Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I’m sure we all have Saturday from Noon to about 9PM for all you East Coasters cleared out to sit down and enjoy 9 hours of Mel Kiper and Mike Mayock run thru the ins and outs of all the picks in the 2007 National Football league Draft(Cue the MNF music). But what are we as FF owners really looking for? In redrafts other than a couple of RB there won’t be that many players that start creeping into our 1st 7-8 rounds of drafting…but for Dynasty Owners it becomes an even bigger event as we try and dissect what players are going to benefit the most. IMO, you can research players till your blue in the face but the bottom line is a lot depends on where and what team the player gets drafted to. If Adrian Peterson were drafted by San Diego for example, I don’t think too many owners would just run and pick him with the 1.01 pick in rookie drafts this season. I thought it would be fun to go thru every team in order of the picks and see from a FF perspective what we are hoping for on Sat and Sun this weekend. We are not just talking about the 1st round picks but any skill position players taken in the draft. Let’s do it!
1.01 Oakland Raiders
QB: This is their most pressing need and should they take Russell or Brady you have to think they will be starting sooner rather than later. Whether you like either of those QBs, you can’t deny that Oakland threw for only 6 TDs last season and they will certainly improve on that this year. And even if they passed on Russell and took Trent Edwards or Drew Stanton later, those guys would suddenly be on the radar of a lot of FF owners based upon the opp that awaits in Oakland.
RB: With Jordan on the team and the signing of Dominic Rhodes, the backfield would be pretty crowded if they decided to draft a Pittman or Hunt later on. This would be a bad scenario for any RB coming out and I hope they don’t draft a RB if at all till very late.
WR: With Moss and Porter already on the team one would think this is a bad situation for a rookie. But Porter is not a Pro Bowl WR and Moss has been disappointing so it’s possible that a WR could come in here and carve a spot for themselves, however they do have Curry and Gabriel in the wings too. Other than Calvin Johnson being taken here which could happen, most WR will struggle to make a splash right away.
TE: Crowded but uneventful TE stable they have right now. Could be a good situation for the right TE in the draft.
1.02 Detroit Lions
QB: Kitna has the starting job for at least this year. But they might draft a young QB to groom for the future. My problem would be that Martz might be gone after one more year here in Detroit. He interviewed a lot of places and I would be surprised if he didn’t get a good offer next season if he and the Lions explode on offense this year. So the long term for a QB being drafted by Detroit is pretty murky I would say.
RB: How bad is Kevin Jones hurt? He and Bell make a nice 1-2 combo at RB so this is another team where RB is not a need and anyone that is drafted in the 2-4 rounds would likely be #3 on the depth charts. Not a great scenario plus Martz doesn’t run the ball a lot.
WR: Great situation. Roy Williams is a solid WR1 but he has had some injury problems early on. Furrey was nice last season but he doesn’t have the skills of some of the WR coming out this year. After that its pretty iffy with McDonald and BMW, a WR could land here and do very well.
TE: They need one.
1.03 Cleveland Browns
QB: Yes they could use a QB. I won’t bash Frye but he seems more like a guy that I want coming off my bench, not starting the game always. He has had a few moments early on in his career but he is not a Super Bowl QB in waiting. If Quinn were to land here he would have a great shot to take over as a starter by year 2.
RB: Jamal Lewis is only on the hook for 1 year. Peterson, if he were to get drafted here would/should be able to succeed and beat out Lewis by year 2 if not Sooner. They don’t have a lot holding down the fort after Lewis really. Droughns was sent to New York.
WR: Braylon is their WR1 for sure. JJ is not getting any younger and then the talent really falls off. Would like to see them grab a WR in the 2nd round. Their air attack is not that great yet but if they got a QB in round 1 and then they snag a quality WR in the 2nd…you could see the groundwork for some positive things in a year or two. They are probably going to go 6-10 again this year and can get a RB next year, so go for the QB and a WR from a talent rich pool and keep moving.
TE: KW II and Heiden…this would be bad for a rookie TE to be taken by Cleveland.
1.04 Tampa Bay
QB: They have Garcia, Simms, and Gradkowski, plus the rights of Plummer…they don’t need another rookie QB for right now.
RB: Already have “Cadillac”, Pittman, and Alstott…the last 2 are getting old but if they took a RB in the 1st round it would be a FF nightmare for owners. I don’t think they would pull the trigger on AP but you never know.
WR: Galloway is really getting old, and Clayton has stunk the last two seasons injuries or not. They have a few prospects behind that but should Johnson end up with the Bucs this Saturday it will be FF nirvana for those with 1.02 picks in the Dynasty rookie drafts in a week or two.
TE: They have a mishmash of guys. It would not be the end of the world if a TE was taken here but they usually do not produce outstanding numbers under Gruden.
1.05 Arizona Cardinals
QB: Would be horrible as they would only be the back up to Leinart. Even a QB drafted later in the 3-7th rounds would be a waste of roster space for most FF owners.
