August 30th, 2009 8:37pm PST
My Pre-Season 2009 Wide Receiver Rankings
With two 100-catch seasons over the past three seasons, Andre Johnson has emerged as thee elite receiver in the game today. While many can argue Fitzgerald and Moss as the top choice, Johnson has been truly unstoppable and dominant at times.
Last season Andre hauled in a league high 115 passes and also led all receivers with 1,575-yards. He recorded seven games last season with at least 10 grabs and eclipsed the 100-yard mark in eight times. He will once again be the Texans top target and with a healthy quarterback under center, Johnson should have little trouble duplicating his 2008 numbers.
Some interesting notes to consider when looking at our top twenty, Calvin Johnson (Megatron) has the potential of moving up if Stafford becomes the arm Lions fans hope he can be. The Saints wideout Colston is another player with tremendous upside and could easily finish top five. After Fitzgerald’s phenomenal run in the postseason, there’s going to be more separation between him and fellow wideout Anquan Boldin.
In Denver there’s no question with all the distractions surround their star receiver, Marshall’s fantasy stock continues to slide. At present time, his counterpart receiver Eddie Royal looks to be the safer bet although a recent injury to backup receiver Jabar Gaffney could help expedite this dysfunctional situation. Even with all of his tremendous talent Marshall still remains a risky play.
In San Diego, we like Vincent Jackson to continue his well play as the team’s go to receiver and the Eagle’s DeSean Jackson looks to pick up where he left off a year ago. Notables that could work their way to top twenty and should be considered top twenty worthy would be; Bernard Berrian playing with a hall-of-fame arm and Wes Welker always a Brady favorite.
These are our 2009 WR Rankings, break-them-down, criticize, argue, or agree, no matter it all makes for more great water-cooler babble for a Monday morning;
1. (Hou) Andre' Johnson
2. (NE) Randy Moss
3. (Ari) Larry Fitzgerald
4. (Car) Steve Smith
5. (Ind) Reggie Wayne
6. (Atl) Roddy White
7. (GB) Greg Jennings
8. (Det) Calvin Johnson
9. (NO) Marques Colston
10.(Ari) Anquan Boldin
11. (KC) Dwayne Bowe
12. (Buf) Terrell Owens
13. (Sea) T.J. Houshmandzadeh
14. (Den) Brandon Marshall
15. (Den) Eddie Royal
16. (SD) Vincent Jackson
17. (Phi) DeSean Jackson
18. (Cin) Chad Johnson
19. (Was) Santana Moss
20. (Cle) Braylon Edwards
More notables;
Bernard Berrian
Wes Welker
Roy Williams
Santonio Holmes
Lance Moore
Anthony Gonzalez
Hines Ward
By David Ortega
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