Fantasy Impact: LaDainian Tomlinson

Fantasy Impact: Chris Perry

Super Sleeper Running Backs

Because five of the top 25 and 13 of the top 40 fantasy RBs were plucked from the waiver wire in 2007, and guys like Earnest Graham, Ryan Grant, Kenny Watson, Chicago’s Adrian Peterson and Justin Fargas made names for themselves, fantasy owners are now forced to pay attention to just about every single running back on all 32 rosters - but how do you sift through the clutter to find the best super sleepers? Read more

Marshawn Lynch Cuts Deal With D.A.

WBEN in Buffalo reports that Bills stud RB Marshawn Lynch reportedly reached an agreement tonight with the district attorney, in regards to a hit-and-run accident two weeks ago that involved his vehicle. He plead guilty to a misdemeanor, but will avoid jail time.

No-Offseason Take: This seems very positive for Lynch’s overall status, although there’s a slight chance that he could be suspended for a short period of time by the NFL. On the field in 2008, he’s expected to be an absolute beast - especially in PPR leagues. See where he ranks.

Fantasy Impact: Reggie Bush

Fantasy Impact: Larry Johnson

Kevin Jones Update…

Updating a previous report, apparently several NFL teams have shown interest in Kevin Jones, who says he’s ready to play right now.

No-Offseason Take: We believe him, and this is another example of why the Lions shouldn’t have cut him. Word all along was that he’d be ready be training camp. Now, it appears he’ll end up in a plethora of places. Teams like Buffalo, New England, Green Bay, Tennessee and the New York Jets have reportedly shown interest, but we see a perfect fit being a place like Houston or Denver.

Kevin Jones Still Working Hard…

Former Lions RB Kevin Jones worked out on Thursday, running a 4.3 short shuttle, which is pretty impressive, compared to other young backs. The 25 year old Jones has a workout scheduled with scouts in Saline, Michigan on June 28, according to KFFL. Apparently, he’d be ready for non-contract drills with the team that signs him. We expect him to end up somewhere by training camp and slowly rebuild his fantasy value throughout the 2008 season.

Fantasy Impact: Cadillac Williams

Ahmad Bradshaw Is NFL’s Latest Jail Bird…

Many fantasy owners were freaking gung-ho about Giants rookie RB Ahmad Bradshaw towards the end of the 2007 season. We weren’t - for many reasons. Now, it appears that Bradshaw has been locked up for violating probation. Apparently he has been in jail since Father’s Day, June 15. It’s unknown whether or not the NFL will suspend him, but it may not matter, because he’s nothing more than Brandon Jacobs’ occasional back-up anyway.

Don’t count on Bradshaw as more than a flier in points per reception leagues.

Shaun Alexander Has Lost All Trust…

CBSSports.com Senior Writer Clark Judge reports that free agent RB Shaun Alexander is definitely not a hot commodity on the open market. Not only that, but it seems that most NFL GM’s have lost trust in the former NFL MVP. They’re not impressed with the numbers he used to put up, and they’re very concerned with how soft he has appeared in recent seasons.

On top of that, Alexander’s heart and desire are being questioned.

This is not good. We do not recommend him as an option in any league format. This means he’s not worth a roster spot at all - even if he does land somewhere like Detroit, Houston, New Orleans or Chicago. He’s out folks.

Cardinals’ J.J. Arrington Arrested…

Cardinals RB J.J. Arrington was arrested yesterday morning for allegedly getting into a fight in North Carolina.

And the problems for NFL players keep on coming. Commish Roger Goodell is likely to let Arrington slide, due to having no prior blemishes while in the NFL. However, this definitely doesn’t help his cause for earning more of a role in the Cardinals’ offense in 2008.

Arrington has no fantasy value, but Cards rookie Tim Hightower is a definite super sleeper worth watching in our eyes, as Edgerrin James continues to slow down.