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Friday, February 29, 2008

Quote of the Day | February 29, 2008: Montaigne & Skepticism

More from Jacques Barzun's From Dawn to Decadence: 500 Years of Western Cultural Life, 1500 to the Present, 2000:


Montaigne, then, is not a "skeptic" in the sense of a shoulder-shrugging philosopher who looks at the world with tolerant amusement; he is skeptical in the sense of the reader who does not believe without evidence and the scholar who does not take any particular truth as final. This outlook in no way prevents having rooted convictions. To name only one, Montaigne is sure that people ought not to be burnt alive for their beliefs.

Montaigne lived in an age full of people who knew that they, and they alone, had the truth, direct from God---and these truth-bearers all disagreed. Reflecting on a far wider set of facts and with greater self-knowledge, Montaigne was at pains to make the point that Cromwell later phrased so superbly: "By the bowels of Christ, bethink ye that ye may be mistaken."

Tags: Jacque Barzun, Barzun's

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Quarterback Rankings: February 29, 2008

QUARTERBACKS

TIER ONE
[100] Peyton Manning IND 32.5 - With Clark re-signed and Gonzalez ready to step up if Marvin doesn't snap back, Manning's consistency trumps Brady's career year
[99] Tom Brady NE 31.1 - Remains the NFL's best QB; Moss' return guarantees another great season, but Brady is not going to hit 50 TDs again
[93] Ben Roethlisberger PIT 26.5 - Easily the 3rd best QB in the NFL and may bypass one of the Big Two in the next couple of years
[91] Carson Palmer CIN 28.7 - Can he bounce all the way back from an extremely disappointing season? Chad Johnson is going nowhere, and Chris Henry will be available for a full season . . . if he stays out of jail
[90] Drew Brees NO 29.6 - Should be good for a consistent 4,000 yards and 25-30 TDs every year for the next few years
[90] Tony Romo DAL 28.4 - Will move up if DAL brings in a talented WR; two straight disappointing playoff performances and an over-reliance on T.O. leave room for doubt about level of future dominance

TIER TWO
[80] Donovan McNabb PHI 31.7 - I've seen guys like Eli Manning & Phil Rivers ranked ahead of him, in which case McNabb is the ideal buy low candidate for dynasty leaguers
[73] Jay Cutler DEN 25.3 - Impressive YPA & completion numbers bode very well for future; would have liked to have seen a better acquisition than Keary Colbert, but Scheffler & Marshall form a very nice duo
[68] Marc Bulger STL 31.4 - Al Saunders and an improved O-Line could bring production back in line with career norms, but don't expect many TDs
[67] Matt Hasselbeck SEA 33.0 - Who is he going to be throwing to this year? If the Seahawks draft a 1st round RB, can't count on abnormally high passing attempt numbers again

TIER THREE
[61] Derek Anderson CLE 25.2 - A window to make his mark as the Browns' franchise QB with the addition of Stallworth as a #3 weapon behind Edwards & Winslow; slightly worrisome word out of the Columbus Dispatch is that Anderson's 2009 bonus could essentially make his new contract a one-year deal if he doesn't play up to expectations
[60] Vince Young TEN 25.3 - Deserved a better fate last season after seeing a freakish number of TDs called back due to penalty, drops by a lousy receiving crew, or poor route running/miscommunication. Still has plenty of upside and the possibility of a true break-out if the light flips on with improved weaponry
[59] Matt Schaub HOU 27.2 - He's going to have to stay healthy for all 16 games to shake the injury concerns, but there's a lot to like here. The YPA & completion percentage were very promising, so he just needs to find Johnson & Daniels in the end zone more often to take the next step to reliable #1 as opposed to an aspiring Bulger
[58] David Garrard JAX 30.5 - A much better QB than commonly believed, but he's not likely to surpass last year's passing quality. If the running game slips from true dominance, does Garrard's production see an uptick from the increased attempts or do the passing lanes start to close with the defense no longer selling out against the run?
[57] Eli Manning NYG 27.6 - The 64,000 Question: Did the epiphany occur in the last 6 weeks, or was it simply the flip-side of an inconsistent QB hitting a hot streak? I believe the latter, and I can't see how even a true believer can feel comfortable relying on a streaky, inconsistent Eli as a QB1 going forward
[54] Matt Leinart ARI 25.3 - High risk, high reward; after Warner's performance, there's going to be pressure to perform well right from the start. But if he does, he could easily see a 25 TD, 3700 yard season.
[53] #Philip Rivers SD 26.8 - Good news and bad news: The good news is that Rivers finally delivered consistently under pressure once the playoffs started. The bad news is that he showed flashes of David Carr happy feet and lack of arm strength during the season. Even worse, the ACL injury he suffered happened later in the season than Daunte Culpepper's, Carson Palmer's, and Donovan McNabb's . . . all of whom were much better QBs and struggled considerably in their first season back from injury. Why would we expect Rivers to do anything but disappoint in '08?

