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Jul 25

Written by: stangravois
7/25/2010 3:29 PM

Jason Templet will give us some insight to the best picks for 2010 Fantasy Football owners. Here's is look at the best at each position for the upcoming NFL Season....

QBs:

(1) Drew Brees
Year Tm G Att Comp Perc Yds PTD Int Car Yds TD 300+ TDO PPR FP B9
2009 NO 15 514 363 70.6 4388 34 11 22 33 2 7 188 343 342
2008 NO 16 635 413 65.0 5069 34 17 22 -1 0 10 169 354 354
2009: Unstoppable. Despite attempting his fewest passes since 2005 (with the Chargers) and missing a game (Week 17 to preserve the league's single-season completion rate record), Brees finished as a top-two fantasy quarterback for the third season in his last four. The NFL's most accurate passer and one of its most aggressive, Brees has a 68:28 TD-to-INT ratio over the last two seasons. The Saints' offense remains pass-heavy, boasting highly athletic linemen, explosive deep threats, skilled receiving backs, and a coach who loves throwing on early downs.
What's Changed: Mike Bell, the Saints' poorest pass-catching skill player, left for Philadelphia. Otherwise, all Brees' weaponry returns. New Orleans used the 64th overall pick on talented pass-protecting tackle Charles Brown. If you're superstitious, Brees graces the cover of Madden 2011.


(2) Peyton Manning
Year Tm G Att Comp Perc Yds PTD Int Car Yds TD 300+ TDO PPR FP B9
2009 IND 16 571 393 68.8 4500 33 16 19 -13 0 9 166 324 324
2008 IND 16 555 371 66.8 4002 27 12 20 21 1 4 144 292 292
2009: Captain Consistency has finished worse than fourth among fantasy QBs just twice since his rookie season, and was No. 4 in '09 despite the "loss" of Marvin Harrison and Indianapolis' worst line play in years. Manning still found a way to lead the league in sack percentage (pass attempts divided by sacks taken). Only Matt Schaub threw for more yards, and only Drew Brees threw for more scores. Meanwhile, Manning turned Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie into household names.
What's Changed: The Colts took steps to fix the line by cutting guard Ryan Lilja and opening left tackle Charlie Johnson's job to competition. In March, Manning had surgery to fix a neck injury that's bothered him for four years. The Colts confirmed the procedure was minor by declaring Manning ready for spring OTAs and promising he'd become the NFL's highest-paid player by the start of the season. Manning, who turned 34 this spring, is entering the final year of his contract. He's still squarely in his prime. While the quarterback position continues to deepen in fantasy, there's no surer bet for 30 touchdowns and 4,000 yards.


(3) Aaron Rodgers
Year Tm G Att Comp Perc Yds PTD Int Car Yds TD 300+ TDO PPR FP B9
2009 GB 16 541 350 64.7 4434 30 7 58 316 5 5 192 384 384
2008 GB 16 536 341 63.6 4038 28 13 56 207 4 4 163 328 328
2009: Rodgers reconfirmed that his arrow points skyward in a wildly productive second year as a starter. Answering questions about his toughness, "A-Rod" took a league-high 50 sacks yet played the third most snaps in the NFL, ranked fourth in yards-per-attempt, and was perhaps the best decision-making quarterback in football. Finishing as the No. 1 fantasy QB, Rodgers threw for double-digit scores in 10 of his last 14 games. He supplemented his passing with productive athleticism, leading all quarterbacks in rushing touchdowns and ranking second in rushing yards.
What's Changed: The healthy return of tackles Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher is the biggest plus. They combined for just five sacks allowed last season, while fill-ins Daryn Colledge (nine sacks), Allen Barbre (six) and T.J. Lang (six) were exposed. Green Bay also added valuable insurance in Big Ten Lineman of the Year Bryan Bulaga. Donald Driver is coming off two knee surgeries, but the Packers have explosive depth behind him in James Jones and Jordy Nelson.


