Hey Xtremers:
Some interesting things went down today, relating to cuts and Injury List moves. Some more interesting cuts and announcements are sure to follow behind this post, but you can bet that we will continue to update you as they happen. Here is what you need to know for the moment:
RB Antonio Pittman cut by Saints
This is one of the more interesting cuts today, as the rookie has some serious talent and upside. It looks like the Saints organization is comfortable with
Aaron Stecker backing up their stud running backs
Reggie Bush and
Deuce McAllister. It will be interesting to see what teams give
Antonio Pittman a serious look. Our guess is that you’ll see the Packers, Falcons and Raiders be leading candidates to at least give the kid a look. Monitor the news and maybe grab him if he does in fact sign in a place that gives him a chance to compete for carries.
RB Priest Holmes placed on Non-Football Injury List
This means that
Holmes is done for the year — and he can’t play for another team either. So fantasy-wise, this means that
Michael Bennett and
Kolby Smith are the only runners to consider handcuffing to stud back
Larry Johnson. Our guess is that
Bennett starts off as the primary back-up, but if anything were to (ear muffs
Johnson owners!) happen to
L.J., it would be
Kolby Smith that the team would turn to, not
Bennett.
Bennett wouldn’t hold up as a full-time rusher if you ask us. So, if you have to pick just one K.C. back to handcuff to
L.J. (due to roster limit reasons), we’d roll with
Smith.
RB Kenton Keith becomes the primary back-up in Indy with DeDe Dorsey cut
This one was about as shocking as the cutting of
Antonio Pittman.
Addai owners:
Keith is now the primary back-up to
Joseph Addai, so go grab him and handcuff him to your first-round runner!
Again, we will update you as more info comes rolling in! Have a great Saturday!
