2012 NFL Team Preview: Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens were one scoreboard operator error away from making the Super Bowl last season. If you think they have a chip on their shoulder this season, that is an understatement.

Baltimore is a favorite to win the AFC, but out of all the contenders, they are getting the least amount of media attention. Their biggest news this off-season was Ray Rice signing a new contract.

They do have a few injury issues that will hurt them this season. Terrell Suggs is due to miss most of the season because of an Achilles injury. Can they pressure the quarterback enough for their defense to be effective?

It's a 'put up or shut up' year for Joe Flacco. Is this the year he surpasses 4,000 passing yards and 30 touchdowns?

Here's our 2012 NFL team preview for the Baltimore Ravens.

2011 Win/Loss Record: 12-4

Key Additions: WR Jacoby Jones, OG Bobbie Williams, QB Curtis Painter, DE Courtney Upshaw, WR Tommy Streeter, S Sean Considine, CB Corey Graham, DT Ryan McBean, OG Tony Wragge, OG Kelechi Osemele and RB Bernard Pierce.

Key Losses: WR Derrick Mason, CB Dominique Foxworth, S Tom Zbikowski, DT Cory Redding, DT Brandon McKinney, S Haruki Nakamura, LB Jarret Johnson, OG Ben Grubbs and LB Jameel McClain.

Non-Divison Schedule: AFC West and NFC East

Fantasy Sleeper: WR Tommy Streeter - After after the NFL Draft, I had Jacoby Jones listed as the Ravens' fantasy sleeper as Jacoby Jones. Well, the Ravens have been vocal about their fear of Jones' hands and his past fumbling issues. Streeter's mentor is Ray Lewis and writers have taken notice of his abilities. He's 6'5 and ran a 4.40 40-time, so he has the skills to be a deep threat. They currently have Torrey Smith in that role, but Streeter is a nice hand-cuff in a deep league.

Team Analysis: You look at who the Ravens added and who they've lost, they seem to have improved their team by making it younger. Smith, Streeter, and Jones will fill-in for the retired Mason, even though Flacco still needs a dependable possession receiver. Boldin will play that role, but will often be the target of double coverage. Ray Rice is due to have another amazing fantasy and real-life season. They will have to rely on Pernell McPhee and rookie Upshaw to replace Suggs for most of the season. That could be a problem, but their defense is good enough that Haloti Ngata and Lewis will help with the pass rush. I am really, really looking for Week 3, when they play the New England Patriots at home...that will be an amazing game!

2012 Wins Over/Under Line: 10 (Prediction: OVER)

2012 Projected Win/Loss Record: 12-4

2010 NFL Week 2 - Fantasy Football Sit/Start

I'm a man that can admit my faults. I completely whiffed on Arian Foster last week, but he was left on the bench on a lot of fantasy leagues last week. I did make good recommendations to start Matt Forte and to bench Ryan Mathews, Donovan McNabb, and DeSean Jackson. Here are my weekly Sit/Start column for Week 2 of the 2010 NFL Season.

I want to explain what I mean by "sit" and "start." Of course you are going to start some of the guys i say to bench this week, because you probably used high draft picks or a lot of money in an auction for them. I am just not completely sold that they will have good weeks. If you have a guy that you are on the fence about, maybe this will help you pick between the players.

START'EM

Peyton Manning - The New York Giants pass offense is weak, plus he's playing against his brother at night, that's automatic.

Matt Ryan - He's not usually in this category, since he's a better actual player than a fantasy player. He faces Arizona and he will have a big game.

Kyle Orton - He didn't go very early in anyone's draft outside the 303 area code, but he's worth a start this week. Denver is a passing offense and he faces a Seattle defense that was lucky in Week 1.

Jason Campbell - He didn't look great in his opening game, but the Rams will make him look like a Pro Bowler.

Ahmad Bradshaw - Did you see the holes the Texans opened up against the Colts last week? Arian Foster could have been a truck and still went untouched.

Ray Rice - He didn't have a great Week 1, but the Jets are a hard team to run against.

Arian Foster - I was made into a believer last week, he's a better back than I gave him credit for.

Jamaal Charles - I was worried about Thomas Jones taking away carries, but I'm not worried about that anymore, he's the #1 guy in Kansas City.

Santana Moss - Here's a name that is very unfamiliar with being listed in the start'em list. The Texans secondary is bad and McNabb should be able to hit Moss often.

Hakeem Nicks - Nicks emerged as the #1 option for Eli Manning in Week 1. He will follow up his three touchdown game with another solid game.

