What a wierd and wonderful season.
A moment of reflection at the halfway point of the season. Defenses have plenty of film to study and the O-lines are gelling.
It's time to watch the injuries closely as they will determine the outcome of games.
Running games should re-emerge as the accolytes of the football gods return to the basics.
Hopefully, you have locked up good running backs by this time. Travis Henry looks like the last real prospect of the season baring injury to a starter.
However, Najeh Davenport is starting to emerge as the Bettis threat and with Pittsburgh beginning to take control could become a serious contributor.
Noah Herron has been mostly picked up, but, Ahman Green will start the next game. It's only a matter of time before he goes down again.
Keep an eye on Justin Fargas, if Lamont Jordan continues to disappoint; the towel teething tantrum aside, he's got a lot more heart and desire.
Leon Washington could be the man in Jet-land, and, stashing DeAngelo Williams on your I.R. is not a bad idea.
Watch the waiver wire for stupid drops. As some owners will need to trim rosters or will simply get disillusioned with unproductive backs.
Trades should be weighed carefully when giving up a back as they have a higher rate of attrition then receivers.
If Thomas Jones is dropped grab him as Chicago's schedule is so weak he will certainly perform later.
Michael Robinson may come available and he too should be grabbed as Gore is often injured and he is gaining the respect of everyone.
I'll grab some props for not having D.D. in my top 25 and for dropping E. James from the top ten. And, I'll take my lumps for not recognizing Lamont Jordan's fall. I did say that Clinton Portis would probably out-perform at least one or even two of the top three and this now looks prescient. Don't give up on Rudi Johnson just yet.
I just didn't believe in Willie Parker and have always worried about Westbrook's health.
Maurice Jones-Drew should be on teams by now and if he isn't get him now. He seems to be the focal point for the scoring offense and somehow this could have been predicted.
Tatum Bell is poised for a great second half and Jamal Lewis will benefit from Billick taking over the offense. I still think Dillon will rise and Barlow will fall. Keep an eye on Brandon Jacobs if he isn't too hurt.
It must be nice to have so much money that you can buy a talent like T.J. Ducket and stash him on the bench just to keep him away from other quality teams.
File him away as a fantasy stud next year with a new team.
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