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I vote 2 weeks before the start of the season in a tradei vote week 2What's the over/under on a SJax2 type of situation with Brian's starting lineup? I say 5 weeks.QB - Delhomme, Cutler, Clemens, Orlovsky
RB - Adrian Peterson (1.01r), Tatum Bell, Turner, Duckett, Jerome Harrison, Adrian Peterson (CHI),
WR - Javon, Santana, Braylon, Burleson, Jeff Webb, Travis Wilson, Brandon Williams
TE - Gates, Vernon, Byrd
DE - Alex Brown, Kiwanuka, Strahan
LB - Barnett, Wimbley, Cooper, Hodge, Ruud, Odell Thurman, Wilhelm
S - Whitner, Huff
1.01r, 2.01r, 2.08r, 2.15r, 3.05r, 3.07r, 4.08r, 4.12r, 5.05r, 5.13r
comfortably numb said:I vote 2 weeks before the start of the season in a tradei vote week 2What's the over/under on a SJax2 type of situation with Brian's starting lineup? I say 5 weeks.QB - Delhomme, Cutler, Clemens, Orlovsky
RB - Adrian Peterson (1.01r), Tatum Bell, Turner, Duckett, Jerome Harrison, Adrian Peterson (CHI),
WR - Javon, Santana, Braylon, Burleson, Jeff Webb, Travis Wilson, Brandon Williams
TE - Gates, Vernon, Byrd
DE - Alex Brown, Kiwanuka, Strahan
LB - Barnett, Wimbley, Cooper, Hodge, Ruud, Odell Thurman, Wilhelm
S - Whitner, Huff
1.01r, 2.01r, 2.08r, 2.15r, 3.05r, 3.07r, 4.08r, 4.12r, 5.05r, 5.13r

You can do it yourself by highlighting all of the names on your predraft list and hitting "remove" until they're all gone. Then re-enter your picks and save. Rinse repeat for each round.Brian,Can you cancel my pre-draft list when you get a chance? I gotta update it and hopefully by the time I get home I'll be able to make my pick.I'm assuming if Faletti/Parrish/Tonn/ pick before me I won't be able to.![]()
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What's the over/under on a SJax2 type of situation with Brian's starting lineup? I say 5 weeks.BTW, I'm not a fan of the trade, Brian. You guys essentially swapped your 3rd round rookie picks, with you trading down five spots. Even ignoring that, the real point of the deal, though, was you trading up from 1.02 to 1.01 and you gave up the following rookie picks to do that trade-up: 2.01; 2.15; 2008 1.?? That's a steep price, especially when you've already got Lynch and Johnson within your reach to begin with.QB - Delhomme, Cutler, Clemens, Orlovsky
RB - Adrian Peterson (1.01r), Tatum Bell, Turner, Duckett, Jerome Harrison, Adrian Peterson (CHI),
WR - Javon, Santana, Braylon, Burleson, Jeff Webb, Travis Wilson, Brandon Williams
TE - Gates, Vernon, Byrd
DE - Alex Brown, Kiwanuka, Strahan
LB - Barnett, Wimbley, Cooper, Hodge, Ruud, Odell Thurman, Wilhelm
S - Whitner, Huff
1.01r, 2.01r, 2.08r, 2.15r, 3.05r, 3.07r, 4.08r, 4.12r, 5.05r, 5.13r

this may be the confusion on that deal....i gave up the 08 1st but i received the 2.01 and 2.15 this yearBTW, I'm not a fan of the trade, Brian. You guys essentially swapped your 3rd round rookie picks, with you trading down five spots. Even ignoring that, the real point of the deal, though, was you trading up from 1.02 to 1.01 and you gave up the following rookie picks to do that trade-up: 2.01; 2.15; 2008 1.?? That's a steep price, especially when you've already got Lynch and Johnson within your reach to begin with.
