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Shaun Alexander (Washed Up?)

Before the beginning of last season I made reference to Shaun Alexander being a mid-late first round fantasy draft choice and ranked his as high as the fifth best fantasy option from the NFC. Needless to say, I was completely wrong and Alexander had his worst season since his rookie year. After signing the largest contract in NFL history (62M) by a running back, Alexander is now 30 and for the first time in his career looking for a job. Is this a bad move by the Seahawks? Well, if you take into consideration that Alexander was expected to receive a staggering $4.5 million in 2008, Seattle made the correct decision. On the other hand, Alexander may not be as washed up as most may think and multiple teams could use the veterans services.

Where will Alexander end up?

After finishing 29th in total rushing yards last season the Chicago Bears could sure use a healthy Alexander. Unfortunately, Cedric Benson is not an every down back and with his late season injury and his lack of passion for the game Alexander may find himself in an ideal situation in Chi-Town.

If somehow Detroit doesn’t end up drafting the physical Rashard Mendenhall out of Illinois, Alexander could find a comfortable home in this rather pitiful Detroit run game. Detroit finished next to last in total rushing yards in 2007 with an unspeakable 1288 yards through 16 games.

Don’t completely count out the ability of a healthy Shaun Alexander. There are multiple teams that could find use for Alexander and regardless of where he finishes his career, if given the opportunity Alexander could be a late round fantasy steal in your 2008-2009 fantasy draft.