Fantasy football sleepers and bums

by Steve

Lets face it, fantasy football is mainstream. There are probably as many people that watch the games just for the games as people that watch solely for their 'fantasy team' with their goofy hysterical nicknames. Even mainstream newspapers like The Buffalo News have whole weekly columns dedicated to fantasy sports. So, since I'm such a well respected knowledgable person here is my list of potential sleepers and bums for your up coming draft.

Sleepers

• Ray Rice RB Baltimore - McGahee has been in the dog house in Baltimore mostly because he is over paid and not that good. Rice is due for a breakout season in his second year.
• Anthony Gonzalez WR Colts - Peace out Harrison welcome Gonzo. He broke out in the playoffs last year and has Manning throwing him the rock. In his third year in the league, AG will put up numbers.
• Brady Quinn QB Browns - Assuming he is anointed the starter in C-town Quinn could put up numbers on a bad Browns team. Replacing Winslow with Royal might be the biggest drop off in talent in the history of the tightend position but Edwards will have a bounce back year and Furry/Cribbs aren't terrible. Furthermore, Jamal "I sell coke" Lewis is old as dirt and will break down and they'll be forced to throw a lot cause the defense is sub-par.
• Visanthe Shiancoe TE Vikings - To be honest I don't know who this dude is and I can't pronounce his name. He's a vet that had a great year last year (I guess) and has Brent chucking him the rock. He is my Bo Scaife of three years ago.

Busts

• Ronnie Brown RB Dolphins - Ricky Williams is still on the team, he had a lot of touches last year meaning he took extra punishment, the wildcat won't be taking anyone by surprise this year, the Dolphins aren't going to win 11 games, and what are the chances he plays in all 16 games again this year?
• Brandon Marshall WR Broncos - No Cutler, legal problems, isn't getting along with the coaching staff. Really the only thing going on for him is it's a contract year.
• Jay Cutler QB Bears - Moving to the windy city sans any offensive talent around him save for the RB, Cutler will be moving backwards this year. He won't be able to chuck the ball around as much as he did last year and he will be throwing to a punt returner on one side and a kick off returner on the other side. Bennett is 6', Hester is 5'11 compared to 6'4 Marshall and a true WR in Royal.
• Chris Cooley TE Redskins - Lets face it Jason Campbell eff'n blows. There are a ton of WRs on this team that will have to get the ball too. His one touchdown from a year ago is also a bit disconcerting.

And finally, my sleeper #1 overall pick is.... Tom Brady, why not.