Cowboys WR Terrance Williams dealing with drops

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Drafted by the Cowboys in the third round, Terrance Williams is the leader for Dallas' third receiver slot behind Dez Bryant and Miles Austin. That is assuming the former Baylor product can hang onto the ball, a task he struggled with during portions of Saturday's minicamp, according to Todd Archer with ESPN Dallas. Then again, the 6-foot-2 target showed competent hands last season, hauling n 97 passes and 12 touchdown grabs last season. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Outside of Laurent Robinson and Kevin Ogletree each having 15 minutes of fantasy fame, the Cowboys have struggled finding a consistent WR3 option which is why they targeted one early in the draft. Obviously one day's worth off drops is a non-story and Williams certainly produced on the

Miles Austin working to keep hamstrings healthy

Source: Draft Sharks

Cowboys WR Miles Austin has dealt with nagging hamstring injuries for the past 6 years.  He's working to solve the problem this offseason.  “I’m definitely strengthening my hamstrings a lot more than I have been, doing a different routine, a couple of extra exercises each day on our leg days,” Austin said. “I’m just running hard and trying to compete at a high level at this time, that way it doesn’t shock your muscles when you actually do it for real.”  We'll see if the new regimen keeps Austin healthy in 2013.  He's still only 28 and finished 26th among WRs in fantasy points last year, despite those hamstring troubles.

Miles Austin - Cowboys' Austin working on hamstrings

Source: The Huddle

Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin made changes to his offseason workouts to try and prevent a recurrence of the hamstring injuries that have dogged him in recent years. 'I'm definitely strengthening my hamstrings a lot more than I have been, just doing a different routine, a couple of extra exercises on our leg days,' Austin said. 'I'm just running hard and trying to compete at a high level. That way, it doesn't shock your muscles when you actually do it for real.'
Huddle Up: Austin has missed 7 starts over the past 2 seasons, and it's kept him under 1,000 yards in back-to-back years now after finishing with 1,320 in 2009 and 1,041 in 2010.

Cowboys | Miles Austin working on hamstrings

Source: Footballguys.com

Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin made changes to his offseason workouts to try and prevent a recurrence of the hamstring injuries that have dogged him in recent years. 'I'm definitely strengthening my hamstrings a lot more than I have been, just doing a different routine, a couple of extra exercises on our leg days,' Austin said. 'I'm just running hard and trying to compete at a high level. That way, it doesn't shock your muscles when you actually do it for real.'

Cowboys | Miles Austin working on hamstrings

Source: Footballguys.com

Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin said he has done some extra things this offseason to help strengthen his hamstrings.

Terrance Williams will battle for #3 WR job

Source: Draft Sharks

Calvin Watkins of ESPN Dallas believes there’s “no guarantee” rookie Terrence Williams sticks as the #3 WR. Dallas snagged the Baylor product in the 3rd round last month. But he’ll need to wrangle the job away from Dwayne Harris. Williams is the superior talent, and comes off a senior season that witnessed him lead all of Division I-A in receiving yards (1,832). Expect him to win the job. A natural outside WR, he’d likely fill in for Miles Austin if his injury issues persist.

The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, RDs 7-8

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

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ROUND 7

Eddie Lacy, RB, Green Bay Packers (PK73, RB28) – Everyone saw what a monster he was at the collegiate level, averaging 6.8 YPC

2013 Rookie Dynasty Draft – WR Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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DeAndre Hopkins HOU (1st RD) -

While Cordarrelle Patterson may have the best upside from a raw skills perspective in this years class, it is Deandre Hopkins that is No.1 on my board. In Hopkins you have the most polished receiver in this class and he should be a slam dunk, week one starter opposite Andre Johnson.

At worst case Hopkins will be a bye week starting option in his rookie year and at best case he’s probably a weekly WR3 play. By next year we should see his floor at WR3, and his upside could blossom as far as a WR1 in PPR leagues, if the injury bug jumps up and bits Johnson again.

Rookie Dynasty Draft

Cowboys | Rookie WR Williams a Deep Threat

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Dallas Cowboys rookie WR Terrance Williams was one of the biggest deep threats in this draft class. Since the start of the 2011 season, Williams has 39 receptions and 17 TDs on passes 20 yards or more downfield. Both numbers lead the FBS. Our View: The Cowboys didn't have a great draft, but the addition of Williams is a solid one. Some in the scouting community have compared Williams to Torrey Smith (Ravens) because of his speed and ball tracking ability. He'll be WR3 for the Cowboys behind Miles Austin and Dez Bryant in 2013. However, someday soon he'll be starting opposite Bryant.

