Although I’ve certainly been wrong about some QBs in a particular season, over the long haul, I tend to be on target more often than not when it comes to this position. Like in 2001, I loved Trent Green, and I destroyed some people’s fantasy season because of that love. But Green went on to play in multiple Pro Bowls. I’ve been enamored with Matt Schaub for several years to give another example. Yeah, I was officially panicked about his ability to stay on the field heading into 2009, but my three-year affinity for Schaub did eventually prove to be something that was on the right track.

Of course there are some exceptions in which I’m kind if right and also kind of wrong. Like Jay Cutler. I’ve been a Cutler apologist from Day One, and that certainly didn’t work out too well in 2009. On the other hand, the guy was a train wreck for most of the year on a new team with a bad OL and a mediocre receiving corps – yet he still [...]]]> I’m wrong all the time on players, but if you can allow me to make a self-serving statement here on the QBs, I’d appreciate it.

Although I’ve certainly been wrong about some QBs in a particular season, over the long haul, I tend to be on target more often than not when it comes to this position. Like in 2001, I loved Trent Green, and I destroyed some people’s fantasy season because of that love. But Green went on to play in multiple Pro Bowls. I’ve been enamored with Matt Schaub for several years to give another example. Yeah, I was officially panicked about his ability to stay on the field heading into 2009, but my three-year affinity for Schaub did eventually prove to be something that was on the right track.

Of course there are some exceptions in which I’m kind if right and also kind of wrong. Like Jay Cutler. I’ve been a Cutler apologist from Day One, and that certainly didn’t work out too well in 2009. On the other hand, the guy was a train wreck for most of the year on a new team with a bad OL and a mediocre receiving corps – yet he still managed to account for 3800+ yards and 28 TDs. So clearly the guy can play. A lot of the time, when I’m into a QB, his fantasy draft is also a factor, and that was the case with Cutler last year.

I won’t get into my affinity for Rick Mirer in 1996 here because that was a lifetime ago and I was a novice then at this player analysis thing.

I bring this all up today because the Lions have added another weapon for QB Matthew Stafford in TE Tony Scheffler. This isn’t a huge acquisition, but it’s a good one. Scheffler’s a playmaker at the TE position, and he adds some dynamism to the Lion offense. That was needed, and I think Stafford himself is pretty damn dynamic.

Stafford has his detractors, but let the record show right now that I believe this guy can play. I think he can be special.

Last year, things got rough, but it was only his rookie season, and the team had issues. They could not run the ball at all, which makes playing the QB position extremely difficult if you’re a young starter. They were also playing from behind all the time, which is also brutal on a young signal-caller. He had a stud wideout in Calvin Johnson, but nothing else, so all the coverage got tilted Johnson’s way.

Stafford has some things to work out, like not turning his body at times when the pressure’s on, throwing with a little more precision, and not forcing too many passes. That’s a slippery slope, by the way. You want your QB to be willing to pull the trigger, like Stafford is, but there’s a fine line between having confidence in your ability to throw the rock and playing out of control, as Jay Cutler did last year. The alternative is to play too conservatively, or scared, like Brady Quinn, and that’s no good, either. It’s actually worse.

Matthew Stafford’s probably a year away from totally breaking out, but barring a surprise meltdown, totally breaking out he eventually will

Stafford’s probably a year away from totally breaking out, but barring a surprise meltdown, totally breaking out he eventually will. He has all the tools to be not only a good NFL passer, but an elite one. Again, he has some kinks to iron out, but I have confidence in offensive coordinator Scott Linehan. If Linehan can get obscene production (in Minnesota) out of Daunte Culpepper, who plays the position like he’s in a school playground and has very little in terms of anticipation and touch, then Stafford should be in good hands. Stafford has an excellent arm, and his release to me looks fantastic. The ball comes out with some serious juice. He also has the confidence that he can make every throw, and he definitely can make every throw. That is not the case with some other young players at the position like Alex Smith, Mark Sanchez, Matt Cassel, and Matt Leinart. Sure, a guy like Sanchez has a lot to offer and he got his team to the AFC title game. But I’m talking about fantasy football; I need more from my QB than the intangibles Sanchez brings to the table.

Also very promising is Stafford’s demeanor. Although things did get hairy on the terrible Lions last year, overall he didn’t seem to play too fast, and he seemed relaxed. Stafford does need to work on his ability to manipulate defenders, but that can also come from coaching, and he seems like a pretty smart guy. He also proved to be pretty tough in 2009, and that’s always a good thing as well.

Like I said I think he needs another full season to develop, but we should start seeing some signs of serious life in 2010. The addition of WR Nate Burleson will really help, since he’s a savvy player capable of making defenses pay for smothering Calvin. And I like the addition of Scheffler as a moveable chess piece. For Stafford’s sake, I’m hoping the Lions draft a stud LT, but that might be asking too much.

In short, whenever I see a QB with all the physical tools to succeed – good size, athletic ability, a strong arm and quick release – yet also the intangibles that are key such as confidence, a willingness to pull the trigger, and a calmness and poise, then I get excited. I see that in Joe Flacco, and I started seeing that last year in Chad Henne.

I definitely see it in Matthew Stafford, but a little more so than Flacco and Henne, I just see some serious fantasy juice in Stafford. I see a guy who, if everything around him is stable and there is talent on the field, has the potential to someday put up monster numbers. I’m talking 35+ TDs and 4000+ passing yards per season. Having a true beast at WR really helps, and the Lions have given him more help this year, so let’s see if he starts show signs of future stardom in 2010. If he does, his keeper value will soar, so you may want to get him on the cheap now in a keeper or dynasty league. When I look at the Lions, I see their identity firmly placed in the hands of Stafford, a #1 pick overall in the NFL draft, and Johnson, a #2 pick overall in the NFL draft.

This is a guy who just turned 22 years old this past February. I’m not saying you’ll be getting the next Peyton Manning, but in Stafford fantasy players in keeper or dynasty leagues might be set for the next decade with Stafford, and that’s appealing.

There's no doubt he's been frustrating, but those in keeper leagues have to recognize Calvin Johnson's special talent and act accordingly. Having a legit QB in the fold also helps.

You would think there would be more slam-dunks at the top of this position, but other than Andre Johnson (Hou, 28), Calvin Johnson (Det, 24), Reggie Wayne (Ind, 31), and Larry Fitzgerald (Ari, 27) there aren’t many obvious no-brainers. These four guys are, based on their talent (especially Calvin) and their good situations.

