POWER RANKINGS: #12 Silverbacks

Starters

QB Robert Griffin III

His quarterback play for 2012 is probably not going to be good enough to be a strong contender. Griffin isn't going to put up Cam like stats in his first year and will be lucky to finish in the top 15 as a rookie with his supporting cast.

Future Outlook: Griffin III has the potential to turn into a rock solid QB1 in the next 2-3 years I could see him finishing in the top 10 of QB's most of his fantasy career probably a fringe top 7 guy.

HB1 Ryan Mathews
HB2 Beanie Wells

Ryan Mathews is a #1 running back and arguably the franchise player of the Silverbacks. I'd say he's arguably a top 5 back for 2012. Beanie is a good #2 back but comes with some injury concerns and a healthy Ryan Williams this year.

Future Outlook: Mathews is going to be a superstar back for the next 3-4 years or so. If Beanie's knees can hold up this will be a solid one-two punch for the Silverbacks.

FLEX WR Michael Crabtree

Crabtree is a decent flex option but he's in a suddenly crowded receiving corp which should limit his upside for 2012.

Future Outlook: I think Crabtree has future upside of being a middle of the pack WR2 option but will most likely settle as a WR3 for much of his career.

WR1 Demaryius Thomas
WR2 Torrey Smith

Thomas with Peyton getting him the ball has a chance to crack the top 15 while Torrey Smith should be on the fringe of top 20 with the potential to be a bit better. Not a bad receiver combo but lacks a dominant WR1.

Future Outlook: Thomas has the skills and the ability to be a future number one widereceiver far from guaranteed but the potential is there for the Silverbacks. While Torrey Smith should grow into a top 15 option which for the future should be a good duo of wide receivers if Thomas reaches his potential.

TE Jimmy Graham

In my opinion I like Graham even more than Gronkowski and as long as Brees plays I think he'll be the clear top tight end option for 2012.

Future Outlook: Graham only 25 should be in the running for the top tight end for the next 5 seasons or so. Can't do any better at the position.

BENCH DeAngelo Williams, Mike Williams,

DeAngelo and Mike Williams highlight a pretty weak bench on the Silverbacks. DWILL should be a decent flex option for this year but there's little to no chance he'll ever return to being a top tier fantasy back. Mike Williams has a chance for a small bounce back with VJAX in town but I just think he's not really that talented.

Future Outlook: This is overall a weak bench with not too many good potential players on it. Ridley may have a shot to be a nice HB3 for the Silverbacks in the near future.

Team 2012 Outlook: This team could surprise and be pretty competitive with the #1 tight end Jimmy Graham and a top 5 half back in Ryan Mathews. The supporting cast holds it back from being a true contender this year with a rookie quarterback and a middling receiving corp of potential top 15 options. All in all it shouldn't be a bad 2012 I mean this team has a pair of stars that any team in the league would want. I've seen teams worse than this make the playoffs but for right now I think they'll be in contention for holding the top rookie pick in 2013.

Team Future Outlook: The future has the potential to be very bright for the Silverbacks. They already have a great big three with RG3 who will be a future QB1, Ryan Mathews who is currently a HB1 and will retain being a top tier option for another 3 years or so, and TE1 Jimmy Graham, enough said. Thomas has the potential to be a WR1. With the right moves this team could eventually be a top caliber team and capture some titles in the future.