Jimmy Garoppolo has ups and downs in preseason opener Jimmy Garoppolo (AP) Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo still has three more preseason games to go before he starts a game that counts for the New England Patriots. It looked like he’ll need the extra work before the regular season. Garoppolo, who will start the first four games of this season for the suspended Tom Brady, was decent but far from … [Read more...]

You'll never guess how IK Enemkpali marked anniversary of Geno Smith punch IK Enemkpali, left, and Rex Ryan (AP) On Aug. 11, 2015, then-Jets defensive lineman IK Enemkpali got himself cut after sucker-punching teammate Geno Smith in the locker room during training camp. As the story goes, Enemkpali insisted Smith owed him some money for an airline ticket after Smith backed out of his … [Read more...]

Antonio Brown's mouth almost got him ejected from practice - yes, practice Antonio Brown catches a pass in a joint practice with the Lions (AP) NFL officials visit every team’s training camp, every year, to update coaches and players on the new rules and any changes/points of emphasis, as well as work with teams for a couple of practice sessions and get themselves sharp for the games to … [Read more...]

Ladarius Green's absence gets a little more concerning for Steelers Ladarius Green (AP) Ladarius Green was supposed to replace Heath Miller as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ tight end, but an ankle injury has kept him out of training camp. At least we all thought it was the ankle injury keeping him out. NFL Media’s Aditi Kinkhabwala reported that it’s recurring headaches, and not the ankle, … [Read more...]

NFL denies Cowboys' request to wear 'Arm in Arm' decal to honor slain cops The Dallas Cowboys, led by Jason Witten, paid a noble tribute at the start of training camp to the police officers who were killed in a July shooting in downtown Dallas. But their plans to honor the officers further has been shut down by the NFL. Players, coaches and executives came out for the start of … [Read more...]

Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Stevie's Gone For Year As unfortunate as it is, Wednesday served as another reminder of how brutal NFL training camps can be. Injuries are a major part of the game, but it’s always somber when a season is lost before Week 1. Chargers’ slot man Stevie Johnson (meniscus surgery) will miss the entire 2016-17 season rehabbing his knee. Even though Johnson was … [Read more...]

Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em: Preseason DFS Targets for 8/11 With the cancellation of last Sunday night’s Hall of Fame Game, Thursday night marks the official opening of Week 1 of the NFL preseason. If you are reading this, you’re likely familiar with NFL daily fantasy from the regular season, but the preseason is a completely different animal. Being in tune with depth charts, injuries, and preseason … [Read more...]

Vikings' Laquon Treadwell to Pacman Jones: ‘Don’t take it easy on me’ CINCINNATI — Midway through a sweaty, soupy joint practice between the Minnesota Vikings and the Cincinnati Bengals, Vikings rookie receiver Laquon Treadwell got some work with the first-team offense. Opposite him: Bengals cornerback Adam Jones, who for all his faults might still be one of the better cover guys in the … [Read more...]

Antonio Gates wants holdout Joey Bosa in camp: 'Be a man' You don’t often hear a player discuss his teammate’s contract business in public. But Antonio Gates seems upset that Joey Bosa isn’t in San Diego Chargers training camp. Bosa, the third pick of the NFL draft, is having the kind of holdout we almost never see anymore. Not only has he not reported to camp, ESPN’s Adam Schefter … [Read more...]

ADP Analysis: FLEX Leagues Auction Recap Recently, I had the pleasure of competing in the FLEX Leagues Auction, a 12-team auction draft featuring some of the best names in the industry. Participating in such a competitive auction gives me both the chance to evaluate how some of the most interesting fantasy assets are being valued and discuss the strategies which can help fantasy players be … [Read more...]