Top Ten Fantasy: Issue 4

The Draft can shake things up. Changes are in bold.

Quarterback
1. Peyton Manning - Peyton is easily the best. He's not on Madden '08, and the Colts got him a great slot receiver in Anthony Gonzolez.
2. Drew Brees - I wish I could make Brees 1A, as he will now throw to speedy Tennessee Alum Robert Meachem.
3. Tom Brady (Previously 4) - Randy Moss! He's throwing to Randy F-ing Moss! He had a good year with Brown, Gaffeny, and Caldwell, he'll do unbelievable things with Moss, Stallworth, and Washington.
4. Carson Palmer (Previously 3) - Brady's electrified recieving corps knocks Palmer down a peg.
5. Donovan McNabb (Previously 6) - Andy Reid has said McNabb is 'ahead of schedule' and has 'no need to worry' about Kolb being Philadelphia's first pick. You wouldn't lie to us, would you, Andy?
6. Marc Bulger (Previously 7) - Rutgers Fullback Brian Leonard will provide nice pass protection that will complement the Rams explosive offense.
7. Michael Vick (Previously 5) - I love rushing quarterbacks, they get you those few precious points in tight contests, but Vick can't seem to get away from trouble. Bulger and McNabb have better weapons anyway.
8. Matt Leinhart - Arizona fans rejoice! The drafting of Penn State Tackle Levi Brown to protect Leinhart's blind side almost made me put him above vick. Get ready for a very productive year from number seven.
9. Ben Roethlisberger (Previously 10) - It KILLS me that Dwayne Jarrett was taken right before the Steeler's second round pick. I think Big Ben Roethlisberger has something to prove this year, and word on the street is third rounder TE Spaeth has solid hands.
10. Philip Rivers (Previously Unranked) - Rivers now has a weapon out of LSU in Craig, and developed great rapport with Antonio Gates towards the end of last season. They have offensive minded coach Norv Turner at the helm. You can bet they'll score some serious point-age.

Late Round Flier Special: Jon Kitna - I know this seems like a really weird pick, but it makes sense once you think about it. Kitna, who threw for over 4,000 yards last year, has Calvin "The Next Jerry Rice" Johnson to throw to in addition to Mike Furrey and Roy Williams. And you know the Lions will be playing from behind often.

Dropped Out: Vince Young - I feel bad for Titans fans. Their Rookie Of The Year QB gets the cover of Madden (almost guaranteeing a down year) and Tennessee fails to draft a major recieving threat.

Running Back
1. LaDanian Tomlinson - Is there a rank higher than one? Because there is now a #1 recieving threat in San Diego.
2. Steven Jackson (Previously 3) - He now has Leonard to open huge holes to run through.
3. Larry Johnson (Previously 2) - Another stalwart of the KC line just retired, and LJ's on the trading block. Love the guy as a runner, but he doesn't deserve #2.
4. Brian Westbrook (Previously 5) - Tony Hunt was a great pick. I love it. No more Westbrook fumbles in the fourth quarter, and the Philly Halfback will take alot less of a beating with a bruiser to spell him.
5. Frank Gore (Previously 4) - Gore should do well this year, but Norv Turner's departure isn't good. The D-Jax acquisition does help him. Think of him as a safer pick now.
6. Rudi Johnson - Cincy picked up Kenney Irons, but this won't threaten Johnson's workload as much as you'd think.
7. Willie Parker - I like the idea of moving to more multiple tight end sets. This means better blocking for FWP.
8. Shaun Alexander - I can't like the fact that the best reciever the Seahawks had was traded. There is alot more pressure on Alexander now.
9. Willis McGahee - The Ravens did the smart thing and drafted a few OL's this weekend. McGahee should bloom this season.
10. Maurice Jones-Drew - He can post eye-popping yardage totals, and that's that.

Late Round Flier Special - Michael Bush - Yes, he is playing in Oakland, where they won't have alot of time to hold on to the ball, but he has been called 'The Steal of the Draft' and 'A future star'. Perfect MJD candidate for this year.

Wide Reciever
1. Marvin Harrison - He can only benefit with Gonzolez on the field. Really.
2. Chad Johnson - Chris Henry got suspended, and Chad can go back to scoring TD's.
3. Larry Fitzgerald - Fitzgerald should be #1c if he stays healthy.
4. Steve Smith - With Dwayne Jarrett on the roster, you have to believe that Smith will have less defenders to deal with. We can only hope.
5. Reggie Wayne - Peyton didn't get Madden '08, so Reggie's production will be great.
6. Terrell Owens - T.O. is getting his Bonus. A paid T.O. is a happy T.O.
7. Javon Walker - Jay Cutler is coming into his own, and Walker will reap the benefits.
8. Roy Williams - You have to wonder if opposing defenses will dare to double cover Williams while Calvin Johnson is on the field.
9. Anquan Boldin - The drafting of Levi Brown makes Arizona's offensive stock soar.
10. T.J. Houshmanzadeh - Again, Chris Henry won't be around for half the season, and I can only be elated by that.

Late Round Flier Special - Calvin Johnson - If CJ even lasts until the late rounds of your draft, you have to take him. He is a number three WR candidate based simply on the fact he has been called "uncoverable".