Hill wowed onlookers at the NFL scouting combine and propelled his stock into the second round despite coming from Georgia Tech and their option offense where he managed only 28 receptions in 2011.

With that said he did manage 29.3 yards per reception for a total of 820 yards which is quite impressive. What is even more impressive is his 2012 NFL combine best 4.36 40-time coupled with the explosiveness he showed in his receiver combine best broad jump.

And he did all of this at 6’4.

The Jets are hoping he will follow former Georgia Tech receivers Calvin Johnson and Demaryius Thomas in being able to make a successful transition to the NFL despite not having the benefit of playing in a pro-style offense in college.

Hill has the chance to become something special in the NFL with a receivers coach working with him throughout the season.

Once Hill can get his route running down, Hill is bound to cause major problems for opposing defenses with his speed, height and vertical skills, both downfield and in the air, especially if he is afforded the luxury of playing as the number two receiver with single coverage.

Megatron meet Starscream.

Here is what others had to say about Hill:

Yahoo

“National Football Post: The Jets, in need of another big-play threat on offense, got the draft’s top size/speed combo. Hill is a developing route runner, but he’s explosive down the field, can track the football and could mature into the best receiver to come out of the class. NFL ceiling: No. 1 wideout. NFL floor: Inconsistent vertical threat.”

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ESPN

“Hill has an excellent blend of size and top-end speed to stretch the field vertically. Hills is raw, though, coming from Georgia Tech’s triple-option scheme, and will need time to develop his underneath route running. However, he does a good job tracking the ball in the air and has a knack for making the tough catches outside of his frame.”
“He fills a significant need for an offense with a lot of complementary guys. The Jets have only one playmaker in Santonio Holmes and because of that Holmes gets a lot of attention and rolled coverages. Hill is enough of a deep threat to really open up some defenses and with the Jets’ new effort to run the football, he could become an effective play-action receiver. His size should give them good third-down and red zone production. He should also be able to help move the chains.”

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Fantasy Analysis:

Stephen Hill – Stephen Hill is expected to step in and become one of the top rookie wideouts from this class. What that means on the field with the likes of Sanchez and Tebow throwing him the ball remains to be seen. Hill is explosive and possesses the speed to stretch the field on every play and should see a ton of single coverage across from Santonio Holmes, which will eventually lead to Sanchez targeting him more often than Holmes in certain situations. At 6’4 Hill could and should become the preferred red-zone target on this team before long. Hill projects as a flex player with WR3 upside in his rookie season. In dynasty leagues he has the potential to be one of the best receivers in this class and the premier deep threat. We like him as a first round pick in 12-team dynasty leagues and as a top-7 receiver in this loaded rookie class. Eventually we see him settling in as the Jets number one receiver and a steady WR2 for years to come.

Santonio Holmes – Santonio Holmes may not be a very happy man in 2012; opposing defenses are still going to roll double coverages his way and with a bigger, faster, more explosive option across the field from him facing single coverage Holmes may see even less targets than last year. The Jets have promised to return to a ground and pound style of offense which will further limit Holmes’ value in 2012. We have Holmes projected as a WR3 with WR2 upside. He will be inconsistent throughout the season so we do not recommend spending a draft pick on him if you intend to use him as a WR2 or better.

Dustin Keller – The addition of Hill should hurt Keller’s numbers. Gone is his high-end TE1 upside and we are now looking at a low-end TE1 with a TE2 floor. Keller will make an excellent second tight end or bye week filler but will not see a repeat of his 115 targets from 2011.

Shonn Greene – The addition of Hill is good news for the run game as it gives the Jets another player who can stretch the field for the run game. With two playmakers at the wide receiver position, opposing defenses will be kept honest and Greene could finally live up to the potential we all thought was destined to shine in Greene’s first season as the full-time starter. We have Greene pegged as a RB2 with an RB3 floor.

Mark Sanchez – The addition of Hill means Sanchez has no more excuses. He finally has two good receivers who are not past their prime and the addition of Tim Tebow means the kid gloves are finally off in New York. We believe in Sanchez’s talent but suspect system and receiver issues have been the culprit in holding him back these past few years. Holmes and Hill are a formidable wideout duo and should, on paper at least, help Sanchez to a couple QB1 worthy games this season. Sanchez remains a QB2/bye week filler for the 2012 season but has a very low floor with newfound job security and snap count issues with Tebow in town.

