bears Team Capsule - 2006

Chicago Bears Team Capsule - 2006

Carolina Panthers Team Capsule - 2006

Carolina Panthers Team Capsule - 2006

Jags WR Sinking Down The Depth Chart

Although its hard to believe, the Jags are toying with the idea of moving WR Ernest Wilford out of the WR3 position. His fantasy value is plummeting quickly.

The Cat Is Out Of The Bag of Fiedler's 3rd Team

In addition to the Bus and Giants, the unknown anonymous 3rd secret team in the running for QB Jay Fiedler is reportedly the Patriots.

Bears Sign WR

The Bears have signed WR Alex Bannister.

FVI: 2 Bannister will make a great D/ST even better if he makes the team.

EFF News - June 28

The Dolphins have signed WR/KR Jamall Broussard.

QB Jay Fiedler has narrowed his list of teams he will sign with to three, including the Bucs and Giants.

The Rams are reportedly interested in RB Michael Bennett of the Saints.

Bucs rookie TE TJ Williams is out for the 2006 season with a torn Achilles tendon.

Panthers rookie RB DeAngelo Williams is reportedly slated to be a kick returner for the team, in an effort to get him on the field more in 2006.

Texans RB Vernand Morency is currently out with plantar fasciitis.

WR JJ Stokes is planning on making a bid to return to the NFL.

The Titans coupld possibly acquire Texas FB Ahmard Hall in the 2006 NFL Supplemental Draft.

Redskins QB Jason Campbell is listed as QB3 for the team.

Jets RB Curtis Martin could be used as a Marcus Allen type RB in 2006, coming in for goalline situations.

TE Ben Watson of the Patriots could emerge as the main receiving target of QB Tom Brady.

Buffalo Bills Team Capsule - 2006

Buffalo Bills Team Capsule - 2006

Baltimore Ravens Team Capsule - 2006

Baltimore Ravens Team Capsule - 2006

EFF - NFL Depth Charts - Updated June27

EFF - NFL Depth Charts - Updated June27

EFF - Top 200 Fantasy Players - Updated June 26

EFF - Top 200 Fantasy Players - Updated June 26

Atlanta Falcons - 2006 Team Capsule

Atlanta Falcons - 2006 Team Capsule

Arizona Cardinals - Team Capsule 2006

Arizona Cardinals - Team Capsule 2006

Former NFLer Sets World Record

Although this has nothing to do with fantasy football, former NFL wide receiver Willie Gault set a world record in the Master's division of the 100 meters, clocking a time of 10.72 seconds, crushing the old record of 10.96 seconds set by Neville Hodge in 2001.

Who Has The Most Cap Space?

The Patriots have the most space under the NFL salary cap, having more than $15 million dollars of wiggle room. They are light years away from their nearest competitor, the Eagles, who have around 13 million dollars of cap space.

2006 NFL Training Camp Sites and Start Dates

The time is getting near. Here is a list of the NFL Training Camp starting dates and locations, courtesy of ESPN. Click here

EFF News - June 26

It is possible that Bucs rookie QB Bruce Gradkowski could emerge as the team's QB2, with QB Luke McCown being sidelined for an indefinite period due to injury.

As if he didn't have enough problems, Steelers WR Santonio Holes is now nursing a nagging hamstring injury.

Reports are coming out of Jacksonville that WR Reggie Williams is now the team's WR2 and WR Ernest Wilford is WR3.

It appears as though the RB1 job in Minnesota is wide open, with RBs Chester Taylor, Mewelde Moore andCiatrick Fason all vying for the job.

Redskins RB Ladell Betts might see some extra reps this season as RB1 Clinton Portis is not expected to carry the huge load he has had to bear in recent years.

Redskins WR Taylor Jacobs is expected not to make the team's final roster.

Chiefs RB Dee Brown is the front runner to be RB2 in Kansas City in the event that RB Priest Holmes is not able to play in 2006. Brown has outplayed RB Quinton Griffin thusfar.

