Arian Foster - Arian Foster says he should be ready

Source: The Huddle

Houston Texans RB Arian Foster said he'll most likely be ready for training camp.
Huddle Up: Uh... "most likely"? That sound you here is Ben Tate creeping up fantasy draft boards as a must-handcuff. Still plenty of time before you need to hit the panic button, but given Foster's mileage, Tate's talent, and the Texans' fondness for running the football it's a situation that warrants your attention.

Arian Foster: (Calf) Hopes to be Ready for Training Camp

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Arian Foster: Foster (calf strain) said that he will "more than likely" be ready for training camp, ESPN.com reports. "It's just a small calf strain," according to Foster. "News is dry in the offseason, so it made headlines." Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Texans RB Arian Foster 'likely' ready for training camp

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster provided an update to the media regarding his strained calf. quot;It's just a small calf strain," he said during the shoot of a Foot Locker Under Armour commercial. When asked if he would be ready for camp, Foster said, "Yeah, more than likely." Foster told FOXSports.com that he has been spending an hour or two in a hyperbaric chamber every day. The interview also included some tidbits about his diet and his thoughts about Houston possibly re-signing FB Vonta Leach. FANTASY ANALYSIS: It's a slow offseason and fantasy owners should not be worried about Foster at this point. If he does miss portions of training camp, concerns would be valid. The 27-year-old back is more or less in his prime. Some of

Texans | Arian Foster says he should be ready

Source: Footballguys.com

Houston Texans RB Arian Foster (calf) said he'll most likely be ready for training camp.

Foster: 'More than likely' I'm ready for camp - Arian Foster | HOU

Source: Rotoworld Football

Arian Foster (calf) says he'll "more than likely" be ready for training camp.

First Down: Miami’s Miller tastes great, fantasy filling

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Walk into any watering hole on a Friday night and chances are someone is emulating Alex Trebek, peppering friends with generally meaningless questions in an attempt to test their alleged Schwab-like sports knowledge. If you’re a person who typically dons a fine-tailored suit, lily white lip sweater and relishes flexing your trivia chops, this gem is for you:

In terms of total fantasy points scored, where did the Miami Dolphins backfield rank in 2012?

Don’t immediately open another window or look down, cheater. Take a moment. Ponder.

The answer: No. 7, ahead of Baltimore, Tampa and San Francisco, teams often revered for their strong rushing attacks. Shocking, isn’t it?

Though carpetbagger

2013 Fantasy Outlook: Chris Johnson

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Player Profiles: QB | RB | WR | TE | K |

2013 Team Outlook: Houston Texans

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

A fantasy football preview of the Houston Texans this season. Profiled players include Matt Schaub, T.J. Yates, Arian Foster, Ben Tate, and Greg Jones.

Draft Review: The Roto Arcade Pro-Am

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

As most of you know, playing in a fantasy league alongside real-life fantasy experts is a hopeless undertaking. HOPELESS. Zero probability of success. Like challenging a group of bears to a moose-eating contest. Not recommended. You couldn't possibly win. You'd be humiliated. And lucky to survive.

I mean ... we're experts. We only get these jobs because we've each won thousands of leagues, beating tens of thousands of regular humans like yourself.

So please, don't think for an instant that you can handle any of us. I doubt you'd even win a fantasy medal. Spare yourself the embarrassment. Stay away. That's the best advice I can give you.

But still, for whatever reason, some of you seem to think you

Buccaneers HC Greg Schiano expects RB Doug Martin to take his game 'to another level'

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Buccaneers running back Doug Martin posted close to 2,000 total yards and 12 touchdowns as a rookie this season. But his head coach, Greg Schiano, wants more, and he thinks Martin can give him more. According to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, Schiano said Tuesday that Martin quot;looks better physically this year and can improve his game to another level in his second year." FANTASY ANALYSIS: Ben Standig and I talked about Doug Martin and our personal running-back rankings on last week's FFToolbox Podcast. Ben ranked him fifth among RBs; I ranked him third. One of the top reasons Ben gave for ranking Martin below Ray Rice and C.J. Spiller was that while Martin had a great season, the bulk of his production came during a two-week

