The wire

The injuries are mounting in the league, especially in the runningback world. Brian Westbrook. Ronnie Brown. Cedric Benson. Julius Jones. Shall we continue? Clinton Portis. Michael Turner. All this does is keep the waiver wire hot. I like the logic and thoughts presented by Roger Rotter on foxsport.com. Read his wire article here Here are his top 10 wire pick ups right now and some of my own thoughts on them

10. Larry Johnson, RB, CincinnatiJohson just signed with Cincinnati. With Benson out and no clear idea when he will return, Johnson might be a nice short term pick up. And the rookie, Bernard Scott, got nicked up in his first significant work last Sunday. I am not saying go right out and claim Johnson, but it bears watching

9. Nate Washington, WR, TennesseeI would put my money on Kenny Britt stepping up more here, although Washington will get his chances. They play weak defenses, but Washington does nothing consistently, except consistently unimpress.

8. Jason Avant, WR, PhiladelphiaIf you are desparate, this might work, but only in desparation. Avant has been in the league a few years and has not stood out. I don't see that happened suddenly out of the blue, especially with better targets all over in Maclin, Jackson and Celek, not to mention whichever RB is playing. Avant benefitted from a wild air attack comeback Philly needed against San Diego.

7. Chris Chambers, WR, Kansas CityHe is probably gone already, but if he is out there and you need WR help, give this a shot. He stepped right in and became the #2 wideout. Coach Haley loves to toss the ball so Chambers should do well.

6. Jason Snelling, RB, AtlantaSnelling is not Michael Turner and will share carries with whoever else is on the roster, depending on Jerious Norwood's status. If Norwood plays, Snelling's value goes down as well.

5. Bernard Scott, RB, CincinnatiScott's value took an immediate hit when Larry Johnson was signed. If the Bengals can do a reclamation project on Johnson like they did Benson, watch out for LJ. But for now Scott has the job, but don't expect huge success.

4. Jamaal Charles, RB, Kansas CityCharles is a good pickup, and keep an eye on Kolby Smith. I don't think Charles would be available, since Johnson is gone over a week, but check.

3. Ladell Betts, RB, WashingtonLast I heard, Portis is out, so pick up Betts if you need help and he is available. I don't think he would be, but he is worth a roster spot with Portis still down.

2. Justin Forsett, RB, SeattleForsett is gone already I would expect, but if not, grab him. He is definately worth a spot and yes, I think he should keep the job in Seattle.

1. LeSean McCoy, RB, PhiladelphiaAgain, doubt he is on the wire, but snap him up if he is. I don't know if Westbrook will be back this year, but McCoy should do well in his place.

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