Quarterback - Jason Campbell - (Position Rank - 14)
(Passing) 3,300 Yards, 13 TD, 9 IT, 30 Sacks
(Rushing) 200 Yards, 1 TD, 2 Fumbles
Campbell has never reached the expectations of him. He is a more talented quarterback than he has shown. Unfortunately it does not look like he ever will show it either. Campbell is not worth anything more than a second quarterback on any fantasy team.
Running Back - Clinton Portis - (Position Rank - 12)
(Rushing) 1,400 Yards, 10 TD, 4 Fumbles
(Receiving) 33 Catches, 260 Yards, 0 TD
It is hard for me to believe that Portis has only played for 7 seasons now. He seems like an old horse to me. Yet in those seven years, only once has he had less than 1200 yards. That was an injury shortened season in 2006.
Wide Receiver - Santana Moss - (Position Rank - 25)
(Receiving) 75 Catches, 1,000 Yards, 6 TD, 1 Fumbles
Santana Moss, for the last three seasons has consistently been on pace for right around 1,000 yards and 6 touchdowns. Even when he did not get in a full 16 games. Virtually the same team is still around him and there is no reason to expect anything different.
Wide Receiver - Antwaan Randle El - (Position Rank - 63)
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 650 Yards, 4 TD, 0 Fumbles
Randle El is another player who never seemed to reach his talent ceiling. With a top running back, a good tight end and a good receiver to draw attention away, he should find plenty of open space. Yet he consistently never finds it.
Tight End - Chris Cooley - (Position Rank - 6)
(Receiving) 75 Catches, 800 Yards, 5 TD, 1 Fumbles
In 2008, Cooley stepped it up and raised his receptions and his yardage, but his scores dropped right off the earth. I would expect that to be a fluke. In 2009 he should come close to last seasons numbers but still get 5 touchdowns.
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9/01/2009
Tennessee Titans Fantasy Players
Quarterback - Kerry Collins - (Position Rank - 25)
(Passing) 2,800 Yards, 14 TD, 8 IT, 30 Sacks
(Rushing) 50 Yards, 0 TD, 1 Fumbles
I like Kerry Collins. I really do. I think he is an underrated quarterback. Unfortunately, when it comes to Fantasy Football, I keep away from him. The Titans are a very predominantly running team and they will not depend on Collins passing much. They have a great defense and great running game so they are often in the lead, so Collins doesnt need to pass as much.
Running Back - Chris Johnson - (Position Rank - 7)
(Rushing) 1,350 Yards, 10 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 45 Catches, 280 Yards, 1 TD
Chris Johnson showed last season he is one of the elite running backs in the game. The only reason he is not ranked much higher is because he is held back by Lendell White, who will steal some carries and scoring chances. If White ever goes down, Johnson becomes a top 4 running back.
Running Back - Lendell White - (Position Rank - 25)
(Rushing) 750 Yards, 14 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 5 Catches, 20 Yards, 0 TD
Even on a limited role, White puts up decent fantasy numbers. He is a good to have as a third running back. He will put up his usual numbers and if anything should happen to Chris Johnson, White skyrockets to a top level running back.
Wide Receiver - Nate Washington - (Position Rank - 29)
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 900 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
Nate Washington entered Tennessee as their top receiver, but has gone down with a hamstring injury that will keep him out for the rest of the preseason and possibly the first week against the Steelers. You can expect it to take him a couple weeks to get up to par when he does return as well.
Wide Receiver - Justin Gage - (Position Rank - 45)
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 740 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
Gage is a middle of the pack receiver. Not great, but not bad either. Maybe slightly better than average. The good on him is that he may be the go to receiver for Collins for the first few weeks until Washington gets back to full speed.
(Passing) 2,800 Yards, 14 TD, 8 IT, 30 Sacks
(Rushing) 50 Yards, 0 TD, 1 Fumbles
I like Kerry Collins. I really do. I think he is an underrated quarterback. Unfortunately, when it comes to Fantasy Football, I keep away from him. The Titans are a very predominantly running team and they will not depend on Collins passing much. They have a great defense and great running game so they are often in the lead, so Collins doesnt need to pass as much.
Running Back - Chris Johnson - (Position Rank - 7)
(Rushing) 1,350 Yards, 10 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 45 Catches, 280 Yards, 1 TD
Chris Johnson showed last season he is one of the elite running backs in the game. The only reason he is not ranked much higher is because he is held back by Lendell White, who will steal some carries and scoring chances. If White ever goes down, Johnson becomes a top 4 running back.
Running Back - Lendell White - (Position Rank - 25)
(Rushing) 750 Yards, 14 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 5 Catches, 20 Yards, 0 TD
Even on a limited role, White puts up decent fantasy numbers. He is a good to have as a third running back. He will put up his usual numbers and if anything should happen to Chris Johnson, White skyrockets to a top level running back.
Wide Receiver - Nate Washington - (Position Rank - 29)
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 900 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
Nate Washington entered Tennessee as their top receiver, but has gone down with a hamstring injury that will keep him out for the rest of the preseason and possibly the first week against the Steelers. You can expect it to take him a couple weeks to get up to par when he does return as well.
Wide Receiver - Justin Gage - (Position Rank - 45)
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 740 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
Gage is a middle of the pack receiver. Not great, but not bad either. Maybe slightly better than average. The good on him is that he may be the go to receiver for Collins for the first few weeks until Washington gets back to full speed.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fantasy Players
Quarterback - Byron Leftwich - (Position Rank - 34)
(Passing) 3,000 Yards, 17 TD, 14 IT, 40 Sacks
(Rushing) 120 Yards, 1 TD, 2 Fumbles
Leftwich finally gets another chance to start. Now he just needs to stay healthy. He has a good receiver to throw to in Antonio Bryant but one receiver does not make a passing game.
Running Back - Geidra - (Position Rank - NA)
(Rushing) NA
(Receiving) NA
Yup, you read that right. Geidra is not the Bucs running back. At least he might as well be since Derrick Ward, Earnest Graham and Carnell Williams makes up a three headed monster anyway. I am not sure how the word "Monster" is to be taken either. The three of them together could be a monster running attack for any defense to face, but it is also a monster no fantasy owner wants to face either.
Wide Receiver - Antonio Bryant - (Position Rank - 10)
(Receiving) 85 Catches, 1,250 Yards, 7 TD, 1 Fumbles
Tampa Bay is a decent team but not a real good team. They will find themselves behind quite often and Bryant should be the recipient of most of the passes.
Wide Receiver - Michael Clayton - (Position Rank - 72)
(Receiving) 45 Catches, 550 Yards, 3 TD, 0 Fumbles
When it comes to receivers, there are not a lot of sleepers in the late rounds. Clayton has as much chance of having a decent season as most who will be available in the latest rounds.
(Passing) 3,000 Yards, 17 TD, 14 IT, 40 Sacks
(Rushing) 120 Yards, 1 TD, 2 Fumbles
Leftwich finally gets another chance to start. Now he just needs to stay healthy. He has a good receiver to throw to in Antonio Bryant but one receiver does not make a passing game.
Running Back - Geidra - (Position Rank - NA)
(Rushing) NA
(Receiving) NA
Yup, you read that right. Geidra is not the Bucs running back. At least he might as well be since Derrick Ward, Earnest Graham and Carnell Williams makes up a three headed monster anyway. I am not sure how the word "Monster" is to be taken either. The three of them together could be a monster running attack for any defense to face, but it is also a monster no fantasy owner wants to face either.
Wide Receiver - Antonio Bryant - (Position Rank - 10)
(Receiving) 85 Catches, 1,250 Yards, 7 TD, 1 Fumbles
Tampa Bay is a decent team but not a real good team. They will find themselves behind quite often and Bryant should be the recipient of most of the passes.
Wide Receiver - Michael Clayton - (Position Rank - 72)
(Receiving) 45 Catches, 550 Yards, 3 TD, 0 Fumbles
When it comes to receivers, there are not a lot of sleepers in the late rounds. Clayton has as much chance of having a decent season as most who will be available in the latest rounds.
8/27/2009
St. Louis Rams Fantasy Players
Quarterback - Marc Bulger - (Position Rank - 27)
(Passing) 2,800 Yards, 12 TD, 14 IT, 38 Sacks
(Rushing) 40 Yards, 0 TD, 3 Fumbles
Okay, I will be the first to admit, I do not know what happened to Bulger. I thought it was an injury, but I find he played in 15 games in 2008 and still had horrid numbers. I thought maybe it was bad offensive line play and found he was sacked less last year. If someone knows what happened, please leave a comment or e-mail me. For now I have to go with what he has recently shown and that is not much.
