Author: Jamey Codding (Page 22 of 25)

The NFL preseason moves on to week three, which means opening kickoff is even closer. Still trying to figure out who to take in the first round or how long you should wait before selecting a QB? Post your questions here and we’ll have an answer for you within 24 hours.

This week, we’ll start with an update on a previous question. On our last Q&A thread, mikedill asked, “…how do you think the Browns RB situation will shake out and will the winner be worth drafting?” J. Paulsen and I orginally recommended targeting Lee Suggs, Cleveland’s apparent starting running back, but we also both pointed out that Suggs is injury prone and that, with William Green and Reuben Droughns standing as more-than-capable backups, Suggs’ fantasy value for ’05 is far from assured.

Now, we learn that Suggs will be out at least two weeks with a high ankle sprain. That’s bad news for Suggs owners since high ankle sprains tend to linger and, considering Suggs’ injury history, there’s a decent chance that this could hamper him all season. Meanwhile, in Suggs’ absence Saturday against the Giants, Green ran for 29 yards on seven carries while Droughns totaled 30 yards on eight attempts. Green got the start, which suggests he’d probably benefit the most from a long-term Suggs injury, but Droughns still has plenty of time to close the gap.

In perhaps the least shocking news of the NFL offseason, Randy Moss told HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” that he’s smoked pot during his professional career. “I have used, you know, marijuana … since I’ve been in the league,” Moss said in the interview, scheduled to air Aug. 23. “But as far as abusing it and, you know, letting it take control over me, I don’t do that, no.” When asked if he still smokes, Moss replied, “every blue moon or every once in a while I might.”

To most of you, this probably can’t be classified as news. After all, when Moss was arrested for “bumping” a traffic control officer with his car a couple of years ago, police found some pot in the ashtray which conveniently belonged to one of Moss’s friends. Rrrrright.

But something of significance can be found in this story. Check out this quote from the “Real Sports” interview:

“But, you know, I don’t want any kids, you know, watching this taking a lesson from me as far as ‘Well, Randy Moss used it so I’m going to use it.’ I don’t want that to get across.”

That’s Randy for you, always thinking about the kids. Here’s a hint: If you don’t want kids to get the wrong message about you admitting that you smoke dope, DON’T TALK ABOUT HOW YOU SMOKE DOPE ON NATIONAL TELEVISION.

On another note, fantasy leaguers shouldn’t worry. Unless he’s actually failed a drug test (and according to reports, he has not), the league is highly unlikely to take any action against Moss this year. He’s still most likely the top receiver on the board and a late-first/early second round pick.