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Things got even better as his side whitewashed their Anglesey hosts 7-0. The goal glut started in the 21st minute and from that point onwards, they never looked back.

It will be a weekend Druids chief Huw Griffiths will remember for a long while as prior to the trip to Trearddur Bay he was confirmed as being the Cymru Alliance manager of the month for September.

The fancied sides Rhyl,Cheap F1 hats Rhos Aelwyd, GAP Connah's Quay Nomads and Cefn Druids all came through unscathed, but Flint Town United and Buckley Town both had their cup dreams shattered against lower league opponents.

It was a day of mixed emotions for the Cymru Alliance sides participating in the Welsh Cup.

Let's just say there will be one unannounced iconic performance that inspired us all, to welcome the audience.Wholesale F1 hats.. and leave it at that!

 

Can you share any surprises with me? I won't tell anyone...except for my readers? :)

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Astros coaches get new deals

The Canucks still have to shave somewhere north of $2 million from their payroll to squeeze under the NHL's $59.4-million-US cap, and they have to do it by Wednesday at 3 p.m.

Those days, like rumpus rooms (who can afford one at $450 a square foot?), are just a fond memory.

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A Twins spokesman said Gardenhire appeared to be OK after being hit in the right ear, and that team doctors were monitoring his condition.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was hit in the ear by a thrown ball during batting practice, but did not appear to be seriously hurt.

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The rest of the staff includes pitching coach Brad Arnsberg, third-base coach Dave Clark, first-base coach Bobby Meacham, bench coach Al Pedrique and bullpen coach Jamie Quirk.

Bagwell replaced Sean Berry at the all-star break and committed to staying only through the end of the season. He says he wants to consult with his family before making a decision about his future.

PITTSBURGH — Wholesale NBA hatsEach member of the Astros' coaching staff, except for hitting coach Jeff Bagwell, has agreed to a two-year contract extension.

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The last two poor races have pushed the driver from his initial top position to third place behind Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, being 20 points behind Webber which Hamilton believes is not an unachievable target.

The McLaren  wholesale Famous hatsdriver has packed both his last races without having earned any points which leaves his fans as well as the team very distressed and disappointed. However, the fact that despite all the odds and poor finishes the British driver is still hopeful, served as a fresh breeze for his fans.

As the Belgian Grand Prix took place only a month back, it seemed as if the battle for the title was finally left between the top two racers, Mark Webber of Red Bull and Hamilton, as three of the top five racers of the Drivers’  cheap New era jordan hatsTally moved out of the race pointless. However, just as the season had come all the way in a very uncertain and unpredictable manner so were the last two races unwrapped this month.

There is less than a week to go and the Delhi and NCR roads are in a mess. The need of the hour is to get down to work on a war-footing and save whatever prestige is possible. In future, no international event of such a nature should be held till we have a strong leadership at the Centre and people of integrity and capability as stakeholders. We must recognise our limitations and should not falsely believe that we are a world power. wholesale New era jordan hatsWe are a long way from it. Between us.

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Carthan was one of about 70 people on hand for Sunday's event, dedicated to all things hats. The reason?

"So many times, the patient comes out of the hospital frustrated and upset and confused because they've heard five different things depending on who their nurses were cheap New era winter hats. Or maybe the hospital was busy and they didn't have the time spent with them they needed."

"They teach along the surface of breastfeeding, but when it comes to the in-depth latch, I think there's a lack in that. I get along great with the hospital nurses, but everybody has a little different way of teaching it.

Do you think most people know the advantages of breastfeeding,  wholesale New era winter hatsor do you have to do a lot of educating on it?

"So many times when you're in the hospital, it's before the milk comes in. They come here and I have a little room upstairs that I help them with all breastfeeding support."

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Udana finished with three for 22 and received good support from Ajantha Mendis (three for 14) and Rangana Herath (two for seven) in restricting their opponents after Wayamba set a modest total, in which captain Jehan Mubarak (30) top scoredCheap Philadelphia Phillies Hats .

The young left-armer removed middle-order trio Brad Patton, Mathew Sinclair and George Worker in a damaging show of medium pace as the New Zealand team, chasing an ordinary 145 for victory, were bundled out for 70 in 15.3 overs.

Isuru Udana bagged a hat-trick to help Wayamba end their Champions League Twenty20 campaign with an emphatic   wholesale Philadelphia Phillies Hats 74-run victory over the Central Districts in Port Elizabeth.

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In the story, Bartholomew visits town on an errand to sell cranberries. The king, trying to shake some of the boredom from his routine, rides by in a horse-drawn carriage (a fabulous prop) and when Bart tries to doff his hat in respect, another hat appears on his head.

On that set,cheap Rockstar hats director Peter Brosius has routed the journey of a young lad who finds his humdrum life upended by a chance encounter with the king. Braxton Baker gives a nice account of himself as Bartholomew, eager and friendly. Bradley Greenwald returns to the role of King Derwin with his crisp comic timing, expressive eyes and wonderful baritone voice.

Someday our grandchildren will sit down to the 500th staging of "Dr. Seuss' The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins." Children's Theatre Company opens its season with a revival of the durable fable, first produced from a Timothy Mason script in 1980. Judith Cooper's costume design, brilliantly Seussian, is timeless, wholesale Rockstar hats

and Joe Stanley has adapted Jack Barkla's original series of platforms and ramps that stratify the fairytale kingdom of Didd.

Even so Somerset, along with Nottinghamshire and the other contenders, Yorkshire, did something very remarkable last week. There was something honest and pure about the endeavours of yeomen county cricketers .  cheap POLO hatsFor a brief moment they captured a wider imagination because we do not always witness those qualities in sport in the 21st century.

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There was still time for the Fifers` Robert Linn to be sent off for a poor challenge on William Easton.

But the referee pointed to the spot again in first-half injury-time when Young brought down midfielder Scott McLaughlin and Roberts slotted home his second penalty.

And six minutes later, Kurtis Byrne netted with a neat close-range finish to give his side the advantage.

A foul on the hosts' Lloyd Young gave Rob Sloan the opportunity to put his side level from the spot in the 28th minute.

Thecheap Rockstar hatsFifers conceded the first penalty in the 13th minute when on-loan signing Stewart Murdoch was penalised for handball and Roberts scored.

Ayr's Mark Roberts scored a hat-trick of penalties to secure a 3-2 win against East Fife in an ill-tempered clash at Bayview Stadium.

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Running Backs of Week Three Review

Quick hits:  Toby Gerhart is looking very average while Albert Young is looking very capable.  Javon Ringer is going to be a player at some point andLeGarrette Blount will be the target of every defensive player on game day -  he's a liability that TEN cannot afford to have.  Most are underestimating Tim Hightower.  Barnard Scott could be a starting RB today!

