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This former Wolverine must have done cartwheels when Marshall was acquired. After replacing Chad Pennington last season, Henne posted a very respectable 2,878 yards, and twelve touchdowns. He actually produced as a top-15 fantasy quarterback over the last month of the season as well.

With an entire offseason to build rapport with Marshall and get even more comfortable with the offense, he's a popular pick to be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback with good upside. It's hard to argue against looking to acquire him in dynasty leagues right now as the stars seem to be aligned for his success. He has the ability to eventually become a fantasy league starter.

Brian Hartline WR

He'll be competing with Greg Camarillo to be the starter opposite Marshall this season. After leading the Dolphins with 16.3 yards per catch last season, he seems to have the edge. His battle with Camarillo is one to watch as the Dolphins No. 2 wide receiver should have good short- and long-term dynasty value.


Biggest addition: DL Damione Lewis. Sure,  Patriots jerseys added Torry Holt, but he is only expected to be the No. 3 WR. Lewis, an underachiever throughout his career, is expected to take over for Jarvis Green at right defensive end.

Key loss: OLB Adalius Thomas. The former Raven never lived up to expectations in Belichick's defense and often publicly clashed with the head coach. It's now an open competition for that spot. Second-round pick Jermaine Cunningham seems to be an early favorite, but Derrick Burgess should also figure into the mix.

Question mark: When will Welker be ready to play? He was running at offseason practices without a limp, only months after having knee surgery (Feb. 2). But there is a chance that Welker will start the season on the physically unable to perform list, which would sideline him for the first six weeks of the season. Julian Edelman is the likely replacement, but speedy second-year WR Brandon Tate is the dark horse.

Projected 2010 finish: 11-5, first in the AFC East. The demise of the New England Patriots jerseys is a little premature. An aging New England roster got injected with four impact rookies: Cunningham, CB Devin McCourty and TEs Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. And never count out a healthy QB Tom Brady, who can still carry a team to the top of the division.

At age 32, he's played more seasons than he has left, but he remains one of the few elite signal callers in fantasy football. It really wouldn't surprise anyone if he led fantasy quarterbacks in scoring this season.

Randy Moss WR

There simply aren't too many things scarier than Randy Moss in a contract year.

While he's getting a little long in the tooth at 33, he's shown no signs of slowing down. After scoring 47 touchdowns in his first three years in New England, the sky's the limit for 2010.

Keep close tabs on his contract status, though.

If you're not a contending team this season, Moss may be the ultimate midseason trade chip. You may not find a better window of opportunity to get value for him in dynasty leagues.

Wes Welker WR

The knee injury he sustained last year is obviously a huge concern with Welker. Word is that he's progressing way ahead of schedule, but you have to take that with a grain of salt. While he may start this season on the PUP list, his long-term outlook is still bright.

He led the league in receptions with 123 and was on pace for a ridiculous 141 last season before the setback. As it was, his reception total of 123 was more than Steve Smith of the Panthers and Mike Sims-Walker of the Jaguars combined . It may take a while for him to return to form, but patience in dynasty leagues should be rewarded.