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2010 Season Preview
Another offseason has passed and the 2010 NFL/Fantasy Season is upon us. The Saints will host the Vikings on Thursday, September 9th for a high-powered welcome back to NFL football. That means fantasy football is back and so is all of the stress and decisions that come along with it. We're going to take a look around the league at some interesting situations and prospects as we look towards the 2010 Kickoff.
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Rookie Report
Mike Williams has made as big a jump in our rankings as any other rookie this preseason. He has already established himself as the #1 WR in Tampa. If he carries it into the season a 60+ catch year is not out of the question. Fellow wideout Arrelious Benn has been slower to develop as learning the more difficult #2 flanker position requires a greater amount of blocking on the strong side.
Ryan Mathews has been highly coveted in preseason mock drafts. While we love his talent and situation it is hard to trust a player we have never seen on an NFL field. Keep in mind that featured rookie backs tend to wear down by fantasy playoff time. He's also not as established a pass catcher as advertised however a skill set he can develop over time.
Dez Bryant has Beast potential. He also spent training camp and the preseason in a walking boot. It has been over a year since the last time he played in a football game.
Demaryius Thomas looked like a man among boys at Broncos camp. He also re-injured his foot. He's an incredible prospect but instant returns should be tempered.
Montario Hardesty tweaked his knee and has missed most of training camp. He finally got a preseason start and left shortly into the game with another injury to the same knee. Hardesty had three knee surgeries while at the collegiate level. He is a smart player that already picked up the offensive. He has the skills to take over Jerome Harrison by mid season although the injuries are officially a major concern. If you decide to roster one of these players, we would suggest rostering both.
Sam Bradford looks legit. If he survives his rookie season and the serious beat-down he is about to experience, he will garner QB2 status by his sophomore campaign with an emerging Rams squad.
Brandon Lafell is poised to make an impact in his rookie season. He is a strong, willing blocker that should make for a possession receiver who is an asset in the redzone. His ceiling is likely limited by his suspect hands and won't be reached for a season or two, but he is having a great camp and could likely post impressive rookie numbers. Someone has to line up opposite Steve Smith...why not Lafell?
Dexter McCluster has shown off his versatility in training camp and preseason. He has returned kicks and punts, carried the ball and lined up as a receiver. How will he be used during the regular season? That will go a long way to determining his fantasy value, but 10 or so offensive touches a week could help him have an impact. There is risk involved, but the upside makes it worth it.
CJ Spiller took a while to sign and get to camp. Well he is there and will compliment Fred Jackson nicely in 2010. He should remain of the field often lining up in various positions. He's explosive folks and the Bills RB situation is falling apart.
Jahvid Best is being given every opportunity to earn the starting RB spot in Detroit. Kevin Smith has made a nice recovery from ACL surgery and should work his way back into the rotation (maybe - rumors his roster spot is in jeopardy), but we expect a nice rookie year from the versatile Best.
Anthony Dixon is firmly entrenched as the 49ers backup to Frank Gore. While we think Gore is going to get a massive workload in 2010 (not good for his long term Dynasty value), Dixon is in line for some work. He is a better pass catcher than advertised.
Jordan Shipley is a smart football player that has quickly caught on to the Bengals offense. He runs great routes and catches everything thrown his way. Look for him to emerge over the next couple years as a legit PPR threat. You may want to consider landing him soon before his stock begins to rise.
Jermain Gresham is a rising star with ridiculous upsdie. The Bengals are stockpiling weapons and the running game is going to leave plenty of opportunity for Gresham to immediately contribute. He should outproduce rookie TE expectations and will be highly sought after in Dynasty circles by 2011.
Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernendez have bee utilized this preseason. Look for them both to be involved in their rookie seasons. Gronkowski especially has shown to be a favorite target of Tom Brady. Nice opportunity here for these young TE's on a Pats team that, like always, will throw often.
