ARIZONA
What we know
This team should be able to pass the ball. I’ll even take my chances with me throwing to Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald, but Matt Leinart should do just fine, too.

What we don’t know
Will the team be able to run the ball as they hope? Edge James was a big disappointment last year and I’m not sure the defense is going to let them run 30 times a game like they hope.

My bottom line
I’m not sold on James but I love the receivers and Leinart as a bottom top-10 QB.


ATLANTA
What we know
Michael Vick won’t be the quarterback.

What we don’t know
Can Harrington be a legit fantasy quarterback and will Jerious Norwood emerge as the starting running back?

My bottom line
I like Norwood a lot and should have an increased role regardless of Warrick Dunn’s situation. Other than that, I don’t see a whole lot of value on this team that I’m crazy about.


CAROLINA
What we know
There is only one stud on this team going into the season – Steve Smith.

What we don’t know
Who will be the quarterback and running back week after week five? Jake Delhomme could lose out to David Carr and DeShaun Foster may give way to DeAngelo Williams

My bottom line
If you have the room to draft for weeks into the season, go with Williams and Carr. Either QB could put up numbers throwing to Smith.


CHICAGO
What we know
They are a running team with a new number-one back. Cedric Benson takes over for Thomas Jones and ideally should be a stud with the way the Bears offense is set up.

What we don’t know
Can Rex Grossman resemble a quarterback? If not, teams can focus on the run and force Grossman to make mistakes - which he can obviously do.

My bottom line
I like Benson a lot but he has to keep Adrian Peterson off the field in order to be a worthy pick.


DALLAS
What we know
This team has a nice passing attack with Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn hauling in balls.

What we don’t know
Is Tony Romo legit and how will the running game pan out? I don’t like Julius Jones even a little bit but Marion Barber doesn’t seem to get the carries in yardage leagues to make him worth a start.

My bottom line
I like Romo to have a nice season and put up top-6 or –7 numbers. Barber is worth a start in scoring leagues and Owens is one of the best WRs to draft.


DETROIT
What we know
All the talent is there on offense for a bust-out season.

What we don’t know
Can they take advantage? Again, root for a poor defense to let this team shine in every aspect. Keep an eye on the Tatum Bell and Kevin Jones situation at running back too.

My bottom line
Kitna has a shot to put up big numbers as a bottom of the top-10 QB. Roy Williams is a number-one receiver and Calvin Johnson should be a nice compliment. It would be a shame if Mike Furrey lost out on touches, but it looks like he could.


GREEN BAY
What we know
Brett Favre is back at quarterback and he has his number-one target in Donald Driver. Greg Jennings is a worthy two as long as Favre keeps his interceptions down.

What we don’t know
Who will be the running back between Vernand Morency and Brandon Jackson?

My bottom line
Driver quietly puts up nice numbers every year and I don’t even mind Favre as a backup QB on my team, as long as interceptions don’t count against you. Whoever is the number-one back could be a nice insurance policy for your top-two backs.


MINNESOTA
What we know
Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor are a nice one-two punch and it seems without a quarterback both may be needed to keep the Vikings in games, much like Jackson does it.

What we don’t know
Does the passing offense have any value with Tarvaris Jackson at quarterback?

My bottom line
This is a tough call and it’s hard to imagine Peterson won’t get his chance to be the number-one back at some point, so I like him above Taylor. Troy Williamson won’t have much value without a QB but he could be a nice sleeper.


NEW ORLEANS
What we know
They are stacked on offense with Drew Brees, Reggie Bush, Deuce McAllister and Marques Colston.

What we don’t know
Will Bush’s role make McAllister less valuable? The Saints put up monster stats last year but it’s hard to imagine Bush not getting more touches, so I have my doubts about The Deuce.

My bottom line
Brees and Bush speak for themselves but Colston could put up numbers similar to the top-five receivers. I also like Devery Henderson this season.


NEW YORK GIANTS
What we know
Another team that seems to be mess … Eli Manning needs to prove he’s cool under pressure and someone has to step up in the running game.

What we don’t know
Can Brandon Jacobs be the number-one? Reuben Droughns was brought in to be a backup but it seems Jacobs will be the guy to get the nod. At the very least, Jacobs seems poised to get the goal line carries. If he took them away from Tike Barber, he should take them away from anyone.

My bottom line
Jeremy Shockey and Plaxico Burress seem to be the more consistent players to draft on this team.


PHILADELPHIA
What we know
Brian Westbrook emerged as a stud last year and as a back that can carry the load and avoid injuries.

What we don’t know
Will Donovan McNabb return to form? This is something to keep an eye on this preseason because if he does, he’s a top-5 quarterback.

My bottom line
Westbrook and McNabb are both top-5 or –6 players at their positions and their wide receivers could make nice twos or threes on your team, putting up solid numbers.


ST. LOUIS
What we know
This team is loaded at every position from Marc Bulger to Steven Jackson and Torry Holt. All are potential top-five players at their positions.

What we don’t know
Will Jackson get his goal of 2,500 all-purpose yards? You have to love Jackson’s ability to catch and run from anywhere on the field, but you can only hope he stays healthy. Root for a poor Ram defense so the offense has to play catch-up all game long.

My bottom line
I’ll take Jackson, Bulger and Holt on my team any time.


SAN FRANCISCO
What we know
Frank Gore is now one of the best weapons in the league and should put up stud back numbers.

What we don’t know
Can Alex Smith continue to improve? The team has surrounded him with talent so Smith could be in for a nice year along with wideout Darrell Jackson.

My bottom line
Gore is a top-five back and I like Alex Smith as a sleeper at QB. Vernon Davis returns from injury and could be a nice surprise at tight end.


SEATTLE
What we know
The team has made some nice improvement on defense that should allow the offense to put up numbers and control the ball.

What we don’t know
Is Shaun Alexander back form injury? He’ll be the key to this team and controlling the clock like he has for years past. If he’s back, not many are better.

My bottom line
I don’t know that I’d want to take a chance on Alexander with a first round pick. Many will disagree but for me I can’t gamble in round one. Deion Branch and DJ Hackett are nice receivers but Matt Hasselbeck I’m not sold on.


TAMPA BAY
What we know
Carnell Williams can’t be as much of a bust as he was last year.

What we don’t know
How will Jeff Garcia affect the offense? Garcia did a nice job in Philly last year but needed a running game to take the heat off him. That’s why it’s important for Williams to step up.

My bottom line
Tampa’s offense could be good, could be bad. I’m not real excited about this team either but the potential for a couple of sleepers is there, especially Williams.


WASHINGTON
What we know
Not a lot. Santana Moss is a nice receiver who would make an above average number two at least.

What we don’t know
Can Jason Campbell get his receivers the ball and is Clinton Portis still a quality back? Campbell could be more of a garbage time production QB this season and Portis is always question mark when it comes to health.

My bottom line
Ladell Betts stepped up last year and is worth a late round pick as a potential starter at some point. Chris Cooley is a valuable tight end. Other than Moss, I don’t have a lot of faith.