Matt Forte' is looking very, very motivated.  And he's my comeback player of the year.

My favorite running back situation is in Green Bay, where there are more moving parts than a Swiss watch.  Another limb - Brandon Jackson is going to be a featured back 2011.  Jackson continues to get stronger and his body language is such that he's playing confidently.  His blitz pick-ups are where they need to be and his hands have always been very good.  Notice I didn't say that he's be starting as a Packer in 2011.  It appears as though James Starks was drafted to be  Grant's eventual replacement but the coaching staff remains disappointed in Starks' inability to get on the field.  Should Starks end up on IR, that would then be two missed years of competition.  RB4 Quinn Porter looks to be a practice squad player but could end up as the RB3 if Starks is unable to return.
In Oakland, cheap Darren McFadden jersey continues to disappoint.  For those of you that love impressive collegiate RBs, McFadden may be the perfect example for the situation when you want to trade away that #1 pick for a known NFL producer.  McFadden had me fooled as well.  I'm in a constant state of amazement that DMc hasn't been able to put it together in the NFL as of yet.  I liked him as much as I did Peterson and thought he was a a sure thing.  Instead, Michael Bushseems to have taken the lead and will likely handle a majority of the work in Oakland.  Good thing for both DMc and Bush in that owner Al Davis hasn't compared either of them to Bo Jackson - the season is still young.

Bonus points to Detroit's Kevin Smith jersey for working hard to get back prior to week 1.  Smith is a kid that everyone can like, but can't eclipse the raw talent ofJahvid Best.  I do believe that fans and media are too quick in anointing Best as a clear RB1, but he sure looks the part.  His injury history is still a concern and Smith is still a better between the tackles runner.  I also believe Smith is very underrated in the passing game, just not dynamic.  This is likely a 60-40 RBBC with Best getting the majority of touches.

Sorry, but I'm not on the Forsett train in SEA.  Nor am I on Julius Jones orLeon Washington. This is a clear RBBC and Forsett will certainly give you a game that forces him into your lineup the following week, but he'll break your heart.  Flame on if I'm wrong.  SEA needs to trade Washington and Jones and bring in Marshawn Lynch to pair with Forsett in 2011.

In Jacksonville, RB2 Rashad Jennings has apparently held off intriguing camp prospect Deji Karim.  I've liked Jennings from day one and believe he can be a starter in this league if he can learn how to run with a lower pad level.  It doesn't help that he's running behind MJD, but he does have potential should Jones-Drew go down.
Don't look now, but owners of one Jamaal Charles may be getting nervous.  Coach Haley continues to heap praise onto Thomas Jones, likely in an attempt to motivate Charles.  Haley is a tough coach to read but is usually true to his comments.  Jones has too much power and value to not get a significant number of carries, but Charles is far too dynamic of a play-maker to not match or exceed the touches Jones gets.  In the preaseason, Charles continues to chew up big chunks of yardage, while Jones has been underwhelming.  That said, Jones is the tougher runner and has the body type that Haley prefers.  It's best to have both of these backs on your roster if you have one.

The Cleveland Browns jersey are steaming to a well balanced RBBC.  I remain doubtful that Montario Hardesty will get enough meaningful touches to warrant a starting spot on any fantasy roster in 2010 and Jerome Harrison is too risky week in and week out.  RB3 James Davis would seem to have the talent to be a starter in the NFL, but doesn't appear to have the eyes of the coaching staff.  If Hardesty can stay healthy, he's a kid to keep an eye on for 2011.

In Washington, the carousel of backs continues to spin.  I simply don't see howPortis doesn't end up as the RB1, but with Shanahan at the wheel, I have about as good a chance to start as does Portis, Parker, Johnson or Torain.  Take your pick. Either way, I don't believe it matters.

As expected, Ahmad Bradshaw's value continues to climb as it now appears that he'll be taking over the lead back role from Brandon Jacobs.  Bradshaw is a tough runner with a nose for the end zone and should get at least 15-18 carries per game.  Jacobs will still garner short yardage carries but is simply too big of a target at the goal line.  Look for the Giants to go with Bradshaw at the stripe unless they are up against an undersized defensive line.

The Steelers are intrigued with bigger back Isaac Redman, who is making the most of his opportunities at the expense of the underwhelming Jonathan Dwyer.  Dwyer hasn't been able to stay on the field, hasn't shown any urgency and may be running out of time.  Dwyer won't find himself out of football any time soon, but he may be missing a great situation in PIT.  Redman on the other hand has been running hard and turning heads.  Don't get too excited, he''ll be 26 in early November and only short yardage carries are up for grabs.

In New England, Fred Taylor looks 29 again and is running with good power and young legs.  Many have forgotten that Taylor used to be known as "Fraud Taylor," a back not without significant talent, but the inability to stay on the field due to injury.  BenJarvus Green-Ellis has run hot and cold but has done enough to stick.  Perennial sleeper Laurence Maroney curiously didn't see a touch during their week 2 game vs. Atlanta, leaving many to wonder whether they are simply protecting him until he can get hurt in week 1, or if perhaps he's in the doghouse.   With Belichick, you never know.

It's been a while since we've had a true sleeper alert, but Kareem Huggins in TB qualifies as just that.  Running onto the scene, literally, Huggins has caught the eye of everyone in Tampa and may have done enough to even land the RB2 role behind incumbent starter Cadillac Williams.  At 5'9" and 198 lbs., Huggins isn't your prototypical every-down RB, but he has shown plenty of ball skills to be given another opportunity in the future.  He should be rostered now!  Previous RB2, Derrick Ward, may be flying the Jolly Roger no more.

In Buffalo, Marshawn Lynch jersey is now assured of being a Bill in 2010 (something that no doubt can't please him).  It's not because of his stellar performance, but due to Fred Jackson's fractured hand.  Lynch, himself, went down with an ankle injury, but should be returning by week one of the regular season.  Jackson won't be out long but likely won't be ready once the regular season starts.  C.J. Spiller gets a big boost in value as he will likely be the primary ball carrier on opening day.  Unless you play in a PPR format, he's best left on your bench until we see what he can do running behind that far-from-stellar offensive line.

