Browns | Could show interest in Charlie Whitehurst if released

Source: Footballguys.com

The Cleveland Browns could show interest in San Diego Chargers QB Charlie Whitehurst if he is released this offseason because offensive coordinator Norv Turner coached him when he was with San Diego.

Shuffle Up: The Michael Vick problem

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Shuffle Up rankings are for the rest of the season. These are not Week 4 ranks. What's happened to this point is an audition, nothing more. If I were starting a fresh league tonight, here's how I'd attack the quarterback position.

If you have a comment on the ranks, I'm all ears. Best place to get my ear: respond to me on Twitter. Use the hashtag #shuffleup.

1. Aaron Rodgers
2. Drew Brees
3. Tom Brady
4. Matt Ryan
5. Robert Griffin III

The easiest fantasy advice of the week: don't panic, watch Rodgers go off against the

Waiver Wire Pickups Week 1: 2012 Fantasy Football Lineup Advice

Source: Bleacher Report NFL

Take a quick photo of your fantasy squad. Done? Good. Because in most cases, you’re never going to feel as good about your team as you do right now. Soon the season will begin, injuries will befall you and some of those high-round stars, and late-round sleepers won’t work out the way you’d hoped.

Fear not, because an astute fantasy owner is always on the prowl to enhance his or her squad, keeping names others might not think about on their watch list as they try to improve areas that need help.

This week I don’t have a long list of waiver pickups, but I will give you a long watch list of names I will be paying attention to through the early portion of the season. Maybe these names won’t appeal to you

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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Take a quick photo of your fantasy squad. Done? Good. Because in most cases, you’re never going to feel as good about your team as you do right now. Soon the season will begin, injuries will befall you and some of those high round stars, and late round sleepers won’t work out the way you’d hoped.

Fear not, because an astute fantasy owner is always on the prowl to enhance his or her squad, keeping names others might not think about on their watch list as they try to improve areas that need help.

This week I don’t have a long list of waiver pickups, but I will give you a long watch list of names I will be paying attention to through the early portion of

Chargers QB Philip Rivers, TE Antonio Gates won't play tonight

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The third preseason game is supposed to be the dress rehearsal for most NFL teams. Not so for the San Diego Chargers. Head coach Norv Turner has decided that Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates won't play tonight versus the Minnesota Vikings. It has nothing to do with an injury. Rather, it's a move to make sure the Chargers keep those two away from injury. Turner thought it was best to sit Rivers because three starters on his offensive line are hurt and will miss this game as well. Charlie Whitehurst will take the first snaps. According to the North County Times, Gates is quot;as healthy as he's ever been." But with his long history of foot ailments, the Chargers want to guarantee that he reaches the regular season like that. FANTASY ANALYSIS:

Chargers | Philip Rivers to sit out preseason game

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said QB Philip Rivers will sit out the third preseason game Friday, Aug. 24. Turner said QB Charlie Whitehurst is starting the game because he wants to see how he works with the starters.

Chargers QB Philip Rivers & TE Antonio Gates will sit versus Vikings

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and tight end Antonio Gates will both sit for Friday's preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Chargers still have two preseason games remaining and head coach Norv Turner expressed an interest in seeing backup QB Charlie Whitehurst play with the starters. quot;Charlie is going to start, and I'm anxious to watch him in a starting role. It's something we may be in the position during the regular season that we have to do that, and it's a good experience for him." FANTASY ANALYSIS: It's worth noting that San Diego's offensive line will be without three starters so this is likely a precaution in order to avoid Rivers getting beat up unnecessarily. Gates on the other hand is reportedly

Chargers WR Vincent Brown out eight weeks with broken ankle

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Brown suffered a broken left ankle during Saturday's preseason win over the Dallas Cowboys. While hauling in an 18-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Charlie Whitehurst, Brown went down and was carted off. The penciled-in starters at wide receiver for San Diego should be Robert Meachem, Malcom Floyd and Eddie Royal in the slot. FANTASY ANALYSIS: With Brown out for nearly half the season, this is a death blow to his fantasy status. After a solid rookie year in 2011, the second-year wideout out of San Diego State was poised to take a big step forward and see a definite increase in playing time. This injury puts that potential to bed and Brown should be limited to dynasty rosters only. The Chargers

Kevin O'Connell - Chargers cut QB O'Connell

Source: The Huddle

The San Diego Chargers released backup QB Kevin O'Connell on Saturday, Aug. 11.
Huddle Up: For the record, that leaves Charlie Whitehurst as Philip Rivers' primary backup with Jarrett Lee, a rookie free agent from LSU, the only other QB on the roster.

Chargers | Charlie Whitehurst injury update

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers backup QB Charlie Whitehurst (knee) returned to practice on a limited basis Monday, Aug. 5. He said he is feeling pretty good and it was nice to get back on the field. He is returning from a strained MCL in his right knee.

Chargers | Several work on side field

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers SS Atari Bigby (undisclosed), CB Marcus Gilchrist (undisclosed), OT Phillip Trautwein (undisclosed), OG Johnnie Troutman (pectoral) and QB Charlie Whitehurst (knee) worked out on the rehab field Tuesday, July 31, at training camp.

Chargers | Jarrett Lee impressive so far

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers QB Jarrett Lee has been impressive so far in training camp. Lee has been seeing extra reps with QB Charlie Whitehurst (knee) nursing a knee injury.

Chargers | Charlie Whitehust to miss a few weeks

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said QB Charlie Whitehurst (knee) has been diagnosed with a medial collateral ligament strain and is expected to miss around two weeks.

