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[Pickle Rody]

Fully up-dated through 18.15. I assumed BLOX would take a K with 18.16 (since he tried already) and have left room for that pick. He has until 8:00 am EST Tuesday morning to do so. If he does not pick by then the draft will be officially over.

Good luck boys!!!!!!

Steve

 

[Pickle Rody]

Draft is officially over.

 

[Chaz]

Lott's Fingertip

7.13 (109)Michael Vick, ATL, QB16(8)

9.13 (141)J. P. Losman, BUF, QB25(6)

1.13 (13)Ronnie Brown, MIA, RB13(9)

2.04 (20)Cedric Benson, CHI, RB18(9)

4.04 (52)DeAngelo Williams, CAR, RB27(7)

10.04 (148)Chris Henry ®, TEN, RB50(4)

3.13 (45)Javon Walker, DEN, WR16(6)

5.13 (77)Deion Branch, SEA, WR27(8)

8.04 (116)Brandon Jones, TEN, WR43(4)

11.13 (173)Drew Carter, CAR, WR63(7)

12.04 (180)Demetrius Williams, BAL, WR66(8)

6.04 (84)Ben Watson, NE, TE12(10)

13.13 (204)Marcedes Lewis, JAC, TE23(4)

17.13 (268)Chris Baker, NYJ, TE28(10)

14.04 (211)Vikings, MIN, D15(5)

15.13 (236)Joe Nedney, SF, K15(6)

16.04 (244)John Kasay, CAR, K17(7)

18.04 (275)Rob Bironas, TEN, K25(4)

I figured I would check this one out since I drafted out of 13 in SSLI (return review is welcomed

Didn't like the start of Ronnie Brown when there were others who, IMO, had demonstrated more productivity. For example, MJD, Maroney and Rudi. I suppose there are ?'s around those guys as well, but Rudi would have certainly been a safer pick. Then, why take Benson in the 2nd when he shares the same BYE as Brown? Do you think that he will have that great of a year? Edge was still there and will likely post similar #'s/

At QB, you have to be sweating the Vick situation a little. Assuming he plays, I suppose these two are enough to get some points regularly. Nothing to get excited about.

WR: A little light in talent and depth. Then again, this is a characteristic of my teams, so I can't complain.

TE: Between the three, one would think that production in assured. I suppose ONE of them should get a few receptions and a TD every week.

K: Pretty darn good here. With an erratically scoring position, having three may pay off.

D: Risky move with one.

Overall, I think you overdid it with three TEs and three Kickers. May have got more bang with another D +/or an additional position player. I suppose the bigger problem I would have is with the player selection. Can you explain your RB thinking? Also, your views on your QB's...were there any that you missed out on that you wanted? Any near "gets" that had you banging your head and adjusting strategy?

 

[Lott's Fingertip]

RE: Chaz

R.Brown: I have Brown in that group of RBs; I don't care for Rudi in ppr format. I like MJD, but I'm not sold that he'll be as good as last year. Maroney was about the same as Brown on my list. I took Brown because I think he'll see more touches as the focal point of the offense, but it was a virtual coin flip.

Benson: This pick set the tone for the rest of my draft. I accidentally looked at Minnesota's bye week instead of Miami's; MIN looks a lot like MIA when the font size is miniscule. Anyway, I think he'll be very solid this year. Again, I see him as the focal point of the offense. I like him to get more touches than Edge due to Chicago's Defense, and I think Edge is "okay", but on the decline... Benson is a bit unproven, but he has the much higher upside, IMO. They will like finish fairly close to each other, but I'll take the upside guy if I believe that to be the case.

I was thrilled to get Walker as my WR1. I think he is top 10, so getting him at WR16 is nice. He was the last of my preferred WR1s. My bye week flub forced me into taking DeAngelo Williams instead of a WR at 4.04. If I knew Williams would be there this late, I would have taken a WR in round 2. C'est la vie. Chris Henry has great upside considering he was RB50 in this draft. I'm certainly not sold on the guy, but he's well worth the 10th round risk... I'll assume the Titans know more about the guy than I do.

