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Hello All,

As we get closer to the Fantasy Season this is a thread we can post (and discuss) our break-out candidates for this year.

(Break-Out Candidate Definition- someone who may fly under the radar and post numbers far exceeding their presumed draft position. IE- 2009 breakout candidate Ray Rice)

I'll start and breakdown by position-

QB- Jay Cutler - Chicago Bears
Projected FF Draft Rounds: 6-7
Summary: Martz, under-rated receiving corpse, and a good defense to keep the ball in his hands
Sinistar Projection: 3900 yds / 29 TDs /18 INT
Buyer Beware: Offensive line is more suspect than Anderson Cooper

RB - Jahvid Best - Detroit Lions
Projected FF Draft Rounds: 4-6
Summary: Speed/Vision/ busted ass Kevin Smith/ legit passing game and other offensive weapons
Sinistar Projection: 1100 yds / 11 TDs
Buyer Beware: Opposing Defenses are the Bull and Best is the China Shop

WR - Donnie Avery - St. Louis Rams
Projected FF Draft Rounds: 9-last
Summary: Bradford great Long ball thrower, Avery is the deep threat.
Sinistar Projection: 1000 yds / 7 TDs
Buyer Beware: "You may run like Mays, but you catch like ****"

TE: John Carlson - Seattle Seahawks
Projected FF Draft Rounds : 8-11
Summary: who the f@!* else will they throw to in the red zone?
Sinistar Projection: 750 yds /9 TDs
Buyer Beware: Carlson stated, "OMG how old is my QB?!?!?

DEF/SPEC: DA BEARS
Projected FF Draft Rounds: The Last 2
Summary: Hester/Manning returning with a dash of Knoxville. Healthy Urlacher,
Bad Azz Briggs, and the rest of Pepper's Peppers.
Sinistar Projection: Top 3 Fantasy Defense.
Buyer Beware: Cutler hits the Lincoln Park drink specials and the ditzy blondes
on Saturday Night

QB - Matt Ryan - I think he has a big year for Atlanta. The Falcons haven't made any significant moves on the offensive side of the ball - I just feel he will be allowed to do more this season by the coaching staff.

RB - Ryan Mathews - I know the Chargers line may have some issues run-blocking but I love this rookie's potential. He's a physical runner with a surprising burst. I can see him going for 1200 plus this season.

WR - Michael Crabtree - He showed a lot of promise after missing several games due to the holdout. Alex Smith also showed signs of life under center as well. If Smith continues his progression, Crabtree could have a huge season.

TE - Jermichael Finley - Last season was a nice preview of what the kid can do. Expect to see him join the TE elite with Clark, Gates and Witten.

DEF - Oakland Raiders - Yes, I said it - the Raiders! They made some nice pickups with Wimbley and Henderson. Also had a a very strong defensive draft with McClain, Daniels and Heard. Keeping Asomugha was key as well.

Cutler is going to be terrible again, easily one of the most overrated QB's/players period in recent memory, both in real life and in FFL.

QB - Chad Henne (MIA) - He finally has a go-to WR in Brandon Marshall. I'm not sure how under the radar this one is since IMO it's a no-brainer, but I think he is going to be a top-5 fantasy QB this yr.

RB - C.J. Spiller (BUF) - I think he's going to have a rookie campaign similar to the one Reggie Bush had in '06. I'm not positive, but I think he will be used in the return game, and barring any nagging injuries that plagued him in college, he can be a triple threat impact player in the Bush/Harvin/Hester mold.

WR - Hakeem Nicks (NYG) - Steve Smith is Eli's favorite target right now, and I expect Nicks to be that guy by the end of the season. Big, strong, fast WR with great hands. Should have a huge year.

QB -
Joe Flacco - Adding A. Boudin to the rest of those weapons, Flacco is going to have a field day.

RB -

Donald Brown - He'll overtake the top spot in Indy's backfield by the end of the season

WR -

Michael Crabtree - Imagine what he could do with a full training camp and season under his belt

Jacoby Jones - He's going to be the clear #2 behind Andre Johnson by the end of the season

TE -

G. Finley - Packers are going to win that division and Finley's going to be a big part of the reason why

meatball sub wrote:QB - Chad Henne (MIA) - He finally has a go-to WR in Brandon Marshall. I'm not sure how under the radar this one is since IMO it's a no-brainer, but I think he is going to be a top-5 fantasy QB this yr.

RB - C.J. Spiller (BUF) - I think he's going to have a rookie campaign similar to the one Reggie Bush had in '06. I'm not positive, but I think he will be used in the return game, and barring any nagging injuries that plagued him in college, he can be a triple threat impact player in the Bush/Harvin/Hester mold.

WR - Hakeem Nicks (NYG) - Steve Smith is Eli's favorite target right now, and I expect Nicks to be that guy by the end of the season. Big, strong, fast WR with great hands. Should have a huge year.

This seems absolute crazy talk to me. Aaron Rogers, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Phillip Rivers, Matt Shaubb etc should easily out perform him.

Bac2Basics wrote:QB - RB -

Donald Brown - He'll overtake the top spot in Indy's backfield by the end of the season

I think that may happen, but being the #1 back on the worst rushing attack in the league won't get you much. If I am not mistaken Addai is in the last year of his contract, so he may have a really good year.

Bac2Basics wrote:QB -
Joe Flacco - Adding A. Boudin to the rest of those weapons, Flacco is going to have a field day.

RB -

Donald Brown - He'll overtake the top spot in Indy's backfield by the end of the season

WR -

Michael Crabtree - Imagine what he could do with a full training camp and season under his belt

Jacoby Jones - He's going to be the clear #2 behind Andre Johnson by the end of the season

TE -

G. Finley - Packers are going to win that division and Finley's going to be a big part of the reason why

I like all these picks a lot.

Damn I'm good at this.