2013 Fantasy Outlook: Vincent Jackson

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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2013 Fantasy Outlook: Drew Brees

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2013 Fantasy Outlook: Tom Brady

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Chargers | WR Brown rotates with starters

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Brown has been rotating with the first-team in Chargers OTAs. A broken ankle cost Brown the entire 2012 season but is now healthy and looking to make an impact. Chargers new head coach Mike McCoy said he anticipates Brown will "without a doubt" be a big part of the team's offense. Our View: Brown is an interesting late round fantasy WR to keep an eye on. He's got incredible hands and is a crisp route runner. Brown could quickly become a favorite of QB Philip Rivers and may line up in the 'Z' position but can also play as a slot receiver.

2013 Fantasy Outlook: Matt Ryan

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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2013 Fantasy Outlook: Josh Freeman

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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Chargers QB Philip Rivers says his best football is still to come

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Chargers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt thinks quarterback Philip Rivers can be really good in the near future. Head coach Mike McCoy thinks Philip Rivers can be really good in the future. And Philip Rivers thinks Philip Rivers can be really good in the future in the near future. quot;I think my best football is ahead of me, I really do," Rivers told USA Today Sports' Lindsay H. Jones. "That's being optimistic because we've had a lot of really good years. I am probably on the second half of my career, the back end, but I think I've got a lot of good football left." FANTASY ANALYSIS: Rivers is 31 years old, so you should expect him to have some quality years left, although there are concerns regarding his decreasing arm strength. His

Chargers | Philip Rivers thinks best play to come

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers said he believes his best football is ahead of him even though he is around the midpoint of his career. 'I think my best football is ahead of me, I really do,' Rivers said. 'That's being optimistic, because we've had a lot of really good years. I am probably on the second half of my career, the back end, but I think I've got a lot of good football left.'

2013 Fantasy Outlook: Philip Rivers

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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Chargers | Philip Rivers considering wearing gloves

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers has been experiencing wearing one and two gloves while practicing during organized team activities. He has also worked with no gloves during practice. Rivers said he probably will wear two gloves Week 1 but could take them off at some point during the game.

Vincent Brown - Bolts' WR Brown expected to have big role

Source: The Huddle

San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Brown (ankle) is expected to be a major focal point on offense this season. He was building a strong chemistry with QB Philip Rivers before his injury, and the two are expected to work on their chemistry during training camp.
Huddle Up: Brown, a third-round pick in 2011, sure has generated a lot of fantasy hype for a wideout who has all of 4 starts and 19 catches in 2 years after missing the entire 2012 campaign. Still, questions abound with the Chargers' receiving corps, and Brown could easily find himself starting with a strong, injury-free training camp.

Chargers | OC thinks Philip Rivers can be Pro Bowler

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt said he believes QB Philip Rivers can get back to his Pro Bowl form this season. Whisenhunt said he believes Rivers can make all of the throws and is impressed with Rivers' ability to read defenses.

Chargers | Vincent Brown expected to have big role

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Brown (ankle) is expected to be a major focal point on offense this season. He was building a strong chemistry with QB Philip Rivers before his injury, and the two are expected to work on their chemistry during training camp.

2013 Fantasy Outlook: Antonio Gates

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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2013 Fantasy Outlook: Ben Roethlisberger

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Over/Under: Can Palmer put the leap back in Larry?

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 heading into June.

Larry Fitzgerald, coming off a regrettable 2012, receiving yards in the follow-up 1,249.5

Dalton – OVER. Fitzgerald will be 30 years old this season and may be leaving the prime phase of his career, but 2012's down campaign can safely be entirely attributed to Arizona's league-worst quarterback play. Even a mediocre Carson Palmer represents a significant upgrade, and Fitzgerald will benefit greatly. Fitzgerald has reached 1,250 receiving yards just once since 2008, so this

2013 Fantasy Outlook: Keenan Allen

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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Max Starks - Starks expected to play LT for Bolts

Source: The Huddle

San Diego Chargers OT Max Starks, who was signed to an undisclosed 1-year deal Tuesday, May 21, is likely to become the team's starting left tackle this year. Starks will likely replace OT King Dunlap at the position, with OT D.J. Fluker, the team's first-round pick, starting at right tackle.
Huddle Up: Starks, who spent his first 9 seasons with the Steelers is the new blind-side protector for Philip Rivers, who has sacked 49 times in 2012, the most for any NFL QB aside from Aaron Rodgers (51 sacks last season). Meanwhile, Fluker, the 11th overall pick in the draft, should immediately bolster the other side of the line.

