FFPC Mock Draft #2 (1 Viewer)

[msudaisy26]

I apologize for missing my 5th round pick, I got in a spot with no internet access. It worked out ok though because I needed a back and I think I was going to reach for Ivory here. Lineup right now looks like this

Steven Jackson

Chris Ivory

Dwayne Bowe

Randall Cobb

Jimmy Graham

 

[deadlyrange0321]

6.05 Ahmad Bradshaw

Definitely expect Bradshaw to be the starter in Indy and put up solid numbers across the board. Having to start 2RBs and then 2 flex positions, it was important to build depth as well.

My team so far:

CJ Spiller

Frank Gore

Ahmad Bradshaw

Julio Jones

Antonio Brown

Rob Gronkowski

 

[LususV]

"5.11 Lemmings Benson, Cedric RB GBP 6/14/2013 11:01:00 AM Eddie Lacy

6.06 Crunch this Johnson, James RB PIT 6/14/2013 1:04:00 PM Eddie Lacey Green Bay not on list"

Crunch this needs to pick someone else at 6.06.

 

[httv14]

"5.11 Lemmings Benson, Cedric RB GBP 6/14/2013 11:01:00 AM Eddie Lacy

6.06 Crunch this Johnson, James RB PIT 6/14/2013 1:04:00 PM Eddie Lacey Green Bay not on list"

Crunch this needs to pick someone else at 6.06.

Eddie Lacy was picked, but Eddie Lacey had not been picked yet so I don't see a problem.

 

[cdubz]

"5.11 Lemmings Benson, Cedric RB GBP 6/14/2013 11:01:00 AM Eddie Lacy

6.06 Crunch this Johnson, James RB PIT 6/14/2013 1:04:00 PM Eddie Lacey Green Bay not on list"

Crunch this needs to pick someone else at 6.06.

Eddie Lacy was picked, but Eddie Lacey had not been picked yet so I don't see a problem.

Will the real Eddie LacEy please stand up?

 

[cdubz]

4.12 Marques Colston

5.01 Jordy Nelson

I am ecstatic to be able to grab a couple of high-end WR2s at the 4/5 turn. When you look at point projections for these 2 relative to say a Torrey Smith there is not much drop off, but there is a world of difference in roster construction IMHO. Colston and Nelson are their own teams' clear WR1 and have Brees and Rodgers throwing to them and the only potential downside is that both those QBs distribute the ball around. But the fact that they distribute the ball around basically makes them match-up proof. I feel very comfortable with my top 3 WRs and as a result I can feel comfortable ignoring WR until late rounds unless there is a screaming value present for my last flex spot.

Leveon Bell was the only other player I really considered here. He is probably good value, but I have no idea how he is going to perform out of the gate. I felt better about completely locking down WR3 and then taking many swings at RB in the coming rounds.

ETA: Colston has been top 13 WR last 2 years and Nelson was WR4 2 years ago, so the upside is there for both.

 

[LususV]

6.10 - Mike Wallace

Usually overvalued, I think WR28 at 6.10 is undervalued. I was hoping for Eric Decker or Cecil Shorts at WR2 instead, but this isn't an awful consolation prize.

I think he outperforms Wayne/Jennings/Brown/Boldin/Torrey Smith, who were drafted before him, and he's got upside potential if he clicks with the 2nd year QB.

 

[Longtucky Lemmings]

"5.11 Lemmings Benson, Cedric RB GBP 6/14/2013 11:01:00 AM Eddie Lacy

6.06 Crunch this Johnson, James RB PIT 6/14/2013 1:04:00 PM Eddie Lacey Green Bay not on list"

Crunch this needs to pick someone else at 6.06.

Eddie Lacy was picked, but Eddie Lacey had not been picked yet so I don't see a problem.

Will the real Eddie LacEy please stand up?

And I'm a Packers fan....someday I'll learn me some spellin'

 

[cdubz]

6.12 Greg Olsen

7.01 Matt Ryan

These picks are as much about the drop off at RB and WR as they are about QB and TE.

