Fantasy File: Quick Hits

Fantasy File: Quick Hits

Chris Johnson – RB, Tennessee Titans

The Titans believe the additions of Nate Washington, Kenny Britt and Jared Cook this season will keep defenses from stacking the box to stop the run.
Chris Wells – RB, Arizona Cardinals
Azcardinals.com’s Darren Urban expects Tim Hightower to open the season as the starting running back.
Brian Cushing – LB, Houston Texans
Texans coach Gary Kubiak reiterated that first-round SLB Brian Cushing “has been a starter since the day he stepped off the bus.”
Darren McFadden – RB, Oakland Raiders
The Raiders are expected to “hang their hat” on Darren McFadden in the passing game while ironing out the kinks in their deep attack.
Jared Cook – TE, Tennessee Titans
Rookie Jared Cook is already emerging as a “total mismatch” for defenses.
Clinton Portis – RB, Washington Redskins
Multiple sources have advised profootballtalk.com that Clinton Portis’ attitude is becoming a problem for coach Jim Zorn.
Carson Palmer – QB, Cincinnati Bengals
Bengals QB Carson Palmer is on a pitch count of about 150 passes per day during the team’s minicamp.
Eben Britton – T, Jacksonville Jaguars
Jaguars second-round pick Eben Britton is slated to play both guard and tackle this season.
Le’Ron McClain – RB, Baltimore Ravens
Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron disputed the notion Le’Ron McClain is being moved to fullback this season.

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