Consensus 9th pick mock draft (1 Viewer)

[Deuce'sWild]

I'd like to try something, not sure if it's been done on here or not (I think it has). I'd like to do a mock draft from the 9th pick for all those interested in that slot, using www.antsports.com mock draft site and each round we FBG's vote to decide how the pick should be made with discussion. I think it's a great way to start really thinking about each round of your draft and seeing what other FBG's think too.

Let's do a 14 team league, with 6 pts for all tds. No PPR. 1 pt for 10 yds rush/rec, and 1 pt for 25 passing. 1 qb, 2 rb, 3 wr, 1 te, 1 def, 1 k. This will keep it simple.

The draft has unfolded like this....

1st round

1.1. Tomlinson

1.2. Peterson

1.3. S. Jackson

1.4. Westbrook

1.5. Brady

1.6. Addai

1.7. Manning

1.8. Barber III

1.9. GORE

1.10. LJ

1.11. Moss

1.12. Lynch

1.13. Portis

1.14. Maroney

2.01. Jones Drew

2.02. McGahee

2.03. R. Bush

2.04 Grant

2.05 D. Brees

2.06 WAYNE

2.07 Edwards

2.08 Lewis

2.09 Owens

2.10 Fitz

2.11 Romo

2.12 Turner

2.13 Parker

2.14 Housh

3.01 Colston

3.02 Steve Smith

3.03 Andre Johnson

3.04 Jacobs

3.05 Marshall

3.06 T. Jones

3.07 Chad Johnson

3.08 D. Anderson

3.09 Palmer

As always, there have been some questionable picks, but even in an expert draft I don't always agree with who is picked where. That's why it's fantasy football and who knows who will do what exactly.

Burress and Torry Holt are still available. We would have our choice of TEs if we want to secure a TE scorer.

Position availability...

QB 7

RB 20

WR 12

TE 1

Discuss...

I will tally the votes after 1 day or after significant votes have been accumulated.

 

[quickhands]

I'd like to try something, not sure if it's been done on here or not (I think it has). I'd like to do a mock draft from the 9th pick for all those interested in that slot, using www.antsports.com mock draft site and each round we FBG's vote to decide how the pick should be made with discussion. I think it's a great way to start really thinking about each round of your draft and seeing what other FBG's think too. Let's do a 14 team league, with 6 pts for all tds. No PPR. 1 pt for 10 yds rush/rec, and 1 pt for 25 passing. 1 qb, 2 rb, 3 wr, 1 te, 1 def, 1 k. This will keep it simple.The draft has unfolded like this....1. Tomlinson2. Peterson3. S. Jackson4. Westbrook5. Brady6. Addai7. Manning8. Barber IIIOur pick is up at 1.09. We have some options here, could go with Randy Moss as most of the RBs in this tier that are left aren't really seperating themselves. But, you have to figure that at 2.06 the RBs will be pretty slim. I don't think you want to reach for a QB at this point, even though we get 6 pts for all TDs. Possible options are....QB Romo, BreesRB Gore, Portis, Lunch, LJ, McGahee, GrantWR Moss, Wayne, Owens, EdwardsMy personal opinion is to go with Gore or Lynch. But the value is probably at Moss. You figure at least one of the WRs on the above list will still be there in the 2nd, but I would guess all those RBs are gone.Discuss...I will tally the votes after 1 day or after significant votes have been accumulated.

I really like Gore here...I think Martz is drooling over having a real RB again. but I would also be happy with Lynch...Mostly becuase i fear Gore is gonna snap a knee ligament in a open field tackle or cut.This is Portis's last year as an anticipated top 10 pick. his value is going the wrong way.So I roll the dice and go Gore

 

[quickhands]

