White Elephant (1 Viewer)

[Jeff Pasquino]

renesauz

Pick Player Team

05.01 Jon Kitna Det/8

09.01 Alex Smith SF/7

01.01 Brian Westbrook Phi/9

02.14 Rudi Johnson Cin/5

19.01 Ron Dayne Hou/5

12.14 Mewelde Moore Min/6

10.14 Vernand Morency Hou/5

03.01 Roy Williams Det/8

07.01 Derrick Mason Bal/7

11.01 Ronald Curry Oak/3

06.14 Greg Jennings GB/6

14.14 Eric Moulds Hou/5

18.14 Peerless Price Buf/8

13.01 Roddy White Atl/5

04.14 Kellen Winslow Jr Cle/6

08.14 Desmond Clark Chi/7

17.01 Josh Scobee Jac/6

15.01 David Akers Phi/9

16.14 Minnesota Min/6

20.14 Houston Hou/5

radballs

Pick Player Team

01.02 Peyton Manning Ind/6

13.02 Jeff Garcia Phi/9

18.13 Chris Simms TB/4

02.13 Laurence Maroney NE/6

12.13 Michael Pittman TB/4

06.13 Jerious Norwood Atl/5

04.13 Adrian Peterson Chi/7

03.02 Anquan Boldin Ari/9

07.02 Bernard Berrian Chi/7

08.13 Santonio Holmes Pit/4

11.02 Hank Baskett Phi/9

10.13 Ashley Lelie Atl/5

09.02 Jerry Porter Oak/3

05.02 Jason Witten Dal/3

14.13 Marcus Pollard Det/8

16.13 Josh Brown Sea/5

17.02 Jay Feely NYG/4

15.02 Pittsburgh Pit/4

19.02 Oakland Oak/3

20.13 Tennessee Ten/7

Fiddles

Pick Player Team

08.12 Eli Manning NYG/4

11.03 J.P. Losman Buf/8

06.12 Ladell Betts Was/8

01.03 Travis Henry Ten/7

02.12 Willis McGahee Buf/8

10.12 Leon Washington NYJ/9

04.12 Hines Ward Pit/4

05.03 Joey Galloway TB/4

07.03 Muhsin Muhammad Chi/7

12.12 Marty Booker Mia/8

15.03 Nate Washington Pit/4

03.03 Randy Moss Oak/3

14.12 Sidney Rice FA

09.03 Randy McMichael Mia/8

13.03 Eric Johnson SF/7

16.12 Matt Stover Bal/7

17.03 Mike Nugent NYJ/9

18.12 Atlanta Atl/5

19.03 NY Giants NYG/4

20.12 Tampa Bay TB/4

Jeff Pasquino

Pick Player Team

04.11 Marc Bulger StL/7

09.04 Steve McNair Bal/7

01.04 Frank Gore SF/7

05.04 Marion Barber III Dal/3

11.04 Dominic Rhodes Ind/6

14.11 Brian Leonard FA

20.11 Brandon Jackson FA

02.11 Steve Smith Car/9

03.04 Andre Johnson Hou/5

10.11 Keyshawn Johnson Car/9

07.04 Deion Branch NE/6

12.11 D.J. Hackett Sea/5

16.11 Samie Parker KC/3

13.04 Dwayne Bowe FA

06.11 Alge Crumpler Atl/5

15.04 Alex Smith TB/4

17.04 Stephen Gostkowski NE/6

19.04 Martin Gramatica Dal/3

08.11 Chicago Chi/7

18.11 Arizona Ari/9

Duckboy

Pick Player Team

07.05 Brett Favre GB/6

10.10 Jason Campbell Was/8

01.05 Reggie Bush NO/7

04.10 Ahman Green GB/6

09.05 Julius Jones Dal/3

15.05 Sammy Morris Mia/8

03.05 Plaxico Burress NYG/4

06.10 Terry Glenn Dal/3

05.05 Reggie Brown Phi/9

08.10 Chris Henry Cin/5

13.05 Rod Smith Den/4

12.10 Demetrius Williams Bal/7

20.10 Mark Bradley Chi/7

19.05 Bobby Engram Sea/5

02.10 Antonio Gates SD/3

14.10 Marcedes Lewis Jac/6

16.10 Shayne Graham Cin/5

17.05 John Kasay Car/9

11.05 Baltimore Bal/7

18.10 Carolina Car/9

Reaper

Pick Player Team

10.09 Chad Pennington NYJ/9

08.09 Jay Cutler Den/4

06.09 Fred Taylor Jac/6

14.09 Corey Dillon NE/6

01.06 Shaun Alexander Sea/5

03.06 DeAngelo Williams Car/9

07.06 Michael Turner SD/3

13.06 Ricky Williams Mia/8

04.09 Laveranues Coles NYJ/9

02.09 Larry Fitzgerald Ari/9

05.06 Braylon Edwards Cle/6

12.09 Terrance Copper NO/7

11.06 Michael Clayton TB/4

20.09 Justin McCareins NYJ/9

09.06 Heath Miller Pit/4

15.06 Chris Baker NYJ/9

17.06 Lawrence Tynes KC/3

18.09 Rob Bironas Ten/7

16.09 Miami Mia/8

19.06 NY Jets NYJ/9

Fullback Fro

Pick Player Team

11.07 Rex Grossman Chi/7

06.08 Matt Hasselbeck Sea/5

01.07 Clinton Portis Was/8

02.08 Cedric Benson Chi/7

05.07 LenDale White Ten/7

13.07 Lorenzo Booker FA

03.07 Javon Walker Den/4

04.08 Donte Stallworth Phi/9

12.08 Eric Parker SD/3

15.07 Patrick Crayton Dal/3

09.07 Brandon Jones Ten/7

14.08 Drew Carter Car/9

20.08 Robert Ferguson GB/6

10.08 Dwayne Jarrett FA

08.08 Dallas Clark Ind/6

07.07 Vernon Davis SF/7

16.08 Nate Kaeding SD/3

17.07 Joe Nedney SF/7

19.07 San Francisco SF/7

18.08 Indianapolis Ind/6

Ruffrodys05

Pick Player Team

04.07 Carson Palmer Cin/5

09.08 Matt Schaub Atl/5

01.08 Larry Johnson KC/3

02.07 Edgerrin James Ari/9

12.07 Maurice Morris Sea/5

19.08 Michael Robinson SF/7

11.08 Brian Calhoun Det/8

08.07 Tony Hunt FA

03.08 T.J. Houshmandzadeh Cin/5

10.07 Drew Bennett Ten/7

07.08 Kevin Curtis StL/7

06.07 Vincent Jackson SD/3

20.07 Chad Jackson NE/6

05.08 Calvin Johnson FA

13.08 Jermaine Wiggins Min/6

17.08 Leonard Pope Ari/9

15.08 Robbie Gould Chi/7

16.07 Jason Elam Den/4

14.07 New England NE/6

18.07 New Orleans NO/7

Pictus Cat

Pick Player Team

06.06 Tom Brady NE/6

04.06 Donovan McNabb Phi/9

01.09 Willie Parker Pit/4

09.09 Warrick Dunn Atl/5

03.09 Cadillac Williams TB/4

15.09 Adrian Peterson Chi/7

14.06 Chris Perry Cin/5

02.06 Chad Johnson Cin/5

05.09 Chris Chambers Mia/8

13.09 Michael Jenkins Atl/5

07.09 Brandon Marshall Den/4

17.09 Brandon Lloyd Was/8

20.06 Nate Burleson Sea/5

16.06 Sinorice Moss NYG/4

08.06 Ben Watson NE/6

11.09 Owen Daniels Hou/5

12.06 Adam Vinatieri Ind/6

18.06 Jeff Reed Pit/4

10.06 San Diego SD/3

19.09 St. Louis StL/7

Old Milwaukee

Pick Player Team

03.10 Drew Brees NO/7

12.05 Daunte Culpepper Mia/8

06.05 Kevin Jones Det/8

01.10 Joseph Addai Ind/6

07.10 Tatum Bell Den/4

15.10 Correll Buckhalter Phi/9

05.10 Marshawn Lynch FA

16.05 Michael Bush FA

02.05 Torry Holt StL/7

09.10 Mike Furrey Det/8

08.05 Joe Horn NO/7

10.05 Amani Toomer NYG/4

11.10 Troy Williamson Min/6

19.10 Brandon Stokley Ind/6

04.05 Jeremy Shockey NYG/4

