Ryan Leaf
07-05-2008, 11:50 PM
QB- Jake Delhomme Carolina Panthers- Last season was a rough one for the Carolina Panthers mainly because of the loss of their star signal caller. Delhomme was of to a fast start before suffering a season ending elbow injury. A lot of owners will be scared off by his injury history but with the additions of Mushin Muhammad, DJ Hackett, and Johnathan Stewart at the skill positions as well as Jeff Otah up front this offense should be productive this season.
Projected stats- 3200 yards passing 24 Tds 11 interceptions
Other Considerations- David Garrard JAX, Jason Campbell WASH, Matt Shaub HOU
RB- Rashard Mendenhall Pittsburgh Steelers- The bulldozing rookie out of Illinois is ready to make an instant impact in an explosive Steeler offense. Willie Parker has never been productive around the goal line and Mendenhall will get the carries inside the five from day one. The sky is the limit for this youngster.
Projected Stats- 800 rushing yards 300 receiving yards 10 total touchdowns.
RB- Julius Jones Seattle Seahawks- With the lack of receivers in Seattle they have to look somewhere for production on offense. Holmgren won't throw it as often as he did last year. I like Julius Jones to turn it around and shoulder the load for this team. Though the fact remains they are still pass heavy and Maurice Morris is still in the picture.
Projected Stats- 1200 rushing yards 200 receiving yards 6 total touchdowns.
Other Candidates- Ryan Torrain DEN, Ladell Betts WASH
WR- Sidney Rice- The talented South Carolina product will put up nice numbers this season with Berrian in town to take some heat off of him.
Projected Stats- 70 catches 1100 yards 7 touchdowns
WR Anthony Gonzalez Indianapolis Colts- With Marvin Harrison become less and less productive as injuries mount, Gonzalez's role in the offense will grow. With a bigger role in one of the league's best offenses Gonzalez is bound to succeed.
Projected Stats- 75 catches 1000 yards 9 touchdowns
WR Vincent Jackson San Diego Chargers- This time last year Jackson was a trendy sleeper pick but ended up disappointing his owners with a lackluster season. The playoffs showed us a new Vincent Jackson, if that is the Vincent Jackson we are going to get than look out.
Projected Stats 70 catches 1200 yards 10 touchdowns
Other Candidates- Troy Williamson JAX, Santana Moss WASH, Ted Ginn JR MIA
TE Marcades Lewis Jacksonville Jaguars- The 2006 first rounder finally starting showing his potential in the playoff game against New England before leaving the game with a knee injury. He is recovering nicely and will be ready for training camp. With the emergence of David Garrard Lewis could be a top ten tight end in 08.
Projected Stats- 40 catches 600 yards 5 touchdowns
Other Candidates- Greg Olson CHI, Zack Miller OAK
DEF Indianapolis Colts- With Dwight Freeney healthy this defense is one of the most productive in fantasy football.
Other Candidates- Arizona
K Mike Nugent New York Jets- With a little more talent on this offense I think he will start to live up to his potential.
Other Candidates- Kris Brown HOU
Projected stats- 3200 yards passing 24 Tds 11 interceptions
Other Considerations- David Garrard JAX, Jason Campbell WASH, Matt Shaub HOU
RB- Rashard Mendenhall Pittsburgh Steelers- The bulldozing rookie out of Illinois is ready to make an instant impact in an explosive Steeler offense. Willie Parker has never been productive around the goal line and Mendenhall will get the carries inside the five from day one. The sky is the limit for this youngster.
Projected Stats- 800 rushing yards 300 receiving yards 10 total touchdowns.
RB- Julius Jones Seattle Seahawks- With the lack of receivers in Seattle they have to look somewhere for production on offense. Holmgren won't throw it as often as he did last year. I like Julius Jones to turn it around and shoulder the load for this team. Though the fact remains they are still pass heavy and Maurice Morris is still in the picture.
Projected Stats- 1200 rushing yards 200 receiving yards 6 total touchdowns.
Other Candidates- Ryan Torrain DEN, Ladell Betts WASH
WR- Sidney Rice- The talented South Carolina product will put up nice numbers this season with Berrian in town to take some heat off of him.
Projected Stats- 70 catches 1100 yards 7 touchdowns
WR Anthony Gonzalez Indianapolis Colts- With Marvin Harrison become less and less productive as injuries mount, Gonzalez's role in the offense will grow. With a bigger role in one of the league's best offenses Gonzalez is bound to succeed.
Projected Stats- 75 catches 1000 yards 9 touchdowns
WR Vincent Jackson San Diego Chargers- This time last year Jackson was a trendy sleeper pick but ended up disappointing his owners with a lackluster season. The playoffs showed us a new Vincent Jackson, if that is the Vincent Jackson we are going to get than look out.
Projected Stats 70 catches 1200 yards 10 touchdowns
Other Candidates- Troy Williamson JAX, Santana Moss WASH, Ted Ginn JR MIA
TE Marcades Lewis Jacksonville Jaguars- The 2006 first rounder finally starting showing his potential in the playoff game against New England before leaving the game with a knee injury. He is recovering nicely and will be ready for training camp. With the emergence of David Garrard Lewis could be a top ten tight end in 08.
Projected Stats- 40 catches 600 yards 5 touchdowns
Other Candidates- Greg Olson CHI, Zack Miller OAK
DEF Indianapolis Colts- With Dwight Freeney healthy this defense is one of the most productive in fantasy football.
Other Candidates- Arizona
K Mike Nugent New York Jets- With a little more talent on this offense I think he will start to live up to his potential.
Other Candidates- Kris Brown HOU