Branch was my solid but unspectacular guy. I think he's good for 75+ catches and over 1000 yards for sure, with upside if he stands out as the WR1 on Seattle.

Jones, Carter, and Dem. Williams are less than sterling, but should combine to make a decent WR3. Jones has a shot at being the WR1 on his team, Carter the WR2, and Demetrius is a big play guy who should get more playing time this year. I didn't like the WR value after these guys, so I'm rolling the dice a bit. None of them have a week 9 bye when my top 2 RBs are off, so I'm hoping that helps...

I like Watson as my main TE, though New England spreading it around is a concern. Lewis should get a good chance to be a main target on a team with underwhelming receivers. Baker is just a guy that'll have 2-4 weeks where he gets 4 catches and a TD. Because of the 2 ppr,I wanted to maximize my upside at TE to compensate for my possibly weakish WRs.

I wasn't too concerned with defense. I knew the top Ds would be gone before I would take them, so I just wanted a pretty good one. I didn't take a 2nd defense because the sludge remaining at the bottom of the draft wasn't worth taking. I originally planned on taking two, but, again, my bye week flub changed my strategy. Minnesota has an early bye week, so as long as I make it past that I should be fine.

I took 3 kickers for the upside. Kickers are practically random in how many FGs they get each week. I think having 3 of them will give me an extra 2-3 points on average per week, with a greater potential of getting that 4 or 5 FG game.

Vick is great value as the QB16. I am sweating his situation for sure now.... it didn't sound like anything was going to come of it when I picked him, now it's looking troublesome. I still think it will all get pushed back until next year, but we'll see. Losman is just okay, but he looks like the sure starter at least. I wanted Alex Smith at that spot, but he went 4 picks ahead. I would have taken Schaub as insurance later if he was still in Atlanta; no other Atlanta starter is good insurance. McNair would have been my pick instead of Losman, but he has the same bye as Vick.

Overall, I am fine with my draft. WR is my biggest concern (after Vick), and having only one defense may bite me in the ####. After my 2nd pick, I had to shore up my RBs, then I went for several big play type players. I think Vick, Walker, and Branch will all outscore their draft slot. Deangelo Williams and Chris Henry may end up being steals as well.

Taking a 3rd kicker should help my upside at that position, but it also hurts other teams. One team has only one kicker (a possibly fatal error, imo), and two teams have second kickers that may not start, so up to 3 teams are noticably behind at that position.

Numerous teams went with either one TE of have weak TEs... I think I am at an advantage with three TEs over most of these teams. The teams with a stud TE will be fine as long as that player doesn't miss time, but will be somewhat crippled if an injury hits.

It should be interesting to see how it turns out.

 

[ShadowMaster]

Shadowmaster - SELF ANLYSIS

These are my journal notes from our draft. I updated for Keyshawn due to retirement circumstance, but I normally don't go back and edit based on projection changes after the pick. Keep in mind I write these as we go.

1.04 - Joseph Addai - RB4 – Ind

The big question to answer here is why? Why take a player who ranked 12th last year over Gore, Parker, Westbrook, etc? The answer is opportunities and team strength. With Rhodes gone, Addai is the lone proven option. Give him 75% of last years combined totals and you have 310rsh 1292 9TD/57rec 432 3TD with the upside for more. Oh yea…. He plays on the best offense in the league.

2.13 - Marvin Harrison - WR5 – Ind

Cowboy broke my heart with the Johnson pick and so I went to old reliable. 8 straight years ranked in the top 9 with 4 times as the #1. Top ranked again in 2006 and also on the best offense in the league.

3.04 - Roy Williams - WR10 – Det

As expected, 4 of 6 picks are WRs. I’m happy with Roy Williams in that pass happy Martz attack as my WR2. I like him better than Moss and Johnson who went ahead of him. As my opponents pointed out, week 6 bye week coverage is key from here on out.

4.13 - Tony Gonzalez - TE6 – KC

Cowboy cuts me again with the Shockey pick. Get out of my head bro! I hate the Herminator and I think KC is in trouble. Still Gonzo is nice value here with 2ppr and again – reliable. 9 straight years in the top 10. 3x #1, 3x #2, 3rd in 2006 and still the number one option in the KC passing attack.

