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Pittsburgh Steelers Forum • Mendenhall says it's a "possibility" he's ready for Week 1

2012-05-25T10:36:06-05:00

Rashard Mendenhall's new year got off on the wrong foot, somewhat literally, as he tore his ACL in Week 17 on January 1st.

While most assume that he won't play in the team's season opener against the Broncos (see Steelers' schedule), Mendenhall's not ruling that out just yet.

“There’s always the possibility,” Mendenhall said Wednesday, per Scott Brown of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. “I’ll be back at some point. It’s just a matter of what point that is.”

Mendenhall, who's in the final year of his rookie contract, has been running and cutting.

It seems much more likely, however, that Mendenhall starts the season on the PUP list and misses (at least) the first six games than it is that he will ready for Week 1.

Statistics: Posted by edsfootball — Fri May 25, 2012 10:36 am — Replies 0 — Views 3

General NFL Discussion • Post-Draft Super Bowl XLVII Odds

2012-05-25T10:14:53-05:00

Compared to just a few weeks ago, several teams have seen their Super Bowl XVLII odds change at SportsBook.com.

Interestingly enough, however, the majority of changes were to lower the odds as only two teams saw their odds to win the Super Bowl increase.

Teams less likely than before, based on odds, to win the Super Bowl (previous odds in parenthesis):
Packers: 6/1 (5/1)
Redskins: 80/1 (75/1)

Teams more likely than before, based on odds, to win the Super Bowl (previous odds in parenthesis):
49ers: 8/1 (10/1)
Eagles: 8/1 (10/1)
Broncos: 12/1 (15/1)
Bears: 22/1 (25/1)
Bills: 40/1 (50/1)
Dolphins: 50/1 (60/1)
Cardinals: 50/1 (60/1)
Titans: 50/1 (60/1)
Rams: 80/1 (100/1)

Statistics: Posted by edsfootball — Fri May 25, 2012 10:14 am — Replies 1 — Views 609

Orlando Magic Forum • Magic willing to trade Dwight Howard

2012-05-24T18:34:24-05:00

After parting ways with coach Stan Van Gundy and general manager Otis Smith, center Dwight Howard is next, according to SheridanHoops.

A plugged-in league source tells SheridanHoops.com that the feeling is mutual, and Orlando is prepared to trade him sooner rather than later.

The source said that when Magic team president traveled to Michigan last weekend to speak in person with owner Rich DeVos, the conclusion was reached that not only was it time for Stan Van Gundy and Otis Smith to go, but Howard, too.

That means the Magic will be proactive in soliciting deals once next week’s draft lottery results are in, clearing up the lay of the land in terms of which teams can offer the most value in return.

Thoughts?

Statistics: Posted by edsfootball — Thu May 24, 2012 6:34 pm — Replies 0 — Views 6

Dallas Cowboys Forum • Dez Bryant confident about 2012 season

2012-05-23T19:14:04-05:00

Last offseason, Bryant was in the news mostly for the wrong reasons (i.e., getting banned from shopping malls, not paying jewelers, etc.).

With no lockout, things appear to be going much better for the gifted wideout this offseason.

"I see a big change in my weight, in my strength and everything," Bryant said, per Jon Machota of Fox Sports Southwest. "Coach Woicik's doing a great job with us. I feel way more explosive coming out of my cuts."

"Each year I got better, from one to two, and I haven't played this year yet but I already feel much better. I'm confident in what I'm doing. When the coach calls out the play, I'm starting to have the play before he even calls it out. I'm getting better."

Bryant had 63 receptions for 928 yards and nine touchdowns in 15 games last year. The injury impacted his conditioning, which showed up in his first-half-versus-second-half splits: 37-558-7 (before halftime) and 26-370-2 (after halftime).

If he stays healthy and lives up to his potential, Bryant, the No. 15 receiver in our early fantasy rankings, can be a top-five receiver in the league.

Statistics: Posted by edsfootball — Wed May 23, 2012 7:14 pm — Replies 0 — Views 6

Seattle Seahawks Forum • Kellen Winslow is now a Seahawk

2012-05-22T05:21:37-05:00

The Seattle Seahawks have traded a 7th-round pick, that could turn into a 6th-round pick, to the Bucs for tight end Kellen Winslow. Earlier today, the Bucs signed Dallas Clark.

Reportedly, the Bucs weren't pleased with Winslow's workout plan. Winslow was not attending the team's "voluntary" workouts.

In his three seasons in Tampa, Winslow has had 66-77 receptions and 730-884 yards each season. Last year, Zach Miller had only 25 receptions for 233 yards, both of which were career lows, for the Seahawks.

Statistics: Posted by edsfootball — Tue May 22, 2012 5:21 am — Replies 0 — Views 11

General NBA Forum • Western Conference Finals: Spurs vs. Thunder

2012-05-22T05:15:36-05:00

The Thunder closed out the Lakers last night and they will face the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals starting on May 27th.

John Trifone picked the Spurs in 5 games.

Who do you have?

Statistics: Posted by edsfootball — Tue May 22, 2012 5:15 am — Replies 0 — Views 10

Houston Texans Forum • Andre Johnson had knee scoped 2 weeks ago

2012-05-21T18:56:18-05:00

When the Texans started their organized team activities (OTAs) today, wide receiver Andre Johnson was on the sidelines.

Johnson, who missed nine games last season due to his hamstrings, had arthroscopic knee surgery a couple of weeks ago.

“I feel like maybe in three, four more weeks, I’ll be probably ready to go,” Johnson said, per Nick Scurfield of HoustonTexans.com. “It’s just a process. I’m not having any issues from the other injuries I had with my hamstrings and stuff like that. I’ve just been staying on top of things so I won’t have to experience those injuries (again).

“It’s nothing to panic about. This is my 10th season. I’ve been through OTAs several times, so I don’t really feel like I’m missing anything right now.”

In addition, Johnson says that he will “be ready for training camp.”

Going into the 2012 season, Johnson is my second-ranked fantasy wide receiver after Calvin Johnson.

If/when healthy, Johnson is one of the league's elite receivers. Unfortunately, that's becoming a bigger and bigger "if" as Johnson turns 31 years old in July and has had multiple surgeries over the past year.

Statistics: Posted by edsfootball — Mon May 21, 2012 6:56 pm — Replies 0 — Views 6