TIER FOUR
[39] Aaron Rodgers GB 24.8 - Legit concern that he's been injury-prone in limited duty, but the pieces are already in place for him to succeed; just as importantly, he has both his coach and his GM glowing about his vast improvement over the past year
[33] Brady Quinn CLE 23.9 - Word out of the Columbus Dispatch is that Derek Anderson's $5M bonus before next season basically makes the 2-QB system a one year experiment. Quinn could definitely exploit an opening if Anderson doesn't show himself to be the Browns franchise QB in '08. The future is uncertain, but one of the two Browns QBs is likely to be starting elsewhere next season
[32] Jason Campbell WAS 26.6 - It would be foolish not to count on an adjustment period to the West Coast Offense and a new coaching staff; I think we've all seen him look very poised at times and extremely underwhelming at other times, so it will be interesting to watch his growth throughout '08. Remember the Losman/Grossman Effect: young QBs don't always get better
[31] JaMarcus Russell OAK 23.1 - Top of the line arm, perfect size, prodigious talent, but the footwork was an absolute mess and questions persist about his decision making; his career could go either way, and unfortunately, Oakland isn't exactly the ideal proving ground for a developing QB right now
[26] Trent Edwards BUF 24.9 - Positive marks for poise, smarts, and an ability to lead an offense, but he needs to take a major step forward in playmaking and consistency; an upgrade in weapons would be nice as new OC Schonert plans to open up the passing game
[24] Drew Stanton DET 24.4 - Jon Kitna will be on a much shorter leash, so expect Stanton to get a chance at some point in '08; if Calvin Johnson & Roy Williams remain in DET, Stanton makes for a very intriguing high upside pet project
[20] Kellen Clemens NYJ 25.3 - Jets have nicely revamped a previously problematic offensive line and may be the favorites to land Darren McFadden. With an O-Line and a friendly running game, Clemens will be better able to get the ball to Coles & Cotchery.

TIER FIVE
[15] Kevin Kolb PHI 24.0 - The new Matt Schaub? The new Aaron Rodgers? Either way, his value likely depends substantially on your league's roster size. He's a very nice stash as long as you realize he's a roster ornament for at least another year. Hope for one of the following: in-season injury to McNabb, a post-2008 McNabb trade, or Kolb becomes the new Schaub-like savior for a QB desperate franchise
[14] #Jake Delhomme CAR 33.6 - Would make for the ideal throw-in on a larger deal if you believe he'll fully recover from Tommy John surgery; job security issues damage his long-term dynasty value, but he could be a nice bargain play in '08
[14] Shaun Hill SF 28.7 - More of a game-manager type than Martz' previous QBs, but he does offer athleticism, a quick release, and the ability to lead an offense. There's some upside here, and if he beats out Alex Smith for the starting job, the whole 49er offense should receive a boost in value
[13] Tarvaris Jackson MIN 25.4 - If---big IF---Tarvaris can put it together, Berrian and a more experienced Sidney Rice offer some intriguing potential. I just can't get over the fact that he's the exact opposite of what the current Vikings franchise needs in a QB
[12] Jon Kitna DET 36.0 - Still has a window on '08 value with playmakers Calvin Johnson & Roy Williams, but his margin for error is razor-thin with Stanton waiting in the wings . . . and Kitna is never a strong bet to defeat his margin of error
[11] Kurt Warner ARI 37.3 - Simply put, he needs Leinart to fall on his face in the pre-season. Warner threw up valuable fantasy numbers the last 12 games of '07 and can do it again if given the opportunity
[10] Daunte Culpepper UFA 31.6 - The opportunity isn't likely to be forthcoming (nor should it be), but Culpepper makes for a nice high-upside, albeit longshot, stash. Better to carry a longshot with high upside than a player you will never use even if he does get an opportunity to play