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

Cowboys add to offense with TE Gavin Escobar, WR Terrance Williams

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Jason Witten is signed through 2017, but he also turns 31 in May, so the Cowboys used a second-round pick on San Diego State tight end Gavin Escobar on Friday. They then focused their attention to the available wide receivers in the third round and selected Baylor's Terrance Williams. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Escobar should be thought of much like Martellus Bennett during his days in Dallas. He could be an elite pass-catching tight end, but as long as Witten is around, his fantasy value will remain very limited. Escobar nothing more than a deep stash in dynasty leagues right now. Williams is a big-play threat, as evidenced by his 18.9 yards per catch average last season. Given the fragile state of Miles Austin's hamstrings and the lack of really

Tony Romo gets 6-year extension

Source: Draft Sharks

The Cowboys and QB Tony Romo have agreed to a 6-year, $108 million contract extension.  He'll receive $55 million guaranteed -- 2nd most in NFL history behind only Tom Brady.  The deal keeps Romo in Dallas through the 2019 season, when he'll be 39.  Say what you want about his performance in big spots, but Romo has been one of the best QBs in the game over the past 6 years.  He ranks among the top 10 in passing yards, TDs and completion percentage during that span.  He's also finished as a top 10 fantasy QB in each of his last 5 healthy seasons.  With Dez Bryant, Miles Austin and Jason Witten all back, Romo should be in that mix again in 2013.

Miles Austin - Cowboys' Austin restructures contract

Source: The Huddle

Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin restructured his contract Thursday, Feb. 28, to help get the Cowboys under the NFL salary cap. Austin did not take a pay cut, but did shift some of his base salary to a signing bonus.
Huddle Up: As expected, the Cowboys went this route with Austin instead of releasing the WR. TE Jason Witten also agreed to some restructuring as Dallas scraps to get under the cap.

Cowboys | Miles Austin restructures contract

Source: Footballguys.com

Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin restructured his contract Thursday, Feb. 28, to help get the Cowboys under the NFL salary cap. Austin did not take a pay cut, but did shift some of his base salary to a signing bonus.

Cowboys to keep WR Austin after restructure - Miles Austin | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Football

The Cowboys have restructured Miles Austin's contract, clearing $3 million in cap space.

Cowboys | Miles Austin will not be released

Source: Footballguys.com

Dallas Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones said the team will not release WR Miles Austin this offseason. The team may ask Austin to restructure his contract in order to create some salary cap space.

Miles Austin - 'Boys would save money by releasing WR Austin

Source: The Huddle

The Dallas Cowboys would save $3.6 million against their salary cap if they released WR Miles Austin. The team is roughly $18 million over the cap.
Huddle Up: There can be no arguing that Austin hasn't been productive over the last 4 seasons in Big D, but with the team that much over the cap, there would be more shocking moves the 'Boys could make.

Miles Austin not leaving Dallas

Source: Draft Sharks

Answering speculation that Miles Austin could be a cap casualty, GM Jerry Jones told reporters that the WR will remain a Cowboy in 2013. Jones said that he likes the odds of Austin coming back healthy and producing better than those of finding an equal replacement in free agency or the draft. Austin played all 16 games last year but dealt with nagging injuries. He scored 1 fewer TD than he had in 10 games in 2011. Dallas seems likely to try to restructure Austin's contract to lower his $6.73 million base salary.

Cowboys WR Miles Austin might get cut 'in coming days'

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted this on Saturday: quot;Most interesting potential salary cap casualty in coming days: Cowboys WR Miles Austin. Dallas needs cap space and Austin would provide it." Austin is scheduled to make about $6.7 million next season, and the Cowboys would save $5 million if they release him before then. In 15 games last season, Austin caught 66 passes for 943 yards and six touchdowns. FANTASY ANALYSIS: I can see Austin and the Cowboys finding a way to restructure his contract, but I would be very surprised if they flat-out dropped him. Austin's value and ability have lessened due to a myriad of hamstring injuries over the past two years. But he is still a productive second option out wide, and the Cowboys have no one

Miles Austin - Miles Austin needs to stay hydrated

Source: The Huddle

Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin has struggled with hamstring injuries for the past two seasons. Head coach Jason Garrett said Friday, Feb. 22, and during the season, that hydration is a big part of injury prevention. He added that the coaches need to protect Austin from himself during the week.
Huddle Up: Anyone else smell a Gatorade endorsement coming? A healthy Austin has tended to be a productive Austin, though he's certainly lost his role as go-to receiver to Dez Bryant. A quality--and healthy--WR2 in a Tony Romo passing game certainly lends itself to fantasy success, so perhaps the Cowboys can find the fountain of happy (and hydrated) hamstrings for Austin.

