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Fantasy Football; Running Backs


RB; The premier position in fantasy football, in a good league the first two rounds should be dominated by the position. It’s also the best position to have depth at, since injuries and breakout years are so common.

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1. Shaun; He had a sick year; 28TDs and nearly 1900 on the ground. But he gets minimal receptions and lost the best guard in football. The Seahawks ran Alexander to Hutchinson/Walter Jones nearly every time. It's not nearly as dramatic as the other scenarios; LJ lost his starting hall of fame tackle and all pro fullback. LT lost his all pro QB. Shaun has an easy sched once again out west. I see no reason why 25+ isn't the goal. He is still a monster and his schedule is the easiest by far of the top 3. He is and should be regarded as the top pick.

Don't be afraid to take LJ #1, but Shaun is simply safer



2. Larry Johnson; LJ is a monster and was the clear #1 in my opinion untill he lost Richardson and Roaf. I wouldn’t even hesitate to draft him #2 overall. His numbers were absurd last season and that was in 11 starts. With Priest being asked to lower his cap number and the possibility that he’s even cut, LJ is the guaranteed starter in KC. He ranks above Alexander because of his ability to catch 50 passes, ahead of LT because of the loss of Brees. With the top three it’s hard to fuck up, but LJ could be the top dog of 'em all.

A steal no matter what


3. LT; It’s crazy that I’m putting LT #3, but With Rivers taking the helm in SD, LaDainian will see more in the box, but also get more touches and a ton of receptions. LT is the true double threat in the NFL, I rank him #3 overall but #1 is a matter of a few TDs.

4.Tiki; He never gets his due. His versatility leads to sick numbers. Only his TD production holds him back. If he adds three TDs on the ground this season, and produces relatively the same numbers, he will be a top 5 overall player. With Eli maturing and throwing less red zone picks, Tiki should dominate again.

His team is still a mess basically, but Shell loves to run so LJ2 will do well


5.Lamont Jordan; He is going to be slept on again this year. Passed over for the likes of Portis and Rudi, but his production will only improve. He has only one full year of wear and tear, and is the top reception threat at his position. He can easily repeat last year’s breakout totals, and should even improve upon his yardage and TDs.


The rest; there are a ton of running backs to consider as top tier players, in order are the top RBs outside of the top 5;



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• Steven Jackson; Now that Martz is actually gone, the Rams may actually give this beast the ball. He is among the hardest tackles to make in the league. He is big and strong, but still gets his pads down low. I see him as a top 10 player this year. Last year was billed as his breakout, but with a new coach in Linehan who is committed to the run, this is the year to target Jackson. Expect 1200 and 10TDs as a starting point. Draft him in as high as 4 if you are truly sold on his ability to stay healthy, just remember he has tendinitis in his achilles and the team signed TD vulture Stephen Davis last week.

Dude is a beast this year, 1400 and 12, worhty of a top 6-7 pick


• Ronnie Brown; I expect big numbers from Ronnie. He will be available as a #2 back but could put up #1 numbers. Brown has the great potential to be a top stud RB. No real competition on the roster, and an improved offense make him a top 6 type player. I'd draft him mid to late first round.

• Clinton Portis; He finally produced as a Redskin last year. His 1500 and 11Tds was a great sign of things to come. With a more potent passing game and the same run heavy Gibbs' offense, expect Clinton to atleast repeat those numbers. Just be wary of his consistency; in 9 of the 16 games last season. His shoulder puts into doubt his status for the opener, downgrading him out of the top 5.

• Rudi; He is a lot like Portis; a 90+ yard per game performer who scores in half of his games. Chris Perry threatens to bite into his touches, since he such a better receiver. You can still expect 1400 and 9-11 Tds, just remember that he should not be your lone #1 back.

• Edge; It's ridiculous that he is not in the top 5, but if you look at last years numbers he was just 10 points ahead of Jordan. With the move to the desert it's hard to imagine Edge putting up last year's numbers. He has 2600 touches in his career and will only see more hits working behind the weak Cardinal's line. I still see 10 total TDs, just not the same yardage or consistancy from his Colts days. Take a look at him late 2nd early 3rd, just don't expect the past production.


