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Its that time.  NFL Fantasy Football is just around the corner.  Those of you who know me personally know that fantasy football is very important to me, and I invest a lot of time and money into it.  Every year I even fly half way across the U.S. for a big live draft party (I used to live in California and am still part of that league, which is my biggest, most important and largest money league).  The rest of the leagues I am in are online, except one free league with 7 other guys from work.

So what is my rundown for this year?  Stricly from my California league point-of-view, which is touchdown only league, these are my top 5 picks in their respective categories:

Quarterbacks

• Manning - no brainer
  
• Culpepper - won't perform as well without Moss
  
• McNabb - will put up last years numbers with T.O.
  
• Favre - always solid.  Walker will be there for the start of the season.
  
• Bulger - Underrated
  

Running Backs

• Tomlinson - #1 overall pick of all drafts
  
• Alexander - will settle his contract disputes
  
• Holmes - 32 years old, but still a difference maker.
  
• McGahee - Will improve on last year
  
• Bell - 2nd year player will bust out under Shannahan
  

Wide Receivers

• R. Moss - Can perform on most teams.
  
• Harrison - Is no longer the only target for Manning.
  
• Owens - He'll play, but will it be for Philly?
  
• Wayne - Manning looks for him often.
  
• Holt - Always Bulger's first choice.
  

Tight Ends

• Gates - Can't reproduce last years numbers, but still a great TE.
  
• Gonzales - Still the best in the business.
  
• Crumpler - Vick will continue to look for him.
  
• Clark - Another favorite target of Manning.
  
• Witten - Will duplicate last years numbers.
  

Kickers

• Vinateri - Clincher.
  
• Akers - Will get lots of attempts.
  
• Vanderjagt - Solid year after year.
  
• Elam - Solid pick
  
• Stover - Another solid kicker year after year.
  

Defense/Special Teams

• Patriots
• Ravens
• Bills
• Falcons
• Kansas City