Wes Welker - He may have not accumulated a big yardage total, but Brady is looking for him in the red zone.

Mark Clayton - Sam Bradford targeted him more than any other team targeted any other receiver last week. He's just a good fantasy player on a bad team.

Visante Shiancoe - The Vikings wide receiver corps is weak and Brett Favre is finding his tight end more in the offense.

Mercedes Lewis - You probably didn't plan on owning him, let alone start him on your team. David Garrard's receiving options are limited and he is looking for Lewis in the red zone.

Green Bay Packers Defense - They play the Buffalo Bills, enough said.

Philadelphia Eagles Defense - Matthew Stafford is out for a few weeks, so the Lions will start Shaun Hill at quarterback. The Eagles defense is explosive and will blitz Hill all day.

Javon Ringer - DEEP LEAGUE START - He stole a touchdown from CJ2K last week and it won't be his last vulcher, he's worth a start in deep leagues.


SIT'EM

Eli Manning - The Giants are going to run all over the Colts and they will limit the passing attack in favor of handing the ball off.

Joe Flacco - The Bengals are weak against the run and the Ravens will focus on giving it to Ray Rice.

Matt Cassel- Cleveland's secondary is better than advertised, he will have a hard time finding open targets.

Any Buffalo Bills player - I think this will be a weekly tradition, their offense is terrible.

Derek Anderson - I was hoping Anderson would be a sleeper this year, but after Week 1, he looks like he could barely make a UFL roster.

Ryan Mathews - He didn't get many touches against the Chiefs last week, but he looked like a rookie. I would wait until he shows you something before starting him again.

Jerome Harrison - The carries were split between him and Peyton Hillis. You probably picked him in the first 5 or 6 rounds, but he can't be started right now.

Justin Forsett - Leon Washington is going to factor in Seattle's offense, so starting Forsett could be like rolling the dice.

Nate Washington - He scored on a long pass on a busted play, don't expect that every week.

Steve Breaston - There are better options on the waiver wire, try picking up one of the Mike Williams players on Seattle or Tampa Bay.

Mike Wallace - I have him on a few teams this year, but you can't trust Dennis Dixon. He will be a better fantasy player once Big Ben comes back.

DeSean Jackson - Jackson is in the same boat as Wallace, both of their quarterbacks are "run first" and not many balls will end up in the air.

Dustin Keller - Mark Sanchez doesn't seem to be looking for Keller in the offense, so he's not worth starting.

San Francisco 49ers Defense - They had trouble with Seattle in Week 1 and New Orleans come into town this week.

Chicago Bears - The Bears are a good defense, but the Cowboys will be hungry and can't go 0-2.

NFL Week 5: Fantasy Football Sit/Start

My week 4 fantasy football sit/start post did pretty well. Steve Smith of the New York Giants caught everything, Vernon Davis had another big week, the Ravens running backs helped fantasy owners, and Visanthe Shiancoe caught a touchdown on Monday Night. I predicted a few sits from last week that came through. Willie Parker couldn't even play and Thomas Jones is a shell of himself. Week 5 has some nice match-ups and see who you need to pick up on the waiver wire. Here is my fantasy football sit/start for Week 5.

START'EM

Ben Roethlisberger - I will keep starting any quarterback that faces the Detroit Lions not named Jason Campbell. He had a nice showing on WWE Raw and hopefully he hits the film and doesn't get distracted by the WWE Divas.

Chris Johnson - The Colts have looked great the last couple weeks, but they weren't facing any great running back. They still have trouble against the run and Chris Johnson will have a nice week.

David Garrard - He had a coming out party against the weak Tennessee secondary. He should have a pretty nice week against Seattle.

Mike Sims-Walker - This pick goes along with Garrard having a good week. Sims-Walker is being targeted non-stop and will get some throws to him.

DeSean Jackson - He is starting to cement his status as a #1 receiver in the NFL. He has an ability to do amazing things after the catch.

Pierre Garcon - Tennessee has a weak secondary and someone will be open. Garcon will have his opportunities and he is also like Jackson, he has the ability to gain a lot of yards after the catch.

Ray Rice/Willis McGahee - I can't pick just one of these backs....they will also be in as a duo until they play a good team or one of them gets injured, then LeRon McClain will be added.

Pittsburgh Steelers Defense - They play the Lions and I think that he will have trouble against their defense. Troy Polamalu will probably not play, but even if he doesn't, I still like the Steeler defense against the Lions.

