I have to say that this year, more than most, I'm looking forward to the real draft more than next year's fantasy draft. After the Steelers finished with a dismal 6-10 record, I feel like I've refocused on them and I'm hoping for a great rebound. BUT, I'm still pumped about next season's fantasy draft. I have some ground to make up and I'll be ready. We do need to discuss next year's league and how we are going to run it, but that's for another thread. Onward and upward... I was curious per position what some thoughts were on players. I was going to ask about "sleepers" and "busts" but maybe that's not such a good idea since we're competing against each other. But I will rank some players, especially because it's only April and things will change. So let's get to it, shall we? Rankings will be based on basic combination league (yards & touchdowns) Top 5 QB's 1. Manning 2. Favre 3. McNair 4. Culpepper 5. Brady Top 5 RB's 1. Tomlinson 2. Green 3. Holmes 4. Lewis 5. McAlister Top 5 WR's 1. Moss 2. Harrison 3. Holt 4. C. Johnson 5. H. Ward Top 5 TE's 1. Gonzalez 2. Shockey 3. Crumpler 4. Heap 5. McMichael Top 5 D/SP 1. Pats 2. Ravens 3. Panthers 4. Jaguars 5. Chiefs Top 5 K 1. Vanderjagt 2. Wilkins 3. Elam 4. Andersen (K.C) 5. Brown (SEA)
Yo SF, I was wondering if I could get in on the Fantasy football against you guys this year coming up. Of course I could see how you would not want my expertise around. Could kick all your asses
Ha! Of course we'd like to have you. We'll have to get a complete head count and figure out what kind of league we will run. Expertise is always welcome, but the ability to eat some crow is necessary.
so you are of the school of thought that winslow is not worth top 5 TE rating, i woudl have to disagree
Well, it's funny that you say that. I orginially had him in there, but I hate to judge a rookie so quickly. I believe he has the physical skill to dominate, but I'm not quite sold that he'll jump to top 5 immediately.
i have to disagree w/ the kickers im not saying this because im an eagles fan but what about david akers? i mean vanderjagt is definitely #1 but i would think akers is better than wilkins. and what about matt stover? he could be #5 atleast i thought atleast one of those 2 would be top 5 candidates
1 more thing, i dont see how people mark jamal lewis under ahman green, he fumbles too much... jamal lewis leads the league in rushing(nearly breaking the record) and hes ranked #4? i think thats a little crazy. other than that, no other disagreements
Here's my conventional wisdom on both: 1. You have a point about Akers, his value could rise again this year putting him back in the top 5, but Stover's situation is a little different. His success will be dependent on Boller. If Boller is the man, the Ravens may not score as much which negates Stover's effectiveness. 2. Now on the Jamal Lewis vs. Ahman Green issue. I had both on my fantasy team last year. (Don't ask me how.) But Green is a much better receiver than Lewis and toward the middle-end of the season Billick eased up on Jamal fearing he'd wear him down. Green's versitility makes me slightly more valuable (IMO). His fumbling is an issue, but he makes up for it in long TD's and receptions.
I Can't believe you do not have McNabb in your top 5. I would also think about L.J. Smith as a sleeper TE, having Owens around will open the middle of the field for him. You do not have a single Eagles player on the list SF, I see a conspiracy brewing
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Steelerfan_2003)</div><div class='quotemain'>Expertise is always welcome, but the ability to eat some crow is necessary.</div> Just remember that SF, when I beat you. Haha.
mcnabb is not a top 5 QB. maybe top 10 but not top 5. w/ the addition of owens he may be brought up to top 5 but he needs to work w/ accuracy. over the last few years he got better but he may still need a yeaR or 2
I respectfully disagree. There are two ways to consider a player Fantasy wise and Reality wise. I will do both Fantasy: I will agree that last year was a subpar one for him in fantasy terms, however year before that he was a stud, and year before that too. He should have over 20 passing TD's and around 5 rushing TD's. He gives both passing and rushing yardage. A combo of both makes him a very good pick. His passing TD;s were down due to a lot of rushing TD'som Westbrook and Buckhalter, and lack of solid WRers. I think that considering how Andy Reid is a pass-first coach, you watch out for Dmac next year. Reality: He is a stud. He's a leader, a winner and a very rare individual. Not many players could go through what he did last year (Rush Limbaugh, fans cheering for AJ, injuries) and come out to have the best 10 week period in his career. His accuracy may be low, but if you consider the number of dropped passes he has, thats the big reason why. You also have to consider his low INT number year after year. Which means he never puts his team in the position where he's the reason why they lose. He is in my opinion a top 3 QB in the league. After next year, IMOP he will solidify his position on the top.
A retooled McNabb should be able to play some good football over the next few seasons. The backfield seems settled although the media seems to think that they are trading up for Jackson. I think it would be a waste, but I'm not Andy Reid. But back to the point in question. McNabb will be a nice risk this year and probably a good value (fantasy). There are a few factors working against McNabb's Eagles. We'll call them "wildcards". Will Owens be a positive influence or cause more problems than solve? Only time will tell. Also, the NFC East is showing complete overhaul. Coughlin in New York, Gibbs back in Washington, and Parcells in year to with Dallas will not be easy foes for the Eagles. If McNabb wants a ring, he's got about a two year window before that division overtakes him.