TIER SIX
[8] #Alex Smith SF 24.3 - Two of his three NFL seasons have produced historically bad performances. I don't think he beats Shaun Hill in a fair competition, but the 49ers have a lot invested here
[7] J.P. Losman BUF [T] 27.5 - It's getting awfully late in the game for Losman to find a starting opportunity via trade. His best bet for value would be KC, ATL, MIN, or BAL
[7] Jeff Garcia TB 38.5 - He's a better NFL than fantasy QB at this stage of his career and a poor bet at age 38 to stay as healthy and productive as last season
[6] Byron Leftwich UFA 28.6 - I still say he can help several teams around the league as a starting QB. For all of the talk about the long windup, he's long been a low turnover QB without a sack problem
[6] Chad Pennington NYJ [T] 32.2 - Due a hefty bonus and salary this season, so the onus is on the Jets to find a taker. It's simply not practical to have a backup QB making that kind of scratch
[5] John Beck MIA 27.1 - Thoroughly unimpressive in a 4-game rookie trial. It remains to be seen if he'll be given the reigns to start '08, but either way there's not going to be much of a grace period
[5] Sage Rosenfels HOU [T] 30.5 - The Practically Perfect Backup QB could pick up some value if traded to MIN, but will certainly drop a tier if he remains in Houston
[4] Luke McCown TB 27.2 - The better of the Passing McCown Brothers has flashed some interesting ability in small doses. Would have to beat out Griese to get on the field this season, but this McCown could conceivably have a future as a starter down the road
[4] Troy Smith BAL 24.2 - Not ready yet to help an offense put up consistent points, but he has shown impressive field general abilities. Still raw, but may get a shot down the road
[4] Kyle Orton CHI 25.8 - Plucky. That's it. That's the list. OK, neckbeard. That's on the list too. Woe are the Bears
[3] Rex Grossman CHI 28.0 - Come on. He's simply odious. Before last season, I called him a "turnover prone, inconsistent, inaccurate headcase." I was feeling nice that day
[3] Brodie Croyle KC 25.5 - If Grossman is odious, then Croyle is, of course, appallingly bad. The Chiefs are seriously deluded if he starts week one

TIER SEVEN
[2] #Steve McNair BAL 35.5 - The early favorite to start in BAL, but it's going to be tough for even the bionic man to throw with a fork sticking out of his back
[2] Chris Redman ATL 31.2 - Last man standing could be a band-aid for a year, but I don't think the Falcons are done shopping quite yet
[2] Seneca Wallace SEA 28.1 - Could put up interesting fantasy numbers if ever given a shot at regular playing time
[2] Quinn Gray UFA 29.3 - Another long release guy, this one comes with major accuracy & consistency issues but possesses all the physical tools; could end up in GB as Rodgers' backup
[2] Damon Huard KC 35.2 - He's no great shakes, but he's a hell of a lot better than Brodie Croyle; with the Chiefs far from contending mode, Huard is stuck in No Man's Land
[2] Matt Moore CAR 24.1 - Looked decent in late season action . . . certainly better than any CAR backups of the past two seasons
[2] *Michael Vick ATL [x] 28.2 - How large is your roster?
[2] Billy Volek SD 32.4 - Fantasy leaguers keep insisting that he must be passing up better opportunities elsewhere; but what are the chances NFL GMs are as fond of his game as fantasy owners are?
[2] Kyle Boller BAL 27.3 - Has failed and failed again to generate offense. Poor man's Rex Grossman lacks the headcase nature but also the playmaking ability
[2] Brian Griese TB 33.5 - Will battle Luke McCown to see who starts once Garcia gets injured
[2] Josh McCown MIA 29.2 - Seen as strictly a backup as opposed to Beck's competition

