Fantasy Football

[SavageHenry 0]

50 bucks for LJ is ridiculous. No Willie Roaf anchoring the line this year in KC will make a pretty big difference IMO. i dont usually do the payroll type drafts but comitting half your payroll to one guy is silly. Culpepper ?! i guess the price is right. It would suck having to rely of Joey if culpeppers knee doesnt hold. With your receivers ida gone after Warner or Eli to back up. Eli/Buress/ Shockey could be a sick combo. Your running backs are suspect. Westbrook is streaky as hell and without TO teams just target him. Willis will have the box stacked 8 deep on him all year until Losman can complete a pass. Deshaun ...could be great if he stays healthy. i like your receiving corps. Shockey could be like having a 4th receiver. The Culpepper/Chambers combo could be good. I'm a big fan of the QBWR combos. I think if you get a good one they can carry your team. Its a lot of eggs in one basket but it can take you win you the league if it pans out. I better start preparing for my FF draft. Sigh. i didnt make the playoffs last year despite having the highest scoring team in my league. i ran into everyone elses high week and got caught on all my low weeks...it sickened me to see horrible donkey teams winning 70-62 and crap like that when my team put up 90-100 plus everyweek and happened to run into some luckbox hitting some freakish 150 that they never even came close to again on me... so im on fantasy tilt right now. If luck were not involved id win every week !!

[tuckermitchell 1]

50 bucks for LJ is ridiculous. No Willie Roaf anchoring the line this year in KC will make a pretty big difference IMO. i dont usually do the payroll type drafts but comitting half your payroll to one guy is silly. Culpepper ?! i guess the price is right. It would suck having to rely of Joey if culpeppers knee doesnt hold. With your receivers ida gone after Warner or Eli to back up. Eli/Buress/ Shockey could be a sick combo. Your running backs are suspect. Westbrook is streaky as hell and without TO teams just target him. Willis will have the box stacked 8 deep on him all year until Losman can complete a pass. Deshaun ...could be great if he stays healthy. i like your receiving corps. Shockey could be like having a 4th receiver. The Culpepper/Chambers combo could be good. I'm a big fan of the QBWR combos. I think if you get a good one they can carry your team. Its a lot of eggs in one basket but it can take you win you the league if it pans out. I better start preparing for my FF draft. Sigh. i didnt make the playoffs last year despite having the highest scoring team in my league. i ran into everyone elses high week and got caught on all my low weeks...it sickened me to see horrible donkey teams winning 70-62 and crap like that when my team put up 90-100 plus everyweek and happened to run into some luckbox hitting some freakish 150 that they never even came close to again on me... so im on fantasy tilt right now. If luck were not involved id win every week !!

I have to agree on this LJ thing. People are overvaluing him because of 7 games. Other players have had freakish streaks, look at Jamal Lewis. I personally think LT will go back to being THE guy this year.

[DanielNegreanu 141]

I didn't want to overload frankly, because that kills you in the bye week and also isn't good in a head-to-head league where I think it's better to be consistent. I'm already a little too stacked on two teams, Miami and NY Giants. If they have a bad week, I simply can't win. As for Westbrook, the key to that pick was simply that our league over values receptions. One catch for 1 yard is worh the same as 10 yards rushing. 100 yards rushing would get you a total of 5.0 while 5 catches for 50 yards gets you 5.0. Frankly, my target running backs were Stephen Jackson and Lamont Jordan, but their prices were too high for my strategy. I got Culpepper early as a steal, but later saw that several QB's went much cheaper than expected. P. Manning went for 31, but Carson Palmer went for 11!

50 bucks for LJ is ridiculous. No Willie Roaf anchoring the line this year in KC will make a pretty big difference IMO. i dont usually do the payroll type drafts but comitting half your payroll to one guy is silly. Culpepper ?! i guess the price is right. It would suck having to rely of Joey if culpeppers knee doesnt hold. With your receivers ida gone after Warner or Eli to back up. Eli/Buress/ Shockey could be a sick combo. Your running backs are suspect. Westbrook is streaky as hell and without TO teams just target him. Willis will have the box stacked 8 deep on him all year until Losman can complete a pass. Deshaun ...could be great if he stays healthy. i like your receiving corps. Shockey could be like having a 4th receiver. The Culpepper/Chambers combo could be good. I'm a big fan of the QBWR combos. I think if you get a good one they can carry your team. Its a lot of eggs in one basket but it can take you win you the league if it pans out. I better start preparing for my FF draft. Sigh. i didnt make the playoffs last year despite having the highest scoring team in my league. i ran into everyone elses high week and got caught on all my low weeks...it sickened me to see horrible donkey teams winning 70-62 and crap like that when my team put up 90-100 plus everyweek and happened to run into some luckbox hitting some freakish 150 that they never even came close to again on me... so im on fantasy tilt right now. If luck were not involved id win every week !!

