Deranged Hermit
Not cool & Pissed
The third installment of my early rankings. RB rankings can be found HERE QB rankings HERE.
There's a good reason I saved WR until last, they're VERY hard to predict past the top 10. Here's my best shot though:
1. Andre Johnson
If you've read my QB and RB rankings, you know I see big things from Houston's offense. I'm taking a chance on his health, but he's an absolute monster and a guy I think will really shine this year.
2. Larry Fitzgerald
Not much I can say here. The dude's a beast in an offense that likes to throw. That being said, he also has to share touches with Boldin and an emerging Breaston.
3. Reggie Wayne
Most people see a down year for the Indy offense, but I don't. They're still loaded with weapons and I expect Wayne to have a VERY good year.
4. Calvin Johnson
I struggled typing his name, I really did. Here's a guy that has either a washed up Culpepper throwing to him or a rookie. He'll have great games, but I think he'll also disappoint at times through no fault of his own.
5. Randy Moss
He's here because he catches a TON of TD's. He'll disappoint some weeks as he doesn't get as many receptions as the guys in the top 4, but he'll be rock solid more often than not.
6. Anquan Boldin
What does this guy have to do to get respect? He was the number 1 WR in my league last year despite getting his face crushed and missing two games. People will scream about my Warner ranking in my QB thread since I have him throwing to the number 2&6 WR's, but I still don't think he'll make it through the season. I just think the Dynamic Duo will get their's with Warner OR Leinart throwing to them.
7. Steve Smith
I'm really not sure how he does it every year, but if he's healthy, he always produces. I'm really hating his QB situation though, it scares me to death.
8. Roddy White
People who stole White last year (like I did in all but one draft) ain't doing it this year. This guy is the goods and everyone knows it now. Gonzo stealing some TD's is a concern, but I don't see it affecting him too badly.
9. Greg Jennings
Aaron Rodgers really came into his own last year and if you read my QB rankings, I think he'll do it again this year. Jennings is a special talent and will benefit from Rodgers throwing him the rock often.
10. Terrell Owens
I hate Owens and his situation in Buffalo, but you can't discount his talent. He'll get 1000 and 10 TD's and that's good enough for top 10 this year.
11. Wes Welker
Welker should be reborn this year with Brady's return. He won't get a ton of TD's, but he will get a lot of yards and a ton of receptions.
12. Brandon Marshall
As a Bears fan, I can most assuredly tell you I'm not a fan of his QB situation, but Marshall's talent is too great for him to be ranked lower. He'll get his.
13. Dwayne Bowe
Yeah, he probably should be higher, but there are a lot of unknowns in KC: new coach, new QB, no Gonzo to take coverage away from him. I'll get skewered for basically talking out both side of my face with him and Marshall, but I just think Marshall is more talented.
14. Marques Colston
This is a ranking that will most assuredly change in my next rankings (high or low). Right now his recovery is promising, but a lot can change. I see big things from the NO passing game and if Colston is healthy he'll be a big part of that.
15. Chad OchoJohnsonCinco
I hate this clown, but he seems to be rededicating himself to his team mates and his own work ethic. I can easily seeing him playing better than this ranking, but I can easily see him tanking again too.
16. Braylon Edwards
So much wasted talent here. They need to establish a QB early so he can develop a good rythm early. His hands leave a lot to be desired, but I think CLE playing musical chairs at QB was as much at fault as Edwards was.
17. Anthony Gonzalez
I said I liked Indy's offense and I meant it. With Harrison gone now is the time for Gonzalez to shine.
18. Desean Jackson
McNabb likes to spread the ball around, but Jax always seemed to get the most looks last year AS A ROOKIE. With another year under his belt I have him top 20 with the possibility of moving way up.
19. Donnie Avery
The cupboard is bare in StL, and they'll be passing a TON since I expect them to be playing catch up quite a bit.Look for a lot of rec and yards, but the TDs may suffer.
20. TJ Houshmandzadeh
Yeah, I had to look up how to spell his name correctly.
He'll get a lot of rec for a team that will throw a lot but he'll be blanketed since he doesn't have a guy like Ocho taking heat away from him.
Fire away....
