Apolyton Fantasy Football Draft Review...

[Tuberski]

I'm close to releasing Brunnel, still debating whether or not to do so.

ACK!

[Zopperoni]

You have McNabb and Brad Johnson, I'd release Brunell.

[Tuberski]

Brunnel was BAPAYED to me.

ACK!

[Imran Siddiqui]

People have been saying that Brunell won't be the starter in a few months. Leftwich has impressed early, even though he missed camp.

[Tuberski]

Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
People have been saying that Brunell won't be the starter in a few months. Leftwich has impressed early, even though he missed camp.

That is why I am considering dropping him, he most likely will be traded, if they can find someone to take him.

ACK!

[Imran Siddiqui]

Why consider dropping him? Just let the dude go if you can find someone else .

[Tuberski]

That earns the DUH! of the year award!



ACK!

[Imran Siddiqui]

So why 'consider'?

[Tuberski]

Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
So why 'consider'?

Just trying to find someone to replace him.

ACK!

[reismark]

Well, I decided to take a risk and drop Kordell Stewart as my backup quarterback in favor of Kyle Boller, who Brian Billick just named Baltimore's starter. It's obvious that Kordell is being set up to fail, and I absolutely love Boller's potential (Baltimore is much better off with Boller under center than they would have been with Redman, IMO). The Ravens could be a really dangerous team this year if everything falls into place, while the Bears have no hope even if Kordell regains his form.

[Dis]

I forgot to pick up Clark after watching him in action with Indy last week on monday night football. He looks like he will take much of the action from the Indy TE I currently have. Good rookie pick.

[reismark]

Those who criticized the Bills' pick of Willis McGahee back in April should be enjoying their finely glazed crow now.

Buffalo traded primary backup Olandis Gary (who had huge previous success behind the Denver line) to Detroit for future considerations today, a move they never could have made without McGahee in the wings (and incindentally, they're saying he'll be activated at midseason). It's a great help for the Lions too, since Stewart is supposed to be out for about two months. Better grab him while you can, guys.

[reismark]

Bad news for Sloww:

http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/6606375

Steelers All-Pro LB Porter among six shot, in serious condition

DENVER -- Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter was seriously wounded when he was among six people shot early Sunday outside a bar following the Colorado-Colorado State football game.

Porter was in serious condition after being shot in the buttocks, but the injury wasn't life-threatening, police spokesman Sonny Jackson said. One of the other victims died, Jackson said.

Porter, 26, was not involved in any confrontation. The All-Pro linebacker, a five-year veteran, is a Colorado State graduate.

"He was an innocent bystander. There was no confrontation or altercation that we know of at this time," said Jackson.

No arrests were made.

Jackson said the shots were fired from outside a fenced-in parking lot where the victims were standing just before 2 a.m.

The dead man was identified as Christopher Wilford, 28.

Steelers coach Bill Cowher said the team would not place Porter on injured reserve, which would sideline him for the season.

"The bullet entered his left buttocks and is lodged in his right thigh," Cowher said Sunday. "All the preliminary tests are being done and, at this time, it looks as though the bullet did not hit any vital organs. He is resting comfortably in the hospital and we are in the process of ... trying to fly him back here (Monday)."

Cowher did not speculate how long Porter would be out. Losing Porter for a substantial period would be a major blow to a defense that was the NFL's best in 2001 and ranked seventh overall last season.

"Joey's going to be fine; he'll be back," Cowher said. "He's a special guy and he'll be back."

Clark Haggans, who played mostly as a rush end in the Steelers' dime defense last season, likely will start Sunday's opener against Baltimore. Haggans also is a former Colorado State player.

Cowher talked to Porter on Sunday and said the linebacker was distraught over getting hurt with the season about to start. The Steelers otherwise came through the preseason with no serious injuries.

"He's as well as can be expected. He feels like he's let the football team down. He was really emotional," Cowher said.

Porter, a third-round draft pick in 1998, played in his first Pro Bowl last season. He became the first player since sacks became an official statistic in 1982 to have nine sacks and four interceptions.

Considered one of the league's best all-around linebackers, Porter also had two fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles last season. Against Oakland in the second game of 2002, Porter made 10 solo tackles, had three sacks and intercepted two passes, earning him to AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors.

"Joey's like a Broadway showman," Haggans said during training camp. "If he has any ability in something he likes to show it. He wants everyone to see it, like it."

So a Pittsburgh defense that some were already starting to question takes a huge hit. I think this guy needs loads of prayers sent his way. Talk about bad luck...

[SlowwHand]

Yeah, that's a bad damned deal.

[Zopperoni]

Originally posted by reismark
Better grab him while you can, guys.

After a good amount of consideration, I've decided to snatch him in exchange for Antowain Smith.