There are certainly some other highly desirable options like Greg Jennings (GB, 26), Roddy White (Atl, 28), and Miles Austin (Dal, 26). It may [...]]]> The WR position is a little different than the QB and RB positions in that there’s a lot more depth. You can go at 100+ deep at the position and still find viable options. Of course, with great depth will come fewer true studs, so a higher priority should be placed on the elite options at the position, the serious go-to guys. In addition, your scoring system can greatly affect the fantasy landscape at this position, and those in PPR leagues will find certain players are much more attractive than those in non-PPR leagues.

There's no doubt he's been frustrating, but those in keeper leagues have to recognize Calvin Johnson's special talent and act accordingly. Having a legit QB in the fold also helps.

You would think there would be more slam-dunks at the top of this position, but other than Andre Johnson (Hou, 28), Calvin Johnson (Det, 24), Reggie Wayne (Ind, 31), and Larry Fitzgerald (Ari, 27) there aren’t many obvious no-brainers. These four guys are, based on their talent (especially Calvin) and their good situations.

There are certainly some other highly desirable options like Greg Jennings (GB, 26), Roddy White (Atl, 28), and Miles Austin (Dal, 26). It may be premature to list a guy like Austin among the truly elite, but I think he’s the real deal, and I like his youth and the mojo he has with his QB. Jennings is in a great situation with QB Aaron Rodgers, while White’s clearly a legit #1 NFL wideout with a nice option at QB in Matt Ryan.

The next players are a notch below the guys listed above, but they’re still highly desirable. Players like Vincent Jackson (SD, 27), Brandon Marshall (Den, 26), DeSean Jackson (Phi, 23), Marques Colston (NO, 27), Randy Moss (NE, 33), and Sidney Rice (Min, 24). Moss is getting up there, but until he really falls off, you have to be encouraged with his potential. I really like Rice as an emerging stud, but he’s being held back here due to the potential issues at the QB position. Even if Brett Favre plays in 2010, Rice has got an issue in 2011 because Favre won’t be there (we think). But he’s still an excellent keeper. (Vincent) Jackson’s got some character issues, but he’s a young stud in a great situation if he stays in SD. Obviously, Marshall’s a major wildcard. Talent-wise he’s a top-5 guy, and he’s very young, but his future is up in the air, and until further notice, you worry about off-field implosions. But he’s hard to pass up based on his potential to be dominant. Also, (DeSean) Jackson’s clearly a very good prospect. It looks like the Birds will be set at the QB position for years to come, so given his explosive potential, he’s obviously a really nice option. Colston’s not a beast talent, but he’s more attractive playing with QB Drew Brees, and he’s obviously a fine keeper.

He doesn't have a set role and his QB situation could be weak in the near future, but Percy Harvin's simply too good to pass up in a keeper league

Next up we have a combination of older players still getting it done, like Chad Ochocinco (Cin, 32), Steve Smith (Car, 31), Anquan Boldin (Bal, 29), Wes Welker (NE, 29), Hines Ward (Pit, 34), and Donald Driver (GB, 35) and young guys who look very promising, like Santonio Holmes (Pit, 26), Steve Smith (NYG, 25), Michael Crabtree (SF, 22), Dwayne Bowe (KC, 25), Mike Sims-Walker (Jac, 25), Robert Meachem (NO, 25), Jeremy Maclin (Phi, 21), Percy Harvin (Min, 22), Hakeem Nicks (NYG, 22). Whom you keep from this group depends on your expectations for the short-term and the long-term. If you’re ready to seriously challenge for a title now, guys like Ochocinco, Smith, and Boldin are great options (Welker obviously is, too, but his injury situation is a major concern for now). Even Ward and Driver, although not quite as appealing as those other players, are attractive, despite their age, because they are in good situations and are still playing at a high level. I do tend to target young studs, of course, and Crabtree, Meachem, and Harvin really stand out there. Crabtree isn’t the finished produce and doesn’t have the greatest QB throwing him the ball, but he has #1 NFL wideout written all over him. Meachem’s a legit upside guy with tons of talent, and Harvin looks like a do-it-all player who could be special. Holmes, Sims-Walker, Bowe, and Maclin may not have the potential to be truly elite, but they are very solid, and young, so they are fine keepers. Holmes and Bowe are very talented, but they have some concerns due to some inconsistencies in their careers thus far – and possibly some character issues. Maclin looks like a really nice player who showed a lot as a rookie, but he does have to show he can produce on a consistent basis over the course of a full season. I also really like Nicks, so while he has a lot to prove still as well, I’m comfortable placing him in this high-end group. He has the potential to be comparable to what Boldin’s been over the last 4-5 years, which is an excellent #2 fantasy wideout who at times produces like a #1.

If you’re looking for some viable guys who can (probably) rely on for production for the short-term, Antonio Bryant (Cin, 29), Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ, 28), Braylon Edwards (NYJ, 27), Terrell Owens (FA, 36), Derrick Mason (Bal, 35), Lee Evans (Buf, 29), T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Sea, 32), and Bernard Berrian (Min, 29) are decent options. I don’t feel really great about any of them, honestly, but Bryant’s talented, Cotchery underrated, and Mason is still productive. Edwards and Owens could certainly be helpful, but Edwards’ career seems to be stuck in mediocrity, and the aged Owens doesn’t even have a team as of this writing (3/29). Houshmandzadeh and Berrian are really just #3 fantasy WRs (at best) for the next 1-2 years. Evans is a good player, but he has been stifled by poor QB play. At least he’ll be the unquestioned #1 in Buffalo for the near future.