Carlos Rodrigues gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.15;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.07Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.02;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.02Comments: Carlos also receives Brian's 2008 1st round rookie pick
the net of these 2 deals isi get1.01r2.15r3.07r08 1st from Bachmani give1.02r2.08r3.02r4.08r08 1st from Smithi dont think lynch's upside is equal to that of peterson, and if i stayed at 1.02r and ap went at #1 then i would have gone cj....the biggest hole is obvioulsy rb on my team....so to drop 7 slots in the 2nd, 5 in the 3d and lose the 4th seems pretty damn cheap to lock down a very top notch rb imo.....this all boils down to how you feel about ap... and i'm soldand i like that i am no longer tied to my rookie pick, who plays with the intention of your pick being more valuable than an opponents, so for now, i value bachmans pick over mineJake Bachman gave up Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.08;Year 2006 Draft Pick 49.08Comments: Jake gives 2008 1st round.
Carlos Rodrigues gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.15;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.07Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.02;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.02Comments: Carlos also receives Brian's 2008 1st round rookie pickthe net of these 2 deals isi get1.01r2.15r3.07r08 1st from Bachmani give1.02r2.08r3.02r4.08r08 1st from Smithi dont think lynch's upside is equal to that of peterson, and if i stayed at 1.02r and ap went at #1 then i would have gone cj....the biggest hole is obvioulsy rb on my team....so to drop 7 slots in the 2nd, 5 in the 3d and lose the 4th seems pretty damn cheap to lock down a very top notch rb imo.....this all boils down to how you feel about ap... and i'm soldand i like that i am no longer tied to my rookie pick, who plays with the intention of your pick being more valuable than an opponents, so for now, i value bachmans pick over mineJake Bachman gave up Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.08;Year 2006 Draft Pick 49.08Comments: Jake gives 2008 1st round.

Carlos Rodrigues gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.15;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.07Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.02;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.02Comments: Carlos also receives Brian's 2008 1st round rookie pickthe net of these 2 deals isi get1.01r2.15r3.07r08 1st from Bachmani give1.02r2.08r3.02r4.08r08 1st from Smithi dont think lynch's upside is equal to that of peterson, and if i stayed at 1.02r and ap went at #1 then i would have gone cj....the biggest hole is obvioulsy rb on my team....so to drop 7 slots in the 2nd, 5 in the 3d and lose the 4th seems pretty damn cheap to lock down a very top notch rb imo.....this all boils down to how you feel about ap... and i'm soldand i like that i am no longer tied to my rookie pick, who plays with the intention of your pick being more valuable than an opponents, so for now, i value bachmans pick over mineJake Bachman gave up Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.08;Year 2006 Draft Pick 49.08Comments: Jake gives 2008 1st round.Anyone dillusional enough...errr, I mean motivated enough to trade me the 1.7r and their 2008 1st for my 1.06r?
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As the owner of 1.07 and 1.08 - NO NO NO. 
You should have stayed put, I was gonna take Calvin anyway, now I got your 1.1 in 08Carlos Rodrigues gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.15;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.07Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.02;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.02Comments: Carlos also receives Brian's 2008 1st round rookie pickthe net of these 2 deals isi get1.01r2.15r3.07r08 1st from Bachmani give1.02r2.08r3.02r4.08r08 1st from Smithi dont think lynch's upside is equal to that of peterson, and if i stayed at 1.02r and ap went at #1 then i would have gone cj....the biggest hole is obvioulsy rb on my team....so to drop 7 slots in the 2nd, 5 in the 3d and lose the 4th seems pretty damn cheap to lock down a very top notch rb imo.....this all boils down to how you feel about ap... and i'm soldand i like that i am no longer tied to my rookie pick, who plays with the intention of your pick being more valuable than an opponents, so for now, i value bachmans pick over mineJake Bachman gave up Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.08;Year 2006 Draft Pick 49.08Comments: Jake gives 2008 1st round.