I am relatively set at WR and no one there that is worth giving up positional flexibility at TE for.

There are a lot of QBs I would be happy with still left, but the bad thing about the turn is that everyone else gets to pick twice before I get another pick. I am already giving up RB2 to the field, which I am good with - but didn't want to be weakest at both QB and RB2.

Ryan appears to be the "safest" of the remaining QBs, but don't feel all that strongly about him.

Olsen had a fantastic YPT figure last year and should probably be a safe top 10 option again this year. Having a reliable second TE is nice given the possibility of Hernandez missing time.

I will now generally load up on RB and pray one hits,

 

[cdubz]

"5.11 Lemmings Benson, Cedric RB GBP 6/14/2013 11:01:00 AM Eddie Lacy

6.06 Crunch this Johnson, James RB PIT 6/14/2013 1:04:00 PM Eddie Lacey Green Bay not on list"

Crunch this needs to pick someone else at 6.06.

Eddie Lacy was picked, but Eddie Lacey had not been picked yet so I don't see a problem.

Will the real Eddie LacEy please stand up?

And I'm a Packers fan....someday I'll learn me some spellin'

I think you actually had it right, no e yes? Was just capping the E there to point out the error.

 

[msudaisy26]

6.07 - Vernon Davis, with this being a 1.5 PPR for tight end league I couldn't let him pass even though I have no quarterback yet. Taking Graham in the first and now Davis I could easily have the top 2 fantasy tight ends this year with Crabtree's injury and Gronk's back surgery, and I for sure have 2 of the top 5.

7.06 - BenJarvus Green-Ellis, just playing the matchups with him and Ivory I should have a solid rb2, and even with rb being a weaker spot on my team I think my tight ends will make up for this and then some.

 

[Saint]

6.09 Dennis Pitta

With 8 TEs off the board and still seeing Pitta available, I thought it was an absolute value pick as I like Pitta to push for a Top 5 finish this year with Boldin moved to SF. The other TE I was considering was Olsen, who I think will have a fantastic year. My strategy was to take Pitta here and hope Olsen would come back, but unfortunately he didn't.

With the RB position secure, it's all about receivers and QB. I felt QB is deep so I am waiting a while for that position, which is why I looked at WR/TE. In looking on the WR side, there was a mesh of guys all in the same tier and I felt they would come back to me in the next round, whereas I felt Pitta and Olsen would probably be gone. So I leaned toward TE here.

1.04 Arian Foster

2.09 Demaryius Thomas

3.04 Maurice Jones-Drew

4.09 Ryan Mathews

5.04 LeVeon Bell

 

[Saint]

7.04 Pierre Garcon

I was hoping Olsen would fall, but unfortunately he was snapped off fairly fast right after Pitta went. There are a couple of guys I like still available, but the WR tier went fairly as expected. Still available was Pierre Garcon who I had in the same WR tier. He rounds out my 2 WR positions and I need to add some more for depth. QB is still fairly deep so I went WR here.

1.04 Arian Foster

2.09 Demaryius Thomas

3.04 Maurice Jones-Drew

4.09 Ryan Mathews

5.04 LeVeon Bell

6.09 Dennis Pitta

 

[LususV]

Tony Romo at 8.03 is excellent - I was actually going to snag him as my QB2 at 8.10 or 9.03 as Romo is a perfect complement to Peyton - whenever Peyton has a tough outing, Romo has an easy one (for example, Peyton's week 9 bye, Romo has Minnesota at home).

Romo is my target for QB1 in every league where I wait on QB.

 

[Golfjim]

Thru 8 picks, I would rate my team as an "A".

QB--Luck/8

RB--Lynch/12, Morris/5, Miller/7, Stewart/Car/4

WR--Boldin/9, Austin/Rams/11

TE--Witten/5

I really don't see any weak spots. Those 4 RBs are excellent and could be my "flex" positions and will cover any BYE weeks.