Willis could bounce back


McGahee; He was the Daunte of RB's last year, great expectations and shit production. He has too much talent to be forgotten. He still had 1200 yards, his 5Tds were anemic though and he needs to start hot to satisfy his owners. I would target him in the late 2nd into the 3rd. His knee injury in college still makes me vomit. I actually like how they plan to use Willis, I see a solid season and like his value in the mid second.




Westbrook; I expect great reception totals and probably 10 total TDs, as a value pick, he is probably more effective than Portis or Rudi. Injuries have ended two out of the last three seasons, a big back would actually increase his value, giving defenses more to consider. Expect 70 receptions and over 1300 total yards.

Caddy; He is extremely talented, but I'm not sold on his durability. With the amount of touches that Gruden wants his feature back to have, it's risky to place too much value on Williams. He is hyped and ranked as a top 15 player by many fantasy experts. Personally I'd rather have a Westbrook or Duece if I'm taking a risk on an injury prone player.


• Willie Parker; I see him being a good #2, with #1 potential. In that offense he's gonna catch a lot of balls too. There is not doubt that he is a talent. And with little mileage he should be fresh to take more carries than most expect out of his frame. 1400 and 7.

• Julius Jones/Marion Barber; He was a major dissapointment last season. With the emergence of Marion Barber and his legitimate injury problems, JJ is not a lock to be a stud this season. But with TO in place there will be one less guy in the box leaving JJ more room to cut back. He is a good player to target in the 4th round, only he’ll be taken in the 3rd. Barber will go in the 8th or 9th.


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Reggie Bush; he's a great talent that needs the touches to support where he'll be drafted in fantasy. He may not be worth a 3rd rounder, but he'll be fun when he's hot. 1200 total yards and 10 TDs is possible. Just not consistent.


• Ruben Droughns; to be a top 15 back and only have 2 Tds means your putting up great yardage/reception totals. With virtually no comp in the backfield, and a vastly improved roster, Ruben could be the steal of the draft. He could grab 8 TDs and become a top ten back. I would seriously consider him in the late 3rd into the 4th. He is a solid sleeper.


Gore is a great #3 and potentially solid #2


• Frank Gore; With Barlow’s dumb ass out of the way Gore is a feature back. His potential is nice but his injury history is real. As a #3 you can’t do worse. As a number 2 in a deep league he could be a value as well. He's rising into the 4th and 5th now.

• Dunn; a top selling jersey in the QB, Warrick is a great value back. He will be available in the mid rounds and has proven to be a solid #2 or great #3 back for your team. Only Tds lack in his stat profile, but he is still a worthy early 4th round pick.

• Corey Dillon/Maroney; A top 10 pick just last year, his injuries and mileage are a concern. A running back's body can only take so many carries (he's at 2500), Dillon is a warrior who sadly spent his best years in Cinci. He has his ring and his body is now starting to give. He is a great value pick in the 4th round. Just be aware of the Pats draft pick Maroney he’s a beast who will play early regardless.

• DeShaun Foster/DeAngelo Williams; french for The Shaun, Foster's potential is amazing. He has shown flashes of dominance followed by weeks of injury. Williams poses a real threat to his playing time no matter what.

• Kevin Jones; with a world of talent and a seemingly potent passing attack, KJ could finally be worth drafting. Much like McGahee he is a talent who will drop in drafts due to his poor season, just last season he was the trendy sleeper pick of the draft. He is worth a mid 4th round pick, I can't place more value in him than that.

• Dom Davis; DD is a question to start the season and his status for the PUP list is in doubt as well. It may be Morency and Lundy. I hope Mario Williams gets 17 sacks for everyones sake.

• Dom Rhodes/Addai; With Addai in tow its still Rhodes job in name. He was effective as a starter 4 years ago and knows the system. Addai is a great overall talent, look to the rookie to have the better numbers when its all over.

I like Bell this year too, Mike? Who the fuck is Mike?


• Mike/Tatum Bell; I avoid the committee back like it will scab my cock, they are a horrible burden to a fantasy owner. You have to wade through reports and side talk all season. Unless Tatum is somehow pronounced the lone #1, which is more than unlikely, don't put too much stock in him. I put him here on the list because of his potential behind that line. Mike and Tatum, which Bell? Neither

• Thomas Jones/Benson; Another mess committee situation. Jones if any in the 6th or so.


