2009 Preseason Ramblings

I'm planning on getting new player rankings up soon, but here are some thuoghts to tide everyone over:

Lookin Good:

Vernon Davis may be back on the radar this year. As usual his impressive physique and athletic ability is impressing coaches in OTAs. I remain skeptical that he can maintain the mental discipline necessary to perform at a high level all season. After drafting him in the first round, I dropped him at the end of last season after three fruitless years waiting for some production. If you have space on your roster and need a big upside risk then stash him now.

Rashard Mendenhall hasn't had a lot of coverage in OTAs, but neither has any other runner in the Steel City. I fully expect a timeshare this year, and that Mendenhall will take over fulltime duties next year when Willie Parker is released due to his age and high cost.

Chris Wells is really looking good to me at this point. He will see a ton of work this year in the Cardinal backfield and should be more than up to the task. He has a great mix of balance, power and vision which will fit nicely with the running game Arizona is trying to promote. He is my top RB out of this years rookie class.

Stumbling:

Joaquin Iglesias was a hot topic after the draft, but coaches recent comments that he is viewed strictly as a slot option leaves me feeling tepid on his long term value. I wouldn't take him before round 4 in rookie drafts, but he is a solid value at that level.

Jason Campbell does not seem to have much job security in Washington. He has not been granted an extension, and has Colt Brennan nipping at his heels. I am not a Brennan fan, but it's tough to ignore all the chatter coming out of DC this offseason which is touting Brennan as a viable option to replace Campbell (as early as mid season). I think Campbell is very solid QB who is being forced to play in a system which does not suit his talents. It would not surprise me if he was let go by the Redskins and picked up by another team looking for a solid QB play next year (Vikings once Favre quits again?).