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As I was starting to stack the names for this year's pre-draft Bloom 100. I was struck by how clearly I could see the wide range of rankings post-draft based on eventual destinations. One element of this that we can't know for sure is what pick the player goes off the board at - which is an indicator in some ways - but with the exception of draft day trades and teams that double (or even triple) up on a position, we can clearly see the short and long-term situation the player will be drafted into and project which would be most and least beneficial (or even detrimental) to a player's dynasty value. Quality of supporting cast, scheme/coaching, and both short and long-term opportunity all figure in to the final ranking. Today, a position that has the clearest interface of situation of them all: wide receiver. Quarterback can sometimes be the key determinative element in a wide receiver's fantasy value. Ignore them at your risk.
1 | NO | Colston has one knee in grave and Cooks can't do everything. As long as Brees is there, good pass O |
2 | NYG | Cruz and Randle long-term question marks and Beckham makes pass O combustible |
3 | SD | It's been a good run for Floyd and Gates, but the end is near. End for Rivers much farther down road |
4 | BAL | Steve Smith won't best Father Time for much longer and cupboard is bare of pass weapons |
5 | PHI | Matthews is better in the slot and Eagles have no proven outside option. QB uncertainty hurts a little |
6 | ATL | Roddy White's starter window is getting shorter and Falcons lack clear heir to his spot |
7 | MIN | Bridgewater might end up riffing with Charles Johnson but room for #1 connection is there |
8 | SEA | Russell Wilson is going to be more of the offense eventually and Graham needs help from WR |
9 | NE | This pass offense can support three FF options and Pats seems to be in market for future WR |
10 | MIA | Jennings is a stopgap and Tannehill could grow as a passer |
11 | IND | Andre Johnson in autumn of career and sharing roster with Luck has value in and of itself |
12 | TB | Vincent Jackson getting expensive and I'm assuming Winston is a Buc |
13 | CLE | Bowe and Hartline are bandaids, but so is McCown and anything from Manziel is bonus |
14 | TEN | Hunter looking like bust and Wright not a sure thing to stick around beyond 2016, but QB? |
15 | STL | No WR has cemented long-term starting spot, but Foles could be exposed even more |
16 | CHI | Marquess Wilson far from strangehold on #2 job, but Cutler creates QB uncertainty |
17 | ARI | Fitzgerald will retire a Card, but Floyd status shakier than we thought? |
18 | JAX | Allen Robinson is a keeper, but signs pointing in opposite direction for Lee. Don't love Bortles |
19 | OAK | Nothing but opportunity long term but QB outlook still cloudy |
20 | WAS | Pierre Garcon disappeared last year and his price tag is hefty, but team staring at QB oblivion |
21 | CAR | #2 job is there for the taking, but pass offense pie is only so big with this blueprint |
22 | NYJ | Marshall one and done? QB situation ugly but Gailey a plus |
23 | GB | No opportunity on horizon, but great QB and WR development track record |
24 | DEN | Peyton creates WR value, but is this is the last hurrah? Would team move on from Thomas? Will Latimer hit? |
25 | PIT | Bryant is on track to seize #2 job, but things can change quickly. Offense on rise |
26 | DAL | Top three spots seem settled, although Romo is a quality QB |
27 | HOU | Cecil Shorts is short-term rental, but QB will remain unsettled |
28 | KC | Albert Wilson isn't huge obstacle, but what is left after Kelce and Maclin get theirs? |
29 | DET | Opening in a WR3 competition with Corey Fuller |
30 | SF | Boldin takes a licking and keeps on ticking, but nothing is forever. Pass O anemic |
31 | CIN | Young and good at WR and TE, young and mediocre at QB |
32 | BUF | Stocked with WR talent, a ground and pound coach, and worst QB situation in league |