aj @ 1.01 in 08 down?also i betcha smith's 08 1st will be lower than the one he got in that other deal from bachman.You should have stayed put, I was gonna take Calvin anyway, now I got your 1.1 in 08Carlos Rodrigues gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.15;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.07Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.02;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.02Comments: Carlos also receives Brian's 2008 1st round rookie pickthe net of these 2 deals isi get1.01r2.15r3.07r08 1st from Bachmani give1.02r2.08r3.02r4.08r08 1st from Smithi dont think lynch's upside is equal to that of peterson, and if i stayed at 1.02r and ap went at #1 then i would have gone cj....the biggest hole is obvioulsy rb on my team....so to drop 7 slots in the 2nd, 5 in the 3d and lose the 4th seems pretty damn cheap to lock down a very top notch rb imo.....this all boils down to how you feel about ap... and i'm soldand i like that i am no longer tied to my rookie pick, who plays with the intention of your pick being more valuable than an opponents, so for now, i value bachmans pick over mineJake Bachman gave up Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.08;Year 2006 Draft Pick 49.08Comments: Jake gives 2008 1st round.![]()
aj @ 1.01 in 08 down?also i betcha smith's 08 1st will be lower than the one he got in that other deal from bachman.You should have stayed put, I was gonna take Calvin anyway, now I got your 1.1 in 08Carlos Rodrigues gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.15;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.07Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.02;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.02Comments: Carlos also receives Brian's 2008 1st round rookie pickthe net of these 2 deals isi get1.01r2.15r3.07r08 1st from Bachmani give1.02r2.08r3.02r4.08r08 1st from Smithi dont think lynch's upside is equal to that of peterson, and if i stayed at 1.02r and ap went at #1 then i would have gone cj....the biggest hole is obvioulsy rb on my team....so to drop 7 slots in the 2nd, 5 in the 3d and lose the 4th seems pretty damn cheap to lock down a very top notch rb imo.....this all boils down to how you feel about ap... and i'm soldand i like that i am no longer tied to my rookie pick, who plays with the intention of your pick being more valuable than an opponents, so for now, i value bachmans pick over mineJake Bachman gave up Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.08;Year 2006 Draft Pick 49.08Comments: Jake gives 2008 1st round.![]()
thanks for the support ajIf you consider that Smith had one huge weakness...the lack of a stud RB, I think his trades were well worth what he is getting. And I also don't think Lynch is anywhere near Peterson in terms of being a future stud RB. To get a RB of that caliber costs....and he really didn't give up all that much in my opinion. The original deal he gave up his 2008 1st, but got 2007 2.01 and 2.15. He turned around and traded 2.01, along with 2.08 to get a 2008 1st from another owner.I look at the net of the 2 trades, and think it was well worth it to get a stud like AP.Carlos Rodrigues gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.15;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.07
Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.02;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.02
Comments: Carlos also receives Brian's 2008 1st round rookie pickthe net of these 2 deals isJake Bachman gave up
Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.08;Year 2006 Draft Pick 49.08
Comments: Jake gives 2008 1st round.
i get
1.01r
2.15r
3.07r
08 1st from Bachman
i give
1.02r
2.08r
3.02r
4.08r
08 1st from Smith
i dont think lynch's upside is equal to that of peterson, and if i stayed at 1.02r and ap went at #1 then i would have gone cj....the biggest hole is obvioulsy rb on my team....so to drop 7 slots in the 2nd, 5 in the 3d and lose the 4th seems pretty damn cheap to lock down a very top notch rb imo.....this all boils down to how you feel about ap... and i'm sold
and i like that i am no longer tied to my rookie pick, who plays with the intention of your pick being more valuable than an opponents, so for now, i value bachmans pick over mine
to his move up to 1.01.Of course you would agree...."brian"If you consider that Smith had one huge weakness...the lack of a stud RB, I think his trades were well worth what he is getting. And I also don't think Lynch is anywhere near Peterson in terms of being a future stud RB. To get a RB of that caliber costs....and he really didn't give up all that much in my opinion. The original deal he gave up his 2008 1st, but got 2007 2.01 and 2.15. He turned around and traded 2.01, along with 2.08 to get a 2008 1st from another owner.I look at the net of the 2 trades, and think it was well worth it to get a stud like AP.Carlos Rodrigues gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.15;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.07
Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.02;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.02
Comments: Carlos also receives Brian's 2008 1st round rookie pickthe net of these 2 deals isJake Bachman gave up
Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.08;Year 2006 Draft Pick 49.08
Comments: Jake gives 2008 1st round.
i get
1.01r
2.15r
3.07r
08 1st from Bachman
i give
1.02r
2.08r
3.02r
4.08r
08 1st from Smith
i dont think lynch's upside is equal to that of peterson, and if i stayed at 1.02r and ap went at #1 then i would have gone cj....the biggest hole is obvioulsy rb on my team....so to drop 7 slots in the 2nd, 5 in the 3d and lose the 4th seems pretty damn cheap to lock down a very top notch rb imo.....this all boils down to how you feel about ap... and i'm sold
and i like that i am no longer tied to my rookie pick, who plays with the intention of your pick being more valuable than an opponents, so for now, i value bachmans pick over mine
I give a bigto his move up to 1.01.