 

[LususV]

8.10 RG3

I actually wanted Romo here, but decided to take a potentially elite QB who has slipped due to injury concerns as my QB2. I think despite Peyton's elite potential, he is getting up there in years, so having a solid backup if he gets hurt or age catches up with him, I'd be safe. Peyton+RG3 also make an elite QBBC:

	RG3	PM	1	PHI	BAL	RG32	@GB	@NYG	PM3	DET	OAK	PM4	@OAK	PHI	PM5	BYE	@DAL	PM6	@DAL	JAC	PM7	CHI	@IND	PM8	@DEN	WAS	PM9	SD	BYE	RG310	@MIN	@SD	RG311	@PHI	KC	RG312	SF	@NE	PM13	NYG	@KC	RG314	KC	TEN	PM15	@ATL	SD	PM16	DAL	@HOU	PM17	@NYG	@OAK	RG3

 

[LususV]

Roster through 8 rounds:

QB: Peyton Manning, Robert Griffin III

RB: Doug Martin, Reggie Bush, David Wilson

WR: Danny Amendola, Mike Wallace, Steve Johnson

TE: None yet

Obviously TE is a huge hole. A team built like this would need to get really lucky with a couple back end sleepers pulling through, but it has a strong advantage at QB/RB, and by midseason, one of the QBs can be traded to a team that's desparate.

 

[Golfjim]

Sorry LususV, but if this was a TRUE FBGs league, then there is NO trading.

 

[sammy]

Sorry about the Lacy pick I totally missed the earlier pick.

 

[LususV]

Sorry LususV, but if this was a TRUE FBGs league, then there is NO trading.

Aha, good point.

 

[msudaisy26]

8.07 = D. Richardson RB STL

This is a bit of a reach but he is the last running back on the board that has a chance to be a starter without an injury happening. I could have went quarterback but I have another idea if the quarterback I want is gone with my next couple of picks. After 8 rounds I look like this

No quarterback

Steven Jackson

Chris Ivory

BenJarvus Green-Ellis

Daryl Richardson

Randall Cobb

Dwayne Bowe

Jimmy Graham

Vernon Davis

 

[msudaisy26]

Thru 8 picks, I would rate my team as an "A".QB--Luck/8RB--Lynch/12, Morris/5, Miller/7, Stewart/Car/4WR--Boldin/9, Austin/Rams/11TE--Witten/5I really don't see any weak spots. Those 4 RBs are excellent and could be my "flex" positions and will cover any BYE weeks.

I like your team but your receivers could be a very weak spot, your running backs are second to none and as long as you grab a decent qb2 you have nothing to worry about there in case Luck does have a sophomore slump.

 

[msudaisy26]

Roster through 8 rounds: QB: Peyton Manning, Robert Griffin IIIRB: Doug Martin, Reggie Bush, David WilsonWR: Danny Amendola, Mike Wallace, Steve JohnsonTE: None yet Obviously TE is a huge hole. A team built like this would need to get really lucky with a couple back end sleepers pulling through, but it has a strong advantage at QB/RB, and by midseason, one of the QBs can be traded to a team that's desparate.

Would love this team if they had a good tight end. The second quarterback this early seems unneeded in a start 1 qb league.

 

[LususV]

Roster through 8 rounds: QB: Peyton Manning, Robert Griffin IIIRB: Doug Martin, Reggie Bush, David WilsonWR: Danny Amendola, Mike Wallace, Steve JohnsonTE: None yet Obviously TE is a huge hole. A team built like this would need to get really lucky with a couple back end sleepers pulling through, but it has a strong advantage at QB/RB, and by midseason, one of the QBs can be traded to a team that's desparate.

Would love this team if they had a good tight end. The second quarterback this early seems unneeded in a start 1 qb league.

I have Peyton Manning rated as #1 QB if he stays healthy, but with a huge health red flag due to age. If I landed him in any 1 QB league, I would make sure to pair him with another back-end QB so he wouldn't lose me a league. Tony Romo is my preference.