Running Back - Steve Jackson - (Position Rank - 9)
(Rushing) 1,250 Yards, 10 TD, 3 Fumbles
(Receiving) 45 Catches, 450 Yards, 1 TD
If only Jackson was on a better team. He is big, he runs well and he catches well. He also faces 8 man fronts consistently.
Wide Receiver - Donnie Avery - (Position Rank - 38)
(Receiving) 70 Catches, 850 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
Avery is a decent receiver but nothing great. Yet, someone has to catch Bulger's passes dont they? Avery will be the biggest recipient and thus helps his rank in my Players Rankings a little.
Wide Receiver - Keenan Burton - (Position Rank - 73)
(Receiving) 45 Catches, 550 Yards, 3 TD, 0 Fumbles
The Rams passing game is not strong enough to make Burton worth drafting in Fantasy Football.
(Passing) 2,800 Yards, 12 TD, 14 IT, 38 Sacks
(Rushing) 40 Yards, 0 TD, 3 Fumbles
Okay, I will be the first to admit, I do not know what happened to Bulger. I thought it was an injury, but I find he played in 15 games in 2008 and still had horrid numbers. I thought maybe it was bad offensive line play and found he was sacked less last year. If someone knows what happened, please leave a comment or e-mail me. For now I have to go with what he has recently shown and that is not much.
Running Back - Steve Jackson - (Position Rank - 9)
(Rushing) 1,250 Yards, 10 TD, 3 Fumbles
(Receiving) 45 Catches, 450 Yards, 1 TD
If only Jackson was on a better team. He is big, he runs well and he catches well. He also faces 8 man fronts consistently.
Wide Receiver - Donnie Avery - (Position Rank - 38)
(Receiving) 70 Catches, 850 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
Avery is a decent receiver but nothing great. Yet, someone has to catch Bulger's passes dont they? Avery will be the biggest recipient and thus helps his rank in my Players Rankings a little.
Wide Receiver - Keenan Burton - (Position Rank - 73)
(Receiving) 45 Catches, 550 Yards, 3 TD, 0 Fumbles
The Rams passing game is not strong enough to make Burton worth drafting in Fantasy Football.
San Fransisco 49ers Fantasy Players
Quarterback - Shaun Hill - (Position Rank - 29)
(Passing) NA
(Rushing) NA
On a team with bad quarterbacks, Hill barely beat out Alex Smith for the job. It didn't matter. Neither is worthy of fantasy consideration.
Running Back - Frank Gore - (Position Rank - 13)
(Rushing) 1,140 Yards, 8 TD, 3 Fumbles
(Receiving) 50 Catches, 440 Yards, 2 TD
Gore has star ability but plays on a bad team. With no real passing attack, defenses line up 8 men in the box to stop SF's only real threat. Rookie running back, Glen Coffee, is only worthy of a handcuff in case Gore gets injured.
Wide Receiver - Isaac Bruce - (Position Rank - 26)
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 900 Yards, 8 TD, 0 Fumbles
Originally I had Bruce ranked way down at 41st receiver on the list. With Crabtree's holdout, Bruce will get more passes his way and thus he moves up the rankings.
Wide Receiver - Josh Morgan - (Position Rank - 56)
(Receiving) 50 Catches, 650 Yards, 7 TD, 0 Fumbles
The only reason Morgan is listed in here is because Crabtree is still not signed. He is not really worth drafting except on very late round fliers. If for some reason he breaks out, you can always pick him up if you are quick.
(Passing) NA
(Rushing) NA
On a team with bad quarterbacks, Hill barely beat out Alex Smith for the job. It didn't matter. Neither is worthy of fantasy consideration.
Running Back - Frank Gore - (Position Rank - 13)
(Rushing) 1,140 Yards, 8 TD, 3 Fumbles
(Receiving) 50 Catches, 440 Yards, 2 TD
Gore has star ability but plays on a bad team. With no real passing attack, defenses line up 8 men in the box to stop SF's only real threat. Rookie running back, Glen Coffee, is only worthy of a handcuff in case Gore gets injured.
Wide Receiver - Isaac Bruce - (Position Rank - 26)
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 900 Yards, 8 TD, 0 Fumbles
Originally I had Bruce ranked way down at 41st receiver on the list. With Crabtree's holdout, Bruce will get more passes his way and thus he moves up the rankings.
Wide Receiver - Josh Morgan - (Position Rank - 56)
(Receiving) 50 Catches, 650 Yards, 7 TD, 0 Fumbles
The only reason Morgan is listed in here is because Crabtree is still not signed. He is not really worth drafting except on very late round fliers. If for some reason he breaks out, you can always pick him up if you are quick.
8/26/2009
Seattle Seahawks Fantasy Players
Quarterback - Matt Hasselbeck - (Position Rank - 23)
(Passing) 3,000 Yards, 21 TD, 14 IT, 30 Sacks
(Rushing) 70 Yards, 0 TD, 3 Fumbles
Actually, Hasselbeck is not a bad bounce back candidate for 2009. I am just afraid of his back acting up. If he can stay healthy though, he may far exceed these numbers.
Running Back - Julius Jones - (Position Rank - 36)
(Rushing) 900 Yards, 4 TD, 2 Fumbles
(Receiving) 20 Catches, 120 Yards, 0 TD
Jones is easily the go to guy in Seattle, even with the addition of Edgerin James. The only thing that Edge does is possibly take some of Jones red-zone touches away. Even so, Jones has never shown himself to be a running back you can trust.
Wide Receiver - TJ Houshmandzadeh - (Position Rank - 21)
(Receiving) 85 Catches, 950 Yards, 7 TD, 1 Fumbles
The most impressive thing I can say here is that I actually spelled his name right, without looking it up first. TJ's numbers wont be as good as they were in Cincinatti, but he should still put up decent numbers.
Wide Receiver - Deion Branch/Nate Burleson - (Position Rank - 33)
(Receiving) 65 Catches, 800 Yards, 7 TD, 0 Fumbles
With TJ in the house, one of these two receivers should find himself with more one-on-one situations. The problem is knowing which receiver will play opposite TJ. At this time, Yahoo Sports has Burleson higher in the depth chart.
Tight End - John Carlson - (Position Rank - 7)
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 650 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
If its getting late and you need a tight end still, Carlson is not a bad one to have. He likely wont perform with the elite, but he will still get you some points.
(Passing) 3,000 Yards, 21 TD, 14 IT, 30 Sacks
(Rushing) 70 Yards, 0 TD, 3 Fumbles
Actually, Hasselbeck is not a bad bounce back candidate for 2009. I am just afraid of his back acting up. If he can stay healthy though, he may far exceed these numbers.
Running Back - Julius Jones - (Position Rank - 36)
(Rushing) 900 Yards, 4 TD, 2 Fumbles
(Receiving) 20 Catches, 120 Yards, 0 TD
Jones is easily the go to guy in Seattle, even with the addition of Edgerin James. The only thing that Edge does is possibly take some of Jones red-zone touches away. Even so, Jones has never shown himself to be a running back you can trust.
Wide Receiver - TJ Houshmandzadeh - (Position Rank - 21)
(Receiving) 85 Catches, 950 Yards, 7 TD, 1 Fumbles
The most impressive thing I can say here is that I actually spelled his name right, without looking it up first. TJ's numbers wont be as good as they were in Cincinatti, but he should still put up decent numbers.
Wide Receiver - Deion Branch/Nate Burleson - (Position Rank - 33)
(Receiving) 65 Catches, 800 Yards, 7 TD, 0 Fumbles
With TJ in the house, one of these two receivers should find himself with more one-on-one situations. The problem is knowing which receiver will play opposite TJ. At this time, Yahoo Sports has Burleson higher in the depth chart.
Tight End - John Carlson - (Position Rank - 7)
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 650 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
If its getting late and you need a tight end still, Carlson is not a bad one to have. He likely wont perform with the elite, but he will still get you some points.
San Diego Chargers Fantasy Players
Quarterback - Phillip Rivers - (Position Rank - 5)
(Passing) 3,700 Yards, 27 TD, 13 IT, 24 Sacks
(Rushing) 60 Yards, 0 TD, 5 Fumbles
Last year, Rivers finally stepped up and became a top fantasy quarterback. That was with Tomlinson and Gates fighting injuries. Now he has both of them healthy. Though this should help him out, the fact that Tomlinson is healthy may also take a few chances away from Rivers. I think the two counters each other and he should come close to duplicating 2008 though it would not surprise me to see him do a little better.
