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week four update

Brett Favre never went anywhere. He has a soft schedule and you can expect more good games from him. The rabid press has been ravaging him lately and some dropped him last week. Grab him and hold on if your playing a mediocre starter right now.

The running game is in shambles while Vernand Morency learns the cut blocking running attack. Noah Herron is just too small and not talented enough to be fantasy valuable this year and yet both of them will start to keep some defenses honest.

Donald Driver is the main man and will produce. Greg Jennings is the rare N.F.L. ready receiver Green Bay needed after the Javon Walker garbage. He is a star. Catch him if you can.

Robert Ferguson will get something eventually so look for the teams that have a star or two on their cover team, but, drop off in talent after that. Green Bay has so many favorable match-ups that Ferguson could be looked at during the bye weeks. Any of the next four could work.

Keep an eye on Koren Robinson. He will be serving a suspension, but, how soon?

The defense is a desperate fill-in. However any Favre tight end is worth looking at to strike gold.

Ahman Green is on a team and injured. he is simply too old.

The kicker could fill-in but there are better options.

Ahman Green

Can he resurrect his career in 06?

Many F.F. players have drafted him high only to be let down in recent years. But, with Gado and Davenport injured, he was a late flier for many teams that needed running back help. If he can return to form then he will be the sleeper of the year!

Green Bay's line is young and inexperienced. This is the real reason Favre has been on his heels so much lately. I attribute most of his recent interceptions to their ineptness.

If Green can pull a Barry Sanders and make defenses respect the running game then like Scott Mitchell in days of yore, Favre will have solid numbers and a definite .500 season.

This seems like so much of a pipe dream.

Green was once a very dangerous back with all the moves of Marshall Faulk and just as dangerous catching passes in the flats as he was going up the middle.

Green Bay has a very easy schedule and could surprise many teams.

Ignore this game with Chicago, as they will wipe their feet on this team like an AstroTurf welcome mat in front of the double-wide.

Pay attention to the next one and watch for hesitation or courage as Green hits the holes.

Ahman Green is a former Seahawk and deserves to go out with style. I hope, as does Wisconsin, that this year he will.

104. Rod Gardner

With a first ballot, Hall of Fame quarterback, a new running scheme that could confuse the offense as much as it works on the opposing defenses, and a softly moderate schedule; Gardner is poised to finally fulfill his potential.

Whether attitude or immaturity, or personality clashes caused the mediocre years he's had, only he can tell; but, he is now coming into camp with the right attitude and renewed commitment to achievement.

Green Bay will surprise some teams and simply beat others. It is not far fetched to feel they could have a .500 season.

Whenever you have Brett Favre, you have a chance.

Gardner's 6' 2", 213 and in his 6th year. He's fast and experienced. He runs crisp routes and has had plenty of time to get used to the swollen fingers Favre's passes cause. He will earn the #2 opposite Driver, and, with his height, catch his share of touchdowns.

Favre may not win 50% of his games this year but he will go out trying and teams will have to outscore him.

Gardner is my favorite sleeper pick, and, has as good a chance as any to be on top of the receiver charts at the end of the year.

94. Ahman Green

"You don't bring me flowers, you don't sing me love songs, anymore..."

Solid cannon fodder player. Let him go.

The whole idea of the cannon fodder list, is, that you only have one pick every twelve or fourteen. You choose a player and there will be many more taken before you get another choice.

The cannon fodder players are the ones you ignore, hoping that someone else grabs them high, and, wastes their pick, leaving you with the players you've isolated as breakout, upside players.

Green is done. the injuries, the new line, the new zone/cut blocking scheme; he's an old dog that will have to learn new tricks. He's just collecting a paycheck at this point.

If he pulls a Curtis Martin, fine, you still have some other good player with less risk.

He really had, only, one amazing year. That's it.

Davenport is a better choice.

Forget him.

80. Brett Favre

Is there really any other player you'd rather hang out with then Brett Favre? He could be the coolest guy in the N.F.L.

Green Bay has a kind schedule, a division they can't win, but, with some luck, still dominate; and a championship pedigree.

They have a new coach with a new system, a very young and inexperienced O-line, questions at runningback and a #1 receiver that works better as a #2.

I think just having Favre gives them a .500 or better season.

Favre will be in some shootouts and will try to be a little reigned in this year, but, will still throw plenty of touchdowns.

It will be very educational to see how the offense responds to their crash course in the zone/cut blocking scheme. It helps that they're all young men. If the running backs have trouble and can't establish the rushing attack, then defenses will blitz to get to Favre. Subsequently, his throws will get wilder as he scrambles and feels it is all on him to win the game.

It is.

The uncertainty surrounding this player, who has been a first and second round fantasy pick for years, leaves him as an excellent second quarterback, and, if you've waited to get one, a more then adequate starter for your team.

Because of last years injuries to marquee players, and, the subsequent movement of many more, this position is deep with talent. Favre will still be in with the best of them.

78. Samkon Gado

A message to all my mates out there, forget about this player and move on.

That's right, just mouse down to the next guy on the list, now.

Gado is the consummate sleeper material.

His infectious personality, eagerness to play, humble nature, and elusive feet have made me a Gado believer!

He's not unknown, but, no one will take him high.

Green Bay is a bad team in a bad division, which, makes them a good choice for mining gold. Favre is a Superbowl winning, future Hall of Fame quarterback behind a young and hungry line. The receivers are suspect and the first two runningbacks are coming off serious injuries and attitude.

Gado has not taken to the new zone/cut blocking scheme being installed. His lack of football experience means he will learn and adapt to new things at a different speed.

It's unsure how successful this crash course in the new system can be. The linemen are young and don't have old habits to break. Still, they're in a learning process and may take more then one season to master, competently, the technique. It will be interesting to see if Green Bay reverts at any time, either during games, or for half a season.

Gado is a diligent worker and his spirit is strong. Like learning a new dance step it will take some practice for him. His pride will not let him fail.

I think that Gado can win the starting job. There is some concern that Davenport will be the goal line back, and Green is still around, but, Green has been injured so often lately that I think his career might be over. This is certainly the year for him to disprove it.

Gado showed promise last year, and, the talent to relegate Davenport to a back-up role. Unfortunately, his experience is so light that a Dunn and Duckett approach is more likely.

Green is the wild-card.

With a crowded backfield, Gado is a risky pick and perhaps an excellent second half player.

Green Bay has a soft schedule and an improving defense. With Favre as a leader, a winning season is not unlikely. If Gado wins the job he will run with unbridled joy.

36. Donald Driver

As bad as they were last year, and considering the talent exodus from this team; I'm picking winners here. I think, after looking at a rather manageable schedule, Brett Favre will have a winning season.

Never count out the great ones. This division will score a ton of points and Favre will be in the midst of it, looking to Driver often.

In keeping with my receiver late theory, Driver could work as a number two. The reality is that you will need at least four good ones. If you don't have one of the elites, then you need a starter with history and promise.

It won't matter that defenses will be targeting Driver, Favre can still zip them in. Driver is fast and runs excellent routes; and these two know each other well.

With a new coach the players will respond to Favre's return. He is one of the greats, but, also one of the most well loved and respected players. He's humble and accessible, and the team will respond.

There are some other receiving threats, and, a big O-line should be able to open some holes for a cadre of running backs. Samkon Gado has the makings of a star. Green and Davenport are very talented if they can overcome their injuries. Franks is still a huge end-zone threat that needs to be accounted for.

Watch Rod Gardner make a name for himself this year.

Driver will perform and is a solid choice.