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Read the rest,i.e. the green beans and the barfaloes at:
http://msn.foxsports.com/fantasy/story/5713602
Miami Dolphins:
Based on all the reports coming from Miami, it would be an upset if Daunte Culpepper isn't starting for the Dolphins in their Thursday night opener. I'm skeptical about Culpepper's value as a No. 1 fantasy quarterback because he isn't likely to pile up rushing yardage anymore. He's creeping up the RotoWorld rankings because of his health. ... The Dolphins still haven't signed a veteran backup running back or traded for Michael Bennett. It could still happen, but it's clear Nick Saban is scrapping the running-back-by-committee that he's preferred in his career. Sammy Morris and Travis Minor are next behind Ronnie Brown on the top depth chart. Don't expect Brown to slip past the first 10 picks of fantasy drafts.
Marty Booker suffered a "minor" ankle sprain worth monitoring when training camp opens. If Culpepper adapts to Miami quickly, Booker could be the next 30-something wideout to have a late-career renaissance. Booker has always been limited by his quarterbacks but still has put up consistent production.
Rising: Culpepper  On track to start in Week 1.
Falling: Joey Harrington  Reportedly struggling to keep up with Cleo Lemon.
New England Patriots:L
Deion Branch's minicamp holdout isn't a major concern. The receiver has backed himself into a corner, however, and is practically obligated to be a training camp holdout if the Patriots don't sign him to a new deal. Both sides need each other and should be able to work out a deal. As long as Branch returns by mid-August, which is very likely, we won't move him in the rankings. He's currently No. 18 at wide receiver. ... Corey Dillon hasn't taken kindly to reporters' suggestions that he's competing to keep his starting job. It makes us wonder if the Patriots are headed for a locker room blowup from Dillon when Laurence Maroney starts stealing playing time. It's way too early to guess what the Patriots will do, but Maroney reportedly looked good catching the ball at minicamp (a Dillon weakness). I suspect the Patriots will spread the ball around at running back, just like at receiver.
The Patriots are so thin at receiver, with Reche Caldwell, Troy Brown and rookie Chad Jackson competing for playing time, that New England is likely to ditch their three-receiver sets. Look for them to keep 2-3 tight ends on the field and utilize the fullback more. Bill Belichick may borrow a little from Joe Gibbs' playbook. ... The star of Patriots minicamp was third-year tight end Ben Watson. In fantasy leagues, Watson is very likely to finish second on the team in receptions, so I wouldn't worry about who wins the No. 2 wideout job.
Rising: Watson  Someone has to catch Brady's passes.
Falling: Dillon  Getting ready for RBBC.
http://msn.foxsports.com/fantasy/story/5713602
Miami Dolphins:
Based on all the reports coming from Miami, it would be an upset if Daunte Culpepper isn't starting for the Dolphins in their Thursday night opener. I'm skeptical about Culpepper's value as a No. 1 fantasy quarterback because he isn't likely to pile up rushing yardage anymore. He's creeping up the RotoWorld rankings because of his health. ... The Dolphins still haven't signed a veteran backup running back or traded for Michael Bennett. It could still happen, but it's clear Nick Saban is scrapping the running-back-by-committee that he's preferred in his career. Sammy Morris and Travis Minor are next behind Ronnie Brown on the top depth chart. Don't expect Brown to slip past the first 10 picks of fantasy drafts.
Marty Booker suffered a "minor" ankle sprain worth monitoring when training camp opens. If Culpepper adapts to Miami quickly, Booker could be the next 30-something wideout to have a late-career renaissance. Booker has always been limited by his quarterbacks but still has put up consistent production.
Rising: Culpepper  On track to start in Week 1.
Falling: Joey Harrington  Reportedly struggling to keep up with Cleo Lemon.
New England Patriots:L
Deion Branch's minicamp holdout isn't a major concern. The receiver has backed himself into a corner, however, and is practically obligated to be a training camp holdout if the Patriots don't sign him to a new deal. Both sides need each other and should be able to work out a deal. As long as Branch returns by mid-August, which is very likely, we won't move him in the rankings. He's currently No. 18 at wide receiver. ... Corey Dillon hasn't taken kindly to reporters' suggestions that he's competing to keep his starting job. It makes us wonder if the Patriots are headed for a locker room blowup from Dillon when Laurence Maroney starts stealing playing time. It's way too early to guess what the Patriots will do, but Maroney reportedly looked good catching the ball at minicamp (a Dillon weakness). I suspect the Patriots will spread the ball around at running back, just like at receiver.
The Patriots are so thin at receiver, with Reche Caldwell, Troy Brown and rookie Chad Jackson competing for playing time, that New England is likely to ditch their three-receiver sets. Look for them to keep 2-3 tight ends on the field and utilize the fullback more. Bill Belichick may borrow a little from Joe Gibbs' playbook. ... The star of Patriots minicamp was third-year tight end Ben Watson. In fantasy leagues, Watson is very likely to finish second on the team in receptions, so I wouldn't worry about who wins the No. 2 wideout job.
Rising: Watson  Someone has to catch Brady's passes.
Falling: Dillon  Getting ready for RBBC.