You're taking a leap of faith on an unproven player, but Devin Aromashodu showcased excellent potential and there could be a clear path to a starting job in Chicago due to his size - plus the team is high on him

I’d be more inclined to go for some of the younger options in their tier or realm of players, with guys like Pierre Garcon (Ind, 24), Kenny Britt (Ten, 21), Steve Breaston (Ari, 27), Mohamed Massaquoi (Cle, 23), Eddie Royal (Den, 24), Donnie Avery (Stl, 26), and each of the three Bear guys in the mix for starting jobs: Devin Aromashodu (Chi, 26), Devin Hester (Chi, 27), and Johnny Knox (Chi, 23). I’m high on Garcon, in part due to his talent and what he showed in 2009, but also because of his excellent situation. If he can retain a starting job on the outside (to be determined), he should only get better. Britt has elite tools and could be a nice #1 NFL wideout, but his production may be somewhat limited in Tennessee and with the erratic Vince Young under center. Breaston’s a nice player, but he has to prove he can excel on the outside – and with the shaky Matt Leinart at QB. Massaquoi looks like a solid prospect, but he’s probably best cast as a #2 for the Browns (who are looking for speed opposite him). For now, though, he’s their top guy, and he should be helpful. Royal’s obviously coming off a dreadful season, but if Brandon Marshall departs, Royal’s role should increase greatly, plus you don’t catch 90+ balls as a rookie and not be legit (unless your name is Michael Clayton, who actually caught only 80 balls as a rookie in 2004). Avery’s pretty decent, and if he can get better QB play, I can see him settling in as a really nice #2 fantasy wideout, a guy who’s routinely ranked in the low-20s for fantasy each season. As for the Bear guys, I actually like Knox the best, based on the elite potential I saw from him last year. But he might be stuck as their #3 under Martz. If that’s the case, then Aromashodu should start. I’m not down on Hester, but I feel Aromashodu, at this point, has better starter potential in that he has better size and also good speed. He projects as a starter, and if he’s starting for Mike Martz and continues to grow, he could be this year’s Miles Austin. The Bears are high on him, so I’d seriously consider him if possible. Hester’s a little hard to get a handle on. He still has excellent potential, but other than (surprisingly) showing an ability to be an effective possession guy in 2009, his overall performance left me a little flat. He’s at best a #3 fantasy wideout for the long-term. From there he could go either way. He could grow into being a viable #2, or he could fade a little and be nothing more than a fantasy backup. It really depends on what Martz and head coach Lovie Smith have planned for him, and it’s still early to know what that is.

Next up, we have some viable veterans, but guys who also have issues. Roy Williams (Dal, 28), Kevin Walter (Hou, 29), Malcom Floyd (SD, 29), Santana Moss (Was, 31), and Chris Chambers (KC, 32) are in this mix. Of these five, I probably like Floyd best for his upside, but even that’s limited on a Charger team that has two other great weapons. Walter looks decent for the next couple of years in Houston, but he’s coming off a down season. Moss can still play, but he’ll fall off soon, and injuries and poor QB play are issues. Williams has been a train wreck, and it’s not inconceivable that he’s replaced as a starter in Dallas in the next 1-2 years, so he’s shaky. Chambers is really a year-to-year guy, but he’s at least back in KC, where he has a starting job solidified.

Considering the devastating knee injury suffered by Wes Welker and a great need in NE, keeping Julian Edelman around should be a wise move if at all possible

I’d be more inclined to look at the younger guys, like Julian Edelman (NE, 24), Laurent Robinson (Stl, 25), Austin Collie (Ind, 24), Mario Manningham (NYG, 24), Mike Wallace (Pit, 24), Chaz Schilens (Oak, 24), Anthony Gonzalez (Ind, 25), Jordy Nelson (GB, 25), Josh Morgan (SF, 25), and Davone Bess (Mia, 24). None of these guys are sure things, but Edelman’s play in 2009 was promising, and the Welker injury definitely helps him. Robinson’s a major injury concern, but he showed some promising game early in 2009 and has the tools to be a nice player. Collie’s a really nice option in a PPR, even if Gonzalez re-establishes himself in Indy. Wallace may not be more than a complementary player the next 1-2 years, but he has a key role, and he showed major playmaking ability as a rookie. Nelson’s progress has been slow, but he could easily still replace Driver in 1-2 years and emerge as a really nice option in this favorable situation. Morgan’s been a disappointment, but they are still pretty committed to him as a starter in SF, and he has the ability to produce like a decent #3 for the long-term if he can continue to grow and get good QB play. Bess, in a PPR, looks like a nice guy to have around, since his role as a key receiver from the slot should be secure, even after they find 1-2 new starters on the outside. I’m not sure about Manningham with the two other solid receivers here, but he certainly did prove to be quite an explosive weapon in 2009, so there has to be a place for him. As for Gonzalez, his future is a little up in the air based on what transpired in 2009, and his slotting has been adjusted accordingly. He’s a very solid player, though, and still in a good situation.

Most of your other options are younger players, and these are guys you’re just hoping pan out because none of them seems destined to come through. Brandon Tate (NE, 22) has the tools to replace Randy Moss in New England, but he has to stay healthy. Devin Thomas (Was, 23) may get another chance in Washington, but his seemingly appealing talents have not come to the surface yet. Louis Murphy (Oak, 23) is a definite talent, but he’s not even starting yet – and it’s the Raiders. Early Doucet (Ari, 24) should be a productive slot guy for the Cards, while Deon Butler (Sea, 24) and Brandon Gibson (Stl, 23) have youth, potential, and a chance to possibly play key roles for their teams.

Also in this realm are some older players who don’t have anything in terms of juicy upside potential, but do still have some value now, such as Nate Washington (Ten, 27), Nate Burleson (Det, 29), Jason Avant (Phi, 27), Devery Henderson (NO, 28), and Mark Clayton (Bal, 28). Washington and Burleson do still start, while the other players look like mediocre #4 WRs in 2010, so they’re nothing special at this point.

Once again, this deep, it makes more sense to look to the younger guys who have a chance to emerge as contributors. Darrius Heyward-Bey (Oak, 23), Brian Hartline (Mia, 23), Andre Caldwell (Cin, 25), Lance Moore (NO, 26), Ted Ginn (Mia, 25), Jacoby Jones (Hou, 26), Earl Bennett (Chi, 23), Brian Robiskie (Cle, 22), Malcolm Kelly (Was, 23), James Jones (GB, 26), and Maurice Stovall (TB, 25) are viable. I’m not enamored with any of them, quite frankly. Heyward-Bey can fly, so you have to give him a chance, but things could not have possibly looked grimmer for him than they did in his 2009 rookie season. Ginn has talent, but he should almost be written off at this point as a wideout, so he’s worth keeping just in case a light bulb goes on for him. Caldwell and Moore are pretty decent, but have limited potential, since they’re really #3s for their respective teams. (Jacoby) Jones is probably out of luck in Houston, but he is a playmaker who can score any time he touches the ball. Bennett’s going to be “just a guy” in Chicago. Robiskie didn’t get a chance to show anything this past year, which isn’t a good sign, but he could still develop into a solid PPR guy. Stovall’s had plenty of chances, which isn’t a great sign, but he should get another one this year, and if he can develop some chemistry with young QB Josh Freeman, Stovall may have a chance to be the best of this group.

