Waiver Wednesday: The Hot 8

If you needed another reason to read The Hot 8 every week, you got it last week when 6 of the players listed scored TD's and the future picks are already about to make an impact in week 4. This week we blend a couple obvious choices with a few players that NOBODY is considering...yet.


SHORT TERM HELP


1) Glen Coffee -- RB -- 49ers -- An absolute must have for this weeks matchup against the Rams. Chances are you will only be able to use Coffee for weeks #4 & 5 because Frank Gore should be back after the bye week. But the 49ers are committed to running the football and they have great faith in Coffee and his ability to produce. Coffee got on the fast track this summer by showing tremendous work ethic, pass catch ability, vision and blocking ability. You can expect a similar week from Coffee than you would Frank Gore this week and that is definitely worth a roster move now isn't it?


2) Aaron Brown -- RB -- Lions -- This guy had caught my eye each of the first two weeks of the regular season. All I could say as I watched was, "Who is that fast guy for Detroit?" and it was Brown who was cutting and slashing and showing great balance and speed in his limited time. Starting RB Kevin Smith injured his shoulder in last weeks win against Washington and is questionable at best for this week at Chicago. Sure Maurice Morris got the TD last week, but Brown is the one who will receive the bulk of the touches if Smith can't go. I have confidence that if Smith doesn't play, Brown will go off and have himself a breakout type of game this week.


3) Kyle Boller -- QB -- Rams -- By now everybody should know how I feel about Kyle Boller. As far back as June of this year I wrote that he was the best backup QB in the NFL and I stand behind that sentiment now. Now, just because Boller is a genuine talent doesn't mean he will instantly come in and dominate like he did last week. The QB is the most important part of any offense but he isn't the whole offense. The Rams lack talent along the offensive line especially without T Jason Smith and at WR without Laurent Robinson. Boller will eventually be the Rams starter even when Bulger comes back so this move could pay off both now and later on this season.


4) Randy McMichael -- TE -- Rams -- Kyle Boller will get the start in week 4 against the 49ers and that is great news for the entire Rams offense. Unfortunately, the 49ers defense is performing very well of late but Boller at least give the Rams a chance at moving the ball and scoring consistently. He is especially good for McMichael who is a quality TE but suffers from Marc Bulger's inability to throw to the middle of the field. Bulger just doesn't throw to TE's. Boller will rely heavily on McMichael this Sunday since the 49ers corners are playing so well. You can expect about 5+ catches, 75+ yards and possibly a score for McMichael in just about every game that Kyle Boller starts for the Rams.


ALL SEASON HELP


5) Chad Henne -- QB -- Dolphins -- Henne has got a big arm and will certainly be able to move the push the ball down the field better than the limp armed Chad Pennington. I see more of a payoff for Ted Ginn and Davone Bess actually, but Henne may be worth taking a shot on in deeper leagues. His physical skills are there. All he needs is to learn how NFL defenses work and how they will scheme against him and then make his adjustments. The test for Henne will be whether or not he is smart enough to become and hold a starting QB job at this level.


6) Kelly Washington -- WR -- Ravens -- I love what the Ravens are doing on offense. They appear to be a juggernaut with the perfect blend of high octane passing game of Al Saunders to go with a power running game lead by 3 multi-dimensional RB's. Washington is right in the middle of it all as he is a regular target of Joe Flacco and someone who will continue to produce solid numbers week in and week out. He missed practice on Wednesday with a tweaked groin but the team says it is nothing to worry about. Washington has a nice blend of size and speed that make him a tough one on one matchup for any cornerback. As long as Washington continues to catch the football he will receive more and more targets and continue to produce very solid WR2 type of numbers.


KEEP YOUR EYE ON


7) Jamaal Charles -- RB -- Chiefs -- The Chiefs schedule eventually gets better and so too should their offense. Charles is by far the most talented RB on the roster and has made an impact already in catching passes out of the backfield. The biggest issue Charles faces is holding onto the football something that could derail his career altogether at some point. But his speed is electrifying and his playmaking ability is desperately needed in the Chiefs backfield right now. He'll get his chance very soon and if he holds onto the ball, Charles could be in for a huge second half of this season.


8) Ruvell Martin -- WR -- Rams -- I have to admit that I used to LOVE NFL Europe. I though it was a fantastic breeding ground of young talent and it proved so by producing players like Kurt Warner, Jon Kitna, Shaun Hill, Jamal Robertson and Maurice Hicks among others. Martin was dominant in Europe and came back to the U.S. with renewed confidence at caught on with the Green Bay Packers where he's been for several years. Martin has decent speed and great size (6'4" 215 lbs) to go along with great hands. This is the perfect situation for him to come in and step up becoming the Rams go to WR. I expect that Martin eventually become the Rams starter opposite Donnie Avery and become a possession WR and frequent red zone target.




That is the Hot 8 for this week. What do you guys think?
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