ignore the man behind the curtain....i am the great and powerful ozOf course you would agree...."brian"If you consider that Smith had one huge weakness...the lack of a stud RB, I think his trades were well worth what he is getting. And I also don't think Lynch is anywhere near Peterson in terms of being a future stud RB. To get a RB of that caliber costs....and he really didn't give up all that much in my opinion. The original deal he gave up his 2008 1st, but got 2007 2.01 and 2.15. He turned around and traded 2.01, along with 2.08 to get a 2008 1st from another owner.I look at the net of the 2 trades, and think it was well worth it to get a stud like AP.Carlos Rodrigues gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.15;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.07
Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.02;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.02
Comments: Carlos also receives Brian's 2008 1st round rookie pickthe net of these 2 deals isJake Bachman gave up
Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.08;Year 2006 Draft Pick 49.08
Comments: Jake gives 2008 1st round.
i get
1.01r
2.15r
3.07r
08 1st from Bachman
i give
1.02r
2.08r
3.02r
4.08r
08 1st from Smith
i dont think lynch's upside is equal to that of peterson, and if i stayed at 1.02r and ap went at #1 then i would have gone cj....the biggest hole is obvioulsy rb on my team....so to drop 7 slots in the 2nd, 5 in the 3d and lose the 4th seems pretty damn cheap to lock down a very top notch rb imo.....this all boils down to how you feel about ap... and i'm sold
and i like that i am no longer tied to my rookie pick, who plays with the intention of your pick being more valuable than an opponents, so for now, i value bachmans pick over mine
I give a bigto his move up to 1.01.
Ned, can you please identify yourself?Brain seems to think your AJ, and he don't believe me when I tell him your not AJ.So who are you?aj @ 1.01 in 08 down?also i betcha smith's 08 1st will be lower than the one he got in that other deal from bachman.You should have stayed put, I was gonna take Calvin anyway, now I got your 1.1 in 08Carlos Rodrigues gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.15;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.07Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 46.02;Year 2006 Draft Pick 48.02Comments: Carlos also receives Brian's 2008 1st round rookie pickthe net of these 2 deals isi get1.01r2.15r3.07r08 1st from Bachmani give1.02r2.08r3.02r4.08r08 1st from Smithi dont think lynch's upside is equal to that of peterson, and if i stayed at 1.02r and ap went at #1 then i would have gone cj....the biggest hole is obvioulsy rb on my team....so to drop 7 slots in the 2nd, 5 in the 3d and lose the 4th seems pretty damn cheap to lock down a very top notch rb imo.....this all boils down to how you feel about ap... and i'm soldand i like that i am no longer tied to my rookie pick, who plays with the intention of your pick being more valuable than an opponents, so for now, i value bachmans pick over mineJake Bachman gave up Brian Smith gave up Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.01;Year 2006 Draft Pick 47.08;Year 2006 Draft Pick 49.08Comments: Jake gives 2008 1st round.![]()
thanks for the support aj
KTMNickWho the hell are we waiting on? No wait...lemme guess...Faletti? Parrish? DT?![]()
That was gonna be my other selection but he's so insignificant that I couldn't remember him.KTMNickWho the hell are we waiting on? No wait...lemme guess...Faletti? Parrish? DT?![]()

This is the best current team in my opinion. About the only weakness is backup QB...and that is only because of the uncertainty regarding Carr. He has some elite IDP's, especially Peppers and Wilson. A nice core of offensive players led by LT, Bulger, Colston, Burress, and Scheffler, who put up Gates like numbers the last 4 weeks. He seemed to have a chemistry with Cutler, and will only get better. Graham was a great pick IMO, and Porter may very well wind up being the best value pick of the draft, if he can get his head on straight. His starters are unmatched in my opinion, up to now.My current roster:QB - Bulger, Carr, S. WallaceRB - Tomlinson, L. White, C. Brown, C. Houston, A. ThomasWR - Colston, Burress, Henry, Randle El, Baskett, J. PorterTE - Scheffler, Graham, WigginsK - KaedingDT - J. WilliamsDE - Peppers, Suggs, DumervilLB - Pierce, Hayes, Gaither, A. Brooks, J. Anderson, Dobbins, J. Williams, QuarlesCB - Mathis, McFaddenS - A. Wilson, N. Collins
