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[RC94]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) -

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

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

4. Ahman Green (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. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) -

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) -

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

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) -

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) -

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) -

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

 

[EBF]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Alex Smith

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

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

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Thomas Jones

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

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Marshawn Lynch, LenDale White, Jerious Norwood

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Deuce

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Mark Clayton, Santonio Holmes

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Marques Colston

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Hines Ward

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Hines Ward

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Vernon Davis (for lack of a better option)

 

[Cookiemonster]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Roethlisberger - 3rd year was tough but he was coming back strong over the last 1/2 of the year. Projected by yours truly to go over 4K and 25+ TDs.

2. Jon Kitna (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) - Favre/Pennington - both have young O lines with some 2nd year guys that started as rookies. Better line play gives two good QBs better value than ADP.

3. Cadillac Williams (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) - M.Jones-Drew - He can't be expected to hold true to his TD harvest of '06, yet he's being drafted ahead of full-time starting RBs. Don't expect Drew to garner more than 55% of the carries in Jax, and possibly as low as 35%. I'd be surprised by 8 TDs on 700 yds.

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - E.James. See Favre/Pennington. Steeler O coordinator and line coach turn a weak-link-line into undertalented overachievers and the skill position guys benefit. D is young and getting better. James has two good and one O.K. year left.

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) - Edit to remove R.Brown due to Smokin' Ricky developments. Add L.White. Henry get some touches early in the year, but Fatdale shows that he is a starting talent after all.

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - J.Norwood - Dunn is on the decline. Another productive year is expected out of him, but he gives up the majority of the carries to Norwood this season. Norwood makes the most of his opportunities and makes the "big-back" coach an advocate. Outright #1 in ATL '08.

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - McAllister - Not done yet, but Bush's talent demands more touches on top of his 75-80 receptions. Big Mac's power game is still too good to deny, and to save the punishment on Bush vs. 9 man fronts including 5 D linemen, 3 LBs and a S, McAllister garners 9 TDs on 550 yds. Bush would have gotten #6 for me, but how can a guy like Bush make much more of an impact than he already does.

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - S.Holmes. Last 4 games he started to look like a potential starter. Early in the year, he wasn't making the right reads on option routes, and was spending too much time in practice working on special teams. Late in the season, Big Ben was making a ressurgance and Holmes started catching his eye more and more. The last play of the Steelers' season was a game winning short-pass turned long TD by... guess who. That play knocked the Bengals out of playoff contention. That will stick in the minds of the staff and players.

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - A.Johnson - a not that young WR who finally had the breakout year two years later than everybody thought he would. One problem. Moulds was in last year, and demanded enough attention to allow Johnson to play his game. Out goes Moulds, and takes 25 of Andre's catches with him.

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Issac Bruce. Finished very respectable last year after everyone thought Curtis was going to take his job by week 3. For a WR that was often drafted after the 10th round (I "reached" for him in the 7th) to finish top 25 is good. For him to do it several years in a row and still be drafted that late is stupid. He'll do a Rod Smith and keep this up for two more years, while everyone gave up on him two years ago.

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Mark Clayton - Mason was top 10 every year w/ McNair. Mason can't get to all the balls he used to, but McNair can still get the ball there. Mason was even top 5, but Clayton reminds me more of the old Mason than Derrick does now.

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Owen Daniels - 2nd year, 4th round pick is now paired with a QB who has spent the last 3 years learning that the best weapon in the passing game was his TE (Crumpler). It's Schaub's comfort zone.

So, who's gonna bring up last year's so we can grade/make fun of ourselves and others?

 

[RoyDubb]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Matt Leinart

2. Jon Kitna (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) - Jake Delhomme - Panthers win their division

3. Cadillac Williams (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) - Portis, Betts take a lot of his production

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

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

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Marshawn Lynch, bills improved O-line

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Mike Bell, Shanny loves Bell at the GL????

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Braylon Edwards, 2 years removed from ACL.

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Colston, ultra-hyped up this year that no way he gets close to last year's numbers.

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) -

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Braylon Edwards

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Ben Watson, under the radar this year due to Moss/Stallworth...

