It's really difficult for a former All-Pro to receive consideration for this type of list. That says something about just how far Umenyiora's stock dropped last season.
Although he recorded seven sacks coming off a serious knee injury, Umenyiora has clearly fell out of favor.
He engaged in several spats with the Giants' coaching staff and was relegated to playing only on passing downs for several weeks.
The selection of pass-rush specialist Jason Pierre-Paul of South Florida in the first-round of the 2010 draft should serve as a wake-up call for the once-dominant defensive end.
Umenyiora is expected to hang on to his starting job and has plenty of reasons to produce in 2010.
Don't be surprised if he racks up over ten sacks.
Michael Bush, RB, Oakland Raiders
It's still way too early to give up on Darren McFadden jerseys, but Mike Bush's continued improvement has certainly turned some heads.
The Raiders appear ready to split the running back duties between McFadden and Bush next season.
McFadden's biggest role could be in the passing game, while Bush will do the bulk of the work on the ground. His powerful style could produce around ten touchdowns next season despite the Raiders' inconsistent offensive line.
The departure of Justin Fargas should signal more production for both players.
Robert Meachem, WR, new New Orleans Saints jerseys
Meachem had an up-and-down season in 2009, making him a puzzling commodity for fantasy football managers.
Expect more consistency and bigger numbers in 2010.
Meachem has demonstrated a knack for big plays throughout his NFL career, but got lost in the shuffle at times amidst a crowded wide receiver corps.
Expect him to distinguish himself next season and become a nice compliment to Marques Colston.
Devin Thomas, WR, Washington RedskinsThomas showed flashes throughout the 2009 season, most notably in a seven-catch, 100-yard, two-touchdown performance against the Jets in Week 13.
With Donovan McNabb's arrival in D.C., Thomas is poised for a big season.
The athletic former Michigan State Spartan is slated to start opposite of big-play threat Santana Moss and could emerge as a threat in the red zone.
A day after Michael Lombardi of NFL.com reported that Bob Sanders might never play in another NFL game, Sanders' agent Tom Condon refuted the rumor that his client's torn bicep tendon hasn't healed.
There is every indication that Sanders will give it a go next season. But how much can you expect from a player who has appeared in more than six games only twice in his six-year career?
Enter Melvin Bullitt, who shined at times during Sanders' absence last season.
Bullitt tallied 77 tackles and held up fairly well in coverage despite failing to record any interceptions.
Teamed with rising star Antoine Bethea, Bullitt is certainly a player to watch in 2010.
The Colts drafted Brown because of concerns regarding Joesph Addai's durability. But in a perfect case of irony, it was Brown who battled injuries last season.
Providing that he stays healthy, the second-year back figures to play a bigger role throughout the 2010 campaign.
Brown's versatility should give him plenty of touches, allowing him to improve on a paltry 3.6 yard per carry average he produced in his rookie season.
Addai will likely do the majority of work around the goal line, but Brown could rack up impressive yardage totals.
Matt Moore, QB, Carolina Panthers jerseysFor the moment, at least, it appears that Moore will get the nod as the Panthers' starting signal-caller.
Starting quarterbacks in the NFL usually produce, and Moore has a chance for a productive season if new Steve Smith jerseysreturns focused and in shape.
Moore went 4-1 as a starter in 2009 and demonstrated a knack for making plays in crucial situations.
His numbers won't be overwhelming, but Moore should provide stability under center for the Panthers.
Cadillac Williams, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Can Williams ever return to top form after suffering not one, but two, devastating injuries?
Probably not completely, but that doesn't mean his career is over.
Williams enters the 2010 season as the Bucs' starting running back and should benefit from Josh Freeman's improvement.
As long as he is able to stay healthy, Williams has a chance to put up solid numbers next season.
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