[Waffles2003 1]

DN, i like the team but I would look to bench one of your receiver and start deshaun Foster in some games, depending on matchups. When healthym foster is a great speedy back that can also catch the ball. Do you have a list of what Free Agents are out there? I would certainly cut Kevin Curtis if there is a #2 receiver available. Curtis wont see the ball as much unless bruce gets hurt again. You should look to package Burress and barlow for a better RB that can catch the ball. Let us know what is available on the waiver wire.Good luck

[gilbertology 0]

Hey Daniel I'm not just a bball expert, I know a thing or two about fantasy football as well . Since you got some money on this, I'll throw in my two cents. I like how you drafted your team, but with injuries and new emergences you may have half your starting lineup different by the end of the year. Since you probly don't have time to watch many NFL games, I'll post good injury pickups or just emerging players to pick up from the FA wire as they come.Daunte - great pick for 6 bucks. Ricky is gone now, leaving Rennie Brown to carry the running load, but look for Daunte to be one of the best TD QBs in the league this year. Unless he gets injured, and I think he's looking good healthwise, he should be a solid anchor for your team.Westbrook - will be your MVP #2. You didn't overvalue him at all, in fact I'm surprised he only went for $19. Not only will he be back to averaging the most receptions in the league for a RB, he will also be a top 8 TD RB, as long as he stays healthy. However I will be rooting against him since I'm a Skins fan Magahee is a solid #2 back with Travis Henry gone, Shockey is a solid TD catching TE, Anquan and Chris Chambers should be a great duo at WR, Deshaun for $4 is an absolute STEAL, definitely keep him around. I also like keeping Kevan Barlow for now, he may have a breakout game or two depending on the matchups. Curtis is a good backup in case Holt or Bruce get hurt, he may be on and off waivers during the year. Two players you can drop for sure are Harrington and Carlos Rogers. Roy Williams is a better choice than Rogers but he's probly not available. You say you need a backup RB for Harrington?? Well, Clinton Portis just suffered a separated shoulder and he may or may not be ready for the opening game. I would jump on LADELL BETTS if he hasn't already been snatched up by another team. Being in Washington, I can tell you if he starts opening week he's good for 110 yards and a TD against the Vikings. Good luck this year, your team has mucho potential!

[DanielNegreanu 141]

DN, i like the team but I would look to bench one of your receiver and start deshaun Foster in some games, depending on matchups. When healthym foster is a great speedy back that can also catch the ball. Do you have a list of what Free Agents are out there? I would certainly cut Kevin Curtis if there is a #2 receiver available. Curtis wont see the ball as much unless bruce gets hurt again. You should look to package Burress and barlow for a better RB that can catch the ball. Let us know what is available on the waiver wire.Good luck

You have to start two WR and two RB. You can't bench a reciever to start Foster. Also, there are very few good recievers left, but Kevin Curtis is still a pretty good late round pick up. I'll be active on the waiver wire if a better choice develops. Isaac Bruce is getting old, there is virtually no chance he starts all 16 games. I've had Ladell Betts on my team at least once in each of the past five seasons, lol. As of now, I obviously have no worries and no need to tinker with my starting lineup. As for Harrington and Barlow, I'll be dumping Harrington as soon as the league is set up, and Rogers will probably be gone too. There just isn't a lot of talent left in the pool after 12 guys draft 14 players each.

Hey Daniel I'm not just a bball expert, I know a thing or two about fantasy football as well . Since you got some money on this, I'll throw in my two cents. I like how you drafted your team, but with injuries and new emergences you may have half your starting lineup different by the end of the year. Since you probly don't have time to watch many NFL games, I'll post good injury pickups or just emerging players to pick up from the FA wire as they come.Daunte - great pick for 6 bucks. Ricky is gone now, leaving Rennie Brown to carry the running load, but look for Daunte to be one of the best TD QBs in the league this year. Unless he gets injured, and I think he's looking good healthwise, he should be a solid anchor for your team.Westbrook - will be your MVP #2. You didn't overvalue him at all, in fact I'm surprised he only went for $19. Not only will he be back to averaging the most receptions in the league for a RB, he will also be a top 8 TD RB, as long as he stays healthy. However I will be rooting against him since I'm a Skins fan Magahee is a solid #2 back with Travis Henry gone, Shockey is a solid TD catching TE, Anquan and Chris Chambers should be a great duo at WR, Deshaun for $4 is an absolute STEAL, definitely keep him around. I also like keeping Kevan Barlow for now, he may have a breakout game or two depending on the matchups. Curtis is a good backup in case Holt or Bruce get hurt, he may be on and off waivers during the year. Two players you can drop for sure are Harrington and Carlos Rogers. Roy Williams is a better choice than Rogers but he's probly not available. You say you need a backup RB for Harrington?? Well, Clinton Portis just suffered a separated shoulder and he may or may not be ready for the opening game. I would jump on LADELL BETTS if he hasn't already been snatched up by another team. Being in Washington, I can tell you if he starts opening week he's good for 110 yards and a TD against the Vikings. Good luck this year, your team has mucho potential!

