Miles Austin/Dez Bryant/Roy Wiliams Fantasy News 2010/2011

HacheMan · Jul 29, 2010

Dez Bryant - WR - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Cowboys want to get Dez Bryant "as many touches as possible," even trying him on kickoff returns Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"He's special with the ball in his hands," special teams coach Joe DeCamillis said. The kickoff return job is up in the air with Felix Jones no longer a candidate. Bryant averaged 23.8 yards on kickoffs in college as opposed to a monstrous 19.6 average on punt returns.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jul 30, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Dez Bryant assisted off field with hurt ankle </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Dez Bryant - WR - DAL - Jul. 30 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Dez Bryant needed to be assisted off the practice field with an injured ankle at Cowboys training camp Friday.
This will put a dent into hyped rookie's fast start. The injury reportedly looked serious on the field, and occurred after a collision with Cowboys nickel back Orlando Scandrick, occurring on the second to last play of practice. We should have a detailed update by the weekend at the latest.
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HacheMan · Jul 31, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Cowboys expect Bryant back for Week 1 </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Dez Bryant - WR - DAL - Jul. </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>SI's Peter King reports that the Cowboys' front office is confident Dez Bryant (high ankle sprain) will be ready for Week 1.
King had dinner with owner Jerry Jones on Friday night, and Jones mentioned that opponents at least won't be able to scout Bryant during the preseason. Bryant could be ready for the exhibition finale if he makes it back by the most positive end of his 4-6 week timetable, but we can't imagine him risking aggravation. Most likely, he'll open the season in a very limited role.
Source: Peter King on Twitter
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HacheMan · Aug 2, 2010

Roy Williams - WR - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Roy Williams claims that it's finally "coming together" for him with Tony Romo.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>In 25 regular season games with Romo, Williams has caught just 57 of the 128 balls that have come his way. "A receiver and a quarterback have to learn each other. We've finally got it," Williams said. Never lacking for confidence, Williams is way too optimistic here. He's off the stake for now with Dez Bryant (ankle) sidelined, but we're not touching Williams in fantasy.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dallas Morning News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Aug 27, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Dez Bryant guarantees return for opener </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Dez Bryant - WR - DAL - Aug. 27 - 1:38 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>After running routes for the first time since sustaining an ankle injury, Dez Bryant guaranteed that he would be ready for the season opener.
"I know for a fact that I'm going to be ready for Washington," Bryant said. "I feel great, I feel fine ... I've been running; I've been doing a lot of good things. So I'll be ready." Bryant has been ruled out for this week's game against the Texans, but he thinks there's a chance he could play a few snaps in the exhibition finale. Already closing in on 100 percent, he's now a bargain in fantasy leagues.
Source: Dallas Morning News
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HacheMan · Aug 31, 2010

Roy Williams - WR - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Roy Williams missed Cowboys practice Tuesday with a hip flexor and a lower back strain.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Williams may only be day to day, but it's a situation to keep tabs on with Dez Bryant back to 100 percent. Though the Cowboys claim Williams was held out only as a precaution, he admits the injuries bothered him in Dallas' third preseason game, and he won't play in the finale. Bryant is directly behind Williams on the depth chart, and will move up if Williams misses more time.
Aug. 31 - 3:41 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: dallascowboys.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 1, 2010

Roy Williams - WR - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed that Roy Williams (hip flexor) is expected to play in the season opener.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"I have no reason, the trainers have given me no indication that he won't be (ready for the opener)," Jones said. Williams is sitting out practice this week, but it sounds as if the Cowboys are just showing extra caution leading up to the preseason finale.
Sep. 1 - 3:21 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 22, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Dez Bryant (ribs) misses Cowboys practice </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Dez Bryant - WR - DAL - Sep. 22 - 6:02 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Dez Bryant missed practice Wednesday with a rib injury.
This could help to explain Bryant's scaled-back offensive role in Week 2, when he saw just 28 snaps after playing 43 downs in the opener. With what could be a shootout on tap against the Texans, Bryant's injury is worth monitoring closely. If healthy, the Cowboys' usage of three-receiver sets (and thus usage of Bryant) is almost certainly set to rise this weekend.
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HacheMan · Sep 22, 2010