TIER EIGHT
[1] Cleo Lemon JAX 29.1
[1] Todd Collins WAS 36.8
[1] #Chris Simms TB [x] 28.0
[1] Patrick Ramsey DEN 29.5
[1] Charlie Whitehurst SD 26.1
[1] Joey Harrington ATL (U) 29.9
[1] Kerry Collins TEN (U) 35.7
[1] Matt Cassel NE 26.3
[1] A.J. Feeley PHI 31.3
[1] Andrew Walter OAK 26.3
[1] #Trent Green MIA (U) 38.2
[1] Charlie Frye SEA 27.0
[1] Jim Sorgi IND 27.8
[1] Ryan Fitzpatrick CIN [R] 25.8
[1] Bruce Gradkowski TB 25.7
[1] Dan Orlovsky DET [R] 25.1
[1] #D.J. Shockley ATL 25.5
[1] Gus Frerotte STL (U) 37.2

CHANGES
3/4/08 - Dropped Brett Favre from the list; Moved Aaron Rodgers up
3/6/08 - Adjusted Derek Anderson & Brady Quinn based on Anderson's 2009 roster bonus


ROOKIES
1. Matt Ryan, Boston College - 6'5", 224 | 22.8 - ATL, KC
2. Brian Brohm, Louisville - 6'3", 227 | 23.0 - CHI, BAL

3. Andre' Woodson, Kentucky - 6'5", 224 | 24.4
4.
Chad Henne, Michigan - 6'2", 225 | 23.2
5. Josh Johnson, San Diego - 6'3", 198 | 22.4
6. Colt Brennan, Hawaii - 6'3", 205 | 25.1
7. Joe Flacco, Delaware - 6'6", 232 | 23.7

8.
Dennis Dixon, Oregon - 6'4", 205 | 23.7
9. John David Booty, USC - 6'2", 213 | 23.7
10. Erik Ainge, Tennessee - 6'6", 225 | 22.3

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Running Back Rankings: February 29, 2008

RUNNINGBACKS

TIER ONE
[100] Adrian Peterson MIN 23.5 - Simply the most talented player on the field
[98] Steven Jackson STL 25.1 - Rams & new offensive coordinator Al Saunders to build offense around multi-dimensional S-Jax
[97] LaDanian Tomlinson SD 29.2 - Have we seen the last of the truly dominant LT2? He may bounce back with a vengeance after all the flack he took for the Pats game, but it's tough to rank him higher at the crucial RB age of 29
[93] Brian Westbrook PHI 29.0 - Money in PPR leagues and still underrated, but injuries are a constant concern; is this offseason the time to flip him for a younger talent before it's too late?
[91] Frank Gore SF 25.2 - Talented, well-rounded, great job security, and in line to haul in a ton of receptions in Martz' offense which saw Marshall Faulk take his game to the next level
[90] Joseph Addai IND 25.3 - Safe call in the Colts offense, but is 300 touches per year his limit?
[89] Maurice Jones-Drew JAX 23.4 - One of the best players in the NFL and averages a TD per game even in limited touches; his time for Westbrook-like domination is coming like a freight train
[85] Marshawn Lynch BUF 22.4 - Should see his role expand on the heels of an impressive rookie season

TIER TWO
[77] Clinton Portis WAS 27.0
[75] Reggie Bush NO 23.5
[75] Larry Johnson KC 28.8
[73] Marion Barber III DAL [R] 25.3
[73] #Ronnie Brown MIA 26.7
[72] Willis McGahee BAL 26.9
[68] Laurence Maroney NE 23.5
[66] Ryan Grant GB 25.7
[64] Willie Parker PIT 27.8

TIER THREE
[53] Michael Turner ATL 26.5 - Will be the Thunder to Norwood's Lightning in ATL, meaning Turner will get the early down and short-yardage work but will likely lose some value in the passing game.
[52] DeAngelo Williams CAR 25.4
[50] Jamal Lewis CLE 29.0
[44] Brandon Jacobs NYG 26.2
[39] Ernest Graham TB 28.7
[38] LenDale White TEN 23.7

