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June 2010 NFC East Fantasy Football Preview

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Dallas Cowboys
WR Miles Austin- The kid from Monmouth College blossomed into an star NFL receiver last season, and while I don’t think you can expect the same numbers this season, he should still be a solid no.1 WR for your fantasy squad. The Cowboys have one of the best offenses in football, and with all the weapons Romo has at his disposal, this could be a very tough team to stop in 2010. Austin’s ability to make big plays and score TD’s makes him a fantasy choice worthy of a 3rd round draft pick.
TE Jason Witten- Witten remains among the elite at his position, and will be one of the first TE’s taken in all fantasy drafts. Look for Witten to go somewhere in the middle rounds and feel lucky if you can add him to your team as your starting TE.
QB Tony Romo- Romo has been a valuable fantasy QB for a few years now, and should remain a nice choice for a starting fantasy QB in 2010. Rookie WR Dez Bryant should only add to his value, and with weapons like Austin, Witten, and even the underachieving Roy Williams and a solid offensive line, there’s no reason to think Romo will be anything but a valuable fantasy player once again.
RB Marion Barber- While Barber may not be as highly touted as he once was, the Cowboys should still run the ball well enough to make Barber a nice flex player for your fantasy squad. Barber will likely still share carries with Felix Jones and Tashard Choice, and while he may not rush for 100 yards very often, he should still score enough TD’s to make him a nice mid to late round choice.
RB Felix Jones- Jones should see more carries this season, and he is also a more than capable receiver. He is a threat to break away for a TD every time he touches the ball, making him just as valuable as Barber and a nice choice as a flex option for your fantasy squad.
WR Roy Williams- With Roy Williams now in his 3rd season with the Cowboys, his numbers should increase. I still wouldn’t expect too much, but he can still be a decent 3rd WR or occasional flex player for your fantasy team. Look for Williams to provide some value for your team in the later rounds of the draft.
WR Patrick Crayton- Crayton was not happy with the drafting of WR Dez Bryant, and is one of the most under-rated players in the league. While he may still have some late round value with the Cowboys, if he does end up leaving he could be a steal as a mid to late round pick if he goes to the right team.
RB Tashard Choice- Choice may be someone to look for late in the draft if you need help at the RB position. While he will only see limited action due to the presence of Barber and Jones, his production in his limited role could make him a steal if one of these RB’s should be out for an extended period of time.

New York Giants
WR Steve Smith- Just when everyone thought the Giants were in a load of trouble at the WR position after the loss of Plaxico Burress, along comes Steve Smith. Smith became the Giants number one receiver and Eli Manning’s favorite target. Another year together should produce similar results, making Smith a valid option for your number one fantasy WR.
WR Hakeem Nicks- With a nice rookie season last year, Nicks should move into a starting WR role this season and should be a nice mid round pick up as a 2nd WR for your fantasy squad. While the Giants will likely try and become a run first offense again this season, Nicks has the talent to be a productive player this season and could be on the verge of stardom in the NFL.
RB Brandon Jacobs- Jacobs was not happy with his performance last year, and this season he could be on a mission. Jacobs should remain the starter again in 2010, and with a team that has always believed in a run first offense, Jacobs can become a valuable mid to late round pick who has the potential to be a productive 2nd RB for your fantasy team.
RB Ahmad Bradshaw- Bradshaw hasn’t quite hit his potential yet, but even playing behind Jacobs he has the chance to be explosive. While he may not have the breakaway ability that some other backs possess, he has still been known to break off some big runs and is very hard to bring down once he gets through the hole. Look for Bradshaw to be a nice pick in the middle to later rounds as a flex player or even a potential no. 2 RB.
TE Kevin Boss- Boss may not be among the league’s elite, but he can still be a nice pickup if you still need a TE late in the draft. He may not be as consistent as the top TE’s, but he can still provide value as a starting TE who will catch some TD’s.
WR Mario Manningham- As a 3rd WR for the Giants, Manningham may also provide your fantasy team with a nice 3rd WR or flex option. While his numbers may dip a little, he can still have some good games and be at least a good choice as an occasional starter and supply depth to your roster as a late mid round pick.
QB Eli Manning- While Eli is nowhere near as consistent as his older brother, he can still be a good starter for your fantasy team. While he may have some games that will make you wonder why you picked him, he will also have some games that will carry your fantasy team. Look for Eli in the later rounds of the draft as a valuable backup and part-time starter.

