Footballguys #105 - 8/4 - A Value In The Backfield?, Must See ADP, News and Notes and MORE

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[Draft List For PPR Updated](=) The Top 300 is great. But the Draft List is more reflective of how we'd actually draft. This one is for PPR scoring. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [NE - Sony Michel out at least 10 days](#1) 2. [NE - Sony Michel will need procedure on knee](#2) 3. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert a full go](#3) 4. [OAK - Oakland waives Giorgio Tavecchio](#4) 5. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook ready to go](#5) 6. [PHI - No setbacks for QB Carson Wentz](#6) 7. [HOU - D'Onta Foreman making progress](#7) 8. [CLE - WR Josh Gordon in good spirits](#8) 9. [NYG - Odell Beckham happy to be back](#9) 10. [DEN - TE Jake Butt pushing for big role](#10) 11. [HOU - RB Alfred Blue the No. 2 back](#11) 12. [NE - WR Julian Edelman shaking off rust](#12) 13. [CLE - WR Corey Coleman ailed by hamstring](#13) 14. [DEN - WR Jordan Taylor not close](#14) 15. [IND - QB Jacoby Brissett unlikely to be moved](#15) 16. [NE - WR Eric Decker contract update](#16) 17. [DAL - WR Allen Hurns to do individual drills](#17) 18. [NO - WR Cameron Meredith gets special tutelage](#18) 19. [ATL - TE Austin Hooper praised by QB](#19) 20. [PIT - TE Vance McDonald on top of depth chart](#20) 21. [IND - Owner high on RB Marlon Mack](#21) 22. [TEN - Tennessee adds S Kenny Vaccaro](#22) 23. [CLE - Cleveland open to extending QB Tyrod Taylor's deal](#23) 24. [BUF - Cam Phillips injures groin](#24) 25. [NO - WR Cameron Meredith doesn't practice](#25) 26. [HOU - WR Braxton Miller making progress](#26) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [NE - Sony Michel out at least 10 days]() Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss Updating previous reports, New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) had fluid drained from his knee and will be sidelined for at least 10 days. People close to the situation do not appear to be concerned about Michel's availability for the regular season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Michel should be ready to go for Week 1, but this is a bit of a setback for the rookie. He was struggling a bit through camp up to this point, so Rex Burkhead's spot as the top back for the Patriots seems to be safe...at least in the early part of the season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NE - Sony Michel will need procedure on knee]() Source: The Athletic - Jeff Howe Updating a previous report, New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) will need to undergo a procedure on his knee that is expected to keep him sidelined for the preseason and possibly into the regular season, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] New reports now indicate that Michel could be ready for the start of the regular season. Keep an eye on the talented rookie's status as camp goes on without him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert a full go](=) Source: ESPN.com - Katherine Terrell Cincinnati Bengals TE [Tyler Eifert]( (back) was a full participant in practice Friday, Aug. 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll take every one of these that isn't followed by "and left practice early to go to the trainer's tent" that we can get. Eifert is a no risk proposition at his ADP and the Bengals open with the Colts, so as long as he's active, he'll be startable. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [OAK - Oakland waives Giorgio Tavecchio]( Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal - Michael Gehlken The Oakland Raiders waived PK Giorgio Tavecchio Friday, Aug. 3, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kicker news alert! UDFA Eddy Pineiro is the favorite to win the job now, but this was one of the worst kicker situations in the league last year. Veteran Mike Nugent was signed to give Pineiro competition. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook ready to go]() Source: ESPN.com - Courtney Cronin Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook]( (knee) will likely see some reps in preseason games, according to head coach Mike Zimmer, and Zimmer said Cook is ready to go for Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Normally we want to discount players returning from ACL, but Cook has been ahead of schedule for all of the offseason and appears to be ready to pick up where he left off last year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [PHI - No setbacks for QB Carson Wentz](=) Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles QB [Carson Wentz]( (knee) has not suffered any setbacks and his restrictions during practice are part of the plan, according to head coach Doug Pederson. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll buy this as long as his absence doesn't go on for too long. We can't 100% rest easy because the Eagles might not be honest about a setback at this point as teams don't have any duty to tell us the truth about injuries yet. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [HOU - D'Onta Foreman making progress]() Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Houston Texans RB D'Onta Foreman (Achilles') is headed in the right direction in terms of his recovery, according to head coach Bill O'Brien. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keep an eye on this situation and Foreman's health status changes the usage of Lamar Miller in 2018. Foreman is currently on Active/Physically Unable to Perform list. When healthy, we should see the Texans use a RBBC with both Foreman and Miller. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [CLE - WR Josh Gordon in good spirits]() Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Browns WR [Josh Gordon]( has been in communication with WR [Rashard Higgins](, and Higgins said that Gordon is in good spirits. