Dolphins' moves show they're still in rebuilding mode

May 12, 2009

The team's non-pursuit of a high-priced available WR is another indication Miami doesn't believe it is close enough to being good now to give up future draft picks or spend big to be better immediately. The Dolphins might have been able to land Arizona's Anquan Boldin on draft weekend in exchange for their #1 draft pick (25th overall), but they wouldn't pull the trigger because teams that think they are close to very good make that deal. Teams resigned to building from the ground up do not. Cleveland's Braylon Edwards is another top WR available, but it's the same story; another concession flag. A means of building up the stacks of chips gradually because you know it's pointless to go all in.
This same line of corporate thinking indicates pretty strongly that QB Chad Henne will be Miami's starter, given the ball from veteran Chad Pennington, the minute Henne is thought to be ready this season.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

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

1 hour ago

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.