A Lead Horse in New England?

Shane Vereen Plays with the First Team Dorian “The Trashman” Colbert, RosterWatch.com Take this with a grain of salt, but second year running back Shane Vereen is taking first team snaps at Patriots OTA’s. My immediate thought is that this is a sort of smoke screen designed to take teams off the real scent, and

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Rising Stocker?

A New Soldier in Town Dorian “The Trashman” Colbert, RosterWatch.com A trade that sent TE Kellen Winslow to Seattle, allowing Tampa Bay to sign Dallas Clark, underwhelmed football fans around the world on Monday. Both players are past their primes, and their upsides are limited. The one player who benefits from this new arrangement is

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Devin the Dude

Devin Hester won’t go away Dorian “The Trashman” Colbert, RosterWatch.com The headline for this piece may be lost on those unfamiliar with the Houston underground hip-hop scene, but the sentiment remains. Devin Hester is the man in Chicago. Despite attempts by many football media outlets to discount him as a force to be reckoned with,

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King of the Hill, Man

The Sky is the Limit for Denver’s Rookie RB Ronnie Hillman  Dorian “The Trashman” Colbert, RosterWatch.com Photo Credit Broncos rookie 3rd rounder Ronnie Hillman is making his mark. So much so that the Denver Post reported that he is the second running back on the team right now, trailing only Willis McGahee. At 5’9″, 200

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Right Out of the Gates

Miami WR Clyde Gates is Primed For a Breakout Dorian :The Trashman” Colbert, RosterWatch.com Photo Credit Second year Dolphins receiver Clyde Gates had the fastest time at the 2011 NFL combine, though there is a good chance this is the first time you’ve heard of him. Don’t be too hard on yourself, he was virtually

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Gerhart in the Right Place

Is AP’s Backup This Year’s Tolbert? Dorian “The Trashman” Colbert, RosterWatch.com There’s a chance Minnesota Vikings stud runner Adrian Peterson won’t start the first game of the season. At least that’s what Vikings head trainer Eric Sugerman is saying. All Day is still rehabbing from ACL, MCL, and meniscus surgery, and while the aim is

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Rainey Days Ahead?

Speedy rookie could make a splash Dorian “The Trashman” Colbert, RosterWatch.com Photo Credit The rich just keep getting richer it seems. The loaded Pittsburgh Steelers just signed fifth round value pick Chris Rainey to a four year deal. The talented Rainey can do it all, serving time at tailback, receiver, and kick returner in his

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Leonard Hankerson: Garbage Grab to Must Own Player?

Second year college record breaker looks to go big this season Dorian “The Trashman” Colbert, RosterWatch.com Photo Credit Last season, yours truly touted (then) rookie WR Leonard Hankerson as a candidate to break out in week 10 in my weekly Garbage Grab segment. That same day, Hankerson was going off against Miami for an 8

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49ers Running Game Going the Way of New England?

Stable of useable backs is great for the team, headache for fantasy Dorian “The Trashman” Colbert, RosterWatch.com The congested and unpredictable running game of the New England Patriots has drawn the ire fantasy football players worldwide for the last several years.  Even Mrs. Cleo would have a hard time sussing out who is going to

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Reid Admits Overplaying McCoy, More Snaps For Lewis?

More Action for Second Year Sleeper Dorian “The Trashman” Colbert, RosterWatch.com Photo Credit Eagles coach Andy Reid thinks he overplayed all-purpose back LeSean McCoy last season, and we really can’t argue. Only Maurice Jones-Drew, Ray Rice, and Arian Foster were on the field for more snaps than McCoy during the football year. While we can

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