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Chris Bangs discusses how to approach your draft in a pre-existing Dynasty League.
So your 2008 continuation draft for your dynasty league is quickly approaching and you need to know who to grab after the first round. Well, Bangs is here to help with deep picks for you at all positions, including individual defensive players. Not playing dynasty? Check this list out anyway for the players who will be “coming out of nowhere” in a few years. Let’s clear this up right away: this is not a ranking list for you dynasty drafters, nor is this your typical list of dynasty players to “watch” who will all get drafted in the first round. You won’t find Darren McFadden (RB, OAK) or Matt Forte (RB, CHI) here. The players listed, in most cases, will be available in the third round or later in most dynasty drafts. Some of these players will help this year, and some will not help for a couple of years. QUARTERBACKS John David Booty (MIN): A long shot, but then again, all the high-profile quarterbacks will already be rostered in most dynasty leagues. Booty has a chance of receiving playing time sooner than the others on this list. Josh Johnson (TB): Sure, he is fourth on the depth chart right now, but word is that Johnson is a hard worker and a smart guy. I could see him starting in Tampa Bay in two or three years. Erik Ainge (NYJ): Ainge has good size and a decent arm, and he is a very hard worker. Look for him to be on the practice squad all year, but if you can tuck him away for a year or two, he should be starting for the J-E-T-S. Matt Moore (CAR): In case Jake Delhomme is less than 100 percent this year, Moore needs to show up squarely on your radar. He has a cannon arm and has proven himself capable of performing in the NFL. In my very deep dynasty league, he actually lasted 98 picks into our continuation draft. Don’t let the same happen in your league. RUNNING BACKS Mike Hart (IND): Running back has never been the focal point of the Colts attack. If they decide to let Joseph Addai walk when his contract is up, Hart has the potential to step right in. Right now he is useful only as a handcuff to Addai. Chris Taylor (HOU): Eventually, Houston will tire of watching Ahman Green trip over the line of scrimmage and will let somebody else run the ball. That somebody should be Taylor, at least for this year. Tim Hightower (ARI): If Edgerrin James were to falter, Arizona's expected long-term replacement at RB could get playing time as soon as the latter part of this season. Brandon Jackson (GB): Ryan Grant came out of nowhere last year and made a big splash, but I just don’t believe in him. Jackson should be getting the carries by the end of this season and for the next couple of years. WIDE RECEIVERS Jerome Simpson (CIN): This guy has the combination of size and speed to make him a very solid player, but he struggled in mini-camp. He won’t do much this year, but if the Bengals let either of their star receivers go in the offseason, he will be stepping into next year’s starting lineup. Earl Bennett (CHI): A rookie that may step directly into the Bears starting lineup this season, Bennett does not seemed destined for greatness, but he should be more than serviceable. Mark Bradley (CHI): The Bears have to throw the ball to somebody, and Bradley should also be starting this season. Unlike Bennett, he has experience (though limited production) in the NFL. TIGHT ENDS Dustin Keller (NYJ): The passing game needs help. While this rookie will have limited playing time in 2008, he could post good numbers in a year or two. Kevin Boss (NYG): Post-season heroics aside, the Giants will eventually move on from Jeremy Shockey, and "The Boss" is their future at tight end. LINEBACKERS Curtis Lofton (ATL): Middle linebacker on a bad team with a weak defensive line? That's a recipe for tons of tackles, leading to oodles of points. Tavares Gooden (BAL): This may not be a big year for him, but he will get to learn from Ray Lewis and could be a dominating linebacker in a few years. DEFENSIVE BACKS Kenny Philips (NYG): Easily the best safety in the draft class of 2008, he will be starting for the Giants at strong safety and can be expected to provide solid production beginning immediately. Nedu Ndukwe (CIN): He is but a sleeper at safety, but with the current state of the Bengals defense, he should start posting useful numbers right away. Brandon Flowers (KC): While strong safety is usually the position of preference when drafting IDP defensive backs, Flowers is an exciting player who should bring a few errant passes to the house this year. DEFENSIVE LINE Jake Long (STL): Long was a top-five NFL draft pick, but he has been undervalued so far in IDP dynasty leagues. Don’t be afraid to grab him early, because he will be good...VERY good. Tommy Kelly (OAK): Kelly is in line for plenty of playing time role on the line for Oakland, and he should put up solid numbers this year. Don't sleep on him. Have a question regarding Football, Baseball, Basketball, title insurance, or when this housing slump will end? Just think Bangs is completely off his rocker and have the need to tell him that? Drop an email anytime at
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