[Waffles2003 1]

You have to start two WR and two RB. You can't bench a reciever to start Foster. Also, there are very few good recievers left, but Kevin Curtis is still a pretty good late round pick up. I'll be active on the waiver wire if a better choice develops. Isaac Bruce is getting old, there is virtually no chance he starts all 16 games.

I agree with you but keep in mind that u get 1 pt per catch so look for receivers that get a lot of catches and not receivers with YPC (Yards per catch) over 12 yards. Kevin Curtis is the type of player that will get u 3 catches for 55 yards. A keyshawn Johnson will get u 5-6 catches for the same yardage. Those are the type of receivers i look for in the draft. One guy that may be avaialble is mason. he is reunited with mcnair and could have an awesome season as far as catches are concerned. www.rototimes.comwww.kffl.comtwo great sites for sleeper info and also a projection calculator for 2006 NFL.

You have to start two WR and two RB. You can't bench a reciever to start Foster. Also, there are very few good recievers left, but Kevin Curtis is still a pretty good late round pick up. I'll be active on the waiver wire if a better choice develops. Isaac Bruce is getting old, there is virtually no chance he starts all 16 games. I've had Ladell Betts on my team at least once in each of the past five seasons, lol. As of now, I obviously have no worries and no need to tinker with my starting lineup. As for Harrington and Barlow, I'll be dumping Harrington as soon as the league is set up, and Rogers will probably be gone too. There just isn't a lot of talent left in the pool after 12 guys draft 14 players each.

Hey, i am in an auction draft league with 14 owners and we go 25 rounds ....350 players to draft WOOT!!

[jles96 0]

Hey Daniel I'm not just a bball expert, I know a thing or two about fantasy football as well . Since you got some money on this, I'll throw in my two cents. I like how you drafted your team, but with injuries and new emergences you may have half your starting lineup different by the end of the year. Since you probly don't have time to watch many NFL games, I'll post good injury pickups or just emerging players to pick up from the FA wire as they come.Daunte - great pick for 6 bucks. Ricky is gone now, leaving Rennie Brown to carry the running load, but look for Daunte to be one of the best TD QBs in the league this year. Unless he gets injured, and I think he's looking good healthwise, he should be a solid anchor for your team.Westbrook - will be your MVP #2. You didn't overvalue him at all, in fact I'm surprised he only went for $19. Not only will he be back to averaging the most receptions in the league for a RB, he will also be a top 8 TD RB, as long as he stays healthy. However I will be rooting against him since I'm a Skins fan Magahee is a solid #2 back with Travis Henry gone, Shockey is a solid TD catching TE, Anquan and Chris Chambers should be a great duo at WR, Deshaun for $4 is an absolute STEAL, definitely keep him around. I also like keeping Kevan Barlow for now, he may have a breakout game or two depending on the matchups. Curtis is a good backup in case Holt or Bruce get hurt, he may be on and off waivers during the year. Two players you can drop for sure are Harrington and Carlos Rogers. Roy Williams is a better choice than Rogers but he's probly not available. You say you need a backup RB for Harrington?? Well, Clinton Portis just suffered a separated shoulder and he may or may not be ready for the opening game. I would jump on LADELL BETTS if he hasn't already been snatched up by another team. Being in Washington, I can tell you if he starts opening week he's good for 110 yards and a TD against the Vikings. Good luck this year, your team has mucho potential!

Daniel you are over valueing some players imo... Culpepper and Foster were steals but you need depth at rb if you want to make playoffs. I would have rather seen you buy LJ Smith who is a guy who went under the radar most of the year because he will be more of a scoring threat than Shockey will be. Also a lot of over spending in Wideout when you could have spent more on another RB. But good luck anyways....+1 (ive got to shake this newbie crap)

[calirounder1 0]

if they are still available great picks are going to be maroney from new england and phillip rivers is a great choice for backup qb...and IN MY OPINION jason witten is a better pick then tony gonzalez and jermey shockey. actually ill go as far to say jason witten is the 2nd best te in football in general..he put up huge numbers last year with basically no WR protection. He's got*at least sometime in the near future* TO as an actual WR option for bledsoe instead of just himself now so it's only going to open up the field for Witten. Look for even bigger numbers.

[Steppin Razor 0]

Dallas didn't bring in TO only to throw passes to the TE. Witten's not bad, but I'd expect numbers to drop, not go up. Good value with Culpepper and Foster, as mentioned already. I think Westbrook was a little overpriced even for pts. per rec., but not too bad. I can't believe no one's mentioned Burress going for more than Chambers!! Personally, I wouldn't have paid more than $7 or so for Burress. Mcgahee is going to be the worst money you spent though, I think. Buffalo will have to abandon the run in the first quarter of most games.Who's left on the waiver wire? And who has DeAngelo Williams? If you can handcuff Foster's replacement, it might be worth a trade. Either Burress or McGahee could probably net you some good trades as it seems they are overvalued by your league. There's lots of depth at WR this year, so there might be someone worth a flyer on the WW.

