News: The Giants announced that they have re-signed DT Rocky Bernard, who was released by the team less than a week ago. Bernard was reportedly asked to renegotiate his deal when the lockout ended, but he and the team couldn’t come to an agreement at the time.
Analysis: Bernard notched just 18 tackles last season, his lowest total since 2003. He did have a pair of sacks to go along with it, but it's not enough to consider him to be an option in Fantasy play. Bernard should not be targeted on Draft Day.
News: Giants DL Rocky Bernard recorded his first sack of the season in Week 14 against the Vikings. Bernard finished with a season high four tackles in the 21-3 win and was also credited with a quarterback hit.
Analysis: Bernard is a run stuffer for the Giants, whose job is too clog up the gaps. While he might get a sack every now and again he doesn't stat enough to be used in most Fantasy leagues. Leave him on the waiver wire heading into Week 15.
News: Defensive tackle Rocky Bernard passed his physical and was taken off the non-football injury list by the New York Giants on Wednesday. Bernard, who signed a four-year, $16 million contract as a free agent in the offseason, hurt his hamstring while working out on his own after the Giants' minicamp. "It was good to have (him) out there," coach Tom Coughlin said of Bernard, who worked on a limited basis. "You know, he said he felt pretty good, too."
Analysis: Bernard gets a decent number of tackles and sacks for a defensive tackle, but he still doesn't get enough to give him much Fantasy value. Don't waste a draft pick on him in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: The New York Giants placed DT Rocky Bernard on the non-football injury list. Bernard, who signed with the Giants as a free agent in the offseason, was a surprise. He was bothered by shoulder and hamstring injuries in a minicamp in June, coach Tom Coughlin said. The shoulder has healed but the hamstring injury still bothers Bernard, who signed a four-year, $16 million contract.
Analysis: Bernard gets a decent number of tackles and sacks for a defensive tackle, but he still doesn't get enough to give him much Fantasy value. Don't waste a draft pick on him in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Seahawks DL Rocky Bernard recorded a sack -- his fourth of the season but first in seven games -- and six solo tackles Week 15 at St. Louis.
Analysis: Bernard gets a decent number of tackles and sacks for a defensive tackle, but he still doesn't get enough to give him much Fantasy value. He should remain on waivers in just about all Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Seattle DL Rocky Bernard totaled nine tackles to tie for the team lead on Sunday of Week 12 in a loss to the Redskins. He tied with Deon Grant with 9 tackles.
Analysis: As an interior lineman, Bernard rarely has performances like this one. Leave him on waivers in Fantasy IDP leagues. The same goes for Grant.
News: Seahawks DL Rocky Bernard, who entered the game with only one sack all season, had two Week 8 at San Francisco. He also forced a fumble.
Analysis: As an interior lineman, Bernard rarely has performances like this one. Leave him on waivers in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Seahawks starting defensive tackle Rocky Bernard and nickel back Jordan Babineaux were suspended Saturday by the NFL for next week's season opener. Bernard violated the league's personal conduct policy. He was arrested in April for allegedly hitting his girlfriend in the head at a nightclub. He received a continuance of a charge of domestic violence. Both were suspended without pay, and Babineaux was fined a second game check for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
Analysis: Babineaux is an extremely low-end Fantasy IDP option on the Seahawks defense and should definitely be sitting for Week 1 now. Bernard never really had any Fantasy value to begin with and should be avoided as well.
News: Starting Seattle defensive tackle Rocky Bernard is scheduled to have a hearing Monday in Seattle Municipal Court. Bernard has pleaded not guilty to a domestic violence assault charge. The 29-year-old, in the final year of his contract, is accused of hitting his girlfriend in the head in April at a Seattle nightclub.
Analysis: Bernard is not commenting on the case until it has been resolved. Bernard doesn't post enough stats to warrant regular use in Fantasy play, anyway. Ignore him for now.
News: Seahawks defensive lineman Rocky Bernard was arrested Monday after a woman told police he hit her at a downtown nightclub. Bernard was arrested early and booked into the King County Jail under his full name, Robert Eugene Bernard, for investigation of domestic violence assault, a misdemeanor.
Analysis: Bernard doesn't post enough stats to warrant regular use in Fantasy play. Ignore him for now.
News: The Seahawks have listed DL Rocky Bernard (groin) as out for Week 17 at Atlanta after he missed Week 16 with the same injury.
Analysis: Bernard has 3 1/2 sacks this season, but he's not much of a Fantasy performer. Don't look to draft him high in Fantasy IDP leagues next year either.
News: Seahawks QB Charlie Frye (3rd QB), DB Josh Wilson, DL Jason Babin, WR Courtney Taylor and DL Rocky Bernard have all been ruled inactive for Week 16 vs. Baltimore.
Analysis: Most of these players serve as reserves or on special teams and don't play a huge role in the Seahawks' schemes. They have little to no Fantasy value when active. Keep them reserved Week 16.
News: Seahawks DL Rocky Bernard totaled three tackles (all solo) and one sack during a Week 14 win against the Cardinals. He now has 33 tackles and 3 1/2 sacks this season.
Analysis: Bernard is a solid run stuffer for the Seahawks and has some pass-rushing skills, but his stats aren't enough to please Fantasy owners. He is merely a low-end reserve for the deepest of IDP leagues.
News: Rocky Bernard (groin) is active for Week 6 against the Saints. He had been listed as questionable for the game due to a groin injury.