Running Back - LaDanian Tomlinson - (Position Rank - 1)
(Rushing) 1,300 Yards, 12 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 50 Catches, 440 Yards, 2 TD
What was considered to be a bad year for Tonlinson in 2008 was still a great year for mosr runningbacks. Tomlison is healthy this year. Dont pay attention to the remarks that he is now 30 years old. Tomlinson has only played 8 seasons and there is no reason not to think he wont bounce back. .... Put it this way. ..... If Tomlinson has another bad year, he is still a top ten RB. If he does bounce back, he is easily the #1 fantasy running back in football.
Running Back - Darren Sproles - (Position Rank - 42)
(Rushing) NA
(Receiving) NA
Draft Sproles late as a handcuff to Tomlinson, but dont expect too much out of him unless Tomlinson goes down. Many think that Sproles might take some carries away from Tomlinson but even the coach is saying it isnt so.
Wide Receiver - Vincent Jackson - (Position Rank - 24)
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 1,010 Yards, 6 TD, 1 Fumbles
With both Gates and Tomlinson hampered in 2008, Jackson showed Rivers he could be trusted. This year Rivers should look for Jackson still and he will find him open a bit more because Gates and Tomlinson are healthier and will take more defensive attention.
Wide Receiver - Chris Chambers - (Position Rank - 62)
(Receiving) 50 Catches, 590 Yards, 5 TD, 0 Fumbles
Chambers is talented enough to be ranked much higher. The problem is he is the 4th target in the passing game for Rivers who will look for Vincent Jackson, Tomlinson and Gates before him.
Tight End - Antonio Gates - (Position Rank - 1)
(Receiving) 70 Catches, 900 Yards, 8 TD, 0 Fumbles
Fighting a nagging injury in 2008 that kept Gates from jumping or cutting well, the tight end still had 700 yards receiving and 8 touchdowns. The fact that he is healthy now and so is Tomlinson to make defenses worry more, Gates should bounce back to his old self.
(Passing) 3,700 Yards, 27 TD, 13 IT, 24 Sacks
(Rushing) 60 Yards, 0 TD, 5 Fumbles
Last year, Rivers finally stepped up and became a top fantasy quarterback. That was with Tomlinson and Gates fighting injuries. Now he has both of them healthy. Though this should help him out, the fact that Tomlinson is healthy may also take a few chances away from Rivers. I think the two counters each other and he should come close to duplicating 2008 though it would not surprise me to see him do a little better.
Running Back - LaDanian Tomlinson - (Position Rank - 1)
(Rushing) 1,300 Yards, 12 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 50 Catches, 440 Yards, 2 TD
What was considered to be a bad year for Tonlinson in 2008 was still a great year for mosr runningbacks. Tomlison is healthy this year. Dont pay attention to the remarks that he is now 30 years old. Tomlinson has only played 8 seasons and there is no reason not to think he wont bounce back. .... Put it this way. ..... If Tomlinson has another bad year, he is still a top ten RB. If he does bounce back, he is easily the #1 fantasy running back in football.
Running Back - Darren Sproles - (Position Rank - 42)
(Rushing) NA
(Receiving) NA
Draft Sproles late as a handcuff to Tomlinson, but dont expect too much out of him unless Tomlinson goes down. Many think that Sproles might take some carries away from Tomlinson but even the coach is saying it isnt so.
Wide Receiver - Vincent Jackson - (Position Rank - 24)
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 1,010 Yards, 6 TD, 1 Fumbles
With both Gates and Tomlinson hampered in 2008, Jackson showed Rivers he could be trusted. This year Rivers should look for Jackson still and he will find him open a bit more because Gates and Tomlinson are healthier and will take more defensive attention.
Wide Receiver - Chris Chambers - (Position Rank - 62)
(Receiving) 50 Catches, 590 Yards, 5 TD, 0 Fumbles
Chambers is talented enough to be ranked much higher. The problem is he is the 4th target in the passing game for Rivers who will look for Vincent Jackson, Tomlinson and Gates before him.
Tight End - Antonio Gates - (Position Rank - 1)
(Receiving) 70 Catches, 900 Yards, 8 TD, 0 Fumbles
Fighting a nagging injury in 2008 that kept Gates from jumping or cutting well, the tight end still had 700 yards receiving and 8 touchdowns. The fact that he is healthy now and so is Tomlinson to make defenses worry more, Gates should bounce back to his old self.
8/25/2009
Pittsburgh Steelers Fantasy Players
Quarterback - Ben Roethlisberger - (Position Rank - 21)
(Passing) 3,300 Yards, 20 TD, 15 IT, 45 Sacks
(Rushing) 100 Yards, 2 TD, 5 Fumbles
Big Ben is a pretty good picture for consistency. In his last three years, he has passed for between 3100 and 3500 yards each year. In his five seasons as a pro, Ben has thrown for either 17 or 18 yards four times. He had one big year with 32 touchdowns. Since that big year was not last season, I have to believe it was an anomaly.
Running Back - Willie Parker - (Position Rank - 32)
(Rushing) 800 Yards, 6 TD, 2 Fumbles
(Receiving) 20 Catches, 150 Yards, 0 TD
Running Back - Rashard Mendenhall - (Position Rank - 36)
(Rushing) 650 Yards, 4 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 20 Catches, 100 Yards, 0 TD
Others have Parker ranked higher than I do. I cant help but to see that he gets injured a lot and now will share time with Mendenhall.
Wide Receiver - Hines Ward - (Position Rank - 19)
(Receiving) 80 Catches, 1,000 Yards, 7 TD, 1 Fumbles
Ward is not what is referred to as the sexy pick. What I do know is that he gets the job done every year. Not to mention, last season he stayed healthy for the full 16 games.
Wide Receiver - Santonio Holmes - (Position Rank - 27)
(Receiving) 65 Catches, 930 Yards, 6 TD, 1 Fumbles
Holmes is going a little sooner than 27th receiver in the draft, mainly because of his Superbowl play and because he came into camp with 15 pounds of extra upper body muscle to help him keep from being knocked of his routes. Yet he expected to lose 10 to 15 pounds during camp. Holmes has been very consistent and until he shows different, I placed him at those consistent stats.
Team Defense - (Position Rank - 1)
(Stats) NA
I do not place kickers in this section because they are too much of a crap shoot from year to year. I only place a few defenses, depending on how good they are. Pittsburgh's defense is easily good enough to mention. They get sacks, interceptions and fumbles while giving up very few points. They are especially tough against the rush. I still would not take them until double digit rounds and likely they will be taken earlier. So if you follow my rules, do not expect to get them.
(Passing) 3,300 Yards, 20 TD, 15 IT, 45 Sacks
(Rushing) 100 Yards, 2 TD, 5 Fumbles
Big Ben is a pretty good picture for consistency. In his last three years, he has passed for between 3100 and 3500 yards each year. In his five seasons as a pro, Ben has thrown for either 17 or 18 yards four times. He had one big year with 32 touchdowns. Since that big year was not last season, I have to believe it was an anomaly.
Running Back - Willie Parker - (Position Rank - 32)
(Rushing) 800 Yards, 6 TD, 2 Fumbles
(Receiving) 20 Catches, 150 Yards, 0 TD
Running Back - Rashard Mendenhall - (Position Rank - 36)
(Rushing) 650 Yards, 4 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 20 Catches, 100 Yards, 0 TD
Others have Parker ranked higher than I do. I cant help but to see that he gets injured a lot and now will share time with Mendenhall.
Wide Receiver - Hines Ward - (Position Rank - 19)
(Receiving) 80 Catches, 1,000 Yards, 7 TD, 1 Fumbles
Ward is not what is referred to as the sexy pick. What I do know is that he gets the job done every year. Not to mention, last season he stayed healthy for the full 16 games.
Wide Receiver - Santonio Holmes - (Position Rank - 27)
(Receiving) 65 Catches, 930 Yards, 6 TD, 1 Fumbles
Holmes is going a little sooner than 27th receiver in the draft, mainly because of his Superbowl play and because he came into camp with 15 pounds of extra upper body muscle to help him keep from being knocked of his routes. Yet he expected to lose 10 to 15 pounds during camp. Holmes has been very consistent and until he shows different, I placed him at those consistent stats.
Team Defense - (Position Rank - 1)
(Stats) NA
I do not place kickers in this section because they are too much of a crap shoot from year to year. I only place a few defenses, depending on how good they are. Pittsburgh's defense is easily good enough to mention. They get sacks, interceptions and fumbles while giving up very few points. They are especially tough against the rush. I still would not take them until double digit rounds and likely they will be taken earlier. So if you follow my rules, do not expect to get them.
8/21/2009
Philadelphia Eagles Fantasy Players
Quarterback - Donovan McNabb - (Position Rank - 6)
(Passing) 3,500 Yards, 21 TD, 10 IT, 28 Sacks
(Rushing) 150 Yards, 1 TD, 5 Fumbles
McNabb's only down fall is his health. If he stays healthy, he is a great quarterback for fantasy football. For the last two seasons, he has stayed virtually healthy, but unfortunately he does not run as much as he once did.
