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Fred Taylor should be a decent option at running back this year, and could be a decent number two option if he runs like he did last year.

Sharing carries with Jones-Drew, Taylor put up 1200 rushing yards and a handful of touchdowns last year. He averaged 5.4 yards a carry, pretty hefty, and stayed healthy all year long.

I expect a similar year, hopefully with more touchdowns. Taylor is a stud running back who had injuries early and often in his career. He may be 32, but he has a couple more years left in those legs. I like Taylor a lot, and may have him ranked a tad high just because I like the guy, but the Jaguars have improved their defense, brought in some new receivers to spread the field, and will run the ball very well and often this year.

Take a look at Taylor, I think he will slip into the 6th or 7th round of most drafts, possibly lower. He will be a solid running back who may not give you the huge games you like to see, but will give you reliable points week in and week out.

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Donovan McNabb comes into every fantasy football season with a lot of potential, puts up some big games, puts up some terrible games, gets hurt, drives fantasy owners crazy.

Looking to the 2008 season, it’s tough to say where to place McNabb in the draft. He has some upside potential, and will give you some big games. He also has injury potential and will probably have some terrible fantasy games. I think it’s pretty risky putting your faith in McNabb.

With that being said, McNabb does have the potential to be a fantasy stud. You can’t overlook that. You should be able to get McNabb in the middle rounds of your draft, and it could be worthwhile to pick him up, just be sure to draft a serviceable back up. It could turn out to be a good risk to take, but I think I’ll be avoiding him come the fantasy draft.

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Drew Brees should be a solid fantasy quarterback in the 2008 season. I don’t expect him to put up numbers like Brady did last year, but he should be solid.

Brees started the 2007 season terribly. The Saints offense was in disarray, and after being in the hunt for the NFC championship, they failed to make the playoffs last season. I expect them to have a bit of a chip on their shoulders this year, which should bode well for their offense.

Even in a down year, Brees still threw for almost 4500 yards and 28 touchdowns. He also tossed 18 interceptions. I would expect pretty similar numbers this year, maybe a few more touchdowns, a few less interceptions, but you can count on 250-300 yards every week, with a touchdown or two, and the occasional big game.

Don’t draft Brees and expect him to be a top five quarterback this year, but you should be able to pick him up with a good value pick and have a dependable quarterback who will get you decent points week in and week out. He’ll be a workhorse for you in the 2008 fantasy football season.

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Dwayne Bowe is a WR that I think could be a 2008 fantasy football sleeper candidate. A lot of people will overlook this guy, even though he had a pretty solid season last year. Take advantage and grab this guy, he will be a top 20 wide-out this year, with some upside potential.

As a rookie, Bowe caught 70 balls for just under 1000 yards and 5 touchdowns. He played for a pretty bad Kansas City team, and started the year a bit slow. He will be their number one receiver this year, and should have 80+ receptions and surpass the 1000 yard mark. If you play in a point per reception league, he could play his way into a top number two or even low end number one WR, depending on his touchdown totals.

That’s the downside for Bowe. KC will again have a pretty poor team, and they will want to run with Johnson. Bowe may not get the touchdowns he needs to put up some really big numbers. With that being said, expect them to be behind a lot this season, meaning they are going to have to throw the ball. Many will pass on Bowe due to the quarterback position the Chiefs have. I wouldn’t worry about that, their quarterbacks are a bit better than most give them credit for, and if they get halfway decent play from their offensive line, Bowe could end up with some very good numbers this year.

Take a look at Bowe in the sixth round. Draft him as a number two receiver, he should be rock solid as a number two.

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Rudi Johnson, his fantasy football value is at an all time low in my book. I don’t think I will draft him in any leagues, and I’m labeling him a bust, he is no longer a viable number one back, and I don’t really like him as a number two back.

Johnson was hurt much of last year, hamstring injuries are tough, nagging and will really cut your production. He should be healthy coming into this season, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Bengals use a running back by committee type of approach, and I don’t think Rudi is the best back on the team at this point.

Kenny Watson stepped in last year when Johnson was down and did an excellent job. Expect him to get his share of carries this year, with the potential to take over the starting role. Also, Irons should be back from his injury this season, and will get some reps as well.

