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[dmac37]

Who are your targets that can be had relatively cheap and will be a great value in dynasty leagues?

Mine:

Rodgers/Brohm- with McCarthy and the GB system along with having a young talented deep WR core, I like one of these two to be big in GB and the other could move on to start with another team as a bonus.

Ray Rice- may need patience with him but I can see him becoming a starting RB for years to come once he gets his chance. As one scout has stated the NFL is all about running inside and Rice is the best inside runner coming out.

Mike Walker- health is the big concern but he has the talent to develop into the #1 WR in Jax and develop with Garrard.

Driver- may only have 2-3 years left but his numbers were still there last year except TD's which can be very random. Most have dropped him down quite a bit. A good WR to grab and use while you develop a few of your young WR's.

KJ- can be had cheap enough that he is worth a gamble that his health can get better. I'm from the camp that he has enough talent and is also versatile enough to still be a starting RB.

Malcolm Kelly- was the top WR coming out until his 40 time and media responses. Many WR's with slow 40 times have developed into top WR's. He may have the best hands and has shown speed and the ability to get open on the field during game time.

Xavier Omon- not a burner but just a hunch that his skills will translate to the NFL. Another one you will need to be patient with.

Gore- won't be had cheap, the entire SF offense should go through him. Extra bonus in PPR leagues.

CJII- also not cheap, but this may be the last time to get him at a decent value.

 

[fsufan]

colston- i think he is a top 10, potential top 5, FF WR over the next 5 years

 

[bcr8f]

Who are your targets that can be had relatively cheap and will be a great value in dynasty leagues?

Mine:

Rodgers/Brohm- with McCarthy and the GB system along with having a young talented deep WR core, I like one of these two to be big in GB and the other could move on to start with another team as a bonus.

Driver- may only have 2-3 years left but his numbers were still there last year except TD's which can be very random. Most have dropped him down quite a bit. A good WR to grab and use while you develop a few of your young WR's.

He's pumped this year. Last year he was hurt. I also like Rouse to take the safety job. but I never have must haves. I reac a little but not too much.I like Ricky too late.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

I just looked at my dynasty teams to make a list of the relatively/very inexpensive guys I'd targeted this off-season. Not including the strictly WW guys...

Reggie Brown (4/5)

Chad Jackson (5/5)

Darrell Jackson (3/5)

Kevin Jones (3/5)

Brandon Jackson (5/5)

Chris Henry (RB) (4/5)

Chris Brown/Chris Taylor (combo) (2.5/5)

Only R Brown cost much of anything to acquire, so even if they don't pan out I haven't lost much.

 

[travdogg]

Brodie Croyle: I think Bowe is a top-10 dynasty WR(probably top-15 this season) Gonzo is still a top-5 TE. How many teams have a top-15 WR and a top-5 TE? Dallas and Cleveland are really the only 2(unless you are expecting a repeat out of Dallas Clark.) What I'm getting at is look where Croyle is ranked compared to Romo and Anderson, now I'm not saying they should be equal, only that they should be closer then they are. I wouldn't be shocked if Croyle managed to be a top-20 QB and he can be had for nothing in most leagues(if he's even rostered.)

Laurence Maroney: I really think he is going to have an Addai-like year this year. seems to be in the 15-20 range, I have him more in the 6-10 range. What happened at the beginning of last year was injury related happened down the stretch is what I expect to continue.

Earnest Graham: I saw him get traded for DeAngelo Williams(after the draft!) the guy is a top-20 dynasty guy IMO and could easily be a top-10 guy this season. I'm not worried about Dunn or Bennett(if he even makes the team) at all. Caddy could be a threat in the long term but probably not this year, notto mention it's not like he's gonna come back and be better(or even as good) as he was before his MAJOR knee injury.

Torry Holt: I saw him traded for Roddy White and a 2nd rounder this offseason. Holt is a top-10 WR, redraft, dynasty, PPR, doesn't matter, Holt is top-10. Last year's numbers are his floor.

 

[FUBAR]

Not cheap (I'm a fan of stud WRs in dynasty):

Braylon Edwards - he'll cost a 2nd, but if he's around after Fitzgerald and Wayne, I won't pass on him. Top 3 IMO.

Brandon Marshall - if he falls into the 4th due to character concerns, he's mine.

