Here's a look at our IDP rankings for defensive backs (IDP):

1. Tyvon Branch (OAK)
2. Eric Weddle (SD)
3. Yeremiah Bell (MIA)
4. Bernard Pollard (HOU)
5. Oshiomogho Atogwe (STL)

6. Roman Harper (NO)
7. Dashon Goldson (SF)
8. Antoine Bethea (IND)
9. Louis Delmas (DET)
10. Erik Coleman (ATL)
11. Charles Tillman (CHI)
12. Brian Dawkins (DEN)
13. Eric Berry (KC)
14. Charles Woodson (GB)
15. Antoine Winfield (MIN)

COMPLETE RANKINGS

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Check out these crazy Indians fans booing a guy wearing a Lebron James' Heat jersey...

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I already posted some of my QB candidates to be busts this year. Here are a couple running backs who might disappoint fantasy owners:

Marion Barber (DAL) – Barber was one of the bigger disappoints last year, so I'm sure people are expecting less from him this year. However, I've seen some list him as a comeback player this season, but I frankly don't see it. Barber has lost his starting job to Felix Jones and loses goal line touches to Tashard Choice. He only had 700 yards last year, I expect even less thant that this year. Barber is no better than a RB3 at this point.

Rashard Mendenhall (PIT) – This isn't just my anti-Steeler bias showing here. Many experts think Mendenhall will be a solid RB1 option this year and I'm not sold. Don't get me wrong, Mendenhall is a young talent, but I think the Steelers have done nothing to improve their offense this offseason, and in fact, have gotten worse. No Big Ben for 4-6 games, no Willie Parker to spell Mendenhall, and no Willie Colon at right tackle. The Steelers offensive line was sub-par last year and they look older and worse this year, especially with Colon out for the year. I think defenses will stuff the box for at least the first 4-6 games to stop Mendenhall, so I think a slow start is likely. Tamper expectations on Mendenhall and in my book, he's more of a RB2 guy and not an elite running back, at this point.

Jamaal Charles (KC) – Charles, like Mendenhall, started 2010 as an early favorite to be a breakout player. But then a couple things happened to diminish his value some. The Chiefs signed Thomas Jones, the Rodney Dangerfield of the NFL. Jones, who is written off every year and gets no respect, will hurt Charles' value. Also, the Chiefs drafted Dexter McCluster who will be a hybrid RB/WR/Wildcat player who will take some of Charles' catches out of the backfield. And there is the very shaky Chiefs offensive line. All of this drops Charles from RB1, top 20 selection to an RB2-type of player who should be taken in the late third round.

Steve Slaton (HOU) – Much like Barber, Slaton was one of a handful of running backs to bust the hopes and dreams of fantasy owners last year. Which means he's due for a comeback, right? No way. The Texans drafted Ben Tate to take over in the backfield. Slaton didn't help his cause either with 7 fumbles. So now Tate takes over and Slaton moves to the sidelines. In PPR leagues, Slaton will carry a little more value, but at best he's a low-end RB3 or bye-week replacement.

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Let's take a look at the team-by-team over/under prop bets for total wins...

Arizona Cardinals - 7.5 wins
Atlanta Falcons - 9 wins
Baltimore Ravens - 10 wins
Buffalo Bills - 5.5 wins
Carolina Panthers - 7.5 wins
Chicago Bears - 8 wins
Cincinnati Bengals - 7.5 wins
Cleveland Browns - 5.5 wins
Dallas Cowboys - 9.5 wins
Denver Broncos - 7.5 wins
Detroit Lions - 5 wins
Green Bay Packers - 9.5 wins
Houston Texans - 8 wins
Indianapolis Colts - 11 wins
Jacksonville Jaguars - 7 wins
Kansas City Chiefs - 6.5 wins
Miami Dolphins - 8.5 wins
Minnesota Vikings - 9.5 wins
New England Patriots - 9.5 wins
New Orleans Saints - 10.5 wins
New York Giants - 8.5 wins
New York Jets - 9.5 wins
Oakland Raiders - 6 wins
Philadelphia Eagles - 8.5 wins
Pittsburgh Steelers - 9 wins
San Diego Chargers - 11 wins
San Francisco 49ers - 8.5 wins
Seattle Seahawks - 7.5 wins
St. Louis Rams - 5 wins
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 5.5 wins
Tennessee Titans - 8.5 wins
Washington Redskins - 7.5 wins

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Fantasy Sports Girl Brittany looks at 2010 fantasy RB's:

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With football season right around the corner, you better start banking up some man points...

