mcquade
08-31-2005, 05:50 PM
Thought I'd get a thread going devoted to fantasy football - Here's a couple of my sleeper picks who I think will have a good year -
QB-Kerry Collins-Randy Moss, Jerry Porter, Lamont Jordan Collins has enough weapons around him to have his best year ever.
QB-Kurt Warner-if the offensive line can give him time he has maybe the best trio of wr's in the league in Fitzgerald, Boldin and Bryant. If he stays healthy he's a top 10 QB.
RB-Steven Jackson-Size and speed. The only things that can hold him back are injuries and his pass happy coach.
RB-Minnesota RB-Either M. Moore or M.Bennett will end up being a 1000yd rusher here, the question is who.
RB-Mike Anderson-If this guy stays healthy and keeps the job he could end up leading the league in rushing.
RB-JJ Arrington-Has the most complete offense to work with in comparison to the other RB's. He could end up with the best numbers too.
RB-Fred Taylor-Early reports had him still not at 100%. But currently reports are saying that he is in great shape and is ready to start in game 1. I know most people think of this guy as injury prone but he has played all 16 games in the last 2 years.
WR-Ashlie Lelie-This guy averaged 20 yards per catch last year. With Rod Smith another year older look for Lelie to become the man in Denver.
WR-Roy Williams-Flanked by C.Rogers(injury prone) and M.Williams(rookie) he seems primed to become the next great receiver.
WR-Antonio Bryant-He's the man in Cleveland. Take that for what it is worth. But with banged up RB's and an average defense Cleveland is going to find themselves playing from behind and throwing alot.
Deep Deep Sleepers-Guys who may come out of nowhere to become the next big thing...
RB-Willie Parker-Parker finds himself starting behind a damn solid Pitt O-Line. He averaged 11 yards per carry in the preseason. If he gives 2 good performances before Staley and Bettis get healthy he could entrench himself as the man.
RB-Ron Dayne-Yeah, that Ron Dayne. Dayne has gotten nothing but praise from Denver coaches in the preseason and has averaged a healthy 4.9ypc. If Tatum Bell wasn't a high draft pick I think Dayne would be the primary backup. And if M.Anderson and T.Bell get hurt, as they usually do, Dayne could find himself being the next Reuben Droughns.
RB-Ryan Moats-Moats is backing up Westbrook in Phil who is injury prone. Moats is the same size and faster than Westbrook and with some good performances could find himself starting at some point.
RB-Ricky Williams-Yes, that Ricky Williams. Once back from suspension he will probably get traded. And if not he will hang over Ronnie Brown like a dark cloud. If Brown struggles look for him to get the quick hook.
WR-Travis Taylor-Was Taylor the victim of bad QB's in Balt?Time will tell. Taylor now goes to Min with arguably the best QB in the business. He's won the #2 spot away from M.Robinson and is primed to finally show why he was a top 15 pick in the NFL Draft.
WR-Michael Jenkins-Jenkins is the man in Atl. He has one year under his belt and is the best of some questionalble wr's. At best he could put anywhere between 800-1000yds and 5-10 td's. He's worth a roster spot especially in keeper leagues
Possible busts -
QB-Joey Harrington-Harrington is in deep doo doo. And has Mariucci favorite Jeff Garcia behind him. Look for Harrington to get the quick hook if he struggles early.
RB-Ahman Green-Looks like he's pleading guilty to a battery charge and could get a 2 game suspension. That + he's playing behind an O-line that is borderline horrible.
RB-Cleveland RB's-Right now it's RB by committee with no true starter. And with Suggs finding the IR more than the endzone it could stay like that.
WR-Steve Smith-One good season in the past 4 years + he's coming off a horrible leg injury. I think Keary Colbert will end up being the guy here.
WR-Deion Branch-Branch plays in a system where speading the ball is key. And with a logjam at receiver(Givens,Brown,Terrell, Davis) he could see his numbers decline.
QB-Kerry Collins-Randy Moss, Jerry Porter, Lamont Jordan Collins has enough weapons around him to have his best year ever.
QB-Kurt Warner-if the offensive line can give him time he has maybe the best trio of wr's in the league in Fitzgerald, Boldin and Bryant. If he stays healthy he's a top 10 QB.
RB-Steven Jackson-Size and speed. The only things that can hold him back are injuries and his pass happy coach.
RB-Minnesota RB-Either M. Moore or M.Bennett will end up being a 1000yd rusher here, the question is who.
RB-Mike Anderson-If this guy stays healthy and keeps the job he could end up leading the league in rushing.
RB-JJ Arrington-Has the most complete offense to work with in comparison to the other RB's. He could end up with the best numbers too.
RB-Fred Taylor-Early reports had him still not at 100%. But currently reports are saying that he is in great shape and is ready to start in game 1. I know most people think of this guy as injury prone but he has played all 16 games in the last 2 years.
WR-Ashlie Lelie-This guy averaged 20 yards per catch last year. With Rod Smith another year older look for Lelie to become the man in Denver.
WR-Roy Williams-Flanked by C.Rogers(injury prone) and M.Williams(rookie) he seems primed to become the next great receiver.
WR-Antonio Bryant-He's the man in Cleveland. Take that for what it is worth. But with banged up RB's and an average defense Cleveland is going to find themselves playing from behind and throwing alot.
Deep Deep Sleepers-Guys who may come out of nowhere to become the next big thing...
RB-Willie Parker-Parker finds himself starting behind a damn solid Pitt O-Line. He averaged 11 yards per carry in the preseason. If he gives 2 good performances before Staley and Bettis get healthy he could entrench himself as the man.
RB-Ron Dayne-Yeah, that Ron Dayne. Dayne has gotten nothing but praise from Denver coaches in the preseason and has averaged a healthy 4.9ypc. If Tatum Bell wasn't a high draft pick I think Dayne would be the primary backup. And if M.Anderson and T.Bell get hurt, as they usually do, Dayne could find himself being the next Reuben Droughns.
RB-Ryan Moats-Moats is backing up Westbrook in Phil who is injury prone. Moats is the same size and faster than Westbrook and with some good performances could find himself starting at some point.
RB-Ricky Williams-Yes, that Ricky Williams. Once back from suspension he will probably get traded. And if not he will hang over Ronnie Brown like a dark cloud. If Brown struggles look for him to get the quick hook.
WR-Travis Taylor-Was Taylor the victim of bad QB's in Balt?Time will tell. Taylor now goes to Min with arguably the best QB in the business. He's won the #2 spot away from M.Robinson and is primed to finally show why he was a top 15 pick in the NFL Draft.
WR-Michael Jenkins-Jenkins is the man in Atl. He has one year under his belt and is the best of some questionalble wr's. At best he could put anywhere between 800-1000yds and 5-10 td's. He's worth a roster spot especially in keeper leagues
Possible busts -
QB-Joey Harrington-Harrington is in deep doo doo. And has Mariucci favorite Jeff Garcia behind him. Look for Harrington to get the quick hook if he struggles early.
RB-Ahman Green-Looks like he's pleading guilty to a battery charge and could get a 2 game suspension. That + he's playing behind an O-line that is borderline horrible.
RB-Cleveland RB's-Right now it's RB by committee with no true starter. And with Suggs finding the IR more than the endzone it could stay like that.
WR-Steve Smith-One good season in the past 4 years + he's coming off a horrible leg injury. I think Keary Colbert will end up being the guy here.
WR-Deion Branch-Branch plays in a system where speading the ball is key. And with a logjam at receiver(Givens,Brown,Terrell, Davis) he could see his numbers decline.