Duece McAllister; A horrid knee injury and he's now a middle of the pack RB. He was a top 5 pick last season. Draft him as your #3 with potential for #2 stuff.

• Ahman Green; Injuries and a shit defense hurt Green's value. Even when healthy last season his team was down too often to run. With a number of backs in competition; Gado and possibly Davenport, plus the draft, Green's job is not secure. Just two seasons removed from top 5 production, Green is now a third back at best.

• Chris Brown/LendaleTravis Henry; all of these guys could prove to be solid #2 backs, only problem is that they share the same backfield, Brown would be the better pick, but with his injury status, it makes sense to draft Henry in the final rounds. White is a stud but he needs less traffic on the chart to emerge as a relevant fantasy source.


Fragile Fred may have some value later in your draft


• Fred Taylor; he is injured for most or part of nearly every season, it seems time to draft a new back, but with Greg Jones out Taylor is now rising again in the drafts. As a 4th he’s a steal.

Fantasy Football QB Rankings;



QB; A productive QB can carry you through the injuries and busts on your squad. Drafting a QB is a delicate science, you need to avoid the run at the position while also securing a safe option, or you could end up with the likes of Brooks or Carr. I recommend taking QBS in the mid to later rounds over the top end. I'd rather get great position talent than QB. But if Carson or Donnie or anyone you feel will produce is slips or is a value on your board, then go for it. Just don't get caught thinking you need to take Daunte in the 4th, you can get Delhomme 30 picks later and build a better squad. Either way be aware of the value of a QB in your league, the drop off after the top 2 is steep, afther that it really isn't that dramatic. So have patience and select carefully.

"If you ask me how many TDs I'm gonna have one more time I'm gonna fuck you with this mic Todd."



1. Peyton; #1 with the resume to prove it. With the loss of Edge, Peyton is actually a stronger QB from a fantasy standpoint. The team will look to pass more in the red zone which should lead to 35+ TDs this year. With a major talent downgrade in the backfield, the passing game will be relied on heavily. Expect #1 production from both wide outs and even 8-10 TDs from the TE spot; Dallas Clark/Fletcher. A team can only stay in contention so long, and Peyton may have lost his chance at a ring in a year where he could have hosted Denver at home for the AFC chip. But he fucked that up, Vandernuts didn't exactly help either. I would project Peyton as a mid to late first round talent in fantasy.

2. Carson Palmer; Clearly the top fantasy QB last season, Carson faces major health questions heading into the 06 campaign. His goon surgeon retracted most of these comments about his injury, but they are scary nonetheless; "On a scale of 1 to 3, it was a 4," he said. "It was off the chart. It was pretty badly damaged, shredded is the better term." The Bengal’s offense has upgraded their talent level; the already deep receiving corps added underrated speedster Antonio Chatman. I believe Palmer will be ready to go full force on opening day (he looked sick on Monday night). Palmer is an early to mid third rounder right now, with the potential to be the top guy again.



McNabb looks sharp so far and is ready to prove haters wrong



3. McNabb; #5 faces a major crossroads in his career. His durability, toughness and leadership have all been questioned (mostly by TO). Philly only has so much more time to capitalize on his talent, and they needed to address his support in the skill positions immediately. Donte Stallworth helps as does the emergence of Reggie and Hank in the passing game. I still expect McNabb to produce regardless of his cast, he put up 27 total TDs in 2001 with the worst receivers that god has ever shit out of his epic ass. If you get McNabb in the 4th round you will reap the benefits of his talent, he knows what people are saying and is determined to prove them wrong, again.


"Tom remember that Christian youth group I was telling you about?"


4. Tom Brady; I was considering McNabb at this spot, but the loss of Owens coupled with his recent injury history, I simply couldn’t rationalize ranking him ahead of Brady. Brady will go for 4K yards and is always gonna give you 25-28 TDs. His team needs to draft an impact WR to help Brady out. The loss of Givens is greater than most think; his toughness and breakout ability will be missed. Brady is a solid late third to 4th round pick. With Branch in question consider downgrading Tom in your draft.


