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08/27/2010 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pioneer Football League might be renamed the Parity Football League if its hierarchy of programs isn't careful.
There's been a different champion in each of the last four seasons, from San Diego in 2006 to Dayton in 2007 to Jacksonville in 2008 to the epitome of the change across the league, Butler, which went 11-1 and won the title last season after being a mere 0-11 in 2005 - the season before Jeff Voris became the Bulldogs' head coach.
"If Butler can go from the bottom to the top, there's no question that the rest of the programs have the coaching and the personnel to do it, too. It's a real fun league for our guys to play in," Voris said.
Technically, the PFL crowns co-champions, but Dayton beat San Diego in 2007 and Butler edged Dayton last year, thus sending those two teams to the Gridiron Classic which matched the PFL champion against the Northeast Conference champion. That championship series, from 2006-09, has ended because the NEC winner is gaining an automatic FCS playoff berth for the first time this season.
What will continue, however, is a PFL race with a deep pool of title contenders. Butler and Dayton - both 7-1 in league play last season - and Jacksonville and Drake - both 6-2 - are at the head of the class.
Dayton, the longtime power in the PFL, is the preseason favorite among the 10 teams, but conference head coaches expect another tight race. In their preseason poll, they gave third-place Jacksonville as many first-place votes (4) as Dayton. Butler was sandwiched between those two teams with two first- place votes and a prediction for second place. Drake wasn't far behind in fourth place.
Dayton has the star power with fifth-year seniors Steve Valentino and James Vercammen. Valentino, a quarterback who was named PFL Offensive Player of the Year last season, is a nominee for the Walter Payton Award, sponsored by Fathead.com, and given to the FCS' outstanding player. Vercammen, who plays the Flyer position in Dayton's secondary, is a nominee for the Buck Buchanan Award, also sponsored by Fathead.com, and given to the FCS' outstanding defensive player.
At Butler, Voris has improved the Bulldogs' win total in each of his four seasons and took a team picked fifth in last year's PFL preseason poll to a tie for the league's single-season record for wins. His Bulldogs, 11-1 last season, return 17 starters - second-most in the league.
Jacksonville will ride the speed and power of all-time leading rusher Rudell Small, while Drake hopes to make it five different PFL champs in five seasons with defensive end Dain Taylor leading a veteran defense.
The PFL will be offensive-oriented with the return of many of last year's top skill-position players. The teams play eight conference games - each avoiding just one of their conference brethren.
Following is a team-by-team breakdown of the 2010 Pioneer Football League race.
The Sportsbook Betting Lines's predicted order of finish:
1. Dayton 2. Butler 3. Jacksonville 4. Drake 5. San Diego 6. Marist 7. Campbell 8. Davidson 9. Morehead State 10. Valparaiso
Offensive Player of the Year: Steve Valentino, QB, Dayton
Defensive Player of the Year: James Vercammen, Flyer, Dayton
1. DAYTON FLYERS (9-2 overall; 7-1 PFL)
COACH: Rick Chamberlin (18-5 in two seasons at Dayton)
STARTERS RETURNING: 15 (10 offense/3 defense)
OFFENSIVE STAR: QB Steve Valentino, Sr. (170 of 286 for 2,376 yards, 14 TDs and 8 INTs; 164 carries, 722 yards, 10 TDs)
DEFENSIVE STAR: Flyer James Vercammen, Sr. (134 TT, 17 TFL, 6 sacks)
OTHER KEY PLAYERS: RB Brian Mack, So. (124 carries, 485 yards, 4 TDs) RB Dan Jacob, So. (89 carries, 319 yards, 3 TDs) FL/PR Justin Watkins, Sr. (47 receptions, 927 yards, 7 TDs) FL Luke Bellman, Jr. (14 receptions, 279 yards, 3 TDs) WR Justin Millio, Sr. (22 receptions, 203 yards, 2 TDs) WR Nick Collins, Sr. (27 receptions, 358 yards, 2 TDs) SE Anthony Papp, Sr. (19 receptions, 213 yards) LT Erik Studt, Sr. LG Dan Fornek, Sr. C Blake Saul, Sr. C Justin Griffis, Sr. RG Tyler Friedrich, Sr. RT Dan Prindle, Sr. DE Brandon Wingeier, Sr. (39 TT, 11.5 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 1 INT, 2 FR, 1 FF) DE Devon Langhorst, Sr. (6 TT) LB Joe Ries, Sr. (70 TT, 4.5 TFL, 3 INTs, 1 FR, 2 FF) S Ben Welsh, Jr. (24 TT, 2 TFL, 1 FR) CB A.J. Kaltenbach, Sr. (11 TT, 1 FR) CB/KR Gary Hunter, Fr. PK/P Nick Glavin, Sr. (5 of 11 FG, 43; 38.7-yard punt average) P/PK Nate Miller, So. (39.2-yard punt average; 5 of 8 FG, 36 long)
OUTLOOK: The PFL's longtime power is 29-6 overall and 19-4 in league games over the last three seasons. Chamberlin's five losses in two seasons as head coach are by a combined 20 points. Expect the offense to soar this season behind Valentino, who, incredibly, went from being an All-PFL first-team wide receiver in 2008 to the first-team quarterback last season. Also returning are all the top receivers, including the big-play Watkins, and the top running backs, while the offensive line has five senior starters. Can the defense stay on an elite level is the question. The Flyers led the PFL in total defense (242.6 ypg) and scoring defense (13.6 ppg), but return only three starters. At least they are the right three: Flyer Vercammen was third in the FCS with 12.2 tackles per game last season and joined DE Wingeier and LB Ries on the All-PFL first team. Dayton has to travel to Butler (Oct. 16) a week after the long trip to San Diego, but the Flyers don't play Jacksonville for a second straight season.
2. BUTLER BULLDOGS (11-1 overall; 7-1 PFL)
COACH: Jeff Voris (24-21 in four seasons at Butler; 39-55 in nine overall seasons)
STARTERS RETURNING: 17 (9 offense/8 defense)
OFFENSIVE STAR: WR Zach Watkins, Jr. (78 receptions, 918 yards, 10 TDs)
DEFENSIVE STAR: DE Grant Hunter, Jr. (39 TT, 11.5 TFL, 10 sacks, 3 PBU, 1 FF)
OTHER KEY PLAYERS: QB Andrew Huck, Jr. (233 of 371 for 2,454 yards, 21 TDs and 11 INTs; 102 carries, 467 yards, 10 TDs) QB Matt Kobli, Jr. (237 of 358 for 2,518 yards, 23 TDs and 7 INTs in 2008; did not play last season) RB Scott Gray, Sr. (169 carries, 868 yards, 5 TDs; 13 receptions, 134 yards, 1 TD) RB Ryan Hitchock, Jr. (55 carries, 346 yards, 4 TDs) WR Eddie McHale, Sr. (38 receptions, 493 yards, 3 TDs) WR/RS Jordan Koopman, Jr. (24 receptions, 258 yards, 1 TD; 22.7-yard KO return average; 13-yard punt return average) TE Carter Walley, So. (5 receptions, 42 yards, 1 TD) LT Mike Staniewicz, Sr. LG Donnie Gilmore, Sr. C Rob Hobson, Jr. RG Pete Mattingly, Jr. DE Jeff Poss, Jr. (41 TT, 7.5 TFL, 3 sacks) DE Rob Cosler, Sr. (26 TT, 1 sack) NG Ross Teare, Jr. (29 TT, 4 TFL, 2 sacks) OLB Nick Caldicott, Jr. (70 TT, 8 TFL, 3 INTs, 1 FR, 3 FF) OLB Andrew Cottrell, Jr. (43 TT, 2.5 TFL) OLB William Lamar, Jr. (24 TT) MLB Jordan Ridley, So. (36 TT, 8.5 TFL, 4 sacks, 1 INT, 1 FR, 1 FF) FS Mark Giacomantonio, Jr. (45 TT, 4 TFL, 5 INTs, 2 PBU, 1 FR, 1 FF) SS Logan Sullivan, Jr. (38 TT, 1 INT, 4 PBU) SS Matt Foor, Jr. (13 TT, 1 FR) CB/PR Todd Dombart, Sr. (30 TT, 2.5 TFL, 2 INTs, 3 PBU; 6-yard punt return average) CB Jack McKenna, Jr. (42 TT, 3 INTs, 5 PBU) PK David Lang, Jr. (7 of 11 FG, 39 long; 33 of 43 PAT)
OUTLOOK: Even if the Bulldogs are better than last season's 11-1 squad, it might be hard for them to show it in their record. They do have home games against Dayton (Oct. 16) and Jacksonville (Nov. 6). The offense has moved to a higher level in the last two seasons, and this season it could turn prolific behind a veteran line, QB Huck, RB Gray and WR Watkins, whose 78 catches led the PFL a year ago. Kobli, the backup QB, threw for a school-record 23 touchdowns and the second-most passing yards (2,518) in school history in 2008. Juniors dominate the defense. DE Hunter is among the FCS' best at getting to quarterbacks - he had 10 sacks last season - and LB Caldicott was their leader in tackles. The Butler Bowl, where the Bulldogs were 7-0 last season, received a facelift in the offseason. It will be another special season there this fall.
3. JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS (7-4 overall; 6-2 PFL)
COACH: Kerwin Bell (19-16 in three seasons at Jacksonville)
STARTERS RETURNING: 15 (10 offense/5 defense)
OFFENSIVE STAR: RB Rudell Small, Sr. (195 carries, 1,074 yards, 9 TDs; 16 receptions, 112 yards)
DEFENSIVE STAR: LB JoJo Fennell, Sr. (86 TT, 4 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 INT)
OTHER KEY PLAYERS: QB Josh McGregor, Jr. (178 of 315 for 2,693 yards, 31 TDs and 7 TDs) RB Keith Dawson, Jr. (32 yards, 146 yards, 2 TDs) WR Josh Philpart, Jr. (54 receptions, 912 yards, 13 TDs) WR Tommie Rogers, Sr. (15 receptions, 200 yards, 2 TDs) WR/PR Elliott Finkley, Sr. (21 receptions, 384 yards, 5 TDs; 8.2-yard punt return average() WR Larry Thompson, Jr. (21 receptions, 405 yards, 2 TDs) TE Christopher Kuck, Sr. (12 receptions, 215 yards, 5 TDs) TE Andrew Davis, So. LT Leonard Payton, Sr. C Ian Osking, Jr. OG Dustin Robinson, Sr. OG Chad Cypher, Jr. RT Kevin Halverson, Jr. DE Shaun Lewis, Sr. (58 TT, 14.5 TFL, 8 sacks, 2 PBU, 1 FF) DE Rolando Fines, Jr. (40 TT, 4 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 1 FR) DE Bradley Burns, Sr. (20 TT, 4 sacks) DE Montaque Mack, Fr. NT Montavis Mack, Fr. LB Will Perry, Sr. (55 TT, 3 TFL) LB Layne McCombs, Jr. (45 TT, 3 sacks) S Lacy McDougald, Jr. (33 TT, 2 INTs, 4 PBU) FS Jordan Dewhirst, So. (10 TT, 1 INT, 1 FR) SS Leonard Smith, So. (11 TT) CB Darren Johnson, Jr. (8 TT) CB/KR Colby Walden, So. (2 TT; 22.2-yard KO return) P Logan Chipperfield, Jr. (39.9-yard punt average)
OUTLOOK: Jacksonville is coming off the first back-to-back winning seasons in program history (the Dolphins were 9-4 in 2008). Last year, the Dolphins were the only team to beat Butler, dominating the game, 36-7. They led the PFL with a 31.9-point average last season and it won't stop this season with physical RB Small ready to build on his school records of 2,928 career rushing yards and total touchdowns (33) and QB McGregor ready to do the same with his records for passing yards (5,137) and touchdown passes (55). Philpart should own all the career receiving marks by season's end. Still, Bell is stressing the importance of the defense, which has retooled in the secondary after sustaining key graduation losses. The linebackers fuel the defense, with Fennell hoping to become an All-PFL first-team player. The season has a difficult opening with trips to Old Dominion (Sept. 4) and Appalachian State (Sept. 11).
4. DRAKE BULLDOGS (8-3 overall; 6-2 PFL)
COACH: Chris Creighton (14-8 in two seasons at Drake; 109-32 in 13 overall seasons)
STARTERS RETURNING: 15 (7 offense/8 defense)
OFFENSIVE STAR: FB Steve Platek, Sr. (30 carries, 147 yards, 6 TDs; 49 receptions, 553 yards, 3 TDs)
DEFENSIVE STAR: DE Dain Taylor, Sr. (48 TT, 19.5 TFL, 10.5 sacks, 5 PBU, 1 FR, 4 FF)
OTHER KEY PLAYERS: QB Michael Piatowski, Jr. (203 of 323 for 2,139 yards, 14 TDs and 9 INTs; 2 rushing TDs) SB Patrick Cashmore, Sr. (47 carries, 251 yards, 2 TDs) SB Tom Kostek, Sr. (88 carries, 347 yards, 4 TDs; 14 receptions, 83 yards, 1 TD) SB Trey Morse, So. (80 carries, 278 yards, 1 TD) SE Joey Orlando, So. (20 receptions, 259 yards, 3 TDs) FL Drew Blackmon, Jr. (31 receptions, 457 yards, 1 TD) LT Matt Purdom, So. LG Stephen Flynn, Sr. C Chris Wilson, Jr. RG Dan Clinton, Sr. RT/C Evan Lawrence, So. NG Dave Witkiewicz, Jr. (8 TT, 1 FR, 1 blocked kick) DE Andrew Asbell, Sr. (redshirt last season) DE Josh Walkup, Sr. (32 TT, 13.5 TFL, 8 sacks, 2 PBU, 2 FF) MLB Ben Morrison, Sr. (75 TT, 14.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 3 FR, 3 FF, 2 blocked kicks) MLB Stoy Hall, Sr. (13 TT) OLB Tyler Moorehead, Jr. (67 TT, 14.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FR, 4 FF) S Nick Chenier, Jr. (44 TT, 1 INT, 2 PBU) CB/PR Michael Lahart, Jr. (29 TT, 2 INTs, 1 blocked kick; 10.6-yard punt return average) CB/KR Lucas Mosier, Sr. (48 TT, 3 TFL, 1 INT, 8 PBU, 1 FR; 21.4-yard KO return average) PK/P Mitch Rasmussen, Sr. PK/P Billy Janssen, Sr.
OUTLOOK: Particularly tough on defense, the Bulldogs should thrive with an experienced unit that is led by DE Taylor. His 19.5 tackles for losses ranked third in the FCS last season. OLB Moorehead emerged into a playmaker and the secondary is experienced. Offensively, Piatowski helped the Bulldogs average 6.4 more points per game in 2009 than in 2008. The backfield is experienced, with FB Platek earning All-PFL first-team honors. Graduation, though, took some key players, including PK/P Brandon Wubs. The Bulldogs have had only one losing season (5-6 in 2002) over the last 18 years and visitors find it hard to win at Drake Stadium. That shouldn't change this season, and the Bulldogs hope their Nov. 13 season finale against Butler will be meaningful.
5. SAN DIEGO TOREROS (4-7 overall; 3-5 PFL)
COACH: Ron Caragher (22-9 in three seasons at San Diego)
STARTERS RETURNING: 11 (5 offense/6 defense)
OFFENSIVE STAR: WR John McGough, Sr. (49 receptions, 680 yards, 6 TDs)
DEFENSIVE STAR: DE Mario Kurn, Jr. (33 TT, 10 TFL, 4 sacks)
OTHER KEY PLAYERS: QB Sam Scudellari, Jr. (67 of 117 for 1,004 yards and 8 TDs) QB Bill Stompro, So. (65 of 115 for 824 yards, 8 TDs and 5 INTs) TB Matt Jelmini, Jr. (63 carries, 301 yards, 2 TDs) TB Phil Morelli, Sr. (52 carries, 189 yards) TB Justin Fontenberry, Sr. (39 carries, 126 yards) FB Quintin Brown, So. WR Godfrey Smith, Sr. (27 receptions, 302 yards, 2 TDs) WR Kyle Warren, Jr. (11 receptions, 338 yards, 6 TDs) TE Patrick Boyle, Sr. (21 receptions, 291 yards, 3 TDs) TE Zach Lewis, Sr. OT Matt Peleti, So. LG Christian Fetters, Jr. RG Pat Thompson, Sr. DE Andrew Bakhtiari, Jr. (3 TT) DT Paul Tremblay, Sr. (40 TT, 5.5 TFL) DT Dustin Geyer, Jr. (20 TT, 4.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 FR) OLB Joe Martin, Sr. (39 TT, 8 TFL, 1 INT) MLB Mike Calahan, Sr. (5 TT, 1 FR) OLB Loka Kanongataa, Sr. (64 TT, 12 TFL, 3 sacks, 4 PBU, 2 FR) LB Zach Dunaj, So. (26 TT) LB Anthony McCrady, Sr. (21 TT, 5 TFL, 1.5 TFL, 1 FF) CB Don Davis, So. (21 TT) CB Al-Rilwan Adeyemi, Jr. (41 TT, 2 INTs, 9 PBU, 1 FF) DB Derron Juarez, Sr. (26 TT) DB Don Davis, So. (21 TT) PK Mike Levine, Jr. (7 of 8 FF, 44 long)
OUTLOOK: The Toreros' big run from 2005-08 - when they went a combined 40-6, including 23-3 in PFL action - is history after last season's considerable dropoff. The Toreros will learn where they stand within the league by opening PFL play against Butler (Sept. 25), at Jacksonville (Oct. 2) and against Dayton (Oct. 9). You can hear Torero fans gulping about that stretch. Some holes are glaring: the Toreros are replacing RB J.T. Rogan, their team MVP last season, while Fetter is the only returning starter on the offensive line. QB Scudellari, who threw for eight touchdowns without an interception before getting injured, has a solid target in McGough. Defensively, the line stands out with its experience, led by Kurn and Tremblay. Still, it will be hard for the Toreros to improve much considering the depth of the league.
