One of the most fun parts of managing a deep dynasty roster is cultivating value by planting seeds at the end of your bench during the offseason. We'll go position-by-position and separate players out into Snorkel, Scuba, and Submarine levels to serve dynasty players of all levels.
This week, wide receiver, a position rife with rags to riches stories.
Snorkel
Jalin Hyatt, NY Giants, Marvin Mims Jr., Denver - Hopefully, they were added and locked away after flashing as big-play threats, but double-check the waiver wire just in case.
Khalil Shakir, Buffalo - The opportunity might not come again for a while, but Shakir showed what he can do as even a close to full-time receiver. Then again, with Gabriel Davis set to hit free agency, maybe Shakir could make a bid to be on the field more as an outside receiver as his run-after-catch skills demanded more playing time earlier this season.
Demario Douglas, New England - Douglas' rookie ascent has been delayed by injuries and poor quarterback play. Still, he can become at least Jakobi Meyers, if not more, if the Patriots can create a semblance of offense and competent quarterback play.
Cedric Tillman, Cleveland - Amari Cooper has one more year left on his contract, and Elijah Moore hasn't hit the way the Browns hoped. So Tillman has a chance to be a big part of their passing game long-term. Tillman didn't look overwhelmed when the trade of Donovan Peoples-Jones opened up playing time for him.
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