DGB said:

Quick ranking, here's how I see them:

 

CJ – catches more passes than AP and not returning from injury

AP - if anyone can bounce back quickly from an ACL its AP

Marshall – reunited with Cutler who will feed him the ball every chance he gets

Harvin – could do even better with the developement of Ponder

Austin – sounds like he's over his hammy issues and until Dez shows more consistency, I like him a little better

Dez – better ability than Austin, but Austin is a proven player

Britt – would go higher, but still not able to cut on his repaired ACL

Wells – if Cards O can improve Wells can produce

Bowe – looking for a bouce back season w/ a healthy Cassel

Dy.Thomas – flip a coin between DyThomas and Decker

Decker – see Thomas

Holmes – QB play might actually get worse w/ Tebow packages

Best – still not cleared for contact

Mendy – may start on the PUP list

I like this list except I move Decker up tied with Britt, and Thomas down under Holmes.  Decker's the real deal, and will continue to get better in the NFL assuming he stays healthy, especially with Manning.

Britt has never really stayed healthy, and every time he flashes some real big time talent, he blows something out then leaves everyone wondering for next year (this is coming from someone who touted Britt his whole career, and still believes he has what it takes, but for one reason or another he  always finds a way off the field).

Despite the fact that I will never….ever…ever forgive him for that fumble at the goalline in the Saints/Vikes NFC Championship game, ADP is an absolute specimen to behold.  Word is, he's on pace to break records coming back from his injury, and may even be ready for parts of training camp (though likely held out till the opener for obvious reasons).  I'd actually move him above CJ, only because I don't know if CJ can catch lightning in a bottle again (though he is definitely poised).  However, I would still temper expectations on ADP, as even though I am damn near positive he will be a top 10 back this year, I don't know that he will bounce back to the tune of top 3 like normal.  CJ is probably safe enough to take a chance on, and I feel has a higher ceiling, so I would keep him at the top.

DGB said:

Hey Eddy – I think that I must have been editing my list while you were responding.  I've tweaked things a little bit.

I sort of agree with you, but still think Holmes will be better for the same reason Thomas was better with Tebow…teams spend too much time guarding against his feet and leaves WRs well in the clear.  Holmes is more than capable of turning that into good things.

As for Decker vs Thomas, I won't pretend I know a ton about it, as this year I have done less than normal, but I did read a few dissections of the Broncos receiving core from last year, and coupled with what little I saw, and the respect I have for those making the opinions I read, I have come to the conclusion that Thomas was a product of open fields, where Decker is the real deal, just a major knock with ability to stay healthy.

Assuming Manning is up to snuff by the start of the season, there's a good chance both will be quite good though, as Thomas still has great size (though he didn't seem to use it well in my opinion).  Either way, from where these guys will be drafted…if you have faith in Manning, I think they are probably a steal at their value.