Go for a Hike in the Woods
Enjoy the Great Outdoors together with a hike through the wilderness (and in this case, ‘wilderness’ can be a park or the Redwood Forest), complete with stunning vistas (casually put your arm around her as you gaze at nature), potential peril (protect her valiantly from over-eager bunnies) and the endorphins that accompany outdoor exercise. If either of you have dogs, bring them along; it’s a great way to show her your affection for cuddly creatures, hopefully followed by some cuddling of your own.

Remember the essentials: a good pair of hiking boots; a backpack with water, trail mix and sun block (you’re so prepared!); if you aren’t familiar with hiking trails in your area, make sure to bring a map (and don’t’ stray too far from the path lest you embarrass yourself or become the subject of a Lifetime original movie).

Include for extra credit: your (or your friend’s) lovable pooch pal; a camera to take pics of your lady and remind her that you want to gaze at her always (or at least for another few weeks).

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Every year players burst onto the scene out of nowhere and likewise guys who have great expectations, let their owners down. This year will be no different. Here's a couple candidates who might disappoint fantasy owners this season:

Jay Cutler (CHI) – Cutler failed to win over Chicago fans in his first year in a Bears uniform last season - far from it in fact. That being said, I've seen Cutler ranked anywhere from 8th to 12th. That would mean Cutler is a weekly starter for fantasy football. As Lee Corso would say, not so fast my friends. Cutler is in an awful situation in the Windy City. There are no weapons for him to throw to. Some might speak up and say, but isn't Mike Martz the new offensive coordinator? Yes, but I'll argue that Martz can be called a guru all he wants, but has very little track record of lighting up a scoreboard without a guy named Kurt Warner under center. And make no mistake, Cutler is no Kurt Warner. So, let another owner in your league take Cutler and you target a borderline starter like Chad Henne instead.

Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) – I will reserve all commentary about Roethlisberger's offseason troubles, but they do factor into his appearance on the bust list. Without the 4-6 game suspension hanging over his head, Big Ben would be a top 10 QB. And even if Ben had been able to keep little Ben in his holster, I would still put him on the bust list this year. His #1 receiver, Santonio Holmes, is gone. His right tackle, Willie Colon is out for the year. Willie Parker is gone. In short, the Steelers did very little to help Ben's situation out this offseason and they look quite pedestrian on offense. So, if Roethlisberger is available in a late round, maybe take him, but I'd probably avoid him altogether.

Vince Young (TEN) – Young was one of the best comeback stories of 2009. But before proclaiming the VY of Texas Longhorn fame is back, let's take a closer look. Young was extremely inconsistent, throwing for less than 200 yards in 60% of his games last year. For him to be considered a starting fantasy QB, he's going to have to produce more lines like he did in Weeks 12 and 13 last season and less like he did in Week 16 against San Diego. So, yes, he's still young and might still have his best years ahead of him, but without an elite passing system or elite weapons around him, I still consider Young nothing more than a bye week fill in at this point.

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Free agent wide receiver Terrell Owens has agreed to 1-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals for $2 million, according to the team's website.

He can earn up to another $2 million in incentives, according to ProFootballTalk.com.

Friend and now teammate, Chad Ochocinco, shared his excitement on Twitter.

"My homeboy is a Bengal all our games have been moved to pay-per-view,” the team’s leading receiver indicated.

At 36, Owens may not possess the skill set he once did. However, he is still one of the top receivers in the history of the game and provides the team a valuable weapon and significant insurance in the event Antonio Bryant (knee) is not ready to contribute.