The biggest news of the week was in the shocking announcement from Glenn Coffee that he was retiring from football.  While Coffee hadn't been lighting it up in camp, he had added weight and better focus.  He'll be serving the church, has formally filed his retirement paperwork ,and will not be coming back.  RB3Anthony Dixon gets an immediate upgrade.  Additionally, the 9'ers have now signed Brian Westbrook to compete with Dixon.  Don't be fooled by Michael Robinson or the coach speak here, Dixon is the clear #2 and has been impressive in his last two outings.  I have been very impressed at his lateral mobility and vision for a back of his size.  I think the odds are good that Gore doesn't finish the season healthy in 2010 and Dixon would be the primary benefactor.

Kerry Collins' preseason break apparently is over

Wyatt raised the obvious question, that with Collins having a salary of $5.5 million this season, could the Titans be trying to not get him injured?

Collins said that's not the case, and Fisher agreed.

"Absolutely not," Collins said. "I am going to play my share the next three [preseason] games, and I plan on being here. That never entered my mind and I've never gotten any indication from them that was any part of the decision.''

Fisher and offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger each said Collins will remain the backup.

"We just didn't have enough reps to go around,'' Fisher said. "Kerry is having a great camp, we know what he can do and he is going to play the next couple of weeks. I wanted to give the other guys more opportunities.''

Kerry Collins' preseason break apparently is over.

Collins, the Tennessee Titans' backup quarterback at the end of last season and a 16-year NFL veteran, was in the unusual situation in the preseason opener this past Saturday of watching from the sideline and not being dressed for the game.

The reasoning was that the Titans needed to get starter Vince Young and younger reserves Chris Simms and Rusty Smith extensive work.

"When they first approached me about it, I guess I was surprised," Collins told Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean. "I'd never been in that situation before. But after hearing their thinking, I think it made sense."
Titans coach Jeff Fisher had indicated in the week leading to the game Collins might not play, and Wyatt wrote after the game that Fisher emphasized the situation was more about having a chance to see Simms and Smith and not a reflection on Collins.


Another day, another practice session that doesn't remind anyone of the glory days of Sid Gillman. At this point, the Kerry Collins Kerry Collins Fantasy News of 2004-05 is starting to look good.

If you've been reading my Twitter page, it's clear the Raiders' passing game has left a lot to be desired more days than not.

Too may incompletions that stray too far from the target. Too many dropped passes. Too many routes cut short with receivers looking back with a surprised look on their face.

The Raiders are not lighting it up. The last few days, in fact, they seem to have regressed a bit. They're certainly not any better to my untrained eye than they were a week and a half ago.

Quarterback Jason Campbell Jason Campbell Fantasy News continues to throw some very nice passes as well as some others which he doesn't seem to have timed up with his wide receivers. It's a similar story for Kyle Boller Kyle Boller Fantasy News, although Boller can't throw on the run as well as Campbell.

Bruce Gradkowski Bruce Gradkowski Fantasy News is just getting back on the field with a groin strain and Colt Brennan Colt Brennan Fantasy News is currently hoping for a few scraps.

Zach Miller Zach Miller Fantasy News remains the most reliable receiver. No surprise there. Louis Murphy Louis Murphy Fantasy News makes the most impressive physical plays, but also misses a few chances at sensational chances _ missing them by a fraction _ and dropping some easy ones.

Wide receiver Devin Hester

Wide receiver Devin Hester has been sidelined since Thursday with a groin muscle pull. Coach Lovie Smith said that it is not serious and he is considered day-to-day.

Bears receiver Devin Hester is not practicing again tonight. He dressed on Friday night but only did a couple of warm up drills.

Hester told me earlier that he was not injured. Previously, Bears coach Lovie Smith said he was sore.

Mark Anderson is also not practicing tonight. Not sure why. But this gives Israel Idonije a chance to shine since they're fighting for the starting defensive end spot opposite Julius Peppers. It will also give young players like Henry Melton a chance to make some plays.

Other notable players not working tonight include Danieal Manning, Earl Bennett and Josh Bullocks.

Brett's old team is not in limbo at all. The Green Bay Packers are masters of their own destiny. Aaron Rodgers is developing into a premier NFL Quarterback. This is despite an offensive line with bigger holes than a Biloxi streetwalker. Rodgers has been sacked more thank any other QB in the league.

The Green Bay Packers need to address two issues. They need to get Aaron Rodgers some protection and some targets other than Donald Driver and Greg Jennings. Driver and Jennings are great receivers but The Pack needs more depth at the position.

I think this year is put up or shut up time for Mike McCarthy. The Green Bay Packers not only need to go deep into the division but deep into the playoffs for the Green Bay Packers to keep Big Mike another year despite his contract covering him into 2013.

If The Green Bay Packers have issues with depth with receivers The Chicago Bears are beyond repair. The Chicago Bears receiving corps is made up of Arena football star Rashied Davis, Devin Aromashodu who gets cut so much he should be covered in band-aids and rookie Freddie Barnes.

The Chicago Bears also have Devin Hester but let's be serious. Devin Hester is a return man and a special teams player not a dynamic receiver. Devin Hester is not known for his hands. To put it nicely Devin Hester couldn't catch AIDS in a gay bar.

With Brian Urlacher heading into his 10th season and Lance Briggs entering his 7th the window is closing for The Chicago Bears defense. This is with an offence that is very lackluster. If Freddie Barnes doesn't make an impact immediately on this team Jay Cutler will not get the chance to realize his potential once again. Speaking of unrealized potential we have the Detroit Lions.

The Detroit Lions have seen more busts than a bead vendor at Madras Gras. Former No. 1 overall pick Matthew Stafford was taken out last year by an injury. This put Dante "I can't admit my career is over" Culpepper in the driver's seat. Once again the Detroit Lions fans had to sit through a dismal season.

The automotive industry has moved out, Motown Record is gone and The Lions are not going to get any better. Isn't time as a country we just bulldozed Detroit and started over? We could probably buy Detroit on the cheap seeing the Real Estate market is softer than Jimmy Johnson's penis.

The bottom line is The Minnesota Vikings have this division wrapped up. The Minnesota Vikings killer offence is made up of Sidney Rice, Bernard Berrian, Percy Harvin and tight end Visanthe Shiancoe add monster running back Adrian Peterson to the mix…holy shit! Prince could be under center and you would still win the division.

Percy Harvin and DeSean Jackson got cart rides

Percy Harvin and DeSean Jackson got cart rides, but they are fine. Jeremy Maclin's initial reaction to his injury made it look worse than it turned out. And on Wednesday, the New York Giants received word that their up-and-coming wideout Hakeem Nicks should be OK as well. Nicks hyperextended his right knee Tuesday night, but an MRI today revealed no serious damage. Nicks had toe surgery a little more than two months ago and will need to care for his knee as well now, but the Giants stated that he could be back to practicing as soon as Thursday.