17.10 Daniel Graham NE/6

20.05 Olindo Mare Mia/8

18.05 Kris Brown Hou/5

13.10 Philadelphia Phi/9

14.05 Buffalo Buf/8

Aaron Rudnicki

Pick Player Team

08.04 Ben Roethlisberger Pit/4

07.11 Tony Romo Dal/3

02.04 Chester Taylor Min/6

09.11 Jamal Lewis Bal/7

01.11 Ronnie Brown Mia/8

12.04 Mike Bell Den/4

16.04 Kenny Irons FA

04.04 Donald Driver GB/6

03.11 Lee Evans Buf/8

06.04 Jerricho Cotchery NYJ/9

10.04 Wes Welker Mia/8

13.11 Joe Jurevicius Cle/6

20.04 Bobby Wade Ten/7

15.11 Shaun McDonald StL/7

05.11 Chris Cooley Was/8

11.11 Tony Scheffler Den/4

14.04 Jeff Wilkins StL/7

18.04 Dave Rayner GB/6

17.11 Seattle Sea/5

19.11 Washington Was/8

Blue-Kun

Pick Player Team

05.12 Michael Vick Atl/5

09.12 Jake Delhomme Car/9

20.03 Trent Green KC/3

01.12 Maurice Jones-Drew Jac/6

08.03 Reuben Droughns Cle/6

12.03 Kevin Faulk NE/6

04.03 LaMont Jordan Oak/3

03.12 Marvin Harrison Ind/6

02.03 Terrell Owens Dal/3

07.12 Isaac Bruce StL/7

11.12 Arnaz Battle SF/7

10.03 Devery Henderson NO/7

14.03 Bryant Johnson Ari/9

19.12 Derek Hagan Mia/8

06.03 L.J. Smith Phi/9

13.12 Ben Troupe Ten/7

17.12 John Carney NO/7

18.03 Rian Lindell Buf/8

16.03 Green Bay GB/6

15.12 Denver Den/4

LHUCKS

Pick Player Team

08.02 Matt Leinart Ari/9

09.13 Byron Leftwich Jac/6

01.13 Steven Jackson StL/7

02.02 Deuce McAllister NO/7

06.02 Brandon Jacobs NYG/4

11.13 Anthony Thomas Buf/8

12.02 Chris Brown Ten/7

04.02 Darrell Jackson Sea/5

03.13 Marques Colston NO/7

07.13 Eddie Kennison KC/3

13.13 Reche Caldwell NE/6

10.02 Reggie Williams Jac/6

14.02 Antonio Bryant SF/7

20.02 Ernest Wilford Jac/6

19.13 David Givens Ten/7

05.13 Todd Heap Bal/7

17.13 Jason Hanson Det/8

18.02 Ryan Longwell Min/6

16.02 Jacksonville Jac/6

15.13 Dallas Dal/3

Rudy

Pick Player Team

07.14 Philip Rivers SD/3

08.01 Vince Young Ten/7

01.14 LaDainian Tomlinson SD/3

03.14 Thomas Jones Chi/7

10.01 DeShaun Foster Car/9

15.14 Antonio Pittman FA

02.01 Reggie Wayne Ind/6

06.01 Mark Clayton Bal/7

05.14 Santana Moss Was/8

09.14 Matt Jones Jac/6

12.01 Robert Meachem FA

14.01 Ted Ginn Jr FA

04.01 Tony Gonzalez KC/3

13.14 Visanthe Shiancoe NYG/4

11.14 Greg Olsen FA

16.01 Neil Rackers Ari/9

17.14 Sebastian Janikowski Oak/3

19.14 Cincinnati Cin/5

18.01 Kansas City KC/3

20.01 Detroit Det/8

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Barring a steal by renesauz:

QB - Marc Bulger, Steve McNair

RB - Frank Gore, MB3, Dom Rhodes, Ron Dayne, Brian Leonard ®

WR - Steve Smith, Andre Johnson, Keyshawn Johnson, Deion Branch, DJ Hackett, Samie Parker, Dwayne Bowe ®

TE - Alge Crumpler, Alex Smith

PK - Stephen Gostkowski, Martin Gramatica

DEF - Chicago, Arizona

 

[Blue-Kun]

Barring a steal from Rene.

My team:

QB: Michael Vick, Jake Delhomme, Trent Green

RB: M.Jones-Drew, LaMont Jordan, Reuben Droughns, Kevin Faulk

WR: Terrell Owens, DAL, Marvin Harrison, Isaac Bruce, Devery Henderson, Arnaz Battle, Bryant Johnson, Derek Hagan

TE: L.J. Smith, Ben Troupe

K: John Carney, Rian Lindell

Def: Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers

 

[Fiddles]

i was so confused for the first 4 or 5 rounds and by that time i didnt see any use in using my steals. ill be much more prepared next year for this format. in the meantime

i also think this wouldve been more interesting with 16 teams where there is actually a reason to save steals. if you have 16 teams and some people triple up on dst or kickers then you can really screw some people with steals. with 14 theres no use stealing these because there are always more options available.

 

[LHUCKS]

Barring a steal from Rene.

My team:

QB: Michael Vick, Jake Delhomme, Trent Green

RB: M.Jones-Drew, LaMont Jordan, Reuben Droughns, Kevin Faulk

WR: Terrell Owens, DAL, Marvin Harrison, Isaac Bruce, Devery Henderson, Arnaz Battle, Bryant Johnson, Derek Hagan

TE: L.J. Smith, Ben Troupe

K: John Carney, Rian Lindell

Def: Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers

Your RBs are going to cost you dearly.

 

[LHUCKS]

Barring a steal by renesauz:

QB - Marc Bulger, Steve McNair

RB - Frank Gore, MB3, Dom Rhodes, Ron Dayne, Brian Leonard ®

WR - Steve Smith, Andre Johnson, Keyshawn Johnson, Deion Branch, DJ Hackett, Samie Parker, Dwayne Bowe ®

TE - Alge Crumpler, Alex Smith

PK - Stephen Gostkowski, Martin Gramatica

DEF - Chicago, Arizona

RB depth will be an issue, but very good WR depth may allow you to get away with it. Above average team here.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Barring a steal by renesauz:

QB - Marc Bulger, Steve McNair

RB - Frank Gore, MB3, Dom Rhodes, Ron Dayne, Brian Leonard ®

WR - Steve Smith, Andre Johnson, Keyshawn Johnson, Deion Branch, DJ Hackett, Samie Parker, Dwayne Bowe ®

TE - Alge Crumpler, Alex Smith

PK - Stephen Gostkowski, Martin Gramatica

DEF - Chicago, Arizona

RB depth will be an issue, but very good WR depth may allow you to get away with it. Above average team here.

This is about as close as LHUCKS comes to saying he got outdrafted. RB depth is overrated in Survivor - that much I've learned.

4 is standard, and I have 5, including two Top 20 RBs from last year. I think I'm fine.

Steals helped immensely, as I got SSmith, AJ and MB3 that way. I'd have to revisit how I came to have who I had, but I almost wanted to have guys stolen from me to give me more options in the odd rounds.

