Cardinals | Daryl Washington speaks about suspension

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Arizona Cardinals ILB Daryl Washington spoke about his tumultuous offseason and upcoming suspension, but he did not have much to say. "I really can't talk about that right now," Washington said. "I'm pretty much limited in what I got to say but I'm going to let my attorney do his job and we'll go from there."

Cardinals | Daryl Washington demoted in OTAs

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Arizona Cardinals ILB Daryl Washington has been suspended by the NFL for four games and potentially faces another suspension for an offseason arrest. Washington came into organized team activities as a second-string linebacker behind ILB Karlos Dansby, who is likely to replace Washington for the duration of his suspension.

Karlos Dansby signs 1-year deal

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LB Karlos Dansby has signed a 1-year deal with the Cardinals, his original team.  The fact that he chose them over other reported suitors indicates Arizona gave Dansby the best chance to start.  He can immediately fill LB Daryl Washington's spot while the star serves his 4-game suspension.  Once Washington returns, Dansby will likely have to beat out Jasper Brinkley and rookie Kevin Minter to stay on the field.  He'll be worth a shot in the LB3 range of your IDP draft.  Even if Dansby hits the sideline after Washington returns, you'll likely be able to find a suitable replacement.

Daryl Washington charged with assault

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Cardinals LB Daryl Washington faces 2 counts of aggravated assault for an alleged incident involving the mother of his child.  The woman accused Washington of throwing her down during an altercation, breaking her clavicle in the process.  Washington said in a statement: "I regret that the situation has brought this kind of attention to my family and my team. I look forward to resolving it as soon as possible."  The incident continues a horrible offseason for last year's top fantasy LB.  Washington will already sit the first 4 games because of a league drug suspension.  We'll see if this issue produces any more lost playing time.  IDP owners will also have to hope that Washington gets his crap together from here on.

Report: Daryl Washington arrested for assault - Daryl Washington | ARZ

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Fox 10 Arizona's Mia Garcia reports Cardinals ILB Daryl Washington was arrested Friday on two counts of aggravated assault.

Cardinals | Daryl Washington being investigated

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The Phoenix Police Department is investigating a woman's claim that Arizona Cardinals LB Daryl Washington was involved in a domestic dispute. Sources say there are clear indications the victim had been physically attacked. No arrests have been made and police are looking for Washington.

Woman alleges attack against Daryl Washington - Daryl Washington | ARZ

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The Phoenix Police Department is investigating a woman's claim that Cardinals ILB Daryl Washington was involved in a domestic dispute.

Cardinals | Kevin Minter will compete for starting job

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said LB Kevin Minter will compete for one of the starting inside linebacker jobs because of the suspension to LB Daryl Washington.

Cardinals | Paris Lenon could be option

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The Arizona Cardinals could elect to bring back free-agent LB Paris Lenon, who remains on the market, if they want a familiar face inside with LB Daryl Washington suspended for the first four regular season games.

Cardinals | Two LBs could be asked to step up

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The Arizona Cardinals could look into an outside linebacker like LBs Lorenzo Alexander or Sam Acho to step up while LB Daryl Washington is suspended for the first four regular season games.

Daryl Washington suspended 4 games

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Cardinals LB Daryl Washington has been suspended for the first 4 games of the 2013 season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.  It's a massive blow to Arizona's defense.  Washington led the Cards in both tackles (134) and sacks (9) last year.  He finished 1st among LBs in standard-scoring fantasy leagues.  Lorenzo Alexander, a career special teamer, is behind Washington on the depth chart.

Daryl Washington: Four-Game Suspension

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Daryl Washington: Washington will be suspended the first four games of the upcoming season for violating the NFL's Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse, the team's official site reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Cards star ILB Washington suspended 4 games - Daryl Washington | ARZ

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NFL suspended Cardinals ILB Daryl Washington four games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Cardinals | Daryl Washington suspended four games

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Arizona Cardinals LB Daryl Washington has been suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

Jasper Brinkley joins the Cards

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Arizona signed former Vikings MLB Jasper Brinkley to a 2-year deal on Thursday. Brinkley is expected to take over the strong ILB job from Paris Lenon. It wasn't a big-number spot in the old scheme. The stats went to the other ILB, Daryl Washington. Expect more of the same even though DC Ray Horton moved on to Cleveland. Brinkley is a big, hard-hitting LB but struggles in coverage. His departure from Minnesota could help OLB Erin Henderson regain 3-down duties.

Cardinals | Jasper Brinkley signed

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The Arizona Cardinals have signed free-agent LB Jasper Brinkley (Vikings) to a two-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. Our View: Brinkley is a big Linebacker who can scrape and flow to the football. He and newly signed Lorenzo Alexander will compete for the starting job next to Daryl Washington.

