Found April 28, 2008 on The Scores Report: Yardbarker Blogger Network
After free agency, the draft is the next big event in the NFL calendar. A good fantasy season starts in the offseason, and a savvy fantasy footballer should pay attention to the draft. Specifically, we need to identify those skill position players that will have an opportunity to shine come September. Running back is the most important position to consider. Of all the skill positions, tailbacks have the easiest transition to the pros, and there are usually a few rookie standouts every season. Last year, Adrian Peterson and Marshawn Lynch burst onto the scene in a big way. Two seasons ago, Maurice Jones-Drew, Joseph Addai and Reggie Bush became household names. (At least in fantasy households, that is.) To a lesser extent, it's also important to identify those wide receivers and tight ends that will have a chance to play right away. The transition to the NFL is much more difficult for these positions, but anyone who picked up Marques Colston off the waiver wire two seasons ...
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