Quarterback - Michael Vick - (Position Rank - 11)
(Passing) 600 Yards, 4 TD, 2 IT, 4 Sacks
(Rushing) 800 Yards, 5 TD, 2 Fumbles
(Receiving) 35 Catches, 400 Yards, 2 TD
I will admit right from the start. I may be jumping the gun quite a bit here. To me it is obvious that Philadelphia signed Vick to use him in the Wildcat offense. I see Vick as becoming the modern version of Slash. Remember Kordell Stewart before he got stupid and became only a quarterback? Vick will throw passes, run with the ball and catch the ball. I do not believe that the Eagles signed him, risking a fall out with the fans and media to use him as a decoy or ride the bench. They will play him and they will utilze his speed.
The problem is that you wont get him for the first 6 weeks of the season. Draft the rest of your starters first then take him to ride your bench until he can play.
Running Back - Brian Westbrook - (Position Rank - 11)
(Rushing) 1,100 Yards, 9 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 450 Yards, 4 TD
When healthy, Westbrook is one of the best running backs in the game. The good news is he has not missed more than two games in a season in a while. The bad is that he is recovering from an ankle injury. The good is that he expects to be ready for the opener.
Wide Receiver - DeSean Jackson - (Position Rank - 35)
(Receiving) 75 Catches, 1,050 Yards, 4 TD, 2 Fumbles
As a rookie, he had 62 catches for 912 yards. I expect him to lift his game a little but not by a lot in his second season.
Wide Receiver - Kevin Curtis - (Position Rank - 42)
(Receiving) 65 Catches, 850 Yards, 5 TD, 0 Fumbles
Okay, I will admit it. He should be ranked a littler worse. I am playing a hunch here.
Wide Receiver - Jeramy Maclin - (Position Rank - 81)
(Receiving) NA
Philadelphia has a habit of spreading the ball around. Westbrook will get it a lot and now Vick will too I think. Being the third receiver and a rookie, Maclin is not in position to have a big year.
Tight End - Brent Celek - (Position Rank - 12)
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 570 Yards, 4 TD, 0 Fumbles
Celek is a late round flier. Nothing more unless your league demands two tight ends.
(Passing) 3,500 Yards, 21 TD, 10 IT, 28 Sacks
(Rushing) 150 Yards, 1 TD, 5 Fumbles
McNabb's only down fall is his health. If he stays healthy, he is a great quarterback for fantasy football. For the last two seasons, he has stayed virtually healthy, but unfortunately he does not run as much as he once did.
Quarterback - Michael Vick - (Position Rank - 11)
(Passing) 600 Yards, 4 TD, 2 IT, 4 Sacks
(Rushing) 800 Yards, 5 TD, 2 Fumbles
(Receiving) 35 Catches, 400 Yards, 2 TD
I will admit right from the start. I may be jumping the gun quite a bit here. To me it is obvious that Philadelphia signed Vick to use him in the Wildcat offense. I see Vick as becoming the modern version of Slash. Remember Kordell Stewart before he got stupid and became only a quarterback? Vick will throw passes, run with the ball and catch the ball. I do not believe that the Eagles signed him, risking a fall out with the fans and media to use him as a decoy or ride the bench. They will play him and they will utilze his speed.
The problem is that you wont get him for the first 6 weeks of the season. Draft the rest of your starters first then take him to ride your bench until he can play.
Running Back - Brian Westbrook - (Position Rank - 11)
(Rushing) 1,100 Yards, 9 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 450 Yards, 4 TD
When healthy, Westbrook is one of the best running backs in the game. The good news is he has not missed more than two games in a season in a while. The bad is that he is recovering from an ankle injury. The good is that he expects to be ready for the opener.
Wide Receiver - DeSean Jackson - (Position Rank - 35)
(Receiving) 75 Catches, 1,050 Yards, 4 TD, 2 Fumbles
As a rookie, he had 62 catches for 912 yards. I expect him to lift his game a little but not by a lot in his second season.
Wide Receiver - Kevin Curtis - (Position Rank - 42)
(Receiving) 65 Catches, 850 Yards, 5 TD, 0 Fumbles
Okay, I will admit it. He should be ranked a littler worse. I am playing a hunch here.
Wide Receiver - Jeramy Maclin - (Position Rank - 81)
(Receiving) NA
Philadelphia has a habit of spreading the ball around. Westbrook will get it a lot and now Vick will too I think. Being the third receiver and a rookie, Maclin is not in position to have a big year.
Tight End - Brent Celek - (Position Rank - 12)
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 570 Yards, 4 TD, 0 Fumbles
Celek is a late round flier. Nothing more unless your league demands two tight ends.
Oakland Raiders Fantasy Players
Running Back - Darren McFadden - (Position Rank - 28)
(Rushing) 650 Yards, 6 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 45 Catches, 400 Yards, 2 TD
McFadden has the talent to be ranked much higher, but at this time he looks to be splitting a lot of time with Justin Fargas and Michael Bush. Though it is expected at this time that Fargas will be the starter, McFadden is ranked higher. This is due to the fact the Raiders are planning on using him in wideout positions sometimes when Fargas is on the field.
Running Back - Justin Fargas - (Position Rank - 37)
(Rushing) 650 Yards, 3 TD, 0 Fumbles
(Receiving) 15 Catches, 100 Yards, 0 TD
Fargas looks to be the starter right now, but nobody knows if he will keep it over McFadden. He will likely get a good share of the carries but very few of the receptions.
Wide Receiver - javon Walker - (Position Rank - 51)
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 800 Yards, 4 TD, 0 Fumbles
Walker is supposed to be healthy this year but he still does not have a very worthy quarterback throwing to him. Chaz Schillens was looking like a possible candidate to be draft worthy until he broke his foot. He will miss the rest of the preseason and a couple weeks of the regular season. Even once he returns, he will take time to get back to game speed.
Tight End - Zach Miller - (Position Rank - 10)
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 750 Yards, 4 TD, 1 Fumbles
IF the elite Tight Ends are gone, Miller might be the one to grab. His ranking may be going up as he is expected to get more scoring chances in 2009. That is according to his coaches.
(Rushing) 650 Yards, 6 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 45 Catches, 400 Yards, 2 TD
McFadden has the talent to be ranked much higher, but at this time he looks to be splitting a lot of time with Justin Fargas and Michael Bush. Though it is expected at this time that Fargas will be the starter, McFadden is ranked higher. This is due to the fact the Raiders are planning on using him in wideout positions sometimes when Fargas is on the field.
Running Back - Justin Fargas - (Position Rank - 37)
(Rushing) 650 Yards, 3 TD, 0 Fumbles
(Receiving) 15 Catches, 100 Yards, 0 TD
Fargas looks to be the starter right now, but nobody knows if he will keep it over McFadden. He will likely get a good share of the carries but very few of the receptions.
Wide Receiver - javon Walker - (Position Rank - 51)
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 800 Yards, 4 TD, 0 Fumbles
Walker is supposed to be healthy this year but he still does not have a very worthy quarterback throwing to him. Chaz Schillens was looking like a possible candidate to be draft worthy until he broke his foot. He will miss the rest of the preseason and a couple weeks of the regular season. Even once he returns, he will take time to get back to game speed.
Tight End - Zach Miller - (Position Rank - 10)
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 750 Yards, 4 TD, 1 Fumbles
IF the elite Tight Ends are gone, Miller might be the one to grab. His ranking may be going up as he is expected to get more scoring chances in 2009. That is according to his coaches.
New York Jets Fantasy Players
Quarterback - Mark Sanchez - (Position Rank - 30)
(Passing) NA
(Rushing) NA
The only way Sanchez is a worthy draft pick even in the late rounds is if he starts and you are in a keeper league. Even then I would not suggest it. It is rare that a quarterback is worthy of a keeper position, though that would depend on your leagues keeper rules.
Running Back - ???? - (Position Rank - ?)
(Rushing) NA
(Receiving) NA
There are few areas in the NFL that are as unknown as the Jets Running Back situation. Thomas Jones always does well and yet teams never like keeping him in a starting position. Leon Washington is a strong choice to take over Jones place. Both Jones and Washington are having Contract disputes with the Jets front office. Meanwhile, rookie Shonn Greene is picking up speed even though he is hampered with an ankle injury. Right now I would stay away from the Jets backfield unless you are in dire straits for a running back.
Wide Receiver - Jerricho Cotchery - (Position Rank - 40)
(Receiving) 75 Catches, 900 Yards, 5 TD, 1 Fumbles
Cotchery is the only veteran receiver on the team with any real experience. He has no receivers to cause fear to draw attention away from him and his quarterbacks are far from making him a huge threat.