The Browns might use a number of two TE sets in 2006, giving both TEs Kellen Winslow Jr. and Steve Heiden more time on the field.

Former 49ers WR PJ Fleck might catch on with the Bears.

Until WR Braylon Edwards returns, WR Frisman Jackson is penciled in as the Browns WR3.

Raiders RB Justin Fargas might have an expanded role with the Raiders in 2006.

Faulk Appears To be Done

Once a grear fantasy football player and more than certainly an NFL Hall of Famer, Rams RB Marshall Faulk's career might be over. He might have to have another knee surgery, which will land him on the IR for the 2006 season. Additionally, he is not sounding like a player with a desire to get things done in the NFL. However, he did tell Sports Illustrated than he plans on playing in 2006. Inany event, with RB Tony Fisher in St. Louis, Faulk's role could be diminished even further. In fantasy circles, team's should stay away from Faulk.

Brown WR Knee Still On The Mend

Cleveland Browns wideout Braylon Edwards injured knee still needs more team to heal from surgery putting his return possibly until after the teams bye week making his return October 22 at almost the half way mark of the NFL season.

Some Things Never Change

Thus far Dolphin backup QB Joey Harrington has looked as inconsistent as ever in mini camp workouts. Although the team says it will be patient with him don't be surprised as training camps get under way that the Dolphins will be in the market for a veteran QB to challenge Harrington for the backup position.

Some Things Never Change

Thus far Dolphin backup QB Joey Harrington has looked as inconsistent as ever in mini camp workouts. Although the team says it will be patient with him don't be surprised as training camps get under way that the Dolphins will be in the market for a veteran QB to challenge Harrington for the backup position.

The Next Great TE?

Keep an eye on Patriot TE Ben Watson as training camp opens. The team has been so impressed with his off season workouts that he could emerge as the teams primary receiving option. Watson has the speed and the size to pose matchup problems for anyone whop tries to defend him. With the departure of WR David Givens and the impending holdout of WR Deion Branch it may just be Watson that leads the team in receptions this season

Jets QB1 For Now?

As of today it appears as though Patrick Ramsay is currently the team's QB1, but that will more than likely change from week to week.

EFF Quick Hits

The Raiders have named QB Andrew Walter as QB2 for now.

The Titans will probably use WR Bobby Wade to return punts, giving him some extra touches.

The Packers are status quo at TE with Bubba Franks, David Martin and Donald Lee as TEs 1-2-3 respectively.

The Chiefs are reportedly going to start the season with only 4 WRs on their roster.

It appears as though Packers QB Ingle Martin will be the team's QB3.

Bucs Look To Replace McCown

The PewterReport.com is reporting that FA QB Jay Fiedler has been invited to Buccaneer camp as a replacement for injure QB Like McCown as well as top serve as the backup to Chris Simms.

Titans RB Depth Chart

With all of the speculation surfacing around Titans RB LenDale White, it appears as though he's no higher than RB2 on the team's depth chart. RB Chris Brown is still embedded as the team's RB1, with White and RB Travis Henry battling for the RB2 and RB3 spots.

Two Key Players Expected To Be Ready For The Season Opener

Some good news was heard around the leafue for fantasy football fantatics. Both Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger and Packers RB Ahman Green are expected to be fully healed and ready to play in their team's opening day games.

QB2 For Bucs

With QB Luke McCown sidelined with an ACL injury, the Bucs have anointed QB Tim Rattay as the new QB2.

Who Is Leading The Jets QB Competition ?

It appears as of now that QB Kellen Clemens is leading the competition to be the QB1 for the Jets. It is probably just lip service though, to light a fire under QBs Chad Pennington and Patrick Ramsay. We here at EFF seem all but certain that one of the latter QBs will win the job.

McCown To Have Surgery

Bus QB Luke McCown will have surgery on his knee and will miss the beginning of the season on the best side. ACL injuries are tough to guage, and McCown will probably not be a factor at all in the 2006 season.