Back to some older guys who have a chance, we have Justin Gage (Ten, 29), Jabar Gaffney (Den, 29), Brandon Lloyd (Den, 29), Patrick Crayton (Dal, 31), Michael Jenkins (Atl, 28), Reggie Brown (TB, 29), and Donte Stallworth (Bal, 29). None of these guys does anything for me, but Gaffney could be a decent PPR guy this year, Lloyd could play a lot more if Brandon Marshall is gone, and Jenkins does still start. Brown may now start in Tampa, for what it’s worth (probably not much).

Those looking for a sleeper keeper in a PPR league should take a look at Jag WR Mike Thomas, who quietly caught 48 passes last year and whose role should be expanding in 2010

As for the rest of the keeper options, we’re strictly looking at long-shots, so we’re focusing in on younger players like Josh Cribbs (Cle, 27), Derrick Williams (Det, 24), Harry Douglas (Atl, 26), Mike Thomas (Jac, 23), Demetrius Williams (Bal, 27), Steve Johnson (Buf, 24), Dwayne Jarrett (Car, 24), Dexter Jackson (Car, 24), Sammie Stroughter (TB, 24), Chansi Stuckey (Cle, 26), James Hardy (Buf, 24), Limas Sweed (Pit, 26), and Danny Amendola (Stl, 24). Of this group, Williams and Thomas intrigue me the most. They may just be slot guys their whole careers, but both have potential to move into a starting role on the outside eventually. Cribbs is really tough to get a handle on, and he’s obviously worth a lot more if you include his return production into the equation. Williams is talented, but he’s been a bust for the Ravens, and it’s almost time to give up on him. Johnson is someone to keep an eye on because he’s got some size and speed, unlike Hardy, who is slow and soft. Sweed’s time in Pittsburgh may be over soon, so he might not even be worth listing. Amendola’s not a sexy name, but he could be a nice little slot guy for the Rams for years to come, which is worth noting for those in PPR leagues.

Some other youngsters worth listing are Juaquin Iglesias (Chi, 23), Jerome Simpson (Cin, 24), Lavelle Hawkins (Ten, 24), Brooks Foster (Stl, 24), Kenneth Moore (Car, 25), Johnny Lee Higgins (Oak, 27), Ramses Barden (NYG, 24), Kevin Ogletree (Dal, 23), and Patrick Turner (Mia, 23). There’s not much to get excited about here, but Hawkins could be a decent slot guy for the Titans, while Foster (who missed most of 2009 with an injury) does have the talent to be a difference-maker. Barden is a huge receiver with some intrigue, but there’s a major logjam at WR on the Giant roster, so I’m not expecting much. Turner may actually get a chance to start this year, so he’s probably higher on someone else’s list. He’s low on mine because he’s painfully slow, so we’re thinking they’ll have to find someone else. The Cowboys are pretty high on Ogletree, who appears to be about where Miles Austin was here a couple of years ago. If Roy Williams is jettisoned or phased out, Ogletree could get a shot.

And finally, we have some older guys who, at best, may be worth picking up at some point in the near future for depth – but don’t count on that for anyone here between

Josh Reed (30), Bryant Johnson (29), Brandon Stokley (34), Deion Branch (31), Brandon Jones (27), Roscoe Parrish (28), Sam Aiken (29), Kelley Washington (31), Dennis Northcutt (32), Antwaan Randle El (31), and Torry Holt (34).

That said, I still have some thoughts on what’s gone down the last 5-7 days or so, and here’s a quick review. If you’re interested, we are keeping up on all the moves each day with our 2010 Free Agent Tracker.

The Chester Taylor signing by Chicago still boggles my mind a little bit. I understand you can never have too many quality veterans like Taylor, but let me put it this way: I don’t think he would have been much better than a healthy Matt Forte behind that terrible [...]]]> It’s been a fairly quiet and pretty anticlimactic free agent period so far. The one thing I’ve learned over the years about free agency is that its impact is pretty top-heavy, and overall overrated – at least when it comes to fantasy football. There are usually 3-4 major moves that have big impacts, and there are always a few moves that appear to be under-the-radar, yet wind up being key. But for the most part, the excitement some people feel in March and April dwindles down to next to nothing come September.

That said, I still have some thoughts on what’s gone down the last 5-7 days or so, and here’s a quick review. If you’re interested, we are keeping up on all the moves each day with our 2010 Free Agent Tracker.

The Chester Taylor signing by Chicago still boggles my mind a little bit. I understand you can never have too many quality veterans like Taylor, but let me put it this way: I don’t think he would have been much better than a healthy Matt Forte behind that terrible line and on a shaky overall Bear offense last year. So considering Forte is six years under than Taylor, it makes little sense to me. Solid backup/changeup RBs are a dime a dozen in this league right now, so their money could have been better spent elsewhere.

There was a thread on our MB wondering about our somewhat conservative ranking of Jamaal Charles for keeper leagues. I love the guy, and we were talking him up all off-season in 2009, but while he’s small guy who was surprisingly effective running inside late in 2009, he is still a small guy. I was waiting to see if they added a quality “bigger back” and it appears they have in Thomas Jones. That’s a pretty major monkey wrench in the 2010 Jamaal Charles plan. Jones can still play, and he’ll certainly get carries, so Charles has to slip down to the mid-to-late 20s at the RB position. He’s still unproven, as evidenced by the team’s signing of Jones.

The addition of WR Anquan Boldin is certainly good for QB Joe Flacco. I’m pretty sold on Flacco, and I think his issues last year had a lot to do with his receiving corps, not Flacco taking a step back. I’d like to see Derrick Mason back for 1-2 more years, and that’s not a lock now, and Boldin is a pretty major injury risk, but Flacco’s long-term value is on the rise. Clearly, the team (finally) understands he needs more help.

I really like Detroit’s signing of Nate Burleson. Sure, they overpaid for him, but that’s not my concern, really. The fact is Burleson is a really nice complement to Calvin Johnson. He is an injury risk, but he’s a smooth route-runner with great hands and he’s an ideal guy in terms of taking advantage of the coverage Johnson commands. Burleson should help Calvin, and he will definitely help Matthew Stafford.