There's a good reason I saved WR until last, they're VERY hard to predict past the top 10. Here's my best shot though:
1. Andre Johnson
If you've read my QB and RB rankings, you know I see big things from Houston's offense. I'm taking a chance on his health, but he's an absolute monster and a guy I think will really shine this year.
2. Larry Fitzgerald
Not much I can say here. The dude's a beast in an offense that likes to throw. That being said, he also has to share touches with Boldin and an emerging Breaston.
3. Reggie Wayne
Most people see a down year for the Indy offense, but I don't. They're still loaded with weapons and I expect Wayne to have a VERY good year.
4. Calvin Johnson
I struggled typing his name, I really did. Here's a guy that has either a washed up Culpepper throwing to him or a rookie. He'll have great games, but I think he'll also disappoint at times through no fault of his own.
5. Randy Moss
He's here because he catches a TON of TD's. He'll disappoint some weeks as he doesn't get as many receptions as the guys in the top 4, but he'll be rock solid more often than not.
6. Anquan Boldin
What does this guy have to do to get respect? He was the number 1 WR in my league last year despite getting his face crushed and missing two games. People will scream about my Warner ranking in my QB thread since I have him throwing to the number 2&6 WR's, but I still don't think he'll make it through the season. I just think the Dynamic Duo will get their's with Warner OR Leinart throwing to them.
7. Steve Smith
I'm really not sure how he does it every year, but if he's healthy, he always produces. I'm really hating his QB situation though, it scares me to death.
8. Roddy White
People who stole White last year (like I did in all but one draft) ain't doing it this year. This guy is the goods and everyone knows it now. Gonzo stealing some TD's is a concern, but I don't see it affecting him too badly.
9. Greg Jennings
Aaron Rodgers really came into his own last year and if you read my QB rankings, I think he'll do it again this year. Jennings is a special talent and will benefit from Rodgers throwing him the rock often.
10. Terrell Owens
I hate Owens and his situation in Buffalo, but you can't discount his talent. He'll get 1000 and 10 TD's and that's good enough for top 10 this year.
11. Wes Welker
Welker should be reborn this year with Brady's return. He won't get a ton of TD's, but he will get a lot of yards and a ton of receptions.
12. Brandon Marshall
As a Bears fan, I can most assuredly tell you I'm not a fan of his QB situation, but Marshall's talent is too great for him to be ranked lower. He'll get his.
13. Dwayne Bowe
Yeah, he probably should be higher, but there are a lot of unknowns in KC: new coach, new QB, no Gonzo to take coverage away from him. I'll get skewered for basically talking out both side of my face with him and Marshall, but I just think Marshall is more talented.
14. Marques Colston
This is a ranking that will most assuredly change in my next rankings (high or low). Right now his recovery is promising, but a lot can change. I see big things from the NO passing game and if Colston is healthy he'll be a big part of that.
15. Chad OchoJohnsonCinco
I hate this clown, but he seems to be rededicating himself to his team mates and his own work ethic. I can easily seeing him playing better than this ranking, but I can easily see him tanking again too.
16. Braylon Edwards
So much wasted talent here. They need to establish a QB early so he can develop a good rythm early. His hands leave a lot to be desired, but I think CLE playing musical chairs at QB was as much at fault as Edwards was.
17. Anthony Gonzalez
I said I liked Indy's offense and I meant it. With Harrison gone now is the time for Gonzalez to shine.
18. Desean Jackson
McNabb likes to spread the ball around, but Jax always seemed to get the most looks last year AS A ROOKIE. With another year under his belt I have him top 20 with the possibility of moving way up.
19. Donnie Avery
The cupboard is bare in StL, and they'll be passing a TON since I expect them to be playing catch up quite a bit.Look for a lot of rec and yards, but the TDs may suffer.
20. TJ Houshmandzadeh
Yeah, I had to look up how to spell his name correctly.
He'll get a lot of rec for a team that will throw a lot but he'll be blanketed since he doesn't have a guy like Ocho taking heat away from him.Fire away....
he's short and lighter than WRs 6" taller, but the dude's a tank.
he's short and lighter than WRs 6" taller, but the dude's a tank.
Brian Westbrook's alter ego plays WR.