Philip Rivers settling in to new offense

Source: Draft Sharks

New Chargers HC Mike McCoy told the San Diego Union-Tribune that QB Philip Rivers is learning the new offense wonderfully. "What he's doing out there is rare," McCoy said. "He's picked it up so fast." Rivers said the most notable difference so far -- other than terminology -- is more of the higher-percentage mid-range passing. Former HC Norv Turner favored throwing down the field more. Rivers brings a career 63.6% completion rate into 2013, but McCoy says he can hit 70% in the new offense. We're not ready to hop on board with that, but there's certainly reason for optimism with Rivers. You should still draft him as a backup, though, at fantasy football's deepest position.

Philip Rivers - Bolts' Rivers will have full plate

Source: The Huddle

San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy said the team will ask QB Philip Rivers to play a huge role in reducing the learning curve for the rest of the bodies on offense this year. 'We're going to throw as much of the offense as Philip can handle,' McCoy said. 'When he tells us to slow down, we'll slow down.' Rivers said the practices with new head coach McCoy have been designed for more intermediate passes than in recent years.
Huddle Up: McCoy, a first-time head coach, is right to lean on Rivers with all the new faces on the roster. Meanwhile, though, Rivers will be leaning on his offensive line -- and first-round pick D.J. Fluker in particular -- after he was sacked 49 times in 2012, second only to the Aaron Rodgers

Chargers | Philip Rivers to have big role

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy said the team will ask QB Philip Rivers to play a huge role in reducing the learning curve for the rest of the bodies on offense this year. 'We're going to throw as much of the offense as Philip can handle,' McCoy said. 'When he tells us to slow down, we'll slow down.' Rivers said the practices with new head coach McCoy have been designed for more intermediate passes than in recent years.

Chargers | Philip Rivers praises Manti Te'o

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers praised LB Manti Te'o in his first practice with the team Monday, May 13. 'It didn't seem like he was lost or anything ... he didn't stand out, which was a good thing,' Rivers said.

Chargers HC Mike McCoy wants to help QB Philip Rivers complete 70 percent of his passes

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Philip Rivers was one of the most productive quarterbacks in the league from 2008 through 2010. He averaged 30 touchdowns and just 11 interceptions to go with about 4,300 passing yards. After a couple of down years, Chargers head coach Mike McCoy thinks Rivers can be that good again and that he can be even better in one department: completion percentage. McCoy told Sports Illustrated's Peter King that if Rivers trusts McCoy's system, a bigger diet of short passes will help Rivers complete 70 percent of his throws this season. Rivers' career high in completion percentage is 66.0. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Many of Rivers' 35 interceptions these past two seasons have come on heaves down the field, putting the ball up for grabs with no real hope of

For those about to MOCK: Notable trends seen in early fantasy football drafts

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

When Mr. Irrelevant, South Carolina tight end Justice Cunningham, had his name called in front of a small group of reasonably sauced lingerers at last month’s NFL Draft, Fantasyland’s finest quickly began formulating thoughts and assembling cheat sheets for this year’s fake football drafts.

Mock season officially kicked off …

Over the next several weeks, armchair quarterbacks of various backgrounds will hone their draft skills in preparation for main events come August. During these exercises, participants will tinker with new strategies, rack their brains over complicated backfields and shout out expletives when desired players are pilfered just before their pick, all the while proclaiming

Where does WR Keenan Allen fit in Chargers' offense?

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The Chargers spent a third-round pick Friday on a player who was thought to be a top-20 guy not too long ago. Concerns about Keenan Allen's knee and ankle injuries, and a report that he failed a drug test at the NFL Combine led to him falling quite far. The California wide receiver landed in San Diego, a team that is already stocked at receiver with Danario Alexander, Malcom Floyd, Vincent Brown and tight end Antonio Gates. FANTASY ANALYSIS: At first glance, it certainly doesn't look to be a lot of room there for a rookie, even one with Allen's talents, to make much of an impact. He still hasn't fully recovered from knee surgery after tearing his PCL in October, but he should be 100 percent in time for training camp. Best-case scenario to

Philip Rivers - San Diego finale for Rivers?

