2007 Rookie Drafts (1 Viewer)

[Rovers]

Everyone loves to call the owner that might draft Henry an idiot... I beg to differ. 16 team league, dynasty rebuild project, and I have 1.7, 1.11 and 1.16. My only RB is Chester Taylor. I'll go Chris Henry if he's there at 1.7, and I'm not an idiot... or at least I don't think I am.

Who do you expect to be gone in those six picks. AD, CJ, ML... and 3? I like Fisher more than most, and in blogging the draft last year, no team impressed me more with the depth of their scouting than Tennessee in the great QB hunt. I was 100% with EBF on draft day. I thought it was just ridiculous like any Pac 10 fan. But the Titans have shared their reasons, and I confess, I am compelled.

First... I see :APCJ or LynchJackson at 4Russell at 5 or 6Then Meachem or another WRThen my pick. Since I have the remaining WR's bunched on my rankings, I can wait until 1.11 to take one. I think Quinn goes somewhere between 1.8 and 1.10 to boot. Maybe Poz too. This is not a generic mock, it's what I expect to see in this particular league. So, being in a rebuild mode, and with only C Taylor as an RB.... I'm down 2 runs, it's two out, two men on, bottom of the ninth. I put Dave Kingman up to pinch hit. He's gonna strike out, but he's my best chance for the long ball. Enter Chris Henry. And what I've read from Fisher and the Titans brass. They swear they studied film on this kid.... and took him in the second round. So.... combined with what the Titans have said about him, my lack of confidence (and apparently shared by the Titans) in White, in my situation, I think it's worth the gamble. If I were not in rebuild mode, and had a couple of RB's, no way I make this pick. RB's are impossible to get in my leagues. Yer talking Harrison and Hawk for an RB. It's a long shot, but I have a pik to gamble with... and I like what the Titans are saying.... but they liked White, too. Back then, so did I. I fully realize what a long shot he is. I need a home run. He offers the best chance at that at the 1.7 pik than any other RB does. If it works out, I and the Titans are geniuses. If not.... I'll have a top 4 pik in next year's rookie draft. Along with a promising WR like Rice at 1.11 and maybe a good LB at 1.16.

 

[SofaKings]

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[corpcow]

I doubt Brandon Jackson will go 4th. I play in IDP leagues though so my ranking might be off - personally I think I'd rather pick a WR or QB there.

Some will consider Jackson there. Bush is another potential if you want to go RB, for the future.Rightnow, I'm leaning towards Russell simply because he's the "safest" at that value, but a lot depends on what your team looks like and how much you want ot gamble.

 

[corpcow]

I will come back with the rest of my rankings, and an opinion, but if I had the top pick...1.01 Marshawn LynchImproved o-line and best opportunity to succeed. I think that AD will definitely be splitting carries with CT.

Are we playing dynasty or redraft here? Talent aside (and almost everyone will agree that Peterson is the better talent), I would even argue that Peterson has a better situation immediately. Minny has possibly the best offensive line in the NFL, a young and still developing passing game. They, like last year, are going to look to control the clock. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised to see 300+ carries for both CT and Peterson, and long term adrian clearly has the edge.I also wouldn't be surprised to see Lynch splitting carries with Thomas more than we think.

 

[EBF]

I will come back with the rest of my rankings, and an opinion, but if I had the top pick...1.01 Marshawn LynchImproved o-line and best opportunity to succeed. I think that AD will definitely be splitting carries with CT.

Are we playing dynasty or redraft here? Talent aside (and almost everyone will agree that Peterson is the better talent), I would even argue that Peterson has a better situation immediately. Minny has possibly the best offensive line in the NFL, a young and still developing passing game. They, like last year, are going to look to control the clock. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised to see 300+ carries for both CT and Peterson, and long term adrian clearly has the edge.I also wouldn't be surprised to see Lynch splitting carries with Thomas more than we think.

I don't think teams draft guys like Lynch and Peterson so they can split carries with journeymen like A-Train and Chester. These guys will be given every opportunity to win a lion's share of the carries, IMO. This isn't like the Bears taking Benson when they had previous top 10 pick and 1,000 yard guy Thomas Jones. Nor is it like the Saints Reggie Bush when they had elite back McAllister. It's an early first round pick against a marginal starter. In these cases, I always favor the first round pick.

 

[Tyranny]

Here's a run down of a draft going on;

Round 1

1.1 Divine Force: RB Adrian Peterson, Vikings

1.2 Tyranny: WR Calvin Johnson, Lions

1.3 Kzoo Punks: RB Marshawn Lynch, Bills

1.4 Divine Force: RB Brandon Jackson, Packers

1.5 Pecorino: QB JaMarcus Russell, Raiders

1.6 Divine Force: QB Brady Quinn, Browns

1.7 Tyranny: WR Dwayne Bowe, Chiefs

1.8 Tyranny: WR Robert Meachem, Saints

just added these thoughts; DF is in full rebuild, I thought long and hard about Lynch, but went with better athelete even though I have only two starting backs, plus Calvin, Fitz and R. Brown should make a great starting trio of wideouts. Other teams drafted needs...then I couldn't force myself to reach for a rb again though I do not have another pick until the third.