I'd like to try something, not sure if it's been done on here or not (I think it has). I'd like to do a mock draft from the 9th pick for all those interested in that slot, using www.antsports.com mock draft site and each round we FBG's vote to decide how the pick should be made with discussion. I think it's a great way to start really thinking about each round of your draft and seeing what other FBG's think too. Let's do a 14 team league, with 6 pts for all tds. No PPR. 1 pt for 10 yds rush/rec, and 1 pt for 25 passing. 1 qb, 2 rb, 3 wr, 1 te, 1 def, 1 k. This will keep it simple.The draft has unfolded like this....1. Tomlinson2. Peterson3. S. Jackson4. Westbrook5. Brady6. Addai7. Manning8. Barber IIIOur pick is up at 1.09. We have some options here, could go with Randy Moss as most of the RBs in this tier that are left aren't really seperating themselves. But, you have to figure that at 2.06 the RBs will be pretty slim. I don't think you want to reach for a QB at this point, even though we get 6 pts for all TDs. Possible options are....QB Romo, BreesRB Gore, Portis, Lunch, LJ, McGahee, GrantWR Moss, Wayne, Owens, EdwardsMy personal opinion is to go with Gore or Lynch. But the value is probably at Moss. You figure at least one of the WRs on the above list will still be there in the 2nd, but I would guess all those RBs are gone.Discuss...I will tally the votes after 1 day or after significant votes have been accumulated.

I really like Gore here...I think Martz is drooling over having a real RB again. but I would also be happy with Lynch...Mostly becuase i fear Gore is gonna snap a knee ligament in a open field tackle or cut.This is Portis's last year as an anticipated top 10 pick. his value is going the wrong way.So I roll the dice and go Gore

btw I like lunch alot to it is an overlooked meal

 

[Deuce'sWild]

LOL...thanks I will correct

 

[fake_15]

I have the 10th pick in our 16 man league so this is helping me on who's gonna be there when I'm up. I've taken RB, RB the last 3 yrs and it's worked. Here it's between portis or gore. I think Portis is gonna have a good year but I'm gonna go with Gore. If Romo is available on the turn here I'm snatching him up.

 

[Brock Middlebrook]

Portis

 

[Deuce'sWild]

VDB says Moss all the way...but I'm with you guys so far, I like Gore here.

So far 3 votes for Gore. I for Portis.

 

[Dexter Manley]

I'd take Portis here, and it's not even close imo.

 

[Kirby]

Gore

 

[Deuce'sWild]

I'd take Portis here, and it's not even close imo.

Care to back that up any? No necessary but a little discussion goes a long way.

 

[jah2707]

I don't see how you could go wrong with Gore, Lynch, or Moss here. I would go with Gore that this point. I think Lynch is safer but Gore as a little more upside. (I have never taken a WR first and I don't plan to start)

 

[Deuce'sWild]

5 votes for Gore, 2 for Portis. ZERO for Moss

Everyone is expecting Brady and Moss to come back to earth, obviously.

 

[bonesman]

I think it's safe to say that Gore is the consensus pick here .

 

[Dexter Manley]

I'd take Portis here, and it's not even close imo.

Care to back that up any? No necessary but a little discussion goes a long way.

I think Portis is set up nicely to have his best year in Washington. The oline is improved. The running game under Zorn will be much more suited to Portis' style and strengths. His receptions should go up in the WCO. Portis rededicated himself this offseason and trained with the team. He also claims to have improved his diet. Don't get me wrong, I love Gore too. Portis, however, is in a much better situation surrounding talent wise and coaching wise. I don't exactly trust Martz.

 

[Stinkin Ref]

I'll be the first to go with Moss

you have already missed on the top RB's and QB's so I say snag Moss here and for sure get THE top WR.....he will not make it back to in the 2nd and neither will any of the other top WR....that leaves you with no top tier guy at any position if you pass on Moss here

I disagree with everybody saying some of th eother guys are the "safe" pick......I think by far Moss is the safest pick left and best value....plus you HAVE to start 3 WR's in this format....in my mind, Moss is the only option here...

14 team league....have to start 3 WR's ==========Moss

 

[shredhead]

Portis or Moss are the only 2 in consideration for me.

I pick Portis

 

[tonydead]

I don't think Gore makes it to #8. If he does good for you, that's the pick. Otherwise I'd go with Moss.

 

[raidersfan]

I'm the 9th pick in a 10 team draft and would be psyched if Moss (someone's keeper), Portis or Gore were there. No PPR then I go Moss here, grab the best at one postion (Start 3 WR) and hope to land McGahee or MJD on the way back.