RBs:
(1) Chris Johnson
Year Tm G Car Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD Tot TD Fum 100+ TDO PPR FP B9
2009 TEN 16 358 2006 5.6 14 50 503 2 16 3 12 93 393 343
2008 TEN 15 251 1228 4.9 9 43 260 1 10 1 4 59 250 207

2009: Johnson emerged as the most explosive weapon in football, joining the 2,000-yard club while breaking Marshall Faulk's yards from scrimmage record. "CJ2K" took off once Vince Young entered the lineup in Week 8, clearing 100 rushing yards for 11 straight weeks. With LenDale White nudged to the sidelines, Johnson also found the end zone 16 times. He finished with 582 yards more than the second-place rusher and 56.4 more fantasy points than the next closest finisher.
What's Changed: Leroy Harris has moved into the starting lineup, replacing declining center Kevin Mawae, who graded out as the worst run-blocking center in the league. LenDale is out of the league. Johnson is staying away from workouts and vaguely threatening a holdout if he doesn't receive a new contract.


(2) Adrian Peterson
Year Tm G Car Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD Tot TD Fum 100+ TDO PPR FP B9
2009 MIN 16 315 1389 4.4 18 43 436 0 18 6 3 102 326 283
2008 MIN 16 363 1760 4.8 10 21 125 0 10 4 10 56 265 244
2009: Peterson posted his best fantasy season thanks to a career-high in touchdowns while doubling his receiving output. The results were not all favorable, though. Peterson's penchant for putting the ball on the carpet grew worse, and his per-carry average (4.4) dropped for the second straight year. Despite speculation of late-season back problems, Peterson still managed 1,819 combined yards.
What's Changed: Third-down back Chester Taylor flew the coup to Chicago, replaced as the backup by second-round bruiser Toby Gerhart. Brett Favre's future remains in limbo, but all signs point to a return.
Peterson will be fresh after a full offseason of rest, but the Vikes have done nothing to upgrade an offensive line that struggled to open holes down the stretch. Concerns about Gerhart possibly vulturing some goal-line work are counterbalanced by Peterson's increased role on third downs with Taylor gone. He could see a significant increase in receptions for a second straight season.


(3) Maurice Jones-Drew
Year Tm G Car Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD Tot TD Fum 100+ TDO PPR FP B9
2009 JAC 16 312 1391 4.5 15 53 374 1 16 1 5 95 324 271
2008 JAC 16 197 824 4.2 12 62 565 2 14 2 2 82 282 220
2009: With Fred Taylor's Jacksonville career coming to a close, Jones-Drew finally emerged as the every-down back and offensive focus. He finished with a career-high 312 carries and 365 touches on his way to 1,765 yards from scrimmage and 16 TDs. With the backfield all to himself, Jones-Drew trailed only Chris Johnson and Adrian Peterson in fantasy points.
What's Changed: Center Brad Meester, who graded out as the second-worst run-blocking center in the league according to Profootballfocus.com, is expected to be replaced. Sixth-round sleeper Deji Karim was drafted as a potential change-of-pace back.
Jones-Drew is one of the few backs in the league who is both an every-down player and the focus of his team's offense. With Meester being replaced and the promising young tackles gaining experience, the offensive line should show improvement for a second straight season. Assuming he stays healthy, Jones-Drew is a lock for 50 receptions and a dozen or more touchdowns.

WRs:
(1) Andre Johnson
Year Tm G Car Yds TD Rec Yds Avg TD TOT TD 100+ TDO PPR FP B9
2009 HOU 16 2 10 0 101 1569 15.5 9 9 7 54 312 211
2008 HOU 16 0 0 0 115 1575 13.7 8 8 8 47 319 204
2009: The league's receiving yards leader in consecutive seasons and a back-to-back first-team All-Pro, Johnson tied for second in the NFL in targets, set a career high in scores and almost single handedly secured fantasy playoff berths with a dominant stretch run. In Weeks 9-16, A.J. averaged eight catches for 116 yards per game with five TDs. Johnson does it all, from beating the press to defeating double teams. The NFL leader in 20+ yard grabs (22) is a deep threat, makes big plays after the catch and resides in one of the league's most pass-happy offenses.
What's Changed: A.J. skipped early OTAs over displeasure with his contract, but ended the "holdout" after just two days. Houston re-signed possession receiver Kevin Walter and vowed to increase Jacoby Jones' role. Johnson remains the featured player in 2009's top overall passing offense.
Johnson is the only receiver we can say for sure belongs in the first round of all drafts. He's played 16 games in three of his last four seasons and is the clear-cut No. 1 fantasy wideout.

