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Who considers Portis the best blocking back in the NFL? Not anyone credible. I'll give you Portis in FF is more valuable. No question. In the on the field game, I think it's a coin flip.

Again, and it's just my opinion, Willie is actually excellent at every characteristic you mentioned. I will grant you he is underutilized in the receiving game, but otherwise believe he is a top 10 NFL back in every other facet. I don't think his potential downfall lies on his talent or Mendenhall, it lies at the feet of Bruce Arians. If Arians will utilize him correctly I have no doubt Willie will finish amongst the elite at the position in production. However, Arians is an A-1 a$$clown and unless something has changed will continue to use no imagination and horrible playcalling in his use of Willie.

Not true. People continue to discount Parker due to his lack of draft pedigree. Portis and Parker are actually very good comps from both a size and talent perspective. I'll give Portis the nod in the receiving game, but otherwise I think they are very similar. Mendenhall has yet to prove anything. Is he another Big 10 bust? Is he a one year wonder? He looks like a good one, but he isn't a sure thing. Parker is severely undervalued this year, and is far more talented than people give him credit for.

Based purely on talent, Holmes is definitively more of a stud than Housh. Better into and out of his breaks, better long speed, better at beating the jam, and more of a threat after the catch. Housh has very reliable hands and is fearless going after the ball, but he produces based on # of targets not talent. I don't see Holmes putting up equivalents receptions, but can see him producing more yards and TD's. In PPR Housh wins. Traditional format....flip a coin.

Do it in a heartbeat. I think Hass's demise is grossly overestimated. Sure his name receivers are gone, but he has no running game to speak of either. Julius Jones over Engram and Burleson? I don't think so. Second, Roddy White is not even in the same stratosphere as AJ. Small, maybe, downgrade at QB. Huge improvement at WR.

I think Ginn could really blossom in the receiving game this season, whereas I see Hester as a long shot for meaningful production at WR. You've got to expect the TD's Hester provides to regress somewhat, although he will continue to outproduce Ginn in the return game. I'd reverse the order you've got them listed in and bump them back both about a round. Ginn in 8, Hester in 10. Also, consider Josh Cribbs in the mix. Lacks the TD's, but is equally dynamic in the return game as Hester. Has a shot at meaningful snaps on O with the JJ injury.

Wow. Drank the whole pitcher of kool-aid there. Rogers and Williams don't qualify as awesome talent. Not by a long shot. They certainly don't cover the deficits in the secondary. Edwards and Winslow are elite talent. No one else is yet. Thomas has a shot, but must repeat a couple of times. One season against the easiest schedule in the league does not vault any other position or player into the realms you mention. I will give you that there is reason for optimism, but it should be tempered with a healthy dose of skepticism. This team has extremely high bust potential.

Exactly right. If I'm betting I'll take the under on Cleveland for 8 wins and Lewis for 1000k yards. Savage grossly overestimated this teams talent based on success against a cupcake schedule. Signed DA and dealt draft picks for a win now shot. Moves that the franchise will regret for years. Lewis and the Browns are going to implode.

Count me in the way way down group. Savage, for better or for worse, has put the Browns in a win-now situation with the off-season acquisitions (not great players) he's made at the expense of draft picks. I don't think Anderson can handle the pressure of the win-now environment combined with the impending BQ talk if he wobbles even slightly. Given this environment along with his lack of accuracy in the short/intermediate games combined with poor decision making spells a very disappointing season. I don't think he's the starter by week 10.

Steppin down, though no fault of his own. The impending implosion if DA and the subsequent promotion of BQ will make it a long season for Owners who draft Edwards expecting a repeat.

Edwards is the one Cleveland player that has a realistic shot at duplicating last years numbers. He is definitely a top tier WR in terms of talent and skills. Unlike most, I think the Browns peaked last season and are in for a rough ride in 08.

Admit the mistake and move on.

Day 2 was a huge vote of confidence to the Steelers medical staff. Every single pick has struggled with injuries of some type. I couldn't be more disappointed with Day 2.

Fair enough. Bowe 6'3", 212 1st round 23rd pick LSU. 4.51 40, 33" vert, 10.5' broad jump, 6.81 3 cone 70 rec, 995 yds, 5 TD, 14.2 ypc (2007) Clayton 6'3", 193 1st round 15th pick LSU. 4.59 40, 32.5" vert, 9.8' broad jump, 6.77 3 cone, 80 rec, 1193 yds, 7 TD, 14.9 ypc (2004) I have seen Bowe listed as high as 221, and Clayton as high as 209. If that makes a difference. Clayton did it with Griese at QB and Pittman as the leading rusher. Not great. Bowe did it with Croyle/Huard at QB and Johnson/Smith as the leading rushers. Not great post LJ injury. Same school. Similar production. Similar measureables. Similar rookie seasons. Similar poor supporting casts. I actually believe that based on the numbers, they are extremely similar prospects/players at this point in their careers. More so than I initially realized. I would love to hear where I am wrong without any "forced assumptions" My opinion is, that based on the Chiefs offensive woes, Bowe has a similar potential to regress his second season. That is my only subjective comment. Nobody thought Clayton would regress either after his 2004 campaign either. He may be the next Marques Colston as well. Take it for what it's worth. Bowe's numbers: http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/draft/406856 Clayton's numbers: http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFLDr...4/CombineWR.htm

It's an opinion presented in passing on a message board. If you want a detailed explanation I will happily accommodate you.