Owens caught a career-low 55 balls for 829 yards and five touchdowns in 2009, his only season in Buffalo.

FANTASY IMPACT: Owens’ arrival will definitely bump quarterback Carson Palmer’s fantasy value up. He goes from around 12-15 on the list to a top 10 player. Ochocinco also benefits greatly. His targets could go down, but not as much as his double coverages from opposing defenses. As for Owens himself he could provide nice value at the right spot. He should be in your top 25 and could easily move up. It will be most interesting to see how his arrival, coupled with the first-round selection of tight end Jermaine Gresham in April’s draft, will impact the team’s play-calling and the number of carries for running back Cedric Benson.

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With the non-waiver trading deadline now just days away, it remains to be seen whether or not the Reds, who enter Tuesday one game behind of the St. Louis Cardinals in the N.L. Central, are going to make a move or not.

They made a run at Cliff Lee, but with no other ace on the trade market the team appears to be content to stand pat in the rotation.

There are some areas of concern though including inexperience in the outfield, a thin bench, a backup plan for the injury-riddled Scott Rolen and go-to guys in the back end of the bullpen.

While the team is likely to stay in the division race, if they want to seriously contend for pennant they need to get better. Unlike Reds’ teams of the past the organization has the depth to improve.

Here’s a look at five players that are available and could prove to be good fits in Cincinnati:

JAYSON WERTH (PHI) – The Phillies have made it clear that Werth, a pending free agent, isn’t part of their long-term plans. His power is down a bit from last year’s 36 homers, but he still boast good numbers (.285, 13 HR, 52 RBI, 7 SB) and valuable playoff experience. Primarily at right fielder he could also easily play left field. The downside is that he’s a right-handed hitter and has a high strikeout ratio (96 strikeouts in 333 at bats).

SCOTT PODSEDNIK (KC) – Podsednik could be a cheaper a more practical way that Werth for the Reds to add depth to the outfield. At 34, he still possesses blazing speed (30 SB) and plays stellar defense. Though he’s mostly been utilized in left field this year in Kansas City, Podsednik could also spell a struggling Drew Stubbs in center field. He’s currently hitting .307 and his .351 on-base percentage makes him a perfect candidate to become the team’s much-needed leadoff-hitter. The fact that he bats left handed makes it easier to justify him replacing Laynce Nix on the roster.

JOAKIM SORIA (KC) – The bullpen has performing better of late, but could always use improvement. The Royals’ closer has converted 27 of 29 saves struck out 47 batters in 40 innings while posting solid 1.20 WHIP and 2.25 ERA. Having just signed a three-year/$8.75 million per this season plus club options through 2012-14, the 26-year old would not only help this season, but be the team’s closer of the future. The Reds’ current closer, Francisco Cordero, is 35 years old and has blown six saves this season. He can be bought out after the 2011 season.

JORGE CANTU (FLA) – The Reds opted to let Cantu walk at the end of the 2007 season and all he is done since is hit 55 HR’s in the 2.5 seasons since. The veteran right-handed hitter is a huge asset offensively, but is a subpar defender. While he will not come close to matching Rolen’s defense, Cantu would definitely do a better job filling the hole in the lineup at the clean-up spot and also allow the Reds the luxury of resting Votto to keep him fresh. His arrival would jeopardize Miguel Cairo’s place on the roster.

TY WIGGINTON (BAL) – Like Cantu, Wigginton would be a big offensive upgrade on the bench as a corner infielder. In addition, he has played some second base. Wigginton has struggled a bit at the plate this season (.249 BA), but part of that can be attributed to the mediocre Orioles’ line-up that surrounds him. The soon-to-be free agent is on pace for his fourth 20th-homerun season in five years and is hitting .269 on his career. Several teams appear to be interested in adding the journeyman for the stretch run.

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Here's a look at our IDP rankings for linebackers (IDP):

1. Patrick Willis (SF)
2. Jon Beason (CAR)
3. Paul Posluszny (BUF)
4. James Laurinaitis (STL)
5. Barrett Ruud (TB) 

COMPLETE RANKINGS

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