Santonio Holmes - another potential top 10 WR you can get cheaper

Jay Cutler - I have 3 of his receivers listed, I should probably list him too

Cheapish:

Vince Young - he has his risks of course, but word from camp is he's doing extremely well with Heimerdinger

Chris Johnson - only in PPR, he'll be another Reggie Bush but at a much better value

Ray Rice - long term play here

Sidney Rice - if Jackson were a better QB, Rice would be a stud

Javon Walker - probably not for the long haul, but you won't find a WR with higher ceiling at his ADP

Tony Scheffler - although his stock has soared lately

Very cheap:

Michael Bush - I just don't trust McFadden to stay healthy in the NFL, although I could be wrong, so I'd only take Bush if "very cheap"

Eddie Royal - I'm probably too high on Denver's passing game, but I like this kid too

Davone Bess - WW fodder in > 90% of our leagues, but he has a good chance to be the "hands" WR combined with Ginn's big play; more of a long term play for when Henne takes the reigns

Chad Henne / Josh Johnson - I don't like drafting rookie QBs, but these two are falling too far IMO. Henne will cost more, but I also see his ceiling as somewhat higher

Alge Crumpler - purely a short term play

 

[Weiner Dog]

colston- i think he is a top 10, potential top 5, FF WR over the next 5 years

That's a pretty thick limb.

 

[comfortably numb]

colston- i think he is a top 10, potential top 5, FF WR over the next 5 years

That's a pretty thick limb.

going out on a tree trunk...

 

[Weiner Dog]

Players being insanely undervalued (based on FBG's dynasty rankings)..

QB

Donovan McNabb (#11)

Matt Schaub (#19)

Tarvaris Jackson (#26)

Brodie Croyle (#41)

RB

Marshawn Lynch (#8)

Laurence Maroney (#18)

DeAngelo Williams (#29)

Selvin Young (#35)

WR

Roy Williams (#18)

L Coles (#25)

Ted Ginn (#42)

Donte Stallworth (#48)

Nate Burleson (#60)

Robert Meachem (#67)

TE

Marcedes Lewis (#21)

Ben Utecht (#25)

 

[dmac37]

I also like McMichael- now has Saunders for OC who is known to force feed the TE. He was forced to stay in and block last year, Bruce now gone, McMichael could be the #3 option after Holt and SJax. Should be an improved Ram offense from last year.

Also agree with Brandon Jackson long term. He can be had dirt cheap, last year he was not ready to seize the moment and be the feature back, but GB still seems to be high on him and Grant may not be a total long term lock.

Michael Bush is another that could be a beast, I'm from the camp that does not think DMac will be a feature RB stud.

Andre Hall- seems that nobody is giving him a chance to be the feature back in Denver. May be worth a deep flyer and see how the Shananagins develop, looked real good in limited action last year.

Adrian Arrington- I think either Meachum or Arrington should grab the #2 WR spot in NO, this should be a prime spot to be in. Arrington can be had much cheaper than Meachum.

 

[fsufan]

colston- i think he is a top 10, potential top 5, FF WR over the next 5 years

That's a pretty thick limb.

i guess it depends on the league, the die-hard FF players are high on him but I am finding his value is low when it comes to the non die heard FF players. got colston and the #2 rookie pick for Henry(before he was cut) and welker in one league. value of players will vary from league to league.

 

[FGITLOTR]

Have to add Pierre Thomas to the list--I see him taking over Deuce's old role and having a productive 2-3 years running between the tackles. He's a solid sleeper on all my dynasty squads heading into the year.

 

[BLOX]

Thomas Jones is a guy I think I must have as he will allow me to get one of the top 5 WRs for sure, or maybe even Brady or Manning and not miss a beat with my RB2.

Also, Warrick Dunn is a super value play at the end of the draft.

Lee Evans can only bounce back, but considering how slow he starts every year it may be worth the wait to trade for him around week 4 or 5.

Love Burleson as a WR3 or 4

 

[fsufan]

Thomas Jones is a guy I think I must have as he will allow me to get one of the top 5 WRs for sure, or maybe even Brady or Manning and not miss a beat with my RB2.Also, Warrick Dunn is a super value play at the end of the draft.Lee Evans can only bounce back, but considering how slow he starts every year it may be worth the wait to trade for him around week 4 or 5.Love Burleson as a WR3 or 4

Jones is a RB I targeted as my flex/back up RB. got him cheap.

