17 round redraft league completed (1 Viewer)

[jdoggydogg]

Several FBG Shark Pool regulars regulars recently took part in a 17 round draft in a redraft league.

The rules:

- 12 teams

- 13 week season with doubleheaders each week

- 2 divisions

- 6 team playoffs (3 weeks long)

- 17 player rosters

- Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, and 1 TE (No D or K)

- 1 PPR for all positions

- 4 pts/passing TD, 25 passing yards/point, 6 pts/rushing and receiving TD, 10 rushing or receiving yards/point

- Online draft with a 12 hour timer (target start date is somewhere around June 20th)

- Top four playoff seeds will be determined by standings, with the final two spots determined by total points

The rosters:

bostonfred

Brady, Tom NEP QB

Delhomme, Jake CAR QB

Betts, Ladell WAS RB

Blaylock, Derrick NYJ RB

Houston, Cedric NYJ RB

Jackson, Steven STL RB

Jones, Kevin DET RB

Morency, Vernand HOU RB

Bennett, Drew TEN WR

Clayton, Michael TBB WR

Ferguson, Robert GBP WR

Harrison, Marvin IND WR

Jackson, Chad NEP WR

Kennison, Eddie KCC WR

McCareins, Justin NYJ WR

Baker, Chris NYJ TE

Gonzalez, Tony KCC TE

Drafting Without a Helmet - ConstruxBoy

Frye, Charlie CLE QB

Grossman, Rex CHI QB

Manning, Eli NYG QB

Gado, Samkon GBP RB

McAllister, Deuce NOS RB

Moats, Ryan PHI RB

Rhodes, Dominic IND RB

Williams, Carnell TBB RB

Burress, Plaxico NYG WR

Carter, Drew CAR WR

Fitzgerald, Larry ARI WR

Jurevicius, Joe CLE WR

Lelie, Ashley DEN WR

Ward, Hines PIT WR

Clark, Dallas IND TE

Crumpler, Alge ATL TE

Dave Stauff - Dave Stauff

Leinart, Matt ARI QB

McNair, Steve BAL QB

Warner, Kurt ARI QB

Barber, Tiki NYG RB

Benson, Cedric CHI RB

Calhoun, Brian DET RB

Holmes, Priest KCC RB

Taylor, Chester MIN RB

Taylor, Fred JAC RB

Edwards, Braylon CLE WR

Galloway, Joey TBB WR

Holmes, Santonio PIT WR

Horn, Joe NOS WR

Jenkins, Michael ATL WR

Moss, Randy OAK WR

Davis, Vernon SFO TE

Winslow, Kellen CLE TE

diesel2

Favre, Brett GBP QB

Plummer, Jake DEN QB

Vick, Michael ATL QB

Young, Vince TEN QB

Bell, Tatum DEN RB

Dunn, Warrick ATL RB

James, Edgerrin ARI RB

Jones, Greg JAC RB

Staley, Duce PIT RB

Owens, Terrell DAL WR

Robinson, Koren MIN WR

Smith, Rod DEN WR

Williams, Roy DET WR

Wilson, Cedrick PIT WR

Kinney, Erron TEN TE

Putzier, Jeb HOU TE

Watson, Ben NEP TE

EastBayFunk - EastBayFunk

Bledsoe, Drew DAL QB

Roethlisberger, Ben PIT QB

Barlow, Kevan SFO RB

Bennett, Michael NOS RB

Bush, Reggie NOS RB

Fargas, Justin OAK RB

Westbrook, Brian PHI RB

White, LenDale TEN RB

Boldin, Anquan ARI WR

Coles, Laveranues NYJ WR

Evans, Lee BUF WR

Gaffney, Jabar PHI WR

McCardell, Keenan SDC WR

Rogers, Charles DET WR

White, Roddy ATL WR

Smith, Alex TBB TE

Troupe, Ben TEN TE

Family Matters

Brees, Drew NOS QB

Palmer, Carson CIN QB

Simms, Chris TBB QB

Addai, Joseph IND RB

Anderson, Mike BAL RB

Brown, Dee KCC RB

Foster, De'shaun CAR RB

Johnson, Larry KCC RB

Bruce, Isaac STL WR

Caldwell, Reche NEP WR

Engram, Bobby SEA WR

Jackson, Darrell SEA WR

Moss, Sinorice NYG WR

Muhammad, Muhsin CHI WR

Porter, Jerry OAK WR

Gates, Antonio SDC TE

Stevens, Jerramy SEA TE

Jdoggydogg's Benders

Bulger, Marc STL QB

Frerotte, Gus STL QB

Leftwich, Byron JAC QB

Alexander, Shaun SEA RB

Cobbs, Cedric DEN RB

Lewis, Jamal BAL RB

Moore, Mewelde MIN RB

Morris, Maurice SEA RB

Williams, DeAngelo CAR RB

Chambers, Chris MIA WR

Givens, David TEN WR

Jones, Matt JAC WR

Mason, Derrick BAL WR

Wayne, Reggie IND WR

Williams, Mike DET WR

Hilton, Zack NOS TE

Miller, Heath PIT TE

radballs

Brooks, Aaron OAK QB

Johnson, Brad MIN QB

Volek, Billy TEN QB

Barber, Marion DAL RB

Brown, Ronnie MIA RB

Green, Ahman GBP RB

Jones, Julius DAL RB

Parker, Willie PIT RB

Battle, Arnaz SFO WR

Brown, Reggie PHI WR

Holt, Torry STL WR

Houshmandzadeh, T.J. CIN WR

Lloyd, Brandon WAS WR

Parker, Eric SDC WR

Williamson, Troy MIN WR

Heap, Todd BAL TE

Wiggins, Jermaine MIN TE

Team Ravnzfan

Brunell, Mark WAS QB

Culpepper, Daunte MIA QB

Green, Trent KCC QB

Dillon, Corey NEP RB

Droughns, Reuben CLE RB

Gore, Frank SFO RB

Jacobs, Brandon NYG RB

Perry, Chris CIN RB

Burleson, Nate SEA WR

Davis, Andre' BUF WR

Driver, Donald GBP WR

Johnson, Chad CIN WR

Randle El, Antwaan WAS WR

Smith, Steve CAR WR

Williams, Reggie JAC WR

McMichael, Randy MIA TE

Pollard, Marcus DET TE

The Crying Elephants - SSoG

Hasselbeck, Matt SEA QB

Kitna, Jon DET QB

Davis, Domanick HOU RB

Dayne, Ron DEN RB

Duckett, T.J. ATL RB

Jones, Thomas CHI RB

Pittman, Michael TBB RB

Portis, Clinton WAS RB

Booker, Marty MIA WR

Bradford, Corey DET WR

Branch, Deion NEP WR

Johnson, Keyshawn CAR WR

Moulds, Eric HOU WR

Taylor, Travis MIN WR

Wilford, Ernest JAC WR

Franks, Bubba GBP TE

Witten, Jason DAL TE

Team Legacy

Carr, David HOU QB

McNabb, Donovan PHI QB

Drew, Maurice JAC RB

Harrison, Jerome CLE RB

Henry, Travis TEN RB

Johnson, Rudi CIN RB

Jordan, Lamont OAK RB

Martin, Curtis NYJ RB

Bryant, Antonio SFO WR

Chatman, Antonio CIN WR

Glenn, Terry DAL WR

Johnson, Andre HOU WR

Moss, Santana WAS WR

Stokley, Brandon IND WR

Toomer, Amani NYG WR

Cooley, Chris WAS TE

Smith, L.J. PHI TE

The Wreckoning - Twilight

Manning, Peyton IND QB

Rivers, Philip SDC QB

Brown, Chris TEN RB

Maroney, Laurence NEP RB

McGahee, Willis BUF RB

Norwood, Jerious ATL RB

Tomlinson, Ladainian SDC RB

Turner, Michael SDC RB

Bradley, Mark CHI WR

Clayton, Mark BAL WR

Curtis, Kevin STL WR

Northcutt, Dennis CLE WR

Parker, Samie KCC WR

Stallworth, Donte' NOS WR

Walker, Javon DEN WR

Lewis, Marcedes JAC TE

Shockey, Jeremy NYG TE

 

[Nothing2CHere]

If this was an auction, what was the salary cap?

Do you have the values?

Thanks!

 

[jdoggydogg]

If this was an auction, what was the salary cap?

Do you have the values?

Thanks!

This one wasn't an auction. It was a serpentine draft.

 

[diesel7982]

Quarterbacks

Michael Vick 7.09

I was thrilled to see Vick still on the board here at 7.09, after strongly considering him at 6.04. In this scoring system, I believe an argument could be made for taking him as high as the laste 4th/early 5th round. In this scoring system, 1 rushing yard is worth 2.5 passing yards, and there is no penalty for turnovers. If Vick can produce 150/1, 50/.33 a game, which would produce 2400/16, 800/6 over the course of a season, Vick would produce the equivalent of 4400 passing yards and 25 TDs. And I believe that is a lower bound projection, as I expect him to produce closer to 2800-2900 yards in the passing game this season, which would likely make him the #2 QB in this scoring system, with the equivalent of 5000 passing yards and 25 TDs. Of course, with Vick does come some amouont of injury risk, but he has held up reasonably well over his career, missing only 1 game per season in 3 of the last 4 seasons. Overall, a pick I am very excited about.

Jake Plummer 9.09

Quarterbacks moved off the board slowly in this draft, and I was thrilled to pick up the #8 QB on my board with my 9th round pick. With the addition of Javon Walker and the loss of Mike Anderson, I suspect we will see Jake airing the ball out a bit more, moving back towards his 2004 passing numbers, with perhaps 3600-3700 passing yards and 22 TDs. What really helps Jake in this scoring system is the 175-250 rushing yards and 2-3 rushing TDs he will accrue over the course of the season, which will result in him adding an additional 2-3 points per game to his stats. Would have been happy with him as a #1 QB, but getting him as a backup to Vick, and being able to rotate the two should result in excellent production from the QB position for me.

Brett Favre 12.04

Not that I really needed another QB at this point in the draft, but I had Favre on my list as the #13 QB, and with him still hanging around in the 12th round, the value was too outstanding to pass up. If nothing else, he fully insulates me from a Vick injury, and will provide a nice matchup at home vs. STL in week 5 when Vick is on bye and Plummer is playing Baltimore. With no penalties for the 30+ INTs he will likely throw this year, getting a 3800/22 type QB as a #3 QB is ridiculous. Now, just as long as he doesnt have a sudden change of heart about retiring in August....

Vince Young 17.09

With 17 rounds of QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs being picked in this draft, the final round was noticeably lacking in talent. With my RBs and WRs filled to my satisfaction, I decided to gamble on Young here. Though he will likely not start for half the season, I believe he can possibly be a top 12-15 QB in this scoring system once he does become a starter. 140/.75, 40/.3 per game, or 2240/12, 640/5 over the course of a 16 game season, would equate to 3840 passing yards and 19 TDs, putting him right in the 12-15 range. Does anyone believe that 140/.75, 40/.3 is unreasonable for Young as a first year starter? Rushing stats are HUGE in this scoring system, and I have no doubts Young will provide them. While Young may never start a game for me even after he takes the starting job, Id much rather have him on my roster than someone else's.

Running Backs

Edgerrin James 1.09

Ugh. There is no upside to picking from 1.08-1.12 this year. If you can't pick in the top 7, you surely want to pick at 1.12. At 1.09, I was left with the non-exciting choice of a higher upside Ronnie Brown, or the steadier Edgerrin James. As the old adage goes, you can't win a league with your 1st round pick, but you certainly can lose it. James has a proven record of health, and I feel it is an absolute lock he can produce 1500+ total yards, 30+ catches and 8+ TDs in Arizona this year. While this is a major departure from his Indy numbers, it makes him worth a late first rounder, even if he is very unexciting.

Warrick Dunn 3.09

Another unexciting RB pick, but one who has very little chance of not being a value at his draft slot. 33 players into a draft, I certainly have no problem with a RB who will produce 1500-1600 total yards, 30+ catches and 6+ TDs. I had Dunn targeted at this pick from the very start of the draft, and was very happy to see him still here, as my #2 RB. With Edge and Dunn, I have two starting RBs who, while they do not have great upside, will be consistent, and more importantly HEALTHY for 15-16 games.

Tatum Bell 5.09

Going into this draft, I had little interest in Bell, as I figured to take him I would have to draft him in the top 40 picks, as a #2 RB. Imagine my surprise as the RB who put up 1000+/8 last year was still sitting on the board nearly 60 players into the draft. Bell has his risks. He seems brittle, he will not likely ever garner 20+ carries in a game, and his production is very inconsistent. However, Bell also only has Ron Dayne to compete with for the starting position, and given his 5.0+ yards per carry, he will not need more than 12-15 carries a game to make him a legitimate top 18 RB. Even if he gets nothing more than he did last year, 1000/8 as a #3 RB is something that is too good to pass up in the late 5th round.

Duce Staley 11.09

This was an interesting pick that I am still not sure how I feel about. On one hand, Staley could not get on the field last year, being made inactive for most of the season after returning from injury. But on the other hand, he seems to be the favorite to take over the change of pace/goalline back role that Jerome Bettis had 500/9 in last season. Should the diminuitive Willie Parker go down, Staley would be in line for 20+ carries/game behind one of the NFLs best offensive lines, in a very RB friendly offense. For me, this pick was about getting a #4 RB who could put up points for me as a bye week fill in, but potentially become a top 15 RB should Parker go down.

Greg Jones 13.09

Similar to the Staley pick, this pick was about getting a RB who could provide bye-week filler type points for me in his current role, and also has the potential to be a starting caliber RB if his situation changes. The main push for me making this pick is that I am absolutely unconvinced that Fred Taylor will be on the Jags roster come week 1. Jones has shown he can be the type of grinding runner this offense needs in the past, and with the addition of Drew, along with Pearman and Toefield, Taylor's prescence on the roster might be a bit superfluous. I expect Jones to produce 500-600 total yards/6 TDs as a backup to Taylor, and 900-1000 yards/9-10 TDs as a starter. As a #5 RB, Ill take that.



Wide Recievers

Terrell Owens 2.04

Absolutely not a pick I wanted to make. As the #5 WR off the board, he is technically a value, considering I have him ranked as the #3 WR. However, I really did not want this much risk out of my #1 WR. I have no doubts he'll produce while healthy and not picking fights with the Tuna, but I do not at all feel comfortable about him helping my team for 16 weeks. Again, however, I could not pass on a WR I have projected for 90/1300/12 as the #5 WR off the board, and will have to hope he stays off the training table and off the suspension list. Almost took Anquan Boldin here, who is my #5 WR, and in hindsight, I wish I had. Injury risk to him and to Warner were the concerns that helped push me towards the TO pick.

Roy Williams 4.04

My second favorite pick in this draft, after the Vick pick. Williams is an amazing situation this year, as by far the best WR on a Mike Martz offense. Kitna is serviceable as an NFL QB, which makes him 11.8x better than Joey Harrington ever was when lobbing the ball at Roy. I expect 80/1250/10 out of Roy this year, and love that type of value in the early 4th. I gambled a little bit that he would fall this far, as I obviously have him as a top 10 WR, but felt with the Lions collapse under Mariucci last year, Roy would be undervalued, and felt lucky to be right.

Rod Smith 6.04

I had TJ Houshmandzadeh targeted here, but he went off the board at 6.03. I don't know why I was considering TJ over Rod Smith, but was happy to get Rod in the middle of the 6th round. He produced 85/1150/6 last year in what I believe was a down year for the Denver passing game, and I do not believe Javon Walker will be able to supplant him as Denver's #1 WR this year coming off the ACL injury. I think 75/1000/6 is a good bet, with the potential to match last year's numbers.