RB: Edge is getting older but they resigned Marcel Shipp and JJ Arrington still sits in that stable too. I think he played behind a really poor OL and could be decent on a different team one day. If Peterson ended up here he would be used sparingly his rookie season until they moved Edge.
WR: Fitz, Boldin, Johnson, just no room for WR to come in here and make any type of real splash.
TE: Jury is out on Pope but the Cardinals don’t seem to produce a top notch TE hardly ever.
1.06 Washington Redskins
QB: They are set to go with Campbell and Brunell so you are looking at the QB3 spot really.
RB: Portis, Betts, forget about it.
WR: Moss is their clear WR1 but Randel El and Lloyd were pretty disappointing last season. There is room for one of the many WR that are coming out on draft day.
TE: Cooley has it locked down right now. No need.
1.07 Minnesota Vikings
QB: I think Tarvaris Jackson leaves a lot to be desired and the Vikings are going to need a QB at some point even if Vikings fans think otherwise for right now. If a QB were taken in the 1st 3 rounds he would be someone you want to keep an eye on.
RB: Don’t care what Chester Taylor did or did not do last year, to me he is not a frontline RB1 any way you slice it. He has no vision and a decent OL in front of him. If they do not get or draft AP, even a 2nd or 3rd round RB they might take would be someone of strong interest to me. They have the makings of what could be an elite OL on the left side and any RB with vision should do well there.
WR: What a mess. Not every WR would succeed here but they need to get some more talent in that WR corps. Troy Williamson did not take a leap forward last year and most WR that could potentially be drafted by the Vikings have a real chance to come in and compete. Of course the QB situation is one of the worst in the league but there is opp here.
TE: They got rid of Wiggins so the door is open for someone to come in and pick up some points.
1.08 Atlanta Falcons
QB: They did get rid of Schaub but Vick is the man for the foreseeable future. Only value for owners would be if they had Vick already.
RB: Dunn is old, Norwood looks good to us but I get a feeling Petrino is not excited about another smaller back. Certainly a RB could come in here and tear it up but it is going to take time as long as Dunn and Norwood are ahead of them. If AP was on the board and they took him, I would adjust my thoughts a little and assume that Dunn was on his way out.
WR: Horn, Jenkins, White, they have a lot of guys in the mix already. Most WR that come here do not do well. Kind of a black hole for rookie WR to get drafted here.
TE: Crumpler has a hammerlock on the starting gig.
1.09 Miami Dolphins
QB: They have CPepp and Lemon, Green waiting in the wings, sounds like a recipe for sure. Whether Green is traded or is cut, it seems like he wants to go play for Cam Cameron and who can blame him. CC has watched Green in the AFC West for a long time and I imagine they would work well together. There has been talk of Quinn going to the Phins, and if that were the case I might think he was at least 2 years away from starting, may not be such a bad thing.
RB: Ronnie Brown is the starter for now. Don’t be surprised if they do draft a RB in the 1st 3-4 rounds but I think Brown for the time being is going to be the guy.
WR: Chambers, Booker, and Hagan all seem to have their roles for this team. A strong rookie WR could come in and move up the charts here. Welker is leaving 60 catches on the table as he left for NE, but Cameron didn’t have a ton of production form his WR in SD so if a guy like Ginn were drafted by the Phins, I wouldn’t look for sensational numbers right away as a pure WR.
TE: They need some help. A little early for Olsen but Gates was such a force in SD, maybe CC needs a guy like that to start immediately. There is a hole here, a big one and it needs filled.
1.10 Houston
QB: They answered that question with Scaub. Any QB drafted by them is playing for the #2 job.
RB: They signed Green to handle things but they need a better long term solution. A RB drafted by Houston which I think they will do at some point late 1st day or 2nd day, will likely have to wait a year or two before seeing any significant playing time.
WR: Big hole at the WR2 spot, WR3 spot as well. I look for them to draft a WR in the 1st couple of rounds…maybe even 2 in the first 3-4 rounds. They need to get some more guys in there and make their passing game a bigger threat.
TE: Owen Daniels is doing a fine job. Wouldn’t be easy for a rookie to come in and see immediate action.
1.11 San Francisco
QB: Jury is still out on Alex Smith but it seems like based on his draft spot he would have to have some serious setbacks the next couple of seasons. QB2 is probably the only spot up for grabs here.
RB: Gore is the man here…waste of roster space for a rookie SF RB this year. Gore has medical issues but he is the unquestioned starter.
WR: They need help. This is a team that should and will draft a WR or two in the draft. Ashlie Lelie and Arnez Battle…you have invested a #1 pick in your QB, get him some weapons.
TE: I am not sold on Vernon Davis yet but they spent the #7 pick IIRC last season on him, he has the job, and getting rid of Eric Johnson only enforced that.
1.12 Buffalo Bills
QB: JP Losman has the job for right now but he must make progress this season or they could start looking at other options. He made a lot of strides last season and I am eager to see him continue this season as well…but he had a long way to go from the beginning.
RB: Anthony Thomas and that is about it. Almost any rookie drafted in the 1st 3 rounds will see significant playing time for the Bills this season. This is one of the teams you want to see a RB go to, and they have a very good track history…OJ, Thurman, McGahee, RB seem to do well in Buffalo.
WR: Lee Evans is the WR1 and option 1,2, and 3 in the playbooks but they need another WR that can lock down the spot opposite him. Price, Reed, and Parrish are not cutting it right now. They would be wise to get someone in this draft to help them.
TE: Does it matter? They don’t churn out good stats in Buffalo. I would be sick if they grabbed Olsen in the 1st round even though there would be opp in Buffalo for playing time right away. They use the TE as a blocker more than anything.
1.13 St Louis
QB: Bulger is the man here. Has injuries but he has the job secured.
RB: Wasteland for rookie RB, although they do need an RB2, but SJax is the man.
WR: Holt, Bruce, Bennett, Looker…this is a bad team for rookie WR but they will need a replacement for Bruce so if you can sit on a rookie WR for a couple of years this might work out.
TE: Signed McMichael, doubt they would draft a TE very high.
1.14 Carolina Panthers
QB: Delhomme and Carr already, they’re good.
RB: DeShaun, and DeAngelo..waste of roster space for any rookie RB getting drafted here.
WR: Steve Smith, KeyShawn, Drew Carter…a rookie WR could have a chance to shine here within a couple of seasons but Smith is option 1 and 2 right now in the passing game so I wouldn’t hold my breath.
TE: Olsen makes a lot of sense if they draft him. They need someone to open up the middle of the field so Smith can get lose even more.
1.15 Pittsburgh Steelers
QB: Big Ben, a SuperBowl ring, end of story. QB2 is filled by Batch, nothing to see here.
RB: Willie Parker is the starter, Davenport behind that…really tough for a rookie RB to come in here and do much right away. You’ll be holding that guy for awhile.
WR: Ward, Holmes, Washington…they are pretty good at WR for right now. This is not a team I would want to see a WR drafted to before round 4 or so.
TE: They have Heath Miller, they’re fine.
As an aside, it must be nice to take over a team that has no holes on the skills positions really, and you can use your picks to reload an already strong defense and revamp the OL a little. What a dream job.
1.16 Green Bay Packers
QB: Is this Favre’s last year? Is Aaron Rodgers going to take over? It’s a mess really.
RB: The more you look at Morency the more you have to like this kid a little. Still, most rookie RB that would get drafted by GB have a chance to start or at least see significant time in this offense. With Favre they need a guy that can run and catch. If they miss Lynch in the 1st, Booker in the 2nd might be a steal for them.
WR: Driver, Jennings…they seem pretty solid for right now.
TE: Could use a guy and if Olsen were sitting there don’t be surprised if they went and scooped him up. Otherwise they may look at a TE a round or two later.
1.17 Jacksonville Jaguars
QB: They could address the QB situation if they were not sold on Leftwich already…but I think they are going to go with Byron for the foreseeable future.
RB: They have MJD, Taylor, Greg Jones, and some others on the bench…they seem set here.
WR: Matt Jones, Reggie Williams, Wilford, Northcutt…they seem like they are set at WR for the time being. Could Calvin Johnson come on this team and be the WR1…of course but they have spent 1st round picks already on their WR so I think they will be content to go with what they got unless someone falls into their lap they simply cannot pass on.
TE: Wiggins, Lewis, and Wrightster…they are fine. No need for a TE.
1.18 Cincinnati Bengals
QB: Wasteland
RB: With Rudi and Perry already doing well in their roles, it would be hard to see a rookie RB coming in here and tearing it up other than an injury to a frontline player in front of them.
WR: With Henry going on suspension, maybe the team does spend a pick on a WR. They have Johnson and Housh already but they love 3WR sets.
TE: They don’t throw it to the TE much so I wouldn’t be thrilled if they drafted a TE.
1.19 Tennessee Titans
QB: Job is already filled.
RB: They need help. LenDale White is not going to get 300 carries. This is a team that will spend a 2nd or 3rd rounder on a RB so pay attention to who they draft. He will likely be in the mix for playing time at RB. Maybe they move up a few spots and land Lynch…I would if I were them.
WR: Another need to be filled but don’t forget they have Givens coming back and Brandon Jones as well. I see them drafting a WR though so this would be a good situation for the right type of rookie.
TE: Troupe, Scaife…they seem to have the spot filled for right now.
1.20 New York Giants
QB: No need, waste of roster space.
RB: They do need help but Jacobs and Droughns seem to be the guys heading into the season. I could see a rookie coming in here and tearing it up in front of those guys but it would be a crowded backfield.
WR: Toomer isn’t getting any younger, and Moss didn’t do anything last season. Plax sometimes turns into a head case so a WR could come in here and have a pretty good QB zipping him the ball so I sort of would like to see what NY does on draft day.
TE: All wrapped up
1.21 Denver Broncos
QB: Seem set with Cutler
RB: People will argue but Henry is the guy for now. I do see them drafting a RB but that person is not going to be anointed the starter.
WR: Walker is the WR1…many want Brandon Marshall to be the WR2 but the fact is he is not ready. You have old vets like Rod Smith and Stokely around…this is a team that probably doesn’t need a WR thru the draft but what if Walker went down? They very well might draft a WR and there is always hype around Denver rookie WR…actually Denver rookies at all the specialty positions seem to garner a lot of hype.
TE: Seem very set with Graham and Scheffler.
1.22 Dallas Cowboys
QB: Romo and Brad Johnson, seem fine for now.
RB: MB III and Julius Jones…can’t see them drafting a RB with any impact. So if they did draft a RB…waste of space on your roster.
WR: On the surface it looks bad. TO, TG, and Crayton…but TO and TG are both 34 and 33 years old…so they have a very limited shelf life IMO. I would like to see them take a Dwayne Jarrett or someone like that in the 1st round. To me that is someone that I could stomach holding onto for a couple of seasons.
TE: Whitten has this locked down for now.
1.23 Kansas City
QB: Croyle is supposed to be being groomed but I could see a QB drafted and then starting in a couple of years.
RB: As long as Larry Johnson is there it’s a wasteland for FF owners with a rookie RB form KC. Also the climate has changed on their OL and this might not be an automatic goldmine like it was for most of the past deacade.
WR: Kennison is really running on fumes and there isn’t much to write home about here. They need a couple of WR but they seem to never pull the trigger on WR early in most of their drafts. A rookie could come in here and actually post solid numbers right away.
TE: Gonzo isn’t getting any younger.
1.24and 1.28 New England Patriots
QB: No need
RB: Look good with Maroney, Faulk, and Sammy Morris.
WR: Tons of them on the team now.
TE: They use double TE sets a lot but they have Watson and some others behind him with a lot of promise.
1.25 NY Jets
QB: Always could use an upgrade but Penny has the job for now.
RB: They are fine with Thomas Jones, Washington, and Houston.
WR: Coles, Cotchery…you are playing for WR3 at best here.
TE: Need an upgrade, Baker is very average.
1.26 Philadelphia Eagles
QB: They’re fine for now. Would be a 2-3 year project/wait at best.
RB: Have Westbrook, they need 1 big back and they could take a shot on a guy like Michael Bush but overall they don’t run enough to warrant a big interest form FF owners as to who they draft. Westy is the starter. That retirement thing is sour grapes over him paying back money that was never his.
WR: Curtis, Brown, Baskett, Avant, Lewis…they seem to be pretty deep for now at the position.
TE: LJ Smith…no real need for a rookie TE here.
1.27 New Orleans
QB: Brees answered that problem for the next 7-10 years.
RB: Absolutely no need.
WR: After Colston there are question marks. I would not be surprised if they did draft a WR but they got so lucky in the 7th round last season…would they spend a 1st or 2nd on a guy? I doubt it.
TE: Brought in Eric Johnson but they could use a Zach Miller in this draft.
1.29 Baltimore Ravens
QB: McNair is getting old…they could take a project at QB at some point but that is what he is going to be on your roster too.
RB: McGahee locked this up. Any rookie RB will be buried on the depth chart and probably not see the field a whole lot.
WR: I love Clayton. Hard to tell if Mason is a step or 1 steps slower…Williams is waiting in the wings but a rookie WR with a lot of potential could come in here and see some playing time after the 1st year or two.
TE: Heap is entering his 7th season…could be time to start grooming a possible replacement at some point. He went to ASU, same school as Miller.
1.30 San Diego
QB: Good
RB: Wasteland for rookies and FF owners
WR: Lots of question marks. Lots of opp for a rookie to come in and establish himself.
TE: Gates isn’t going anywhere soon…except to up in the records book.
1.31 Chicago Bears
QB: Maybe…maybe they need another young QB in the mix. But Grossman and Griese will be steering this ship for the present. This is a team that could return to the SB so they really don’t need a rookie QB right now.
RB: Before everyone gets excited…I think this is a team where a rookie could see some time. Benson doesn’t seem to stay healthy, and I question his toughness in that SuperBowl…his arm wasn’t broken…his legs weren’t broke…he just doesn’t have heart to me. I would keep my eye on any RB that they would draft in the 1st 3-4 rounds.
WR: Mush, Berrian, Bradley…they have all the talent they need at WR right now.
TE: Clark is getting old and coming off a career year. They could use a good young TE in the mix and they like to throw it to the TE too.
1.32 Indianapolis Colts
QB: C’mon now
RB: Addai is the starter. They need an RB2/3 even id DeDe Dorsey is the current RB2. Don’t freak out if they take a RB on day 1…it doesn’t mean anything to Addai.
