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    2013 Fantasy Football Rookie Starters/Studs.

    Let's make a list of rookie starters or potential starters this year.

    QB-EJ Manuel - Bills possible starter? Kolb already getting hurt.
    QB-Geno Smith - Jets possible starter? Sanchez is QB1. LOL!

    RB-Eddie Lacy - Packers RBBC?
    RB-Johnathan Franklin - Packers RBBC?
    RB-LeVeon Bell - Steelers starter?
    RB-Montee Ball - Broncos starter?
    RB-Giovani Bernard - Bengals RBBC with Green-Ellis?
    RB-Joseph Randle - Cowboys handcuff?
    RB-Zac Stacy - Rams.

    WR-Tavon Austin - Rams WR1?
    WR-DeAndre Hopkins - Texans WR2?
    WR-Cordarrelle Patterson - Vikings WR2?
    WR-Robert Woods - Bills WR2?
    WR-Aaron Dobson - Patriots WR2? My Deep Sleeper Pick. (Check my mock drafts LOL!)

    Post any others or updates.

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    I would drop Monte Ball unless he drops to like the eight round and you are already have your starting running backs. I am not a huge fan of Stacy either with Richardson and Pead probably ahead of him on the depth chart.

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    don't see dino starting this year but who knows

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    Geno Smith sprained his ankle today. It may hurt his chances to get the starting job, depending how bad it is.

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    It sounds like Dobson is impressing at Patriots camp. He'll definitely be on my radar.

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    Quote Originally Posted by onlooker View Post
    Geno Smith sprained his ankle today. It may hurt his chances to get the starting job, depending how bad it is.
    Doesn't matter, no need to draft any Jet QB in a 12-team league.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LT Profits View Post
    Doesn't matter, no need to draft any Jet QB in a 12-team league.
    Never said draft him.

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    Cordarrelle Patterson looked pretty good in his firt pre season game

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wrigley View Post
    Cordarrelle Patterson looked pretty good in his firt pre season game
    I'm watching that game right now on NFL network. His first kick return went 50 yards.

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    Quote Originally Posted by onlooker View Post
    I'm watching that game right now on NFL network. His first kick return went 50 yards.

    His teammates gave him the business the kicker is the one that prevented him from taking it to the end zone.
    They compared him to Dez Bryant in terms of his height and playing style

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    I like Dobson as a sleeper.

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    manuel did look solid in that last preseason game, but I dunnooo... I'd be scared until we see more from him, seems like he'll be one of those players that get scooped up off waivers really quickly ends up getting dropped over and over

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    You back TT?

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    No one wants him back that is for damn sure

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    What do you guys think about Tavon Austin?

    It seems like at least he should pick up production dropped off by Amendola. Bradford loved Amendola. Maybe Auston is his new go to guy?

    I know rookie receivers don't usually do well but it seems like Austin will have a floor and at least be an average receiver but he has a big upside. Probably not a lot of TDs, but he could rack up lots of yards and catches in the slot.

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    Le'Veon Bell has an excellent shot at winning a starting job with the Steelers.

    He was inactive Saturday night against the Giants because of a knee injury.

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    A guy no one is talking about I like as a deep sleeper, certainly in dynasty leagues is TE Vance McDonald

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    Quote Originally Posted by onlooker View Post
    RB-Eddie Lacy - Packers RBBC?
    RB-Johnathan Franklin - Packers RBBC?
    No committee I don't think, it seems Lacy will be the man. Franklin looked like crap in opener. Let's see what Lacy does in his debut.

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    Rob Housler will be a top ten tight end

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    Quote Originally Posted by ttwarrior1 View Post
    Rob Housler will be a top ten tight end
    I'll keep a eye on him, even though he isn't a rookie.

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    Looking forward to watching Tavon Austin this season and how he adapts to the next level.

    I still wish the Steelers would've been able to grab him in the draft.

    In my opinion, he has a very bright future in the NFL...

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    Quote Originally Posted by LT Profits View Post
    No committee I don't think, it seems Lacy will be the man. Franklin looked like crap in opener. Let's see what Lacy does in his debut.
    That backfield is stacked now. Lacy will start, IF (big if), he can stay healthy...and he'll be a beast.

    Franklin and Dujuan Harris will compete for touches, also James Starks is in the mix there as well. Probably trade Alex Green.

    No secret that Lacy will be the man when he does suit up though.

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    what about LeGarrette Blount of the pats

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wrigley View Post
    what about LeGarrette Blount of the pats
    He may not be on the field enough barring injury to Ridley or Vereen.

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    Still too early to tell these RB situations in Pitt, GB, Denver, etc. I have a good feeling Lacy will be the man in GB. Not really sure what's going on in Denver and Pitt. Sounds like Bell will be the guy in Pitt, but there is still a lot of camp left and he is already banged up.

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    I thought Mike McCarthy was saying positive stuff about DeJuan Harris as the starter in Green Bay. It could be him just saying that to make the rookies realize they aren't entitled tot he position. Harris started 2 games last year BUT the Packers are a passing offense and they can't have some rookie F up on protections and get the Golden Boy injured. Harris really could be the starter.

    Pitt I have no idea.

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    how about that norwegian soccer player that might be the kicker for the lions

    jk

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    Quote Originally Posted by peacebyinches View Post
    how about that norwegian soccer player that might be the kicker for the lions

    jk

    speaking of kickers Blairr Walsh has to be number 1 on the list

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    Any thoughts on Marquise Goodwin WR Buf. Bills. He looked pretty good in the pre season. Seems to have a lot of speed.

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    In deep leagues the obscure Pats rookies should be considered. WR Kenbrell Thompkins and TE Zach Sudfeld could surprise. Late rounds or waiver wire, you never know.

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