Nicks is piling up the injuries in his young career, but they aren't any cause Kevin Williams for concern right now. He is the 19th wide receiver off the board at mockdraftcentral.com, which may be a tad high, but there is no discounting Nicks' talent. He is Giants' best playmaker on the outside and best deep threat. He may not be a PPR beast and he doesn't have the softest hands in the world. But Nicks will have some monster weeks and has a ton of upside -- as long as he can stay healthy. Considering that Nicks compiled 790 yards and six touchdowns in just 14 games during his rookie season, a 1,000-yard, 8-TD year is realistic.

The news about Brett Favre  really made things interesting around here yesterday, no?  Although Favre playing (or not playing, who really knows) will have a major impact on the Vikings  for 2010, there were some other developments at training camp yesterday.  Right now, the reason the offense is getting outperformed by the defense is because besides Favre, Sidney Rice and Adrian Peterson are out with injuries, and Percy Harvin is still attending to matters over a death in the family.  Let's get right to it, to include the Favre reaction.

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SBN Minnesota has an almost minute by minute recap of the fluid Favre situation, to include a good recap at the end of the day.

Tom Pelissero gives a great synopsis of the on the field stuff from Tusday.  Highlights:  AP is still limited by injuries but insists he'll be fine, and Sage Rosenfels has his best day at camp.

Judd Zulgad of the Strib says the Vikes are offering up to $7 million more for Favre to play in 2010.  There is no truth to the rumor that Zulgad gets a percentage of any Favre raise, since he broke the story and all.  I kid, I kid.

Jim Souhan doesn't like this whole Favre mess.  No siree, Bob.  And he says Kevin Williams so in his usual, flowery prose.  I wonder where he got the term 'Favregeddon'...

Amid all the Favre hoopla, Tarvaris Jackson--potential starting QB for the Vikings--keeps it all in perspective.  That which doesn't kill us only makes us stronger, TJ.

Now, some National Reaction.

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 That meant Chris Williams came out on to the left wing and played a big hitting game along with many dives.

Must have been sick of saving goals and scored one for his trouble. Rick Nobes and Anna White in the midfield set us up for opportunities.

Danielle Williams and Josie Gilham played well but came unstuck Chris Williams with the slushy field conditions and suffered a few miss traps. Dana Hannan and Lanty Ryan picked up players and kept our team on a roll.

Jesse Elger hit hard balls that a goalie would find hard to stop but had a few

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Sarah White and Nick Banks called for the ball and had plenty to do when in receipt of it. Sarah got a well earned goal.

Chevorne Sparks pumped those little legs and got us up the field into our attacking

circle. Another solid performance by the team, rev yourselves up for next week, a big game is expected from all.

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Chris Williams, from near Church Stretton, said the fire had skirted their hotel and water from the pool had been used to damp down nearby land.

His family was moved to the other side of the island but have now been told it is safe to return to their hotel.

Reports said more than 150 firefighters and volunteers helped contain the fire.

It is thought it started in a ravine on Monday afternoon.

Dallas Cowboys' first-round pick

The conversation started with Michael asking me, 'What did I want to do in this league?' '' Smith recalled.

Smith, Florida's star running back from 1987-89, always liked a good challenge.

Told he was too small and too slow all the way back in high school at Jason Witten Pensacola Escambia, all he did was set national records. Then he went to the University of Florida - as a backup. His first start came on the road against a ranked Alabama team and all he did was set the school's single-game rushing record.

His lack of size and speed was supposed to catch up to him in the NFL, or at least keep him from dominating. That's why 16 players were chosen before him in the 1990 draft. When the Dallas Cowboys took him, they weren't sure he was the perfect complement to Troy Aikman and Irvin; they just hoped so because the defensive guy they really wanted already was taken. The 5-foot-9 1/2 Smith was the perfect fit. His desire, drive and durability turned him into the DeMarcus Ware most productive running back in NFL history.

On Saturday night, Smith, 41, will do the only things left in his career: slip on the gold blazer and unveil the bust signifying his spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

His speech is already written and it's big on thank-yous to the people who've meant the most in his life and career. As much as others helped shape him, Smith takes pride in having made the most of his abilities and his circumstances.

Dez Bryant is still catching a few balls despite that bulky protective boot on his right foot.

Bryant caught a few light tosses from receivers coach Ray Sherman Marion Barber while standing on the sideline as practice got started Monday. Once drills got under way, the Dallas Cowboys' first-round pick was an observer watching with Sherman or another coach while the offense went through its plays.

Coach Wade Phillips says it's still too early to determine how quickly Bryant Felix Jones could be back after sustaining a high right ankle sprain Friday. The initial prognosis was four to six weeks, which means the rookie receiver could miss the entire five-game preseason schedule.

Tight end Jason Witten doesn't know what can be done

 Tight end Jason Witten doesn't know what can be done.

"It's hard,'' Witten said. "You know, obviously you want to stay away from those type of injuries, but you're playing football. It's competitive. It's the way you get better.

"It's unfortunate (Bryant's injury), but I don't think it's anybody's fault. It's just one of those things when you're playing.''

Aren't players supposed to be pushed and challenged in training camp?

"You have to,'' Witten said. "This is the grind of camp. For us to be where we want to be down the road we have to play well right now. This is something where you build the team. You have to push it.

Not a good morning workout for the offense. Tony Romo  completed 6 of 14 passes. He was also victimized by three drops - Roy Williams, Sam Hurd, Jason Witten . He was intercepted twice - Orlando Scandrick and Cletis Gordon. Gordon's interception came after Romo would have been sacked by Jason Williams, so grade that how you wish.

Let's look at the drops: Romo's back shoulder throw to Williams was in a perfect spot with the cornerback looking for the higher throw to the taller wide receiver. He simply took his eyes off the pass. Hurd dropped what was a perfect throw on a slant with the ball caroming off the receiver's arms. Witten let Romo's throw to the corner for what would have been a touchdown get too low because he didn't want to give Jason Williams the idea the pass was going. Either way, all three should have been caught.

Williams, last year's third round pick, had a productive morning. He struggles at times in coverage and draws the ire of the coaches, but he had a couple of pass deflections, a sack and a fumble recovery. He was active. His speed can help him make up for a couple of missteps.

Stephen McGee had a solid morning in the red-zone work. He was 3-for-3 with a touchdown throw to Jesse Holley on a perfect fade route over new corner Teddy Williams. Williams was also victimized for a touchdown pass from Matt Nichols to Manny Johnson on a jump ball. You have to give Williams a break. He's in his third day of camp after not playing football since high school.