 

[Stinkin Ref]

just wanted to add real quick, that sometimes in threads like this people really do not think about the starting line up requirements and how that changes/relates to value......the fact that you HAVE to start 3 WR's in this league and it is a 14 team league as opposed to the normal 10 or 12 team league, really makes this an easy pick in my opinion....

Moss

all of the top WR's will be gone before the next pick.....I think a solid RB still may make it back in the second.....(even though RB may not be the for sure pick)

 

[whitem0nkey]

its seems like

safe pick = gore

risky/rewardy = moss

I'm not sure i got the gutts to take moss. and now with this O-line problem talk.

I hope Paris Hilton can make a video and tells us the shark move

 

[Statler & Waldorf]

its seems like safe pick = gorerisky/rewardy = mossI'm not sure i got the gutts to take moss. and now with this O-line problem talk.I hope Paris Hilton can make a video and tells us the shark move

I actually think you have this backwards......safe pick would be Moss who you know is going to give you at least 1,300 yards and 12 tds, while the risky pick is Gore. Who knows how Martz is going to use him. Everyone is saying stuff about Faulk and all that, but we don't have a clue. With that being said, in my 12 team league I'm looking at Portis and Lynch, leaning towards Portis. In a 14 team league, I'm still taking one of those guys. There is only about 13 or 14 solid running backs out there so grab them while you can.

 

[Stinkin Ref]

its seems like

safe pick = gore

risky/rewardy = moss

I'm not sure i got the gutts to take moss. and now with this O-line problem talk.

I hope Paris Hilton can make a video and tells us the shark move

I actually think you have this backwards......safe pick would be Moss who you know is going to give you at least 1,300 yards and 12 tds, while the risky pick is Gore. Who knows how Martz is going to use him. Everyone is saying stuff about Faulk and all that, but we don't have a clue. With that being said, in my 12 team league I'm looking at Portis and Lynch, leaning towards Portis. In a 14 team league, I'm still taking one of those guys. There is only about 13 or 14 solid running backs out there so grab them while you can.

And how many WR's? Especially in a 14 teamer-start 3 WR league which means even on weeks where there are no byes you have 42 WR's starting.eta: You always have 42 starting, but bye weeks make you really start the crumbs

 

[moose162]

its seems like safe pick = gorerisky/rewardy = mossI'm not sure i got the gutts to take moss. and now with this O-line problem talk.I hope Paris Hilton can make a video and tells us the shark move

How is Gore a safer pick than Portis?

 

[Statler & Waldorf]

its seems like

safe pick = gore

risky/rewardy = moss

I'm not sure i got the gutts to take moss. and now with this O-line problem talk.

I hope Paris Hilton can make a video and tells us the shark move

I actually think you have this backwards......safe pick would be Moss who you know is going to give you at least 1,300 yards and 12 tds, while the risky pick is Gore. Who knows how Martz is going to use him. Everyone is saying stuff about Faulk and all that, but we don't have a clue. With that being said, in my 12 team league I'm looking at Portis and Lynch, leaning towards Portis. In a 14 team league, I'm still taking one of those guys. There is only about 13 or 14 solid running backs out there so grab them while you can.

And how many WR's? Especially in a 14 teamer-start 3 WR league which means even on weeks where there are no byes you have 42 WR's starting.eta: You always have 42 starting, but bye weeks make you really start the crumbs

I would probably say there is about 14 really solid WR's out there as well. And by solid in both cases, I mean #1 quality. The big difference being, after those 14 WR's are gone, the ones remaining are far more serviceable and consistant than the RB's following the top 14. WR's are in abundance with each NFL team starting 3, while RB's aren't. And I know you're starting 3 WR's, but I'd rather play matchups with the 3rd WR spot than have a crappy #1 back.

 

[Statler & Waldorf]

The way I see it, I'd rather start my draft with Portis and one of the Fitz, Colston, Smith, Andre Johnson group than start it Moss and then Jamal, Bush, Parker, Jacobs or MJD. I am high on MJD though, but not enough to rely on him as my #1.

 

[Deuce'sWild]

I have it Gore 6, Portis 3, and Moss 1.

Probably going to submit the pick for Gore (this is a live mock draft on antsports to keep it realistic) unless I get some persuasion for Moss or Portis from other FBG's soon.

