RB Leonard Weaver, PHI

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2009 Outlook: Deep-league Only

Weaver is not a threat to Brian Westbrook's carries -- that is LeSean McCoy's job -- but he could be that annoying big back who gets the rock around the goal line. For the most part, the former Seahawk (who caught 39 passes in 2007) will act as lead blocker and safety valve in the passing game, though he has averaged at least 4.3 yards per attempt on his limited touches the last three years. The Eagles famously have struggled on short yardage plays and Weaver could get the call ahead of Westbrook and the similarly built McCoy, but that remains to be seen. Do not feel compelled to draft Weaver, but watch the scores; his value bumps up if Westbrook's injury flairs up.