Wide Receiver - Chansi Stuckey - (Position Rank - 48)
Wide Receiver - David Clowney - (Position Rank - ?)
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 700 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
Right now it looks like Stuckey is the favored to win the #2 receiver spot on the Jets, but Clowney has of late come on strong. Clowney has shown good hands recently and has real speed.
Tight End - Dustin Keller - (Position Rank - 14)
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 600 Yards, 4 TD, 0 Fumbles
If a few teams took a second TE and you still need one, Keller is not a bad option. Just dont count him in your top ten.
(Passing) NA
(Rushing) NA
The only way Sanchez is a worthy draft pick even in the late rounds is if he starts and you are in a keeper league. Even then I would not suggest it. It is rare that a quarterback is worthy of a keeper position, though that would depend on your leagues keeper rules.
Running Back - ???? - (Position Rank - ?)
(Rushing) NA
(Receiving) NA
There are few areas in the NFL that are as unknown as the Jets Running Back situation. Thomas Jones always does well and yet teams never like keeping him in a starting position. Leon Washington is a strong choice to take over Jones place. Both Jones and Washington are having Contract disputes with the Jets front office. Meanwhile, rookie Shonn Greene is picking up speed even though he is hampered with an ankle injury. Right now I would stay away from the Jets backfield unless you are in dire straits for a running back.
Wide Receiver - Jerricho Cotchery - (Position Rank - 40)
(Receiving) 75 Catches, 900 Yards, 5 TD, 1 Fumbles
Cotchery is the only veteran receiver on the team with any real experience. He has no receivers to cause fear to draw attention away from him and his quarterbacks are far from making him a huge threat.
Wide Receiver - Chansi Stuckey - (Position Rank - 48)
Wide Receiver - David Clowney - (Position Rank - ?)
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 700 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
Right now it looks like Stuckey is the favored to win the #2 receiver spot on the Jets, but Clowney has of late come on strong. Clowney has shown good hands recently and has real speed.
Tight End - Dustin Keller - (Position Rank - 14)
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 600 Yards, 4 TD, 0 Fumbles
If a few teams took a second TE and you still need one, Keller is not a bad option. Just dont count him in your top ten.
New York Giants Fantasy Players
Quarterback - Eli Manning - (Position Rank - 18)
(Passing) 3,300 Yards, 22 TD, 15 IT, 27 Sacks
(Rushing) 20 Yards, 1 TD, 3 Fumbles
The Giants just gave Eli a huge contract. I will admit, I think he is a good quarterback, but I fail to see what he has done that was so spectacular. He has never hit 3,800 yards. He has never thrown for as many as 25 touchdowns and only once has he broken the 60% completion barrier. In Fantasy Football, those numbers are no better than average.
Running Back - Brandon Jacobs - (Position Rank - 10)
(Rushing) 1,300 Yards, 15 TD, 2 Fumbles
(Receiving) 12 Catches, 80 Yards, 1 TD
If Brandon Jacobs can ever stay healthy for a full 16 games, he will be a beast. Unfortunately you can only count on 13 games at the most. With Derrick Ward off to Tampa Bay, Jacobs should get a little bigger of a work load. Even in 13 games he should get my projections. If he stays healthy, you can add another 250 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Running Back - Ahmad Bradshaw - (Position Rank - 35)
(Rushing) 700 Yards, 3 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 10 Catches, 80 Yards, 1 TD
Word has it Bradshaw will take Wards place in the scheme. He is a good reserve to have for a bye-week but I would not want to count on him as a main running back in a fantasy team. Bradshaws true value lies in if/when Jacobs gets hurt. As big as Jacobs is, he gets hit a lot on the legs, making him more prone to injuries.
Wide Receiver - Domenik Hixon - (Position Rank - 47)
(Receiving) 65 Catches, 780 Yards, 5 TD, 0 Fumble
Wide Receiver - Bobby Wade - (Position Rank - 64)
(Receiving) 70 Catches, 730 Yards, 4 TD, 0 Fumbles
If you find yourself in the double digit rounds and still in dire need for receivers, that is when you turn to the Giants. NYG is a primary run first team and they do that well. Plus, word has it they may use the Tight End, Kevin Boss, more this season.
Tight End - Kevin Boss - (Position Rank - 11)
(Receiving) 45 Catches, 450 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
With defenses concentrating on stopping the col0ssus, Jacobs, the Giants may turn more often to Boss.
(Passing) 3,300 Yards, 22 TD, 15 IT, 27 Sacks
(Rushing) 20 Yards, 1 TD, 3 Fumbles
The Giants just gave Eli a huge contract. I will admit, I think he is a good quarterback, but I fail to see what he has done that was so spectacular. He has never hit 3,800 yards. He has never thrown for as many as 25 touchdowns and only once has he broken the 60% completion barrier. In Fantasy Football, those numbers are no better than average.
Running Back - Brandon Jacobs - (Position Rank - 10)
(Rushing) 1,300 Yards, 15 TD, 2 Fumbles
(Receiving) 12 Catches, 80 Yards, 1 TD
If Brandon Jacobs can ever stay healthy for a full 16 games, he will be a beast. Unfortunately you can only count on 13 games at the most. With Derrick Ward off to Tampa Bay, Jacobs should get a little bigger of a work load. Even in 13 games he should get my projections. If he stays healthy, you can add another 250 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Running Back - Ahmad Bradshaw - (Position Rank - 35)
(Rushing) 700 Yards, 3 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 10 Catches, 80 Yards, 1 TD
Word has it Bradshaw will take Wards place in the scheme. He is a good reserve to have for a bye-week but I would not want to count on him as a main running back in a fantasy team. Bradshaws true value lies in if/when Jacobs gets hurt. As big as Jacobs is, he gets hit a lot on the legs, making him more prone to injuries.
Wide Receiver - Domenik Hixon - (Position Rank - 47)
(Receiving) 65 Catches, 780 Yards, 5 TD, 0 Fumble
Wide Receiver - Bobby Wade - (Position Rank - 64)
(Receiving) 70 Catches, 730 Yards, 4 TD, 0 Fumbles
If you find yourself in the double digit rounds and still in dire need for receivers, that is when you turn to the Giants. NYG is a primary run first team and they do that well. Plus, word has it they may use the Tight End, Kevin Boss, more this season.
Tight End - Kevin Boss - (Position Rank - 11)
(Receiving) 45 Catches, 450 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
With defenses concentrating on stopping the col0ssus, Jacobs, the Giants may turn more often to Boss.
8/20/2009
New Orleans Saints Fantasy Players
Quarterback - Drew Brees - (Position Rank - 2)
(Passing) 4,500 Yards, 30 TD, 17 IT, 14 Sacks
(Rushing) 25 Yards, 0 TD, 3 Fumbles
For 6 straight years Brees has improved his numbers. It is hard to believe he will improve over 5,069 yards and 34 TDs. I would expect a small drop back to reality. The only reason Brees is not the #1 quarterback is that he does not scramble for many yards. That is a minor flaw but one that knocks him down to #2.
Running Back - Pierre Thomas - (Position Rank - 14)
(Rushing) 850 Yards, 11 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 40 Catches, 350 Yards, 4 TD
With Duece McCallister gone, Pierre Thomas takes his place. Thomas should get the majority of the carries and most of the scoring plays. He will also get his share of receptions as well. If Bush cant learn to stay healthy, Thomas becomes much more valuable.
Running Back - Reggie Bush - (Position Rank - 26)
(Rushing) 570 Yards, 6 TD, 3 Fumbles
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 450 Yards, 4 TD
Bush always seems to be suffering some small ailments. His truest fantasy purpose seems to be to make sure the Saints use a RB by Committee. Still, he is worth a late round pick in hopes he stays healthy and produces.
Wide Receiver - Marques Colston - (Position Rank - 11)
(Receiving) 85 Catches, 1,100 Yards, 9 TD, 1 Fumble
If the Saints were so pass happy with their running backs, Colston might be a top 5 receiver. Even so, he has consistently put in over 1K yards and around 10 TD's. Except for last year with his injury. He is healthy and should bounce back nicely.
Wide Receiver - Devery Henderson - (Position Rank - 63)
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 600 Yards, 5 TD, 1 Fumbles
Henderson is the speedster you just throw the ball up to and let him go get it. If Pierre Thomas runs well enough, Brees may find Henderson open a little more often.
Wide Receiver - Lance Moore - (Position Rank - 43)
(Receiving) 40 Catches, 850 Yards, 5 TD, 0 Fumbles
With Hendersons speed, Moore finds himself covered by linebackers quite often. A miss-match that Brees cannot ignore.
