Risky 3
Vernon Davis- Vernon Davis was drafted in 2006 and looked like a very promising star. He is very athletic, in fact one of the most athletic players in the league. But after 3 seasons, Davis has been more of a bust than anything else. He had such high expectations and he just didn’t live up to them. Everyone thought he was going to be one of the best tight ends in the NFL. And, Head Coach Mike Singeltary has said that the 49ers will be a run first team. I predict 29 receptions for 348 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Jeremy Shockey- Shokey was battling an ankle injury all year last year. He only got 72 targets in a very “pass happy” offense. He ended up with 50 receptions for 483 yards and 0 touchdowns. This year he should be better but not nearly as good as you want him to be. He has lots of talent but Drew Brees likes to pass to his receivers more than he does to his tight ends. He will put up numbers, but they are border-line fantasy starter numbers. I predict 60 receptions for 601 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Kellen Winslow- After being healthy for 2 straight (’06 & ’07) his luck vanished in 2008 and missed 6 straight games due to a staph infection and a high ankle sprain. He has had countless knee surgeries and is very injury prone. He is probably a fantasy starter but if you draft him, make sure you get a solid back-up. Now he is out of Clevland and playing for the Buccaneers. The Bucs don’t have an elite QB and rookie (17th pick in the draft) Josh Freeman might end up starting. He will be looking for Winslow because he is a big target but don’t count on him making perfect passes every time. But Winslow is still really young, he’s only 26. This year I predict 67 receptions for 681 yards and 5 touchdowns.
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