 

[Burning Sensation]

Maurice Jones-Drew - Top 3 RB valued outside the top 10. Buy him now because it will be too late come November.

 

[bcr8f]

Have to add Pierre Thomas to the list--I see him taking over Deuce's old role and having a productive 2-3 years running between the tackles. He's a solid sleeper on all my dynasty squads heading into the year.

He could be another FWP with that last game performance.Current draftJamall #22 Great offensive line thereM Bush #38Driver #30James Jones #42 worked out hard this off season as did Donald. One of them will excel.

 

[Weiner Dog]

colston- i think he is a top 10, potential top 5, FF WR over the next 5 years

That's a pretty thick limb.

i guess it depends on the league, the die-hard FF players are high on him but I am finding his value is low when it comes to the non die heard FF players. got colston and the #2 rookie pick for Henry(before he was cut) and welker in one league. value of players will vary from league to league.

I can agree that Colston has a wide variety of value with different owners. Some owners just can't shake the fact that he was a 7th-round pick.

 

[Max Power]

seems to be a lot of "value" talking going on here. I took the OP's question as who do you have rated higher than most.

QB- Brady Quinn - put me in the Anderson is over-rated camp. Quinn will be the starter by 09 for the Browns. He will take over a team with a great OL and some very good skill players around him. A D that is average at best will lead to some high scoring games. Why draft guys like Garrard, Campbell, Kitna, or Vince Young over him? Quinn should be a top 10 QB target in a Dynasty draft.

RB - Jamal Charles - Sure he is #3 on the KC depth chart, plays behind a suspect OL and has a pro-bowl ahead of him, but I think he is the type of kid you get now and in 2-3 years you have a stud. Charles has big time speed and should be able to add some weight to his frame. I think he has more talent than several backs drafted before him, but falling in a bad spot hurt his value in the eyes of many.

Jason Wright - I don't think we see as much of Jamal Lewis as we saw last season. After signing a one year contract, the Browns could afford to run him into the ground. Close to 300 in really only 14 is a nice workload. Wright has some nice playmaking skills when given the chance. I expect to see more of him this season, and should anything happen to lewis, I think Wright is prime canidate to have an Earnest Graham type of year in 08.

WR - Marty Booker - To some this cat has no value. I think Booker is a top 30 WR for atleast another 2 years. Hating on the Bears O is the cool thing to do this year, but I am slightly optimistic. The Bears did improve the OL this offseason and hopefully it shows in the play of the QBs, RB's and WR's. Booker still has the best hands on the team, runs the best routes and is the most experienced. He should be the go-to guy on third down.

Biren Ealy - Word out of Titans camp is this kid is looking sharp. He has always been known as a hard worker and has impressed the coaching staff. He has moved into the #3 WR role during OTA's and should be able to pass Gage for a starting gig shortly. He is a big target (6'3") with decent hands. Had some issues during his college days that kept him off the radar (transfer, broken foot and suspension). This is a kid you can use your final pick on and has the potential to be a starting wr (be it for the Titans) in the near future.

TE - Zach Miller - should have a Todd Heap like career without the injuries. Looks to have a connection with Russell early and there is nothing special at WR right now. Miller is probably the best option inside 5 for Oak. Fargas and McFadden IMO lack the push needed to be a GL back. Bush is over-rated in my eyes.

 

[prymetyme25]

Eddie Royal- I think this kid is a stud.

 

[Getinthemix]

Carson Palmer - too good to not come back to top 3 status and stay there

Matt Schaub - great value on an up and coming team with one of the best WR's in the league to throw to. Plus Alex Gibbs is there. :drool:

 

[Mr. Soup Nazi]

Guys I will draft earlier than most in a dynasty draft or pay more than most for in a dynasty auction:

QB

Jay Cutler - He played last year with a dibilitating disease he didn't know about and had a good year. Now he's getting treatment for his disease and has another year under his belt and some good young weapons to throw to.

David Garrard - Last year wasn't a fluke. Solid starter for a few more years at the price of a backup.

