Should I Be Optimistic
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by Ea34
I know! I know! Fantasy teams are a lot like children- everyone thinks their's are more interesting and special than they really are and just can't seem to stop telling others about them.
Well, I'm no different. I am in just one fantasy football league this season and I drafted my team last night. Here's a quick breakdown of my squad. I'm eager to get your opinions on why you think I'm going to dominate my league- or getting hammered week in and week out.
QB
Carson Palmer - To me, he's the NFL's #2 QB behind Peyton Manning and he plays on an offense that is loaded with weapons.
Joey Harrington - He might not be terrible, he's got some weapons (Warrick Dunn, Jerious Norwood, Alge Crumpler, Joe Horn, Michael Jenkins) and he's definitely the starter right now. Plus, I'm hoping not to have to start him more than once or twice this season.
RB
Reggie Bush, Deuce McAllister - One of the top three RB-combos in the NFL. Bush should have 1,700-1,800 total yards and about 10 TDs (But he could have 2,500 and 15-16 TDs) and McAllister will be good for about 1,000 yards on the ground and 8-10 rushing TDs.
Adrian Peterson (Vikings)- With Chester Taylor there, Peterson won't have to carry the load, but I expect him to emerge as the top back in Minnesota and top 1,000 yards and 10 TDs.
Marion Barber - The Cowboys red-zone touchdown machine will still get carry the load near the goalline. Barber should also get more carries outside the opponents 10 yard-line. He might make Julius Jones expendable.
WR
Larry Fitzgerald - As good a young receiver as there is in the NFL. Seems to work extremely well with Matt Leinart.
Laverneus Coles- Coles is a very steady performer and (still) the Jets' top receiving threat. Thomas Jones joining the running game should ease some of the pressure on the Jets' passing game.
Donte Stallworth- All the talk is centered around Randy Moss giving the Pats a deep threat, but Stallworth, who's younger and 100% healthy right now, could be just as dangerous.
Kevin Curtis- A great catch-and-run receiver. The perfect weapon for Donovan McNabb and the Eagles' short-passing game.
Joe Horn- A steady professional and a decent #5 WR. On a team that hasn't had a top-flight receiver in some time, Horn's experience will get him plenty of looks.
TE
Jason Witten- Could be a huge pick. A big and fast TE on an offense with a strong-armed QB, two good RBs and 2 good WRs.
Owen Daniels- A talented TE who really began to emerge last season. Could become a key contributor in Houston's new West Coast Offense.
K-
Defense/Special Teams
Jacksonvill Jaguars- A pair of monster, run-stopping tackles, playmakers in the secondary and the benefit of getting some good production from Maurice Jones-Drew without using a top-20 pick to get him.