I expect Johnson to rush for around 800 yards, with a handful of touchdowns. Not terrible numbers, but I’m sure he will be off the board by the time I feel he brings enough value to pick him up. If he is around in the sixth round or later, take a look at him as a low end number two back with some upside, but don’t expect big things from Rudi this year. If you play in a point per reception league, he has even less value as he won’t catch many balls out of the backfield.

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Travis Henry, cut by the Broncos, puts my fantasy football rankings concerning him in a haze. He is still a good running back, but has no team as of yet. Keep him on your radar, he could be a useful option this season still, but it really depends on where he ends up. Stay tuned.

Travis Henry, if he stays healthy, could be a real steal for where he will be in the 2008 fantasy football rankings. Be sure to keep an eye on the news out of Denver before your draft, but my gut feeling says he is the number one for the Broncos come the start of the 2008 season.

Henry started last season as a stud, putting up big numbers. Then he got hurt. Not only was he hurt last year, but he had some issues with the league and a failed drug test, which he did get overturned. If he can put these issues behind him, expect 1000+ yards and 7 or 8 touchdowns, with some upside to those numbers.

Any running back for the Broncos is going to put up some numbers. The big question is whether the Broncos go with some sort of rotation at the running back position. I have a feeling they will, to some extent. Henry will be a bit of a risky pick, but his fantasy football value has fallen greatly from last years draft, and if you can pick him up early in the sixth round, maybe late in the fifth, it could be a good risk to take. I don’t usually like to make risky picks in the earlier rounds, but you really cannot ignore the upside potential he brings to the table.

Again, keep an eye on the situation in Denver in training camp and through the exhibition season, if Henry becomes the clear cut number one in Denver, he’s worth a look - but be sure to grab his back up as well.

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Year in and year out, Tony Gonzalez is a consistent tight end, and one you can count on to put up good numbers in the 2008 fantasy football season.

Last year Gonzalez had one of his best years stat-wise. With the emergence of Bowe as an option through the air, I don’t know that you see Tony catch as many balls as last year, but look for pretty similar stats. He is a top five tight end, but I don’t see a huge upside for him. Pretty safe pick at tight end, you can pick him up and feel pretty confident that your tight end position is solid for the season.

I’m not sure I would spend anything higher than a sixth round selection on him. There are a few other tight ends that should be around that I like as much as Gonzalez, with a bit more upside. If he slips any further than round 6, and you haven’t taken a tight end, be sure to consider picking him up. I don’t know that he will be a stud in the 2008 season, but he will be rock solid.

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Roddy White is a player I expect to be too low on many 2008 fantasy football rankings. White ended the 2007 fantasy season with some huge games, can he carry that momentum over into the 2008 fantasy campaign?

White ended last year with 1200 receiving yards, 80+ catches and half a dozen touchdowns. Give him a solid quarterback, and White could play his way into number one receiver status.

That is the big question mark surrounding White right now. Who is going to be throwing him the ball? He has enough talent that he will put up some decent numbers no matter who is back there, but if they get a decent quarterback for him, he has some serious upside.

Look to draft White as a number two receiver, with plenty of upside. You should be able to wait until round 5 or later to pick him up, keep him on your radar. I like this guy a lot, and he has the opportunity to outplay his draft position in 2008.

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Michael Turner is an interesting player when we look at his 2008 fantasy football ranking. He is a bit of an unknown, but has a pretty substantial upside for where I expect him to go in the draft.

Turner has been LT’s back up for years now. He steps in and performs at a stud level when called upon, and has logged some decent game time. He’s a strong back, and the Falcons are going to want to establish the run. He will get every opportunity to take the reins in Atlanta, and could wind up a top ten back this year.

One of my concerns, however, is Norwood. Norwood has run well for the Falcons, and will be a factor in their backfield this season. I don’t see him as being more than a third down back, but this does open the running back by committee can of worms.

My other concern is that Turner has not played a full season. He has put up some good numbers when he has played, but much of that has come in the second half of games where LT has beaten the defense down already. Can he step up and be a featured back? I think he can, but I’m not rising anything higher than maybe a fifth round pick to find out.

Keep an eye on how he runs in the preseason, and keep tabs on news out of Atlanta regarding how they are going to use him and Norwood. Turner is a back who may move up my draft board as we close in on draft day.

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