Ravens cut RB Vonta Leach

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Unable to come to an agreement on a restructured contract, the Ravens have parted ways with fullback Vonta Leach. The team wanted to work out a new deal with the standout blocking back to lower his salary and cap figure, but Leach wanted to stay with his current terms. Fourth-round rookie Kyle Juszczyk is expected to take over as the guy who paves the way for Ray Rice and Bernard Pierce. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Leach had no direct fantasy value -- he touched the ball 57 times during his two years in Baltimore -- but he was the game's best lead blocker last season, according to Pro Football Focus. He has been a first-team All-Pro for three years running. Leach spent five seasons in Houston before coming to the Ravens and played a significant role

2013 Fantasy Outlook: Arian Foster

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Player Profiles: QB | RB | WR | TE | K |

First Down: Odds are strong Richardson will dog your fantasy team

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

In an ultra-fast game where violent collisions are commonplace, catastrophe is just off-tackle. Bone breaks, tendon tears and hamstring pulls are sometimes predictable, though those who fall victim to them often times are not.

Unless that player happens to be Ryan Mathews.

Placed on a pedestal by several fantasy pundits, including yours truly, last summer, San Diego's delicate flower had the outward appearance of a rusher on the brink of a breakout. Widely reported by writers walking the Chargers beat, he had a tremendous offseason, was in line to shoulder a three-down workload and was for all intents and purposes the centerpiece in a Norv Turner offense that helped elevate LaDainian

First Down: Bow down, haters! ‘Foster’ is still fantasy for ‘stud’

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

When a high-priced player fails to meet expectations no amount of online Madden butt-whippings and comforting brewskies can wash away the nightmare. Typically, the all-consuming pain leads to bitter feelings and harsh grudges with owners vowing ... NEVER AGAIN!

Like seasonal change, May muscle gain reports and fractured Ryan Mathews bones, busts are an annual occurrence. Since 2007, 4.7 RB1s have finished outside the position’s top-15, leaving a trail of broken hearts and dashed titles in their wake. Last year, Darren McFadden, DeMarco Murray, Matt Forte and, unsurprisingly, Mathews didn’t measure up in standard leagues.

Now with the 2013

The Fantasy Freak Show Podcast: Kicking, yelling and screaming over Gronk, Wilson and Ball

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

After the Beast Mode buzzsaw sliced and diced your championship hopes Week 14 of last year, it's been a long, painful offseason filled with soul-searching and deep introspection.

Well, depressed gamer, it's time to get back in the saddle. Next year has officially arrived.

On this week's high-octane program, Brad Evans and Brandon Funston we revealed what shiny new tools this year's virtual game has to offer (SIGN UP HERE!), decided whether Arian Foster will boom or bust this fall, diagnosed Rob Gronkowski's free-fall, provided our thoughts on Michael Wacha's long-term value and debated

Freak Show Friday: Begin your chase for the trophy at 8 PM ET, 5 PM PT

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

After the Beast Mode buzzsaw sliced and diced your championship hopes Week 14 of last year, it's been a long, painful offseason filled with soul-searching and deep introspection.

Well, depressed gamer, it's time to get back in the saddle. Next year has officially arrived.

On this week's high-octane program, Brad Evans and Brandon Funston will reveal what shiny new tools this year's virtual game has to offer (SIGN UP HERE!), decide whether Arian Foster will boom or bust this fall, diagnose Rob Gronkowski's free-fall, provide our thoughts on Michael Wacha's long-term value and debate the

Texans | Ben Tate getting chance to shine

Source: Footballguys.com

Houston Texans RB Ben Tate worked with the first-team offense during organized team activities (OTAs) with RB Arian Foster (calf) away from the team due to injury. Tate gets six total practices to shine in the top spot. 'He steps up today and works as the starter, but Ben's been working good either way,' head coach Gary Kubiak said. 'He's had a really good offseason; he's been here every day, and it's an opportunity for him this next six practices to be the bell cow, so to speak, and that'll be good for him in the long run.' Tate is entering the final year of his contract.

Arian Foster - Arian Foster out until camp

Source: The Huddle

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said RB Arian Foster will not participate until training camp begins. Foster is currently using crutches but should be fine.
Huddle Up: Foster is dealing with a calf strain. Nothing to worry about now; if he's still on crutches in August, sound the alarms and bump Ben Tate up your fantasy cheat sheet.

