The National Football League has slammed the New Orleans Saints with a major punishment for 'bounty' violations, including suspending head coach Sean Payton for the entire duration of the 2012 season. Former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, who the St Louis Rams hired this season, has also been suspended, for an indefinite time period. Joe Vitt, the Saints assistant head coach, has been given a suspension for the first six games of the next season, without pay, and general manager Mickey Loomis has received an eight games suspension.
Payton's suspension kicks off on 1st April, and this is the one that is likely to have the largest impact on fantasy football. Many owners may now also be worrying as to whether or not the Saints will be able to generate the same level of explosive influence sans Payton's influence.
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Drew Brees is, of course, coming off the back of what has to be one of the greatest statistical performances ever, having broken the record set by Dan Marino for passing yards in a single season and also having scored an absurd total of 47 touchdowns. If Payton is out, however, does that mean it is time to drop Brees down on rank lists?
Experts believe otherwise, saying that Brees could run the offense with his eyes closed because he knows it so well, and that Brees still belongs on the same level as Tom Brady and Aaron Rogers, even without Payton. This brings into question the overall value of certain players.
Value
Once free agency starts in the NFL, it is often regarded as a good time to kick off your fantasy football leagues for the next season. Many players can see their value skyrocket, while others find themselves going from a 'top notch' ranking to a 'questionable' one at a bewildering speed.
This is precisely what is happening this year, with two players who have gone from being ranked in the top 10 or 12 positions with fantasy running backs to watching their value dip already in the first round and possibly even further.
Jamaal Charles is one of those players. Currently in rehab as a result of a torn ACL injury which occurred in Week One of the 2011 season, Charles could well be ready for action by the time training camp begins; however, Charles' owners have been hurt as a result of the Chiefs signing former Browns player Peyton Hillis, as he is an instant upgrade at the backup spot over the likes of both Jackie Battle and Thomas Jones and could end up taking a fair amount of the carries.
Matt Forte had the Bears tag placed on him this offseason after he clocked up almost 1,500 all-purpose yards last season, but now that former Raiders RB Michael Bush has been signed to a million, four-year contract, it muddies up Forte's future as a Bear once the next season is completed and also gives the Bears a lot more leverage in contract negotiations
Payton's Suspension And The Value Of Players
Ellie has worked in PR for the past 15 years and currently runs her own PR company. She writes on behalf of Fan Duel, who specialise in fantasy football.
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