THE FANTASY FOOTBALL WATCH
Diamonds in the Rough
(2009 Sleepers)
Just a look at a couple of players that could not only surprise, but surpass modest expectations for the upcoming 2009 season…
Matt Ryan#2, QB-(Atlanta Falcons)….
It would be tough to not imagine Matt Ryan having a big season in 2009. With a solid supporting cast surrounding the second year player, he’s poised to be a top 10 fantasy quarterback in 2009.
Last season as a rookie, Ryan benefited from having the leagues second best rushing offense and some of the best pass protection (sacked just 17 times in 2008). With a great running game and now an all-pro tight end added to the line-up Ryan is fixed to have a big 2009 season. He still has the sure handed Roddy White (88 receptions last season) on one side and a much improving Micheal Jenkins (777-yards receiving in 2008) on the other.
What to expect in 2009…
Ryan enters his second year as the team’s starter. With a little more experience and maturity, he’s shoe in to be better in 2009. The Falcons won’t look to him to carry the offense, but he’s likely to throw a few more passes than his 434 he threw last year, with such an impressive line up. With White, RB Micheal Turner, and TE Tony Gonzalez to help anchor the offense, Ryan could be a big surprise for many fantasy owners. (2009 predictions: 275 completions-485 attempts, 3,825-yards, 20 touchdowns, 12 interceptions).
Knowshon Moreno#27, RB-(Denver Broncos)….
The real question is with the rich running game history in Denver how can Moreno not succeed? Despite having one of the best passing games last season, the Bronco’s offense still ranked 12th overall averaging nearly 120-yards per game with 15 rushing touchdowns.
Moreno will play in a new system that does not historically feature the ground game, but where the running back position has still thrived. Under McDaniels in New England, the running backs collectively produced on average just over 2,000-yards on the ground with 58 rushing touchdowns, but the real hidden gem was the 77 receptions per year out of the backfield. Moreno looks like the odds on favorite to start and could see a good chunk of this production.
What to expect in 2009…
Moreno was explosive and big game at Georgia, rushing for more than 2,700-yards and scoring 30 touchdowns in just two seasons. He also showed great versatility catching 53 passes for another 645-yards while adding 3 touchdown receptions. Moreno should thrive in the new Bronco’s system. (2009 predictions: 306 carries, 1,355-yards rushing, 10 rushing touchdowns, 34 receptions, 415-yards receiving, 2 touchdowns).
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Matt Ryan#2, QB-(Atlanta Falcons)….
It would be tough to not imagine Matt Ryan having a big season in 2009. With a solid supporting cast surrounding the second year player, he’s poised to be a top 10 fantasy quarterback in 2009.
Last season as a rookie, Ryan benefited from having the leagues second best rushing offense and some of the best pass protection (sacked just 17 times in 2008). With a great running game and now an all-pro tight end added to the line-up Ryan is fixed to have a big 2009 season. He still has the sure handed Roddy White (88 receptions last season) on one side and a much improving Micheal Jenkins (777-yards receiving in 2008) on the other.
What to expect in 2009…
Ryan enters his second year as the team’s starter. With a little more experience and maturity, he’s shoe in to be better in 2009. The Falcons won’t look to him to carry the offense, but he’s likely to throw a few more passes than his 434 he threw last year, with such an impressive line up. With White, RB Micheal Turner, and TE Tony Gonzalez to help anchor the offense, Ryan could be a big surprise for many fantasy owners. (2009 predictions: 275 completions-485 attempts, 3,825-yards, 20 touchdowns, 12 interceptions).
Knowshon Moreno#27, RB-(Denver Broncos)….
The real question is with the rich running game history in Denver how can Moreno not succeed? Despite having one of the best passing games last season, the Bronco’s offense still ranked 12th overall averaging nearly 120-yards per game with 15 rushing touchdowns.
Moreno will play in a new system that does not historically feature the ground game, but where the running back position has still thrived. Under McDaniels in New England, the running backs collectively produced on average just over 2,000-yards on the ground with 58 rushing touchdowns, but the real hidden gem was the 77 receptions per year out of the backfield. Moreno looks like the odds on favorite to start and could see a good chunk of this production.
What to expect in 2009…
Moreno was explosive and big game at Georgia, rushing for more than 2,700-yards and scoring 30 touchdowns in just two seasons. He also showed great versatility catching 53 passes for another 645-yards while adding 3 touchdown receptions. Moreno should thrive in the new Bronco’s system. (2009 predictions: 306 carries, 1,355-yards rushing, 10 rushing touchdowns, 34 receptions, 415-yards receiving, 2 touchdowns).
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