An Outsiders Perspective: For What It's Worth

In a nutshell, I see some good teams out there.

But with the same caveats as my friend, Scott, here are a few observations.

Andre Johnson is a good, solid pick, if you ask me. Good things are coming from the Texans. Carr ain't no slouch (or Couch, if you will) either. I wouldn't misunderestimate the Texans.

Brett Favre was a bulwark for my championship team last year in my other keeper league. Yes, he's a bit older and not so flashy and maybe less exciting than thinking you're getting some younger guy. But hey, Brett and Jamal Lewis shouldered the burden for an otherwise mediocre team for me last year, and I won. In short, I like him and I'd take him again.

Derrick Mason is another one of those guys. Flashy, no. But he missed 100 hard games on numerous occasions last year by a yard or two. Solid stuff.

The biggest surprise to me was how far Stephen Davis fell. Why, b/c he's old?

I was also a little surprised that Jamal Lewis didn't go higher--but there is that little thing about the jail time (and Kanako's Randy Moss fetish).

This may come as a surprise to some, or many, but I really like the look of the Bobcats. Yes, there are some questions--you know, the jail time and all. But if things fall into place, this could be tough team to beat. Naturally, I fear for the effect on morale without Joe Jurevicious, but I suspect the Bobcats owner will find a way to bring Joe home before all is said and done.

I think Favre and Holmes could take the Steamrollers a long way, too.

Bulger, Tomlinson and Gonzo could be formidable, too, except that San Diego doesn't have an offensive line, so far as I've heard. But then, they never have, so far as I know, and Tomli is well...Tomli. Bulger seems to me to be sort of a crap shoot--but then, I don't like the Rams, so I may be biased.

The Sluts also strike me as pretty much all around tough. Though, I'm not completely sold on Bruce, either (I wouldn't pick him--except maybe at around #192)--and to some extent, Shockey. I think I have somewhat higher hopes for Vick than Scott does. I mean, hey, the raw talent has to go for something.

The Blackouts and Wild Things also certainly show very good potential. But I'll admit that I don't even know who Antonio Gates is. But then, if you don't have Gonzo at TE, it doesn't really matter. If I were so rash as to predict, I'd say they should be tough to beat.

Of course, it's really too early to tell, and I'd be hesitant to put my money anywhere, just yet. For example, another quick glance shows me the combo of Culpepper, Harrison, Heap and Driver. Yeah, Driver didn't do squat last year, and quite frankly, pissed me off. But you never know. He's decent and Favre is still there. Culpepper is as good a player as there is, and Harrison is gold. I'd be happy with that team even if I had actually picked them, and I'd definitely be happy with them as auto-draft picks. (As I'm sure a certain late-comer to the draft last year would have been...haha...)

Oh yeah, that Delhomme guy...didn't he almost win the Superbowl last year, or something like that?