5.04 - Warrick Dunn - RB32 – Atl

The pick was McNabb until Pigskin Pimp ended that idea. Probably for the best as it was too early to go QB with no RB2 on board. Dunn is still RB1 in Atlanta and their best pass catching RB. Vick and Norwood will vulture some touches and scores; however Dunn should still produce his normal Atlanta totals. RB20-25 range with RB15 potential from the 32nd RB off the board works for me.

6.13 - Vernand Morency - RB36 – GB

Morency represents my first risky pick of this draft, but I am confident he can fill the RB3 role. I see Morency as the starter in GB for 2007. Morency reported in top shape and has produced well when given the touches in the past. 142rsh 618 4.4ypc 4TD/27rec 205 7.8ypr in his first 2 years are nice averages for part time play. I don’t see Brandon Jones as a threat, more of a backup and change of pace guy.

7.04 - Eli Manning - QB15 – NYG

Solid QB options go fast in a 16 team league and I wanted to get 2 good options for each week. Eli has solid weapons in Burress, Shockey, and Toomer and Eli is certainly capable of the big game and a huge season. Solid with upside.

8.13 - Brett Favre - QB19 – GB

One of the last solid QB options – old man Farve will make a great QB2 to pair with Eli. The GB offense is still throw first in the red zone and Farve should be good for 20+ TDs again in 2007.

9.04 - Keyshawn Johnson - WR49 – FA

UPDATE: Johnson retired and this gamble is already lost. The draft slot was too high for the risk.

Risky pick number 2 and probably a reach in the early 9th. The value of this pick will depend on where and if Keyshawn plays. I’d say NYG as a return to NY, across from Plax, and to play with Eli as his best option. In TEN he becomes the WR1 for Vince Young – that would work well too. If I get his usual 70+ receptions he will be gold from this slot as my WR3, but I could have probably had him later.

10.13 - Michael Jenkins - WR56 – Atl

With 3 WRs scored each week, I want to continue to solidify this position; however, it is mostly prospects and specialist at this point. I see Jenkins as a solid prospect for my WR4 slot. Jenkins reception averages are very low for a WR1, but he did catch 7TDs in 2006 to up his value. Jenkins was a first round pick out of Ohio State and he enters his 3rd year as a starter, so he has breakout potential.

11.04 (164)Bobby Engram, SEA, WR59(8)

Seattle runs a good deal of 3 WR sets, and Engram is a favorite 3rd down target. Bobby is kind of forgotten after an injury plagued 2006 season, but he should be good for around 45 receptions, plus yard and TD points in this offense and he is a solid WR5.

12.13 (189)Ted Ginn Jr. ®, MIA, WR68(9)

I always like a solid sleeper for my WR6 slot, and I think both Ginn and the new coaching staff will want to prove something after the draft and interview fan reactions. I can see Ginn starting over Booker at some point this season.

13.04 (196)Jeff Wilkens, STL, K3(9)

With just about everything important drafted, it is time to look at the utility slots. No tasty Ds left, so I’ll take the 3rd kicker off the board before the run. We all know the rams have a strong O and play in a dome 8+ times per year.

14.13 (218)Michael Bennett, KC, RB59(8)

Kenny Irons was an option, but Bennett steals Pigskin’s handcuff and makes me feel like I got a little payback. Of course, this may all be in my head…… At this point for an RB4, I’m looking for some reception points and upside potential. I think Bennett has a chance to give me both. Stat trends indicate LJ’s workload and stats will digress in 2007, and Bennett should pick up the slack.

15.04 (227)Rams, STL, D17(9)

An average overall D that scores well in this format due to their aggressive style, STL scores a lot of turnovers and sacks.

16.13 (253)Seahawks, SEA, D27(8)

See STL above, but with a different bye week. I love how my D looks, considering I did not flinch and reach on the runs.

