2010 NFL Free Agents-Thomas Jones
RB Thomas Jones, Kansas City Chiefs
How Jones will help the Chiefs: Jones has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of the last five seasons. Over the last two seasons, Jones has averaged 1,357 rushing yards and just under 15 total touchdowns. If you throw out the 2009 campaign, Jones has had at least 20 receptions in every season of his career.
Fantasy Outlook: Jones parted ways with the New York Jets as they were making the move to go with a younger running back in Shonn Greene. Now Jones will once again find himself battling for playing time with another youngster in Jamaal Charles. Look for Jones to flirt with the 1,000 yards and double digit scores in 2010.
2010 NFL Free Agents-J.J. Arrington
RB J.J. Arrington, Denver Broncos
How Arrington will help the Broncos: Arrington has not had much of chance to prove his worth in the NFL. This year, might not be much different as Denver figures to feature Knowshon Moreno with Correll Buckhalter as their No. 2. However, with Buckhalter’s history of injuries, Arrington has a decent chance to see some action in 2010.
Fantasy Outlook: Arrington does not warrant much fantasy consideration at this time. However, he could figure in the mix down the road as an injury replacement.
2010 NFL Free Agents-A.J. Feely
QB A.J. Feely, St. Louis Rams
How A.J. Feely will help the Rams: Feely will give the Rams a serviceable backup. Marc Bulger is an injury waiting to happen, so there is a strong chance that Feely should get to see the field in 2010. Feely isn’t flashy, but he is more than capable of running an offense.
Fantasy Outlook: It is tough to project Feely as he does not figure to be the starter. Look for him to finish the year with a handful of touchdowns and about the same amount of picks.
2010 NFL Free Agents-Chester Taylor
How Chester Taylor will help the Bears: The NFL has now adapted the rule that you need a two-back system to be a successful offense. Taylor is a productive back when given the touches. Matt Forte seemed to go through a bit of a sophomore slump in 2009, which raised enough concern in Chicago for them to get some insurance in Taylor.
Taylor is a good short yardage back and can catch the ball well out of the backfield. The duo of Taylor and Forte should really take the pressure off of Jay Cutler in the passing game.
Fantasy Outlook: Taylor will demand more carries in Chicago then he did in Minnesota playing second fiddle to Adrian Peterson. Look for Taylor to eclipse 500 rushing yards and have another 40 reception season in 2010.
2010 NFL Free Agents-Nate Burleson
WR Nate Burleson, Detroit Lions
How Nate Burleson will help the Lions: Burleson gives the Lions a legitimate threat opposite Calvin Johnson. Johnson will still continue to see the bulk of the double coverage, which means Burleson should have ample opportunities to make opposing defenses pay the price.
Last season, Burleson was twice able to surpass triple figures in receiving yards, and he hauled in at least five receptions in seven contests. In Week 6, he torched the Jacksonville Jaguars with his 98 receiving yards and two scores.
Fantasy Outlook: Burleson seems to be an injury waiting to happen. However, if he can stay healthy in 2010, he could rack up some impressive numbers. Since I am not quite ready to pencil him in for a full 16 game season, I would project him at 875 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
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