Sharkpool Mock Draft... (1 Viewer)

[the branded hand]

Q: Do you think Im a bit "out there" in having Olsen decidely above Winslow, Daniels, Cooley and such?

Highly skilled QB, questionable WR corps (Hester has proven to stretch the field a bit)... a TE's dream come true. Unless Cutler all of a sudden makes someone else an offensive superstar, Olsen stands to benefit the most.Was never really high on Winslow and I've had Cooley and Daniels before and it was feast or famine. I'll say more after my next pick.

 

[LawFitz]

9.10 Carson Palmer - I hear he's been looking sharp in OTAs and that the elbow issues are behind him. If indeed fully healthy this is a steal. This guy's a lock for a top 10 QB finish is he plays 16 games IMO. And if not, I've got some schneaky plays later for backup options.

10.1 Pittsburgh DEF - Well I guess I had to break the seal on D's. I think right now it's Pitt and everyone else. They were downright nasty last year and I don't see why that would change this season.

 

[LawFitz]

C. Palmer

L. Tomlinson, R. Bush, W. Parker, F. Jones

R. Moss, T.O., E. Royal

T. Gonzo

Pitt D

Obviously the keys to this team will be the health of Palmer, Tomlinson and Bush. All would be much higher picks if not for the durability questions. That said, if this team can stay healthy I think it can contend for a championship.

 

[Black]

Q: Do you think Im a bit "out there" in having Olsen decidely above Winslow, Daniels, Cooley and such?

No, I think I'd rank TEs: Witten (up tick with TO gone), Gates (toe risk), Gonzo (no way he gets another 150 targets), DClark (up tick with Harrison gone), Olsen (up tick with Cutler), Winslow (new team, injury risk), Daniels (HOU drafted at least 2 TEs), Cooley (still waiting for a breakout)... got some others, but they haven't been drafted yet, so won't bring them up here.

 

[Black]

C. PalmerL. Tomlinson, R. Bush, W. Parker, F. JonesR. Moss, T.O., E. RoyalT. GonzoPitt DObviously the keys to this team will be the health of Palmer, Tomlinson and Bush. All would be much higher picks if not for the durability questions. That said, if this team can stay healthy I think it can contend for a championship.

Interesting how many older dudes you have... Along with Palmer, LT and Bush, WParker has been injured the last two seasons (I think). RMoss has had some injuries and is older, Gonzo has not missed any games, but also older.

 

[Black]

9.10 Carson Palmer - I hear he's been looking sharp in OTAs and that the elbow issues are behind him. If indeed fully healthy this is a steal. This guy's a lock for a top 10 QB finish is he plays 16 games IMO. And if not, I've got some schneaky plays later for backup options.10.1 Pittsburgh DEF - Well I guess I had to break the seal on D's. I think right now it's Pitt and everyone else. They were downright nasty last year and I don't see why that would change this season.

I like the Palmer pick...would have taken him if he came to me just for his upside. He lost TJ, but gained Coles. I don't like taking a DEF even this early.

 

[LawFitz]

C. PalmerL. Tomlinson, R. Bush, W. Parker, F. JonesR. Moss, T.O., E. RoyalT. GonzoPitt DObviously the keys to this team will be the health of Palmer, Tomlinson and Bush. All would be much higher picks if not for the durability questions. That said, if this team can stay healthy I think it can contend for a championship.

Interesting how many older dudes you have... Along with Palmer, LT and Bush, WParker has been injured the last two seasons (I think). RMoss has had some injuries and is older, Gonzo has not missed any games, but also older.

Yeah, I think that was in part due to having the 10th pick as I kept grabbing the "value" plays. But let's face it, these guys dropped for a reason. In a dynasty, I'd be nervous, but in each case I do think the guy has at least one more good season left so I don't have an issue with these guys in a redraft.It's more injury concerns that I would be nervous about than age. LT is the only one who I would consider getting "old" for his position, but I think he is gonna go out this year with a bang just to prove everyone wrong who's counting him out. He just seems like the type of person who thrives off of that type of motivation. And I don't buy the talk at all of a time share with Sproles. Norv has proven over the years that he is a 1 back coach.

