Sunday, July 11, 2010

Players you'll regret overlooking on draft day.

QB - Carson Palmer, (Cin) Last season was quite honestly, a disappointing one for Palmer and the Bengals. While Palmer threw for over 3,000 yds and 21 TD's, it had to be thought of as an off year.

This season I expect Palmer's arm strength to be back to 100%. The receiving corps is much better with the addition of Antonio Bryant and draftee, TE Jermaine Gresham. Not to mention that dancin' fool, Chad Ochocinco.

I'd have no reservations of waiting in a draft and picking Palmer as a starter in rds 9 or 10...which is his ADP.

RB - Chester Taylor, (Chi) I've been singing the praises of Taylor since he became a Bear and I'm sure not going to stop now. This is the type of RB that OC Mike Martz simply loves. He runs hard, he is very good catching the ball, and also can block...a very important quality since Martz's system has always put his QB in peril.

Barring an injury to Matt Forte, you won't get starters #'s from Taylor, but he's a solid choice as a 10th rd pickup (ADP=123).

WR - Donnie Avery, (Stl) Before most of you start breaking into side-splitting laughter, let me explain why Avery is a good late rd (he's been going in rd 13 in many mock drafts) choice.

Avery has the most experience of the WR's on the Rams which should make him a favorite target of rookie Sam Bradford (ok, or maybe A.J. Feeley). Avery has shown good speed and I think will be the red-zone target as well. If the Rams also get Laurent Robinson back from injury, this should also benefit Avery.

I just think he's too good a option for a WR#3, WR#4, or flex player to overlook.

These are just 3 of 12 players that I consider to be overlooked and better finds than their ADP show. The key to successful fantasy seasons are to scope out these players and not be afraid to pull the trigger on draft day.