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Training Camp Observations
Matt Ryan is bigger, stronger and faster. His growth has been compared to that of the first few NFL seasons of Tom Brady. His arm strength is improved and is primed for a elite breakout. Roddy White is primed for a Top-3 season at the WR position. Many have forgotten about Harry Douglas in the slot. Michael Turner is healthy and coming off an underrated 2009. Jason Snelling is a legit-must have handcuff. The Falcons are built to "win-now" and some legit fantasy numbers can be expected out of this balanced offensive unit.
The Broncos have suffered (by far) more preseason injuries than any other player. Stud LB Elvis Dumervil (17 sacks in 2009) suffered a torn pectoral muscle and is out indefinitely. Rookies Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker both hugely impressed before getting re-injured in team drills. A struggling team will be under great pressure to get Tim Tebow some NFL game action late in the season however with the recent contract extension paid out to Kyle Orton, it is clear he is light-years ahead of Tebow (and Brady Quinn for that matter). Orton is frustrating to own, but his best football is ahead of him on a McDaniels team that loves to throw the football.
The Redskins are better than advertised. Their fantasy outlook is not as promising. While McNabb will be his usual self, no members of the young receiving corps have stepped up this preseason. Santana Moss is poised to get plenty of looks. Chris Cooley and Fred Davis are solid prospects, but really, who wants to deal with a Tight End by Committe situation? Devin Thomas has proved (or failed to prove) that he has the ability to step up. Malcolm Kelly is looking to be a bust and is already on IR for 2010. A typical Mike Shanahan RB situation has developed in D.C. however
The Miami Dolphins will run less in 2010. This includes the wildcat. Ronnie Brown has become a liability and Ricky Williams is not getting any younger. This team will definitely move the ball on the ground as both runners are still entirely capable, but the Dolphins late 2009 passing numbers indicate a confidence in Chad Henne.
The Arizona Cardinals QB situation is in serious flux. Matt Leinart, to date, has proven to be a bust. His pedigree still gives him some value on a Dynasty roster however, but temper expectations. He is reportedly up for trade putting his future outlook in question. Derek Anderson will look to get the early season start in Arizona, good news for Larry Fitzgerald owners as he will launch up bombs all day long. Unforunately for Anderson, bombs are his only skill set which hugely limits his value and stability. He will surely struggle and the the Cards will be looking for a replacement after a few starts. Rookie QB Max Hall has shown great potential, however it is hard to believe the undrafted player from BYU is ready for regular season NFL action. He clearly is a smart player with a grasp of the offense. He has upside, but again...hard to imagine. John Skelton is another rookie QB with nice upside and quite possibly the biggest arm in the NFL - no joke. Skelton is not ready to lead an NFL team.
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Developing Situations
Arian Foster was undrafted last year out of Tennessee, but Gary Kubiak spoke highly of him and eventually gave him a shot at the end of last season. Still, not 100% confident in Foster or the injuried Steve Slaton, the Texans traded up to draft Auburn's Ben Tate 58th overall this past April. Tate has workhorse potential, but suffered a season ending ankle injury in training camp. The Texans will use Slaton as more of a third down back, leaving 1st and 2nd down (and the goal line) to Foster. A big season could be in store, but Dynasty owners may want to field offers for Foster before the end of the season, as Ben Tate will likely work his way back into the picture in 2011.
Much like the Colts, the Saints spread the ball around to the open receiver. This is great news for Drew Brees, but for fantasy owners it makes Saints receivers a little unreliable. Marques Colston is still a borderline WR1, but Robert Meachem, Devery Henderson, a healthy Lance Moore and an emerging Adrian Arrington to battle it out for Brees' affection.
I guess we should mention the Colts then as well with that kind of teaser...They are spreading the ball around often as well. While Reggie Wayne remains an elite WR's his disappearing act on the back end of the 2010 season is concerning. Not to mention Peyton Manning has taken a clear liking to Pierre Garcon. Look for Garcon's numbers to climb to over 1,000 receiving yards in 2010, while Waynes numbers take a slight drop below Top-7 status. Austin Collie and Anthony Gonzalez will likely have a frustrating (for fantasy owners) battle at the slot position all season long.
