Training Camp

Now let’s talk football. This is where it gets exciting. I love fall and the promise of football season. We just had our first set of preseason games and now that we’re done with the Brett Favre saga, let’s take a look at a few training camp stories that could lead to some great value in your drafts.

Before we start I want to acknowledge those of you who might be new to fantasy sports. Feel free to comment with questions or take a look this site that could help.

Seattle’s starting RB – After cutting Shaun Alexander, the Seahawks brought in Julius Jones and TJ Duckett to take over the job. Well, after the first preseason game it appears that Maurice Morris, yes that Maurice Morris, has the inside track on the starting job. Duckett had an awful first game and Jones didn’t fair much better, while Morris ran for 62 yards on just 6 carries. Morris could be a great guy to grab as your 4th or 5th RB and provide solid #2 RB production if he gets the job. Stay tuned and see if Morris can hold off the other guys and keep the job when the season opens.

Eddie Royal overtakes Darrell Jackson in DEN at WR — With Brandon Marshall suspended for at least the first 2 games, most people see the newly acquired Darrell Jackson stepping in to replace him. Well, not so fast. Eddie Royal appears to be the starter in DEN for now. We all know how much we can trust Mike Shanahan, but I think Royal is a big sleeper this year. Just as Jay Cutler appears to be on the brink of a breakout season, I think the DEN passing game takes the next step this year as well. Look for Cutler, TE Tony Scheffler, Royal and even Marshall to lead the way in draft day value. I see all of them providing higher value than where they are being drafted right now. Jackson and the veteran Brandon Stokley will be drafted higher than Royal, but I see the speedster out-producing them this year.

I'm out for now, but feel free to comment and let me know what you think. Keep watching those preseason games and get those cheat sheets ready for draft day. I’ll be back at least a couple times a week to keep you prepped and ready for Game Day.