6. MARIST RED FOXES (7-4 overall; 5-3 PFL)
COACH: Jim Parady (96-88-1 in 18 seasons at Marist
STARTERS RETURNING: 11 (3 offense/8 defense)
OFFENSIVE STAR: WR/PR James LaMacchia, Sr. (62 receptions, 1,075 yards, 5 TDs; 7.8-yard punt return average)
DEFENSIVE STAR: CB Jaquan Bryant, Jr. (27 TT, 5 INTs, 7 PBU)
OTHER KEY PLAYERS: QB Tommy Reilly, Jr. (37 of 55 for 379 yards, 1 TD and 2 INTs) QB Michael Gentile, Jr. (injured last season) RB Ryan Dinnebell, Jr. (31 carries, 128 yards, 9 TDs) FB/KR Greg Whipple, Sr. (35 carries, 120 yards, 3 TDs; 21.8-yard KO return average) WR Joe DeSimone, Sr. (15 receptions, 228 yards) WR Kevin Fitzpatrick, Jr. (14 receptions, 189 yards, 1 TD) TE Chris Ortner, Sr. (9 receptions, 115 yards, 2 TDs) OT Peter Evans, So. OT Phede Celestin, So. OT Brandon Pizzuti, Fr. LG Patrick Desautels, Fr. RG Timothy Lamezec, Fr. C Jack Meussner, Fr. DE Matt Snow, Sr. (12 TT, 1 FR) NT Terrence Turner, Sr. (27 TT, 5 TFL, 1 FF) DE Jim Desautels, Jr. (17 TT) LB Kees Coughlin, Sr. (66 TT, 6 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 FR) LB Ryan Cronan, Jr. (20 TT) LB Isaac Sine, So. (15 TT, 1 INT) S Rory Foley, Sr. (69 TT, 7 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 PBU) S John Van Aman, Sr. (26 TT) S Brandon Kicklighter, Jr. (41 TT, 1 INT, 4 PBU) P/PK Kevin Pauly, Sr. (37.6-yard punt average; 2 of 6 FG, 46 long) PK Jason Myers, So. (8 of 11 FG, 40 long)
OUTLOOK: A year ago, the Red Foxes overcame three straight losing records in a surprising first season in the PFL. It will take a lot to enjoy similar success this season as the Red Foxes lost a ton, including their starting quarterback (Chris Debowski), feature back (O'Neil Anderson), all five starters on the offensive line and two leading tacklers (LBs Nick Andre and Kevin Foley). They return one of the league's top playmakers in WR LaMacchia, but the first 1,000-yard receiver in Marist history will be the focus of opposing defenses all season. Their o-line will be among the youngest in all of Division I football. Meanwhile, their 3-3-5 defense should remain fairly stingy with a veteran d-line and standouts in the secondary in Foley (a safety who freelances like a linebacker) and Bryant. Parady needs four wins to reach 100 in his Marist career.
7. CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS (3-8 overall; 2-6 PFL)
COACH: Dale Steele (4-18 in two seasons at Campbell)
STARTERS RETURNING: 20 (11 offense/9 defense)
OFFENSIVE STAR: QB Daniel Polk, Sr. (115 of 216 for 1,355 yards, 5 TDs and 7 INTs; 143 carries, 572 yards, 4 TDs)
DEFENSIVE STAR: CB/RS Brandon Chandler, Jr. (43 TT, 3 INTs, 6 PBU; 192.-yard KO return average; 9.6-yard punt return average)
OTHER KEY PLAYERS: RB C.J. Oates, Jr. (103 carries, 567 yards, 3 TDs; 15 receptions, 141 yards, 1 TD)) RB Carl Smith, Jr. (91 carries, 463 yards, 5 TDs; 12 receptions, 132 yards) RB Rashaun Brown, Jr. (54 carries, 296 yards, 2 TDs) FB Jordan Cramer, Jr. (20 carries, 57 yards, 1 TD) WR Harrison Jordan, Jr. (24 receptions, 404 yards, 3 TDs) WR Kelvin Murphy, Jr. (13 receptions, 89 yards) WR Paul Constantine, Jr. (13 receptions, 230 yards, 2 TDs) TE Mike Stryffeler, Sr. (29 receptions, 355 yards, 2 TDs) LT Sam Issermoyer, Jr. LG Branden Burt, Jr. C Troy Horan, Jr. RG Andy Johnson, Jr. RT Jeremy Hill, Jr. OG Daniel Ritter, So. DE Charles Fiore, Sr. (25 TT, 5.5 TFL) DE Matt Cox, R-Fr. DT Randel Herring, Jr. (36 TT, 4.5 TFL, 1 blocked kick) NG Eric Bratton, So. (23 TT, 6 TFL) DE Taylor Reed, Jr. (31 TT, 2.5 TFL, 2 QBH, 1 FF) MLB Lee Stanley, Sr. (88 TT, 2.5 TFL) OLB Milton Brown, Jr. (61 TT, 5.5 TFL, 2 PBU, 1 FF) OLB Manny Davis, So. (35 TT, 1 FR, 1 FF) OLB Chris Price, Jr. (4 TT) LB Michael Rudisill, R-Fr. (Appalachian State transfer) CB Jared Hart, Jr. (58 TT, 1 FR) SS Erik Feliciano, Jr. (49 TT, 5 TFL, 1 INT, 2 PBU) SS Steven Goldsmith, Jr. (39 TT, 1 INT) FS Christian Dixon, Jr. (27 TT, 3 INTs, 2 PBU, 1 FF) PK Adam Willets, Jr. (9 of 12 FG, 44 long) P Ted Moore, Jr. (38.6-yard punt average)
OUTLOOK: Behind a lineup that returns nearly every starter, the Camels expect to take a big step in their third season as a program. They went from 1-10 overall and 0-8 in the PFL in 2008 to 3-8 and 2-6 last season. In their second season, the Camels averaged a league-high 189.7 rushing yards per game, led by QB Polk and a trio of running backs in Oates, Smith and Brown. Both lines return all of their starters, so the Camels will be solid up front. The defense will be much-improved, led by LBs Brown and Stanley and CBs Chandler and Hart. It's mostly a junior-driven lineup, so the Camels appear to be building to a breakthrough season in 2011. But they would like to arrive early this season.
8. DAVIDSON WILDCATS (3-7 overall; 3-5 PFL)
COACH: Tripp Merritt (23-28 in five seasons at Davidson)
STARTERS RETURNING: 13 (6 offense/7 defense)
OFFENSIVE STAR: RB Kenny Mantuo, Sr. (139 yards, 626 yards, 5 TDs; 10 receptions, 91 yards)
DEFENSIVE STAR: ILB Daniel Astrop, Sr. (68 TT, 5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 4 PBU, 2 FF)
OTHER KEY PLAYERS: QB Matt Heavner, Jr. (34 of 70 for 227 yards, 1 TD and 5 INTs) QB Chris Cochrane, So. RB/RS Justin Williams, Sr. (80 carries, 258 yards, 1 TD; 9 receptions, 56 yards; 20.6-yard KO return average; 8.7-yard punt return average) WR Mark Hanabury, Sr. (32 receptions, 309 yards, 1 TD) WR Jonathan Adams, Jr. (14 receptions, 148 yards) WR Chris Trinetti, Fr. WR Jeff McDaniels, Fr. TE/QB Michael Blanchard, Sr. (80 of 161 for 830 yards, 3 TDs and 6 INTs; 143 carries, 485 yards, 4 TDs) TE Reese Williams, Fr. LT Ethan Clark, Jr. C Alex Fleming, Jr. RG Zenus Williams, Sr. RT Marshall Ellis, Sr. RT Colin Wint, Jr. OL Adam Kurtz, Fr. NG Ellis Martin, Jr. (26 TT, 5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 1 blocked kick) DT Morgan Popham, Jr. (18 TT, 2.5 TFL, 2 PBU) OLB Patrick Hunt, Jr. (57 TT, 7.5 TFL, 1 INT, 1 FR) OLB John Behm, Jr. (55 TT, 3 TFL, 2 FR, 1 FF) CB Brandon Sykes, Jr. (13 TT, 2 TFL, 2 PBU) CB Harvey Kee, Sr. (9 TT, 2 PBU) CB Rodney Lasher, Sr. (18 TT, 2 PBU) FS Matt Guerrieri, Sr. (15 TT, 2 PBU) SS Peter Kidwell, Jr. (53 TT, 3 INTs, 2 PBU) SS Malcolm Moses-Hampton, Jr. (32 TT, 7.5 TFL) PK Ben Behrendt, Sr. (7 of 11 FG, 37 long) P Andrew Wohler, Sr. (40.5-yard punt average)
OUTLOOK: The PFL's smallest school (enrollment, 1,800) is finding it hard to keep pace with some of its bigger rivals, but a scaled-down non-conference schedule (Georgetown, at Lenoir-Rhyne and at Presbyterian) gives the Wildcats the chance for improvement. In an unusual twist, Blanchard, last year's starting quarterback for the first eight games, has moved to tight end. The Wildcats are desperate to have an improved offense after they averaged only 12.4 points per game last season. The offensive line suffered some key losses, but reliable RB Mantuo has rumbled for 1,360 yards and 21 touchdowns in his career. A solid linebacker corps, featuring Astrop, will ignite the defense. A healthier Guerrieri will improve the secondary.
9. MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES (3-8 overall; 1-7 PFL)
COACH: Matt Ballard (90-41 in 16 seasons at Morehead State; 125-109-1 in 22 overall seasons)
STARTERS RETURNING: 13 (7 offense/6 defense)
OFFENSIVE STAR: QB Zach Lewis, So. (86 of 161 for 813 yards, 4 TDs and 7 INTs)
DEFENSIVE STAR: DE Mark Hall, Jr. (32 TT, 9 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 1 PBU)
OTHER KEY PLAYERS: QB/WR Evan Sawyer, Sr. (67 of 147 for 750 yards, 5 TDs and 7 INTs) HB Ronnie McDermott, Jr. HB Drew Morgan, Sr. FB/KR Desmond Cox, Jr. (80 carries, 305 yards, 1 TD; 21.1-yard KO return average) WR Jaison Yoshimura, So. (14 receptions, 136 yards, 1 TD) WR Donte Sawyer, So. (15 receptions, 170 yards, 2 TDs) TE Lance Murphy, Jr. LT Brad Seger, Jr. LG Josh Ison, Jr. C Joey Clegg, So. RG Eric Matteson, Jr. RT Jacob Hayes, Fr. RT Elijah Barnett, Fr. DE Jerome Raymond, Jr. (28 TT, 4 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 1 FR, 1 FF) DE Mark Hall, Jr. (32 TT, 9 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 1 PBU) DT Chris Burns, Jr. (9 TT, 2.5 TFL) LB Tony Bachman, Jr. (56 TT, 8 TFL, 1 PBU, 1 PD, 2 FR) LB Keaton Mays, Jr. (43 TT, 7 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 FR) LB Thaddeus Winston, Fr. CB Kameron Scott, So. (35 TT, 2 INTs, 6 PBU, 1 PBU) CB D.J. Smith, So. (23 TT, 2 INTs, 1 PBU, 1 FF) SS Ryan Williams, Sr. (42 TT, 3 PBU) PK Rainer Duzan, So. (7 of 15 FG, 45 long) P Justin Mullins, Jr.
OUTLOOK: After suffering some key personnel losses, it would seem hard for the Eagles to repeat their defensive excellence of last season, when they finished in the top 10 in the FCS in rushing defense (fourth), total defense (seventh) and tackles for loss (first). The toughest player to replace is LB Wes McDermott, who had 109 tackles (15.5 for loss) as an all-league first-team selection. Bookend DEs Hall and Raymond hope to set the example for their teammates. The Eagles need QB Lewis to raise his game after he gained experience as a freshman last season. The Eagles were plus-8 in turnovers in their three wins and minus-15 in their eight losses, so Lewis hopes to solve that problem. Getting LT Seger back from an injury helps him in a big way. The home schedule is advantageous, including dates with Davidson (Oct. 16), Valparaiso (Nov. 13) and Campbell (Nov. 20).
10. VALPARAISO CRUSADERS (1-10 overall; 0-8 PFL)
COACH: Dale Carlson (first season at Valparaiso; 110-103-3 in 21 overall seasons)
STARTERS RETURNING: 12 (6 offense/6 defense)
OFFENSIVE STAR: LT Nate Blair, Jr.
DEFENSIVE STAR: DE Nikko Carson, Jr. (43 TT, 11 TFL, 5 sacks, 1 FR, 1 FF)
OTHER KEY PLAYERS: QB Nate Goergen, Sr. (49 of 99 for 487 yards, 5 TDs and 8 INTs) QB Bobby Wysocki, Jr. (70 of 170 for 783 yards, 3 TDs and 11 INTs; 76 carries, 237 yards) HB Eddie Morelli, So. (24 carries, 23 yards, 1 TD) HB Isaac Wildermuth, So. (66 carries, 198 yards) WR Sean McCarty, Jr. (13 receptions, 183 yards, 2 TDs) WR Ryan Myers, Jr. (23 receptions, 247 yards, 1 TD) WR Desmond Lewis, Jr. WR/KR Tim Bennett, So. (27 receptions, 376 yards; 20.9-yard KO return average) TE Mike Gerton, So. TE Alex Petrik, Jr. LG Gavin Grillo, Jr. C Ferdinand Velez, Jr. RG Tayler Aiello, Jr. RT Sean Cook, So. DE Chris Lyda, Jr. (15 TT, 2 TFL) DT Brett Heber, Jr. (24 TT, 3.5 TFL, 1 FR, 1 FF) MLB Cody Gokan, So. (39 TT, 4.5 TFL, 2 sacks) MLB Francis Baker Jr., Fr. CB Adrian Gober, Sr. (14 TT) CB Roger Satur, Sr. (53 TT, 4 TFL, 2 INTs, 1 FF) CB Blake Torres, Fr. FS Eli Crawford, Sr. (56 TT, 3 TFL, 4 INTs, 1 FR) SS Laurence Treadaway, Sr. (51 TT, 4 PBU, 2 FR, 1 blocked kick) PK Mike Pando, Fr.
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New York, NY - Fantasy football players ranked by position with age, 2008 statistics, comments.
QUARTERBACKS
1. Tom Brady, New England, age 32: 76 yards. Sure, he only threw 11 passes last year before a season-ending injury, but he's also the same guy who threw an NFL-record 50 touchdowns in 2007 and has even more weapons to work with.
2. Drew Brees, New Orleans, 30: 5,069 yards, 34 touchdowns, 17 interceptions, eight 300-yard games, two 400-yard games, 11 multiple-TD games, 1 dud game (defined as game without a TD or under 200 yards with 1 TD). Hopefully Saints won't figure out they haven't been so good while Brees throws every down.
3. Peyton Manning, Indianapolis, 33: 4,002 yards, 28 TDs (1 rushing), 12 INTs, 4 300-yard games, 9 multiple-TD games, 3 duds. He's a little older, but things probably won't change all that much without Marvin Harrison and with the offensive brain trust sporting slightly different titles.
TDs, 11 INTs, 5 300-yard games, 12 multiple-TD games, 4 duds. May be team's biggest threat now that LaDainian Tomlinson's starting to sputter. Or maybe he just hands off to two guys all the time.
5. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay, 25: 4,038 yards, 32 TDs (4 rushing), 13 INTs, 4 300-yard games, 10 multiple-TD games, 4 duds. Amid the usual preseason Brett Favre talk, Rodgers returns to powerful offense that's basically unchanged from his breakout year.
6. Tony Romo, Dallas, 29: 3,448 yards, 26 TDs, 14 INTs, 6 300-yard games, 8 multiple-TD games, 4 duds (including 3 games missed to injury). Says he's really getting serious about football. Plus, offense is supposed to be more "Romo-friendly" without all Terrell Owens' touchdowns.
7. Kurt Warner, Arizona, 38: 4,583 yards, 30 TDs, 14 INTs, 6 300-yard games, 1 400-yard game, 10 multiple-TD games, 2 duds. He's thrown 57 touchdown passes the past two years, but it's always scary drafting an injury-prone 38-year-old who just lost his offensive coordinator.
8. Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia, 32: 3,916 yards, 25 TDs (2 rushing), 11 INTs, 3 300-yard games, 7 multiple-TD games, 6 duds. He's often an injury concern but put in 16 games last year for the first time since 2003.
y on every first down.
10. Matt Cassel, Kansas City, 27: 3,693 yards, 23 TDs (2 rushing), 11 INTs, 1 300-yard game, 2 400-yard games, 5 multiple-TD games, 8 duds. Without Randy Moss (or even Tony Gonzalez) may be more Tyler Thigpen than Tom Brady. Worth a shot, though.
11. Jay Cutler, Chicago, 26: 4,526 yards, 27 TDs (2 rushing), 18 INTs, 7 300-yard games, 1 400-yard game, 8 multiple-TD games, 4 duds. Major drop-off seems inevitable since his trade-inducing tantrum landed him with a team that doesn't employ receivers.
12. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh: 27: 3,301 yards, 19 TDs (2 rushing), 15 INTs, 3 300-yard games, 5 multiple-TD games, 7 duds. That 32-TD season a few years ago starting to look a bit fluky, but he's always good for about 20 scores.
