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Reggie Bush Out This Weekend

Saints RB Reggie Bush is out this weekend against Tampa Bay, according to the Associated Press.  The Saints want to avoid a setback with Bush's oft-surgically repaired knee. Against the Bucs, Pierre Thomas will carry the bulk of the load with Mike Bell coming in as a change-of-pace back and possible"closer." Look for Thomas to get more involved in the passing game.

 

Steve Slaton To Start Again

Steve Slaton will start for the Texans Monday night.  Rumors were that Slaton was going to have to solve his fumbling problems, but coach Gary Kubiak is apparently convinced. Slaton is the Texans best RB so it was just a matter of time before he starting getting the ball back again.  He will still share carries with Chris Brown and Ryan Moats, but Slaton's role will grow.

 

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Sammy Morris Game-Time Decision

According to the Boston Globe, Patriots RB Sammy Morris will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Jets.  Patriots players are usually pretty secretive about their injuries, so we expect Morris to play.  It is unknown what role he will play after being gone for a month. 

 

Antonio Pierce Out For Giants

The Giants announced late Friday that MLB Antonio Pierce will be out indefinitely after a bulging disc was discovered in Pierce's neck, according to rotoworld.com.   He participated fully in practice on Friday, so this came as a bit of surprise.  He had tests done at the hospital after practice when he was complaining of discomfort.   The Giants D can hardly afford this blow.

Kyle Orton "Questionable"

According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, Broncos QB Kyle Orton was held out of practice for a third straight day Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 11.  Head coach Josh McDaniels said that Orton "absolutely" still has a chance to start against San Diego. Orton will be worked out in pre-game warmups before his status for the game is determined. Chris Simms will start if Orton can't.  It's never a good sign when a player misses Friday practice.

 

Troy Polamalu Out Three More Weeks??

NFL.com reports the Steelers are "hopeful" that Troy Polamalu's PCL sprain won't cost him more than three games.  The Steelers D is not the same when Polamalu is out.  NFL.com says he is already out this week and calls his odds of playing the next week "remote."

 

Todd Heap "Game-Time Decision"

Ravens TE Todd Heap will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Colts.  Even if Heap plays, he doesn't make a good fantasy play.  The Ravens play the Colts who defend tight ends pretty well.

 

Less Reggie Bush and More Pierre Thomas??

The swelling that has kept Reggie Bush out of practice this week is to the left knee that has given him trouble in the past, says the New Orleans Times-Picayune.  "Hopefully we can practice him tomorrow," said coach Sean Payton. "At the same time, I don't want to set it back." Bush has been getting the ball more, especially in the red zone.  Payton is known for being concerned about overworking injured running backs and may resort back to Pierre Thomas being the all around featured back again down the stretch.

 

Brian Westbrook To Make "A Full Recovery?"

Philadelphiaeagles.com reports that two neurological specialists report that Brian Westbrook should make a "full recovery" from his pair of concussions.  Doctors say his symptoms "improved significantly" in the last three days, and that Westbrook produced all favorable test results. "We are very encouraged by Brian's progress, we believe that he has an excellent prognosis," the docs added. Rotoworld.com says that Westbrook will get another checkup in 2-3 weeks after being put on a "comprehensive rehab plan."   Maybe Westbrooks career isn't over yet.  But I do think he is done for the season.

Julius Jones Out Sunday

Seahawks coach Jim Mora has ruled out Julius Jones for Week 11 at Minnesota, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.  "He won't be available Sunday," Mora said. "We'll see how he progresses. Hopefully (he'll be back) next week. We have to be careful."  Justin Forsett will start the game at tailback and if he can do almost anything, might permantly unseat Jones

Vikes Look To Extend Childress??

CBS Sports' Clark Judge and ESPN's Adam Schefter both report that the Vikings are on the verge of signing coach Brad Childress to an extension.  Childress is currently the lowest paid head coach in the NFC North, but is expected to make twice as much as his current $2M salary via the new deal. He is 32-25 with one playoff berth in 3 1/2 years as Vikings head coach.  But the Vikings have improved their record each season under Childress.  6-10, 8-8, 10-6 and now 8-1 so far.

Bills Want Shanahan??

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Bills have already contacted Mike Shanahan about their head coaching vacancy.  The Bills are reportedly "in the process" of setting up a visit with Shanahan, and Shanahan reportedly "is willing to listen."   So maybe in 2010 the Bills would be learning how to chop blog "legally."

Ronnie Brown Out For The Year

Dolphins placed RB Ronnie Brown on injured reserve, ending his season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter on his Twitter page.  We still don't know exactly what's wrong with Brown's foot, but it must be pretty bad.

 

Jamarcus Russell Hits the Bench For Good

Bruce Gradkowski has taken over as Oakland's starting quarterback, replacing JaMarcus Russell, who has been benched permanently according to head coach Tom Cable.  Gradkowski is something of an interception threat and is in now way the answer for Oakland.  Don't waste a roster spot on Gradkowski.  So how bad was Jamarcus Russell??  A 5.2 YPA, 47.1 completion rate, six fumbles, and nine picks compared to two TD passes.   Feel free to cut him.

 

 

Bills Fire Dick Jauron

NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora reports the Bills have fired head coach Dick Jauron.  Jauron's offense has been absolutely horrible after firing coordinator Turk Schonert just days before the season started. The Bills defense hasn't been much better. According to NFL.com's Vic Carucci, defensive coordinator Perry Fewell will take over as the interim head coach.