EFF - AFC/NFC Depth Charts - Updated June 19

EFF - AFC/NFC Depth Charts - Updated June 19

EFF - NFL Cheat Sheet - Updated June 19 - Over 500 Players Ranked

EFF - NFL Cheat Sheet - Updated June 19 - Over 500 Players Ranked

Holmes Arrested

Well, it looks as though Steelers WR Santonio Holmes is in trouble with the law again. He was arrested over the weekend on charges of Domestic Violence.

EFF Take: It looks as though WR Chad Jackson might well have been the best WR in the draft. We here at EFF wonder just what Steelers HC Bill Cowher might be thinking at this point.

EFF Quick Hits - June 19

It appears as though TE Kellen Winslow Jr. is fully recovered from his injuries over the last two seasons, and is primed to become a Top 5 fantasy TE.

Redskins QB Mark Brunell is set to have a splint on his broken finger removed this week, and will begin practicing to keep his spot as the Skins QB 1 from being in jeopardy.

The Titans are interested in signing QB Kerry Collins to compete with QB Billy Volek until QB Vince Young is ready to step up and become the player everyone is hoping for.

The Falcons are reportedly not happy with K's Zac Derr and Tony Yelk, and are considering the return of K Todd Peterson.

There is a slim chance that QB Vinny Testaderve qill be making it back to the NFL for another season, this time with the Browns.

WR Aaron Moorehead is currently the WR4 for the Colts, which should provide more scoring opportunities than some WR2's on other teams.

WR David Givens is expected to jump over WR Drew Bennett and become WR1 for the Titans.

WR Nate Burleson appears to be poised for a big season for the Seahawks.

Bengals QB Carson Palmer is way ahead of schedule for his rehab, and his return for the start of the season appears to be imminent.

Jets QB Patrick Ramsay is in danger of getting cut from the team.

From The Bengals Camp

It appears as though WR Chad Johnson has no ill effects from his strained groin he suffered last week.

WR Reggie McNeal is showing versatile skills in the Antwaan Randle-El mold, which will, if he can showcase them admirably, solidify a spot on the team.

EFF Quick Hits

Bengals WR Chad Johnson pulled a groin muscle in practice and was carted off of the field. The injury is not thought to be serious.

WR Matt Jones is currently WR1 on the team's depth chart. WR Reggie Williams and WR Ernest Wilford are currently WR2 and WR3, respectively.

Titans WR Tyrone Calico strained a calf muscle in practice. This is just another in a long list of injuries to Calico. Any wise fantasy owner should have a big red STAY AWAY note written next to his name.

QB2 is a bit unclear in Indianapolis. QB2 Jim Sorgi has some soreness in his throwing arm, and has been sidelined for more than a month. The most logical replacement for Sorgi is QB Shaun King, who was recently signed.

There are big changes in Detroit. WR Mike Williams is currently WR5 on the team, and RB Artose Pinner is reported to be on his last leg with the team.

Bucs QB Luke McCown injured his knee on Wednesday. The severity of his injury is currently unknown.

Titans WR Jonathan Orr injured his shoulder and is not expected to practice again until training camp at the earliest.

The Texans are still trying to acquire RB Michael Bennett from the Saints.

In a hotly watched contest, it appears as though K Steve Gostkowski is a bit ahead of K Martin Gramatica for the Patriots kicking job.

EFF News

Reports from Tennessee are that RB LenDale White is just about ready to perform drills at full speed.

QB Vince Young has fit right into the Titans locker room, as he is now using QB Steve McNairs old locker.

There is still no clear cut starter at QB for the Bills.

RB Laurence Maroney and WR Chad Jackson are shining stars at the Patriots camp. Both could be real fantasy studs this year. It also appears as though QB Matt Cassell will be QB2 for the Pats.

Jets QB1 is up for grabs with Chad Pennington and Patrick Ramsay emerging as the front runners. QBs Brooks Bollineger and rookie Kellen Clemens also stand a shot at the QB1 job.

Browns RB Reuben Droughns is still reported to be RB1 for the team going into camp.

