Who will be this year's version of... (1 Viewer)

[TS Garp]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward)

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value)

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing)

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value)

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact)

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture)

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward)

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing)

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers)

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward)

 

[Chaka]

This years Michael Clayton = Darrel Jackson.

 

[EBF]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Ben Roethlisberger

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) - Ben Roethlisberger, Brian Griese, Drew Bledsoe

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) - Ronnie Brown

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Jamal Lewis

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) - DeShaun Foster

6. Willie Parker (rookie RB who makes a significant impact) - I don't think Parker was a rookie last year, but Reggie Bush

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture) - LenDale White

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Matt Jones, Antonio Bryant, Lee Evans

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - maybe Reggie Brown

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Keenan McCardell

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Antonio Bryant

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward) - Alex Smith, Heath Miller, Ben Watson, Ben Troupe

 

[TS Garp]

My bad on Parker. Let me edit.

 

[((Morpheus))]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward)2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value)3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing)4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value)6. Willie Parker (rookie RB who makes a significant impact)7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture)8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward)9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing)10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers)12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward)

I'll take a stab:1. Eli Manning2. Favre3. Ronnie Brown4. Tiki 5. Foster6. Addai (Bush is too obvious)7. Jacobs8. Roy Williams9. Matt Jones10. Muhammed11. Evans12. Watson

 

[moondawg]

This will be Willie Parker's third season.

 

[Aerial Assault]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward) Alex Smith.

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) Warner.

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) LJ will regress, but he'll still be a stud. I'll say Ronnie Brown.

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Barber (unless I draft him).

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) Thomas Jones again.

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact) DWilliams.

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture) GJones.

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) Houshmandzadeh.

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) Reggie Brown.

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Smith and McCardell again, plus Bruce and Keyshawn.

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) JWalker.

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward) Troupe, the other Alex Smith.

After thinking about it, I just flipped my Walker and Housh answers, and added Keyshawn.

 

[Clayton.Bigsby]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward) Phillip Rivers

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) Jon Kitna

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing)Cadillac Williams

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Jamal Lewis

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value)DeShaun Foster

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact)Wali Lundy

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture)Correll Buckhalter

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward)Lee Evans

9. Ashley Lelie Andre Johnson (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing)Reggie Brown

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)Issac Bruce

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers)Derrick Mason

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward)Kellen Winslow

 

[gocats]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Byron Leftwich, Eli Manning, Chris Simms

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) - McNair, Brian Griese, Drew Bledsoe, Pennington

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) - Ronnie Brown

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Jamal Lewis Corey Dillon

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) - Thomas Jones, Corey Dillon

6. Willie Parker (rookie RB who makes a significant impact) - I don't think Parker was a rookie last year, but Reggie Bush, W. Lundy

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture) - Mike Alstott, Mike Anderson, LenDale White

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Braylon Edwards, Antonio Bryant, Lee Evans, Mark Clayton

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Reggie Brown, Roy Williams, Andre Johnson

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Isaac Bruce, Keyshawn Johnson, Muhsin Muhammad

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Javon Walker Laveraneus Coles

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward) - Kellen Winslow, Heath Miller, Ben Watson, Ben Troupe

 

[bigmurd]

1. Carson Palmer - Eli (should improve consistancy).

2. Drew Bledsoe - Bledose (TO effect - 1 season only!).

3. Kevin Jones - Caddy (I doubt his durability).

4. Warrick Dunn - Dillon (Should be good value. I see Maroney as a good thing, taking pressure off).

5. Thomas Jones - Dare I say, Jones?

6. Willie Parker - Can we say Bush here?

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis - Lendale (at least).

8. Larry Fitzgerald - Would say Edwards here but for his injury. I guess Matt Jones, but not as good as Fitz was last year.

9. Ashley Lelie - I'm not crazy about Roy Williams - health reasons, not talent.

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al - Joe Horn (If he falls to the 7th or so, it'll be a steal).

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway - Driver? (this is a tough one).

12. Chris Cooley - Hmmmm. Heath Miller?

Some of those Q's are tough, and lightning doesn't always strike twice.

 

[Ned]

This years Michael Clayton = Darrel Jackson.

unpossible. mr djax has been around a little bit longer than 1yr...

