News: The Falcons announced Wednesday they released fullback Lousaka Polite and signed fullback Mike Cox.
Analysis: This move hardly makes a difference for Fantasy owners. Cox is replacing Polite as a blocking fullback. Neither player is worth owning in Fantasy.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite did not practice Wednesday, and instead was riding a stationary bike with a heavy brace on his left knee. Miami hosts Pittsburgh in Week 7.
Analysis: While Polite is the primary short-yardage back for the Dolphins, he doesn't get goal-line carries too often and thus has minimal Fantasy value when healthy. Continue to ignore him.
News: The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports that Dolphins FB Lousaka Polite missed the game-winning drive in overtime on Sunday at Green Bay with an undisclosed injury.
Analysis: While Polite is the primary short-yardage back for the Dolphins, he doesn't get goal-line carries too often and thus has minimal Fantasy value when healthy. Continue to ignore him.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite again played a minimal role on offense Week 3 against the Jets. He ran once for 4 yards and caught one pass for 14.
Analysis: As a fullback, Polite does more blocking than anything else. He'll get a couple touches each week but not enough to make a real Fantasy contribution. Leave him on waivers for Week 4 against the Patriots.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite ran four times for 10 yards in a Week 2 win at the Vikings.
Analysis: Polite is used on occasion as a short-yardage back for Miami and catches the ball a little here and there. Still, he is primarily a fullback and remains unworthy of ownership in Fantasy play going into Week 3 vs. the Jets.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite ran twice for 6 yards and caught two passes for 12 yards in a Week 1 win at the Bills.
Analysis: Polite is used on occasion as a short-yardage back for Miami and catches the ball a little here and there. Still, he is primarily a fullback and remains unworthy of ownership in Fantasy play going into Week 2 at Minnesota.
News: Dolphins FB Lousaka Polite got two carries for 6 yards in a Week 17 loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Polite is expected to be the full back for Miami again in 2010, but won't be worth worrying about in any Fantasy format.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite ran two times for 3 yards and caught one 7-yard pass in a Week 16 loss to Houston.
Analysis: Polite's outing on Sunday will be remembered for his trip that cost Miami a Ted Ginn touchdown. Polite remains a non-factor in Fantasy play heading into Week 17 vs. Pittsburgh.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite ran three times for 9 yards and caught two passes for 10 yards in a Week 15 loss at Tennessee.
Analysis: Polite doesn't do enough to be worth using in any Fantasy format. Leave him on waivers for Week 16 vs. Houston.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite ran four times for 18 yards and caught two passes for 13 yards in a Week 14 win at Jacksonville.
Analysis: Polite doesn't do enough to be worth using in any Fantasy format. Leave him on waivers for Week 15 at Tennessee.
News: Dolphins FB Lousaka Polite made one 1-yard catch in a Week 13 win over New England.
Analysis: Polite doesn't do enough to be worth using in any Fantasy format. Leave him on waivers for Week 14 at Jacksonville.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite ran three times for 22 yards and caught two passes for 3 yards in a Week 12 loss at Buffalo.
Analysis: Polite doesn't do enough to be worth using in any Fantasy format. Leave him on waivers for Week 13 vs. New England.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite got four carries on Thursday in a Week 11 win over the Panthers. Polite gained a total of 11 yards in the game on the four carries.
Analysis: Polite will see an increase in touches the rest of the season with Ronnie Brown out for the year, but he still won’t likely do enough to be worth using in any Fantasy format. Leave him on waivers for Week 12 at Buffalo. Polite had two carries for 5 yards in Week 4 against the Bills.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite ran twice for 14 yards in a Week 10 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Polite is not a featured part of the Miami offense and should not be considered in any Fantasy format at this point. The Dolphins visit Carolina in Week 11.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite got three carries for seven yards in a Week 9 loss at New England.
Analysis: Polite is not a featured part of the Miami offense and should not be considered in any Fantasy format at this point. The Dolphins host Tampa Bay in Week 10.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite got one 3-yard carry in a Week 8 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Polite is not a featured part of the Miami offense and should not be considered in any Fantasy format at this point. The Dolphins visit New England in Week 9.
News: Miami RB Lousaka Polite got three carries on Sunday in a Week 7 loss to the Saints. He gained a total of seven yards.