Vernon Davis - He is the main target for Shaun Hill and he will keep targeting him, Davis is having a breakout year.

Knowshon Moreno - Correll Buckhalter is injured and Moreno will have most, if not all, of the carries. New England has some injuries on defense and will have trouble against Moreno. Peyton Hillis could see some carries, but I wouldn't expect that he would vulture any touchdowns away from Moreno.

Steve Smith - Even if Eli Manning can't start this weekend, Steve Smith will be the #1 target for David Carr. The Giants love Smith and he has great hands.

Percy Harvin - The Vikings are playing the Rams and they are horrible. Harvin can get some screen passes and take them to the house. He should have a big week against St. Louis.

Nate Burleson - I have been waiting for him to really have a monster week and I feel like it could be this week. He plays the Jaguars and I really like the matchup.

Kenny Britt - DEEP LEAGUE START - He's only owned in 9% of leagues on ESPN and he had a 100 yard game last week. He's worth a look if you are in need of a WR or if one is on a bye week.


SIT'EM

Eli Manning - He has a injury on his planting foot and is going to have trouble. He may not even play, so he's a risky start.

Ronnie Brown/Ricky Williams - The Jets are great against the run and the Dolphins are going to have trouble running against them. Ronnie Brown could get some wildcat yards, but don't expect a big week from him.

Carson Palmer - I liked him last week against the Browns, but it will be a different story against the Ravens this weekend. Palmer will have trouble and will throw a couple interceptions.

Matt Cassel - He plays Dallas this week and he will be running for his life. Dallas has gotten to the QB their last two games and Cassel will not have time to throw the ball.

Cadillac Williams - The Eagles are coming off a bye week and they will be fully rested for the Bucs. Williams will have trouble this weekend against that tough defense.

Clinton Portis - I'm going to keep hating on Portis until he does something this year. He has looked old and slow and I don't like him against Carolina.

Roy Williams - Romo has targeted Williams quite a bit the last couple games, but there has been plenty of balls that should have been caught by him that he didn't catch. Romo may have started to lose confidence in his receiver.

Deion Branch - He was drafted in the middle to late rounds in your fantasy draft, but it's about time that you cut him loose. He's the 4th option in most plays, he's done.

Houston Texans Defense - They aren't as good as they should be and they are giving up a lot of yards to opposing running backs. Arizona is their next opponent and it could be a long day.

Torry Holt - Mike Sims-Walker has emerged as the #1 option in Jacksonville and Holt is the third option at best in most plays. He is only worth a start in deep leagues.

Leon Washington - It's a new year for Washington and with Mark Sanchez at quarterback, he isn't seeing as many dump passes that he can work with. He is a true backup, not a time share running back.

NFL Week 3: Fantasy Football Sit/Start

My Fantasy Football Sit/Start picks from last week was nearly 100% perfect last week. I said to start Fred Jackson and Dallas Clark, and even picked my Deep League sleeper with Pierre Garcon. I told you to sit Matt Forte, Reggie Bush, and the Eagles defense. I hope everyone took my advice and here are this week's fantasy football sit/starts for Week 3.

I'm sitting 1-1 in every league that I'm in, since I faced a team with Adrian Peterson in nearly every league that week. I bounced back last week and had a nice week, especially since Frank Gore won me a few games. I had an even better week gambling against the NFL odds.

START'EM

Fred Jackson - With Marshawn Lynch still out, I like him again this week against New Orleans. He has pass catching ability and the Saints run defense still isn't great. He's going to have another big week, go out and pick him up if he's still available.

Felix Jones - He wasn't even 100% and he still managed to break off a long run or two, in limited action against the Giants. Marion Barber is out this week and he needs to be started. The Cowboys aren't happy with Romo right now, so Jones will get added carries.

Matt Forte - I didn't like Forte at all last week against the Steelers and he had a bad game. He faces Seattle this week and Frank Gore ran all over them last week. Forte is a physical back and he should see at least 25 carries this week and see the endzone.

Greg Jennings - The Packers are finally facing a team with a weak defense. He hasn't had a great first two games of the season, but look for him to light up the Rams this week.

Isaac Bruce - The 49ers won't be able to run on the Vikings this week, so they will have to pass. Bruce is their best target and he will have a better than expected week against Minnesota.

Tony Gonzalez - Atlanta is targeting him in the red zone and they should get some red zone action this week against New England. The linebacker corps for the Patriots is hurting and he'll get a lot of targets this week.