17.04 (259)Brandon Stokely, DEN, WR84(6)

This should have been PK2 ahead of the run; however, the Key to NBC move leaves me a WR short and I want to grab some sliver of productivity before it is gone. Unfortunately, I did not check his bye week, and he probably will not help when I need it most, but Stokley should produce well as the WR3 in Denver in a ppr league.

18.13 (284)Billy Cundiff, ATL, K31(8)

A dome kicker left on the board late in the 18th? I’m either lucky or there is something I don’t know…… I hope it is the 1st one.

 

[Fiddles]

Fiddles

6.15 (95)Ben Roethlisberger, PIT, QB13(6)

10.15 (159)Tarvaris Jackson, MIN, QB27(5)

pick on big ben. im drinking the arians koolaid and am looking for the steelers air attack to take off this year. tavaris was the last sure starter on the board. definate risk here.

1.02 (2)Steven Jackson, STL, RB2(9)

3.02 (34)Deuce McAllister, NO, RB23(4)

11.02 (162)Kevin Faulk, NE, RB52(10)

17.02 (256)Marcel Shipp, ARI, RB64(8)

Love my top 2. depth is not the best but faulk is a pretty sure bet for a half dozen points on bye weeks.

2.15 (31)Reggie Wayne, IND, WR7(6)

4.15 (63)Laveranues Coles, NYJ, WR21(10)

7.02 (98)Santonio Holmes, PIT, WR34(6)

8.15 (127)Kevin Curtis, PHI, WR46(5)

9.02 (130)Devery Henderson, NO, WR48(4)

12.15 (191)Amani Toomer, NYG, WR69(9)

This is the deepest WR crew Ive drafted in the SLs. Very strong group here.

5.02 (66)Alge Crumpler, ATL, TE7(8)

18.15 (287)Donald Lee, GB, TE31(7)

Crumplers in the top tier and lee was just a bye week filler with possible upside. I am worried about what happens when Harrington plays though.

13.02 (194)Packers, GB, D12(7)

16.15 (255)Titans, TEN, D28(4)

I like what the packers are doing to rebuild. Titans eh.

14.15 (220)Robbie Gould, CHI, K8(9)

15.02 (225)Matt Stover, BAL, K11(8)

2 of the best

Overall I feel I am pretty strong across all positions. Drafting in an early slot makes things much much easier. I really like this team.

 

[pigskin pimp]

Shadowmaster - SELF ANLYSIS

14.13 (218)Michael Bennett, KC, RB59(8)

Kenny Irons was an option, but Bennett steals Pigskin’s handcuff and makes me feel like I got a little payback. Of course, this may all be in my head…… At this point for an RB4, I’m looking for some reception points and upside potential. I think Bennett has a chance to give me both. Stat trends indicate LJ’s workload and stats will digress in 2007, and Bennett should pick up the slack.

18.13 (284)Billy Cundiff, ATL, K31(8)

A dome kicker left on the board late in the 18th? I’m either lucky or there is something I don’t know…… I hope it is the 1st one.

As a Viking's fan, I wouldn't have touched Bennett in round 18. The guy is aging and was a bust in his prime. He could never run between tackles and with age catching up to him, I doubt he still has the legs to turn every corner. If Johnson is hurt, KC is better off coaxing Priest back.Cundiff is going into a training camp battle with Koenen.

 

[Pickle Rody]

Preface: I wanted to go RB1, RB2, WR1, WR2, QB1/TE1 (personal VBD,) WR3/RB3/QB1 (personal VBD.) This draft did not go as I expected. During the course of this draft I went from originally thinking half the league were newbies, to believing only a couple were.

1.08 (8)Shaun Alexander, SEA, RB8(8)

2.09 (25)Adrian Peterson ®, MIN, RB20(5)

Got SA, like expected, took early flier on Peterson. It will be worth it.

3.08 (40)Marques Colston, NO, WR14(4)

4.09 (57)Calvin Johnson ®, DET, WR18(6)

5.08 (72)Bernard Berrian, CHI, WR23(9)

6.09 (89)Braylon Edwards, CLE, WR32(7)

Targeted Colston in the 3rd, got him. Ok, good laugh with Cal still being there in the 4th, (not really a risk, IMO.) Went against my pre-draft plans here in the 5th, grabbing Berrian early, but nabbing Edwards in the 6th (again, against pre-draft plans,) compensates, for sure. Can you say SOD? I’m the only one who goes 4 WR’s straight.