Koren Robinson 8.04

This is the type of pick I hate to make, even in the 8th round. Yes, he is easily Minny's #1, in a WC offense being run by Brad Childress. That’s the positives. The negatives are that he hasn’t produced consistently since 2002, and only had 350 yards last year. Hes a step away from being suspended for the year, and even when he's on the field isnt a guarantee to catch the ball. I think his upside lies somewhere around 70/1000/8, but more likely hes 55/800/6. Not a horrible risk for where Im taking him, but would love to have someone with a little less risk here.

Cedric Wilson 14.04

Love this pick. Was wondering how far I could let him fall. He will be Pittsburgh's #2/#3 option in the passing game, and likely catch 50-55 passes. Santonio Holmes is "light years" away from contributing, according to Pitt coaches. Between his missing camps and frequent run ins with the law, it will be a surprise if he even contributes as a #3 until late in the season. I've liked Wilson since his UT days, and feel this will be a very good situation for him to produce some great #s for a #5 WR.

Tight End

Ben Watson 10.04

He was on my predraft list as early as the 7th round, really almost took him in the 8th, but as everyone else filled out their tight ends, it was clear I could let Watson fall. He's my #5 TE this year in this scoring system, so Im obviously thrilled to get him as the #11 TE off the board in the 10th round. He's going to be at least NE's #2 WR, and it would not surprise me for him to challenge Branch as the top guy in NE. Recent reports of him being used extensively along the goalline are also very encouraging.

Erron Kinney 15.09

Was surprised to see him last this long. 55 catches, 500+ yards and 2 TDs last year made him a surprising starter quality TE, so I was surprised to see him taken as one of the last backup Tes. I don’t believe he'll repeat last years numbers, as Troupe is healthier this season and there are more WR options, but 40+ catches and 350+ yards is very reasonable to expect.

Jeb Putzier 16.04

This was an autodraft mistake on my part. I was on a plane when this pick was made, and was not happy to see it when I checked in later. He was my 2nd choice behind Kinney for a backup TE, but I had no need for a 3rd. However I incorrectly set up my autodraft and instead got Kinney in the 15th, and then Putzier in the 16th. Had I been making this pick on my own, I would have selected Maurice Morris, a potential top 8 RB if Salex should go down. Still not horrible value for Putzier, who could push Kinney off my roster if the Texans use him frequently.

 

[radballs]

Nice team diesel. I think it's one too many QBs and one too many TEs. I like to have more than 5 WRs in a start 3 league.

 

[diesel7982]

Nice team diesel. I think it's one too many QBs and one too many TEs. I like to have more than 5 WRs in a start 3 league.

Ill likely drop Putzier for a WR. I agree I would like to also have 6 WRs, but for what was leaving the board in the last 3 rounds, I can find just as good of a WR on the waiver wire as I could have with one of those picks I used on Putzier or Young.

 

[radballs]

Nice team diesel. I think it's one too many QBs and one too many TEs. I like to have more than 5 WRs in a start 3 league.

Ill likely drop Putzier for a WR. I agree I would like to also have 6 WRs, but for what was leaving the board in the last 3 rounds, I can find just as good of a WR on the waiver wire as I could have with one of those picks I used on Putzier or Young.

Good point. I guess what I'm getting at is I would have been selecting my WR6 before it got to that point. But, you're right about the fact that the draft baord was picked clean of usable WRs near the very end of it.

 

[MLBrandow]

I like CB's team the best

 

[EBF]

Tough draft. I didn't like the way most of the breaks went, but we'll see how it all works out. Here's my team:

QB - Drew Bledsoe (7.05), Ben Roethlisberger (12.08)

I like this group. Bledsoe could be top 3 with TO around. Roethlisberger is a solid backup option. My only regret is that I used such an early pick on a QB. I hadn't planned to take one until at least the 10th round, but there just wasn't any value anywhere else.

RB - Brian Westbrook (1.05), Reggie Bush (3.05), LenDale White (6.08), Kevan Barlow (9.05), Michael Bennett (14.08), Justin Fargas (17.05)

I was really counting on getting Steven Jackson at 1.05. When he went at 1.04, it left my with plan B. Brian Westbrook doesn't have the hype of someone like Ronnie Brown or LaMont Jordan, but he is an elite PPR RB and he should be the centerpiece of the team's offense next year. I'm worried about his durability, but in this format, he's a stud.

I like my Reggie Bush pick at 3.05. I have him down for 14 ppg next year and I think it's a modest projection. Mark my words, he will make an immediate impact and be a starting-caliber RB2 in PPR leagues.

Things fall off after my top two. I like LenDale White, but I'd be lying if I said I'm completely confident that I'll be able to count on him. He has huge upside, but could also be a real dud. That's why I felt obligated to use another high pick on a RB (Kevan Barlow). Barlow is a top 35 RB in our format and should continue to play a prominent role for the Niners. Gore is overhyped.

Bennett and Fargas were high upside flyers. It may have been a mistake to use my 14th on Bennett given my lack of depth at WR and TE.

WR - Anquan Boldin (2.08), Lee Evans (4.08), Laveranues Coles (5.05), Keenan McCardell (8.08), Roddy White (10.08), Charles Rogers (15.05), Jabar Gaffney (16.08)

This is an unspectacular, but scrappy group.

Boldin is a stud and a very solid option as a WR1. The only concern is his history of injuries.

Coles and Evans are both flying under the radar right now, but each guy has a real chance to be a top 20 WR in this format. Evans will be moving into the #1 spot and has all of the tools needed to produce. If Chris Chambers can be top 10 in Miami, then I see no reason why Lee Evans can't be top 20 in Buffalo.

As for Coles, he's a forgotten man, but he's still the top target for an NFL team that should have an improved passing game next year. With the conservative Edwards and the inept Bollinger out of the way, Coles could return to his glory days.

McCardell should be a good depth guy.

Roddy White should be Atlanta's #1 WR. He has first round physical tools and the ability to make big plays. Atlanta has been a WR wasteland lately, but that could change now that they have a real talent to work with. Worst case scenario is that White makes a decent bye week starter.

Jabar Gaffney should be a nice bye week fill-in, while Charles Rogers possesses nice potential. Forgive me if I'm not sold on Corey Bradford or Mike Furrey.

TE - Ben Troupe (11.05), Alex Smith (13.05)

I toyed with the idea of drafting a top TE, but the value was never there. I had to settle for these two. Troupe was a top 10 TE last season and should once again be poised for a decent year. Smith was a quality backup as a rookie. I expect an increase in his numbers, possibly to the point where he'll be a quality FF starter.

OVERALL - This squad seems somewhat lackluster on paper, but the breakout potential is there. I think I have a nice mix of proven talent and promising sleepers. My primary regret is weak depth at RB and WR. If one or two of my key players get hurt, then I could be in serious trouble. If everyone stays healthy, I expect to have a winning record and possibly contend for the title.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

I like CB's team the best

Thanks. I'll write something up tomorrow.

 

[SSOG]

Quarterbacks

Matt Hasselbeck 6.07

I was a little bit torn on this pick. On the one hand, I'm not a big fan of taking QBs in the first 6 rounds, and I was painfully thin at WR. On the other hand, I didn't expect there to be much more action on WRs for the next couple of rounds (there wasn't, with only 7 WRs drafted in the next 2 rounds)... and there's a lot to be said for Hasselbeck's stability. Same coach as last year, same supporting cast as last year, very dependable. If I'm going to draft a QB early, dependable's what I'm looking for. I look forward to seeing what he can do with a full season of D-Jax.

John Kitna 13.06

Proven ability to succeed? Check. Perhaps the most QB-friendly coach of the last decade? Check. I'm very happy with the upside here, especially for a 13th rounder- and when your #1 is as rock-solid as Hasselbeck, it's all about the upside.

Running Backs

Clinton Portis 1.06

I really thought I was out of luck with pick #6, convinced that LJ/LT/SAlex/Tiki/Portis would be the first five picks. I really didn't like anyone past that first group. Thanks to EBF and BostonFred, though, both Portis and Barber fell to me. I like Barber a little bit better in this scoring, but I think that Portis is far more likely to finish the season healthy, and as the saying goes, you can't win the league in the first round... but you sure can lose it.

Dominick Davis 2.07

In this scoring, I consider this pick a real coup. He's basically Brian Westbrook, except with better numbers and a more RB-friendly coach (and a available 14 picks later). His health is a big question mark, but I'm more than willing to take a risk on a guy who averages over 19 fantasy points per game (over 300 a season, if he can manage to stay healthy). With upside like that, you snatch it up and then just burn some picks on solid depth.

Ron Dayne 3.06

Yes, this is very early to be grabbing Ron Dayne... however, my thoughts on him had been made abundantly clear on this board, so if I wanted him, I knew I would have to surprise everyone and grab him before anyone expected me to. For those who think this is a questionable pick... I have him projected to 1400 yards and 13 TDs. I also grabbed him a pick later than Reggie Bush, and I strongly suspect that he'll outscore Bush this year.

Thomas Jones 5.06

Yes, this makes 4 RBs in the first 5 rounds. In my defense, at the time I didn't realize this was a no-trade league... although looking back on it now, I'm not certain I would have done it any differently even if I had known. I didn't anticipate how quickly WRs would be flying off the board. I don't regret this pick, though. Lots of upside, and if he busts out, then I've still got 3 other fantastic RBs carrying the load. I honestly believe that any one of my RBs can get put on IR tomorrow and I'll still enter the season with the best RB corps in the league.

T.J. Duckett 11.06

Some of you might laugh, but this pick is just me handcuffing Dayne. I don't see him losing his job to Cobbs or Bell. The only way I see him losing his job is if Denver brings in someone from outside... and if Denver brings in anyone, I think it's going to be Duckett. Even if Duckett doesn't go anywhere, he's a proven goal line threat and will still hold value. I can also point out how he's done when Dunn is out hurt to show that he's just one injury to a very old RB away from stud-hood.

Michael Pittman 14.07

This late in the draft, we're gambling on upside guys. I don't like Caddilac Williams (I feel like all of his success last year came against paper-thin rushing defenses), and I also think he's a likely injury candidate. Pittman's a very solid producer, especially in PPR leagues. He has the talent, and I think he's one of the more likely backups to wind up the the opportunity. And if not... well then, he was only a 14th rounder.



Wide Recievers

Deion Branch 4.07

Earlier than I wanted to take him, but he was the best WR available and I desperately needed a WR at this point. There's really not a whole lot to say about this pick- he's clearly Brady's go-to guy, and the loss of Givens just increases the amount that he'll be gone to. I hope the holdout thing gets resolved soon, but I'm not overly concerned about it at this point. I really wanted Roy Williams at this point, but Deisel stole him 3 picks earlier.

Keyshawn Johnson 8.07

He may be the #2 guy in Carolina, but he's also got a long history of production. He was exactly what I needed at this point- a proven and consistant performer so I could ensure that I'd have starting WRs every week without having to rely on upside-guys.

Eric Moulds 9.06

Same comments as Keyshawn. He's a #2, but a #2 with a long history of getting lots of catches. I just want some consistant production here, and he's proven he's up to the task.

Ernest Wilford 10.07

In my defense, I made this pick before the news came out that he'd be fighting just for the #3 spot, so I grabbed him in hopes of him earning the #2 role. I haven't given up hope entirely that he still might do just that, either.

Corey Bradford 12.07

I know two things. Mike Martz is Detroit's head coach, and Corey Bradford is Detroit's WR2. Those two things, in my mind, more than justify taking him with a 12th rounder. I have very high hopes for Bradford this season. Who knows, maybe my Kitna-Bradford connection will be carrying me to a league title after Roy Williams suffers his annual injury. Then again... maybe not.

Marty Booker 15.06

With my thirteenth rounder, I was looking at Kitna, Pittman, and Booker. I chose them in the order that I thought would maximize my chances of getting all 3... and sure enough, I managed to get all three. I was very happy about that. I view Booker as a Moulds/Johnson type who'll get me solid numbers, but I also think there's a chance that he'll really outperform expectations with Culpepper in town.

Travis Taylor 16.07

This pick was a flier... but then again, this pick was a 16th rounder. I haven't seen enough from Williamson to make me absolutely sure that he'll be the #2 this year, especially since the current staff has no loyalty to him, since he wasn't their pick.

Tight End

Jason Witten 7.06

I'm a firm believer that TE is the most undervalued position in all of fantasy football. Realizing by now that I was going to finish up pretty weak at WR, I went and fixed the problem in a less intuitive way- by making sure that I wasn't weak at TE, as well.

Bubba Franks 17.06

7 TDs in 2 of the last 4 seasons, and a huge contract signed just a year ago. Lots of upside for a 17th rounder.

 

[Dave Stauff]

8.06 Kurt Warner

Didn't want to take a QB too early and I'm enamoured with the potential of the Arizona offense this year, so I decided to corner the market and draft a serviceable bye week QB. If Arizona's passing offense stinks, so will I.

12.06 Steve McNair

Left town for the weekend with a list of about 10 QBs in auto-draft, got Steve. Hope he's healthy come week 9

13.07 Matt Leinart

Too early for Matt, but this was my third auto-pick in a row while out of town and since I couldn't review what had happened over rounds 11 and 12 (and didn't want to have to prioritize 30 remaining players), I used my absence to get my AZ QB handcuff - thus freeing me to select whomever I wanted the rest of the way.

1.07 Tiki Barber

At 1.07 I didn't hesitate.

3.07 Chester Taylor

My first big risk - I like Chester in a PPR format, so I'm giving him his chance to shine as my RB2 in this league. A couple days after drafting him, I started to see articles questioning his work ethic, so I called him right away and told him to get his butt in shape.

6.06 Cedric Benson

Plan B at RB2

7.07 Fred Taylor

Came down to Fred and Ahman and Curtis Martin as the last probable starting RBs on the board. Decided to give Fred a shot.

16.06 Priest Holmes

The risk/reward is great. If he retires, I waive a 16th rounder and pick up some young roster fodder Week 1.

17.07 Brian Calhoun

He really doesn't have a place in my plan - but if Jones gets dinged, I think Calhoun could put up some good numbers.

2.06 Randy Moss

This was somewhat reactionary on my part, as I got caught without enough serviceable WRs in the EBF Invitational last year . . . and WRs had already started flying off the shelf.

4.06 Joey Galloway

This was my one "dammit" of the draft. I was really hoping Roy Williams would fall here, but he went two picks earlier. Then Andre Johnson right before me. I felt I had to grab another WR1 and Galloway looked the best of the rest to me.

5.07 Joe Horn

Pleased to see Joe drop to me here. He's my third WR1 in a start three WR league. now if he can just stay healthy.

10.06 Braylon Edwards

Speaking of healthy, I'll be delighted to plug Braylon into my lineup come week 7 or whenever he's ready to go. One of my other guys will probably have tweaked a hammy by then. I'd much prefer getting a half season of WR1 production from a 10th rounder than a full season of WR2 production.

14.06 Santonio Holmes

Same logic here . . . why take a mediocre veteran in round 14 when you can have an up-and-coming rookie abuser on your squad. I may cut this guy on principle . . . teach him a lesson!

15.07 Michael Jenkins

This is my mediocre veteran (3rd year, right?) who will fill in on bye weeks unless/until someone else can.

9.07 Kellan Winslow

I've been targeting this guy in all my leagues if the value is right. I believe it was at 9.06. Plus he'll be playing WR until Edwards gets healthy . . . more PPR??

11.07 Vernon Davis

This was my first auto-pick while gone for the weekend. I had targeted a TE because my list was only 4 deep. Got my first choice . . . might have considered some others but for bye week conflicts. Word out of camp is that no one can cover him . . . but can Smith deliver? Be fun to find out . . .

Personally, I like the balance of my team. The key for me appears to be having one of my RB2s (Taylor, Benson, Taylor) perform like an RB1.. . . and for Leinart to be productive when Warner goes down.

 

[Team Legacy]

8.06 Kurt Warner

Didn't want to take a QB too early and I'm enamoured with the potential of the Arizona offense this year, so I decided to corner the market and draft a serviceable bye week QB. If Arizona's passing offense stinks, so will I.