 

[Evil Genius]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward) Rivers, Simms

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) Warner

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) C. Williams...not really a regression, just not the monster numbers people are expecting

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) J. Lewis

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) T. Bell

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact) F. Gore

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture) B. Jacobs (too obvious)....Benson

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) Roy Williams, L. Evans, A. Bryant

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) R. White

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Mason, R. Smith, Coles, Muhammad

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) D. Jackson (if healtyh) and Mason

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward) LJ Smith, Watson

 

[Chaka]

This years Michael Clayton = Darrel Jackson.

unpossible. mr djax has been around a little bit longer than 1yr...

Your point?

 

[Ned]

This years Michael Clayton = Darrel Jackson.

unpossible. mr djax has been around a little bit longer than 1yr...

Your point?

clayton's deal was a big upside 2nd yr wr who way underperformed for where he was drafted...djax's sitch is nothing like that...

 

[GrandpaRox]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward) Phillip Rivers

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) Aaron Brooks

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) Caddy

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Tiki

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) TJ

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact) Marion Barber

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture) Hume

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) Mark Clayton

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) Reggie Brown

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Jurevicous

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) Roy Williams

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward) Ben Watson

 

[Chaka]

This years Michael Clayton = Darrel Jackson.

unpossible. mr djax has been around a little bit longer than 1yr...

Your point?

clayton's deal was a big upside 2nd yr wr who way underperformed for where he was drafted...djax's sitch is nothing like that...

His underreported injury situation is identical to Clayton's.

 

[Interseptopus]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward)2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value)3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing)4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value)6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact)7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture)8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward)9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing)10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers)12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward)

1- Rivers2- Favre3- Ronnie Brown4- Dillon5- Chester Taylor6- D. Williams7- Marion Barber III8- Roy Williams (break out year, 3rd year rule for WR)9- Reggie Brown10- Keyshawn11- Andre Johnson12- LJ Smith

 

[Wheelhouse]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward) Eli Manning, but also Phillip Rivers has a shot.

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) Steve McNair, but I think Mark Brunell could be interesting.

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) Chester Taylor - disappointing, especially because the O-line is very good

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Ahman Green. I still think he can ball. Throw in Travis Henry too. I think he'll get a shot to excel at some point

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) Thomas Jones. I think he'll do it again, especially after his emotional plea to still be the man.

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact) Parker was an out of nowhere guy - we nailed it, but others outside of fantasy circles had no idea. I'm thinking this could be

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture) Brandon Jacobs and Tony Richardson, MIN

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) If we're talking possession guy, not the long baller then I'd say Ernest Wilford, but he won't reach Fitz' numbers, but he will surprise.

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) You mean the annual Donte Stallworth award? Antwaan Randle El

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Isaac Bruce

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) TJ Houshmandzadeh

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward) Ben Watson and Ben Troupe. Watson could be HUGE!!

 

[joffer]

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

Eric Moulds - so far under the radar right now he's a stealth bomber

 

[Jiggyonthehut]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward) David Carr, Byron Leftwich

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) Steve McNair, Brad Johnson

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) Steven Jackson

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Warrick Dunn, Tiki Barber

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) Corey Dillon

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact) Joesph Addai

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture) Brandon Jacobs

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) Matt Jones, Andre Johnson

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) Randy Moss

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Marvin Harrison, Joe Horn

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) Andre Johnson, Derrick Mason, Matt Jones, Lee Evans

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward) LJ Smith, Heath Miller

 

[Birdie048]

Interesting concept.... I am responding before reviewing the other posts.... curious how they compare!

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Eli Manning

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) - Jon Kitna

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) - Steven Jackson

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Jamal Lewis

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) - Frank Gore

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact) - Ryan Moats

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture) - Brandon Jacobs

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Reggie Williams, Vincnet Jackson

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Braylon Ewdards

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Joe Jurevicius, Muhsin Muhammad, Eric Moulds, Keenan McCardell, Brandon Lloyd

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Roy Williams, Antonio Bryant

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward) - Ben Troupe, Doug Jolley

 

[Chris Smith]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward)

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value - Kurt Warner)

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing - Not that young but I will still say Lamont Jordan... at least he is a pretty new starter)

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank Fred Taylor)

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value Tatum Bell)