Analysis: Polite is not a featured part of the Miami offense and should not be considered in any Fantasy format at this point.
News: Miami RB Lousaka Polite rushed twice for 4 yards on Monday night in a win over the Jets.
Analysis: Polite is low on the depth chart in Miami and should not be owned in Fantasy play at this time. The Dolphins are on bye in Week 6 and return Week 7 against New Orleans.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite carried the ball twice for 5 yards during a Week 4 win against the Bills. He also had one catch for 7 yards.
Analysis: Polite is the Dolphins' starting fullback, but he is primarily on the field to clear running lanes for Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams. He might get a few token touches per game, but still has little to no Fantasy appeal. The Dolphins play the Jets in Week 5.
News: Dolphins FB Lousaka Polite made two catches for 10 yards in a Week 3 loss to San Diego.
Analysis: Polite touches the ball occasionally for the Dolphins, but has no Fantasy value heading into Week 3 vs. the Bills.
News: Dolphins DB Will Allen (seven tackles), DB Yeremiah Bell (seven tackles), DE Kendall Langford (four tackles, sack) and DE Phillip Merling (two tackles, fumble recovery) all chipped in as Miami fell in Week 3 to San Diego.
Analysis: Bell is the only real Fantasy-viable option in this group and should be starting in all formats for Week 4 vs. Buffalo. The rest can be ignored.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite saw three carries on Monday night against the Colts. He went for 7 yards.
Analysis: Polite has just five carries on the year for 12 yards. He will continue to get a few carries per game but is not a recommended Fantasy option Week 3 at San Diego.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite ran two times for five yards in a Week 1 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Polite touches the ball occasionally for the Dolphins, but has no Fantasy value heading into Week 2 vs. the Colts.
News: Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said Tuesday he's impressed with FB Lousaka Polite. "What I'm looking for with Lou, I think that is that we start to see real progress with him finishing blocks and the whole, those type of things," Sparano said. "You know, one thing with Lou is that he is a very intelligent player. In fact, I'm not positive of this, but I think he has the highest test score of any player on our team. So this guy, very bright guy, learns things easily and is pretty aware out there. In other words, as a fullback, I think that's a good quality to have, your awareness. When all of a sudden the play is happening and maybe something shakes free from inside and he can adjust to make something happen, or there's a specific pressure out there that one of the lineman takes his guy, he needs to find their guy in the process. So, his awareness, those kinds of things are outstanding, but I'd like to see him do it at the next level. I mean, catches it well, you know, he has run skills, it would be finishing blocks in the hole."
Analysis: Polite makes plays for the Dolphins, but his main role is as a blocker. He's not worth drafting in the majority of leagues, but he could be used as a bye-week replacement in deep formats if you're desperate for a FB/RB option.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite had a career-high 29 rushing yards on five carries in a Week 16 win at Kansas City.
Analysis: Despite his nice outing, Polite is just the full back in Miami and the fourth option out of the backfield. Continue to ignore him in all formats heading into Week 17 at the Jets.
News: Dolphins FB Lousaka Polite got four yards on two carries in a Week 15 win over the 49ers.
Analysis: Polite is a little-used back with Miami and should be ignored in Week 15 vs. San Francisco.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite got three carries for seven yards and caught two passes for three yards in a Week 14 win vs. Buffalo in Toronto.
Analysis: Polite is a little-used back with Miami and should be ignored in Week 15 vs. San Francisco.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite ran three times for 20 yards and caught one six-yard pass in a Week 13 win at St. Louis.
Analysis: Polite is a little-used back with Miami and should be ignored in Week 14 in Toronto vs. Buffalo.
News: Dolphins TE Anthony Fasano, QB Chad Henne, WR Brandon London and FB Lousaka Polite all dressed for Miami's Week 12 but failed to record an offensive stat.
Analysis: Fasano has some minimal value in Fantasy play, but he's been very inconsistent lately and should only be used as last-resort option in Week 13 at St. Louis. The rest of these guys have no Fantasy value.
News: Dolphins TE Anthony Fasano, WR Brandon London, FB Casey Cramer, FB Lousaka Polite and QB Chad Henne all dressed for Miami's Week 12 win over the Raiders but failed to record a stat.