Source: The Huddle

San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers could be in his final season with the team after two sub-par seasons and a new coaching staff in town.
Huddle Up: Just a thought: Maybe the Bolts ought to think about shoring up their pass protection before they go looking for another QB. Rivers' passing-yards totals and TDs have declined in each of the past 3 seasons, but over that span he's been sacked 117 times -- second most in the league behind Aaron Rodgers (118).

Chargers | This could be it for Philip Rivers

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers could be in his final season with the team after two sub-par seasons and a new coaching staff in town.

Vincent Jackson - No compensatory picks awarded for Jackson

Source: The Huddle

The San Diego Chargers were not awarded any compensatory picks in the 2013 NFL Draft for losing WR Vincent Jackson to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Huddle Up: While Jackson was hitting career highs with 72 catches and 1,384 yards this past season in Tampa, QB Philip Rivers failed to throw for 4,000 yards for the first time since 2007 and clearly missed V-Jax's big-play skills.

Chargers | Phillip Rivers contract update

Source: Footballguys.com

The San Diego Chargers have not approached QB Philip Rivers about restructuring his contract.

Chargers news: RB Ryan Mathews can be 'bell cow'; high hopes for WR Vincent Brown

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Chargers running back Ryan Mathews hasn't handled more than 275 touches in any of his three seasons in this league, and he has yet to make it though a season healthy. But every year, the Chargers come out and say what he can be in this league. Cue general manager Tom Telesco on Thursday: quot;I think [Mathews] can be a bell cow back," Telesco said via CBS Sports' Will Brinson. Head coach Mike McCoy was also speaking on Thursday. Of note, he said wide receiver Vincent Brown is a "great route runner" and "very disciplined," via U-T San Diego's Michael Gehlken. McCoy said he has "high hopes" for Brown in his third season. FANTASY ANALYSIS: In 2010 and 2011, Mathews was one of the league's top tease players. He showed plenty of ability, but he

Philip Rivers - New HC confident in Philip Rivers

Source: The Huddle

San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers has seen his play slip over the last two season, particularly in terms of ball security; however, new head coach Mike McCoy is confident he can get the best out of Rivers in 2013. "I think Philip's gonna do a great job with us," McCoy said. "We're very fortunate to have him here. A very talented player and a great guy to have as the face of your franchise."
Huddle Up: McCoy is fresh off of working with Peyton Manning, but more importantly he was able to wring productivity out of both Tim Tebow and Kyle Orton so you have to like his chances with Rivers.

Chargers | New HC confident in Philip Rivers

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers has seen his play slip over the last two season, particularly in terms of ball security; however, new head coach Mike McCoy is confident he can get the best out of Rivers in 2013. 'I think Philip's gonna do a great job with us,' McCoy said. 'We're very fortunate to have him here. A very talented player and a great guy to have as the face of your franchise.'

Danario Alexander - Danario Alexander expected to return

Source: The Huddle

The San Diego Chargers are expected to re-sign restricted free-agent WR Danario Alexander this offseason and give him a bigger opportunity on offense next season.
Huddle Up: It only makes sense for Alexander to return to San Diego, as he was their most productive receiver during his stint on the team. If he's able to stay healthy he should remain productive as Philip Rivers' go-to pass-catcher.

Chargers | Takeo Spikes thinks OL needs to improve

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes said he believes the team should look to improve the offensive line this offseason because it had trouble protecting QB Philip Rivers this season. 'The offensive line needs to be addressed,' Spikes said. 'I see horrible things written and said about Philip Rivers - I believe Philip is a great quarterback in this league. Regardless what your intangibles are you can't throw the ball if you're on your back or looking at your side.'

Chargers | Frank Reich happy with new position

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers quarterback's coach Frank Reich is happy with his new position with the Chargers. Reich feels like it is a great situation to be working with QB Phillip Rivers. "(I was intrigued) to come to a place where there's a quarterback like Philip Rivers," he continued. "Philip's reputation is that he's a competitor. I think that's what everybody respects most about him. When you think of Philip, you think of a guy who is a competitor and led one of the more prolific offenses for a good stretch. He at one point led the best offense in the league, and that's not easy to do because there are a lot of good players in this league. During that stretch, he was at the top of the game. He was a legitimate MVP candidate, so I'm

Whisenhunt will be Chargers' OC

Source: FFToday

Former Cardinals coach lands in San Diego

Former Arizona Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt will become the offensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. (ESPN.com)

FF Today's Take: Wisenhunt was never able to replace Kurt Warner and it cost him his job in Arizona. He and HC Mike McCoy will need to cure what ails Philip Rivers before the offense can expect to rebound from a dismal output in 2012.

San Diego Chargers name Ken Whisenhunt OC

Source: Draft Sharks

The Chargers have hired Ken Whisenhunt as OC.  He'll work under offensive-minded HC Mike McCoy but is expected to handle play-calling duties on game days.  Whiz's Arizona offenses struggled without Kurt Warner the past 3 years, but they finished among the top 11 in scoring in each of the previous 3 seasons.  Whisenhunt also had plenty of success as Steelers OC from 2004-2006, averaging 23.2 points per game and winning a Super Bowl.  San Diego has clearly made it a point to bolster its offense early this offseason.  It's good news for guys like QB Philip Rivers, RB Ryan Mathews, and WR Danario Alexander.

Philip Rivers - Philip Rivers a fan of Mike McCoy

Source: The Huddle

San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers said during a radio interview Tuesday, Jan. 15, head coach Mike McCoy was the man he was hoping the team would hire all along. "Of the potential candidates, I can honestly say this is the guy I was hoping for. I feel great about it," Rivers said. "We have direction now. We'll all go again. I think Chargers fans should be excited." McCoy said he is looking forward to working with Rivers, calling him a "great guy to have a face of your franchise." McCoy could not explain why Rivers' production has declined in the last two seasons; however, he promised he would ask the quarterback "some tough questions."
Huddle Up: Norv Turner wasn't necessarily the problem with Rivers, but a fresh

Chargers | Philip Rivers a fan of Mike McCoy

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers said during a radio interview Tuesday, Jan. 15, head coach Mike McCoy was the man he was hoping the team would hire all along. 'Of the potential candidates, I can honestly say this is the guy I was hoping for. I feel great about it,' Rivers said. 'We have direction now. We'll all go again. I think Chargers fans should be excited.'

Chargers | Mike McCoy eager to work with Philip Rivers

Source: Footballguys.com

San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy said Tuesday, Jan. 15, he is looking forward to working with QB Philip Rivers, calling him a 'great guy to have a face of your franchise.' McCoy could not explain why Rivers' production has declined in the last two seasons; however, he promised he would ask the quarterback 'some tough questions.'

Mike McCoy accepts Chargers' head coaching position

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The Chargers have the Ravens to thank for their new head coach. On Tuesday, Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy agreed to become San Diego's replacement for Norv Turner. McCoy had been the Broncos' OC since 2009. During that time, he helped Kyle Orton put up the best seasons of his career, retooled the team's offense for Tim Tebow that led to a playoff victory, and oversaw the season in which Peyton Manning could be named Comeback Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player. Now he will turn his attention to Philip Rivers, who has seen his completion percentage and touchdown rates drop over the past two seasons while he has committed 47 turnovers in his last 32 games. FANTASY ANALYSIS: But without the Ravens pulling out that

Breakfast Table: Slay the Favorite

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

For the last decade or so, Michael Salfino and Scott Pianowski have been putting together an email exchange centered around (but not limited to) the NFL. You might enjoy listening to them haggle. You might prefer a swift kick into the stomach. The Table isn't for everyone; we hope some of you enjoy it.

From: scott pianowski
Date: Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 11:57 AM
Subject: divisional breakfast
To: Michael Salfino

There aren't many letdown weeks in the NFL season, but the Wild Card round would qualify. The first three games were boring and sloppy, and the fourth game became one big morality play. I have no intention of looking back. I have nothing new to add on these

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.

