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Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson wasn't expected to be on a football field until July as he continued his rehab following surgery to fix a broken leg. He admits that he is not at full strength, but he was taking part in organized team activities earlier this week. quot;It's as healed up as it's going to get," Burleson said of his repaired right leg, via The Detroit News. "The good thing about being out there is I am playing at a high level and I am not 100 percent. When it gets stronger and I get endurance back in it, I will be back to play with extreme confidence." One Lion who is being held out of action is running back Mikel Leshoure. Head coach Jim Schwartz didn't specify what Leshoure's injury actually is. "He's battling some stuff," Schwartz said. "He can do some individual stuff but he's not ready to do any team work." FANTASY ANALYSIS: It's May, and Leshoure is already banged up. Brilliant. He will be a complementary player behind Reggie Bush this year with most of his value coming from potential goal-line touches. I will be staying away from him. It's impressive that the 31-year-old Burleson is months ahead of schedule in his recovery. He could be very important to a Lions offense that lacks a clear No. 2 WR right now. The team may look to Burleson to fill that role for most of the season, at least until Ryan Broyles returns from his ACL tear. That's a sweet gig for any wide receiver in a pass-happy offense, but Burleson should be drafted as a WR5.

Written by Marc Caviglia In January we were asked to participate in Dynasty Football Warehouse’s first fantasy football mock draft of the 2013 season. The 2013 fantasy football mock draft was Dynasty based and was a 20 round draft. Every owner was required to start a QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, Flex, TE, K, DEF in PPR scoring. You can view our team, as well as round-by round analysis here: 2013 Fantasy Football Dynasty Mock Draft (January). As you all know, a lot has changed since January, and our good friend over at Dynasty Football Warehouse have invited us back for another fantasy football mock draft. The owners are the same, however this time around we are allowed to draft current rookies from the 2013 NFL Draft. So if you are wondering where you should draft the NFL’s newest rookies in a dynast format fantasy football league, check out our 2013 fantasy football mock draft. PPR Scoring Pass TD: 4 points | All Other TDs: 6 points 25 Passing Yards: 1 point | All Turnovers: - 2 points 10 Rushing Yards: 1 point | 10 Receiving Yards: 1 point | Reception: 1 point Now, let’s jump right into the ROUND 5 results of the 2013 Fantasy Football Dynasty Mock Draft (May) hosted by Dynasty Football Warehouse. 2013 Fantasy Football Dynasty Mock Draft - Round 5 Results (May) 5.01 Pro Football Focus I: Frank Gore, RB, San Francisco 49ers 5.02 Zach Law: Vick Ballard, RB, Indianapolis Colts 5.03 Wild Thing Football: Wes Welker, WR, Denver Broncos 5.04 Fantasy Football Xtreme I: Eddie Lacy, RB, Green Bay Packers 5.05 Dynasty Football Warehouse: Ryan Mathews, RB, San Diego Chargers 5.06 Draft Calc: Josh Gordon, WR, Cleveland Browns 5.07 Fantasy Taz: Eric Decker, WR, Denver Broncos 5.08 Pro Football Focus II: Robert Griffin, QB, Washington Redskins 5.09 X’s and Y’s Podcast: Jason Witten, WR, Dallas Cowboys 5.10 Bruno Boys: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Carolina Panthers 5.11 Fantasy Football Xtreme II: Mike Wallace, WR, Miami Dolphins 5.12 Football Guys: Colin Kaepernick, QB, San Francisco 49ers Round 5 Reaction: Stewart isn’t the trendiest of picks, however he needs to breakout at some point and with this selection I am gambling that it’s in 2013. I debated Jason Witten and Colin Kaepernick, however Witten went to a savvy owner the pick before me and when it was my turn I just couldn’t pull the trigger on Kaepernick with so much solid quarterback talent still on the fantasy football draft board. Injuries and poor play led to Stewart averaging just 3.6 yards per carry (YPC) in nine games last season, however the hard nosed runner averages 4.7 YPC over his career and has a nose for the end zone. He enters the season as my RB3 and if given the opportunity (250 touches) you can expect over 1,000 rushing yards and 8-10 scores. Bruno Boys Picks: 1.10 Bruno Boys: Marshawn Lynch, RB, Seattle Seahawks 2.03 Bruno Boys: Demaryius Thomas, WR, Denver Broncos 3.10 Bruno Boys: Michael Crabtree, WR, San Francisco 49ers 4.03 Bruno Boys: Darren Sproles, RB, New Orleans Saints 5.10 Bruno Boys: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Carolina Panthers OTHER ROUNDS: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20

Steelers tight end Heath Miller spoke to the media on Wednesday for the first time since tearing three ligaments in his right knee in Week 16 last season. During the press conference, Miller said he is running but not at full speed. Miller also said quot;there's a chance" that he can play by Week 1, but it's a little too early to draw conclusions. "It's a long time before training camp, so that's a long time to make gains positively or maybe even for something to happen negatively," Miller said. "So, I'm just taking one day at a time, and I hope to get better every day." FANTASY ANALYSIS: Miller is 30 years old and will turn 31 in October. Even without this injury, he should be heading into his NFL twilight years. But with this major knee injury, he faces long odds of reaching his previous numbers. He was unexpectedly solid last season, but even among a relatively weak tight end class, he is nothing more than an uninspiring TE2 this season. Matt Spaeth, David Paulson and David Johnson are the other tight ends on the Steelers' roster, so ... yeah, nothing much to like here.