Analysis: Fasano has some Fantasy value in deeper leagues, but he's been awful the last few weeks and should probably not be relied upon heading into Week 12 vs. New England. The other guys all have zero value at this time.
News: Dolphins RB Lousaka Polite carried the ball twice for four yards and caught two passes for 17 yards in a Week 10 win over the Seahawks.
Analysis: Polite gets an odd touch here and there with Miami, but is still a fullback with minimal Fanatsy value heading into Week 11 vs. Oakland.
News: Miami WR Brandon London, FB Lousaka Polite and TE Joey Haynos all played in Week 9's win over Denver but did not record any stats. Backup QB Chad Henne was active but did not play.
Analysis: London is inactive on occasion, so clearly has no Fantasy value. The same goes for the other players listed above. The Dolphins play Seattle in Week 10.
News: Dolphins FB Lousaka Polite, starting in place of the injured Casey Cramer, got one carry for three yards in a Week 8 win over the Bills.
Analysis: Polite has minimal Fantasy value and should not be used in Week 8 at Denver, as Cramer could be back any week and the Dolphins rarely use the fullback.
News: Dolphins FB Casey Cramer is expected to miss Sunday's game against Baltimore because of an ankle injury and be replaced by newcomer Lousaka Polite. Cramer missed practice for the third day in a row Friday. Polite was signed Thursday after sitting out the first part of the season. Polite spent three seasons with the Dallas Cowboys when much of the Dolphins' regime was there. He played in five games last year with the Chicago Bears.
Analysis: Polite has minimal Fantasy value and should not be used in Week 7 against the Ravens. Keep Cramer reserved in all leagues also.
News: The Bears announced the following cuts Saturday: Zac Atterberry, Dan Bazuin, Leonard Peters, Lousaka Polite, Mike Hass, Ryan Poles, Cody Balogh, Tyler Reed, P.J. Pope, Thomas Gafford, Nick Osborn and Chester Adams.
Analysis: Clearly, none of these players were being considered for significant playing time anyway. They may clear waivers and could be on the practice squad, but won't be worth owning in Fantasy.
News: Bears FB Lousaka Polite played in five games but didn't record any offensive statistics. He has one career touchdown in four years.
Analysis: This player doesn't produce enough stats on a regular basis to consider for Fantasy play. Leave him out of draft plans.
News: The following Bears did not record any offensive stats in Week 16 vs. Green Bay: QB Brian Griese, WR Mark Bradley, WR/KR Devin Hester, RB Lousaka Polite, WR Rashied Davis, TE John Gilmore.
Analysis: None of the players on this list are in a position to help your Fantasy team. Leave them on the waiver wire until further notice.
News: Bears RB Lousaka Polite and QB Brian Griese didn't record statistics Week 15 at Minnesota.
Analysis: Neither of these players has a role in which to accumulate statistics. Leave both on waivers for Week 16 against the Packers.
News: Bears RB Jason McKie, RB Lousaka Polite and TE John Gilmore all dressed, but failed to record an offensive stat Week 14 at Washington.
Analysis: All three of these players have minimal roles in the Bears offense and that doesn't translate well into Fantasy production. Ignore them heading into Week 15 against the Vikings.
News: Bears RB Garrett Wolfe, FB Lousaka Polite, TE John Gilmore and backup QB Brian Griese all dressed and were active, but failed to record an offensive stat Week 13 vs. the Giants.
Analysis: All of these players are backups for the Bears and won't factor much into the offensive game plan at this time. Ignore them heading into Week 14 against the Redskins on Thursday.
News: Bears QB Brian Griese (3rd QB), WR Mark Bradley, DB Nathan Vasher, RB Lousaka Polite, DB Josh Gattis, LB Darrell McClover and WR Mike Haas have all been listed as inactive for Week 11 at Seattle.
Analysis: Griese is still nursing a non-throwing shoulder injury and will sit out Week 11. He will only play in a dire situation. Rex Grossman is back under center and might start the rest of the season for the Bears. Vasher continues to sit out with a groin injury and no timetable for his return has been announced. He is a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy. The remaining inactive players have little to no Fantasy value when active. Keep them reserved Week 11.
News: Bears QB Kyle Orton, DB Nathan Vasher, DB Brandon McGowan, RB Lousaka Polite, LB Rod Wilson, WR Mike Hass and DL Antonio Garay are all inactive for Week 10 at Oakland.
