|
Tim Heaney
|
| Player |
POS
|
TM
|
The what for |
| Derek Anderson |
QB
|
ARI
|
Where's Matt Leinart's arm strength? Anderson
at least has proven he can push downfield. ARI might become run-first, but
DA would keep aerial game relevant. |
| Kareem Huggins |
RB
|
TB
|
Derrick Ward's stock is dropping. Cadillac
Williams has an injury history. Huggins is quick and explosive - something
TB needs in its backfield. |
| Louis Murphy |
WR
|
OAK
|
Jason Campbell, Hue
Jackson should verticalize O. Murphy averaged 15.3 yards per grab in
'09 … with JaMarcus Russell and Bruce
Gradkowski running things. |
| Legedu Naanee |
WR
|
SD
|
An afterthought despite Vincent Jackson's
suspension. Naanee has a chance to earn underneath looks in the meantime
and in the future. PPR leaguers shouldn't lose track. |
| Gary Barnidge |
TE
|
CAR
|
Don't rely much on TE, and Jeff King and
Dante Rosario are there. But Barnidge has
big-play ability at the position (20.2 YPR in '09). CAR craves another receiving
target. |
|
Bryce McRae
|
| Player |
POS
|
TM
|
The what for |
| Darrius Heyward-Bey |
WR
|
OAK
|
New QB Jason Campbell should be on target
with a few more deep throws. Speedy Heyward-Bey has added some muscle and
enjoyed a strong run at OTAs. Hands still a question as is his health. |
| Sammie Stroughter |
WR
|
TB
|
Strong offseason for Tampa Bay's slot receiver. Can two rookies really
start? Stroughter is comfortable with QB Josh
Freeman (thumb), who might not be tossing the ball as far with his thumb
injury. |
| James Jones |
WR
|
GB
|
Donald Driver is 35 and coming off surgery
to both knees. Fourth-year receiver Jones has strong hands and is solid
after the catch. He should benefit in NFC's top offense. |
| Fred Davis |
TE
|
WAS
|
Chris Cooley is the clearcut No. 1. But Cooley is also coming back from a severe ankle injury. Davis showed significant improvements last year. He'll find a way on the field. |
| Earl Bennett |
WR
|
CHI
|
WRs are at premium in Mike Martz's offense.
It's a big stretch, but Bennett has displayed good chemistry with Jay
Cutler in the past. Needs to get healthy. Keep an eye out in first few
weeks. |
|
Cory J. Bonini
|
| Player |
POS
|
TM
|
The what for |
| Jimmy Graham |
TE
|
NOS
|
Fantastic athlete - jump-ball threat. Drawing praise in the offseason; Jeremy Shockey injury-prone. Graham could see specialty plays installed for him; not draftable, though. |
| Derek Anderson |
QB
|
ARI
|
DA fits Arizona's system better than the noodle-armed Matt Leinart does. Not sold on the former USC QB and believe we'll see Anderson by Week 4. |
| Steve Johnson |
WR
|
BUF
|
Has size and hands - needs to stay healthy. Could be a PPR steal if Buffalo gets decent QB play. |
| Oakland Raiders |
DT
|
OAK
|
Rolando McClain, John Henderson, Lamarr Houston, Kamerion Wimbley all added in offseason; second year under DC John Marshall; sneaky No. 2 fantasy DT or WW add. |
| Ramses Barden |
WR
|
NYG
|
Imposing frame (6-foot-6, 227 pounds) - gives Eli Manning a RZ threat and jump-ball option. Should be worked in situationally. Best left for WW but could be 6th or 7th WR pick. |
|
Nicholas Minnix
|
| Player |
POS |
TM |
The what for |
| Nate Burleson |
WR |
DET |
Just a largely overlooked player who will line up opposite Calvin Johnson, is rejoining OC who made him rich and is taking on a leadership role for upstart Lions. |
| Mike Williams |
WR |
TB |
Wideout on Bucs with best combo of talent, polish and motivation; Josh Freeman will find him more often than anyone save Kellen Winslow. |
| Tashard Choice |
RB |
DAL |
Something has to give, because the Cowboys aren't going to be able to hide their best all-around back at the third spot on the depth chart three years in a row. |
| Javon Ringer |
RB |
TEN |
Johnson, coming off huge workload, carries a couple of red flags. Shot in the dark here, but Ringer has looked great in very limited action. |
| Jordan Shipley |
WR |
CIN |
A personal favorite: Much better equipped to handle slot role than Andre Caldwell was; Cincy won't be as run-heavy as people believe. |
