Brandon Marshall ready to go full speed at camp

Jun 27, 2010

New Dolphins receiver Brandon Marshall already has set a high bar for himself, as the fifth player in NFL history to produce three consecutive seasons of at least 100 receptions. But before hosting a free youth football clinic Saturday, Marshall said the upcoming season is "probably [going to be] the best year I've ever had.''

Marshall, 26, said he will begin training camp "ready to go full speed'' after offseason hip surgery.

One reason he's so optimistic is quarterback Chad Henne, whom Marshall has raved about during interviews in the past week. "I've worked out with a lot of guys, not just played, and his arm is up there with the best," Marshall said. And he's "very smart.''

Fantasy Impact:

While it's hard to argue that Chad Henne is an upgrade over Kyle Orton, WRs on new teams rarely step right in where they left off the previous season (Moss to the Pats being the exception). Marshall comes to a Dolphins team that has been a run-first offense, and will also match up twice against the Jets league best pass defense. Without another receiving threat on the Dolphins, the Jets will surely put shut-down corner Derrelle Revis on Brandon Marshall for just about every snap of both games. It is encouraging to hear Marshall saying all the right things. Hopefully now that he has gotten the contract he desired Marshall will be able to focus on football.

yesterday

Update on Gardner Minshew: Broken collarbone, out for season

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 7:57 PM EST

A quick update on Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew: he suffered a broken collarbone against the Broncos and is out for the season.

Fantasy Impact:

We had just posted the quote from head coach Antonio Pierce, saying it didn’t look good. It turned out it wasn’t good. Minshew looked like he was in a lot of pain after taking the his late in the game. Now we have an understanding of that pain. Desmond Ridder came on in relief and the team is expected to activate Aidan O’Connell this week from injured reserve. The Raiders visit Kansas City on Friday.

Antonio Pierce on Gardner Minshew injury: ‘It doesn’t look good.’

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 7:53 PM EST

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said “It doesn’t look good” in regards to the shoulder injury to quarterback Gardner Minshew.

Fantasy Impact:

Minshew went down late in the game against the Broncos after taking a sack and looked to be in quite a bit of pain. He’ll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury.

Desmond Ridder came on in replacement. He went 5-of-10 for 64 yards and was sacked twice. If Minshew is to miss time, which looks very likely, the Raiders may look to see what they have in the former Falcons quarterback. Vegas is also expected to have Aidan O’Connell back this week. The Raiders are on a short week as they head to Kansas City on Black Friday.

Romeo Doubs ruled out with concussion

Green Bay Packers

yesterday · 6:48 PM EST

Packers WR Romeo Doubs was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the 49ers with a concussion.

Fantasy Impact:

Doubs suffered the injury while attempting a catch in the end zone and landing hard on the back of his helmet. Doubs will not return tonight and it’s almost certain he’ll be ruled out for Thursday night against the Dolphins. If that’s the case, his next chance to return would be the following Thursday against the Lions.