(nfl.com)The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Rams WR Donnie Avery is healthy. For Avery, that meant bouncing back from a series of nagging injuries that plagued him throughout 2009. Though Avery played all 16 games last season, he was bothered by a laundry list of injuries. His most serious injury came in the preseason, when he suffered a stress fracture in his left foot. He returned in time for the season opener, but then experienced problems with his ribs, hamstring, hip and shoulder. This offseason, Avery started a weight lifting program and changed his diet. As a result, he has added around 15 pounds of muscle and gotten rid of the nagging pain. "It's about playing healthy," he said. "Staying on the field, staying in the weight room, working with the trainer. Just staying healthy. Healthy is happy for me. I feel a lot better now. I absolutely feel the difference."
Analysis: Avery had 47 receptions for 589 yards and five touchdowns in 2009. Avery, who will be 26 next month, is entering his third NFL season and second under coach Steve Spagnuolo and offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur. He described himself as "more comfortable" because of his familiarity with the team's offense. Avery also hopes to double his touchdown total in 2010 and said he looks forward to being a deep threat once again. We like Avery this year, especially with new QB Sam Bradford. Plan on drafting Avery as a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR with a late-round pick.
Analysis: Avery had 47 receptions for 589 yards and five touchdowns in 2009. Avery, who will be 26 next month, is entering his third NFL season and second under coach Steve Spagnuolo and offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur. He described himself as "more comfortable" because of his familiarity with the team's offense. Avery also hopes to double his touchdown total in 2010 and said he looks forward to being a deep threat once again. We like Avery this year, especially with new QB Sam Bradford. Plan on drafting Avery as a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR with a late-round pick.
