Monday, September 1, 2008

Hmm... how to fill the slot???

The man on his 4th team in 4 years who has to share with at least 3 other guys???

After moving around to four different teams in as many years, Cleveland Browns fans hope Donte' Stallworth has finally found a home. The former first round selection is a big play receiver and averages over 15 yards per catch on his career. The same can be expected in Cleveland this year. It will be interesting to see how quarterback Derek Anderson adapts to Stallworth's style of play and if the two can find a connection down the field. Stallworth probably will not be a favorite target in the endzone for Anderson, but he should still get to the promise land a few times due to his big play capabilities.

Or the SUPER SLEEPER on a 100% pass oriented offense?

With Deion Branch out for the foreseeable future, Nate Burleson looks to inherit a starting WR position. Burleson has twice caught 9 TD's in a season and has been dangerous not only as a receiver, but also as a returner. His last stint as a first stringer came in 2004 while he was with Minnesota and if he can hold on to his starting gig for a complete season in Seattle, he should easily surpass his previous career highs of 68 catches and 1006 yards receiving. Courtney Taylor, Ben Obomanu, Logan Payne, or even rookie Jordan Kent could step up and fill-in if Burleson falters, so he'll need to stay sharp throughout pre-season.

Or the weak-kneed backup to R.B. who wont be a "Brian Westbrook" clone?

Deuce McAllister enters the 2008 season hoping to be fully recovered from a torn ACL suffered during the 2007 season. If McAllister can prove that he is healthy in training camp, he will enter the season as the Saints' main backup running back and will steal carries from Reggie Bush. If he is truly healthy, he may split carries pretty evenly with Bush; while Bush will get the majority of the receiving work out of the backfield. If McAllister is not cut before the season starts, fantasy owners will want to handcuff McAllister to Reggie Bush in the later rounds of fantasy drafts.

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