That was gonna be my other selection but he's so insignificant that I couldn't remember him.KTMNickWho the hell are we waiting on? No wait...lemme guess...Faletti? Parrish? DT?![]()
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I agree with Lions there, that team is the one to beat, he has done a tremendous job so far.Graham and Porter were fabulous picks when they were taken, agreed. Not sure I would say that Chris has the "best" team....but he does look very solid.![]()
Lots have happened since Round 28.34.07 Griese, Brian CHI QBUpdate:
Updating after my last few selections:24.07 Buckhalter, Correll PHI RB10.13 Jackson, Tarvaris MIN QB
05.01 Vick, Michael ATL QB
36.07 Bollinger, Brooks MIN QB
34.07 Griese, Brian CHI QB
04.09 Barber, Marion DAL RB
08.13 Jordan, Lamont OAK RB
01.04 Westbrook, Brian PHI RB
24.07 Buckhalter, Correll PHI RB
37.04 Ward, Derrick NYG RB
11.04 Bennett, Drew TEN WR
11.01 Caldwell, Reche NEP WR
15.13 Crayton, Patrick DAL WR
03.08 Driver, Donald GBP WR
09.04 Glenn, Terry DAL WR
09.02 Jones, Brandon TEN WR
22.09 Jason Avant PHI WR
37.10 McMullen, Billy MIN WR
19.10 Baker, Chris NYJ TE
04.10 Crumpler, Alge ATL TE
22.07 Jeff King CAR TE
17.14 Anderson, Mark CHI DE
26.07 Gregg, Kelly BAL DT
13.10 Ogunleye, Adewale CHI DE
38.07 Tapp, Darryl SEA DE ®
06.10 Briggs, Lance CHI LB
18.07 Greenway, Chad MIN LB
17.13 Greenwood, Morlon HOU LB
37.10 Banta-Cain, Tully NEP LB
27.10 Colvin, Rosevelt NEP LB
20.07 Vrabel, Mike NEP LB
21.04 McAllister, Chris BAL CB
25.10 Hill, Tye STL CB
28.07 Bodden, Leigh CLE CB
37.02 Sheppard, Lito PHI CB
12.07 Hamlin, Ken SEA S
34.15 Brown, Mike CHI S (I)
33.10 Bullocks, Josh NOS S
37.14 Smith, Anthony PIT S ®
32.70 Smith, Dwight MIN S
36.04 Akers, David PHI PK
Also well positioned in the rookie draft with 8 of 80 picks including 1.05, 1.07 and 1.08.
C-Buck was supposed to be a nice backup to Westy, but rumored to be getting even better chances if he goes to free agency.
25.10 Hill, Tye STL CB
Hill's the starting CB in STL, so I'm good with the youth there.
26.07 Gregg, Kelly BAL DT
Yes he's over 30, but he's a very good DT and a strong part of a solid Baltimore defense.
27.10 Colvin, Rosevelt NE LB
Nice to pair with Vrabel, but a good young LB in his own right.
28.07 Bodden, Leigh CLE CB
Another young CB with strong upside. Could be my starter next to McAllister.
. Actually I do know him - 3rd rounder from Syracuse, started in December. Good young prospect.Thanks guys. I just pick the names that the little voices inside my head tell me to pick.lions327 said:This is the best current team in my opinion. About the only weakness is backup QB...and that is only because of the uncertainty regarding Carr. He has some elite IDP's, especially Peppers and Wilson. A nice core of offensive players led by LT, Bulger, Colston, Burress, and Scheffler, who put up Gates like numbers the last 4 weeks. He seemed to have a chemistry with Cutler, and will only get better. Graham was a great pick IMO, and Porter may very well wind up being the best value pick of the draft, if he can get his head on straight. His starters are unmatched in my opinion, up to now.My current roster:QB - Bulger, Carr, S. WallaceRB - Tomlinson, L. White, C. Brown, C. Houston, A. ThomasWR - Colston, Burress, Henry, Randle El, Baskett, J. PorterTE - Scheffler, Graham, WigginsK - KaedingDT - J. WilliamsDE - Peppers, Suggs, DumervilLB - Pierce, Hayes, Gaither, A. Brooks, J. Anderson, Dobbins, J. Williams, QuarlesCB - Mathis, McFaddenS - A. Wilson, N. Collins

Call me....I still got 11 Vet pickI wrapped up my vet draft tonight with a total of 50 players (three second round rookie picks yet to go). Overall, I'd have to say I am very pleased with how my draft worked out. There are 3-4 picks I'd like to have back in hindsight. Considering I did this draft in the midst of working 14 hours per day, 6-7 days per week though, I can't complain.![]()
QB - McNabb, Hasselbeck, Garrard, J. McCown. I'd say I have the deepest QB pool in the league, easy.