 

[LHUCKS]

LHUCKS

Matt Leinart, ARI, QB13

Byron Leftwich, JAC, QB21 REPICK

A little riskier than I may have wanted.

Steven Jackson, SL, RB10

Deuce McCallister, NO, RB21

Brandon Jacobs, NYG, RB29

Anthony Thomas, BUF, RB46

Chris Brown, FA, RB49

This is the strength of my team, this group is deep with great upside IMHO.

Marques Colston, NO, WR14

Darrell Jackson, SEA, WR15

Eddie Kennison, KC, WR40

Reggie Williams, JAC WR49

Reche Caldwell, NE, WR70

Antonio Bryant, FA, WR72

David Givens, TEN, WR89

Ernest Wilford, JAX, WR90

Above average. Took some risk drafting Bryant and Givens, but I would guess I'm the only team that went 8 deep here...an LHUCKS trademark.

Todd Heap, TE5

I like going the one TE strategy from time to time if I see I have depth needs in other areas.

Dallas Cowboys, DST9

Jacksonville Jaguars, DST10

Jason Hanson, DET, PK17

Ryan Longwell, MIN, PK24

should be solid

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

LHUCKS

Matt Leinart, ARI, QB13

Byron Leftwich, JAC, QB21 REPICK

A little riskier than I may have wanted.

Steven Jackson, SL, RB10

Deuce McCallister, NO, RB21

Brandon Jacobs, NYG, RB29

Anthony Thomas, BUF, RB46

Chris Brown, FA, RB49

This is the strength of my team, this group is deep with great upside IMHO.

Marques Colston, NO, WR14

Darrell Jackson, SEA, WR15

Eddie Kennison, KC, WR40

Reggie Williams, JAC WR49

Reche Caldwell, NE, WR70

Antonio Bryant, FA, WR72

David Givens, TEN, WR89

Ernest Wilford, JAX, WR90

Above average. Took some risk drafting Bryant and Givens, but I would guess I'm the only team that went 8 deep here...an LHUCKS trademark.

Todd Heap, TE5

I like going the one TE strategy from time to time if I see I have depth needs in other areas.

Dallas Cowboys, DST9

Jacksonville Jaguars, DST10

Jason Hanson, DET, PK17

Ryan Longwell, MIN, PK24

should be solid

Whoo-boy. No pink-tinted glasses here.... QB - Average to Below average. I like Leinart due to the WRs, but the QB2 isn't great and has a bad injury history. Leinart's not standing behind a brick wall, either.

RB - It is a strength, good group. However, it's only 2 starters. Could have taken one less and grabbed a 3rd QB or 2nd TE.

WR - Quantity doesn't mean quality. Where's the WR3? Kennison? Bryant? And grabbing 2 WRs from Jax is not a good idea. Average group or slightly below.

TE - way too thin. Heap often has to play hurt, and I wouldn't be surprised for him to miss time.

K/D - Whatever.

Middle of the pack, less than stellar team.

 

[Blue-Kun]

Self Analysis is always fun, I'll do commentary on other teams later.

QB: Michael Vick, Jake Delhomme, Trent Green

QB – I hitched my wagon to Vick, which is not something I was really looking forward too, but I liked the value and thought he wouldn't be robbed from me. On one hand I think I can count on 9-11 weeks of solid production of 15 pts or more. On the other hand, Vick is an injury risk and I have no idea when the down weeks are going to come. But looking over his scoring the past few years, thanks to his rushing totals, Vick has actually done pretty well for himself consistency wise.Delhomme was just somebody I picked up for a 2nd QB. Nothing special, I just didn't want to waste a pick on a 2nd QB until there was a lot of value in one. Del. was going in the 6th round in the WSL's, I picked him up at the end of the 9th round, that works for me. Even though he's been on the decline this past year, he's still on a team with Steve Smith and Keyshawn. I expect him to bounce back into the top 13-14 QB range, which is fine from a 2nd QB in best ball.

Trent Green was a total shot in the dark. I don't think the end of the season last year was representative of what he can still do. He's going to end up somewhere, the lower half of the QB talent in the NFL is setting the bar way too low for him not to end up somewhere and competing for a starting job. Besides, last pick, what the hell.

B+

RB: M.Jones-Drew, LaMont Jordan, Reuben Droughns, Kevin Faulk

RB – This was terrible in a couple of ways. I like MJD this year and see plenty of potential. Probably not the same gaudy TD numbers from last year, but increases in touches and yardage overall. That said, had I realized I could've stolen Rudi Johnson without issue, I would've done that in a heartbeat. This is why you should ask if you don't understand the rules 100%. That said, I think my team is built entirely on hope and the assumption that Jordan and Droughns are actually productive when in situations that aren't god awful. Here's the thing that sold me on Droughns, is he's only a year removed from being a thousand yard rusher in CLEVELAND. The last time they had a 1,000 rusher was in 1985 when Kevin Mack and Earnest Byner both eclipsed the mark.

This gives me much hope for his chances on a team with an actual O-line and somebody to share the punishment. Even if Droughns gives up goal line duties, he's mainly been a yardage monster anyway. Meanwhile the same situation goes with Lamont, they replaced almost the entire coaching staff from last year and hopefully will do something to help address the O-line. I don't expect a return to round one/two fantasy goodness, but a finish in the top 20 isn't out of the question.

Faulk is a guy to prevent donuts and should actually see more carries with Dillion gone.

Sooo after all that, I might as well say I'm not a big believer in RB depth in best ball. From what I've seen from the 06 survivor drafts, 1 stud and crap or 2-3 consistently putting up RB #2 points are just fine to get by.

C-

WR: Terrell Owens, DAL, Marvin Harrison, Isaac Bruce, Devery Henderson, Arnaz Battle, Bryant Johnson, Derek Hagan

WR – I killed everybody here except Pasquino and possibly Rudnicki. First I picked up the #1 and #2 finishers from 06 who are coming back into the same situations, I mean T.O. and Harrsion are practically top ten locks with potential to finish in the top five. Isaac Bruce is old, but even if he's lost some quickness, he's still finding ways to get open. Bennett might eat into his catches, but I think it'll take a year before he's ingrained into the offense and Bruce's numbers take a steep nose-dive.Devery Henderson and Arnaz Battle are both #2's with a lot of upside this season. Both had the guys in front of them traded off and look to get an increase in numbers. Henderson is in a pass happy offense and looks to be the big benefactor (thus far) for this upcoming season.

Bryant Johnson is a viable starter is Boldin or Fitz miss and time and Hagan is a long shot who could see an expanded role this year. He showed flashes in his one notable game last year and Marty Booker is not the answer in Miami.

I've got two studs, a consistent 1,000 yard receiver as my 3rd, 2 guys with upside who could easily be in the top 30 this year and 2 more guys for depth / bye weeks. I can only hope to get a similar set in the PDSL.

A

TE: L.J. Smith, Ben Troupe

TEL.J. Smith is a top 10 finish guy and Ben Troupe has plenty of upside in the Tenn. Offense as VY refines his passing skills. Bleh. I should've fought harder to get a guy like Shockey or something.

C

K: John Carney, Rian Lindell

K - If Carney is going to retire. @*(@. Rian Longwell is one of the most accurate kickers in the league, but plays the offensively inept Bills.D, possibly F

Def: Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers

Def.Denver's pass protection just got an upgrade and they've always been solid. Green Bay plays in a garbage division, so I expect to get numbers off that fact alone.

B

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

RB - It is a strength, good group. However, it's only 2 starters. Could have taken one less and grabbed a 3rd QB or 2nd TE.TE - way too thin. Heap often has to play hurt, and I wouldn't be surprised for him to miss time.