7.08 (104)Owen Daniels, HOU, TE13(10)

After adjusting for the flow of the draft, and knowing I’ve scored a coup with my WR’s to date, I decided to get a TE. Wow, I’m lucky to have at least one of the top 10 - 15 TE’s! I’m high on Daniels, playing under Kubiak. Bucking the trend, I’m the only one who goes TE in round 7.

8.09 (121)Rex Grossman, CHI, QB17(9)

9.08 (135)Matt Schaub, HOU, QB21(10)

I’ll admit it……I like hook-ups. Grossman-to-Berrian is not a bad combo in this format. Glad he’s here to select in the 8th round. I decide to forgo the possibilities at RB and go back to QB in the 9th. I am also high on Schaub this year. Kubiak, being a former QB, has a knack for squeezing the most out of his QB’s. Schaub is another who could provide value where selected. Also, he’s another hook-up (with Daniels.)

10.09 (153)Greg Olsen ®, CHI, TE18(9)

I like this kid, and thought he would not be around when I picked again in the 11th. Yes, I took him over Desmond Clark (who was still available.)

11.08 (168)Michael Robinson, SF, RB53(6)

12.09 (185)Ron Dayne, HOU, RB55(10)

I needed to address my RB shortage at this point. Damn, 52 RB’s off the board already. No choice but to go ahead and take PSU grad Michael Robinson…..for a number of reasons. I believe he puts up solid RB3 numbers in ‘07, Gore injury prone, to name two. I like Ron Dayne to put up a few good weeks, and hopefully he scores on the weeks I need him.

13.08 (200)Bryant Johnson, ARI, WR71(8)

14.09 (215)Devin Hester, CHI, WR77(9)

Johnson, a flier in the 13th, might have a little value, and Hester was a huge reach that I thought I could afford. No harm really, if he does not pan out.

15.08 (232)49ers, SF, D19(6)

16.09 (249)Cardinals, ARI, D25(8)

I am happy with both the 49er’s and Cardinals. 49er’s will surprise this year. Excellent value at D19.

17.08 (263)Justin Medlock ®, KC, K22(8)

18.09 (280)Shaun Suisham, WAS, K28(4)

Ok, not the best in the league, but I really don’t care. All of them are a dime-a-dozen, after the first 5 to 8 K’s are off the board.

Team Position Grades:

QB

8.09 (121)Rex Grossman, CHI, QB17(9)

9.08 (135)Matt Schaub, HOU, QB21(10)

C

RB

1.08 (8)Shaun Alexander, SEA, RB8(8)

2.09 (25)Adrian Peterson ®, MIN, RB20(5)

11.08 (168)Michael Robinson, SF, RB53(6)

12.09 (185)Ron Dayne, HOU, RB55(10)

C+

WR

3.08 (40)Marques Colston, NO, WR14(4)

4.09 (57)Calvin Johnson ®, DET, WR18(6)

5.08 (72)Bernard Berrian, CHI, WR23(9)

6.09 (89)Braylon Edwards, CLE, WR32(7)

13.08 (200)Bryant Johnson, ARI, WR71(8)

14.09 (215)Devin Hester, CHI, WR77(9)

A

TE

7.08 (104)Owen Daniels, HOU, TE13(10)

10.09 (153)Greg Olsen ®, CHI, TE18(9)

C

D

15.08 (232)49ers, SF, D19(6)

16.09 (249)Cardinals, ARI, D25(8)

C

K

17.08 (263)Justin Medlock ®, KC, K22(8)

18.09 (280)Shaun Suisham, WAS, K28(4)

C

Overall Grade: C+, which should be just fine in this type of survivor league.

This team will make the final four, IMO.

