Projo Fantasy Sports Blog

Beginning next week and throughout the preseason, we will feature this cheat sheet every Wednesday.

By David Ferris

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Quarterback
1. Peyton Manning, Colts
2. Carson Palmer, Bengals
3. Tom Brady, Patriots (finally has legit stable of wideouts.)
4. Drew Brees, Saints
5. Vince Young, Titans (UPGRADE: Rushing TDs are gold at this position.)
6. Marc Bulger, Rams
7. Jon Kitna, Lions (UPGRADE: Perfect set-up: Martz offense, tons of weapons
8. Donovan McNabb, Eagles
9. Tony Romo, Cowboys
10. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers (UPGRADE: Ready for heavier role in offense.)
11. Matt Hasselbeck, Seahawks
12. Philip Rivers, Chargers
13. Matt Leinart, Cardinals
14. Eli Manning, Giants
15. Jake Delhomme, Panthers (NOTE: At least he's chucking it to Smith most of the time.)
16. J.P. Losman, Bills
17. Brett Favre, Packers
18. Jay Cutler, Broncos
19. Alex Smith, Niners
20. Jason Campbell, Redskins (NOTE: Played better than most realized.)
21. Matt Schaub, Texans
22. Jeff Garcia, Bucs
23. Rex Grossman, Bears
24. Chad Pennnington, Jets
25. Trent Green, Dolphins (NOTE: Hand-picked by Cam Cameron.)
26. Steve McNair, Ravens
27. Byron Leftwich, Jaguars
28. Joey Harrington, Falcons
29. *Daunte Culpepper, Raiders
30. *Brady Quinn, Browns
31. *Croyle/Huard, Chiefs
32. Tarvaris Jackson, Vikings

Running Back
1. LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers
2. Steven Jackson, Rams
3. *Frank Gore, Niners (NOTE: Hand injury unlikely to cost any real games.)
4. Shaun Alexander, Seahawks
5. Joseph Addai, Colts
6. *Larry Johnson, Chiefs (HEADS-UP: Nasty holdout a far way from over.)
7. Brian Westbrook, Eagles
8. Rudi Johnson, Bengals
9. Travis Henry, Broncos
10. Willie Parker, Steelers
11. Reggie Bush, Saints
12. Willis McGahee, Ravens (UPGRADE: Gets change of scenery at perfect time.)
13. Laurence Maroney, Patriots
14. Edgerrin James, Cardinals
15. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars (NOTE: Unfortunately, still has to share with Taylor.)
16. Cedric Benson, Bears
17. Thomas Jones, Jets
18. Clinton Portis, Redskins (DOWNGRADE: Dealing with knee tendinitis, presence of Betts.)
19. Ronnie Brown, Dolphins (NOTE: Solid back but team reached on him.)
20. Ahman Green, Texans
21. Marshawn Lynch, Bills
22. Jamal Lewis, Browns (NOTE: Market trends down, but a steal as your third back.)
23. Deuce McCallister, Saints
24. Brandon Jacobs, Giants
25. Julius Jones, Cowboys (NOTE: New regime makes him a sleeper.)
26. Carnell Williams, Bucs
27. LaMont Jordan, Raiders
28. Adrian Peterson, Vikings
29. Jerious Norwood, Falcons
30. DeAngelo Williams, Panthers
31. Tatum Bell, Lions
32. Ladell Betts, Redskins
33. Marion Barber, Cowboys (DOWNGRADE: Don't pony up for last year's TDs.)
34. Kevin Jones, Lions
35. Chester Taylor, Vikings
36. Fred Taylor, Jaguars
37. Brandon Jackson, Packers
38. DeShaun Foster, Panthers
39. *Warrick Dunn, Falcons (DOWNGRADE: Off knee surgery, might never get ball back from Norwood.)
40. Vernand Morency, Packers
41. LenDale White, Titans (NOTE: Avoid this backfield until the late rounds.)
42. Reuben Droughns, Giants
43. Leon Washington, Jets
44. Adrian Peterson, Bears
45. Michael Turner, Chargers
46. Anthony Thomas, Bills
47. Michael Pittman, Bucs
48. Sammy Morris, Patriots
49. Chris Henry, Titans
50. Mike Bell, Broncos

