It's late in the fantasy season and the only thing on most owners minds is the playoffs...and rightfully so. Dynasty owners, though, need to always be thinking about next year. So, regardless of whether you are in a the playoff hunt or retooling for 2011, you need to think about stashing players at the end of your bench that could be valuable assets in future seasons. In this episode of Dynasty Digging, we're going to identify some players that are not going to do anything for your fantasy team...yet. Let's dig.

QB John Skelton
Derek Anderson is the active Quarterback for a very poor Arizona Cardinals squad.  Anderson has made it very clear this season he is merely a perennial backup QB - if that.  Popular summer sleeper Max Hall, an undrafted rookie out of BYU, is waiting in the wings. But that doesn't make him the Cardinals QB of the future, just of the immediate future. He has the intangibles and skillset of a solid prospect, but in limited action this year, he showed he is clearly not ready for primetime. To find the Cardinals QB of the future, you might very well need to look at their 5th round pick last April, John Skelton. A cannon for an arm (possibly the biggest in the NFL), a quick release and leadership skills made him a prospect to keep an eye on heading into the draft. That is coupled with his surprising mobility, footwork and prototypical size, making him at the very least an intriguing stash. Because of his measurables and small school background, he drew comparisons to Joe Flacco. While not as NFL ready as Flacco was, Skelton does profile similarly. The Cardinals have a big offseason ahead of them as they will decide how to pursue their QB of the future.  They will surely have one of the earliest draft picks in this years class of what is projected to be a group of impressive QB prospects.  They will however want to see what Skelton looks like as a passer prior to making franchise QB decisions.  The Cards are a weekend away from mathematical elimination from the playoffs.  Earlier in the season they had already seen what Max Hall has in a starting QB role - with unimpressive results.  The Cards would be smart to allow Skelton out there for a few weeks to show off his big time arm in real time game action.  Skelton is not ready to be an NFL starting QB, not to mention a starter on your Dynasty squad.  He does however have an impressive skill set, and with a bit of patience he may grow to become a Dynasty asset on your roster.  Should he overperform in late season garbage time for the Cardinals, it may already be too late to snag him.  Scoop him up now.

RB James Starks
If it was not for a shoulder injury that wiped out his senior season, James Starks may have gone in Day 2 of the NFL Draft this past April. If not for a hamstring injury in May, we may have seen James Starks have fantasy value this season. Through three seasons at the University of Buffalo, Starks carried the offense. As a junior, he totaled 17 TD's and over 1,300 yards rushing. Not only a very athletic rusher, he is an exceptional receiver out of the backfield. He does not have breakaway speed and could stand to add some bulk to his frame, but he has enough skill to be the lead back in a committee if given the opportunity. At already 24 years old (25 in February), though, Starks has a lot of ground to cover and that starts with getting on the field. Ryan Grant will be back next season, but he'll be 28 and while solid, he is not by any means a franchise back. Neither is Brandon Jackson, who is clearly overextended in a featured role. Dimitri Nance is intriguing, but more as a ground and pound, goal line type. If Starks can play up to his potential, he can force his way into the Packers plans. Owners likely invested a mid-rounds rookie draft pick on Starks and may be frutstrated by their return on investment. Use that to your advantage and try to nab him now with an eye on a healthy and promising 2011. 

WR Emmanuel Sanders
The Steelers had a Beastly trio of receivers in 2009, with the aging Hines Ward, emerging Beast Santonio Holmes and flashy rookie Mike Wallace. That trio would eventually be come a duo, but not because of a Hines Ward retirement. It was an offseason run-in with the law that led the Steelers to give away Holmes to the Jets for a 5th round pick. Realizing they need to stockpile a few more prospects at the position, they drafted Emmanuel Sanders and Antonio Brown this April. With 2008 2nd round bust Limas Sweed tearing his ACL in mini-camp, that created an immediate opportunity. Sanders has contributed immediately as a kickoff returner, but he has also slowly been getting more involved in the offense as the season goes on. He does not have an ideal build, but he will go over the middle without hesitation and has speed to burn. While Mike Wallace possesses elite upside because of his playmaking skills, Sanders could be just as explosive in time, similar to the DeSean Jackson / Jeremy Maclin tandem in Philly. His upside makes him an excellent Dynasty prospect that could emerge as soon as 2011.

WR Danario Alexander
If it wasn't for the numerous knee injuries, Danario Alexander may have gotten more pre-draft love. Instead, he went undrafted after a prolific career at Missouri. He didn't sign with the Rams until the 22nd of August, which tells you that health was a major concern for teams over the summer. After numerous injuries to Rams wideouts, Alexander got the call up from the practice squad. On October 16th, he saw his first extensive playing time against the Chargers and responded with a 4 catch, 72 yard, 1 TD performance. The injuries reared their ugly head soon there after as he had his knee scoped at the end of October and missed several weeks. He came back with a vengeance in Week 12, leading the Rams with 95 yards on 4 catches in his return to game action. Possessing exciting size and speed, Alexander's talent is legit. He still needs to hone his route running, but his after the catch ability and reliable hands could make him a fantasy starter in time. There is opportunity on this Rams team and he has already caught the eye of future Beast Sam Bradford. Should he continue to establish a rapport with him, the sky is the limit. Just keep in mind that he is the ultimate injury risk and his history of knee problems will likely follow him throughout his career. So, while you may never be able to fully rely on him, he could be a fantasy asset as soon as next season.

TE Clay Harbor
Brent Celek is only 25 years old and has Beast potential, as evidenced by last year's 941 yards, 76 catches and 8 TD's. But as we have seen this year with the numerous injuries to the league's elite tight ends, it is not a bad idea to have a reliable back-up. Same goes for fantasy, and with the rebirth of the TE as an offensive weapon, it is not a bad idea to stash multiple prospects. Enter Clay Harbor, the Eagles 4th round pick this past April. Undersized for a true TE, Harbor boosted his stock at the Combine after a stellar career at Missouri State. An exceptional athlete, Harbor was a bit of a tweener prospect, but he has fantasy upside in the long term. Harbor has outstanding hands and top notch speed for his size, which could make him a dangerous mismatch in the middle of the field. He'll need an injury or trade of Celek to reach his full potential, but he's a versatile threat that could be utilized by the creative offense in Philadelphia. Keep an eye on him and do not hesitate to add him immediately if you are in league that values tight end's heavily.