We’re not going to give you the obvious fantasy football cheat sheet info readily available from many sites that deal exclusively in fantasy football. We’ll skip the "what to do with the first pick" fantasy football advice other than to say as long as the following studs stay injury free, production should be plentiful from Adrian Peterson, Michael Turner or Matt Forte no matter how you spin it.

On the other hand, Maurice Jones-Drew posses a bit of a quandary... He has tallied nice fantasy numbers in past years while splitting the carries with Fred Taylor. With Taylor's departure, Jones-Drew's carries will increase substantially. And it would stand to reason that his numbers should follow. However, can Maurice hold up to the increased work load? While there is certainly potential for a huge pot of gold at the end of this rainbow, one cannot discount the possibility this running back could wear down under the heavy load or even succumb to injury. Could be boom... Could be bust. Also of note, the Jaguars offensive line is healthy coming into 2009.

Quarterback Projects to be a Deep Position in 2009:
Our first fantasy football spin of the new season is to take a look at the juicy roster of QB's in 2009. Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Kurt Warner, Aaron Rodgers, Philip Rivers, Tony Romo, Donovan McNabb, Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub, Matt Cassel, can we get another Matt? How about Matt Hasselbeck for a bounce back year? And there's still Carson Palmer, Jay Cutler, Eli Manning, David Garrard, Ben Roethlisberger, and trendy potential break-out candidate Trent Edwards, which probably means it will be somebody else, how about Shaun Hill?

At any rate, you can clearly see the depth at this position. Ideally in a 12 team league you might be able to grab two RB's and two WR's before dipping into the QB bin, at which point you might even be able to walk away with two above average QB's overall for the purpose of platooning against the weakest defense. So one of our top FF spins is simply to lay off the quarterbacks early, unless of course your draft position puts you in a situation where you are going to have to settle for a sub par RB or WR early on-- such that it's worth grabbing a quarterback early and waiting an extra round to fill the other spot. Now let's take a look at some draft day values.

Running Backs in Good Spots for the 2009 Season:

I'm expecting Pierre Thomas to have a strong season. He could be one of the top sleepers at running back. The Saints' passing game is potent. Defenses will have to back off the running game to defend the pass. Thomas averaged 4.8 yards per carry last season and bagged 9 touchdowns in only 129 carries. He also grabbed 3 more TD's through the air. He's in line to get more touches in '09.

Continuing on with more free fantasy football information, Clinton Portis is another RB high on my list for good things in 2009. Follow my logic... With the addition of Albert Haynsworth to the Skins' defensive line, I see the Redskins creating a lot of turnovers in 2009, setting up short fields for the offense, and a lot of easy scores for Portis.

I like Joseph Addai to bounce back solid. The Colts are healthy on the O-line. But if you draft Addai, I would strongly suggest picking rookie Donald Brown as well. One of these guys should end up having a strong season, if you don't mind using two picks to get in on the action. The plus is nobody is taking Addai early. In a 12 team draft, if you happen to take a top-notch quarterback early, you may find yourself needing to go this route to fill your running backs.

Ray Rice is running with Baltimore's first team offense in training camp. The Ravens have a tremendous offensive line. At the same time Willis McGahee was injured last season. Nobody wants to touch Willis in fantasy drafts with Ray Rice and Le'Ron McClain in the fold. McClain is slated to play fullback. I think Rice and McGahee are worth a shot. I would try to draft both as one of these guys should have a great season behind the great run blocking unit of Baltimore. You can never have enough depth at running back with so many injuries at the position. And it's great to have RB's on teams with top notch offensive lines. Especially when they're facing a slate of easy run defenses as are the Ravens in '09.

Ryan Grant is another bounce back play. He finally got it going by the end of last season. And Green Bay faces a mediocre slate of rushing defenses in 2009. A good value.

Julius Jones -- Yeah, I can't believe I'm writing this, but the Seahawks are changing their blocking scheme to better suit Jones' running style. And the Seahawks face one of the easiest strength of schedules with respects to rushing defenses. A quick update - Seattle's offensive line is already suffering from the injury bug. LG Mike Wahle was released, center Chris Spencer is out 1 month, and most importantly LT Walter Jones had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee... Not to mention Seattle just signed Edgerrin James.

Jones is still the starter. There are two ways to play this. If you drafted Jones already, you might want to add "Edge" based on Seattle's easy run defense SOS. However, with all of their injuries upfront, Seattle may not be able to take advantage of the light SOS, and you might want to get out of the Seattle game altogether.

Tashard Choice is a very late round sleeper for sure. He's got plenty of competition for touches with Marion Barber and Felix Jones. But last season he tore it up against top defenses when given the opportunity late in the season. 166 yards of offense at Pittsburgh, 143 total yards against the Giants, 115 yards against the Ravens. Are you kidding me? If there's any injury situation with Barber / Jones you want this here Choice on your fantasy squad!

Jamal Lewis -- With Kellen Winslow Jr. gone, the Browns should have much improved blocking from the tight end position in their running game.

Ahmad Bradshaw -- Derrick Ward is on Tampa Bay and Andre Brown is out for the year. The Giants have a great run blocking unit. With Brandon Jacob's propensity for injuries, Bradshaw could be an early mid-round round steal.