Whitehurst injures left knee

Source: FFToday

San Diego backup QB on the sidelines

Backup quarterback Charlie Whitehurst stood on the sideline, his left knee wrapped in ice. Whitehurst would downplay his injury afterward, but there was enough concern that the Chargers began making calls around the league, sending feelers to potential replacements, sources said. "I'll be all right," he said in the locker room. "It's not bad. (San Diego Union Tribune)

FF Today's Take: Whitehurst was able to walk off the field but it is somewhat

Chargers | Charlie Whitehurst leaves practice

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers QB Charlie Whitehurst (knee) left practice Thursday, July 26, after getting hit during team drills. Whitehurst was on the sidelines with his knee wrapped with ice.

Chargers | Plan to keep only two QBs

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Diego Chargers plan to have only QBs Philip Rivers and Charlie Whitehurst on the final roster this season but may consider keeping three if QB Jarrett Lee does well during training camp.

2012 Team Outlook: San Diego

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

A fantasy football preview of the Chargers this year. Profiled players include Philip Rivers, Charlie Whitehurst, Ryan Mathews, Le'Ron McClain, and Curtis Brinkley. [Go To Page]

Fantasy Football 2012: The 20 Best NFL Backup Quarterbacks Right Now

Source: Bleacher Report NFL

Here's my top-20 ranking of fantasy football's best NFL backup quarterbacks right now, regardless of their No. 2 or 3 standing with their current teams.

In the course of compiling these rankings—which only account for statistical success—a few assumptions were proffered:

Matt Hasselbeck opens the season as Tennessee's starting quarterback. The Browns won't make any quarterback-themed trades in the next four months. Ryan Tannehill opens the season as Miami's quarterback, even if he's not ready. Kevin Kolb trumps all comers for the Arizona starting job, a byproduct of his

Fantasy Football: Matt Flynn's Impact with Seattle Seahawks

Source: Bleacher Report NFL

For all we know, Matt Flynn could end up as the next Rich Campbell, Randy Wright, Anthony Dilweg, Jay Barker, Ingle Martin, Craig Nall or Brian Brohm—Packers draftees from the last 31 years who never evolved into established NFL starting quarterbacks.

Or he could become the next Mark Brunell or Matt Hasselbeck or Kurt Warner—one-time backup quarterbacks to Brett Favre in Green Bay who found varying levels of success, fame and fortune in other markets.

Free Agent Frenzy: Meachem tops list of biggest winners

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Over the past few days, a number of highly sought after signees inked exorbitant deals. Suffice it to say, in a league fixated on the pass, it's good being a wide receiver ($32.5 million to Laurent Robinson? Really Jacksonville? Really?). However, wideouts aren't the only ones that benefited greatly. From a fantasy perspective, here are six of the biggest winners so far in the mad free agency dash.

Robert Meachem, WR
Former Team: New Orleans
New Team: San Diego

Fantasy Spin: For most, leaving arguably the NFL's most prolific passing attack for anyone would be a rather substantial downgrade, but the former Saint's virtual value actually improves. In 'Nawlins, Meachem

Matt Flynn - Matt Flynn agrees to terms

Source: The Huddle

The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with free-agent QB Matt Flynn to a three-year deal worth as much as $26 million. The deal includes $10 million in guaranteed money. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Flynn and Tarvaris Jackson will be competing for the starting quarterback job.
Huddle Up: Flynn replaces the failed Charlie Whitehurst experiment and should be able to best the inconsistent Jackson. There is some fantasy upside to the Seattle gig, though much of the offense will run through the ground game and Marshawn Lynch.

Charlie Whitehurst - Charlie Whitehurst returns to San Diego

Source: The Huddle

The San Diego Chargers agreed to terms with free-agent QB Charlie Whitehurst on a two-year contract Friday, March 16.
Huddle Up: The Seahawks overpaid for Whitehurst in a trade, figured out he wasn't their quarterback of the future, and now he's back holding a clipboard behind Philip Rivers.

Chargers |Billy Volek released

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Diego Chargers released QB Billy Volek Friday, March 16. Volek was due a $750,000 roster bonus Thursday, March 22. Our View: Volek became expendable once the Chargers re-signed Charlie Whitehurst. He is a valuable veteran backup and should get some interest around the league.

Chargers | Charlie Whitehurst added

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Diego Chargers agreed to terms with free-agent QB Charlie Whitehurst (Seahawks) on a two-year contract Friday, March 16.

Peyton Manning - Seahawks could be frontrunner for Manning

Source: The Huddle

The Seattle Seahawks may be considered the frontrunner to acquire Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning if he is released by the Colts. Head coach Pete Carroll is believed to have a strong interest in at least exploring the possibility of signing Manning.
Huddle Up: Manning would be an upgrade over Tarvaris Jackson and Charlie Whitehurst, though if he returns to anything close to form he would make it tough for Carroll to position himself for a reunion with Matt Barkley in the 2013 draft.

Charlie Whitehurst - Charlie Whitehurst unlikely to return

Source: The Huddle

The Seattle Seahawks likely will not re-sign impending free-agent QB Charlie Whitehurst this offseason.
Huddle Up: Whitehurst hasn't done anything to warrant taking over as Seattle's starter, though don't rule out his return at a reduced rate should the Seahawks be unable to land a free agent like Matt Flynn this offseason.

Matt Flynn - Seahawks won't spend big money on Matt Flynn

Source: The Huddle

The Seattle Seahawks may show interest in Green Bay Packers impending free-agent Matt Flynn this offseason but are not expected to spend big money in order to sign him.
Huddle Up: If Seahawks fans gather outside team headquarters and show film loops of Charlie Whitehurst and Tarvaris Jackson "highlights", perhaps they'll reconsider their quarterback budget.

Seahawks | Charlie Whitehurst unlikely to return

Source: Footballguys.com

The Seattle Seahawks likely will not re-sign impending free-agent QB Charlie Whitehurst this offseason.