[DanielNegreanu 141]

Daniel you are over valueing some players imo... Culpepper and Foster were steals but you need depth at rb if you want to make playoffs. I would have rather seen you buy LJ Smith who is a guy who went under the radar most of the year because he will be more of a scoring threat than Shockey will be. Also a lot of over spending in Wideout when you could have spent more on another RB. But good luck anyways....+1 (ive got to shake this newbie crap)

Good WR's are valuable in this league since receptions are worth more than most leagues. I've been tinkering with my team a little bit on the waiver wire and it now looks like this:QB: Dante Culpepper, Mia.RB: Brian Westbrook, Phi.RB: Willis Mcgahee, Buf.WR: Anquin Boldin, Pho.WR: Plaxico Burres, NYG.WR: Chris Chambers, Mia.TE: Jeremy Shockey, NYG.K: Josh Brown, Sea.DEF: Tampa Bay:RES: RB Dashaun Foster, Car.RES: WR Hank Baskett, Phi.RES: RB Mike Anderson, Bal.RES: WR Marty Booker, Mia.RES: QB Bryan Leftwich, Jac.

[Waffles2003 1]

Good WR's are valuable in this league since receptions are worth more than most leagues. I've been tinkering with my team a little bit on the waiver wire and it now looks like this:QB: Dante Culpepper, Mia.RB: Brian Westbrook, Phi.RB: Willis Mcgahee, Buf.WR: Anquin Boldin, Pho.WR: Plaxico Burres, NYG.WR: Chris Chambers, Mia.TE: Jeremy Shockey, NYG.K: Josh Brown, Sea.DEF: Tampa Bay:RES: RB Dashaun Foster, Car.RES: WR Hank Baskett, Phi. --- EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKRES: RB Mike Anderson, Bal. --- EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKRES: WR Marty Booker, Mia. -- EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKRES: QB Bryan Leftwich, Jac.

Mike anderson = Fullback, behind Jamal LewisMart Booker = only 39 receptions last season, 600 yards and 3 tdsGood luck sir, can u share with us who is left on the waiver as far as receivers?

[gilbertology 0]

I mean, I guess Donovan needs somebody to throw the ball to, but Hank Basket? You must have some inside info, lol. Reggie Brown is hurting now but he should be healthy and their #1 wr when the season starts. Him, Westbrook, and LJ Smith should get most of the throws. Remember last year, when TO went down and while Donovan was still around, no receiver really put up good numbers? Then again Basket isn't starting for your team so it's not that terrible keeping him for one week and seeing how he performs. If he blows up, you'll be the best GM in the league. Is Nate Burleson available? How bout looking at Vikings wideouts now that Koren is DWI?

[Steppin Razor 0]

Burleson is bound to have been picked up.I think Marty Booker is a pretty good pick up. Chambers becomes a much bigger threat now that Gus Frerotte has been replaced. Coverage will roll over to Chambers, and Booker has the skills to be a good #2 guy for Miami. He needs to get into a freaking pre season game though.Off of waivers, Anderson isn't a bad pick up depending on who else is out there. Not a fan of Leftwich though.At least start Foster for McGahee week 1. Buffalo plays NE, and Car plays Atl. EDIT: Are Braylon Edwards or Dennis Northcutt available?

[DanielNegreanu 141]

Mike anderson = Fullback, behind Jamal LewisMart Booker = only 39 receptions last season, 600 yards and 3 tdsGood luck sir, can u share with us who is left on the waiver as far as receivers?

Mike Anderson gets a ton of goal line carries and touchdowns are huge in this league. Last year he had 13 TD's. Marty Booker will be much better this year with Culpepper. I have him as a back up for days when Miami plays a poor team. Having Culpepper-Chambers-Booker could equal big days. Lastly, Haskett is going to be the #1 or #2 guy in Philly due to injuries.

Burleson is bound to have been picked up.I think Marty Booker is a pretty good pick up. Chambers becomes a much bigger threat now that Gus Frerotte has been replaced. Coverage will roll over to Chambers, and Booker has the skills to be a good #2 guy for Miami. He needs to get into a freaking pre season game though.Off of waivers, Anderson isn't a bad pick up depending on who else is out there. Not a fan of Leftwich though.At least start Foster for McGahee week 1. Buffalo plays NE, and Car plays Atl. EDIT: Are Braylon Edwards or Dennis Northcutt available?

Both are available, and frankly, both are of no interest to me. Leftwich was th best QB available on waivers and is a decent backup to Culpepper is he gets hurt. As for Foster ahead of McGahee, it's very possible that I will go that way, will just have to see what the experts say. Hank Baskett came to me as "inside info." Him and Mike Anderson both actually.Available WR's:D. StallworthJ. PorterK. CurtisB. LoydA. Randle ElC. RogersS. HolmesC. JacksonSi. MossR. Curryand several others

[chester97 0]

donte stallworth......just mark my words. contract year, drew brees, extra attention on reggie bush........massive year.