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact - Reggie Bush)

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture) Brandon Jacobs

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) Matt Jones

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) Reggie Brown - for this year only

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Muhsin Muhammad

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) Why go away from a good thing Galloway

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward)

Ben WatsonGood idea for a thread

 

[Kevin Ashcraft]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward) Eli Manning

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) Trent Green

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) Steven Jackson

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Dunn

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) Cedric Benson

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact) L. Maroney

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture) Verron Haynes

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) Mark Clayton

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) Reggie Brown

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Eddie Kennison/Amani Toomer

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) Drew Bennett/Antonio Bryant

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward) Heath Miller

 

[Gopher State]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward) Rivers SD2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) Favre still has gas in the tank3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) Steven Jackson4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Dillon5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) Foster Carl6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact) R. Brown7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture) Moe Williams Rams, Linehan loves this guy8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) Lee Evans9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) Henry cinni10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) K. Johnson11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) Clayton TB12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward) Lewis Jac

 

[Winston Smith]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward): Philip Rivers2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) Brett Favre3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) Ronnie Brown4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Corey Dillon5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) D. Foster6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact) R. Bush7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture) Ladell Betts8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) Roy Williams9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) Lee Evans10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Joe Horn11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) Derrick Mason12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward) LJ Smith

 

[Nemesis Enforcer]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward) Chris Simms

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) Steve McNair

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) Ronnie Brown

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Corey Dillon

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) See Above

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact) Joseph Addai

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture) Brandon Jacobs

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) Braylon Edwards

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) Javon Walker, Lee Evans

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Isaac Bruce

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) Michael Clayton

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward) LJ Smith

 

[Jack Ham & Eggs]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward)



Phillip Rivers, although it won't be nearly as dramatic

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value)

Jon Kitna

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing)

Tatum Bell

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)



Corey Dillon

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value)

Dominic Rhodes

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact)

Reggie Bush (duh)

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture)

Greg Jones ... and he might go for a 1,000 yards too

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward)

Mark Clayton

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing)



Troy Williamson

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

Joe Horn

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers)



Donte Stallworth ... he's had a rough camp, hence the surprise

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward)



Ben Troupe

 

[Kevin Ashcraft]

bump......great topic

 

[tytyty]

ummm just in to say good post suh. would love explanation rather then names

 

[Donnybrook]

13. Greg Jones 2004 = Eric Shelton 2005 = Lendale White 2006 (overhyped 250 # 2nd round RB that does live up to expectations)

 

[tytyty]

get this going again today

 

[PahtyTom]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward) Leftwich if he still counts as young.

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) Favre

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) Larry Johnson, altho he was already at stud status.

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Dunn, Jamal Lewis.

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) Gore

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact) Maroney

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture) Tony Rich

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) Lee Evans

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) Roy Williams

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Rod Smith

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) Andre Johnson

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward) Watson

 

[Spearchucker Jones]

I am with tytyty on this one, how about a little explanation on some of these picks. Curious as to why so many feel Ronnie Brown will falter and be similar to K. Jones last year. Everything seems to be in place for R. Brown to be the man. K. Jones was a joke last season. R. Brown is 5-10 back on most peoples board so he is a significant pick and to see that many people listing him as Kevin Jones comparison is a little suprising.

 

[EBF]

I am with tytyty on this one, how about a little explanation on some of these picks. Curious as to why so many feel Ronnie Brown will falter and be similar to K. Jones last year. Everything seems to be in place for R. Brown to be the man. K. Jones was a joke last season. R. Brown is 5-10 back on most peoples board so he is a significant pick and to see that many people listing him as Kevin Jones comparison is a little suprising.

For me it's pretty simple:- Brown is almost completely unproven. He only had two 100 yard games last season. - Although he was a high draft pick, I have doubts about his instincts and his running style. - Culpepper has looked mediocre without Randy Moss. He could struggle, which would put more pressure on Brown.That's the bad news. The good news for Brown is that he should get a ton of touches if he can stay healthy. I definitely think he'll have a better year in 2006 than Kevin Jones did in 2005, but I wouldn't take him as high as he's going. I definitely wouldn't pass on guys like Cadillac Williams, Rudi Johnson, or Edgerrin James for Brown. I'd lump him into the "talented, but questionable" group with Kevin Jones and Willis McGahee.