 

[LususV]

9.03 Antonio Gates

TEs left: Daniels, Gresham, Pettigrew, Gates, Bennett, Keller, Allen, Myers, Davis, Miller

Of the bunch, despite his obvious age and health-related decline, I take the gamble on Gates. When he was healthy, he was Rivers' #1 target. I'll bank on a finally-healthy foot and a less downfield-oriented approach from the new coaching regime (to keep Rivers from getting hit as often) to give me a solid TE option with PPR upside if everything clicks.

 

[deadlyrange0321]

9.08 Andre Brown

Brown should fit in nicely as my RB4 as he obviously has some potential in a committee with the Giants. Given that he may be a solid redzone back, I expect him to contribute at the flex in a pinch and function as solid depth.

Team thru 9 rounds:

QB: Russell Wilson

RB: CJ Spiller

RB: Frank Gore

RB: Ahmad Bradshaw

RB: Andre Brown

WR: Julio Jones

WR: Antonio Brown

WR: Josh Gordon

TE: Rob Gronkowski

Really like the team so far as I feel like it's really good across the board. Given these starting requirements and the need for depth, I feel like I've done a pretty good job so far. Going forward, I'll be looking a solid TE2 that can potentially start if Gronk misses the first game or two. I'll also be on the lookout for another WR.

Love my RB stable of Spiller, Gore, Bradshaw, and Brown. The top 3 should be starting for me on a weekly basis.

Grabbed Wilson in the 7th round, felt like the right time. There were a cluster of QBs left, and I wanted to make sure I got the one that I wanted.

 

[msudaisy26]

9.06 Mike Williams - I really thought Stafford, Kapernick, or Freeman would be here, so I am a little bummed about that. However plugging Williams in for my receiver 3 in round 9 is very good value.

10.07 Eli Manning - I had to get a quarterback and waiting until round 10 and getting Manning is a steal. In 2011 he had a top 8 finish and could easily bounce back this year and do it again. I just need to pair him with another quarterback and I will like this lineup a lot.

 

[LususV]

9.06 Mike Williams - I really thought Stafford, Kapernick, or Freeman would be here, so I am a little bummed about that. However plugging Williams in for my receiver 3 in round 9 is very good value.

10.07 Eli Manning - I had to get a quarterback and waiting until round 10 and getting Manning is a steal. In 2011 he had a top 8 finish and could easily bounce back this year and do it again. I just need to pair him with another quarterback and I will like this lineup a lot.

For Eli Manning, I have Jay Cutler as the #1 QB to pair up with. Pairing Cutler with Eli nets (ignoring Eli's bye week) an extra 10% fantasy points in aggregate bye my projections. I'd start Cutler week 2 (Eli vs. Denver, Cutler vs. Minnesota), 5 (Philly and New Orleans), 6 (they face each other in Chicago), 15 (SEA and @CLE), 16 (@DET and @PHI). Eli has Philly during Cutler's bye, and Cutler is at GB during Eli's bye. Perfect combo.

 

[Golfjim]

Well, just added 2 more picks, both WRs, to my team. Blackmon/Jax/9--yeah, I know there's a 4 game susp. But, with this team I can wait it out. Getting a #1 WR in Rnds 9/10 is great. Jackson/Rhil/12 is the other one--Maclin seems to be going before Jackson, but Jackson s/b the greater recipient in Chip's system.

So, thru 10 rounds:

QB--Luck/8

RB--Lynch/12, Morris/5, Miller/7, Stewart/9

WR--Boldin/9, Austin/Rams/11, Blackmon/9, Jackson/Phil/12

TE--Witten/5

Frankly (and my name isn't Frank), at this point in time, I don't see any other team that I can't stay with.

 

[deadlyrange0321]

Well, just added 2 more picks, both WRs, to my team. Blackmon/Jax/9--yeah, I know there's a 4 game susp. But, with this team I can wait it out. Getting a #1 WR in Rnds 9/10 is great. Jackson/Rhil/12 is the other one--Maclin seems to be going before Jackson, but Jackson s/b the greater recipient in Chip's system.