(2) Larry Fitzgerald
Year Tm G Car Yds TD Rec Yds Avg TD TOT TD 100+ TDO PPR FP B9
2009 ARZ 16 0 0 0 97 1092 11.3 13 13 6 78 284 187
2008 ARZ 16 0 0 0 96 1431 14.9 12 12 7 72 311 215
2009: Observers worried when Arizona opened with a shortened passing game (likely due to Kurt Warner's hip injury) and Fitz failed to top 79 yards in the first month. He remained unstoppable in the red zone. Fitzgerald had five TDs in Weeks 1-5, ultimately scoring in 11 games -- good for the league's best per-week touchdown rate among non-running backs. Fitzgerald has scored double-digit touchdowns in three straight seasons and four of his last five. He also doesn't waste chances. Ranking sixth in the NFL in targets, Fitzgerald dropped just three passes all year.
What's Changed: Warner's retirement sparked concern that the offense could fall off, and coach Ken Whisenhunt's philosophy will be tweaked. The loss of Anquan Boldin means a higher percentage of throws will go to Fitzgerald, however, and his past production with new starter Matt Leinart isn't poor (six-catch, 77-yard average compared to seven catches, 84 yards with Warner). Since 2005, Fitz has averaged seven catches for 106 yards and a TD per game with Boldin out of the lineup.
All is not lost. Receivers like Fitzgerald overcome bad situations because of their talent.


(3) Calvin Johnson
Year Tm G Car Yds TD Rec Yds Avg TD TOT TD 100+ TDO PPR FP B9
2009 DET 14 7 73 0 67 984 14.7 5 5 5 28 200 133
2008 DET 16 3 -1 0 78 1331 17.1 12 12 5 70 281 203
2009: Growing pains were inevitable with rookie Matthew Stafford quarterbacking the offense, but expectations were higher for the game's most physically gifted wideout after Johnson ranked third among fantasy receivers in '08. Knee, thigh and hand injuries cost him two games and parts of others, but being Detroit's lone weapon truly crushed Megatron's production. By year's end, he was consistently triple-teamed, with opponents directing a cornerback, safety and linebacker his way. Johnson topped 100 yards only three times and finished as the No. 20 fantasy receiver.
What's Changed: Detroit finally signed a viable No. 2 receiver in Nate Burleson and didn't stop there. First-round tailback Jahvid Best is a homerun hitter and will command defensive attention. Tony Scheffler is a deep threat tight end. Johnson's injuries healed with rest as opposed to surgery. Megatron can obliterate single-team coverage and will be seeing lots more of it this season.
The Lions have the look of a pass-first offense, as their best talent is in the receiving game, and Best is a marvelous pass-catching back. While Johnson is slightly prone to nagging injuries, you won't find a fantasy wideout with more upside. He's got 1,600-yard potential.

TEs:
(1) Dallas Clark
Year Tm G Car Yds TD Rec Yds Avg TD TOT TD 100+ TDO PPR FP B9
2009 IND 16 2 11 0 100 1106 11.1 10 10 2 60 271 171
2008 IND 15 0 0 0 77 848 11.0 6 6 2 35 196 119
2009: In perfect sync with Peyton Manning, Clark was flat-out unstoppable, earning AP first-team All-Pro honors. Finishing second only to Vernon Davis in fantasy points, Clark caught 100 passes for 1,106 yards and 10 scores. At age 30, it was easily the best statistical campaign of Clark's career. He joined Tony Gonzalez as the only tight ends in history to reach triple digits in receptions.
What's Changed: Alex Gonzalez is expected to return from a knee injury that wrecked his 2009 season. Clyde Christensen takes over as offensive coordinator with Tom Moore moving into a consultant role.
Gonzalez's return gives Manning the deepest collection of weapons in his storied 12-year career. The quarterback-tight end combo is connecting so perfectly at this stage of their respective careers that Clark should remain a top-five fantasy tight end even if the emerging receivers cut into his targets.


