Fantasy Football: Why Calvin Johson Is the NFL's Best Receiver

The 2008 football season has shown the best and worst of the wide receiver position.

Between the reemergence of Antonio Bryant and the 35 plus dropped passes by both Braylon Edwards and Terrell Owens, we've seen both amazing catches and incomprehensible blunders.

In 2007 Randy Moss showed that he still has the big play ability during his record breaking season with Tom Brady. This came after a disappointing stay in Oakland and easily put him at the top of the rankings for wide receivers for the 2008 season. So the question is asked, which receiver should be ranked No. 1 as we look forward to the 2009 fantasy season?

T.O. and the Dallas Cowboys have had a less than stellar season. The Cowboys' six losses were certainly not helped by Owens' 36 dropped passes. Owens isn't getting any younger and it looks to me as if he's lost a step. He hasn't been getting much separation and it seems like he won't even try if Romo under-throws him.

With him being a free agent there's no telling where he will end up. So as of now, with his not so high level of play, I don't even know if he should be in the Top 10.

Braylon Edwards and the Browns have been a flat out disappointment this year, and he isn't at the top of my list for 2009.

Antonio Bryant has had an excellent season in 2008 and was a pleasant surprise for fantasy owners all over the country, but I don't know if he will be able to continue the success in '09.

Anquan Boldin had a very good season, but with him going into free agency and having already stated that he doesn't want to play in Arizona for another season what kind of play he will get at the quarter back position is uncertain.

Larry Fitzgerald has put up great numbers this year, but with Kurt Warner's play slipping in the past month I don't think I can rank him as number one. I expect good things from him for 2009 but just not better than everyone else.

Chad Johnson has definitely not had one of his better seasons, and he does not want to play for Cincinnati. I expect better play from him next year but still not great performance.

T.J. Houshmanzedah is an excellent receiver but I don't think he will get great stats in 2009.

Marvin Harrison looks old, and even though he's got Peyton at quarter back I think his performance will continue to slip. In my opinion he is on his way out.

Reggie Wayne is one of the better receivers in the game for sure. He has soft hands and good toe tapping ability, but i think Manning always checks the whole field before coming back to him. This might take a few receptions away from him, along with Clark at tight end and a great young receiver in Gonzalez.

Andre Johnson has helped the Texans tremendously with his big play ability and has thrown up great numbers in 2008. I expect him to do great in 2009, but not the best.

Roddy White has had an outstanding breakout year with Matt Ryan at quarterback. I think he'll be a solid pick at wide receiver next year, but he still isn't my favorite.

Marques Colston sat a lot of the season out with torn ligaments in his hand, but when he came back he was phenomenal. With Brees under center expect more good play from him for 2009.

Plaxico Burress has had too many run-ins with the law for my liking. I do not want him on my team next year.

Roy Williams is a great receiver, but with Tony Romo's Jekyll and Hyde performances who know what he'll do.

Randy Moss has been good all year, and that's with a backup quarter back throwing him the ball. Tom Brady comes back next season and he should be healthy, but I think that there is no way he can put up the same stats that he put up on their quest for perfection that ended in such disappointment for Pat's fans. I think I would put him at number two or three for next year.

Calvin Johnson! This young receiver has been excellent this season even though his team has posted an 0-15 record so far. He seems to have a different person throwing him the ball every week and he is still at the top of all receiving stats this season.

Detroit's QB situation should get better during the off-season (it can't get worse) and I expect tons from this guy. That is why I'm ranking him as my No. 1 receiver for next year.