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Percy Harvin, Vikings
Fantasy Football Calculator ADP: 107.6 (Round 9.12)
Mock Draft Central ADP: 127.48
As far as rookies go, Harvin has the look and feel of 2009’s DeSean Jackson. Now if only Brett Favre would sign on that dotted line...
Harvin’s chances of living up to Jackson’s rookie campaign hinge on Minnesota settling the quarterback position by or early into training camp. Favre would be a huge boost to Harvin’s stock as a veteran leader who can get the ball quickly to the fast rook.
Similar to Reggie Bush without the “I want to be a running back” drama, Harvin is a touchdown waiting to happen on every play.
Laveranues Coles, Bengals
Fantasy Football Calculator ADP: 85.7 (Round 8.02)
Mock Draft Central ADP: 73.12
While Chad Johnson goes way too high in mock drafts for my liking, the guy who is criminally underdrafted year after year slips below the fantasy radar once again.
The new digs should help Coles, actually.
The Bengals figure to play from behind most of 2009. Carson Palmer, at this point in his career, is a much more favorable quarterback compared to Coles’ last two (Favre and Chad Pennington). Johnson should also keep a good deal of attention off Coles, who figures to fit comfortably into the spot vacated by T.J. Houshmandzadeh.
Devin Hester, Bears
Fantasy Football Calculator ADP: 93.8 (Round 8.10)
Mock Draft Central ADP: 95.55
I think it is pretty safe to say that Hester’s ceiling would be pretty darn low if Kyle Orton was still his quarterback.
Instead, the signal caller in Chicago is now Jay Cutler, and that opens some serious doors for Hester. The prototypical deep threat, Hester’s maturation as a well-rounded wide receiver is ongoing.
But with Cutler at the helm, Hester could see his best season as a pro. Tentatively penciled in as the Bears’ No. 1 wide receiver—and that should stick unless Chicago adds Plaxico Burress or Brandon Marshall—2009 has all the makings of a breakout season for Hester as a receiver.
Anthony Gonzalez, Colts
Fantasy Football Calculator ADP: 57.9 (Round 5.10)
Mock Draft Central ADP: 53.54
Is there another player in the NFL more poised to become a new fantasy star this season than AGonzo?
Counting the ways Gonzalez is a shoo-in for the 2009 Fantasy Football Hall of Fame class: No more Marvin Harrison, so he can step into a starting role on a prolific offense.
His numbers have improved each season as a pro despite being the team’s No. 3 receiver. Peyton Manning throwing him the ball is sweet. Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark will keep coverages at a minimum on Gonzo’s side of the field.
Yes, that all sounds glorious. Hop on the bandwagon now while the fare is still cheap.
Lee Evans, Bills
Fantasy Football Calculator ADP: 64.7 (Round 6.05)
Mock Draft Central ADP: 60.90
Sure, the Bills brought in Terrell Owens, who will do a nice job of stealing the spotlight in Buffalo. But will it deter Trent Edwards from throwing the ball to anyone else on the field?
My gut says no. In fact, I think the addition of TO actually will help Evans this season.
Never before has Evans had such a gravitational force on the opposite side of the offensive line as he does now with TO.
Despite all of his antics, defenses will make Owens a top priority, if not the top priority. That should open things up down the field for Evans, who always has excelled as a deep threat.
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