(2) Jason Witten
Year Tm G Car Yds TD Rec Yds Avg TD TOT TD 100+ TDO PPR FP B9
2009 DAL 16 0 0 0 94 1030 11.0 2 2 3 12 209 115
2008 DAL 16 0 0 0 81 952 11.8 4 4 2 24 202 121
2009: Tony Romo's most reliable target finished second in receptions (94) and third in yards (1,030) among tight ends. Dropping to just two touchdowns, though, he finished eighth in fantasy points. He was rewarded with a Pro Bowl invitation for the sixth straight season.
What's Changed: Playmaker Felix Jones is expected to replace Marion Barber as the primary runner. Dez Bryant was drafted in the first round. Doug Free takes over for a declining Flozell Adams at left tackle.
Witten has topped four touchdowns just once in the past four years, so it's unrealistic to expect a big bounce-back with Jones and Bryant also entering the picture. Still, he's finished as a top-eight tight end in five of the past six years, so he's a lock for 85 catches and 900+ yards.


(3) Antonio Gates
Year Tm G Car Yds TD Rec Yds Avg TD TOT TD 100+ TDO PPR FP B9
2009 SD 16 0 0 0 79 1157 14.6 8 8 3 48 242 163
2008 SD 16 0 0 0 60 704 11.7 8 8 0 47 177 117
2009: Back to All-Pro form after an ankle/Achilles injury sapped his explosiveness in 2008, Gates posted career highs in yards and yards per reception. A clear sign that he's not slowing down at age 30, Gates also posted a career best 6.2 yards after catch average. His 164 fantasy points were good for third place, behind aberrant career seasons from Dallas Clark and Vernon Davis.
What's Changed: Gates was excused from OTAs in late May to have the plantar fasciitis in his right foot checked out by a specialist in North Carolina. The Chargers downplayed the news, but it's something to track this summer. Gates played through injuries to his left foot in 2008.
Assuming his foot checks out, Gates is primed for a seventh straight top-four fantasy finish in the Chargers' high-powered offense. Gates has eight or more touchdowns in six straight seasons, topping 900 yards five times. He remains the premier talent at the position.



Kickers:
(1) Garrett Hartley
Year Tm G PATs All FG 1-29 30-39 40-49 50+ TDO PPR FP B9
2009 NO 5 10 9/11 4/4 5/6 0/0 0/1 37 37 37
2008 NO 8 28 13/13 5/5 4/4 4/4 0/0 71 71 71
2009: Hartley was suspended to begin the season after testing positive for the stimulant Adderall. He overtook veteran John Carney in Week 11 and made 9-of-11 field goals down the stretch. Hartley closed out the season with ice in his veins, becoming the first kicker in history to drill three field goals of 40-plus yards in one Super Bowl.
What's Changed: Hartley spent the offseason celebrating as one of the team's Super Bowl heroes. Carney closed out the season in a kicking consultant role and is presumably retired after 21 years in the league.
Outlook: With Carney out of the picture, Hartley takes over as the unchallenged kicker for an explosive offense that plays in a dome at least 10 times every year. He's drilled 22-of-24 field goals in his career, making him the league's most accurate kicker (albeit in a small sample size) at 91.7 percent. Hartley is a safe pick with high upside.



(2) Ryan Longwell
Year Tm G PATs All FG 1-29 30-39 40-49 50+ TDO PPR FP B9

2009 MIN 16 54 26/28 11/11 5/6 8/9 2/2 144 144 144
2008 MIN 16 40 29/34 10/10 7/9 6/9 6/6 145 145 145
2009: Longwell was perhaps the league's best kicker, converting 26-of-28 field goals (92.9 percent) while leading the league with 54 extra points thanks to the arrival of Brett Favre. He finished third in fantasy points after coming in sixth the year before.
What's Changed: Favre's future is in limbo - as predicted. May ankle surgery, however, suggests that he'll arrive on the scene in August just as he did last year. Rhys Lloyd arrives to handle kickoffs, allowing Longwell to concentrate on field goals.
As long as Favre returns to lead the offense, Longwell should continue to post top-5 fantasy numbers. Just like Hartley, he's guaranteed to kick in a dome at least 9 times every year.


(3) Nate Kaeding
Year Tm G PATs All FG 1-29 30-39 40-49 50+ TDO PPR FP B9
2009 SD 16 50 32/35 19/19 4/4 6/8 3/4 158 158 158
2008 SD 16 46 27/32 13/13 10/10 3/8 1/1 132 132 132
2009: Kaeding earned first-team All-Pro honors behind 32-of-35 field goals (91.4 percent) and a league-leading 146 points. By December he had regained the title of most accurate kicker in NFL history (86.8 percent). His history of postseason hiccups continued, though, as he missed three field goals in the Divisional round loss to the Jets.
What's Changed: After pulling out of the Pro Bowl with a tweaked groin, Kaeding underwent surgery in February. He began kicking again in mid-May and is on track for a full return by training camp.
Kaeding's postseason woes have never affected him during the fantasy season. He remains an accurate kicker in an offense that has no trouble reaching scoring position. The groin surgery will make him a high-risk/high-reward pick this year.