 

[thecardiackid]

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Cutler w/ 3400 & 24 tds

2. Jon Kitna (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) - Huard - even w/ avg WRs

3. Cadillac Williams (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) - Benson - always dinged and lacks drive (imo)

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Jamal Lewis - improved line and weak qb play = opps

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) - Morency (relative to his ADP)

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - MJD - when he takes over after Freddy's hammys act up again

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Mike Bell

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Cotchery takes over the #1 role

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Berrian - due to Grossman's play and T Jones gone

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - J Porter OAK - Moss and HC problems gone

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Braylon Edwards

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Eric Johnson - IF he can somehow manage to stay on the field

 

[Chris Smith]

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Matt Leinart

2. Jon Kitna (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) - How about 'Jon Kitna'

3. Cadillac Williams (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) - Hate to say this but Ronnie Brown - at least in the first half of the year (I may target him after the first several games

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Ahman Green (and to me this is a no brainer) as the Texans OL can run block... Honorable mention to Jamal Lewis

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

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - I have Gore at #3, Addai at #8, Maroney at #10 and Bush at #11... Take your pick

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - McAllister

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Jerricho Cotchery - the favorite of Pennington... honorable mention to Reggie Williams

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Reggie Brown

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Joe Horn / Joey Galloway

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Hines Ward

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Ben Watson - I expect a huge season

 

[BLOX]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Rivers as LT won't reach last years numbers and the offense will still score plenty of points

2. Jon Kitna (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) - Trent Green once he gets to Miami

3. Cadillac Williams (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) - Gore, just a gut feeling here. I hope I'm wrong cuz he's a solid player I enjoy watching.

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Shaun Alexander, he's only 2 years removed from being the #1 back. He's not sliding that far, but he should still go ahead of Addai or Gore in redrafts.

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) - Lamont Jordan, he'll be the clear cut starter for the Raiders and will be spelled by Rhodes occasionally. Bush may make an impact, on special teams.

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Brandon Jackson. He may finish in the top 10 in PPR leagues.

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Eric Shelton. What!!! It just may happen folks.

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Matt Jones, check his stats in his first two years. They are similar to Javon Walker's stats his first two years, except for TDs, but I think Jones makes the big leap this season.

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Brandon Marshall. I just don't see it.

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Keyshawn Johnson, he's going to go somewhere where he'll get the ball.

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Deion Branch, finally the main option on a team with a QB who loves his main target.

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Vernon Davis, he's FF's next big thing. Get him while is ADP is relatively low.

 

[chris1969]

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) -Cutler

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

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

4. Ahman Green (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) - Fred Taylor

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Norwood

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - M Bush

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - B Edwards

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Randy Moss

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Branch

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Chambers

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

 

[Whiplash Inc.]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Matt Leinart

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

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

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Clinton Portis

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

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Laurence Maroney

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Deuce McAllister

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

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Roy Williams

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Jerry Porter

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Jerry Porter

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Vernon Davis

 

[Somebody]

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Vince Young (he takes another step forward)

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

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

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Sean Alexander

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

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Ronnie Brown

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - McAllister

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Reggie Brown

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Cotchery

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Galloway - provided he can stay healthy

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Coles

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Alex Smith - going out on a limb with this pick

 

[LionsFan78]

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Given the context of the question, I'll limit this to rookies. John Beck.

2. Jon Kitna (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) - Jeff Garcia wins the job in TB

3. Cadillac Williams (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) - Not sure if I'd say we expect him to be a "stud", but Benson.

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Dominic Rhodes

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) - Julius Jones. Won't "hold off" Barber, he'll still get plenty. But new staff has me optomistic

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Maroney

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Out of left field here....Justin Griffith, OAK. We also saw a small glimse of Marcel Shipp last year as a TD vulture in ARI as well; new coach could decide to give him more opportunities.

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Santonio Holmes. HUGE step forward.

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Reggie Brown

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Joe Horn

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Santana Moss. LOVE Campbell this year.

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - I would say Daniels, new unproven QB has me waiting though. My pick, Marcedes Lewis.

