The New England Patriots have traded quarterback Ryan Mallett to the Houston Texans in an expected move that had been mentioned in rumors for months and now the former backup to Tom Brady could challenge Ryan Fitzpatrick as the starter in Houston after previously working with head coach Bill O'Brien in New England when he was QB coach and he could be a worthy fantasy football pickup.
Read full storyThe New England Patriots have Stevan Ridley and Shane Vereen in the mix to be their top RB this season and fantasy football owners in Week 1 should look at those names as starters over James White or Brandon Bolden, as they have the most experience of the group and are the more likely options to put up fantasy points this year, although White could end up as a sleeper in deep leagues.
Read full storyThe New England Patriots have a number of fantasy football options in 2014 at WR and Danny Amendola could be the best pick if he stays healthy, while players like Brandon LaFell, Julian Edelman, Kenbrell Thompkins, Aaron Dobson as well as Rob Gronkowski at tight end could be potential stars, especially in PPR leagues since the Pats pass so much.
Read full storyThe New England Patriots are looking for a Ryan Mallett trade and the team could have a partner in the Houston Texans if Mallett plays well this preseason, as the Pats may give Jimmy Garoppolo the chance to take over as the backup for Tom Brady and trade Mallett, as he is heading towards free agency and Bill Belichick would love nothing more than to get a draft pick for him.
Read full storyAndre Johnson has not demanded a trade yet, but the Houston Texans wide receiver has expressed his frustration about the direction of the franchise and the pick of Tom Savage in the draft at quarterback over other potential names and with him absent from most offseason workouts and organized team activities, a trade could be coming and teams like the Oakland Raiders and Patriots could be targets.
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