Tim Tebow – Tebow will likely lock on to Hill similarly to what he did to Demaryius late last season if given the chance to start. A QB like Tebow prefers to throw to big targets with big speed and Hill certainly fits the bill. Hill has a chance to reach WR2 territory with Tebow as the starter while Holmes would likely fall into flex territory.

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Written by Win My Fantasy League Senior Sports Writer/Fantasy Sports Analyst Raju Byfield (Rizzla).

The Jaguars decided to trade up a couple of spots with the Bucs to land the 2012 NFL Draft’s number one wideout prospect in Justin Blackmon.

Blackmon has a ton of talent and skill and would make an immediate impact on almost any team in the NFL…we are not too sure that the Jags are one of them.

Quarterback troubles notwithstanding Blackmon is projected to become a prolific receiver in the NFL, whom although he may not have the skills of a true number one wideout, can and will produce like one.

Here is what others had to say about Blackmon:

Yahoo

“Credit to the Jaguars for moving up in the draft and landing the top talent at WR. The Oklahoma State standout has the ability to beat press coverage and make plays in the three-step game. However, as much as I like Jacksonville’s aggressiveness, they would have been better served to take the more talented prospect in CB Morris Claiborne. NFL Ceiling: Anquan Boldin-type wideout. NFL floor: Michael Crabtree-type wideout.”

ESPN

“Blackmon has room for improvement in terms of his route-running, but has the natural ability to make those improvements. He’s a playmaker who can come down with 50-50 balls downfield and can catch it underneath and turn it into a big play. He should quickly turn into a No. 1 receiver.”
“This was the worst pass offense in the NFL a year ago. Of course, part of the problem was QB Blaine Gabbert, however, it has been the worst receiving corps in the NFL for the past few years. The Jaguars did sign free agent Laurent Robinson from Dallas and Mike Thomas has a chance to be OK, but now they have a difference-maker and a guy who can stretch the field. All of a sudden, this pathetic passing game now has a three-wide receiver set and a nickel package that can actually threaten some defenses. This has been a short, conservative passing game in the past because they had no choice. Now, they can air it out with Blackmon or they can let him take those short to intermediate passes where he can run after the catch.”

Fantasy Analysis:

Justin Blackmon – Blackmon is a great physical talent. As stated above he still could use some work on his routes and separation skills, but has all the tangibles and intangibles to be a prolific receiver in the NFL for the next decade. He has a WR1 ceiling but is expected to play at a WR2 level in year one due to Gabbert’s ineffectiveness thus far in the NFL. He is someone who can quickly become a PPR dynamo ranking among league leaders in receptions, targets and perhaps touchdowns once Gabbert gets the NFL figured out. In dynasty leagues he should be the first receiver off the board despite his unfriendly QB situation. He should also be a top-five pick overall, and in consideration anytime after Trent Richardson is off the board.

Laurent Robinson – With the addition of Blackmon, Robinson will eventually be relegated to the number two role he is more ideally suited for. With that said however NFL defenses will not quickly forget his breakout 2011 campaign which will lead to defensive coordinators initially targeting Robinson as the Jags number one wideout over the more talented Blackmon. We expect Robinson to struggle in the number one role and dont expect him to be overly productive until he goes back to facing single coverage across from Blackmon. We like Robinson as a WR3 with a flex floor and WR2 upside.

Lee Evans/Mike Thomas – Thomas will reportedly get most of the snaps in the slot, but we believe that Evans will be used on the outside in some sets with either Blackmon or Robinson moved to create havoc in the slot. Thomas has talent but Evans is a legitimate vertical threat who can help stretch the field on every play and with Blackmon’s physical style of play and Robinson’s resounding success as a number three last year, we at least expect the Jaguars to experiment with different combinations in order to take advantage of their various receivers strengths.

Blaine Gabbert – Gabbert’s play in 2011 did not elicit any confidence, especially from naysayers who never believed he was better than Jake Locker never mind the clueless ‘draftniks’ who claimed he was better than Cam Newton and in the mix to go number one overall to the Panthers. Gabbert was put in a position to fail last year with a receiver corps that was even worse than the ones handed to JaMarcus Russell during his time with the Raiders. The addition of Blackmon at least gives him some potential superstar talent to work with and bumps him up to the very low-end of the QB2 spectrum.