13. ADDITION: Minnesota DEF (Defense that comes out of nowhere to put up respectable numbers) - Green Bay

14. ADDITION: Drew Bledsoe (Vet starter, pulled midseason for younger QB due to poor play) - Jake Delhomme

15. ADDITION: Tony Romo (Young QB, gets his chance midseason, becomes "next big thing") - Brodie Croyle

16. ADDITION: Robbie Gould (unexpected top fantasy kicker) - Won't go mostly undrafted like Gould did, but I see an outstanding year from Gostkowski

 

[jurb26]

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - I'm not sure I would use Young as the president for this as he was a rookie and in reality it was impossible for him to take a step forward in his NFL game. I'd say Losman/A.Smith are better examples. My pick goes to J. Campbell. He looked very poised in the action he received last year and will for the 1st time get to play with the 1st team offense on a regular basis. He's had plenty of time to digest the playbook (something he has never had the luxury of in college or NFL until now) and the weapons around him are all going to be healthy.

2. Jon Kitna (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) - McNabb, for some reasons I get the feeling that McNabb is going to be overlooked in FF drafts a bit this year. That would be a big mistake if so. McNabb is still one of the top 5 QBs out there and no team passes as much as Philly.

3. Cadillac Williams (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) - S. Jackson, OK, so maybe Jackson already is a stud. Still he is young and highly hyped right now. I see a rather strong regression coming up for Jackson this year in the passing game however. 90 receptions just isn't going to happen again. I'd expect closer to 50 as a matter of fact.

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - A. Green is a great potion for this in 2007 again. I'll go with J. Lewis though. Clev neglected to bring in the young RB everyone expected them to via the draft and that seems to be a reflection on how they feela bout Lewis IMO. Clev will run their 2007 offense around Jamal and he will surprise fantasy owners for a 2nd straight season.

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) - Both C. Taylor and Portis get votes from me. Taylor for the obvious reason of holding off Peterson and Portis because the Betts hype has gotten to an apex. The major difference is that Portis is supremely more talented than Betts, yet Taylor is not as talented as Peterson.

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - T. Hunt. I just love the way this guys skill set fits into the Philly offense.

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - The same guy who was the biggest TD vulture last year... Marion Barber III.

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Willliamson. IN his 3rd year with correction to the sight problem I'm expecting some big strides for Troy this year. People really seem to forget that Troy was a "project" type prospect out of college (and that was widely known). Because of this, many are extremely down on Williamson. He gets open and looks to be the best WR on his team right now.

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - V. Jackson. I'm just to buying into this guy. He seems to be a WR1 by default in SD and SD already has 2 options they like throwing the ball to more in Gates and LT.

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Coles. I'm not sure people expect him to tank, but they don't seem to be talking about him much.

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - R. Brown. I think Brown is ready to become a WR1 in fantasy terms as well as NFL terms for Philly.

13. ADDITION: Minnesota DEF (Defense that comes out of nowhere to put up respectable numbers) - SF. If you look at last years stats, this is out of nowhere, but if you look at their off-season it probably isn't.

14. ADDITION: Drew Bledsoe (Vet starter, pulled midseason for younger QB due to poor play) - Delhomme. They guy just makes too many mistakes.

15. ADDITION: Tony Romo (Young QB, gets his chance midseason, becomes "next big thing") - Schaub, oh wait he already has become the next big thing..... T. Jackson. Minn has loaded up on a team that will make everything easier for the QB. Strong D, Great Oline and 2 capable RBs. This will allow Jackson to play within himself and look rather good.

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - V. Davis. I was very down on Davis last year, but I think the addition of Jackson and the loss of Johnson are going to make things very opportunistic for Davis in a fantasy sense this year.

 

[Banger]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Cutler

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

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

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - A. Green

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

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Addai

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Davenport

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - S. Holmes/Cotchery

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Matt Jones

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Bruce

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - B. Edwards/maybe Branch

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Scheffler

 

[Banger]

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) - Both C. Taylor and Portis get votes from me. Taylor for the obvious reason of holding off Peterson and Portis because the Betts hype has gotten to an apex. The major difference is that Portis is supremely more talented than Betts, yet Taylor is not as talented as Peterson.