Cowboys | Would save money by releasing Miles Austin

Source: Footballguys.com

The Dallas Cowboys would save $3.6 million against their salary cap if they released WR Miles Austin. The team is roughly $18 million over the cap.

Report: Miles Austin could be a cap casualty - Miles Austin | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Football

ESPN's Adam Schefter considers Miles Austin a "potential salary cap casualty" in the "coming days."

Miles Austin health a major issue this offseason

Source: Draft Sharks

Cowboys HC Jason Garrett says the team has had "comprehensive" discussions about how to keep WR Miles Austin healthy.  Austin missed 6 games back in 2011 with hamstring issues.  He made it through all 16 this past year, but dealt with hip, hamstring, and ankle injuries.  The Cowboys believe keeping Austin better hydrated, as well as limiting his practice reps during the week, will help keep him on the field.  “We certainly feel great about Miles, and the only issue we’ve had with Miles is simply health,” Garrett said. “I was really proud of him last year because he wasn’t healthy and he wasn’t healthy the whole year. I saw a really good burst from him maybe about twice and he still caught 66 or so balls and was a

Cowboys | Miles Austin needs to stay hydrated

Source: Footballguys.com

Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin (hamstring) has struggled with hamstring injuries for the past two seasons. Head coach Jason Garrett said Friday, Feb. 22, and during the season, that hydration is a big part of injury prevention. He added that the coaches need to protect Austin from himself during the week.

Cowboys | Miles Austin, Brandon Carr may have to rework deals

Source: Footballguys.com

The Dallas Cowboys may ask WR Miles Austin and CB Brandon Carr to restructure their contract this offseason in order to create some salary cap space. The two players are combined to make $21 million in 2013.

Cowboys | Miles Austin likely to return

Source: Footballguys.com

Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin is expected to return to the team in 2013. Despite battling many injuries, Austin remains a valuable weapon in the team's passing game.

Cowboys | Several could restructure contracts

Source: Footballguys.com

The Dallas Cowboys could ask WR Miles Austin, TE Jason Witten, LB DeMarcus Ware and CB Brandon Carr to restructure their contracts in order to create some salary cap space.

Early Top 200 for the 2013 Fantasy Football Season

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by FFAdvantage

Here’s an early look at my Top 200 for the 2013 fantasy football season. There are a number of factors that will certainly be changing over the next several months so expect to see big changes. Use the comments section at the bottom of this article to tell me where you agree or disagree.

2013 Top 200

1. Adrian Peterson

2. Arian Foster

3. Calvin Johnson

4. CJ Spiller

5. Marshawn Lynch

6. Ray Rice

7. Jamaal Charles

8. Doug Martin

9. Aaron Rodgers

10. Tom Brady

11. AJ Green

12. LeSean McCoy

13. Trent Richardson

14. Drew Brees

15.

Cowboys may need to restructure WR Miles Austin's contract

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

A report from DallasCowboys.com suggested that the team may need to renegotiate the four remaining years on wide receiver Miles Austin's contract. The 28-year-old signed a seven-year deal back in 2010. He is scheduled to earn $6.732 million next year and releasing him before June 1 would potentially save $3.3 million against the cap. The report also details Austin's steady decline over the years but part of that should of course be attributed to the arrival of Dez Bryant. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Austin's nagging injuries and inconsistent play are a far-cry from where he was just a couple seasons ago. He will turn 29 next summer and perhaps has hit the beginning of the wall. In 2009, Austin caught 81 passes for 1,320 yards and 11 TDs. He has

Austin's roster spot 'far from a sure thing'? - Miles Austin | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Football

DallasCowboys.com believes the Cowboys should "try to renegotiate" the four years and $30.5 million Miles Austin has remaining on his contract, and considers his roster spot "far from a sure thing."

