Chiefs Sign Rookie WR Will Franklin…

The Chiefs inked rookie WR Will Franklin today, who has impressed in off-season activities and practices, to the point where he’s likely to start opposite second year man Dwayne Bowe.

Franklin is a Missouri product, and and 6′1″, has shown a great mix of size, speed and separation ability. New OC Chan Gailey plans to use him to stretch the field opposite Bowe.

If the Brodie Croyle experiment works out at all, Franklin could have some solid sleeper value in long term formats

LaMont In Limbo

It’s been one heck of an off-season for Raiders RB LaMont Jordan. Not only has his own team told him that he’s not welcome at practice or in their facility, but they also refuse to release him. Now, our sources are telling us just how hard it will be for Jordan to find a new home when the Raiders finally do set him free. Read more

Ranking 2008 Rookie WRs

Surprisingly, St. Louis’ Donnie Avery was the first WR selected in the 2008 NFL Draft. The speedy route runner from the University of Houston came out of nowhere to become the 33rd overall pick. Just because he was the first pass catcher taken, doesn’t mean it’ll translate to the stat column in 2008. Limas Sweed, however, was the ninth pass catcher taken, and his fantasy value is looking pretty solid heading into 2008. Each season there’s at least one rookie WR who steps up his game and becomes fantasy worthy in his first season, and believe it or not, there is a rhyme or reason to predicting which one it’ll be. Read more

The Buzz Around Tarvaris Jackson…

Organized Team Activities are in full swing, and it’s a great time to get a pulse on guys who could parlay solid practice play into a larger role in 2008. This addition of the Stock Market Report takes a look at a few guys who are putting in the work this off-season. Read more

Will Franklin To Start For Chiefs?

We’re hearing that the starting WR spot opposite Dwayne Bowe in Kansas City is wide open, and that 6′1″ rookie Will Franklin from Missouri is a legit candidate to win the gig. Franklin, who has played very well in practices thus far - impressing the likes of veteran Damon Huard - faces competition from fifth year man Devard Darling and veteran Jeff Webb.

Webb appears out of the running, while Darling is Franklin’s main competition. Darling only has one career start in four seasons, but scored three TDs in limited time last year with Baltimore.

Chiefs Add Two WRs On Day Two…

The Kansas City Chiefs added two wide receivers on day two, after not addressing the position in the first two rounds. Will Franklin, 6′1″, 214 lbs., out of Missouri, was added with the 105th overall pick.

Kevin Robinson, a six-footer from Utah State was taken in round six. Neither player has a ton of seasonal fantasy potential right now, but are worth watching, due to the fact that Kansas City’s Dwayne Bowe is the only guaranteed starter on the roster. Both of the rookies will compete with Devard Darling for the starting gig opposite Bowe.