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Before reading on you gotta understand what my definition of a bust is.
Simply put, it’s a guy who doesn’t live up to his draft position by a
large enough margin to annoy the bejabbers out of you by season’s end.
With that said here is my list.
1. Larry Johnson RB/KC—Not a doubt in my mind on this one. All the
signs are pointing for a downturn with LJ in the upcoming year.  Is Johnson Overrated?
Final Call: Go ahead, take him at No2 or No.3, I’d rather have Addai or Gore.
2. Brandon Jacobs RB/NYG—This pick is based on a few factors. For one I
don’t think the Giants will be very good up front this season with the
loss of LT Luke Pettitgout. Secondly Jacobs is a change of pace back,
not an every down horse. At 6’4 265 he is simply to big to take the
punishment of an every down guy. I doubt his ability to play every snap
and also wonder how effective he will be with the Giants trailing in a
lot of games this fall.
Final Call: Jacobs is being selected ahead of the likes of guys like
Reggie Bush and Thomas Jones. I say go with the known production over a
physical specimen with ZERO track record.
3. Randy Moss WR/NE—While many see this as a huge move for the Patriots
it doesn’t really make me all warm and fuzzy fantasy wise. Moss just
might be the best decoy in the league as leg and lower body injuries
have robbed him of his once freakish ability. He’s simply being taken
too high and the way New England plays won’t change…spread the ball
around is still the calling card.
Final Call: While Moss is a great name who will have a good season, I
don’t see him out doing the likes of Mr. Colston or Mr. Driver, whom he
is being taken over in most mock drafts.
4. Cedric Benson RB/CHI—While many are touting Benson  How will he handle life without TJ?
Final Call: Chicago got rid of the wrong back. I like Benson but I
don’t love him. How are people taking him over guys like Edge and
Portis?
5. Chad Johnson WR/CIN—Now don’t get me wrong, I love Ocho Cinco. Heck
he might be my favorite personality in the league…but that doesn’t
matter. The Bengals are using Johnson in the slot more with the
improvement of TJ Hazbaddallahboobadoola…you know the name and more
importantly so does Carson Palmer. Johnson has all the tools to lead
the league in every category yet he’s never tallied more than 10 TD’s.
Final Call: Too inconsistent to take over machines like Holt and Owens.
A great player and one I would own, but not worth taking high second
when you could get the afor mentioned duo top 3rd.
6. Peyton Manning QB/IND—Now don’t go blasting me until you read this.
 BUST!
Final Call: While Manning is a stud, guys like Brees, Brady and Palmer will put up similar numbers for a fraction of the cost.
7. Warrick Dunn RB/ATL—Let me be clear. I don’t like Warrick Dunn. I’ve
never liked Warrick Dunn. I will never like Warrick Dunn. I hate backs
who don’t score and he is king of that castle. Throw in off season
surgery, a new offensive scheme, and a coach who prefers bigger
backs….bye-bye small fry.
Final Call: the fact that he is being drafted in the Top 60 shows the
ignorance of the people in your league….don’t be that guy. Grab Norwood
two rounds later and laugh your way home.
8. Jamal Lewis RB/CLE—Danger, danger, danger…I’d rather leave the spot
empty on my roster than draft this guy. Looked horrible last season and
now goes to a team with a weaker line, weaker QB, and weaker defense?
Uh yeah, let someone else mess with this clown.
Final Call: Would you seriously take this guy over Drew Brees and Carson Palmer? Really, people are…I swear.
9. Vince Young QB/TEN—I hate writing this about a player I absolutely
love  but it’s got to be done. Vince is what I call a fantasy fraud. His
numbers last year were skewed by his running and he tricked many of
you. He was the second worst passer in the game and threw more at risk
passes than anyone in the league…yes that is a stat. Add to this the
loss of Travis Henry and Drew Bennett and I am scared stiff.
Final Call: Fun to watch…on someone else’s roster. Being taken over guys like Romo, Rivers and Hasselbeck….smarten up.
10. Jerry Porter WR/OAK—Now this guy is a real peach. Not only does he
play for Oakland as their No.2 but he is a complete nutbag to boot. I
truly doubt his impact this season and his draft position is way
overblown considering who he plays for and under.
Final Call: Who would you rather have? Santana Moss or this pile? Hines
ward or this pile? Vincent Jackson or this pile? You catch my drift?
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