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Quarterback
1. Peyton Manning, Colts
2. Carson Palmer, Bengals
3. Drew Brees, Saints
4. Tom Brady, Patriots
5. Marc Bulger, Rams
6. Vince Young, Titans
7. *Donovan McNabb, Eagles
NOTE: Passing will be fine, but no longer a scrambler.
8. Tony Romo, Cowboys
9. *Jon Kitna, Lions
10. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers
UPGRADE: Ready for heavier role in offense.
11. Matt Hasselbeck, Seahawks
12. Philip Rivers, Chargers
13. Matt Leinart, Cardinals
14. Brett Favre, Packers
15. Eli Manning, Giants
16. J.P. Losman, Bills
SLEEPER: Improved significantly in 2006.
17. Jay Cutler, Broncos
18. Jake Delhomme, Panthers
HEADS-UP: David Carr is a legitimate threat.
19. Alex Smith, Niners
20. Matt Schaub, Texans
21. *Jason Campbell, Redskins
22. Jeff Garcia, Bucs
23. Rex Grossman, Bears
NOTE: One step forward, two steps back.
24. Chad Pennnington, Jets
25. Joey Harrington, Falcons
26. *Daunte Culpepper, Raiders
SLEEPER: Solid camp, offense is legitimately improved.
27. Trent Green, Dolphins
28. Steve McNair, Ravens
29. Damon Huard, Chiefs
30. Byron Leftwich, Jaguars
NOTE: Not a favorite of Jack Del Rio.
31. Tarvaris Jackson, Vikings
32. Charlie Frye, Browns
NOTE: Just holding the spot for Quinn.
33. David Garrard, Jaguars
34. David Carr, Panthers
35. Brian Griese, Bears
36. Brady Quinn, Browns
37. Kellen Clemens, Jets
38. Kyle Boller, Ravens
39. Kelly Holcomb, Vikings

Running Back
1. LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers
2. Steven Jackson, Rams
3. *Frank Gore, Niners
4. Joseph Addai, Colts
5. Larry Johnson, Chiefs
NOTE: All those dollars can't clear holes for him.
6. Rudi Johnson, Bengals
7. Willie Parker, Steelers
8. Brian Westbrook, Eagles
NOTE: Unreal talent but seldom goes 16 games.
9. Shaun Alexander, Seahawks
10 *Travis Henry, Broncos
11. Reggie Bush, Saints
12. *Laurence Maroney, Patriots
13. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars
14. Cedric Benson, Bears
15. Willis McGahee, Ravens
16. Edgerrin James, Cardinals
17. *Thomas Jones, Jets
NOTE: How good is the run blocking?
18. *Clinton Portis, Redskins
19. Ahman Green, Texans
20. Jamal Lewis, Browns
NOTE: Market trends down, but a steal as your third back.
21. Marshawn Lynch, Bills
DOWNGRADE: Ordinary August could delay starting gig.
22. Ronnie Brown, Dolphins
DOWNGRADE: Solid back but line could be problem.
23. Deuce McAllister, Saints
24. Brandon Jacobs, Giants
25. LaMont Jordan, Raiders
SLEEPER: Easy early schedule, no Rhodes for a month.
26. Adrian Peterson, Vikings
27. Julius Jones, Cowboys
SLEEPER: More confident and relaxed with Parcells gone.
28. Carnell Williams, Bucs
29. Jerious Norwood, Falcons
30. Tatum Bell, Lions
SLEEPER: Gets chance to shine with Jones dinged up.
31. Ladell Betts, Redskins
UPGRADE: Most tempting backup on the board.
32. DeShaun Foster, Panthers
SLEEPER: He's probably held off Williams, to this point.
33. Marion Barber, Cowboys
DOWNGRADE: Don't pony up for last year's TDs.
34. Chris Brown, Titans
SLEEPER: Probably will start, line is solid.
35. DeAngelo Williams, Panthers
DOWNGRADE: Better than Foster, but he's second in line.