WR: Harrison is 35…Wayne is solid…they need a WR3 to groom for the eventual retirement of Harrison. If they draft a WR in the 1st round, I would take a long look at him after Johnson is gone from the Dynasty rookie drafts.
TE: Clark, Utecht, Fletcher…of course any player taken by the Colts you need to look at but this TE trio knows their roles and there doesn’t seem to be a real need here.
1.01 Oakland Raiders
QB: This is their most pressing need and should they take Russell or Brady you have to think they will be starting sooner rather than later. Whether you like either of those QBs, you can’t deny that Oakland threw for only 6 TDs last season and they will certainly improve on that this year. And even if they passed on Russell and took Trent Edwards or Drew Stanton later, those guys would suddenly be on the radar of a lot of FF owners based upon the opp that awaits in Oakland.
RB: With Jordan on the team and the signing of Dominic Rhodes, the backfield would be pretty crowded if they decided to draft a Pittman or Hunt later on. This would be a bad scenario for any RB coming out and I hope they don’t draft a RB if at all till very late.
WR: With Moss and Porter already on the team one would think this is a bad situation for a rookie. But Porter is not a Pro Bowl WR and Moss has been disappointing so it’s possible that a WR could come in here and carve a spot for themselves, however they do have Curry and Gabriel in the wings too. Other than Calvin Johnson being taken here which could happen, most WR will struggle to make a splash right away.
TE: Crowded but uneventful TE stable they have right now. Could be a good situation for the right TE in the draft.
1.02 Detroit Lions
QB: Kitna has the starting job for at least this year. But they might draft a young QB to groom for the future. My problem would be that Martz might be gone after one more year here in Detroit. He interviewed a lot of places and I would be surprised if he didn’t get a good offer next season if he and the Lions explode on offense this year. So the long term for a QB being drafted by Detroit is pretty murky I would say.
RB: How bad is Kevin Jones hurt? He and Bell make a nice 1-2 combo at RB so this is another team where RB is not a need and anyone that is drafted in the 2-4 rounds would likely be #3 on the depth charts. Not a great scenario plus Martz doesn’t run the ball a lot.
WR: Great situation. Roy Williams is a solid WR1 but he has had some injury problems early on. Furrey was nice last season but he doesn’t have the skills of some of the WR coming out this year. After that its pretty iffy with McDonald and BMW, a WR could land here and do very well.
TE: They need one.
1.03 Cleveland Browns
QB: Yes they could use a QB. I won’t bash Frye but he seems more like a guy that I want coming off my bench, not starting the game always. He has had a few moments early on in his career but he is not a Super Bowl QB in waiting. If Quinn were to land here he would have a great shot to take over as a starter by year 2.
RB: Jamal Lewis is only on the hook for 1 year. Peterson, if he were to get drafted here would/should be able to succeed and beat out Lewis by year 2 if not Sooner. They don’t have a lot holding down the fort after Lewis really. Droughns was sent to New York.
WR: Braylon is their WR1 for sure. JJ is not getting any younger and then the talent really falls off. Would like to see them grab a WR in the 2nd round. Their air attack is not that great yet but if they got a QB in round 1 and then they snag a quality WR in the 2nd…you could see the groundwork for some positive things in a year or two. They are probably going to go 6-10 again this year and can get a RB next year, so go for the QB and a WR from a talent rich pool and keep moving.
TE: KW II and Heiden…this would be bad for a rookie TE to be taken by Cleveland.
1.04 Tampa Bay
QB: They have Garcia, Simms, and Gradkowski, plus the rights of Plummer…they don’t need another rookie QB for right now.
RB: Already have “Cadillac”, Pittman, and Alstott…the last 2 are getting old but if they took a RB in the 1st round it would be a FF nightmare for owners. I don’t think they would pull the trigger on AP but you never know.
WR: Galloway is really getting old, and Clayton has stunk the last two seasons injuries or not. They have a few prospects behind that but should Johnson end up with the Bucs this Saturday it will be FF nirvana for those with 1.02 picks in the Dynasty rookie drafts in a week or two.
TE: They have a mishmash of guys. It would not be the end of the world if a TE was taken here but they usually do not produce outstanding numbers under Gruden.
1.05 Arizona Cardinals
QB: Would be horrible as they would only be the back up to Leinart. Even a QB drafted later in the 3-7th rounds would be a waste of roster space for most FF owners.
RB: Edge is getting older but they resigned Marcel Shipp and JJ Arrington still sits in that stable too. I think he played behind a really poor OL and could be decent on a different team one day. If Peterson ended up here he would be used sparingly his rookie season until they moved Edge.
WR: Fitz, Boldin, Johnson, just no room for WR to come in here and make any type of real splash.
TE: Jury is out on Pope but the Cardinals don’t seem to produce a top notch TE hardly ever.
1.06 Washington Redskins
QB: They are set to go with Campbell and Brunell so you are looking at the QB3 spot really.
RB: Portis, Betts, forget about it.
WR: Moss is their clear WR1 but Randel El and Lloyd were pretty disappointing last season. There is room for one of the many WR that are coming out on draft day.
TE: Cooley has it locked down right now. No need.
1.07 Minnesota Vikings
QB: I think Tarvaris Jackson leaves a lot to be desired and the Vikings are going to need a QB at some point even if Vikings fans think otherwise for right now. If a QB were taken in the 1st 3 rounds he would be someone you want to keep an eye on.
RB: Don’t care what Chester Taylor did or did not do last year, to me he is not a frontline RB1 any way you slice it. He has no vision and a decent OL in front of him. If they do not get or draft AP, even a 2nd or 3rd round RB they might take would be someone of strong interest to me. They have the makings of what could be an elite OL on the left side and any RB with vision should do well there.
WR: What a mess. Not every WR would succeed here but they need to get some more talent in that WR corps. Troy Williamson did not take a leap forward last year and most WR that could potentially be drafted by the Vikings have a real chance to come in and compete. Of course the QB situation is one of the worst in the league but there is opp here.
TE: They got rid of Wiggins so the door is open for someone to come in and pick up some points.
1.08 Atlanta Falcons
QB: They did get rid of Schaub but Vick is the man for the foreseeable future. Only value for owners would be if they had Vick already.
RB: Dunn is old, Norwood looks good to us but I get a feeling Petrino is not excited about another smaller back. Certainly a RB could come in here and tear it up but it is going to take time as long as Dunn and Norwood are ahead of them. If AP was on the board and they took him, I would adjust my thoughts a little and assume that Dunn was on his way out.
WR: Horn, Jenkins, White, they have a lot of guys in the mix already. Most WR that come here do not do well. Kind of a black hole for rookie WR to get drafted here.
TE: Crumpler has a hammerlock on the starting gig.
1.09 Miami Dolphins
QB: They have CPepp and Lemon, Green waiting in the wings, sounds like a recipe for sure. Whether Green is traded or is cut, it seems like he wants to go play for Cam Cameron and who can blame him. CC has watched Green in the AFC West for a long time and I imagine they would work well together. There has been talk of Quinn going to the Phins, and if that were the case I might think he was at least 2 years away from starting, may not be such a bad thing.
RB: Ronnie Brown is the starter for now. Don’t be surprised if they do draft a RB in the 1st 3-4 rounds but I think Brown for the time being is going to be the guy.
WR: Chambers, Booker, and Hagan all seem to have their roles for this team. A strong rookie WR could come in and move up the charts here. Welker is leaving 60 catches on the table as he left for NE, but Cameron didn’t have a ton of production form his WR in SD so if a guy like Ginn were drafted by the Phins, I wouldn’t look for sensational numbers right away as a pure WR.
TE: They need some help. A little early for Olsen but Gates was such a force in SD, maybe CC needs a guy like that to start immediately. There is a hole here, a big one and it needs filled.
1.10 Houston
QB: They answered that question with Scaub. Any QB drafted by them is playing for the #2 job.
RB: They signed Green to handle things but they need a better long term solution. A RB drafted by Houston which I think they will do at some point late 1st day or 2nd day, will likely have to wait a year or two before seeing any significant playing time.
WR: Big hole at the WR2 spot, WR3 spot as well. I look for them to draft a WR in the 1st couple of rounds…maybe even 2 in the first 3-4 rounds. They need to get some more guys in there and make their passing game a bigger threat.
TE: Owen Daniels is doing a fine job. Wouldn’t be easy for a rookie to come in and see immediate action.
1.11 San Francisco
QB: Jury is still out on Alex Smith but it seems like based on his draft spot he would have to have some serious setbacks the next couple of seasons. QB2 is probably the only spot up for grabs here.
RB: Gore is the man here…waste of roster space for a rookie SF RB this year. Gore has medical issues but he is the unquestioned starter.
WR: They need help. This is a team that should and will draft a WR or two in the draft. Ashlie Lelie and Arnez Battle…you have invested a #1 pick in your QB, get him some weapons.
TE: I am not sold on Vernon Davis yet but they spent the #7 pick IIRC last season on him, he has the job, and getting rid of Eric Johnson only enforced that.
1.12 Buffalo Bills
QB: JP Losman has the job for right now but he must make progress this season or they could start looking at other options. He made a lot of strides last season and I am eager to see him continue this season as well…but he had a long way to go from the beginning.
RB: Anthony Thomas and that is about it. Almost any rookie drafted in the 1st 3 rounds will see significant playing time for the Bills this season. This is one of the teams you want to see a RB go to, and they have a very good track history…OJ, Thurman, McGahee, RB seem to do well in Buffalo.