I'd consider Jackson, Deuce, Jacobs, and ATrain to be 4 starters. Deuce splits with Reggie but he puts up top-20 RB numbers. on Heap who has only missed games in 1 of the past 5 seasons.I think his lack of quality depth at WR will wind up hurting him. Not too sold on Byron/Leinart tandem in a survivor league either. Way too much risk there, IMO.

 

[LHUCKS]

QB - Average to Below average. I like Leinart due to the WRs, but the QB2 isn't great and has a bad injury history. Leinart's not standing behind a brick wall, either.

I'll have Leinart and Lefwich(especially) projected well ahead of most others.

RB - It is a strength, good group. However, it's only 2 starters. Could have taken one less and grabbed a 3rd QB or 2nd TE.

Like Ruds said, there are 4 starters here skippy.

WR - Quantity doesn't mean quality. Where's the WR3? Kennison? Bryant? And grabbing 2 WRs from Jax is not a good idea. Average group or slightly below.

Williams and Kennison are my #3...I'll be higher on both than most this year. Kennison is still a #1.

TE - way too thin. Heap often has to play hurt, and I wouldn't be surprised for him to miss time.

Like Ruds said, he doesn't miss games and is one of the most reliabl pass catching TEs in the game.I look forward to oVVning Pasquino in yet another survivor.

 

[LHUCKS]

I think his lack of quality depth at WR will wind up hurting him. Not too sold on Byron/Leinart tandem in a survivor league either.

I agree these are my risks, but when looking at WR depth very few have zero risk.

 

[Pickle Rody]

TEAM REACH - A.K.A. - Ruffrodys05

Carson Palmer, CIN, QB3

Matt Shaub, HOU, QB21

Palmer is a stud. Very nice STEAL if I do say so. Jury is still out on Shaub, but he is certainly intriguing, to say the least. The owner of A.J. sure hopes he is all he is cracked up to be!

Larry Johnson, KC, RB7

Edgerrin James, ARI, RB16

Tony Hunt, ®, RB38

Brian Calhoun, DET, RB45

Maurice Morris, SEA, RB50

Michael Robinson, SF, RB64

I was really surprised nobody stole Johnson. Glad to have him, especially out of the 8 spot. Wanted Edge. After that, I did not care. I figured if I went off the wall, I wouldn't lose anybody. Penn State homer, so the Hunt pick was obligatory. I don't really care where he ends up, I just think he will impress a lot of folks in the long run. I am positive I'm just about the only one who thinks this. Three PSU RB's in this backfield, interesting.

T. J. Houshmandzadeh, CIN, WR12

Calvin Johnson, ®, WR26

Vincent Jackson, SD. WR33

Kevin Curtis, PHI, WR36

Drew Bennett, SL, WR50

Chad Jackson, NE, WR93

Probably the most solid position on my team. No superstars, no duds. Chad was a flier. Would have preferred Hagan that late.

Jermaine Wiggins, JAX, TE20

Leonard Pope, AZ, TE27

I kind of ignored this position. After the top 2 or 3 the drop-off is measurable, then they all get piled together. Just as good a chance for either of these guys to put up points as any other after the top few are gone.

New England Patriots, DST6

New Orleans Saints, DST16

I'm happy with both these selctions, as I was targetting them.

Robbie Gould, CHI, PK4

Jason Elam, DEN, PK6

Usually I avoid this position until much later in a draft. I'm happy with both. Yes, Gould is another PSU alum.

All-in-all, I tried things I normally would not try during this draft. The whole steal thing had me attempting odd strategy from the get-go. Some of it worked, some of it back-fired. Oh well. I am certainly interested to see how far this team goes. You never know.

BTW, this draft was a blast and I'm game for another in this style. This year or wait till next, no matter. It was a pleasure drafting with all of you.

And, Pasquino, you are a great sport. I only wish more would have gotten into the fun of ripping each other!!!

Rody

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

RB - It is a strength, good group. However, it's only 2 starters. Could have taken one less and grabbed a 3rd QB or 2nd TE.

TE - way too thin. Heap often has to play hurt, and I wouldn't be surprised for him to miss time.

I'd consider Jackson, Deuce, Jacobs, and ATrain to be 4 starters. Deuce splits with Reggie but he puts up top-20 RB numbers. on Heap who has only missed games in 1 of the past 5 seasons.

I think his lack of quality depth at WR will wind up hurting him. Not too sold on Byron/Leinart tandem in a survivor league either. Way too much risk there, IMO.

Nice spin on a guy who missed 10 games.Do we really need to walk through another injury report to show him playing hurt and being unproductive?

The guy has a history of health issues and you don't draft a backup. That's just too much risk to take in a draft where you can draft 2 TEs and still have 2 extra spots for WR indulgence.

 

[LHUCKS]

T. J. Houshmandzadeh, CIN, WR12

Calvin Johnson, ®, WR26

Vincent Jackson, SD. WR33

Kevin Curtis, PHI, WR36

Drew Bennett, SL, WR50

Chad Jackson, NE, WR93

Probably the most solid position on my team. No superstars, no duds. Chad was a flier. Would have preferred Hagan that late.

 

[Pickle Rody]

T. J. Houshmandzadeh, CIN, WR12

Calvin Johnson, ®, WR26

Vincent Jackson, SD. WR33

Kevin Curtis, PHI, WR36

Drew Bennett, SL, WR50

Chad Jackson, NE, WR93

Probably the most solid position on my team. No superstars, no duds. Chad was a flier. Would have preferred Hagan that late.

I am curious to find out what those of you not named Pasquino think, as I already know his position. Care to expound on your "unsure" smiley?

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

T. J. Houshmandzadeh, CIN, WR12

Calvin Johnson, ®, WR26

Vincent Jackson, SD. WR33

Kevin Curtis, PHI, WR36

Drew Bennett, SL, WR50

Chad Jackson, NE, WR93

Probably the most solid position on my team. No superstars, no duds. Chad was a flier. Would have preferred Hagan that late.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

I look forward to oVVning Pasquino in yet another survivor.

how many have we competed in? One?Anyway, not just because I like him, but also because it'll be more fun beating you with him, I'm replacing my final pick with your favorite rookie RB.

 

[Pickle Rody]

T. J. Houshmandzadeh, CIN, WR12

Calvin Johnson, ®, WR26

Vincent Jackson, SD. WR33

Kevin Curtis, PHI, WR36

Drew Bennett, SL, WR50

Chad Jackson, NE, WR93

Probably the most solid position on my team. No superstars, no duds. Chad was a flier. Would have preferred Hagan that late.

WTF?????? You GD BEEEETCH!!!!!

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Nice spin on a guy who missed 10 games.Do we really need to walk through another injury report to show him playing hurt and being unproductive?

3 years ago!Walk through whatever you want. Fact remains that in survivor leagues, you WANT players to play through injuries. Even if they only get a catch or two, sometimes that's enough to help you survive.

 

[renesauz]

T. J. Houshmandzadeh, CIN, WR12

Calvin Johnson, ®, WR26

Vincent Jackson, SD. WR33

Kevin Curtis, PHI, WR36

Drew Bennett, SL, WR50

Chad Jackson, NE, WR93

Probably the most solid position on my team. No superstars, no duds. Chad was a flier. Would have preferred Hagan that late.

I am curious to find out what those of you not named Pasquino think, as I already know his position. Care to expound on your "unsure" smiley?

I was thinking the same thing, I think. Housh is a solid WR in this format, but he's NOT the WR1 on his own team. Johnson's a rookie, taken a little early for my tastes, especially since he's likely destined for a talent poor team as a top pick. Jackson I also think went early..that offense starts with LT, heads towards Gates, and then ends back with LT. Curtis I love at that draft position, but there's a lot of targets in Philly and his numbers will almost certainly be inconsistant. Bennett still has to push a more experianced WR out of the way, and SL passing game is more likely to continue to regress then return to the greatest show on turf...good value where you took him, but with ???'s on all but Housh, you needed another WR or two much sooner then the flier Jackson late.Overall, a C.