WR

Ted Ginn - He'll be a top 25 WR in 2009, and maybe even this year.

Braylon Edwards - He's the next TO without being an idiot. My #1 dynasty WR.

RB

Maurice Jones-Drew - He's an injury to not-so-fragile-but-still-getting-old Fred away from elite status.

Felix Jones - I'm not a believer in Barber (at least not his ability to carry a full load with his style and live to tell about it)

TE

Owen Daniels - The #2 option in an improving passing game

Alge Crumpler - He'll finish top 10 this year and probably next

K

who cares

IDP's

Paul Pozluszny - He belongs with Willis and Ryans and would be if it weren't for his injury

Chinedum Ndukwe - Top 10 DB in year's to come

 

[houndirish]

Larry Fitzgerald . . . all-world talent without the ####### WR gene.

Brady Quinn . . . I just can't quite bring myself to accept that Quinn is a secondstringer on the Browns. Now that he's had time to learn the pro-game I really like this kid's upside. I'd love to buy low.

Witten/Crumpler ... don't see Witten having a major falloff from last year. Definitely see Crumpler settling in with a young QB who needs a reliable target.

Rookies:

Jordy Nelson - seems to be the guy with the least risk in the receiver class. There's definitely sexier thoroughbreds here but if they go 10 races I can't help but feel like Nelson gets the most money finishes.

Dustin Keller - to say that the Jets have a need at TE is an understatement.

Jerome Simpson - Cincy WR position is in shambles, no matter how well CJ is behaving in the last 10 minutes. Simpson is talented and will have a dependable, heady QB throwing the rock.

 

[obxlegends]

Biren Ealy - Word out of Titans camp is this kid is looking sharp. He has always been known as a hard worker and has impressed the coaching staff. He has moved into the #3 WR role during OTA's and should be able to pass Gage for a starting gig shortly. He is a big target (6'3") with decent hands. Had some issues during his college days that kept him off the radar (transfer, broken foot and suspension). This is a kid you can use your final pick on and has the potential to be a starting wr (be it for the Titans) in the near future.

Not to mention him and Vince have history. Vince asked the Titans to sign him last year.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Some guys I'd go after who I think are on the rise, even if I have to overpay based on current perceived value:

Aaron Rodgers

Chad Henne

Brian Brohm

Ray Rice

Mike Bush

Tashard Choice

S Holmes, though he's not all that cheap anymore

S Smith (NYG)

Demetrius Williams

Mario Manningham

 

[prymetyme25]

Some guys I'd go after who I think are on the rise, even if I have to overpay based on current perceived value:

Aaron Rodgers

Chad Henne

Brian Brohm

Ray Rice

Mike Bush

Tashard Choice

S Holmes, though he's not all that cheap anymore

S Smith (NYG)

Demetrius Williams

Mario Manningham

This is the trickiest guy to get this offseason. Can't really be had cheap and do you really wanna overpay for him?

 

[FUBAR]

Some guys I'd go after who I think are on the rise, even if I have to overpay based on current perceived value:

Aaron Rodgers

Chad Henne

Brian Brohm

Ray Rice

Mike Bush

Tashard Choice

S Holmes, though he's not all that cheap anymore

S Smith (NYG)

Demetrius Williams

Mario Manningham

This is the trickiest guy to get this offseason. Can't really be had cheap and do you really wanna overpay for him?

I agree. IMO he's a guy to wait on for now, probably could be had in the season cheaper. OTOH, if a guy is coming after your players, and he has Smith, I'd make him part of any deal.

I find it odd that you're going after both Packers QBs and 2 Giants WRs. without looking to get Eli or a Packer WR.

 

[The Jacket]

I like going after the sleepers and deep sleepers. I'll stick to the AFC West, which I watch the most:

Devard Darling - the No. 2 WR in KC may not be like the No. 2 WR in New England or Indy, but it's still a guy who should get 50+ catches. Darling has a lot of talent, and actually did pretty well in limited time in Baltimore last year. This'll hinge on Croyle's development, and that'll need to be good for Darling to explode, but he's a freebie. You're not gonna have to pay jack for him.

