Wide Receivers Are Wimps

As I was putting together an injury column that I write for The Fantasy Football Trader (highly recommend this site), I noticed that most teams are just now playing their first preseason games this weekend, and already we have a large number of wide receiver injuries.  I guess the stereotype of the modern day wide receiver running his mouth more than running his windsprints and training is true.   Just look at this list of wimpy receivers that have already gone down:

Terrell Owens (sprained toe.  A freaking toe, really?); Steve Smith (shoulder); Brandon Marshall (hip, amongst other things); Antonio Bryant (torn meniscus); Mark Clayton (strained hamstring); Donnie Avery (broken foot); Braylon Edwards (out of shape, a.k.a. fat); Brandon Jones (shoulder); Anthony Gonzalez (hamstring); Mr. Kendra Wilson (a.k.a. Hank Baskett–knee); Harry Douglas (knee–done for season); Lance Moore (shoulder); Hines Ward (shoulder)

That’s just a list of the wide-outs that have some decent fantasy value.  I didn’t even bother with the likes of Demetrius Williams, Early Doucet, etc.

Good lord wide receivers, do some offseason workouts! 

Fantasy Take:  This early in camp, most of the injuries aren’t that significant and most likely are the result of overly cautious coaches/organizations.  But some that are more serious to keep an eye on:  Steve Smith, Antonio Bryant, Donnie Avery, Anthony Gonzalez

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