JMHO

 

[Pickle Rody]

Nice spin on a guy who missed 10 games.

Do we really need to walk through another injury report to show him playing hurt and being unproductive?

3 years ago!Walk through whatever you want. Fact remains that in survivor leagues, you WANT players to play through injuries. Even if they only get a catch or two, sometimes that's enough to help you survive.

Excellent point Ruds.Heap is a bonafide STUD. Enough said.

 

[Pickle Rody]

I was thinking the same thing, I think. Housh is a solid WR in this format, but he's NOT the WR1 on his own team. Johnson's a rookie, taken a little early for my tastes, especially since he's likely destined for a talent poor team as a top pick. Jackson I also think went early..that offense starts with LT, heads towards Gates, and then ends back with LT. Curtis I love at that draft position, but there's a lot of targets in Philly and his numbers will almost certainly be inconsistant. Bennett still has to push a more experianced WR out of the way, and SL passing game is more likely to continue to regress then return to the greatest show on turf...good value where you took him, but with ???'s on all but Housh, you needed another WR or two much sooner then the flier Jackson late.

Overall, a C.

JMHO

Thanks ReneSo, my WR's are not my best position?

Like I said, I went with a unique strategy here. Confuse the helluva out of everybody. I really had no idea what to make of the "steal" possibilities, no matter what was outlined in the rules. If I die early, so be it. Lesson's learned. If I survive, you guys may have to re-think your strategies a bit. Not much, just a bit.

 

[LHUCKS]

T. J. Houshmandzadeh, CIN, WR12

Calvin Johnson, ®, WR26

Vincent Jackson, SD. WR33

Kevin Curtis, PHI, WR36

Drew Bennett, SL, WR50

Chad Jackson, NE, WR93

Probably the most solid position on my team. No superstars, no duds. Chad was a flier. Would have preferred Hagan that late.

I am curious to find out what those of you not named Pasquino think, as I already know his position. Care to expound on your "unsure" smiley?

Sure...outside of Housh you don't have one starting WR that has caught more than 60 balls in a season!!

 

[Pickle Rody]

T. J. Houshmandzadeh, CIN, WR12

Calvin Johnson, ®, WR26

Vincent Jackson, SD. WR33

Kevin Curtis, PHI, WR36

Drew Bennett, SL, WR50

Chad Jackson, NE, WR93

Probably the most solid position on my team. No superstars, no duds. Chad was a flier. Would have preferred Hagan that late.

I am curious to find out what those of you not named Pasquino think, as I already know his position. Care to expound on your "unsure" smiley?

Sure...outside of Housh you don't have one starting WR that has caught more than 60 balls in a season!!

Agreed ........ never claimed to be not reaching for these guys. In fact, I've adopted that moniker right from the moment Pasquino labeled my picks as such. No comment on whether or not WR is my best position or not? I guess not, with 2 RB1's on my team. Nevermind, you obviously don't feel it is worth your time to say anything else. Comments to date are appreciated LHUCKS.

 

[LHUCKS]

T. J. Houshmandzadeh, CIN, WR12

Calvin Johnson, ®, WR26

Vincent Jackson, SD. WR33

Kevin Curtis, PHI, WR36

Drew Bennett, SL, WR50

Chad Jackson, NE, WR93

Probably the most solid position on my team. No superstars, no duds. Chad was a flier. Would have preferred Hagan that late.

I am curious to find out what those of you not named Pasquino think, as I already know his position. Care to expound on your "unsure" smiley?

Sure...outside of Housh you don't have one starting WR that has caught more than 60 balls in a season!!

Agreed ........ never claimed to be not reaching for these guys. In fact, I've adopted that moniker right from the moment Pasquino labeled my picks as such. No comment on whether or not WR is my best position or not?

RB is your strength.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Aaron Rudnicki

Tony Romo, DAL, QB10

Ben Roethlisberger, PIT, QB14

Ronnie Brown, MIA, RB14

Chester Taylor, MIN, RB15

Jamal Lewis, CLE, RB40

Mike Bell, DEN, RB48

Kenny Irons, ROOK, RB62

Lee Evans, BUF, WR13

Donald Driver, GB, WR17

Jerrico Cotchery, NYJ, WR29

Wes Welker, NE, WR48

Joe Jurevicius, CLE, WR69

Shaun McDonald, SL, WR80

Bobby Wade, MIN, WR91

Chris Cooley, WAS, TE6

Tony Scheffler, DEN, TE17

Seattle Seahawks, DST14

Washington Redskins, DST27

Jeff Wilkins, SL, PK2

Dave Rayner, GB, PK23

pretty sure my team is going to win this thing.

 

[LHUCKS]

Aaron Rudnicki

Tony Romo, DAL, QB10

Ben Roethlisberger, PIT, QB14

Ronnie Brown, MIA, RB14

Chester Taylor, MIN, RB15

Jamal Lewis, CLE, RB40

Mike Bell, DEN, RB48

Kenny Irons, ROOK, RB62

Lee Evans, BUF, WR13

Donald Driver, GB, WR17

Jerrico Cotchery, NYJ, WR29

Wes Welker, NE, WR48

Joe Jurevicius, CLE, WR69

Shaun McDonald, SL, WR80

Bobby Wade, MIN, WR91

Chris Cooley, WAS, TE6

Tony Scheffler, DEN, TE17

Seattle Seahawks, DST14

Washington Redskins, DST27

Jeff Wilkins, SL, PK2

Dave Rayner, GB, PK23

pretty sure my team is going to win this thing.

Not a lot of scoring punch here, will have a hard time after midseason unless RBs have career years which is possible.

 

[renesauz]

T. J. Houshmandzadeh, CIN, WR12

Calvin Johnson, ®, WR26

Vincent Jackson, SD. WR33

Kevin Curtis, PHI, WR36

Drew Bennett, SL, WR50

Chad Jackson, NE, WR93

Probably the most solid position on my team. No superstars, no duds. Chad was a flier. Would have preferred Hagan that late.

I am curious to find out what those of you not named Pasquino think, as I already know his position. Care to expound on your "unsure" smiley?

Sure...outside of Housh you don't have one starting WR that has caught more than 60 balls in a season!!

Agreed ........ never claimed to be not reaching for these guys. In fact, I've adopted that moniker right from the moment Pasquino labeled my picks as such. No comment on whether or not WR is my best position or not?

RB is your strength.

I agree...I like your RB's too. I love Palmer as QB1. If he's healthy, QB2 is immaterial.I think you've grossly underestimated TE's in this format, but Wiggins has put up strong catch totals before, and could outperform that draft position.

Overall grade is a C. Just too much risk in the WR's and TE's. If Wiggins can catch 50+ balls again, and a couple of those WR's step up, you could be competitive to the end. Just too many ??? to count on it.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Not a lot of scoring punch here, will have a hard time after midseason unless RBs have career years which is possible.

this team is very deep with lots of upside.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Aaron Rudnicki

Tony Romo, DAL, QB10

Ben Roethlisberger, PIT, QB14

Ronnie Brown, MIA, RB14

Chester Taylor, MIN, RB15

Jamal Lewis, CLE, RB40

Mike Bell, DEN, RB48

Kenny Irons, ROOK, RB62

Lee Evans, BUF, WR13

Donald Driver, GB, WR17

Jerrico Cotchery, NYJ, WR29

Wes Welker, NE, WR48

Joe Jurevicius, CLE, WR69

Shaun McDonald, SL, WR80

Bobby Wade, MIN, WR91

Chris Cooley, WAS, TE6

Tony Scheffler, DEN, TE17

Seattle Seahawks, DST14

Washington Redskins, DST27

Jeff Wilkins, SL, PK2

Dave Rayner, GB, PK23

pretty sure my team is going to win this thing.

