Barry Bonds’ career with the Giants is over. How do we know? Why, Bonds told us himself on his website, of course. What, you thought the slugger would let the Giants break the news at some press conference? In my latest column for Bullz-Eye.com, I discuss how Bonds broke the news the only way he knows how: selfishly, and with all eyes on him.
Month: September 2007 (Page 4 of 17)
Each week, I highlight a few players that you should target in waivers. I’ll use the ESPN league data when filtering players, so the only players eligible for discussion here are those that are available on the waiver wire of at least 40% of ESPN’s leagues. I’ll list each player’s percentage-owned after their name so you have an idea of how available they are in leagues around the country. I’ll always try to talk about a player or two that are available in 90% of leagues for those of you in 12-team leagues or leagues with big rosters.
QUARTERBACKS
Matt Schaub (49.3) is still available in over half of ESPN’s leagues. Even without Andre Johnson and facing a pretty good Colts defense, he put up decent numbers. If AJ misses a lot of time, it would hurt Schaub, but with Johnson back in the lineup, he’s a dangerous QB2…David Garrard (35.3) threw for 152 yards and a score against the Broncos, who have one of the best pass defenses in the game. He also added 52 rushing yards in the victory. On the season, he’s averaging 210 pass yards, 1 TD and 32 yards on the ground. That’s 17.5 points per game in a standard scoring format, which makes him a good QB2… Jason Campbell (26.3) didn’t light up the Giants as expected (190 yards, 1 TD), but he wasn’t bad either. I think he’ll continue to improve and is a good backup for a QB1 with a bye week of 9 or 11…He didn’t throw for a ton of yards, but Chad Pennington (55.4) did throw for two scores and led the Jets to a win. He has a pretty favorable schedule ahead of him, so he should continue to be a decent QB2 as long as he stays healthy… Jeff Garcia (30.2) didn’t do anything to help is stock on Sunday, but he’s still a good option for those in need of a spot starter in week 4 (when the Bucs face the Panthers)…Derek Anderson threw two picks, but he also posted 248 yards and two scores, one on the ground and one through the air. His schedule is mediocre, for the next few weeks, so he isn’t a bad option for those desperate for some production at the QB position…Damon Huard (7.1) had a great 2006, and had a pretty nice game against Minnesota (206 yards, 1 TD). Dwayne Bowe is coming on, which will only help Huard’s chances.
RUNNING BACKS
Given my criteria, the pickings are pretty slim at RB. With Ahman Green hobbled, Ron Dayne (15.7) might be worth a pickup for those owners in a tough spot in week 4. If he can’t go Samkon Gado (0.2) would probably get the start…Brian Leonard (9.0) should get the start now that Steven Jackson is out for a week or two…Earnest Graham (0.2) filled in admirably for Cadillac Williams, who left the game with fumbling problems (or an injury, depending on whom you believe). After the game, Gruden said that he needed to find a way to get Graham involved. He is 27 and from Florida, and hasn’t had much of a shot in his young career. When he was a rookie, he played behind Michael Pittman, and then Williams came in a year later, so the PT just hasn’t been there…Sammy Morris (14.2) continues to vulture carries from Laurence Maroney, and that will continue for the foreseeable future…Kenny Watson (2.5) would be a good stopgap RB if Rudi Johnson misses any time with the hamstring injury that forced him out of Sunday’s action.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Brandon Marshall (47.9) looked great against the Jags, racking up seven catches for 133 yards and should be owned in all leagues…Shaun McDonald (24.7) had another big day (5-76-1) and should continue to thrive in Detroit’s wide-open offense…Even with Greg Jennings back, James Jones (13.1) looked good, catching six passes for 79 yards, and he almost scored. The Packers threw 45 times on Sunday and figure to pass the ball a lot the rest of the way…Roddy White (1.8) has caught 11 balls for 208 yards and a score over the last two weeks and it looks like a light has finally switched on. He was highly touted coming out of college and is in his third year, which is a common year for WRs to breakout. A word of warning: Joey Harrington looks his way a ton, but Byron Leftwich may not…Nate Burleson (5.7) has really come on as the starting flanker in Seattle. Over the past two weeks he has caught eight balls for 115 yards and two scores…Dwayne Bowe (11.8) has caught a TD in each of the last two weeks and is emerging as a viable threat alongside Tony Gonzalez in the KC passing game…Bobby Engram (7.9) has gone over 60 yards in each of the first three games. With D.J. Hackett out, he has value, especially in PPR leagues…Andre Davis (0.2) caught four passes for 70 yards against the Colts, and with both Andre Johnson and Jacoby Jones out with injuries, he should get a bunch of snaps.
