Pre-Draft Flurries

PacMan Is Now Jerry Jones' Headache

The Titans offloaded CB PacMan Jones to Dallas, leaving me to wonder if Jerry Jones is the new Al Davis. Although I have to admit, he rehabbed Terrell Owens. Just as soon as Bill Parcells was gone, at least.

I doubt Jones has 'got it' and suspect he'll be out of the NFL sooner than later, but surely his handlers will keep him out of trouble for most of this season. I think.

If I read the article correctly, it appears Dallas is giving up a 4th round pick this year and a 4th round pick next year. If Jones is not reinstated this year, then Dallas will get the Titan's 4th round pick next year. So there's little risk and lots of upside for the Cowboys. The Titans are rid of a PR nightmare. Win-Win.

The Mustard: You'll know long before the fantasy draft, but upgrade Dallas' D assuming PacMan is reinstated. Dallas' D was 29th overall last year, but 10th in DVOA - a statistical analysis technique used by FootballOutsiders.com - and was 4th in Yahoo fantasy football last year. They could be special this year and perhaps underrated.

'Hawks Cut Alexander

The Mustard: I once drafted Julius Jones with the fifth spot in the draft and ruined my fantasy football team that year as a result. Maurice Morris is still around and isn't too shabby of a back. Don't jump on either Morris or Jones. I'd probably gamble on Morris right now if I was in a spot that I could afford to roll the dice on an RB.

Vikings Acquire DE Allen

He's 26 and had 15 1/2 sacks last year. The Vikings were the #2 defense in fantasy football last year without him. He'll add sacks and QB pressures, which helps the passing defense, including interceptions. The Vikes will likely give up fewer points as a result.

The Mustard: Duh. Upgrade Minnesota. #1 defense this year? Maybe but take a look at their schedule first. Downgrade KC, but you weren't going to draft their defense anyway, were you?

Chad Johnson Saga

No developments, but the headlines say Marvin Lewis is calling Chad's bluff and inviting him to sit out.

If there is any mustard here, it is that something isn't right in Cincy. Everybody's a head case. Oh, and remember the name Kenny Irons. I'm not saying draft him, but if Rudi gets hurt...