Texans RB Arian Foster out until training camp

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The Texans are making the wise move and playing it safe with their franchise running back. Arian Foster strained his calf during Tuesday's practice. He made it off the field under his own power before being carted off to the locker room, and head coach Gary Kubiak said Wednesday that Foster is going to be held out until training camp. Kubiak said, via Tania Ganguli of the Houston Chronicle, that Foster has a quot;pretty good calf strain" and is currently on crutches but is "going to be fine" when training camp opens in about two months. FANTASY ANALYSIS: People can fret about Foster's injury history -- he dealt with multiple knee injuries in college and had that "anti-awesomeness" hamstring episode back in 2011, which cost him three games.

Calf strain sidelines Arian Foster until camp - Arian Foster | HOU

Source: Rotoworld Football

Arian Foster's strained calf will sideline him until training camp.

Arian Foster (calf) sidelined until camp - Arian Foster | HOU

Source: Rotoworld Football

Arian Foster's strained calf will sideline him until training camp.

Arian Foster: (Calf) Won't Return Before Training Camp

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Arian Foster: Foster (calf) is on crutches and won't return to the field before training camp, the Houston Chronicle's Stephanie Stradley reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Texans | Arian Foster out until camp

Source: Footballguys.com

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said RB Arian Foster (calf) will not participate until training camp begins. Foster is currently using crutches but should be fine.

Arian Foster - Arian Foster has calf strain

Source: The Huddle

Updating previous reports, Houston Texans RB Arian Foster has been diagnosed with a strained calf.
Huddle Up: There's no reason for the Texans to push their workhorse in May. Ben Tate can get some reps with the first team in minicamp, and Foster can return to action when it matters this fall.

Arian Foster: Strains Calf at OTAs

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Arian Foster: Ben Tate is in line for extra snaps at the Texans' OTAs after Foster strained a calf muscle Tuesday, the Houston Chronicle reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Foster had MRI on strained calf

Source: FFToday

Texans running back injured leg on first play of team drills

"(He) strained his calf," coach Gary Kubiak said. "We're going to get it looked at. I don't know, it was the first play of team, so we'll see." Foster underwent an MRI on Tuesday. Kubiak will discuss the results and how long the running back will be sidelined after today's OTA. (Houston Chronicle)

FF Today's Take: Arian Foster had 391 touches last year and while he'll be one of the first running backs taken off the board, his

Spin Doctors: Who’s No. 3 in the backfield? Throw a dart, pick a name

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

The world of fantasy sports is based on disagreement and argument, and we've got a doozy of a debate near the top of the running back board this year. Sure, Adrian Peterson is the consensus No. 1 runner and Arian Foster checks in at No. 2, but where do you go from there? Who's the third musketeer on your list?

If you ask five Yahoo! fantasy analysts this question, you might get five different answers . . . check that, you will get five different answers. Agreement takes a holiday. Tomorrow, we'll argue about toppings on pizza or the most essential Spice Girl. Today, we haggle over brand-name feature backs.

Gather everyone in the green room, it's time

Spin Doctors: Who’s No. 3? Throw a dart, pick a name

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

The world of fantasy sports is based on disagreement and argument, and we've got a doozy of a debate near the top of the running back board this year. Sure, Adrian Peterson is the consensus No. 1 runner and Arian Foster checks in at No. 2, but where do you go from there? Who's the third musketeer on your list?

If you ask five Yahoo! fantasy analysts this question, you might get five different answers . . . check that, you will get five different answers. Agreement takes a holiday. Tomorrow, we'll argue about toppings on pizza or the most essential Spice Girl. Today, we haggle over brand-name feature backs.

Gather everyone in the green room, it's time

Texans | Arian Foster has calf strain

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating previous reports, Houston Texans RB Arian Foster (calf) has been diagnosed with a strained calf.

Arian Foster - Arian Foster leaves practice

Source: The Huddle

Houston Texans RB Arian Foster (calf) left the team's practice Tuesday. May, 28 with a calf strain.
Huddle Up: Teammates said the injury doesn't appear to be anything to be concerned about, but the team, naturally, is going to take every precaution. In all, Foster has only missed 3 games -- all in 2011 -- since becoming the Texans' starter in 2010.