So, thru 10 rounds:

QB--Luck/8

RB--Lynch/12, Morris/5, Miller/7, Stewart/9

WR--Boldin/9, Austin/Rams/11, Blackmon/9, Jackson/Phil/12

TE--Witten/5

Frankly (and my name isn't Frank), at this point in time, I don't see any other team that I can't stay with.

Still question the WRs, as you're relying heavily on aging Boldin and a rookie (Austin). Getting Blackmon to contribute after his suspension will be very important to your team as he could end up being your best WR.

 

[Saint]

8.09 Jared Cook

I gambled and lost here. I knew I needed a QB and the pickings were slim. I figured the teams at the turn would grab 1 or 2 QBs and leave me my choice of RGIII/Stafford/Kaep. Didn't see the Peyton owner grabbing RGIII. My plan here was to get a high upside TE2 to go with Pitta and rely on a TE as a flex play, especially if Cook figures in as a big part of the offense in STL. He got paid, Fisher was a fan of his in TEN, and reports out of STL camp is that the offense will go through Bradford.

1.04 Arian Foster

2.09 Demaryius Thomas

3.04 Maurice Jones-Drew

4.09 Ryan Mathews

5.04 LeVeon Bell

6.09 Dennis Pitta

7.04 Pierre Garcon

 

[Saint]

9.04 Josh Freeman

Ugh.... Really wanted RGIII/Stafford/Kaep here but I waited too long. I need WR help and I need QB. Looking that most teams have QBs, I can't afford to wait anymore on QB as teams have begun to grab their second. Lots of play out there, but Freeman (IMO) has tremendous play. Before he closed the season last year, he was a playing Top 5-10 QB week in and week out. For some reason he fizzled down the stretch. In looking at my options, he seemed to be the most consistent and reliable.

1.04 Arian Foster

2.09 Demaryius Thomas

3.04 Maurice Jones-Drew

4.09 Ryan Mathews

5.04 LeVeon Bell

6.09 Dennis Pitta

7.04 Pierre Garcon

8.09 Jared Cook

 

[Saint]

10.09 Joe Flacco

My bleeding QB corp needs to get tightened up. Joe Flacco in the playoffs netted him a HUGE elite QB contract, now he has to prove he earned it. Looking at the middling QB ranks, I need to get a steady reliable QB and he fit the bill.

1.04 Arian Foster

2.09 Demaryius Thomas

3.04 Maurice Jones-Drew

4.09 Ryan Mathews

5.04 LeVeon Bell

6.09 Dennis Pitta

7.04 Pierre Garcon

8.09 Jared Cook

9.04 Josh Freeman

 

[Saint]

11.04 Emmanuel Sanders

Most of my starters are set and now I need to add depth at WR. I waited a while on WR as I felt it was fairly deep this year. Looking on the board Emmanuel Sanders sticks out to me as one of the guaranteed starters in PIT outside of Antonio Brown. With Wallace gone and PIT matching his contract, tells me that he is a valuable commodity in PIT. If he steps up his play, he can be the big WR redzone target, especially if Miller is injured.

1.04 Arian Foster

2.09 Demaryius Thomas

3.04 Maurice Jones-Drew

4.09 Ryan Mathews

5.04 LeVeon Bell

6.09 Dennis Pitta

7.04 Pierre Garcon

8.09 Jared Cook

9.04 Josh Freeman

10.09 Joe Flacco

 

[httv14]

I left myself in a tough position for TE by grabbing my first one at the end of round 11, but I think my starters at other positions can make up for this weakness. In the next couple of rounds, I will need to draft backups at TE and QB. Here is my lineup:

QB: Cam Newton

RB: Trent Richardson

RB: Matt Forte

WR: Roddy White

WR: Victor Cruz

TE: Dustin Keller

Flex: Eric Decker

Flex: Jeremy Maclin

D/ST:

K:

BN: Mikel Leshoure

BN: Fred Jackson

BN: James Jones

 

[Golfjim]

Rnds 11/12 picks. Bradford/QB and Hopkins/Hou/WR. The STL off is going to go thru Bradford. With the added weapons at WR, the additions to the O-Line, and the departure of Jackson, I expect Sam to en up as a TOP 5 QB. Houston has not been able to find anyone to start opposite Andre. Now the have. Hopkins is going to get a lot of opportunities.

