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Jan 13, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter of the NFC divisional playoff game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Quarterback — Russell Wilson (24) After being selected out of Wisconsin in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft, quarterback Russell Wilson won the starting QB job in Seattle and became a star almost instantly. In his rookie season, Wilson threw for over 3,000 yards, 26 touchdowns, and just 10 interceptions. He also rushed for 489 yards and four more touchdowns. Wilson is a playmaker, plain and simple. He is a smart quarterback with a ton of ability and I fully expect him to be a top 10 fantasy football quarterback in 2013. This is a player you are going to want to get your hands on early in your draft, so make sure you strategize a good spot to get him. With dual threat quarterbacks really trending across the NFL, don’t be surprised if Wilson goes in the first round of some drafts, depending on the formatting of the league. Primary backups — Brady Quinn, Tarvaris Jackson

Jennings, known for kicks that lingered in the air, angled toward the sideline and pinned opposing teams inside their 20-yard line, was often the best player on some dreadful teams.

After talking about the lives Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez, let's get back to actual football news. Expectations are high as they have ever been for Rams quarterback Sam Bradford after the team spent the offseason focusing on putting more pass-catching talent around him. Continuity with the Rams' offensive system is also helping out Bradford as he heads into his second year with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. quot;There were times last year, I remember sitting in meetings, maybe [Schottenheimer] was really comfortable with a play because they had run it in the past and had success with it, but it was new to me, and I wasn't comfortable with it." Bradford said. "Now, I think we have a much better feel for each other." Schottenheimer has noticed Bradford's increased comfort, saying the two of them "are a thousand years ahead of where we were last year." FANTASY ANALYSIS: Just another reason why Bradford should a sought-after value pick in drafts this year. With all of the weapons he has in place, more than 4,000 passing yards and 25 touchdowns are within reach.

That is one of the few new tidbits that have come to light today, adding to what has been an odd couple of days for Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. On Tuesday, Massachusetts State Police searched Hernandez's home for a few hours as part of their investigation into the death of a 27-year-old man whose body was found about a mile from Hernandez's home on Monday. That man has been identified as Odin Lloyd, a semi-pro football player in Boston who was reportedly dating the sister of Hernandez's girlfriend. Police are expected to execute a warrant Wednesday on the rental car registered to Hernandez that was found close to Lloyd's body. Hernandez has also not been officially ruled out as a suspect in Lloyd's death. But the strangest development may have nothing to do with the investigation into Lloyd's death. According to SI.com, Alexander S. Bradley, a Hernandez acquaintance, filed a civil complaint against Hernandez in U.S. District Court on June 13. Bradley alleged that a gun which was in Hernandez's possession illegally discharged and shot Bradley in the arm in February. The bullet allegedly traveled up Bradley's arm and through his right eye. The suit also alleges that the two men argued in front of a Miami strip club before the incident, and that the gun discharged while Hernandez, Bradley and other people were returning to Palm Beach, Fla. Bradley dropped the suit on Monday, but sources connected to TMZ say that the suit was dropped only because of an error in the paperwork, and Bradley's lawyers plan to re-file the suit today. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Allow me to offer an understatement and say that things are getting a little weird here. Again, there's no fantasy impact here right now. But we are a long, long way from this whole mess concluding.

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Nov 11, 2012; Charlotte, NC, USA Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee (23) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) during the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 36-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports There weren’t many bright spots for the Carolina Panthers in 2012, but one of them was the emergence of defensive end Greg Hardy.  After two frustrating seasons trying to adapt to the pro game the 24-year old finally broke through to have a highly productive year.  While it may be a sign of things to come some must wonder if it will come in time for Carolina as Hardy expects to enter NFL free agency in 2014. Star Lotulelei and Kawann Short picks send interesting message On paper at least it looks like the Panthers may suddenly have something on the defensive line in 2013.  Not only do Greg Hardy and Charles Johnson come in having collected 23.5 sacks a year ago,  they are joined by two promising young defensive tackles in Star Lotulelei and Kawann Short.  This group is brimming with pass rush potential and could serve as the bedrock to a resurgence for the Carolina defense.  Hardy even went so far as to say the goal for him this coming season is to break the 50-sack mark.  Ambitious for sure and a little out of reach but it shows how much confidence he has going into a contract year surrounded by such talent.  Whether the Panthers can keep that talent together must be on the mind of GM Dave Gettleman.  Looking ahead to 2014, Carolina will have $123.6 million locked up in current players.  That is barely below the current cap.  Even if they got a slight bump next year it isn’t likely going to be enough to keep Hardy provided he puts out another double digit season in sacks. Vikings mulling futures of Jared Allen and Kevin Williams Carolina would have to dump at least a couple of their big contracts to save the needed money, and that is something they want to try and avoid.  The issue facing them is the knowledge that teams will line up rather quickly to get Hardy if he hits the open market.  For example, the Minnesota Vikings continue to undergo a rebuilding process.  Two longtime veterans they must worry about are defensive end Jared Allen and defensive tackle Kevin Williams.  Allen is a free agent next year too and may not be keen on staying if Minnesota continues to falter in or out of the playoffs.  Williams meanwhile turns 33 in August.  That is why they drafted Sharrif Floyd in the first round of the draft back in April.  Should Allen leave, Greg Hardy would make the perfect replacement, giving the Vikings a fresh, young defensive front to continue building around moving forward. Considering they could have over $30 million in salary cap space next year, it is a problem Carolina can’t ignore.

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Lord Zola closes out the knights' experiment in trade discussions with some final thoughts. How do these apply to your league?

This article examines the 2013 fantasy football value of Green Bay Packers rookie running back, Johnathan Franklin.