TIER FOUR
[32] Ahmad Bradshaw NYG 22.5
[30] #Kevin Jones DET 26.0 - Won't be back by Week 1, will be injured quickly as soon as he does come back, and will likely be splitting carries
[29] Julius Jones SEA 27.0 - New starting RB for the Seahawks; now let's see what they do in the draft
[28] Justin Fargas OAK 28.6
[25] Michael Bush OAK 24.3
[25] Selvin Young DEN 24.9
[24] Travis Henry DEN 29.8
[20] Thomas Jones NYJ 30.0
[20] Rudi Johnson CIN [x] 28.9
[20] Edgerrin James ARI [x] 30.1

TIER FIVE
[13] Jerious Norwood ATL 25.1 - As expected, Norwood won't be given an opportunity to shoulder the load in ATL
[12] Derrick Ward NYG (U) 28.1
[11] Pierre Thomas NO 23.7
[10] Chester Taylor MIN 29.0
[10] Fred Taylor JAX 32.6
[9] #Cedric Benson CHI [x] 25.7
[9] #Kenny Irons CIN 25.0
[9] #Deuce McAllister NO [x] 29.7

TIER SIX
[7] #Ricky Williams MIA [T] 31.3
[7] #Ahman Green HOU 31.5
[7] Lamont Jordan OAK [x] 29.8
[6] Ladell Betts WAS 29.0
[6] Leon Washington NYJ 26.0
[5] Chris Brown TEN (U) 27.4
[5] [#]Cadillac Williams TB 26.4
[5] Lorenzo Booker MIA 24.3
[5] Chris Henry TEN 23.3
[5] Shaun Alexander SEA [x] 31.0

TIER SEVEN
[4] #Chris Perry CIN 26.7
[4] Kenny Watson CIN 30.6
[4] Tatum Bell DET (U) 27.5
[4] #Sammy Morris NE 31.5
[4] Brandon Jackson GB 22.9
[4] Najeh Davenport PIT 29.6
[4] Dominic Rhodes OAK 29.6
[3] Kenton Keith IND 28.2
[3] Darren Sproles SD 25.3
[3] Kolby Smith KC 23.8
[3] Adrian Peterson CHI 29.2
[3]DeShaun Foster SF 28.6 - Takes small deal to back up Gore in SF
[3] Mewelde Moore PIT 26.1 - Could take over 3rd down & punt return duties in PIT
[3] Musa Smith BAL (U) 26.3
[3] DeShawn Wynn GB 24.9
[3] Vernand Morency GB [R] 28.6

TIER EIGHT
[2] Tony Hunt PHI 22.8
[2] Gary Russell PIT 22.0
[2] Antonio Pittman STL 22.7
[2] Andre Hall DEN 26.1
[2] J.J. Arrington ARI 25.6
[2] Fred Jackson BUF 27.6
[2] Jerome Harrison CLE 25.5
[2] Maurice Morris SEA 28.8
[2] Michael Bennett TB 30.0
[2] Ryan Moats PHI [x] 25.7
[2] Darius Walker HOU 23.6
[2] Ron Dayne HOU (U) 30.5
[3] T.J. Duckett SEA 27.5
[2] LaBrandon Toefield CAR 28.0

TIER NINE
[1] Michael Robinson SF 25.5
[1] Jesse Chatman MIA (U) 29.0
[1] Warrick Dunn ATL (U) 33.7
[1] Michael Pittman TB (U) 33.1
[1] Brian Leonard STL 24.6
[1] Dwayne Wright BUF 25.3
[1] Garrett Wolfe CHI 24.1
[1] Jackie Battle KC 24.9
[1] Jason Snelling ATL 23.7
[1] Cory Ross BAL 26.0
[1] Reuben Droughns NYG [x] 30.0
[1] Correll Buckhalter PHI [x] 29.9
[1] Kevin Faulk NE 32.3
[1] Brian Calhoun DET 24.4
[1] Aaron Stecker NO 32.8
[1] Mike Bell DEN [T] 25.4

