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53 Niko Koutouvides, LB
Height/Weight: 6-2/238
| Birthdate: 03/25/1981
| Birthplace: New Britain, CT, USA
| Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
| College: Purdue
| NFL Experience: 6
| Owned/Started%: 0/0
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 Broncos drop six expensive players
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Updated 2/17/2009 |
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| News: High-priced defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson is among six players cut by the Denver Broncos. Robertson, acquired last offseason from the New York Jets, was set to count $16 million against the team's $123 million cap. Also released Monday by new GM Brian Xanders were linebackers Niko Koutouvides ($3.06 million) and Jamie Winborn ($2.25 million), safety Marquand Manuel ($1.33 million), defensive end John Engelberger ($2.18 million) and tight end Nate Jackson (less than $1 million). | Analysis: None of these players were productive Fantasy options that owners could rely on, though Jackson and Koutouvides had some potential in 2008. Ultimately, keep all of these players off of Fantasy rosters until further notice. |
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Broncos-Chargers inactives named
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Updated 12/28/2008 |
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| News: Notable inactives from the Broncos-Chargers Week 17 game include: Broncos DB Marlon McCree, DB Jack Williams, RB Alex Haynes, RB Andrew Pinnock, LB Niko Koutouvides, TE Chad Mustard and DL Jarvis Moss. For the Chargers, QB Charlie Whitehurst, LB Brandon Siler, RB Michael Bennett, RB Billy Latsko, WR Malcom Floyd and DL Ian Scott are inactive. | Analysis: None of these players are productive enough to warrant Fantasy use and don't belong on Fantasy rosters. |
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Broncos list Week 16 inactives
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Updated 12/21/2008 |
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| 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. |
 Koutouvides passed over as starter
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Updated 8/25/2008 |
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| News: Niko Koutouvides proved to be the perfect motivator for Nate Webster. When the Denver Broncos signed Koutouvides to a three-year, $7.5 million contract in March, Webster knew he was in for some competition at middle linebacker. "Signing Niko just made me lock in and focus a little more coming into camp," Webster said. The proof came Monday when coach Mike Shanahan said Webster had won the starting job. "I think you spur everybody on by signing people that can play," Shanahan said. "We know that Niko is a good linebacker, he's good on special teams. Nate had his best offseason program that he's had." | Analysis: The signing of Koutouvides allowed the Broncos to move D.J. Williams from middle linebacker to the weak side, his natural position. Koutouvides said he realized his signing was going to fuel Webster's competitive fire. "That can motivate anybody," Koutouvides said. "Nate was a starter how many years here? So he probably felt not disrespected, but motivated. That'll motivate somebody." Koutouvides was a special teams ace in Seattle, but was hoping for more defensive snaps in Denver. "I'm not happy, but the coaches said they're going to play the best 11 guys on defense," Koutouvides said. "Whatever they ask from me I've got to do. Each week you've got to prepare to be the starter anyway, so that's how you've got to go with it." Koutouvides is not a recommended Fantasy LB at this time. |
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Koutouvides, Webster fight for job
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Updated 8/12/2008 |
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| News: The Denver Post reports Broncos LB Niko Koutouvides returned to the first-team defense at middle linebacker Monday proving the battle to be the starter is ongoing. Koutouvides, signed as a free agent in the offseason, played with the second team behind Nate Webster on Saturday night, and was listed behind Webster on the depth chart released by the team Sunday. | Analysis: Whoever wins the starting job would be considered a No. 3 LB in IDP leagues. Webster will likely open the season as the starter, so plan on drafting him with a late-round pick. |
 Koutouvides to get shot at MLB
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Updated 3/7/2008 |
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| News: Although coach Mike Shanahan has said the organization is shifting its emphasis from free agency to the draft to fill its many needs after missing the playoffs two straight years, the Broncos shored up their linebacker corps with experience. They already had signed free agent Niko Koutouvides, who will get a chance to start at middle linebacker, and waived Ian Gold, who spent seven seasons in Denver sandwiched around a season in Tampa Bay in 2004. Boss Bailey will play strong side linebacker in Denver, and D.J. Williams will move back to the weak side after a year in the middle. | Analysis: With the move, Koutouvides carries with him sleeper Fantasy value since he might be in line for triple-digit tackles in the middle of Denver's system. There's a lot of time between now and the start of the 2008 season, but if Koutouvides gets the gig, he'll be a No. 3 Fantasy LB with lots of upside. He's spent the majority of his career working on special teams. |
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Broncos add LB Koutouvides
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Updated 3/4/2008 |
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| News: The Denver Broncos didn't take long to fill the spot left by the release of Ian Gold, signing linebacker Niko Koutouvides to a deal Monday. Koutouvides, 26, has been with Seattle the last four seasons, and is a standout on special teams. Last season, Koutouvides finished fourth in the NFL with a career-high 20 tackles on special teams. The former Purdue player was selected by the Seahawks in the fourth round in 2004. | Analysis: Koutouvides will compete for a starting job in 2008 but is likely to contribute on special teams. Don't count on him for reliable Fantasy stats. |
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Seahawks list Week 17 inactives
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Updated 12/30/2007 |
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| News: The Seahawks inactives for Week 17 at Atlanta include DB Michael Green, DL Jason Babin, LB Niko Koutouvides, DL Rocky Bernard and QB Charlie Frye (3rd QB). | Analysis: Keep all of these players reserved for Week 17 at Atlanta. |
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Koutouvides to miss first '07 game
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Updated 12/28/2007 |
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| News: The Seahawks have ruled LB Niko Koutouvides out for Week 17 at Atlanta because of a knee injury. He had yet to miss a game all season. | Analysis: Koutouvides has only 23 tackles in his 15 games, so you can just ignore him in Fantasy. |
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Seahawks tender six players
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Updated 3/1/2007 |
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| News: The Seahawks have given a second-round tender to wide receiver D.J. Hackett, who is a restricted free agent. If Hackett signs an offer sheet with another team, the Seahawks have a week to match or receive a second-round pick as compensation. The team also tendered OT Sean Locklear (first-round tender), DB Jordan Babineaux, LB Niko Koutovides, DT Craig Terrill and FB Leonard Weaver. | Analysis: Hackett had his best season in 2006, catching 45 passes for 610 yards and four touchdowns. He's got solid sleeper potential as a No. 3 or 4 WR worth a late-round pick. The rest of the guys are role players for the Seahawks and don't put up enough stats to warrant use in standard Fantasy play, IDP or otherwise. |
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Seahawks list Week 17 injuries
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Updated 12/27/2006 |
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| 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. |
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Updated 12/31/1969 |
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