5. C-Pep; Daunte was out of my top 5 all summer. I needed to see him play some football (even preseason) to prove that he could physically return to form. Then there is also the factor that he sucked man meat last year when healthy. In Madden 07 they made him play like he’s Akili Smith not one of the most productive QBs of the last 10 years. If you land Daunte with your 5th pick you should reap the rewards. He could return to elite status, yet he could also flounder in recovery.


6. Drew Deadslow; I initially had Drew posted as the #5 QB in fantasy for 06-7. till Daunte proved to be healthy to play. He had flashes of his old self last season and proved that he still has a couple of years left. The Boys need to protect Bledsoe, the most sacked NFC QB of 2005. True, he is slower than corky, but the loss of Larry Allen and the lack of a consistent running game would put most QB's at risk. If healthy and protected, Bledsoe will connect with TO, Glenn and Witten often. He had 23 TDs last season, expect closer to 28, with his interceptions in the mid teens. With all that talent in the passing game it's hard to overlook this old head’s value.




The Rest; don’t be afraid to wait on a QB, there is talent past the top 5-6

Hassleback; he was a top three fantasy QB last year, and should probably be ranked higher here a little. Burleson is a good addition to the offense with Jax having knee issues and Stevens out for the first quarter of the year. Matt gives you steady numbers. Temper your expectations though; 24 and 13 sounds right.

Bulger; When healthy he's a stud, that when healthy. Not often. If he is he could have 26+ TDs and top yardage numbers. Take a good backup too.

Delhomme; with Key and Smith at wide out, Jake should put up 25 TDs easy; it’s just his interceptions that can bother you, but you’ll take it in the 6th round.


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Eli Manning; last season proved he has the talent and potential to be great, he gained a true deep threat to bomb to in Moss. His regression worries me last year but his pedigree and skill set could produce great numbers.

Big Ben ; with the loss of goal line beast Bettis, Ben may have to put up 20+ TDs. His passing talent is underrated overall, and he could take over the offense if the running game isn’t as dominant as years past.

Brees; his shoulder has to be a concern (they really only gave him a one year 10 mil deal for a reason), but with a sleeper cast around him (Horn and Duece), a good new coach and this Bush character, he could put up nice numbers. Bush could become his favorite target early.

Warner; His receivers are sick but he just can't stay on the field. I can't understand why they don't have another veteran QB on staff. It's very likely in my opinion that we Leinart early. If I'm wrong then hey, good luck with Warner, that offense is loaded.

Trent Green solid real talent but inconsistent fantasy talent. Has had good seasons, but last year showed that the offense can move without his TDs. Larry is an imposing TD presence and could again zap Green of top starter status. 20 TDs is likely though.

McNair could prove very steady, Rivers should surprise, Plummer is a good backup, but I wouldnt want to star him weekly, same with Byron and Simms. Favre and Kitna are both later round backups to me, with Kitna being a sleeper for good TDs.

Fantasy Football WR rankings;



Having depth at WR receiver is nearly as important as RB depth. Most leagues use 3 receiver and 2 running back format. If you lack depth or are hit with injury at RB, you can make up for it with studs at wide out. Last year I lost Duece McAllister and Julius Jones for most or all of the season and was still able to contend because I had strong receivers (even with the loss of Javon). A star receiver can carry your team like a running back does, as long as you get points per reception. I don’t understand leagues that give no points for receptions; they are the basis of value for a receiver. A wide-out who can pull down 6-7 balls (in a reception league) a game and 90+ yards will give you 12-15 points or so every week, with touch downs being gravy. It’s fairly easy to determine the high end receivers. Their careers are longer and the stars last longer. Running backs can go down in an instant. If you can get your hands on two potential #1 guys at WR, you should cock-stain your league. I started last season with Ward, Chad and Javon with plans to pig rape my league. With the small number of top tier backs you may be forced to consider WR in the second. Be prepared and understand the differences among the top guys.


This upcoming fantasy season will be defined by the wide out. More than ever before you will see them drafted in the late first and into second rounds. Running back is still the top position to target, since they guaranteed touches and (often) only one back per team is worth fantasy consideration. But this season there are less true elite backs available.