Analysis: Vasher continues to be plagued by a groin injury and there is no timetable on his return. He is a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy. The remaining inactive players have little to no Fantasy value at this time. Keep them all reserved Week 10.
News: The Bears listed QB Kyle Orton (third QB), Garrett Wolfe (coach's decision), DB Nathan Vasher (groin), RB Lousaka Polite (coach's decision), WR Mike Hass (coach's decision), LB Darrell McClover (coach's decision) and DB Brandon McGowan (coach's decision) as inactive for Week 8 vs. Detroit.
Analysis: None of these players should be anywhere near your active Fantasy lineups until further notice.
News: For the Bears, third QB Kyle Orton, DB Nathan Vasher (groin), DB Ade Jimoh (coach's decision), RB Lousaka Polite (coach's decision), RB Jermaine Allen (coach's decision), LB Darrell McClover (coach's decision), and DL Darwin Walker (coach's decision) are inactive for Week 7. For the Eagles, third QB Kevin Kolb, DB Brian Dawkins (neck), LB Pago Togafau (coach's decision), DT Kimo von Oelheffen (coach's decision), TE L.J. Smith (hernia) and DE Montae Reager (coach's decision) are inactive.
Analysis: Vasher, Dawkins and Smith are the only players in this list with any Fantasy value, but all three were doubtful coming into Sunday and weren't expected to play anyway.
News: Bears QB Kyle Orton (third QB), DB Nathan Vasher (groin), RB Lousake Polite (coach's decision), DB Josh Gattis (coach's decision), LB Darrell McClover (coach's decision), WR Mike Hass (coach's decision) and DL Darwin Walker (coach's decision) were all listed as inactive for Week 6 vs. Minnesota.
Analysis: Orton has some low-end Fantasy appeal because he could end up starting for the Bears if Brian Griese struggles. He should not be owned in any leagues yet, though. None of the other players on this list should be near your Fantasy lineup until further notice.
News: The Chicago Bears announced that DL Antonio Garay, DB Josh Gattis, WR Mike Hass, LB Darrell McClover, third QB Kyle Orton, FB Lousaka Polite and DB Nathan Vasher were inactive for Week 5 at Green Bay.
Analysis: Polite is not a recommended Fantasy option for Week 6 against the Vikings.
News: Notable inactives for the Bears-Lions Week 4 game include: Bears QB Kyle Orton (No. 3/emergency QB), DB Adam Archuleta, DB Nathan Vasher, DB Charles Tillman, FB Lousaka Polite, LB Lance Briggs and WR Mike Hass. For the Lions, QB Dan Orlovsky (No. 3/emergency QB), RB T.J. Duckett, LB Anthony Cannon, LB Alex Lewis, WR Calvin Johnson and DL Kalimba Edwards are inactive.
Analysis: With Calvin Johnson out, look for Mike Furrey and Shaun McDonald to take his playing time. The Bears defense will struggle against the Lions with Archuleta, Briggs, Tillman and Vasher out -- be careful using the Bears DST in Week 4! Everyone else on this list isn't productive enough to use in standard Fantasy play.
News: Bears DB Corey Graham, RB Lousaka Polite, WR Mike Hass, DL Antonio Garay and QB Kyle Orton (3rd QB) are all inactive for Week 2 vs. Kansas City.
Analysis: None of these players are solid Fantasy contributors when healthy. Keep them reserved in all Fantasy formats for Week 2.
News: Notable inactives from the Chargers-Bears Week 1 game include: Chargers QB Charlie Whitehurst (No. 3/emergency QB), CB Paul Oliver, LB Anthony Waters, LB Brandon Siler, OT Roman Oben, TE Scott Chandler, WR Eric Parker and DT Brandon McKinney. For the Bears, QB Kyle Orton (No. 3/emergency QB), CB Corey Graham, FB Lousaka Polite, DB Kevin Payne, OL Josh Beekman, TE Greg Olsen, WR Mike Hass and DT Anthony Adams are inactive.
Analysis: Parker will be out for several weeks, and Olsen is on a week-to-week medical watch with a knee injury. The rest of these players shouldn't be considered for Fantasy use.