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's good news for Gordon and potentially for Fantasy GMs if he ends up getting back to football. Browns general manager John Dorsey said he still believes that Gordon will return to the team this season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [NYG - Odell Beckham happy to be back]( Source: The Associated Press New York Giants WR [Odell Beckham Jr](. (ankle) is thankful to be back on the field, and he said Saturday, Aug. 4, that his broken left ankle last season gave him a new perspective on life and football. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beckham is in the final year of his contract, but the Giants have reportedly opened negotiations with the superstar receiver on a new deal. Fantasy GMs know what to expect from a healthy Beckham, and that's why he is getting drafted in the first round of 12-team PPR leagues at WR3 (1.10). [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [DEN - TE Jake Butt pushing for big role]() Source: Denver7 Sports - Troy Renck Denver Broncos TE Jake Butt has established himself as the frontrunner to be the primary pass-catching tight end this year, according to Troy Renck of Denver7 Sports. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Denver tight end isn't likely to be a fantasy force, especially when you consider the buzz around their pair of rookie wide receivers. Butt could be a bye/injury fill-in if he lives up to billing. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [HOU - RB Alfred Blue the No. 2 back](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans RB [Alfred Blue]( is listed as the No.2 running back on the first training camp depth chart. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] D'Onta Foreman isn't even a sure thing for Week 1. Blue is a competent backup between the tackles at best. Lamar Miller's modest ADP could be a value on the quality of this offense with Deshaun Watson at the helm, but also keep tabs on Tyler Ervin's return from a serious leg injury, as he could win a role as a receiving back. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NE - WR Julian Edelman shaking off rust]( Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss New England Patriots WR [Julian Edelman]( (knee) said he doesn't have his 'football legs' yet and isn't in the best shape following practice Friday, Aug. 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is something to monitor as Edelman is still being drafted as if he'll be the #1 receiver for the Patriots once he returns. If he is, he'll end up being a value, but coming back off of an ACL north of 30 adds some uncertainty to his delayed return. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [CLE - WR Corey Coleman ailed by hamstring]( Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich Cleveland Browns WR [Corey Coleman]( (hamstring) is dealing with a sore hamstring and was limited in practice Saturday, Aug. 4, according to head coach Hue Jackson. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Browns have Jarvis Landry as their lead WR for 2018...and they may have Josh Gordon this year too. That doesn't leave much for Coleman when healthy. Coleman has struggled to stay healthy as a pro but nobody questions his talent when available. If Gordon does not end up reporting or playing, then Coleman could be in line for a starting job opposite Landry. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [DEN - WR Jordan Taylor not close]( Source: The Athletic - Nicki Jhabvala Denver Broncos WR [Jordan Taylor]( (hips) has made some progress in his recovery but is not close to returning to the field, according to head coach Vance Joseph. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's going to be difficult for Taylor to make the Broncos 53-man roster this year. Even if he was at full strength, Taylor is crammed into an incredibly talented WR corps in Denver. The Broncos have Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders plus impressive rookies Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton. They'll keep five or six WRs at best, and Taylor is unlikely to be one of those guys. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [IND - QB Jacoby Brissett unlikely to be moved](=) Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Michael David Smith Indianapolis Colts QB [Jacoby Brissett]( likely will not be traded even if a team offered a first-round pick, according to owner Jim Irsay. Irsay said he believes Brissett is the best backup quarterback in the NFL. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's debatable who the best backup quarterback in the league is, but Philadelphia fans (hello, Nick Foles, Super Bowl MVP) would take issue with Irsay's claim. Brissett showed a bit filling in for Andrew Luck last year. He's not Luck, but if Brissett is forced into the lineup the bottom won't fall out of the offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [NE - WR Eric Decker contract update](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating a previous report, New England Patriots WR [Eric Decker]('s one-year deal is worth $1.9 million, according to a source. Decker could make as much as $2.5 million depending on his reception totals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Decker is a seasoned veteran and shouldn't take too long to get up to speed with the Patriots. His precise route running should make him a favorite of Tom Brady. During Julian Edelman's four-game suspension, we might see Decker have a flex-worthy role in this offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [DAL - WR Allen Hurns to do individual drills]( Source: The Athletic - Calvin Watkins Dallas Cowboys WR [Allen Hurns]( (groin) said Saturday, Aug. 4, that he will do individual drills in practice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is not great news for the Cowboys. They have moved on from Dez Bryant and are trying to establish a new pecking order at the WR position. Hurns could be the lead guy with rookie Michael Gallup playing a large role as well. We'll see when Hurns can get back to full participation as he has been dealing with some groin issues early in training camp. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [NO - WR Cameron Meredith gets special tutelage]( Source: The New Orleans Advocate - Joel A. Erickson New Orleans Saints WR [Cameron Meredith]( (knee) worked one-on-one with QB [Drew Brees]( after practice Saturday, Aug. 4, as the quarterback showed Meredith routes in the end zone. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If healthy, Meredith could be starting opposite Michael Thomas for the high-powered Saints offense. That's a fine fantasy asset if he does end up winning that position. We'll see if he can, but we'll also watch rookie WR Tre'Quan Smith as recent buzz has been very positive about him flashing in camp. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [ATL - TE Austin Hooper praised by QB]() Source: AtlantaFalconscom - Matt Tabeek Atlanta Falcons TE [Austin Hooper]( is entering his third year and QB [Matt Ryan]( feels he is primed for a big season. 'Well, he's gotten a lot better,' Ryan said Saturday, Aug. 4. 'A lot more polished.' The quarterback added that he thinks Hooper has figured out the timing of the offense and is a little bit more patient with his routes and understanding where he needs to be. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hooper had the targets last year but he didn't seem to have the consistency. Even if he does improve that area of his game, we see Hooper as more of a TE2 with upside for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [PIT - TE Vance McDonald on top of depth chart](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler Pittsburgh Steelers TE [Vance McDonald]( is listed as the starting tight end on the team's first depth chart. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's a good sign that the buzz about the team wanting his role to expand is true, but for McDonald to have any relevance in fantasy leagues, he'll need to return from his foot injury and provide some consistency before the season starts. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [IND - Owner high on RB Marlon Mack](=) Source: The Indianapolis Star - Zak Keefer Indianapolis Colts RB [Marlon Mack]( has the chance to rush for 1,500 yards this season, in the opinion of owner Jim Irsay. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll take Irsay's comments with a grain of salt here. All signs point towards the Colts employing a three or even four-way (once Robert Turbin is back) committee in the backfield. Mack is still the most valuable in terms of ADP. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [TEN - Tennessee adds S Kenny Vaccaro]( Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Free-agent FS Kenny Vaccaro (Saints) signed with the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 4. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Vaccaro should be the immediate starting strong safety and worthy of rostering in all IDP leagues. The team had a lot of visits lined up with veteran safeties, but Vaccaro impressed and was getting interest from other teams. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [CLE - Cleveland open to extending QB Tyrod Taylor's deal]() Source: The Ringer - Kevin Clark The Cleveland Browns are open to giving a contract extension to QB [Tyrod Taylor](, who is in the first season of a two-year, $30.5 million deal with the club. 'There may come a point where I call his representatives in October and say, 'Let's strike something up,'' general manager John Dorsey said to Kevin Clark of The Ringer. Dorsey went on to say that possible interest in keeping Taylor beyond the 2019 season would not necessarily mean QB Baker Mayfield wasn't pushing him for the starting job. 'Nah, let's deal with it when it happens,' Dorsey said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Backup quarterback is a position of underrated importance, and with Mayfield on a rookie deal, they could afford to overpay Taylor, but he would also be forgoing starter money elsewhere. This will be worth revisiting once we see how Taylor plays in the regular season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [BUF - Cam Phillips injures groin](=) Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra Buffalo Bills WR Cam Phillips (groin) suffered a groin injury during practice Friday, Aug. 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Phillips had been building a little buzz in the worst wide receiver group in the league, but that will come to a halt for the time being. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [NO - WR Cameron Meredith doesn't practice]() Source: ESPN.com - Mike Triplett New Orleans Saints WR [Cameron Meredith]( (knee) was held out of practice Friday, Aug. 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This was his second straight missed practice. We'll monitor this as there was some speculation about the condition of his injured knee after the Bears gave him an abnormally low restricted free agent tender considering his production in 2016. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [HOU - WR Braxton Miller making progress]() Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Houston Texans WR [Braxton Miller]( has made a lot of progress at receiver since entering the NFL, according to head coach Bill O'Brien. O'Brien said the team wants to see continued improvement from Miller moving forward. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Miller will have a golden opportunity over the next few weeks while fourth-round pick and his main competition Keke Coutee is out with a hamstring injury. A consistent strong performance will go a long way in his bid to have a role in this offense, or even just make the roster. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That's a wrap for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. Peace, J --- Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! Get your 3 Free Downloads [here](=). You are currently subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =