2008 Building A Dynasty: WRs - Joe Kilroy

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Reggie Wayne, IND

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Wayne has improved every year he’s been in the league. He set career highs in yardage and receptions in 2007 while Harrison missed most of the season. As Manning’s top target, he should dominate in fantasy leagues for a few more years.

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Larry Fitzgerald, ARI

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Fitzgerald's been a phenom since entering the NFL. At just 24 years of age, he could still be getting better. Own him and you’ll have a top 12 receiver for a good, long time.

Edwards is no one year wonder. He may never reach 16 TDs again, but the yardage and receptions should always be there, along with plenty of scoring.

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Marques Colston, NO

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Colston is no one year wonder either. He followed up on his tremendous rookie campaign with an even stronger outing last year. His size and ability makes him a terrific red zone target for QB Drew Brees.

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Randy Moss, NE

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The only thing that can stop Randy Moss is himself. When motivated, he’s the cream of the crop at WR. Age is the only thing that ranks him below Fitzgerald, Edwards, and Colston for dynasty league purposes.

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Anquan Boldin, ARI

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If it weren’t for injuries, Boldin would have five straight 1000 yard outings to start his career. The presence of Fitzgerald only further strengthens his value, as teams can’t afford to put double coverage on either target.

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Andre Johnson, HOU

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With Matt Schaub running Houston’s offense, expect big things from Johnson in the years ahead. The only concern here is the need for both players to remain healthy throughout an entire season.

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Calvin Johnson, DET

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Calvin Johnson was impressive as a rookie, and he’s only going to get better. He’ll be a legitimate candidate to post 1000 yards and double-digit TDs on a routine basis over the next few years.

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Brandon Marshall, DEN

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Marshall put up more than 100 receptions and over 1300 yards in his second season. His arm injury suffered during the offseason shouldn’t be a concern. As Jay Cutler’s premiere target, 1000 yard outings should come frequently.

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Terrell Owens, DAL

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Owens age (34) is a reasonable concern, but he is too good a receiver to worry about that stopping him. He also keeps himself in tip-top shape, which will help in prolonging his career.

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Plaxico Burress, NYG

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Since signing with the Giants, Burress has become a routine member of the top 12 at his position. He’ll remain a threat to post 1000 yards and 10 or more TDs for a few more seasons.

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Torry Holt, STL

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Holt's age (32) may be cause for concern, but his level of consistency is too great to ignore. Concerns about his knee have been raised over the last 2-3 years, yet he continues to produce 1000 yard seasons and push the double-digit mark in TD receptions. Producing at the level he has for so long, it would be difficult to drop him much lower on this list at the moment.

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Chad Johnson, CIN

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Johnson says he’ll sit out the upcoming year if he doesn’t get traded, and the Bengals are willing to let him do so. At the moment he is too talented a player to value lower than this.

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T.J. Houshmandzadeh, CIN

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Houshmandzadeh’s been as productive as teammate Chad Johnson the last two seasons. If Johnson sits out though, it may actually result in less production from T.J.

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Steve Smith, CAR

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Smith’s a talented player, but concerns surrounding the Panthers QB situation hurt his value. With the type of skill set he has, age may drop his worth more quickly then others at the position.

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Roy Williams, DET

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Williams has the talent to rank among the elite WRs in the NFL. He continues to battle injuries however, which have cost him significant playing time in all but one season. When healthy, he’s a force to be reckoned with.

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Wes Welker, NE

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On any other team Welker wouldn’t be valued quite as highly. Playing opposite Randy Moss has its benefits however. So does having Tom Brady as your QB.

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Dwayne Bowe, KC

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Bowe’s strong rookie campaign has him looking like a legitimate #1 wide out in the NFL. For him to reach the numbers he had last year with Brodie Croyle and Damon Huard as his QBs makes it all the more impressive.

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Santonio Holmes, PIT

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Holmes is coming along nicely in Pittsburgh as he prepares to enter his third year in the league. He may never be a stud at the position, but will likely reach the 1000 yard mark a handful of times.

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Lee Evans, BUF

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Evans is a talented receiver, but Buffalo’s offensive woes have hurt his value. With Trent Edwards set to run the offense however, Evans’ fortunes may soon change for the better.

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Greg Jennings, GB

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Jennings’ first two seasons in the NFL have been impressive. The retirement of Brett Favre will likely cause a hiccup with the progress he’s made though. He should continue to produce, but don’t expect another 12 TDs anytime soon.

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Roddy White, ATL

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White put together an impressive 1200 yard outing for himself last season. He likely has it in him again, but it may be another year or two before he reaches his full potential as rookie QB Matt Ryan gets acclimated to the NFL.

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Chris Chambers, SD

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Philip Rivers is the best QB Chambers has ever been paired with. That isn’t saying much, but it does increase the former Dolphins value. Tomlinson and Gates will demand the ball, but Chambers should become more productive than he’s been in the past with Miami.

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Anthony Gonzalez, IND

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Gonzalez made worthwhile contributions to the Colts last season as a rookie, including 9 starts in place of the injured Marvin Harrison. Once the spot opposite Reggie Wayne is his full time, expect him to produce as a solid starting option in fantasy leagues.

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Bernard Berrian, MIN

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If Tarvaris Jackson progresses well over the next year or two, Berrian may finally post a couple 1000 yard seasons. If not, he’ll still prove capable of perfomring as he did the last two years.

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Laveranues Coles, NYJ

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Coles is aging, and plays for a team with a shaky QB situation, but likely has a couple 1000 yard outings left in him. His value is on the decline, but might hold steady for another 2-3 years.

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Kevin Curtis, PHI

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Curtis posted career highs in receptions (77), yardage (1110), and TDs (6) during his first season with the Eagles. It’s unlikey he’ll ever surpass those totals, but will prove capable of matching them for a few more years.

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Patrick Crayton, DAL

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Much of Crayton’s value comes due to the offense he is a part of. The way the Cowboys move the ball, it presents quite a few scoring opportunities. Playing opposite Terrell Owens is a nice position for any WR to be in.

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Santana Moss, WAS

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Moss could still have some productive seasons left in him, but his future might be cloudy with the Redskins selection of two WRs in this years draft. You can’t assume he’ll be reaching 1000 yards again either.

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Jerricho Cotchery, NYJ

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Cothery’s had two impressive seasons as a starter for the Jets, but the unpredictability of their offense make him a bit of a gamble to value all that highly.

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Reggie Brown, PHI

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Brown is a better receiver then some give him credit for, but until or unless he posts 1000 yards, it’s something he’ll have to live with. He still has room for improvement, which means his value could be on the rise.

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Donald Driver, GB

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Driver has been a productive receiver for a long time in the NFL, but the loss of Brett Favre is going to hurt his value. At 33 years of age, his best seasons are likely behind him.

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Donte’ Stallworth, CLE

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Stallworth’s long been seen as a receiver with major potential in fantasy leagues. In Cleveland, he may have finally found a place he will flourish. If his hamstrings hold up, he could make a great compliment to Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow.

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Javon Walker, OAK

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Injuries have derailed what would otherwise be a promising career for Walker. He landed a big contract this offseason to become JaMarcus Russell’s go-to guy. If healthy, he may once again climb the WR rankings.

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James Jones, GB

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Like Jennings and Driver, Jones’ value takes a hit due to Favre’s retirement. Long term however, he could be starting in Green Bay once Driver retires. Should things work out that way, Jones will make for a solid #2 or #3 WR in fantasy leagues.

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Sidney Rice, MIN

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Rice had some nice outings as a rookie last year. He’ll need Tarvaris Jackson to progress though in order to become a true threat at the WR position. This season could go a long way in showing what to expect from Minnesota’s passing attack.

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Bryant Johnson, SF

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Johnson has produced well at times for the Cardinals, but was never able to supplant Larry Fitzgerald or Anquan Boldin as a starter. In San Francisco he’ll now have that opportunity. It should make him a worthwhile #3 option in fantasy leagues, if not better should the 49ers offense take off.

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Hines Ward, PIT

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Ward’s production has slipped in recent years and there is little reason to expect a return to his former status. Santonio Holmes and Limas Sweed are the future at WR for Pittsbugh. Ward will likely get pushed aside soon enough.

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Deion Branch, SEA

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Branch looked to be in a good situation with the Seahawks once he was traded there from New England. Injuries have caused problems however, and he is now a likely canidate for the PUP list at the start of the 2008 season. He could still prove a worthy starting option once he returns to the line-up.

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Ted Ginn Jr., MIA

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Ginn has the oppurtunity to be a fixture in the Dolphins offense under a new regime headed by Bill Parcells and head coach Tony Sparano. Nothing is given, but should Ginn live up to his billing as the 9th overall pick in the 2007 draft, he’ll hold good value in dynasty leagues.

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Marvin Harrison, IND

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He’ll be 36 at the start of the year, is coming off the worst season of his career, and has a knee injury no one seems to know the true status of. All are good reasons to shy away from Harrison.

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Derrick Mason, BAL

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Mason’s age (34) drives down his value. A useful veteran, but a player that is nearing the end of his career. Hard to predict him having more than one 1000 yard season left in him.

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D.J. Hackett, CAR

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When healthy, Hackett has made the most of his opportunities. He’ll compete for playing time with Muhsin Muhammad and Dwayne Jarrett, but could become a nice option should he crack the starting line-up in Carolina.

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Nate Burleson, SEA

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With Hackett’s departure and the injury status of Deion Branch, Burleson likely goes into the season starting opposite Bobby Engram. Could have a good year or two coming up, but not the type of WR to expect long term success from.

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Vincent Jackson, SD

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Jackson might make a decent #3 WR in fantasy leagues, but he could find it difficult getting looks in an offense that features Tomlinson, Gates, and Chris Chambers. If the offense is clicking, he’ll get his numbers.

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Ernest Wilford, MIA

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Wilford looks to have a starting job in Miami, but with the team in transition it will be difficult for him to pull in any big numbers. Should have a couple seasons as a productive back-up on your roster.

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Reggie Williams, JAC

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Williams continues to hold just enough intrigue that I wouldn’t label him a bust quite yet. He may never meet the expectations placed upon him as a rookie, but David Garrard might make something out of him. He’s still young and has some upside.

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James Hardy, BUF

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Drafted onto a team that will likely present him an early opportunity to start. Rookie WRs usually take time to progress, but Hardy could find himself in a good situation starting opposite Lee Evans with Edwards at QB.

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Devin Thomas, WAS

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Thomas could make an early impact in the NFL, but will need to take Moss’ or Randle El’s job in order to do so. Don’t be surprised if he starts in place of Randle El by the end of the season.

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Limas Sweed, PIT

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Given time Sweed might become a solid starter for the Steelers. It will likely be a couple seasons before he gets that chance though. Much will depend on the play of Hines Ward.

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Drew Bennett, STL

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Bennett’s had some good years for himself, but his best days may be behind him. St. Louis’ selection of Donnie Avery in the second round isn’t promising for Bennett’s prospects either.

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Robert Meachem, NO

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Injuries wiped out Meachem’s rookie season last year. He’ll have the oppurtunity to win a starting job in 2008 though. If he gets it, his value takes a pretty good jump.

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Justin Gage, TEN

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Gage set career highs in receptions (55) and yardage (750) last season, but none of the Titans receivers make for attractive options. Long term his value won’t get very high.

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Michael Jenkins, ATL

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Roddy White emerged as the Falcons lead WR last season, but Jenkins still has an oppurtunity as a starter. Once Matt Ryan takes over Jenkins could see his numbers rise a bit over the years.

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Jerry Porter, JAC

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Porter rebounded with some decent numbers last season after appearing in just 4 games in 2006. If he cracks Jacksonville’s starting line-up he could continue reaching 6-8 TDs with 700-800 yards receiving.

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Mark Clayton, BAL

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Clayton had a solid year in 2006, but was lackluster last season. The Ravens offense isn’t a powerhouse, which limits the type of production one can expect from him and how consistently it will come.

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Joey Galloway, TB

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Galloway’s production continues to defy his age. Nonetheless he is clearly towards the end of his career, which means he holds little value in dynasty leagues. It’s hard to imagine him producing more than one or two more 1000 yard seasons.

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Donnie Avery, STL

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As a second round pick in this years draft, Avery figures to get an early chance at cracking the Rams starting line-up. Bruce has already departed and Holt may not be far behind. Drew Bennett isn’t a lock to retain his status as a starter either.

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Bobby Engram, SEA

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Engram could have a couple productive seasons left in him as one of Matt Hasselbeck’s favorite targets. Matching last years numbers seems unlikely however. He is also mired in a contract dispute at the moment.

