I would go with Parker (if healthy) over Brown. Parker is more proven and there are questions about Brown’s ability to handle the full workload. He’s intriguing, but Parker is more proven. If his knee continues to give him problems, then all bets are off.

Concerning LJ, nothing has changed in my book. He’s the same stud RB he’s been for the last two seasons and his health is exceptional for a guy who carries the load of an entire offense on his shoulders. This guy is still Top 3.

Health and talent aside, LJ has more leverage on KC than the Feds have on Vick! KC is nothing without him – he knows it and they know it. He is the key to that entire offense and they will eventually come to terms. Preseason is not a huge deal….heck, LT doesn’t touch a ball in preseason and we see where that gets him each year.

Passing on LJ after #3 is a huge mistake!

To answer your question about Johnson, I think his fantasy value is in major question with this holdout. The Chiefs don’t pay anyone and like you said, even if they do, the injury factor is so high it seems if players workout on their own. Jamal Anderson in 1999 was the classic example of this…he did the same thing as far as a holdout, missing camp, etc, as Johnson is now.

Not good and it sucks if you’re drafting 2-6 as far as whether or not to take Johnson.

AS…what do you think about Larry Johnson’s value with Priest Holmes’ return? Especially since Larry hasn’t reported to camp yet. How many times we’ve seen this before…guy holds out, gets his big bank, shows up with a week to go in preseason then in week 2, tears an achilles or blows out a knee.

I really like Parker this year. It’s never a bad thing when a coaching staff comes out and states a player is going to get more touches. Now, if he goes out there and blows out his meniscus, then don’t look at me!

I’d be worried with Deuce for a couple of reasons. One, he’s still battling back from the knee injury he suffered two years ago. He says he’s much better this year, but he’s still got some pain. Two, Reggie Bush – for obvious reasons. Three, the T.J. Duckett affect. One week he’s got two TDs, the next two, he’s got 28 yards on four carries while Warrick Dunn goes off.

I think a healthy Ronnie Brown and Willie Parker are about even in value. Parker is the more proven of the two. He had a strong season last year without Bettis stealing TD’s and he also has one of the best and angriest lineman in the league looking to earn a free agent paycheck next year. I’m leaning his way although I’m intrigued by Brown…