Miles Austin suffered high-ankle sprain

Source: Draft Sharks

Cowboys WR Miles Austin suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday night's loss to the Redskins.  He tried to play through it but finished catchless on 3 targets.  While Austin appeared in all 16 games this year, he was plagued by hamstring and hip injuries.  He still finished with a respectable 66-943-6 line, but durability has become a major concern.  Austin turns 29 this coming June.

Miles Austin injures ankle

Source: Draft Sharks

Cowboys WR Miles Austin had his ankle rolled up on in the 1st half of Sunday night's game against the Redskins.  He hobbled off the field and had the ankle put in a splint on the sidelines.  Austin re-entered but only lasted a few plays before heading to the locker room. 

Update: Austin returned for the start of the 2nd half.  We'll see how effective he is and how long he lasts.

Cowboys | Miles Austin has high ankle sprain

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain in the Week 17 game against the Washington Redskins. He returned briefly in the second half before departing for good.

Cowboys | Miles Austin re-tapes ankle

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Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin (ankle) re-taped his injured right ankle at halftime and he was back on the field for the start of the second half in Week 17 against the Washington Redskins.

Miles Austin leaves game with ankle injury - Miles Austin | DAL

Source: Rotoworld Football

Miles Austin was forced from Dallas' Week 17 game against the Redskins with a left ankle injury, and is questionable to return.

Cowboys | Miles Austin heads to locker room

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin (ankle) was taken to the locker room in the second quarter of the Week 17 game against the Washington Redskins. He is nursing a right ankle injury, and jogged off without a noticeable limp. However, his return is questionable at this point.

Cowboys | Miles Austin nursing ankle injury

Source: Footballguys.com

Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin (ankle) left the Week 17 game against the Washington Redskins in the first half due to a right ankle injury. He was fitted with a soft ankle brace and his return is questionable.

First draft: Here’s a way-too-early 2013 fantasy football mock

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

So there may not be a worse time to draft a 2013 fantasy league than today, before the final week of the 2012 regular season has even kicked off. We still have dozens of injuries ahead, plus the usual off-season player movement and coaching changes. And then there's April's NFL Draft.

Thus, we begin this feature with an important warning: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.

It's fine for me to conduct a one-man 2013 mock in 2012, of course, because I'm a fully licensed fantasy professional. Ordinary citizens shouldn't think about drafting a league for another seven or eight months, however. Today's exercise is simply a guessing game, based on an incomplete picture of the league. It's theoretical fantasy football. But

Exit Interview: Watch out Megatron, A.J. Green is stalking you

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Many offensive coordinators had their head in the clouds again this season, evident in the pass-first mentality most teams portrayed. As a result, pass catchers, unsurprisingly identical to quarterbacks, experienced unprecedented fantasy success. In total, 19 wide receivers averaged at least 10.0 points per game in standard formats, up one from last year and four more than five years ago. The usual suspects dotted the landscape, but several newcomers (e.g. Randall Cobb and Eric Decker) made their mark as well. Below is our recap of this season's WR flames and lames with a quick look at what notable names could bring rags or riches in 2013. Ring out the old, ring in the

Week 16 – Flex Play Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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If you happened to draft Brandon Lloyd this past summer like I did, you’ve probably been shaking your head when watching the Patriots play on prime-time television the past two weeks as the veteran has looked like a Pro Bowl star. In that time Lloyd has been targeted a whopping 25-times, hauling in 17-receptions for 279-yards a score and even picking up a fumble recovery in the end zone for another touchdown.

Problem is, many of you didn’t have him in your lineup let alone on your team at this point, after Lloyd struggled throughout the season and was demoted out of two receiver sets against the Dolphins and Colts.

Outside of Wes Welker  and Lloyd

Lames: Ho, Ho, Horrible! Spiller no slam dunk on South Beach

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Each week the Noise highlights 10 bold names who he believes are destined to torpedo your team leave egg on his face. For those playing the Lames home edition, each player must be started in at least 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues to qualify. As an accountability advocate, results, whether genius or moronic, will post the following week using the scoring system shown here. If you're a member of TEAM HUEVOS, post your Week 16 Lames in the comments section below.

Matthew Stafford, Det, QB (74-percent started)

Week 16 – WR Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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While many have made the case for Michael Crabtree being a first round bust, it appears the 4th year receiver is starting to come into his own. Early signs in the off-season suggested this could be a breakout year for Crabtree, if for no other reason than he finally overcame his problematic foot issues.

