July 25, 2007
Mr. Anderson
#17. Browns QB: Derek Anderson vs. Charle Frye vs. Brady Quinn
One could argue that the winner of this battle doesn’t matter because Quinn will get the job at mid-season, canceling out all their value. In fact, I just did. Any chance Quinn has to win the job for Week 1 will probably go out the window following a holdout.
In leagues where teams start two quarterbacks, Anderson could be a sleeper for the first part of the year. I own Braylon Edwards in one league and absolutely am rooting for Anderson because he has a better chance to stretch the field and showed real potential late last season. If you want to know which fantasy magazines weren't paying attention this summer, find the ones that boil this battle down to Quinn and Frye. We've probably written about it too much.
Note: I'm on the news this morning, so will be back in the early afternoon with our final position battle on the blog (the remaining 15 will be for a Friday column). After that, it's camp coverage for the six weeks. Thankfully.
July 24, 2007
We're now posting two-fers of the Top 50 Position battles ...
# 18. Titans number two wideout: Roydell Williams vs. Courtney Roby vs. Justin Gage
We’re going to assume that David Givens misses the start of the season, if not the whole thing. We’re also going to assume Brandon Jones takes one of the starting jobs. Williams is reportedly the slight favorite going into training camp, but he’s been inconsistent to invisible throughout his career. The same can be said for Roby.
Only owners in deep leaguers are going to want to draft the winner of this battle.
Continue reading "Davenport vs. Barlow/Williams vs. Roby" »
Herm is presiding over a youth movement
#21. Chiefs backup running backs – Michael Bennett vs. Kolby Smith vs. Marcus O’Keith vs. Derrick Ross
Tie goes to the young-uns, which means Smith could wind up being Larry Johnson’s backup. Even if Michael Bennett wins the job, he can't handle a full load. It wouldn't shock me if Herm Edwards decided to go really young and put Bennett on the waiver wire, along with Ross, who isn’t likely to make an impact after playing in NFL Europe.
Kolby Smith may prove to be a bust like another old Louisville bruser - Eric Shelton. But he's not going to cost as much in fantasy leagues, if anything, and has the opportunity to be a major force sooner than later. Watch this battle closely and pick up Smith in your dynasty league.
Continue reading "Top 50 Position Battles: Chiefs WR, backup RB" »
July 23, 2007
#22. Donte' Stallworth vs. Reche Caldwell
Bill Belichick has done crazier things than bench a well-known player who is ultimately on a one-year deal. Caldwell is the underdog by a longshot, but I wanted to include this battle on my Top 50 list just to prove a point. Nothing should be assumed when it comes to roles with the Patriots. They run chameleon-like schemes that form fit to that week's opponent.
That could lead to big weeks for players followed by stretches of inactivity. Stallworth was already an inconsistent player elsewhere, and that is likely to continue in New England. Caldwell has a similar skill set, albeit inferior, but he picked up New England's system quickly. He was New England's top receiver in the second half of last season with 515 yards and three scores. he was a solid player in the second half of last year. Stallworth needs to stay healthy.
# 24: Dolphins backup quarterback: Cleo Lemon vs. John Beck
Beck is the favorite, and likely the future starting quarterback in Miami. Since he's already 26 years old, the Dolphins will want to get him some starts late in the season if they are out of contention. That said, Lemon was fairly impressive in his appearances late last season and has played in Cam Cameron’s system. This battle could loom large if Trent Green gets his eggs scrambled again.
Its not quite pitchers and catchers reporting, but the Steelers' veterans reporting Monday should get all you NFL newshounds excited. Most teams don't practice until this weekend, but we'll be knee deep in a mountain of daily updates before long.
I previewed the Steelers last week, with Ben Roethlisberger's healthy offseason the best sign for Pittsburgh's improvement. Ben might actually be underrated at this point. He has the highest yards-per-attempt (minimum 1,000) for any quarterback since Sid Luckman. I think the Steelers have a veteran team that compete for a title right now. Tell me if I'm crazy.
At Rotoworld, the start of camp means we'll have more people working the news, more columns (including camp Daily Doses), more Fantasy Fix shows, and more draft guide updates.
My plan today is to keep on top of the news, work on a column for tomorrow, and keep cranking out the position battles so that we're done by Sunday at the latest.
July 21, 2007
Could Rudi face competition?
