Triple Threat: Three fantasy football must-haves
Scott Richey/Sports Editor
Issue date: 9/10/08 Section: Sports
Tom Brady is done for the year. Out. No chance he's coming back. His season's kaput. It might kill some people's fantasy teams - and here you thought snagging Brady in the first round would send you straight to the championship. But it could be the opening former Eastern quarterback Tony Romo needed. He'll now become the most talked about quarterback not named Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers.
But if you're still looking for some fantasy salvation, here are three players to snag off the waiver wire or pry away from your competition.
1. Jon Kitna - Chances are Rodgers already got picked up in most leagues, so if you had Brady and are looking for a replacement, Kitna might be your man. No, Matt Cassel is not the answer. The Lions will be down in most of their games and Kitna will be winging it.
2. DeSean Jackson - Move quick to snare him off the waiver wire, but even if he's picked up try for a trade. The Eagles' rookie is essentially the No. 1 receiver after injuries to Kevin Curtis and Reggie Brown, and he had 106 yards receiving in the first week.
3. Michael Turner - He either was your savior or your nemesis this past weekend after his 220-yard, two-touchdown performance. Trade for him. Trade your entire team. Of course, it might have been a fluke, but that's the chance you take.
- Scott Richey
But if you're still looking for some fantasy salvation, here are three players to snag off the waiver wire or pry away from your competition.
1. Jon Kitna - Chances are Rodgers already got picked up in most leagues, so if you had Brady and are looking for a replacement, Kitna might be your man. No, Matt Cassel is not the answer. The Lions will be down in most of their games and Kitna will be winging it.
2. DeSean Jackson - Move quick to snare him off the waiver wire, but even if he's picked up try for a trade. The Eagles' rookie is essentially the No. 1 receiver after injuries to Kevin Curtis and Reggie Brown, and he had 106 yards receiving in the first week.
3. Michael Turner - He either was your savior or your nemesis this past weekend after his 220-yard, two-touchdown performance. Trade for him. Trade your entire team. Of course, it might have been a fluke, but that's the chance you take.
- Scott Richey
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