http://www.rtsports.com/ RealTime Fantasy Sports Fantasy Football Player Notes en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 00:20:00 GMT 2012 RealTime Fantasy Sports 60 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/13974 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/13974 Denver Broncos president John Elway confirmed that the team selected QB Brock Osweiler to 'sacrifice the short-term for the long-term.' 'It's always tough to pick a quarterback that you know is not going to play for you for a while. But I think we have hig RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T09:22-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/11876 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/11876 Buffalo Bills QB Vince Young said he is comfortable with his role as the backup quarterback to QB Ryan Fitzpatrick and will do anything to help the team. 'It's a great opportunity to be here,' Young said. 'All you can do is come in and work. This league is RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T09:15-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/11934 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/11934 Detroit Lions TE Tony Scheffler said he is not worried about losing time to rookie WR Ryan Broyles. Scheffler frequently played in the slot in the team's two-tight end personnel groupings last season, but Broyles has the skill-set to make plays from the s RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T09:13-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/13792 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/13792 Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said he expected TE David Ausberry to be deployed as a receiving tight end this season. Ausberry, a converted wide receiver last season, is noticeably bigger in the upper body as he grows into his position. RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T08:53-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/12526 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/12526 Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden said Tuesday, May 15, he is comfortable playing in the team's zone blocking scheme. McFadden struggled with the scheme in his first two seasons as a pro, only to have more success when the team switched to a power scheme RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T08:33-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/12526 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/12526 Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) said Tuesday, May 15, he is 100 percent after suffering a severe foot injury last season. McFadden is not concerned with injuring the foot again. 'It was just a freak thing, you know. I'm going out there and playi RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T08:33-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/11933 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/11933 Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew skipped the first day of organized team activities Tuesday, May 15, and head coach Mike Mularkey said the running back wants a contract extension. 'He's talked about trying to get an extension for his contract, wh RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T08:23-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/12685 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/12685 The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent FB Owen Schmitt (Eagles) Tuesday, May 15. Terms of the deal were undisclosed. RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T00:43-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/13599 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/13599 Oakland Raiders OG Mike Brisiel (hamstring) is not practicing in the team's voluntary offseason workouts due to a slight hamstring strain. C Stefen Wisniewski (shoulder) is still recovering from an offseason shoulder procedure and he is not practicing. RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T00:33-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/11757 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/11757 Tennessee Titans PK Rob Bironas said Tuesday, May 15, that he could see himself kicking into his 40s. 'As long as I am kicking well and my body feels good and I am having fun, yeah,' Bironas said. 'Hopefully the Titans will want to keep me around.' RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T00:33-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/12879 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/12879 Oakland Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey was apologetic in a message to fans regarding his recent drunk-driving arrest. 'I just kind of regret bringing bad attention to the team, for the most part,' Heyward-Bey said. 'Want to let the fans know that I'm here, RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T00:33-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/13873 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/13873 Tampa Bay Buccaneers DLs Michael Bennett (ankle) and George Johnson will get a chance to fill the void left by the injury to DL Da'Quan Bowers (Achilles'). Bennett is still limited after offseason ankle surgery, and Johnson has played just four career game RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T00:23-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/13209 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/13209 Oakland Raiders DL Rolando McClain is not in attendance at the team's voluntary organized team activities (OTAs). McClain's absence is not due to injury, but rather legal issues stemming from an arrest last season in Alabama for illegally discharging a fir RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T00:23-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/13602 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/13602 Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said Tuesday, May 15, that the team has no immediate plans to add a defensive lineman in the wake of the injury to DL Da'Quan Bowers (Achilles'). However, acquiring outside help has not been ruled out. RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T00:23-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/10395 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/10395 Oakland Raiders PK Sebastian Janikowski and P Shane Lechler are both not in attendance at the team's voluntary offseason workouts. RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T00:23-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/13602 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/13602 Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik has not ruled out a return for DL Da'Quan Bowers (Achilles') late in 2012. 'His surgery was successful,' Dominik said Tuesday, May 15. 'It all comes down to his rehab. He's going to do his rehab here with S RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T00:13-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/10432 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/10432 Denver Broncos DL Ty Warren (triceps) has not been participating in the team's voluntary workout program after the team proposed cutting his non-guaranteed 2012 salary from $4 million to the $1-1.5 million range. The team paid Warren $4 million in 2011 eve RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T00:13-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/12503 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/12503 Denver Broncos PK Matt Prater has not been participating in the team's offseason workout program. He had the franchise tender placed on him, but he remains unsigned. 'There's no message, it's voluntary,' Prater's agent said Tuesday, May 15. RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-16T00:13-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/14082 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/14082 San Francisco 49ers LB Darius Fleming, the team's fifth-round draft choice, tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his knee last Friday, May 11, according to his agent, Andy Simms. Fleming may not be able to play in the 2012 season. He did not tear any oth RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-15T20:13-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/12544 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/12544 Former Dallas Cowboys RB Emmitt Smith called out RB Felix Jones Tuesday, May 15, saying he needs to play a bigger role in the team's success. 'We need Felix Jones to step up because we know DeMarco Murray can make it happen. We need Felix to step up a litt RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-15T19:53-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/14102 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/14102 The Arizona Cardinals agreed to terms on four-year contracts with fourth-round draft pick OT Bobby Massie, fifth-round draft pick OG Senio Kelemete, sixth-round pick S Justin Bethel and sixth-round selection QB Ryan Lindley Tuesday, May 15. Financial terms RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-15T19:33-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/12019 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/12019 The Detroit Lions placed RB Jerome Harrison (head) on the reserve/non-football illness list Tuesday, May 15, ending his 2012 season. Harrison is progressing after having a brain tumor removed. RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-15T18:23-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/14085 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/14085 Oakland Raiders WR Juron Criner is impressing during the team's organized team activities this week. He can become a nice complement to WR Denarius Moore in the passing game. RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-15T16:53-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/13645 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/13645 New York Jets DL Kenrick Ellis could face up to 20 years in prison or deportation for a felony charge of malicious wounding. His criminal trial will begin Tuesday, May 22. RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-15T15:23-04:00 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/12944 http://www.rtsports.com/fantasy-player-notes/12944 Jacksonville Jaguars DL Terrance Knighton (eye) currently has 20/60 vision in his left eye after having only 20/100 vision after his first two surgeries. He's expected to miss three months but hopes to be ready for training camp. Knighton is planning to wo RealTime Fantasy Sports - RTSports.com 2012-05-15T15:13-04:00