Brodie Croyle - alluded to in my previous point and in previous posts by others, but this guy is underrated. Now, he's still one of the worst QBs in the league, to be sure, but people talk of him like he's by far the worst and has never shown a lick of ability. That's just not true. He actually had a 1:1 TD:INT ratio, which isn't good but is still not bad for a first-time starter and is worlds better than some young QBs (Kellen Clemens - 1:2 TD:INT). Contrary to what seems to be popular opinion, he's actually got some passing talent - a rocket arm, nice touch (albeit very inconsistent), good mobility, etc. His problems have all been staying healthy. When he's on the field, yeah he makes a lot of mistakes but has also made some beautiful throws. And as someone else mentioned, he does have some talent around him - Bowe, Gonzalez, a healthy LJ, a much-improved OL (on paper). Some look at last year as if that's Croyle's ceiling, but that's just silly. Bowe was a rookie (who missed some camp and time to develop chemistry with Croyle) , the Chiefs had absolutely no depth at WR, the OL was the worst in the NFL, he was down to handing off to the fourth-string RB, etc. People wonder where guys like Derek Anderson come from, but here's a guy in Croyle who could be *somewhat* similar. He's definitely a better prospect coming out, and he's had a couple of years to learn and will have a full camp with the full starting offense.

Zach Miller - young QBs love TEs. Oakland has a deep-threat or two at WR, but can the OL give Russell enough time to bomb it down field? I'm not sure. And I'm really not convinced Oakland has many redzone targets outside of Miller; the RBs will certainly struggle and the WRs won't be beating many CBs one-on-one. I'm looking for a 6-10 TE finish from Miller.

Craig Davis - this is more of a shot in the dark than anything. I like San Diego likes his talent, but he's lost in the TD battle between LT, Gates, Chambers and Jackson. If he can seperate himself, I think he has good potential out of the slot. Won't go out of my way to get this guy, to be honest, but will be keeping an eye out for him.

 

[bcr8f]

colston- i think he is a top 10, potential top 5, FF WR over the next 5 years

That's a pretty thick limb.

i guess it depends on the league, the die-hard FF players are high on him but I am finding his value is low when it comes to the non die heard FF players. got colston and the #2 rookie pick for Henry(before he was cut) and welker in one league. value of players will vary from league to league.

I can agree that Colston has a wide variety of value with different owners. Some owners just can't shake the fact that he was a 7th-round pick.

Do they care that Brady was a 6th rounder? That stuff doesn't matter anymore.

 

[bcr8f]

I like going after the sleepers and deep sleepers. I'll stick to the AFC West, which I watch the mostevard Darling - the No. 2 WR in KC may not be like the No. 2 WR in New England or Indy, but it's still a guy who should get 50+ catches. Darling has a lot of talent, and actually did pretty well in limited time in Baltimore last year. This'll hinge on Croyle's development, and that'll need to be good for Darling to explode, but he's a freebie. You're not gonna have to pay jack for him.

I picked him off waivers after his lone big game and he really didn't do much after that game. Last 7 games are 107, 24, 53, 4, 56, 7, 49 yards per game.I see will Franklin winning the job as soon as he understands the offense. He's cheap too.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Players your going out on a limb to get

Who are your targets that can be had relatively cheap and will be a great value in dynasty leagues?

Going out on relatively cheap limb?In any event, I pulled off one trade that had two targets, part of the trade could be described as relatively cheap limb.

I was sitting at the five spot in a rookie-vet FA draft and wanted in the top three. One of the owners was in dire need of a RB (non PPR rules) and I had Reggie Bush sitting behind, AP, LJ, Maroney, along with Bradshaw and Kolby. I wanted in the top three but I also needed a QB prospect. He had JaMarcus Russell. The deal I pulled off was, I gave up:

- 5th pick in the rookie 08 draft (he ended up taking RB Matt Forte)

- RB Reggie Bush (non PPR league)

- 11th pick in the 08 draft (he ended up taking RB Ryan Torain-Broncos)

In exchange I got:

- 3rd pick in 08 draft (I ended up selecting RB Mashard Mendenhall)

- QB JaMarcus Russell (this is the guy I was targeting)

- future 09 first round pick (only twelve teams so good chance I'll improve draft position next year)

So the relatively cheap limb I went out on was in targeting QB JaMarcus Russell. I got him fairly cheap and I think I got him on the cheap end of his career/value. I really like his upside. The addition of McFadden should give him an excellent Reggie Bush-type of dump off/safety valve who can take it to the house on his own ability/speed/atheletic talent. I like the second year TE Zack Miller. I was high on what I felt was a vastly undervalued Javon Walker till his latest troubling incident that truly has me concerned about the young man's well being, just forget about football altogether I really feel for the kid and hope he gets help/support with his problems.