13. Matt Schaub, Houston, 28: 3,043 yards, 17 TDS (2 rushing), 10 INTs, 3 300-yard games, 1 400-yard game, 5 multiple-TD games (8 duds, including 5 games missed to injury). Injury-prone Schaub would be awesome in college fantasy league, having played in 11 games in each of his two years as Houston's starter.
14. Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle, 33: 1,216 yards, 5 TDs, 10 INTs, 1 multiple-TD game, 15 duds (including 9 games missed to injury). His spine apparently is no longer the consistency of Silly Putty, he gets a great new receiver and tackle Walter Jones set to return. Had 28 TD passes two years ago and has shaky run game.
o, 25: 2,699 yards, 14 TDs (3 rushing), 10 INTs, 2 multiple-TD games, 9 duds (including 2 games missed to injury). Showed real signs of being kind of OK last year, and that was before he got Terrell Owens and the return of the Buffalo no-huddle offense.
16. David Garrard, Jacksonville, 31: 3,620 yards, 17 TDs (2 rushing), 13 INTs, 2 300-yard games, 3 multiple-TD games, 6 duds. Torry Holt addition could be huge, or could just be footnote to season when Maurice Jones-Drew rushes for 30 TDs.
17. Carson Palmer, Cincinnati, 29: 731 yards, 3 TDs, 4 INTs, 14 duds (including 12 games missed to injury). Like Brady and Hasselbeck, attempting to return to big stats after a big injury. Unlike them, he doesn't have a lot to work with and his team wants to run a lot more.
18. Kyle Orton, Denver, 26: 2,972 yards, 21 TDS (3 rushing), 12 INTs, 1 300-yard game, 7 multiple-TD games, 8 duds (including 1 game missed to injury). Had a spurt of decent fantasy games last year and could get a lot better with all Denver's weapons.
19. Brett Favre, Minnesota, 55 (OK, so he's really 39 but seems a lot older): 3,472 yards, 23 TDs (1 rushing), 22 INTs, 6 multiple-TD games, 8 duds. Let's just go ahead and assume Favre says yes to the Vikings on July 30. Even his tired old arm can float more than a few TDs against schemes stacked up to stop Adrian Peterson.
Ts, 1 300-yard game, 5 multiple-TD games, 8 duds. Run-first (and second and third) approach led to Manning's failure to reach 200 yards in 10 of final 12 games last year. No reliable receivers, either.
21. Jake Delhomme, Carolina, 34: 3,288 yards, 17 TDs (2 rushing), 12 INTs, 5 multiple-TD games, 8 duds. When he's terrible, he's Grossman-caliber terrible. May throw a lot less if he has two healthy RBs, but there will be those days when he goes crazy with Steve Smith.
22. Shaun Hill, San Francisco, 29: 2,046 yards, 15 TDs (2 rushing), 8 INTs, 6 multiple-TD games in 8 starts. Get the feeling 49ers coaches allowing a QB competition with Alex Smith as favor to front-office types who drafted Smith. Whoever wins gets seventh offensive coordinator in seven years.
23. Jason Campbell, Washington, 27: 3,245 yards, 14 TDs (1 rushing), 6 INTs, 2 300-yard games, 2 multiple-TD games, 9 duds. Made strides in first year with coach Jim Zorn, but Redskins were awfully busy trying to snag another QB in offseason.
24. Chad Pennington, Miami, 33: 3,653 yards, 20 TDs (1 rushing), 7 INTs, 2 300-yard games, 6 multiple-TD games, 6 duds. Was comeback player of the year in 2006, then stunk it up the next year. Was again comeback player last year, too, so another flop is pretty much guaranteed.
nsidered a potential fantasy star? Now he's that guy who hands off to Steven Jackson.
26. JaMarcus Russell, Oakland, 24: 2,423 yards, 14 TDs (1 rushing), 8 INTs, 5 multiple-TD games, 7 duds. Mostly looked horrible along with the rest of the Raiders, but did throw two TDs in each of his final three games.
27. Whoever emerges as the least harmful choice to start in Cleveland. Surely 2007's big stats weren't entirely fluky for Derek Anderson (26: 1,615 yards, 9 TDs, 8 INTs, 1 300-yard game, 2 multiple-TD games, 9 duds, 1 benching, 1 injury last year). And maybe that one time Brady Quinn had a pretty good game wasn't fluky either.
28. Somebody in Detroit. Rookie Matt Stafford could be a pretty good gamble. Or Daunte Culpepper (32: 786 yards, 5 TDs, 6 INTS, 1 midseason unretirement, 1 multiple-TD game, 6 duds) could recapture some of his old magic with a much-improved supporting cast.
29. Joe Flacco, Baltimore, 24: 2,971 yards, 16 TDs (2 rushing), 12 INTs, 5 multiple-TD games, 10 duds. Should improve after nice rookie season, but Ravens still want to run first. (He should also quit shaving, eat more, scowl more, or do something so he doesn't look like he's 12.)
30. Whoever emerges out of the Tampa Bay gaggle could post good numbers with Antonio Bryant, Kellen Winslow and decent options out of the backfield.
uds. Not a lot going for him fantasy-wise, but at this point on the list he's a starter on a good team so what the heck.
32. Whoever wins the New York Jets competition. Fourth-year player Kellen Clemens and rookie Mark Sanchez combined for 0 NFL touchdowns last year.
RUNNING BACKS
1. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota, 24: 1,760 yards and 10 TDs rushing (4.8 yards per carry), 21 catches for 125 yards, 10 100-yard games, 2 multiple-TD games, 3 duds (defined as games under 80 yards and no scores). Everyone picking first in every draft in America is required to take him.
2. Michael Turner, Atlanta, 27: 1,699 yards and 17 TDs rushing (4.5 yards per carry), 6 catches for 41 yards, 6 100-yard games, 2 200-yard games, 4 multiple-TD games, 4 duds. Most every back who carries as many times as Turner did last year flops in a big way the next year. But Turner's legs are awfully fresh from all those years on San Diego's bench.
3. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville, 24: 824 yards and 12 TDs rushing (4.2 yards per carry), 62 catches for 565 yards and 2 TDs, 3 100-yard games (1 receiving), 4 multiple-TD games, 6 duds. He's scored 38 times from scrimmage in three seasons - all before he was the featured back.
s stock up.
5. DeAngelo Williams, Carolina, 26: 1,515 yards and 18 TDs rushing (5.5 yards per carry), 22 catches for 121 yards and 2 TDs, 8 100-yard games, 5 multiple-TD games, 4 duds. Can he do it again if Jonathan Stewart's completely healthy? (Here's a hint: Stewart's already been hurt twice in the offseason.)
6. Chris Johnson, Tennessee, 24: 1,228 yards and 9 TDs (4.9 yards per carry), 43 catches for 260 yards and 1 TD, 4 100-yard games, 2 multiple-TD games, 6 duds. Technically he shares time with LenDale White, but he still averaged 20 touches a game. (Beware, though, if your league penalizes for ridiculous TD celebrations.)
7. Steve Slaton, Houston, 23: 1,282 yards and 9 TDs (4.8 yards per carry), 50 catches for 377 yards and 1 TDS, 5 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD game. Was a monster once the Texans figured out what they had, with 4 100-yard games and 4 scores in his final 7 games.
8. Clinton Portis, Washington, 28: 1,487 yards and 9 TDs (4.3 yards per carry), 28 catches for 218 yards, 6 100-yard games, 2 multiple-TD games, 4 duds. A little older, but should again be pretty much every option for the offense.
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10. Steven Jackson, St. Louis, 26: 1,042 yards and 7 TDs (4.1 yards per carry), 40 catches for 379 yards and 1 TD, 4 100-yard games, 2 multiple-TD games, 9 duds (including 4 games missed to injury). So good but so fragile. Before he gets hurt, will get plenty of touches behind an improved line.
11. Marion Barber, Dallas, 26: 885 yards and 7 TDs (3.7 yards per carry), 52 catches for 417 yards and 2 TDs, 4 100-yard games (1 receiving), 2 multiple-TD games, 7 duds (including 1 game missed to injury). First go as every-down back didn't really pan out, online football betting so expect fewer carries. But he's always going to be the guy on the goal line.
12. Frank Gore, San Francisco, 26: 1,036 yards and 6 TDs (4.3 yards per carry), 43 catches for 373 yards and 2 TDs, 3 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD game, 5 duds (including 2 games missed to injury). Lone bright spot in pathetic offense. (How many years have we been saying that?) Maybe the latest 49ers coordinator will realize he should have the ball.
13. LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego, 30: 1,110 yards and 10 TDs (3.8 yards per carry), 52 catches for 426 yards and 1 TD, 2 100-yard games, 3 multiple-TD games, 5 duds. Sorry, LaDainian, but your first-round fantasy draft days are over. High-mileage back has hit the dreaded 30, and little Darren Sproles should swipe many carries.
nd 9 TDs (4.0 yards per carry), 54 catches for 402 yards and 5 TDs, 3 100-yard games, 5 multiple-TD games, 9 duds (including 2 games missed to injury). Shockingly low ranking due to big red flags: He's 30, had 2 offseason surgeries, has never played a full 16 games, and the Eagles drafted a back with their second pick. (Take his backup, too.)