CHANGES
3/7/08 - Moved DeAngelo Williams up


ROOKIES
1. Jonathan Stewart, Oregon - 5'11", 234 | 21.5 ---> 2/27/08: Barring a huge upset, the Texans will use their first round pick on a cornerback, running back or left tackle. Landing a cornerback in free agency would afford the team the opportunity to go running back with the 18th pick. The Houston Chronicle expects Darren McFadden and Rashard Mendenhall to be off the board, but Jonathan Stewart and Felix Jones are possibilities.
2. Rashard Mendenhall, Illnois - 5'11", 225 | 21.2 ---> 2/24/08: Illinois RB Rashard Mendenhall unofficially timed 4.37 and 4.43 in the NFL Combine's forty-yard dash. Officially, he ran a 4.45. Outstanding times for Mendenhall, who is apparently ranked as the top running back on some teams' draft boards. Mendenhall is a tackle breaker, so showing he has home run speed as well certainly can't hurt.
3. Darren McFadden, Arkansas - 6'1", 211 | 21.0 ---> 3/5/08: League insiders tell the NY Daily News that "it's looking more and more like" the Jets will take Darren McFadden with the No. 6 overall pick. He'd have to be there, but the smart money is on McFadden not being a top-five pick because of off-field concerns. The Jets are expected to use this draft to upgrade their overall team speed. McFadden would be a start.

4. Ray Rice, Rutgers - 5'8", 199 | 21.7 ---> 2/24/08: Rutgers RB Ray Rice ran an unofficial 4.44 forty at the NFL Combine Sunday. However, he's believed to have tweaked his hamstring on the run. Despite his 5'9/200-pound frame, Rice was highly durable at Rutgers, so this would be an inopportune time for an injury. The extent of the tweak is unknown.
5. Felix Jones, Arkansas - 5'10", 207 | 21.3 ---> 2/24/08: Arkansas RB/KR Felix Jones ran an official 4.47 forty at the Combine. It's not a blazing time like his former teammate, but plenty fast. Jones will likely be drafted late in the first round or early in the second as a complementary back and return ace. He has long-term starting upside.
6. Jamaal Charles, Texas - 6'0", 205 | 21.7 ---> 2/24/08: Texas RB Jamaal Charles officially ran a 4.38 forty at the NFL Combine. Charles had fumbling problems in his college career, but there was never any doubt about his speed. He'll likely be a late second or third-round pick.
7. Chris Johnson, East Carolina - 5'11", 197 | 23.0 ---> 4.24 40 time at combine
8. Kevin Smith, Central Florida - 6'1", 211 | 21.7 ---> 1/6/08: Central Florida RB Kevin Smith has declared for the 2008 NFL Draft. Smith (6'1/211) led the nation in rushing as a junior, finishing 61 yards short of Barry Sanders' NCAA record of 2,628. He showed good receiving skills at UCF, but faced weak competition in C-USA and was used at an alarming rate. Smith had 450 carries in 2007, and it will likely be a concern on draft day.
9. Matt Forte, Tulane - 6'1", 222 | 22.7 ---> 2/24/08: Tulane RB Matt Forte was officially timed at 4.46 in the forty-yard dash at the NFL Combine. Behind Jonathan Stewart (Oregon), Forte may have established himself as the No. 2 pure power back in the draft this offseason. Forte was the MVP of the Senior Bowl in January. One report had him on the Browns' radar.

10. Tashard Choice
11. Mike Hart
12. Steve Slaton


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Wide Receiver Rankings: February 29, 2008

WIDE RECEIVERS

TIER ONE
[99] Randy Moss NE 31.6 - Staying in New England stabilizes both his and Brady's value
[99] Larry Fitzgerald ARI 25.0
[98] Andre Johnson HOU 27.2
[97] Reggie Wayne IND 29.8
[97] Steve Smith CAR 29.3
[96] Braylon Edwards CLE 25.5
[94] Marques Colston NO 25.3
[94] Chad Johnson CIN 30.6

TIER TWO
[89] Brandon Marshall DEN 24.5
[88] Calvin Johnson DET 23.0
[86] Terrell Owens DAL 34.8
[86] Torry Holt STL 32.3
[86] Anquan Boldin ARI 27.9
[85] Roy Williams DET [T] 26.7