Taken off the elite list after years of being sure fire first/second picks are; Jamal “Tony Yayo” Lewis (why do athletes suck after prison (pun)? I would think after all those push ups, shower rapes and circle jerks that they’d be super diesel and raring to play, but guys like Jamal and Mike Tyson both fell off after pre-prison domination.), Ahman Green is an injury waiting to happen, Curtis Martin is on the brink of retirement, Corey Dillon is still the starter but Maroney looks like a monster and may push for touches regardless of Dillon’s health, Fred Taylor has value with Jones out but he had fantasy aids. All of these players were once great fantasy backs, not any more. Other than Lewis I won’t touch any of them really. They are now second and third tier backs. The WR position didn’t see nearly this much degeneration and loss this season, if anything WR depth seems to be increasing.


There are still several high level backs to draft after the first 8 or so elite ones are gone, but none that are the trusted monsters that you build your roster around. There are many reasons for this problem, the most prominent being the employment of committee backfields, they are now a common trend thanks to googly eyed Shanahan. With less safety at RB wide outs will now be drafted much higher.



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1. Chad;Chad is an elite talent, with incredible route skills and sure hands. He is the team’s (and possibly leagues) best big play threat. TJ is a great #2, but he is still a second fiddle to CJ. I’ve been a little disappointed in his TD output so far, and he had 4 games last season that were forgettable. But he plays through injury and has an elite QB to work with. People forget that Chad is only 28 and is in the absolute prime of his career. I would like to see at least 12 TDs out of Chad this year to support this ranking. He is early second round material. Other receivers may seem more potent; Chad is safer, he will get you 95+ rec and 10+ guaranteed.

This has nothing to do with my Pitt affiliation, I honestly see him at #2


2. Larry; Fitz is a monster. May seem like a reach this high, but could easily be #1 this season. He has incredible hands and may lead the league in TDs. He is good for 100 and 10 no doubt(he already did that by the way). It really doesen’t matter who throws to him, he goes up and gets it. His numbers after this season will put him in very elite company to start a career.

3. Steve Smith; He had a monster year with absolutely no other receiver to defuse the coverage. His hammy is a legit issue and affected his ranking; but he’s a gamer and will still produce early and often. He routinely saw a safety or a nickel back in addition to his cover db, and his yac was still ridiculous. His TD celebrations were funny and slept on. He is essentially a running back with amazing hands. He is the best wr in the league at making the first man miss. Besides TO, there is no one else I trust more to create a big play out of nothing. The only thing that really concerns me is his tendency to disappear; he had a 1 catch game during the fantasy playoffs and 2 & 3 catch games with no TDs, that’s a little scary. Key should to help punish the double teams and help Smith avoid those weak games. He is a second rounder.

Torry is the safest wr in the past 5 years.


4. Torry; I considered Big Game in top 3. Torry had 102 receptions and 9 TDs last season; he missed two games to injury and had three shit head QBs to work with, one of whom, Jaime Martin, installed my cable box last week and asked if he could borrow 5 bucks and some lotion. Don’t believe the hype, Holt is the truth and can be trusted for 100+ receptions and 10+ TDs. He is a reasonable late first round option if you don’t like the backs that are left. .


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5. TO; The man is an incredible weapon on the field. He is however very evil otherwise; every time he catches a touch-down an angel gets raped. He will put up sick numbers as you know, and he will undoubtedly be on sportscenter every night so you can revel over his production and behavior. In all honesty he’s a top 20 overall pick. After the top backs he is possibly the next best TD option (Fittz too). In many drafts he’ll go top 3 among wrs; I won’t be that guy. He will play and play well but can’t be trusted.



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Randy; Wow, can you believe that you just read a top 5 list with no Randall Moss. That’s silly, but with crack rock Brooks I couldn’t see putting him over these 5. He is clearly still an elite talent. It’s just that he’s now had 2 straight years marred by injury and inconsistent production. For the past two years he has been relegated to being a redzone weapon first and a deep threat second. He is certainly worth a second round look based solely on his past numbers, only if you feel you can acquire some solid sleepers to make up for his potential loser tendencies. His 04 and 05 combined totals are barely better than his 03 performance alone. I place Randy here in limbo, between the top 5 and the rest of the bunch. Buyer be warned, homeboy is a risk and his QB is even more of loser than that lush Collins.


