"The only way Chad Johnson wouldn’t put up top fantasy numbers this year would be if he reenacted Terrell Owens’ 2005 season. His attitude appears to have changed, and he’s no longer pouting, though it’s unlikely it will stay that way should the Bengals continue to lose more games than they win. Plaxico Burress has a lot of young talent behind him but is certain to see the majority of passes from Eli Manning.
Burress does come with a slight injury risk. Even though he’s proved he can play through them, that could also be taken as a bad thing. Chad Johnson is the pick here, because even if Johnson does get traded mid-season, it’s doubtful he’ll miss as much time as Terrell Owens did. As long as he plays, he’s going to put up top-tier fantasy numbers."
Derek Anderson vs. Donovan McNabb vs. Carson Palmer
This debate was the most interesting. The top player varied among all four participants between Anderson and McNabb, but Palmer ranked second in each one's rankings.
The Roundtable summed up their thoughts on the three this way:
"Anderson makes me the most nervous of the three. Yes, he had a fantastic season last year that, literally, came out of nowhere. He had a rejuvenated Jamal Lewis and seemed to know exactly where Braylon Edwards was going to be on every pass. Even with a new contract, he's got Brady Quinn looking over his shoulder. As an owner, I'd be concerned that the second things went south that Quinn would get the job.
McNabb seems in line for an awesome year. Brian Westbrook gives them a dimension out of the backfield that no team can match. If Reggie Brown can keep his head on straight, he's a top-tier guy. Even DeSean Jackson should be solid in the slot. No doubt, they have the weapons, and it seems the Kevin Kolb talk has died down.
Palmer has all the upside and ability to do it, but he has a company of receivers that either can't stay healthy, can't stay out of jail, or can't shut their mouths. Add to that, no running game, and teams are going to be dropping guys in to coverage left and right to make the Bengals run and beat them. Palmer can do it, but McNabb has to be given the No. 1 spot here."
Jacob added his thoughts about changing the orders of Anderson and McNabb:
"I know Carson Palmer is the "Duh! *Head slap*" pick after Tom Brady, Tony Romo, Peyton Manning, and Drew Brees are off the board, but with the concerns about the offense in Cincinnati, I really like Anderson's situation better.
Palmer has two banged up, out-of-sync WRs, and a third WR in Chris Henry who will be out the first four weeks of the season. He has a new TE in Ben Utecht, who could provide an additional red-zone threat, but I just don't see the Bengals coming together that well to start the regular season. They've had too much drama and too many setbacks this preseason and offseason to come out firing at full blast.
Anderson may be in a rocky spot with Brady Quinn riding just behind him, but he has a top TE in Kellen Winslow Jr., a top WR in Braylon Edwards, and now an excellent complementary receiver in Donte Stallworth.
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