Def/ST:
(1) Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles
2009: One of the greatest attacking defensive coordinators in history, Jim Johnson sadly died in July. His heir, Sean McDermott, picked up right where Johnson left off. Despite a crippling season-ending injury to middle linebacker Stewart Bradley, the Eagles blitzed their way to another top-five ranking in sacks and interceptions.
What's Changed: Three major holes were plugged in the offseason. They traded up in the first round to nab Brandon Graham as a bookend for dominant pass rusher Trent Cole, Nate Allen was drafted to fill Brian Dawkins' shoes and Bradley has recovered from his torn ACL.
Outlook: This team made improving defensively an offseason priority. With gambling corner Asante Samuel, Cole coming off the edge and DeSean Jackson returning punts, this unit's ceiling is sky high.


(2) Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers
2009: The switch to a 3-4 under Dom Capers did not go over well initially, but in the end, the Packers were the toughest team to run against in football. Sacks were down, partially because of Aaron Kampman's season-ending ACL tear, but Charles Woodson took home Defensive Player of the Year at age 33.
What's Changed: Kampman is gone, leaving unproven Brad Jones as the likely starter opposite impressive blitzer Clay Matthews. The Packers improved internally by inserting B.J. Raji at nose tackle and kicking Ryan Pickett to left end.
Outlook: Raji's interior pass rush, along with expected leaps from Matthews and Jones, should provide a major boost in sack numbers. Couple that with Woodson's dominant secondary play, and this is an elite unit.


2009: Thanks to the relentless play of Jared Allen and Ray Edwards, the Vikings led the league in sacks with 48. The Williams Wall avoided suspension, keeping Minnesota at its annual perch among the stoutest run defenses around. They managed just 11 interceptions, partly because of a serious foot injury to top corner Antoine Winfield.
What's Changed: The Vikings addressed their thin secondary, selecting physical Chris Cook in the second round and adding Lito Sheppard through free agency. Winfield is back at 100 percent, though fellow starting corner Cedric Griffin is coming off a torn ACL.
Outlook: Allen has shown no signs of slowing down, while Edwards is a rising star off the edge. The steady stream of sacks will ensure that this unit remains among the NFL's best.


Sleepers:

QB - Kevin Kolb
2009: Kolb looked like an end zone pick-six waiting to happen in 2008 spot appearances, but he silenced doubters in a pair of '09 starts. Replacing injured Donovan McNabb in Weeks 2-3, Kolb erupted for 718 yards, five TDs (one rushing), 8.4 yards-per-attempt (he's aggressive), and a 64.7 completion rate (he's accurate). Though the defenses (KC, NO) were less than spectacular, Kolb exhibited franchise quarterback-caliber pocket presence and ideal zip on intermediate throws. He also force fed his playmakers. DeSean Jackson averaged five catches for 124 yards with two touchdowns in Kolb's two starts. Brent Celek averaged eight grabs for 104 yards with one score.
What's Changed: McNabb's trade to D.C. locks in Kolb as the starter -- it's not a competition with Mike Vick -- and a new two-year, $12.25 million contract confirms it. Kolb will get all the first-team reps and have a long leash as the Eagles' quarterback of the future. A young, talented pass-catching corps returns. Jackson is 23 years old, Jeremy Maclin is 22, Celek 25 and Jason Avant 27.
Surrounded by this crew, Kolb would have to tank to miss out on being a top-15 fantasy QB in Andy Reid's throw-happy offense. Not since 2003 have the Eagles ranked outside the top ten in total pass attempts, and Kolb won't be "eased in." He'll offer terrific value on draft day.
The Eagles are expected to run a more traditional West Coast offense this season with Kevin Kolb at the helm. As the Philadelphia Daily News points out, Donovan McNabb had tremendous arm strength and poor accuracy. Kolb is the opposite. The Eagles will run more short slants and curls to give explosive wideouts DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin chances for big yards after the catch. Kolb's pinpoint accuracy allows receivers to catch the ball in stride. No Eagle's fantasy outlook suffered when McNabb was traded.