Love the Portis call.

 

[Two Deep]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Phillip Rivers

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

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

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) -Edge

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

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Jerious Norwood

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - T.J.Duckett

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - D.J.Hackett

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Colston

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Randy Moss

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Chris Chambers

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Tony Scheffler

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Rivers & Losman

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

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

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Edge James

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) - not sure I see one

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Jacobs & Maroney

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Deuce McAllister

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Berrian

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Vincent Jackson

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Santana Moss

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Hines Ward

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Vernon Davis & LJ SMith

 

[skillz]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Matt Leinart

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

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

4. Ahman Green (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) - Warrick Dunn

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Joseph Addai

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - TJ Duckett

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Marcus Colston

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Reggie Brown

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Derrick Mason

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Dante Stallworth

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Vernon Davis

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - YOUNG again

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

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

4. Ahman Green (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) - Fred Taylor

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Peterson, if he doesnt have to have surgery

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Tony Hunt

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - eeeeeeeeeee Brandon Marshall, if he stays out of trouble

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Deion Branch (not regressing, just not meeting expectations)

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Bruce

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Plax

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Cooley/Davis

 

[WhoDat]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) -Campbell & Losman

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

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

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank)-James

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

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) -Peterson & Norwood

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) -B. Jacobs

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) -Mark Clayton, R. Brown, S. Holmes

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) -Colston...no way that kid can meet FF fan expectations

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) -R. Moss

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) -Mark Clayton

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) -Scheffler & Scaife

 

[nygiants56]

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) -Cutler

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

3. Cadillac Williams (young RB player who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) -Ben Watson - in no way will be Watson duplicate last year's numbers , ESPECIALLY with Moss , Stallworth , and Welker in town. expect about 40-43 catches from him, TOPS.

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Edgerin James

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

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) -Ladell Betts AND forgot to mention, A. Peterson, Chicago Bear's #2 ( Benson is a paperweight doughboy about to be replaced by Peterson.

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - M. Turner, Tomlinson can't possibly duplicate last year's TD numbers.

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Cotchery, S. Holmes

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Lee Evans

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Donald Driver

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Andre Johnson. With a new QB and the defense getting better, that team is on the rise!

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Vernon Davis

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Jason Campbell

2. Jon Kitna (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) - Trent Green (if traded)

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

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Fred Taylor/Travis Henry

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

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Joseph Addai

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Marion Barber

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Mark Clayton

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Braylon Edwards

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Derrick Mason

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Darrell Jackson

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Daniel Graham

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Ive seen 4 people name Trent Green as a good value vet QB. Am I the only one that thought this guy never looked the same after he came back? He had the body language of someone who didn't want to be out there.

 

[WhoDat]

Ive seen 4 people name Trent Green as a good value vet QB. Am I the only one that thought this guy never looked the same after he came back? He had the body language of someone who didn't want to be out there.

I don't think he knew he was out there. Seriously, that guy looked glazed at all times after his return. Someone should hide his helmet, pads and playbook for his own good.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Ive seen 4 people name Trent Green as a good value vet QB. Am I the only one that thought this guy never looked the same after he came back? He had the body language of someone who didn't want to be out there.

I don't think he knew he was out there. Seriously, that guy looked glazed at all times after his return. Someone should hide his helmet, pads and playbook for his own good.

"glazed" - nice word choice.I agree with your last sentence 100%. He should call it a career. I was screaming for Herm to put Huard in during the playoffs last year.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Ive seen 4 people name Trent Green as a good value vet QB. Am I the only one that thought this guy never looked the same after he came back? He had the body language of someone who didn't want to be out there.

I don't think he knew he was out there. Seriously, that guy looked glazed at all times after his return. Someone should hide his helmet, pads and playbook for his own good.

"glazed" - nice word choice.I agree with your last sentence 100%. He should call it a career. I was screaming for Herm to put Huard in during the playoffs last year.

I just couldn't think of anyone else that fit the category. The only other one I could think of was Jeff Garcia, but I don't think he'll have as much success in TB as he did in Philly.