36. Chester Taylor, Vikings
37. Fred Taylor, Jaguars
NOTE: Solid with yardage, allergic to end zone.
38. Brandon Jackson, Packers
DOWNGRADE: Mild concussion, ordinary camp.
39. Leon Washington, Jets
40. *Kevin Jones, Lions
DOWNGRADE: May start year on PUP list.
41. Warrick Dunn, Falcons
NOTE: Not much upside, plenty of downside.
42. *Vernand Morency, Packers
43. *Michael Turner, Chargers
44. Michael Pittman, Bucs
45. Anthony Thomas, Bills
46. Jesse Chatman, Dolphins
NOTE: Pushing Brown in Miami, apparently.
47. Reuben Droughns, Giants
48. Adrian Peterson, Bears
49. Brian Leonard, Rams
SLEEPER: Run to him if anything happens to Jackson.
50. Sammy Morris, Patriots
51. Chris Henry, Titans
52. LenDale White, Titans
53. Marcel Shipp, Cardinals
54. *Mike Bell, Broncos
55. Noah Herron, Packers
SLEEPER: Chasing two ordinary backs.
56. Correll Buckhalter, Eagles
NOTE: Marked territory in Week 3.
57. Ron Dayne, Texans
58. Cecil Sapp, Broncos
59. Najeh Davenport, Steelers
NOTE: Beats out Barlow, No. 2 behind Parker.
60. Tony Hunt, Eagles
61. Dominic Rhodes, Raiders
HEADS-UP: Out for opening month.
62. Jerome Harrison, Browns
63. Darren Sproles, Chargers
64. Brian Calhoun, Lions

Wide Receiver
1. Steve Smith, Panthers
2. Marvin Harrison, Colts
3. Reggie Wayne, Colts
4. Chad Johnson, Bengals
5. Terrell Owens, Cowboys
UPGRADE: Quiet camp is a good camp.
6. Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals
7. Lee Evans, Bills
UPGRADE: He's always had the goods, now Losman does too.
8. Torry Holt, Rams
DOWNGRADE: Knee issue isn't going away; best to avoid.
9. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Bengals
10. Roy Williams, Lions
11. Anquan Boldin, Cardinals
12. Javon Walker, Broncos
13. Marques Colston, Saints
NOTE: Won't sneak up on anyone this time around.
14. Andre Johnson, Texans
15. *Donald Driver, Packers
16. Deion Branch, Seahawks
17. Joey Galloway, Bucs
NOTE: Number still there, but turns 36 in November.
18. Santana Moss, Redskins
19. Reggie Brown, Eagles
20. *Plaxico Burress, Giants
DOWNGRADE: Nicked-up camp can't be ignored.
21. *Randy Moss, Patriots
22. Hines Ward, Steelers
DOWNGRADE: Emerging Holmes cuts into his stats.
23. Laveranues Coles, Jets
24. Chris Chambers, Dolphins
25. Calvin Johnson, Lions
NOTE: Hype is justified, but plenty of pass catchers here.
26. *Darrell Jackson, Niners
27. Bernard Berrian, Bears
SLEEPER: Perhaps the best value play on the board.
28. Ronald Curry, Raiders
SLEEPER: Best wideout in Oakland; Porter can't be trusted.
29. Santonio Holmes, Steelers
SLEEPER: Everything in place for sophomore breakout.
30. Braylon Edwards, Browns
31. Jerricho Cotchery, Jets
32. Kevin Curtis, Eagles
SLEEPER: Far better value than Reggie Brown.
33. Vincent Jackson, Chargers
34. D.J. Hackett, Seahawks
35. *Mark Clayton, Ravens
36. *Donte Stallworth, Patriots
37. Isaac Bruce, Rams
38. Eddie Kennison, Chiefs
39. *Devery Henderson, Saints
40. *Terry Glenn, Cowboys
DOWNGRADE: Off knee surgery, could miss opener.
