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Michael Pittman for future $ based on performance

The Ron Jeremy Fanclub and Salem Beavercats have consummated a deal. 

Ron Jeremy Fanclub acquires RB Michael Pittman for 2008 cap space.  The amount will be determined by Pittman's 2007 performance from week 11 on thru the remainder of the season.  For every 2 fantasy points (PAFFL points), the Beavercats will receiver $1, with a maximum payout of $10 in 2008 cap space. 

Fantasy Football Trade: WR Marvin Harrison for RB Earnest Graham

Ron Jeremy Fanclub and Firkin Crawlers consummated an interesting trade. 

RJFC acquired WR Marvin Harrison and $2 in 2008 cash from FC for RB Earnest Graham.  If Marvin Harrison doesn't play this weekend, FC agrees to pay an additional $1 in 2008 to RJFC. 

Fantasy Football Trade: Ben Troupe for Alex Smith & $

South Whore Jibbers, LA Isotopes & Los Frijoles Pintos making a quasi 3-way deal (all reside in the same PAFFL division - which makes this a highly unusual deal). 

South Whore Jibbers trade TE Alex Smith ($2, '08) to the LA Isotopes for $2 and TE Ben Troupe ($4, '07), the Isotopes acquired Troupe from the Los Frijoles Pintos for $8 in '07 cap space.

7 Shaky QB Situations

The SportingNews wrote an overview of seven quarterback situations that entering camp appear to be shaky or unsettled.  The teams range from playoff contenders like Jacksonville to teams simply looking for respectability such as Cleveland and Oakland. 

NFL Teams with Depth to Deal

NFL.com's Pat Kirwan considers some teams with depth that might be interested in dealing players prior to or during training camp.  There are some interesting kernel's in there but as usual football trades close to the season (or during) are far and few between because of the complexity in learning the respective new system in a short period of time. 

Buy Low? How Low? Chris Simms Low! Chris Henry Low! Ricky Williams Low?

The rich get richer in fantasy leagues when they know how to snag a player on the heels of some (or a lot) of bad news.  In an educated league like ours, swooping in at the right time can be highly profitable. 

2007 Comeback Players...

NFL.com's Vic Carucci published his list of top stars entering 2007 looking to rebound or 'Comeback' from injuries or poor performances in '06.  The list includes stars who literally missed much of '06 like the Jags QB Byron Leftwich to guys like the Bears QB Rex Grossman who simply need to prove they can be professional starting QB's.

John Clayton's Top 5 Surprise Teams for 2007

ESPN's John Clayton published his top 5 sleeper teams for 2007.  They were selected for their progress in the off-season and their respective schedules. 

NFL QB Team by Team Analysis

NFL.com's Michael Fabiano analyzed all 32 NFL team's Quarterback position for fantasy production.  He didn't go into as much detail as some may like but for the majority (AKA no keeper leagues) of fantasy leaguers it'll be a good overview by team. 

Jeff Garcia to spark Tamba Bay Bucs offense?

ESPN's John Clayton reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jeff Garcia is expected to be the new QB Rich Gannon in HC Jon Gruden's offense. When Gannon went from Kansas City to Oakland (when Gruden coached there), the Raiders went from an average team to a Super Bowl contender. Gannon was a fiery leader and acted like an NBA point guard in distributing the football. Gruden wants something similar from Garcia.

Jeff Garcia named starter; Simms hopes to compete for job

The Tampa Tribune reports now that he has officially been relegated to No. 2 on the depth chart, Bucs QB Chris Simms plans to give it his best shot to unseat QB Jeff Garcia. And Garcia would have it no other way. "I can't really say I'm shocked, and at the same time, I really don't think much of it," Simms said Saturday, responding to HC Jon Gruden's decision to anoint Garcia as the starter under center heading into training camp next month.

Chris Simms begins offseason as the Bucs Starter

The Tampa Tribune reports if new Bucs QB Jeff Garcia is to become the starting quarterback like many people have predicted, he’ll have to take the job from QB Chris Simms. During this week’s OTAs, Simms took snaps with the first team, while Garcia got most of his work with the second and third teams.

Joey Galloway restructures his Contract

NFL Network's Adam Schefter is reporting that Tamba Bay Bucs WR Joey Galloway agreed to a restructured deal, signing a three-year, $7.5 million deal that includes $3.1 million worth of guaranteed money. He was due $2.8 million this year, the new deal calls for him to make $1.2 million in base salary, with a $1.8 million roster bonus payment, and $100,000 workout incentive. Galloway is also now scheduled to make $1.767 million in 2008 and $2 million in 2009. It was quite the busy weekend for the Bucs.