News: The Bears announced Tuesday that they had signed veteran FB Lousaka Polite. He will provide some depth at fullback. To make room, the club placed rookie LB Michael Okwo on Injured Reserve with a shoulder injury. Okwo suffered the injury in the club's preseason finale.
Analysis: Okwo should be shelved for the season Fantasywise, while Polite is only worth a look in leagues that specifically start fullbacks.
News: The Cowboys cut 20 other players, including rookie QBs Matt Moore and Richard Bartel, to get their roster to the mandatory 53 players. The other Cowboys cuts were veteran CB Aaron Glenn, DT Remi Ayodele; RBs Arliss Beach and Alonzo Coleman; TEs Adam Bergen and Rodney Hannah; WRs Damarius Bilbo, Mike Jefferson and Jerheme Urban; CBs Quincy Butler and Joey Thomas; center Trey Darilek; LBs Junior Glymph, Khari Long, Blair Phillips and John Saldi; FB Lousaka Polite; DE Marcus Smith; and offensive lineman Matthew Tarullo.
Analysis: All of the above players should be considered unusable for Fantasy purposes until they find regular playing time with an NFL team.
News: Cowboys RB Lousaka Polite had two receptions for 21 yards in a Week 15 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Polite is not a recommended Fantasy option for Week 16 vs. Philadelphia.
News: Lousaka Polite was able to play in Week 14 against the Saints but he did not record any offensive statistics.
Analysis: Polite is not a recommended Fantasy option for Week 15 at Atlanta on Saturday night.
News: Cowboys backup QB Drew Bledsoe, WR Miles Austin, WR Sam Hurd and FB Lousaka Polite did not record any offensive statistics in Week 13 at the N.Y. Giants.
Analysis: None of these players should be used in Fantasy play until further notice.
News: Notable Cowboys players from Week 12 include: WR Patrick Crayton (68 yards receiving), FB Lousaka Polite (18 rush yards) and TE Anthony Fasano (9-yard catch).
Analysis: Of these players, only Crayton is worth owning as a reserve option in Fantasy play. He has stepped up with Tony Romo as his quarterback. Keep him benched when Dallas plays at the Giants in Week 13. You may also want to consider Crayton as insurance if you own Terrell Owens.
News: According to DallasCowboys.com, the Cowboys released RB Lousaka Polite to make room for LB Junior Glymph.
Analysis: Polite has no Fantasy value at this time.
News: LB Bobby Carpenter was among the Cowboys inactive for Sunday's game against Houston. Also inactive are DB Nate Jones, RB Lousaka Polite, LB Oliver Hoyte, WR Jamaica Rector and DL J'Vonne Parker.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value at this time.
News: None of the following players recorded an offensive statistic in Week 4 at Tennessee: TE Anthony Fasano, WR 17 Sam Hurd, FB Lousaka Polite, WR Patrick Crayton and TE Ryan Hannam.
Analysis: None of these players will be recommended Fantasy options for Week 5 at Philadelphia.
News: Lousaka Polite was able to play in Week 2 against the Redskins but he did not record any offensive statistics.
Analysis: Polite is not a recommended Fantasy option for Week 4 at Tennessee once the team returns from a bye.
News: RB Tyson Thompson and FB Lousaka Polite played in Week 1 at Jacksonville but they did not record any offensive statistics.
Analysis: Neither of the two players are worth using in any Fantasy leagues for Week 2 against Washington.
News: According to reports, the Dallas Cowboys have re-signed FB Lousaka Polite to a one-year contract.
Analysis: Polite is more of a blocker and warrants no consideration in drafts.
News: The Dallas Morning News reports Cowboys tendered contracts to six exclusive rights free agents, including Patrick Crayton. Terrance Copper, Willie Pile, and Jacques Reeves have been tendered contracts worth $385,000. Lousaka Polite and L.P. Ladouceur were tendered at $310,000.
Analysis: Polite will have no value in Fantasy Football drafts.
News: Lousaka Polite caught nine passes for 72 yards with one TD in Dallas this season.
Analysis: Polite is utilized as a blocker in most sets and will have no value in 2006 drafts.
News: Lousaka Polite caught one pass for five yards in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Analysis: Polite has no value in Fantasy Football.
News: Lousaka Polite did not have a carry in Week 14 against the Chiefs, but he did have three receptions for 33 yards.
Analysis: Polite is not a recommended Fantasy option for Week 15 at Washington.