Philadelphia Eagles
WR DeSean Jackson-What can you say about Jackson except EXPLOSIVE. There may not be a scarier person in the league for a defense to have to defend against. Whether it’s in the return game, catching the ball, or running it on an end around, Jackson can fly past potential tacklers and take it to the house at any given time. While the departure of QB Donovan McNabb may hurt a little, Jackson should still be considered a first or second round fantasy choice and valuable number one WR.
TE Brent Celek- Okay, I admit when I’m wrong and this is one player I have to bite the bullet on. I really didn’t think Celek had enough skills to play in the NFL, but he proved me wrong in a big way. Celek has become a vital part of the Eagles offense and one of the most productive TE’s in the league. He will likely be a mid round fantasy pick and should be considered a valuable starter for your fantasy team.
WR Jeremy Maclin- Now in his 2nd year, Maclin has the potential to be an excellent no. 2 WR for your fantasy squad. Along with Jackson he gives the Eagles a pair of WR’s with incredible speed, making them a threat to score on every play. Kevin Kolb still has to prove he can be as effective as McNabb, but even if he’s only half as good McNabb was Maclin should still be able to put up some good numbers in 2010.
RB LeSean McCoy- McCoy will be the Eagles number one RB in 2010, but I still think taking him too high could be a risky move. It’s hard to expect him to be as good as Westbrook once was receiving the ball, and the Eagles just don’t run the ball enough for McCoy to be considered a great value as a number one fantasy RB. He can still present value as a number 2 RB or flex player, but I don’t think he can be a solid number one RB on a consistent basis.
WR Jason Avant- Avant emerged as a valuable 3rd WR for the Eagles last season, and the way they throw the ball you should expect more of the same in 2010. Look for Avant to add value as a 3RD WR or flex player in the later rounds of your fantasy draft.
QB Kevin Kolb- The Eagles traded McNabb because of Kolb’s performance filling in last year, but playing an entire season as a starting NFL QB is much different than having a few good games. While Kolb does have some excellent weapons to work with, he still may be a bit inconsistent at times as he experiences life as a full time starting QB. I would look for Kolb in the late rounds as a possible backup QB and starter when the matchup is right, but at this point I wouldn’t want my fantasy success to revolve around Kolb as my starting QB.
Washington Redskins
WR Santana Moss- Moss is the best WR on the team and an under-rated fantasy player. With the addition of McNabb at QB, Moss has the chance to have a pretty good season and should be a nice mid round draft choice as a 2nd WR who may even be able to achieve number one WR status.
QB Donovan McNabb- I’m sure there are those who will be down on McNabb this year as the Redskins receiving corps may be a little weak, but let’s not forget all the stellar seasons he put together in Philadelphia with a subpar corps as well. McNabb has the ability to spread the ball around and still be productive, and even though the Skins offensive line may not be what it used to be, his experience and the fact that the Redskins may be playing from behind a lot make him a valid choice as a starting fantasy QB.
TE Fred Davis- The injury to Chris Cooley showed everyone that Davis has the skills to be a pretty good starting NFL TE. Even with Cooley now healthy Davis should still get his share of looks and could present some value on a part-time basis as a starting fantasy TE.
RB Clinton Portis- Portis has a chance to move up in the rankings, but with an offensive line that must get better and the addition of RB’s Larry Johnson and Willie Parker, as well as the fact that Portis is coming off an injury, I wouldn’t consider him anything more than a late round fantasy pick at this point. While he could emerge as their number one RB once again, I would only count on him as someone who can add depth to your roster late that may or may not turn out to be a decent fantasy option.