Just like every offseason in the NFL since the dawn of the free agent era, a lot has changed.

It is not like teams are flipping small names here, either. Blockbuster deals seem to get made everyone offseason and this spring’s was no different.

Plenty of these talents are of particular interest to fantasy owners, as the landscapes of several teams have been affected by these moves. The following 10 players could have the most impact on both their new teams and fantasy teams during the 2010 NFL season.

Jake Delhomme, Browns: Certainly not the sexiest of quarterbacks available during fantasy drafts, he probably will not even get drafted in most leagues. And that is even if he wins the starting job by the time you have your fantasy draft.

But Delhomme is being given another shot and he is a savvy veteran looking for redemption after a few pitiful campaigns. Once a quarterback of such fantasy promise, he no longer has Steve Smith and DeAngelo Williams at his disposal.

Still, he could make use of playing with lesser options by getting back to his roots as a blue-collar quarterback.

Mike Bell, Eagles: Bell moved from the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints to the Eagles this offseason via free agency. He provides an immediate threat to LeSean McCoy’s once-surging fantasy value.

It looked like McCoy was going to have the reigns all to himself when Philly parted ways with Brian Westbrook. But his stay at the top of the depth chart was short lived; Now he has to share touches with Bell — and not just any kind of touches. Bell specializes in short-yardage and goal line opportunities. Oops.

Willie Parker/Larry Johnson, Redskins: Two for the price of one, perhaps Mike Shanahan can get more out of the tanks of Parker and Johnson if they can help keep each other fresh. And do not forget about Clinton Portis, another aging back on the Redskins’ roster.

If all three of these guys had been on the same team just a few seasons ago, fantasy owners would have cursed Shanahan’s name more than ever. Ryan Torain also has been added to the fold here and it will be hard for any of these guys to establish themselves as sure-fire, every-week fantasy starters.

Unless old age catches up with one, two or all three of them.

Chester Taylor, Bears: Not that Taylor is getting a chance to start in Chicago, this still is Matt Forte’s job. But his presence is going to affect Forte’s touches over the course of the 2010 season.

Forte got nearly all the touches last year, but that did little to help his fantasy owners. He likely was the biggest first-round bust in your fantasy league and few of his owners survived his pitiful fantasy season.

Taylor might be here to help, however. By taking some of the pressure and, yes, some of the touches away from Forte, he could be doing Forte a favor here. And Forte’s average draft position is much more favorable this season. He could end up being one of the steals of 2010 fantasy football drafts.

Thomas Jones, Chiefs: Jones got out of Shonn Greene’s way this offseason, which made many a Greene owner in keeper and dynasty leagues happy. Jamaal Charles’ owners, however … not so happy.

The Chiefs brought the rugged Jones in to help keep Charles off injured reserve. Charles’ small frame could lead to a plague of injuries over the course of the season as the main ball carrier. Jones is in KC to run between the tackles and, potentially, steal a few short-yardage TDs.

Fantasy owners need to adjust Charles’ rank accordingly. Jones has been able to stay healthy and effective despite the miles on his tires and could carve out a nice role for himself this year.

LaDainian Tomlinson, Jets: Like Jones above, Tomlinson also got out of the way of a young running back in San Diego. Although Ryan Mathews was not yet on the Chargers roster when LT left town, he now has the opportunity to start as a rookie this season.

Now Tomlinson can wreak havoc on the minds of Shonn Greene’s potential owners. If you want Greene, you will have to at least consider adding Tomlinson later in your fantasy draft. Never been much of a handcuffing fan, but you and I both know owners who are going to take this approach.

Anquan Boldin, Ravens: Finally, the Ravens have a wide receiver.

No offense to Derrick Mason, who has had a good career. But as far as making plays and changing the face of a game, Mason does not hold a candle to Boldin. What Mason can do, however, is stay healthy — something that has plagued Boldin during the course of his career.

It should be interesting, nonetheless, to watch the Ravens’ passing game progress with Boldin, Mason and the maturing Joe Flacco under center this season.

Brandon Marshall, Dolphins: Now, the Dolphins too have a wide receiver.

Marshall moved over to Miami via trade during the free agency period. In two seasons, the Broncos have unloaded their two highest-profile offensive players — first Jay Cutler, now Marshall. Whatever is to become of that offense?

Kyle Orton still leads the show, with Brady Quinn and Tim Tebow nipping at his heels. Knowshon Moreno will shoulder the load. But who will catch passes? Eddie Royal flamed out last season and is looking to bounce back. The Broncos also used a first round pick on Georgia Tech product Demaryius Thomas. This should go well, being that Thomas comes from a high-powered option offense and is relatively unproven as a wide receiver.

For Miami, there are several upgrades. First, Marshall does not slip too much being that he was a beast even with Orton under center. I think Davone Bess picks up a little more value because of the addition of an attention-grabbing receiver. Chad Henne also makes for an interesting prospect this season after showing some flashes last year.

Donovan McNabb, Redskins: In a somewhat surprise — McNabb leaving Philly had been rumored since they drafted him — the Eagles traded their starting quarterback to a division rival during the 2010 offseason.

Shocker!

McNabb has a lot to prove and do not let him fool you: The twice-yearly match-ups against the Eagles will be about revenge. Revenge against the front office, against the players who showed McNabb no respect and against a city that booed him from the start.

What McNabb lacks in Washington are play-making receivers. Santana Moss and Chris Cooley have been the constants, while youngster Devin Thomas showed some promise last year. Still, this team could use some help to bolster the receiving corps.

Terrell Owens, anyone?

Santonio Holmes, Jets: It has been a troublesome offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers, so they shipped one of their problems out of town when they sent Holmes to the Jets. As for their other problem child, Ben Roethlisberger? He still will line up behind center after serving his NFL-mandated suspension.

Holmes provides a nice little upgrade to the Jets’ passing attack. Holmes, Braylon Edwards and Dustin Keller make for a nice little threesome. Young quarterback Mark Sanchez visably matured during the Jets’ postseason run to the AFC Championship last year. Hopefully, he can continue that momentum into the 2010 season.

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