Ah, it's early September, Labor Day weekend hangovers are still haunting some of you, the southeast is lousy with hurricane repercussions, and the Clowntown fantasy draft is now a distant memory. After months of conjecture, scheming, hype, and reading all the so-called "experts", it's time to separate the children from the grown-ups. More importantly, it's time to scan the waiver wire for that last-minute secret to round out your fantasy team in preparation for Thursday's opener.
Brady Quinn, Cleveland Browns--Derek Anderson returned to practice last Monday and the Browns say he will play Sunday against the Cowboys, but there have been rumblings that his concussion was more troublesome than first believed. Quinn would take over a high-scoring offense should Anderson have any setbacks over the next couple of weeks. There remains a possibility that Quinn could begin to see playing time later in the year should the Anderson-led Browns stumble through a tough schedule. He's certainly worth stashing on your bench.
Pierre Thomas, New Orleans Saints--Speaking of being next in line, this time behind an older, injury-prone running back, Thomas is in a plum situation with the Saints high-flying offense. It's no secret that soon-to-be thirtysomething running back Deuce McAllister is coming off a second ACL surgery and an additional microfracture surgery. Thomas' impressive 226 total yards in Week 17 last season is proof that he can contribute in both the running game and the passing game if Deuce is too rickety for a consistent role.
Mark Clayton, Baltimore Ravens--It's tough to imagine, but Clayton was ranked as a surefire Top-25 receiver going into last season. Battling through injuries to his foot, calf, head, and back, the expected breakout receiver just couldn't get anything going in 2007. New offensive coordinator Cam Cameron promises to be more creative than Brian Billick, but the Baltimore quarterback morass and Clayton's lost season have scared owners away. He hasn't lost the talent, however, and has the look of a classic post-hype sleeper.
Eddie Royal, Denver Broncos--This rookie out of Virginia Tech went from fifth receiver and probable punt returner to starter opposite Brandon Marshall by the time camp was over. Coach Mike Shanahan has been effusive in his praise of the precocious Royal and backed up the hype by moving him up the depth chart. He's an especially nice target in return-yardage leagues.
There ya have it....ain't some of these sleepers making you think a bit? Have at 'em, and good luck (unless you're the manager of the Homely Heroes)!
1 comment:
That talk of Brady Quinn is just Cleveland packing their chute with excuses in advance cause they know they are gonna get their butts whipped by my BOYS!
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