Not a lot of scoring punch here, will have a hard time after midseason unless RBs have career years which is possible.

I disagree to an extent in that Evans and Driver can have big games. QBs are solid, but unspectacular. Romo can have great games. RBs and the bulk of the team are "B" type starters. Not first rate, but solid throughout.

This team should go pretty deep, and then it all depends on who's healthy.

I'd be interested to see how Ruds used his steals - it was hard to follow live who was employing what strategy, if any.

Also surprised he didn't steal Heap.

 

[Reaper]

Fun Draft... I kinda like my team, would have liked more WR depth. My initial strategy was to draft players I Wanted to get stolen so I could sit back and reap the player I liked the most and lock him in with the next guy I didn't want... Reggie Bush was the perfect pick for me and Duckboy snagged him opening it up for me to get SA... Plan worked well for a while then I hit some guys no one would take like Fred Taylor and surprisingly Micheal Turner both of which I'm happy to keep but, one more WR right in that range or later with a steal would have solidified this team.

Jay Cutler, DEN, QB15

Chad Pennington, NYJ, QB22

Shaun Alexander, SEA, RB11

DeAngelo Williams, CAR, RB24

Fred Taylor, JAC, RB31

Michael Turner, SD, RB35

Ricky Williams, MIA, RB53

Corey Dillon, FA, RB55

Larry Fitzgerald, ARI, WR5

Laveranues Coles, NYJ, WR21

Braylon Edwards, CLE, WR24

Michael Clayton, TB, WR61

Terrance Copper, NO, WR62

Justin McCareins, NYJ, WR95

Heath Miller, PIT, TE15

Chris Baker, NYJ, TE26

Miami Dolphins, DST12

New York Jets, DST24

Lawrence Tynes, KC, PK15

Rob Bironas, TEN, PK25

 

[LHUCKS]

I disagree to an extent in that Evans and Driver can have big games.

I don't like Evans' scoring variance.Ruds has a tier one/two team, but his unspectacular RB scoring could hurt him in the second half of the season.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Nice spin on a guy who missed 10 games.

Do we really need to walk through another injury report to show him playing hurt and being unproductive?

3 years ago!Walk through whatever you want. Fact remains that in survivor leagues, you WANT players to play through injuries. Even if they only get a catch or two, sometimes that's enough to help you survive.

Excellent point Ruds.Heap is a bonafide STUD. Enough said.

Once again.....Heap Injury History

I'm not saying he's not a stud - he's a Top 10 TE for certain - but to not have a backup when he has an injury report almost as long as Pacman's rap sheet, that's an unneccessary risk and a bad decision.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I stole Tomlinson in round 1, had him stolen from me, and then got gunshy so I didn't use another one for awhile.

I would have liked to wind up with a better RB1 than Ronnie Brown, but didn't really have any better options with the way things went down as a lot of players were locked up by the time I was repicking.

I was very happy to get Evans/Driver/Cotchery as my top 3 WRs...thought someone would steal Driver from me. I regretted the Welker pick soon after making it, which I think was a makeup after someone stole a player from me. But, I think Jurevicius, McDonald, and Wade have pretty nice upside given their current situations.

I did use a steal on Jamal Lewis, who I think should be one of the best RB3s in the league so that gives me great depth at that spot. I also think Mike Bell is being undervalued given Henry's injury history, but obviously a rookie going to Denver could render him useless. Irons isn't someone I feel great about but figured he was worth a shot at that point in the draft.

Roethlisberger put up pretty good numbers last year despite all the INTs and coming off a miserable offseason. I think he'll rebound a bit and be very productive with the best group of weapons he's had in Ward, Holmes, Miller, etc. Romo was pretty studly after taking over the starting job and will still have Owens, Glenn, Witten, and those RBs at his disposal. Coaching change is a concern, but the O-line seems like it should be improved.

I tried to draft relatively safe players with upside and I'm pretty happy with the way the team turned out. I felt pretty lucky not to have too many guys stolen from me.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I disagree to an extent in that Evans and Driver can have big games.

I don't like Evans' scoring variance.Ruds has a tier one/two team, but his unspectacular RB scoring could hurt him in the second half of the season.

that's right when Mike Bell takes over the starting RB job in Denver.Evans scoring variance probably isn't as great as you think it is in a PPR league.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Nice spin on a guy who missed 10 games.

Do we really need to walk through another injury report to show him playing hurt and being unproductive?

3 years ago!Walk through whatever you want. Fact remains that in survivor leagues, you WANT players to play through injuries. Even if they only get a catch or two, sometimes that's enough to help you survive.

Excellent point Ruds.Heap is a bonafide STUD. Enough said.

Once again.....Heap Injury History

I'm not saying he's not a stud - he's a Top 10 TE for certain - but to not have a backup when he has an injury report almost as long as Pacman's rap sheet, that's an unneccessary risk and a bad decision.

I think everybody would agree a backup TE is pretty important...no matter who your TE1 is.I just don't buy your argument that he's a greater injury risk than any other TE in the top-5. BTW, your link doesn't include 2006. Does that mean he wasn't on the injury report last year? Also, the only thing on there for 2005 were probables...not much to worry about really.

Where I think you're not seeing eye to eye with me here is the difference between a survivor league and a H2H league. In a H2H league, you probably don't want to have to start a guy who is going to play injured b/c you might have a better option available. So, you hope the player will be 100% healthy as often as possible. In a survivor league though, not only do you want them to play in as many games as possible b/c they do you no good sitting on the bench, but you also don't have to pick a starting lineup so you don't have to agonize over how productive they'll be or whether they'll play or not.

Basically, playing 16 games in 4 of the past 5 seasons is a huge PLUS for Heap. The fact that he may have been dinged up at times during those seasons doesn't really concern me as much as it does you.

 

[renesauz]

Jon Kitna, DET, QB7, Alex Smith, SF, QB18

Brian Westbrook, PHI, RB1, Rudi Johnson, CIN, RB12, Vernand Morency, GB, RB43,Mewelde Moore, MIN, RB51, Ron Dayne (last minute steal)

Roy Williams, DET, WR10, Greg Jennings, GB, WR31, Derrick Mason, BAL, WR32, Ronald Curry, OAK, WR53

Roddy White, ATL, WR66, Eric Moulds, HOU, WR75, Peerless Price, BUF, WR85

Kellen Winslow, CLE, TE3, Desmond Clark, CHI, TE13

David Akers, PHI, PK3, Josh Scobee, JAC, PK11

Minnesota Vikings, DST13, Houston Texans

I really like my team. There were several guys I have targetted that I believe will well outperform their current ADP's. Alex Smith, Ronald Curry, and Roddy White are three of those players.

With two top ten (arguably, top 15 unarguably) RB's, I could afford to slough off on RB's until late, and just pick up a couple of guys who should help me avoid any donuts. Morency could actually be the starter in Green Bay, making this RB corps potentially the best in White Elephant.

At WR, I made up for question marks at WR2 and WR3 by taking a couple of extras. I can see Roddy White "getting it" this year, and I think Curry is one trade (of another Oakland WR) from being a surprise top 30. Of course, he needs to find the field first. If neither Moss nor Porter finds another home, I could still see Curry scoring for me a couple of times. Moulds should find a home. Jeff took Price for me, but I like the pick that late.

I'm very solid at TE as long as Winslow recovers and plays. :fingers crossed:

Akers is as close to a top five Kicker lock as exists. Not real happy about my DST's, but I had two of those stolen!

Overall, I can see this team competiting all the way to the end. To win it all, I need either Jennings or Mason to step up just a little bit, and the other to match his previous production. (Or White to become the stud he was drafted to be.)