 

[LOCO]

Rivers

Jacobs, Brown, Addai

Megatron, Fitz, D. Jackson, Lee Evans

Daniels

In a 10 team league, all teams are good. This team is dependent on Jacobs staying healthy. It makes me nervous. I think going WR/WR could be viable, especially since i think RB are ddeeeeepppp.

 

[eefflrat]

10.2 John Carlson...

In a ten team league there will still be plenty of RB's and WR's after this round, and no need to rush for a backup QB or defense.

Carlson was solid as a rookie, and i think he can build on that.

I thought about stealing some guys handcuffs, and amazingly some very good RB's are still out there. As for WR's they are pretty tapped out right now, so i may grab one with my last pick to have 5.

So my draft looks like this in order of selection picking from the 9 slot:

Brees

Gore

Marshall

welker

LJ

Lynch

benson

A Gonzalez

Holt

Carlson

 

[laughinboy_2000]

So my draft looks like this in order of selection picking from the 9 slot:

Brees

Gore

Marshall

welker

LJ

Lynch

benson

A Gonzalez

Holt

Carlson

Interesting team here Rat. I was actually interested to see how your team would shape out after picking a QB in the first round.

 

[laughinboy_2000]

Pick 10.3:

QB Matt Hasslebeck, SEA

Need to solidify my QB slot. If this guy stays healthy, he has an outside shot to be a top 10 QB. With TJ in town, he could be a sneaky pick this year. He's got some weapons, a weak conference, and from what I can see, and easy schedule. I'm also not convinced they can run the ball with Julies Jones.

I can't make this pick w/o posting a pic of his HOT sister-in-law...

http://blog.starzlife.com/wp-content/uploa...eck-rack_01.jpg

QB: Jay Cutler, Matt Hasselbeck

RB: RB Brian Westbrook, Ryan Grant, Kevin Smith

WRs:Andre Johnson, Dwayne Bowe, TJ Housh.., Santana Moss

TE: Cooley

 

[the branded hand]

10.04 Julius Jones

Not the best insurance in the world, but a starter nonetheless. I think he'll play better than expected and put up decent stats. Not stellar mind you, but serviceable.

After 10:

Aaron Rodgers

Ben Roethlisberger

DeAngelo Williams

Clinton Portis

Darren McFadden

Julius Jones

Roddy White

Vincent Jackson

Donnie Avery

Hines Ward

 

[eefflrat]

So my draft looks like this in order of selection picking from the 9 slot:

Brees

Gore

Marshall

welker

LJ

Lynch

benson

A Gonzalez

Holt

Carlson

Interesting team here Rat. I was actually interested to see how your team would shape out after picking a QB in the first round.

So, interesting meaning what?Well, it's not just a QB, it is the best player in fantsay football.

In a 10 team league i don't know how many people can go wrong, it's hard to f up. The truth is like everyone else I have a starting lineup that will score a lot of points in a PPR format. Who knows?

 

[laughinboy_2000]

So my draft looks like this in order of selection picking from the 9 slot:

Brees

Gore

Marshall

welker

LJ

Lynch

benson

A Gonzalez

Holt

Carlson

Interesting team here Rat. I was actually interested to see how your team would shape out after picking a QB in the first round.

So, interesting meaning what?Well, it's not just a QB, it is the best player in fantsay football.

In a 10 team league i don't know how many people can go wrong, it's hard to f up. The truth is like everyone else I have a starting lineup that will score a lot of points in a PPR format. Who knows?

Geez, I was using my post as a compliment and then you had to say Drew Brees is the best player in a fantasy PPR league? Are you saying if you had the first pick in a 10-team PPR league mock or not you would pick Drew Brees? I like the spot you got him in this draft, but he is NOT the best player in a PPR league.And yes it is ENTIRELY possible to f'up ANY draft.

 

[LOCO]

10.05 Kyle Orton qb

good line, good WR, poor defense. great qb#2

 

[the branded hand]

Choke's pick

QUOTE (Choke)

10.06 WR Derrick Mason

Mason was a legit #2 WR last year in this scoring method. 80-1037-5

While I dont think he will find the fountain of youth, there is some reason to believe that Flacco will be better and throw more often.

This should balance things out and allow Mason to produce like he historically does... which is always pretty much the same as last year.