I'm not crazy about the Raiders offensive line and I'm not sold on McFadden as a full-time RB but I think last year was a washout for JaMarcus and that he'll be starting this year as a virtual rookie. So for dynasty purposes I think his upside is phenomenal. I think his value is at its lowest now and any deals would have to be made like the creative one I made where, to mix metaphors, I went out on a relatively cheap limb.

 

[massraider]

All for dynasty, as I don't do redraft anymore:

Tyler Thigpen--This is based on two things: Spring fluff pieces that mention he may make some noise, and my complete and total belief that Brodie Croyle is not the guy. A very cheap lottery ticket. Well, maybe not PowerBall lottery, but like the local Pick 4.

Arnaz Battle/Jason Hill--Martz is a hated little weasel, but fantasy owners should wish he had 4 twin brothers. I think relative to where B. Johnson and Vern are getting drafted, these two guys (moreso Battle, at least in the short term) represent value, and maybe big value. I just can't shake memories of Martz making Mike Furrey an every week starter.

Demetrius Williams--I wouldn't be surprised to see him get 125 targets this year. Wish he had a more stable QB position.

Zach Miller--I think there's a good chance he's recession-proof. Meaning, the Raiders could collapse (again), fire the coach, and continue their inept ways, and Miller could still be a good start. I think he winds up around TE12 in PPR leagues.

Chris Brown--I think for one year, this year, he will produce some quality games. It wouldn't surprise me if he beats out Ahman Green for the starting gig. Yeah, he'll get hurt. But considering how cheap he comes, I think you'll be able to squeeze 8 decent starts out of him. And I like Houston's offense this year.

Lawrence Maroney--OK, not out on a limb, but I think he's undervalued. Starting RB for the Pats is a guy I want. I think he gets more carries than people are projecting, and will get a ton of chances to score.

Maurice Morris---End-of-the bench guy. I am not a believer in Julius, and certainly not in Duckett.

Jamaal Charles--Stash him, and maybe has the chance to be the guy if/when LJ runs out of gas/KC improves the line.

Jason Campbell/Devin Thomas--I finally decided I like Thomas more than the rest of the rookie WRs, and I like Campbell a lot. A bit scared he's learning a new offense--again. But in 2009, I could see these two being a nice combo.

John David Booty--Hey, why not? He's going super late in rook drafts, and I don't really have that strong of a feeling about he or Tarvaris, but it'd be nice to have a dog in this race.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Some guys I'd go after who I think are on the rise, even if I have to overpay based on current perceived value:

Aaron Rodgers

Chad Henne

Brian Brohm

Ray Rice

Mike Bush

Tashard Choice

S Holmes, though he's not all that cheap anymore

S Smith (NYG)

Demetrius Williams

Mario Manningham

This is the trickiest guy to get this offseason. Can't really be had cheap and do you really wanna overpay for him?

I agree. IMO he's a guy to wait on for now, probably could be had in the season cheaper. OTOH, if a guy is coming after your players, and he has Smith, I'd make him part of any deal.

I find it odd that you're going after both Packers QBs and 2 Giants WRs. without looking to get Eli or a Packer WR.

My opinion only, of course, but I think now is the cheapest you'll be able to get Smith for the forseeable future - the longer you wait on him, the more he's gonna cost. He's obviously a risk, as he hasn't broken out yet. But when rebuilding in a dynasty, I think you should take chances when you think the talent is there. As for the GB WRs and Eli, all of them are very expensive these days. I probably shouldn't have listed Holmes above as he's expensive too.

 

[Jon_Moore]

I just looked at my dynasty teams to make a list of the relatively/very inexpensive guys I'd targeted this off-season. Not including the strictly WW guys...

