Redskins with decisions to make in terms of “old” running backs

The Redskins have a choice to make for themselves, and it amounts to this: Do we want two 30 year old running backs in decline on our 53 man roster next year? After releasing Ladell Betts last week, I have to think that the Redskins have made up their minds that they are committed to going younger and will look to draft [read more...]

Coin Flip – Week 15

Playoff time has officially started in every league, which means your options have dwindled down to due to NFL roster and depth chart moves, as well as inconsistent performance and injuries.Guys like Clinton Portis, Chris Cooley, and Anthony Gonzalez left you hanging by a thread for much of the season, but now two are on injured reserve, and the latter [read more...]

Redskins Back Portis Feels He’ll Be Able to Return from Concussion

Clinton Portis seems to feel like the current concussion that has stopped him from taking the field is not going to end his career. The Redskins running back appeared at a charity event Tuesday and was asked about remarks he made last week, when he sounded as if he could be contemplating the end of his career. Portis replied: [read more...]

Fantasy Player Breakdown – Week 14

Be sure to check out our Start/Sit column for some solid calls this week, and if you’re searching for a gem to help you out with line-up issues, take a second to look over this week’s Waiver Wire Pick-ups.Read on for player match-ups and some quick notes:New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta FalconsQB Drew Brees: Falcons defense isn’t very good, so [read more...]

Waiver Wire Week 14

We’re getting down to the nitty gritty. Most leagues have two or less regular season games left, while many leagues start their playoffs this week. That means you need to scour the Waiver Wire for a gem or two if your current roster isn’t boosting your confidence heading into Week 14. Stay updated with NFL Soups’ Breaking News, and then hit [read more...]

Redskins Portis Thinking About Calling it a Career?

The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports that Redskins running back Clinton Portis is thinking about walking away from football. He’s already done for the remainder of the season: Clinton Portis can’t say with certainty whether he’ll be in the Redskins’ backfield next season, but team officials have decided he won’t be returning this year. The Redskins placed their star running back [read more...]

Redskins RB Portis Still Has Concussion Symptoms

Redskins running back Clinton Portis continues to show symptoms from a concussion and will return to a specialist in Pittsburgh on Monday and Tuesday to evaluate his progress. Portis was hurt Nov. 8 against Atlanta and will miss his fourth straight game Sunday when the Redskins host New Orleans. Coach Jim Zorn said Friday that Portis “still has a little [read more...]

Waiver Wire Watch – Week 12

Every week we take a look at the best available options, due to injuries, roster status, and weekly match-ups, that could potentially be available to you in your league. It’s important to constantly be on the watch for gems that slip through the cracks, especially with injuries knocking out key players for the season such as Owen Daniels, Ronnie Brown, and [read more...]

Cowboys’ Lone TD Enough, Edge Redskins 7-6

With the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, you have two teams going in two totally different directions. With the Cowboys, you have a team that is like the little girl with the curl; when they’re good, they’re very good. When they’re bad, well…I think you get the gist of this. Meanwhile, with the Redskins, you pretty much know what to [read more...]

Waiver Wire Watch – Week 11

With plenty of injuries across the board to several key players in the league, it’s time to take a look at who could possibly be available on your waiver wire that might be of interest or value to your team. Owners are scrambling, or at the very worst, stressing over who to pick-up or trade for to replace injured running backs [read more...]

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