15. Ryan Grant, Green Bay, 26: 1,203 yards and 4 TDs (3.9 yards per carry), 18 catches for 116 yards and 1 TD, 4 100-yard games, 6 duds. Recovered from early season injury woes. Surely he'll score more than 4 times this year.
16. Ronnie Brown, Miami, 27: 916 yards and 10 TDs rushing (4.3 yards per carry), 1 TD pass, 33 catches for 254 yards, 3 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD game, 8 duds. Vanished at the end of the season, going scoreless in 6 of his final 7 games.
17. Kevin Smith, Detroit, 22: 976 yards and 8 TDs rushing (4.1 yards per carry), 39 catches for 286 yards, 2 100-yard games, 6 duds. It took the Lions about half the season to realize they should give the ball to a good running back. Had 100 yards or a score in 4 of 6 games when he got 20 carries.
njury.
19. Willie Parker, Pittsburgh, 28: 791 yards and 5 TDs (3.8 yards per carry), 3 catches for 13 yards, 4 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD game, 9 duds (including 5 games missed to injury). Yards per carry have dropped for four straight years, but a featured back for the Steelers is always money. (Just make sure you get his backup, too.)
20. Larry Johnson, Kansas City, 29: 874 yards and 5 TDs (4.5 yards per carry), 12 catches for 74 yards, 3 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD games 11 duds, including 4 games lost to injury. Despite health problems, high mileage, legal woes and general surliness, should get plenty of touches. (Until he gets really mad about something.)
21. Thomas Jones, NY Jets, 31: 1,312 yards and 13 TDS (4.8 yards per carry), 36 catches for 207 yards and 2 TDs, 5 100-yard games, 3 multiple-TD games, 5 duds. Defied NFL history by being a good 30-year-old, and I'm too much of a believer in the 30-year-old-dropoff rule to believe he'll repeat at 31.
22. Reggie Bush, New Orleans, 24: 404 yards and 2 TDs (3.8 yards per carry), 52 catches for 440 yards and 4 TDs, 1 100-yard receiving game, 2 multiple-TD games, 11 duds (including 6 games missed to injury). Emergence of Thomas as inside runner could mean fewer touches but bigger payoff as Bush gets more passes and chances to work in open space.
0 yards and 1 TD, 3 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD game, 6 duds (including 1 game lost to injury). Don't forget he won't be joining us until the fourth game, thanks to gun-related suspension. And he shares with Fred Jackson a bit too much.
24. Cedric Benson, Cincinnati, 26: 747 yards and 2 TDs (3.5 yards per carry), 20 catches for 185 yards, 3 100-yard games, 9 duds in 12 games played. Came on strong late and is now center of run-based offense, factors that would make for a higher ranking if he weren't Cedric Benson and his team weren't the Bengals.
25. Joseph Addai, Indianapolis, 26: 544 yards and 5 TDs (3.5 yards per carry), 25 catches for 206 yards and 2 TDs, 1 100-yard game, 2 multiple-TD games, 11 duds (including 4 games missed to injury). Can be a TD machine when healthy, it's just that he's never healthy. Will be sharing carries with rookie Donald Brown.
26. LenDale White, Tennessee, 24: 773 yards and 15 TDs rushing (3.9 yards per carry), 5 catches for 16 yards, 2 100-yard games, 4 multiple-TD games, 6 duds. He gave way to Johnson as the season wore on, but he'll still barrel into the end zone plenty.
27. Jonathan Stewart, Carolina, 22: 836 yards and 10 TDs (4.5 yards per carry), 8 catches for 47 yards, 2 100-yard games, 2 multiple-TD games, 8 duds. He scores a lot for a guy who never starts, and plays a lot for a guy who seems to be injured a lot.
rds and 1 TD (5.4 yards per carry), 29 catches for 342 yards and 5 TDs, 1 100-yard game, 2 multiple-TD games, 12 duds. Explosiveness, big-money contract and slowing LT could spell surprisingly big numbers.
29. Knowshon Moreno, Denver, 22: Rookie. Broncos took a break from signing journeyman backs in the offseason long enough to spend a first-round pick on Moreno. Not the official starter yet, but could be soon. (Wasn't the Denver RB confusion supposed to leave with Mike Shanahan?)
30. Darren McFadden, Oakland, 22: 499 yards and 4 TDs (4.4 yards per carry), 29 catches for 285 yards, 1 100-yard game, 1 multiple-TD game, 13 duds (including 3 games missed to injury). Sorry for last year's suggestion that he'd be good simply because the first back drafted each year usually is. Maybe now?
31. Tim Hightower, Arizona, 23: 399 yards and 10 TDs (2.8 yards per carry), 34 catches for 237 yards, 1 100-yard game, 2 multiple-TD games, 8 duds. All those scores are great, but a run or two over 5 yards would be nice, too. Move him way up if he wins the camp battle with rookie Chris Wells, down if he doesn't.
32. Donald Brown, Indianapolis, 22: Rookie. Last year at Connecticut led the nation in rushing with 2,083 yards and scored 18 times. Set to share time with Addai.
Left the Giants' crowded backfield for ... the Bucs' crowded backfield. He's expected to share carries with Earnest Graham.
34. Julius Jones, Seattle, 28: 698 yards and 2 TDs (4.4 yards per carry), 14 catches for 66 yards, 2 100-yard games, 14 duds. Could wind up as a solid pick because the Seahawks want to run more. Seahawks may still have rule that only T.J. Duckett gets to score touchdowns, though.
35. Jamal Lewis, Cleveland, 30: 1,002 yards and 4 TDs (3.6 yards per carry), 23 catches for 178 yards, 10 duds. He kind of looked like he'd had it last year, team's rotten and now he's 30.
36. Ahmad Bradshaw, NY Giants, 23: 355 yards and 1 TD (5.3 yards per carry), 5 catches for 42 yards and 1 TD, 13 duds. Moves into the No. 2 RB spot, which occasionally becomes the No. 1 spot when you play behind Jacobs.
37. Chris Wells, Arizona, 20: Rookie. Move him way up if he wins the starting job. Also let's hope he finally shakes the "Beanie" nickname.
38. LaMont Jordan, Denver, 30: 363 yards and 4 TDs (4.5 yards per carry), 1 multiple-TD game, 13 duds. Starts atop the giant stack of Denver running backs, though it's a little unclear how long he'll remain there. Scored four times in final three games with Patriots last year.
39. Fred Jackson, Buffalo, 28: 571 yards and 3 TDs (4.4 yards per carry), 37 catches for 317 yards, 1 100-yard game, 12 duds. He's a starter for at least the first three games.
40. Earnest Graham, Tampa Bay, 29: 563 yards and 4 TDs (4.3 yards per carry), 23 catches for 174 yards, 2 100-yard games, 10 duds (including 6 games lost to injury). Returns from ankle injury to find himself sharing job with Ward.
41. Tashard Choice, Dallas, 24: 472 yards and 2 TDs (5.1 yards per carry), 21 catches for 185 yards, 13 duds. Hard to figure out exactly how Cowboys will spread carries. But Choice should be a prominent player, especially when the other two break down.
42. Felix Jones, Dallas, 22: 266 yards and 3 TDs (8.9 yards per carry), 2 catches for 10 yards, 14 duds (including 10 games lost to injury.) Speedy, but brittle.
43. Willis McGahee, Baltimore, 27: 671 yards and 7 TDs (3.9 yards per carry), 24 catches for 173 yards, 3 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD game, 10 duds, including 3 games lost to injury. Best to avoid Ravens backs until late in the draft. McGahee may be the best bet, but has injury problems and may lose job to Ray Rice. Whoever wins sits down near the goal line anyhow.
44. Laurence Maroney, New England, 24: 93 yards rushing, 13 games missed to injury. Could be huge in the very unlikely perfect storm in which he starts and stays healthy and doesn't lose too many carries to Fred Taylor and the Patriots run more.
l keep getting the 1-yarders at the goal line.
46. Le'Ron McClain, Baltimore, 24: 902 yards and 10 yards rushing (3.9 yards per carry), 19 catches for 123 yards and 1 TD, 1 100-yard game, 2 multiple-TD games, 5 duds. Think Maurice Jones-Drew, only rounder. Or Duckett, only smaller. Great in TD-only leagues, but should be moving back to fullback with Lorenzo Neal gone.
47. Jamaal Charles, Kansas City, 22: 357 yards (5.3 yards per carry), 27 catches for 272 yards and 1 TD, 1 100-yard game, 13 duds. Move him way up if L.J. gets the boot.
48. Shonn Greene, NY Jets, 23: Rookie. Could be goal-line back and pick up tons of carries when Thomas Jones' old parts creak to a halt.