TIGHT ENDS
Owen Daniels (43.1) is a no-brainer pickup with Andre Johnson hobbled…Eric Johnson (24.5) continues to play an important role in the New Orleans passing game…Donald Lee (2.0) seems to be Brett Favre’s security blanket over the middle. He’s not a burner, but he has nice hands and finds ways to get open…Jeff King (1.4) has 13 catches on the season and scored on Sunday. Those desperate for TE help should grab him.
When columnist Jenni Carlson of The Oklahoman wrote a story criticizing Oklahoma State quarterback Bobby Reid’s toughness, she probably didn’t have the faintest idea that it would cause such a ballistic response from head coach Mike Gundy.
In the article, Carson questioned Reid’s desire to play through injuries and nerves, as well as cited a rumor of him wanting to transfer schools because the competition was too tough at OSU. She also hammered Reid for apparently being hand fed chicken by his mother after a recent game and insinuated that the coaching staff has had enough of his lack of toughness as well.
To the say the absolute very least, Gundy wasn’t too pleased:
And now you know how Gundy feels about your work, Jenni.
Most impressed with: The Packers showed remarkable resiliency in their 31-24 win over San Diego. They could have folded several times in the fourth quarter, including after being thwarted on the goal line with less than six minutes to play. However, the defense came up with a huge turnover and Brett Favre (congrats on 420) comes up clutch yet again.
Least impressed with: Some test for the previously 2-0 Lions in Philly, huh? I think Kevin Curtis (11 rec. 211 yards, 3 TDs) just scored again.
Wake up call goes to: I know he’s an extreme competitor, but LT screaming at Philip Rivers on the sidelines today was uncalled for. Stop being a leader only when your team wins.
Play of the day: It’s a toss up between Joseph Addai’s leaping, helicopter-spin TD run in the Colts 30-24 victory over Houston and Chris Baker’s TD snag and feet-drag in the back of the end zone in the Jets 31-28 win over Miami.
Bandwagon team of the week: Tampa….Don’t get hurt jumping off: San Fran.
Many applauds to: Donovan McNabb (21 of 26, 381 yards, 4 TDs) should spark controversy every week…Nobody blinked an eye when Allen Rossum was acquired right before the start of the season, but what a lift he’s given the Steelers return game…How about Lane Kiffin beating the Browns by pulling the same TO-right-before-the-FG stunt Mike Shanahan burned him on last week?…The Jaguars played their most complete game of the season at Mile High…DeShaun Foster (122 carries, 2 total TDs) owns the Falcons…The NFL should have put its foot down when the Patriots acquired Randy Moss, because giving a weapon like that to Tom Brady and Bill Belicheat just wasn’t fair to the rest of the league…Tony Romo looks like a 10-year vet…
Cheap shots: Still no word on where the hell Lee Evans is …Somebody tell Marc Bulger (3 INTs) what color uniforms his team wears – he’s obviously confused…How Denver has a winning record at this point is beyond me…DeAngelo Hall did a hell of a job on Steve Smith (1 rec. 10 yards), but his immaturity might have cost the Falcons a win…
The San Francisco Giants have apparently decided to run a baseball team again, instead of the one-man freak show they’ve been operating for over a decade. On Friday, Giants owner Peter McGowan announced the team would not bring Barry Bonds back in 2008.
“Although I am disappointed, I’ve always said baseball is a business — and I respect their decision. However, I am saddened and upset that I was not given an earlier opportunity to properly say goodbye to you, my fans, and celebrate with the city throughout the season as I truly believe this was not a last minute decision by the Giants, but one that was made some time ago.”
In typical Bonds fashion, he announced the Giants decision on his own website first, so that he could of course break the news himself.
How quickly Bonds forgets that McGowan, although cowardly, and the Giants have given him everything he’s ever asked for the past 16 years, including his own trainers, multiple lockers, a big screen TV, a huge leather chair and essentially his own clubhouse. They’ve bowed to him like Rosie O’Donnell does cupcakes, yet he still had to upstage them by breaking the news first. That’s right Barry – it’s all about you. If McGowan had any stones, he would have let Bonds go years ago. Then he could have allowed GM Brian Sabean to actually develop young talent, instead of yearly being forced into surrounding Bonds with again veterans.
Leave San Fran gracefully, Barry. Yeah the Giants made a ton of money off you, but they also gave you everything. Now it’s time for them to make a team decision and move on. Why don’t you do that yourself?
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