RB - R. Johnson, D. McAllister, Norwood, G. Jones, K. Barlow, M. Smith, J. Griffith. Respectable. Nothing "earth-shattering", but I think I have a decent enough mix of young guys and guys in their prime to do okay.
WR - R. Brown, S. Holmes, D. Branch, M. Furrey, Mi. Clayton, A. Lelie, K. Colbert. Same story as at RB, only younger. Clayton, Lelie and Colbert are all young(er) guys who have talent and potential but have been underwhelming for a season or two. I have the most hope of a turn-around with Clayton, then Lelie as a distant second. Colbert is more of a low-odds roll of the dice, but as my 50th player selected, I thought it was worth a flier.
TE - B. Watson, J. Stevens. A very solid 1-2 punch at TE, in my opinion. I'd feel better if I had a third solid TE to help shield me from injuries, but those two are as good a TE tandem as all but 3-4 other teams in the league.
K - A. Vinatieri, J. Brown. I couldn't resist "loading up" a bit at the position, as at the point I drafted those guys, all of my other "need" areas had been resolved.
DT - L. Castillo (DE?), Redding, K. Williams, J. Henderson. A solid DT corps. Very solid.
DE - W. Smith, P. Kerney, V. Adeyanju, M. Roth, M. Spears. I wanted ONE more guy in the "Will Smith" tier/basket, but the draft didn't shake out that way for me. Still, I am very happy with what I have, as I think I've got a nice mix of "prime" and "young" guys to ride for the indefinite future.
LB - L Fletcher-Baker, B. Scott, E. Sims, Derrick Johnson, T. Davis, L. Hill, B. Leber, C. Miller. Terry has a better "now" LB corps, but if there is a better set of young LBs in Red Dog, I would like to see it. A definite area of strength on my roster as I prepare to run the 3-4 for the indefinite future.
CB - C. Tillman, Winfield, D. Hall, Trufant, N. Harper, D. Hester. A solid mix of "prime" and "youth", with Devin Hester being one of the fun "flier" picks for me late. Our league rewards punt and kickoff returns for TDs....and Bears GM Jerry Angelo has recently talked about the Bears using Hester as a WR. If Hester can get on the field in nickel/dime situations, as well as the occasional WR set, he could actually be a sneaky three-way type of player. Spectacular on special teams, but also padding his FP totals with the occasional tackle or reception.
S - Sanders, M. Williams, Bethea, C. Harris, K. Simpson. Another area of strength on my team, in my opinion. Sanders and Harris struggled with injuries last year, but once both players return to form, this will be a lights-out unit.....the best in Red Dog.
Lights-out at every position? Hardly. SOLID/deep at every position? Yep. Top-five team in the Red Dog once all of the dust settles? Probably.![]()
It was a fun draft. I still wish I had another 5-6 picks so I could load-up on a few more solid IDP guys that shouldn't still be on the board. However, now I get to shift into "rookie" mode as I try and figure out what to do with the #29, #31 and #32 overall........
