2005-06 Fantasy Football Draft Guide

Team	Rookie Notes
Carnell ‘Cadillac’ Williams Tampa - RB	#1 On Our NFL Rookie Report - Auburn RB is shifty and fast with excellent vision and good hands. Gruden drafted this kid specifically with the fifth pick this year to replace Pittman/Garner and he will see the majority of TB’s offensive snaps. He has an opportunity to put up some good rushing/receiving numbers and is worthy of a fifth or sixth round pick in keeper leagues.
J.J Arrington Arizona, - RB	#2 On Our NFL Rookie Report - J.J Arrington ARZ – Arrington put up 2000+ yards at Cal last year, not bad at all. Then drafted by Dennis Green and the Cards in the second round won the starting role in camp/pre-season over Shipp who is coming off an injury. Green loves burners in the backfield and Arrington will see opportunities rushing and receiving and the veteran Warner will rebound and help the talented youngster along. Start thinking about Arrington in the sixth round.
Ronnie Brown, Miami, – RB	#3 On Our NFL Rookie Report - Ronnie Brown MIA – Brown is big, fast and has decent hands for a big back. Even the return of Rickey Williams shouldn’t prevent Brown from seeing the majority of the Dolphins snaps this season. Saban has QB issues and the running game will be relied on heavily so expect Brown to have a shot at putting up some good numbers in a poor offense. He may split carries with Williams so round seven or eight is realistic
Braylon Edwards, Browns, WR	#4 On Our NFL Rookie Report - Braylon Edwards CLE – Edwards is quite possibly the best athlete in the past draft. Growing pains will be evident but Romeo has little talent at wideout to rely on so expect Edwards to be a starter and count on savvy vet Dilfer will find a way to get the explosive rookie the ball. His size and speed give the Browns great TD potential at wideout. Take Edwards after his teammate Bryant is off the board.
Cedrick Benson, Chicago Bears, RB	#5 On Our NFL Rookie Report - Arguably the best back in the draft Benson hurt his fantasy stock in season one with his extended holdout. He is a powerful runner with enough speed to hurt teams outside and excellent vision. The last NCAA record breaker from Texas has had a decent NFL career (so far) and I think Benson will be equally impressive. Thomas Jones will start but Benson is worth a later round pick.
Heath Miller, Steelers, TE	#6 On Our NFL Rookie Report - Best TE in the draft has a chance to come in and grow into Big Ben’s security blanket. If these two gel they may help off-set the loss of RB’s (injuries) and Burress. Miller needs to contribute or the Steelers will have a tough start to the season. Miller is worth a late pick as a second TE and perhaps even as a starter later in the season.
Matt Jones, Jaguars, WR	#7 On Our NFL Rookie Report - A tremendous athlete with huge upside, Jones will likely make an impact on occasion still having to learn a new position. However, if the pre-season is any indication of how the Jags think Jones fits in he may well be worth a pick in the last round. He has caught the deep ball and has great speed and size and could be used initially as the homerun threat. A keeper league quandary but should be considered.
Darren Sproles, San Diego, TE	#8 On Our NFL Rookie Report - Electrifying and proof that good things come in small packages. Sproles lit the NCAA up and if your league rewards for return yards then Sproles is a candidate on draft day, especially in a keeper league. Chargers coaches rave about his quickness and he lead the Bolts in receptions and receiving yards during the preseason. I expect Sproles to make some impact on offense as he is a change of pace guy from LT and Turner.
Reggie Brown, Eagles, WR	#9 On Our NFL Rookie Report - This young receiver is likely to be the Eagles third receiver to open the season with injury to Pinkston. He could compete with Lewis as starter opposite super-ego Terrell Owens. Either way having the opportunity to learn from a great receiver like TO and to have a Pro-bowl QB throwing the ball, he likely has the most attractive situation of any rookie poised to make an impact.
Kyle Orton, Bears, QB	#10 On Our NFL Rookie Report - Orton, a fourth round pick from Purdue, has excellent poise for a rookie and I think he will be the best QB to come out of this draft. Projected as a top pick last season, injuries dropped him to the fourth but his smarts and calm demeanor has me picking him to surprise and become a leader in the Bears young offense.
Watch these guys: Brandon Jacobs NYG: drafted to be Thunder to Tiki’s lightning Jacobs could see short yardage and goal-line carries from the start of the season. TD potential in an offense expected to struggle could make him valuable this season in TD leagues or in the event of an injury to Barber. Ryan Moats PHI: almost a clone of current Eagles RB Brian Westbrook, Moats is a shifty back with good hands and will see duties during the regular season as a runner and receiver with the injury to Buckhalter. He is worth keeping an eye on in the event of an injury to Westbrook.

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