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02.06.12
Peyton Manning (neck) is open to structuring his contract so that he would be paid little money up front and would earn the bulk of his salary based on performance bonuses, ESPN reports.
Impact:
The Colts face a decision whether to pay Manning a $28 million option bonus due March 8. While his doctors have cleared Manning to play after neck-fusion surgery, it's not clear if the nerves have regenerated enough for him to regain his former velocity on his throws. Colts owner Jim Irsay has said that Manning hasn't been medically cleared to play for the Colts. This report makes it seem like Manning is starting to think about how he would sign with a new team should the Colts release him rather than trying to remain with the Colts - as it's not clear if Manning could restructure his current deal with the Colts in a way that would give Indianapolis the protection it needs should he not be able to resume his career.
02.06.12
Wes Welker caught seven passes for 60 yards in Sunday's Super Bowl loss to the Giants.
Impact:
Unfortunately, Welker's outstanding regular season -- a league-high 122 catches for 1,569 yards with nine TDs -- will be overshadowed by a potentially game-changing pass in the fourth quarter that he was unable to corral. Though it wouldn't have been an easy grab, it's a play that Welker usually makes. Welker is slated for free agency this offseason and while some other teams may make a run at him, it's hard to believe that the Patriots won't make retaining their "slot machine" a priority.
02.06.12
Tom Brady completed 27-of-41 passes for 276 yards with two touchdowns and a pick in Sunday's Super Bowl loss to the Giants.
Impact:
An intentional grounding penalty on Brady early in the game resulted in a safety for the Giants, but to his credit he bounced back and was a break or two away from his fourth Super Bowl ring. Brady finished the regular season with 5,235 passing yards, a figure that ranked second in the league in 2011, as well as all-time. His 39 TD passes (versus 12 picks) were fourth in league, all numbers indicative of his continued status as an elite QB, in both real and fantasy terms.
02.06.12
Danny O'Brien (non-throwing arm) will be limited in spring practices, The Washington Post reports.
Impact:
O'Brien will compete for the starting 2012 role, but after his disastrous 2011 season he'll have a hard time catching C.J. Brown.
02.06.12
Aaron Hernandez caught eight passes for 67 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Super Bowl loss to the Giants.
Impact:
Hernandez, who finished the season with 79 catches for 910 yards and seven TDs in 14 games, may not be the red zone threat that fellow TE Rob Gronkowski is, but his receiving skills and run-after-the-catch ability make him a highly useful weapon in both real and fantasy terms. Among NFL tight ends this season, Gronkowski led the league with 82.9 receiving yards per game, while Hernandez was fourth, with 65 yards per contest. The Patriots figure to re-tool at wideout this offseason, but regardless of what transpires on that front, Hernandez will enter the 2012 campaign as a valuable weapon in both real and fantasy terms.
02.06.12
Rob Gronkowski, who was dealing with a high ankle sprain, caught two passes for 26 yards in Sunday's Super Bowl loss to the Giants.
Impact:
Heading into the offseason, Gronkowski acknowledged that he would continue to get treatment on his ankle, but noted that he won't need surgery. Though he was clearly hobbled in the Super Bowl -- arguably a key variable in the Patriots' loss -- Gronkowski was remarkable during the regular season, catching 90 passes for 1,327 yards, with 18 total touchdowns, 17 receiving, both NFL records for tight ends. As a result, he'll enter the 2012 season justifiably atop fantasy TE draft boards.
02.06.12
Jamal Woodyard will likely miss the 2012 season due to a knee injury he suffered in Southern Miss' bowl game against Nevada, the Hattiesburg American reports.
Impact:
Bad as the news is for Woodyard, Southern Miss will be fine without him. The team has three other BCS-level talents at running back in Kendrick Hardy, Tracy Lampley and Desmond Johnson.
02.06.12
Brady Poppinga registered 51 tackles (37 solo), including three for loss, two passes defensed, and forced one fumble in 2011.
Impact:
Poppinga was on again off again as a starter most of the year. While he's serviceable and can contribute on special teams it's no guarantee that he'll be back, especially with a new defensive system being installed by Gregg Williams.
02.06.12
Austin Pettis had 256 yards on 27 receptions in his rookie season of 2011.
Impact:
Pettis was just starting to prove himself as a dependable slot receiver before a suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy put him back on the bench. With the Rams expected to upgrade their receiving corps yet again in the draft and both Greg Salas and Danny Amendola expected to return for training camp Pettis' days with the Rams may be numbered.
02.06.12
Jovan Olafioye signed a two year contract with the Rams.
Impact:
Olafioye had been playing in Canada for the B.C. Lions and will now get a chance to compete for a spot on the Rams' 2012 53-man roster and perhaps even a starting gig at one of the tackle positions.
02.06.12
Jerious Norwood averaged 25.5 yards on the 24 kickoffs he returned for the Rams in 2011.
Impact:
Norwood was brought in to be the club's No. 3 running back and a key return man and was only moderately effective in both roles. He ran for just 61 yards on 24 carries and actually found a way to throw an interception as well. He is not expected back in 2012.
02.06.12
David Nixon registered six tackles and two forced fumbles in four games for the Rams in 2011.
Impact:
Nixon was re-signed by the Rams in November to fill holes in the club's special teams. He is expected to be in camp in July but his return to the 53 man roster is highly unlikely.
02.06.12
Jerome Murphy spent the entire 2011 season on the IR after fracturing his ankle in practice prior to Week 1.
Impact:
Murphy was penciled in as the club's nickelback before the injury and if all goes well with his rehab he should be back in camp in July with a good shot at reclaiming that spot.
02.06.12
Nick Miller had one reception for eight yards during the 2011 season.
Impact:
Miller was on and off the roster all year and with the club likely to upgrade it's receiver position his return in 2012 is doubtful.
02.06.12
Brit Miller ran for 14 yards on five carries and also caught three passes for 41 yards during the 2011 season.
Impact:
Miller was the club's starting fullback when he was healthy, which wasn't very often. He finished the year on the IR and his return is likely but not guaranteed in 2012, especially since it's not clear whether or not new offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer will require a full time fullback for his system.
02.05.12
Beckham exited the Super Bowl during the second quarter and is out with a torn right ACL, Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact:
The former Wisconsin Badger hauled in only five catches for 93 yards and one touchdown during the regular season. This postseason he has seven catches for 45 yards. His absence shouldn't hurt the Giants offensively, but the 25-year-old will unfortunately have to undergo an offseason of rehabilitation.
02.05.12
Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) is active for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Patriots.
Impact:
No surprise here, given how the Giants have managed Bradshaw's foot injury all season. He's on track to handle the majority of the team's rushing load Sunday, with Brandon Jacobs in the mix as well.
02.05.12
Hakeem Nicks (shoulder) is active for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Patriots.
Impact:
Given the trouble New England has had stopping the pass this season, Nicks is in a good spot here on Sunday against the Patriots' suspect secondary.
02.05.12
Stevan Ridley is active for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Giants.
Impact:
The rookie, who is is back in the Patriots' lineup Sunday, presumably will be working behind BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Danny Woodhead in the Super Bowl. The more experienced Green-Ellis' ability to avoid fumbling should garner him the bulk of the carries Sunday, but Ridley is on hand to do the power running should Green-Ellis suffer an injury.
02.05.12
Deion Branch (knee) is active for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Giants, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact:
Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez had more productive regular season than Branch, but given the veteran wideout's strong rapport with QB Tom Brady, the former Super Bowl MVP could be a big factor Sunday.
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