Friday, October 26, 2007

Friday News

What's happening on a Friday

Let's start with some running back news.


First of all, who is Jesse Chatman, the new starting RB for the Miami Dolphins?

Chatman was an Division I AA All American at Eastern Washington. His best year there produced a season where he rushed for 2,096 yards. He finished his career with 4, 173 total yards and 53 touchdown, so he knows how to find the endzone. Players like Chatman believe they should be playing in the NFL. In Cam Cameron's offense, who made a star out of LT, Jesse should find some room. The Dolphins will try to control the clock against the Giants, who are not great against the run. If you are looking for someone at this point in the season, you can't be too choosy.

For those looking for a waiver wire pick up, DeShawn Wynn has been named the starter for Monday Night's game. Though not a huge speed back, he was the main man at Florida for their years competing in the top 5 while running against SEC competition. This means he knows how to bang around in their and will find the end zone. He's a great #2 back as the weather turns cold, so get him on your squad and get some free handouts in Green Bay.

Travis Henry did not practice again on Thursday, which means his ribs aren't healthy enough to take a hit. Selvin is waiting in the garage like Cameron's father's Ferrari, so get him ready to go. He should see more of the load this week.

Frank Gore will be in the game this Sunday against the Saints along with Alex Smith. Don't expect a big reunion party against the Saints though as the Nawlins' squad has won 2 in a row and could save their season with a road victory over the Niners. Gore is a tough man, but an ankle is pretty important when it comes to running the football. If you have other options, you might want to look that way with little Frank this week.

Charles Woodson does not play offense, but the fact that his ankle is bothering him for a second straight week might make you look to Jay Cutler for a big game on Monday. With Henry hurting, the Broncos might use their air attack to give the Packers some unsavory Cheese and wash the taste of the Colorado Rockies out of the mouth of Denver. Nasty in a bad way.

Marshawn Lynch is going to have a coming out party against the Jets this weekend. The Bills offense is starting to click and Lynch is proving that West Coast schools have a little swagger to them. The former Golden Bear will run through the Jets like a dirty water dog from lower Broadway in a tourists stomach.

That Cleveland St. Louis game is going to be a scoring feast. All of those Rams that you've been sitting for these past two months should be let out for one final dance. The Browns on the road? This is a young team going against a Vet squad who have players going out there hurt. You think they're done? Just like the bottom dwellers in your fantasy league, the Rams still believe they have a shot at winning this thing. With Steven Jackson back on track, the Rams are going to score much.

Rudi Johnson looks to be out again this week, so Kenny Watson is a go again. Johnson did not practice either Thursday or Friday, so look for the Bengals to air it out against the Steelers, who showed last week that they can be beat like that.

Sticking with the Natti, Chris Henry is practicing with the team again, so you should pick him up on waivers before he blows up in two weeks and there is nothing left but an orange Bengal spot on the sidewalk where a great pick used to be.

More to come as practices let out on Friday.

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