WR: Lee Evans is the WR1 and option 1,2, and 3 in the playbooks but they need another WR that can lock down the spot opposite him. Price, Reed, and Parrish are not cutting it right now. They would be wise to get someone in this draft to help them.
TE: Does it matter? They don’t churn out good stats in Buffalo. I would be sick if they grabbed Olsen in the 1st round even though there would be opp in Buffalo for playing time right away. They use the TE as a blocker more than anything.
1.13 St Louis
QB: Bulger is the man here. Has injuries but he has the job secured.
RB: Wasteland for rookie RB, although they do need an RB2, but SJax is the man.
WR: Holt, Bruce, Bennett, Looker…this is a bad team for rookie WR but they will need a replacement for Bruce so if you can sit on a rookie WR for a couple of years this might work out.
TE: Signed McMichael, doubt they would draft a TE very high.
1.14 Carolina Panthers
QB: Delhomme and Carr already, they’re good.
RB: DeShaun, and DeAngelo..waste of roster space for any rookie RB getting drafted here.
WR: Steve Smith, KeyShawn, Drew Carter…a rookie WR could have a chance to shine here within a couple of seasons but Smith is option 1 and 2 right now in the passing game so I wouldn’t hold my breath.
TE: Olsen makes a lot of sense if they draft him. They need someone to open up the middle of the field so Smith can get lose even more.
1.15 Pittsburgh Steelers
QB: Big Ben, a SuperBowl ring, end of story. QB2 is filled by Batch, nothing to see here.
RB: Willie Parker is the starter, Davenport behind that…really tough for a rookie RB to come in here and do much right away. You’ll be holding that guy for awhile.
WR: Ward, Holmes, Washington…they are pretty good at WR for right now. This is not a team I would want to see a WR drafted to before round 4 or so.
TE: They have Heath Miller, they’re fine.
As an aside, it must be nice to take over a team that has no holes on the skills positions really, and you can use your picks to reload an already strong defense and revamp the OL a little. What a dream job.
1.16 Green Bay Packers
QB: Is this Favre’s last year? Is Aaron Rodgers going to take over? It’s a mess really.
RB: The more you look at Morency the more you have to like this kid a little. Still, most rookie RB that would get drafted by GB have a chance to start or at least see significant time in this offense. With Favre they need a guy that can run and catch. If they miss Lynch in the 1st, Booker in the 2nd might be a steal for them.
WR: Driver, Jennings…they seem pretty solid for right now.
TE: Could use a guy and if Olsen were sitting there don’t be surprised if they went and scooped him up. Otherwise they may look at a TE a round or two later.
1.17 Jacksonville Jaguars
QB: They could address the QB situation if they were not sold on Leftwich already…but I think they are going to go with Byron for the foreseeable future.
RB: They have MJD, Taylor, Greg Jones, and some others on the bench…they seem set here.
WR: Matt Jones, Reggie Williams, Wilford, Northcutt…they seem like they are set at WR for the time being. Could Calvin Johnson come on this team and be the WR1…of course but they have spent 1st round picks already on their WR so I think they will be content to go with what they got unless someone falls into their lap they simply cannot pass on.
TE: Wiggins, Lewis, and Wrightster…they are fine. No need for a TE.
1.18 Cincinnati Bengals
QB: Wasteland
RB: With Rudi and Perry already doing well in their roles, it would be hard to see a rookie RB coming in here and tearing it up other than an injury to a frontline player in front of them.
WR: With Henry going on suspension, maybe the team does spend a pick on a WR. They have Johnson and Housh already but they love 3WR sets.
TE: They don’t throw it to the TE much so I wouldn’t be thrilled if they drafted a TE.
1.19 Tennessee Titans
QB: Job is already filled.
RB: They need help. LenDale White is not going to get 300 carries. This is a team that will spend a 2nd or 3rd rounder on a RB so pay attention to who they draft. He will likely be in the mix for playing time at RB. Maybe they move up a few spots and land Lynch…I would if I were them.
WR: Another need to be filled but don’t forget they have Givens coming back and Brandon Jones as well. I see them drafting a WR though so this would be a good situation for the right type of rookie.
TE: Troupe, Scaife…they seem to have the spot filled for right now.
1.20 New York Giants
QB: No need, waste of roster space.
RB: They do need help but Jacobs and Droughns seem to be the guys heading into the season. I could see a rookie coming in here and tearing it up in front of those guys but it would be a crowded backfield.
WR: Toomer isn’t getting any younger, and Moss didn’t do anything last season. Plax sometimes turns into a head case so a WR could come in here and have a pretty good QB zipping him the ball so I sort of would like to see what NY does on draft day.
TE: All wrapped up
1.21 Denver Broncos
QB: Seem set with Cutler
RB: People will argue but Henry is the guy for now. I do see them drafting a RB but that person is not going to be anointed the starter.