 

[Dexter Manley]

its seems like

safe pick = gore

risky/rewardy = moss

I'm not sure i got the gutts to take moss. and now with this O-line problem talk.

I hope Paris Hilton can make a video and tells us the shark move

I actually think you have this backwards......safe pick would be Moss who you know is going to give you at least 1,300 yards and 12 tds, while the risky pick is Gore. Who knows how Martz is going to use him. Everyone is saying stuff about Faulk and all that, but we don't have a clue. With that being said, in my 12 team league I'm looking at Portis and Lynch, leaning towards Portis. In a 14 team league, I'm still taking one of those guys. There is only about 13 or 14 solid running backs out there so grab them while you can.

And how many WR's? Especially in a 14 teamer-start 3 WR league which means even on weeks where there are no byes you have 42 WR's starting.eta: You always have 42 starting, but bye weeks make you really start the crumbs

Rb's are still more scarce than wr's in this format. There's 28 rb's starting, and there's only 32 starting rb's in the league. Which means during bye weeks, a couple teams will be stuck starting non-starting rb's.IMO, in 14-16 team leagues which start 2 rb's, you take a rb in the 1st round if one of the studs falls to you. Because none of the stud rb's are making it to the end of round 1, let alone back to you in the 2nd round.

Having Portis and Gore fall to you at 9 is a gift. You will still be able to get a top wr in the 2nd round.

Portis or Gore + wr in round 2 > Moss + rb in round 2

 

[Deuce'sWild]

its seems like

safe pick = gore

risky/rewardy = moss

I'm not sure i got the gutts to take moss. and now with this O-line problem talk.

I hope Paris Hilton can make a video and tells us the shark move

I actually think you have this backwards......safe pick would be Moss who you know is going to give you at least 1,300 yards and 12 tds, while the risky pick is Gore. Who knows how Martz is going to use him. Everyone is saying stuff about Faulk and all that, but we don't have a clue. With that being said, in my 12 team league I'm looking at Portis and Lynch, leaning towards Portis. In a 14 team league, I'm still taking one of those guys. There is only about 13 or 14 solid running backs out there so grab them while you can.

And how many WR's? Especially in a 14 teamer-start 3 WR league which means even on weeks where there are no byes you have 42 WR's starting.eta: You always have 42 starting, but bye weeks make you really start the crumbs

Rb's are still more scarce than wr's in this format. There's 28 rb's starting, and there's only 32 starting rb's in the league. Which means during bye weeks, a couple teams will be stuck starting non-starting rb's.IMO, in 14-16 team leagues which start 2 rb's, you take a rb in the 1st round if one of the studs falls to you. Because none of the stud rb's are making it to the end of round 1, let alone back to you in the 2nd round.

Having Portis and Gore fall to you at 9 is a gift. You will still be able to get a top wr in the 2nd round.

Portis or Gore + wr in round 2 > Moss + rb in round 2

You make a good point that most NFL teams only have one solid RB producer (32 RBs) and 28 RBs will be starting, and most teams have 2 solid WR producers (64 WRs), and only 42 of those will be starting. So, it seems like there is more room for picking up a guy who can pick up some points at WR rather than one at RB later in the draft.

 

[Statler & Waldorf]

I'm thinking WR next. I'm not sold on Grant at all this year and I don't want Lewis either. I had Jamal last year and he didn't perform well against good teams. MJD would've been nice there. Still too early for a QB in my opinion. I like Owens, Braylon, Fitzgerald, Colston, Andre Johnson in that order.

 

[Stinkin Ref]

oops missed the update

you got to think TO, Wayne, and Edwards will go to the guys that didn't take Moss....Moss guy will probably go Grant....

could chnage if somebody goes for a QB.....

would be nice to get one of TO/Wayne/Edwards if they fell

 

[Deuce'sWild]

Looks like some major value at WR will be there with only 2 picks to go before we draft. Wayne, TO, Edwards, Fitz. One of these guys will be there at 2.06. I don't see how you can not draft one of them.

 

[Statler & Waldorf]

I completely forgot about Wayne! Hopefully TO will fall, but if not then I think Wayne or Braylon would be the next two I would want in that order. I would seriously consider Fitzgerald there as well. I agree with stinkin ref too.....the guy who took Moss should be taking a RB next. So it looks like either TO or Wayne should be there. Not bad at all.