# 25. Bengals backup RB: Kenny Watson vs. Kenny Irons
Must resist lame South Park joke. Irons was drafted to replace Chris Perry, who is likely to start the year on the PUP list. First Irons will have to pass Watson as the team’s third-down back. Smart money is on the rookie. Watson is a serviceable reserve who helps on special teams, but the Bengals would rather he not have to carry a big load.
In fact, there are some that believe Irons could challenge Rudi. I don’t that will happen until later in the season, but Marvin Lewis has mentioned on his top priorities is improving the team’s yards-per-carry. If Rudi doesn’t get back above 4.0, the Bengals backfield could look like a committee late in the year. That makes Irons one of our favorite late running back fliers – if he wins the backup job in camp.
# 26. Ravens backup RB: Musa Smith vs. Mike Anderson
Smith won the job last year before suffering an injury late in the season. He’s more of a third-down back with great speed, but that’s what the Ravens need to balance out Willis McGahee’s weak receiving skills. There is little reason to think that Anderson, now in his mid-thirties, will improve. P.J. Daniels is a darkhorse in the picture.
Willis McGahee has mostly been durable as a pro, but the winner here is a worthy handcuff in deep leagues. The only risk is that Baltimore would split carries if McGahee is hurt.
July 20, 2007
Moose will be watching this battle
# 27. Bears third receiver: Mark Bradley vs. Rashied Davis
Bradley still has number one receiver upside; Davis, the former Areana Leaguer, does not. Bradley probably can’t push Muhsin Muhammad out the door just yet, but I think it’s a bigger possibility than most Bears fans realize.
Bradley looked like the future two years ago, and its no surprise he struggled with injuries after he rushed back from ACL surgery. He also showed a lot of skill while averaging 20 yards-per-catch. The problem for Bradley, Bernard Berrian, and Davis is that they all have similar vertical skills. Muhammad is the only one who can bring toughness.
If Bradley has a big camp, I’m looking at him as one of the best deep sleeper picks at wideout.
#28. 49ers backup RB: Michael Robinson vs. Maurice Hicks vs. Thomas Clayton
Hicks is better on third downs, but Robinson looks more likely to handle most of the workload if Frank Gore is hurt. The former quarterback predictably didn’t understand the game that well as a rookie, but has good physical skills.
Clayton has a lot more talent than the average sixth-round pick, so he can’t be discounted here. He’s a between-the-tackles runner that should make the team. Gore owners want to watch this battle closely and draft the winner.
Billy McMullen: Candidate for the Reggie Cleveland All-Stars?
# 29. Vikings number two wide receiver: Troy Williamson vs. Sidney Rice vs. Billy McMullen
The Vikings are convinced Bobby Wade will be their “number one” receiver, so who am I to argue? Williamson should be considered the slight favorite in this battle despite an awful 2006 season. He’s more experienced than Rice and has been more productive than McMullen. He’s also 23 years old and can run under some Tarvaris Jackson rainmakers.
Rice has a chance to make an impact, but betting on rookie wideouts on poor passing teams isn’t worth the risk. Williamson is the only player here worth a flier pick in fantasy leagues. He just has to avoid a case of the drops in camp.
Gonna keep cranking through the battles today with camp looming
#31. Chargers number two receiver: Craig Davis vs. Eric Parker
San Diego will probably bring Davis along slowly. The LSU product was a surprising first-round pick and the Chargers offense goes through LT2 and Antonio Gates first.
While Davis impressed over the summer, Parker consistently is among the best wideouts in the league in catch percentage. Just don’t include the playoffs. The mighty mite had the best run of his career in the first half last season before injuries slowed him in December.
San Diego’s wideouts are rarely helpful in fantasy leagues, and the addition of Davis only muddles the field. Vincent Jackson should be the only one taken on draft day in most leagues, no matter who wins this battle.
July 19, 2007
# 32. Bills Backup Running Back – Anthony Thomas vs. Dwayne Wright
Rookie Marshawn Lynch should win the starting job, leaving last year’s surprisingly serviceable backup Anthony Thomas fighting fourth-round pick Dwayne Wright for handcuff duties. Wright could be a short-yardage back in time.
The winner of this battle is worth drafting in deeper leagues. Marshawn Lynch looks great on paper, but we won’t know for sure until September Sundays. Heck, Bills.com isn’t convinced yet that Dick Jauron won’t go committee.
