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IN DEPTH NFL MOCK DRAFTS, FANTASY FOOTBALL ANALYSIS, NFL FREE AGENCY, AND EVERYTHING ELSE THAT THE NFL AND NBA HAVE TO OFFER
A sleeper can be the difference between winning a single game, making the playoffs, or even winning that coveted championship. Rothstein has prepared this cheat sheet for you come draft day. All these players are projected to go undrafted untill at least Round 6-7. Every year there's a Aaron Rodgers, Chris Johnson, Ray Rice, Sidney Rice, and Miles Austin just begging to be picked at the end of the draft.
Kevin Kolb- Kolb has been talked about all around Rothsteinsports as the biggest sleeper for next season. We just hope no one else catches on and he starts rising up to many draft boards. Kolb plays in a pass happy offense that loves to throw downfield. He has three great targets to throw to in Desean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, and Brent Celek. Donovon Mcnabb was a fantasy starter for years even with his patent "Go 10 yards and i'll throw it 5 yards right at the ground" under throws. Kolb got a chance to give fantasy owners a preview last season when he averaged over 350 yards passing and 2.5 touchdowns in both games he started. Think of what he can do when he mentally and physically prepares all season to be a FULL TIME starter.
Jonathon Stewart- Stewart could be a star on a lot of teams that are in need of a running back. He's proven he can carry the load as a starter when Deangelo Williams has been hurt. Profootballfocus has him rated as the third best back running the ball in 2009, only to Chris Johnson and Jamal Charles. He has been quietly taking away more and more carries from Wiliams as time has gone on, and is worth a mid to low round pick.
2010 NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL SLEEPERS
Malcolm Floyd- It isn't a secret that Malcolm Floyd is a lit firework waiting to happen. Profootballfocus has him as the tenth best pass catching receiver, ahead of players like Steve Smith, Brandon Marshall, and Roddy White. Rothstein isn't saying he will do better than any of those guys, but he is worth a late round selection. The Chargers even gave him the highest possible tender as a restricted free agent, in that a team looking to sign him would have had to give up a 1st and 3rd round draft pick.
Derek Anderson- Anderson will either sink or swim in Arizona. He has the weapons around him to get back to the pro bowl form he was in the 2007 season. Larry Fitzgerald can make any quarterback look good, and Anderson will have an advantage this year that Kurt Warner didn't: A Run Game.
Felix Jones- Jones wouldn't be a fantasy sleeper if he hadn't gotten hurt last year. He has shined in a Dallas uniform ever since his first game as a rookie, and has got better in his second year. He is a threat not only in the run game, but also has the speed to break a few catching the ball out of the backfield. He will slide in the draft due to his injury history, but is well worth the risk.
Devin Aromashodu- Aromashodu finished 2009 with 12 catches for 200 yards and 3 touchdown's in the last 2 games of the season. With the offensive line looking just as bad as last year in the run game, look for Jay Cutler to continue the bonding between him and the former Auburn Tiger.
Davone Bess- Bess has been wildly inconsistent throughout his short career, but could find some stability with the addition of Brandon Marshall, who will command constant double teams. He also has the advantage of Chad Henne being in the system one year longer, with room to improve. He is worth drafting in PPR leagues regardless of how much potential you think he has.
Kevin Kolb averaged 350 passing yards and 2.5 touchdowns as a starter last year. Over a entire season, he's projected to have over 5,600 yards and 40 touchdowns.
Julian Edelman- Edelman has to have been working like a dog ever since Wes Welker went down with a ACL/MCL tear. This will be his opportunity to really prove that he deserves a starting role in the NFL. He had 6, 8, and 10 reception games, with the larger one being when Welker was injured. New England is a pass happy offense that will get this guy the ball. He will atleast put up good numbers in the first few weeks when Welker is still getting healthy. Draft him in late rounds as your WR4 or 5, and his compensation will be worth while. Please note that his potential only exceeds the risk if you play in a PPR league (point per reception).
Eddie Royal- Royal wasn't used to the best of his ability last year, but with the exit of Brandon Marshall, his stock has heavily increased. Teams The Broncos will see a lot of zone coverage this year, which fits what Eddie Royals style of play is: running after the catch. He will do even better if you play in a PPR league, but don't let him scare you if you aren't, He has skills.
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