Let’s begin with some housekeeping this week, shall we? In the beginning of July, the H.I.T. will look a bit different. Don’t worry we’re not changing the format. We’re just changing the content temporarily. In our neverending quest to prepare you better than any other site for your draft, H.I.T.S will turn into M.A.S.H. (not the old television show; all the injury news that you need to know in order to draft effectively). But trust me I’ll bring you the injury news with all the humor that you’ve been accustomed. And once the season begins, H.I.T. will return in all its glory.

As most of you know, this weekend is Father’s Day. I did a H.I.T. in honor of Mother’s Day, so it’s only natural that we give fathers their due as well.

An Extra Kid for Father’s Day

It was reported this week that our favorite conductor on the “Train to Crazyville”, will be taking a vacation…at Carson Palmer’s house! I’m betting that Carson’s kids will have a great time, but Mrs. Palmer can’t be pleased. Mr. Ochocinco said he’s staying with his quarterback to make up for lost time after he missed all of OTA’s earlier this spring. Can someone please place a camera in the Palmer house in Cincinnati? How in the world has a television station not jumped all over this and instantly put together a reality television show? I can’t wait to see how HBO’s Hard Knocks, who are going to be with the Bengals in Training Camp, are going to handle this situation. I’m giddy just thinking about it!

Fantasy Take: It probably won’t make a lot of difference on Ochocinco’s 2009 stats, no matter what kind of chemistry “Crazy Train Conductor” says he can develop with his quarterback. What could affect his stats, and your fantasy hopes, is confidence. If he can regain his quarterback’s confidence, he could return to his former self, just with a different name. But he is the “Crazy Train Conductor”, so don’t hold your breath.

Someone Better Get a Good Gift This Father’s Day

As Desi used to say to Lucy, “you got some ‘splaining to doooo”. And “some ‘splaining” is exactly what Broncos’ wide receiver Brandon Marshall is going to have to do to his Dad this Father’s Day. He’s going to need to buy him a good gift to make up for his recent actions as well. I hear a house makes an excellent gift. Somehow I don’t think Mr. Marshall raised his son to get into trouble with the law for domestic abuse charges every offseason; then walk into his employer’s office and say he wants to be traded, pack up his belongings and leave mandatory workouts. But that’s exactly what Marshall did this week. He furthered the issue by posting on his blog that he wanted to thank Broncos fans, but where he was in his life he needed to move on. Where he is in his life? You mean he needs to move on from being one of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL who plays on a team that had no backfield, so he was the number one offensive option and he earns two million per year. Move on from that? Here’s the kicker though, he’s a FREE AGENT next year. He can’t suck it up for one last season in Denver; then grab a huge payday next offseason? Unbelievable.

Fantasy Take: At this point, you need to seriously consider staying completely away from Marshall come draft day. He has made clear that he wants out of Denver and has no intention of returning come Training Camp. Reports out of Denver this week are that the Broncos will play hardball with Marshall after learning their lesson with the Cutler situation, even if that means letting him sit out all season. If he’s traded before Week 1, his value will depend on where he ends up. Either way, it’s a chance I would just as soon leave to another owner.

Father’s Day in Jail is No Fun

Plaxico Burress will be home for Father’s Day. Well, at least this year anyway. Burress’ arraignment hearing was suspended until September, which technically would allow Burress to be employed by an NFL team this season. However, “The Commish” might have a different account of the story. According to reports, the personal conduct policy allows commissioner Goodell to discipline Burress before his legal woes are handled. So although Burress won’t have to visit his children through a piece of plate glass using an intercom phone on Father’s Day, he will probably be celebrating it as a member of the unemployed. Hey, for the first time I have something in common with an NFL ballplayer!

Fantasy Take: Right now, the only thing to decide as far as his value is if he’s more toxic than the aforementioned Brandon Marshall. I say no. Marshall hurts others (i.e. women and teammates); while Burress hurts himself (i.e. his thigh). But I digress…you want to consider Burress on draft day about as much as you want to consider Marshall. Not at all.