 

[ProdigyofParcells]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward)- Philip Rivers2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) Jon Kitna3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) Chester Taylor4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Jamal Lewis5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value)- Jamal Lewis6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact)- Ronnie Brown7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture) - Brandon Jacobs8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward)- Matt Jones9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing)- Michael Clayton10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Coles, Muhammad, Isaac Bruce11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Lee Evans, Nate Burleson12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward)- Kellen Winslow Jr, Chris Baker

 

[nygiants56]

I am with tytyty on this one, how about a little explanation on some of these picks. Curious as to why so many feel Ronnie Brown will falter and be similar to K. Jones last year. Everything seems to be in place for R. Brown to be the man. K. Jones was a joke last season. R. Brown is 5-10 back on most peoples board so he is a significant pick and to see that many people listing him as Kevin Jones comparison is a little suprising.

For me it's pretty simple:- Brown is almost completely unproven. He only had two 100 yard games last season.

- Although he was a high draft pick, I have doubts about his instincts and his running style.

- Culpepper has looked mediocre without Randy Moss. He could struggle, which would put more pressure on Brown.

That's the bad news. The good news for Brown is that he should get a ton of touches if he can stay healthy. I definitely think he'll have a better year in 2006 than Kevin Jones did in 2005, but I wouldn't take him as high as he's going. I definitely wouldn't pass on guys like Cadillac Williams, Rudi Johnson, or Edgerrin James for Brown. I'd lump him into the "talented, but questionable" group with Kevin Jones and Willis McGahee.

Bill Bellichick calls Ronnie Brown the best RB to come into the NFL since L. Tomlinson. I'll take his word on it, thanks.. Brown rushed for 'only' two 100 yard games? yeah, as a PART TIME player..remember,they had Ricky on the team..as for Carnell Williams: in a F/t role as a starting RB for TB, he barely beat out Ronnie Brown's stats, even with Brown playing only part time..as for Rudi, I'm with you 100%, the guy is an underrated star and fantasy gem, no question. James I'd take before Brown, too..

but lets not make Ron Brown out to be chopped liver here..the Fish have one of , if not the best o-line coaches in the game, Hudson Houck..he previously coached, you guessed it, SD's o-line..

Now lets look at who the Fish play against in 2005:

2 games vs. lowly Bills defense

2 games vs lowly Jets defense

2 games vs. a suddenly old and slow Pats defense set to take a step backwards in 2006..

they also have games against soft run defenses , such as St Louis, Tenn, Houston, GB, KC, Minny, Detroit..

they also play Bills and Jets during fantasy playoffs, week's 14/15..

it doesn't get any better than that..

 

[Keys Myaths]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward)

Don't see one. Palmer had the weapons, and I don't see a young QB with that potential and situation.

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value)

Brett Favre.

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing)

Ronnie Brown

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

Corey Dillon

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value)

Corey Dillon

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact)

I don't know this one.

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture)

Jerious Norwood

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward)

Matt Jones

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing)

Reggie Brown

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

Eddie Kennison

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers)

Laveranues Coles

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward)

Ben Watson

 

[Keys Myaths]

This needs to be bumped.

 

[walkmac]

1. Byron Leftwich (young QB who takes a huge step forward)2. Trent Green (veteran QB who ends up being a great value)3. Steven Jackson (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing)4. Corey Dillon (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value)6. Frank Gore (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact)7. Ladell Betts (TD vulture)8. Roy Williams (promising young WR who takes another big step forward)9. Andre Johnson (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing)10. Joe Horn (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)11. Reche Caldwell (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers)12. Ben Watson (TE who takes a big step forward)

 

[The Jerk]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward)

Don't see one. Palmer had the weapons, and I don't see a young QB with that potential and situation.

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value)

Brett Favre.

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing)

Ronnie Brown

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

Corey Dillon

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value)

Corey Dillon

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact)

I don't know this one.

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture)

Jerious Norwood

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward)

Matt Jones

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing)

Reggie Brown

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

Eddie Kennison

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers)

Laveranues Coles

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward)

Ben Watson

It's more than just the weapons with Palmer. 2005 was Palmer's second full season as a starter. I see a bright future for Rivers, but I'm not ready to call him the next Dan Marino.The better comparison to Rivers in 2006 is Palmer in 2004.

