News: The Buccaneers released defensive ends Tim Crowder and Nick Reed. Crowder has spent the past three seasons with the Buccaneers, playing in 41 games with 13 starts. In 2011, he played in 10 games and had 14 tackles. Reed joined the team for the final three games in 2011 and had two tackles.
Analysis: Neither one of these guys is expected to put up quality stats on a consistent basis. Leave both off of Fantasy rosters.
News: The Bucs promoted safety Ahmad Black to the active roster on Friday after placing DL Tim Crowder (head) on injured reserve.
Analysis: Crowder is a fifth-year pro out of Texas. He had just 14 tackles this season as a backup DL. He had no Fantasy appeal.
News: Tampa Bay DE Tim Crowder suffered a head injury during the Week 13 loss to the Panthers. Crowder left the game and could not return. He finished with no tackles on the game for the Buccaneers and was mostly used in special teams situations.
Analysis: Crowder, a veteran out of the University of Texas, is used mostly on special teams for the Buccaneers. Crowder doesn't rack up major tackles and has low-end Fantasy value in IDP formats, when healthy.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports Friday that the Bucs were able to re-sign DL Tim Crowder. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Crowder started nine games last season -- a career-high -- while notching three sacks in the process.
Analysis: Crowder made a solid impact on the Tampa Bay defense lasts season as both a starter and reserve, but his playing time may be cut-down in 2011 with the additions of rookies Adrian Clayborn and Da'Quan Bowers in April's NFL Draft. Even if he somehow plays as much as he did last season, he has next to no Fantasy value going forward. Ignore Crowder on Draft Day.
News: Tampa Bay DL Tim Crowder picked up one of the Buccaneers' four sacks during the Week 12 loss at Baltimore. Crowder got to QB Joe Flacco in the defeat and now has three sacks on the year. Crowder added a season-high-tying four tackles against Baltimore.
Analysis: Crowder has never had more than four tackles in a game and his first two sacks this season came in the same game back in Week 2 at Carolina. Needless to elaborate, Crowder has little Fantasy value in IDP leagues heading into Week 13 against the Falcons.
News: Buccaneers LB Geno Hayes made an interception and DL Tim Crowder got a sack in a Week 13 loss to Carolina, who were quarterbacked by Matt Moore.
Analysis: Both of these guys have minimal Fantasy value at best in IDP leagues, so continue to ignore them in Week 14 vs. the Jets.
News: Tampa Bay DL Tim Crowder finished the Week 12 loss to Atlanta with three tackles and 1.5 sacks.
Analysis: Crowder has 28 tackles and 2.5 sacks on the season for the Bucs. He has little Fantasy value heading into Week 13 at Carolina.
News: Buccaneers LB Geno Hayes (seven tackles), DL Chris Hovan (five tackles, half a sack), DL Tim Crowder (four tackles, sack), DL Stylez White (four tackles, 1 1/2 sack), DL Michael Bennett (three tackles, sack) and DL Ryan Sims (two tackles, sack) led the way defensively in a Week 9 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: White is really the only player in this group with any Fantasy value in IDP leagues heading into Week 10 at Miami.
News: The Broncos listed the following players as inactive for Week 16 against Buffalo: WR Chad Jackson, DB Marlon McCree, DB Jack Williams, RB Andrew Pinnock, RB Spencer Larsen, LB Niko Koutouvides, OL Pat Murray and DE Tim Crowder.
Analysis: None of the players on this list should be considered viable Fantasy options. They are not in a position to contribute regular stats as they aren't in line for regular playing time. They've got some depth chart climbing to do and should be left on the waiver wire.
News: WR Chad Jackson, FS Marlon McCree, DB Champ Bailey, RB Anthony Aldridge, FB Spencer Larsen and DE Tim Crowder were all listed as inactive for Week 15's game at Carolina.
Analysis: Besides Bailey, none of the players on this list should be considered viable Fantasy option. They are not in a position to contribute regular stats as they aren't in line for regular playing time. They've got some depth chart climbing to do and should be left on the waiver wire.
News: The Broncos listed the following players as inactive for Week 14 against Kansas City: DB Marlon McCree, DB Champ Bailey, RB P.J. Pope, RB Selvin Young, RB Anthony Alridge, DB Herana-Daze Jones, LB D.J. Williams and DL Tim Crowder.
Analysis: Aside from Bailey and Young, none of the players on this list figure to have a Fantasy impact the rest of the way. Leave them on the Fantasy wire until further notice.
News: The Broncos listed the following players as inactive for Week 13 at the Jets: DB Marlon McCree, DB Champ Bailey, RB Selvin Young, RB Andrew Pinnock, LB D.J. Williams, LB Nate Webster, DL Nic Clemons and DL Tim Crowder.
Analysis: Aside from Bailey and Young, none of the players on this list should be considered viable Fantasy option. They are not in a position to contribute regular stats as they aren't in line for regular playing time. They've got some depth chart climbing to do and should be left on the waiver wire.
News: The Broncos listed the following players as active for Week 12 against Oakland: DB Marlon McCree, DB Champ Bailey, RB Selvin Young, DB Calvin Lowry, LB D.J. Williams, LB Nate Webster, LB Nic Clemons and DL Tim Crowder.
Analysis: Aside from Bailey and Young, none of the players on this list should be considered viable Fantasy options. They are not in a position to contribute regular stats as they aren't in line for regular playing time. They've got some depth chart climbing to do and should be left on the waiver wire.
News: The Broncos' list of inactives for Week 11 at Atlanta includes DB Marlon McCree, RB Alex Haynes, DL Nic Clemons and DL Tim Crowder.
Analysis: None of these players ever does enough statistically to make an impact in Fantasy. Leave them all on waivers.