Tight End - Jeremy Shockey - (Position Rank - 20)
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 550 Yards, 3 TD, 1 Fumbles
One of the more talented Tight Ends in the NFL, Shockey is either hurt too often or just not apart of the scheme enough. It is hard for any quarterback to look for a TE when he consistently has open receivers or open running backs to throw the ball to.
(Passing) 4,500 Yards, 30 TD, 17 IT, 14 Sacks
(Rushing) 25 Yards, 0 TD, 3 Fumbles
For 6 straight years Brees has improved his numbers. It is hard to believe he will improve over 5,069 yards and 34 TDs. I would expect a small drop back to reality. The only reason Brees is not the #1 quarterback is that he does not scramble for many yards. That is a minor flaw but one that knocks him down to #2.
Running Back - Pierre Thomas - (Position Rank - 14)
(Rushing) 850 Yards, 11 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 40 Catches, 350 Yards, 4 TD
With Duece McCallister gone, Pierre Thomas takes his place. Thomas should get the majority of the carries and most of the scoring plays. He will also get his share of receptions as well. If Bush cant learn to stay healthy, Thomas becomes much more valuable.
Running Back - Reggie Bush - (Position Rank - 26)
(Rushing) 570 Yards, 6 TD, 3 Fumbles
(Receiving) 60 Catches, 450 Yards, 4 TD
Bush always seems to be suffering some small ailments. His truest fantasy purpose seems to be to make sure the Saints use a RB by Committee. Still, he is worth a late round pick in hopes he stays healthy and produces.
Wide Receiver - Marques Colston - (Position Rank - 11)
(Receiving) 85 Catches, 1,100 Yards, 9 TD, 1 Fumble
If the Saints were so pass happy with their running backs, Colston might be a top 5 receiver. Even so, he has consistently put in over 1K yards and around 10 TD's. Except for last year with his injury. He is healthy and should bounce back nicely.
Wide Receiver - Devery Henderson - (Position Rank - 63)
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 600 Yards, 5 TD, 1 Fumbles
Henderson is the speedster you just throw the ball up to and let him go get it. If Pierre Thomas runs well enough, Brees may find Henderson open a little more often.
Wide Receiver - Lance Moore - (Position Rank - 43)
(Receiving) 40 Catches, 850 Yards, 5 TD, 0 Fumbles
With Hendersons speed, Moore finds himself covered by linebackers quite often. A miss-match that Brees cannot ignore.
Tight End - Jeremy Shockey - (Position Rank - 20)
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 550 Yards, 3 TD, 1 Fumbles
One of the more talented Tight Ends in the NFL, Shockey is either hurt too often or just not apart of the scheme enough. It is hard for any quarterback to look for a TE when he consistently has open receivers or open running backs to throw the ball to.
New England Patriots Fantasy Players
Quarterback - Tom Brady - (Position Rank - 4)
(Passing) 4,000 Yards, 28 TD, 11 IT, 30 Sacks
(Rushing) 30 Yards, 0 TD, 4 Fumbles
With the team he has around him, Brady could easily end up being the best quarterback in fantasy football this season. With that being said, you still have to be wary of him returning from a bad knee injury. In the very least, I would expect the knee to slow him just enough that he will not be quite as elusive in the pocket and will take a few more hits this season.
Running Back - ???? - (Position Rank - ?)
(Rushing) NA
(Receiving) NA
New England has a smattering of running backs and as of yet, nobody knows who will start or how much they will play. It is looking like Sammy Morris has the lead on starting but that can easily change. Right now I have Sammy Morris ranked #40, Maroney #53 and Fred Taylor #57.
Wide Receiver - Randy Moss - (Position Rank - 2)
(Receiving) 80 Catches, 1200 Yards, 14 TD, 2 Fumble
Moss put up strong numbers in 2008 without Brady. This season he has Brady and also has Joey Galloway to draw some coverage away from him.
Wide Receiver - Wes Welker - (Position Rank - 17)
(Receiving) 111 Catches, 1,150 Yards, 5 TD, 1 Fumbles
Welker has shown he was not a fluke as he actually lifted his receptions in his second year. With Moss taking double coverage and Galloway taking someone with him, Welker will have linebackers to beat.
Wide Receiver - Joey Galloway - (Position Rank - 54)
(Receiving) 40 Catches, 650 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
Galloway is a decoy more than anything. He has enough speed and ability to make defenses worry about him, but Brady will try to get the ball to Moss and Welker more often. If defenses lean too much to the others, Galloway will have his big games now and then.
(Passing) 4,000 Yards, 28 TD, 11 IT, 30 Sacks
(Rushing) 30 Yards, 0 TD, 4 Fumbles
With the team he has around him, Brady could easily end up being the best quarterback in fantasy football this season. With that being said, you still have to be wary of him returning from a bad knee injury. In the very least, I would expect the knee to slow him just enough that he will not be quite as elusive in the pocket and will take a few more hits this season.
Running Back - ???? - (Position Rank - ?)
(Rushing) NA
(Receiving) NA
New England has a smattering of running backs and as of yet, nobody knows who will start or how much they will play. It is looking like Sammy Morris has the lead on starting but that can easily change. Right now I have Sammy Morris ranked #40, Maroney #53 and Fred Taylor #57.
Wide Receiver - Randy Moss - (Position Rank - 2)
(Receiving) 80 Catches, 1200 Yards, 14 TD, 2 Fumble
Moss put up strong numbers in 2008 without Brady. This season he has Brady and also has Joey Galloway to draw some coverage away from him.
Wide Receiver - Wes Welker - (Position Rank - 17)
(Receiving) 111 Catches, 1,150 Yards, 5 TD, 1 Fumbles
Welker has shown he was not a fluke as he actually lifted his receptions in his second year. With Moss taking double coverage and Galloway taking someone with him, Welker will have linebackers to beat.
Wide Receiver - Joey Galloway - (Position Rank - 54)
(Receiving) 40 Catches, 650 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
Galloway is a decoy more than anything. He has enough speed and ability to make defenses worry about him, but Brady will try to get the ball to Moss and Welker more often. If defenses lean too much to the others, Galloway will have his big games now and then.
8/19/2009
Minnesota Vikings Fantasy Players
Quarterback - Brett Favre - (Position Rank - 25)
(Passing) 3,300 Yards, 18 TD, 18 IT, 25 Sacks
(Rushing) 50 Yards, 0 TD, 3 Fumbles
I am sure all of the Favre lovers will hate me for this ranking, but the truth is the truth. He no longer has the arm strength to make some of the passes he used to and now they end up intercepted. Favre has always made bad decisions, but he has always had the arm and the luck to make those decisions work. At least enough that people didn't call him out on them. Now those decisions hurt him. Not to mention he does not have the receivers he had in Green Bay.
Running Back - Adrian Peterson - (Position Rank - 4)
(Rushing) 1,600 Yards, 11 TD, 4 Fumbles
(Receiving) 20 Catches, 180 Yards, 1 TD
Now, Minnesota fans in general will hate me. Everyone and their brothers are picking Peterson as the #1 overall running back. I looked and I looked and I just could not see why. Sure, he had 1700 yards last season. Yes he is exciting and can break one on any given carry. Those two things do not make a #1 running back. If he got another 300+ yards in receiving, then we may be talking. Peterson does not get enough receiving yards and he does tend to lose the football at times. There are a few other running backs who will have more touchdowns and a lot more receiving yards to make up the difference in rushing yards.
Wide Receiver - Bernard Berrian - (Position Rank - 19)
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 1000 Yards, 7 TD, 1 Fumble
Berrian is a burner who will go and get the long ones. Minnesota brings in a 90 year old quarterback with a bum shoulder to throw him the ball. I just dont see it working.
Wide Receiver - Bobby Wade - (Position Rank - 64)
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 650 Yards, 3 TD, 0 Fumbles
Wade is an average receiver at best and not worth considering in your draft until late.
Tight End - Visanthe Shiancoe - (Position Rank - 16)
(Receiving) 35 Catches, 500 Yards, 5 TD, 0 Fumbles
Good ability but Favre is a downfield passer.
(Passing) 3,300 Yards, 18 TD, 18 IT, 25 Sacks
(Rushing) 50 Yards, 0 TD, 3 Fumbles
I am sure all of the Favre lovers will hate me for this ranking, but the truth is the truth. He no longer has the arm strength to make some of the passes he used to and now they end up intercepted. Favre has always made bad decisions, but he has always had the arm and the luck to make those decisions work. At least enough that people didn't call him out on them. Now those decisions hurt him. Not to mention he does not have the receivers he had in Green Bay.
