2007 Outlook

Chambers turned in a career best 1118 yards and scores in 2005 and by some accounts was slated to step even higher in 2006 with the addition of Daunte Culpepper. Instead Chambers took a big leap backwards, recording a career low 677 yards on 59 catches and only four scores. His 11.5 yards per catch also was a career low mark. The reality here is that his 2006 season wasn’t all that big of a drop when you factor in that he had a 238 yard game in 2005 that greatly increased his normal season totals. His typical year was only around 900 yards anyway. Chambers usually would turn in only moderate yardage in most games and have a couple of big efforts each year. In 2005, he had two big efforts and one was a true monster. In 2006, he only had one game over 100 yards.

The entire offense had struggles last year even without the numerous injuries that occurred. Chambers has been a solid yet unspectacular possession receiver for his entire career but this year could signal a change. The Fins are switching Chambers over to the split end position to give him better match-ups and hopefully create more space for him on routes. Converting from flanker – where most possession receivers play – could add a spike to Chambers numbers or it could result in little difference since he is not exceptionally fast – he just runs precise routes with sure hands and has never shied away from the middle.

The worst that Chambers should post in 2007 should be his standard fare but there is upside from the new position in a new offensive scheme. He will be the primary focus of the passing game as well. As a #3 fantasy wideout, Chambers would be a gem and even as your #2, he shouldn’t hurt your team and could end up a nice surprise.

08-30-07 Update: Chambers was reportedly shopped around for a trade which is not likely to happen but he drops a few spots because HC Cam Cameron appears intent on putting question marks onto the few offensive players that matter in Miami.

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