Maurice Jones-Drew – If there is anyone in Jacksonville happier about the Jaguars off-season additions than Gabbert, his name is MJD. Dead last in the league in passing yards in 2011 with a meager 156.9 per game, MJD still managed to lead the NFL in rushing and propel the Jaguars to a top-12 rushing attack. Though he may not receive the 24 touches a game he did last season, once again eclipsing the 300 carry mark and 1,600 rushing yards is not out of the question as he is expected to run at perhaps the highest yards per carry clip since his rookie season. MJD is locked in as an RB1 and we encourage you to remember that MJD rushed for 100 yards per game despite lingering injury issues which affected his ADP last year. MJD is a beast and now that the Jaguars have legit weapons in the passing game for the first time since MJD has been there, he might just become unstoppable.

Now for some highlights:

Written by Win My Fantasy League Senior Sports Writer/Fantasy Sports Analyst Raju Byfield (Rizzla).

Pierce is listed at 6’0 and 218 lbs and timed at a 4.49 40-time, and having scored 27 touchdowns for Temple last year is expected to come in and be a short-yardage and goal-line specialist while also giving Ray Rice some much needed breathers throughout games.

Pierce may eventually steal some early-down work from Rice, but Rice is a bell-cow and the Ravens know that.

This is a good pickup for the Ravens who have relied on veterans to backup Rice in previous years but now boast someone with feature back skills to play second fiddle to Rice for many years to come.

Fantasy Analysis:

Bernard Pierce – Bernard Pierce projects as a long-term backup due to the presence of Ray Rice but is someone who can shine as an RB2 if Rice were ever to go down for an extended period of time. His 27 TD’s in his 2011 college season speaks volumes to his power game. We like Pierce more than Hillman and Pead in dynasty leagues but he will be able to be nabbed later in drafts. Pierce will be one of the most valuable handcuff’s in fantasy in 2012. Long-term we project him as a flex option who should crack double-digit touchdowns year in and year out.

Ray Rice – Rice’s fantasy stock is unaffected by the drafting of Pierce as he has always had talented players behind him on the depth chart in McGahee, McLain and Williams. In real life this is a great move for Rice as it will help keep him fresh throughout the season and also throughout games. There is the obvious potential for Pierce to become a TD vulture but Ray Rice is built more solidly and is a stronger running back (23 reps vs 17 reps for Pierce at combine). Rice remains a RB1 and is arguably one of the best running backs in fantasy football if not the best.

Anquan Boldin/Torrey Smith – The addition of Pierce slightly increases the values of Boldin and Smith as his selection ensures the Ravens will have a strong run game to open up the pass even when Ray Rice is taking a breather or is out with injury. Boldin and Smith both look like WR2’s with WR3 floors for the 2012 fantasy football season.

Joe Flacco – Flacco’s fantasy value takes a slight tick upwards with the selection of Bernard Pierce. As intimated earlier the run game will open things up for the pass in Baltimore and the addition of Pierce will ensure the Ravens always have a threat in the backfield to keep defenses honest. Flacco is a QB2 with low-end QB1 upside.

Now for some highlights:

Written by Win My Fantasy League Senior Sports Writer/Fantasy Sports Analyst Raju Byfield (Rizzla).

It has long been speculated that the Colts would be drafting the top QB prospect since Peyton Manning and only another late season win could have prevented this scenario.

Luck will join a struggling Colts team which was molded to fit Peyton Manning and his style of play…he also has some pretty big shoes to fill.

Luck may never be as good as Peyton Manning overall, but if he can bring them to the playoffs year after year than his tenure as a Colt should be considered a success.

Fantasy Impact:

Andrew Luck – Luck will be a hot dynasty league commodity but may not reach QB1 status until his second year in the league. Reggie Wayne will provide him with an excellent target but with defenses focusing on keeping him in check Luck will have to rely on Austin Collie, Coby Fleener, Donnie Avery and three rookies. Luck looks like a QB2 with potential QB1 upside depending on the opponent. Luck should be a top-4 pick in most dynasty league drafts and will go number one in some leagues.

Reggie Wayne – Reggie Wayne should remain a WR2 with Luck coming to town but has the ability to find himself back in the top-10 over the second half of the season. If Avery can return to form than Wayne could have a great season, if he cannot Wayne has to hope that Hilton or Brazill can contribute in their first season.

