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Pierre Garcon to Redskins: Fantasy Impact

Found March 14, 2012 on Win My Fantasy League: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Pierre Garcon,  Roy Helu
TEAMS: Indianapolis Colts,  Washington Redskins
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Pierre Garcon has agreed to terms with the Washington Redskins and will be heading to the nations capital to play with soon to be franchise QB Robert Griffin III. Garcon will be lining up as the teams number one receiver and after his solid production last year with the garbage the Colts were trotting out at quarterback in an attempt to land Andrew Luck, he should have a career season with Robert Griffin III at the helm. Fantasy Impact: Pierre Garcon – Garcon will get a solid boost with his move to Washington and could form quite the duo with RGIII. Garcon will be deployed as the number one receiver and should top 70 receptions and 1,000 yards this season. RGIII is an extremely accurate quarterback and with Garcon acting as the top receiving option, should send plenty of targets his way. Garcon projects as an WR3 with clear-cut WR2 upside for the 2012 season. Josh Morgan – Morgan will benefit greatly from playing across from Garcon and will almost assuredly put up career numbers...
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