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Aaron Rogers will be an excellent pickup this season. Don’t expect him to lose his starting job, he is the man in Green Bay, and will be come the start of the season. He has inherited an excellent offensive team, with top notch receivers. Additionally, they found a running game last year, and have an outstanding defense.

I don’t see Rogers going off the board until around the 10th round. To grab a potential top 10 QB in the 10th round puts him into sleeper status for us. If your game plan is to wait on a quarterback, Rogers is worth keeping an eye on. Be sure to draft another capable quarterback to go with Rogers to hedge your bet, but I think by midseason, Rogers is going to find his stride and be putting up big numbers. Remember, he played very well in the one game against the Cowboys last season, that was not a fluke!

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Kevin Smith could be a nice pickup this season should he win the starting job in Detroit.

As of right now, Smith is competing with Bell for the starting job as the Lions running back. The winner of that job should put up some decent numbers with the Lions looking to get back to the run this season.

Consider Smith a strong sleeper this season, and keep an eye on how things play out in the Detroit back field leading up to the season. He is a bit under the radar, third round pick, but he has skills, and if given the opportunity, could impress. He should go in the later middle rounds of most drafts, and is worth a look. With running backs always at a premium, Smith brings the potential of a starting running back with a very favorable draft position.

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Alge Crumpler is poised for a huge season this year, and could easily be a top five tight end, although he probably won’t be drafted as such in most leagues.

Crumpler has left Atlanta and is now the number one receiving option for Vince Young and the Titans. Add to that the fact that Young has shown a tendency to use his tight ends, although they have used a rotation in the past, and the fact that there is no clear cut number one wide-out and you have a situation where Crumpler could be the top receiver for the Titans.

The only issue I have with Crumpler is his knee. I think he will be ok, and after a terrible 2007 season, he should be hungry to come back strong. Crumpler is a great option at tight end this season, and you can probably wait to pick him up until late in the draft. If you don’t draft one of the top end studs, Crumpler has enough upside to be a strong sleeper playing in this Titans offense that wants to get Young throwing the ball more.

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David Garrard could be in for a big year this season. He was injured for part of last season, but threw for 18 touchdowns and only 3 interceptions. Pretty good numbers that should get better.

The Jaguars have upgraded their wide receivers in the off-season, brining in Williamson and Porter. In addition, they have Northcutt, who I think highly of, Jones and Williams. Might not be an all pro among them, but all are starter caliber. Add into the equation a solid run game and tough defense, and Garrard has the groundwork set for a good outing in the coming season.

The only worry I have about Garrard is the Jaguars style of play. I don’t see them really opening it up and letting him air it out, which will keep his numbers in check to some extent, but if he plays like he did last year, they will find a way to let him make plays. Keep an eye on Garrard, he is a serious sleeper this year, and could surprise everyone and crack the top five at the quarterback position. If you can find a way to pick this guy up, it is well worth your while.

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Lee Evans could fall into the sleeper category this season. He comes into 2008 with the potential for a big season.

There is no doubt that Evans is the number one wide receiver in Buffalo. The question marks come from how effective the Bills offense will be this season. Although the Bills won’t be a powerhouse on offense, they have Lynch and Edwards who have matured, and will put up some points this season. Evans will be the main beneficiary of this.

Lee Evans has been in the league for a few years now. He is coming off a sub-par season after what many thought was a break out year. He’s in the final year of his contract. He has many motivations for playing extremely well this year, and he will have the opportunity as the man in Buffalo. I’m looking for 80+ catches, 1200+ yards and half a dozen touchdowns or more. Puts him as a solid number two in my book, with some upside if he ends up with a nose for the end zone this season.

Evans will slip a little farther then he deserves this fantasy draft, don’t hesitate to grab him in the middle rounds this year.

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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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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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LenDale White could be a bit of a sleeper for the 2008 fantasy football season. He should be the number one back for the Titans, but will be overlooked in the draft.

White split carries to start the 2007 season, but by the end of the year, was the featured back for the Titans. He finished the year with 1100 yards and 7 touchdowns, and I expect him to improve on those numbers come 2008.

The Titans are a scrappy team, and should have a pretty good defense in 2008. They are not the type of team that is going to air it out, and White should get 25-30 touches every game. I really really like White in the 2008 fantasy draft, and think you could pick him up somewhere in the fifth round. He has the potential to be a number one back, and is a player I would consider grabbing a round early just to ensure landing him.

Keep an eye on him, I see a big year ahead. He may not qualify as the typical sleeper, but come 2009, he will be one of the top ten running backs taken. He will put up better numbers than some players taken in the first round this year. Which players, I can’t tell you right now, but pick up White, he’ll be a workhorse for you.

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