End of Wednesday News

Hey folks - show went well - you can download it here or on ITunes or listen via the streaming shows on the right side of this page. Also had a great appearance on Reality Football with Marc, Brian and Cakes. Quick but good. Show was fun to listen to as well.

Let's wrap things up so I can get some beauty sleep....

New England Patriots
So Tom Brady may or may not be hurt - who can ever tell with New England - but he practiced like a man who was feeling no pain. Like I said multiple times today, you weren't going to bench him. I also am not of the mind that the Pats will run the heck out of the ball whether or not Brady is hurt. If they do, it will be a RBBC, not just Maroney. Regardless, while Brady will suffer a drop off from last year (who wouldn't) he will play - and probably play well given that KC is a mess.

Miami Dolphins
As I mentioned on the show tonight, Greg Camirillo has moved into the first team offense and according to HC Tony Sparano, he may see a lot of action against the Jets. He spoke pretty glowing of him -

"We really haven't given him a lot of opportunities to be on the field for long periods of time," Sparano said. "He's got really good awareness. He gives the quarterback a pretty sound target. The guy has excellent hands, can run after the catch. He's sneaky fast. I really like what the guy has done."

I wouldn't start him this weekend with Darelle Revis and rookie Dwight Lowery at the corners, but he could be good to stash on your bench and see what pans out.

Houston Texans
First of all, HC Gary Kubiak denied ever having Tatum Bell in for a visit. That's how low things have sunk for Tater - he may have been misunderstoon in this mess (yeah, I had problems saying it like you did reading it) but it seems unlikely that he will catch on anywhere.

And with the RB situation as murky as it is, maybe they could have used another RB. Ahman Green is 'healthy' and the starter - but only until he gets hurt which will probably be.... right..... about ......... NOW. Seriously, I call Chris Brown 'Mr. Glass' but Green must be the original owner of that name. He'll be hurt - so is it Steve Slaton or Chris Taylor. They will use all three this weekend but you won't know who to start. However keep an eye on the game anyway - Taylor or Slaton could break out and give you an idea of the next RB you need to own in Houston. (Myself, I like Slaton.)

New Orleans Saints
TE Jeremy Shockey is not on the injury report - which means he will debut (finally) for the Saints against the Bucs this weekend. He may be a mismatch for that secondary so he should casue soem real problems for the defense. How much will he do, stats-wise? Hard to say. I feel wierd saying start him given he hasn't played a snap in any game in quite some time. But the matchup isn't bad and if you run TE-BC you could do worse.

That's all for now unless something reveals itself during the repeat of NFL Live starting now. I will see you all tomorrow for the morning post and the Thundering Blurb Daily News Stampede at noon EST/9am PST.