Fantasy Football

Sorry about the hiatus, folks. We were under the weather to the point we were skipping work, and even more so than usual. Not to mention there isn’t/wasn’t much going on in the way of fantasy football, with my 101 temperature I was feeling even less compelled to post. Again, my apologies. Next time I’ll try to be more perseverant when I can’t lift my head.

This whole thing could have been avoided if he found something a little more manageable.

But that brings us to the week with a couple dour notes. Well, you be the judge. Plaxico Burress’ court date has been pushed back to September, meaning he won’t go to trial until at least Summer of 2010 (there are entirely too many people in New York). This could be construed as good news…I guess. It entirely depends on where he ends up for anyone who cares either way. But I think when you’re relying on delayed trials to actually get on the field, your career has taken a turn for the worst.

Also, before you get all anxious looking to steal Burress early should he end up in Philly or New Orleans or some place equally attractive for receivers, remember that he will still be suspended by the NFL. I think this is a first strike (so to speak) with Burress, so expect him to miss around four to five games. You know, the same penalty they have for steroid abuse.

Also, Vince Young gave one of the more bizarre interviews with Michael Smith on Sportscenter that was replayed to death yesterday. In it, he claims that “suicide wasn’t an option”. Well, that’s good. But again, when you’re refuting accusations of attempted suicide, things have not gone according to plan. I think right now the last thing Young should be concerned with is his status on the Titans, because they seem content to let him backup Kerry Collins for the time being, and it’s been alleged that he might have some other…issues to work out. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, do not over-draft anyone from Tennessee this season. I mean, it’s wise not to over-draft anybody, but if all things are equal, take the guy who isn’t on the Titans.

And finally (this has no preset notions of tawdriness too it, at least not from a legality/mortality standpoint), we have trouble in 8-8 paradise: Owen Daniels did not show up for mini-camp. Oh no, now who’s going to be your fall back tight-end available on the waiver wire when the Steelers are on their bye week?

I guess from the team’s perspective this is kind of a big deal, Owen Daniels might be the best blocker they have on their line. But from a fantasy perspective? You’re better off drafting Brandon Pettigrew, since Detroit has a rookie quarterback and he’s a monstrous target that should be downfield, in between the tackles. Point being, I think as the season progresses, you can find better tight ends, despite what every fantasy publication may tell you. If his physical projections as a newborn were anywhere nearly as inflated as his yearly fantasy projections, I’m pretty sure he’s about two feet shorter than he was supposed to be.

Back with more tomorrow.