The rest;

Marvin and Reggie; These guys both have top 5 potential this season. Marvin’s “down years” are still sick. I’ll take a bad 12TD season any day. Both of these guys will produce like #1’s now that Edge is out and they will be relied on in the redzone. Marvin is a late 2nd round pick and Reggie is a great late 3rd round pick. Are you staring to see what I mean about there being a bunch of safe productive wideouts versus the potential risks of taking the likes of McGahee and Deuce. You need elite RBs to win but don’t underestimate the importance of dank receivers (nick). Three #3’s will not a championship make; you’ll regret it all season.


Anquan Boldin; Even more impressive than Holt’s reception numbers, Anquan missed three games and still put up 102 catches. That’s ill. Edge will take the pressure off the passing game, and rook Lenny Pope at TE will develop and provide a valve for Warner. If this team can establish any kind of protection for the QB we may call these cards the Warner Bros pretty soon. Expect receptions in the 90’s and very likely 8+ TDs. This offense could look like a second rate Colts, which is a good thing. He is a late second round talent

Ward and Ben could connect for top TD numbers


Ward; He is among my favorite players in the league. He’ll get crushed and bounce up with a smile. He’s almost kind of sick in the head. His receptions have dipped significantly in the Ben era, but their TD connection is undeniable. He had 13 TDs in the 16 games they played together last year (incl. playoffs). I see Hines as a late 4th rounder.

Chambers is rising fast in fantasy since Daunte looks good to go


Chris Chambers; He has great potential, and with Daunte he could hit his stride. He has never had a good QB, so it’s hard to say how good he could be. I would certainly grab him in the 3rd. I don't like him over Boldin or Ward personally, but he is a #1 fantasy wr this season.

Santana; Much better than that shit brain rapper from the dip set, Moss had a big year. With the addition of Lloyd and Randle El (what the fuck is that El, is it Randle The?) Moss will be free to go deep and put up more TDs. He is a good late 3rd rounder but be careful making him your clear #1, try to surround him with another top receiver to protect your team. Brunell is suspect so be wary of Redskins in general.

Roy Williams; With a ton of talent, Kitna and Martz as the o-coordinator, Roy is ripe for a breakout. His QB has held him back, now it’s on him to produce. TDs could be epic; I’m talking 12 possibly. He’ll likely be a late 3rd into 4th pick.

Burress; He has the talent and size to rank ahead of most of the names ahead of him, but his work ethic and ridiculous first name hold him back. I saw him drop several TDs last season and take even more plays off. But with Eli maturing and the team adding Moss to stretch the field for him, Burress could become a #1 fantasy wideout, that’s could. Draft him in the late 4th to 5th round or so.


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• Javon Walker; He looks pretty good in preseason so far. His talent has never been questioned, his health and character have. He seems healthy and the character TO comparisons were way off; dude was still on his rookie deal after a 12TD dominant season. He really wasn’t being paid, and Favre shat on him in public- it was Favre’s biggest mistake; he undercut his star receiver in the middle of a negotiation, so if the Pack look like dog dick again this season, remember that Brett sold Walker out. Plummer can actually bomb it despite the strict offense they have him in (see Lelie ’04), and Walker is a true vertical receiver. I expect 10 TDs, and high 70’s in receptions.


• Galloway; He was great at times last year, only he actually had a game where D.Hall (Falcons) held him catch-less. I would temper your expectation of him since he did his best work with Griese, even though he was still solid with Simms. I see him as solid #2 with #1 potential. The 5-6th round is a good place to grab him.

• D Jax; He is always slept on as a top wr, he’s quiet and humble, so that rarely gets noticed. But he can be a very productive player for your squad. He’s good for 90 catches and 8 TDs this year, with the potential for more. His knee is the problem, at this point he’s slated to start the opener but he hasn’t practiced as of yet. If you land him in the 6th you’re getting pretty good value for him.

I won't miss Horn's celebrations, but his TDs would be nice again


• Joe Horn; Gotta give him the benefit of the doubt, a really tough season and a horrible QB lead to his worst season. He could very well return to his #1 production with Brees and the new staff. His ego won’t allow any less really.