News: The Broncos listed WR Chad Jackson, WR Glenn Martinez, DB Marlon McCree, DB Champ Bailey, LB D.J. Williams, DL Josh Shaw and DL Tim Crowder among their inactives for Week 10 at Cleveland.
Analysis: Bailey (groin) and Williams (knee) both have some appeal in Fantasy IDP leagues, but both will likely miss a few more weeks with their injuries. None of these other players matters in Fantasy even when active.
News: Denver has listed the following players as being inactive for Week 9 against Miami: DB Champ Bailey, DL Tim Crowder, DB Vernon Fox, WR Chad Jackson, WR Glenn Martinez and DL Josh Shaw.
Analysis: Bailey hasn't been his normal lockdown self in 2008, but is still posting a decent amount of stats when healthy. He could miss several more weeks, so until he is ready to play, keep him reserved in Fantasy IDP leagues. The rest of the players listed above have minimal Fantasy value and should be kept off rosters at this time.
News: Broncos RB Peyton Hillis, RB Ryan Torain, WR Darrell Jackson, DL Jarvis Moss, DL Josh Shaw and DL Tim Crowder have all been ruled inactive for Week 5 vs. Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Most of these players don't have a significant role right now with the Broncos and have little to no Fantasy value when active. Keep them reserved Week 5.
News: Denver has listed the following players as being inactive for Week 3's game hosting the Saints: DB Hamza Abdullah, RB Ryan Torain, LB Louis Green, WR Darrell Jackson, DL Nic Clemons and DL Tim Crowder.
Analysis: Jackson will likely play a minimal role all season in Denver and can be ignored in Fantasy until further notice. The rest of these players have no Fantasy value at this time.
News: Broncos DL Tim Crowder played well in his rookie season in 2007. He had 16 tackles with four sacks, one forced fumble and one defensive touchdown.
Analysis: Crowder is more of a run-stuffer and has minimal Fantasy value. Don't plan on using Crowder in any leagues in 2008, but he could have value as the season goes on.
News: Notable Broncos defenders from their Week 16 loss at San Diego include: LB D.J. Williams (12 total tackles), CB Champ Bailey (eight solo tackles), LB Jamie Winborn (seven solo tackles), CB Domonique Foxworth (three solo tackles, forced fumble), DT Marcus Thomas (three solo tackles, fumble recovery) and DE Josh Mallard (two solo tackles, sack). DE Elvis Dumervil and DT Tim Crowder each had half a sack.
Analysis: Of these players, Williams, Bailey and Dumervil are worthwhile Fantasy options. The Broncos host the run-savvy Vikings in Week 17.
News: Broncos LB Nate Webster (six tackles), LB Jamie Winborn (three tackles), LB D.J. Williams (three tackles), DL Tim Crowder (tackle, fumble recovery) and DL Steven Harris (tackle, fumble recovery) led the way defensively for Denver in their 41-7 win over the Chiefs in Week 14.
Analysis: Williams is the only player in this group with anything more than minimal Fantasy value, and should be considered a No. 3 Fantasy LB in IDP leagues for Week 15's game at Houston.
News: Notable Broncos defenders from their Week 10 win at Kansas City include: LB Nate Webster (five solo tackles, fumble-return for a touchdown), DB Hamza Abdullah (eight solo tackles, forced fumble), DT Tim Crowder (three solo tackles, two sacks), LB Ian Gold (six solo tackles, sack), LB D.J. Williams (seven total tackles), CB Dre Bly (five solo tackles, interception), DE Elvis Dumervil (one tackle, one sack, one forced fumble) and CB Champ Bailey (three solo tackles, interception). DB Karl Paymah also had a pick.
Analysis: There's a lot of defenders here, but the most reliable ones in the bunch are Williams, Bly and Bailey. The rest aren't productive enough on a regular basis for IDP league play.
News: The Broncos listed DB Hamza Abdullah (hip), RB Andre Hall (coach's decision), TE Stephen Alexander (calf), WR Brian Clark (coach's decision), DL Antwon Burton (coach's decision) and DL Tim Crowder (coach's decision) as inactive for Week 3 vs. Jacksonville.
Analysis: None of these players should be in your active Fantasy lineup. Keep them on the waiver wire until further notice.
News: The Denver Broncos have announced their inactives for Week 2 against the Raiders. WR Brian Clark, DE Tim Crowder (ankle), CB Domonique Foxworth (ankle), RB Andre Hall, DL Alvin McKinley and LB Jamie Winborn will not play against the Raiders.
Analysis: None of the players listed among the inactives for the Broncos are worth using in any Fantasy leagues. The Broncos host the Jaguars in Week 3.
News: Notable Broncos inactive for Week 1 at Buffalo include TE Stephen Alexander, RB Andre Hall, CB Karl Paymah, WR Brian Clark, DL Antwon Burton and DL Tim Crowder.
Analysis: Keep all of these players reserved in Fantasy leagues for Week 1. Most of these players have little to no Fantasy value when active anyway.
News: The Denver Broncos signed first-round draft pick Jarvis Moss and second-rounder Tim Crowder on Saturday, meaning there will be no holdouts when camp begins Sunday.
Analysis: The Broncos did some nice things here to help their defense. Moss and Crowder will both be sack magnets over their career and are worth middle- to late-round picks in keeper leagues.
News: The Broncos' 2007 draft class includes: Florida DE Jarvis Moss, Texas DE Tim Crowder, Notre Dame OT Ryan Harris and Florida DT Marcus Thomas.
Analysis: The Broncos did some nice things here to help their defense. Moss and Crowder will both be sack magnets over their career and are worth middle- to late-round picks in keeper leagues. Thomas will be a low-end DT in the deepest of dynasty leagues.
