The Quarter-Season All-Bust Team

It's only necessary that we introduce an "All-Bust" Fantasy team. Yup, the season is still young, but chances are if you own any of these dudes...you're bitter. Well, take solace in the fact that a lot of folks can share in your pain. Are there better days on the horizon? Well, to be honest... it ain't likely.

Without further ado, let's roll into a position-by-position breakdown of those who have disappointed us early on. And then take a glimpse into what the rest of the campaign might hold for them.

QB: Carson Palmer and Derek Anderson (tie)

Carson Palmer has been a nightmare. He's regressed this season to the point of almost being useless. Wasn't it just a few short years ago he was looking on par to contend with the likes of Peyton Manning for top fantasy QB honors? A lot has changed in that time and he's morphed into a younger, less holy version of Jon Kitna. Um, then again is it really all his fault?

His offensive line can't put any resistance, his No. 1 WR has gone loco and the run game isn't exactly forcing any opposing defenses to game plan against. However, if you didn't see this collapse on the horizon, somehow you missed the warning signs. On top of all the other obstacles in front of him, now Palmer is dealing with some kind of vague elbow injury. Hmm, sounds strange when you hear he needs surgery – oh, wait – no he does not. Make up your mind.

In the long term, the schedule doesn't get much better for Palmer and his amigos. That's unless of course you're hoping to still be alive with Palmer for a Week 16 showdown with the Browns. Yup, this looks like a "BUST" and a throw away season for Carson... sorry.

With Derek Anderson, the warning signs were a little less obvious. Although, the perpetual hype surrounding the Browns all preseason might have been enough to scare a few folks away. Anyhow, you have to go back to last season to realize Anderson really only had about 3-5 good games. He closed the season like a drunk trying to close a hot girl at the bar before final call, disastrous and uncomfortable to watch.

However, he got paid in the offseason and no professional athlete in my lifetime has ever become unmotivated after getting a contract. Oops. Again, as with Palmer, maybe we can blame the offensive line, but at some point the QB has to be held accountable. Anderson has done nothing to give even a glimmer of hope that his season will turn around. We are officially moving forward with the Brady Quinn era. Keep on the lookout.

Item to Note: Did you know that JaMarcus Russell has comparable stats to Peyton Manning? More TDs and less INTs. Uh-Oh!

RB: Jamal Lewis and Ryan Grant

Jamal Lewis and Ryan Grant were both a couple of uber-sexy second-round picks. Everyone was drooling over what they'd done last season and failed to see the writing on the wall. Well, most everyone – I for one wasn't at all about to get involved with these guys. And despite Jamal showing some signs of life as of late, I'm quite happy I avoided them both like the plague on draft day.

Ryan Grant has reeled off a whopping 186 yards and no TDs, thus far. And that's his season count, not a single game. Oh, brother – let me guess, he's hurt? I don't care, he was a flash in the pan and it should be painfully obvious for you by now. His backup, Brandon Jackson, has more fantasy points with significantly less work. It's only a matter of time before B-Jax is the feature in Green Bay. After all, they did use a high draft pick on the former Cornhusker.

As for Jamal, I'm probably the wrong guy to issue this summons. I'm not a fan, but moving forward he's really all the Browns have. I mean you read the obituary on Derek Anderson above, that don't spell much good for the Browns' receivers. So, yes – I admit it – Jamal could very well play an impact and right the ship down the stretch. Still though, don't go thinking you're getting last season all over again from Jamal. It's not happening.

WR: Andre Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh