Chargers signed LB Derek Smith. He’s 33 years old, and battled minor injuries the last two seasons, which explains his below-average statistics (69 tackles in 2006 and 78 in 2007). He knows the game well, so even if his performance on the field isn’t stellar, his presence in San Diego should help his fellow linebackers.

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The Cowboys have just signed Zach Thomas (LB). Multiple concussions slowed him down tremendously last year (only played in 5 games). Prior to last year, from 2001 to 2006, Thomas averaged 156 tackles each season. In 2006, the Dolphins had the 5th ranked rush defense. Last year, they had the worst rush defense. Even though [...]

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From Saturday to Tuesday, the NFL Combines will be televised on NFL Network. (All Times EST) – 11am – 2pm: Player workouts – 7pm: “NFL Total Access” with highlights, etc. Then, on Wednesday Feb. 27 at 8pm, the NFL Scouting Combine Wrap-Up Show. This is a must watch for the hardcore fantasy football fans!

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Two longtime players finally retire.  In their prime, both of them were difference makers for their respective teams: Mike Alstott (FB) Adam Timmerman (RG) Neither of these guys played last year so there’s no 2008 fantasy football impact.

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The former Packer and Panther Mark Wahle will be the starting LG for the Seahawks this year. At 31 years old, he’s no spring chicken, but he will improve an offensive line whose rushing offense has drastically declined since Steve Hutchinson left for Minnesota two years ago. In 2005 (with Hutchinson), the Vikings had the [...]

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