12.06 Steve McNair

Left town for the weekend with a list of about 10 QBs in auto-draft, got Steve. Hope he's healthy come week 9

13.07 Matt Leinart

Too early for Matt, but this was my third auto-pick in a row while out of town and since I couldn't review what had happened over rounds 11 and 12 (and didn't want to have to prioritize 30 remaining players), I used my absence to get my AZ QB handcuff - thus freeing me to select whomever I wanted the rest of the way.

1.07 Tiki Barber

At 1.07 I didn't hesitate.

3.07 Chester Taylor

My first big risk - I like Chester in a PPR format, so I'm giving him his chance to shine as my RB2 in this league. A couple days after drafting him, I started to see articles questioning his work ethic, so I called him right away and told him to get his butt in shape.

6.06 Cedric Benson

Plan B at RB2

7.07 Fred Taylor

Came down to Fred and Ahman and Curtis Martin as the last probable starting RBs on the board. Decided to give Fred a shot.

16.06 Priest Holmes

The risk/reward is great. If he retires, I waive a 16th rounder and pick up some young roster fodder Week 1.

17.07 Brian Calhoun

He really doesn't have a place in my plan - but if Jones gets dinged, I think Calhoun could put up some good numbers.

2.06 Randy Moss

This was somewhat reactionary on my part, as I got caught without enough serviceable WRs in the EBF Invitational last year . . . and WRs had already started flying off the shelf.

4.06 Joey Galloway

This was my one "dammit" of the draft. I was really hoping Roy Williams would fall here, but he went two picks earlier. Then Andre Johnson right before me. I felt I had to grab another WR1 and Galloway looked the best of the rest to me.

5.07 Joe Horn

Pleased to see Joe drop to me here. He's my third WR1 in a start three WR league. now if he can just stay healthy.

10.06 Braylon Edwards

Speaking of healthy, I'll be delighted to plug Braylon into my lineup come week 7 or whenever he's ready to go. One of my other guys will probably have tweaked a hammy by then. I'd much prefer getting a half season of WR1 production from a 10th rounder than a full season of WR2 production.

14.06 Santonio Holmes

Same logic here . . . why take a mediocre veteran in round 14 when you can have an up-and-coming rookie abuser on your squad. I may cut this guy on principle . . . teach him a lesson!

15.07 Michael Jenkins

This is my mediocre veteran (3rd year, right?) who will fill in on bye weeks unless/until someone else can.

9.07 Kellan Winslow

I've been targeting this guy in all my leagues if the value is right. I believe it was at 9.06. Plus he'll be playing WR until Edwards gets healthy . . . more PPR??

11.07 Vernon Davis

This was my first auto-pick while gone for the weekend. I had targeted a TE because my list was only 4 deep. Got my first choice . . . might have considered some others but for bye week conflicts. Word out of camp is that no one can cover him . . . but can Smith deliver? Be fun to find out . . .

Personally, I like the balance of my team. The key for me appears to be having one of my RB2s (Taylor, Benson, Taylor) perform like an RB1.. . . and for Leinart to be productive when Warner goes down.

QBs - B+ - Nifty drafting. Gotta love having Arizona's passing game locked up, provided Leinart wins the 2 spot. Mcnair in Baltimore is great value in the 12th. If healthy, this is a mean duo, but health is a concern. RB - A - Barber and Taylor are a solid 1 2 punch. Some questions about Chester, but by training camp, I think he'll be fine. Benson is a flier and Freddie as a 4 is more than qualified.

WR - A- Horn as a #3 seems like a steal, but I wonder if he has the burst back. Galloway is getting old, but Sims looks his way first and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Joey was a steal last year, but now the secret is out. He's a legit #2 on any squad. I don't think much of Braylon, Holmes or Jenkins, but with your top 3, you can afford some risk.

TE - B+ VD and Winslow are an interesting pair. This group could pan out great.

Great draft Dave.

 

[Team Legacy]

You will find I'm always very subjective when reviewing my own squad. Sometimes, it doesn't work out, but this time it did.

5.08 Donovan McNabb -

Some people are down, but watch DMac lead the Eagles to a great season. Taking him here gives me the freedom to grab only 1 more QB this draft. I will start McNabb every week he plays and never look back.

13.08 David Carr -

Good bye week fill in and occasional 300 and 2 guy. Adding Moulds doesn't hurt. Should be better this year.

QB GRADE - A

1.08 Lamont Jordan -

Was glad to see him drop a few spots. I believe the Raiders will continue to lean on LJ thru PPR.

2.05 Rudi Johnson -

Had planned on going WR1 here, but I couldn't turn down such a safe RB pick here at 2.05. My 1-2 punch at RB is in effect.

7.08 Curtis Martin -

Having 2 solid backs, I decided to wait and grab great value with Curtis in the seventh. Shouldn't have a problem outperforming Houston and company and makes for a great bye week fill in.

12.05 Travis Henry -

This is a sleeper of mine this year. In the 12th round, you may see Henry the opening day starter. Don't sleep, that's all I'm going to say. Other options: Morency, Turner, G Jones, Pittman) nah... I'll go with the flier.

15.08 Maurice Drew -

Just wanted some youth for balance. Del Rio will find ways to get him on the field once they see what he can do.

17.08 Jerome Harisson -

Same as above. If Droughns falters, look for Jerome to impress the coaching staff.

RB GRADE - A

3.08 Santana Moss -

Top 10 last year. Has more weapons to free him up a bit. Even if his #s take a slight hit, he's still a low tier #1.

4.05 Andre Johnson -

I think we all know what a healthy Andre is capable of. Break out year posssible.

6.05 Terry Glenn -

With the youth of my first two WRs, I wanted a SAFE WR here. I wasn't looking for a breakout player, boom / bust player. This is part of my risk / reward strategy and part of the balance I'm looking for. Too often, I and others get carried away with too many "haven't done it yet but primed to" guys.

Many will say I overpaid for this pick, but history shows a couple of things. 1. Wherever TO goes, the passing game improves. 2. TO has never had a legit #2 beside him. TO's presence should free Glenn up. 3. Bledsoe has some man love for Glenn.

9.08 Antonio Bryant -

Now that I went safe with my WR3, I can go for BOOM on my WR4. Just what I'm talking about. Here's what we know. 1. He's better than Lloyd. 2. Alex Smith SHOULD improve. 3. AB proved he can do it in Cleveland. Solid pick here in the 9th.

11.08 Amani Toomer -

Balancing the risk/reward again. Toomer really started to come on last year. Eli will continue to get better.

14.05 Brandon Stokely -

Man, can you imagine if Marvin or Reggie go down? I have a stud on my hands in the 14th.

WR Grade - B+

8.05 Chris Cooley -

Gotta love this kid. He showed a lot of heart. Finding him in the 8th a full round after Witten and 2 full rounds after Crumpler. I continue to see this happen.

10.05 L.J. Smith -

With McNabb he's no slouch. He'll team up nicely with CC to form a great start at this position each week.

TE Grade - A

OVERALL Grade - A

Honestly, I feel very confident I will contend with these other groups, however I don't see that much disparity in the teams so far.

 

[EBF]

Ron Dayne 3.06 

Yes, this is very early to be grabbing Ron Dayne... however, my thoughts on him had been made abundantly clear on this board, so if I wanted him, I knew I would have to surprise everyone and grab him before anyone expected me to. For those who think this is a questionable pick... I have him projected to 1400 yards and 13 TDs. I also grabbed him a pick later than Reggie Bush, and I strongly suspect that he'll outscore Bush this year. 

I know you like Dayne, but I'll take you up on that gentleman's bet. Mike Anderson only averaged 13.8 ppg in our league last year. Here's roughly what I expect from Bush each week next season:

12 carries for 50 yards

4 catches for 34 yards

.5 total TDs

These seem like fairly conservative numbers, but they equate to 15.4 ppg. You just can't overlook the value of his receiving skills. He's probably the best receiving back to enter the draft since Mewelde Moore, and he's much better with the ball in his hands.

Drew Brees knows how to get the ball to his weapons. Bank on Reggie having a very solid season in PPR leagues.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

Draft Summary for those interested:

1.01 1 Family Matters Johnson, Larry KCC RB

1.02 2 The Wreckoning Tomlinson, Ladainian SDC RB

1.03 3 Jdoggydogg's Benders Alexander, Shaun SEA RB

1.04 4 bostonfred Jackson, Steven STL RB

1.05 5 EastBayFunk Westbrook, Brian PHI RB

1.06 6 The Crying Elephants Portis, Clinton WAS RB

1.07 7 Dave Stauff Barber, Tiki NYG RB

1.08 8 Team Legacy Jordan, Lamont OAK RB

1.09 9 diesel7982 James, Edgerrin ARI RB

1.10 10 radballs Brown, Ronnie MIA RB

1.11 11 Team Ravnzfan Smith, Steve CAR WR

1.12 12 Drafting Without a Helmet Williams, Carnell TBB RB

2.01 13 Drafting Without a Helmet Fitzgerald, Larry ARI WR

2.02 14 Team Ravnzfan Johnson, Chad CIN WR

2.03 15 radballs Holt, Torry STL WR

2.04 16 diesel7982 Owens, Terrell DAL WR

2.05 17 Team Legacy Johnson, Rudi CIN RB

2.06 18 Dave Stauff Moss, Randy OAK WR

2.07 19 The Crying Elephants Davis, Domanick HOU RB

2.08 20 EastBayFunk Boldin, Anquan ARI WR

2.09 21 bostonfred Harrison, Marvin IND WR

2.10 22 Jdoggydogg's Benders Chambers, Chris MIA WR

2.11 23 The Wreckoning McGahee, Willis BUF RB

2.12 24 Family Matters Gates, Antonio SDC TE

3.01 25 Family Matters Jackson, Darrell SEA WR

3.02 26 The Wreckoning Manning, Peyton IND QB

3.03 27 Jdoggydogg's Benders Wayne, Reggie IND WR

3.04 28 bostonfred Jones, Kevin DET RB

3.05 29 EastBayFunk Bush, Reggie NOS RB

3.06 30 The Crying Elephants Dayne, Ron DEN RB

3.07 31 Dave Stauff Taylor, Chester MIN RB

3.08 32 Team Legacy Moss, Santana WAS WR

3.09 33 diesel7982 Dunn, Warrick ATL RB

3.10 34 radballs Jones, Julius DAL RB

3.11 35 Team Ravnzfan Droughns, Reuben CLE RB

3.12 36 Drafting Without a Helmet Ward, Hines PIT WR

4.01 37 Drafting Without a Helmet Burress, Plaxico NYG WR

4.02 38 Team Ravnzfan Driver, Donald GBP WR

4.03 39 radballs Parker, Willie PIT RB

4.04 40 diesel7982 Williams, Roy DET WR

4.05 41 Team Legacy Johnson, Andre HOU WR

4.06 42 Dave Stauff Galloway, Joey TBB WR

4.07 43 The Crying Elephants Branch, Deion NEP WR

4.08 44 EastBayFunk Evans, Lee BUF WR

4.09 45 bostonfred Brady, Tom NEP QB

4.10 46 Jdoggydogg's Benders Mason, Derrick BAL WR

4.11 47 The Wreckoning Walker, Javon DEN WR

4.12 48 Family Matters Foster, De'shaun CAR RB

5.01 49 Family Matters Palmer, Carson CIN QB

5.02 50 The Wreckoning Shockey, Jeremy NYG TE

5.03 51 Jdoggydogg's Benders Lewis, Jamal BAL RB

5.04 52 bostonfred Gonzalez, Tony KCC TE

5.05 53 EastBayFunk Coles, Laveranues NYJ WR

5.06 54 The Crying Elephants Jones, Thomas CHI RB

5.07 55 Dave Stauff Horn, Joe NOS WR

5.08 56 Team Legacy McNabb, Donovan PHI QB

5.09 57 diesel7982 Bell, Tatum DEN RB

5.10 58 radballs Heap, Todd BAL TE

5.11 59 Team Ravnzfan Dillon, Corey NEP RB

5.12 60 Drafting Without a Helmet McAllister, Deuce NOS RB

6.01 61 Drafting Without a Helmet Crumpler, Alge ATL TE

6.02 62 Team Ravnzfan Gore, Frank SFO RB

6.03 63 radballs Houshmandzadeh, T.J. CIN WR

6.04 64 diesel7982 Smith, Rod DEN WR

6.05 65 Team Legacy Glenn, Terry DAL WR

6.06 66 Dave Stauff Benson, Cedric CHI RB

6.07 67 The Crying Elephants Hasselbeck, Matt SEA QB

6.08 68 EastBayFunk White, LenDale TEN RB

6.09 69 bostonfred Kennison, Eddie KCC WR

6.10 70 Jdoggydogg's Benders Jones, Matt JAC WR

6.11 71 The Wreckoning Stallworth, Donte' NOS WR

6.12 72 Family Matters Muhammad, Muhsin CHI WR

7.01 73 Family Matters Addai, Joseph IND RB

7.02 74 The Wreckoning Maroney, Laurence NEP RB

7.03 75 Jdoggydogg's Benders Williams, DeAngelo CAR RB

7.04 76 bostonfred Clayton, Michael TBB WR

7.05 77 EastBayFunk Bledsoe, Drew DAL QB

7.06 78 The Crying Elephants Witten, Jason DAL TE

7.07 79 Dave Stauff Taylor, Fred JAC RB

7.08 80 Team Legacy Martin, Curtis NYJ RB

7.09 81 diesel7982 Vick, Michael ATL QB

7.10 82 radballs Green, Ahman GBP RB

7.11 83 Team Ravnzfan Perry, Chris CIN RB

7.12 84 Drafting Without a Helmet Rhodes, Dominic IND RB

8.01 85 Drafting Without a Helmet Manning, Eli NYG QB

8.02 86 Team Ravnzfan Green, Trent KCC QB

8.03 87 radballs Brown, Reggie PHI WR

8.04 88 diesel7982 Robinson, Koren MIN WR

8.05 89 Team Legacy Cooley, Chris WAS TE

8.06 90 Dave Stauff Warner, Kurt ARI QB

8.07 91 The Crying Elephants Johnson, Keyshawn CAR WR

8.08 92 EastBayFunk McCardell, Keenan SDC WR

8.09 93 bostonfred Bennett, Drew TEN WR

8.10 94 Jdoggydogg's Benders Bulger, Marc STL QB

8.11 95 The Wreckoning Clayton, Mark BAL WR

8.12 96 Family Matters Porter, Jerry OAK WR

9.01 97 Family Matters Bruce, Isaac STL WR

9.02 98 The Wreckoning Brown, Chris TEN RB

9.03 99 Jdoggydogg's Benders Miller, Heath PIT TE

9.04 100 bostonfred Betts, Ladell WAS RB

9.05 101 EastBayFunk Barlow, Kevan SFO RB

9.06 102 The Crying Elephants Moulds, Eric HOU WR

9.07 103 Dave Stauff Winslow, Kellen CLE TE

9.08 104 Team Legacy Bryant, Antonio SFO WR

9.09 105 diesel7982 Plummer, Jake DEN QB

9.10 106 radballs Barber, Marion DAL RB

9.11 107 Team Ravnzfan Burleson, Nate SEA WR

9.12 108 Drafting Without a Helmet Gado, Samkon GBP RB

10.01 109 Drafting Without a Helmet Jurevicius, Joe CLE WR

10.02 110 Team Ravnzfan McMichael, Randy MIA TE

10.03 111 radballs Brooks, Aaron OAK QB

10.04 112 diesel7982 Watson, Ben NEP TE

10.05 113 Team Legacy Smith, L.J. PHI TE

10.06 114 Dave Stauff Edwards, Braylon CLE WR

10.07 115 The Crying Elephants Wilford, Ernest JAC WR

10.08 116 EastBayFunk White, Roddy ATL WR

10.09 117 bostonfred Houston, Cedric NYJ RB

10.10 118 Jdoggydogg's Benders Givens, David TEN WR

10.11 119 The Wreckoning Curtis, Kevin STL WR

10.12 120 Family Matters Anderson, Mike BAL RB

11.01 121 Family Matters Engram, Bobby SEA WR

11.02 122 The Wreckoning Parker, Samie KCC WR

11.03 123 Jdoggydogg's Benders Moore, Mewelde MIN RB

11.04 124 bostonfred Delhomme, Jake CAR QB

11.05 125 EastBayFunk Troupe, Ben TEN TE

11.06 126 The Crying Elephants Duckett, T.J. ATL RB

11.07 127 Dave Stauff Davis, Vernon SFO TE

11.08 128 Team Legacy Toomer, Amani NYG WR

11.09 129 diesel7982 Staley, Duce PIT RB

11.10 130 radballs Lloyd, Brandon WAS WR

11.11 131 Team Ravnzfan Culpepper, Daunte MIA QB

11.12 132 Drafting Without a Helmet Moats, Ryan PHI RB

12.01 133 Drafting Without a Helmet Clark, Dallas IND TE

12.02 134 Team Ravnzfan Williams, Reggie JAC WR

12.03 135 radballs Williamson, Troy MIN WR

12.04 136 diesel7982 Favre, Brett GBP QB

12.05 137 Team Legacy Henry, Travis TEN RB

12.06 138 Dave Stauff McNair, Steve BAL QB

12.07 139 The Crying Elephants Bradford, Corey DET WR

12.08 140 EastBayFunk Roethlisberger, Ben PIT QB

12.09 141 bostonfred Morency, Vernand HOU RB

12.10 142 Jdoggydogg's Benders Leftwich, Byron JAC QB

12.11 143 The Wreckoning Turner, Michael SDC RB

12.12 144 Family Matters Brees, Drew NOS QB

13.01 145 Family Matters Stevens, Jerramy SEA TE

13.02 146 The Wreckoning Rivers, Philip SDC QB

13.03 147 Jdoggydogg's Benders Hilton, Zack NOS TE

13.04 148 bostonfred Jackson, Chad NEP WR

13.05 149 EastBayFunk Smith, Alex TBB TE

13.06 150 The Crying Elephants Kitna, Jon DET QB

13.07 151 Dave Stauff Leinart, Matt ARI QB

13.08 152 Team Legacy Carr, David HOU QB

13.09 153 diesel7982 Jones, Greg JAC RB

13.10 154 radballs Wiggins, Jermaine MIN TE

13.11 155 Team Ravnzfan Pollard, Marcus DET TE

13.12 156 Drafting Without a Helmet Frye, Charlie CLE QB

14.01 157 Drafting Without a Helmet Lelie, Ashley DEN WR

14.02 158 Team Ravnzfan Brunell, Mark WAS QB

14.03 159 radballs Parker, Eric SDC WR

14.04 160 diesel7982 Wilson, Cedrick PIT WR

14.05 161 Team Legacy Stokley, Brandon IND WR

14.06 162 Dave Stauff Holmes, Santonio PIT WR

14.07 163 The Crying Elephants Pittman, Michael TBB RB

14.08 164 EastBayFunk Bennett, Michael NOS RB

14.09 165 bostonfred McCareins, Justin NYJ WR

14.10 166 Jdoggydogg's Benders Cobbs, Cedric DEN RB

14.11 167 The Wreckoning Northcutt, Dennis CLE WR

14.12 168 Family Matters Simms, Chris TBB QB

15.01 169 Family Matters Moss, Sinorice NYG WR

15.02 170 The Wreckoning Bradley, Mark CHI WR

15.03 171 Jdoggydogg's Benders Williams, Mike DET WR

15.04 172 bostonfred Ferguson, Robert GBP WR

15.05 173 EastBayFunk Rogers, Charles DET WR

15.06 174 The Crying Elephants Booker, Marty MIA WR

15.07 175 Dave Stauff Jenkins, Michael ATL WR

15.08 176 Team Legacy Drew, Maurice JAC RB

15.09 177 diesel7982 Kinney, Erron TEN TE

15.10 178 radballs Volek, Billy TEN QB

15.11 179 Team Ravnzfan Jacobs, Brandon NYG RB

15.12 180 Drafting Without a Helmet Grossman, Rex CHI QB

16.01 181 Drafting Without a Helmet Carter, Drew CAR WR

16.02 182 Team Ravnzfan Davis, Andre' BUF WR

16.03 183 radballs Battle, Arnaz SFO WR

16.04 184 diesel7982 Putzier, Jeb HOU TE

16.05 185 Team Legacy Chatman, Antonio CIN WR

16.06 186 Dave Stauff Holmes, Priest KCC RB

16.07 187 The Crying Elephants Taylor, Travis MIN WR

16.08 188 EastBayFunk Gaffney, Jabar PHI WR

16.09 189 bostonfred Blaylock, Derrick NYJ RB

16.10 190 Jdoggydogg's Benders Frerotte, Gus STL QB

16.11 191 The Wreckoning Norwood, Jerious ATL RB

16.12 192 Family Matters Brown, Dee KCC RB

17.01 193 Family Matters Caldwell, Reche NEP WR

17.02 194 The Wreckoning Lewis, Marcedes JAC TE

17.03 195 Jdoggydogg's Benders Morris, Maurice SEA RB

17.04 196 bostonfred Baker, Chris NYJ TE

17.05 197 EastBayFunk Fargas, Justin OAK RB

17.06 198 The Crying Elephants Franks, Bubba GBP TE

17.07 199 Dave Stauff Calhoun, Brian DET RB

17.08 200 Team Legacy Harrison, Jerome CLE RB

17.09 201 diesel7982 Young, Vince TEN QB

17.10 202 radballs Johnson, Brad MIN QB

17.11 203 Team Ravnzfan Randle El, Antwaan WAS WR

17.12 204 Drafting Without a Helmet Henry, Chris CIN WR

 

[Fiddles]

ssog drafted dayne

 

[ConstruxBoy]

Quarterbacks

Eli Manning 8.01 Bye: 4

I like Eli this year and I think he was a pretty good value here at 8.01. He was the 8th QB off the board and the 6th ranked QB on my list. He was also the second last one in that tier, with only Bulger left. I like Manning a little bit more than Bulger this year and I also did not feel like I would need to make one of my 3 QBs his backup, as I would have with Bulger and Frerotte. Although there is a bye week issue when you draft a QB-WR pair, I like doing it and expect to see a good number of Eli to Plax connections this year. Eli is still improving as a QB and he does need to improve his completion percentage, but I think that will happen.

Almost picked: Bulger

Charlie Frye 13.12 Bye: 6

I was really hoping to snag Kitna at this pick and then pair him with McCown late in the draft, but that was ruined by SSOG. I don't have a ton of faith in Mark Brunell and I wanted someone a little bit younger and more secure in the starting job so I went with Frye. I'm nervous that Gibbs could turn the controls over to Campbell by mid-season. I think that Frye will be running a better than expected offensive team in CLE. I hope to only have to start him in week 4 when Manning is off, but he has a decent matchup that week against the Raiders.

Almost picked: Brunell

Rex Grossman 15.12 Bye: 7

I am a Brian Griese fan and I think he could step in and do a good job if needed, but I don't believe that he can beat out Grossman for the starting job. I'm not really convinced that it's an open competition regardless of what Lovie says. I would have liked Billy Volek here and I considered Brad Johnson, but I like Grossman and hope that he can stay healthy all year. I consider my QBs to be the weakest part of the team overall, but with scoring of 4 pts per TD instead of 6 and 1 pt per 25 yards instead of 20, I feel like it was the right place to skimp.

Running Backs

Cadillac Williams 1.12 Bye: 4

I really like Williams this year. I keep hearing about people who think he is overrated, but I've seen him go anywhere from 6th-10th in some survivor drafts, so I think he was a good pick at 12. He was a rookie last year and rookies always hit a wall and sometimes that includes getting banged up. Remember that he was also a rookie who didn't carry the load in college either. He's now had a full offseason to get healthy and really get himself in shape. I expect a great year.

Almost picked: R Johnson

Deuce McAllister 5.12 Bye: 7

Waiting until the 5th round to pick a 2nd RB is pretty nerve-wrecking, but I do really like Deuce. I think that as great as Bush will be, he's still got some work to do in order to be the RB1 there. I expect that as the season goes on, it will become harder and harder for me to start Deuce because Bush will start seeing more and more work. But I think that I can get through Caddy's Bye week with some pretty good production from him. There is also the knee injury issue, although I do feel better than most about his recovery from that. Having said all that, I was praying that Dillon or Bell would fall to me. Certainly the weakest RB2 here. I really need another RB to step up.

Dominick Rhodes 7.12 Bye: 6

I know, I know, everyone loves Addai. Color me not convinced. First of all, there are very few rookie RBs than I think can come in a grasp a complex offensive scheme like the Colts run. I see a learning curve there. Combine that with a more veteran team that is gunning for the SB and I think that they stick with Rhodes if he can handle the job. Addai may be the first round pick, but this team can win the Super Bowl this year and Rhodes is pretty their best bet to do it. I'm pretty excited to get him here. Of course, I was quite disappointed to see a mini-RB run right before my pick which saw Taylor, Martin and Green come off the board. I would have taken any of them over Rhodes. No other serious consideration for the pick.

Samkon Gado 9.12 Bye: 6

Boy, did I want Marion Barber here. I could almost smell him (smells like Cool Water, in case you're wondering). But Evil Ollie grabbed him right before my pick. Curses. So I was stuck deciding between Gado and Mike Anderson. Anderson does have a number of things going for him, but I felt like it was more likely that Gado would become the starting RB at some point this year than Anderson would. He's been on the team already, unlike Anderson. And he has a new coach who won't necessarily show favoritism to Green and Davenport.

Almost picked: M Anderson

Ryan Moats 11.12 Bye: 9

Rounding out my Quintet is Ryan Moats. I really like this kid. He seems like another Westbrook and the way that Reid likes to spread things around, I think Moats could see a decent amount of action. I would have preferred Mewelde Moore, but such is life. Overall my RBs aren't bad, but not great either.

Wide Receivers

Larry Fitzgerald 2.01 Bye: 9

I really like this kid and I've never had him on a team before that I can recall. So I drafted him.

Almost picked: C Johnson

Hines Ward 3.12 Bye: 4

Well, week 4 takes another shot in the groin, but I like Ward. I've heard thoughts that he'll be overvalued this year because of the Super Bowl MVP and I know that his QB hasn't shown himself to be the sharpest tool in the shed, but I like a WR that works his tail off and blocks downfield. Even if that doesn't count in fantasy football.

Plaxico Burress 4.01 Bye:4

A pretty stupid pick actually. I liked Driver a little bit more, but for some reason I decided to play that game where you give up on a Bye week, so I just took him to further ruin any week 4 chances. I do think that Plax can be a solid WR this year and I'm not too worried about he and Manning apparently not getting along great. But it was still a bad pick.

Almost picked: Driver

Joe Jurevicius 10.01 Bye: 6

Damn, did I want Burleson here. Just have a feeling about him this year. But after waiting so long to finally grab my 4th WR, I can't be too upset with a WR1 on an up and coming team. I think that Joey J will prove to be Frye's favorite target and although I certainly don't expect superstar numbers, I think he's pretty solid for a WR4. The week 4 game against the Raiders will help too.

Almost picked: Roddy White, but I thought he'd be there at my next pick

Ashley Lelie 14.01 Bye: 4

With a name like Ashley, he's got to be tough. I understand that he's the WR3 in Denver. I understand that he probably won't be traded. I understand that he's legally insane if he thinks he's worth Reggie Wayne money. But he's got some talent and he's my WR5. And if he gets traded somewhere else, he could be gold.

Drew Carter 16.01 Bye: 9

I really like Drew this year. I know that he's been downgraded because of the Keyshawn signing, but I really think that Colbert is the one that is hurt alot by Keyshawn. Drew will be the WR3 deep down the sideline type of guy and if something does happen to Smith or Johnson, he'll be a great value as my WR6.

Chris Henry 17.12 Bye: 5

Needed someone on my team for Plaxico to compare favorably to and this guy is it. Let's be honest: he is a turd. But he's got talent and with the last pick in the draft if he can dodge the legal issues, then he can grow on his fine showing last season.

I think my WRs are the strength of my team. Would have been happier with Driver and Burleson, but still should be solid all year long.

Tight Ends

Alge Crumpler 6.01 Bye: 5

Always a solid option here. Truthfully, I think that ATL will be throwing more to their TEs this year than in the past, but even with reduced output Crumpler is a great TE to have, especially in a PPR league. Probably would have taken Heap but I didn't expect him to be there.

Dallas Clark 12.01 Bye: 6

I wanted to have a solid TE duo and I was really hoping that someone like Smith or Watson would fall to me, but they didn't really come close. Clark is a good TE on a good offensive team, but he does have injury issues. I like that he plays a weak Titans defense week 5 when Crumpler is off. If he can stay healthy this year, I think he'll serve me well.

I like my TEs in the format.

Overall, I like my team's chances this year.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Commentary on my roster:

Bulger, Marc STL QB, Frerotte, Gus STL QB

- I don't expect Bulger to have a huge season, but I was pretty happy to land him in the 8th round. Analysts are expecting St. Louis to run more, but this is still a talented group of WRs.

Leftwich, Byron JAC QB

- Leftwich will probably never be a top 5 QB in this system, but he's a solid backup.

Alexander, Shaun SEA RB, Morris, Maurice SEA RB

- Not much to say. At #3 overall, this was a no-brainer.

Cobbs, Cedric DEN RB

- A late round gamble. While Dayne is penciled in as the starter and Bell is closely behind, we all know that a third string RB in Denver can sometimes net some good fantasy points.

- Lewis, Jamal BAL RB

Very pleased to land Jamal in round 5. I know all the objections: his performance has dropped, Mike Anderson was signed in the offseason. But if you look at the RBs available in rounds 4 and 5, I think Jamal offered good value. Foster, with all his talent, is a big injury risk. And Foster was drafted a full round earlier.

Moore, Mewelde MIN RB

- Another late pick I like a lot. Clearly, Chester Taylor is #1 in Minn. But in this PPR scoring system, Moore could be a solid #3 RB. As long as Moore is healthy, I think the Vikings will give him a chance to contribute every week.

Williams, DeAngelo CAR RB

- I've been told that I could have taken this gamble a round or two later than round 7. I don't agree. Someone would have scooped up Williams fairly quickly had I not grabbed him here. I wanted to roll the dice. Williams has plenty of talent, and is playing behind Foster - a RB that has never proven he can stay healthy.

Chambers, Chris MIA WR

- Definitely not crazy about Chambers as my #1 WR. But he was the best talent available when I picked late in round 2. The downside of Chambers is the thought of Joey Harrington throwing to him. The upside is once Culpepper is healthy, Daunte definitely has the arm to get the ball deep to Chambers.

Givens, David TEN WR

- Not a bad #5 WR.

Jones, Matt JAC WR

- Jones and Deangelo were my two gambles. While I think Jones is raw, he clearly has the talent to act as a suitable bye week fill-in for me. I could have picked a more "sure thing" player here, but Jones is an exciting player that I wanted on my team.

Mason, Derrick BAL WR

- While Mason probably won't come close to #1 WR numbers, I think he was a steal as my #3. His best seasons were only two years ago with McNair at the helm.

Wayne, Reggie IND WR

- Even though I drafted Chambers as my #1 WR, I think Wayne has the potential to fill that role. I think that Indy will throw the ball A LOT this year, and Wayne has to be included in a lot of those throws.

Williams, Mike DET WR

- Another gamble. I have some depth at WR, so if Williams is a bust, I don't need him to start on my week-toweek roster. However, I like having a talented WR in a Mike Martz offense.

Hilton, Zack NOS TE

- Hilton is getting some good reviews, and lack of WR depth in New Orleans tells me that Hilton has a shot at a good amount of targets.

Miller, Heath PIT TE

- I have Miller on my Dynasty team, as well. I thought about going after a top TE like Shockey or Gonzalez, but I think that the departure of Randel-El and the lack of a #1 stud RB makes Miller a nice TD option in Pitt.

