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Know Huddle’s Updated 2008 Fantasy Football Position Rankings

By Stan Feldman

This is the first update of our initial player rankings and the first to take the 2008 draft into consideration.

Quarterbacks

1. Tom Brady – New England Patriots. With a lot of question marks at the tailback position, Brady and Manning are sure to go in the top half of the first round. (+1)
2. Peyton Manning – Indianapolis Colts. Manning drops due to the recent controversy with WR Marvin Harrison. He won’t regain the top spot until that gets cleared up. (-1)
3. Drew Brees – New Orleans Saints. The TE Jeremy Shockey is going to happen; HC Sean Payton wants him badly. Don’t forget this team has 2007 first round pick WR Robert Meachem ready and waiting. If nothing else, the Saints’ aggressively defensive draft showed that they know their offense, led by Brees, is playoff-worthy. (-)
4. Tony Romo – Dallas Cowboys. The only concern for Romo has to be the Cowboys’ age and lack of depth at receiver. The good news? WR Terrell Owens will be entering a contract year. (-)
5. Carson Palmer – Cincinnati Bengals. The problems in Cincy aren’t going away any time soon, but the Bengals added two quality receiving prospects in the draft, including one of the most polished young players, WR Andre Caldwell. Until something actually happens in Ohio, Palmer is a top-5 fantasy quarterback. (+3)
6. Ben Roethlisberger – Pittsburgh Steelers. It’s probably unreasonable to expect rookie WR Limas Sweed, despite his impressive physical ability and pedigree, to make a huge difference this year. The selection of Sweed, however, shows that the Steelers understand where the offense will be coming from this season. (+1)
7. Matt Hasselbeck – Seattle Seahawks. RB Julius Jones isn’t much of a savior, but at least he’ll work for yards. That’s more than the Seahawks have been able to claim about their running backs for two seasons. (-)
8. Derek Anderson – Cleveland Browns. Since when does WR Donte’ Stallworth make a quarterback “can’t miss”? On his fourth team in four years, teams can’t wait to get rid of him. Do not reach for Anderson. (-3)
9. Eli Manning – New York Giants. The younger Manning is primed for a big year after winning the Super Bowl. He should climb the rankings. (-)
10. Marc Bulger – St. Louis Rams. Owners might have to hold their breath and cover their eyes to do it, but Bulger is a prime candidate for Comeback Player of the Year. (-1)
11. Philip Rivers – San Diego Chargers. All signs indicate that he is ahead of schedule in his recovery and will be ready for training camp. He makes a conservative first appearance here. (n/a)
12. Donovan McNabb – McNabb wanted a playmaker on offense. WR DeSean Jackson was the front-office’s response. He’s under 6’0” and has strength issues. That doesn’t sound like the answer. (-1)
13. Jay Cutler – Denver Broncos. Owners want Cutler to be a stud, but that’s not going to happen until HC Mike Shanahan rebuilds the offense around him. (-1)
14. Jake Delhomme – Carolina Panthers. He’s inexplicably become a joke in fantasy circles despite being quietly very consistent. He’s not the guy that owners want playing for them every week, but Carolina have added some much needed talent and depth to the receiving corps through free agency as well as at running back and offensive line through the draft. (n/a)
15. David Garrard – Jacksonville Jaguars. He’s consistent and reliable, but how much does this team realistically expect to throw? (-2)

Out: Matt Schaub, Houston Texans; Jon Kitna, Detroit Lions.

Tailbacks 

1. LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers. He’s not budging from this spot. (-)
2. Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia Eagles. Depending on the format, he finished first or second in points behind Tomlinson last year. (-)
3. AdrianPeterson, Minnesota Vikings. He passes Jackson based solely on the stability of his offensive line. (+1)
4. Joseph Addai, Indianapolis Colts. He’s as rock-solid as they come. (+2)
5. Steven Jackson, St. Louis Rams. When LT Orlando Pace says he’s ready to come back, owners want to believe him, but he’s suffered season-ending injuries two of the last three years. (-2)
6. Larry Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs did indeed aggressively improve their offensive line on draft day, and if Johnson is healthy, expect HC Herm Edwards to push him toward 350 carries. (+1)
7. Marion Barber, Dallas Cowboys. Owners are going to overreact to the impact of rookie RB Felix Jones. He’ll steal carries, but he’s not going to steal TDs. (-3)
8. ClintonPortis, Washington Redskins. It feels like Portis has been around forever, but he’s only 27. The Redskins are predicting a career year, but owners should be more than satisfied with a Pro Bowl season. (-)
9. Marshawn Lynch, Buffalo Bills. He could be a real work-horse in his sophomore season. (+1)
10. Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers. Expect plenty of columns praising the improvement of QB Alex Smith and his positive effects on the offense. Don’t believe them. (-1)
11. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville Jaguars. Followed up his excellent rookie season with a solid second season. Backup Fred Taylor will steal carries, but Jones-Drew will have a major role this season again. (-)
12. Ryan Grant, Green Bay Packers. He’ll enter the season as the starter, but there is talent waiting behind him. (+2)
13. Willis McGahee, Baltimore Ravens. It’s a good thing that he has a talented young back to push him for carries and give him some relief. The problem is that RB Ray Rice is the type of running back who could become a TD vulture. (-1)
14. Julius Jones, Seattle Seahawks. Alexander is gone. The backfield is his. (+2)
15. Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants. Can he stay healthy for an entire season? Better make sure to handcuff him. (-)
16. Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons. Rookie QBs don’t make life easy for running backs facing their first featured gig. (-3)
17. Darren McFadden, Oakland Raiders. Begin the debate, and don’t be surprised when he gets picked in the first round. (+3)
18. Rudi Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals. He claims to feel great, but it’s hard to ignore those declining numbers and crowded backfield. (-1)
19. Jamal Lewis, Cleveland Browns. Lewis was very good last year behind an improved line, but he plays in a tough division and has never been one to avoid nagging injuries. (-)
20. Laurence Maroney, New England Patriots. He was such a tease last year when injuries and Belichick made him irrelevant. He was fantastic at the end of the season, however, and should improve on that strong finish. (n/a)