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Change of Scenery
Brandon Marshall and Chad Henne have already developed some solid rapport. Look for Davone Bess and Brian Hartline to reap some benefit from the blanket coverage Marshall will definitely see on most plays. Bess is a hugely underrated slot receiver who caught 75 balls in his sophomore campaign.
The Redskins Backfield - As usual, a Mike Shanahan running back situation can be very frustrating for fantasy owners. A backfield littered with rushers that are old and in the way provide little Dynasty value. Shanahan coached RB's tend to produce solid numbers however whom he will decide to carry the workload is anybody's guess. Keep an eye on the development of RB Keiland Williams.
Jason Campbell gets a fresh start in Oakland and he could put himself on the fantasy radar. That is good news for breakout candidate TE Zach Miller first and foremost, but the entire Raiders offense should reap the return on investment. Louis Murphy has a chance to step up with the injury of Chaz Schilens and slow development of Darrius Heyward-Bay. If DHB is ever going to make the jump to relevance, 2010 is it. We like him as a prospect as he spent the entire offseason working on catching the football. "You can teach a player to catch the football, but you can't teach speed"...something DHB has plenty of, not to mention opportunity. The running back situation should benefit as well without teams stacking 8 or 9 in the box this year. Stock up in Raider Nation.
Thomas Jones is coming off one of the best seasons for any RB over 30 years old in the history of the NFL. Now he joins a backfield with an emerging stud. Jamaal Charles finally received a full workload during the second half of the season and finished the year on an absolute tear. Jones is going to have some impact on his numbers this season no doubt, but in the long run it could serve to benefit Charles.
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Injuries Create Opportunities
Anthony Gonzalez appears to be healthy and working his way back into the Colts rotation. Peyton Manning now has an embarrassment of riches at his disposal. Pierre Garcon has a skillset that sets him apart from Gonzalez and Collie, and more consistent hands could lead to a breakout as the Colts WR2. Austin Collie is a sure handed, polished route runner and redzone threat out of the slot looking to continue to grow in just his 2nd season. That leaves Gonzalez, a former first round pick that might have established himself as a solid fantasy starter last season if not for injury. His talent might play better outside, but should get looks all over the field. Peyton Manning will continue to spread the ball around to the open receiver and despite conventional wisdom that says otherwise, it would not surprise us to see Reggie Wayne's numbers dip a bit.
The door might be open for the oft-injured Darren McFadden just in time for Week 1. McFadden has looked "explosive" in practice and anything but when he was actually able to get himself on the field this summer. Mike Bush just might be the superior talent and he is definitely the better inside runner, but he did fracture his thumb in the 3rd preseason game. If both backs are healthy, expect a timeshare of some kind, with McFadden the PPR asset and Bush the more dependable runner.
Donnie Avery was probably not going to breakout in 2010, but he was hoping for a healthy, productive season that could have made him a solid WR4 or 5. He won't get that shot now, after tearing his ACL in the 3rd preseason game. That elevates Laurent Robinson, the talented but injury prone 4th year talent, into the WR1 role in St. Louis. Keep an eye on a potential Vincent Jackson acquisition as well (more on him below).
Sidney Rice's hip surgery opens the door for Percy Harvin to get more looks early this season. That is, if Harvin's migraines don't keep him out of the lineup. He makes a high risk / high reward WR worth the gamble in Dynasty leagues because of his talent. Rice, meanwhile, needs to have a big, healthy second half in order to secure that long term contract he is looking for. Monitor his rehab closely.
