Rob Hatch is just a 24-year old football fan. He is a certified K-8 teacher in New Jersey, and thinks that, one day, he would like to write columns about the NFL professionally. He writes columns, mock drafts and fantasy analysis for fun, and figured posting on eSports would be a swell thing to do. Lots of guys in this division are fantasy football material. Still, many of them have been letdowns in the past. Who will emerge from this division this year? Is Michael Vick the best option for Atlanta? With the addition of Keyshawn Johnson, the Carolina Panthers are stacked on offense. The New Orleans Saints not only added Drew Brees to the mix, but a guy named Reggie Bush fell to them in the number two spot in the draft. Can Chris Simms carry the load in Tampa? I may take some heat for my predictions for this division, but I stand by them!
Lots of guys in this division are fantasy football material. Still, many of them have been letdowns in the past. Who will emerge from this division this year? Is Michael Vick the best option for Atlanta? With the addition of Keyshawn Johnson, the Carolina Panthers are stacked on offense. The New Orleans Saints not only added Drew Brees to the mix, but a guy named Reggie Bush fell to them in the number two spot in the draft. Can Chris Simms carry the load in Tampa?
I may take some heat for my predictions for this division, but I stand by them!
Atlanta Falcons
Stud: Warrick Dunn, RB. Always a threat whether running or catching the ball, his only drawback is T.J. Duckett taking red zone carries. He's a decent number two or number three running back on your roster
Dud: Michael Jenkins, WR. So many people predict this guy to break out this season. Mind you, these are the same analysts who said the same thing last year. It's hard to pick a wide receiver on the Falcons to be a stud with Vick at the helm.
Sleeper: Roddy White, WR.
Carolina Panthers
Stud: Steve Smith,WR. He is the real deal. I expect Keyshawn Johnson to take some catches away from him this year, but Jake Delhomme will always look to Smith first. I expect 12 scores easily
Dud: Deshaun Foster, RB. Like him, has talent, but injury prone and too many Running backs on this team and they drafted another this year with DeAngelo Williams.
Sleeper: Keary Colbert, WR.
New Orleans Saints
Stud: Drew Brees, QB. I'm a believer in this guy. People are concerned with his ability to adapt to a new offense but he's certainly got enough supporting cast to help him along (i.e. Chris Horn, Donte Stallworth, Deuce McAllister, and Bush). His injury wasn't that serious. I would worry about Carson Palmer rather than Brees.
Dud: Reggie Bush, RB. Mainly because he is a rookie and this team has a better than average back in Deuce McAllister. He still has to make the transition from USC to the pros.
Sleeper: Donte Stallworth, WR.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Stud: Cadillac Williams, RB. Ran well for a rookie last year, and with Chris Simms starting this year, he is going to need some pressure taken off him and Cadillac has proven already he is the guy.
Dud: Joey Galloway, WR. I love Galloway, always have. But, Michael Clayton will rebound from last year and Chris Simms isn't Brian Griese getting him the ball. I really hope Galloway can stay healthy, because when he does, he is nasty. However, is it possible two years in a row?
Sleeper: Michael Clayton, WR.