 

[Team Legacy]

Quarterbacks

Michael Vick 7.09

I was thrilled to see Vick still on the board here at 7.09, after strongly considering him at 6.04. In this scoring system, I believe an argument could be made for taking him as high as the laste 4th/early 5th round. In this scoring system, 1 rushing yard is worth 2.5 passing yards, and there is no penalty for turnovers. If Vick can produce 150/1, 50/.33 a game, which would produce 2400/16, 800/6 over the course of a season, Vick would produce the equivalent of 4400 passing yards and 25 TDs. And I believe that is a lower bound projection, as I expect him to produce closer to 2800-2900 yards in the passing game this season, which would likely make him the #2 QB in this scoring system, with the equivalent of 5000 passing yards and 25 TDs. Of course, with Vick does come some amouont of injury risk, but he has held up reasonably well over his career, missing only 1 game per season in 3 of the last 4 seasons. Overall, a pick I am very excited about.

Jake Plummer 9.09

Quarterbacks moved off the board slowly in this draft, and I was thrilled to pick up the #8 QB on my board with my 9th round pick. With the addition of Javon Walker and the loss of Mike Anderson, I suspect we will see Jake airing the ball out a bit more, moving back towards his 2004 passing numbers, with perhaps 3600-3700 passing yards and 22 TDs. What really helps Jake in this scoring system is the 175-250 rushing yards and 2-3 rushing TDs he will accrue over the course of the season, which will result in him adding an additional 2-3 points per game to his stats. Would have been happy with him as a #1 QB, but getting him as a backup to Vick, and being able to rotate the two should result in excellent production from the QB position for me.

Brett Favre 12.04

Not that I really needed another QB at this point in the draft, but I had Favre on my list as the #13 QB, and with him still hanging around in the 12th round, the value was too outstanding to pass up. If nothing else, he fully insulates me from a Vick injury, and will provide a nice matchup at home vs. STL in week 5 when Vick is on bye and Plummer is playing Baltimore. With no penalties for the 30+ INTs he will likely throw this year, getting a 3800/22 type QB as a #3 QB is ridiculous. Now, just as long as he doesnt have a sudden change of heart about retiring in August....

Vince Young 17.09

With 17 rounds of QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs being picked in this draft, the final round was noticeably lacking in talent. With my RBs and WRs filled to my satisfaction, I decided to gamble on Young here. Though he will likely not start for half the season, I believe he can possibly be a top 12-15 QB in this scoring system once he does become a starter. 140/.75, 40/.3 per game, or 2240/12, 640/5 over the course of a 16 game season, would equate to 3840 passing yards and 19 TDs, putting him right in the 12-15 range. Does anyone believe that 140/.75, 40/.3 is unreasonable for Young as a first year starter? Rushing stats are HUGE in this scoring system, and I have no doubts Young will provide them. While Young may never start a game for me even after he takes the starting job, Id much rather have him on my roster than someone else's.

Running Backs

Edgerrin James 1.09

Ugh. There is no upside to picking from 1.08-1.12 this year. If you can't pick in the top 7, you surely want to pick at 1.12. At 1.09, I was left with the non-exciting choice of a higher upside Ronnie Brown, or the steadier Edgerrin James. As the old adage goes, you can't win a league with your 1st round pick, but you certainly can lose it. James has a proven record of health, and I feel it is an absolute lock he can produce 1500+ total yards, 30+ catches and 8+ TDs in Arizona this year. While this is a major departure from his Indy numbers, it makes him worth a late first rounder, even if he is very unexciting.

Warrick Dunn 3.09

Another unexciting RB pick, but one who has very little chance of not being a value at his draft slot. 33 players into a draft, I certainly have no problem with a RB who will produce 1500-1600 total yards, 30+ catches and 6+ TDs. I had Dunn targeted at this pick from the very start of the draft, and was very happy to see him still here, as my #2 RB. With Edge and Dunn, I have two starting RBs who, while they do not have great upside, will be consistent, and more importantly HEALTHY for 15-16 games.

Tatum Bell 5.09

Going into this draft, I had little interest in Bell, as I figured to take him I would have to draft him in the top 40 picks, as a #2 RB. Imagine my surprise as the RB who put up 1000+/8 last year was still sitting on the board nearly 60 players into the draft. Bell has his risks. He seems brittle, he will not likely ever garner 20+ carries in a game, and his production is very inconsistent. However, Bell also only has Ron Dayne to compete with for the starting position, and given his 5.0+ yards per carry, he will not need more than 12-15 carries a game to make him a legitimate top 18 RB. Even if he gets nothing more than he did last year, 1000/8 as a #3 RB is something that is too good to pass up in the late 5th round.

Duce Staley 11.09

This was an interesting pick that I am still not sure how I feel about. On one hand, Staley could not get on the field last year, being made inactive for most of the season after returning from injury. But on the other hand, he seems to be the favorite to take over the change of pace/goalline back role that Jerome Bettis had 500/9 in last season. Should the diminuitive Willie Parker go down, Staley would be in line for 20+ carries/game behind one of the NFLs best offensive lines, in a very RB friendly offense. For me, this pick was about getting a #4 RB who could put up points for me as a bye week fill in, but potentially become a top 15 RB should Parker go down.

Greg Jones 13.09

Similar to the Staley pick, this pick was about getting a RB who could provide bye-week filler type points for me in his current role, and also has the potential to be a starting caliber RB if his situation changes. The main push for me making this pick is that I am absolutely unconvinced that Fred Taylor will be on the Jags roster come week 1. Jones has shown he can be the type of grinding runner this offense needs in the past, and with the addition of Drew, along with Pearman and Toefield, Taylor's prescence on the roster might be a bit superfluous. I expect Jones to produce 500-600 total yards/6 TDs as a backup to Taylor, and 900-1000 yards/9-10 TDs as a starter. As a #5 RB, Ill take that.



Wide Recievers

Terrell Owens 2.04

Absolutely not a pick I wanted to make. As the #5 WR off the board, he is technically a value, considering I have him ranked as the #3 WR. However, I really did not want this much risk out of my #1 WR. I have no doubts he'll produce while healthy and not picking fights with the Tuna, but I do not at all feel comfortable about him helping my team for 16 weeks. Again, however, I could not pass on a WR I have projected for 90/1300/12 as the #5 WR off the board, and will have to hope he stays off the training table and off the suspension list. Almost took Anquan Boldin here, who is my #5 WR, and in hindsight, I wish I had. Injury risk to him and to Warner were the concerns that helped push me towards the TO pick.

Roy Williams 4.04

My second favorite pick in this draft, after the Vick pick. Williams is an amazing situation this year, as by far the best WR on a Mike Martz offense. Kitna is serviceable as an NFL QB, which makes him 11.8x better than Joey Harrington ever was when lobbing the ball at Roy. I expect 80/1250/10 out of Roy this year, and love that type of value in the early 4th. I gambled a little bit that he would fall this far, as I obviously have him as a top 10 WR, but felt with the Lions collapse under Mariucci last year, Roy would be undervalued, and felt lucky to be right.

Rod Smith 6.04

I had TJ Houshmandzadeh targeted here, but he went off the board at 6.03. I don't know why I was considering TJ over Rod Smith, but was happy to get Rod in the middle of the 6th round. He produced 85/1150/6 last year in what I believe was a down year for the Denver passing game, and I do not believe Javon Walker will be able to supplant him as Denver's #1 WR this year coming off the ACL injury. I think 75/1000/6 is a good bet, with the potential to match last year's numbers.

Koren Robinson 8.04

This is the type of pick I hate to make, even in the 8th round. Yes, he is easily Minny's #1, in a WC offense being run by Brad Childress. That’s the positives. The negatives are that he hasn’t produced consistently since 2002, and only had 350 yards last year. Hes a step away from being suspended for the year, and even when he's on the field isnt a guarantee to catch the ball. I think his upside lies somewhere around 70/1000/8, but more likely hes 55/800/6. Not a horrible risk for where Im taking him, but would love to have someone with a little less risk here.

Cedric Wilson 14.04

Love this pick. Was wondering how far I could let him fall. He will be Pittsburgh's #2/#3 option in the passing game, and likely catch 50-55 passes. Santonio Holmes is "light years" away from contributing, according to Pitt coaches. Between his missing camps and frequent run ins with the law, it will be a surprise if he even contributes as a #3 until late in the season. I've liked Wilson since his UT days, and feel this will be a very good situation for him to produce some great #s for a #5 WR.

Tight End

Ben Watson 10.04

He was on my predraft list as early as the 7th round, really almost took him in the 8th, but as everyone else filled out their tight ends, it was clear I could let Watson fall. He's my #5 TE this year in this scoring system, so Im obviously thrilled to get him as the #11 TE off the board in the 10th round. He's going to be at least NE's #2 WR, and it would not surprise me for him to challenge Branch as the top guy in NE. Recent reports of him being used extensively along the goalline are also very encouraging.

Erron Kinney 15.09

Was surprised to see him last this long. 55 catches, 500+ yards and 2 TDs last year made him a surprising starter quality TE, so I was surprised to see him taken as one of the last backup Tes. I don’t believe he'll repeat last years numbers, as Troupe is healthier this season and there are more WR options, but 40+ catches and 350+ yards is very reasonable to expect.

Jeb Putzier 16.04

This was an autodraft mistake on my part. I was on a plane when this pick was made, and was not happy to see it when I checked in later. He was my 2nd choice behind Kinney for a backup TE, but I had no need for a 3rd. However I incorrectly set up my autodraft and instead got Kinney in the 15th, and then Putzier in the 16th. Had I been making this pick on my own, I would have selected Maurice Morris, a potential top 8 RB if Salex should go down. Still not horrible value for Putzier, who could push Kinney off my roster if the Texans use him frequently.

QBs - B+ If this was a BEST BALL format, this group gets an A+. I have a feeling you'll be pulling your hair out with these guys trying to decide week to week who to start. I don't envy you. You'll burn yourself too many times to count. RBs - A- Love Edge, Dunn and Bell. You'll be happy with this group although I prefer others you could have had with the Dunn pick. (julius, reuben and parker)

WRs - A Owens, Roy, Rod and KRob. Wilson too. Solid group here, but awfully thin. Pick up some depth in Free Agency.

TEs - B Watson is a sleeper so you get a nod of confidence here.

Overall solid squad. I think you did a good job of balancing your upside and your risk.

 

[Team Legacy]

Tough draft. I didn't like the way most of the breaks went, but we'll see how it all works out. Here's my team:

QB - Drew Bledsoe (7.05), Ben Roethlisberger (12.08)

I like this group. Bledsoe could be top 3 with TO around. Roethlisberger is a solid backup option. My only regret is that I used such an early pick on a QB. I hadn't planned to take one until at least the 10th round, but there just wasn't any value anywhere else.

RB - Brian Westbrook (1.05), Reggie Bush (3.05), LenDale White (6.08), Kevan Barlow (9.05), Michael Bennett (14.08), Justin Fargas (17.05)

I was really counting on getting Steven Jackson at 1.05. When he went at 1.04, it left my with plan B. Brian Westbrook doesn't have the hype of someone like Ronnie Brown or LaMont Jordan, but he is an elite PPR RB and he should be the centerpiece of the team's offense next year. I'm worried about his durability, but in this format, he's a stud.

I like my Reggie Bush pick at 3.05. I have him down for 14 ppg next year and I think it's a modest projection. Mark my words, he will make an immediate impact and be a starting-caliber RB2 in PPR leagues.

Things fall off after my top two. I like LenDale White, but I'd be lying if I said I'm completely confident that I'll be able to count on him. He has huge upside, but could also be a real dud. That's why I felt obligated to use another high pick on a RB (Kevan Barlow). Barlow is a top 35 RB in our format and should continue to play a prominent role for the Niners. Gore is overhyped.

Bennett and Fargas were high upside flyers. It may have been a mistake to use my 14th on Bennett given my lack of depth at WR and TE.

WR - Anquan Boldin (2.08), Lee Evans (4.08), Laveranues Coles (5.05), Keenan McCardell (8.08), Roddy White (10.08), Charles Rogers (15.05), Jabar Gaffney (16.08)

This is an unspectacular, but scrappy group.

Boldin is a stud and a very solid option as a WR1. The only concern is his history of injuries.

Coles and Evans are both flying under the radar right now, but each guy has a real chance to be a top 20 WR in this format. Evans will be moving into the #1 spot and has all of the tools needed to produce. If Chris Chambers can be top 10 in Miami, then I see no reason why Lee Evans can't be top 20 in Buffalo.

As for Coles, he's a forgotten man, but he's still the top target for an NFL team that should have an improved passing game next year. With the conservative Edwards and the inept Bollinger out of the way, Coles could return to his glory days.

McCardell should be a good depth guy.

Roddy White should be Atlanta's #1 WR. He has first round physical tools and the ability to make big plays. Atlanta has been a WR wasteland lately, but that could change now that they have a real talent to work with. Worst case scenario is that White makes a decent bye week starter.

Jabar Gaffney should be a nice bye week fill-in, while Charles Rogers possesses nice potential. Forgive me if I'm not sold on Corey Bradford or Mike Furrey.

TE - Ben Troupe (11.05), Alex Smith (13.05)

I toyed with the idea of drafting a top TE, but the value was never there. I had to settle for these two. Troupe was a top 10 TE last season and should once again be poised for a decent year. Smith was a quality backup as a rookie. I expect an increase in his numbers, possibly to the point where he'll be a quality FF starter.

OVERALL - This squad seems somewhat lackluster on paper, but the breakout potential is there. I think I have a nice mix of proven talent and promising sleepers. My primary regret is weak depth at RB and WR. If one or two of my key players get hurt, then I could be in serious trouble. If everyone stays healthy, I expect to have a winning record and possibly contend for the title.

QB - A - Good duo. I think they'll provide top notch scoring as a unit. I prefer Roth in Masters style as I just can't predict when his big games are coming. RB - C+ I'm not sold on Bush's contribution being that huge this year. He's a special talent, but I think you'll see more Chris Perry type stats. You always seem to go BOOM or BUST with this position. YOU STOLE MY LJ INSURANCE!

WR - B- I like Boldin as a 1, but Evans is a 3 (for now, you may be right in the end). Coles fits as a 3. McArdell is a great 4. I like Roddy and Rogers upside late, but again, look how much UPSIDE you draft. Thank god for consistent Coles and McArdell on this squad.

TE - B+ Ben and Alex. Great combo. Both should have big years. I am liking this type of combo more and more in 1ppr TE leagues. I prefer the combo in Masters. If I have to choose a guy in my lineup, I want it to be a stud.

Overall - B with an A+ upside - Nick, its been a theme of yours as long as I've known you. High Upside, high gamble, highly talented players. Very few consistent, "know what you're getting" type guys.

 

[Team Legacy]

Quarterbacks

Matt Hasselbeck 6.07

I was a little bit torn on this pick. On the one hand, I'm not a big fan of taking QBs in the first 6 rounds, and I was painfully thin at WR. On the other hand, I didn't expect there to be much more action on WRs for the next couple of rounds (there wasn't, with only 7 WRs drafted in the next 2 rounds)... and there's a lot to be said for Hasselbeck's stability. Same coach as last year, same supporting cast as last year, very dependable. If I'm going to draft a QB early, dependable's what I'm looking for. I look forward to seeing what he can do with a full season of D-Jax.

John Kitna 13.06

Proven ability to succeed? Check. Perhaps the most QB-friendly coach of the last decade? Check. I'm very happy with the upside here, especially for a 13th rounder- and when your #1 is as rock-solid as Hasselbeck, it's all about the upside.

Running Backs

Clinton Portis 1.06

I really thought I was out of luck with pick #6, convinced that LJ/LT/SAlex/Tiki/Portis would be the first five picks. I really didn't like anyone past that first group. Thanks to EBF and BostonFred, though, both Portis and Barber fell to me. I like Barber a little bit better in this scoring, but I think that Portis is far more likely to finish the season healthy, and as the saying goes, you can't win the league in the first round... but you sure can lose it.

