- For those of you that are hoping that Larry Johnson will someday return to being an elite RB in the NFL, he's not going to do it with the Kansas City Chiefs. After blasting the coach, fans and media Johnson has been told to stay away from all team activities. If I was a betting man, I would bet that LJ has played his last game with the Chiefs, if not the entire league. He'll hit the dreaded 30 years old mark next month, he's a disruption in the locker room, he's overpaid, and he's had some absolutely brutal performances over the past couple years (7 rushes for 2 yards against the Panthers and 21 rushes for 37 yards against Dallas to just name a couple). Backup Jamaal Charles will take over and should see plenty of touches which will skyrocket his fantasy value, but remember he's still on the Chiefs.
- Jets speedster Leon Washington will be out for the remainder of the season with a compound fracture of his right leg. This injury, however, will not increase Thomas Jones' workload as 3rd round pick Shonn Greene proved last week that he's more than capable of picking up the slack left by Washington.
- Thanks to Titans' owner Bud Adams, Jeff Fisher has a QB controversy on his hands. Adams told the Tennessean that he wants Vince Young to start now. I can't blame him. He's paying VY a ton of money to sit on the bench, meanwhile the team is 0-6 behind "never was" Kerry Collins.
- Redskins TE Chris Cooley had ankle surgery and could return in 4 weeks. Not bad for a guy that was looking like he might be gone for the season.
- Joseph Addai owners, this is the break you've been looking for. Donald Brown is expected to miss the next 2-3 weeks with a shoulder contusion. The Colts have the 49ers, Texans and Patriots all at home during that time.
- Despite dealing with a concussion, Brian Westbrook has not yet been ruled out of his matchup against the Giants this Sunday. I wouldn't count on him playing however. The doctors are saying it doesn't look good and concussions are something you don't mess around with.
- Lions rookie QB Matthew Stafford looks as though he'll start Sunday against the Rams. The same cannot be said for Calvin Johnson who is still missing practice.
- Andre Johnson and his owners can briefs a sigh of relief as it appears as though he'll play this week. Johnson was suffering from a bruised lung, but he is said to be feeling much better now.
- 49ers right tackle Tony Pashos was placed on injury reserve and will be done for the season. This is bad news for Frank Gore owners. While Pashos isn't exactly a pro bowl caliber tackle, he is considerably better than what they have now.
- Anquan Boldin is expected to play this weekend against the Panthers. His injury didn't keep him off the field last Sunday and he's increasing his workload in practice now.
Posted
Oct 28 2009, 12:00 PM
by
Nick Fruscello