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TJ Duckett 2008 Fantasy Projections

by Kori Ellis on March 5th, 2008

TJ Duckett recently signed with the Seattle Seahawks and will add depth to the team at running back. Duckett, who some say weighs about 260 pounds at the moment, is a large man who could make a difference for the Seahawks in 2008.

While Shaun Alexander and Maurice Morris remain in place, there is little doubt that the Seahawks need help at the running back position. Alexander had a poor season last year and it seems like the end of his career is near. Morris gives good effort but he’s just not strong enough to be an every down back. Enter TJ Duckett.

Duckett will enter camp as the team’s second or even third running back but he’s already a 2008 sleeper. Duckett is a powerful back, which is something neither Alexander nor Morris can stay. In goal line situations, Duckett appears to be the obvious choice out of that threesome.

As a late round sleeper, Duckett will be good value in 2008. He could easily score between six and eight touchdowns if he is given the goal line duties. If he is named the starter at some point, Duckett could be a very nice fantasy performer. He doesn’t have great speed but it takes a lot to bring him down. As a starter, he’s the type of player who can get you 70 to 80 yards and a touchdown each game.

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