Cowboy's stand outs in 1st day of camp

Jul 31, 2009

Despite a fumble, Cowboys RB Marion Barber was one of the players who stood out in the eyes of Wade Phillips on the first day of pads. The others included TEs Jason Witten and Martellus Bennett, nose tackle Jay Ratliff and LB DeMarcus Ware, who had 3 sacks in the morning practice alone.

Barber looked strong, quick and powerful, according to Phillips and seemingly focused on bouncing back from an injury-plagued season in 2008.

Phillips said Barber is benefiting from a full off-season program for the first time in two years. Last year, Barber spent time in Miami with agent Drew Rosenhaus in the midst of a contract dispute.

"It’s my own opinion, but him being out last year hurt him some," Phillips said. "I haven’t seen a guy have a great year that wasn’t in the program. Now that doesn’t mean they can’t go off and have a great year, but that’s what I’ve seen so far."

Fantasy Impact:

yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.