 

[OldMilwaukee]

OldMilwaukee

Drew Brees, NO, QB2

Daunte Culpepper, MIA, QB26

Joseph Addai, IND, RB9

Marshawn Lynch, ROOK, RB30

Kevin Jones, DET, RB34

Tatum Bell, DEN, RB36

Correll Buckhalter, PHI, RB60

Michael Bush, ROOK, RB63

Torry Holt, SL, WR2

Joe Horn, ATL, WR41

Mike Furrey, DET, WR46

Amani Toomer, NYG, WR47

Troy Williamson, MIN, WR59

Brandon Stokely, DEN, WR87

Jeremy Shockey, NYG, TE4

Daniel Graham, DEN, TE28

Philadelphia Eagles, DST4

Buffalo Bills, DST5

Kris Brown, HOU, PK26

Olindo Mare, NO, PK28

Glad this is finally over!!!

I thought I was doing well after three rounds as none of my picks (Addia, Holt and Brees) were stolen.

Then some one tuned on the 'Steal from Old Milwaukee sign' as I lost MB3, Adrian Peterson, John Kitna, Matt Jones and Anthony Thomas.

I didn't recoup well from those losses, had some personel issues getting in the way, and somewhat resigned myself to just finish this ^%#$ draft.

Overall it was great fun guys, thanks. Can't wait to do a better job next season!!!

If I could suggest one change it would be to reduce the steals to three, and of course make it 16 teams. Thanks Fro for coming up with the idea and a big thanks to Renesauz for a fantastic job keeping up with this.

 

[renesauz]

OldMilwaukee

Drew Brees, NO, QB2

Daunte Culpepper, MIA, QB26

Joseph Addai, IND, RB9

Marshawn Lynch, ROOK, RB30

Kevin Jones, DET, RB34

Tatum Bell, DEN, RB36

Correll Buckhalter, PHI, RB60

Michael Bush, ROOK, RB63

Torry Holt, SL, WR2

Joe Horn, ATL, WR41

Mike Furrey, DET, WR46

Amani Toomer, NYG, WR47

Troy Williamson, MIN, WR59

Brandon Stokely, DEN, WR87

Jeremy Shockey, NYG, TE4

Daniel Graham, DEN, TE28

Philadelphia Eagles, DST4

Buffalo Bills, DST5

Kris Brown, HOU, PK26

Olindo Mare, NO, PK28

Glad this is finally over!!!

I thought I was doing well after three rounds as none of my picks (Addia, Holt and Brees) were stolen.

Then some one tuned on the 'Steal from Old Milwaukee sign' as I lost MB3, Adrian Peterson, John Kitna, Matt Jones and Anthony Thomas.

I didn't recoup well from those losses, had some personel issues getting in the way, and somewhat resigned myself to just finish this ^%#$ draft.

Overall it was great fun guys, thanks. Can't wait to do a better job next season!!!

If I could suggest one change it would be to reduce the steals to three, and of course make it 16 teams. Thanks Fro for coming up with the idea and a big thanks to Renesauz for a fantastic job keeping up with this.

Actually, if one of those RB's can step up a bit (Lynch, Jones, or Bush), you might have a pretty competitive squad! None of your WR's are world-beaters, but most will consistantly see action, and that's pretty important in these surviver leagues.

 

[LHUCKS]

OldMilwaukee

Drew Brees, NO, QB2

Daunte Culpepper, MIA, QB26

Joseph Addai, IND, RB9

Marshawn Lynch, ROOK, RB30

Kevin Jones, DET, RB34

Tatum Bell, DEN, RB36

Correll Buckhalter, PHI, RB60

Michael Bush, ROOK, RB63

Torry Holt, SL, WR2

Joe Horn, ATL, WR41

Mike Furrey, DET, WR46

Amani Toomer, NYG, WR47

Troy Williamson, MIN, WR59

Brandon Stokely, DEN, WR87

Jeremy Shockey, NYG, TE4

Daniel Graham, DEN, TE28

Philadelphia Eagles, DST4

Buffalo Bills, DST5

Kris Brown, HOU, PK26

Olindo Mare, NO, PK28

Glad this is finally over!!!

I thought I was doing well after three rounds as none of my picks (Addia, Holt and Brees) were stolen.

Then some one tuned on the 'Steal from Old Milwaukee sign' as I lost MB3, Adrian Peterson, John Kitna, Matt Jones and Anthony Thomas.

I didn't recoup well from those losses, had some personel issues getting in the way, and somewhat resigned myself to just finish this ^%#$ draft.

Overall it was great fun guys, thanks. Can't wait to do a better job next season!!!

If I could suggest one change it would be to reduce the steals to three, and of course make it 16 teams. Thanks Fro for coming up with the idea and a big thanks to Renesauz for a fantastic job keeping up with this.

Actually, if one of those RB's can step up a bit (Lynch, Jones, or Bush), you might have a pretty competitive squad! None of your WR's are world-beaters, but most will consistantly see action, and that's pretty important in these surviver leagues.

WR is his problem, not RB.

 

[Pictus Cat]

i was so confused for the first 4 or 5 rounds and by that time i didnt see any use in using my steals. ill be much more prepared next year for this format. in the meantime i also think this wouldve been more interesting with 16 teams where there is actually a reason to save steals. if you have 16 teams and some people triple up on dst or kickers then you can really screw some people with steals. with 14 theres no use stealing these because there are always more options available.

Agree. I didn't see a solid steal opportunity early. In retrospect, I should of just burned them hail mary style.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Post 1 updated with a recap. Check your teams and don't sweat new teams for players.

 

[Pictus Cat]

And I thought I heard Jeff giggle

04.11 Marc Bulger StL/7

09.04 Steve McNair Bal/7

01.04 Frank Gore SF/7

05.04 Marion Barber III Dal/3 to the tenth power...has he stopped yet

11.04 Dominic Rhodes Ind/6

14.11 Brian Leonard FA

20.11 Brandon Jackson FA

02.11 Steve Smith Car/9 x 3

03.04 Andre Johnson Hou/5 x2

10.11 Keyshawn Johnson Car/9

07.04 Deion Branch NE/6

12.11 D.J. Hackett Sea/5

16.11 Samie Parker KC/3

13.04 Dwayne Bowe FA

06.11 Alge Crumpler Atl/5

15.04 Alex Smith TB/4

17.04 Stephen Gostkowski NE/6

19.04 Martin Gramatica Dal/3

08.11 Chicago Chi/7

18.11 Arizona Ari/9

I considered stealing Barber (and Branch.) I found out something about myself. I'm not that mean.

 

[Pictus Cat]

Aaron Rudnicki

Pick Player Team

08.04 Ben Roethlisberger Pit/4

07.11 Tony Romo Dal/3

02.04 Chester Taylor Min/6

09.11 Jamal Lewis Bal/7

01.11 Ronnie Brown Mia/8 Like him better than you do

12.04 Mike Bell Den/4

16.04 Kenny Irons FA

04.04 Donald Driver GB/6 Almost stole him, didn't think I would've kept him

03.11 Lee Evans Buf/8

06.04 Jerricho Cotchery NYJ/9

10.04 Wes Welker Mia/8 Pricey, but like him, later though

13.11 Joe Jurevicius Cle/6

20.04 Bobby Wade Ten/7

15.11 Shaun McDonald StL/7 Hoped he dropped to my next pick 16.06

05.11 Chris Cooley Was/8

11.11 Tony Scheffler Den/4

14.04 Jeff Wilkins StL/7

18.04 Dave Rayner GB/6

17.11 Seattle Sea/5

19.11 Washington Was/8

 

[Pictus Cat]

Pictus Cat

Pick Player Team

06.06 Tom Brady NE/6 Seemed a value during a QB run I thought would get stolen, but seems a perfect if unwise luxury as backup to McNabb

04.06 Donovan McNabb Phi/9 WTF Renesauz, Pick 1.3 on 1st WE attempt and he is not worth a steal 4.14

01.09 Willie Parker Pit/4

09.09 Warrick Dunn Atl/5

03.09 Cadillac Williams TB/4

15.09 Adrian Peterson Chi/7 Back to back with Perry due to steal because I didn't see much for RB after that. I was not so sure after the picks.