 

[steviey]

 

[Deuce'sWild]

Have our choice now of TO, Edwards, Wayne at WR.

RBs available are Turner, Lewis, Jacobs, R. Brown, Parker, Graham.

Romo is there still.

Gotta go with WR, IMO.

 

[Deuce'sWild]

I guess now it becomes a matter of who is the best WR?

I personally have Wayne ranked #2, then TO and Edwards.

I love Edwards, during playoff time he'll be playing in snow and I'm not 100% sold on Anderson yet.

TO is money, but he isn't getting any younger, but does have a great young QB.

Wayne is in his prime and has one of the best QBs throwing him the ball.

 

[fake_15]

Like I said in my previous posts, I take Romo here hands down.

If I had to take a WR I got with TO. Just keeps putting up the numbers.

 

[Statler & Waldorf]

It boils down to TO or Wayne, and it's basically a toss up, probably a matter of personal preference. I tend to lean towards TO, but I did have Wayne last year and he was awesome. You're right, TO is getting older, but you also have to take into consideration the fact that Marvin might be back eating into some of Waynes production. Marvin will never be Marvin again (at least that's what I think), but Manning and him have been playing together a long time so he will get more than his fair share of looks. So if I was in this position in a real draft, I would go TO.

 

[raidersfan]

Wayne or TO here, my preference is Wayne..

I will admit Romo is intriguing here, but I'm usually the type that waits on a QB. This year I see myself maybe pulling the trigger early on Romo. But for the purposes of the mock I'll say Wayne. Curious to see what type of WR/RB is available in rd 3.

 

[mt-wabo]

Whos doing this mock Mickey Mouse? Are you serious with these picks Reggie Bush and Maroney and Brees before Romo and more talent and not taking Portis over Moss and taking Gore has got to be the dumbest thing ever. I do not know why you all think Gore is a better back becasue of Martz who really hasnt done much since he left the rams, plus they dont even know if Smith can be the starter there because he sucks so much

Cecil should put up a real mock with Sharks chimming in, I dont mean to ridicule anyone but these other picks are a joke and you should have went portis or moss and Romo all day over Brees.

 

[whitem0nkey]

for me I see it Wayne and then I wrestle between Edwards and TO. so Ill say Wayne.

TO has the mccan age concern

Edwards' QB has the Obama JR QB/senator concern

 

[Statler & Waldorf]

Whos doing this mock Mickey Mouse? Are you serious with these picks Reggie Bush and Maroney and Brees before Romo and more talent and not taking Portis over Moss and taking Gore has got to be the dumbest thing ever. I do not know why you all think Gore is a better back becasue of Martz who really hasnt done much since he left the rams, plus they dont even know if Smith can be the starter there because he sucks so much Cecil should put up a real mock with Sharks chimming in, I dont mean to ridicule anyone but these other picks are a joke and you should have went portis or moss and Romo all day over Brees.

Thank you for your constructive criticism.Every draft I've ever been in has had a few questionable picks. I make them sometimes too. Sometimes they pan out, sometimes they don't. Maybe that person picking really likes Maroney and thinks he's gonna do well. There's a good chance he might not be there when he picks at the 3/4 turn so he took him. I don't agree with it either, but the draft so far doesn't look that crazy. And Brees over Romo is like us choosing Wayne over TO, or TO over Wayne. Personal preference. Just because the "experts" or you value some players more than others it doesn't mean that we all should think that way either. If that was the case, then why even draft? We should all just take the consensus top 300 and divide our teams up with that.

 

[Dexter Manley]

This is a tough choice for me. I faced this in another mock. I would choose between TO and Romo.

I think go with TO here because of the following logic which may or may not be sound. TO is the most important player on Dallas. If he goes down, Romo's is no longer a QB1, imo. If you don't believe me, look at the 2nd half of the Carolina game last season, and the game against the Skins when TO was out.

If Romo goes down, TO will take a hit, but he will still put up wr1 #'s. So there's less risk with TO.

I take TO here.

 

[Deuce'sWild]

I don't think it's crazy for someone to take Brees over Romo. The Saints throw more than any other team in the NFL and Brees is very capable of putting up 30+ tds, especially with Shockey adding another weapon to the mix.