Ray Rice/Willis McGahee - It looks like the guessing-games is back in the Baltimore backfield. Rice was great the first week and McGahee had a great game in Week 2. They play the Browns this week, so if you have either of these backs, start'em.

Dallas Clark - Anthony Gonzalez is out and he had a monster game against the Dolphins. He is the #2, if not the #1 target on most drives. He is going to have a career year in Indianapolis. The Cardinals will not be able to stop him.

Brandon Jacobs - He has looked bad early this season, but the Buccaneers defense isn't what it used to be. He needs a break-out week and he will have one this week against Tampa Bay.

Maurice Jones-Drew - You saw what Chris Johnson did against the Texans last week, and Jones-Drew is the same kind of back. He could have over 100 yards rushing and another 100 receiving this week against Houston.

Hines Ward - He always has great games against Cincinnati and Cleveland and the Bengals are on the schedule this week. He has started out slow this year, but after playing Tennessee and Chicago, Cincinnati will be a nice change of pace.

Vincent Jackson - Miami's secondary isn't that great and Rivers will be looking for Vincent Jackson all game. He had a monster game last week and he'll take advantage of Miami's DBs.

Justin Forsett - DEEP LEAGUE START - Seattle's wide-outs are banged up and Hasselbeck may not play. Seneca wallace is a nice back-up and will throw the ball. Forsett had a nice game last week and he's barely owned in any league.


SIT'EM

Chris Chambers - I thought that he would be a nice fantasy player this season, but Rivers isn't even looking his way. If you own him, sit him this week, if he has little production, cut him.

Brandon Marshall - He hasn't done anything this year yet and he isn't going to start being great this week against the Raiders. Nnaamdi Asomugha is a shut-down corner and he'll be on Marshall all game.

Chad Pennington - The Chargers' defensive backs are some of the best at picking off the ball. Pennington has had a problem with that against good teams and he will struggle this week.

Any Cleveland Browns player - The Ravens defense looks great again and the Browns have already had trouble moving the ball against mediocre teams. Brady Quinn and Braylon Edwards are yet to be on the same page.

Matt Cassel - Head Coach Todd Haley came out this week and didn't give him a vote of confidence. He plays against the Eagles this weekend and after their weak performance against the Saints offense, they will be looking for blood.

Reggie Bush - He barely sniffed the football again last week and Pierre Thomas could be back with Mike Bell banged up. It's possible that Bush will see the ball a little more, but they are just airing it out to their receivers more than last year.

Joseph Addai - Donald Brown saw much more action last week than expected, so expect Addai's production to take a hit in 2009. I see Brown taking about 60% of the carries this week against Arizona.

Byron Leftwich - He takes forever to throw the ball with that release and the Giants will be sacking him all game long. It's possible that he could fumble a few times, since he'll be getting hit a lot.

Chris Johnson - Okay, I'm not saying for everyone to sit him, but if you have Fred Jackson or someone like that to play in his spot, sit him. He isn't going to have a great game against the Jets defense.

Shaun Hill - I don't think that he will have a great game against Minnesota. If Seneca Wallace is out there, you may want to start him instead. Hill is only getting started in deeper leagues as it is, so start him with caution.

Tim Hightower - If it were any other running back that was facing Indianapolis, I would start them, but Hightower isn't a great running back. His value is his pass-catching ability, which he may get some chances to do that, but he'll be expected to run the ball. He won't have a good game this week.

Julius Jones - The Bears will be locked on him all game with Hasselbeck out. He will get a lot of carries, but it won't end well for him against the Bears this weekend.

2009 Fantasy Football Sleepers (Team By Team)

It's about that time of year that you are preparing for your annual fantasy football drafts. Everyone has a good idea of who they want with their first-round picks, but what about the later rounds? Those who are in deeper leagues or "Man's Leagues" with 20 teams, they need to be aware of sleepers of players that you can pick up later in the draft that may have some fantasy value. A few of the players that I'm about to list should be picked higher than where they are going and a few are possibly injury replacements that you should keep your eyes on.

Arizona Cardinals - Tim Hightower RB - The Cardinals drafted Beanie Wells out of Ohio State, but he has dealt with the injury bug in college and could keep that trend in the NFL. Hightower wasn't happy when Arizona drafted Wells and worked hard in the off-season.

Atlanta Falcons - Brian Finneran WR - Finneran adds veteran leadership to the wider receiver squad. He should help with the catches if any other receiver goes down with an injury. (I had Harry Douglas here earlier, but I was informed that he tore his ACL a few days ago. Thanks to theGNC for giving me the heads up on this one)

Baltimore Ravens - Ray Rice RB - Even with LeRon McClain and Willis McGahee in the backfield, Rice will get some carries. He has had a great training camp so far and a lot of people are saying good things about his work ethic. He was a beat at Rutgers, where he played top talent, I bet Rice will be a force in the NFL very soon.

