Ginn Jr. will take another step in 2009
Last year really helped Ginn's fantasy value coming into this season. Mainly because he now has a capable quarterback and rock solid supporting cast around him.
The third season in a receivers carrier is usually the year he breaks out and truly establishes himself in the NFL. While Ted has not posted more then two touchdowns in a single year, one has to believe he will go past that number this season.
Good supporting Cast
With a running game people have to respect and the "wildcat" offense in place for explosive plays look for the Dolphins to exploit teams down the field. When it comes to long balls one can only think of Ginn as he is truly the speed burner on this team.
Chad Pennington may not have the strongest arm but he is a precise passer. Chad should be more comfortable in the the Dolphins offense now that he has had a full off-season with the team.
Ted Ginn Jr.'s fantasy football value in 2009
Look for this talented burner to post at least 950 yards and 5 touchdowns in his third year out of Ohio State. That may not seem like much but remember this kid has great ability's once the ball is in his hands. By next season Ginn should be in line to have a better year than in this one. That is as long as the quarterback play remains solid.
Look for Ginn in the later part of the middle rounds. He will make for a nice No.4 receiver this season.
Fantasy Assets:
- Speed
- Good team around him
- Good weather
Fantasy Liability's:
- On a run first team
- Needs to improve his touchdown totals
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Fantasy Player Rankings: Jets' Shonn Greene
Playing the Spoiler Role in 2009
In this years draft you will see teams probably draft Thomas Jones in the first 5 rounds. You may even see teams take a stab at back up runner Leon Washington. But you would be a wise fantasy owner to pay attention to 3rd round rook runner Shonn Greene.
Greene had a very good junior year at Iowa posting 307 carries, 1.850 yards and 20 touchdowns. For this season the key stat in those numbers is the 20 touchdowns. Shonn's playing weight is 235 pounds, this size clearly makes him the biggest runner on the Jets roster.
Last year Thomas Jones had 15 touchdowns, but that was by far his best totals in his career. Jones received those numbers mainly because of two reasons. For one he had Brett Favre and defense's had to respect the pass. The second reason was that the Jets didn't have a big physical runner on the roster (Leon was his backup).
Shonn Greene's Fantasy Football Value in 2009
Look for Shonn to be the main career in goal line situations. He may make a reasonable run for double digit touchdowns with the team he is on. This will make Greene the second most valuable runner on the Jets roster for fantasy, ahead of Leon Washington.
As far as who will receive the bulk of the carries on the team, there is no doubt Thomas Jones will still see the heavy work load. For now Shonn makes for a nice stash away deep in your fantasy draft.
Fantasy Assets:
-Great offensive line
-Good team around him
-Touchdown maker
Fantasy Liability's:
-In a three back committee
-Has a rookie Quarterback
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In this years draft you will see teams probably draft Thomas Jones in the first 5 rounds. You may even see teams take a stab at back up runner Leon Washington. But you would be a wise fantasy owner to pay attention to 3rd round rook runner Shonn Greene.
Greene had a very good junior year at Iowa posting 307 carries, 1.850 yards and 20 touchdowns. For this season the key stat in those numbers is the 20 touchdowns. Shonn's playing weight is 235 pounds, this size clearly makes him the biggest runner on the Jets roster.
Last year Thomas Jones had 15 touchdowns, but that was by far his best totals in his career. Jones received those numbers mainly because of two reasons. For one he had Brett Favre and defense's had to respect the pass. The second reason was that the Jets didn't have a big physical runner on the roster (Leon was his backup).
Shonn Greene's Fantasy Football Value in 2009
Look for Shonn to be the main career in goal line situations. He may make a reasonable run for double digit touchdowns with the team he is on. This will make Greene the second most valuable runner on the Jets roster for fantasy, ahead of Leon Washington.
As far as who will receive the bulk of the carries on the team, there is no doubt Thomas Jones will still see the heavy work load. For now Shonn makes for a nice stash away deep in your fantasy draft.
Fantasy Assets:
-Great offensive line
-Good team around him
-Touchdown maker
Fantasy Liability's:
-In a three back committee
-Has a rookie Quarterback
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Fantasy Player Rankings: Chargers' Darren Sproles
Sproles to Back up LT in 2009
While Darren is a great special teams player, he will never be a feature runner for an entire season. The man is just too small and fragile to carry that kind of load in the NFL. But he will be and excellent runner to come into games and give LT a breather during the season.
Beyond giving LT some rest, look for Sproles to handle the mop up work, at the end of blow outs. San Diego is a classic one year great and next year average team, that means they are due for a great year in '09.
One has to believe that with the Raiders and Chiefs still rebuilding and the Broncos imploding, the Chargers should easily win the west.
This basically means that some weeks Sproles should have solid fantasy stats, as San Diego rest LT when they blow out some of these easy teams during the season.
Darren Sproles Fantasy Football Value in 2009
If you are desperate to fill a starting role for running on your team this season, Darren may be worth a play when the Chargers face a bad team.
