This is becoming more and more apparent as the playoffs go on, but Chambers looks like a really nice player for next season.
Despite good numbers for a number of years, disrespected in fantasy circles due to low reception %. I'm still not sure what to make of him in SD after Gates returns to full health and with Jackson improving. Still a decent fantasy WR2 I think. Lots of scoring chances in SD.
Ben Obomanu is fast climbing my chart. Hackett is a FA, Branch is possibly out for the start of the season and that puts Obomanu as a starter.
Seahawks really want to re-sign Hackett. Branch is likely to go on PUP (out at least 6 games) and then possibly IR if he's still not ready. Engram, Burleson should be back. They also intend to upgrade the TE position. Omomanu has upside but I'm just not seeing consistently usable fantasy numbers as a #4 in 2008.
Roydell Williams is someone nobody has mentioned but had a decent year: 55 719 4Tennessee isn't a fantasy gold mine but this guy could be a valuable WR4 in dynasty.
Very muddied situation. Fisher teams are never air it out teams, and VY will never be an air it out QB. They like to run and play good defense. Heimerdinger means more of that, not less. With Gage emerging some in 2007, Brandon Jones returning in 2008, maybe Givens (though he may be through in TEN), maybe Paul Williams or Chris Davis developing, the possibility of upgrading through the draft and/or FA, and lots of reliance on the TE in their offense, there's lots of competition for the ball. It's hard to say if Roydell's little hot streak was temporary or if he can emerge as the go to guy. As I said, very muddied situation.
I would not be surprised at all to see Harrison's production falling off sharply in the next year or two, and A. Gonzalez becoming valuable. He may be the 4-5th option now, but I could see him being a star in a few years.
A Gonzalez is no secret. He's not a buy low. You'll have to pay market price to get him.
Also I think someone mentioned a prospect on OAK, any reason to think Porter/Curry would not be around to lead the way?
Porter can void the remainder of his contract and has said he plans to, so there is an opening opposite Curry. It could be Higgins. Or they could bring in a #1. I live in the Bay Area, and I've not seen any useful talk concerning Higgins' career path from the Raiders' organization. We'll see.
roscoe parrish--should be the #2 next year
Bills have recently stated they will bring in a starter opposite Evans. (Don't ask for a link. I read a lot but don't keep links handy for those who want proof. Look it up if interested.) Parrish will not be more than a #3. Not a lot of fantasy upside here.
Devard Darling - Quietly had over 300 receiving yards in the second half of the season, which was the first extended playing time of his career. Good size and decent pedigree. He's a longshot, but unlike most of these guys, he's actually on waivers in most of my leagues.
Those numbers were a result of Heap not playing, Demetrius Williams going down, Mark Clayton never really being 100% all year. This was his 4th year in the league and the first time he's ever really played extensively, as you said. I see nothing here to want. Sort of like Malcom Floyd after last year, Darling will disappear again.
Im sure he is on a lot of rosters but what about Chris Henry with the word of CJ maybe getting out of cincy.
Coach Lewis made it clear a couple of days ago that CJ isn't going anywhere. He also said a couple weeks ago that Henry isn't guaranteed to have a roster spot in 2008, let alone a large role. It was pretty clear he wasn't happy with a lot of things in Cincy in 2007, and troublemakers won't be welcome. So, if Henry can stay out of trouble and reprise his #3 role putting up TDs the way he did in 2006, great, but right now his upside in CIN is limited.
Give the guys some time, I think Rice and Tarvaris could develop together. Especially if a guy like Aundrae Allison can step up and be that #2.
I tend to agree with this. Given Tarvaris' college background, I think he's getting it OK after 2 years. But what you or I think isn't important; Childress' opinion is what matters. Pay attention this offseason as to whether they address the QB position or not. They've indicated so far that they are satisfied with TJ and Bollinger. We'll see. Nice thing about Rice is that he's clearly the #1 in MIN and the running game will open up some good opportunities in ther passing game. He's no longer a buy low, but his future is very bright. If they bring in a sold veteran at QB, so much the better for him (and no, folks, in case you haven't kept up, McNabb is NOT leaving Philly).
Picked him up in a couple leagues. With Russell taking over next season, Higgins and Z Miller could be the 2 young targets of choice for him.Id