A Flock of Donkies: Episode 3 (via Adam Emmert) A Flock of Donkies: OTA's and the DEA- In this episode Adam and Gerrad review Kettlehouse's Eddy Out Pale Ale. They start with the Donkey Spit segment (3'27"mark) and breakdown the Broncos running back position. How can Willis make this team? Will we ever see a 2 Ball set? Gerrad explains.-During the Chicken Scratch segment (16'55"mark) they cover Josh Portis' release, Bruce's suspension, Micheal Robinson's future, the Crabtree injury and Russell Carington Wilson. - A special shout out to an Aussie listener at the end.A Flock of Donkies is a podcast that focuses on the two Northwestern NFL teams, the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos. We also review a microbrew each episode and practice the 3 S's... we smoke, swig and swear. So listen accordingly. A Flock of Donkies: Episode 3 (via Adam Emmert) A Flock of Donkies: OTA's and the DEA- In this episode Adam and Gerrad review Kettlehouse's Eddy Out Pale Ale. They start with the Donkey Spit segment (3'27"mark) and breakdown the Broncos running back position. How can Willis make this team? Will we ever see a 2 Ball set? Gerrad explains.-During the Chicken Scratch segment (16'55"mark) they cover Josh Portis' release, Bruce's suspension, Micheal Robinson's future, the Crabtree injury and Russell Carington Wilson. - A special shout out to an Aussie listener at the end.A Flock of Donkies is a podcast that focuses on the two Northwestern NFL teams, the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos. We also review a microbrew each episode and practice the 3 S's... we smoke, swig and swear. So listen accordingly.

Seriously, how can you not love this team? The Orioles are headed to Toronto and are dressed success — or something. Adam Jones tweeted a picture of the O’s in their “Team Canadian Tuxedos” prior to their journey north of the border. There are just so many things to say about this picture, I honestly don’t even know where to begin. Nice overalls Manny. Is that a denim tie, Pedro/where do you get one of those? Could Darren O’Day’s pants be any tighter? I can only assume that Tommy Hunter cut the sleeves off his vest. Josh Stinson’s mustache is coming in nicely. Wow, Alexi Casilla is short. Why did they pose for this picture in concourse? This team is fun. On and, apparently, off the diamond. The post Orioles Head To Toronto In Their Team Canadian Tuxedos appeared first on Baltimore Sports Report.

Here is the good news: For once, an injury isn't the reason why Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks is missing football activities. He underwent a scope on his left knee more than two months ago, but Nicks said Tuesday that he feels good physically. Alas, Nicks wasn't present for organized team activities on Wednesday, and a source has told Yahoo's Jason Cole that the absence has to do with Nicks' contract. Nicks is entering the final season of his rookie deal and will make about $2.7 million. OTAs are voluntary, but head coach Tom Coughlin was not happy when asked by the media about Nicks' whereabouts. quot;I don't know," Coughlin said. "He should be here." Teammate Victor Cruz is also missing OTAs as he waits for the Giants to take care of him financially. FANTASY ANALYSIS: This is nothing to worry about. Nicks is under contract, and I don't think that he would push this "holdout" deep into the summer. However, if worse comes to worst, Rueben Randle would see a big jump in value. For fantasy owners, the bigger deal with Nicks is his health, obviously. His body hasn't been able to hold up for a full season through his first four years, and that's why he is being drafted as a mid-range WR2 early on. But if he can finally play 16 games, Nicks will be a steal.

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Hill Holmes Kerley Rogers White Gates Davis Mayo Free agents.......Bray, Henderson, Breaston, I def like Hill and Kerley. Holmes is a wildcard, if he is healthy, he will have a thousand yard year. Rogers looks like he could be a good fourth WR. I expect to see kerley and holmes on the outside sometimes, putting rogers in the slot. Rogers can probably make the team. White is a nice kid impressive highlights but who knows. Gates I like hes quick and played ok last year when he was thrown in. Davis I like a lot imagine if he and hill develop. Those two monsters on the outside, both fast, tall, and strong. I think Davis could be the Jets fifth WR. I don't think we need to sign any free agents, the wr's on the roster seem fine. what do you think? who would you 6 wr's be? Hill Holmes Kerley Rogers White Gates Davis Mayo Free agents.......Bray, Henderson, Breaston, I def like Hill and Kerley. Holmes is a wildcard, if he is healthy, he will have a thousand yard year. Rogers looks like he could be a good fourth WR. I expect to see kerley and holmes on the outside sometimes, putting rogers in the slot. Rogers can probably make the team. White is a nice kid impressive highlights but who knows. Gates I like hes quick and played ok last year when he was thrown in. Davis I like a lot imagine if he and hill develop. Those two monsters on the outside, both fast, tall, and strong. I think Davis could be the Jets fifth WR. I don't think we need to sign any free agents, the wr's on the roster seem fine. what do you think? who would you 6 wr's be?

How are you feeling?I’m feeling good. It’s good to be out here and watching the guys work. There’s a good turnout. I’m doing good.Where are you in terms of your rehab process and what you’re able t...... Source: Pittsburgh Steelers : News The post On The Field: Heath Miller appeared first on Pittsburgh Steelers Blog - NFL - PlanetSteelers.com.