Analysis: When healthy, Bernard is only worth a look in the deepest of IDP Fantasy leagues in Week 7 against the Rams.
News: Notable Seahawks defenders include: DB Deon Grant (nine total tackles, interception), CB Marcus Trufant (nine total tackles), LB Leroy Hill (nine total tackles, forced fumble), LB Julian Peterson (six solo hits), DL Rocky Bernard (four solo tackles, sack), DB Brian Russell (four tackles, one interception) and DL Brandon Mebane (one tackle, one sack).
Analysis: Of these players, Hill and Peterson are worth a look in all IDP leagues. The rest of the players aren't expected to be contributing this much on a weekly basis. The Seahawks play at San Francisco in Week 4.
News: Seahawks DB Marcus Trufant (ankle) is doubtful, LB LeRoy Hill (concussion) is questionable and DL Rocky Bernard (foot) is probable for Wild Card game vs. Dallas.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value heading into the postseason. Trufant will be a player drafted in Fantasy IDP leagues in 2007.
News: Seahawks DB Marcus Trufant (ankle) is listed as doubtful, while LB Niko Koutouvides (ankle) and DL Rocky Bernard (foot) is listed as probable for Week 17 at Tampa Bay.
Analysis: It doesn't look like Trufant will play Week 17, so make sure to take him out of Fantasy linueps. Ignore the other injured players as well.
News: Seahawks DL Robert Pollard (knee) and DL Rocky Bernard (foot) are listed as questionable for Week 16 vs. San Diego.
Analysis: Neither of these players are recommended Fantasy options for Week 16.
News: Seahawks TE Itula Mili (concussion) is out, DL Rocky Bernard (foot) and WR Bobby Engram (illness) are questionable and DL Joe Tafoya (calf) is probable for Week 15 vs. San Francisco.
Analysis: None of these players are recommended Fantasy options for Week 15.
News: Seahawks LB D.D. Lewis (toe) and TE Itula Mili (concussion) are doubtful, WR Bobby Engram (illness) and RB Mack Strong (ankle) are questionable and DL Rocky Bernard (foot) is probable for Week 15 vs. San Francisco.
Analysis: None of these players are recommended Fantasy options for Week 15.
News: Seahawks LB D.D. Lewis (toe) and TE Itula Mili (concussion) are doubtful, RB Mack Strong (ankle) and WR Bobby Engram (illness) are questionable, while DL Rocky Bernard (foot) is probable for Week 14 at Arizona.
Analysis: None of the players mentioned above are recommended Fantasy options for Week 14 at Arizona.
News: Rocky Bernard (foot) is active for Week 13 at Denver.
Analysis: Bernard is not a recommended Fantasy option in IDP leagues for Week 14 at Arizona.
News: Seahawks LB D.D. Lewis (toe) is doubtful, while TE Itula Mili (concussion) and DL Rocky Bernard (foot) are listed as questionable for Week 13 at Denver.
Analysis: None of these players are recommended Fantasy options for Week 13.
News: Bernard (foot) played in Week 12 against the Packers. He had two solo tackles and an assist.
Analysis: Bernard has underproduced in 2006 and is no longer a viable IDP Fantasy option. Reserve him until he shows any signs of turning around his season.
News: Seahawks LB D.D. Lewis (toe) is out, RB Josh Parry (foot) is doubtful and DL Rocky Bernard (foot) is listed as questionable for Week 12 vs. Green Bay.
Analysis: Bernard could be used as a low-end Fantasy DL in very deep leagues, when healthy. Lewis and Parry are not viable Fantasy options for Week 12.
News: Seahawks RB Josh Parry (foot) is out, LB D.D. Lewis (toe) is doubtful, while DB Kelly Herndon (hamstring), DL Rocky Bernard (foot) and DB Jimmy Williams (ankle) are listed as probable for Week 11 at San Francisco.
Analysis: Herndon and Bernard are suitbale Fantasy options in very deep IDP leagues. Parry, Lewis, and Williams should not be bothered with at this time.
News: Rocky Bernard (toe) is not among the inactives for Week 9 against the Raiders.
Analysis: Bernard has underproduced in 2006 and is no longer a viable IDP Fantasy option. Reserve him until he shows any signs of turning around his season.
News: Seahawks DL Rocky Bernard (toe) is listed as probable for Week 9 vs. Oakland.
Analysis: Bernard has underproduced in 2006 and is no longer a viable Fantasy option. Reserve him until he shows any signs of turning around his season.
News: The Seahawks DST gave up 31 points and had no turnovers against Minnesota. LB Julian Peterson had 12 tackles and two sacks. LB Leroy Hill had six tackles and a sack. And DL Rocky Bernard had two tackles and a sack.
Analysis: The Seahawks DST has a difficult matchup for Week 8 against Kansas City. Use all regular IDP players, especially Peterson, who had a monster game against the Vikings.
News: DT Rocky Bernard agreed to stay in Seattle, signing a three-year deal with the 'Hawks.
Analysis: Rocky Bernard recorded 8.5 sacks, 52 tackles (42 solo) and three passes defensed in 2005, good enough to put him on the map for IDP leaguers. He will be worth a late-round selection in 2006 drafts.
News: Rocky Bernard recorded 8.5 sacks, 52 tackles (42 solo) and three passes defensed this season in Seattle.
Analysis: Bernard's career season puts him on the map for IDP leaguers. He will be worth a late-round selection in 2006 drafts.
