By JASON COLLINGTON Web Editor on Aug 28, 2012, at 12:20 AM Updated on 8/28 at 11:07 AM
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I've mentioned some before, but here's the latest list. First, my definition of a sleeper so no one is confused: Someone who will give you a lot more value than you are expecting when you draft him late in a draft.
Here we go:
Robert Turbin, Seahawks RB: Maybe Marshawn Lynch will avoid a suspension and continue to play the role as a bruising back. Just in case he doesn't, grab the guy who would take over for him in an offense that has proved it can open some holes. Add to that a quarterback in Russell Wilson who might get them downfield more often and you have yourself someone with some huge upside.
Alfred Morris, Redskins RB: Being a Dallas Cowboys fan, it's tough to think about drafting more Redskins than Cowboys, but I think that's what I am going to do this season. Morris is the current flavor of the week in Washington's backfield, but he is the only player who looks like he can run away with the job. Add to that a soft schedule in September, and you might be able to grab a starter late.
Lance Moore, Saints WR: I've always thought this guy could ball and just never got the opportunity to get enough attention to be worth a pick. Again, I think the Saints are going to roll over people on offense and Drew Brees is going to make last season look ordinary. This team is going to give up a lot of points and will need to throw it a lot to contend. Moore is someone most people forget.
Greg Olsen, Panthers TE: Tight ends last season on this team caught more than 80 passes and 9 touchdowns. One of those tight ends is still on the roster. I don't think Cam Newton is going to running as much as he did last season and will look for some options downfield more often. Olsen is the second best pair of hands on this team, and it's not even close.
Matt Schaub, Texans QB: He plays on a better team than Tony Romo. Has more playmakers to throw to than Andrew Luck. Has a better offensive line than Ben Roethlisberger. Plays an easier schedule than Peyton Manning. But I can't find any rankings that have him in front of these guys. He's an every week starter who's cheap.
DeAngelo Williams, Panthers RB: Did you know it wasn't that long ago that Williams had a breakout year? Did you know that the Panthers have the best offensive line in the NFL? Did you know that his main competition can't ever seem to stay healthy?
Peyton Hillis, Chiefs RB: Kansas City has the second best offensive line and I think the Chiefs are going to sneak up on people. Hillis is looking to rebound and he has everything in place to do it, from the offensive coordinator who made him a star in Cleveland to someone like Jamaal Charles who won't take any more than 15 touches a game away from him and disappear when the team hits the red zone. Remember, Hillis is also someone who can catch the ball.
In the Fantasy World League I play in with the boys here, I decided to drop the kicker and defense from the roster.
Here's how you can make your lineup this season:
1 QB
2 RB
1 RB or WR
2 WR
1 WR or TE
1 TE
1 RB or WR or TE
What did this mean? Some guys drafted sounded made up.
I had the second pick in the snake draft. Here's my team:
QB
Aaron Rodgers
Russell Wilson
RB
Doug Martin
Stevan Ridley
Peyton Hillis
Alfred Morris
Rashad Jennings
DeAngelo Williams
Robert Turbin
WR
Julio Jones
Jeremy Maclin
Pierre Garcon
Greg Little
Kenny Britt
Randy Moss
TE
Jimmy Graham
Jermaine Gresham
I think grabbing four of my top 20 players, according to my rankings, was pretty remarkable.
Will let you know how it goes.
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