Dominick Davis 2.07

In this scoring, I consider this pick a real coup. He's basically Brian Westbrook, except with better numbers and a more RB-friendly coach (and a available 14 picks later). His health is a big question mark, but I'm more than willing to take a risk on a guy who averages over 19 fantasy points per game (over 300 a season, if he can manage to stay healthy). With upside like that, you snatch it up and then just burn some picks on solid depth.

Ron Dayne 3.06

Yes, this is very early to be grabbing Ron Dayne... however, my thoughts on him had been made abundantly clear on this board, so if I wanted him, I knew I would have to surprise everyone and grab him before anyone expected me to. For those who think this is a questionable pick... I have him projected to 1400 yards and 13 TDs. I also grabbed him a pick later than Reggie Bush, and I strongly suspect that he'll outscore Bush this year.

Thomas Jones 5.06

Yes, this makes 4 RBs in the first 5 rounds. In my defense, at the time I didn't realize this was a no-trade league... although looking back on it now, I'm not certain I would have done it any differently even if I had known. I didn't anticipate how quickly WRs would be flying off the board. I don't regret this pick, though. Lots of upside, and if he busts out, then I've still got 3 other fantastic RBs carrying the load. I honestly believe that any one of my RBs can get put on IR tomorrow and I'll still enter the season with the best RB corps in the league.

T.J. Duckett 11.06

Some of you might laugh, but this pick is just me handcuffing Dayne. I don't see him losing his job to Cobbs or Bell. The only way I see him losing his job is if Denver brings in someone from outside... and if Denver brings in anyone, I think it's going to be Duckett. Even if Duckett doesn't go anywhere, he's a proven goal line threat and will still hold value. I can also point out how he's done when Dunn is out hurt to show that he's just one injury to a very old RB away from stud-hood.

Michael Pittman 14.07

This late in the draft, we're gambling on upside guys. I don't like Caddilac Williams (I feel like all of his success last year came against paper-thin rushing defenses), and I also think he's a likely injury candidate. Pittman's a very solid producer, especially in PPR leagues. He has the talent, and I think he's one of the more likely backups to wind up the the opportunity. And if not... well then, he was only a 14th rounder.



Wide Recievers

Deion Branch 4.07

Earlier than I wanted to take him, but he was the best WR available and I desperately needed a WR at this point. There's really not a whole lot to say about this pick- he's clearly Brady's go-to guy, and the loss of Givens just increases the amount that he'll be gone to. I hope the holdout thing gets resolved soon, but I'm not overly concerned about it at this point. I really wanted Roy Williams at this point, but Deisel stole him 3 picks earlier.

Keyshawn Johnson 8.07

He may be the #2 guy in Carolina, but he's also got a long history of production. He was exactly what I needed at this point- a proven and consistant performer so I could ensure that I'd have starting WRs every week without having to rely on upside-guys.

Eric Moulds 9.06

Same comments as Keyshawn. He's a #2, but a #2 with a long history of getting lots of catches. I just want some consistant production here, and he's proven he's up to the task.

Ernest Wilford 10.07

In my defense, I made this pick before the news came out that he'd be fighting just for the #3 spot, so I grabbed him in hopes of him earning the #2 role. I haven't given up hope entirely that he still might do just that, either.

Corey Bradford 12.07

I know two things. Mike Martz is Detroit's head coach, and Corey Bradford is Detroit's WR2. Those two things, in my mind, more than justify taking him with a 12th rounder. I have very high hopes for Bradford this season. Who knows, maybe my Kitna-Bradford connection will be carrying me to a league title after Roy Williams suffers his annual injury. Then again... maybe not.

Marty Booker 15.06

With my thirteenth rounder, I was looking at Kitna, Pittman, and Booker. I chose them in the order that I thought would maximize my chances of getting all 3... and sure enough, I managed to get all three. I was very happy about that. I view Booker as a Moulds/Johnson type who'll get me solid numbers, but I also think there's a chance that he'll really outperform expectations with Culpepper in town.

Travis Taylor 16.07

This pick was a flier... but then again, this pick was a 16th rounder. I haven't seen enough from Williamson to make me absolutely sure that he'll be the #2 this year, especially since the current staff has no loyalty to him, since he wasn't their pick.

Tight End

Jason Witten 7.06

I'm a firm believer that TE is the most undervalued position in all of fantasy football. Realizing by now that I was going to finish up pretty weak at WR, I went and fixed the problem in a less intuitive way- by making sure that I wasn't weak at TE, as well.

Bubba Franks 17.06

7 TDs in 2 of the last 4 seasons, and a huge contract signed just a year ago. Lots of upside for a 17th rounder.

QB - A - Hass gets the job done. Start him every week barring a complete shoot out for the Lions and Martz. Kitna makes a very capable backup. RB - A - I wanted to rank A+ here, but didn't due to Dom's injury risk. Closer to the season if he's healthy and Dayne gets the nod, I'll add the +. Still can't believe you chose Dayne over Chester, Dunn, Julius, Reuben and FWP. It baffles me really, but even with the pick, this lineup is nasty. Love the TJones pick there. Too bad this isn't a FLEX league. You have to be taking a hit somewhere else with all these weapons.

WR - D- This is by far the worst WR lineup in this draft. Branch is prepared to sit half the season. He's from Louisville, my hometown so I've watched this situation closely as I'm sure you have. Even then, Branch your # 1 ? OUCH. Keyshawn is a SHAKY # 3 at best. I can't believe you didn't try for the homerun here with this strategy and take Drew Bennett. He could at least give you the possibility of a true #2. Moulds as your 3, wilford, bradford... man... This will be your achilles heel bro. I can't see this strategy working. It would be totally different if this was a 1-2-2 and 2 flex league. Then you could use that RB depth. You better PRAY you get rights to a BREAKOUT FREE AGENT WIDE RECEIVER. If that's your plan, then this draft could pay off big.

TE - A Witten is great.

OVERALL - This team gets the C- grade due to the terrible situation at WR. If you use your bidding dollars well, you may be able to secure a WR out there, but you will likely need more help than that to compete.

 

[Team Legacy]

Commentary on my roster:

Bulger, Marc STL QB, Frerotte, Gus STL QB

- I don't expect Bulger to have a huge season, but I was pretty happy to land him in the 8th round. Analysts are expecting St. Louis to run more, but this is still a talented group of WRs.

Leftwich, Byron JAC QB

- Leftwich will probably never be a top 5 QB in this system, but he's a solid backup.

Alexander, Shaun SEA RB, Morris, Maurice SEA RB

- Not much to say. At #3 overall, this was a no-brainer.

Cobbs, Cedric DEN RB

- A late round gamble. While Dayne is penciled in as the starter and Bell is closely behind, we all know that a third string RB in Denver can sometimes net some good fantasy points.

- Lewis, Jamal BAL RB

Very pleased to land Jamal in round 5. I know all the objections: his performance has dropped, Mike Anderson was signed in the offseason. But if you look at the RBs available in rounds 4 and 5, I think Jamal offered good value. Foster, with all his talent, is a big injury risk. And Foster was drafted a full round earlier.

Moore, Mewelde MIN RB

- Another late pick I like a lot. Clearly, Chester Taylor is #1 in Minn. But in this PPR scoring system, Moore could be a solid #3 RB. As long as Moore is healthy, I think the Vikings will give him a chance to contribute every week.

Williams, DeAngelo CAR RB

- I've been told that I could have taken this gamble a round or two later than round 7. I don't agree. Someone would have scooped up Williams fairly quickly had I not grabbed him here. I wanted to roll the dice. Williams has plenty of talent, and is playing behind Foster - a RB that has never proven he can stay healthy.

Chambers, Chris MIA WR

- Definitely not crazy about Chambers as my #1 WR. But he was the best talent available when I picked late in round 2. The downside of Chambers is the thought of Joey Harrington throwing to him. The upside is once Culpepper is healthy, Daunte definitely has the arm to get the ball deep to Chambers.

Givens, David TEN WR

- Not a bad #5 WR.

Jones, Matt JAC WR

- Jones and Deangelo were my two gambles. While I think Jones is raw, he clearly has the talent to act as a suitable bye week fill-in for me. I could have picked a more "sure thing" player here, but Jones is an exciting player that I wanted on my team.

Mason, Derrick BAL WR

- While Mason probably won't come close to #1 WR numbers, I think he was a steal as my #3. His best seasons were only two years ago with McNair at the helm.

Wayne, Reggie IND WR

- Even though I drafted Chambers as my #1 WR, I think Wayne has the potential to fill that role. I think that Indy will throw the ball A LOT this year, and Wayne has to be included in a lot of those throws.

Williams, Mike DET WR

- Another gamble. I have some depth at WR, so if Williams is a bust, I don't need him to start on my week-toweek roster. However, I like having a talented WR in a Mike Martz offense.

Hilton, Zack NOS TE

- Hilton is getting some good reviews, and lack of WR depth in New Orleans tells me that Hilton has a shot at a good amount of targets.

Miller, Heath PIT TE

- I have Miller on my Dynasty team, as well. I thought about going after a top TE like Shockey or Gonzalez, but I think that the departure of Randel-El and the lack of a #1 stud RB makes Miller a nice TD option in Pitt.

QB - A - Bulger and Lefty. Great combo in this format.RB - A - Alexander and Jamal. 1-2 punch. Throw in a flier DeAngelo with Mewelde and your bye weeks are covered.

WR - A+ I love this lineup top to bottom. Chambers Wayne Mason Matt and Givens? Gang, this is a SPECIAL GROUP right here. Unbeleivable value!! wow !!

TE - B I like everything about Miller, but I'm not sure the offense is using him to his potential yet. Hilton is a great backup here. I like the strategy of waiting on the Tight End. The other positions look fantastic!

OVERALL - A - Strongest group I've reviewed yet. This is the team to beat so far.

 

[Reaper]

Commentary on my roster:

Bulger, Marc STL QB, Frerotte, Gus STL QB

- I don't expect Bulger to have a huge season, but I was pretty happy to land him in the 8th round. Analysts are expecting St. Louis to run more, but this is still a talented group of WRs.

Leftwich, Byron JAC QB

- Leftwich will probably never be a top 5 QB in this system, but he's a solid backup.

Alexander, Shaun SEA RB, Morris, Maurice SEA RB

- Not much to say. At #3 overall, this was a no-brainer.

Cobbs, Cedric DEN RB

- A late round gamble. While Dayne is penciled in as the starter and Bell is closely behind, we all know that a third string RB in Denver can sometimes net some good fantasy points.

- Lewis, Jamal BAL RB

Very pleased to land Jamal in round 5. I know all the objections: his performance has dropped, Mike Anderson was signed in the offseason. But if you look at the RBs available in rounds 4 and 5, I think Jamal offered good value. Foster, with all his talent, is a big injury risk. And Foster was drafted a full round earlier.

Moore, Mewelde MIN RB

- Another late pick I like a lot. Clearly, Chester Taylor is #1 in Minn. But in this PPR scoring system, Moore could be a solid #3 RB. As long as Moore is healthy, I think the Vikings will give him a chance to contribute every week.

Williams, DeAngelo CAR RB

- I've been told that I could have taken this gamble a round or two later than round 7. I don't agree. Someone would have scooped up Williams fairly quickly had I not grabbed him here. I wanted to roll the dice. Williams has plenty of talent, and is playing behind Foster - a RB that has never proven he can stay healthy.

Chambers, Chris MIA WR

- Definitely not crazy about Chambers as my #1 WR. But he was the best talent available when I picked late in round 2. The downside of Chambers is the thought of Joey Harrington throwing to him. The upside is once Culpepper is healthy, Daunte definitely has the arm to get the ball deep to Chambers.

Givens, David TEN WR

- Not a bad #5 WR.

Jones, Matt JAC WR

- Jones and Deangelo were my two gambles. While I think Jones is raw, he clearly has the talent to act as a suitable bye week fill-in for me. I could have picked a more "sure thing" player here, but Jones is an exciting player that I wanted on my team.

Mason, Derrick BAL WR

- While Mason probably won't come close to #1 WR numbers, I think he was a steal as my #3. His best seasons were only two years ago with McNair at the helm.

Wayne, Reggie IND WR

- Even though I drafted Chambers as my #1 WR, I think Wayne has the potential to fill that role. I think that Indy will throw the ball A LOT this year, and Wayne has to be included in a lot of those throws.

Williams, Mike DET WR

- Another gamble. I have some depth at WR, so if Williams is a bust, I don't need him to start on my week-toweek roster. However, I like having a talented WR in a Mike Martz offense.

Hilton, Zack NOS TE

- Hilton is getting some good reviews, and lack of WR depth in New Orleans tells me that Hilton has a shot at a good amount of targets.

Miller, Heath PIT TE

- I have Miller on my Dynasty team, as well. I thought about going after a top TE like Shockey or Gonzalez, but I think that the departure of Randel-El and the lack of a #1 stud RB makes Miller a nice TD option in Pitt.

QB - A - Bulger and Lefty. Great combo in this format.RB - A - Alexander and Jamal. 1-2 punch. Throw in a flier DeAngelo with Mewelde and your bye weeks are covered.

WR - A+ I love this lineup top to bottom. Chambers Wayne Mason Matt and Givens? Gang, this is a SPECIAL GROUP right here. Unbeleivable value!! wow !!

TE - B I like everything about Miller, but I'm not sure the offense is using him to his potential yet. Hilton is a great backup here. I like the strategy of waiting on the Tight End. The other positions look fantastic!

OVERALL - A - Strongest group I've reviewed yet. This is the team to beat so far.

I like that team... MAYBE, though Addai or one of the other rookie RB's could have been taken over Matt Jones....

Is Matt Jones > Addai, Maroney or even WR Clayton? Jones (9.10 adp) looks like a Big Reach compared to ADP I'm looking at while Addai (5.7adp) would have been good value all around.

I'd love the RB crew even more with one of those rookies that could explode and the WR core would barely take a hit.

EDIT TO ADD: He may not have wound up with Both Williams and Addai but, at least if he took Williams in the 6th, matt Jones would certainly still be there in the 7th if a back he liked didn't fall.....

Lots of RB's in the 7th and 8th round this time of year though.

 

[EBF]

Commentary on my roster:

Bulger, Marc STL QB, Frerotte, Gus STL QB

- I don't expect Bulger to have a huge season, but I was pretty happy to land him in the 8th round. Analysts are expecting St. Louis to run more, but this is still a talented group of WRs.

Leftwich, Byron JAC QB

- Leftwich will probably never be a top 5 QB in this system, but he's a solid backup.

Alexander, Shaun SEA RB, Morris, Maurice SEA RB

- Not much to say. At #3 overall, this was a no-brainer.

Cobbs, Cedric DEN RB

- A late round gamble. While Dayne is penciled in as the starter and Bell is closely behind, we all know that a third string RB in Denver can sometimes net some good fantasy points.

- Lewis, Jamal BAL RB

Very pleased to land Jamal in round 5. I know all the objections: his performance has dropped, Mike Anderson was signed in the offseason. But if you look at the RBs available in rounds 4 and 5, I think Jamal offered good value. Foster, with all his talent, is a big injury risk. And Foster was drafted a full round earlier.

Moore, Mewelde MIN RB

- Another late pick I like a lot. Clearly, Chester Taylor is #1 in Minn. But in this PPR scoring system, Moore could be a solid #3 RB. As long as Moore is healthy, I think the Vikings will give him a chance to contribute every week.

Williams, DeAngelo CAR RB

- I've been told that I could have taken this gamble a round or two later than round 7. I don't agree. Someone would have scooped up Williams fairly quickly had I not grabbed him here. I wanted to roll the dice. Williams has plenty of talent, and is playing behind Foster - a RB that has never proven he can stay healthy.