The rumors of LaDainian Tomlinson to Minnesota are starting, and this is something I brought up two weeks ago. LT is a great fit, and if he goes there you can probably lock it in that Brett Favre will return. If not Favre, then a trade for Donovan McNabb. Basically, if Tomlinson signs with the Vikings, it’s a lock that he’ll be playing with either Favre or McNabb. To put it another way, I don’t think LT will be a Viking if Tarvaris Jackson is the QB.

The Bengals need to sign either Terrell Owens or Antonio Bryant because their receiving corps is horrible right now and they’re starting to really waste an elite passer in Carson Palmer (granted, Palmer’s slipped the last couple of years).

By bringing back Kevin Walter on the heels of a down season, it’s now clear the Texans don’t have much confidence in Jacoby Jones. Oh well, on to the next young prospect with upside.

I suppose bringing Chris Chambers back was a good idea for the Chiefs, but I don’t think he’s a great answer. He’s never been very precise, and watching him play late in the season I think he just made a few big plays in garbage time, not exactly in the flow of the offense.

Granted, they were lower-end moves, but can the Steelers possibly have more talent and versatility in their receiving corps now that they have Antwaan Randle-El back and also Arnaz Battle? Their depth is excellent, and they should find ways to take advantage of both in special teams. Now all they need is the serious criminal charges against their QB to stop.

Bronco WR Brandon Lloyd may be a sleeper this year if the Broncos lose Brandon Marshall, which appears to be a formality. I don’t have a lot of trust in Lloyd or QB Kyle Orton for that matter, but I’ve always felt that Lloyd was better than anyone gave him credit for.

The addition of veteran Brandon Manumaleuna and of course the arrival of Mike Martz is not good news for Greg Olson, who might be my least favorite player in the league right now after his terribly uneven 2009 season. As it stands now, I’m really hoping I can find 12 guys at his position to rank over him for 2010.

I’m okay with the Giants’ acquisition of Antrel Rolle. I know he’s been toasted at times, but they desperately needed help, and he’s a playmaker. If that front seven can return to form, he’s going to make a lot of big plays for them.

I loved the addition of Dunta Robinson for the Falcons. Yes, he’s an injury risky, but they really needed a potential #1 corner, and Robinson is just that. Those guys don’t grow on trees, so that was a very worthwhile risk.

Keep in mind I’m not really looking at these in NFL terms, in term of wins and losses. I’m looking strictly from a fantasy perspective.

Here’s what I got.

ARI - The schedule usually looks good for them based on their division, and this year is no exception. There are several tough matchups, but overall the schedule is their friend again in 2009.

ATL – It looks pretty tough. 9 or 10 of their opponents are capable of slowing Michael Turner down, and we saw in 2008 that he can be limited by a good defense. I’ll have to look at this one more closely because the schedule could dictate a little bit of a fall back for the Falcons.

BAL – At first glance, the schedule looks great. Take away the two necessary games against the Steelers, and I see only 1-2 potential problems – and a ton [...]]]> There’s something to be said for first impressions, and when it comes to the NFL schedule, a first impression may be better than the alternative, which is paralysis by over-analysis. So when the schedule came out last night, I thought I’d give a fast glance at each team and come up with a quick first impression.

Keep in mind I’m not really looking at these in NFL terms, in term of wins and losses. I’m looking strictly from a fantasy perspective.

Here’s what I got.

ARI - The schedule usually looks good for them based on their division, and this year is no exception. There are several tough matchups, but overall the schedule is their friend again in 2009.

ATL – It looks pretty tough. 9 or 10 of their opponents are capable of slowing Michael Turner down, and we saw in 2008 that he can be limited by a good defense. I’ll have to look at this one more closely because the schedule could dictate a little bit of a fall back for the Falcons.

BAL – At first glance, the schedule looks great. Take away the two necessary games against the Steelers, and I see only 1-2 potential problems – and a ton of favorable matchups. This helps a lot, especially their young QB. RB Willis McGahee usually does well against inferior opponents, and they have many on their schedule.

BUF – Their division isn’t brutally tough, so that helps, but the Jets will be better this year, for sure. Otherwise, it’s a mixed bag. It’s either a break even, or it leans to the tougher side.

CAR – The schedule doesn’t look very good. They have at least 8 out of division games against run defenses that are good or better, so that’s not exactly good news for their running backs. They would obviously be helped if the Falcons fall off, which is very possible, and the Bucs may not be as tough this year, which does help.

CHI - It’s no cakewalk, with games against the Steelers, Ravens, and Eagles, as well as the Vikings twice, but otherwise it does look favorable, so overall I’d feel okay about their schedule. At least the Ravens could be shaky on the back end this year, and the Bears will be throwing it a lot more. By 2008 records, their schedule actually comes up as the best in the league this year.

CIN – Playing the Steelers and Ravens twice is always tough, but the Bengals do get a break overall with a pretty favorable schedule on paper. This helps, and they need all the help they can get.

CLE – Similarly, their schedule doesn’t look all that bad other than those four tough division games and a few hard ones here and there.

DAL – Looks pretty good to me, other than their tougher divisional opponent of course. That’s good news, since they have a lot of fantasy stars here still.

DEN – They have several tough matchups, but their division is pretty bad, which helps a lot. It’s still a favorable schedule. It’s hard not to be playing in the AFC West.

DET – Pretty damn good, and it better be after they went 0-16. They need help, and they get some help in the form of a favorable schedule. Great news for Calvin Johnson, and also Kevin Smith.

GB – They get the Steelers and Ravens, but otherwise I like it. That’s good news for an offense I’ll be high on this year.

HOU – This could be the year. Their schedule had some brutal spots early last year, and it slowed down their momentum. They get the Titans in Week Two, but it could be smooth sailing from there for the most part. I liked the way it’s set up for them, so all they have to do now is actually get the job done from start to finish.

IND – There are a couple of problem areas, but overall this looks like a nice schedule. Great news for a team still loaded with potential fantasy studs.

JAC – Pretty solid, not tough, that’s for sure. This is good to know for MJD, who will finally get the high number of touches from Day One he so very much deserves.

KC – It’s good on the back end, but it’s going to be tough early on, which makes QB Matt Cassel a little scarier as a starter. Those who take him need to get a top backup just in case he’s slow off the mark. If they can get through it, however, they could start rolling.

MIA – This is another team that has some rough spots sprinkled in, but overall I’d say it’s a medium schedule that shouldn’t be overly-prohibitive overall.

MIN – It’s not great, since they get the Ravens, Steelers, Giants, and Panthers. That’s what you get for winning your division.