[cemo76 0]

Totally Agree with Stalworth, he is due to have a breakout year and Joe Horn is getting old. Also try and get Drew bennett, he will be a top 10 reciever thisyear especially now that Volek is QB'ing!Another Sleeper for WR is MAson.....lates

[Waffles2003 1]

Mike Anderson gets a ton of goal line carries and touchdowns are huge in this league. Last year he had 13 TD's. Marty Booker will be much better this year with Culpepper. I have him as a back up for days when Miami plays a poor team. Having Culpepper-Chambers-Booker could equal big days. Lastly, Haskett is going to be the #1 or #2 guy in Philly due to injuries. Both are available, and frankly, both are of no interest to me. Leftwich was th best QB available on waivers and is a decent backup to Culpepper is he gets hurt. As for Foster ahead of McGahee, it's very possible that I will go that way, will just have to see what the experts say. Hank Baskett came to me as "inside info." Him and Mike Anderson both actually.Available WR's:D. StallworthJ. PorterK. CurtisB. LoydA. Randle ElC. RogersS. HolmesC. JacksonSi. MossR. Curryand several others

Jamal Lewis will get the goal line carries, he is a beast when healthy. I dont think having 2 receivers and 1 qb from the same team is a smart move. You said u will play them against a weak opponent but what if they all stink that game? You would lose that game for sure. I like to pick receivers from average teams because most of the time they will be behind in the game and the team will have to throw to catch up. Keep an eye on Jerry Porter, burleson and Randle EL.As far as Haskett, now way in hell he is #1 or 2 receivers, he is behind: Reggie BrownJabar GaffneyTodd PinkstonGreg LewisNo reason to keep him.

[gilbertology 0]

I agree Donte Stallworth is a good pick-up if he's on waivers. He was on and off my teams last year, and they got Drew Brees throwing him the ball now instead of Aaron Brooks. If Joe Horn goes down again he'll be a real threat.As far as receivers go, I'd pick him, Ronald Curry, and Brandon Lloyd up in that order. And keep close tabs on Sinorice Moss as a darkhorse. Curry may have a breakout year as Randy Moss could be injured or suspended at any time. The Raiders are very high on him and his work ethic. Lloyd has positioned himself as the solid #2 wideout for the Skins and he has a knack for hauling in touchdowns. Defenses should be smart enough to double Santana Moss now, and former Chiefs offensive coordinator Al Saunders will spread the ball around more in his play calling than Gibbs did last season. Portis's shoulder injury could linger all season, so he may not have the huge TD year that many people are expecting. Lloyd could possibly benefit, I'll be keeping a close eye on him here in Washington. May even pick him up on one of my five teams.And remember Anderson was with the Broncos and their stellar O-line last year, virtually splitting the carries with Tatum Bell. The Ravens O-line is not nearly as good(ask Jamal Lewis last year) and Anderson won't get as many carries. He will be worth a roster spot only if Jamal gets injured, or if Lewis starts out having as bad a year as he did last year. And even with Mcnair, the Ravens offense will be below average, as usual. I would drop Anderson and pick up.....LADELL BETTS. Is he still available?Last thing, I'm higher on Mcgahee this year than most are. He should have a superb season. No matter how bad the Bills may suck.

[Steppin Razor 0]

Although I don't think he's going to be that great, Stallworth is the best guy on the wire as a backup WR. Brees can't make him catch the ball though.You've got some guys I didn't expect on the wire (In one of my leagues, Booker, Stallworth, Braylon, B. Loyd and Reggie Brown were all drafted. Late, but drafted). Who's out there at QB? I was gonna recommend Kitna as I'm sure he's on the wire, but same bye week as Culpepper. Otherwise, with Martz in town and Detroit's schedule against poor defenses, he would've been a not terrible backup. I think you're pretty deep at RB, no need for Anderson. He's not getting goal line carries as long as Lewis is around. If you still want a back, it's a slim chance, but is Greg Jones out there? Fred Taylor is going to break, it's only a matter of when. And Jones will probably get a lot of goal line carries.

[10'sorbetter 0]

Daniel,Are you kidding me! No Pittsburgh Steelers players? Not sure if you caught what happened last year, but they beat (yes probably by taking out a quarterback that was really good for the team)CinncinattiWent into the next venue and said what's up....Indi(by some understanding with the ref's who made it close)Ended up in the superbowl by my own impression as a job well down and expected(by analyzing the season as a whole and looking at the times and games madoxx started and lost)Seattle (THey lost, by fortune of it's own misfortune and its own unpreparedness to the steelers) but honestly the better skilled at most of the positions.In the end ....nothing from PGH yet your team kinda sucks to be honest from a "football" fan in general knowing that PGH really did have the fortune over +ev in there hands at all times in the seasonTake care and don't lose to much this year in your picks...trade alotMike

[DanielNegreanu 141]

Jamal Lewis will get the goal line carries, he is a beast when healthy. I dont think having 2 receivers and 1 qb from the same team is a smart move. You said u will play them against a weak opponent but what if they all stink that game? You would lose that game for sure. I like to pick receivers from average teams because most of the time they will be behind in the game and the team will have to throw to catch up. Keep an eye on Jerry Porter, burleson and Randle EL.As far as Haskett, now way in hell he is #1 or 2 receivers, he is behind: Reggie BrownJabar GaffneyTodd PinkstonGreg LewisNo reason to keep him.

