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MARTY BOOKER
WR - Dolphins
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Comments from Dale Lolley - 7/10
FANTASY UPSIDE
With Daunte Culpepper now on board at quarterback, the Dolphins receivers should see a little more consistent passing game than they have had in the past. Booker is a solid
possession receiver and could become a favorite target of Culpepper, who will be familiar
with him from their days of playing against each other, Booker for Chicago, Culpepper for Minnesota.
FANTASY DOWNSIDE
Chris Chambers is the obvious No. 1 receiver and Randy McMichael is one of the top receiving tight ends in the league. Booker will likely be the No. 3 target for Culpepper.
MY BOTTOM LINE
Booker caught just 39 passes last season, his lowest total since his rookie season in 1999.
But he did average a career-best 17.6 yards per catch, well above his career average of
12.4 yards. Booker doesn't have great speed, but at 6-0, 210 pounds, he is a physical
receiver who knows how to get open. Booker figures to catch around 50 passes and five or six touchdowns this season, numbers that won't make him an every-week fantasy starter. But he should be when the matchups are favorable. Despite his paltry catch total last season, he did have two 100-yard games and seemed especially
effective against New England, grabbing 12 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown in two
meetings with the Patriots last season. File that information away and don't forget
about it if you get Booker as your fourth or fifth receiver. Overall, he’s not bad for a guy who’s ADP is going past 150 right now (value).
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Comments from Parker Hillery - 7/10
FANTASY UPSIDE
Booker is a very capable, veteran receiver. Last season he averaged 17.6 yards per reception (his best in his seven NFL seasons). Booker could be in for one of his better years in 2006 if quarterback Daunte Culpepper can return to form. Playing opposite Booker, wide receiver Chris Chambers has really emerged as a quality number one receiver in the last couple of seasons and he will certainly draw most of the defense’s attention in the passing game. That should help create some opportunities for Booker.
FANTASY DOWNSIDE
Booker hasn’t had more than 1,000 yards receiving since 2002 when he was with Chicago. In his last three years, he has a combined total of eight touchdowns and he’s averaged fewer than 700 receiving yards per season. While Booker is listed as the number two receiver in Miami, tight end Randy McMichael was actually second in receptions last year hauling in 60 passes compared to Booker’s 39. While his rehab has been progressing nicely so far, Culpepper’s return to health is anything but guaranteed and inconsistent Joey Harrington is the backup.
MY BOTTOM LINE
Booker is a decent NFL receiver, but he hasn’t been worth a fantasy roster spot for a few years now. Even with a healthy Culpepper, Booker’s numbers shouldn’t improve dramatically. Chambers will continue to be the number one guy. McMichael will still get his catches and Ronnie Brown will certainly get his touches. After that, there just isn’t going to be a whole lot left over for Booker. Unless you’re in a league with incredibly deep rosters, look elsewhere for a receiver.
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