Buffalo Bills - Fred Jackson RB - Marshawn Lynch starts the season suspended and they sign Dominic Rhodes, but Jackson has the upper hand in the battle between himself and Rhodes. He will slip into the later rounds and it would be a nice pick in the mid-rounds to secure some #1 running back totals the first few weeks of the season.

Carolina Panthers - Josh McCown - QB - I'm not sold on Jake Delhomme, Carolina should have signed Byron Leftwich when they had the chance, but Josh McCown is their #2 QB right now. McCown will see action this season, so if you are ballsy and pick Delhomme, make sure you snag McCown as insurance.

Chicago Bears - Juaquin Iglesias WR - The Bears have Jay Cutler as QB and he loves speedy and tall receivers, Iglesias is your man. He will not be drafted in most leagues, but he needs to be. Cutler will be throwing the ball all over the place this season, get in early on Iglesias.

Cincinnati Bengals - Chase Coffman TE - Reggie Kelly is out for the year and Coffman will step into the starting role for the Bengals. He was drafted in the third round from Missouri and he was considered one of the best receiving tight ends in the draft. Carson Palmer is back and he needs a short option, since Cedric Benson can't catch well, Coffman should receive a lot of looks.

Cleveland Browns - Steve Heiden - TE - Brady Quinn looks to be the starter in Cleveland and he loves his tight ends. When Quinn played last season, Kellen Winslow had nice games. Heiden has had a lot of injuries over his career, but he has good hands and will see the end zone this season.

Dallas Cowboys - Sam Hurd - WR - Hurd has been a "player to watch" the last few seasons, but he has dealt with injuries. Terrell Owens is in Buffalo now and Roy Williams is still getting used to Tony Romo, so Hurd may have a chance to gain some playing time this season. He would be an option in deep, deep leagues that need a receiver in later rounds.

Denver Broncos - Jabar Gaffney - WR - Josh McDaniels is the new coach in Denver and he has brought over some of his old New England Patriots receivers. Whomever the starting quarterback will be in Denver, Kyle Orton or Chris Simms, they will need a reliable possession receiver. Gaffney can get open and will receive a good number of chances to earn fantasy points.

Detroit Lions - Bryant Johnson - WR - The Lions need offense to win games this year, since their defense is made of swiss cheese. Calvin Johnson will be doubled often and Bryant Johnson is a capable receiver. Matthew Stafford or Daunte Culpepper will learn to love Bryant Johnson.

Green Bay Packers - Jordy Nelson WR - Nelson had a few flashes last season. Aaron Rodgers makes sure to keep an eye out for him. He could turn into a very good 3rd receiver for Green Bay. If Driver or Jennings goes down, he can pick up the slack.

Houston Texans - Rex Grossman QB - Matt Schaub is a good QB in the NFL, but he misses a few games every year. Dan Orlovsky is the other QB in Houston, but if Grossman can beat him out for the 2nd-string position, he could re-gain some value in the NFL. If only he could grow a few inches...

Indianapolis Colts - Austin Collie WR - Marvin Harrison isn't in Indianapolis anymore, so all the receivers will be bumped up a spot, which leaves the 3rd receiver open to competition. Collie was a good receiver at BYU and is a much better long-term option than Roy Hall. Expect Collie to see some action early this season.

Jacksonville Jaguars - Chauncey Washington RB - Fred Taylor is in New England and Jacksonville is expecting that Maurice Jones-Drew to be their lone back this year. MJD is a good running back, but it's a lofty goal for a back that small to last an entire season without missing some action. Washington could get some action when Jones-Drew needs a breather.

Kansas City Chiefs - Bobby Engram WR - Engram has had success wherever he has player and should have a decent year in KC. Matt Cassel proved himself last year and even if he falters, Tyler Thigpen did a good job last season. The ball should be in the air more with Cassel under center and Engram can rack up catches in a hurry.

Miami Dolphins - Patrick Turner WR - Miami's receiving corps is average at best. Camarillo, Ginn, and Bess will not win any awards, so Turner could see some playing time this year. He's a big target and Pennington could see a receiver with size.

