The official Maniaxs rankings are in, and there are some mild surprises at the top of the list. Again, all Maniaxs staff participated in the rankings. These rankings are of the seasonal type, and will be adjusted accordingly should anything radical change around them.
A complete table/grid with 93 players is included as well as a downloadable PDF document for your draft/s at the very bottom of the article.
1) Randy Moss: Moss should have another exciting year. Look for Moss to continue his hot streak for as long as Brady is his QB. They have a rapport that very few wide receivers and quarterbacks have, and that is essential in making plays in the league. Moss caught a terrifying 23 touchdowns and 1,493 yards in 2007, and was signed long term in the offseason. He’s not a bad option to pick number one overall.
2) Terrell Owens: Owens looks to reap the benefits of a fantastic year this season. Even at this age, he still shows that he has it. He was a terror against some of the better corners in the league last season, so you know he has the ability to separate if pressed in one-on-one coverage.
Further, Owens averaged 16.7 yards a catch. If he stays healthy, he’ll start to get double teamed, but if he’s the Owens of old, he’ll break away from the coverage. Any receiver who breaks the 1,000 yard mark is incredible. He had 1,355 yards on 81 receptions. He won’t last long in the draft, and it is doubtful if he’ll slip past the first round. Gobble him up while you can.
3) Reggie Wayne: With Marvin Harrison obsolete throughout last season, Reggie Wayne stepped in and played marvelously. Wayne has terrific speed to get to the outside, and he’s proven he can be the number-one wide receiver. He had more yards and receptions than Owens did last season, but Wayne isn’t a great WR in the red zone, only catching three passes for scores in 2007.
Because Manning likes to utilize his tight ends and fullbacks in the red zone, it is very difficult for the receivers to get any play, much less touchdowns. However, you still have to respect Wayne for his playmaking ability. His 1,510 receiving yards weren’t a fluke. If Harrison is able to wash himself clean of the club shooting, Wayne will be the obvious number-two receiver, but he’s still worth picking high.
4) Braylon Edwards: For years Edwards has struggled, but only because he didn’t have a quarterback to throw the ball to him. Now that he has a good player in Anderson tossing balls in his direction, Edwards should rise on your draft board. His tall frame is ideal, and this past season has shown that he has the ability to go up and make a play on the ball. He had 16 touchdown grabs in 2007, and that was with shaky quarterback play at the beginning of the season. Now that the quarterback position is solidified, look for Edwards to improve on his 1,289 yards and 16 TDs this season.
5) Andre Johnson:
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Jacob Sloan about 1 year ago
You've got some great rankings here -- and very thorough. I like your top picks although I seem to be getting more and more reasons not to put Randy Moss at #1 anymore.
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Football Maniaxs about 1 year ago
You maybe right about Randy falling from #1 in 2008. After catching 23 scores, one is lead to believe that that number can only go down the next time around. The loss of Stallworth who provided some protection is one of the reasons why his numbers could be slipping. The Patriots committing to the run more next season may be another one. However, the gap he created between him and the next best WR last year is reason enough to believe he can still be ranked #1 this year. Definitely a top-5.
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