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WR: 105 PLAYER BREAKDOWNS
June 24, 2009
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June 24, 2009

Wr: 105 Player Breakdowns

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Durability is becoming a major issue for Ward, who, at his age, seems unlikely to hold up for 16 games playing his typically physical style. The good news is that he's still Ben Roethlisberger's favorite red zone target, though Pittsburgh's tendency to run more inside the opponent's 20 will continue to hurt him. With Santonio Holmes stepping up, Ward looks destined for a No. 2 role.

25 Laveranues COLES
BENGALS
AGE: 31
BYE WEEK: 8
AUCTION: $6

Coles will step into the slot vacated by T.J. Houshmandzadeh, working routes underneath and over the middle. The former Jet, who should also benefit from having the best QB he's had in Carson Palmer, has the same skills as Housh, so fantasy owners can expect similar production. (Houshmandzadeh averaged 98 catches a year the last three seasons in that spot.)

26 Vincent JACKSON
CHARGERS
AGE: 26
BYE WEEK: 5
AUCTION: $5

Let the good times roll for Jackson, who no longer qualifies as a draft-day sleeper no matter how many people characterize him as such. Bottom line: V-Jax has emerged as the go-to WR, ahead of Chris Chambers, and also serves as a credible threat to Antonio Gates's standing as San Diego's most dangerous pass-catcher. He's definitely worth a fourth- or fifth-round pick.

27 Lance MOORE
SAINTS
AGE: 26
BYE WEEK: 5
AUCTION: $4

[ON THE DECLINE] A true possession WR, Moore parlayed solid hands and an injury to Marques Colston into a regular role in the slot last season, becoming the team leader in catches, yards and TD grabs. But with Colston healthy for '09, Moore's targets figure to go down, and now he's the one on the mend; he had shoulder surgery in the off-season and missed OTAs. Moore has talent, but tread cautiously.

28 Bernard BERRIAN
VIKINGS
AGE: 28
BYE WEEK: 9
AUCTION: $3

[ON THE RISE] Berrian's got potential up the wazoo, but make sure you know who you're hitching your wagon to. In the 11 games Gus Frerotte started last year, Berrian averaged 3.4 catches for 71.5 yards. In Tarvaris Jackson's five games, Berrian was good for just two balls and half as many yards. Jackson is back, and Frerotte is not; make sure to value Berrian accordingly.

29 Jerricho COTCHERY
JETS
AGE: 27
BYE WEEK: 9
AUCTION: $3

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