:(Why is Rudnicki posting in here but not making his pick?![]()
39.10 Rayner, Dave GBP PK Second kicker, again young with a good leg. Only knock would be the Frozen Tundra.Lots have happened since Round 28.34.07 Griese, Brian CHI QBUpdate:
Updating after my last few selections:24.07 Buckhalter, Correll PHI RB10.13 Jackson, Tarvaris MIN QB
05.01 Vick, Michael ATL QB
36.07 Bollinger, Brooks MIN QB
34.07 Griese, Brian CHI QB
04.09 Barber, Marion DAL RB
08.13 Jordan, Lamont OAK RB
01.04 Westbrook, Brian PHI RB
24.07 Buckhalter, Correll PHI RB
37.04 Ward, Derrick NYG RB
40.07 Shipp, Marcel ARI RB
11.04 Bennett, Drew TEN WR
11.01 Caldwell, Reche NEP WR
15.13 Crayton, Patrick DAL WR
03.08 Driver, Donald GBP WR
09.04 Glenn, Terry DAL WR
09.02 Jones, Brandon TEN WR
22.09 Jason Avant PHI WR
37.10 McMullen, Billy MIN WR
19.10 Baker, Chris NYJ TE
04.10 Crumpler, Alge ATL TE
22.07 Jeff King CAR TE
17.14 Anderson, Mark CHI DE
26.07 Gregg, Kelly BAL DT
13.10 Ogunleye, Adewale CHI DE
38.07 Tapp, Darryl SEA DE ®
41.10 Glover, La' roi STL DT
06.10 Briggs, Lance CHI LB
18.07 Greenway, Chad MIN LB
17.13 Greenwood, Morlon HOU LB
37.10 Banta-Cain, Tully NEP LB
27.10 Colvin, Rosevelt NEP LB
20.07 Vrabel, Mike NEP LB
21.04 McAllister, Chris BAL CB
25.10 Hill, Tye STL CB
28.07 Bodden, Leigh CLE CB
37.02 Sheppard, Lito PHI CB
12.07 Hamlin, Ken SEA S
34.15 Brown, Mike CHI S (I)
33.10 Bullocks, Josh NOS S
37.14 Smith, Anthony PIT S ®
32.70 Smith, Dwight MIN S
36.04 Akers, David PHI PK
39.10 Rayner, Dave GBP PK
Also well positioned in the rookie draft with 8 of 80 picks including 1.05, 1.07 and 1.08.
C-Buck was supposed to be a nice backup to Westy, but rumored to be getting even better chances if he goes to free agency.
25.10 Hill, Tye STL CB
Hill's the starting CB in STL, so I'm good with the youth there.
26.07 Gregg, Kelly BAL DT
Yes he's over 30, but he's a very good DT and a strong part of a solid Baltimore defense.
27.10 Colvin, Rosevelt NE LB
Nice to pair with Vrabel, but a good young LB in his own right.
28.07 Bodden, Leigh CLE CB
Another young CB with strong upside. Could be my starter next to McAllister.
36.07 Bollinger, Brooks MIN QB
Two QBs with upside. Griese is self-explanatory with Rex, but Bollinger is allegedly competing with Tarvaris. Either way, nice to have both.
37.04 Ward, Derrick NYG RB
Second RB on the roster right now for the Giants. Also an interesting pickup if Buckhalter goes to the G-men.
37.10 McMullen, Billy MIN WR
Former Eagle is doing well with the Vikings (and TJax) and is a nice sleeper. He actually can catch over half his targets.
36.04 Akers, David PHI PK
My #1 PK in the 36th round. Sounds good to me.
38.07. Tapp, Darryl SEA DE ®
The former Hokie had a nice first year, and he's already Top 50 DL on most Dynasty lists.
37.10 Banta-Cain, Tully NEP LB
Either a solid young LB in NE, or possibly the next SF LB that does well. Either way, I like the upside.
37.02 Sheppard, Lito PHI CB
Can't have too many Eagles, right? Actually he's about my 5th or 6th (Westbrook, Avant, Akers, possibly C-Buck) but he's a solid Pro Bowl corner.
34.15 Brown, Mike CHI S (I)
33.10 Bullocks, Josh NOS S
37.14 Smith, Anthony PIT S ®
32.70 Smith, Dwight MIN S
That "I" next to Mike Brown means injured, but it could also mean "Incredible" Value. This guy was lights out good two years ago, so I'll take that chance.
Bullocks is a bright young prospect for the Saints in a bad secondary.
Not an expert on Anthony Smith, but Bloom says he's good so that works for me. Actually I do know him - 3rd rounder from Syracuse, started in December. Good young prospect.
Daryl Smith is an oldie but a goodie. Actually he's on the right side of 30, but he might not be a Viking much longer. Their secondary is a mess, but he's a solid S in a league where good DBs stick around.
