Undisclosed - PUP. Probable for the start of regular season (Updated - 7/24/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Of these players, only Harrison and Vrabel are worth keeping an eye on in Fantasy play. Harrison still remains a quality playmaker and leader for the Patriots. But he's also been injury prone, and his stats have declined. He should still be considered a low-end No. 2 DB in IDP leagues and hopefully he can sustain his level of play for at least one more year. Vrabel remains a great source of tackles, and the sacks were a career-high in 11 seasons. If only he could be used on offense as well, he'd be a stud Fantasy option. For now consider him one of the best linebackers in IDP leagues and definitely plan on drafting him early in 2008. Everyone else isn't worth a look in Fantasy drafts. (Updated 07/24/2008).
SS Rodney Harrison, now 35 and coming off a draining season physically and emotionally, could've called it a career in the offseason and observers wouldn't have batted an eye. But Harrison, ever the competitor, never gave retirement a moment's thought. "I never really thought like that," Harrison said during last month's minicamp in Foxborough. "I just needed some time to rest, spend time with the family and get away. And after a month or two of rest, I got back, got excited, started working out and feel great now. "I feel great physically, I feel great mentally and spiritually. It was great having an opportunity to be out on the field with the guys; as you get older you really appreciate it more." 07/17/2008
Undisclosed - PUP. Probable for the start of regular season (Updated - 7/24/08)
Fantasy Analysis
Of these players, only Harrison and Vrabel are worth keeping an eye on in Fantasy play. Harrison still remains a quality playmaker and leader for the Patriots. But he's also been injury prone, and his stats have declined. He should still be considered a low-end No. 2 DB in IDP leagues and hopefully he can sustain his level of play for at least one more year. Vrabel remains a great source of tackles, and the sacks were a career-high in 11 seasons. If only he could be used on offense as well, he'd be a stud Fantasy option. For now consider him one of the best linebackers in IDP leagues and definitely plan on drafting him early in 2008. Everyone else isn't worth a look in Fantasy drafts. (Updated 07/24/2008).
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