Category — Buffalo Bills

At this point in the New England-Buffalo game, you’ve probably already changed the channel if you’re a Bills’ fan. Or you’ve clubbed your television set with a baseball bat. Both are very therapeutic.

But on a more serious note — and one that goes beyond the realm of football — there was some fantastic news coming from Kevin Everett himself. Everett, in a statement broadcast on the Jumbotron in Buffalo just before kickoff, thanked the fans and his teammates for the support he has received and noted that his condition is improving.

Everitt suffered a life-threatening spinal cord injury in the first game of the season. But while the injury will keep Everett from every stepping foot on a playing field again, it won’t keep him from doing most anything else: he’s expected to make a full recovery.

Looks like the Bills are growing more and more confident in their rookie prodigy, Trent Edwards. The latest sign is the team’s decision to start him over J.P. Losman for this Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens.

In his first start against the Jets, Edwards posted a 98.5 rating in a victorious effort. His second start didn’t go so well as he threw an interception in a loss to Dallas, though the Bills should have won the game. The interception was point was the turning point of the fourth quarter and it directly resulted in a score, but had the Bills’ coaching staff been smart enough to keep the ball on the ground and settle for the field goal, the team would have probably won the game.

“Electrifying … he might remind some people of … Thurman Thomas.”

Adam Schefter certainly likes what Marshawn Lynch brings to the table, comparing him to the great Bill’s running back Thurman Thomas. Thomas, for those of you who don’t remember, was a versatile running back noted for his receiving ability. The fact that Schefter thinks Lynch can bring that same skill set to the table is definitely great news for fantasy players.

Already considered a top rookie going into training camp, Lynch may have surpassed even some season veteran fantasy backs with his camp showing, moving up to the top 20 and securing a spot in most (12 team) drafts as a mid third round pick. In an offense where he will begin the season as the team’s starter, Lynch is a sure-fire impact player for Buffalo.

Some players who break out are passed over each year. Maybe it’s because owners aren’t informed that the player just received the starting spot or maybe they anticipate the player to be average. Whatever the reason, you can look like a fantasy god if you find the right pick at the right time.

Below is a top 10 of the players I believe are currently undervalued by most fantasy publications/owners for one reason or another.

10. Donovan McNabb — McNabb is one of the most dominant fantasy quarterbacks when he’s healthy. But everyone is bracing for him to experience yet another injury. Good news for you because if he isn’t he’ll put up 250+ yards and 2 touchdowns every game he suits up in 2007.

Several big-name running backs exchanged jerseys this offseason and all will be starters with their new squad. But which are poised to break out? And just as importantly, which should be avoided?

The NFL Draft is long gone but the discussions surrounding it are definitely not. In part two of this three part series analyzing the debates, I’ll fill you in on some rookie running backs who have fantasy owners curious: Adrian Peterson, Marshawn Lynch, Michael Bush, Chris Henry, and Brandon Jackson.

In part 2 of 8 in this series, the NFL Minute is breaking down the AFC East. To read the first post, please follow the following link: AFC West

The longest first round in NFL history is finally over — incidentally, this is the site’s longest blog — after a little more than 6 hours of draft and analysis. And now it’s your time to read about who teams drafted, who was passed on. This is your quick guide with links to the original reported story (top 10 picks only).

Over the past several weeks, and especially the last week, we’ve swallowed more than a mouthful of trade rumors; some legitimate, some seemingly pulled out of thin air. All of them — the eight we deemed most likely, at least — with links to the reported stories and all the details, are listed below in a summary format.

Breaking news from The Tennessean states that the San Diego Chargers have agreed to a deal with a team interested in running back Michael Turner.