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Random Thoughts
Mike Crabtree has reportedly been working out with Vernon Davis the entire offseason. We all know Davis is a physical freak and spending an offseason in the weight room has primed Crabs for a legit breakout. 80+ catches is likely. Recent news about the 49ers concern with Crabtree's abscence from preseason activities is not to be concerned with. A fired up Singletary locker room is the way in SF.
Jacoby Jones has been "poised for a breakout" in each of the four offseasons of his NFL career, but this might be the year it happens. After a mini-breakout last year that saw him catch just 27 passes for 467 yards and 6 TD's, fantasy owners are salivating over the thought of Jones as the WR2 in Houston. Don't go overboard because there is a good chance Jones never reaches his lofty potential, but he is well worth a roll of the dice.
Tom Brady is poised for a solid season. He value is somewhat down right now (except if you live in the New England area).
Kevin Kolb is an exciting Dynasty storyline. He is a legit Beast vs. Bust candidate. He's in a great situation, has an ideal skill set for his surrounding talent and currently has a value that is through the roof. While he is currently being rostered as a QB1 in many fantasy circles, we would advise against this. We would however roll the dice on acquiring him the moment his value becomes palatable. His skill set is not going to limit his immediate upside, it is going to be a questionable offensive line. Kolb's long term outlook is quite favorable.
Vincent Jackson is still holding out and he wants to get paid. Not a great way to play out (or not play out) one of your prime years. He could put up big numbers in the next few seasons, but his situation is not going to get any better than Phillip Rivers.
Will Mike Martz help Jay Cutler realize his full potential? It's probably not going to be smooth sailing, but Cutler should post solid QB1 numbers this season with Martz calling the shots. The problem here is that Cutler was sacked 16 times in the preseason. QB's getting beat to hell is a common theme in a Martz run offensive. The big concern here is how long Jay Cutler will tolerate the beating.
Bernard Scott will be asked to play a significant role at some point during the 2010 season (likely due to a Cedric Benson injury). Scott may never look back and become a high value Dynasty commodity for the next 4-5 years. Scott is worth a roll of the dice.
Ahmad Bradshaw is finally going to get his chance to be the lead guy. He is clearly not a bell cow and has struggled (but played through) with injury throughout his career. Bradshaw is a solid talent with unfortunately little long term value. He has some legit value in 2010 however, and might be the most valueable RB2/3 in 2010 fantasy football.
Zach Miller - TE Oakland - has not yet gotten the hype he deserves. Take advantage before the hype train catches on.
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Rookie Report
Mike Williams has made as big a jump in our rankings as any other rookie this preseason. He has already established himself as the #1 WR in Tampa. If he carries it into the season a 60+ catch year is not out of the question. Fellow wideout Arrelious Benn has been slower to develop as learning the more difficult #2 flanker position requires a greater amount of blocking on the strong side.
Ryan Mathews has been highly coveted in preseason mock drafts. While we love his talent and situation it is hard to trust a player we have never seen on an NFL field. Keep in mind that featured rookie backs tend to wear down by fantasy playoff time. He's also not as established a pass catcher as advertised however a skill set he can develop over time.
Dez Bryant has Beast potential. He also spent training camp and the preseason in a walking boot. It has been over a year since the last time he played in a football game.
Demaryius Thomas looked like a man among boys at Broncos camp. He also re-injured his foot. He's an incredible prospect but instant returns should be tempered.
Montario Hardesty tweaked his knee and has missed most of training camp. He finally got a preseason start and left shortly into the game with another injury to the same knee. Hardesty had three knee surgeries while at the collegiate level. He is a smart player that already picked up the offensive. He has the skills to take over Jerome Harrison by mid season although the injuries are officially a major concern. If you decide to roster one of these players, we would suggest rostering both.
Sam Bradford looks legit. If he survives his rookie season and the serious beat-down he is about to experience, he will garner QB2 status by his sophomore campaign with an emerging Rams squad.
