Tajae Sharpe doesn't have concussion

Aug 14, 2016

Surprising Titans rookie wide receiver Tajae Sharpe did not suffer a concussion in Saturday night's 27-10 preseason victory against the Chargers at Nissan Stadium.

"He is doing well. He should practice (Monday)," Titans coach Mike Mularkey said Sunday afternoon. "We did a full evaluation of him and he had no symptoms today and should practice (Monday) night."

Fantasy Impact:

Sharpe had two catches for 35 yards, including a 31-yard reception from Marcus Mariota deep down the left sideline on the second play of the game. He was removed shortly thereafter and evaluated for a concussion. He has a chance to be an outside WR on the Titans according to reports we've seen through camp. Rishard Matthews would be the other outside WR with Kendall Wright in the slot.

yesterday

Rookie WR DK Metcalf showed diversity at Seahawks camp

The Athletic

yesterday · 6:36 PM EDT

Metcalf is already showing a veteran savvy with his ability to mix up his releases. For a guy listed at 6-foot-4 and 229 pounds, it’s been amazing to see him be so shifty at the snap.

“He has the quick feet of a smaller guy,” head coach Pete Carroll said, “but has this marvelous strength and ability to use his hands that guys die for because he’s so long. That combination makes him a really adept releaser.

He hasn’t been just a downfield threat, either. He caught a bullet from Wilson in the red zone on a slant pattern that would have gone for a touchdown and caught a similar ball from Paxton Lynch during the last team period of the day.

Fantasy Impact:

Rookie WRs can make some drafters weary, but it seems that DK Metcalf is adjusting nicely to the NFL so far. He's shown speed and swift movement for a player of his size and has impressed the Seahawks staff to this point. Metkalf still has a lot to learn but should find himself in a battle with David Moore for the WR2 spot behind Tyler Lockett. He's currently being drafted as WR48, coming off boards in the ninth round.

Jun 14

No deal between Detroit and New England for TE Michael Roberts

Detroitlions.com

Jun 14 · 4:27 PM EDT

The Detroit Lions announced today that TE Michael Roberts reverted back to the team’s roster, per trade conditions.

Subsequently, the Lions announced that they have waived Roberts.

Fantasy Impact:

Well, that was short lived. Now a free agent, Michael Roberts has no current fantasy value.

Saints TE Jared Cook meeting high expectations at three-day minicamp

Nola.com

Jun 14 · 1:37 PM EDT

Expectations are high for Jared Cook and the tight end did nothing to disappoint teammates, coaches or fans during the New Orleans Saints three-day minicamp this week. He looks primed for a big season.

During the three mini-camp practices I watched, no one caught more passes for explosive plays than the veteran free agent.

He routinely beat linebackers and safeties in coverage and showed a reliable set of hands. He used his height advantage to snare a pass over his head against tight coverage from 5-11 rookie safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson and finished the play through contact. It was an impressive display of elite skill and athleticism, something the Saints haven’t had at the position since Jimmy Graham was traded in 2014.

Fantasy Impact:

Drew Brees has shown love for TEs in the past, as Jimmy Graham was TE2 in 2014 in PPR points and Ben Watson checked in as TE7 in 2015. Graham posted double-digit touchdowns in three of five seasons with the Saints and led the NFL in targets inside the 10-yard-line in 2013. There have been rumors of breaking out some old Graham plays for Jared Cook, who is the perfect guy to bring the strong TE back to the Saints. He averaged 12.1 PPR points per contest last year in an awful Raiders offense and managed to finish fifth among TEs in total PPR points.

Cook currently being drafted as TE8 in the sixth to seventh round and is an excellent choice for those not wanting to pay up for the top tier of TEs this season.

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