Delone Carter/Donald Brown – There should be more space for the running game vis a vis the 2011 season. Carter and Brown could form a formidable tandem as both have legitimate upside. We cannot discount the Colts adding another back through the draft but the fact remains that whoever gets the starting nod here will likely be nothing more than a flex option with RB3 upside.

Donnie Avery – Avery could have quite the season if he can find his pre-injury form. A talented receiver with some of the best wheels of any wideout in the NFL, Avery will stretch the field when healthy and may have a career year as a number two option beside Reggie Wayne. By mid-season we see Avery alleviating some pressure off of Wayne as opposing defenses will be forced to contend with his blistering speed. Avery is a potential flex2 option with WR3 upside.

Austin Collie – If healthy Collie could become Luck’s favorite target. A highly efficient receiver Collie will benefit from all the coverage Wayne and even Avery will receive on vertical routes allowing him to excel on short to intermediate routes. Collie is an enigma with WR2 upside and a flex2 floor. When drafting pay no more than low end WR3 value for him.

Coby Fleener – Luck and Fleener reunite in the NFL and the news could not be better for Luck’s long-term outlook. Fleener was not a prolific receiver in college but is an excellent red-zone weapon and is someone who already has a strong rapport with the rookie QB. Fleener will help Luck stay respectable in year one and his redraft outlook in on the rise. Fleener looks like a TE2 with TE1 upside.

Dwayne Allen – Allen will be used more as a blocker than Fleener but is also a very adept pass catcher for a tight end leading many to believe that the Colts will be using multiple two tight end sets going forward. Allen is nothing more than an injury replacement in year one.

T.Y Hilton – Hilton looks like someone that will man the slot in three wide receiver formations but also possesses vertical speed and can do damage downfield out of the slot. Hilton looks like nothing more than a potential bye week filler at this point. Dynasty leaguers are not suggested to spend a draft pick on Hilton as he is someone better left on the FA wire until he starts to carve out a significant role with the Colts.

LaVon Brazill – Brazill looks like a receiver who could make an impact for the Colts somewhere down the line but does not project to get that opportunity in 2012. The receiving corps is crowded and the Colts now boast two receiving tight ends who will further limit Brazill’s opportunity. Pay attention to pre-season action as a strong performance could skyrocket him up the depth chart.

Now for some highlights:

Written by Win My Fantasy League Senior Sports Writer/Fantasy Sports Analyst Raju Byfield (Rizzla).

Who?

That is the question many Rams fans were asking themselves after the selection with many much more heralded names still on the board, but at 6’4, 220 lbs and the owner of solid hands at a 4.55 40-speed, Quick has the opportunity to become the best receiver in this draft class.

Bradford will instantly have better weapons than last year and it will not be long before Quick solidifies himself as Bradford’s go-to guy and number one receiver.

Quick has gained many comparisons since the draft but we will refrain from using them, just suffice it to say that Quick has the chance to be a star in the NFL.

Fantasy Analysis:

Brian Quick – Quick will ‘quickly’ become Sam Bradford’s number one receiver and by all indications should be a WR2 right out of the gate and will threaten to be fantasy football’s top rookie receiver in 2012. Quick’s dynasty league upside is off the charts as a potential WR1 as Sam Bradford’s number one target for years to come. Quick has displayed an ability to win the jump ball and is excellent with over the shoulder receptions. Quick is still raw in some respects and should enjoy a true breakout by his second or third seasons in the league. Bradford will however likely heavily target his large receiver which leads us to believe he can replicate his 2011 college stats in his first year in the pros with 70 receptions, 1,000 yards and 10 plus touchdowns.

Sam Bradford – Sam Bradford’s dynasty league prospects just got a major upgrade due to the additions of Quick and fellow rookie Chris Givens. We still really like Bradford here at Win My Fantasy League and believe his rookie season is more indicative of his upside than his sophomore campaign. Bradford will love throwing to Quick and will even look for him in double coverage due to his size advantage versus opposing secondaries. Givens will give him another solid target during said double teams and will propel Bradford to high-end QB2/low-end QB1 status by mid-season.