TIER THREE
[79] Plaxico Burress NYG 31.1
[78] Dwayne Bowe KC 24.0
[78] T.J. Houshmandzadeh CIN 30.9
[77] Lee Evans BUF 27.5
[75] Santonio Holmes PIT 24.5
[72] Greg Jennings GB 25.0
[71] Santana Moss WAS 29.3
[70] Wes Welker NE 27.3
[69] Jerricho Cotchery NYJ 26.3
[68] Hines Ward PIT 32.5

TIER FOUR
[61] Roddy White ATL 26.8
[58] #Marvin Harrison IND 36.0
[58] Anthony Gonzalez IND 24.0
[55] Chris Chambers SD 30.1
[54] #Laveranues Coles NYJ 30.7
[54] Sidney Rice MIN 22.0
[53] Donald Driver GB 33.6
[52] Bernard Berrian MIN 27.7
[51] D.J. Hackett SEA (U) 27.1
[50] Vincent Jackson SD 25.7

TIER FIVE
[43] #Javon Walker OAK 29.9
[42] Kevin Curtis PHI 30.2
[40] Darrell Jackson SF 29.8
[38] Mark Clayton BAL 26.2
[37] Nate Burleson SEA 27.0
[34] Ronald Curry OAK 29.4
[33] Ted Ginn Jr. MIA 23.4
[31] Chris Henry CIN 25.3

TIER SIX
[24] Reggie Brown PHI 27.7
[24] Jerry Porter JAX 30.2
[24] Donte' Stallworth CLE 27.8
[23] Drew Bennett STL 30.0
[22] Reggie Williams JAX 25.4
[22] James Jones GB 24.5
[22] Laurent Robinson ATL 23.4
[20] #Deion Branch SEA 29.2
[18] Steve Smith NYG 23.4
[17] Bryant Johnson BUF? 27.5
[16] Demetrius Williams BAL 25.5

TIER SEVEN
[12] Joey Galloway TB 36.8
[12] Bobby Engram SEA 35.7
[12] Derrick Mason BAL 34.6
[11] Robert Meachem NO 24.0
[10] Dwayne Jarrett CAR 22.0
[10] Devin Hester CHI 25.8
[10] Matt Jones JAX [x] 25.4
[9] Jacoby Jones HOU 24.2
[8] Mark Bradley CHI 26.5
[8] Patrick Crayton DAL 29.4
[8] Chad Jackson NE 23.5
[7] Craig Davis SD 22.9
[7] Koren Robinson GB 28.5

TIER EIGHT
[5] Troy Willliamson JAX 25.4
[5] Ben Obomanu SEA 24.8
[5] Jason Hill SF 23.6
[5] #Mike Walker JAX 23.8
[5] Brandon Stokley DEN 32.2
[5] Derek Hagan MIA 24.0
[5] Isaac Bruce SF 35.8
[5] #Roydell Williams TEN 27.5
[5] #Brandon Jones TEN 25.9
[5] Justin Gage TEN 27.6
[4] Arnaz Battle SF 28.6
[4] Devery Henderson NO 26.5
[4] Drew Carter CAR (U) 27.0
[4] Kevin Walter HOU 27.1
[4] Shaun McDonald DET [T] 27.3
[4] Keary Colbert DEN 26.3 - Will he be the #2 in DEN?

TIER NINE
[3] Muhsin Muhammad CAR 35.4
[3] Andre' Davis HOU 29.3
[3] Michael Jenkins ATL 26.3
[3] Sam Hurd DAL 23.5
[3] Johnnie Lee Higgins OAK 25.0
[3] Courtney Taylor SEA 24.4
[3] Logan Payne SEA 24.7 - GM Ruskell raving about the 2nd year WR
[3] Aundrae Allison MIN 22.4
[3] Michael Clayton TB 26.1
[3] Marty Booker CHI 32.1
[3] Amani Toomer NYG 34.0
[3] David Patten NO 34.1
[3] Jabar Gaffney NE (U) 27.8
[3] #Terry Glenn DAL [x] 34.2
[3] Nate Washington PIT [R] 25.0
[3] Jason Avant PHI 25.5
[3] Ernest Wilford MIA 29.6
[2] Hank Baskett PHI 26.0
[2] Brad Smith NYJ 24.8
[2] Antwaan Randle El WAS 29.1
[2] Sinorice Moss NYG 24.7
[2] Devard Darling BAL [R] 26.4
[2] Joe Jurevicius CLE 33.7
[2] #Maurice Stovall TB 23.5
[2] Mike Furrey DET 31.4


