A Paler Shade of White- Lesser Role for Roddy White?

Roddy White due for a lesser role this season? Dorian “The Trashman” Colbert, Rosterwatch.com With age comes wisdom (or at least candor in Falcons receiver Roddy White’s case.) The 30 year old White is admitting a diminished role in new OC Dirk Koetter’s offense, a pity considering he’s had five straight seasons of at least

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Lestar the Star- Texans WR Lestar Jean is Turning Heads

Texans WR Lestar Jean is Turning Heads Dorian “The Trashman” Colbert, RosterWatch.com Photo Credit Second year wide-out Lestar Jean is performing so well in preseason OTA’s that he’s earned the nickname “Big Play” from his teammates. We can’t say we’re completely shocked as he had a stellar preseason last year up until he suffered a

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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 HillmanĀ  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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