Martellus Bennett was able to practice for the second straight day. His best catch came on a quick turn from Jon Kitna in which he bowled over Bradie James.

Speaking of bowling, Marc Colombo had the key block on Felix Jones' touchdown catch on a screen to the right when he chucked corner Jamar Wall so far that the crowd gasped.

Marion Barber has yet to throw a pass in his career, but he is 1-for-1 in training camp for a touchdown. On an option pass to the right Barber floated a nice throw into the corner to Patrick Cryaton for 6.

While Williams had a drop, he also had a nice TD catch from Kitna. The quarterback sold the play-fake with a toss to the left and came back to the slant to Williams, who was wide open. It looked like the same play in which Williams scored on last year against Oakland, I think.

Let's just say their work in that area Saturday morning did nothing to ease any concerns.

"We still have a lot of work to do,'' tight end Jason Witten said. "Our defense did a good job down there. That's still an area we're all focusing on.

The Panthers are a team in the middle of a hurricane

The Panthers' not-so-sweet 16th training camp begins today. Players will report to Spartanburg in preparation for their first practice at 9 a.m. Thursday.

The Panthers got rid of a ton of veterans this off-season, which leads me to my choice for what should be their 2010 team motto – "Our Players Are Young and Cheap, But Your Ticket Prices Still Went Up."

Snarkiness aside, though, I believe this will be as difficult an NFL camp as any of the remaining Panther players have been through.

Head coach John Fox only has one year remaining on his contract and will quite possibly become a coaching free agent in 2011. He doesn't want the blot of a 4-12 season on his resume when, and if, he's searching for a new job in January.

So Fox will push. And the players, knowing that their own jobs are even more on the line than usual, will try to respond.

Will Fox be outwardly different in his ninth Panthers training camp? No way. Fox admires consistency. He will be outwardly optimistic, as always, believing that "it beats the alternative" as he likes to say.

But internally, Fox's mind will simmer. He has many more issues than usual to resolve in late July and August, most notably at quarterback but also in the defensive line and at wide receiver.

I've been at this newspaper for all 15 previous Panther training camps – all held in my Spartanburg hometown at Wofford College – and I'm perpetually glad to see another one roll around. It always feels like the beginning of a school year. For fans and media, it's a chance to study a new team, searching for its new stars and its imperfections.

For veteran players assured of a roster spot, "Training camp is Groundhog Day," as former Panther fullback Brad Hoover said back when he was an integral part of the offense. There are constants – Spartanburg's searing sun, the playbooks and the air horn that barks everyone out of bed each morning at Wofford College. Veterans frequently forget what day it is.

Steve Smith said in the offseason he would like to be a No. 2 receiver this year — that if the Panthers grabbed a new No. 1 receiver and he didn't have to get double-teamed all the time, he would welcome that. Fat chance. Smith, 31, is No. 1 until proven otherwise — even after re-breaking his arm while playing flag football in the offseason. He didn't have many big plays in 2009, but he still led the team in receiving yards (982).Steve Smith, who is expected to be healthy by Week 1, might have lost a step but remains faster and more elusive than most NFL receivers. But who will be the No. 2 guy? Rookie Brandon LaFell, a third-round pick from LSU, could have the inside track. LaFell is not a burner but is strong. Dwayne Jarrett could also be a factor in the race, although he has been a great disappointment in his three NFL seasons. Kenny Moore has good hands but is a possession type. Armanti Edwards, another rookie third-rounder, will be switched from his college quarterback position to receiver and will be very raw and athletic. At tight end, the Panthers employ the three-headed monster of Jeff King, Dante Rosario and Gary Barnidge. King is slow but a steadier blocker, while Barnidge and Rosario both can occasionally get deep over the middle

Tailback is the Panthers' best position. Put it this way: DeAngelo Williams (pictured) was a Pro Bowler last season, and he didn't even lead the team in rushing. That honor fell to Jonathan Stewart by 16 yards, but both backs had great seasons. They each rushed for more than 1,100 yards — the first time two backs from the same NFL team have ever done that. Stewart is the pile-driver who runs through people but still has enough burst for big gains. Williams is a powerful scatback who excels at turning the corner. Fox likes to rotate the two almost evenly to keep them fresh, but either one is strong enough to carry the ball 30 times if necessary. Tony Fiammetta has basically been handed the fullback job over popular mainstay Brad Hoover in a cost-cutting move. The Panthers' fullback rarely does anything but block, and Fiammetta has the size to do that

The Panthers football jerseys have less experience at this position than any other NFL team. Moore has a 6–2 record as a starter and was 4–1 at the end of 2009, which made the Panthers decide to christen him the tentative No. 1 for 2010. Those eight NFL starts are all the Panthers have — combined. The other three quarterbacks in camp, Hunter Cantwell and rookies Clausen and Tony Pike, have never started an NFL game. Moore is a strong-armed, "What, me worry?" sort who doesn't know every nook and cranny of the playbook but throws well on the move and can really hum a deep ball. The Panthers jerseys were delighted when Clausen dropped to them in the second round. There are some questions about his leadership ability and a confidence that borders on cockiness, but none whatsoever about his arm. Pike, at 6'6", has ideal size for a quarterback but not quite the arm strength of Moore or Clausen. He will likely compete with Cantwell for the No. 3 spot

Panthers made this offseason created a situation

Without many of the familiar faces of recent years, the Panthers will depend on a new cast if they're to make anything of the coming year.

After jettisoning popular and productive veterans in favor of young (i.e. cheap) players, the Panthers will be relying on folks they've never had to before.

Here's a look at the five guys under the most scrutiny when they report to Wofford next week:

QB Matt Moore

For three seasons, Moore's been defined by his easygoing demeanor as much as his on-field serendipity. Now, the pressure's on, and he'll need to stay cool to remain the starter.

He's made the most of his chances, going 6-2 in meaningless December games.

This time, there will be actual consequences when he steps on the field. The Panthers won't be eliminated from playoff contention when he walks into the huddle in September, and opponents will actually bother game-planning against him.

He'll also have to become more assertive in the locker room. In the absence of Jake Delhomme, teammates will be looking for Moore to lead as much as throw passes. As a backup, Moore has been able to respond with a grin and a shrug. This year, much more will be expected of him.

The presence of future replacement Jimmy Clausen adds to the heat Jonathan Stewart  under Moore, and with a contract that only promises this season, it amounts to a one-year audition.

DE Charles Johnson

Hey, no sweat Charles. All you really have to do is replace Julius Peppers.

It's unfair to expect Peppers-level production from the fourth-year end. It's unfair to expect it from anyone. But Johnson will be the guy running through the tunnel in Peppers' spot, which means eyes will be on him.

