Fantasy Football Super Sleepers 2008
October 6, 2008 by admin
Filed under Fantasy Football Sleepers, NFL Player Analysis
QB Matt Leinart, Arizona Cardinals
Even though Kurt Warner is playing well and putting up big stats, how much longer can he stay injury free? Additionally, there have been some rumblings about Warner retiring. All told, it’d be unwise to forget about Leinart possibly stepping in at some point and producing.
RB Cedric Benson, Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals recently signed Cedric Benson and then followed that up by waiving Kenny Watson. With Chris Perry only playing decently, Benson could very well get a shot at a starting gig before too much longer.
WR Ted Ginn Jr., Miami Dolphins
Many fantasy football owners have given up on Ted Ginn, Jr. With Ginn off to a slow start in 2008, it’s easy to let him sit on the waiver wire. But it should be realized that Ginn is still young and is still figuring out the NFL. Once he catches on, his vast natural ability could make him a star.
TE Nate Jackson, Denver Broncos
Tony Scheffler got injured in Week 5 and could miss some time. That could end up being the break Nate Jackson needs to become a fantasy viable tight end. He hasn’t done much in his career but Jay Cutler likes to look at his tight ends near the end zone.
Does Cedric Benson see a brighter future with the Cincinnati Bengals?
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Sam Aiken 2008 Fantasy Projections
March 29, 2008 by admin
Filed under 2008 Projections, Fantasy Football Sleepers, NFL Player Analysis
If you want a fantasy football super sleeper for 2008, look at Sam Aiken. The New England Patriots signed Aiken away from the Buffalo Bills early on in the free agency period. Aiken, a wide receiver, will likely be mostly a special teams player for the Patriots.
However, with the departure of Donte Stallworth to the Cleveland Browns, the Patriots have some snaps at wide receiver available. Jabar Gaffney will get a lot of those snaps but Aiken could also find his way into the mix.
Watch the 2008 preseason closely to see how much time the Patriots give Aiken at wide receiver. Even if he is a fourth stringer to begin the season, he’d still have a good amount of fantasy football potential. One injury and all of a sudden Aiken could be getting passes thrown his way.
For now, take a wait and see approach with Aiken but don’t be afraid to draft him late if you see potential.