NE – Looks pretty damn good, which is great news for Tom Brady’s comeback.

NO – Looks about average to me, perhaps leaning to the difficult side. Doesn’t look brutal, at least.

NYG - I think they catch a little bit of a break with the schedule, especially since probably their toughest out of division game (Min) is in Week 17, which might not mean anything

NYJ – Overall, the schedule looks pretty damn good, and it helps that their divisional opponents aren’t very scary overall.

OAK – Other than their easier divisional schedule, it looks pretty brutal, with games against the Steelers, Ravens, Giants, Eagles, Jets, and Cowboys. It’s not good.

PHI – It’s always a challenge playing in their division, but the schedule looks pretty good to me.

PIT - The schedule looks much easier this year, good news for all their players. We may see Ben Roethlisberger put up good numbers this year, which would basically make him an every-other-year kind of player.

SD – It’s not great, with some tough out of division games, but they do always get their easier divisional opponents. They also have an easier schedule early in the season, which could help them avoid another slow start.

SEA - Pretty darn solid, which is good news because they could use some help. Of course, they’re always helped by being in the lame NFC West.

SF – Also not bad at all, and they always need help, so that’s good. They of course also benefit from playing in their division.

STL – Again, playing in this division and coming off a brutal season, there’s nothing terribly prohibitive about their schedule.

TB – There are a few rough spots, but I’d classify this schedule as a wash. It could have been better, but it certainly could have been worse.

TEN – Surprisingly, it looks more favorable than not, which is good news for their running game.

WAS – It’s not too bad, but they of course have six tougher games in their division, which makes their schedule medium at best.

Top-5 Teams helped by a favorable schedule:

1. Hou – Great news for their players. Starting last season off with Pit, Bal, and Ten took a toll on them, for sure. They still did okay, so an easy schedule could put them over the top.
2. Bal – I really don’t see any major problems, other than Pit twice. It’s nice when you don’t ever have to play your own defense.
3. NE – Shaky division, and an overall great schedule helps them, yet they may not even need the help.
4. Ind – Good bet to bounce back and have a better offensive season than last year.
5. GB – A couple of problem areas, but I liked what I saw.

Top-5 Teams hurt by an unfavorable schedule:

1. Atl – I am concerned about this schedule. Their defense may be bad, and there are 8-9 team that could potentially limit RB Michael Turner.
2. Car -  A fall-off from 2008 could be in the cards here, and it’s not great news for RB DeAngelo Williams. I know he was brilliant last year, but he previously disappointed, so he’s done it only one season, has this problematic schedule, and will have to share time with Jonathan Stewart.
3. Oak – They need all the help they can get, and they’re really not getting it in the form of a favorable schedule. It could be another long season.
4. Min - They look better on paper offensively, but they could easily remain a team that fails to excel offensively, particularly throwing the ball. A shaky schedule won’t help.
5. KC – It does get easy later, but I am concerned with that schedule early on with a new coaching staff and QB.

Jay Cutler is as arrogant and surly as they get. He’s clearly a guy who’s been ridiculously spoiled by his incredible athletic ability. It’s obvious that he’s dominated at every level he’s competed in, and he was probably a major pain in the ass playing sports growing up, all the while destroying his opponents.

Still, I just can’t help but dig the guy. It’s the arrogance that makes him so good, and if you didn’t know it already, he is very good. Great, actually.

I couldn’t care less about his career 17-20 record, either. Anyone who points to that and disparages Cutler hasn’t a clue. All you really need if you need proof that Cutler is better than just about everyone else in the league is vision. To say the guy passes the eyeball test on the field is an understatement.

Anyone who points to Jay Cutler's record as an indication of him being overrated needs to see an eye doctor.

Denver’s problem under Cutler is their defense, clearly. It really sucks. They can’t stop the run on the D-line, don’t have a pass rush, their LB corps has been a disorganized mess, and their [...]]]>

Jay Cutler is as arrogant and surly as they get. He’s clearly a guy who’s been ridiculously spoiled by his incredible athletic ability. It’s obvious that he’s dominated at every level he’s competed in, and he was probably a major pain in the ass playing sports growing up, all the while destroying his opponents.

Still, I just can’t help but dig the guy. It’s the arrogance that makes him so good, and if you didn’t know it already, he is very good. Great, actually.

I couldn’t care less about his career 17-20 record, either. Anyone who points to that and disparages Cutler hasn’t a clue. All you really need if you need proof that Cutler is better than just about everyone else in the league is vision. To say the guy passes the eyeball test on the field is an understatement.

Anyone who points to Jay Cutler's record as an indication of him being overrated needs to see an eye doctor.

Denver’s problem under Cutler is their defense, clearly. It really sucks. They can’t stop the run on the D-line, don’t have a pass rush, their LB corps has been a disorganized mess, and their coverage on the back end has been dreadful. Other than that, they’re fine. When this defense gives up 22 or fewer points, which isn’t too much to ask most of the time, Cutler’s record is 12-1. The poor guy’s 0-5 when his defense gives up 40+ points, so I guess we can say he tends to lose shootouts.

My initial reaction to the Cutler mess was that he had to be moved, but then over the last couple of weeks that did not appear to be in the cards. Now, it looks like a move is on again, and quite frankly, I’m glad. I certainly don’t like Cutler’s reaction to this situation, and he’s definitely being a baby, but it is what it is. I had concerns that, if he eventually reported and played for Denver, the stresses of the season could have caused this situation to get beyond ugly. I actually envisioned like a mid-season walkout. That’s a major indictment on Cutler, but the thought did pop into my head.

But as bad a Cutler is, the other side is to blame here as well. The Broncos have to know Cutler’s personality, and you have to handle the dude with kid gloves, especially since the guy’s underpaid. They did the opposite of that.

It’s kind of sad Cutler needs special treatment, but that’s the reality, and Denver will likely soon understand the alternative. I assure you, the alternative to Cutler will pale in comparison. For example, there’s a former #1 pick overall likely available, and he’s a really good guy. His name is Alex Smith. He can’t play, but he’s a great dude. I’ll take the prima donna, who does play hard (and very well) on the field and wants to win, thank you. Cutler’s no Vince Young, he’s a great player, not a whining baby who stinks, like Young.

