The No Huddle Episode 11-01

The No Huddle Episode 11-01

It’s opening weekend in the NFL and, of course, fantasy football.

Costaki was on the podcast using his FF expertise to get us ready for week one. As promised this blog post updates that episode of The No Huddle.

Man oh, Manning

Oh look, turns out Colts’ owner Bill Irsay isn’t crazy, like the players said he was. Peyton Manning will likely miss the opener in Houston. Hopefully, you drafted a strong number 2 QB, because it looks like you’re going to need him. I of course drafted Reggie Wayne as my number 1 receiver. D’oh! Well, Colts back-up Curtis Painter has to throw to someone. Or Kerry Collins does. There seems to be some debate over who will start if Peyton indeed can’t go. At the time of this posting it’s looking like Collins, even though he didn’t take a snap in preseason, while Painter did.

Jag-ged Edge

The Jaguars have cut QB David Garrard. That means Luke McCown will start for Jacksonville. Unlikely anyone had Garrard starting (unless he was your back-up for Peyton Manning), but this does bring down the value of the Jags receivers, and perhaps even RB Maurice Jones-Drew.

Bear Finds New Roost

RB Chester Taylor thought he was cut August 29 by the Bears. He was not, and played in the preseason finale against Cleveland. He was cut September 5, but has found a home in Arizona. Should Beanie Wells not perform to expectations, Taylor could be the tonic. Keep your eye on that situation.

Raven Receiver

WR Lee Evans hopes to start Sunday, though he had been bothered by a sore ankle. Baltimore faces a tough Steeler D of course, so you may want a better option even if Evans can go. In other Ravens/Steelers news Pittsburgh NT Casey Hampton told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that the Ravens “talk a lot.” Well done. Thanks for giving Baltimore more motivation.

Offensive Weapon

Will Plaxico Burress be a boom or bust? A guy in our league is convinced he got a steal on this pick. With Braylon Edwards gone to San Francisco Mark Sanchez will have to throw to someone a part form Santonio Holmes, who will probably draw a lot of attention from defenses.

Can Cam?

How long will the Panthers keep Cam Newton in as QB? When Peyton Manning came into the league, the Colts left him in all season, and took their lumps. That worked out pretty well in the long run of course. The Panthers’s other option are Jimmy Clausen, who they had little patience with last year, and ex-Browns, ex-Cardinals QB Derek Anderson.

Good luck in your games. Remember, you can stream, or download, The No Huddle at Podbean, or subscribe in iTunes.