Palmer's 2004 totals were 2897 passing yards/18 TDs, plus 47 rushing yards/1 TD for a weekly average of 16+ ppg (FBG scoring). Totals like these would have ranked around 20th in 2005 (in ppg). Performing at 16 ppg for 16 games would have placed 13th in 2005 for total points.

Not bad, but significantly short of performing like Palmer in 2005, either.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward)

Ben Roethlisberger

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value)

Mark Brunell

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing)

Sam Gado? If that's too obvious, Lamont Jordan.

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

Warrick Dunn

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value)

DeShaun Foster

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact)

Mike Bell

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture)

Brandon Jacobs

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward)

Matt Jones

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing)

Reggie Brown. (I would have named this one the Michael Clayton category.)

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

Eddie Kennison, Rod Smith, and Keenan McCardell.

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers)

Matt Jones

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward)

Ben Watson.

 

[tmc94]

1. (young QB who takes a huge step forward) Phillip Rivers - he is being dropped in a great situation and people who say there is no one like Palmer are the same ones that said Palmer didn't have the weapons. We may still be one year away from Rivers turning into a total stud though. I also like what I've seen of Cutler so far but obviously he's not starting yet.

2. (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) McNair or Warner.

3. (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) Cadillac Williams. It's not a talent thing so much as Gruden just likes to use many different backs.

4. (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Jamal Lewis. I don't know what happened last year but he looks like his old self so far this year. And with McNair at the helm, he should have more room to run.

5. (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) Foster or TJ. I'm not high on Benson. He has never seemed to have the burst TJ showed all last year. Fox loves his vets and made Foster wait years for the chance even when it was obvious he was better than Davis. I worry that he will do the same to Williams.

6. (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact) Vernand Morency. I doubt we'll see much more of DD.

7. (TD vulture) Alstott comes to mind.

8. (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) Roy Williams. He has too much talent and Martz will find a way to exploit it. I also like Braylen Edwards a lot but there QB situation is a mess. Oh and Vincent Jackson will be a monster but this may be one year too early.

9. (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) Fitzgerald. Not enough balls to go around here. I think they will move the ball and score a bit but Edge will get his and it won't leave enough for Fitz to live up to the expectations. I also think Reggie Brown is getting too much hype. He hasn't shown enough to warrant it yet (which pains me to say since I have him in my dynasty league).

10. (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Ike Bruce and Eric Moulds. Bruce is about as consistent as you can get. People give up on older receivers too quick. St Louis will move the ball and Bruce will get his. Moulds has fallen off and people have forgotten about him but Buffalo's offense has been awful which helped in his decline. I expect a bit of a bounce back and similar numbers to Johnson.

11. (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) Derrick Mason. You can't underestimate the comfort level he and McNair have together.

12. (TE who takes a big step forward) McMichael and Troupe. McMichael has always been a stud but this year he will break out with a much better QB and offense. Troupe is a 2nd year TE in a TE friendly system. Everyone gets high on rookies but this guy has as much receiving talent as all but Gates and Gonzo.

 

[Cookiemonster]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward)

C.Simms - I've liked him since preseason his rookie year (for what its worth, I couldn't stand his dad)

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value)

Brad freakin' Johnson!!! Am I the only one?

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing)

Caddy. Alstott returns to reap the goalline touches coupled w/ an improved passing game and durability concerns.

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

For lack of candidates, I say F.Taylor. He's the only one that has ?s about age, not just injury. Nobody seems to think Tiki will decline, and I think Dillon loses his job.

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value)

Chris Brown. I do like L.White, but a healthy Brown is better in my opinion.

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact)

Bush is too easy, so I go with Moroney. As I said, he looks much better than Dillon did last year and does so far this year.

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture)

Known - Duckett. Forgotten - Alstott. Under the radar - V.Haynes looks like he should get the goal line/short yardage as well as 3rd down duties for Pittsburgh. I'm still not impressed w/ Parker's power and toughness and Staley looks burnt out.

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward)

Many to list here. My biggest jumps include M.Jones, Sammy Parker, J.Cotchery & M.Jenkins.

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing)

Mark Clayton. McNair's chemistry w/ Mason is too good to overlook. I still like Clayton, but a healthy Heap and Mason will take too many of Clayton's targets.