Johnson's shown flashes of pass-rush potential the last few years. He has 10 sacks in three seasons, but if he doesn't push that number this season, it could put the Panthers in a tough spot.

He's not the only one expected to pressure the passer. They're going to need Everette Brown and others to contribute. But as the starter, the onus is on Johnson to prove himself.

Johnson also has his own incentive to do well, since he's in the last year of his rookie contract, and could stand to cash in somewhere (perhaps even here) with a breakout season.

WR Dwayne Jarrett

So what's it going to be Dwayne? Are you going to be like Keyshawn Johnson (who you look like in practice) or Keary Colbert (who you resemble in games)?

Jarrett's been nothing more than a tease for three seasons. After catching 41 touchdowns in three seasons at Southern Cal, he caught his first in the NFL against the Saints' reserves in the 2009 finale.

As long as he's disappointed here, there have been excuses made for him. They're all gone. No veterans in front of him, no myths of quarterbacks who'll only throw to the other guy.

This year, it's all on Jarrett to decide whether he wants to be DeAngelo Williams a player, or just another cautionary tale against drafting skill position players from USC.

Head trainer Ryan Vermillion

While you can't blame injuries on the training staff -- they're just there to look after the victims - it is imperative that the Panthers stay healthy while they're in Spartanburg.

The offseason philosophy has created a team with decent front-line talent, but little to no depth. That means no margin of error whatsoever.

You can say this of most teams, but the choices the Panthers jerseys made this offseason created a situation in which wins and losses will track perfectly with the number of guys on injured reserve.

A rash of injuries at any spot will make a hash of this roster, but some positions are thinner than most. If the bug hits the already thin linebackers or receivers, the defensive line or the secondary, things could get ugly in a hurry.

DT Tank Tyler

Lost in the glare of Peppers leaving was the fact another 50 percent of the defensive line followed him out the door.

While Damione Lewis and Maake Kemoeatu didn't add star power to the roster, they did lend a certain gravity - the assurance of having known commodities in the middle of the defense.

Now, the interior line needs name tags, because it's hard to tell at the moment who's going to step into a larger role.

The Panthers would love it if Tyler delivers on his potential. Miscast in Kansas City's 3-4, the Panthers brought him back last year, but a knee injury kept him from showing much here. When well, he's shown some pop in the middle of the line, and if he could get some push replacing Lewis, it would go a long way toward easing the burden on the defensive ends who figure to be overtaxed anyway.

 The new Carolina Panthers jerseys are set to audition former University of Miami defensive lineman Dave Howell on Monday, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.

We've been told that the Panthers are going to conduct a major tryout.

The Panthers could use definitely some defensive linemen to upgrade their depth.

Howell is a fairly obscure, unaccomplished former Hurricanes player who lined up on both sides of the football.

He enrolled at Miami as a highly regarded recruit, ranked as the 29th defensive lineman by SuperPrep.

Panthers don’t have any big guys on the front line

The 2009 season saw multiple injuries on the defensive front for the Panthers. It all started with nose tackle Ma'ake Kemoeatu, who was sent to injured reserve, shortly thereafter.

As the season pressed on, more injuries to the defensive front occurred, forcing the team to look to other teams with younger, inexperienced players with some potential upside to their abilities.

So the Panthers traded for Tank Tyler, Louis Leonard, and also signed Hollis Thomas.

When Thomas was signed, I merely shook my head, as I was well-versed in his injury-prone days with the Philadelphia Eagles. But beggars can't be choosers, and at least at that time, I figured we had a guy who could contribute, until the inevitable happened. To my surprise, Thomas never sustained an injury, and actually turned in the best season of his career.

Tyler and Leonard showed a lot of upside during their first season in Carolina, and look to be among those vying for a place with the starting lineup.

Others returning from the 2009 and previous seasons to lock in on DeAngelo Williams a starting job are Corvey Irvin, Ed Johnson, Derek Landri, Nick Hayden, and Andre Neblett.

Of the names mentioned, the most likely — at this time — to be starting are Tank Tyler, Louis Leonard, Nick Hayden, and Ed Johnson. Not that all these guys are a lock, but they currently have the most experience among the defensive tackles.

Corvey Irvin, while massive, was on a good track of possibly seeing a lot of playing time in 2009, until he too suffered a season-ending injury.

The players most likely under pressure to perform are Tank Tyler and Louis Leonard. Look at what the Panthers traded to acquire both.

Both Tyler and Leonard showed some upside in the later half of the Panthers 2009 campaign, and left a lot of us feeling better about where the defensive line is at.

I keep hearing and reading how the Panthers football jerseys don't have any big guys on the front line. To the contrary, they do. Maybe not behemoths, but the "smaller" guys who are also younger, make up for brute strength with speed and other power.

On the defensive front, the Panthers jerseys tackles average 300 lbs. Some of the guys are a little on the light side, but those whom I project to be the starters average a little more, at 304 lbs.

Sports Illustrated just released its seventh annual Fortune 50 of the highest-paid American athletes, with Tiger Woods topping the list for the seventh-straight year at $90 million.

Chicago is represented on the list by Bears defensive end Steve Smith Julius Peppers, who checks in at No. 36 at $20 million for 2010. He was in the same spot last year after signing a one-year, $16.6 million tender with the Carolina Panthers.

Peppers inked a six-year contract with a max value of $91.5 million. He is due $40.5 million over the first three years of the contract and a record $42 million guaranteed.

If Peppers looks as good throughout the season as he did during mini-camp and organized team activities, he'll be worth every penny.

Carolina Panthers how they feel about Steve Smith

The experiment confirmed to Jenkins his lack of career regrets, and he said he decided to listen to his position coach, Mark Carrier, who told him to look no further than the next season.

Jenkins also considered the new direction of his life, including his first wedding anniversary recently and his responsibility to his three young children. All of that played a role, but with training camp now two weeks away, with a season full of promise on the horizon, Jenkins said that one factor, Coach Rex Ryan, registered as most important.

"The biggest thing was Rex," Jenkins said. "If it had been any other coach, it probably would have been my last year."

That speaks volumes about Ryan's leadership style and magnetic personality. It also speaks to the talent at Ryan's disposal.

To the top-ranked defense in the N.F.L., the Jets added cornerback Antonio Cromartie, the pass-rush specialist Jason Taylor and safety Brodney Pool. They drafted cornerback Kyle Wilson in the first round. Jenkins is also scheduled to return after missing all but six games last season.

