The Great Debates

THE DEBATE: BACK IN MVP FORM?

SHAUN ALEXANDER,
Seahawks RB

[YES]I think Shaun Alexander's ready to put up big numbers again. I'd love to have him on my team.

[NO] Last year I picked Alexander second overall, and he single-handedly wrecked my season. Killed me. No way would I take him high again. No way.

[YES] That's just because he was injured. Two years ago he had 1,880 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns--28! And even last year he finished strong.

[NO] I just don't think he's going to get back to 2005 levels. Even before he got hurt last year, he was off to a slow start. Seattle's offensive line still misses Steve Hutchinson.

[YES] That line's still plenty good--hey, ever hear of a guy named Walter Jones? And Alexander is Seattle's workhorse. He'll get all the goal line carries. He's a lock to put up big numbers.

[NO] Didn't I see something on the ticker a couple months ago that his foot might still be broken?

[YES] �He says that was a joke that got misunderstood.

[NO] A joke? That's what he turned my team into last year.

SI BOTTOM LINE
He'll be back. Anywhere after the third pick, Alexander's a great choice.

THE DEBATE: REVIVED IN NEW ENGLAND?
RANDY MOSS,
Patriots WR

[YES] Moss is going to be huge in New England. I think he's a top five receiver again.

[NO] Are you nuts? Last year he had three TDs and 553 yards.

[YES] �That was in Oakland. Look who was throwing to him-- Aaron Brooks, Andrew Walter and Marques Tuiasosopo! Tom Brady's just a shade better than those guys, no?

[NO] Still, this is Moss. The guy who "plays when he wants to play."