49. Chester Taylor, Minnesota, turns 30 Sept. 22: 399 yards and 4 TDs (4.0 yards per carry), 45 catches for 399 yards and 2 TDs, 10 duds. A must-have for Peterson owners.
50. Jerious Norwood, Atlanta, 26: 489 yards and 4 TDs (5.1 yards per carry), 36 catches for 338 yards and 2 TDs, 1 multiple-TD game, 10 duds. A must-have for Turner owners.
WIDE RECEIVERS
1. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona, 26: 96 catches for 1,431 yards and 12 touchdowns, 7 100-yard games, 3 multiple-TD games, 1 10-catch game, 2 duds (defined as any game under 80 yards with no TD). No reason to think he won't have similar numbers.
D game, 5 duds. Texans only seem to have passing plays designed for Johnson, who had 10 or more catches seven times last year. And he stayed healthy.
3. Randy Moss, New England, 32: 69 catches for 1,008 yards and 11 TDs, 4 100-yard games, 3 multiple-TD games, 8 duds. Brady's back, so Moss is back to unstoppable.
4. Steve Smith, Carolina, 30: 78 catches for 1,421 yards and 6 TDs, 8 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD game, 6 duds (including 2 games missed to suspension). Imagine his numbers if he hadn't been missed those 2 games. (Move him down some if he randomly punches another teammate in camp.)
5. Calvin Johnson, Detroit, 23: 78 catches for 1,331 yards and 12 TDs, 5 100-yard games, 2 multiple-TD games, 4 duds. Couldn't be stopped even when the Lions only had all those backups named Drew throwing to him. Should benefit from overall offensive improvement in Detroit.
6. Greg Jennings, Green Bay, 25: 80 catches for 1,292 yards and 9 TDs, 5 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD game, 4 duds. Rodgers' favorite target should have another big year, as long as he doesn't get fat and happy with rich new deal.
7. Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis, 30: 82 catches for 1,145 yards and 6 TDs, 4 100-yard games, 8 duds. No more Marvin Harrison should spell 100-catch year.
issed to injury). This ranking assumes he's still a Cardinal, which he would prefer not to be.
9. Roddy White, Atlanta, 27: 88 catches for 1,382 yards and 7 TDs, 7 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD game, 1 10-catch game, 6 duds. Tony Gonzalez may help him get open, but he'll also steal some catches.
10. Marques Colston, New Orleans, 26: 47 catches for 760 yards and 5 TDs, 3 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD game, 11 duds (including 5 games missed to injury). Hard to stop when he's upright. Once he got healthy last year, had a TD or 100 yards in five of last six games.
11. Terrell Owens, Buffalo, 35: 69 catches for 1,052 yards and 10 TDs, 1 200-yard game, 1 100-yard game, 1 multiple-TD game, 6 duds. Always does well in honeymoon period with new QB. He'll surely blame lower fantasy rankings on Tony Romo, Donovan McNabb, Jeff Garcia and perhaps Nicolette Sheridan.
12. Brandon Marshall, Denver, 25: 104 catches for 1,265 yards, 6 TDs, 3 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD game, 3 10-catch games. If his trade request doesn't go through, expect a scene like this when camp opens: "Very funny, guys. Great Kyle Orton joke. ... Now where's Cutler?"
13. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Seattle, 32: 92 catches for 904 yards, 4 TDs, 2 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD game, 2 10-catch games, 13 duds (including 1 game missed to injury). Numbers should return with a healthy Hasselbeck and no OchoCinco lobbying for more balls.
s Welker, New England, 28: 111 catches for 1,165 yards and 3 TDs, 4 100-yard games, 1 10-catch game, 9 duds. Surely he'll top 3 TDs with Brady back. And how amazing is 223 catches the past two years?
15. Antonio Bryant, Tampa Bay, 28: 83 catches for 1,248 yards and 7 TDs, 5 100-yard games, 1 200-yard game, 1 multiple-TD game, 9 duds. Averaged 128 yards and a score in final 4 games. Still no real QB on the roster, but there wasn't last year, either.
16. Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City, 24: 86 catches for 1,022 and 7 TDs, 2 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD game, 4 duds. QB situation got a lot better, but with no Tony Gonzalez around he's going to see far fewer open spaces.
17. Roy Williams, Dallas, 27: 36 catches for 430 yards and 2 TDs, 12 duds. Managed to underwhelm for two teams last year, but now takes over for T.O. as the No. 1 receiver. Still, really may be the third option behind Jason Witten and whoever's taking handoffs at the time.
18. Anthony Gonzalez, Indianapolis, 25: 57 catches for 664 yards and 4 TDs, 1 100-yard game, 1 multiple-TD game, 12 duds. Should slide right in to that No. 2 receiver spot.
19. Lance Moore, New Orleans, 26: 79 catches for 928 yards and 10 TDs, 3 100-yard games, 2 multiple-TD games, 8 duds. The clear No. 2 opposite Colston. And being the No. 2 receiver in this offense is not a bad thing (especially when the No. 1 gets carted off the field so frequently).
t Jackson, San Diego, 26: 59 catches for 1,008 yards and 7 TDs, 3 100-yard games, 7 duds. Was huge at the end of the year, and could be ready to be break out in a big way. (Though it seems we've been predicting his big breakout for a while now.)
21. Torry Holt, Jacksonville, 33: 64 catches for 796 yards and 3 TDs, 11 duds. Really not as old as he seemed in St. Louis. Averaged nearly 1,400 yards and eight TDs in the eight seasons before last year's disaster. Might rebound with a QB who can throw.
22. Hines Ward, Pittsburgh, 33: 81 catches for 1,043 yards and 7 TDs, 4 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD game, 7 duds. Old guy known most for his fierce blocks on a run-first team, but he always comes through.
23. Braylon Edwards, Cleveland, 26: 55 catches for 873 yards and 3 TDs, 3 100-yard games, 10 duds, 1 billion drops. Maybe he's done a lot of finger exercises or gone to an opposable-thumb-usage clinic or something.
24. Santana Moss, Washington, 30: 79 catches for 1,044 yards and 6 TDs, 3 100-yard games, 9 duds. Stats suffered late, with one TD and no 100-yarders in his final eight games.
25. Eddie Royal, Denver, 23: 91 catches for 980 yards and 5 TDs, 3 100-yard games, 10 duds (including 1 game missed to injury). Vanished at end of season, and may vanish altogether without Cutler.
d 4 TDs, 1 multiple-TD game, 13 duds. Never even hit 80 yards last year. Could be better with the return of Palmer. Could be worse as Bengals try to become more run-oriented.
27. Bernard Berrian, Minnesota, 28: 48 catches for 964 yards and 7 TDs, 4 100-yard games, 9 duds. Numbers could really jump if Favre stays upright and explosive rookie Percy Harvin stays healthy.
28. DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia, 22: 62 catches for 912 yards and 2 TDs, 2 100-yard games, 10 duds. Exploded onto the scene as a rookie, with 100-yard games in his first two games, but didn't have any after that.
30. Jerricho Cotchery, NY Jets, 27: 71 catches for 858 yards and 5 TDs, 1 100-yard game, 1 multiple-TD game, 9 duds. Finally gets to be No. 1 receiver, but for a team that doesn't have a QB.
31. Lee Evans, Buffalo, 28: 63 catches for 1,017 and 3 TDs, 4 100-yard games, 8 duds. Deep threat should be able to stretch the field even more with T.O. in the lineup.
32. Steve Breaston, Arizona, 26: 77 catches for 1,006 yards and 3 TDs, 3 100-yard games, 8 duds. Move him way up if Boldin actually winds up somewhere else, and move him down a bit if Boldin sticks around Arizona.
33. Donald Driver, Green Bay, 34: 74 catches for 1,012 yards and 5 TDs, 2 100-yard games, 11 duds. A decent bye-week fill-in, but you just can't count on him every week like you used to.
s and 5 TDs, 7 duds (including 1 missed game). Should be solid again, and no worries on the legal front now that marijuana charges against him have been dropped.
35. Laveranues Coles, Cincinnati, 31: 70 catches for 850 yards and 7 TDs, 1 100-yard game, 1 multiple-TD game, 10 duds. You have to wonder about a guy who goes to Cincinnati on purpose.
36. Devin Hester, Chicago, 26: 51 catches for 665 yards and 3 TDs, 9 duds. Cutler's used to big, sure-handed Denver receivers, but a tiny former defensive back's about as good as it gets in Chicago.
37. Domenik Hixon, NY Giants, 24: 43 catches for 596 yards and 2 TDs, 1 100-yard game, 14 duds. Briefly looked like a poor man's Plaxico Burress last year, then reverted to random tall and skinny guy. (Also keep an eye on the camp battles to see if Steve Smith and Sinorice Moss are worth drafting.)
38. Ted Ginn Jr., Miami, 24: 56 catches for 790 yards and 4 TDs (2 rushing), 1 100-yard game, 10 duds. Fast and dangerous, just doesn't get many touches.