Actually, Pinkston is hurt, and Haskett IS slated to be there with Reggie Brown. Do your homework buddy! :-) As for Jamal Lewis, you mentioned "when healthy." What about when he is NOT healthy? I have Anderson there in case Lweis goes down (very likely). Finally, you need to understand that Miami has a REALLY soft schedule this year and will have tons of games where they rack up big numbers if experts are right. Those are games where starting the threesome could be very deadly. All bench players have pros and cons obviously, but they should compliment your team. I have players on my bench that "could" end up being great, or they could suck, but it wouldn't cost me at all if they suck.

Daniel,Are you kidding me! No Pittsburgh Steelers players? Not sure if you caught what happened last year, but they beat (yes probably by taking out a quarterback that was really good for the team)CinncinattiWent into the next venue and said what's up....Indi(by some understanding with the ref's who made it close)Ended up in the superbowl by my own impression as a job well down and expected(by analyzing the season as a whole and looking at the times and games madoxx started and lost)Seattle (THey lost, by fortune of it's own misfortune and its own unpreparedness to the steelers) but honestly the better skilled at most of the positions.In the end ....nothing from PGH yet your team kinda sucks to be honest from a "football" fan in general knowing that PGH really did have the fortune over +ev in there hands at all times in the seasonTake care and don't lose to much this year in your picks...trade alotMike

Based on your comments, it's pretty clear to me you haven't spent a lot of time in fantasy sports. Pittsburgh being a "good team" has no bearing on whether or not they have players with fantasy value. Roethlisberger is on NO ONE's team, as he isn't valuable enough in fantasy football. He's a winner, but he doesn't put up the numbers at all. They don't have high end fantasy players at all frankly. A great team, but I'd rather have a player on a crappy team that will put up numbers.

[gilbertology 0]

Some more RBs to add to your watch list including Greg Jones: Lendall White and Marion Barber. In fact, if Barber is available I'd pick him up for Anderson. Julius Jones is as likely to get injured or demoted as Jamal Lewis. As for Leftwich, I don't see any need to keep him on the roster, for now. Him, or a QB of his caliber will always be available on waivers in case Culpepper gets injured. If Miami has a soft a schedule as you think he should be starting almost every week, except the bye when you can pick someone based on their matchup during the week. I bet Philip Rivers is sitting on waivers right now. Is Ladell Betts available?? If not, I'd consider picking up Marion Barber for Leftwich.

[wakeforest22 0]

Donte' Stallworth has never been an NFL option, while Kevin Curtis will be.Willis Mcgahee is in trouble, because teams will always stack 8 against the Bills, just as they did last year, leaving with an avg. of 50 yds a game and .5 touchdowns a game. Who is there QB?I like Jerry Porter as an option...he has Steve Smith quickness; its the Norv Turner thign that had me worried last year, lets see what happens with Art Shell.The Dolphins still aren't there yet...Following their cb situation though, they will be throwing a lot.

[Waffles2003 1]

Actually, Pinkston is hurt, and Haskett IS slated to be there with Reggie Brown. Do your homework buddy! :-) As for Jamal Lewis, you mentioned "when healthy." What about when he is NOT healthy? I have Anderson there in case Lweis goes down (very likely). Finally, you need to understand that Miami has a REALLY soft schedule this year and will have tons of games where they rack up big numbers if experts are right. Those are games where starting the threesome could be very deadly. All bench players have pros and cons obviously, but they should compliment your team. I have players on my bench that "could" end up being great, or they could suck, but it wouldn't cost me at all if they suck.