All that said, I wouldn’t touch A-Train in drafts until we know the score. Wait for a clear handcuff to Lynch to emerge in August.
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* If Daunte Culpepper had an agent (other than Gandhi), he'd tell his client that Tampa would be a great fit. If Gruden can't scare some fundamentals into Culpepper, I'm not sure who could. And its not like Jeff Garcia is a long-term option.
Dynasty league owners of Culpepper should be hoping for this match.
* Looks like another fun commute tonight. Thanks for stopping by today.
# 33. Bengals third receiver: Tab Perry vs. Antonio Chatman
This is a battle that will be overrated in most circles. I’ve seen Perry get drafted in industry leagues, but at best he’s a third receiver for half a season. Why bother? Housh and Ocho Cinco will get all the work. Perry has nine career catches and is coming off a major leg injury. Chatman is an undersized player who missed nearly all of last year with a groin injury. Don't completely discount second-year player Bennie Brazell or Reggie McNeal either. Its not like Perry and Chatman are established with the Bengals.
In the end, I'd rather take Chris Henry for eight weeks than any of these guys for 16.
# 34. 49ers number two receiver: Ashley Lelie vs. Arnaz Battle
Battle is a rock solid possession receiver, but the 49ers want more. Lelie has to stay healthy for a real chance to start, something he hasn’t been all summer. Ideally, we think the 49ers would keep Darrell Jackson at his natural flanker position and play him opposite a deep threat like Lelie or rookie Jason Hill. Hill isn't ready yet.
Lelie’s durability issues gives Battle a good chance to start at the flanker spot. As a starter, Battle would catch just enough passes each week to not kill fantasy teams as a reserve in deep PPR leagues, but you should aim higher. I’d consider Lelie in deeper leagues if he has a huge camp.
Now I know how Bill Simmons felt when he realized that his Top 72 Sports Movie Countdown was more than he could handle. Okay, so I’m not enormously talented, voraciously read, and oddly despised by a large segment of the population that does said voracious reading.
But I do want to get through these position battles before I die or training camp gets rolling, whichever comes first. So we’re going to start cranking through quick versions the next few days.
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#35. Lions backup QB: Dan Orlovsky vs. Drew Stanton
Jon Kitna is durable, but I saw him get slammed to the Ford Field turf way too much last season to assume he’ll stay healthy all season. Great things are expected from Stanton, but he has a long way to go according to summer reports. Orlovsky is the favorite early in the year, but Stanton appears more likely to take over for Kitna late in the year if the Lions are out of contention.
Calvin Johnson and Roy Williams owners better hope Kitna can stay upright.
# 36. Bills second receiver: Peerless Price vs. Roscoe Parrish vs. Josh Reed
The always-informative Buffalobills.com ran an article posing the question, “Who will pull attention off Lee Evans?”
While the article is optimistic that the second season in Steve Fairchild’s offense will make a big difference, the personnel around Evans is largely the same. Going into the offseason, I thought upgrading the receiver talent would be a priority. It didn’t happen.
Peerless Price (49 catches), Josh Reed (34 catches), and Roscoe Parrish (23 catches) didn’t make a fantasy impact last season. Reed and Price have shown what they can do over the last few years. Its not going to help your team. Parrish has big-play ability, but is likely too small to start. Buffalo hasn't shown any willingness to replace Price despite his microscopic 8.2 yards-per-catch average last season.
There just isn’t any reason to believe one of these players will emerge, and there aren’t any sleeper receivers in hiding on the Buffalo roster. Its could mean some rough afternoons for J.P. Losman and Evans.
July 18, 2007
#37. Jaguars TE: Marcedes Lewis vs. Jermaine Wiggins vs. George Wrighster
Big things are expected from Lewis as a first-round pick in 2006, but he may struggle to fulfill his potential this season. The lanky target missed most of training camp last year with an ankle injury, then didn’t catch up all season. He continued to miss time this offseason with a hamstring injury.
Perhaps that’s why Jack Del Rio and Mike Tice felt more comfortable bringing in human bowling ball Jermaine Wiggins. Wiggins isn’t flashy, but he has good hands, smarts, and a history of productivity. He is a favorite of Tice's from their days in Minnesota. Wrighster was the starter last season and caught a career-high 39 passes. He’s recovering from a torn labrum, though, and may be third in line going into camp.