Chris Givens – Givens at nearly six feet and owner of a 4.41 40-time will make for a very exciting number two receiver for the Rams. Some believe Givens will make more of an immediate impact than Quick due to his superior route running skills but we believe Givens and Quick will both have prolific rookie seasons due to the wide open opportunity afforded them with no top two receiver talent on the roster. You could make the argument that Steve Smith has proven himself as a number one but that was before his injury. Givens looks like a flex2 with flex upside in year one. Givens dynasty league prospects look bright as he will be the Rams number two receiver and should emerge with steady flex value with a WR2 ceiling.

Steven Jackson/Isaiah Pead – As always a strong passing game can help open things up for the run game and this is no exception. After arguably having one of the worst receiving corps in 2011 following Mark Clayton’s injury and the departure of Donnie Avery and Laurent Robinson, all you had to do to stop the Rams in 2011 was stack the box and stop Steven Jackson when he was healthy. Enter Quick and Givens who will be a very exciting rookie duo for Bradford to work with and Jackson’s fantasy value has taken a slight bump in value. Jackson projects as a RB2 with RB1 upside in 2012 and should have at least another three years as the Rams feature back as far as dynasty leagues are concerned. Pead will ensure the Rams have a legitimate home run threat in the backfield even when Steven Jackson is not.

Now for some highlights:

Written by Win My Fantasy League Senior Sports Writer/Fantasy Sports Analyst Raju Byfield (Rizzla).

Owner of a 4.50 40-time at 222 lbs, Turbin has an impressive power and speed blend especially when considering he paced all running backs with 28 bench press reps at the combine, something usually reserved for smaller backs.

Turbin is impressive on film and screams lead back in a committee but that will not be the case as long as Marshawn Lynch is healthy.

Already nicknamed Beast Mode Jr. after Lynch, Turbin has a chance to become something special within a short-time.

Fantasy Analysis:

Marshawn Lynch – Beast Mode is firmly entrenched as the starter and is a solid low-end RB1 in 2012. Lynch will be the lead back in a 70/30 or 80/20 committee with Leon Washington and Robert Turbin, with Washington handling some of the third down work while Turbin gives Lynch breathers when needed. The addition of Matt Flynn should open things up for Lynch a little more as he beast’s his way to another 1,000 plus rushing yard season.

Robert Turbin – Turbin will not get much of an opportunity in 2012 unless injuries strike. With that said his dynasty league prospects are off the charts as he is a potential future starting running back that could be had in the second round of your draft. Lynch is still a young running back at 26 however so owners may have to wait a couple of years before Turbin really gets an opportunity to seize the starters role. Turbin projects as a handcuff for Lynch owners and a very deep league injury replacement.

Leon Washington – Washington is an explosive receiver out of the backfield and will see most of his work on third downs. He has better value in PPR leagues where he is a flex2 option with flex upside, while in standard leagues he projects as more of a bye-week filler/injury replacement with flex2 upside. Washington’s dynasty league stock has taken a hit with the addition of Turbin as he will be afforded every opportunity to become Lynch’s primary backup and the feature back if and when Lynch goes down.

Sidney Rice/Mike Williams/Golden Tate – As is usually the case a strong run game really helps open things up for the pass, and with Lynch, Washington and now Turbin, the Seahawks now boast a very exciting backfield trio. Rice and the other receivers all get a slight uptick in value with this news. Rice projects as a WR2 with a WR3 floor, BMW projects as a flex option while Tate projects as a flex2/bye week filler.

Matt Flynn/Tavaris Jackson – As mentioned above any strengthening of the Seahawks already strong run game will only serve to help out the quarterbacks in this offense. Defenses will have to respect the run which will allow for easier coverages in the secondary. Flynn looks like a QB2/bye week filler if named starter while Tavaris Jackson is better left on the wire unless you play in a two QB league. We project Flynn to throw for over 3,000 yards and 22 TD’s if given the starters job from week one.

Written by Win My Fantasy League Senior Sports Writer/Fantasy Sports Analyst Raju Byfield (Rizzla).

The fantasy community is pretty high on Pead due to his straight-line speed and ability to contribute on third down, but he is going to play behind a workhorse which limits his redraft fantasy value barring injury.

Pead is an astute pickup for the Rams, but he might have been drafted a round too early, but you cannot really fault the Rams as they collected extra draft picks.