WR: Walker is the WR1…many want Brandon Marshall to be the WR2 but the fact is he is not ready. You have old vets like Rod Smith and Stokely around…this is a team that probably doesn’t need a WR thru the draft but what if Walker went down? They very well might draft a WR and there is always hype around Denver rookie WR…actually Denver rookies at all the specialty positions seem to garner a lot of hype.
TE: Seem very set with Graham and Scheffler.
1.22 Dallas Cowboys
QB: Romo and Brad Johnson, seem fine for now.
RB: MB III and Julius Jones…can’t see them drafting a RB with any impact. So if they did draft a RB…waste of space on your roster.
WR: On the surface it looks bad. TO, TG, and Crayton…but TO and TG are both 34 and 33 years old…so they have a very limited shelf life IMO. I would like to see them take a Dwayne Jarrett or someone like that in the 1st round. To me that is someone that I could stomach holding onto for a couple of seasons.
TE: Whitten has this locked down for now.
1.23 Kansas City
QB: Croyle is supposed to be being groomed but I could see a QB drafted and then starting in a couple of years.
RB: As long as Larry Johnson is there it’s a wasteland for FF owners with a rookie RB form KC. Also the climate has changed on their OL and this might not be an automatic goldmine like it was for most of the past deacade.
WR: Kennison is really running on fumes and there isn’t much to write home about here. They need a couple of WR but they seem to never pull the trigger on WR early in most of their drafts. A rookie could come in here and actually post solid numbers right away.
TE: Gonzo isn’t getting any younger.
1.24and 1.28 New England Patriots
QB: No need
RB: Look good with Maroney, Faulk, and Sammy Morris.
WR: Tons of them on the team now.
TE: They use double TE sets a lot but they have Watson and some others behind him with a lot of promise.
1.25 NY Jets
QB: Always could use an upgrade but Penny has the job for now.
RB: They are fine with Thomas Jones, Washington, and Houston.
WR: Coles, Cotchery…you are playing for WR3 at best here.
TE: Need an upgrade, Baker is very average.
1.26 Philadelphia Eagles
QB: They’re fine for now. Would be a 2-3 year project/wait at best.
RB: Have Westbrook, they need 1 big back and they could take a shot on a guy like Michael Bush but overall they don’t run enough to warrant a big interest form FF owners as to who they draft. Westy is the starter. That retirement thing is sour grapes over him paying back money that was never his.
WR: Curtis, Brown, Baskett, Avant, Lewis…they seem to be pretty deep for now at the position.
TE: LJ Smith…no real need for a rookie TE here.
1.27 New Orleans
QB: Brees answered that problem for the next 7-10 years.
RB: Absolutely no need.
WR: After Colston there are question marks. I would not be surprised if they did draft a WR but they got so lucky in the 7th round last season…would they spend a 1st or 2nd on a guy? I doubt it.
TE: Brought in Eric Johnson but they could use a Zach Miller in this draft.
1.29 Baltimore Ravens
QB: McNair is getting old…they could take a project at QB at some point but that is what he is going to be on your roster too.
RB: McGahee locked this up. Any rookie RB will be buried on the depth chart and probably not see the field a whole lot.
WR: I love Clayton. Hard to tell if Mason is a step or 1 steps slower…Williams is waiting in the wings but a rookie WR with a lot of potential could come in here and see some playing time after the 1st year or two.
TE: Heap is entering his 7th season…could be time to start grooming a possible replacement at some point. He went to ASU, same school as Miller.
1.30 San Diego
QB: Good
RB: Wasteland for rookies and FF owners
WR: Lots of question marks. Lots of opp for a rookie to come in and establish himself.
TE: Gates isn’t going anywhere soon…except to up in the records book.
1.31 Chicago Bears
QB: Maybe…maybe they need another young QB in the mix. But Grossman and Griese will be steering this ship for the present. This is a team that could return to the SB so they really don’t need a rookie QB right now.
RB: Before everyone gets excited…I think this is a team where a rookie could see some time. Benson doesn’t seem to stay healthy, and I question his toughness in that SuperBowl…his arm wasn’t broken…his legs weren’t broke…he just doesn’t have heart to me. I would keep my eye on any RB that they would draft in the 1st 3-4 rounds.
WR: Mush, Berrian, Bradley…they have all the talent they need at WR right now.
TE: Clark is getting old and coming off a career year. They could use a good young TE in the mix and they like to throw it to the TE too.
1.32 Indianapolis Colts
QB: C’mon now
RB: Addai is the starter. They need an RB2/3 even id DeDe Dorsey is the current RB2. Don’t freak out if they take a RB on day 1…it doesn’t mean anything to Addai.
WR: Harrison is 35…Wayne is solid…they need a WR3 to groom for the eventual retirement of Harrison. If they draft a WR in the 1st round, I would take a long look at him after Johnson is gone from the Dynasty rookie drafts.
TE: Clark, Utecht, Fletcher…of course any player taken by the Colts you need to look at but this TE trio knows their roles and there doesn’t seem to be a real need here.