Dez Bryant - WR - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>After playing 43 snaps in Week 1, Dez Bryant was on the field for just 28 snaps in Week 2.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>This had a little bit to do with a minor leg injury Bryant suffered in the fourth quarter Sunday. But the rookie was also spotted looking lost on his routes and it's possible the Cowboys aren't sure he's up to speed mentally yet. Bryant will get better rapidly as the season moves along, but for now he's a WR3.
Sep. 22 - 11:42 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ESPN Dallas</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 23, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Dez Bryant (ribs) returns to limited practice </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Dez Bryant - WR - DAL - Sep. 23 - 5:28 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Dez Bryant (ribs) was limited in Thursday's return to practice.
Bryant promised that he'd be ready to go for this week's potential fantasy bonanza. While he's shown an ability to recover quickly, he's also overshot predictions on his return before. We'd feel better about using him as a WR3 if he graduates to a full practice on Friday.
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HacheMan · Sep 26, 2010

Dez Bryant - WR - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Dez Bryant (ribs) will retain his punt return duties for Sunday's game against the Texans.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>This is yet another sign that Bryant is a full go as the Cowboys would have been hesitant to use Bryant on returns if his ribs were in danger at all. Bryant should see closer to 40 snaps as a receiver this week.
Sep. 26 - 11:23 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dallas Morning News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 4, 2010

Dez Bryant - WR - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Dez Bryant (hip, ribs) has resumed practicing this week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Bryant suffered a stress fracture in his ribs in Week 3, and also underwent testing on his hip, but has been cleared for Week 5. The Cowboys return from their bye for a date with Tennessee. Bryant will qualify as a solid WR3.
Oct. 4 - 1:21 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dallas Morning News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 7, 2010

Dez Bryant - WR - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Dez Bryant suggested that he's back to full health after a week off for the Cowboys' bye.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Bryant was dogged by hip and rib injuries after a sideline collision with a photographer in Week 2. He's fine to play as a WR3 option this week against the Titans.
Oct. 7 - 2:52 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 14, 2010

Dez Bryant - WR - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Updating a previous item, Dez Bryant (ribs, ankle) did not practice on Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Bryant dressed out for practice, tricking beat writers into thinking he would go. He ended up heading back to the locker room instead of participating. Putting on the pads suggests he has a good chance of returning on Friday. We'd hold off on using him in fantasy leagues this week.
Oct. 14 - 3:14 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Todd Archer on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 16, 2010

Dez Bryant - WR - Cowboys WR Dez Bryant (ankle) told ESPNDallas that he's "ready to go" Week 6 against the Vikings.
Although not yet 100%, Bryant reported his ankle is feeling "a lot better", and will be active against a Minnesota secondary that just lost their best cornerback in Cedric Griffin (ACL tear). As this game could turn into a shootout, we like Bryant as a WR4/flex option. October 16 - 8:29 p.m. ET
Source: ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com

HacheMan · Oct 20, 2010

Dez Bryant - WR - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Dez Bryant (ankle, ribs) has resumed practicing this week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Bryant got all of last week off, but still played against Minnesota and caught a 31-yard touchdown pass. He'll be good to go Sunday against the Giants.
Oct. 20 - 4:01 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dallas Morning News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 21, 2010

Dez Bryant - WR - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Wade Phillips suggested that the Cowboys could have pushed Dez Bryant (ankle, ribs) to practice Thursday, but they're proceeding with caution due to the Monday night game.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"He could have probably practiced some, but we're going to try to get him well," said Phillips. "He's not practicing much and then all of a sudden, he plays and gets through the ball game. But it takes a while to recover. Fortunately, we have a Monday night game. It should help the process. If we can get him well this week, then we have a short week next week."
Oct. 21 - 5:54 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 23, 2010

Dez Bryant - WR - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Dez Bryant (ankle, ribs) participated fully in Saturday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He'll be good to go for Monday night. The Cowboys are limiting Bryant's practice reps as much as they can in order to try to get his ankle injury to fully heal, but he was never in danger of sitting out this week.
Oct. 23 - 3:41 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dallas Morning News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 28, 2010

Dez Bryant - WR - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Dez Bryant (ankle) was upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Bryant certainly didn't look inhibited by the ankle injury in his dominant three-touchdown performance against the Giants on Monday. Targeted seven times once Jon Kitna took oever(compared to three for Roy Williams), Bryant is a high-upside WR3 play against the Jags' porous secondary this week.
Oct. 28 - 4:23 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dallas Morning News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 3, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Felix Jones held out of Wednesday's practice </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Felix Jones - RB - DAL - Nov. 3 - 2:04 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Felix Jones missed Cowboys practice Wednesday with forearm and ankle injuries.
Tweets Tim MacMahon of ESPN Dallas, "Might not be a bad idea to pick up Tashard Choice in your fantasy league." MacMahon has been leading the bandwagon to get Choice more carries, and it would come to fruition if Jones was to miss Sunday's game against Green Bay. While an earlier report from the Dallas Morning News suggested Jones' injuries weren't serious, he's never recovered quickly and often struggles at less than full health.
Source: Tim MacMahon on Twitter
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