I also traded 2 4th round rookies and a 5th rounder for 3 veteran picks. I figured that my 4 rookies picks (1.05, 1.07, 1.08 and 2.10) are worth enough, and then there is enough value to scoop up in the veteran rounds.
I wrapped up my vet draft tonight with a total of 50 players (three second round rookie picks yet to go). Overall, I'd have to say I am very pleased with how my draft worked out. There are 3-4 picks I'd like to have back in hindsight. Considering I did this draft in the midst of working 14 hours per day, 6-7 days per week though, I can't complain.![]()
QB - McNabb, Hasselbeck, Garrard, J. McCown. I'd say I have the deepest QB pool in the league, easy.
RB - R. Johnson, D. McAllister, Norwood, G. Jones, K. Barlow, M. Smith, J. Griffith. Respectable. Nothing "earth-shattering", but I think I have a decent enough mix of young guys and guys in their prime to do okay.
WR - R. Brown, S. Holmes, D. Branch, M. Furrey, Mi. Clayton, A. Lelie, K. Colbert. Same story as at RB, only younger. Clayton, Lelie and Colbert are all young(er) guys who have talent and potential but have been underwhelming for a season or two. I have the most hope of a turn-around with Clayton, then Lelie as a distant second. Colbert is more of a low-odds roll of the dice, but as my 50th player selected, I thought it was worth a flier.
TE - B. Watson, J. Stevens. A very solid 1-2 punch at TE, in my opinion. I'd feel better if I had a third solid TE to help shield me from injuries, but those two are as good a TE tandem as all but 3-4 other teams in the league.
K - A. Vinatieri, J. Brown. I couldn't resist "loading up" a bit at the position, as at the point I drafted those guys, all of my other "need" areas had been resolved.
DT - L. Castillo (DE?), Redding, K. Williams, J. Henderson. A solid DT corps. Very solid.
DE - W. Smith, P. Kerney, V. Adeyanju, M. Roth, M. Spears. I wanted ONE more guy in the "Will Smith" tier/basket, but the draft didn't shake out that way for me. Still, I am very happy with what I have, as I think I've got a nice mix of "prime" and "young" guys to ride for the indefinite future.
LB - L Fletcher-Baker, B. Scott, E. Sims, Derrick Johnson, T. Davis, L. Hill, B. Leber, C. Miller. Terry has a better "now" LB corps, but if there is a better set of young LBs in Red Dog, I would like to see it. A definite area of strength on my roster as I prepare to run the 3-4 for the indefinite future.
CB - C. Tillman, Winfield, D. Hall, Trufant, N. Harper, D. Hester. A solid mix of "prime" and "youth", with Devin Hester being one of the fun "flier" picks for me late. Our league rewards punt and kickoff returns for TDs....and Bears GM Jerry Angelo has recently talked about the Bears using Hester as a WR. If Hester can get on the field in nickel/dime situations, as well as the occasional WR set, he could actually be a sneaky three-way type of player. Spectacular on special teams, but also padding his FP totals with the occasional tackle or reception.
S - Sanders, M. Williams, Bethea, C. Harris, K. Simpson. Another area of strength on my team, in my opinion. Sanders and Harris struggled with injuries last year, but once both players return to form, this will be a lights-out unit.....the best in Red Dog.
Lights-out at every position? Hardly. SOLID/deep at every position? Yep. Top-five team in the Red Dog once all of the dust settles? Probably.![]()
It was a fun draft. I still wish I had another 5-6 picks so I could load-up on a few more solid IDP guys that shouldn't still be on the board. However, now I get to shift into "rookie" mode as I try and figure out what to do with the #29, #31 and #32 overall........
Derek, I've been watching the draft from the begining. I don't understand the point about your LB corps. London Fletcher -31, Bart Scott - 26, Ernie Sims - 22, Derek Johnson - 24, Thomas Davis - 23, Leroy Hill - 24, Ben Leber - 28 and Caleb Miller - 26. Your Average age at Lineback is 25.5. Terry's Linebackers, Eric Alexander - 25, Boss Bailey - 27, Manny Lawson - 22, Shawne Merriman - 22 (yes he is only 22), DeMeco Ryans - 22, Demarcus Ware - 24, Brian Urlacher - 28 and Rod Wilson - 25. Terry's Average age is 24.3. So it looks to me like he has a very good set of young linebackers at his disposal.