Brandon Lafell is poised to make an impact in his rookie season. He is a strong, willing blocker that should make for a possession receiver who is an asset in the redzone. His ceiling is likely limited by his suspect hands and won't be reached for a season or two, but he is having a great camp and could likely post impressive rookie numbers. Someone has to line up opposite Steve Smith...why not Lafell?
Dexter McCluster has shown off his versatility in training camp and preseason. He has returned kicks and punts, carried the ball and lined up as a receiver. How will he be used during the regular season? That will go a long way to determining his fantasy value, but 10 or so offensive touches a week could help him have an impact. There is risk involved, but the upside makes it worth it.
CJ Spiller took a while to sign and get to camp. Well he is there and will compliment Fred Jackson nicely in 2010. He should remain of the field often lining up in various positions. He's explosive folks and the Bills RB situation is falling apart.
Jahvid Best is being given every opportunity to earn the starting RB spot in Detroit. Kevin Smith has made a nice recovery from ACL surgery and should work his way back into the rotation (maybe - rumors his roster spot is in jeopardy), but we expect a nice rookie year from the versatile Best.
Anthony Dixon is firmly entrenched as the 49ers backup to Frank Gore. While we think Gore is going to get a massive workload in 2010 (not good for his long term Dynasty value), Dixon is in line for some work. He is a better pass catcher than advertised.
Jordan Shipley is a smart football player that has quickly caught on to the Bengals offense. He runs great routes and catches everything thrown his way. Look for him to emerge over the next couple years as a legit PPR threat. You may want to consider landing him soon before his stock begins to rise.
Jermain Gresham is a rising star with ridiculous upsdie. The Bengals are stockpiling weapons and the running game is going to leave plenty of opportunity for Gresham to immediately contribute. He should outproduce rookie TE expectations and will be highly sought after in Dynasty circles by 2011.
Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernendez have bee utilized this preseason. Look for them both to be involved in their rookie seasons. Gronkowski especially has shown to be a favorite target of Tom Brady. Nice opportunity here for these young TE's on a Pats team that, like always, will throw often.
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Training Camp Observations
Matt Ryan is bigger, stronger and faster. His growth has been compared to that of the first few NFL seasons of Tom Brady. His arm strength is improved and is primed for a elite breakout. Roddy White is primed for a Top-3 season at the WR position. Many have forgotten about Harry Douglas in the slot. Michael Turner is healthy and coming off an underrated 2009. Jason Snelling is a legit-must have handcuff. The Falcons are built to "win-now" and some legit fantasy numbers can be expected out of this balanced offensive unit.
The Broncos have suffered (by far) more preseason injuries than any other player. Stud LB Elvis Dumervil (17 sacks in 2009) suffered a torn pectoral muscle and is out indefinitely. Rookies Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker both hugely impressed before getting re-injured in team drills. A struggling team will be under great pressure to get Tim Tebow some NFL game action late in the season however with the recent contract extension paid out to Kyle Orton, it is clear he is light-years ahead of Tebow (and Brady Quinn for that matter). Orton is frustrating to own, but his best football is ahead of him on a McDaniels team that loves to throw the football.
The Redskins are better than advertised. Their fantasy outlook is not as promising. While McNabb will be his usual self, no members of the young receiving corps have stepped up this preseason. Santana Moss is poised to get plenty of looks. Chris Cooley and Fred Davis are solid prospects, but really, who wants to deal with a Tight End by Committe situation? Devin Thomas has proved (or failed to prove) that he has the ability to step up. Malcolm Kelly is looking to be a bust and is already on IR for 2010. A typical Mike Shanahan RB situation has developed in D.C. however
The Miami Dolphins will run less in 2010. This includes the wildcat. Ronnie Brown has become a liability and Ricky Williams is not getting any younger. This team will definitely move the ball on the ground as both runners are still entirely capable, but the Dolphins late 2009 passing numbers indicate a confidence in Chad Henne.