Arian Foster: Strained Calf

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Arian Foster: Foster left practice Tuesday with a strained calf, the Texans' official team website reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Arian Foster; Strained Calf

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Arian Foster: Foster left practice Tuesday with a strained calf, the Texans' official team website reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Texans RB Arian Foster strains calf in practice

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

So this happened: On the very first play of team drills, Texans running back Arian Foster injured his leg and left practice with head coach Gary Kubiak later described the issue as a calf strain. After watching a few minutes of practice, Foster was carted to the locker room, though initially reporting make it appear this was done for precautionary reasons. In the context of Houston's two remaining OTA sessions, Foster is day-to-day. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Between this and the MJD news, not a great day for projected fantasy running backs. In this case, there is obviously plenty of time for rest and recovery in case the strain is something slightly more serious. There is little need for the Texans to push him back into action this week. Foster is

Texans | Andre Johnson talks about Arian Foster injury

Source: Footballguys.com

Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson said he has been around the NFL long enough to know when injuries are serious. He does not think RB Arian Foster's (calf) injury is serious.

Foster leaves practice with strained calf - Arian Foster | HOU

Source: Rotoworld Football

Arian Foster walked off the field under his own power after suffering a calf strain during Wednesday's practice.

2013 Fantasy Outlook: DeAndre Hopkins

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Player Profiles: QB | RB | WR | TE | K |

Texans | Arian Foster leaves practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Houston Texans RB Arian Foster (calf) left the team's practice Tuesdays May, 28 with a calf issue.

Steelers will use some zone-blocking concepts

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

It didn't work for the Raiders last year. The Jaguars will see if it works for them this year. And the Steelers are also going to test it out. it's a zone-blocking run scheme, and while the Steelers won't make a full change from their years as power run offense, they want to mix it up in an effort to confuse defenses and keep their offensive line fresh. Now they have to figure out which of their running backs -- Isaac Redman, rookie Le'Veon Bell and Jonathan Dwyer -- works best in that type of system. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Just because the zone-blocking scheme leads to tremendous success for a player like Arian Foster doesn't mean those results will be replicated for every team. It's about personnel, and there doesn't seem to be a perfect fit

Texans | Sign Deji Karim

Source: Footballguys.com

The Houston Texans signed RB Deji Karim (Colts) Tuesday, May 14. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Our View: Karim runs with a low center of gravity and can change direction without losing much speed. He gives the Texans veteran depth behind Arian Foster and Ben Tate, plus he can help out on special teams.

Arian Foster looking to "bounce back"

Source: Draft Sharks

Most RBs would consider 1,424 rushing yards and a league-leading 17 TDs a career year.  Texans RB Arian Foster was disappointed with those 2012 numbers.  "I just want to bounce back. I didn’t feel like I had the best season last year," Foster said. "I think this has probably (been) one of my most intense training offseasons I’ve had since I’ve been in the NFL. (I’ve) just refocused and rededicated myself to another level, and hopefully it shows."  Foster's work ethic has never been questioned.  He also remains the feature back on a run-heavy offense.  The concern heading into 2013 is that he's compiled 1,061 carries over the past 3 years.  It seemed to catch up with him this past season, with Foster averaging a career-low

Greg Jones - Foster thankful for signing of FB Jones

Source: The Huddle

Houston Texans RB Arian Foster said he is thankful the team brought back FB Greg Jones. "He's gonna help us out," Foster said.
Huddle Up: With the departure of James Casey, the Texans were looking for a FB for the second time in 3 offseasons, and they found one within the AFC South, luring Jones away from the Jags. If you're expecting some sort of fantasy production out of Jones, don't, as he's logged only 15 carries over the past 5 seasons after compiling 255 in his first 3 seasons.

Texans | Arian Foster thankful team brought back Greg Jones

Source: Footballguys.com

Houston Texans RB Arian Foster said he is thankful the team brought back FB Greg Jones. "He's gonna help us out," Foster said.

The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, RDs 1-2

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

When Mr. Irrelevant, Justice Cunningham, had his name called Saturday, the fantasy football mock season officially got underway. To kick off Yahoo!'s festivities, we'll mock two rounds per day Tuesday-Friday (12-teams, PPR scoring) to help you get educated on which players will be valued/undervalued when the bulk of the draft season begins in August. Please declare a winner and/or express your general disdain for our 'stupidity' in the comments section below.