ROOKIES
1. Malcom Kelly, Oklahoma - 6'4", 224 | 21.7
2. James Hardy, Indiana - 6'6", 219 | 22.7
3. DeShean Jackson, California - 5'9", 169 | 21.8
4. Devin Thomas, Michigan St. - 6'2", 215 | 21.8
5. Mario Manningham, Michigan - 6'0", 182 | 22.3
6. Early Doucet, LSU - 6'0", 211 | 21.9
7. Limas Sweed, Texas - 6'4", 216 | 23.7

8.
Adarius Bowman, Oklahoma St. - 6'4", 224 | 23.2
9.
Lavelle Hawkins, California - 5'11", 187 | 22.2
10. Donnie Avery, Houston - 5'11", 186 | 24.3
11. Andre Caldwell, Florida - 6'2", 204 | 23.4
12. Earl Bennett, Vanderbilt - 5'11", 209 | 21.5
13. Jordy Nelson, Kansas St. - 6'3", 217 | 23.3
14. Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech - 5'10", 181 | 22.3

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Tight End Rankings: February 29, 2008

TIGHT ENDS

TIER ONE
[98] #Antonio Gates SD 28.3
[93] Kellen Winslow II CLE 25.1
[93] Jason Witten DAL 26.4

TIER TWO
[85] Chris Cooley WAS 26.2
[79] Tony Gonzalez KC 32.5
[79] Todd Heap BAL 28.5
[78] Vernon Davis SF 24.5
[78] Dallas Clark IND 29.2
[74] Tony Scheffler DEN 25.5

TIER THREE
[67] #Jeremy Shockey NYG 28.1
[66] Heath Miller PIT 25.9
[63] Ben Watson NE 27.7
[62] Owen Daniels HOU 25.8
[56] Greg Olsen CHI 23.5

TIER FOUR
[45] Zach Miller OAK 22.7
[44] Donald Lee GB 28.0
[43] Alge Crumpler TEN 30.7 - Becomes the safety valve for another subpar passer, but he was always able to take that and make it valuable with Vick
[40] L.J. Smith PHI (U) 28.4
[35] Marcedes Lewis JAX 24.3

TIER FIVE
[22] Ben Troupe TB 26.0
[21] Alex Smith TB 26.3
[17] Randy McMichael STL 29.2
[17] #Leonard Pope ARI 25.0
[16] Jeff King CAR 24.5
[13] Chris Baker NYJ 28.8
[11] Desmond Clark CHI 31.4

TIER SIX
[7] Kevin Boss NYG 24.7
[7] #Anthony Fasano DAL 24.5
[7] #Dave Thomas NE 25.2
[6] Bo Scaife TEN 27.6
[5] Joe Klopfenstein STL 24.8
[5] Daniel Graham DEN 29.8

TIER SEVEN
[3] Ben Utecht IND [R] 27.2
[3] Jerramy Stevens TB (U) 28.8
[3] Eric Johnson NO (U) 29.0
[2] #Brent Celek PHI 23.7
[2] Visanthe Shiancoe MIN 28.3
[1] Kris Wilson KC (U) 27.0
[1] Martrez Milner ATL 24.1
[1] Matt Spaeth PIT 24.8
[1] Bryan Fletcher IND (U) 29.5
[1] Ben Patrick ARI 24.1
[1] Delanie Walker SF 24.1


ROOKIES
1. Fred Davis, USC - 6'3", 250 | 22.7
2. Dustin Keller, Purdue - 6'4", 240 | 23.9
3. Martellus Bennett, Texas A&M - 6'7", 253 | 21.5
4. John Carlson, Notre Dame - 6'6", 255 | 24.3
5. Martin Rucker, Missouri - 6'6", 255 | 23.4
6. Jermichael Finley, Texas - 6'5", 236 | 21.5
7. Brad Cottam, Tennessee - 6'7", 271 | 23.8

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