For the first-time Crabtree actually played in a preseason game this August, and thankfully his foot ailments appear to be a thing of the past.

The best thing that ever happened for Crabtree was Alex Smith’s demotion in the middle of the season. It’s not that Crabtree and Smith weren’t having success together, but more that Colin Kaepernick has the

Steelers | Josh Victorian was challenged

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Pittsburgh Steelers CB Josh Victorian was challenged by Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo in Week 15. Victorian started in place of CB Cortez Allen (groin), who had been replacing CB Ike Taylor (ankle). WR Miles Austin was targeted 10 times and made six of his seven catches with Victorian covering him.

Good Call/Bad Call - Week 15

Source: Fantasy Sharks NFL

Will scrambling Cam Newton be the quarterback you thought you were getting when you drafted? Is this the week Darren McFadden shows us that he’s fully healthy? Is this a good week to start Miles Austin or Martellus Bennett? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this week’s Good Call/Bad Call.

Over/Under: Is a Spiller spectacular on the horizon?

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Fantasy is a speculative game. Predict the future, and you look like a genius. Don't, and you're painfully human. Gazing into the crystal ball here's our view on 10 intriguing over/unders for Week 15.

C.J. Spiller, now locked in the pole position, total yards versus Seattle 109.5

Scott — OVER is the only logical way to play this. Chan Gailey is finally saved from himself, and even if the Seahawks control the game, Spiller can make hay as a receiver. The Bills are going to have to bite the bullet on Spiller as a pass blocker (something that's made the team nervous); it's sink-or-swim time.

Dalton — OVER. Spiller has averaged 92.3 yards from scrimmage on just

Over/Under: Is the Spiller spectacular on the horizon?

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Fantasy is a speculative game. Predict the future, and you look like a genius. Don't, and you're painfully human. Gazing into the crystal ball here's our view on 10 intriguing over/unders for Week 15.

C.J. Spiller, now locked in the pole position, total yards versus Seattle 109.5

Scott — OVER is the only logical way to play this. Chan Gailey is finally saved from himself, and even if the Seahawks control the game, Spiller can make hay as a receiver. The Bills are going to have to bite the bullet on Spiller as a pass blocker (something that's made the team nervous); it's sink-or-swim time.

Dalton — OVER. Spiller has averaged 92.3 yards from scrimmage on just

Week 15: Bargain Hunter

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Consider using these players in weekly salary cap leagues. This week's picks include Chad Henne, Vick Ballard, Joique Bell, DuJuan Harris, and Miles Austin.

Bryant to see specialist

Source: FFToday

WR could see long term damage if he plays

Dez Bryant (finger) will meet with a doctor on Wednesday instead of practicing. Bryant has spent the last few days gathering medical opinions about his broken finger. Bryant has made it clear that he will do whatever it takes to play on Sunday and on Tuesday said, "they'd have to break my leg to keep me out." However, ESPN Dallas has reported that if Bryant plays, his "finger might be compromised for the remainder of his career in terms of flexibility." Dwayne Harris is expected to start opposite of

Week 15 – Flex Play Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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Finally! Dynasty owners like myself with David Wilson on their bench have been waiting for the ultra talented rookie to receive an opportunity to show case what he can do. Earlier in the season he had a long touchdown run against the Browns, but because of early fumbling issues and pass protection concerns, Andre Brown moved past Wilson on the depth chart.

Brown was placed on injured reserve a few weeks back and the Giants countered with Craig Lumpkin as added depth. Lumpkin saw a few snaps against the Redskins, but the Giants decided to use Ahmad Bradshaw as the teams feature back again as a counter to the Brown’s injury, rather than working Wilson in as a

Week 15 – WR Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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The Chargers finally picked up a win and did so against a playoff caliber team, on the road. While Danario Alexander started off slow, he eventually had his way with the Steelers secondary picking up seven receptions for 88-yards and two touchdowns.

Alexander has done a terrific job in the short passing game, crossing routes and big plays down the field. Those of you that watched the Chargers play the Steelers on Sunday also know he has terrific balance and body control when going up in the air on 50/50 balls against a defender. This makes him a dangerous man inside the red zone and like his first touchdown, his body control around the sidelines allowed him to leap