 

[Two Deep]

Ive seen 4 people name Trent Green as a good value vet QB. Am I the only one that thought this guy never looked the same after he came back? He had the body language of someone who didn't want to be out there.

I'm counting on a trade and a year removed from the wickedl whiplash head snapping.

 

[56]

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Cutler

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

3. Cadillac Williams (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) - If Kevin Jones winds up not being able to come back, I'd put Tatum Bell here

4. Ahman Green (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) - LenDale White

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Frank Gore

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Brian Leonard

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - DJ Hackett

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Matt Jones

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Darrell Jackson

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Reggie Brown

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Owen Daniels

 

[jurb26]

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

Hadn't considered him because he is so young. Good call.

 

[-OZ-]

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Campbell and JP Losman

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

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

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

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

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Reggie Bush

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Brian Leonard

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Braylon Edwards

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Brandon Marshall

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Isaac bruce

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Braylon Edwards

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Troupe or Scaife (I'm not sure which)

 

[FunkyPlutos]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Tarvaris Jackson

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

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

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Edgerrin James

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

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Caddilac Williams

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Kevan Barlow

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Mark Clayton

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Braylon Edwards

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Joe Horn

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Bernard Berrian

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Ben Watson

 

[Cookiemonster]

Bump. Let's get some more of these, and get some of last year's guys to try again. Unless you're SCERRRD.

 

[Return of the Sheep]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Alex Smith

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

3. Cadillac Williams (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) - M.J. Drew

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

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) - Fred&Chester Taylor

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - B.Jacobs - could be the M.J. Drew of last year

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - M.Turner

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - S.Holmes

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Cotchery

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Galloway

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Calvin Johnson

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - V.Davis

 

[Banger]

I've seen M. Turner as a TD vulture on several predictions, any reason why? LT is the best goal line back in the league and just set the record for the most TD's ever last year. He has terrific vision, rarely gets hit and almost always scores on the first attempt. Turner was on the team last year and they didn't use him in that regard the entire year, I haven't heard/read anything about a change in philosophy, so why would he suddenly start to get the ball at the goal line?

 

[by_the_sea_wannabe]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Jay Cutler

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

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

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - A. Green

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

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - L. Maroney

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - T. Hunt

darkhorse

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - S. Holmes

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - lee evans

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - issac bruce

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Housh

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Heath Don't like anybody really

 

[Fear & Loathing]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Matt Leinart

2. Jon Kitna (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) - Byron Leftwich is the easy answer for me, but Kitna, Favre & Delhomme look good too.

3. Cadillac Williams (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) - Willie Parker: I don't think he'll fall apart by any means, but I do think he'll regress from last year's numbers.

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - I like Ahman Green & Jamal Lewis here, but I'll go with Shaun Alexander for one year.

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) - I thought the Lamont Jordan suggestion was a good one, but I'm going to go LenDale White here.

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Vikes' Adrian Peterson, with Ronnie Brown a close 2nd.

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Shelton was an intriguing pick, but I'm going to say T.J. Duckett.

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - I want to say Matt Jones or Vincent Jackson, but it's debatable whether they've really even taken one BIG step forward, so I think it's Reggie Brown to take another big step forward.

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Jerricho Cotchery

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Donald Driver doesn't get nearly enough respect, but I don't think he's generally expected to fall apart yet. So I'll go with Joe Horn -- still has one more year left in the tank, and he'll be motivated after the Saints dissed him.

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Lot of candidates for this one: Hines Ward is a good one, but I think the purest example is Randy Moss.

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Vernon Davis is the obvious one, but I like Ben Troupe to take a big step forward.

 

[shadyridr]

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

Calling it now. Lawrence Maroney is this years Kevan Barlow/Cadillac Williams ie young RB taken in the 1st round who is a complete bust.

 

[spec1alk]

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Matt Leinart. Notable mention: Jason Campbell.

2. Jon Kitna (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) - Leftwhich, his ADP is around low 20s. Notable mention: Favre.

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

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Torn. I really want to put Sean Alexander here but I just can't. Warrick Dunn.

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

Not sure if Travis Henry fits the requirements of being a great value, but think he will be great this year and hold off Bell.