Running Back - Adrian Peterson - (Position Rank - 4)
(Rushing) 1,600 Yards, 11 TD, 4 Fumbles
(Receiving) 20 Catches, 180 Yards, 1 TD
Now, Minnesota fans in general will hate me. Everyone and their brothers are picking Peterson as the #1 overall running back. I looked and I looked and I just could not see why. Sure, he had 1700 yards last season. Yes he is exciting and can break one on any given carry. Those two things do not make a #1 running back. If he got another 300+ yards in receiving, then we may be talking. Peterson does not get enough receiving yards and he does tend to lose the football at times. There are a few other running backs who will have more touchdowns and a lot more receiving yards to make up the difference in rushing yards.
Wide Receiver - Bernard Berrian - (Position Rank - 19)
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 1000 Yards, 7 TD, 1 Fumble
Berrian is a burner who will go and get the long ones. Minnesota brings in a 90 year old quarterback with a bum shoulder to throw him the ball. I just dont see it working.
Wide Receiver - Bobby Wade - (Position Rank - 64)
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 650 Yards, 3 TD, 0 Fumbles
Wade is an average receiver at best and not worth considering in your draft until late.
Tight End - Visanthe Shiancoe - (Position Rank - 16)
(Receiving) 35 Catches, 500 Yards, 5 TD, 0 Fumbles
Good ability but Favre is a downfield passer.
Miami Dolphins Fantasy Players
Quarterback - Chad Pennington - (Position Rank - 11)
(Passing) 3,600 Yards, 20 TD, 10 IT, 25 Sacks
(Rushing) 60 Yards, 1 TD, 4 Fumbles
It is not so much that Pennington is a bad quarterback. He just doesn't have a very strong arm to spread the field. Without a strong arm, a quarterback can only get so many yards.
Running Back - Ronnie Brown - (Position Rank - 18)
(Rushing) 1,150 Yards, 9 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 35 Catches, 300 Yards, 0 TD
Brown has all the ability to be ranked much higher than the #18 running back. The problem is Penningtons lack of arm strength. It causes defenses to play in more giving Brown less room to run.
Wide Receiver - Ted Ginn Jr. - (Position Rank - 44)
(Receiving) 70 Catches, 900 Yards, 4 TD, 1 Fumble
When a teams best receiver is ranked 44th in his position, it means trouble. I could also lay this at the feet of Penningtons weak arm because he cannot get the ball to Ginn Jr. down field enough. Whatever the reason, he is not worth drafting til late mid rounds.
Wide Receiver - Greg Camarillo - (Position Rank - 59)
(Receiving) 65 Catches, 750 Yards, 4 TD, 0 Fumbles
When all of the receivers have short routes, there isn't enough room to separate them. Thus they end up with similar stats.
Tight End - Owen Daniels - (Position Rank - 15)
(Receiving) 35 Catches, 450 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
And again, if everyone has short routes,there just isn't enough room to get open a lot. A tight end needs deep passes to open his shorter routes. Miami cannot offer that benefit.
(Passing) 3,600 Yards, 20 TD, 10 IT, 25 Sacks
(Rushing) 60 Yards, 1 TD, 4 Fumbles
It is not so much that Pennington is a bad quarterback. He just doesn't have a very strong arm to spread the field. Without a strong arm, a quarterback can only get so many yards.
Running Back - Ronnie Brown - (Position Rank - 18)
(Rushing) 1,150 Yards, 9 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 35 Catches, 300 Yards, 0 TD
Brown has all the ability to be ranked much higher than the #18 running back. The problem is Penningtons lack of arm strength. It causes defenses to play in more giving Brown less room to run.
Wide Receiver - Ted Ginn Jr. - (Position Rank - 44)
(Receiving) 70 Catches, 900 Yards, 4 TD, 1 Fumble
When a teams best receiver is ranked 44th in his position, it means trouble. I could also lay this at the feet of Penningtons weak arm because he cannot get the ball to Ginn Jr. down field enough. Whatever the reason, he is not worth drafting til late mid rounds.
Wide Receiver - Greg Camarillo - (Position Rank - 59)
(Receiving) 65 Catches, 750 Yards, 4 TD, 0 Fumbles
When all of the receivers have short routes, there isn't enough room to separate them. Thus they end up with similar stats.
Tight End - Owen Daniels - (Position Rank - 15)
(Receiving) 35 Catches, 450 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
And again, if everyone has short routes,there just isn't enough room to get open a lot. A tight end needs deep passes to open his shorter routes. Miami cannot offer that benefit.
Kansas City Chiefs Fantasy Players
Quarterback - Matt Cassel - (Position Rank - 14)
(Passing) 3,000 Yards, 18 TD, 12 IT, 45 Sacks
(Rushing) 220 Yards, 2 TD, 4 Fumbles
As good as any quarterback is, he can still only look as good as the team around him. Cassel was set up to succeed in New England and he is not set up nearly as well in KC. Bowe is very good, but he is no Randy Moss. KC does not have a second receiver who comes close to matching Welker and their coaches and scheme are not as good either.
Running Back - Larry Johnson - (Position Rank - 29)
(Rushing) 1,000 Yards, 6 TD, 4 Fumbles
(Receiving) 20 Catches, 100 Yards, 1 TD
Since his 416 carry season, Johnson has not made it to 200 carries in a season again. He is supposedly healthy now, but how long will it stay that way when the season starts and the real hitting begins? He will also be 30 this year and the older one gets, the less of a beating their body can take.
Wide Receiver - Dwayne Bowe - (Position Rank - 12)
(Receiving) 82 Catches, 1,100 Yards, 8 TD, 0 Fumble
Bowe is young, healthy and by far the best receiver on the Chiefs. He will no longer have Tony Gonzalez drawing attention away from him so he will really be depending on Larry Johnson being a force once again. I dont count on that too much.
Wide Receiver - Bobby Engram - (Position Rank - 66)
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 600 Yards, 3 TD, 1 Fumbles
Engram was almost not worth listing here. Take him very late in your fantasy football drafts, if at all.
(Passing) 3,000 Yards, 18 TD, 12 IT, 45 Sacks
(Rushing) 220 Yards, 2 TD, 4 Fumbles
As good as any quarterback is, he can still only look as good as the team around him. Cassel was set up to succeed in New England and he is not set up nearly as well in KC. Bowe is very good, but he is no Randy Moss. KC does not have a second receiver who comes close to matching Welker and their coaches and scheme are not as good either.
Running Back - Larry Johnson - (Position Rank - 29)
(Rushing) 1,000 Yards, 6 TD, 4 Fumbles
(Receiving) 20 Catches, 100 Yards, 1 TD
Since his 416 carry season, Johnson has not made it to 200 carries in a season again. He is supposedly healthy now, but how long will it stay that way when the season starts and the real hitting begins? He will also be 30 this year and the older one gets, the less of a beating their body can take.
Wide Receiver - Dwayne Bowe - (Position Rank - 12)
(Receiving) 82 Catches, 1,100 Yards, 8 TD, 0 Fumble
Bowe is young, healthy and by far the best receiver on the Chiefs. He will no longer have Tony Gonzalez drawing attention away from him so he will really be depending on Larry Johnson being a force once again. I dont count on that too much.
Wide Receiver - Bobby Engram - (Position Rank - 66)
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 600 Yards, 3 TD, 1 Fumbles
Engram was almost not worth listing here. Take him very late in your fantasy football drafts, if at all.
8/18/2009
Jacksonville Jaguars Fantasy Players
Quarterback - David Gerrard - (Position Rank - 9)
(Passing) 3,500 Yards, 16 TD, 12 IT, 40 Sacks
(Rushing) 300 Yards, 2 TD, 3 Fumbles
While many lift up Schaub this season, it is Gerrard I believe is ranked too low. In 2008 he made it through the entire season healthy and had a decent year. Though his touchdowns are a little on the low side for my taste, what lifts him up is his rushing. He will run for more yards than most of the quarterbacks in the NFL.
Running Back - Maurice Jones-Drew - (Position Rank - 2)
(Rushing) 1,150 Yards, 13 TD, 3 Fumbles
(Receiving) 65 Catches, 550 Yards, 2 TD
Many are afraid Jones-Drew might not hold up to the full load with his 5'7" frame. What they forget is that his 5'7" are compacted into 208 pounds. He is a tough player and I would be willing to bet he can handle the load. What lifts him up to the #2 running back ranking is his receiving abilities. Few running backs, if any, will gain more yards in receptions.
Wide Receiver - Torry Holt - (Position Rank - 34)
(Receiving) 75 Catches, 950 Yards, 5 TD, 1 Fumble
This is definitely the Jaguars weak spot. Tory Holt should give them a lift but they have no dependable second receiver to take some of the pressure off of Holt.
