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(Above: Shh...Ochocinco could be a sleeper.)
The running back position has been covered. Now to the prima donna's, the popcorn, and the drama.
Or should I say, the gun-hoarding, gold grill flashing, girlfriend abusing, fantasy all-stars?
At this point, yes, I could say that. But it's June, it's warm out, and I'm feeling good about most of the top receivers in this league, even if they are in legal trouble and flirting with costing themselves three or four games in 2009.
Regardless, if they made the list, they're probably worth taking a flier on. Whether or not that means you drafts them in round three or round 13 is entirely up to you.
Buffalo Bills- Terrell Owens, Lee Evans, Josh Reed
Trent Edwards isn't Tony Romo. We get that.
But what he is, is accurate, and smart. If he uses those two tools to the best of his ability, he and T.O. could form a formidable connection. Add the fact that Lee Evans isn't too shabby himself, and you have the makings of a potent offense.
Buffalo? Potent? I'll bet Dick Jauron is wetting himself.
While both Owens and Evans are easy and safe picks (for the most part), I'll bet you never would have thought Josh Reed would have been worth drafting.
Well, he kinda, sorta, almost...is.
After notching 56 receptions and 597 yards in 2008, Reed could actually be somewhat dangerous in the slot with two dangerous weapons distracting defenses on the outside.
New York Jets- Jerricho Cotchery
Rumors are flying around that Plaxico Burress may not be leaving the Big Apple after all. He just won't be wearing blue, is all.
Whether it happens or not, the only receiver on the Jets worth touching is Cotchery, as there is no sure-fire No. 2 receiver on the roster, and there isn't any guarantee there will be one by September.
Toss in the fact that either Mark Sanchez or (god forbid) Kellen Clemens will be lobbing passes into coverage, there isn't really much room for optimism.
Miami Dolphins- Ted Ginn Jr., Greg Camarillo, Davone Bess
I'm not buying the Patrick Turner hype, and neither should you. The truth is, this isn't a pass-happy offense, and even if it was, Ginn and Camarillo would benefit the most, while Bess would filter in as a solid slot receiver.
Bess and Camarillo may end up being interchangeable, with either providing close to WR3 stats. Ginn actually has been garnering huge praise in the early going, and could put up WR2 numbers if Chad Pennington continues his resurgent play.
New England Patriots- Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Joey Galloway
With Tom Brady back, both Moss and Welker are easily top-15 receivers, while Joey Galloway should find himself in the mix as a borderline WR3 play.
Moss will crack at least 1,200 yards and 10 TD, while Welker should see a steady rise in scores, while flirting with a third straight season of over 110 catches and 1,000 yards.
Galloway still has some speed in his aging body, and could do some real damage either on the outside or in the slot.
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