ROUND 1

Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings (PK1, RB1) – Is there even an argument for anyone else? Only a lunatic contrarian would veer away from the game's best back, coming off an all-time

The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, Rounds 1-2

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

When Mr. Irrelevant, Justice Cunningham, had his name called Saturday, the fantasy football mock season officially got underway. To kick off Yahoo!'s festivities, we'll mock two rounds per day Tuesday-Friday (12-teams, PPR scoring) to help you get educated on which players will be valued/undervalued when the bulk of the draft season begins in August. Please declare a winner and/or express your general disdain for our 'stupidity' in the comments section below.

ROUND 1

Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings (PK1, RB1) – Is there even an argument for anyone else? Only a lunatic contrarian would veer away from the game's best back, coming off an all-time

Saved by the Bell! Pittsburgh RB, other rushers, to set rookie pace

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

When it comes to rookies conventional wisdom no longer applies. With a few notable exceptions, most first-year players, particularly quarterbacks, were once thought to be multi-year projects, the Steve McNair approach – observe, learn and wait.

But in this day and age where instant gratification is constantly sought after, time isn’t of the essence. Several players picked in April are immediately pressed into competitive situations where often times they emerge as the go-to option, evident in the rapid ascension of guys like Robert Griffin III, Doug Martin and Josh Gordon, to name a few, last year. Because nuances from the college game are commonplace

Texans | DeAndre Hopkins selected 27th overall

Source: Footballguys.com

The Houston Texans selected Clemson WR DeAndre Hopkins with the 27th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Our View: Andre Johnson wanted someone else to play receiver with him and he got his wish. Hopkins is a great route runner with good hands who will help Matt Schaub regain his form. How much opportunity he will have to put up yards behind Johnson and Arian Foster is a big question mark and will keep his value down early in his career.

Tiers for Beers: All hail the Viking, Peterson tops pre-draft RB ranks

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

It may seem insane-ludi-ridiculously early for fantasy football ranks, but with the NFL draft beginning Thursday, it's time for a refresher. In the first-part of a special four-part series, the Noise tackles RBs, and gets you a leg up on scoring extra beer money this fall. Team Huevos, shout, shout, let it all out in the comments section below.

Similar to other sports, no two NFL seasons are mirror images of one another. Depth-chart turnover and altered coaching strategies are ever-present, events that typically thwart widely-accepted beliefs.

First Down: The push for Reggie Bush, MJD reboots and buying Bell

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

In locker-rooms, on plasma screens or behind podiums, NFL head coaches typically spew one of three different types of propaganda when discussing expectations for newly acquired players – believable, outlandish and whatever the heck flies out of Jim Schwartz’s mouth.

Over the years, Schwartz has rewarded the football community with several golden nuggets, his comparison of Jahvid Best video clips to “porn” being the best. Well, it appears the Old Hyperbolator is at it again. Last week, he divulged to Lions fans running back Reggie Bush is poised for an enormous season.

The time has come: 2013 fantasy football links are here!

Source: Fantasy Football Librarian by Fantasy Football Librarian

Greetings! It has been a long, quiet winter here on FFLibrarian and now I feel like a bear coming out of hibernation; or at least how I imagine that might go. Spring is in full bloom here in Tennessee and it seems like the time is right to finally emerge from the longest break I have ever taken from FFLibrarian. Life is good here in my world and I hope this update finds you all well, too. I really appreciate you guys hanging in here and coming back for the latest and greatest on the 2013 season.

Baseball has begun, the Masters is right around the corner, and NFL Draft prep is in full swing. So let's get to it and see what's spinning around the fantasy football world these days.
Roto Arcade takes a look at the speculation

Greg Jones signs with Texans

Source: Draft Sharks

The Texans have signed FB Greg Jones to a 1-year deal.  The longtime Jaguar has finished as a top-3 blocker in Pro Football Focus' FB rankings in each of the past 3 seasons.  It's a sneaky-good pickup for RB Arian Foster and the Texans.  And a noteworthy loss for Jags RB Maurice Jones-Drew.