14.06 Chris Perry Cin/5

02.06 Chad Johnson Cin/5 WR 1

05.09 Chris Chambers Mia/8

07.09 Brandon Marshall Den/4 WR 2 hopefully from Chambers and Marshall

13.09 Michael Jenkins Atl/5 WR 3 from the depth

17.09 Brandon Lloyd Was/8

20.06 Nate Burleson Sea/5

16.06 Sinorice Moss NYG/4

08.06 Ben Watson NE/6

11.09 Owen Daniels Hou/5 QB new and upgrade for improving TE

12.06 Adam Vinatieri Ind/6

18.06 Jeff Reed Pit/4 Wanted to be strong at K and DST to try to sabotage with late steals. More effective if this was a sixteen teamer.

10.06 San Diego SD/3

19.09 St. Louis StL/7

For a while I thought Ruffroddy might be stalking me for steals after Palmer at 4.07 and he kept him. His baffle strategy sure worked on me.

LHucks dominate comment made me His next picks were 06.02 Brandon Jacobs NYG/4 and 07.13 Eddie Kennison KC/3.

Liked OM's picks of KJ and Graham

I felt I would draft an average team throughout the draft and that a lot of teams were about the same tier. My draft strategy was to pull a top team down to the middle class with steals later in the draft. Didn't see that opportunity either. I had a lot of fun.

 

[renesauz]

Pictus Cat

Pick Player Team

06.06 Tom Brady NE/6 Seemed a value during a QB run I thought would get stolen, but seems a perfect if unwise luxury as backup to McNabb

04.06 Donovan McNabb Phi/9 WTF Renesauz, Pick 1.3 on 1st WE attempt and he is not worth a steal 4.14

01.09 Willie Parker Pit/4

09.09 Warrick Dunn Atl/5

03.09 Cadillac Williams TB/4

15.09 Adrian Peterson Chi/7 Back to back with Perry due to steal because I didn't see much for RB after that. I was not so sure after the picks.

14.06 Chris Perry Cin/5

02.06 Chad Johnson Cin/5 WR 1

05.09 Chris Chambers Mia/8

07.09 Brandon Marshall Den/4 WR 2 hopefully from Chambers and Marshall

13.09 Michael Jenkins Atl/5 WR 3 from the depth

17.09 Brandon Lloyd Was/8

20.06 Nate Burleson Sea/5

16.06 Sinorice Moss NYG/4

08.06 Ben Watson NE/6

11.09 Owen Daniels Hou/5 QB new and upgrade for improving TE

12.06 Adam Vinatieri Ind/6

18.06 Jeff Reed Pit/4 Wanted to be strong at K and DST to try to sabotage with late steals. More effective if this was a sixteen teamer.

10.06 San Diego SD/3

19.09 St. Louis StL/7

For a while I thought Ruffroddy might be stalking me for steals after Palmer at 4.07 and he kept him. His baffle strategy sure worked on me.

LHucks dominate comment made me His next picks were 06.02 Brandon Jacobs NYG/4 and 07.13 Eddie Kennison KC/3.

Liked OM's picks of KJ and Graham

I felt I would draft an average team throughout the draft and that a lot of teams were about the same tier. My draft strategy was to pull a top team down to the middle class with steals later in the draft. Didn't see that opportunity either. I had a lot of fun.

Actually, I figured something out in between the drafts, we solidified the steal rules, and one other even more critical factor came into play. I already had WEstbrook. I'm not afraid of RB/WR combos, but not when it means two of the first four picks. I did think hard on stealing McNabb, but just couldn't pull the trigger on it.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

And I thought I heard Jeff giggle04.11 Marc Bulger StL/7 09.04 Steve McNair Bal/7 01.04 Frank Gore SF/7 05.04 Marion Barber III Dal/3 to the tenth power...has he stopped yet11.04 Dominic Rhodes Ind/614.11 Brian Leonard FA20.11 Brandon Jackson FA02.11 Steve Smith Car/9 x 3 03.04 Andre Johnson Hou/5 x2 10.11 Keyshawn Johnson Car/907.04 Deion Branch NE/6 12.11 D.J. Hackett Sea/5 16.11 Samie Parker KC/313.04 Dwayne Bowe FA 06.11 Alge Crumpler Atl/5 15.04 Alex Smith TB/4 17.04 Stephen Gostkowski NE/6 19.04 Martin Gramatica Dal/3 08.11 Chicago Chi/7 18.11 Arizona Ari/9I considered stealing Barber (and Branch.) I found out something about myself. I'm not that mean.

Explain the 's for me like I'm 5... it's been a long evening....

 

[Blue-Kun]

Renesauz

Jon Kitna, QB7, Alex Smith, QB18

QB – I like the Kitna pick, because I think if he finishes out the year, he'll be a top 10 guy (possibly higher). Still it seems risky to rely on the Lions QB for anything; especially when the back-up is a high risk choice like Smith. It's possible he excels in his third year; or he continues to struggle with his accuracy and flail around even more due to the limited selection of WR targets. The 49ers aren't exactly going to be a good place for passing with Battle as the best receiver currently on the roster.

An issue that also comes up be having Smith as your secondary is the potential disaster when Kitna and Roy Williams have their bye week. Losing that many points could be devastating.

C+

Brian Westbrook, RB1, Rudi Johnson, RB12, Vernand Morency, RB43 Mewelde Moore, RB51

RB – Half awesome and half after-thought. Brian Westbrook and Rudi Johnson are a great start, but your basically riding on Westbrook to make it through the whole season. It's possible, but it could be a scary moment if he misses 2-3 games during a crucial bye week. Like the depth you have are some loose back-up RB's in rather odd situations at the moment. I don't think there's a huge chance that Morency is GB's starter, but who knows.

B+

Roy Williams, WR10, Greg Jennings, WR31, Derrick Mason, WR32, Ronald Curry, OAK, WR53 Roddy White, ATL, WR66 Eric Moulds, WR75 Peerless Price, WR85

Roy Williams is a stud and should do well for you. Greg Jennings showed some promise and with the running game currently in shambles, Favre should be forced to pass even more. Derrick Mason underachieved and McNair was favoring Clayton by the end of the season. I don't expect a big increase from him this year, especially compared to Clayton. He's a decent WR3 though. Roanld Curry is the most useful WR left on OAK. If the Raiders can find somebody worthwhile to throw the ball to him, he should serve you well.

Roddy White, Moulds and Price are all . Each one might give you 1-3 weeks of usable points, but that's it really.

My only real issue with your WR core is your depth is really questionable. You've got a stud, two guys with some significant upside for where they were taken, a WR3 and some warm bodies.

B- (Couldn't put you lower, although I considered it, 'cause your stable looks better than half the teams in the league)

Kellen Winslow, TE3, Desmond Clark, TE13

KWIII is a top 3 TE and could be the #1 this year if he's healthy for the entire season. Desmond Clark is a nice boom or bust TE that can compliment Winslow.

A if Winslow is healthy, scale down appropriately if if he misses significant time.

David Akers, PK3, Josh Scobee, PK11

2 Kickers both on solid teams, gj hf.

Minnesota Vikings, DST13, Houston Texans, DST close to last

Vikings are a huge plus and finished #4 for the past 2 years. Texans are terrible, but it gives you the 2nd DST.

B

Overall Grade: B

Health factors are going to be huge for this team considering the weaknesses in WR and RB depth. I also think the Lions bye week is going to be really scary as you lose your #1 scoring QB and WR. Still, solid team overall.