Kraft won't close door on Vick, but don’t need him

Aug 02, 2009

Much like his coach, Patriots owner Robert Kraft won't definitively close the door on possibly signing Michael Vick.

But he came a little closer than Bill Belichick has the last few days.

Kraft was a guest on satellite radio Saturday and was asked about Vick. Host Tim Ryan's wanted to know if the signing of Vick was a coach's call or an owner's call, and whether the Pats would sign him.

"Well, I think each situation would probably be unique and I can't speak about how things work in other areas or [on] other teams," said Kraft. "This is a complicated one. I would think that most owners would want to have some kind of input into the decision, at least, I wouldn't do it from a football end but just understanding everything."

But he seemed to question the need for Vick on the Patriots.

"But for us," he said, "that's an academic problem because we've got the No. 1 player at that [QB] position in the world as far as I'm concerned [in Tom Brady] and why would we ever want to do anything that would take him off the field for one play?"

Fantasy Impact:

yesterday

Tank Dell suffered dislocated kneecap in Week 16

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 7:30 PM EST

Texans WR Tank Dell suffered a dislocated kneecap during Saturday’s game against the Chiefs.

Fantasy Impact:

The injury occurred as Dell landed after catching his touchdown pass in the third quarter. Dell was carted off and eventually went to the hospital, where he will stay overnight. The extent of the injury or any other injury is still to be determined. Texans players were overcome with emotion following the injury to their teammate. Dell’s status for training camp and the start of the 2025 season is up in the air.

Derek Carr, Alvin Kamara ruled out for Week 16

yesterday · 6:20 PM EST

The Saints ruled out QB Derek Carr and RB Alvin Kamara for Week 16 against the Packers.

Fantasy Impact:

Carr is still dealing with his hand injury while Kamara is dealing with a groin injury that is considered week-to-week. The Saints could choose to let Kamara rest for the remainder of the season but they have yet to place him on injured reserve. Kendre Miller will get the start and is an RB2 this week against the Packers.

Spencer Rattler will get the start at quarterback. It's unlikely Carr will return this season with the season all but lost at 5-9. Rattler is not a reliable fantasy option this week, though he did show more upside than Jake Haener in Week 15.

Tank Dell carted off with knee injury following touchdown

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 3:18 PM EST

Texans WR Tank Dell was carted off the field Saturday after a bad knee injury.

Fantasy Impact:

Dell had just scored a touchdown but the way he landed caused the injury. NBC isn’t even showing certain angles because of how bad the injury looks to be. Dell’s leg was immobilized. Dell’s rookie season was ended prematurely due to a broken leg. Very unfortunate news for the young wide receiver.