Chambers, Chris MIA WR

- Definitely not crazy about Chambers as my #1 WR. But he was the best talent available when I picked late in round 2. The downside of Chambers is the thought of Joey Harrington throwing to him. The upside is once Culpepper is healthy, Daunte definitely has the arm to get the ball deep to Chambers.

Givens, David TEN WR

- Not a bad #5 WR.

Jones, Matt JAC WR

- Jones and Deangelo were my two gambles. While I think Jones is raw, he clearly has the talent to act as a suitable bye week fill-in for me. I could have picked a more "sure thing" player here, but Jones is an exciting player that I wanted on my team.

Mason, Derrick BAL WR

- While Mason probably won't come close to #1 WR numbers, I think he was a steal as my #3. His best seasons were only two years ago with McNair at the helm.

Wayne, Reggie IND WR

- Even though I drafted Chambers as my #1 WR, I think Wayne has the potential to fill that role. I think that Indy will throw the ball A LOT this year, and Wayne has to be included in a lot of those throws.

Williams, Mike DET WR

- Another gamble. I have some depth at WR, so if Williams is a bust, I don't need him to start on my week-toweek roster. However, I like having a talented WR in a Mike Martz offense.

Hilton, Zack NOS TE

- Hilton is getting some good reviews, and lack of WR depth in New Orleans tells me that Hilton has a shot at a good amount of targets.

Miller, Heath PIT TE

- I have Miller on my Dynasty team, as well. I thought about going after a top TE like Shockey or Gonzalez, but I think that the departure of Randel-El and the lack of a #1 stud RB makes Miller a nice TD option in Pitt.

QB - A - Bulger and Lefty. Great combo in this format.RB - A - Alexander and Jamal. 1-2 punch. Throw in a flier DeAngelo with Mewelde and your bye weeks are covered.

WR - A+ I love this lineup top to bottom. Chambers Wayne Mason Matt and Givens? Gang, this is a SPECIAL GROUP right here. Unbeleivable value!! wow !!

TE - B I like everything about Miller, but I'm not sure the offense is using him to his potential yet. Hilton is a great backup here. I like the strategy of waiting on the Tight End. The other positions look fantastic!

OVERALL - A - Strongest group I've reviewed yet. This is the team to beat so far.

I like that team... MAYBE, though Addai or one of the other rookie RB's could have been taken over Matt Jones....

Is Matt Jones > Addai, Maroney or even WR Clayton? Jones (9.10 adp) looks like a Big Reach compared to ADP I'm looking at while Addai (5.7adp) would have been good value all around.

I'd love the RB crew even more with one of those rookies that could explode and the WR core would barely take a hit.

EDIT TO ADD: He may not have wound up with Both Williams and Addai but, at least if he took Williams in the 6th, matt Jones would certainly still be there in the 7th if a back he liked didn't fall.....

Lots of RB's in the 7th and 8th round this time of year though.

I would've taken Jones at 7.05 if he had been there.

 

[EBF]

QB - A - Good duo. I think they'll provide top notch scoring as a unit. I prefer Roth in Masters style as I just can't predict when his big games are coming.

RB - C+ I'm not sold on Bush's contribution being that huge this year. He's a special talent, but I think you'll see more Chris Perry type stats. You always seem to go BOOM or BUST with this position. YOU STOLE MY LJ INSURANCE!

WR - B- I like Boldin as a 1, but Evans is a 3 (for now, you may be right in the end). Coles fits as a 3. McArdell is a great 4. I like Roddy and Rogers upside late, but again, look how much UPSIDE you draft. Thank god for consistent Coles and McArdell on this squad.

TE - B+ Ben and Alex. Great combo. Both should have big years. I am liking this type of combo more and more in 1ppr TE leagues. I prefer the combo in Masters. If I have to choose a guy in my lineup, I want it to be a stud.

Overall - B with an A+ upside - Nick, its been a theme of yours as long as I've known you. High Upside, high gamble, highly talented players. Very few consistent, "know what you're getting" type guys.

Fair assessment. The only point that I really disagree on is about Reggie Bush. I really don't see why he can't come in and make an immediate impact. In a league like this, it's not going to take a ton of catches for him to become a solid RB2 option. RB is an easy position to learn and I think this Saints team will give Bush every chance to make plays. Given what I saw from him at USC, I expect him to take advantage of those chances.

I think he's a spotty play in non-PPR leagues, but I see a lot of value for him in this format.

That said, I definitely have doubts about my RB situation. White and Barlow make me nervous about my RB3 spot, and Westbrook hasn't been very durable lately.

 

[Reaper]

Commentary on my roster:

Bulger, Marc STL QB, Frerotte, Gus STL QB

- I don't expect Bulger to have a huge season, but I was pretty happy to land him in the 8th round. Analysts are expecting St. Louis to run more, but this is still a talented group of WRs.

Leftwich, Byron JAC QB

- Leftwich will probably never be a top 5 QB in this system, but he's a solid backup.

Alexander, Shaun SEA RB, Morris, Maurice SEA RB

- Not much to say. At #3 overall, this was a no-brainer.

Cobbs, Cedric DEN RB

- A late round gamble. While Dayne is penciled in as the starter and Bell is closely behind, we all know that a third string RB in Denver can sometimes net some good fantasy points.

- Lewis, Jamal BAL RB

Very pleased to land Jamal in round 5. I know all the objections: his performance has dropped, Mike Anderson was signed in the offseason. But if you look at the RBs available in rounds 4 and 5, I think Jamal offered good value. Foster, with all his talent, is a big injury risk. And Foster was drafted a full round earlier.

Moore, Mewelde MIN RB

- Another late pick I like a lot. Clearly, Chester Taylor is #1 in Minn. But in this PPR scoring system, Moore could be a solid #3 RB. As long as Moore is healthy, I think the Vikings will give him a chance to contribute every week.

Williams, DeAngelo CAR RB

- I've been told that I could have taken this gamble a round or two later than round 7. I don't agree. Someone would have scooped up Williams fairly quickly had I not grabbed him here. I wanted to roll the dice. Williams has plenty of talent, and is playing behind Foster - a RB that has never proven he can stay healthy.

Chambers, Chris MIA WR

- Definitely not crazy about Chambers as my #1 WR. But he was the best talent available when I picked late in round 2. The downside of Chambers is the thought of Joey Harrington throwing to him. The upside is once Culpepper is healthy, Daunte definitely has the arm to get the ball deep to Chambers.

Givens, David TEN WR

- Not a bad #5 WR.

Jones, Matt JAC WR

- Jones and Deangelo were my two gambles. While I think Jones is raw, he clearly has the talent to act as a suitable bye week fill-in for me. I could have picked a more "sure thing" player here, but Jones is an exciting player that I wanted on my team.

Mason, Derrick BAL WR

- While Mason probably won't come close to #1 WR numbers, I think he was a steal as my #3. His best seasons were only two years ago with McNair at the helm.

Wayne, Reggie IND WR

- Even though I drafted Chambers as my #1 WR, I think Wayne has the potential to fill that role. I think that Indy will throw the ball A LOT this year, and Wayne has to be included in a lot of those throws.

Williams, Mike DET WR

- Another gamble. I have some depth at WR, so if Williams is a bust, I don't need him to start on my week-toweek roster. However, I like having a talented WR in a Mike Martz offense.

Hilton, Zack NOS TE

- Hilton is getting some good reviews, and lack of WR depth in New Orleans tells me that Hilton has a shot at a good amount of targets.

Miller, Heath PIT TE

- I have Miller on my Dynasty team, as well. I thought about going after a top TE like Shockey or Gonzalez, but I think that the departure of Randel-El and the lack of a #1 stud RB makes Miller a nice TD option in Pitt.

QB - A - Bulger and Lefty. Great combo in this format.RB - A - Alexander and Jamal. 1-2 punch. Throw in a flier DeAngelo with Mewelde and your bye weeks are covered.

WR - A+ I love this lineup top to bottom. Chambers Wayne Mason Matt and Givens? Gang, this is a SPECIAL GROUP right here. Unbeleivable value!! wow !!

TE - B I like everything about Miller, but I'm not sure the offense is using him to his potential yet. Hilton is a great backup here. I like the strategy of waiting on the Tight End. The other positions look fantastic!

OVERALL - A - Strongest group I've reviewed yet. This is the team to beat so far.

I like that team... MAYBE, though Addai or one of the other rookie RB's could have been taken over Matt Jones....

Is Matt Jones > Addai, Maroney or even WR Clayton? Jones (9.10 adp) looks like a Big Reach compared to ADP I'm looking at while Addai (5.7adp) would have been good value all around.

I'd love the RB crew even more with one of those rookies that could explode and the WR core would barely take a hit.

EDIT TO ADD: He may not have wound up with Both Williams and Addai but, at least if he took Williams in the 6th, matt Jones would certainly still be there in the 7th if a back he liked didn't fall.....

Lots of RB's in the 7th and 8th round this time of year though.

I would've taken Jones at 7.05 if he had been there.

OK... But, Jones is STILL there at 7.3 and even if he's gone, I'm personally happier with Michael Clayton or winding up with Addai / Williams....

 

[Twilight]

OK... But, Jones is STILL there at 7.3 and even if he's gone, I'm personally happier with Michael Clayton or winding up with Addai / Williams....

Nope. Jones was first man on my predraft list at 6.11. He would not be there.

 

[SSOG]

QB - A - Hass gets the job done. Start him every week barring a complete shoot out for the Lions and Martz. Kitna makes a very capable backup.

RB - A - I wanted to rank A+ here, but didn't due to Dom's injury risk. Closer to the season if he's healthy and Dayne gets the nod, I'll add the +. Still can't believe you chose Dayne over Chester, Dunn, Julius, Reuben and FWP. It baffles me really, but even with the pick, this lineup is nasty. Love the TJones pick there. Too bad this isn't a FLEX league. You have to be taking a hit somewhere else with all these weapons.

WR - D- This is by far the worst WR lineup in this draft. Branch is prepared to sit half the season. He's from Louisville, my hometown so I've watched this situation closely as I'm sure you have. Even then, Branch your # 1 ? OUCH. Keyshawn is a SHAKY # 3 at best. I can't believe you didn't try for the homerun here with this strategy and take Drew Bennett. He could at least give you the possibility of a true #2. Moulds as your 3, wilford, bradford... man... This will be your achilles heel bro. I can't see this strategy working. It would be totally different if this was a 1-2-2 and 2 flex league. Then you could use that RB depth. You better PRAY you get rights to a BREAKOUT FREE AGENT WIDE RECEIVER. If that's your plan, then this draft could pay off big.

TE - A Witten is great.

OVERALL - This team gets the C- grade due to the terrible situation at WR. If you use your bidding dollars well, you may be able to secure a WR out there, but you will likely need more help than that to compete.

I don't know why you're surprised that I took Dayne over Chester, Dunn, Reuben, and FWP. FWP is in an RBBC similar to Dayne's, except Denver is more productive than Pitt. Dunn is a very nice back that I very seriously considered, but I feel (and I know this is an unpopular opinion), that Dayne was just the safer pick (Dunn's a little old for my tastes), and with Davis as my #2, I needed a safe #3. As for Chester... I'd read the articles about his work ethic, and again, I was going for a nice safe pick.I also agree that my WR corps is the weakest in the league, but I don't think it's quite as dire as you paint it to be. I grabbed Branch before he started talking about sitting half the season. Even with that, I doubt he's stupid enough to do it, and I know he's Tom Brady's favorite target. Keyshawn (this "shaky #3") has never in his career caught fewer than 4.5 balls per game. The last time Carolina had two decent WRs (2003), the #2 guy caught 3.6 balls per game. I'm expecting no worse than 4 catches a game from Keyshawn, which means 64 catches. Throw in the yards and TDs and I think he's a solid enough WR2. Not a very sexy WR2, but I'm expecting very Eddie Kennison-like numbers from him this year (marginally fewer yards, marginally more TDs). Eric Moulds is another guy who hasn't caught fewer than ~4.2 balls per game since his sophomore season. Very solid, dependable production. Not very sexy, but very dependable. Also, I really like Bradford, as the #2 WR in a Mike Martz offense. I definitely think, if Davis stays healthy, that I can eke enough WR production out to win more than my fair share of games (aided by the fact that I'll be starting two top-8, possibly top-5 RBs).

 

[SSOG]

Ron Dayne 3.06

Yes, this is very early to be grabbing Ron Dayne... however, my thoughts on him had been made abundantly clear on this board, so if I wanted him, I knew I would have to surprise everyone and grab him before anyone expected me to. For those who think this is a questionable pick... I have him projected to 1400 yards and 13 TDs. I also grabbed him a pick later than Reggie Bush, and I strongly suspect that he'll outscore Bush this year.

I know you like Dayne, but I'll take you up on that gentleman's bet. Mike Anderson only averaged 13.8 ppg in our league last year. Here's roughly what I expect from Bush each week next season:

12 carries for 50 yards

4 catches for 34 yards

.5 total TDs

These seem like fairly conservative numbers, but they equate to 15.4 ppg. You just can't overlook the value of his receiving skills. He's probably the best receiving back to enter the draft since Mewelde Moore, and he's much better with the ball in his hands.

Drew Brees knows how to get the ball to his weapons. Bank on Reggie having a very solid season in PPR leagues.

Hey, if you honestly think that Bush is getting 64 receptions this season as a part-timer, then more power to you. I disagree. You've got yourself a gentlemen's bet.

ssog drafted dayne

Like I said to the rest of the league when I drafted him... never let it be said that I don't put my money where my mouth is.

 

[Reaper]

OK...  But, Jones is STILL there at 7.3 and even if he's gone, I'm personally happier with Michael Clayton or winding up with Addai / Williams....

Nope. Jones was first man on my predraft list at 6.11. He would not be there.

JEESUS..... My statement was a repsonse to EFB saying he'd pick him at 7.5....

To you I'm still happier with Clayton or one of the backs as I ALSO stated above.

Personal Preference I guess but, In my OPINION, I like that team better with another Young back with great potential and I don' think his WR's take much of a hit losing Jones.

Seems to be a lot of Matt Jones Love lately - Sound slike a discussion in it's own cuz he seems to be racing up the ADP if this is the case.

To me, in the range or tier of WR's where Matt Jones is being picked, I personally have a lot of WR's equally in that bucket so, there's no need for me to get the guy in the 6th round... But, I'm also big on Drafting YOUR GUYS so, If someone loves Jones THAT much, so be it. Get Him. Enjoy.

For me, I have WR's picked up till the 9th round in that draft that are in the same tier as Matt Jones. Including Porter, Bruce, Michael Clayton, R Brown, Stallworth, Muhammed and Bennett. If I can get what I feel is equal value to what he got in the 6th round in the 9th round, I'll take it.......

 

[jdoggydogg]

QB - A - Bulger and Lefty. Great combo in this format.

RB - A - Alexander and Jamal. 1-2 punch. Throw in a flier DeAngelo with Mewelde and your bye weeks are covered.

WR - A+ I love this lineup top to bottom. Chambers Wayne Mason Matt and Givens? Gang, this is a SPECIAL GROUP right here. Unbeleivable value!! wow !!

TE - B I like everything about Miller, but I'm not sure the offense is using him to his potential yet. Hilton is a great backup here. I like the strategy of waiting on the Tight End. The other positions look fantastic!

OVERALL - A - Strongest group I've reviewed yet. This is the team to beat so far.

Thanks. While I wasn't crazy about missing out on the top 5 to 10 WRs, I do like my depth.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Fair assessment. The only point that I really disagree on is about Reggie Bush. I really don't see why he can't come in and make an immediate impact. In a league like this, it's not going to take a ton of catches for him to become a solid RB2 option.

I agree. The Saints know they were VERY lucky to get Bush at #2. No way does New Orleans let Bush sit on the bench very often. Let's say early on Bush is having trouble with his RB blocking skills. So what? Line him up at WR and he will scare some DBs.

 

[Reaper]

QB - A - Bulger and Lefty. Great combo in this format.

RB - A - Alexander and Jamal. 1-2 punch. Throw in a flier DeAngelo with Mewelde and your bye weeks are covered.

