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Nate Burleson could be a bit of a sleeper this year.
No one has really stepped it up for Seattle, someone has to this year, it’s Holmgren’s last. They are going to put points on the board, and they are going to throw quite a bit. Burleson has that potential to step it up to the next level this year. Keep an eye on him in training camp, I like him coming into this season.
Derrick Mason will be an overlooked receiver in the draft this year. Keep an eye on him, he can be a useful bye week replacement, number three or even a low end number two receiver.
Mason has been around for years, but still catches the ball. He caught over 100 passes last season, and you can expect similar numbers this year. If he finds his way into the end zone a bit more often, he could be a huge pickup with a late middle round pick.
I’ve been seeing him projected as going around the 12th round. He’s a nice pickup at that point in the draft, be sure to keep him on your radar.
Donte’ Stallworth has been bouncing around the past few years, but may have found a good situation in Cleveland.
Stallworth won’t be a number one wide receiver this year, but has the potential to be a low end number two or solid number three. The Browns offense will be high powered this season, and Stallworth should be the number two wide-out for them. With his speed, he has the ability to put up some big games, the big question is will he be consistent.
I think he will be more consistent than he has been the past few years. He played in a Patriot offense last year that had so many options that he was more of a situational receiver. He has the opportunity to flourish as the forgotten man in Cleveland, and should not see much, if any, double coverage. I like Stallworth this year, and think he will turn in a solid performance.
Patrick Crayton’s value could depend on what happens with Terry Glenn and the Cowboys. Right now, Glenn is not participating with the team, but it sounds like they are going to work something out that will bring him back for the 2008 season. With Glenn on the field, Crayton’s value drops.
Crayton had a decent year last year, although he was inconsistent. Playing in the Cowboys high power offense will ensure Crayton of better numbers than some other wide receivers, but I would not count on him as an every week starter.
Pick up Crayton as a low end number three WR, or as a bye week replacement or insurance if you take Owens. He will have a few good games, and could surprise with a better than expected year. His ranking is falling as the Cowboys begin working things out with Glenn. Should Glenn not be on the field, Crayton’s value bumps up a bit. Keep an eye on what happens in Dallas, but don’t expect big things from Crayton this year.
Kevin Curtis could be a very good value pick in this years 2008 fantasy football draft. Take a good long look at him, he is poised to have a solid season.
Last season, Curtis had a couple big games, with one monster game. I expect more consistent play out of him this season as he settles into the Eagles system and play calling. If McNabb stays healthy for the full season, look for Curtis to see the benefit.
The Eagles have been searching for a number one receiver for years. After parting ways with Owens, Curtis is the closest they have come to having that number one. He won’t be a top ten receiver, but should be good as a low end number two, or solid number three wide receiver. With that being said, I believe he has some good upside and will have him on my radar come draft day.
Reggie Williams finished last season strong, and could be a decent sleeper option coming into the 2008 fantasy football season.
Williams ended last season with 10 touchdowns, but only had 38 catches. The Jaguars really need a wide receiver to step up, as evidenced by the signing of Jerry Porter and Troy Williamson. I don’t know that they have a true number one wide-out on the team at this point, which leaves the door open for Williams to expand on the second half of last season.
With pretty solid quarterback play, and a good rushing attack, there will be a Jaguar wide receiver worth drafting this season, question is, will it be Williams. He’s not a bad pickup, will have some upside potential, and worst case scenario he is someone you can spot start as a bye week replacement. He’ll have a couple big weeks this season, but whether or not he can bring consistent play to the table is going to dictate his value.
Javon Walker was a player I thought had the potential to have a comeback year. With the recent turn of events, I’m not so certain now.
Walker was cut by the Broncos after injuries, and signed to a good sized deal by the Raiders. The Raiders are coming into this season seeking some offense. With last years number one pick taking over the quarterback duties, they were looking to get him some good options. Walker was to be the number one in Oakland this year, but that could be in doubt after his Las Vegas mugging.
Keep an eye on Walker, I don’t think the extent of his injuries are known yet, he could be 100% come the season, but then again, he could miss time. If Walker comes into camp healthy, and can stay healthy all season, he should put up decent numbers. I don’t know that he will put up all pro numbers, but he could be a decent bye week replacement or number three wide-out, with some upside potential.
Anthony Gonzalez turned in a decent rookie season last year, but remember, Harrison was out much of the season. Expect Gonzalez to return to being option number four for Manning, which is not a terrible thing. Just don’t expect him to put up the big numbers he did towards the end of the season unless something goes wrong with Harrison or Wayne.
I’m looking for the Colts to have a huge season on offense this year. Big numbers for Manning, big numbers for his receivers. Gonzalez may be Manning’s number four option, but can fit in as a bye week replacement or number three option on your fantasy team this season.
Take a look his way in the later middle rounds of your draft. He has some upside, especially if Harrison cannot return at full speed. Season two in the NFL can be tough for wide receivers, but Gonzalez has a leg up with his stud quarterback and hall of fame caliber wide receivers as his mentors.
Chris Chambers is a guy I’ve liked since he came into the league. He had a couple good years, but overall has been a fantasy letdown.
2008 may change that. He will be in his first full season with the Chargers, and they should have a pretty potent offense. The only issue I can see is he is not the number one or even number two option in this offense. With LT and Gates, Chambers and fellow wide-out Jackson take a back seat in the offense.
With that being said, the Chargers will throw the ball, and Chambers will get his share of receptions. I expect a decent year out of the guy, 75 catches, 900-1000 yards and a handful of touchdowns is about where he should end up. He does have some upside, however, and has the potential to put up bigger numbers in his new surroundings. I’ve thought that for years now, though, and will be hesitant to bump him up my draft day list to grab him.
Think of Chambers as an ok number two option, with some upside. Take a look his way as you get into the middle rounds of your fantasy draft.
Jerricho Cotchery is an interesting player coming into the new fantasy season. He was the top receiver on the Jets last year, but with Coles back at full strength, I question whether he keeps that top spot.
The Jets had a terrible offense last year. With some additions to the offensive line, I expect them to run the ball better this year, and put up some more points. With that being said, I don’t expect them to turn into an offensive powerhouse.
Cotchery should be good for similar numbers to last year. I really expect Coles to return to form, with Cotchery as the number two receiver in New York. Keep an eye on training camp and the pre-season games to get a good read on this.
Take a look at Cotchery in the middle rounds of your draft. He might be a decent low end number two receiver, but I would draft him as a number three, or as a bye week replacement type of player. I would not expect better numbers than he put up last year, and if Coles regains his number one status with the Jets, a slight fall off is very likely.