Thanks for your comments about my team. Some explanation.

I took Boldin because, with Crabtree injured, there is NOTHING better for a young QB than an experienced WR who is also a leader. I'm sure Jimbo has whispered into Keap's ear, "If you're in trouble, look for Boldin".

Tavon Austin--I've listened to or watched the NFL before most of you were even a gleam in your Daddy's eye. Austin is the BEST slot WR that I've ever seen. He's easily 1 of the quickest and fastest (going from a stop to top speed, in particular). I'm expecting 90-120 receptions, plus runs out of the back field. Could be wrong, but I don't think so.

My team thru 12 Rnds.

QB--Luck/8 Bradford/11

RB--Lynch/12 Morris/5 Miller/Mia/7 Stewart/4

WR--Boldin/9 Austin/Rams/11 Hopkins/Hou/8 Blackmon/9 Jackson/Phil/12

TE--Witten/5

 

[cdubz]

8.12 Colin Kaepernick

9.01 Kyle Rudolph

So this is probably the part where I completely jump the shark by taking a back-up QB and 3rd TE before my 2nd RB. In terms of valuations, I would have been completely happy with these 2 at the 6/7 turn instead of Ryan and Olsen - though obviously have those guys slightly ahead. Sidenote - really thought Vereen would be there to take at 6/7 and could have waited on QB, but after that I really need injuries to get significant value.

I have no idea how either of these guys lasted this long, but was willing to jump on them after looking at RB options. If I took 2 RBs here, it would have been Pierre Thomas and Ben Tate. So at least one of them made it back to me at the 10/11 turn. I obviously need to load up on RBs throughout the rest of the draft, but I don't think I am going to hate my team nearly as much as I thought I would if you wold me my 2nd RB came in round 10.

10.12 Ben Tate

11.01 Vick Ballard

Well, RB was written in stone for these picks and thought Tate and Ballard were the swing for the fences options. Tate might be a flex play as is and IF foster were to get hurt, Tate would be a top 12 option. If Bradshaw gets hurt mid-season, I think Ballard would be a mid-level RB2. It is just that you have to love the possibility of Bradshaw missing time, while historically he hasn't missed a ton of games it isn't for lack of injuries.

I probably should take a WR4 late, which would give me 9 RB slots. While risky, I think I can make a serviceable RB2 out of 8 guys.

 

[msudaisy26]

Ok this is getting bad. I couldn't find Myers on my list so I put his name on a random nobody and LHucks finds him and drafts him. I am all for drafting these and adding comments but until we get current lists this is pointless.

 

[Longtucky Lemmings]

Ok this is getting bad. I couldn't find Myers on my list so I put his name on a random nobody and LHucks finds him and drafts him. I am all for drafting these and adding comments but until we get current lists this is pointless.

I do agree that at these later rounds without updated player lists it is a bit of a challenge for us to run a full mock at this point.....but I wouldn't call the whole exercise pointless. It's been very helpful to me to see people's though process and drafting strategies in the earlier rounds and up until this point (or a couple rounds ago).

 

[LususV]

Ok this is getting bad. I couldn't find Myers on my list so I put his name on a random nobody and LHucks finds him and drafts him. I am all for drafting these and adding comments but until we get current lists this is pointless.

I do agree that at these later rounds without updated player lists it is a bit of a challenge for us to run a full mock at this point.....but I wouldn't call the whole exercise pointless. It's been very helpful to me to see people's though process and drafting strategies in the earlier rounds and up until this point (or a couple rounds ago).

