The mix of injuries and mediocrity among his receiving mates should keep a prominent, and probably starting, role open for Williams whenever he returns. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

His age and nagging injuries make it tough to expect a return to past pass-rushing glory. Don't draft Hayward, though you could keep an eye on him for a possible matchup play at some point. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Slaton has run for a little less than 4 yards per carry through the first two exhibitions, but he apparently showed the coaches enough to warrant a promotion. Of course, that could be due more to the Texans' big troubles at the position. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Generally, we shouldn't overreact to poor numbers from an established starter at this point. However, Garrard has just one full season as a starter to go on, and his team has had big problems with injuries and lack of talent at receiver. He still carries good value in the area he's going in most drafts, but you have to worry a bit about Garrard disappointing in 2008. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Jones showed promise at least as a returner in his rookie season, but he has taken at least a few steps backward in year two. There's no way you can draft him at this point unless you're looking a couple of years down the road. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

The Jags sure are banged up at the receiver position. Williamson isn't sure when he'll be back to 100 percent. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Johnson is still nursing a sore groin. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

For what it's worth, Leftwich entered the starting lineup in Week 4 of his rookie season, despite the holdout. Of course, it was brought on by an injury to then-starter Mark Brunell. All the time missed continues to hurt Harvey's chances of making an immediate impact. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

With Williams back on the field after missing time with a minor injury, expect the competition to get serious. The winner could offer decent late IDP value. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Sensabaugh intrigued the team enough that it released Donovin Darius before last season began. Injury limited Sensabaught to just two games, though. If he loses out, Williams figures to become the nickel corner. Obviously, such a designation would sap him of nearly all IDP value. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

With Ahman Green out, Brown needs to prove he can get the job done. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Jones still isn't a lock to make the Jags roster, and if he does, could be facing a league susupension for his conduct. An October 10 trial date has been set. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

That's an interesting method for get a contract negotiated. It's getting increasingly tough to expect Harvey to make much of an impact this season. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Coach Jack Del Rio still thinks Porter will be ready for Week 1. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Johnson will likely miss the preseason opener, and Kubiak went on to say they want Johnson back when he's "120 percent." (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

His performance no doubt looks even better in light of first-round end Derrick Harvey's holdout. Groves should help improve the Jacksonville pass rush, though it could be tough for him to get enough chances to be an IDP factor. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

The Jags open their season on September 7, so that's a five week turnaround. Missing all this time won't help matters as Williams fights for a roster spot. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com

I'm not buying this just yet. Jones was busted for cocaine posession last month and is facing a league-imposed suspension if he even makes the Jags roster. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

The Texans could very well trot out an opening-day lineup that includes third-round picks from each of the past two seasons as the starting corners. Molden seems like he'll be a fantasy factor at some point, though I wouldn't jump on him just yet. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Slaton could have the inside track to backing up Ahman Green. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Williams may be on the outside looking in for a roster spot, so any time he misses on the field won't help his cause. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

The Texans obviously always wanted Colvin to beef up the pass rush, but this is an interesting move. He should easily be the next best rush end after Mario Williams, but that's not saying much. Obviously, if he gets comfortable, he'll help, but it can't be easy to learn a new position as you get ready to turn 31 and return from a knee injury. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

It can't help negotiations that the players picked directly before and after Harvey are the only other two first-round holdouts. The rookie needs to get in camp to capitalize on his chances for playing time. He already doesn't appear likely to start from the beginning of the year. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

The Texans' top corner tore an ACL last year. Free-agent signee Jacques Reeves is the favorite to start in his place, though rookie Antwaun Molden could work his way in. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Brown should step right in and start at left tackle for the Texans. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Johnson had his knee scoped in May and may be limited to one practice a day as a caution early in camp, but he should be fine. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Slaton could give the Texans some depth, especially in third down packages. He must find a way to hang onto the ball, however, as fumbles plagued him during his college career. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

There's been talk of him being an option on the strong side, but I expect Adibi's real value to come when he eventually replaces Morlon Greenwood on the weak side. We'll see when that happens. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

This will disrupt any on-field chemistry between Porter and David Garrard if Porter is unable to practice during camp. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

This should allow Williams to avoid any suspension that might have resulted. He's due to start at safety, leaving his corner job for newcomer Drayton Florence. Williams could be an IDP sleeper this season. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Police found Jones in his car chopping a white powdery substance with a credit card. Jones was already looking like he would struggle to make the Jags roster in 2008, and this move will likely lead to his being released. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)

Jones-Drew already caught the ball a lot more than Taylor, so this can only mean shifting more carries to the young guy. This looks like the next step in the phaseout of Taylor and should dampen his fantasy value. He's still a decent middle-round option, though, on a team that likes to run. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

The split with Taylor is all that's keeping Jones-Drew from being a first-round pick. If their carry totals switch from last season, I'd have to bump the young guy up to the end of Round 1. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Although Spicer matched his career best of 7.5 sacks last season despite starting just 12 games, he doesn't look like a very good fantasy value this year. He may very well start, but the Jaguars didn't draft ends Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves with their first two selections so that the linemen would have plenty of guys to provide doughnuts at the position meetings. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Reeves was a popular target for opposing quarterbacks when he finally broke into the lineup last season with Anthony Henry hurt. That helped him break up 12 passes and makes him an OK deep IDP option when he's in there. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Fred Bennett entered the lineup in the middle of his rookie season and put up some pretty decent numbers. Now, the Texans have Ray Rhodes around to help train the defensive backs, which could help accelerated Molden's development. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Making room for Durant would be good news to IDP leaguers. Moving to the strong side would just about doom Smith's value, but his wasn't that strong to begin with anyway. We'll see what happens once Ingram returns. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Ingram could well be in danger of becoming a backup, at least until Mike Peterson suffers his next season-ending injury. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Durant compiled nine solo tackles and an interception in his late-season return to the lineup and reached double-digit tackles twice thereafter. He could be an excellent IDP if he holds the starting job. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila provided IDP value as a situational rusher last season, and Mark Anderson put up 12 sacks in such a role as a rookie in 2006. It's certainly possible that Groves could prove worthwhile in fantasy. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Don't be surprised if the Texans rookie takes over Greenwood's job as soon as next season. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Although Colvin played primarily as a 3-4 outside linebacker in New England, he began his career in the Bears' 4-3. He might be hard pressed to win a starting job with the Texans, who are looking for him to enhance the pass rush. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

The veteran had better be motivated heading into a contract year at 32. Theres no denying he's a top IDP when healthy, but he missed 17 games over the past two seasons. Drafting him means you need some insurance. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

His next NFL sack will be the first of his career, so no one should be drafting Bulman. It will be interesting to see what he has when the pads go on, though. Houston needs at least some threat opposite Williams. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Okoye started fast last season but his the rookie wall. After collecting 5.5 sacks as a rookie, he could easily make a run at double digits this year. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)

Gray also reportedly showed up overweight to offseason workouts, which didn't get him off on the right foot. He'll probably land as a backup elsewhere. (Marc Pruitt/SportsBuff.com)