41. Derrick Mason, Ravens
42. Jerry Porter, Raiders
43. Muhsin Muhammad, Bears
44. Michael Jenkins, Falcons
45. Bobby Wade, Vikings
SLEEPER: Someone has to catch it in Minnesota.
46. Greg Jennings, Packers
47. Drew Bennett, Rams
48. Joe Horn, Falcons
49. Brandon Jones, Titans
50. Wes Welker, Patriots
51. Patrick Crayton, Cowboys
52. Mike Furrey, Lions
53. Amani Toomer, Giants
54. Craig Davis, Chargers
55. Troy Williamson, Vikings
NOTE: Eyes are fine now; must rebuild confidence.
56. Anthony Gonzalez, Colts
57. Brandon Marshall, Broncos
58. Dennis Northcutt, Jaguars
59. Jacoby Jones, Texans
SLEEPER: Electric on returns, will play plenty on offense.
60. Joe Jurevicius, Browns
61. Drew Carter, Panthers
62. Terrance Copper, Saints
SLEEPER: Bump him up if Henderson heals slowly.
63. Arnaz Battle, Niners
64. Bobby Engram, Seahawks
65. Roddy White, Falcons
66. *Marty Booker, Dolphins
67. Ernest Wilford, Jaguars
68. Ted Ginn, Dolphins
69. James Jones, Packers
70. Matt Jones, Jaguars
71. Antwaan Randle El, Redskins
72. Bryant Johnson, Cardinals
73. *David Boston, Bucs
74. Chris Davis, Titans
75. Maurice Stovall, Bucs
76. *Chris Henry, Bengals
NOTE: Super talent, but two-month suspension comes first.
77. Dwayne Jarrett, Panthers
78. Tab Perry, Bengals
79. Malcolm Floyd, Chargers

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. Vernon Davis, Niners
UPGRADE: Should be Smith's primary target.
7. Kellen Winslow, Browns
8. Alge Crumpler, Falcons
DOWNGRADE: Vick's absence hurts him the most.
9. Jason Witten, Cowboys
10. Ben Watson, Patriots
11. Dallas Clark, Colts
12. Heath Miller, Steelers
13. Randy McMichael, Rams
14. Bo Scaife, Titans
SLEEPER: Young's most trusted target.
15. *L.J. Smith, Eagles
NOTE: Thinks he'll be ready for Week 1.
16. Owen Daniels, Texans
SLEEPER: Good last-round option if you ignore position.
17. Eric Johnson, Saints
18. Marcus Pollard, Seahawks
19. Alex Smith, Bucs
20. Chris Baker, Jets
21. Desmond Clark, Bears
22. Mark Campbell, Saints
23. Marcedes Lewis, Jaguars
24. Greg Olsen, Bears

Kicker
1. Adam Vinatieri, Colts
2. Neil Rackers, Cardinals
NOTE: Has good shot to get his mojo back.
3. Nate Kaeding, Chargers
4. Shayne Graham, Bengals
5. Jeff Wilkins, Rams
6. David Akers, Eagles
7. Olindo Mare, Saints
SLEEPER: Indoors and tied to a strong offense.
8. Jason Elam, Broncos
9. Robbie Gould, Bears
DOWNGRADE: Dream seasons at kicker seldom repeat.
10. Josh Brown, Seahawks
11. Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots
12. John Kasay, Panthers
13. Matt Stover, Ravens
14. Nick Folk, Cowboys
SLEEPER: Bump him into Top 10 if and when team commits.
15. Jason Hanson, Lions
16. Josh Scobee, Jaguars
17. Mike Nugent, Jets
SLEEPER: Was automatic during 2006 stretch drive.
18. Joe Nedney, Niners
19. Rian Lindell, Bills
20. Jeff Reed, Steelers
21. 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. Broncos
11. Jaguars
12. Vikings
13. Steelers
14. Raiders
SLEEPER: Good spot play with tasty September matchups.
15. Dolphins
16. Rams
17. Cardinals
18. Bills
19. Jets
20. Niners
21. Giants
22. Bengals