He can be a #3 pretty damn easy. Better then most in fact. The problem for him (and some fantasy owners) is his low ceiling. He wont break-out for anything more then his standard output. Im okay with that, as I have Steve Smith and Anquan Boldin. He can spar with Breaston for the starting role. And the consistency is welcomed.

 

[Buffaloes]

10.07 Kevin Walter

I'll take Walter as my WR3 after waiting this long. He finished as a top-25 WR in a similar scoring system last year. He's in an explosive offense, opposite a guy who will draw most of the defensive attention.

Tom Brady, Matt Ryan

Matt Forte, Derrick Ward, Donald Brown, Leon Washington

Marques Colston, Chad Johnson, Kevin Walter

Dallas Clark

 

[Black]

10.05 Kyle Orton qbgood line, good WR, poor defense. great qb#2

Good pick, dammit (I still need a #2 QB). Was thinking of Orton over the last few days. He helped me in my Brady-less team last year until he hurt his ankle. For a full month, he was one of the top QBs in FF. He has a better chance to succeed under McDaniels, I think, and I would take a flyer on him.All good picks...I have Mason and Walter in my list, due to the number of Targets and receptions from last year (both predictors of success for WR, even if the yards and TDs are not there IMHO).

 

[Mighty Mice]

10.08 - Ray Rice. Need some upside at my RB position, and Rice brings that to the table. Excellent pass catcher. Think he takes this job sooner rather than later.

 

[eefflrat]

So my draft looks like this in order of selection picking from the 9 slot:

Brees

Gore

Marshall

welker

LJ

Lynch

benson

A Gonzalez

Holt

Carlson

Interesting team here Rat. I was actually interested to see how your team would shape out after picking a QB in the first round.

So, interesting meaning what?Well, it's not just a QB, it is the best player in fantsay football.

In a 10 team league i don't know how many people can go wrong, it's hard to f up. The truth is like everyone else I have a starting lineup that will score a lot of points in a PPR format. Who knows?

Geez, I was using my post as a compliment and then you had to say Drew Brees is the best player in a fantasy PPR league? Are you saying if you had the first pick in a 10-team PPR league mock or not you would pick Drew Brees? I like the spot you got him in this draft, but he is NOT the best player in a PPR league.And yes it is ENTIRELY possible to f'up ANY draft.

If I picked number 1 I may have made the same selection. it's 6 points a td and yardage, i don't think the numbers lie Brees has been nothing short of a stud. Why do people take Adrian Peterson and Mike Turner before guys like Brees, they are 1 dimensional. sure I'd know there aren't many rb's, but there were still plenty of RB's to get. I'd rather have the QB, after Brees, Manning and Brady I think the dropoff is immense. I am a little light on WR's, but Welker, Marshall and Holt can easily be a great combo.Who knows, like I said.

Like I said , who knows.

I

 

[Black]

10.09 M. Cassel

The last of the QBs in this Tier for me...would have preferred Carson Palmer, Matt Ryan, or Kyle Orton to pair with Schaub.

 

[ratbast]

10.10- Mendenhall

11.01- Chester Taylor

Decided to sure up my running game. Looking at Mendenhall as an upside pick and Taylor as the handcuff who could also be played in a pinch.

 

[Black]

10.10- Mendenhall11.01- Chester TaylorDecided to sure up my running game. Looking at Mendenhall as an upside pick and Taylor as the handcuff who could also be played in a pinch.

Nice work with the Chester handcuff...and like the Mendenhall pick, (which would have been even nicer if you also owned WParker).

 

[Black]

Ihttp://static.footballguys.com/forums/style_images/ip.boardpr/folder_editor_images/rte-bold.png'd love to be stockpiling RBs now, but my so-so WRs means I need another here..

11.01 Ch Chambers, WR SD

QB: Schaub, Cassel

RB: MJD, CJ3, MBIII

WR: A. Bryant, S. Holmes, L. Moore, B. Berrian, C. Chambers

TE: A. Gates

 

[Buffaloes]

11.01 Ch Chambers, WR SD

 

[ratbast]

10.10- Mendenhall11.01- Chester TaylorDecided to sure up my running game. Looking at Mendenhall as an upside pick and Taylor as the handcuff who could also be played in a pinch.

