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Can Todd Haley bring the same success to Kansas City?

Kansas City is hoping the big changes they made in the offseason, make a big impact on their offense. Kansas City brings in New England's latest golden boy, Matt Cassel, and the offensive coordinator from the high-powered Arizona Cardinals, Todd Haley. The Chiefs did lose Tony Gonzalez to the Atlanta Falcons, the offensive line remains a huge question mark, and Larry Johnson has been a huge fantasy bust over the past two seasons. Make no mistake, this is still a rebuilding year for the Chiefs, but; there are some Chiefs that can make an impact on your fantasy team.

Best Bet:

Dwayne Bowe- Ready, guess which two WRs led the NFL in redzone targets last season. Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin; with those plays being called by new Head Coach, Todd Haley. Bowe has great size, hands, and leaping ability. Bowe saw a ton of redzone targets last year with a bunch of different QB's throwing to him. Cassel is still a huge question mark, but he's going to love throwing the ball to Bowe. Bowe hit 7 TDs last season, with Haley's offense Bowe should get into the double digits this year.

Buyer Beware:

Matt Cassel- Cassel's going to find his new environment much more difficult than the comfy comfines of Foxboro. The offensive lines are a world of difference. We love Bowe here, but Kansas City doesn't have Randy Moss or Wes Welker. Cassel is a fine backup, but he's not a fantasy starter.

Sleeper:

Jamaal Charles- Larry Johnson is now a happy camper, and ready to bounce back. LJ's not the same player he once way, nor close to it. He may be mentally happy, but physically he's done. He's going to be the Edge of the Cardinals offense. Charles skill set fits much better in a spread offense, and has great hands. The only concern for a true breakout season is that Charles didn't find the endzone on the ground last season. He'll get plenty of touches in this offense, and yardage.

Preaseason Games 8/15

Players to Watch

Cleveland Browns vs. Green Bay Packers

Jerome Harrison-Jamal Lewis is an old 30. Through injuries, wear and tear, 6 months in federal prison, J-Lew's days as a full-time back are numbered. The problem for Harrison is the Browns have this distinct ability to completely disregard talent when building a football team. Harrison has proven that he can make plays in the NFL, but the Browns insist on burying him on depth chart. They drafted James Davis who may be the heir-apparent to Lewis; but Harrison has big play potential for a team that will sorely need big plays next season. Hopefully, Mangenious will notice his big-play ability, ala, Leon Washington, but; he is coaching the Browns.

The rumors are swirling that the Derek Anderson/Brady Quinn race is deadlocked. The belief here is that it's Quinn's job to lose. If either can set a rapport with Braylon Edwards, it would give us one reason to watch a Browns game.

Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Dwayne Bowe-What is going on in KC? For a team that lacks weapons for Matt Cassell, why is Bowe playing with the 2nd stringers. We love Bowe here (re-read our Top 10 Fantasy WR keeper ranks), he's way too talented for this to be any true concern. Cassell is going to love throwing it to Bowe, he's got the size, hands, and leaping ability. Fitzgerald and Boldin led all NFL WRs in red-zone targets, and guess who was calling the plays? Todd Haley; New Head Coach of the Chiefs.