Big Ben Released From Hospital

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was released from the hospital today, and he remained hopeful that he would be the team's starting QB on Week 1. We here at EFF will wait to see how he progresses befor moving him up on the cheat sheet.

EFF - Updated AFC/NFC Depth Charts - Updated June 14

EFF - Updated AFC/NFC Depth Charts - Updated June 14

Who Is WR3 For Bengals?

With WR Chris Henry falling from grace with the Bengals due to his extra curricular activities, and WRs Tab Perry and Kelley Washington the only other legitimate WRs with a shot at WR3, WR Antonio Chatman has emerged as the front runner for the WR3 job for the present.

EFF Take: We think that fantasy owners will be wise to draft Henry with the belief that he will produce for the Bengals as WR3 in 2006. The others are just pretending to have talent.

Rams RB To Retire?

With a dwindling amount of playing time and sore knees, Rams RB Marshall Faulk is considering retirement.

We here at EFF believe that Marshall will try to get through mini camp and if he feels OK, he will pound out one more season and retire on his own terms. In any event, the once great fantasy RB will be nothing more than insurance for Rams RB1 Stephen Jackson.

EFF Update: Roethlisberger in serious yet stable condition

As reported yesterday, Pittsburg Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was invovled in an accident yesterday while driving his motorcycle. A vehicle attempted to make a left hand turn and cut Roethlisberger off, causing him to flip over the handlebars and smash into the drivers' windshield. Roethlisberger was rushed to the hospital, where he underwent seven hours of surgery to repair multiple facial fractures, including chipped and missing teeth. Contrary to earlier rumors, Roethlisberger did not sustain any injuries other than to his face (there were concerns about his knee), and according to the surgeons, there did not appear to be any other injuries to his brain, spine, chest, back or any other part of his body. Steelers officials were cautiously optomistic that Ben would be ready to go at the start of training camp in 7 weeks. If he does miss any time, then he could be docked salary and signing bonus money similar to Kellen Winslow, Jr. last year. His loss would leave Charlie Batch as the starter, with rookie Omar Jacobs the only other quarterback. That would lead to the probable resigning of Tommy Maddox. By the way, Roethlisberger was not wearing a helmet.

EFF Breaking News: Roethlisberger Hurt

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was involved in a motorcycle accident in Pittsburgh. According to witnesses, Roethlisberger was groggy and bleeding from the head after the accident. Roethlisberger was transpoorted to Mercy Hospital, and although there is no word yet on the extent of his injuries, none of Roethlisberger's injuries appear to be life threatening.

EFF Take: Certainly, our first thoughts go out to the Roethlisberger family, and we hope that his health will be fine. On a back burner, this situation bears watching, as Big Ben is a QB in the Tom Brady mold, and will certainly be some team's fantasy starter in 2006.

NFC Players To Watch

NFC Players To Watch

EFF - 2006 Mock Draft #1

EFF - 2006 Mock Draft #1

Rams Sign, Release Kicker

The Rams signed K Remy Hamilton and released K Josh Cummings.

FVI 0 Nither Cummings or Hamilton have the ability to beat out K Jeff Wilkins.

EFF Quick Hits

Looks for the Patriots to sign WR Alex Bannister in the next few days.

WR Chris Horn is working with the first team with the Saints.

WR Bethel Johnson will compete with WR Michael Lewis for the returning duties in 2006.

QB Kelly Holcomb is working with the Bills first string.

WR Nate Burleson's injury is not as bad as was originally feared. He apparently is bing slowed by a groin injury.

The Broncos have placed TE Landon Trusty on the IR, ending his 2006 season.

Looks for the Broncos to trade WR Ashlie Lelie within the next two weeks.

Early reports have WR Carphonso Thorpe as having the inside edge at the Chiefs WR3 job.

QB Cody Pickett's days as a 49er could be numbered, but Pickett has been reported as working out with the 49ers receiving corps in an effort to stick with the team.

Bills Trade TE To Saints

The Bills have traded TE Tim Euhus to the Saints for LB Courtney Watson.

FVI 1 Euhus enters a crowded field for playing time in The Big Easy.

