Fantasy Football Search 2010 Sleeper: Shonn Greene

Player: Shonn Greene
Team: New York Jets
Position: RB

Clearly the big news in the off-season was the Jets signing of veteran fantasy stud LaDainian Tomlinson.  To many in the industry this showed a lack of confidence that the Jets had in Shonne Green.  It has also been observed that it would take away from Green's fantasy potential.  I think completely different.  First off, nearly every team is going with a two running back system.  It's good for the team and keeping your running backs healthy.  Last season the Jets had Thomas Jones, so they let Jones go and picked up nine year veteran LaDainian Tomlinson.   

In 2009, Greene was impressive in limited action.  The Jets gave him more carries near the end of the season, giving Greene 10 or more carries in four of the last six games.  Greene also broke out during the playoffs, gaining 304 yards and two TDs in three games.  Greene showed he is ready for prime time and he will have a breakout 2010.  in 2009, Greene carried the ball just 108 times.  Look for Green to easily get 200 carries and if he comes out of the gate strong, expect LaDainian Tomlinson to be a change of pace and third down back.

2010 Projections: 1100 yards, 10 TDs.