Desmond Clark got a two-year extension with Chicago through 2010. If you were holding out for Greg Olsen to become the elite player he is touted to become at tight end, don’t count on him breaking out next year. It looks like he will share playing time with Clark awhile longer–a long while longer.
Who’d like to see a wide receiver tandem of Braylon Edwards and Bernard Berrian? For one, I would just to hear all the announcers stumble over Braylon and Berrian in the same sentence. Apparently, the Cleveland Browns agree. The Browns are keeping their eye on Berrian. If he makes the move to Cleveland, his fantasy value might go up. With Berrian’s deep threat added to Edward’s high-scoring ability, the Browns could really do some damage on offense. Sorry, Joe.
DeShaun Foster might find a home in Tampa Bay–unless they would rather have Javon Walker. So maybe Cadillac Williams won’t be ready to go for 2008? It looks like Earnest Graham will be starting once again down in Tampa, and they might want to work Foster in for some carries in a back up role. Foster’s value would be small if he goes there, but hopefully, he doesn’t cut into Graham’s solid production.
Speaking of released vets, Muhsin Muhammad has been linked to both the Carolina Panthers and the San Francisco 49ers. The latest reports put him close to signing a deal with the Panthers. It might not be totally sealed yet because rumor has it that he wants a “gloves off” clause barring David Carr from quarterbacking.
Word from the Raider camp is that Michael Huff, formerly of the University of Texas, is on the trading block. He hasn’t impressed the Raiders coaches with his play on stopping the pass or the run. If he stays, he is likely changing positions to free safety. He could go on the cheap to another team hurting for help, but time will tell whether his level of play steps up and contributes some fantasy value to a defense.
If Jeff Wilkins held it down for you at kicker, you might be looking for a new trusty leg next season. Wilkins is pulling a Brett Favre this offseason while evaluating a nagging leg injury. He could leave if he doesn’t feel like he get it done in 2008.
The San Diego Chargers fortified their linebacking core by signing veteran Derek Smith. He is on the decline after being replaced by Patrick Willis on the 49ers defense, but he could still add depth and experience to the Chargers linebacking group. The Chargers defense was good already, so this move does nothing more than keep its value high.