Wide Receivers in Good Spots for the 2009 Season:

Torry Holt has been playing on a Rams' team with no offensive line for the past several seasons. Now he finds himself in Jacksonville with a healthy and deep offensive line, plus a mobile quarterback. With David Garrard's scrambling ability, I see big plays down the field in store for Holt. Not to mention, Jacksonville's defense projects to be a little weak, setting up the potential for 4th quarter catch up fireworks.

Greg Jennings knows how to get open deep. He's not the most athletic receiver, but so what? Was Larry Bird the most athletic forward in hoops? Heck no, but he knew how to create open looks to the hoop by tricking his defenders into the wrong position. Jennings does the same. And guys like that will always be open! Not to mention Green Bay faces a fairly easy strength of schedule (SOS) with regards to pass defense.

Miles Austin -- Everyone knows Tony Romo has great scrambling ability. That bodes well for deep completions on broken plays. Miles Austin has the speed to get down the field, and the height to go up and get the ball. Some fantasy owners are shying away from Austin because of the presence of Patrick Crayton. But Crayton isn't going to run the deep routes like Austin will. There's a real opportunity here for a late round steal with Austin.

Bernard Berrian -- The Vikings face one of the easiest pass defense strength of schedules in the league this season. And defenses have to worry about Minnesota's running game first and foremost.

Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin, Steve Breaston -- As if the Cardinals weren't prolific enough in the passing game, they also face an easy strength of schedule in the pass defense department.

T.J. Houshmandzadeh -- He's a beast. Now with Seattle, the Swiss cheese defenses he'll face in the NFC West are nothing compared to the brick walls he's accustomed to facing in the AFC North! Update - Buyer beware, Seattle's offensive line is currently in bad shape entering the third week of preseason.

David Clowney -- Last preseason he was tearing it up before going down with a season ending injury before the start of the season... Fast-forward a year to preseason weeks one & two, and Clowney has been a deep threat once again. The Jets have a solid offensive line that may allow Clowney to get deep often. It might be worth taking a chance on Clowney late in your draft.

Robert Meachem -- A deep threat on the Saints with much better hands than Devery Henderson.

Chris Henry -- This could be the season Henry comes to play for Cincinnati. He looked good preseason week 1 & 2.

Quarterbacks in Good Spots for the 2009 Season:

Matt Schaub -- If you want to draft a lot of running backs and wide receivers before your QB in a 12 team league, then you might end up with Schaub in round 5. If he stays injury-free, he should rate as a steal. "The question" about Schaub being able to play a full season is exactly why you can get him that late in your draft-- when he leads such a potent passing attack in Houston. Be sure to grab another legit starter just in case!

David Garrard -- Last season the Jaguars' offensive line was ruined by injuries. They are healthy and deeper this season. Plus Garrard weighs less which makes him even nimbler. Plus he will finally have a real receiver to throw to (Torry Holt).

Kerry Collins -- The additions of wide receivers Nate Washington and Kenny Britt could help open the passing game. Opposing defenses have to focus on the rush. The departure of DT Albert Haynesworth means the Titans defense might give up more points, forcing the offense to throw more. Collins could be a decent backup QB you can grab with your last pick.

Shaun Hill -- I can't believe I'm writing this, but the schedule is friendly to the quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers this season. This is a late round value pick.

Peyton Manning -- Last season's MVP faces an easy slate of pass defenses in 2009.

Matt Hasselbeck -- Gains T.J. Houshmandzadeh at receiver and faces an easy schedule. Will his back stay healthy? Draft him late for platooning purposes. Update - Seattle's offensive line is in rough shape.

Sage Rosenfels -- Um, make that Brett Favre -- The beneficiary of a great running game and soft pass SOS. But Favre has struggled in domes!

Tight Ends in Good Spots for the 2009 Season:

Dallas Clark -- The Colts offensive line is healthy and Clark faces a soft pass SOS.

Jermichael Finley -- Opponents have to worry about Green Bay's deep group of receivers. The tight end position could flourish. And this guy has it all.

John Carlson -- Easy SOS, and defenses have to worry about Seattle's receivers a little more with the addition of Housh. Update - the Seahawk's offensive line is in bad shape entering the 3rd week of preseason.

Greg Olsen -- Will benefit from the arm of Jay Cutler.

Visanthe Shiancoe -- The Vikings have such a strong running game, there's not enough resources to cover the tight end. And the Vikings face a light pass defending SOS.

Jeremy Shockey -- If he shows up to play and stays injury-free, there's no reason why he shouldn't have a phenomenal season playing on the New Orleans Saints' offense.

Defenses in Good Spots for the 2009 Season:

Minnesota Vikings -- Face as light of a schedule and as any team can in the stacked NFC.

San Diego Chargers -- Get Merriman back. Should do wonders.

Pittsburgh Steelers -- No comment necessary. And an easy schedule.

Baltimore Ravens -- Studs everywhere, easy schedule.

New York Jets -- Defensive mastermind Rex Ryan takes over as head coach.

New England Patriots -- Healthy and deep up front.

Kickers in Good Spots for the 2009 Season:

Neil Rackers, Ryan Longwell, and Adam Vinatieri play on teams with stacked offenses facing easy schedules in 2009. They should do well.

Rob Bironas of Tennessee, Kris Brown of Houston, and Nick Folk of Dallas are beasts.

Now continuing on with the all important fantasy football tip... Strength of schedule.