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Wesseling: Fantasy Top Tens

Wesseling: Fantasy Top Tens
Chris Wesseling follows Evan Silva in unveiling his preliminary top-ten rankings at quarterback, running back, receiver and tight end.
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Rueben Randle - WR - Giants

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that the Giants have been thrilled with second-round pick Rueben Randle so far at OTAs.

"(The Giants) thought he was the most NFL-ready receiver in the draft. What they've seen so far has justified that," Mort said on ESPN 32. With Hakeem Nicks nursing a fractured foot, Randle will continue to be fast-tracked with first-team reps deep into training camp. Even if Nicks makes it back for Week 1, Randle should open the season no worse than the Giants' No. 3 receiver.
May 25 - 7:19 PM
Mike Jenkins - DB - Cowboys

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that the Cowboys remain uninterested in trading disgruntled CB Mike Jenkins.

Adam Schefter reported Friday that the Colts were aggressively pursuing Jenkins, but they clearly haven't knocked Dallas' socks off yet. "I'm told by the Cowboys there's basically zero chance that they're gonna trade (him)," said Mort. This is somebody they wanna keep. He's very affordable." We still suspect Dallas would pull the trigger if offered a third- or fourth-round pick.
May 25 - 7:15 PM
Jamaal Charles - RB - Chiefs

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported Friday that the Chiefs have "no concerns whatsoever" about Jamaal Charles' ACL recovery.

"Chiefs tell me no concerns whatsoever," Mort reported on ESPN 32. "... They expect him certainly to be ready for training camp. They're excited about him." Though Charles is sitting out OTAs, all signs point to him returning fully in camp. Mort also noted new Chiefs OC Brian Daboll's success with a somewhat similar player in Reggie Bush last year with the Dolphins. Bush set career highs in carries (216) and rushing yards (1,086) in Daboll's scheme.
May 25 - 7:13 PM
Knowshon Moreno - RB - Broncos

Appearing on ESPN 32 Friday, Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post characterized Knowshon Moreno as a player "fighting for a roster spot" at Broncos OTAs.

Moreno's scholarship in Denver expired when Josh McDaniels was kicked out of town, and he'll now have to fight off Mario Fannin and Lance Ball just to be third string. Moreno underwent surgery to repair his right ACL on December 1. While he is participating in OTAs on a limited basis, Moreno can't afford to lose any burst. We wouldn't be surprised to see Moreno traded before the season.
May 25 - 6:42 PM
Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

According to the Denver Post, the "expectation" at Broncos headquarters is that third-round pick Ronnie Hillman will be an immediate contributor in Denver's offense.

The 67th overall pick, Hillman reportedly impressed as a pass catcher in OTA workouts, and it sounds like he's already No. 2 on the projected depth chart, behind Willis McGahee. While we weren't smitten with Hillman's game coming out of San Diego State, he could be headed for a significant role in what will be a much more pass-heavy Broncos offense. McGahee doesn't play in the passing game, and the Broncos soured on Knowshon Moreno long ago.
Source: Denver Post
May 25 - 6:34 PM
Mario Fannin - RB - Broncos

Updating previous items, the injury that sidelined Broncos RB Mario Fannin for all of last season was a torn ACL.

Reports last August suggested Fannin went on I.R. due to an ankle injury, but beat reporter Jeff Legwold confirms it was a torn knee ligament. Fannin is taking part in OTAs now, and remains an intriguing size-speed project at 5-foot-11, 231 with 4.37 wheels. He'll be a player to monitor closely in training camp.
Source: Denver Post
May 25 - 6:24 PM
Justin Forsett - RB - Seahawks

The Texans will work out free agent Justin Forsett next Wednesday.

Forsett has drawn surprisingly scant interest since the end of last season, and it's believed this will be his first trip on the visit/workout circuit. In Houston, Forsett could be the No. 3 running back behind Arian Foster and Ben Tate.
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Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
May 25 - 4:56 PM
Hakeem Nicks - WR - Giants

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on SportsCenter Friday that there is optimism in the Giants' organization about Hakeem Nicks' (foot surgery) availability for the season opener.

The Giants are on a slightly shorter timeline than the rest of the league because they play the Cowboys in the Wednesday night NFL opener on September 5. Per Schefter, however, Giants doctors don't believe Nicks' fractured fifth metatarsal is a "dire" injury, and he could be back at some point in August. Nicks' injury caused an initial scare, but he sure seems likely to play in Week 1, barring setbacks. He's just not going to do much, if anything, in camp.
May 25 - 4:51 PM
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