best value -- WR
Several big name receivers changed teams in the offseason, including Terrell Owens to the Cowboys and Javon Walker to Denver. Neither guy will be on this list, which highlights the best value picks. Somebody will take Walker too high without thinking of the effects of a major knee injury. Owens is a special player when on the field, but not worth the high pick due to risk of idiotic behavior. These guys are worth the risk.
1. Reggie Brown -- Philadelphia Eagles -- With Owens off to Dallas, Brown steps in as the #1 target of a healthy Donovan McNabb. He had a decent rookie season, racking up 69 or more yards in five of his last eight games, and scored four TD over that span. Second-year WR usually have a mild statistical bump, and Brown could get to 1000 yards and eight touchdowns. He's a nice value pick about 25-30 WR into the draft.
2. Muhsin Muhammad -- Chicago Bears -- I know that he's 33 and coming off a bad season, but Muhammad is still the clear #1 target in Chicago. The Bears had a terrible offense last season, but if Rex Grossman gets hurt this year, they have Brian Griese to fall back on. Even with the putrid numbers offered by the Bears passing game, Muhammad still caught 64 passes in 14 games. Look for that number to increase to 80, and pick him after about 30 WR have been selected.
3. Randy Moss -- Oakland Raiders -- It's strange to list him here, but Moss had a bad 2005 season and still ended up with 1000 yards and eight touchdowns. He has a new chucker in Aaron Brooks, and he should be injury-free. Since I don't envision LaMont Jordan catching 70 passes again, Moss could return to 85-1300-11, making him a top-5 WR. Somebody will probably pick him too high, but if he falls out of the top-35 overall, grab him if you can.
4. Antonio Bryant -- San Francisco 49ers -- The 49ers offense is rebuilding around Alex Smith, and Bryant will be his primary target this year. He's coming off a 1000 yard season, and he's been improving his game every year. Bryant loses points for being with a team that nearly had the worst offense in NFL history last season, but with Vernon Davis and another year of experience for Smith, Bryant could surprise people now. Pick him up if 35 WR are gone and you need a WR3.
5. Troy Williamson -- Minnesota Vikings -- Williamson can fly, as evidenced by his receptions last year of 56, 53 and 36 yards... now he needs someone to throw to him. If Brad Johnson stays healthy, Williamson could enjoy a stellar sophomore season in the NFL. He's already the best receiver on the roster, and he can take it to the house every time he touches the ball. Williamson hasn't been one of the top-40 WR drafted on any board I've seen, making him a great value pick.

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With Daunte C. on track to start game 1 , Chambers will come up big this season. DC likes the long bomb. CC will be his Randy Moss in Miami.
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