Out: Cedric Benson, Chicago Bears. 

Wide Receivers

1. Randy Moss, New England Patriots. Owners hope that Moss doesn’t slow down now that he has a fat new contract. (-)
2. Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Colts. Regardless of what happens with the Harrison investigation, Wayne will have help on the field with TE Dallas Clark and WR Anthony Gonzalez. (-)
3. Terrell Owens, Dallas Cowboys. Owens is in a contract year. Getcha popcorn ready. (-)
4. Marques Colston, New Orleans Saints. If the Saints can land Shockey, it will only have a positive effect on Colston’s season. (-)
5. Braylon Edwards, Cleveland Browns. Edwards had a huge year last season and should keep moving up this ranking. (+1)
6. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals. Fitzgerald must develop a relationship with QB Matt Leinart. (-1)
7. Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers. The Panthers have finally added some depth at receiver so that Smith won’t have to do it all himself. (+2)
8. Andre Johnson, Houston Texans. If he can stay healthy, Johnson will have a huge year. (-1)
9. Chad Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals. He’s still in Cincinnati, but for how long? (-1)
10. Plaxico Burress, New York Giants. He’s a freak and should build on a great finish to last season. (+2)
11. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Cincinnati Bengals. There are rumblings that he’s unhappy as well. (-)
12. Torry Holt, St. Louis Rams. He’s aging, but the Rams’ offense can’t possibly be as bad as it was last season. (-2)
13. Brandon Marshall, Denver Broncos. He should be healthy for training camp. (+1)
14. Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals. He’s not the sexiest receiver, but he produces when he’s healthy. (-1)
15. Roy Williams, Detroit Lions. He’s much better than he played last season, but he’s got to prove he’s healthy. If he does, he’s explosive. (+1)
16. Wes Welker, New England Patriots. He’s a reception machine. Don’t expect the Pats to change his role. (-1)
17. Santonio Holmes, Pittsburgh Steelers. He’s been very good in his first two seasons. Can he make the leap this year? (-)
18. Greg Jennings, Green Bay Packers. QB Daunte Culpepper isn’t the answer here. Jennings’ value is limited because of the quarterback situation. (-)
19. Chris Chambers, San Diego Chargers. He’s a proven commodity, but only when he doesn’t have to carry the full offensive load. (-)
20. Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis Colts. Hopefully, this investigation doesn’t get ugly. (-) 

Tight Ends

1. Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys. Witten gets the nod here over Gates because of his durability and monster 2007 season. (-)
2. Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers. Rivers is going to be healthy. Gates is gaining on Witten. (-)
3. Kellen Winslow, Cleveland Browns. He was great last season, and surgery to remove scar tissue in his knee should make him even more comfortable. (-)
4. Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City Chiefs. The three ends ahead of him get the nod due to age, but owners shouldn’t bet against the future Hall-of-Famer. (-)
5. Dallas Clark, Indianapolis Colts. He’s a touchdown machine and might see an increased role as age slows WR Marvin Harrison. (-)
6. Chris Cooley, Washington Redskins. The ‘Skins didn’t draft TE Fred Davis to threaten Cooley. He was simply must-draft at the spot they landed him. (+1)
7. Tony Scheffler, Denver Broncos. He might seem like a reach here, but the Broncos’ have a serious void at wide receiver. Scheffler could help ease that. (-1)
8. Heath Miller, Pittsburgh Steelers. He keeps getting better and is a favorite target of QB Ben Roethlisberger in the red-zone. (-)
9. Todd Heap, Baltimore Ravens. Despite his reputation, he is injured far too often to warrant a higher ranking right now. (+1)
10. Alge Crumpler, Tennessee Titans. The move to the Titans will be good for Crumpler if he can stay healthy. QB Vince Young likes to use his ends. (+2)
11. Jeremy Shockey, New York Giants. The Saints talk is still hot. (+2)
12. Owen Daniels, Houston Texans. He quietly posted over 750 yards last season. A lack of touchdowns limits his potential. (-3)
13. VernonDavis, San Francisco 49ers. QB Alex Smith still stinks. (-2)
14. Ben Watson, New England Patriots. He has yet to play a complete season which prevents him from being a reliable option. (-)
15. Greg Olsen, Chicago Bears. The Bears would love to expand his role, but do they have the quarterback to make it happen? (-)