Nice work with the Chester handcuff...and like the Mendenhall pick, (which would have been even nicer if you also owned WParker).

I am a huge fan of handcuffing at least one of your starting RBs. "Usually" it means that when your guy goes down and you need a starter, you have one ready to go. It's more of an alignment of playing time than anything else. It doesn't really apply absolutely as guys like Taylor are used steadily through the season but conceptually it is solid.

 

[Black]

11.01 Ch Chambers, WR SD

:(

Chargers/Ex-Chargers homer..shhhhh. Don't tell anyone.Would love a team with Brees or Rivers, Gates, Chambers or VJax, LT or M. Turner...

 

[Mighty Mice]

Love McNabb as my QB, but need to have someone there just in case. I love the upside of this young gunslinger. Entering his 3rd year, he should continue to improve. Add in a shiney new WR named TO who's playing a one-year tender and looking for a 2010 payday...

11.03 Trent Edwards

QB: McNabb, Edwards

RB: SJax, Slaton, T. Jones, Rice

WR: Jennings, Edwards, R. Williams, Driver

TE: Winslow

 

[Buffaloes]

Laveraneus Coles

uggh I already have Chad Johnson but I think Coles is the best WR available.

Tom Brady, Matt Ryan

Matt Forte, Derrick Ward, Donald Brown, Leon Washington

Marques Colston, Chad Johnson, Kevin Walter, Laveraneus Coles

Dallas Clark

 

[LOCO]

11.06. Micheal Bush

This guy will get the gl touches. I could see 10 tds out of this kid. If mcfadden goes down his value skyrockets.

 

[LawFitz]

11.06. Micheal BushThis guy will get the gl touches. I could see 10 tds out of this kid. If mcfadden goes down his value skyrockets.

Enough emotocons to express my displeasure? I'm really high on Bush and think he will be a beast that will win championships for those patient enough to keep him through the early part of the season.It's picks like this one that made me want to do this mock. If I have to, I'll reach for this guy in my real draft and this practice run allows me to get a better gauge as to how long I should (or shouldn't) wait.Loco, you don't deserve him considering you misspelled his name. J/K. Nice pick dude.

 

[Buffaloes]

11.06. Micheal BushThis guy will get the gl touches. I could see 10 tds out of this kid. If mcfadden goes down his value skyrockets.

branded hand can't be happy about this

 

[the branded hand]

Hakeem Nicks

I love the fact that Nicks is in a position to make an immediate impact. He's got awesome hands and came move well in traffic. Unless he starts off REALLY slow he's going to be Manning's first passing option this season. Smith and Hixon will have an impact, but Nicks is ready for prime time... and to be my WR #5 would be just fine.

M. Bush being gone really sucks, but value always falls to you in a ten team league... it still sucks though... he was going to be this pick, but I waited WAY too long. A perfect example of "how long you shouldn't wait."

 

[Black]

11.06. Micheal BushThis guy will get the gl touches. I could see 10 tds out of this kid. If mcfadden goes down his value skyrockets.

Agree. Have him on my shortlist of late round guys, esp in Dynasty/Keeper.

 

[laughinboy_2000]

Pick 11.08: RB Ray Rice, Baltimore

Sorry my pick is so late. Work has slowed me up a little.

The time is now for Rice. McGahee has practically run himself out of town and McClain has now moved to fullback. I liked what I saw from Rice last year, and he should only improve this year. I also see him leading the team in carries.

QBs: Jay Cutler, Matt Hasselbeck

RBs: Westy, Kevin Smith, Ryan Grant, Ray Rice

WRs: Andre Johnson, Dwayne Bowe, TJ Housh, Santana Moss

TE: Cooley

 

[eefflrat]

11.9 Lesean Mccoy

this is a what the hell pickL

I need a backup QB, two more WR's, one more RB, and a Defense,

I am an Eagles Homer, and I know westy is 30 and he has really never been able to play a full season. I expect that to happen again this year, and McCoy should fill in nicely. Backups like this come in handy if you make FF playoffs and the cards fall right.

Also, if i were the Westy owner I would not be happy right now.

