ESPN does it. So does FOX Sports. And VH1, E!, Travel Channel, and Food Network. “Best of” lists are everywhere and cover just about everything. And while we couldn’t get “A” list celebrities like Gilbert Gottfried to make clever comments about our choices, we have managed to put together a few fantasy lists for your reading pleasure. For a more in-depth review of these players, check out our fantasy draft guides.
The Best
If you were to join a league that consisted solely of you, your mom, and my wife, you may be able to put together this team. Outside of that, I just don’t see it happening.
[Ed. Note: This list was compiled before Brady was injured.]
QB Tom Brady, New England Patriots
RB Ladainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
RB Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
WR Randy Moss, New England Patriots
WR Terrell Owens, Dallas Cowboys
TE Dallas Clark, Indianapolis Colts
K Mason Crosby, Green Bay Packers
Def. San Diego Chargers
The Overrated
This team looks great on paper, but not so good on your TV. A completely overpaid team, they’re the New York Yankees of fantasy football.
QB Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia Eagles
RB Reggie Bush, New Orleans Saints
RB Larry Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs
WR Hines Ward, Pittsburgh Steelers
WR Plaxico Burress, New York Giants
TE Vernon Davis, San Francisco 49ers
K Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis Colts
Def. Baltimore Ravens
The Underrated
They may not be pretty to look at, but these guys could beat most of their big name counterparts any day of the week and twice on Sunday - which is fortunate since most games are played on Sundays.
QB Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
RB Thomas Jones, New York Jets
RB Chris Perry, Cincinnati Bengals
WR Jerricho Cotchery, New York Jets
WR Lee Evans, Buffalo Bills
TE Randy McMichael, St. Louis Rams
K Martin Gramatica, New Orleans Saints
Def. Houston Texans
A Year Away
In a keeper league, this team would be near the top of the list - in 2009. You could say you knew these guys before they were famous.
QB JaMarcus Russell, Oakland Raiders
RB Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburg Steelers
RB Kolby Smith, Kansas City Chiefs
WR Robert Meachem, New Orleans Saints
WR Josh Morgan, San Francisco 49ers
TE Greg Olsen, Chicago Bears
K Dan Carpenter, Miami Dolphins
Def. Cincinnati Bengals