Cleveland Browns switching to 3-4 defense

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New Browns DC Ray Horton said unequivocally in a Thursday radio interview that his defense is going 3-4 next season. The obvious first question for IDP owners is: Whither Jabaal Sheard? He's all OLB in the new front and should hold up fine there. His fantasy value could take a hit with the position eligibility switch, but the new role also could help his pass rushing. Production lagged on that front in his 2nd season. ILB D'Qwell Jackson can play anywhere and should be just fine. DTs Ahtyba Rubin and Phil Taylor must have their roles sorted out. One figures to slide to DE, but it's not clear which would fit such a move better. The Browns will also likely need to seek another OLB starter. Frostee Rucker would be limited at best in

Cardinals | Daryl Washington going to Hawaii

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Arizona Cardinals LB Daryl Washington has been selected to represent the NFC in the 2013 Pro Bowl, replacing San Francisco 49ers LB NaVorro Bowman.

Fantasy Football Rankings: LB - Week 14

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Daryl Washington pays a visit to the Pacific Northwest and should continue to put up big numbers once he arrives.

Mostly NFL Notes: The Robert Griffin Show

Source: Roto Arcade by Dalton Del Don

As the biggest favorites in a game so far this season, it was more than a little surprising to see the Texans down 34-20 in the fourth quarter to a Jaguars team that has won once this year. I would say it was even crazier since the underdog lost its starting quarterback early on, but it's Blaine Gabbert, and Chad Henne impressed…Rashad Jennings has obviously been a huge disappointment since taking over for Maurice Jones-Drew, but there were plenty of fantasy owners still counting on at least some production in deep leagues, so a heads up about his benching sure would have been nice. "Winning" the FAAB bid on Jennings has proven to be anything but…Go ahead

Texans | Daryl Washington expected to practice

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Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said LB Daryl Washington (quadriceps) should participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 7. He is currently on the Physically Unable to Perform list.

Week 8 IDP – LB Rankings

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It was a frustrating beginning to Luke Kuechly’s career as we had a hard time figuring out just what to make of his role, or changes in role(s) in the Panthers linebacking core, through preseason and September. It appears the talented rookie has finally settled in at middle linebacker, and with Jon Beason done for the year, his job is secure going forward.

Situation has a lot to do with Kuechly vaulting up to No.2 on my rankings this week because performance wise, I’m a little disappointed that he only has 27 solos out of his 51 tackles. What helps make

Mostly NFL Notes: Week 7 Recap

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While fantasy owners certainly won't complain about Chris Johnson's big game, there's no denying it could have been much bigger, as it was extremely frustrating to see him lose two goal-line touchdowns to Jamie Harper. Even when Johnson is producing, he's still somehow leaving fantasy owners feeling a bit disappointed, as it's just been that kind of year for him. Still, Johnson has now averaged 124.5 yards from scrimmage over the past four games, and it was nice to see him reach the end zone for the first time this season. Expect another big game at home against the Colts in Week 8…Ryan Fitzpatrick is somehow on pace to finish the season with 34 touchdown passes despite getting just 6.6 YPA. Since 2000, QBs with at least 15

Week 7 IDP – LB Rankings

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Seahawks rookie Bobby Wagner continues to come on strong after  winning a three down role a couple weeks ago. I pointed out last week, that his matchup against the Patriots was a big test to see what his value would be going forward and if he would be trusted on third downs, going forward.

Test results game back well as Wagner helped his team in a victory over the Patriots and he posted seven solo tackles and seven assisted tackles in the game.

This weeks matchup against the 49ers is a terrific play for not just Wagner but K.J. Wright, Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman. We should have a heavy run game on both sides, and Wagner should get a few opportunities to

Week 6 IDP – LB Rankings

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It was hard to like Rey Maualuga after such a horrible let down in his first season at middle linebacker a year ago. Maualuga played in the middle in college, and it only made sense he would at least give us respectable LB3 numbers for a cheep price but he struggled, perhaps because of poor conditioning and little time to work in the off-season with this coaching staff, because of the lockout.

Whatever the reason(s) Maualuga is putting together the kind of numbers we expected last year and it appears he has a firm grasp on a three down role.

What Did We Learn

Mostly NFL Notes: Week 3 Recap

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The Colts' poor offensive line does him no favors, but the team's dismal defense should continue to be a boon to Andrew Luck's fantasy value. While he's unlikely to keep up his current pace to finish with 427 rushing yards, it's a sneaky part of his game in which he should continue to contribute…After kicking a field goal to go up 17-16 with 0:56 left it took all of 11 seconds for the Jaguars to retake the lead. Blaine Gabbert had 75 yards passing in the game before his 80-yard TD strike to win it…Over three games, Justin Blackmon has four catches for 31 yards. Pro Football Focus has graded him dead last among 109 wide receivers so far…So glad I held onto Austin Collie in a few leagues…It was nice to see Donald Brown

IDP Studs and Duds - Week 3

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We’re two weeks into the 2012 NFL season, and while some IDP stars such as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington are off to solid starts others such as Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams have left their fantasy owners scratching their heads. Come inside as I guide you through the 2012 sesaon with Week 3's version of 'IDP Studs and Duds.'