The Jaguars passing game was re-tooled this offseason to go vertical. Frankly, its impossible to guess how the ball will be spread around. My guess is there is too much competition at tight end for one guy to rise above the fray and be a good fantasy option. Don’t draft Wiggins or Lewis, but watch to see if anyone creates separation in camp.
#38. Bucs backup QB: Chris Simms vs. Bruce Gradkowski
Jeff Garcia hasn’t played 16 games since 2002 and was plagued by injuries in stops with Cleveland and Detroit. Both those teams had weak offensive lines. Tampa has struggled on the line for years. See where we’re going this?
Gradkowski is surprisingly the favorite going into camp. For all his massive struggles last season, he was a rookie and wasn’t any worse than Eli Manning or Alex Smith in their first year. A second-year improvement is likely and Jon Gruden still appears to believe in him. Simms has struggled to regain this throwing form and confidence since having his spleen removed last season. He's gone from a possible starter to a possible training camp cut, although that's unlikely. If he’s ever going to be a quality starter in the NFL, it may have to be away from Tampa.
I wouldn’t rush to pick either player up if Garcia is hurt this year, but don’t be surprised if one of these players starts multiple games for the Bucs. And Gruden’s history suggests he can squeeze yardage out of most any veteran.
# 39. Packers third receiver: James Jones vs. Robert Ferguson vs. Ruvell Martin vs. David Clowny
All three candidates for Green Bay’s third receiver job are off the radar, but there is plenty of upside at this spot. Greg Jennings still has to prove himself as a number two receiver. Brett Favre should be among the league leaders in attempts and needs people to throw to.
Jones is the favorite to secure this position long-term and eventually challenge Jennings. He’s a possession threat in the mold of Anquan Boldin, but has to make the adjustment from San Jose State. The early minicamp reports have been positive.
Continue reading "Top 50 Position Battles: Packers third wideout" »
July 17, 2007
#40. Giants, Cowboys, and Falcons Kickers
Kickers are so irrelevent in fantasy football, we’ll combine three battles into one.
Giants K: Lawrence Tynes vs. Josh Huston
Huston was highly touted coming out of college, but understandably couldn’t beat out Robbie Gould last year. Tynes has experience, not all of it bad, as a kicker in Kansas City. The veteran is the favorite.
Cowboys K: Martin Gramatica vs. Nick Folk
Gramatica is the favorite, and rookie Nick Folk hasn’t looked impressive in minicamp season.
Falcons K: Aaron Elling vs. Billy Cundiff
Elling reminds us of the Mike Tice era, so we like that. Cundiff, on the other hand, has kicked in the NFL within the last two years. He’s the slight favorite.
The other Alex Smith
41. Bucs TE: Alex Smith vs. Jerramy Stevens
If I had an editor, he’d tell me that the top 50 position battles is losing steam. And behind pace. And that readers don’t need all three paragraphs on Jeff King. Perhaps two.
With advice in mind, let’s start rolling through these.
The Tampa tight end battle should matter. Jon Gruden loves to pass, and Alex Smith and Jerramy Stevens are both talented pass-catchers. Unfortunately, the Tampa tight end battle hasn’t mattered throughout the Gruden era because the wideouts and running backs get all the love.
Smith has 76 catches in two seasons and has been a Rotoworld favorite because of his smarts and strength combination. 76 catches also compares well to the first two years of many good tight ends. He had a disappointing second season, but its hard to gauge Tampa’s offensive players because of Bruce Gradkowski. Stevens has been a top-25 tight end the last three years in Seattle. He missed the first five games of last season. After more off-field troubles, he may be on his last chance in the NFL. Anthony Becht is also on the roster, but mostly handles blocking duties.
In the end, the Tampa tight end battle may not matter. If both players make the team, they will probably cancel each other out. If Stevens is cut, Smith is worth keeping a close eye on. Damn, we still hit three paragraphs.
July 14, 2007
McNabb needs a slot receiver
# 42. Eagles third receiver: Hank Baskett vs. Jason Avant vs. Greg Lewis
This is a “Just in case” battle. The Eagles spread the ball around way too much, especially to the running backs and tight ends, for the third receiver to have stand-alone value. But if Kevin Curtis or Reggie Brown get hurt, you are going to want to know who to pick up.