Ryan likes to say that "there aren't many" players like Jenkins in the league. And in this team, Jenkins said he saw a roster as or more talented than any he had played on. Only some of his early Carolina Panthers teams — in 2002 or 2003, Jenkins said — come close.

With HBO filming the Jets for its annual training camp series, with Ryan's pronouncements growing bolder in his second season, with expectations that have grown exponentially, Jenkins and the Jets feel a greater sense of urgency.

"When you have magnified expectations in New York, you better get it done," he said. "We've got to win. There's no if. We have to win. Trash has been talked. Things have been said. We need to make it happen, or we're going to be embarrassed."

As Jenkins spoke, he drank diet soda and ate only half of his meal at a Manhattan restaurant, then boxed the leftovers. His friend Tony Washington, a former Panthers teammate, said that was one of several changes he noticed in Jenkins the past few years.

Carolina looked like it might be on the verge of another Super Bowl run in 2008 after going 12-4 in the regular season and Carolina Panthers 2010 NFL Predictionsearning a home playoff game. That run never happened, though, as the Arizona Cardinals stunned the Panthers 33-13 at Bank of America Stadium in the Divisional Round. Still, despite that bitter loss, Carolina appeared to be in a position to contend for the division title again in 2009. That never happened either as the club battled its way through an 8-8, third place season.

The Panthers football jerseys lackluster record prompted big changes in the offseason with a number of veterans being cut or traded. Among those being shown the door by the club or by their own volition were Jake Delhomme, Julius Peppers, Mushin Muhammad, Damione Lewis, Dante Wesley, Quinton Teal, Ma'ake Kemoeatu, Landon Johnson, Chris Harris, and Na'll Diggs.

The offense, which ranked 19th in yards per game at 331.1 and 21st in points per game at 19.7, will now be directed by Matt Moore. Moore threw for 1053 yards and eight touchdowns after taking over for Delhomme last year, earning him a 98.5 passer rating. The Oregon State product will have two great running backs at his disposal in DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart as well as a respectable line in front of him. The problem for Fox, and Moore, is the lack of depth and experience at receiver. Steve Smith returns but outside of his veteran presence, the team has nothing in the way of a proven commodity.

The team took two wideouts in the third round in Brandon LaFell (LSU) and Armanti Edwards (Appalachian State) that figure to get see the field quite a bit this season. And, should Moore falter, the club might elect to make a change at quarterback by throwing rookie Jimmy Clausen into the fire.

He went and suffered and Achilles tendon injury in April while playing basketball. Now he's being punished (sort of).

Ask the Carolina Panthers how they feel about Steve Smith breaking his arm while partaking in extracurriculars.

But, enough with the tongue-in-cheek approach. Here are the facts.

The Bengals released Shirley in the "waived/non-football injury" category.

The Carolina Panthers are currently favored

The new Carolina Panthers jerseys are led by head coach John Fox who brings with him 8 years of NFL coaching experience. The Carolina Panthers are currently favored at 35/1 betting odds to win Super Bowl XLV.

Below you will find a review of the Carolina Panthers broken down into three categories: Offense, Defense and Special Teams.

The 2010 Carolina Panthers offense, which was traditionally led by Jake Delhomme the past few years, will now be led by a young Matt Moore at quarterback. Last NFL season the Panthers scored an average of 19.7 points/game and had 174.9 passing yards/game which Jonathan Stewart sports handicappers are expecting the Carolina Panthers to improve on this season with a new offensive look.

Last season the Carolina Panthers defense was 9th in the NFL for points against, averaging 19.2 points/game and the Panthers were 22nd in the NFL at stopping their opponents running game, averaging 124.8 rushing yards against per game.

The Carolina Panthers special teams are ranked 19th in the league for field goals and ranked 31st in Kickoff returns which is an area of interest for them in the upcoming NFL season.

Currently the 2010 Carolina Panthers are favored at 16/1 betting odds to win the DeAngelo Williams NFC conference and they are favored at +550 to win the NFC South Division.

Smith broke his arm last month while playing flag football, and the injury typically takes two months to fully heal. Smith has been regularly working with trainers, a team source said Thursday, and could be back in time for the Panthers' Sept. 2 preseason finale at Pittsburgh.

Smith is a notoriously fast healer and already is making good progress Kenneth Moore  toward a return, the source said. Even if Smith isn't ready for a preseason game, the Panthers remain confident that he will be back for the Sept. 12 season opener against the New York Giants.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson

Green Bay's minor league baseball team has it's eyes on downtown as well. The Bullfrogs Aaron Rodgers hope to build a new 20 million dollar stadium along the Fox River to be used for baseball and more."A multi-use facility something that we can accommodate youth sports, high school sports, other college sports, and then totally non-sports related facilities;" Bullfrogs owner Jeff Royle said.

Financing for the project would be tight and there could be A.J. Hawk another snag for the new Bullfrogs stadium. It seems the Green Bay Packers may want to get into the baseball business A Packers youth sports complex on the horizon would likely include a baseball stadium.

But city leaders like Tom Weber "If it was a choice between two funded locations, I think that the riverfront location does ten times what anything on Lombardi avenue will do."

 

Green Bay Packers  jerseys cornerback Charles Woodson was not injured after escaped from a burning home early Saturday morning in Bay Harbor, Mich.Woodson was one of 11 people staying in the multi-million home at the time the fire broke out according to WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee.Per the report, Woodson and an associate smelled smokearound 4 a.m., but were unable to find the source.Fire officials were called to the B.J. Raji scene at 4:43 a.m. to check on a fire alarm that was going off at the residence.

When the Carolina Panthers arrive for work each morning

We all like to question the Panthers football jerseys personnel moves. There seems to be more turnover for the Panthers this year than in almost any year in the past. The theme has been moving on from veteran players and getting younger through the draft. Some of these moves over the past couple years have proven to be smart ones, but others can leave you asking "What were they thinking?" The only chance most of us active fans get to play GM is fantasy football, but this is your chance to play GM of the new Carolina Panthers jerseys for a day. What one change would you run out and make? The only requirements - you need to list the personnel involved and why. Here's your public opportunity to display your as-of-yet unrecognized football genius.

 

By this logic, some of those fellow owners have gladly been betraying him. The Panthers either released or opted not to re-sign nine starters from last year's 8-8 team, and several were snatched up by other teams. Most notable among them was defensive end Julius Peppers, who got a six-year $91.5 million contract ($42 million guaranteed) in Chicago. Following Peppers through the exit doors were quarterback Jake Delhomme, wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad, fullback Brad Hoover, defensive tackle Ma'ake Kemoeatu, linebacker Na'il Diggs and safety Chris Harris.