So it would appear now the question is, what would be the best landing spot for Cutler? Contrary to popular belief, it would not be New York. Rex Ryan is building a defense there, and it’s not going to be a compatible environment for Cutler. I don’t see him in Detroit, either, although that’s at least viable, what with Calvin Johnson being one of the most gifted receivers to ever play in the NFL and all. You can’t put pulling off a trade past the Vikings, and while it’s not an ideal spot, that’s viable as well. Brad Childress is a pass-oriented guy, and it’s a deep passing game. Cutler’s also familiar with the foundation of the west coast system. But with Sage Rosenfels added, it’s not going to happen. I don’t see him in SF and Cle due to potential clashes with their head coach’s and poor personnel at the skill positions. Chicago is a possibility, and I’ve heard the team, while content for this year with Kyle Orton, knows Orton really isn’t the answer. I don’t really see Carolina, since John Fox is all about the running game, but they do need a long-term solution at the position. You can never rule Washington out when it comes to acquiring a marquee player who is available.

The perfect team in this is Tampa Bay. They don’t have much to offer in terms of very high draft picks and young prospects at the QB position, but after the debacle at the position with Jon Gruden, it’s time for Tampa Bay to have a legit young stud at the position. When was the last time they really did? We’re talking Doug Williams here, since Vinny Testaverde was hardly a stud when he was with the Bucs. In the history of the world, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have never had a QB as good a Jay Cutler.

If Cutler is truly on the move, Tampa has to find a way to get him in the fold. They have added some significant pieces on offense, and Cutler would be able to step in and immediately make this offense potent. The Bucs have a decent enough defense, and they would be legit Super Bowl contenders in the NFC this year if they acquired this talented man-child.

When we’re talking about the best of the best at WR, we’re talking about guys like

Andre Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, Reggie Wayne, and Calvin Johnson. These guys are young, in mostly good situations, and are clearly elite, if not dominant. I’d view keeping him as a top priority, and I’d only keep a handful of RBs over them.

Chief WR Dwayne Bowe may not be a freak talent, but he is on the cusp of being considered elite and could be the next "stud" at the position, especially with his QB position upgraded this off-season.

There’s nothing wrong with the next tier of top receivers, and I also view them a studs: Greg Jennings, Roddy White, Steve Smith, Anquan Boldin, Braylon Edwards, Marques Colston, Brandon Marshall, Dwayne Bowe, Randy Moss, and Terrell Owens. These guys aren’t all perfect, like Edward for example, but they are either [...]]]> It’s time to take a look at the WRs for keeper leagues. This position is tough because there’s always a huge drop-off after the true studs, and players can quickly go from being very productive to fantasy afterthoughts. That said I would place a premium on the studs at the position, especially the best of the best.

When we’re talking about the best of the best at WR, we’re talking about guys like

Andre Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, Reggie Wayne, and Calvin Johnson. These guys are young, in mostly good situations, and are clearly elite, if not dominant. I’d view keeping him as a top priority, and I’d only keep a handful of RBs over them.

Chief WR Dwayne Bowe may not be a freak talent, but he is on the cusp of being considered elite and could be the next "stud" at the position, especially with his QB position upgraded this off-season.

There’s nothing wrong with the next tier of top receivers, and I also view them a studs: Greg Jennings, Roddy White, Steve Smith, Anquan Boldin, Braylon Edwards, Marques Colston, Brandon Marshall, Dwayne Bowe, Randy Moss, and Terrell Owens. These guys aren’t all perfect, like Edward for example, but they are either young and in good situations (Jennings, White, Colston, Marshall) or are proven all-time greats who should produce at least 1-2 more years (Smith, Moss, and Owens). Bowe should be in this group, even though he’s not clearly a must-have. He’s young, could be stud-like, and his situation looks promising.

After these guys you’re already dealing with some guys who would be shaky keepers in leagues that keep only 2-3 players, but in larger leagues, they are the next best things. Again, these guys are far from perfect, which makes the players mentioned above look more desirable, but these guys are viable: Roy Williams, Wes Welker, Santonio Holmes, Lee Evans, Anthony Gonzalez, Plaxico Burress, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Bernard Berrian, Chad Johnson, Eddie Royal, Vincent Jackson, Antonio Bryant. How you rank these guy depends on your team needs, expectations, and also your scoring system. Welker, for example, is money in a PPR league, and a must-have. Holmes, Evans, Gonzalez, Royal, and Jackson are young, so they look like strong long-term options. Williams is the #1 now in Dallas, so you have to be encouraged, even though he’s erratic and a little shaky. Burress’ status is up in the air, of course, while guys like TJH, Berrian, and Johnson aren’t standing out now as must-haves, but should be worth hanging on to if possible.

The deeper we go down the list, the more your expectations and league setup needs to be considered. For example, if you’re content playing for the here and now, then players like Hines Ward, Santana Moss, Laveranues Coles, Torry Holt, Derrick Mason, and Donald Driver are okay choices. All of them should start in 2009 (we’ll see about Holt, though), and they can still produce. Kevin Curtis and Chris Chambers are in this realm as well, but they are a little younger than the other guys in this group. Coles and Mason look like good PPR options, and Driver’s still playing well, and I like his situation.

If you’re looking to go on the younger side, then players like Kevin Walter, Jerricho Cotchery, and Mark Clayton stand out a little as more youthful options who have value now and the potential to be relevant for 3+ years. I like Walter a lot, and I think Clayton will be more than fine with Joe Flacco and his big arm on his side. Cotchery’s no spring chicken, but he’s under 30 and should be active as his team’s only viable starter.

Bear wideout Devin Hester needs better play from his QB but his improvement is very noticeable, and the team views him as a cornerstone of their receiving corps.

If you’re more inclined to place an even higher priority on youth, then Donnie Avery, Devin Hester, and DeSean Jackson look attractive. Avery’s a playmaker who is clearly his team’s #1, and I like Hester’s development and think he could be a strong #2 fantasy wideout for years to come, provided his team’s QB play is acceptable. Jackson’s never going to be a stud, and his attitude could get in his way at some point (he’s very cocky), but he’ll be a large part of what they do in Philly, and they throw the ball in Philly more than anything else.