 

[el-gato-grande]

I'm sitting at 1.07 in a dynasty rookie draft and I honestly don't feel very comfortable at the moment. Jackson may fall, but I fully expect these mix of players available at that spot:

Meachem

Irons

Bowe

Henry

Jackson (may fall)

In that situation, I really feel best about Meachem but I really need to draft a RB since that is a need for me at the present time with only two starters. Jackson is probably a no-brainer if he falls just because of his situation. Irons may be buried on the depth chart and not contribute this year at all. That leaves Henry and god help me if I have to push the button next to his name. How can you justify picking a guy that was that unproductive in college as your first round pick? I do believe White is NOT the answer there, but Henry might not be either.

 

[EBF]

I'm sitting at 1.07 in a dynasty rookie draft and I honestly don't feel very comfortable at the moment. Jackson may fall, but I fully expect these mix of players available at that spot:MeachemIronsBoweHenryJackson (may fall)In that situation, I really feel best about Meachem but I really need to draft a RB since that is a need for me at the present time with only two starters. Jackson is probably a no-brainer if he falls just because of his situation. Irons may be buried on the depth chart and not contribute this year at all. That leaves Henry and god help me if I have to push the button next to his name. How can you justify picking a guy that was that unproductive in college as your first round pick? I do believe White is NOT the answer there, but Henry might not be either.

Bowe is probably the best player of that bunch. Maybe Meachem. Irons is the best RB of that group. Mike Bush is also worth considering depending on your league's setup.

 

[duaneok66]

I'm sitting at 1.07 in a dynasty rookie draft and I honestly don't feel very comfortable at the moment. Jackson may fall, but I fully expect these mix of players available at that spot:MeachemIronsBoweHenryJackson (may fall)In that situation, I really feel best about Meachem but I really need to draft a RB since that is a need for me at the present time with only two starters. Jackson is probably a no-brainer if he falls just because of his situation. Irons may be buried on the depth chart and not contribute this year at all. That leaves Henry and god help me if I have to push the button next to his name. How can you justify picking a guy that was that unproductive in college as your first round pick? I do believe White is NOT the answer there, but Henry might not be either.

this is the allure of fantasy football . . . you make the call . . . but what do you do?? Do you panic and reach on a need (RB) with Henry, or to you go BPA and get a QB that may drop, or a quality WR?? for me, the answer is easy . . . pass on the unproductive guy (Henry) . . . his value is inflated because of his draft position and situation . . . how can you go first round on a guy that averaged less than 3.5 ypc ?? Even undrafted Mike Bell from the same school averaged well over 4 yards per carry . . .

 

[el-gato-grande]

I'm sitting at 1.07 in a dynasty rookie draft and I honestly don't feel very comfortable at the moment. Jackson may fall, but I fully expect these mix of players available at that spot:MeachemIronsBoweHenryJackson (may fall)In that situation, I really feel best about Meachem but I really need to draft a RB since that is a need for me at the present time with only two starters. Jackson is probably a no-brainer if he falls just because of his situation. Irons may be buried on the depth chart and not contribute this year at all. That leaves Henry and god help me if I have to push the button next to his name. How can you justify picking a guy that was that unproductive in college as your first round pick? I do believe White is NOT the answer there, but Henry might not be either.

this is the allure of fantasy football . . . you make the call . . . but what do you do?? Do you panic and reach on a need (RB) with Henry, or to you go BPA and get a QB that may drop, or a quality WR?? for me, the answer is easy . . . pass on the unproductive guy (Henry) . . . his value is inflated because of his draft position and situation . . . how can you go first round on a guy that averaged less than 3.5 ypc ?? Even undrafted Mike Bell from the same school averaged well over 4 yards per carry . . .

Yes, it is the age old question. Draft for need or take the best available player, ignore need, and then get your draft rated a C- by Kiper. Personally, I hate drafting WRs or QBs early in any draft (dynasty, keeper, or redraft) because you can always find productive players at those positions in Free Agency from one year to the next. But, RB's are like solid gold if you can hit on one. But, with this class, the task of selecting the right guy is a tricky one because the drop off after the first two guys is pretty significant. This will probably end up being a really poor draft for every position BUT wide receiver.

 

[Colin Dowling]

I'm sitting at 1.07 in a dynasty rookie draft and I honestly don't feel very comfortable at the moment. Jackson may fall, but I fully expect these mix of players available at that spot:MeachemIronsBoweHenryJackson (may fall)In that situation, I really feel best about Meachem but I really need to draft a RB since that is a need for me at the present time with only two starters. Jackson is probably a no-brainer if he falls just because of his situation. Irons may be buried on the depth chart and not contribute this year at all. That leaves Henry and god help me if I have to push the button next to his name. How can you justify picking a guy that was that unproductive in college as your first round pick? I do believe White is NOT the answer there, but Henry might not be either.

Bowe is probably the best player of that bunch. Maybe Meachem. Irons is the best RB of that group. Mike Bush is also worth considering depending on your league's setup.

I have the 1.07 in a FBG heavy Zealots starting tomorrow. I am selecting Russell or Bush, assuming one is left. If not, I'll take Meachem. IF my luck stinks and all3 are gone, I'll prbably sell the pick for pennies on the $.

 

[Boone22]