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

The aforementioned D.Mason. This dude was a 4th round FF pick two years ago w/ McNair. They've been hooking up so far in preseason. I.Bruce is my favorite old guy this year though. (T.O. is not expected to decline so is not included)

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers)

I'll continue to support Mason, and will include L.Evans as well.

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward)

Winslow. How can he not take a big step forward, though he is not forgotten at this point. For a sleeper, I'll go w/ C.Anderson - OAK. Brooks has made a habit of making decent TEs look like monsters.

 

[SSOG]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward)

Rex Grossman? No one I feel like gambling on.

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value)

Jake Plummer

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing)

Reggie Bush. Obviously he can't "regress", but I think he's the most likely young RB being taken in the top 2 rounds to significantly underperform his draft position.

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

Warrick Dunn. Barber and Dunn are the two I can think of, but obviously not many people expect a big decline out of Barber.

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value)

Mike Bell.

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact)

Mike Bell again. He's going to finish the season as the #1 rookie RB in the league.

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture)

T.J. Duckett's always a fantastic pick here.

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward)

If you count him, then Javon Walker, who is going to surprise a lot of people coming off the knee injury. Otherwise, Lee Evans.

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing)

Chris Chambers. Hasn't had a better than 50% catch rate since 2002.

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

New season, same names. Rod Smith, Terry Glenn, and Keenan McCardell. Throw in Kennison and Keyshawn Johnson, too.

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers)

Javon Walker.

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward)

Tony Scheffler. The more I hear about him, the more I'm convinced that he's going to have an impact THIS YEAR

 

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward)

Jason Campbell

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value)

Jon Kitna, Brian Griese, Michael Vick

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing)

Steven Jackson, Lamont Jordan

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

Warrick Dunn

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value)

Dominic Rhodes

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact)

Mike Bell

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture)

Corey Dillon

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward)

Samie Parker

9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing)

Lee Evans

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers)

Roy Williams

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward)

Ben Watson, LJ Smith

 

[Tillmanisahero]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward)

Carr

2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value)

Plummer

3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing)

Larry Johnson (Blasphemy but true)

4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

Jamal Lewis

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value)

Corey Dillion

6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact)

T. Bell

7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture)

Greg Jones

8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward)

Michael Jenkins

9 Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing)

Chris Chambers

10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)

Tim Brown….just kidding really—Eddie Kennison

11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers)

Donald Driver

12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward)

Todd Heap (was big time will be big time again)

 

[Stashy]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward) *Phillip Rivers has a chance, I like David Carr to have a big year.2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) *Jake Delhomme, maybe kitna3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) *Lamont Jordan4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) *Don't forget about Ahman Green. There schedule is very favorable for the run. If he can get healthy5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) *Rhodes in Indy6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact) *Lundy in Houston. He'll be a hidden gem just like parker. Everyone knows Bush's and Moroney's ability.7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture) *Brandon Jacobs Giants8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) * Wilford or Matt Jones. One of these two will make a big leap in production, but which one9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) *Any WR in Detroit10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) *Chris Chambers will have his best year to date. 11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) *Andre Johnson12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward) *Heath Miller will only improve, Kalen Winslow could benifit from lack of offense, Todd Heap Will have a Monster year.

 

[TS Garp]

One more bump.

 

[Englishteacher]

good post topic

 

[a_f13nd]

1. Carson Palmer (young QB who takes a huge step forward) Rivers, Simms2. Drew Bledsoe (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) Bledsoe, Warner3. Kevin Jones (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) Ronnie Brown, Steve Jackson4. Warrick Dunn (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Corey Dillon5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) Corey Dillon6. Willie Parker (1st or 2nd year RB who makes a significant impact) Caddy7. Stephen Davis/Jerome Bettis (TD vulture) Jerious Norwood8. Larry Fitzgerald (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) Roy Williams9. Ashley Lelie (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) Michael Clayton, Williamson10. Rod Smith/Terry Glenn/Keenan McCardell et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) Rod Smith, Terry Glenn, Keenan McCardell, Eric Moulds11. Santana Moss/Joey Galloway (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) Terry Glenn12. Chris Cooley (TE who takes a big step forward) Watson, Heath Miller