Fantasy Analysis:

Isaiah Pead: Pead projects as a third-down back in the NFL. The fantasy community as mentioned earlier is really high on Pead but we are not buyers. Pead runs uphill, has fumbling issues and is really more of a complementary back than a lead back. His 4.47 40-time will make him an explosive change-of-pace back and he will be able to start at at least an RB3 level if S-Jax goes down, but does not project as a long-term starter in the NFL. Dynasty leaguers are advised to perhaps trade down, pick up an asset and draft either Robert Turbin or Bernard Pierce. Treat Pead as a bye-week filler with flex2 upside in redraft leagues. In dynasty formats he should be the 4th running back off the board behind Richardson, Martin and Turbin.

Steven Jackson: There are definitely some Steven Jackson owners out there who are panicking which presents a great buy-low opportunity for dynasty league owners. S-Jax is the far superior back here and Pead is no threat to his starting job. Pead will help keep Jackson fresh and gives the Rams someone good to fill-in if and when Jackson goes down. Jackson remains a high upside RB2.

Sam Bradford: Bradford has to be happy with the Rams selection of Pead as it gives him yet another weapon to work with and ensures that the ground game will remain a viable threat if Jackson misses time with an injury this season, something that has always proved detrimental to the Rams the past few years. Bradford is entrenched as a QB2 with low-end QB1 upside.

Brian Quick/Chris Givens/Steve Smith – Pead brings some stability to the Rams running game and gives them a homerun threat even when S-Jax is not on the field. This can only serve to help the passing attack as defenses will undoubtedly being keying in on stopping Jackson, Pead and the Rams rushing attack. Quick and Givens are flex options with WR3 upside while Steve Smith initially looks like an injury replacement/bye week filler.

Now for some highlights!:

Written by Win My Fantasy League Senior Sports Writer/Fantasy Sports Analyst Raju Byfield (Rizzla).

Chris Capuano-SP-Dodgers- We know it’s early but when you consider that Capuano’s numbers rival those of Justin Verlander, you need to ask yourself if Verlander is just being Verlander or is Capuano turning into a stud and performing over his head? In either case, Capuano should be owned in all leagues until and if we see a correction in his stats. He has twice as many wins as Verlander 4 vs 2, a better ERA 2.21 vs 2.38, and just six less strikeouts 36 vs 42. He is a perfect trade high candidate as the 33 year old has a 61-64 career record as well as a 4.31 ERA and 1.35 WHIP. The K’s are legit and we would understand if you hung on to him just for them, but he hasn’t had one year when his ERA was less than 4.00. He is available in 50% of leagues.

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Every time you see a team trade up for a player, you expect the team to get that player involved early and with KnowShown Moreno a PUP list candidate, Hillman should have every opportunity to carve out a change of pace role behind starter Willis McGahee.

Hillman uses his blocks well and has displayed good short-area burst on film and could surprise a lot of people given the chance to start.

Hillman has 4.45 speed but may be best utilized as a home-run threat, change of pace back.

Fantasy Analysis:

Ronnie Hillman – Hillman projects as a change-of-pace back and is reportedly not suited for third down duties, further mitigating his fantasy value. Hillman is a popular sleeper pick in redraft leagues due to the fact that Moreno is expected to begin the year on the PUP list. Hillman will still have plenty of competition in McGahee, Fannin and Ball, but Hillman has talent. The tape on Hillman is not overly impressive but he has shown the ability to hit a hole hard and explode once he gets the crease. In dynasty formats we will suggest passing on him as we expect Moreno to have a career resurgence with Peyton Manning and other running backs such as Turbin and Pierce will go later in drafts but have more long-term potential. Hillman is projected as a bye week filler with flex2 upside.

Willis McGahee – Willis McGahee will open the season as the starter with Hillman and others battling for the change of pace role. McGahee will likely see more open lanes than he has ever seen in his entire career as a result of Peyton Manning now being at the helm of this offense. McGahee looks like a strong RB2 with a flex floor. McGahee’s value is capped by the sheer amount of talent playing behind him, but they are all unproven which means McGahee will get the benefit of the doubt early on. Avoid McGahee as an RB2 but if you can land him as a RB3 or flex, you may well be on your way to a fantasy championship.

KnowShown Moreno – With KnowShown Moreno expected to begin the year on the PUP list Hillman will have little bearing on his redraft value. As for dynasty leagues Moreno and Hillman could eventually form a dangerous duo for Broncos. We like Moreno more than Hillman long-term but an even timeshare could emerge as soon as 2013. Moreno may go undrafted in many leagues but is a high upside roster stash in 12-team leagues and up.