The Packers PK Scoop

It looks as though the first stage of the kicking battle between K Billy Cundiff and K Dave Rayner has gone to Cundiff, although it it very early in the year, and things can change in a moments notice.

Titans Trade McNair

The Titans have agreed to trade QB Steve McNair to the Ravens, contingent upon his passing a physical with the Ravens. Terms of the trade have not yet been agreed upon.

FVI 3 McNair should easily beat out Ravens QB Kyle Boller and become the team's QB1 for 2006. But a wise fantasy owner with McNair should also have Boller on the roster, as McNair is quite injury prone.

Seahawks WRs: One Injured, One Released

WR Nate Burleson has suffered an injury, the status of which is unknown at this time.
WR Kevin Kasper has been released by the Seahawks.

EFF - Top 200 Fantasy Players

EFF - Top 200 Fantasy Players

A Few NFL Europe Players Shooting For Jobs In The NFL.

ESPN's Len Pasquerelli has listed the top NFL Europe and theit chances to land themselves a job on their respective team's opening day roster. Brought to you by ESPN and Len Pasquerelli. Click here

EFF - NFL Depth Charts - Updated June 6

EFF - NFL Depth Charts - Updated June 6

Colts Release QB

With the signing of QB Shaun King, the Colts have released QB David Koral.

Minor Fantasy Player News

The Eagles released QB Matt Nordgren.
The Bills signed QB Kliff Kingsbury.
The Bears signed WR CJ Fayton.
The Giants announced the retirement of WR Jamaar Taylor.

Patriots Trade WR Bethel Johnson To New Orleans

Bethel Johnson WR New England was traded to the New Orleans Saints for Defensive Tackle Jonathan Sullivan.
Both players have been disappointments for their respective teams.

Henry Arrested AGAIN

Bengals WR Chris Henry was arrested for the third time on June 4. He was charged with speeding and drinken driving after registering a 0.092 on the breath test. The legal limit in Ohio ia 0.08.

EFF Take: This latest minor scrape with the law is minor, but it is beginning to be habit forming for this major talent.

Thomas Jones In The Doghouse

Thomas Jones RB Chicago is in HC lovie Smith's doghouse after failing to show up at the optional mini-camp. Jones has been demoted to 2nd string behind RB Cedric Benson. Trade talks are swirling around Jones.

3rd Year Players With A Chance For A Breakout Year

3rd Year Players With A Chance For A Breakout Year

EFF Point/Counterpoint - Vince Young: Good Or Bad Choice By The Titans?

The Commish and the Iceman go head to head in this debate.

EFF Point/Counterpoint - Vince Young: Good Or Bad Choice By The Titans?

AFC Players To Keep An Eye ON

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NFL Fantasy Moves Of Little Interest

The Colts have signed QB Shaun King.
The Chiefs have waived QB James Killian.
The Seahawks have released WRs Alex Bannister and Jehrame Urban.
The Saints have waived TE Eric Bienemann and QB Joel Klatt, and signed TE Billy Miller.
The 49ers have signed QB Shaun Hill.

Broncos Waive TE

The Broncos have waived TE Wesley Duke after a productive NFL Europe season. It appears as though the team will go with TEs Stephen Alexander, Nate Jackson, and rookie Tony Scheffler for the regular season.

Brunell Injured

Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell has broken the index finger on his throwing hand. The injury is not that serious, and he is expected to resume throwing again in two to three weeks.

EFF - AFC/NFC Depth Charts - Updated June 2

EFF - AFC/NFC Depth Charts - Updated June 2

EFF - NFL Cheat Sheet - Updated June 2 - Over 510 Players Ranked

EFF - NFL Cheat Sheet - Updated June 2 - Over 510 Players Ranked

Jets WR To Retire

Fantasy standout and Jets WR Wayne Chrebet will announce his retirement tomorrow. He played his entire 11 year career with the Jets.

Packers WR Breaks Foot

Packers WR/CB Will Blackmon is out indefinately after his surgery on a broken foot.