Wide Receiver
1. Steve Smith, Panthers
2. Chad Johnson, Bengals
3. Torry Holt, Rams
4. Marvin Harrison, Colts
5. Reggie Wayne, Colts
6. Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals
7. *Terrell Owens, Cowboys (HEADS-UP: Almost never plays full 16 games.)
8. Lee Evans, Bills (UPGRADE: He's always had the goods, now Losman does too.)
9. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Bengals
10. Marques Colston, Saints
11. Roy Williams, Lions
12. Anquan Boldin, Cardinals
13. Javon Walker, Broncos
14. Andre Johnson, Texans (NOTE: Probably offered to drive David Carr out of town.)
15. Donald Driver, Packers
16. Randy Moss, Patriots
17. Plaxico Burress, Giants
18. Reggie Brown, Eagles (UPGRADE: Andy Reid's system is a star maker.)
19. Hines Ward, Steelers
20. Joey Galloway, Bucs
21. Deion Branch, Seahawks (NOTE: A No. 2 who's paid as a No. 1.)
22. Santana Moss, Redskins
23. Laveranues Coles, Jets (NOTE: Cotchery similar and comes much cheaper.)
24. Chris Chambers, Dolphins
25. Calvin Johnson, Lions
26. Braylon Edwards, Browns
27. Bernard Berrian, Bears (NOTE: He'll get open, but can Grossman find him?)
28. *Darrell Jackson, Niners
29. Jerricho Cotchery, Jets
30. D.J. Hackett, Seahawks (SLEEPER: Has decent shot to be Hasselbeck's first option.)
31. Ronald Curry, Raiders
32. Vincent Jackson, Chargers (NOTE: Justly on everyone's sleeper list; there goes the value.)
33. Greg Jennings, Packers
34. Santonio Holmes, Steelers
35. Jerry Porter, Raiders
36. *Terry Glenn, Cowboys
37. Muhsin Muhammad, Bears
38. Devery Henderson, Saints (NOTE: Tasty upside but job isn't guaranteed.)
39. Mark Clayton, Ravens
40. Kevin Curtis, Eagles
41. Donte Stallworth, Patriots
42. Isaac Bruce, Rams
43. Derrick Mason, Ravens
44. Drew Bennett, Rams
45. Joe Horn, Falcons
46. Eddie Kennison, Chiefs
47. Matt Jones, Jaguars (DOWNGRADE: Club has drafted terribly at this position.)
48. Michael Jenkins, Falcons
59. Brandon Marshall, Broncos
50. Drew Carter, Panthers
51. Wes Welker, Patriots (SLEEPER: Underrated slot machine and Stallworth no sure bet.)
52. Amani Toomer, Giants
53. Arnaz Battle, Niners
54. Mike Furrey, Lions
55. Bobby Wade, Vikings
56. Malcolm Floyd, Chargers
57. Troy Williamson, Vikings (NOTE: Eyes are fine now; must rebuild confidence.)
58. Patrick Crayton, Cowboys (SLEEPER: Much needed given nicked-up teammates.)
59. Anthony Gonzalez, Colts
60. Joe Jurevicius, Browns
61. Bobby Engram, Seahawks
62. Marty Booker, Dolphins
63. Ted Ginn, Dolphins
64. Antwaan Randle El, Redskins
65. Bryant Johnson, Cardinals

Tight End
1. Antonio Gates, Chargers
2. Tony Gonzalez, Chiefs
3. Todd Heap, Ravens
4. Chris Cooley, Redskins (UPGRADE: The best value at the position.)
5. Jeremy Shockey, Giants
6. Kellen Winslow, Browns
7. Vernon Davis, Niners
8. Alge Crumpler, Falcons (DOWNGRADE: Vick absence would hurt him the most.)
9. Jason Witten, Cowboys
10. Ben Watson, Patriots
11. Dallas Clark, Colts
12. Heath Miller, Steelers
13. Randy McMichael, Rams
14. Eric Johnson, Saints (SLEEPER: Drew Brees believes, and so do we.)
15. *L.J. Smith, Eagles
16. Marcus Pollard, Seahawks
17. Alex Smith, Bucs
18. Owen Daniels, Texans
19. Chris Baker, Jets
20. Desmond Clark, Bears (DOWNGRADE: He'll lose targets to rookie Greg Olsen.)

Kicker
1. Adam Vinatieri, Colts (NOTE: Never attack this position early.)
2. Jeff Wilkins, Rams
3. Neil Rackers, Cardinals
4. Nate Kaeding, Chargers
5. Shayne Graham, Bengals
6. David Akers, Eagles
7. Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots
8. Jason Elam, Broncos
9. Olindo Mare, Saints (SLEEPER: Indoors and tied to a strong offense.)
10. Robbie Gould, Bears (DOWNGRADE: Dream seasons at kicker seldom repeat.)
11. Josh Brown, Seahawks
12. John Kasay, Panthers
13. Matt Stover, Ravens (DOWNGRADE: Seldom trusted with long kicks anymore.)
14. Jason Hanson, Lions
15. Josh Scobee, Jaguars
16. Mike Nugent, Jets
17. Joe Nedney, Niners
18. Rian Lindell, Bills
19. Jeff Reed, Steelers
20. Phil Dawson, Browns

Defense
1. Bears (NOTE: The clear top dog, but normally overpriced.)
2. Ravens
3. Chargers
4. Patriots
5. Cowboys
6. Eagles
7. Packers (SLEEPER: Unit quietly got nasty down stretch in 2006.)
8. Seahawks
9. Panthers
10. Dolphins
11. Broncos
12. Steelers
13. Jaguars
14. Vikings
15. Raiders (NOTE: If only they weren't tied to lousy offense.)
16. Rams
17. Cardinals
18. Bills
19. Niners
20. Bengals

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