DN, your right about Haskett, my bad. I just looked up this link and he is #2 right now, sorry:http://www.rototimes.com/nfl/depthcharts.phpIts all the depth charts of each team. You should visit this link, type in the point system, and it will rank all your players according to the site's prediction. this should tell you who is the best left on the FA:http://www.rototimes.com/nfl/projections.phpI still think u need diversity on your team and you need a receiver that is not on Miami on ur bench ;)Below is more information on some sleeper receivers for your team. Straight from KFFL where i bought the pre season subscription:Wide ReceiversJavon Walker, Denver Broncos - Fantasy Value: Slightly IncreasedAs the regular season nears, Walker (knee) is continuing to impress and is fully expected to be ready for Week 1 play. While he is the No. 2 receiver in Denver behind veteran wideout Rod Smith, Walker is the big-play threat of the offense and a lethal red zone target.Fantasy Tip: Walker's projected receptions did not increase, as that is Smith's department, but we did increase his reception-to-touchdown ratio by a hair. This increases his value to that of a strong No. 3 option, even though he is being overvalued as a No. 2 by most owners.Braylon Edwards, Cleveland Browns - Fantasy Value: IncreasedEdwards is expected to start the Browns' opening day game when the regular season kicks off, as there was some doubt as to when he would be ready after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament last season.Fantasy Tip: Edwards has 1,000-yard receiver potential written all over him, especially if he develops a strong rapport with quarterback Charlie Frye early during the season. We added three of the four games worth of projected statistics back to his 2006 expectations. Look for him to be a lower No. 3 fantasy receiver but is best served to be drafted as a No. 4 with risk.Jerry Porter, Oakland Raiders - Fantasy Value: Slightly DecreasedPorter's calf injury and media showdown with head coach Art Shell have put him in the doghouse. While the team is asking one arm, two legs and a scapula - or was that a spatula - for his services via trade, the possibility remains he could be dealt. However, we do not envision this happening due to the sheer lack of depth the team has at the position.Fantasy Tip: Porter's production should end up as that of a No. 3 fantasy wideout, but he should not be drafted as anything better than a No. 4 at this time. He was dropped slightly in our projections due to the cloudiness surrounding his 2006 season outlook.Charles Rogers, Detroit Lions - Fantasy Value: DecreasedRogers, perhaps the recent poster boy of the NFL for first-round failure, has disappointed for two full years now. His latest setback, being demoted to third string, is simply amazing - and not in any positive form of the word. He will not play in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 18, versus the Cleveland Browns.Fantasy Tip: If Rogers remains as the No. 6 receiver on the Lions' depth chart he holds no fantasy value in drafts. Currently, he should only be picked in late-round flier attempts in the deepest of leagues (20 rounds or more).Todd Pinkston, Philadelphia Eagles - Fantasy Value: Slightly DecreasedPinkston continues to have troubles returning from a torn Achilles' tendon suffered last season, and there is question as to whether or not he even plays this year for the Eagles - or at all, for that matter.Fantasy Value: Pinkston should not be drafted at this point and remains a complete uncertainty to even play, so his value is undetermined at this point. Stay away for now...Corey Bradford, Detroit Lions - Fantasy Value: Enters RankingsThe speedy deep threat appears to have a lock on the No. 2 receiver duties in the Motor City, as former first-round picks Mike Williams and Charles Rogers simply cannot get their respective acts together.Fantasy Tip: Bradford should be left to the waiver wire and could make for a nice in-season pickup should the Lions' offense get on track this year. For now, avoid drafting him in all formats.Vincent Jackson, San Diego Chargers - Fantasy Value: IncreasedA product of Northern Colorado, Jackson expects to man the No. 3 wide receiver spot in San Diego. He doesn't have much competition, as wide receiver Kassim Osgood is a special teams ace and not much of a receiving threat.Fantasy Tip: Jackson's value in fantasy leagues is not great with all of the weapons the Chargers possess. He is, however, a nice upside pick in keeper formats that require full retention.Hank Baskett, Philadelphia Eagles - Fantasy Value: Enters RankingsBaskett, a product of the University of New Mexico, was an undrafted free agent who the Eagles traded with the Minnesota Vikings for earlier this offseason. He is making strides in training camp, and Baskett is pushing for the No. 2 role at wide receiver. If wide receiver Todd Pinkston (Achilles' tendon) continues to struggle in his rehab, look for Baskett to claim this job with little competition.Fantasy Tip: In deep single-year leagues currently drafting, Baskett is worthy of a late-round flier as your No. 5 or No. 6 receiver. He is a "cut pick," meaning you will be able to release him if he doesn't pan out with little ill-effects upon your team.Greg Jennings, Green Bay Packers - Fantasy Value: Enters RankingsJennings, as second-round pick from Western Michigan University, is a great possession receiver with enough speed to make something happen after the catch. He is expected to continue battling for the No. 2 role opposite No. 1 Donald Driver.Fantasy Tip: Jennings has great upside in a Packers' offense which figures to throw excessively due to an apparent lack of a running game. As a No. 5 or No. 6 fantasy option in deep leagues, Jennings has some upside value. His increased value comes in the form of keeper leagues of full retention, of course.Koren Robinson, Minnesota Vikings - Fantasy Value: Removed from RankingsRobinson was arrested for another driving-while-intoxicated offense and has been dismissed from team functions indefinitely. In all likelihood, he is