• Andre Johnson; He finally has a competent peer to help him out, Moulds is the perfect complement to free AJ. His skill set is elite; he has shown flashes of dominance but suffered from stacked defenses and a shit o-line that keeps Carr on the ground. With a slight upgrade in protection and a big upgrade in coaching talent Andre now has the support he needs to flourish. He should be a 5th rounder.



Derrick Mason; Back with McNair you can expect 90 catches and 8TDs, great #2 shit. The 5th is his round.

• Driver; Last year he put up good #2 totals, and you can expect that again. He's not a great value since he's been going in the 5th, but in a reception league he could be worth that.

TJ Housh; He defines both a real and a fantasy #2; consistant and at times can take over. 80 receptions and 7TD is a lock if Carson is to form.

Branch; In limbo; will slip far in drafts and should be taken as your #3 imo. I don't love his game, but in NE he is a sole #1. I expect him to stay.

He may actually produce throughout the year


Lee Evans; can he ever produce before December? This cat is the Santa Claus of football. He has gone on TD binges in his first two season with 90% of his production in December. He lacks a solid QB and will not have Moulds to help him anymore, I wouldn’t draft him unless I have my 2 backs, 2 stud wrs and a TE, but his potential is intriguing in the 7th round. With a heavy increase in targets Evans could be a sleeper #2 if Willis and running game can move the ball.

Rod Smith; Trustworthy #2 who gets drafted as a #3. Take him in the middle rounds and expect 75 and 6 minimum as your production.

• Braylon; He is similar to Andre, a player with ridiculous skills and weak peers. Jurevicius will help but who will be their QB? Frye has developed a real rapport with Winslow, it will take a little time to gel with Braylon coming off an ACL tear just 9 months ago. He may play early in the season, but I wouldn’t trust him to be a starter on my team going in. Take a run at him in the 8-9th or so if he’s there as your 4th.

• David Givens; He has a chance to flourish in Nashville and has the potential to put up some nice numbers. He was stunted in the Pats spread system, with more looks I expect Givens to flourish. He is a #3 fantasy guy (in a pt per rec league with the ability to be better than that.

Drew Bennett; With either Volek or Collins Bennett can be a legit TD threat. I like his value in the drafts I’ve done so far. You can land him into the 10th or later and expect 8+ TDs this season.

Terry Glenn; He is a great pick to be a sleeper again, of course having TO will help, he could put up some really nice numbers, pick him as your 3rd or 4th. His TDs could be high; 8 or so.

Reggie is still a breakout candidate


Reggie Brown/Donte Stallworth; This tandem is athletic as any in the league. I never thought I’d say that about the Eagles receivers. Brown is young but shows great promise and veteran work ethic. Stallworth had his best season and is among the fastest players in the league but has underachieved to this point in his career. McNabb will work well with them; I expect solid but not great fantasy seasons here. Stallworth honestly has more TD potential with the deep ball threat. But Reggie is more comfortable in the offense. Draft them both around the 6th to 7th or so.


Matt Jones/ Wilford/Reggie Williams; The young guys turned it on late, but it’s too crowded to decide a true #1 here. Jones should have the best numbers, but I don’t like any of them as a week to week starter for my team.

Michael Clayton; Coming off a shit year Mike will slip this season, but it was largely injury that held him back in my opinion. The 9th round is realistic. Take him if you have some depth established; he very well should return to relevance.

Eddie Kennison; Old head with some left in the tank; his numbers reek of #3 shit, he is not a trusted fantasy wr; his offense doesent rely on him for many plays, a few a game at most. Let him slip for a player with more upside (Brown, Jones for example)


Chris Henry's on house arrest but is allowed to catch TDs, and Palmer likes him


Later Round sleepers;L.Coles; a #1 who slips to #3 land in fantasy, Muhammed; That offense is still dook, I dont like him as a starter on my roster, Chris Henry/Kevin Curtis; Speedy #3s who have their QBs eye, both could have 7+ TDs, Troy Williamson, Anotonio Bryant (#1 wr), Moulds (high reception), Greg Jennings (GB rookie), Mark Clayton(Bmore #2), Keenan; will slip but could get 8 Tds or more, Chad Jackson; very late value, could produce as a rook, Mark Bradley (Bears) could produce if Rex can sling it.

Last weekend down the shore, last chance to use those ruffies gentlemen