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Amani Toomer, NYG

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Toomer is another vet at the position clearly nearing the end of his career. He still holds some value as #4 type WR in fantasy leagues though. It’s uncertain how much longer he’ll remain a starter with the Giants.

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Ronald Curry, OAK

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Curry’s last two seasons have been solid, but now he faces the challenge of outdoing newcomers Javon Walker and Drew Carter. By the end, and possibly the start of this year, he may no longer be starting for the Raiders.

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Drew Carter, OAK

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Carter will challenge Curry for the starting spot opposite Walker. If he locks it down and stays healthy his value could be on the rise. Showed some promise while a member of the Panthers.

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Jerome Simpson, CIN

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With Chad Johnson wanting out of Cincinnati, and Houshmandzadeh’s contract nearly up, Simpson may become Palmer’s top wideout within another year or two. He’ll have to prove he can handle the role, but the opportunity will be there.

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Eddie Royal, DEN

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The Broncos signed three free agents at WR this offseason, and then added Royal with a second round pick. His immediate value is as a reutrn man, but may eventually get the chance to start opposite Brandon Marshall, or play in the slot.

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Dexter Jackson, TB

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Jackson’s immediate contributions to the Buccaneers may come as a return specialist. With aging vets Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard their current starters however, the second round pick could be worked into the receiver rotation within a couple seasons.

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Roydell Williams, TEN

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Williams was productive in his 14 starts last season, but Justin Gage seems to have locked up a starting position, and the offseason acquisition of Justin McCareins will only eat into his playing time.

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Mario Manningham, NYG

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The Giants have used second round picks on WRs Steve Smith and Sinorice Moss during the ’06 and ’07 drafts, but rookie Mario Manningham may be the player that eventually replaces Toomer in the starting line-up.

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Antwaan Randle El, WAS

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Randle El is a talented player, but is better suited for the slot position as well as performing his duties as a return specialist. With the Redskins use of two second round picks on WRs in this years draft, both of them will be pushing for his job in the future.

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Malcolm Kelly, WAS

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Kelly was the second of two WRs Washington chose in the second round. Both Moss and Randle El could be in danger of losing their starting positions within the next couple of years.

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Andre Caldwell, CIN

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Cincinnati is another team that used two early picks on WRs. With the uncertain futures of both Chad Johnson and Houshmandzadeh, Caldwell could get a chance to start just as quickly as Jerome Simpson.

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DeSean Jackson, PHI

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The Eagles drafted Jackson with the thought he’ll make an immediate contribution as a return man. He may get an early chance to work the slot within the next year or two. Much depends on the progress shown by Jason Avant and Hank Baskett.

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Marty Booker, CHI

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Booker returns to Chicago where he spent his best seasons in the NFL. Don’t expect the same results however. Nonetheless he holds value as a starting wideout in the league.

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Kevin Walter, HOU

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Walter put up some good numbers last season, but they may have been inflated due to Andre Johnson missing nearly half the season. Could match his total of a year ago, but likely won’t surpass it.

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Early Doucet, ARI

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It’ll be difficult for Doucet to get much playing time with WRs Larry Fitzgerald and Aquan Boldin already established. Doucet won’t get enough chances to be an impact player in fantasy leagues unless Boldin departs via free agency during the next couple years.

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Will Franklin, KC

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With Dwayne Bowe the only established receiver on the Chiefs roster, Franklin has the chance to battle for a starting position early in his career. Someone to keep an eye on during training camp.

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Isaac Bruce, SF

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Like some of the older vets, Bruce’s value now comes simply due to the fact he is a starter in the league. Likely to have stats similar to last season in his first year with San Francisco.

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Earl Bennett, CHI

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The Bears WR group could use some help, which is why Bennett is in position to earn some playing time should he impress the Bears coaching staff.

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Brandon Lloyd, CHI

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Lloyd has shown promise in the past, but has never managed to stick anywhere. Not the type of WR you should begin expecting big things from after so many disappointing seasons early in his career.

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Keary Colbert, DEN

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Colbert signed with Denver in the offseason, but will be challenged by Darrell Jackson and Brandon Stokley for playing time. Given his disappointing seasons with the Panthers, there is little reason to get excited about him now.

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Justin McCariens, TEN

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McCareins rejoins the Titans with a chance to start for them. He may find himself behind both Gage and Williams however. Either way, Tennessee's passing attack needs to grow before relying on their WRs for much of anything.

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