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - McGahee and D Williams

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Deuce and maybe Hunt

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Reggie Brown or Kevin Curtis (I like Curtis personally).

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Andre Johnson

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Hines Ward, keyshawn johnson

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - I have to take Hines Ward here.

Was Javon ranked that low?

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Scheffler

 

[super sleeper]

I was thinking that we should bring this back, 2007 style:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Jay Cutler

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

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

4. Ahman Green (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. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Marion Barber III

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Kevan Barlow

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Jerrico Cotchery

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Reggie Brown

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Jerry Porter

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Darrell Jackson

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Marcedes Lewis

 

[chook]

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - JaMarcus Russell (Cutler & Rivers are already there wiht Young IMO)

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

3. Cadillac Williams (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) - Moroney & MJD

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Dominic Rhodes

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

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Joe Addai

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Marcel Shipp

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Braylon Edwards & DJ Hackett

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Vincent Jackson

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Darrell Jackson

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Nate Burleson

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Vernon Davis

This is a great thread. The reason I love FBG's so much.

 

[Two Deep]

It will be interesting to see what players get the most votes for each catergory.

 

[RC94]

It will be interesting to see what players get the most votes for each catergory.

If I can find the time, I will compile the votes and edit it into the first post.

 

[RC94]

I'll add my 2 cents:

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - Jay Cutler

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

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

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Lamont Jordan

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

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - Ronnie Brown

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Tony Hunt

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Reggie Brown

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Jerricho Cotchery

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Eddie Kennison

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Laveranues Coles

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Ben Watson

 

[kurtrudder]

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - JP Losman

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

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

4. Ahman Green (veteran RB who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Edgerrin James

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

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) - DeAngelo Williams

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) - Deuce

8. Lee Evans (promising young WR who takes another big step forward) - Braylon Edwards

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) - Bernard Berrian

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) - Joe Horn/Isaac Bruce

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) - Hines Ward & TJ Housh

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Marcedes Lewis & Ben Troupe

 

[spec1alk]

I think there is a little bit of confusion here.

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - I have seen alot of guys put in Vince young here. I don't know about your leagues but VY is being drafted as a top 5-7 QB or better. Are you saying he will be right up there with P Manning? I view this question as asking which young QB who is below the radar (ADP of QB12+ who will finish at the top of that huge second tier of QBs).

2. Jon Kitna (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) - You cannot put kitna here because his ADP is too high. He is going too high and will not finish that much higher than his ADP. The value pick is a guy in that 15-20 range who is going to jump into that range of QBs who are very startable. Good value.

3. Cadillac Williams (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) - I have seen MJD listed here several times. Is he going to regress, DUH, it is very very likely that he will not reproduce his 2006 TD production. But will he regress in the same manner as Caddy? Caddy was a first round RB in most leagues last year. He placed as RB41 in zealots scoring right next to Ron Dayne. That is a HUGE drop especially considering he was not sharing time. MJD will probly drop, but not as far as Caddy did. He will probly place as RB 16-20, but MJD also has much upside, especially if Taylor is injured in the first couple games.

5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) - I have seen several people put Clinton Portis in here. Portis is being drafted as a first round RB so how does he become a good value if he holds off Betts? The key to this question is "great value". Drafted portis as the 6 or 7th RB off the board and having him place top 10 cuz he held off Betts is not "great value".

12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - I think its hard to put Vernon Davis here just because people already view him as a top 5 TE. So even if he takes a big step forward, he is just meeting expectations. To me this question is look at who can make a huge jump. For instance a guy like Scheffler playing an entire season like he did the last 4 or 5 games would be a HUGE jump. I like the Owen Daniels picks here too.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

I think there is a little bit of confusion here.1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) - I have seen alot of guys put in Vince young here. I don't know about your leagues but VY is being drafted as a top 5-7 QB or better. Are you saying he will be right up there with P Manning? I view this question as asking which young QB who is below the radar (ADP of QB12+ who will finish at the top of that huge second tier of QBs).

VY was the first name that popped into my head when asked to fill this criteria: young QB who takes a huge step forwardHe's Young, and I believe he's going to take another huge step forward this year.If the original post had asked for this:(ADP of QB12+ who will finish at the top of that huge second tier of QBs).I would have probably said Alex Smith, although Smith also fits in the first category.