(Passing) 3,500 Yards, 16 TD, 12 IT, 40 Sacks
(Rushing) 300 Yards, 2 TD, 3 Fumbles
While many lift up Schaub this season, it is Gerrard I believe is ranked too low. In 2008 he made it through the entire season healthy and had a decent year. Though his touchdowns are a little on the low side for my taste, what lifts him up is his rushing. He will run for more yards than most of the quarterbacks in the NFL.
Running Back - Maurice Jones-Drew - (Position Rank - 2)
(Rushing) 1,150 Yards, 13 TD, 3 Fumbles
(Receiving) 65 Catches, 550 Yards, 2 TD
Many are afraid Jones-Drew might not hold up to the full load with his 5'7" frame. What they forget is that his 5'7" are compacted into 208 pounds. He is a tough player and I would be willing to bet he can handle the load. What lifts him up to the #2 running back ranking is his receiving abilities. Few running backs, if any, will gain more yards in receptions.
Wide Receiver - Torry Holt - (Position Rank - 34)
(Receiving) 75 Catches, 950 Yards, 5 TD, 1 Fumble
This is definitely the Jaguars weak spot. Tory Holt should give them a lift but they have no dependable second receiver to take some of the pressure off of Holt.
Indianapolis Colts Fantasy Players
Quarterback - Peyton Manning - (Position Rank - 3)
(Passing) 3,900 Yards, 27 TD, 14 IT, 30 Sacks
(Rushing) 170 Yards, 3 TD, 3 Fumbles
Consistently one of the best fantasy football quarterbacks every season, Manning is facing a season with a question mark for the first time. For his first time, Manning has to get accustomed to a new coordinator. Even with that question mark, I would be more than glad to end up with the older Manning brother on my team.
Running Back - Joseph Addai - (Position Rank - 33)
(Rushing) 550 Yards, 6 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 25 Catches, 200 Yards, 2 TD
The Colts brass was not happy with Joseph Addai last year and drafted a running back in this years draft because of it. Right now it looks to be a share time between the two.
Running Back - Donald Brown - (Position Rank - 34)
(Rushing) 650 Yards, 6 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 10 Catches, 50 Yards, 0 TD
Until I learn different, I am expecting Brown to get around half of the carries but most of the running back receptions will go to Addai. Never one to wish anyone to get hurt, I also have to admit, the best thing in fantasy would be if one of these two did get hurt. If they both stay healthy, their value will stay at a minimum.
Wide Receiver - Reggie Wayne - (Position Rank - 9)
(Receiving) 85 Catches, 1,200 Yards, 8 TD, 1 Fumble
Reggie Wayne has shown he can handle being the star receiver and there is no reason to belive he wont repeat last years performance.
Wide Receiver - Anthony Gonzalez - (Position Rank - 32)
(Receiving) 70 Catches, 900 Yards, 6 TD, 1 Fumbles
With Wayne and TE - Dallas Clark drawing so much attention, Gonzalez should find himself open quite often.
Tight End - Dallas Clark - (Position Rank - 4)
(Receiving) 70 Catches, 800 Yards, 7 TD, 1 Fumbles
If the Colts had a true star running back for defenses to worry about, along with their great receivers, Dallas Clark could be a top 3 Tight End. Until Addai or Brown prove themselves he will have to settle for #4 in the NFL.
(Passing) 3,900 Yards, 27 TD, 14 IT, 30 Sacks
(Rushing) 170 Yards, 3 TD, 3 Fumbles
Consistently one of the best fantasy football quarterbacks every season, Manning is facing a season with a question mark for the first time. For his first time, Manning has to get accustomed to a new coordinator. Even with that question mark, I would be more than glad to end up with the older Manning brother on my team.
Running Back - Joseph Addai - (Position Rank - 33)
(Rushing) 550 Yards, 6 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 25 Catches, 200 Yards, 2 TD
The Colts brass was not happy with Joseph Addai last year and drafted a running back in this years draft because of it. Right now it looks to be a share time between the two.
Running Back - Donald Brown - (Position Rank - 34)
(Rushing) 650 Yards, 6 TD, 1 Fumbles
(Receiving) 10 Catches, 50 Yards, 0 TD
Until I learn different, I am expecting Brown to get around half of the carries but most of the running back receptions will go to Addai. Never one to wish anyone to get hurt, I also have to admit, the best thing in fantasy would be if one of these two did get hurt. If they both stay healthy, their value will stay at a minimum.
Wide Receiver - Reggie Wayne - (Position Rank - 9)
(Receiving) 85 Catches, 1,200 Yards, 8 TD, 1 Fumble
Reggie Wayne has shown he can handle being the star receiver and there is no reason to belive he wont repeat last years performance.
Wide Receiver - Anthony Gonzalez - (Position Rank - 32)
(Receiving) 70 Catches, 900 Yards, 6 TD, 1 Fumbles
With Wayne and TE - Dallas Clark drawing so much attention, Gonzalez should find himself open quite often.
Tight End - Dallas Clark - (Position Rank - 4)
(Receiving) 70 Catches, 800 Yards, 7 TD, 1 Fumbles
If the Colts had a true star running back for defenses to worry about, along with their great receivers, Dallas Clark could be a top 3 Tight End. Until Addai or Brown prove themselves he will have to settle for #4 in the NFL.
Houston Texans Fantasy Players
Quarterback - Matt Schaub - (Position Rank - 24)
(Passing) 3,300 Yards, 17 TD, 11 IT, 20 Sacks
(Rushing) 55 Yards, 1 TD, 8 Fumbles
I still dont know why so many rank Schaub so high. If you take his 2008 numbers, he would have good stats for a full 16 game season, but he still would not have great numbers and so far he has yet to put in a full 12 games as a starter.
Running Back - Steve Slaton - (Position Rank - 6)
(Rushing) 1,340 Yards, 10 TD, 2 Fumbles
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 400 Yards, 1 TD
Slaton was moving up my rankings until rumor started coming out that Chris Brown might be looked to for short yardage touchdowns. Brown's presense hurts him a little but not as much as one thinks since Brown is so injury prone.
Wide Receiver - Andre Johnson - (Position Rank - 4)
(Receiving) 105 Catches, 1,400 Yards, 8 TD, 1 Fumble
Johnson has become one of the premiere receivers in the NFL and many believe he may be the top receiver in fantasy football this season. My only knock on the guy is that he gets single digits in touchdowns. Considering so few get ten or more, this is not a big knock at all.
Wide Receiver - Kevin Walter - (Position Rank - 30)
(Receiving) 63 Catches, 880 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
For two seasons in a row, Walter has had 60 to 65 receptions for 800 to 900 yards. His TD's went up to 8 last year compared to the 4 the year before. I give him near the same in yardage and right in the middle for touchdowns.
Tight End - Owen Daniels - (Position Rank - 8)
(Receiving) 70 Catches, 850 Yards, 3 TD, 1 Fumbles
Is he an elite Tight End? Nope. Is he better than average? Yup. It is really that simple with Daniels. Not an elite but better than others.
(Passing) 3,300 Yards, 17 TD, 11 IT, 20 Sacks
(Rushing) 55 Yards, 1 TD, 8 Fumbles
I still dont know why so many rank Schaub so high. If you take his 2008 numbers, he would have good stats for a full 16 game season, but he still would not have great numbers and so far he has yet to put in a full 12 games as a starter.
Running Back - Steve Slaton - (Position Rank - 6)
(Rushing) 1,340 Yards, 10 TD, 2 Fumbles
(Receiving) 55 Catches, 400 Yards, 1 TD
Slaton was moving up my rankings until rumor started coming out that Chris Brown might be looked to for short yardage touchdowns. Brown's presense hurts him a little but not as much as one thinks since Brown is so injury prone.
Wide Receiver - Andre Johnson - (Position Rank - 4)
(Receiving) 105 Catches, 1,400 Yards, 8 TD, 1 Fumble
Johnson has become one of the premiere receivers in the NFL and many believe he may be the top receiver in fantasy football this season. My only knock on the guy is that he gets single digits in touchdowns. Considering so few get ten or more, this is not a big knock at all.
Wide Receiver - Kevin Walter - (Position Rank - 30)
(Receiving) 63 Catches, 880 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Fumbles
For two seasons in a row, Walter has had 60 to 65 receptions for 800 to 900 yards. His TD's went up to 8 last year compared to the 4 the year before. I give him near the same in yardage and right in the middle for touchdowns.
Tight End - Owen Daniels - (Position Rank - 8)
(Receiving) 70 Catches, 850 Yards, 3 TD, 1 Fumbles
Is he an elite Tight End? Nope. Is he better than average? Yup. It is really that simple with Daniels. Not an elite but better than others.
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