WR - A+ I love this lineup top to bottom. Chambers Wayne Mason Matt and Givens? Gang, this is a SPECIAL GROUP right here. Unbeleivable value!! wow !!

TE - B I like everything about Miller, but I'm not sure the offense is using him to his potential yet. Hilton is a great backup here. I like the strategy of waiting on the Tight End. The other positions look fantastic!

OVERALL - A - Strongest group I've reviewed yet. This is the team to beat so far.

Thanks. While I wasn't crazy about missing out on the top 5 to 10 WRs, I do like my depth.

For the record, I like your team as well, as stated above......The debate from there went to Matt Jones. But, that's what this is all about and I see Matt Jones as one of the more controversial to rank while he climbs up the charts on every word out of Jax.

Like you said above you took a chance on Jones and I can see that.

Good Face-off On Matt Jones Faceoff

Surprised to see him ranked 19th WR by Chris Smith Yet out of the top 45-50 WR's by Jeff .... Very Interesting. He'll probably move a little up my list as we see him in the preseason.

Nice team.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

OK, finally updated post #18 with my comments. Have at them.

 

[Twilight]

OK...  But, Jones is STILL there at 7.3 and even if he's gone, I'm personally happier with Michael Clayton or winding up with Addai / Williams....

Nope. Jones was first man on my predraft list at 6.11. He would not be there.

JEESUS..... My statement was a repsonse to EFB saying he'd pick him at 7.5....

To you I'm still happier with Clayton or one of the backs as I ALSO stated above.

Personal Preference I guess but, In my OPINION, I like that team better with another Young back with great potential and I don' think his WR's take much of a hit losing Jones.

Seems to be a lot of Matt Jones Love lately - Sound slike a discussion in it's own cuz he seems to be racing up the ADP if this is the case.

To me, in the range or tier of WR's where Matt Jones is being picked, I personally have a lot of WR's equally in that bucket so, there's no need for me to get the guy in the 6th round... But, I'm also big on Drafting YOUR GUYS so, If someone loves Jones THAT much, so be it. Get Him. Enjoy.

For me, I have WR's picked up till the 9th round in that draft that are in the same tier as Matt Jones. Including Porter, Bruce, Michael Clayton, R Brown, Stallworth, Muhammed and Bennett. If I can get what I feel is equal value to what he got in the 6th round in the 9th round, I'll take it.......

This draft was very WR heavy. While I agree with the concept of getting one of the young backs (witness my Maroney pick at 7.02), any kind of waiting on WRs was dangerous and likely to end in disappointment. This was not a draft to hope that XX fell to you, or that the tier holds out until your next pick.

 

[Reaper]

OK...  But, Jones is STILL there at 7.3 and even if he's gone, I'm personally happier with Michael Clayton or winding up with Addai / Williams....

Nope. Jones was first man on my predraft list at 6.11. He would not be there.

JEESUS..... My statement was a repsonse to EFB saying he'd pick him at 7.5....

To you I'm still happier with Clayton or one of the backs as I ALSO stated above.

Personal Preference I guess but, In my OPINION, I like that team better with another Young back with great potential and I don' think his WR's take much of a hit losing Jones.

Seems to be a lot of Matt Jones Love lately - Sound slike a discussion in it's own cuz he seems to be racing up the ADP if this is the case.

To me, in the range or tier of WR's where Matt Jones is being picked, I personally have a lot of WR's equally in that bucket so, there's no need for me to get the guy in the 6th round... But, I'm also big on Drafting YOUR GUYS so, If someone loves Jones THAT much, so be it. Get Him. Enjoy.

For me, I have WR's picked up till the 9th round in that draft that are in the same tier as Matt Jones. Including Porter, Bruce, Michael Clayton, R Brown, Stallworth, Muhammed and Bennett. If I can get what I feel is equal value to what he got in the 6th round in the 9th round, I'll take it.......

This draft was very WR heavy. While I agree with the concept of getting one of the young backs (witness my Maroney pick at 7.02), any kind of waiting on WRs was dangerous and likely to end in disappointment. This was not a draft to hope that XX fell to you, or that the tier holds out until your next pick.

WR point noted.... The team in question though was going after WR#4 and you were grasping for WR#2. He's one of the main reasons the draft was WR heavy ; ).

 

[EBF]

Hey, if you honestly think that Bush is getting 64 receptions this season as a part-timer, then more power to you. I disagree. You've got yourself a gentlemen's bet.

Sounds like a deal.I've been repeating this ad nauseam this offseason, but I'll say it once more: people who view Bush as a backup or a part-timer do not entirely understand his value. Bush's versatility will allow him to line up in the slot and to be used in conjunction with other backs. I expect to see a lot of sets where Deuce is lined up as the primary RB and Reggie is put in motion, split out wide, or lined up in the slot. It's not a case of there being a starter and a backup, but rather case of there being a traditional RB and a WR/RB hybrid. Both should play extensively. Remember, Bush was a part-timer last year at USC. He had 2218 total yards and 18 TDs in 13 games. He doesn't have to come anywhere near those numbers in order to be a viable RB2 in this league. He's a freak and he'll make an immediate impact. Take it to the bank.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Cadillac Williams 1.12 Bye: 4

I really like Williams this year. I keep hearing about people who think he is overrated, but I've seen him go anywhere from 6th-10th in some survivor drafts, so I think he was a good pick at 12. He was a rookie last year and rookies always hit a wall and sometimes that includes getting banged up. Remember that he was also a rookie who didn't carry the load in college either. He's now had a full offseason to get healthy and really get himself in shape. I expect a great year.

Almost picked: R Johnson

I have Caddy on my Dynasty team. I don't get all the Caddy detractors. Yes, he had some injuries. Most RBs have injuries. Hell, even Ladanian has missed time over the last two years. I read on this board that Caddy's best games came against bad run defenses. You mean like Atlanta? Please. Good players feast on bad defenses. That will never change.

 

[jdoggydogg]

For the record, I like your team as well, as stated above......

The debate from there went to Matt Jones. But, that's what this is all about and I see Matt Jones as one of the more controversial to rank while he climbs up the charts on every word out of Jax.

Like you said above you took a chance on Jones and I can see that.

Good Face-off On Matt Jones Faceoff

Surprised to see him ranked 19th WR by Chris Smith Yet out of the top 45-50 WR's by Jeff .... Very Interesting. He'll probably move a little up my list as we see him in the preseason.

Nice team.

I think Matt's too raw to be counted on for big numbers. But he seems to be a great red zone threat given his size, so I think he may get a decent amount of TDs this year.

 

[EBF]

Keyshawn (this "shaky #3") has never in his career caught fewer than 4.5 balls per game. The last time Carolina had two decent WRs (2003), the #2 guy caught 3.6 balls per game. I'm expecting no worse than 4 catches a game from Keyshawn, which means 64 catches. Throw in the yards and TDs and I think he's a solid enough WR2. Not a very sexy WR2, but I'm expecting very Eddie Kennison-like numbers from him this year (marginally fewer yards, marginally more TDs). Eric Moulds is another guy who hasn't caught fewer than ~4.2 balls per game since his sophomore season. Very solid, dependable production. Not very sexy, but very dependable. Also, I really like Bradford, as the #2 WR in a Mike Martz offense. I definitely think, if Davis stays healthy, that I can eke enough WR production out to win more than my fair share of games (aided by the fact that I'll be starting two top-8, possibly top-5 RBs).

I don't mean to pick on you, but I feel tempted to play the part of devil's advocate. You're right in noting that Keyshawn and Moulds have been productive throughout their careers, but these guys aren't 26 anymore. I like Keyshawn as a WR4 or WR5 in this format, but he hasn't had a 1,000 yard season since 2002 and I don't think there's any real reason to expect that to change. He'll probably give you decent numbers, but you'll be losing points at WR2 each week.

As for Moulds, you can't assume that his past averages will carry over. He used to be a #1 WR. Now he's probably the #2 WR behind Andre Johnson. The Texans should be improved, but will they be improved enough to make Moulds a 1,000 yard guy? I have my doubts. Again, he should be decent, but he's probably a below average WR3.

I also think you're overly-optimistic about Corey Bradford. He's been in the league for eight years and has a career high of 697 receiving yards. That was four years ago. Bradford has always been good for a big play here and there, but I definitely don't think it's safe to assume that he's going to hold off Charles Rogers, Mike Williams, and company. It could happen, but I'd wait until after training camp before declaring him the WR2 in Detroit.

That said, I think Travis Taylor was a great pick for you. He could actually end up as the #1 WR in Minnesota and was definitely worth a shot where you took him.

 

[EBF]

Cadillac Williams 1.12 Bye: 4

I really like Williams this year. I keep hearing about people who think he is overrated, but I've seen him go anywhere from 6th-10th in some survivor drafts, so I think he was a good pick at 12. He was a rookie last year and rookies always hit a wall and sometimes that includes getting banged up. Remember that he was also a rookie who didn't carry the load in college either. He's now had a full offseason to get healthy and really get himself in shape. I expect a great year.

Almost picked: R Johnson

I have Caddy on my Dynasty team. I don't get all the Caddy detractors. Yes, he had some injuries. Most RBs have injuries. Hell, even Ladanian has missed time over the last two years. I read on this board that Caddy's best games came against bad run defenses. You mean like Atlanta? Please. Good players feast on bad defenses. That will never change.

Yea, I don't quite understand the skepticism either. I think he should be a very solid, Curtis Martin type back for the remainder of his career. I think he's certainly a safer pick than someone like LaMont Jordan or Ronnie Brown.

 

[EBF]

For the record, I like your team as well, as stated above......

The debate from there went to Matt Jones. But, that's what this is all about and I see Matt Jones as one of the more controversial to rank while he climbs up the charts on every word out of Jax.

Like you said above you took a chance on Jones and I can see that.

Good Face-off On Matt Jones  Faceoff

Surprised to see him ranked 19th WR by Chris Smith Yet out of the top 45-50 WR's by Jeff .... Very Interesting. He'll probably move a little up my list as we see him in the preseason.

Nice team.

I think Matt's too raw to be counted on for big numbers. But he seems to be a great red zone threat given his size, so I think he may get a decent amount of TDs this year.

Matt Jones is the perfect WR4 this year. If he busts, he'll probably still be good enough to cover you on byes. If he pans out, he could have a monster season and give you the type of big weeks that win championships.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Yea, I don't quite understand the skepticism either. I think he should be a very solid, Curtis Martin type back for the remainder of his career. I think he's certainly a safer pick than someone like LaMont Jordan or Ronnie Brown.

Why safer than Ronnie? You think Ronnie's upright running will get him dinged up?

 

[jdoggydogg]

Matt Jones is the perfect WR4 this year. If he busts, he'll probably still be good enough to cover you on byes. If he pans out, he could have a monster season and give you the type of big weeks that win championships.

This was exactly what I was thinking when I drafted Matt.

 

[EBF]

Yea, I don't quite understand the skepticism either. I think he should be a very solid, Curtis Martin type back for the remainder of his career. I think he's certainly a safer pick than someone like LaMont Jordan or Ronnie Brown.

Why safer than Ronnie? You think Ronnie's upright running will get him dinged up?

I've always thought Cadillac would be the better pro and I still believe that's the case. I don't like the way Ronnie runs and I think his style exposes him to an increased risk of serious injury. More importantly, he's making a living off of pre-draft status and a whopping two good games. Recent seasons have shown us what happens when you get overly excited about a player on the basis of a few good games (Barlow, KJ, JJ, McGahee, W. Green, etc.).

Sure, maybe he'll join the LJ or LT class, but I wouldn't feel comfortable banking on that. I think almost all of the Dolphins are overrated this year and I think the team could be a less dismal version of the much-hyped 2005 Lions.

 

[diesel7982]

QB - A - Bulger and Lefty. Great combo in this format.

RB - A - Alexander and Jamal. 1-2 punch. Throw in a flier DeAngelo with Mewelde and your bye weeks are covered.

WR - A+ I love this lineup top to bottom. Chambers Wayne Mason Matt and Givens? Gang, this is a SPECIAL GROUP right here. Unbeleivable value!! wow !!

TE - B I like everything about Miller, but I'm not sure the offense is using him to his potential yet. Hilton is a great backup here. I like the strategy of waiting on the Tight End. The other positions look fantastic!

OVERALL - A - Strongest group I've reviewed yet. This is the team to beat so far.

Thanks. While I wasn't crazy about missing out on the top 5 to 10 WRs, I do like my depth.

I agree with everything but the RB analysis. I think youve got one of the weakest groups in the league, despite having SA. Lewis might barely be a top 20 back in this scoring system, I personally dont have him in my top 25. Deangelo will be worthless until Foster goes down, and I don't think you can count on injuries to anyone, even someone as brittle as Foster. And I dont think Mewelde even has a guaranteed #2 job over Fason. I am personally a little hurt that Scott likes Bulger and Lefty better than Vick/Plummer/Favre in this format, but I guess I can get over that

 

[Team Legacy]

QB - A - Bulger and Lefty. Great combo in this format.

RB - A - Alexander and Jamal. 1-2 punch. Throw in a flier DeAngelo with Mewelde and your bye weeks are covered.

WR - A+ I love this lineup top to bottom. Chambers Wayne Mason Matt and Givens? Gang, this is a SPECIAL GROUP right here. Unbeleivable value!! wow !!

TE - B I like everything about Miller, but I'm not sure the offense is using him to his potential yet. Hilton is a great backup here. I like the strategy of waiting on the Tight End. The other positions look fantastic!

OVERALL - A - Strongest group I've reviewed yet. This is the team to beat so far.

Thanks. While I wasn't crazy about missing out on the top 5 to 10 WRs, I do like my depth.

I agree with everything but the RB analysis. I think youve got one of the weakest groups in the league, despite having SA. Lewis might barely be a top 20 back in this scoring system, I personally dont have him in my top 25. Deangelo will be worthless until Foster goes down, and I don't think you can count on injuries to anyone, even someone as brittle as Foster. And I dont think Mewelde even has a guaranteed #2 job over Fason. I am personally a little hurt that Scott likes Bulger and Lefty better than Vick/Plummer/Favre in this format, but I guess I can get over that

 

[jdoggydogg]

I agree with everything but the RB analysis. I think youve got one of the weakest groups in the league, despite having SA. Lewis might barely be a top 20 back in this scoring system, I personally dont have him in my top 25. Deangelo will be worthless until Foster goes down, and I don't think you can count on injuries to anyone, even someone as brittle as Foster. And I dont think Mewelde even has a guaranteed #2 job over Fason.

I agree that I don't have a sure fire #3 RB, but I think that's true about many of the teams in this league. While Lewis is worth less than other #2 RBs because he rarely catches passes, I do think he is still a good TD threat. I am not claiming that my RB corps is strong, but looking over my draft, I don't see any great RB talents I should have drafted over guys like Moore or Lewis.

 

[diesel7982]

I agree with everything but the RB analysis.  I think youve got one of the weakest groups in the league, despite having SA.  Lewis might barely be a top 20 back in this scoring system, I personally dont have him in my top 25.  Deangelo will be worthless until Foster goes down, and I don't think you can count on injuries to anyone, even someone as brittle as Foster.  And I dont think Mewelde even has a guaranteed #2 job over Fason. 

I agree that I don't have a sure fire #3 RB, but I think that's true about many of the teams in this league. While Lewis is worth less than other #2 RBs because he rarely catches passes, I do think he is still a good TD threat. I am not claiming that my RB corps is strong, but looking over my draft, I don't see any great RB talents I should have drafted over guys like Moore or Lewis.

I dont disagree with that...at least in respect to Lewis; I suppose my criticism would be that Lewis and Moore are a #3/#4 in this format, not really a #2/#3. Lewis has never really been a TD threat. Hes scored over 7 TDs in only one season (14 in 2003). I don't see them giving Lewis the carries over Anderson. They signed Anderson to do something, and Anderson was magnificent in short yardage last season.