2009 Fantasy Football Draft Kit

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Bargains - These can be either well-known, established fantasy players who are projected to do much better than their 2008 statistics or players who broke out last season and could be the new fantasy football studs. Basically you can get these players at a lower draft price than their value will actually be (bargains).

Breakouts - Most true sleepers fall under this category. They have shown potential in the past and this may be their year to breakout and become a fantasy star.

Rookies - These are first year players who could start for your team and be star.

Bargains: Quarterbacks

Carson Palmer - Bengals - Palmer is the same quarterback who has averaged just over 4,000 yards passing and 28 touchdown passes from 2005-2007. That is as good as it gets in fantasy football. He looks to be 100% recovered from his 2008 injuries so the only thing to hold him back is his own team. The Bengals added 6th overall pick OT Andre Smith to the offense and they replaced T.J. Houshmandzadeh with free agent Laveranues Coles. The Bengals should have solid depth with WR Chris Henry and 2008 third-round-pick WR Andre Caldwell. The lackluster run game will feature Cedric Benson, so the Bengals will be forced to pass more than they truly want too.

Matt Schaub - Texans - He had solid numbers in 2008 with just 11 starts: 3,043 yards with 15 touchdown passes. If he can remains healthy for more of the season Schaub should pass for over 4,000 yards and 20-25 touchdown passes. He has Andre Johnson, Kevin Walters and Owen Daniels to throw to and a pretty good run game lead by Steve Slaton. In all, a healthier Schaub can finish in the top 5, but you better draft a solid back up.

Eli Manning - Giants - Year-after-year he falls in the draft and year-after-year he puts up good fantasy numbers: 3,238 yards, 21 TD's, 10 Int. The Giants have a lot of good young receivers and Eli should be set for another underrated fantasy season.

Trent Edwards - Bills - Edwards had a mini-breakout in 2009 throwing for 2,699 yards and 11 touchdowns while missing most of three games. Coming into his third season Edwards should be giving some more slack in his leash and that should produce bigger numbers. Terrell Owens provides the desperately needed 2nd-opition behind Lee Evans. You put Josh Reed into a more comfortable third receiver role and you have the makings of a very solid passing offense.

Bargains: Wide Receivers

Lee Evans - Bills - He remains a bargain with the addition of Terrell Owens. With a lot of attention on Owens, Evans should get a lot of single coverage, and he is way too good for that. He is likely going to be available at the end of the mid-rounds and he should be a steady performer throughout the season especially if Trent Edwards takes his expected step up.

Chad Ochocinco - Bengals - 2008 was a disaster for the entire Bengal team and particularly Chad Johnson...Ochocinco. WIth Palmer healthy and T.J. Houshmandzadeh gone it should be back to normal, or close, for Ochocinco. Or maybe I am sold on his talk with Denzel Washington.

Bernard Berrian - Vikings - If Brett Favre signs the already underrated receiver. should explode in 2009. He caught 48 passes for 964 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2008 while missing two games.

Torry Holt - Jaguars - The one-time fantasy stud has slipped, but nothing like an new team to invigorate the competitive spirit of Holt. At worst a healthy Holt is a 60 catch, 800 yard receiver at best he is a 80 catch 1,100 yards receiver. Either way you should be able to draft him at a bargain price.

Steve Smith - Giants - Smith makes a bargain in PPR (points per reception) leagues. He finished with 57 receptions for 574 yards and 1 touchdown in 2008. He could get 70-80 catches in 2009.

Chansi Stuckey - Jets - With the departure of Laveranues Coles, Stuckey has a good chance to break into the starting line up, the question will be who will throw the ball to him. If the Jets can get good quarterback play, Stuckey makes a late, late round bargain.

Bargains: Running Backs

Correll Buckhalter - Broncos - He comes into the 2009 season expected to carry a share of the running load with rookie #1 pick Knowshon Moreno and that should at least put him on your fantasy radar. Buckhalter can catch passes and should provide solid fantasy numbers from time-to-time and if Knowshon Moreno fails or goes down to injury, Buckhalter could do very well.

Jamaal Charles - Chiefs - The rookie 3rd-round-draft pick played well filling in for Larry Johnson and Kolby Smith finishing with 357 yards @ 5.3 yards per rush. He added 27 receptions for another 272 yards. He could be part of a two-back attack in Kansas City.

Bargains: Tight Ends

Owen Daniels - Texans - He had his breakout season in 2008 catching 70 passes for 862 yards and 2 touchdowns, yet he is likely to be ignored as the first tight ends get drafted. He has the potential to easily finish in the top five.

Zach Miller - Raiders - Just like Daniels, he had his breakout season in 2008 catching 56 passes for 778 yards and 1 touchdown, yet he too is likely to be ignored as the first tight ends get drafted. His potential is tied to his quarterbacks's success, but he is Russell's #1 target.

John Carlson - Seahawks - The rookie 2nd-round-pick was excellent from day one catching 55 passes for 627 yards and 5 touchdowns. There is no reason that he shouldn't take another step in 2009.

Bo Scaife - Titans - He took over as the featured tight end and even the featured receiver at times and finished with 58 catches for 561 yards. He is a late-round bargain who will fill the hole at tight end just fine.

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