These players are all worth draft picks in deep leagues if you have the roster space. They're nice stashes indeed. If you don't have room on your squad, keep 'em on your radar from now until the end of the year. Someone may get an opportunity at some point and/or play too well to ignore.

Sidney Rice, WR Vikings- Rice was a popular fantasy pick last summer after showing hulk flashes in his ’07 rookie season, but a nagging knee sprain derailed his 2008.  He spent time this offseason working out with Chris Carter, Larry Fitzgerald, Greg Jennings, and DeAngelo Hall at the University of Minnesota.  Needless to say, that’s a talented group right there, so I’m sure he learned a thing or two about a thing or two.  Now 100% healthy, Rice (eight TD in 46 career catches) is a nice touchdown threat, despite the presence of Percy Harvin.

Danny Ware, RB Giants- After the season-ending Achilles injury to Andre Brown, the Giants’ No. 3 running back job belongs to Ware and Ware alone.  Ahmad Bradshaw is having a great preseason so he’s a lock to backup Brandon Jacobs, but if either one of them go down, Ware would receive some serious action in the Jints sicko run-heavy attack.  He’s worth a draft pick if you're in a deep league, while everyone else needs to be ready to pull the trigger if Jacobs and/or Bradshaw go down.

James Davis, RB Browns- The rookie out of Clemson is having an impressive camp on the ground and in blitz pickups, which is a prerequisite for a first-year RB to see the field.  He had a big game in Week 2 of preseason (vs. Detroit) going for 116 yards on 12 carries, including an 81-yard TD gallop.  If the aging and declining Jamal Lewis ever misses time, we believe Davis can make a lead-back impact, while Jerome Harrison fulfills a Leon Washington-type role.

Justin Forsett, RB Seahawks- Recent years of production – or lack there of – suggest that Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett are not an ideal 1-2 punch at running back.  With new offensive coordinator, Greg Knapp, in town, the Seahawks rushing attempts will increase for sure, creating more opportunities for more players.  Forsett is experienced in the zone-blocking scheme, having produced in college at Cal as Marshawn Lynch’s backfield mate, then carrying the load after Lynch went pro.  Forsett is also probably the best pass-catcher out of Seattle’s three running backs.

Robert Meachem, WR Saints- The preseason all-star has had a nice offseason and odds are that he’ll finally pass Devery Henderson in target priority.  Lance Moore is still recovering from offseason shoulder surgery and Meachem is running with the first-team while Moore is limited.  We don’t expect Moore to repeat last year’s career-year regardless of his health, and Meachem has an opportunity to prove why the Saints drafted him in the first round in ’07.  Will Meachem finally hulk up?  His contributions in his first two years suggest the answer is no, but stay tuned and ready to pull the trigger if his play says otherwise.

Austin Collie or Pierre Garcon, WR Colts- Whichever one of these guys win the No. 3 receiver job might be worth a a roster spot as a bye-week filler and/or a handcuff for Reggie Wayne and Anthony Gonzalez owners.  Collie is currently winning the battle but stay tuned.  The fantasy-famous Colts offense truly has the ability to be balanced or pass-heavy.  With that said, if Peyton Manning ever leans on the pass, their No. 3 WR could develop into a fantasy starter.  I’m not saying that will happen, just that’s its possible.

Kevin Jones, RB Bears- Jones is finally 100% healthy (’07 ACL tear) and has been one of the stars at Bears camp.  His pre-injury burst is back and he’s a must-have handcuff for Matt Forte owners.  His sleeper value is entirely tied to the health of Forte, but Forte runs tall at times and takes big hits so you never know…UPDATE- Nevermind... K. Jones= out for the season (ankle)