One of several postings I’ll have regarding fantasy football. This article is about players who in my mind, present good bang for the buck relative to where they’re being drafted at this point in time. All data is provided by www.fantasyfootballcalculator.com ‘s ADP charts.
1. Heath Miller (ADP: 15.04)
- Even if Big Ben’s suspended for the first four or six games, the Steelers will have to throw the ball at least occasionally. And if Byron Leftwich or Dennis Dixon are starting, they’re less likely to make long throws to Mike Wallace… and more likely to make short tosses to the tight end. Miller’s on average, the 16th TE off the board and will be a legitimate TE1 the entire season.
2. Mohammed Massaquoi (ADP: 13.12)
- It’s not that Massquoi’s any good… it’s just that everyone behind him is even worse. With a terrible QB situation in mind, someone has to catch balls in Cleveland, and Massaquoi’s 34 catch, 624 yard campaign in 2009 is only likely to improve in 2010, making him a WR3, and maybe even a borderline WR2 depending on what the Browns can get out of Delhomme and/or Wallace.
3. Larry Johnson (ADP: 13.10)
- Mike Shanahan has a knack for getting the most out of old veterans and making random running backs rush for 1,000 yards. It’s a tossup between Johnson, Portis, and Parker for the carries in Washington, and while the smart money may be on Portis, Johnson can be had for a much cheaper price. Portis is also very fragile and could sputter to start the year, prompting Shanahan to turn to Johnson for rushing yards. Own at least one Redskins running back, but LJ’s the best value.
4. Eli Manning (ADP: 9.07)
- Manning’s got two receivers who are both going very high in drafts, yet Eli’s the 12th quarterback off the board. Something smells fishy there. Eli won’t be one of the top 3 quarterbacks to end the year, but if you miss out on Rodgers, Peyton, or Brees, don’t reach for another QB, Eli will put up very similar stats to the elite quarterbacks in 2010.
5. Chaz Schilens (ADP: 14.08)
- Jason Campbell’s leaps and bounds beyond anything Oakland’s had at QB since Rich Gannon. Schilens has managed to look decent with scrubs like Gradkowski and Russell at QB. I’m not saying Schilens will have a 1,000 yard season, but 50 catches, 700 yards, and 4-7 TD’s isn’t out of the question either, which would be great for his draft position.
6. Jonathan Stewart (ADP: 4.06)
- Stewart and Williams have proven to be a lethal combination before, and without any proven QB, and possibly Steve Smith not being 100% effective to start the year due to his broken forearm, they’re going to run the ball more than ever in Carolina. I don’t know if Stewart is any worse than Williams, but I think Williams gets over 900 yards and double digit touchdowns.
7. Devin Hester (ADP: 11.01)
- Mike Martz likes to throw the football. Devin Hester’s an elite speedster, and although he might not be the #1 option in Chicago, it’s hard to not imagine him putting up good receiving numbers this year. He’s the 3rd Chicago WR off the board.
8. Malcolm Floyd (ADP: 8.05)
- He’s the #1 WR in San Diego with Vincent Jackson in contract disputes. As a result, that should be good for at least 900 yards, with a ton of upside for possibly 1100, 1200 yards. He’s going late enough to be a WR3 for your team.
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