BJ Askey Signs with Tamba Bay

The St. Petersburg Times reports the Bucs signed free-agent FB B.J. Askew (Jets) to a two-year contract, according to his agent Scott Smith. GM Bruce Allen said the Bucs plan to bring four fullbacks to camp. The 6-foot-3, 233-pound Askew played in 55 games with the Jets, starting just six. He has been used primarily as a special teams player. The Bucs continue to negotiate with Falcons free agent FB Justin Griffith.  Askew, a former 2nd round selection of the NY Jets, is versatile but will be no better than the backup to veteran FB Mike Alstott in 2007.   

QB Bruce Gradkowski is the Big Loser...

The biggest loser in early NFL free agency period is Tamba Bay Buccanneers QB Bruce Gradkowski who went from #2 to #4 on the depth chart.  SI's Don Banks writes about this in an article where he states that Tamba Bay's QB stockpile makes 'no sense'.  Lost in all this, and likely to be forgotten this offseason, is Gradkowski's 2006 season where he showed some ability while filling in on a one dimensional offense. 

Jake Plummer to Retire?

Is QB Jake Plummer really retiring or is he bluffing to regain control of his NFL career?  I don't think there is any question that he's posturing to control his own destiny.  Plummer is only 32 years old and still in the ladder prime of his career. 

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Bucs complete trade for vet QB Jake Plummer

AP reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free-agent QB Jeff Garcia and potentially nabbed even more competition for incumbent starter QB Chris Simms by obtaining the rights to QB Jake Plummer from Denver on Saturday. Garcia, a three-time Pro Bowl selection who nearly signed with the Bucs as a free agent three years ago, agreed to a two-year deal that hopes will give him a chance to finally get to the Super Bowl. A championship is missing from Plummer's resume, too, but its unclear if it remains a personal goal. Tampa Bay GM Bruce Allen acknowledged the Bucs traded an undisclosed pick in the 2008 draft even though they were aware that Plummer is considering retirement after losing his starting job with the Broncos last season. Allen said he expects Plummer to play again, but would not speculate on whether it would be with Tampa Bay. Allen also said the Bucs did not acquire the quarterback's rights with the idea of trading him.

Bucs sign QB Jeff Garcia

ESPN reports free-agent QB Jeff Garcia (Eagles) will be off the market this afternoon when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hold a press conference to announce his signing, an NFL source confirmed. Garcia visited with the Raiders for seven hours on Friday and had dinner with Al Davis Thursday night. While impressed with HC Lane Kiffin, the word is Garcia was concerned about whether the offensive supporting cast would be a good fit.  This will provide competition for Chris Simms and opens up the situation in Oakland.  The deal is believed to be for about $5 million per season. 

Jake Plummer Retiring to avoid trade to Bucs

NFL Network's Adam Schefter has learned Denver Broncos QB Jake Plummer is expected to announce his retirement. Earlier today, it had been reported that the Broncos agreed to terms on a trade that would send Plummer to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick. That trade is expected to be nullified due to Plummer's decision to retire. Plummer has played 10 seasons in the NFL.  Plummer apparently does not want to play in Tamba, thus he chose to immediately retire. 

Bucs resign QB Chris Simms to 2 year extension

The Tamba Bay Buccanneers resigned QB Chris Simms to a two year extension.  Terms were not disclosed but its believed to be for $8MM with performance incentives that could push it up to $14MM.  Chris Simms described the deal as "starter's money" that shows coach Jon Gruden and general manager Bruce Allen are committed to him leading the offense.          

"The grass isn't always greener on the other side. I like the offense. I like the coach. I like living here,'' said Simms, wearing a T-shirt bearing the words "got spleen?"

Did Gruden's Ego Cost the Bucs their '06 Season?

Anybody who has watched the Tamba Bay Buccaneers this season and saw the past two week's second half performances once veteran QB Tim Rattay was brought into the game can attest to that fact that they are a different team with him under center.  With news today that HC Jon Gruden has decided to start Tim Rattay this weekend versus Cleveland, I must ask why it did it take ten weeks to turn over the reigns to the veteran quaterback Rattay?