RB - Chris Wells
2009: Wells started out slowly, playing second fiddle to Tim Hightower for the first five weeks of the season. Eventually nudging Hightower into a deserved passing-down role, Beanie finished as a top-20 back over the final seven games. Showing an impressive power and speed combination, Wells shook tackles and punished defenders a la Adrian Peterson.
What's Changed: Matt Leinart replaces Kurt Warner. Alan Faneca is expected to start at left guard, with Brandon Keith entering the lineup at left tackle.
Outlook: Coach Ken Whisenhunt has hinted that his offense will be more balanced this season, putting more on Wells' plate with Warner retiring. Hightower will remain the primary passing-down back, limiting Wells' potential for a true breakout season. He should maintain solid RB2 value with close to 240 carries and 20 receptions.

WR - Johnny Knox
2009: Despite not making a single start and playing just 48 percent of the snaps, Knox led Bears receivers in touchdowns and finished a close third in catches and yards. Though he played in a rotation with Earl Bennett at split end, Knox exhibited the most dynamic ability of the group. Knox made his biggest mark on kick returns, earning a Pro Bowl berth when Percy Harvin dropped out.
What's Changed: Bennett underwent offseason knee surgery, so Knox took all of the first-team reps during OTAs and was essentially named the starter in June. We like his chances of keeping the job. The Bears also will throw more in new pass-happy coordinator Mike Martz's offense. Knox is staying at split end, which is Torry Holt's old position in Martz's scheme. Knox and Holt are similarly built, though Knox is faster.
Outlook: Knox is soaring up our rankings; we initially had him in the 50s. His route running needs work, but Martz is a teacher above all else. He could make a star out of Knox.

WR - Zach Miller
2009: Along with the rest of the offense, Miller's fortunes fluctuated according to the wildly erratic quarterback play. Unlike the rest of the offense, Miller proved to be a fantasy threat with three games over 95+ yards when the passing turned adequate. He finished as a top-12 fantasy performer for the second straight season.
What's Changed: JaMarcus Russell was finally jettisoned in favor of veteran Jason Campbell. Passing-game specialist Hue Jackson takes over as the offensive coordinator and primary play-caller.
One of only three tight ends to top 750 yards in each of the past two seasons, Miller needs only a small increase in touchdowns to break into the elite tier. With Russell now out of the picture, that's not only possible but also probable. If you plan on waiting for a tight end this year, Miller is the one to target.

2009: Prater finally found his elusive consistency, drilling 30-of-35 field goals while adding elite value on kickoffs. Considering his special teams value, he was arguably a better option than Nate Kaeding for AP All-Pro honors on his way to an eighth-place fantasy finish.
What's Changed: Problem child Brandon Marshall was traded to Miami, so the Broncos will have to cobble together a receiver-by-committee attack. Brady Quinn could threaten Kyle Orton for the starting quarterback job.
Outlook: Fantasy leaguers may want to see a second straight season of consistency before trusting Prater, but he may be the last of the elite K1 legs. Concerns at offensive line won't help matters. He's a risk/reward option.

Def/ST - New York Giants
2009: An amazing rash of injuries to starters Kenny Phillips, Aaron Ross, Chris Canty and Antonio Pierce among others decimated the Giants' defense. They ended up ranking 30th in the league in points allowed while generating just 13 interceptions. Even their trademark pass rush managed a meager 32 sacks.
What's Changed: The Giants overpaid for Antrel Rolle, but the upgrade over C.C. Brown can't be quantified. With Pierce gone, Jonathan Goff is expected to get the first crack at middle linebacker. They spent their first two picks on high-upside linemen Jason Pierre-Paul and Linval Joseph. Aggressive Perry Fewell replaces Bill Sheridan as coordinator.
Outlook: This is the definition of a bounce-back sleeper defense. The high-pressure scheme will return to effectiveness thanks to personnel and coaching staff upgrades.

Top 5 Overall Picks:
(1) Chris Johnson
(2) Adrian Peterson
(3) Maurice Jones-Drew
(4) Drew Brees
(5) Ray Rice

Right here I will talk about getting one of the better RBs in the draft and still getting a good QB coming back as opposed to picking a QB earlier and having slim pickings at RB when it comes back to you at 22, 23 or 24.
 

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