The Arizona Cardinals QB situation is in serious flux. Matt Leinart, to date, has proven to be a bust. His pedigree still gives him some value on a Dynasty roster however, but temper expectations. He is reportedly up for trade putting his future outlook in question. Derek Anderson will look to get the early season start in Arizona, good news for Larry Fitzgerald owners as he will launch up bombs all day long. Unforunately for Anderson, bombs are his only skill set which hugely limits his value and stability. He will surely struggle and the the Cards will be looking for a replacement after a few starts. Rookie QB Max Hall has shown great potential, however it is hard to believe the undrafted player from BYU is ready for regular season NFL action. He clearly is a smart player with a grasp of the offense. He has upside, but again...hard to imagine. John Skelton is another rookie QB with nice upside and quite possibly the biggest arm in the NFL - no joke. Skelton is not ready to lead an NFL team.
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Developing Situations
Arian Foster was undrafted last year out of Tennessee, but Gary Kubiak spoke highly of him and eventually gave him a shot at the end of last season. Still, not 100% confident in Foster or the injuried Steve Slaton, the Texans traded up to draft Auburn's Ben Tate 58th overall this past April. Tate has workhorse potential, but suffered a season ending ankle injury in training camp. The Texans will use Slaton as more of a third down back, leaving 1st and 2nd down (and the goal line) to Foster. A big season could be in store, but Dynasty owners may want to field offers for Foster before the end of the season, as Ben Tate will likely work his way back into the picture in 2011.
Much like the Colts, the Saints spread the ball around to the open receiver. This is great news for Drew Brees, but for fantasy owners it makes Saints receivers a little unreliable. Marques Colston is still a borderline WR1, but Robert Meachem, Devery Henderson, a healthy Lance Moore and an emerging Adrian Arrington to battle it out for Brees' affection.
I guess we should mention the Colts then as well with that kind of teaser...They are spreading the ball around often as well. While Reggie Wayne remains an elite WR's his disappearing act on the back end of the 2010 season is concerning. Not to mention Peyton Manning has taken a clear liking to Pierre Garcon. Look for Garcon's numbers to climb to over 1,000 receiving yards in 2010, while Waynes numbers take a slight drop below Top-7 status. Austin Collie and Anthony Gonzalez will likely have a frustrating (for fantasy owners) battle at the slot position all season long.
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Brandon Marshall and Chad Henne have already developed some solid rapport. Look for Davone Bess and Brian Hartline to reap some benefit from the blanket coverage Marshall will definitely see on most plays. Bess is a hugely underrated slot receiver who caught 75 balls in his sophomore campaign.
The Redskins Backfield - As usual, a Mike Shanahan running back situation can be very frustrating for fantasy owners. A backfield littered with rushers that are old and in the way provide little Dynasty value. Shanahan coached RB's tend to produce solid numbers however whom he will decide to carry the workload is anybody's guess. Keep an eye on the development of RB Keiland Williams.
Jason Campbell gets a fresh start in Oakland and he could put himself on the fantasy radar. That is good news for breakout candidate TE Zach Miller first and foremost, but the entire Raiders offense should reap the return on investment. Louis Murphy has a chance to step up with the injury of Chaz Schilens and slow development of Darrius Heyward-Bay. If DHB is ever going to make the jump to relevance, 2010 is it. We like him as a prospect as he spent the entire offseason working on catching the football. "You can teach a player to catch the football, but you can't teach speed"...something DHB has plenty of, not to mention opportunity. The running back situation should benefit as well without teams stacking 8 or 9 in the box this year. Stock up in Raider Nation.
Thomas Jones is coming off one of the best seasons for any RB over 30 years old in the history of the NFL. Now he joins a backfield with an emerging stud. Jamaal Charles finally received a full workload during the second half of the season and finished the year on an absolute tear. Jones is going to have some impact on his numbers this season no doubt, but in the long run it could serve to benefit Charles.
