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Big Role Coming For Brandon LaFell

Found August 23, 2012 on Fantasy Football Champs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Brandon LaFell,  Steve Smith,  Greg Olsen
TEAMS: Carolina Panthers
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Carolina Panthers receiver Brandon LaFell said coaches are giving him a "big role" this season, according to the Charlotte Observer.Fantasy Spin:LaFell, a former third-round pick out of LSU, caught 36 passes for 613 yards and three scores last season. He's likely to improve upon those numbers in his third NFL season, but temper your expectations; Steve Smith and Greg Olsen are still the team's top two targets.
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