I thought about Charles to handcuff with LJ, but I don't think he's going to be trusted even if LJ goes down...I thought about a guy who had 700 yards and 15 TD's last year too....but in the end I'll grab a rookie

 

[the branded hand]

Stop the press...

WHOA ! ! !

Ray Rice was taken by Mighty Mice a few picks ago

 

[Black]

Stop the press...WHOA ! ! !Ray Rice was taken by Mighty Mice a few picks ago

Yuppers....beers all around. Need to fix that pick or we give you TJ Duckett, the RB who's the subject of so many hilarious limericks.

 

[laughinboy_2000]

Stop the press...WHOA ! ! !Ray Rice was taken by Mighty Mice a few picks ago

Yuppers....beers all around. Need to fix that pick or we give you TJ Duckett, the RB who's the subject of so many hilarious limericks.

OK OK OK...I'll take Travis Henry! Wait...I mean Sammy Morris... Yea that's the ticket! Pick 11.8: RB Sammy Morris, NE...

 

[Black]

OK OK OK...I'll take Travis Henry! Wait...I mean Sammy Morris... Yea that's the ticket! Pick 11.8: RB Sammy Morris, NE...

The beatings will continue until your picks improve.

 

[laughinboy_2000]

OK OK OK...I'll take Travis Henry! Wait...I mean Sammy Morris... Yea that's the ticket! Pick 11.8: RB Sammy Morris, NE...

The beatings will continue until your picks improve.

This is the same guy who led the Pats in rushing TDs last year right? It's not like their backfield is crowded this year ya know...

 

[Black]

The beatings will continue until your picks improve.

This is the same guy who led the Pats in rushing TDs last year right? It's not like their backfield is crowded this year ya know...

Sammy is a fine pick...although, I might have bet on one of the other backs myself.Mostly I am ragging on picking dudes that are done gone.“I'm the dude drafting the dude that's disguised as another dude!

 

[LawFitz]

11.10 Percy Harvin - love this kid. Sure he got caught with weed in his system at the combine which is a HUGE red flag IMO - not b/c he smokes, but b/c he was either too stupid or too addicted to quit in time for the test. That said, I thought he was the best skill position player coming out this year and believe he can be an instant impact player if he keeps his head on straight and if a certain gunslinger comes to town.

12.1 Joe Flacco - He may hit a 2nd year wall but I'll ride him as a backup since I don't have man other options. He did look legit in his rookie season but I've seen enough one year wonders to be skeptical for now.

 

[eefflrat]

12.2 Heyward-Bey

This may be one of my best value picks. This could could easily be a top WR since no one else can catch the ball in Oakland.

That's assuming he hasn't been picked yet...

 

[Black]

12.2 Heyward-BeyThis may be one of my best value picks. This could could easily be a top WR since no one else can catch the ball in Oakland.That's assuming he hasn't been picked yet...

No, you and Al are good to go w/ DHB.What about Johnny Lee Higgins and Zack Miller?

 

[LawFitz]

12.2 Heyward-BeyThis may be one of my best value picks. This could could easily be a top WR since no one else can catch the ball in Oakland.That's assuming he hasn't been picked yet...

No, you and Al are good to go w/ DHB.What about Johnny Lee Higgins and Zack Miller?

Don't sleep on Chaz Schilens. He's the best WR they have right now until DHB develops some polish to his game.

 

[Black]

Don't sleep on Chaz Schilens. He's the best WR they have right now until DHB develops some polish to his game.

Is that the kid from High School Musical?

 

[laughinboy_2000]

Pick 12.3:

WR Mark Clayton, Baltimore

Reports I've read say Mason may miss the entire training camp. DMas is also 35 years old and not getting any younger. After Mason, their next best WR is Clayton. I'll roll the dice on him in the 12th round.

 

[the branded hand]

Zach Miller

I'm a firm believer that if you don't get the top 4-5 TE's you're doomed to a feast or famine mix of players. While there are some that are on the fringe of that, it ultimately boils down to who's going to outperform their ADP... and that's called guessing. After Olsen and Daniels went off the board that was it for me... I almost grabbed Cooley but I did that last year in a bunch of my leagues, so I'm opting to experiment this year.

 

[LOCO]

12.05. Earl Bennet

Taking a flier on culter old college teammate