Lewis is probably the odd man out here. He’s had his chances and didn’t do much with them. Baskett and Avant is a fair fight between two second-year players. Baskett managed 464 yards as an undrafted rookie (who was traded in training camp), although the numbers are skewed somewhat by two touchdowns over 85 yards. We don’t have to question his speed at least.
Continue reading "Top 50 Position Battles: Baskett vs. Avant" »
July 13, 2007
#43. Raiders third receiver: Travis Taylor vs. Mike Williams vs. Doug Gabriel vs. Johnnie Lee Higgins
I like Oakland’s starting tandem: Ronald Curry and Jerry Porter. They can get the job done. Not sure if the quarterback can, but that’s another battle. I know their receiver depth is weak.
Gabriel couldn’t hang on in New England last year, and his shine is off. Mike Williams is viewed as a bounceback sleeper candidate by some, but he couldn’t stay healthy or in shape during minicamp season. He should be considered dead to fantasy leaguers unless he shows any life.
Continue reading "Top 50 Position Battles: Raiders third receiver" »
July 12, 2007
#45. Saints TE: Eric Johnson vs. Billy Miller
Already to No. 45 on our list - feel the excitement! Our third tight end battle (with only three to go) could be lucrative. Most of Fantasy Nation is handing the starting job to Eric Johnson, he of the 82-catch 2004 season. But Sean Payton had Johnson on the second and third teams during minicamp season, indicating nothing will be handed to him.
Billy Miller caught eight passes in two playoff games and knows the system. It’s hard to imagine Miller being a fantasy option, but he could cancel Johnson out by keeping his job. Mark Campbell is also in the mix, but should be a backup.
Johnson missed the entire 2003 and 2005 seasons because of injury, the primary reason other teams weren’t interested on the free agent. He has great hands, but no down-field ability. That skill set could still be quite valuable in New Orleans’ pass-wacky system. With question marks at the number two and three receiver spots, Drew Brees may be looking underneath often. And all the good cover linebackers and safeties will be on Reggie Bush.
Johnson has enough skills to be drafted in points-per-reception leagues as a TE2, with a 50-60 catch ceiling. First he has to beat out Miller for the job in August or all bets are off.
# 46. Broncos third receiver: Brandon Stokley vs. Rod Smith
This battle is far more dramatic in real life than for fantasy leaguers. One franchise legend facing off against another career overachiever, with the loser possibly being sent into retirement.
Smith’s hip injury may force him to miss the first six games of the year on the PUP list, which could almost do Mike Shanahan a favor. Does The Mastermind really want to carry Smith (or Stokley) as a fourth receiver?
By the time six games are up, perhaps there would be a logical spot for Smith if Stokley or Brandon Marshall are hurt. (Marshall is already having problems.)Shanahan’s poor drafting record (Darius Watts, Ashley Lelie) and his inability to turn around veterans (David Terrell, Jerry Rice) has hurt the team’s depth in recent years.
In the end, I’m not going near either of these two guys in fantasy leagues. But I’m pulling for Smith to get a proper career sendoff.
July 11, 2007
No pics of Nate Washington in the database
Been plowing through submissions for our newswriter job all afternoon - thanks to everyone who worked on samples. Let's get back to the battles countdown before signing off the blog for the day.
# 47. Steelers third receiver: Cedrick Wilson vs. Nate Washington
When Ben Roethlisberger wasn't wildly throwing to the opposition, he did a decent job wildly throwing to his teammates last year. Pittsburgh was the only NFL team that had four receivers over 500 yards in 2006. With Santonio Holmes emerging, a position that was a weakness only two years ago now looks like a strength.
The numbers indicate that the battle between Nate Washington and Cedric Wilson isn't as irrelevent as it sounds. Washington, in his first real season of action, exploded for 624 yards and four touchdowns. That was good enough to finish as RB48. Wilson has been serviceable since coming over from San Francisco, but he's always been miscast in Pittsburgh as a seam buster. After four straight seasons hovering around 500 yards, Wilson has plateaued. He's not going to help you in fantasy leagues.
That's why fantasy leaguers and Ben Roethlisberger owners should be rooting for Washington, an undrafted player out of Tiffin University. Washington's vertical game stats are eye opening. Out of 35 catches, 11 were for more than 20 yards, and four were for 45+. The Steelers love going deep and Washington could be their best option.