Reggie Brown (4/5)

Chad Jackson (5/5)

Darrell Jackson (3/5)

Kevin Jones (3/5)

Brandon Jackson (5/5)

Chris Henry (RB) (4/5)

Chris Brown/Chris Taylor (combo) (2.5/5)

Only R Brown cost much of anything to acquire, so even if they don't pan out I haven't lost much.

By any chance, is your name Chris Jackson?

 

[Tanner9919]

Lawrence Maroney could be a 1500-yard RB this season,and makes for the perfect buy-low guy with everyone thinking Brady will repeat his record-setting performance of last season..Maroney is the forgotten man in NE , but he might be ready to breat-out this season..

I know he's older, but Derrick Mason has put up better numbers than Andre Johnson over that past 5 seasons, and Mason comes at a MUCH cheaper price. As a bench/flex/#3WR, Mason's #'s are rock solid..

In just his 2nd season, Owen Daniels posted fantastic numbers last year - 63-768-3 - for a TE in an offense with a new starting QB ( Shaub) , those numbers jump out...If he can improve his TD totals, Daniels has the chance to become another TE like Witten...I'd expect him to continue to grow into the position, possibly posting 70+ receptions per season over the next 4-5 years.. The guy is a stud at the TE position..

Darren McFadden will be given every chance to prove himself capable of being a starting RB in the NFL from the moment he steps onto the field this preseason.. I doubt he ever looks back. Michael Bush is intriguing, but I wouldn't expect anyone but McFadden to be the starting RB in Oakland, one who'll likely see 300+ carries in 2008, and should win the ROY award.

Ronnie Brown is underrated, but will Miami use a RBBC approach?

 

[TaxMan]

All for dynasty, as I don't do redraft anymore:

Tyler Thigpen--This is based on two things: Spring fluff pieces that mention he may make some noise, and my complete and total belief that Brodie Croyle is not the guy. A very cheap lottery ticket. Well, maybe not PowerBall lottery, but like the local Pick 4.

Arnaz Battle/Jason Hill--Martz is a hated little weasel, but fantasy owners should wish he had 4 twin brothers. I think relative to where B. Johnson and Vern are getting drafted, these two guys (moreso Battle, at least in the short term) represent value, and maybe big value. I just can't shake memories of Martz making Mike Furrey an every week starter.

Demetrius Williams--I wouldn't be surprised to see him get 125 targets this year. Wish he had a more stable QB position.

Zach Miller--I think there's a good chance he's recession-proof. Meaning, the Raiders could collapse (again), fire the coach, and continue their inept ways, and Miller could still be a good start. I think he winds up around TE12 in PPR leagues.

Chris Brown--I think for one year, this year, he will produce some quality games. It wouldn't surprise me if he beats out Ahman Green for the starting gig. Yeah, he'll get hurt. But considering how cheap he comes, I think you'll be able to squeeze 8 decent starts out of him. And I like Houston's offense this year.

Lawrence Maroney--OK, not out on a limb, but I think he's undervalued. Starting RB for the Pats is a guy I want. I think he gets more carries than people are projecting, and will get a ton of chances to score.

Maurice Morris---End-of-the bench guy. I am not a believer in Julius, and certainly not in Duckett.

Jamaal Charles--Stash him, and maybe has the chance to be the guy if/when LJ runs out of gas/KC improves the line.

Jason Campbell/Devin Thomas--I finally decided I like Thomas more than the rest of the rookie WRs, and I like Campbell a lot. A bit scared he's learning a new offense--again. But in 2009, I could see these two being a nice combo.

John David Booty--Hey, why not? He's going super late in rook drafts, and I don't really have that strong of a feeling about he or Tarvaris, but it'd be nice to have a dog in this race.

nice list, but i would be very SURPRISED if Demetrius WIlliams get 90 targets with Heap, Clayton, and Mason ahead of him. He needs an injury or 2 to get those 125 targets IMO.

 

[fsufan]

Lawrence Maroney could be a 1500-yard RB this season,and makes for the perfect buy-low guy with everyone thinking Brady will repeat his record-setting performance of last season..Maroney is the forgotten man in NE , but he might be ready to breat-out this season..

I do think NE will be a more balanced offense this year and Maroney will be a good value pick in redraft leagues and is a good/cheap RB to target in dynasty

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Sammy Morris, Ladell Betts, and Chester Taylor all are pretty cheap and could see valuable time this season.