 

[-OZ-]

2. Jon Kitna (veteran QB who ends up being a great value) - You cannot put kitna here because his ADP is too high. He is going too high and will not finish that much higher than his ADP. The value pick is a guy in that 15-20 range who is going to jump into that range of QBs who are very startable. Good value.3. Cadillac Williams (young RB who many expect to turn into a stud but ends up regressing) - I have seen MJD listed here several times. Is he going to regress, DUH, it is very very likely that he will not reproduce his 2006 TD production. But will he regress in the same manner as Caddy? Caddy was a first round RB in most leagues last year. He placed as RB41 in zealots scoring right next to Ron Dayne. That is a HUGE drop especially considering he was not sharing time. MJD will probly drop, but not as far as Caddy did. He will probly place as RB 16-20, but MJD also has much upside, especially if Taylor is injured in the first couple games.5. Thomas Jones (RB who holds off competition and ends up being a great value) - I have seen several people put Clinton Portis in here. Portis is being drafted as a first round RB so how does he become a good value if he holds off Betts? The key to this question is "great value". Drafted portis as the 6 or 7th RB off the board and having him place top 10 cuz he held off Betts is not "great value".12. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - I think its hard to put Vernon Davis here just because people already view him as a top 5 TE. So even if he takes a big step forward, he is just meeting expectations. To me this question is look at who can make a huge jump. For instance a guy like Scheffler playing an entire season like he did the last 4 or 5 games would be a HUGE jump. I like the Owen Daniels picks here too.

2. I somewhat agree, but haven't seen Kitna's ADP. If it's #7 (where he's ranked by the FBG staff) you're right. I just doubt that he'll go this high by August. As things stand in the FBG rankings, I'll have to change my vote to Ben.3. Your statements pertaining to MJD were the same said about Caddy last year. 5. Nothing wrong with putting Portis here (as I did), again, I haven't see ADP (and ADP doesn't mean much this early), but he's #11 on the FBG list. I see him as a potential top 5, so IMO, that's great value. Chester Taylor fits your definition better and might be a good answer too.12. Big step forward doesn't = great value. VD fits the question, as Bloom explained about VY.

 

[phthalatemagic]

1. Vince Young (young QB who takes a huge step forward) -

Tavaris Jackson

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

None - unless Jon Kitna is eligible

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

Lawrence Maroney

4. Ahman Green (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) -

Deuce MccAlister (he doesn't "hold off" Reggie Bush, but from where he is being drafted IMO he will represent great value because he will continue to produce very good numbers

6. Steven Jackson (Young RB who makes a significant impact) -

Ronnie Brown

7. Brandon Jacobs (TD vulture) -

Brandon Jacobs

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

Greg Jennings

9. Chris Chambers (promising young WR (although Chambers wasn’t that young) who many people expect to break out but ends up regressing) -

Vincent Jackson

10. Joey Galloway/Terry Glenn/Eddie Kennison/Muhsin Muhammad, et al (veteran WR who many think will decline but shows that he has plenty left in the tank) -

Moose

11. Javon Walker/Laveranues Coles (for lack of a better example) (WR ranked anywhere from 15-30 in the pre-season who surprises even his biggest supporters and puts up monster numbers) -

Santana Moss

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

Tony Scheffler

 

[Cookiemonster]

2. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Tony Scheffler

Damn. One down right out of the gates. Apparrently, he took too big a step forward. He was a good option though.

 

[phthalatemagic]

2. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Tony Scheffler

Damn. One down right out of the gates. Apparrently, he took too big a step forward. He was a good option though.

Did he go on IR yet? It's May dude.

 

[Cookiemonster]

2. Kellen Winslow (TE who takes a big step forward) - Tony Scheffler

Damn. One down right out of the gates. Apparrently, he took too big a step forward. He was a good option though.

Did he go on IR yet? It's May dude.

No. In fact, the docs are saying he'll be back in time for training camp. Must be just a metatarsal or something. I'd only be worried about Graham now getting more reps.