Week 3 IDP LB Rankings

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With Pat Angerer down with an injury, an unlikely undersized linebacker received an opportunity to start as one of the Colts inside linebackers, in the preseason. Since that time Jerrell Freeman has performed like an LB1 for fantasy leagues and while we should expect him to move back to an exclusive sub-package role when Angerer returns, he’s worth having in your lineup while starting.

Playing in the Colts defense, you know Freeman will have opportunities weekly to make plays, and big plays have been a part of his game early on with an interception, forced fumble, sack and touchdown through two weeks.

Don’t expect Freeman to post double digit solos, he’s

Week 2 IDP Rankings – Linebackers

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Just in case you were wondering if a leaner Ray Lewis would be up to the challenge of maintaining LB1 status, the old man rips off 14 tackles (11 solos) a sack and a forced fumble against the Bengals. Perhaps is the fan in me, but I have Lewis ranked No.1 on the list this week, but admittedly, Daryl Washington is probably top dog as the Cardinals head out to New England.

Week 2 IDP  Rankings – QB |

Cardinals, ILB Washington agree on extension - Daryl Washington | ARZ

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Cardinals signed ILB Daryl Washington to a contract extension.

Cardinals | Daryl Washington gets extension

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The Arizona Cardinals announced Thursday, Sept. 6, they have agreed to terms with LB Daryl Washington on a new six-year contract that keeps him under contract with the team through the end of the 2017 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

2012 IDP Fantasy Football Week 1: Linebacker (LB) Rankings

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IDP fantasy owners' hearts dropped when Desmond Bishop fell to the ground with a leg injury against the Chargers and was helped off the field. Now, D.J. Smith will fill in for the all-world fantasy stud, but playing against the 49ers won’t be the first time he’s replaced Bishop.

Last season, Bishop missed three games with an injury and Smith stepped up to provide respectable fantasy numbers. What I like about Smith is that he has had plenty of reps and preseason action with the first team to come out of the gates and perform like a LB2 for us.

Bishop was arguably the top linebacker for IDP leagues, and Smith, while not as talented as Bishop, will inherit a terrific situation in Dom Capers' defense. Hopefully

IDP – Week 1 LB Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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IDP fantasy owners hearts dropped when Desmond Bishop fell to the ground with a leg injury against the Chargers and was helped off the field. Now D.J. Smith will fillin for the all world fantasy stud but playing against the 49ers won’t be the first time he’s replaced  Bishop.

Last season Bishop missed three games with an injury and Smith stepped up to provided respectable fantasy numbers. What I like about Smith is that he has had plenty of reps and preseason action with the first team to come out of the gates and perform like a LB2 for us.

Bishop was arguably the top linebacker for IDP leagues and Smith, while not as talented as Bishop, will inherit a

Cardinals | May start extension talks with two players

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Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said the team likely will begin contract extension talks with RB LaRod Stephens-Howling and LB Daryl Washington in the near future.

Juggernaut Index No. 27: The Arizona Cardinals

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

Four months ago, on a Sunday in mid-March, Peyton Manning spent nearly six-and-a-half hours meeting with Arizona head coach Ken Whisenhunt, team president Michael Bidwill, and various other coaches and executives. Pro Bowl receiver Larry Fitzgerald was present, too.

Whatever else you think about the Cardinals' off-season, you have to acknowledge that the team attempted to address a glaring offensive weakness in the most dramatic way possible.

By now, everyone surely knows that Arizona's sit-down with Manning was not a total success. Perhaps he didn't enjoy the desert climate, or maybe he didn't want to work behind an O-line that allowed 54 sacks in 2011. He chose to go elsewhere.

Thus, five days after their

Linebackers – 2012 IDP Projected Stats

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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When Barrett Ruud finally missed action as injuries mounted, rookie Colin McCarthy received an opportunity to start in the middle and took advantage. McCarthy quickly became an active player in the defense with at least six tackles in each if the final eight games, with three pass deflections, two forced fumbles and an interception.

Unlike inside linebackers like Patrick Willis, Daryl Washington or Jon Beason, McCarthy isn’t one of he stoutest linebackers for the middle, but like we’ve seen from London Fletcher over the years, you don’t have to the biggest guy to make a huge