 

[ShadowMaster]

As a Viking's fan, I wouldn't have touched Bennett in round 18. The guy is aging and was a bust in his prime. He could never run between tackles and with age catching up to him, I doubt he still has the legs to turn every corner. If Johnson is hurt, KC is better off coaxing Priest back.Cundiff is going into a training camp battle with Koenen.

I like to handcuff myself, so I'm always wary of who may take my guy. I don't think Bennet is a difference maker, but he was my best gamble left on the board and I needed one more RB. You had 2 picks before my next selection, and your LJ ownership was a factor in my choice.In the past, 400+ rushes in a single season has led to a significant drop in both work load and production the following season.TODAY - the man to pick up some of that slack is Bennett. Clearly more of a 3rd down, scat back than a bruiser - but he can catch and the KC line is solid. He has nice value if LJ does indeed miss some time.Koenen is a punter and kickoff specialist. ATL leaned last year Koenen doesn't kick FGs.

 

[pigskin pimp]

, but nabbing Edwards in the 6th (again, against pre-draft plans,) compensates, for sure. Can you say SOD?

I agree with this point. IMO Edwards was the SOD where you selected him. When I scoured the draft, it amazed me that the Edwards wasn't selected until the 6th. CJohnson was a huge reach in the 4th. I would have selected BEdwards ahead of both CJ and Berrian and the selection made your WR corps a strength instead of weakness.

If I hadn't gone WR in rounds 2, 3, and 4, Edwards never would have been there for you in 6.

 

[Pickle Rody]

CJohnson was a huge reach in the 4th.

Yes, I agree he was a reach in the 4th. My gut feeling, at the time, was that he would not have made it back around to me though. (I thought some odd picks had been made already and I was just not sure if I was reading the rest of the league right.) And because so many RB's were gone by this time, it was a worthwhile gamble to take him here.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

6.11 (91)Philip Rivers, SD, QB11(7)

11.06 (166)Damon Huard, KC, QB28(8)

12.11 (187)Brodie Croyle, KC, QB31(8)

1.06 (6)Brian Westbrook, PHI, RB6(5)

2.11 (27)Marshawn Lynch ®, BUF, RB21(6)

7.06 (102)DeShaun Foster, CAR, RB41(7)

10.11 (155)Adrian Peterson, CHI, RB51(9)

3.06 (38)Lee Evans, BUF, WR12(6)

4.11 (59)Santana Moss, WAS, WR19(4)

8.11 (123)D. J. Hackett, SEA, WR45(8)

9.06 (133)Eddie Kennison, KC, WR50(8)

16.11 (251)Rod Smith, DEN, WR82(6)

5.06 (70)Chris Cooley, WAS, TE8(4)

14.11 (217)Desmond Clark, CHI, TE25(9)

13.06 (198)Raiders, OAK, D13(5)

15.06 (230)Buccaneers, TB, D18(10)

17.06 (261)Rian Lindell, BUF, K21(6)

18.11 (282)Sebastian Janikowski, OAK, K30(5)

 

[RedZone]

I went back to look at the teams after the first week and was surprised to see Steel Dillo's roster, with him being the first out. From the draft, I thought his team very strong, with two very solid QB, MJD a RB with many catches and a serviceable WR and TE group.

Of course, as fate would have it, both Bulger and Brees sucked, which likely will not happen again all season, Garrard will try to actually add a passing game to Jax and LJ was out with a groin injury. The lack of a 2nd TE is the only short sighted move I can spot. Glenn out for the season was unforeseen, but his knee troubles were known, but Furrey and Bruce were reception leaders last year.

Steel Dillo drafted a team that should have gone further.

Shake really benefits from the immunity, as Jacobs is out, Eli will not be throwing to Plexiglass, Mike Bell won't play and the entire Cleveland O will suffer with Derek A at qb. Fortunately, he is a good guy, so I for one am happy to see him benefit when he needs it most.

My team did surprisingly well, in part to Curry's play, Welker's many catches and Wittne and Brady were the stars I expected them to be. Hopefully, R Bush will revitalize the Saints O and the injury to Cadillac offers more opportunities for Pittman.

I was glad to see that our league did so well as a group and that many of us outscored a certain someone who felt obligated to come into the draft repeatedly and criticize us.