We’re already about 40 deep at the position, and at this point I would likely focus on youth and upside potential, and there are a lot of guys in this group who fit the part. If you’re looking to go young for the future, then look at Steve Breaston, Jordy Nelson, Devin Thomas, and Josh Morgan. Breaston would need Boldin to depart, however. I LOVE Nelson and think he’ll be very good, but not until 2010 most likely. I don’t think Morgan is truly special because he’s not a burner and his hands are shaky, but he’s definitely someone who could develop into a nice #2 fantasy wideout, as a key part of their passing game. Thomas is very intriguing. Of all the receivers drafted in 2008, he best projects as a “#1 NFL WR,” so he’s someone to consider getting now. He hasn’t shown enough to assume he’ll bust out in 2009, but by 2010 he could be ready and he has the size and speed to excel.  I view Thomas kind of like I view RB Rashard Mendenhall. If you’re willing to be patient, you could have a stud on your hands in 1-2 years.

To back up a moment, Lance Moore and Ted Ginn are young and should play a lot, so they are also viable. But we’ll see if Moore is re-signed by the Saints, and I haven’t seen enough from Ginn. He’s very talented, so worth a shot, but he might not be better than a slot receiver, and they have a pretty good one in Miami in Davone Bess.

Guys like Robert Meachem, Sidney Rice, and Domenik Hixon are also young, but they have some issues. Meachem has all the talent, but he’s been too slow off the mark, and that the team re-signed the speedy Devery Henderson may not bode well for him in ’09. If they don’t re-sign Moore, then I’d feel better. But if Moore and Henderson are in their long-term plans, that’s not good for Meachem. Rice I do likely, but he’s ultimately only a #2 NFL receiver, and I’m not sure he’s good enough to be a good one. Maybe if he played opposite a beast-like #1, but he doesn’t. Still, this deep, he’s someone to look at because as of right now he’s the #2 in Minnesota, and he should be much healthier than he was in ’08. As for Hixon, I do like him and think he’s viable, but his hands were suspect this past year, and his future role and potential is a little up in the air due to that and the situation with Burress.

Next up, there are some younger guys who have a shot to help you, but I’m not exactly enamored with any of them. Players like Nate Washington, Mark Bradley, Greg Camarillo, and Justin Gage are right now starters, so they are viable in larger leagues. I do like Camarillo a lot in a PPR league, but I’m not sure he’ll be relevant in a few years. But in a PPR league, he’s worthy of a little more love than I’m giving him here.

There are some older players this deep who have some value, but not much upside, and their roles are a little up in the air for even the next 1-2 years. Nate Burleson

Marvin Harrison, Deion Branch, Patrick Crayton, Javon Walker, Bryant Johnson, Michael Jenkins, Jerry Porter, Joey Galloway, and Bobby Engram lead the list.

If you're looking for a sleeper keeper at the WR position, look no further than Mike Walker, who is probably the team's best overall wideout right now.

But this deep, I’d rather target the younger guys with the upside potential, and there are a few of them: Mike Walker, Demetrius Williams, Brandon Jones, Davone Bess, Limas Sweed, Malcolm Kelly, Miles Austin, Marcus Smith, Malcom Floyd, and Jerome Simpson stand out. Walker could be the #1 in Jacksonville this year, actually, and while he’s not a burner, he looks solid in every other area. Willliams could still (finally) come through and emerge as a deadly downfield threat for QB Joe Flacco. Bess is a viable guy in a PPR league. Jones is a pretty good player, and now he’s a start in SF. Sweed is a work in progress, but he could still be the eventual replacement for Ward in Pittsburgh. Kelly’s a physical possession receiver who should eventually be the #2 in Washington. Austin may start in Dallas alongside Roy Williams. Smith is a dark horse starter in Baltimore, kind of an Anquan Boldin type, and Floyd is a big man who can run, so he may move on to a new team soon and start. Simpson’s been a big disappointment, but he could still replace Chad Johnson in Cincy.

We’re about 70 deep now at the position, so you obviously can’t expect much from the rest of the players listed below. But if you’re looking for depth or legit prospect in a larger keeper or dynasty league, there are some guys. It’s just when digging this deep to know which players at least have a chance to help you.

Andre Caldwell, for example may start in Cincy soon, and in fact he’s ahead of Simpson right now (although not as talented). Keenan Burton could be a factor in S. Louis, where they are hurting at the position. Chaz Schilens is someone the Raiders like, and Will Franklin could eventually be the #2 in KC. Johnny Lee Higgins is raw, but he did make some big play for the Raiders last year and is worthy this deep. Steve Johnson is a bigger receiver who saw the field for the Bills last year. And at some point, guys like Dexter Jackson (TB), Jacoby Jones (Hou), Mario Manningham (NYG), and Roy Hall (Ind) could see the field a lot for their teams. I’m not a big James Hardy fan, and T.O. in Buffalo hurts him, but he’s in the mix, as is Jason Hill, who could see more time in SF if Morgan and/or Jones disappoint for the Niners. He’s been a bust so far, but I did actually see Dwayne Jarret make a few plays for the Panthers last year, so he’s not totally a lost cause.

Otherwise, we’re looking at a ton of veteran guys who really don’t excite me, but they at least are worthy of being mentioned. Matt Jones, D.J. Hackett, Chris Henry, Reggie Williams, Reggie Brown, Devery Henderson, Michael Clayton, and Brandon Lloyd fit the bill. Jones’ career is up on the air, but he could find another home if he wants it, while Hackett does have the talent to be a solid #2, but his career has taken a turn for the worse. I actually kind of like Clayton to surprise a little the next 1-2 years, but he’s done nothing the last 2-3 years to cause any faith.

Some other options who are a little older than the guys listed above, and can’t be counted on for much more than the next 1-2 years, are Muhsin Muhammad, Amani Toomer, Drew Bennett, Brandon Stokley, Antwaan Randle El, Jabar Gaffney, Andre Davis, Josh Reed, Justin McCareins, and Bobby Wade. Most of these guys do have roles, if not starting jobs, but they don’t conjure up much excitement.

If you really need to dig deep, it's time to look at role players at the position, and we like Atlanta's Harry Douglas to make noise as a dynamic slot receiver.

There are some other younger players, but they’re either major reaches, or will have only a complementary role these next few years, so they don’t have too much value. But I do like Steve Smith, Harry Douglas, Chansi Stuckey, Early Doucet, and Earl Bennett as productive slot guys. Doucet would need Boldin to leave and Breaston to move to the #3 slot, but Doucet is a good fit as a slot guy. And while they are major reaches, Maurice Stovall, Lavelle Hawkins, and Adrian Arrington may still factor into their team’s plans.

Well, that’s over 100 players listed, and that’s enough for now. As the weeks and months go by I will tweak this list and add players who are looking more viable than they do now.