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Many people will be doing their fantasy drafts this weekend and while I don't pretend to be a guru by any means, I've had a decent history in drafting. I will also tell you right off the bat why I am not just another blowhard....I don't play fantasy football anymore.  Ever since I gave it up, I seem to be a freaking rocket scientist.  Last year, here were my sleeper wide receivers.

Cecil Shorts, WR, Jax - 55rec, 979yds, 7tds
Torrey Smith, WR, Balt - 49rec, 855yds, 8tds
Brandon LaFell, WR, Car - 44rec, 677yds, 4tds

I also told everyone who passed on a RB in the first two rounds to grab C.J. Spiller from Buffalo, who ended the season with 1200+ yards and six tds, but averaged 6.0 YPC. He also caught 40+ passes for over 400 yards and another 2tds.  I was however wrong on Jake Locker stepping up, but he didn't play every game, so I'll give myself an incomplete.

So here are my sleepers, followed by my potential good and bad.

QB
Cam Newton - passing stats should be better with addition of Hixon as 3rd receiver and LaFell's experience.
Ryan Tannehill - pick him as your backup. He should have some monster games this season, but will still suffer from weak overall team.

RB
Reggie Bush - Should catch about 70+ passes this year and might rush for 1000 yards. If Megatron has any injuries, he will be focal point of offense.

WR
Larry Fitzgerald - I know, a sleeper? His stock dropped and he was a third receiver last year in fantasy. Carson Palmer is a gunslinger and will get Fitz's numbers back where they belong.
Golden Tate - Harvin's injury insures him the 2nd WR slot and Rice's injuries means he'll be the main guy early on. Consistency is this guys forte, so don't expect double digits in receptions or triple in yards, but he's good for 6 and 75 every game.
Jordy Nelson - With Driver gone and Finley's awful hands, he's going to be the second option and get a lot of throws his way.

TE
Martellus Bennett - Cutler didn't have a go-to TE last year. With Forte aging quickly, this will be a huge spot for Bennett to shine in.

Players who might shine, but save for late picks
Kenny Nix - Contract year
Darren McFadden - See above
Tavon Austin - St. Louis isn't very good and he's going to start.
Anthony Fasano - Andy Reid coaching and Alex Smith throwing.

Potential Busts
Russell Wilson - It's a lot different when you're supposed to win
Colin Kapernick - See above, plus who are his receivers?
RG III - I love the kid, but he's not 100%
Doug Martin - in 12 games he averaged 66yds, in four he averaged 164. Who is he really?
DeMarco Murray - Injury waiting to happen, behind suspect line.
Demaryius Thomas - Not because of him, but because of Welker.
Steve Johnson - His week 1 starter won four games in three years in college.






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