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Santana Moss is not a very reliable option at wide receiver. I don’t really like him as anything but a fill in.

Moss has trouble staying healthy. He has had some good seasons in year past, but those have been the exception, not the rule. He will have a couple big games, but overall, will not give you a consistent performance week in and week out.

Think of Moss as a fill in wide receiver, a bye week replacement, or a platoon type of player. Better yet, don’t draft him. Because of the couple of good seasons he has had, he will probably go earlier in the draft than he deserves.

I imagine there would always be a better selection on the board unless he falls to the later rounds. Do yourself a favor and pass on this Moss.

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Cedric Benson is on a downward slide, I think he will be a very risky pick in the 2008 draft.

Benson was tabbed as the Bears running back of the future. They let Thomas Jones go to the Jets, and handed the starting role to Benson. He responded with under 700 rushing yards, 4 touchdowns and an injury that cost him 5 games.

In the draft this year, the Bears picked up Matt Forte, who should give Benson a run for the starting job. That’s assuming they don’t pick up another back between now and training camp, which I think is very likely. Add to the mix his recent arrest, and Benson becomes a back I would stay away from.

I would not touch Benson in the draft, unless he’s around in the 9th round, maybe not even then. I don’t see much upside for the guy. Keep an eye on the Bears running back situation leading up to the start of the season, maybe Benson will surprise us, but I don’t think so.

The Bears should take a flyer on someone like Alexander, or pick up a suddenly expendable Jordan from the Raiders rather than hang their hat on what they have.

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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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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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