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Injuries Create Opportunities
Anthony Gonzalez appears to be healthy and working his way back into the Colts rotation. Peyton Manning now has an embarrassment of riches at his disposal. Pierre Garcon has a skillset that sets him apart from Gonzalez and Collie, and more consistent hands could lead to a breakout as the Colts WR2. Austin Collie is a sure handed, polished route runner and redzone threat out of the slot looking to continue to grow in just his 2nd season. That leaves Gonzalez, a former first round pick that might have established himself as a solid fantasy starter last season if not for injury. His talent might play better outside, but should get looks all over the field. Peyton Manning will continue to spread the ball around to the open receiver and despite conventional wisdom that says otherwise, it would not surprise us to see Reggie Wayne's numbers dip a bit.
The door might be open for the oft-injured Darren McFadden just in time for Week 1. McFadden has looked "explosive" in practice and anything but when he was actually able to get himself on the field this summer. Mike Bush just might be the superior talent and he is definitely the better inside runner, but he did fracture his thumb in the 3rd preseason game. If both backs are healthy, expect a timeshare of some kind, with McFadden the PPR asset and Bush the more dependable runner.
Donnie Avery was probably not going to breakout in 2010, but he was hoping for a healthy, productive season that could have made him a solid WR4 or 5. He won't get that shot now, after tearing his ACL in the 3rd preseason game. That elevates Laurent Robinson, the talented but injury prone 4th year talent, into the WR1 role in St. Louis. Keep an eye on a potential Vincent Jackson acquisition as well (more on him below).
Sidney Rice's hip surgery opens the door for Percy Harvin to get more looks early this season. That is, if Harvin's migraines don't keep him out of the lineup. He makes a high risk / high reward WR worth the gamble in Dynasty leagues because of his talent. Rice, meanwhile, needs to have a big, healthy second half in order to secure that long term contract he is looking for. Monitor his rehab closely.
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Random Thoughts
Mike Crabtree has reportedly been working out with Vernon Davis the entire offseason. We all know Davis is a physical freak and spending an offseason in the weight room has primed Crabs for a legit breakout. 80+ catches is likely. Recent news about the 49ers concern with Crabtree's abscence from preseason activities is not to be concerned with. A fired up Singletary locker room is the way in SF.
Tom Brady is poised for a solid season. He value is somewhat down right now (except if you live in the New England area).
Kevin Kolb is an exciting Dynasty storyline. He is a legit Beast vs. Bust candidate. He's in a great situation, has an ideal skill set for his surrounding talent and currently has a value that is through the roof. While he is currently being rostered as a QB1 in many fantasy circles, we would advise against this. We would however roll the dice on acquiring him the moment his value becomes palatable. His skill set is not going to limit his immediate upside, it is going to be a questionable offensive line. Kolb's long term outlook is quite favorable.
Vincent Jackson is still holding out and he wants to get paid. Not a great way to play out (or not play out) one of your prime years. He could put up big numbers in the next few seasons, but his situation is not going to get any better than Phillip Rivers.
Will Mike Martz help Jay Cutler realize his full potential? It's probably not going to be smooth sailing, but Cutler should post solid QB1 numbers this season with Martz calling the shots. The problem here is that Cutler was sacked 16 times in the preseason. QB's getting beat to hell is a common theme in a Martz run offensive. The big concern here is how long Jay Cutler will tolerate the beating.
Bernard Scott will be asked to play a significant role at some point during the 2010 season (likely due to a Cedric Benson injury). Scott may never look back and become a high value Dynasty commodity for the next 4-5 years. Scott is worth a roll of the dice.
Ahmad Bradshaw is finally going to get his chance to be the lead guy. He is clearly not a bell cow and has struggled (but played through) with injury throughout his career. Bradshaw is a solid talent with unfortunately little long term value. He has some legit value in 2010 however, and might be the most valueable RB2/3 in 2010 fantasy football.
Zach Miller - TE Oakland - has not yet gotten the hype he deserves. Take advantage before the hype train catches on.