Chargers have doubts in Mathews

Source: FFToday

Mathews may face some competition in 2013

According to the Union-Tribune San Diego, there is "some doubt" in the Chargers organization that Ryan Mathews will develop into "the player that was envisioned three years ago." Mathews has lost his biggest supporters in Norv Turner and A.J. Smith. Now, what remains of the Chargers front office believes Mathews can have a productive career, but he must "further refine the technical aspects of the position." (Union-Tribune San Diego)

FF Today's Take: Mathews'

Chargers considering multiple candidates for head coaching gig

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The San Diego Chargers are currently pursuing Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians, former Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith and Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien. The NFL Network is reporting that the Chargers' decision-makers will fly cross-country for interviews. O'Brien is also receiving attention from Cleveland, Philadelphia and Arizona. Buffalo plans to interview Smith. These things will need to move quickly as draft evaluation kicks into high gear very soon. FANTASY ANALYSIS: San Diego does have some good pieces in place. Danario Alexander stepped up for a big 2012 season. Corey Liuget had a promising rookie season. Ryan Mathews could improve dramatically under a new system and Philip Rivers is still an above-average

Exit Interview: Among QBs, RGIII, other rookies, stole show in 2012

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Expect the unexpected. For those that followed the timeless phrase and invested in a rookie quarterback in 2012, chances are they, at the very least, punched a playoff ticket. Carrying on the work started by Cam Newton and Andy Dalton last year, RGIII, Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson continued to erase negative stigmas attached to first-year passers. Their success speaks to the position's overall depth and scope. In terms of yards per game (232.8), 2012 was the most prolific passing season in NFL history. No surprise, 15 signal callers averaged at least 20 fantasy points per game, a new century-high. Below is our recap of this season's QB

Status Wrap: Thanks for the memories, Danario Alexander

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Normally we give you an Injury Wrap in this space on Fridays, and we will get to plenty of injuries after the jump. But with less in-flux injury news than usual this week, and a few non-injury situations worth discussing, we're broadening the scope of today's piece. Good luck to everyone in their playoff games.

I've enjoyed the Danario Alexander run as much as anyone. I picked him up where I could, started him aggressively, blogged about him constantly. Until the Week 15 bagel, it was a fun and rewarding ride.

But in Week 16, a one-game season, there's no time for sentimentality and future speculation. If you don't like someone's chances at points this weekend, you cut the cord. And with

Over/Under: Will McCoy decorate your roster with tinsel, points in return?

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 16.

LeSean McCoy, in his triumphant return to the starting lineup, total yards versus Washington 84.5

Scott –I'm glad this dilemma doesn't litter my rosters this week. The Eagles, Andy Reid, a back off a major injury, what could possibly go wrong? I'm shading UNDER because I tend not to trust anyone off a multiple-week layoff. I'd prefer to avoid McCoy in Week 16 unless backed into a corner.

Brandon – OVER He picked up most of this number through the air in the last

Week 16 – Waiver Wire Pickups

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Kirby Lee / USA TODAY Sports

Heading into Super Bowl showdowns for many fantasy leagues it’s probably not a good time to say this is the weakest week for waiver options throughout the entire season, but that’s exactly what we have. Outside of an opportunity opening up in San Diego because of anther collarbone injury to Ryan Mathews, there’s really nothing to discuss at running back if this is your final week of action.

Our best chances for help come from defense and possibly rookie receiver Rod Streater as the Raiders figure to play from behind in Carolina.

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Mostly NFL Notes: Colin Kaepernick is here to stay

Source: Roto Arcade by Dalton Del Don

As an Arian Foster owner in numerous leagues, it was frustrating to see him not score in a game for just the second time all season, especially at home in such a favorable matchup, but he really piled on the yards late, finishing with 165 rushing, so it's tough to complain too much. In fact, his 6.1 YPC was by far the best of the year. He also had a 27-yard touchdown run called back due to a hold…Reggie Wayne picked a poor time to have his three lowest yardage totals of the season, which have occurred over the past three games, including a season-low 14 yards Sunday…Vick Ballard was highly impressive. He's an interesting keeper league commodity moving forward…Sunday marked