And I will say it's eye opening that I keep getting beat to the punch on some of my favorite sleepers. Rueben Randle, Zac Stacy, AJ Jenkins, etc., have all gone the pick before I had them queued. If I play with educated players, I have to make sure to grab these guys a round higher than I had expected.

 

[cdubz]

Ok this is getting bad. I couldn't find Myers on my list so I put his name on a random nobody and LHucks finds him and drafts him. I am all for drafting these and adding comments but until we get current lists this is pointless.

I do agree that at these later rounds without updated player lists it is a bit of a challenge for us to run a full mock at this point.....but I wouldn't call the whole exercise pointless. It's been very helpful to me to see people's though process and drafting strategies in the earlier rounds and up until this point (or a couple rounds ago).

And I will say it's eye opening that I keep getting beat to the punch on some of my favorite sleepers. Rueben Randle, Zac Stacy, AJ Jenkins, etc., have all gone the pick before I had them queued. If I play with educated players, I have to make sure to grab these guys a round higher than I had expected.

Sproles and Vereen fall into this category for me, players I would have taken that went the pick before.

 

[deadlyrange0321]

Updated roster thru 14 rounds:

QB Russell Wilson
QB Jay Cutler

RB C.J. Spiller
RB Frank Gore
RB Ahmad Bradshaw
RB Andre Brown

WR Julio Jones
WR Antonio Brown
WR Josh Gordon
WR Denarius Moore
WR A.J. Jenkins

TE Rob Gronkowski
TE Martellus Bennett
TE Coby Fleener

 

[Saint]

12.09 Houston DT

I was really hoping SF was going to fall here, but it didn't happen. pretty much flip a coin for some players, so I decided to mix it up and took Houston's defense. I like SEA, but with a week 12 bye, I wanted the best possible defense available that week. Hard to complain about HOU at home against Jacksonville. I think HOU has one of the easiest schedules this year and JJ Watt should have another incredible year.

1.04 Arian Foster

2.09 Demaryius Thomas

3.04 Maurice Jones-Drew

4.09 Ryan Mathews

5.04 LeVeon Bell

6.09 Dennis Pitta

7.04 Pierre Garcon

8.09 Jared Cook

9.04 Josh Freeman

10.09 Joe Flacco

11.04 Emmanuel Sanders

 

[Saint]

13.04 Chris Givens

Continuing to build on a very weak WR crew, I added Chris Givens to the mix. Givens ended 2012 on a good note and if he continues to build on last year, he should give bradford the vertical attack. i also debated on possibly adding a second defense or a third qb here. in looking at houston's schedule, I would hardly ever play them, so I thought that would be a wated pick. I also liked Tannehill who I think will break top 15 this year. i chose WR here thinking to grab Tannehill on the way back.

1.04 Arian Foster

2.09 Demaryius Thomas

3.04 Maurice Jones-Drew

4.09 Ryan Mathews

5.04 LeVeon Bell

6.09 Dennis Pitta

7.04 Pierre Garcon

8.09 Jared Cook

9.04 Josh Freeman

10.09 Joe Flacco

11.04 Emmanuel Sanders

12.09 Houston Defense

 

[Saint]

14.09 Corradelle Patterson

Similar to my 13th round pick, my focus is to continue building up the WR corp to find a diamond in the rough. With the loss of Harvin, the primary receivers are set as Jennings/Simpson/Rudolph, but there's a chance Patterson breaks in by mid season and takes a primary role. 14th round, I am open to that risk for his upside. Feeling pretty good at my team, although I do want to add a third QB with some upside to help my QB squad as well.

QB: Freeman (9) / Flacco (10)

RB: Foster (1) / MJD (3) / Mathews (4) / Bell (5)

WR: DT (2) / Garcon (7) / Sanders (11) / Givens (13) / Patterson (14)

TE: Pitta (6) / Cook (8)

TD: Houston (12)

 

[Saint]

15.04 Rod Streater

What is going on in OAK? That's the question. With DHB gone, it's the Moore and Streater show. No one knows how the QB situation is going to work out there, but they should be playing from behind a lot. With Streater's speed, I really like him surprising some this year. I could probably have waited another round or two, but I wanted to snag him to round out my WR corp. WR position is dependent on DT/Garcon/Sanders and the other three are all upside players that may pan out.

QB: Freeman (9) / Flacco (10)

RB: Foster (1) / MJD (3) / Mathews (4) / Bell (5)

WR: DT (2) / Garcon (7) / Sanders (11) / Givens (13) / Patterson (14) / Streater (15)

TE: Pitta (6) / Cook (8)

TD: Houston (12)

 

[Golfjim]

Well, that's Rnds 15 and 16. FWIW, I'm drafting just the same as I would if this was a REAL FBGs $350 League. I took a PK and another TE.

I know they say to wait on a kicker, but I think that is BS. A really good PK can help you win games. And Gost/NE, if not THE BEST, is certainly TOP 3. Welcome to the team.

Miller/Pit/TE is my third TE. I don't feel that the Steelers have a whole lot else, so I expect Mikker to get lots of opportunities. All 3 of my TEs have different BYE weeks.

QB--Luck, Bradford

RB--Lynch, Morris, Miller, Stewart

WR--Boldin, Austin/Rams, Hopkins, Blackmon, Jackson/Eagles

TE--Witten, Housler, Miller

PK--Gost/NE

DEF--Seattle

Looks pretty darn good to me.

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

Did likewise (drafted as an FFPC league) and the final results:

QB - Brady (5.5)

RB - D.Murray (3.5).M.Ball (4.8), G.Bernard (8.8), B.Brown (11.5), Z.Stacy (12.8), B.Pierce (14.8)

WR - Calvin (1.5), Marshall (2.8), Shorts (6.8), D.Alexander (7.5), K.Wright (10.8)

TE - O.Daniels (9.5), B.Myers (13.5)

Def - Bears (15.5)

PK - M.Bryant (16.8)

Thoughts:

QB- Could be risky going with 1 QB to start the year, but I wouldn't start anyone over Brady so didn't feel the need to roster a mid-level QB behind him at this time. Something I'd probably look at during season. Brady bye not til Week 9.

RB-

Wasn't keen on taking D.Murray, but had him ranked higher than the remaining backs at that point..

If Montee Ball is starting in Denver as I expect, he won't be drafted outside Round 2 come August. If he's starting, I think he's going to be a low level RB1 at a minimum.

I expect Stacy to handle the early down work in STL. No other back on their current roster can run in the tackles. I don't expect he'll be avaiable i Round 12 come August. My feeling is if Stacy isn't starting, it's because they brought another back in.

Stoked about getting B.Brown/G.Bernard/B.Pierce as I ranked them as 3 of the highest upside backups available. I think any of the 3 would be flirting with RB1 value if the starter went down. I expect G.Bernard to be huge in the receiving game even if behind BJGE (and not sure BGJE has the talent to keep Bernard off the field all year). Have him ranked in my Top 25 RB's for 2013.

WR- Favorite part of my team. Got my #1 and #2 ranked WR's in Calvin and Marshall. I don't expect Marshall to make it to #20 overall pick in many leagues. Have Shorts and Alexander ranked as WR2's. I expect Wright to outplay Britt again this season. Decent bye week WR.

TE- Nothing overly exciting about Daniels and B.Myers, but like their consistency. I think both have 60+ catch potential this season. Thought both were excellent value and best TE's available when taken.I expect at least one to finish in the Top 8 TE's in this format.

A lot can happen between now and September, but I'd be quite excited if I landed this team. Rarely happens when I draft, but I can't think of any picks that I wish I had back. I hesitated to take Murray, but it likely would have resulted in me missing out on Shorts or Alexander who I like quite a bit and to continue their great production over the 2nd half of last year as the #1 options for their team.