Free Agency Effect on 2007 Fantasy Football Season
posted in Fantasy Football, NFL |The Free Agency period is a lot of fun for not only NFL teams, but is an interesting period of time for fantasy football fanatics as well. This year there were many important moves on the offensive side of the ball that will have a large fantasy impact on teams in the upcoming fantasy football season. Here are the moves that the War Room Report think could impact your fantasy rosters next season.
Instant Impacts
This group of free agents will immediately impact their teams and be instant impact players in the fantasy market.
WR- Randy Moss- New England Patriots - Brady should make Moss an upper tier player in the fantasy world again.
RB-Thomas Jones- New York Jets- The Jets have been searching for a RB for a couple years now with Martin aging, they finally found their man.
RB-Willis McGahee-Baltimore Ravens- Willis finds new life in a much better situation offensively. Look for him to be a top fantasy running back once again.
RB-Jamal Lewis-Cleveland Browns- Cleveland could have landed their running back of the future here, though he is not the answer long term, fantasy wise, he will definitely make some noise this year in Cleveland.
RB-Ahman Green-Houston Texans- Green has had injury problems in the recent past, but is looking to regain his fantasy value in Houston, where he will be sure to be fed the ball often. If healthy, he will put up some pretty decent numbers.
QB-Matt Schaub-Houston Texans- Its time for Schaub to live up to the hype. The question is, how many times will be he on his back, and will he get more chances to make plays behind a makeshift Texan line.
RB-Travis Henry-Denver Broncos- You could put just about anyone with decent size and speed in this system and expect them to run for 1000 yards. Now, with Henry’s talent, look for great things in Denver.
WR-Darrell Jackson-San Francisco 49ers- With Bryant gone in SF, the Niners needed a go to guy. The question is whether or not Jackson still has the legs to put up solid fantasy numbers. If he stays healthy, he will be a consistent contributor in San Francisco immediately.
RB-Dominic Rhodes-Oakland Raiders- Rhodes wants to prove the grass is greener on the other side and will get his opportunity. One thing to consider is just how much will he carry the ball with his team behind this year.
WR-Joe Horn-Atlanta Falcons- Michael Vick has not had a wide receiver of this talent level so far in Atlanta. Horn could make some noise in Atlanta, lets just hope Vick throws elsewhere other than TE.
Serious Considerations
These guys should also find their ways and have solid fantasy seasons, some of these players could be impact players before the season is over.
WR-Donte Stallworth-New England Patriots- Another solid move by Belicheck. With the type of deal he signed, he needs to prove he can stay healthy.
WR-Brandon Stokley-Denver Broncos- Smith is getting old, Stokley is a nice option, but he has to compete with Marshall for the ball.
TE-Daniel Graham-Denver Broncos- Another weapon in Cutler’s arsenal, but will there be enough passes to go around?
TE-Randy McMichael-St Louis Rams- Fits in nicely in Linehan’s offense. The Rams could have one of the best offenses in the league next year.
RB-Reuben Droughns-New York Giants- Will get some carries behind Jacobs - If Jacobs can not handle the load, Droughns could be an intriguing sleeper.
RB-Tatum Bell-Detroit Lions- Will be a nice 1-2 punch along side Jones if Jones is healthy. The Lions backfield needs to be observed carefully.
QB-David Carr-Carolina Panthers- Won’t start immediately, but may see time if Delhomme struggles again this year and could surprise.
WR-Drew Bennett-St Louis Rams- Look for Bennett to excel in the slot for the Scott Linehan with Torry Holt on the outside.
Others to consider
This group of free agents also need some consideration in deeper leagues.
WR-Kelly Washington-New England Patriots
QB-Brad Johnson-Dallas Cowboys
WR-Kevin Curtis-Philadelphia Eagles
QB-Jeff Garcia & Jake Plummer- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Defensive Off Season Key Moves
This group of defensive players are players to take serious considerations when drafting a teams defensive unit, or as an individual defensive player.
LB-Adalius Thomas-New England Patriots
DT-Darwin Walker-Buffalo Bills
LB-Donnie Edwards-Kansas City Chiefs
LB-Takeo Spikes-Philadelphia Eagles
LB-London Fletcher-Washington Redskins
CB-Nate Clements-San Francisco 49ers
CB-Fred Smoot-Washington Redskins
SS- Michael Lewis-San Fransisco 49ers
DE-Patrick Kerney-Seattle Seahawks