Darren has game breaking skills and is a solid receiver. But as long as No.21 is playing in San Diego, Sproles will always get the left over scraps on the dinner table.
Look to draft Sproles as a late round hand cuff to LT and hold onto him throughout the season. If Tomlinson has another injury, Darren should be a strong fantasy option as the season goes along.
Fantasy Assets:
- Game breaker
- On a great team
Fantasy Liability's
- Touchdowns
- Back up role
- Health a question mark
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While Darren is a great special teams player, he will never be a feature runner for an entire season. The man is just too small and fragile to carry that kind of load in the NFL. But he will be and excellent runner to come into games and give LT a breather during the season.
Beyond giving LT some rest, look for Sproles to handle the mop up work, at the end of blow outs. San Diego is a classic one year great and next year average team, that means they are due for a great year in '09.
One has to believe that with the Raiders and Chiefs still rebuilding and the Broncos imploding, the Chargers should easily win the west.
This basically means that some weeks Sproles should have solid fantasy stats, as San Diego rest LT when they blow out some of these easy teams during the season.
Darren Sproles Fantasy Football Value in 2009
If you are desperate to fill a starting role for running on your team this season, Darren may be worth a play when the Chargers face a bad team.
Darren has game breaking skills and is a solid receiver. But as long as No.21 is playing in San Diego, Sproles will always get the left over scraps on the dinner table.
Look to draft Sproles as a late round hand cuff to LT and hold onto him throughout the season. If Tomlinson has another injury, Darren should be a strong fantasy option as the season goes along.
Fantasy Assets:
- Game breaker
- On a great team
Fantasy Liability's
- Touchdowns
- Back up role
- Health a question mark
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Fantasy Player Rankings: Falcons' Roddy White
Matt Ryan and the Rise of the Falcons
Coming into the 2008 season I thought the Falcons were at team headed in the right direction. With key acquisitions in running back Michael Turner and 1st round pick quarterback Matt Ryan.
Little did I realize what a major impact both of those players would have on this team right away. No doubt Ryan's progression was helped by having a dominant running game, but he was also greatly helped by true No.1 wide receiver Roddy White.
No.84 proved in 2007 he could have success with any average Joe quarterback at the helm that year, with 1200 yards and 6 touchdowns. But for Roddy to post 1,382 yards, 88 catches and 7 touchdowns last year was remarkable. Wide Receivers are supposed to struggle with rookie quarterbacks on conservative running teams.
In the first couple games of the year White started slow. But in week three Matt Ryan started finding his top target against the Chiefs and Roddy never looked back.
Roddy White's Fantasy Football Value in 2009
With Matt Ryan no longer a rookie he will no doubt take another step in progressing in 2009. This progression plus the added addition of Hall of Fame Tight End Tony Gonzalez will only enhance Roddy's opportunities for success this year.
White's hands have improved since his days of dropping balls for quarterback Michael Vick and his speed is top end in the National Football League.
What I love about Roddy is his ability to break away from defenders in tight spaces. Look for White to light up the score boards again in 2009, while he improves on his 7 touchdown total from a year ago.
Roddy makes for a solid No.1 receiver in fantasy leagues this season. While he's not a 1st or 2nd round pick, White does make for a solid 3rd rounder in 2009
Fantasy Assets:
- Game Breaker
- Solid offense around him
- Now has Tony Gonzalez
- Plays in a dome
Fantasy Liability's:
- Needs to Improve on his touchdown totals
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Coming into the 2008 season I thought the Falcons were at team headed in the right direction. With key acquisitions in running back Michael Turner and 1st round pick quarterback Matt Ryan.
Little did I realize what a major impact both of those players would have on this team right away. No doubt Ryan's progression was helped by having a dominant running game, but he was also greatly helped by true No.1 wide receiver Roddy White.
No.84 proved in 2007 he could have success with any average Joe quarterback at the helm that year, with 1200 yards and 6 touchdowns. But for Roddy to post 1,382 yards, 88 catches and 7 touchdowns last year was remarkable. Wide Receivers are supposed to struggle with rookie quarterbacks on conservative running teams.
In the first couple games of the year White started slow. But in week three Matt Ryan started finding his top target against the Chiefs and Roddy never looked back.
Roddy White's Fantasy Football Value in 2009
With Matt Ryan no longer a rookie he will no doubt take another step in progressing in 2009. This progression plus the added addition of Hall of Fame Tight End Tony Gonzalez will only enhance Roddy's opportunities for success this year.
White's hands have improved since his days of dropping balls for quarterback Michael Vick and his speed is top end in the National Football League.
What I love about Roddy is his ability to break away from defenders in tight spaces. Look for White to light up the score boards again in 2009, while he improves on his 7 touchdown total from a year ago.
Roddy makes for a solid No.1 receiver in fantasy leagues this season. While he's not a 1st or 2nd round pick, White does make for a solid 3rd rounder in 2009
Fantasy Assets:
- Game Breaker
- Solid offense around him
- Now has Tony Gonzalez
- Plays in a dome
Fantasy Liability's:
- Needs to Improve on his touchdown totals
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