I wouldn't draft Washington in most leagues, but he could be a fantasy starter if Holmes or Ward ever get hurt. At worst, he's a solid injury fill-in if he can beat out Wilson. Perhaps my favorite thing about him is his inexperience. He stepped up huge for a second-year player out of a tiny school. His ascent might just be starting.
# 48. Packers TE. Donald Lee vs. Bubba Franks vs. Tory Humphrey
This spot was originally going to be the Oakland starting tight end battle, but the odds on any Raider winner being a fantasy option are slim.
Green Bay’s candidates are long shots as well, but they have a few things going for them. Brett Favre is going to throw a ton, he likes using the tight end, and Green Bay’s wideout group is thin.
Franks has fallen on hard times recently and was running with the second and third team during minicamps. He’s only 29, but has declined since getting a big contract. Tory Humprey is a NFLE prospect that is mostly unknown, but the Packers seem to like him. Donald Lee caught a career-high 33 passes in 2005 and looks to be the favorite.
I’m not excited about any of these options, but the Packers tight ends have averaged 70 catches a year as a group the last two seasons. If they focus on one guy, probably Lee, he could be an injury replacement in fantasy leagues. Woo.
July 10, 2007
# 49. Browns third receiver: Tim Carter vs. Travis Wilson
When you make a top-50 list of position battles, the bottom isn't going to be pretty. And the bottom is exactly where Cleveland's passing game has been since Kelly Holcomb helped them achieve mediocrity in 2002. The Browns quarterback situation remains up in the air (will come later in the countdown), but the strides made on the offensive line look promising.
Cleveland has a thin wideout group, with Braylon Edwards and Joe Jurevicius starting. Jurevicius is a player annually overrated in fantasy leagues, someone who has never topped 750 yards and is often hurt. He's missed 20 games in the last four years and has recurring back problems. With Dennis Northcutt gone, odds are that Tim Carter or Travis Wilson will start at some point this season.
Carter had chance after chance in New York, but never made a real impact in five years with the Giants. He was often hurt, but did manage to start eight games last season. He caught 22 balls for a decent passing offense. The Browns traded Reuben Droughns for him, but there's little reason to think he'll succeed.
Travis Wilson was a third-round pick in 2006, but only played enough to catch two passes. He had a tremendous junior season at Oklahoma and may have been a first-round pick before a senior year ended by injuries. We were very high on him coming into the draft because of his size and speed, but he didn't crack a weak Browns group.
GM Phil Savage's inactivity at receiver tells me they still have high hopes for Wilson. This battle is too close to call, but I suspect the Browns are pulling for the guy they drafted. In deeeep dynasty leagues like the one I play in, Wilson is a guy to keep an eye on.
August is a month for the football players on the fringes. While LaDainian Tomlinson mostly rests, undrafted players fight for spots on the practice squad. Declining veterans try to hold on to their roster spots. And players on the cusp on stardom battle each other for playing time. That’s when fantasy leaguers should start paying attention.
Over the next few weeks, we'll count down the top 50 position battles to watch during training camp. We try not to get carried away with preseason game results, rather the depth chart adjustments that coaches make. Players usually earn snaps in practice, and they solidify them in the preseason.
Evan Silva will update all the battles in detail throughout a weekly training camp column. This series should help you know where to look.
The beginning of the countdown will be for the true fantasy junkies that like to know every starter. Just barely missing the list were the battles for the starting tight end job in Arizona (Leonard Pope vs. field) and Buffalo (Bubba Kevin Everett vs. Robert Royal). The winners there just aren't likely to matter.
No. 50. Panthers TE: Jeff King vs. Michael Gaines
The winner of this battle isn't going to get drafted in fantasy leagues, but don't dismiss their chances for relevance entirely. The Panthers offense under Dan Henning required blocking from their tight ends and got it in spades from recently retired tight end Kris Mangum.
But Henning was fired and the new coordinator Jeff Davidson comes from the New England school of spreading the wealth. Davidson has been a tight ends coach in the past (for Ben Coates) and helped Kellen Winslow to an excellent season in Cleveland last year.
Davidson doesn't have that kind of talent to work with in Carolina. Gaines is more of a Daniel Graham-type at best, a blocker first. He's 280 pounds. King has a chance to catch some passes, though, if he can earn enough playing time. The Rock Hill Herald thinks he may start. He has decent hands and is someone to watch in deep dynasty leagues if he can win this battle.
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