Minnesota Vikings - Sidney Rice WR - Everyone has been waiting for Rice to have a big year, he probably won't have one this season, but he's worth a late-round gamble. The QB situation in Minnesota is bad, but if Sage Rosenfels wins the job, look for the Vikings to throw the ball more. Rice could be the winner in that case, but it is still to be determined.

New England Patriots - Laurence Maroney RB - Maroney was a first-round pick just two seasons ago, but his draft stock took a tumble with injuries and sharing carries with Sammy Morris and Kevin Faulk. Don't count on Fred Taylor doing much, he's old and fragile. Tom Brady is back and they should be throwing the ball more this year, but Maroney is too good of a back to be wasted. I expect him to see the end zone at least 6 or 7 times this year.

New Orleans Saints - P.J. Hill RB - Reggie Bush is not an every-down back and Pierre Thomas is still unknown. Hill was a great, punishing back at Wisconsin and should add some power in the backfield. He could vulture some touchdowns away at the very least.

New York Giants - Mario Manningham WR - Plaxico Burress was dumb and shot himself in the leg last year and he's no longer on the Giants. Eli Manning needs a tall, deep threat to spread the defense out for Brandon Jacobs. Manningham can be the receiver they need, since the rest of the receiving corps are smaller possession receivers, Manningham could become a great asset for the Giants.

New York Jets - Brad Smith - WR - Chansi Stuckey and Jericho Cotchery will be catching most of the passes from Mark Sanchez this year, but this team lacks a 3rd receiver. Brad Smith has had limited success as a receiver, but this year could be his breakout season for the Jets.

Oakland Raiders - Johnnie Lee Higgins - WR - Higgins had some highlights last year and he's very speedy. He could be the recipient of some deep balls from JaMarcus Russell. If Russell gets beat out by Jeff Garcia at any point this season, Higgins value could be hurt, since he doesn't throw the deep ball much.

Philadelphia Eagles - LeSean McCoy - RB - Correll Buckhalter is no longer with the team and someone has to be there when Bryan Westbrook goes down at some point this year. The NFC East is too tough of a defensive division to think that he can stay healthy all year. McCoy was a stand-out in college and can be a difference maker in the NFL. He could see significant action this year.

Pittsburgh Steelers - Rashard Mendenhall - RB - Mendenhall is the heir apparent to Willie Paker, but he needs a healthy season under his belt before he can become a first or second round fantasy pick. Mendenhall could be a nice insurance pick if you own Parker. Look for him to at least get some scrub time at the end of the season if they are already locked into a playoff spot.

San Diego Chargers - Malcolm Floyd - WR - There aren't too many fantasy sleeper option in San Diego. They are loaded with guys that deliver every year. Floyd could be a nice third or fourth option for Phillip Rivers. He's tall and speedy, kind of like Chris Chambers.

San Francisco 49ers - Alex Smith - QB - I know what you're thinking, c'mon man, Alex Smith?! He needed a change of scenery, he didn't get it, but now he has Mike Singletary as his head coach. Mike Nolan didn't have any clue how to groom Smith in his offense. If anyone is going to get through to Smith, Singletary will be the guy. Shaun Hill could end up with the starting job, but it's a close race right now.

Seattle Seahawks - Seneca Wallace - QB - I think it's the area of this post where I like back-up quarterback, due to starting QB injury concerns. Hasselbeck has had a good NFL career, but he is nearing the end. A smart bet would to have sign Michael Vick, but I doubt Jim Mora Jr. would have wanted him again. Wallace did a nice job filling in for Hasselbeck over the last few seasons.

St. Louis Rams - Kyle Boller - QB - I'm not sold on Marc Bulger anymore. He had two good seasons and he has hit a wall. Steve Spagnuolo will preach defense and ball-control, so the Rams offense should see better starting field position this year. Boller has been known to throw interceptions, but Bulger has been just as bad.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Michael Clayton - WR - Clayton isn't really a traditional "sleeper," but I expect him to have a great season this year. If Josh Freeman is the QB in Tampa Bay, Clayton will see a lot of looks. I predict a 1,000 yard receiving season for Clayton. Make sure you draft him in the mid-late rounds, if he's still there.

Tenneessee Titans - Nate Washington - WR - All Tennessee needed last year was a dynamic receiver, Washington could be that player. He can stretch defenses with his deep threat ability, something they missed last year. Kerry Collins could fall in love with him by mid-season.

Washington Redskins - D.J. Hackett - WR - Santana Moss and Antwan Randle-EL are speed guys, but Hackett has both speed and better hands than either of them. He did a great job in Seattle and could end up being a nice pick up for Washington.