 

Health and old age were a factor in many of these moves. But a bigger factor was money. After Harris got away, Coach John Fox acknowledged that the club was on a tight budget. Fox would know; he's in the final year of his contract. The Panthers actually allowed him to void the final year of his deal back in January (a highly unusual move)  so that he could have a crack at filling one of the league's head coaching vacancies. When nothing worked out, it was agreed that Fox would return to finish out his contract in '10.

 

The Panthers jerseys may not be willing – or able – to give Fox a $5 million to $6 million salary next year. The players understand his lame-duck status. In fact, financially speaking, many of Carolina's best players are in a similar boat. Linebacker Jon Beason, cornerback Richard Marshall and running back DeAngelo Williams are stars entering their primes and pining for new deals.

 

The young dancers broke up into groups and learned the choreography to a dance to a popular Justin Bieber song.  The girls particularly enjoyed interacting with the Top Cats.

"They were really fun," said Sarah Grace Durant from Kershaw, South Carolina.  "I had a really good time with them."

Some of the older dancers also looked to the Top Cats for some inspiration.

"The main thing I learned is you can keep dancing through high school and college and on to being a professional," said St. James High School student Hannah Maloney.  "I'm on the [St. James High] Sharkies dance team, it's just really inspiring that I can keep dancing my whole life."

 

Needham-raised former NFL tight end Eric Johnson

Johnson started for the Needham High Rockets his junior and senior years. He played running back, wide receiver, free safety and even punter for the Rockets, who went 8-2 and 7-3 those seasons, respectively.

Johan said he couldn't quite tell if the then slender Johnson had the makings of a professional athlete, but he knew he had the drive.

"I would say he was an on the field type leader," said Johan. "He kind of led by example. He worked hard in practice. He was a very intense kid in that regard."

Johnson, a seventh round draft pick of the new San Francisco 49ers  jerseys in 2001, hit the ground running after his days on the Needham High School gridiron. He was a star wide received at Yale University in 2000, and went on to catch 40 passes for 362 yards his rookie season in San Francisco. Plagued by injuries throughout his years in San Francisco, he signed a new contract with the New Orleans Saints in 2007. He was eventually released by the team in 2008 and hasn't seen the field since, or the media spotlight, since.

"A lot of people have listened to a lot of the commentaries throughout a lot of the media outlets, mainly ESPN, that has my character in question as far as things that have happened in the past," Owens said. "And I think even though I may do 99 good things right and if I do one thing wrong, ESPN and the people on there is gonna make it out to be the worst thing ever."

He is probably half right and half wrong here. Yes, ESPN and many media outlets do spotlight him when he does something wrong, but it's only because over the course of his career, he's asked for it. He's done enough bad things (team-wrecking things, not seriously bad things like rape or murder, and we do need to be clear on that) to put the microscope on himself.

He even says that he's willing to take on a No. 2-WR role and that he's "probably in the best shape of my life," and ready "to give a team an opportunity to get to a Super Bowl."

Owens hasn't gone on any visits, but it's not because teams don't think he can play. We're sure there is interest there. But supposedly he wants $5 million per year and that's probably where the sticking point is.

Seattle Seahawks' Wide Receiver

 Wide Receiver

T.J. Houshmandzadeh - Houshmandzadeh had a pretty nice thing going for him in Cincinnati with Chad Ochocinco garnering the attention and Houshmandzadeh getting receptions and touchdowns. But he opted for the "big bucks" and has produced two mediocre seasons in Seattle. It looks like more of the same for 2010 which means he'll have a couple of decent games during the season, but he won't put up the "75-catch, 975-yard, nine touchdown seasons" we were used to in Ohio. He has value as a late No.2 or early No.3 receiver, but his ADP of 90 might be a little overpriced.

Golden Tate - The rookie has a chance to start on Opening Day across from Houshmandzadeh and have an immediate fantasy impact. That is of course, if he can beat out second-year receiver Deon Butler and veteran Deion Branch and Hasselbeck stays healthy. Those are a lot of "ifs" but with an ADP of just 139, it might be worth the gamble.

Deion Branch - Branch hasn't played a full season since he left New England and hasn't been a fantasy factor since then either. Perhaps he should have seen the value in staying with Tom Brady and the Patriots' offense. Given his production over the past four years, his injury history and the question marks at quarterback, I have to believe you can find a better option. Neither Deon Butler, Ben Obomanu nor former USC first-round bust Mike Williams should have any fantasy value in 2010.

Tight End

John Carlson - Carlson got off to a great start in 2009 with six receptions for 95 yards and two scores in Week 1. Unfortunately, it was downhill after that as the weak offensive line left him blocking more than going out for passes. Hopefully, the addition of Russell Okung from Oklahoma State will help stabilize the line and allow Carlson to catch the ball again, but that's not a guarantee. Fantasy owners apparently don't think the Seahawks did enough for the line because Carlson has dropped from the No.9 tight end off the board in 2009 to an ADP of 158 and the 16th tight end off the board in 2010.
 
Quarterback

Matt Hasselbeck - As recently as 2007, Hasselbeck was a starting fantasy quarterback, throwing for almost 4,000 yards and 28 touchdowns. However, time, a bulging disc in his back and a bad shoulder have left the  Seattle Seahawks quarterback as a huge question mark. And most fantasy players don't want a question at quarterback which explains his ADP of 191 and his being around the 27th quarterback off the board. If he can avoid back problems, Hasselbeck could once again help a fantasy lineup because the Seahawks have added weapons and just as importantly improved the offensive line in front of him. Still, if you are considering him for a major role on your roster, you better have another quarterback who can carry the load, too.

Charlie Whitehurst - Should Hasselbeck get hurt again, or start out slowly, there is a distinct possibility that new head coach Pete Carroll will give Whitehurst a shot. With almost no information on Whitehurst's ability to play at the NFL level (his entire pro career consists of two rushing attempts for 13 yards and a touchdown back in 2006), I can't recommend him at this time, even as a "handcuff" to Hasselbeck.

 Seattle Seahawks running back Quinton Ganther of Richmond was arrested Saturday morning on suspicion of DUI in Sacramento.

Ganther, a John F. Kennedy High of Richmond graduate, was booked into the Sacramento County main jail at 6:50 a.m., according to the Seattle Times. The California High Patrol arrested Ganther around 3:15 a.m. in downtown Sacramento.

Ganther, who turns 26 on July 15, joined the Seahawks as a free agent during the offseason after playing last season with the Washington Redskins. The Oakland-born Ganther is expected to compete for a role as a backup running back and special teams player. Ganther spent his first three seasons with the Tennessee Titans as a role player.