The former outside linebacker could be in for the most productive season of his career now that he's starting in the middle. Although Rivers figures to limit Jones' solo numbers somewhat, Jones could be a decent bottom-of-the-roster option this year. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

With Giants safety Kenny Phillips opening the season as a backup, Rivers should easily be the top rookie IDP this year. Consider him a weekly starting option. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Pretty good effort against his former team, even though the Jets prevailed. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Palmer was missing receivers all game, though the Ravens defense wasn't too bad either. Still, Palmer is better than his numbers indicated Sunday. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Tough day all around for the Bengal offense. You think they miss Rudi?

Not the best of days for QB Carson Palmer, who struggled mightily to get the ball to Housh and Ocho Cinco. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

The name change didn't do much to help the old stat line. Wonder if he changes back to Johnson now?

I say, however, that an aging linebacker with a bad back and a bad surrounding defense is a bad choice for your IDP lineup. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

He was the team's biggest free-agent pickup, so his return will obviously be very good news for the team. Odom is very much needed to boost one of the league's weakest pass rushes. If he proves healthy this week, he could be a sleeper play on Sunday against the Ravens, whose new left tackle, Jared Gaither, also missed a lot of time this summer. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

That is, as long as he can avoid the ganja. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Johnson still seems to be suffering from a hamstring problem that derailed much of his 2007 season. The Bengals have reportedly been shopping him around, but found no takers. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Ronnie Brown will still figure prominently in the running game. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Brown's preseason has been marred by some nagging injuries in addition to coming off knee surgery. It's more likely that he and Williams will see about the same number of carries once the season starts. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Johnson has been having health issues and the Bengals have two other quality running backs. Johnson has fallen hard, fast. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Ocho Cinco is rehabbing a torn labrum in his shoulder as well as offseason ankle surgery. Being at practice next week makes it likely he'll suit up in Week 1. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

That's enough for me to completely forget about drafting Porter, who isn't that regular a producer at this point anyway. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Not shocking. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

The two are still expected to both get their fair share of reps in games, with Brown probably getting a little more. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Johnson is dropping fast and needs to show he is durable enough to play this year. Kenny Watson and Chris Perry appear set right now to split carries. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Probably not good news for Johnson owners. He's already had ankle surgery in the offseason. Should the shoulder give him any more trouble, he'll likely have to have season-ending surgery. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

The photo of his bloodied face is a tad gruesome, but it would be quite surprising if such an injury kept any quarterback out for much time. The real worry with Palmer is whether his receivers will be available and effective. Neither T.J. Houshmandzadeh nor Chad Johnson played on Saturday. Still, I have to keep Palmer fifth among quarterbacks and trust that he'll find someone to throw to. The gap between him and No. 4 Drew Brees, though, has grown through camp. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

And we thought his attitude would be the problem this year. Between the shoulder, the ankle and his splendidly uneven fantasy performance last season, Johnson is not a player I'm targeting. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

The speculation is that this ill-advised and surprising move signals that Chad Johnson's shoulder is hurt worse than has been reported. Henry is suspended for the first four weeks, but if he can work himself into shape over that time, he could step right back in as the No. 3 receiver upon his return. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Even though his coach says he expects Johnson to be ready for the regular season, the mounting ailments have to be worrisome. Johnson still has to be drafted relatively high, but I probably won't be the guy selecting him in any league. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Not a big deal, just a precautionary move. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Not a good sign for Rudi Johnson. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Johnson seems to be hampered with bad hammies. He missed five games last year with the same problem. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Coach Tony Sparano has been impressed with Hagan's speed during camp. Now let's see if he can hang on and start in Week 1. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

The team says the list was based on seniority, but we think it's based on Pennington being better than the other three QB's fighting for the job. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Perry is still a viable backup plan for Rudi Johsnon. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Johnson declared himself 85 percent (get it?) healthy during a sideline interview with Suzy Kolber and was later seen joking around with teammates. We'd say he was back. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

And it want be handed to John Beck, Chad Henne, or Josh McCown either. Our money's on Pennington. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

That would bring him back less than a week before the opener and might not really give him time to get completely ready. It's better than missing some of the regular season, though. Obviously, Odom has to remain lower on draft lists. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Ndukwe reportedly wanted to return to the field, so the injury must not be too serious. He's trying to beat out veteran Dexter Jackson for the starting strong safety job and will if he can get and stay healthy. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Maybe he could assume a Jason Taylor-type role, where he's more of a standup rush end at times. A few more tackles and a couple of pass breakups sure wouldn't hurt Holliday's otherwise meager fantasy value. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

There was some talk of him moving to linebacker out of college, especially because he has relatively short arms. He's no strong IDP candidate at end, so such a move couldn't hurt. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

We'll have to see if Langford produces as a rusher at all. He was known more for his run-stopping ability in college, so don't bet on it. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Johnson could wind up with the strongside job or simply get rotated in often. He won't start on the weak side, though, so don't expect big numbers. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

The first-round pick won't open as the weakside starter in the first exhibition game, but you can bet he'll be there come Week 1 of the regular season unless he gets hurt. He's easily the top IDP rookie prospect this season. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Coach Tony Sparano insists it is because of seniority, but McCown has outplayed John Beck and Chad Henne thus far. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Irons never really recovered from a torn ACL. It is highly unlikely he'll find another team to play for. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

It was his first practice since having surgery on June 18. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

White started three games last season and seems like a better bet to win the starting job. If the competition is really as close as reported, he should have extra motivation in 2008, as well as a short leash. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

To win the job, Lynch would have to beat out second-year safety Marvin White, who would be a first-time starter himself. Lynch is still learning the position, so White will probably get the nod. Lynch will be interesting to watch, though. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)