Too early in the season to really predict who will go out next week, but I do see some bye week dilemnas for all teams.

Good luck all.

 

[Lott's Fingertip]

Early drafts are interesting.... I hated 1/2 my team by the time the season rolled around.

I'm thinking the Vick pick was a mistake....

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

If I survive this week it's a miracle. Hackett, Kennison, Smith out as WRs - I've only got two. And Evans threw up again.

 

[Twilight]

If I survive this week it's a miracle. Hackett, Kennison, Smith out as WRs - I've only got two. And Evans threw up again.

Westbrook(-8), Cooley(-10) and Santana for 30 pts and you might. The outlook of that happening however...

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Westbrook(-8), Cooley(-10) and Santana for 30 pts and you might. The outlook of that happening however...

One in three maybe? 20, 15, 13 is actually doable in TE-heavy PPR.ETA: Thanks for working that out Twilight.

 

[RedZone]

I went back to look at the teams after the first week and was surprised to see Steel Dillo's roster, with him being the first out. From the draft, I thought his team very strong, with two very solid QB, MJD a RB with many catches and a serviceable WR and TE group.

Of course, as fate would have it, both Bulger and Brees sucked, which likely will not happen again all season, Garrard will try to actually add a passing game to Jax and LJ was out with a groin injury. The lack of a 2nd TE is the only short sighted move I can spot. Glenn out for the season was unforeseen, but his knee troubles were known, but Furrey and Bruce were reception leaders last year.

Steel Dillo drafted a team that should have gone further.

Shake really benefits from the immunity, as Jacobs is out, Eli will not be throwing to Plexiglass, Mike Bell won't play and the entire Cleveland O will suffer with Derek A at qb. Fortunately, he is a good guy, so I for one am happy to see him benefit when he needs it most.

My team did surprisingly well, in part to Curry's play, Welker's many catches and Wittne and Brady were the stars I expected them to be. Hopefully, R Bush will revitalize the Saints O and the injury to Cadillac offers more opportunities for Pittman.

I was glad to see that our league did so well as a group and that many of us outscored a certain someone who felt obligated to come into the draft repeatedly and criticize us.

Too early in the season to really predict who will go out next week, but I do see some bye week dilemnas for all teams.

Good luck all.

Man, was I wrong about Cleveland!?! I will never doubt Shake again. He is a FF deity as far as this season goes so far. Any stock tips Shake?

 

[Master Shake]

no stock tips, but in the words of Joe Pesci and Rodney Dangerfield from Easy Money,

"I've got a shoe, Big boy in the fifth"

as for Cleveland, I'm not terribly high on the brownies, but they were good value and fit nicely into

my draft strategy of having top talent in not traditional categories (Manning/Gates/Balt D) and filling the

rest of the roster with consistent, solid but not spectacular players later on in the draft.

lewis was the last of the RB's who had a shot to get the majority of the carries, and in clev they

will feed the ball to the RB, and let him pound it for 3-4 yrds a carry, give it to him 30 times, and he's bound to get in the

end zone.

and as for Big Joe J. he went to Penn State, and has always had a nose for the end zone, in this format, a late round receiver

that can put up 6 -8 TD's per year is golden, even if he isnt the #1 guy, getting 8 touches and 100+ yards. being a nittany lion is a bonus

it's a long season, and I'll be real interested to see how things shake out when the byes start to roll around.

SHAKE

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Granted I haven't been doing this very long, but I've never rallied from the dead before.

1st half: Westbrook, Cooley and Moss put up 32.5 and I only need 48 total.

ETA...think I made it. But still only have two WRs. Probably not long for the SSL.

 

[Twilight]

Granted I haven't been doing this very long, but I've never rallied from the dead before.1st half: Westbrook, Cooley and Moss put up 32.5 and I only need 48 total.ETA...think I made it. But still only have two WRs. Probably not long for the SSL.

It actually was 31 to tie, 32 to win. You got 31, and lost the tiebreaker. Welcome to the "Jeez that Sucks" club that seems to be dominating my HTH leagues this year.