39. Donnie Avery, St. Louis, 25: 53 catches for 674 yards and 3 TDs, 1 100-yard game, 11 duds. He's the only Rams receiver I can name, so he made the list.
40. Mark Clayton, Baltimore, 27: 41 catches for 695 yards and 3 TDs. Derrick Mason's retirement promotes him to kind of mediocre Ravens starter.
on offense doesn't get hurt again.
42. Devery Henderson, New Orleans, 27: 32 catches for 793 yards and 3 TDs, 1 100-yard game, 10 duds. Not a bad guy to have on the bench since he seems to catch an 80-yarder every few weeks. He averaged about 25 yards a catch last year, but doesn't get many touches.
43. Patrick Crayton, Dallas, 30: 39 catches for 550 yards and 4 TDs, 10 duds. If Williams isn't so great and none of the backs stay healthy and Crayton can hold on to the ball with regularity ... he's a steal here.
44. Kevin Walter, Houston, 28: 60 catches for 899 yards and 8 TDs, 1 100-yard game, 2 multiple-TD games, 9 duds. Always wide open for those rare occasions when Johnson doesn't get the ball.
45. Kevin Curtis, Philadelphia, 31: 33 catches for 390 yards and 2 touchdowns, 13 duds (including 7 games lost to injury). Retains shred of fantasy value based on memories of his 221-yard, 3-TD game against the Lions in 2007.
46. Chris Chambers, San Diego, 31: 33 catches for 462 yards and 5 TDs, 1 multiple-TD game, 12 duds. Had 5 scores in first 5 games last year, but really wasn't heard from again. It's been an awful long time since his only 1,000-yard season (2005).
47. Percy Harvin, Vikings, 21: Rookie. Has the speed to turn short passes into big plays.
veterans.
49. Michael Crabtree, San Francisco, Rookie: Guy from fluky college offense that throws every down joins quarterbackless team. But at this stage in the draft ... why not?
50. Plaxico Burress, Unemployed, 32: 35 catches for 454 yards and 4 TDs, 1 100-yard game, 12 duds (including 6 games missed for a wide variety of reasons). Surely somebody will take a shot - er, gamble - because he's still tall and good. Move him way up if he gets a job.
TIGHT ENDS
1. Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta, 33: 96 catches for 1,058 yards and 10 TDs, 3 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD game, 4 duds (defined as game under 60 yards with no TDs). Imagine how open he'll be on an offense with other weapons.
2. Jason Witten, Dallas, 27: 81 catches for 952 yards and 4 TDs, 2 100-yard games, 8 duds. Should get more catches with T.O. gone.
3. Antonio Gates, San Diego, 29: 60 catches for 704 yards and 8 TDs, 1 multiple-TD game, 7 duds. Even with kind of an off 2008, averaging 10 scores over the past five seasons.
4. Dallas Clark, Indianapolis, 30: 77 catches for 848 yards and 6 TDs, 2 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD game, 8 duds (including 1 missed game). Should get more catches with Harrison gone.
5. Greg Olsen, Chicago, 24: 54 catches for 574 and 5 TDs, 10 duds. May be Cutler's most reliable new target.
e'll score more than once this year.
7. Kellen Winslow, Tampa Bay: 43 catches for 428 yards and 3 TDs, 1 100-yard game, 1 multiple-TD game, 13 duds (including 6 missed games). He's used to producing with no real QB. He's also extremely awesome, he says.
8: Jeremy Shockey, New Orleans, 29: 50 catches for 483 yards and 0 TDs, 14 duds (including 4 games lost to injury). Brash prediction: He won't be held out of the end zone for two straight years.
9. Owen Daniels, Houston, 26: 70 catches for 862 yards and 2 TDs, 2 100-yard games, 1 multiple-TD game, 1 10-catch game, 9 duds. Always quietly solid.
10. Visanthe Shiancoe, Minnesota, 29: 42 catches for 596 yards and 7 TDs, 1 100-yard game, 1 multiple-TD game, 9 duds. Favre's known to look for a big man in the end zone.
11. Heath Miller, Pittsburgh, 26: 48 catches for 514 yards and 3 TDs, 10 duds (including 2 games missed). Had career low in TDs last year.
12. John Carlson, Seattle, 25: 55 catches for 627 yards and 5 TDs, 1 100-yard game, 7 duds. Hasselbeck's return helps.
13. Zach Miller, Oakland, 23: 56 catches for 778 yards and 1 TD, 10 duds. More than one score with an improved Russell?
14: Vernon Davis, San Francisco, 25: 31 for 358 yards and 2 TDs, 13 duds. Will the Niners ever figure out how to use musclebound TE?
s, but lots of scores.
16. Tony Scheffler, Denver, 26: 40 catches for 645 yards and 3 TDs, 1 multiple-TD game, 9 duds (including 3 games missed). Hard to figure his role in new offense.
17. Kevin Boss, NY Giants, 25: 33 catches for 384 yards and 6 TDs, 9 duds. Lots more blocking ahead, but did lead team in TD catches.
18. L.J. Smith, Baltimore, 29: 37 catches for 298 yards and 3 TDs, 13 duds (including 3 games lost to injury)
19. Bo Scaife, Tennessee, 28: 58 catches for 561 yards and 2 TDs, 1 100-yard game, 12 duds. Didn't score or surpass 40 yards in final 7 games.
20: Todd Heap, Baltimore, 29: 35 catches for 403 yards and 3 TDs, 1 multiple-TD game, 13 duds. What happened to this guy?
DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS:
1. Pittsburgh, 20 INTs, 51 sacks, 1 safety, 9 fumble recoveries, 3 TDs.
2. Minnesota, 12 INTs, 3 safeties, 45 sacks, 13 fumble recoveries, 4 TDs.
3. Philadelphia, 15 INTs, 48 sacks, 1 safety, 14 fumble recoveries, 7 TDs.
4. NY Giants, 17 INTs, 3 safeties, 43 sacks, 5 fumble recoveries, 3 TDs.
5. Baltimore, 26 INTs, 35 sacks, 3 safeties, 9 fumble recoveries, 6 TDs.
6. Tennessee, 20 INTs, 44 sacks, 11 fumble recoveries, 4 TDs.
7. Dallas, 8 INTs, 1 safety, 59 sacks, 14 fumble recoveries, 2 TDs.
8. New England, 14 INTs, 30 sacks, 8 fumble recoveries, 1 TD.
9. NY Jets, 14 INTs, 40 sacks, 16 fumble recoveries, 6 TDs.
ay, 22 INTs, 27 sacks, 6 fumble recoveries, 9 TDs.
11. Tampa Bay, 22 INTs, 29 sacks, 8 fumble recoveries, 7 TDs.
12. Chicago, 22 INTs, 1 safety, 28 sacks, 10 fumble recoveries, 6 TDs.
13. Arizona, 13 INTs, 31 sacks, 17 fumble recoveries, 6 TDs.
14. San Diego, 15 INTs, 1 safety, 27 sacks, 9 fumble recoveries, 4 TDs.
15. Carolina, 12 INTs, 37 sacks, 13 fumble recoveries, 2 TDs.
16. Seattle, 9 INTs, 35 sacks, 11 fumble recoveries, 4 TDs.
17. Miami, 18 INTs, 1 safety, 41 sacks, 12 fumble recoveries, 2 TDs.
18. Indianapolis, 15 INTs, 31 sacks, 11 fumble recoveries, 4 TDs.
19. Buffalo, 10 INTs, 24 sacks, 13 fumble recoveries, 5 TDs.
20. Atlanta, 10 INTs, 1 safety, 34 sacks, 8 fumble recoveries, 3 TDs.
KICKERS:
1. Stephen Gostowski, New England, 148 points, 36 FGs.
2. David Akers, Philadelphia, 144 points, 33 FGs.
3. Matt Bryant, Tampa Bay, 131 points, 32 FGs.
4. John Kasay, Carolina, 130 points, 28 FGs.
5. Rob Bironas, Tennessee, 127 points, 29 FGs.
6. Jason Elam, Atlanta, 129 points, 29 FGs.
7. Ryan Longwell, Minnesota, 127 points, 29 FGs.
8. Mason Crosby, Green Bay, 127 points, 27 FGs.
9. Nate Keading, San Diego, 127 points, 27 FGs.
10. Nick Folk, Dallas, 102 points, 20 FGs.
11. Garrett Hartley, New Orleans 67 points, 13 FGs.
12. Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis, 103 points, 20 FGs
awrence Tynes, NY Giants, 4 points, 1 FG.
14. Rian Lindell, Buffalo, 124 points, 30 FGs.
15. Matt Prater, Denver, 114 points, 25 FGs.
16. Kris Brown, Houston, 124 points, 29 FGs.
17. Robbie Gould, Chicago, 119 points, 26 FGs.
18. Neil Rackers, Arizona, 119 points, 25 FGs.
19. Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh, 117 points, 27 FGs.
20. Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland, 97 points, 24 FGs.
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