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LaDanian Tomlinson (San Diego Chargers)

Putting Tomlinson on this list a few years ago would have warranted a trip to the padded room. Heck, some fantasy owners will still think it’s sacrilegious to have his name and the word “cut” mentioned together. The truth is, things have changed. Even if Tomlinson went in the first round of many drafts, injuries could be a telling sign that the era of LT is officially over.

Tomlinson had 55 yards and a TD in week 1, but was taken out of the game with an injury, which in turn kept him out of week 2 against the Ravens. Let’s be completely clear, it ain’t over till the 300 lb linebacker sings. You should not drop LaDanian from your team…yet. He is 30 years old and if these injuries continue, he may end up being a liability come mid season. Let’s hope this is the last you see of LT in this article but watch his injury reports and keep an eye on his performance once he returns.

WIDE RECEIVERS—CUT THEM LOOSE

Michael Crabtree (San Francisco 49ers???)

In case you decided to use a flier on Michael Crabtree because of his tremendous upside, it’s time to cut him loose. With no contract and no time spent with the team practicing or learning the offense, it’s safe to say that Crabtree’s sleeper status looks more like a coma at this point. Drop him and pick up a better option, like a player who may actually see the field in 2009.

Anthony Gonzalez (Indianapolis Colts)

Reports are saying that Colts wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez will be out for at least 8 weeks with a strained PCL. Gonzalez was expected to have a breakout season in 2009 and his injury sure puts a damper on a lot of fantasy owners plans.

If you have space on your roster to keep him, he may be a great asset to have during the second half of the season. However, even if he doesn’t require surgery, who knows how many games it will take him to get back into true playing form. After all, he was injured in week 1. If you have other options or need the space, you could make a case for dropping him. Don’t be surprised though if someone snags him up for the latter part of the season.

Hakeem Nicks (New York Giants)

Giant’s receiver Hakeen Nicks will be sidelined for at least 2 weeks with a sprained foot. Coach Tom Coughlin said that 2 weeks was the minimal time, so the best case scenario is week 3 or 4, but it’s very likely that Nicks could be out longer.

Nicks was already a little questionable considering he’s a first year receiver, despite high expectations from the team and its fans. Monitor his injury, but as of now, it looks like Nicks won’t be worth holding onto for this season unless he returns early on.

TIGHT ENDS—CUT THEM LOOSE

Anthony Fasano (Miami Dolphins)

The fins expect big things from Fasano this season, but he definitely did not deliver last week against the Falcons. Fasano was kept to only 2 catches for 10 yards and fumbled twice.

Like Pennington, Fasano is victim to a sub par offense. There is no question that Fasano can be productive this year, so give him a few more weeks to redeem himself from his ugly week 1 performance. If Miami continues along the underachieving path, though, replace him.

Randy McMichael (St. Louis Rams)

Randy McMichael had a decent week 1 considering the Rams offense looked dreadful. In week 2, against Washington he caught only 2 passes for 14 yards.

McMichael will have good games and bad games. The only reason he’s in this article is because of the bad offense he currently plays on. See how the Rams progress over the next few weeks, if they do at all. If you have better tight end options on the waiver wire, though, don’t wait for McMichael to become a consistent fantasy tight end because you could be waiting a very long time.

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