I like Wayne here also. I like Romo, but I'm not convinced he's consistent enough to take in the 2nd round...I want to see another year like last year.

 

[the spanker]

Anyone who skips Portis at this spot just doesn't have a clue.

 

[Deuce'sWild]

Portis is gone

 

[Statler & Waldorf]

I usually like to wait on QB's until later so I'm not going to vote for Palmer here. The RB are pretty slim picking right now, but I'm on the McFadden band wagon so I think he deserves some consideration here. The WR's are probably the safest bet. Plax and Holt will give you what you expect.....around 1,100 and 8 tds. I'm not a fan of Chad because he's too streaky in my mind. But with no Chris Henry anymore he'll get a full year worth of looks now. I like Welker and Santonio as well. I'm a HUGE fan of Calvin Johnson too, but I wouldn't take him in the 3rd. I am tempted to take him in the 4th round of my draft though because he won't drop to the 5th in my league. After thinking about it, my vote is McFadden! Biggest upside. And you know Al Davis is gonna wanna see him out there playing.

 

[Deuce'sWild]

I usually like to wait on QB's until later so I'm not going to vote for Palmer here. The RB are pretty slim picking right now, but I'm on the McFadden band wagon so I think he deserves some consideration here. The WR's are probably the safest bet. Plax and Holt will give you what you expect.....around 1,100 and 8 tds. I'm not a fan of Chad because he's too streaky in my mind. But with no Chris Henry anymore he'll get a full year worth of looks now. I like Welker and Santonio as well. I'm a HUGE fan of Calvin Johnson too, but I wouldn't take him in the 3rd. I am tempted to take him in the 4th round of my draft though because he won't drop to the 5th in my league. After thinking about it, my vote is McFadden! Biggest upside. And you know Al Davis is gonna wanna see him out there playing.

McFadden's ADP is 5.10. Very good chance he's still there next round. I would call that a reach in the 3rd round. If I'm taking a RB2 I want to at least know he's the starter.I love McFadden, but he's a reach in the 3rd. I like him in the 4th rd.

 

[texasheat]

I like Palmer in this spot for sure, esp with 6 pts per TD you need one of the big Qb's. There will be value to be had at RB in the next 3 rounds. Take Palmer.

 

[Statler & Waldorf]

I usually like to wait on QB's until later so I'm not going to vote for Palmer here. The RB are pretty slim picking right now, but I'm on the McFadden band wagon so I think he deserves some consideration here. The WR's are probably the safest bet. Plax and Holt will give you what you expect.....around 1,100 and 8 tds. I'm not a fan of Chad because he's too streaky in my mind. But with no Chris Henry anymore he'll get a full year worth of looks now. I like Welker and Santonio as well. I'm a HUGE fan of Calvin Johnson too, but I wouldn't take him in the 3rd. I am tempted to take him in the 4th round of my draft though because he won't drop to the 5th in my league. After thinking about it, my vote is McFadden! Biggest upside. And you know Al Davis is gonna wanna see him out there playing.

McFadden's ADP is 5.10. Very good chance he's still there next round. I would call that a reach in the 3rd round. If I'm taking a RB2 I want to at least know he's the starter.I love McFadden, but he's a reach in the 3rd. I like him in the 4th rd.

You're right. I think I'm one of the biased people out here whose opinions are affected by owning Peterson last year. I've done a bunch of mocks over on fantasy calculator and he is long gone before the 5.10 ADP. He should be there in the 4th if that looks like the best choice though. But out of the choices remaining, I change my initial stance and I agree with Texasheat....Palmer would be the best value there. I play in a 4 point league for passing TD's so that's why I wait. With the 6 point TD it would be well worth it.

 

[Deuce'sWild]

in hindsight...Romo and Holt might be better than Palmer and Wayne. We could have had Romo in the 2nd and Holt in 3rd.

Assuming everyone else likes QB here.

I like Palmer, but then we suffer at WR pretty badly. At worst you're getting QB 14...since everyone only takes 1 QB usually in the first 10 rounds. Whereas you'll be looking at a very mediocre WR if you wait.

You can probably get Eli, Cutler or Garrard very late this year and they'll all score pretty well.