Peyton Manning – The addition of Hillman provides some more talent to the run game, which should help open things up for the passing attack. Hillman will not be helping out on third downs but will help in the teams play-action game as an explosive back like Hillman will garner the defenses attention. Manning remains a QB1.

Demaryius Thomas – Demaryius Thomas and the other receivers on this team will benefit from the Broncos strengthening their run game, especially with Moreno expected to be placed on the PUP list. Thomas projects as a WR1.

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Written by Win My Fantasy League Senior Sports Writer/Fantasy Sports Analyst Raju Byfield (Rizzla).

As we enter week 5 in fantasy baseball, we turn the calendar on April and go in to month two of the long baseball season.  We’ve watched some amazing things happen so far like Matt Kemp hitting 12 HR, collecting 25 RBI, and batting .417, while the $250 million man, Albert Pujols, has driven in 4 runs, has no HR and is batting 200 points less than Kemp at .217. Some of the pitchers that were drafted early like Cliff Lee, Daniel Hudson, Rick Dempster, Drew Storen, Brian Wilson, and Andrew Bailey have all found a place on the DL.

 And so here are some key waiver wire pick ups that you should be considering and who are not widely owned in most leagues:
Gerardo Parra-OF-Diamondbacks- Parra makes for a nice little pickup in all leagues basically for one category; stolen bases. While OF Chris Young is healing from what has been diagnosed as a slight ligament tear in his right shoulder , the speedster will continue his lead-off duties and probably see 3-4 more weeks on the field. In the last two weeks, he has stolen 7 bases, knocked in 10 runs, has 2 HR, and has scored 13 runs. Not bad for a replacement player. So if you have a ‘need for speed’ (and a little more), Parra is available in 75% of leagues.
Chris Davis-1B/3B-Orioles- This 26 year old has been red hot of late after a torrid weekend series versus the Athletics. He’s batting .310, which is bound to come down somewhat, but his power is his strong suit as he has hit 4 HR and driven in 12 in just 67 AB. I was surprised that Texas gave up on him so quickly because less than 2 years before he was traded to Baltimore, in 2009, he belted 21 HR in just 391 AB which equates to 1 HR every 18.6 AB. His dual position eligibility is also a plus. Davis is currently owned in just 35% of Yahoo! leagues and makes a nice add in 12+ leagues. 
Bryan LaHair-1B/OF-Cubs- Another player on fire is LaHair. Monday he doubled and hit a 2-run home run against the Phillies, which now gives him 5 moon-shots for the season to go along with 14 RBI. More impressive for the 29 year old who has spent most of his career in the minors, is his stellar .390 BA which, coupled with his obvious power, makes him a must add in most leagues. If you’re a gambler, you can think about trading LaHair while he’s got these amazing numbers. Or, if you don’t have him, you can pick him up on waivers which is becoming even harder to do as his stock rises. On Monday he was owned in 51% of leagues. Today it’s up to 62%. Don’t procrastinate-see if he’s still available. 
Jason Hammel-SP/RP-Orioles- Hammel, who has spent the last three seasons in the thin air of Colorado, has watched his wins and K’s go up while his ERA 1.97, and WHIP 1.03 has dropped significantly since being traded to Baltimore this past winter. He’s 3-1 in the month of April and has fanned 30 in just 32 innings pitched. On Monday versus the Yankees he allowed 2 runs over six innings and struck out five but took the loss. The red hot Red Sox are up next for Hammel so it won’t be an easy task for the 29 year old. He is another player you might consider selling high but would suggest waiting another start or two. His 10 strikeout performance against the White Sox is what impressed me the most and is worth a grab in most leagues. He is available in 50% of leagues.
Pedro Strop-RP-Orioles- Our third Oriole of the week, is a 26 year old fire-baller who can bring it. With closer Jim Johnson securely in place with his 7 saves, 0.00 ERA and 1.15 WHIP, Strop is a nice alternative if you’re lacking in the RP slot and could use an occasional save and/or win. He finished April with a 3-1 record and has added 2 saves to his resume. He also has struck out 14 in 13 innings and has a 2.08 ERA with a 1.08 WHIP which makes him more than serviceable. In Yahoo! leagues, he is currently ranked 70 among all pitchers. He is widely available in 85% of leagues and is definitely worth a flier.  

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