going to be released from the team.Fantasy Tip: Robinson is worth holding onto in existing leagues due to the chance he might hold a roster spot after things settle some. In the meantime, do not draft him, however.Travis Taylor, No. 1 - Fantasy Value: IncreasesTaylor is the most physically talented wideout for the Vikings with any experience to speak of. He should assume the No. 1 role in the offense with the effective dismissal of Koren Robinson.Fantasy Tip: A former first-round pick, Taylor should be viewed as a weak No. 4 fantasy receiver with No. 3 potential. He does not, however, know the West Coast offense very well. Marcus Robinson, No. 2 - Fantasy Value: IncreasesOne Robinson out of the starting lineup, a new Robinson into the starting lineup... This Robinson figures to be the No. 2 receiver in the offense. He, too, is not familiar with the West Coast offense.Fantasy Tip: Draft Robinson in very deep leagues as a No. 4 fantasy receiver, otherwise a No. 5 in most formats. He has very little upside but could be viable near the goal line. Troy Williamson, No. 3 - Fantasy Value: IncreasesWilliamson, the team's vertical threat, is likely to be the team's slot receiver and stretch the defense. He isn't expected to post high reception numbers, but Williamson is a top 10 draft selection and needs to showcase his skills. Fantasy Tip: Williamson comes from a run-first South Carolina offense that utilized him in a vertical manner. He should be watched closely for the remainder of the offseason, but he could be moderate-reward player if you can land him very late.Kevan Barlow, San Francisco 49ers - Fantasy Value: Slightly DecreasedBarlow (thigh, shoulder) is battling through two nasty bruises that have hampered him, and this is the trademark of his durability. He continually is nicked with minor injuries that cost him time.Fantasy Tip: Barlow, who is down to 228 pounds from his past 238 pounds, wants to hit the hole with more acceleration than years past. However, one has to wonder if the lost weight will come at the expense of his durability. Barlow makes for a great No. 4 fantasy running back, especially in a Norv Turner run-first offense.Houston Texans Running BacksDomanick Davis, No. 1 - Fantasy Value: Significantly DecreasedDavis' injured knee is not cooperating the way he had hoped, as it is flaring up during practice and swells after walk-throughs. Look for him to be hampered all season, and running back Antowain Smith is expected to be the Week 1 starter for the Texans. One source went as far as saying this injury could be career threatening.Fantasy Tip: Davis' numbers have been cut in half and so has his fantasy value. Don't consider him to be anything more than a flier as your No. 3 fantasy back at this time.Antowain Smith, No. 2 - Fantasy Value: Significantly IncreasedSmith is expected to start Week 1, and perhaps much longer, as Domanick Davis recovers from knee surgery. When Davis is healthy, Smith returns to the No. 2 role.Fantasy Tip: Smith is worthy of a selection as your No. 4 fantasy back, but he has little upside as evidenced by his career 3.9 yards-per-carry average. Draft him in the middle rounds, especially if you own Davis.Wali Lundy, No. 3 - Fantasy Value: Enters RankingsLundy has been impressive in training camp and during preseason action. He should see situational duty during the regular season and becomes the No. 2 back if Domanick Davis (knee) is out of action.Fantasy Tip: Lundy, a sixth-round pick in 2006, is worthy of a late-round flier option in most formats, especially if you are an owner of Davis. Continue to watch Lundy's progress in training camp and throughout the preseason.Indianapolis ColtsDominic Rhodes, No. 1 / Joseph Addai, No. 2 - Fantasy Value: Increases / DecreasesRhodes remains the No. 1 running back on the depth chart into the preseason, and this should continue into the regular season. He has a better command of the offense than rookie first-round pick Joseph Addai does at this point.Addai is picking up the offense well, but he still is not as familiar with it as Rhodes is. Addai is the better blocker of the two, but he has never had a full load in college at tailback. You may find the two players in the backfield at the same time some weeks. Eventually, Addai should win the job.Fantasy Tip: Draft the two as a handcuff, and hope for the best. Rhodes should be selected first, but often Addai is, which allows savvy owners to handcuff the starter at a cheaper price. With four legs in the backfield, three knees have been surgically repaired between the two players, as Addai has had two anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions to Rhodes' one. Expect more passing, less running and two players that could both wind up as solid No. 3 fantasy backs this year.New York JetsCurtis Martin, No. 1 - Fantasy Value: DecreasedMartin, who remains on the team's Physically-Unable-to-Perform list, is not expected to be healthy any time soon. His status for the season, and his career, remains uncertain. Keep a close eye on his offseason.Fantasy Tip: With the Jets actively pursuing a running back via trade, the writing is on the wall for the aging star, Martin. This situation is best avoided in all fantasy formats, unless you can spend a very, very late-round pick on him.Cedric Houston, No. 2 - Fantasy Value: IncreasedHouston should take over if the team cannot land a player via trade, although we fully expect them to acquire a rusher in the near future. Houston's straight-ahead style isn't conducive to huge rushing numbers behind a weak, but improving, offensive line.Fantasy Tip: Houston makes for a nice No. 5 fantasy back who could put up No. 4 numbers when all is said and done. Overall, we advise to stay away.Derrick Blaylock, No. 3 - Fantasy Value: Enters RankingsBlaylock, for the time being, is the team's No. 3. He could quickly become the No. 2 back or fall even deeper on the Jets' depth chart.Fantasy Tip: Stay far, far away from Blaylock. His fantasy value is best found on the waiver wire. If the waiver wire is smart, it might even refuse to accept Blaylock's services! More to come...