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5.16 abrecher David Garrard--QB13--JAX

6.01 abrecher Eli Manning--QB14--NYG

I like this combo a lot and at the turns I'm a huge fan of the "daily double". Manning and Gerrard are not spectacular, but you should get 200 yds and 2 td's out of one pretty much every week. Good survivor combo, not good for H2H.

1.16 abrecher Ronnie Brown--RB14--MIA

2.01 abrecher Laurence Maroney--RB15--NEP

3.16 abrecher Darren McFadden--RB20--rookie

18.01 abrecher Brian Leonard--RB71--STL

Three RB's to start in a 16 team survivor is not the norm. With Ronnie Brown a ?? on health, this was an OK strategy, but I'm not sold on the other RB's you chose. Maroney is dependent on the Pats scheme-he looked good at times down the stretch-but some games he had no presence. McFadden is dependent on when he signs and reports. Then you have the learning curve and the rookie wall to compete with. A lot of questions.

4.01 abrecher Santonio Holmes--WR18--PIT

9.16 abrecher Bryant Johnson--WR54--ufa

10.01 abrecher Isaac Bruce--WR55--STL

11.16 abrecher Drew Carter--WR70--ufa

12.01 abrecher Michael Jenkins--WR71--ATL

13.16 abrecher Ernest Wilford--WR73--ufa

19.16 abrecher David Givens--WR94--TEN

20.01 abrecher Terry Glenn--WR95--DAL

I'm high on Holmes, but question the 2nd WR decision. 2 TE's before WR #2 in a start 3WR, start 1TE, no flex league? I like Jenkins where you got him, Givens as well. 8 WR's may save you, but I'm worried 2-3 may never see the field. You have a lot riding on FA.

7.16 abrecher Zach Miller--TE13--OAK

8.01 abrecher Ben Watson--TE14--NE

Very strong, great combo for survivor style. I don't recall how much Jamarcus targeted TE's at the end, but they may have been hanging out for a while as rookies such as Cutler/Scheffler.

14.01 abrecher Shayne Graham--PK2--CIN

17.16 abrecher Matt Stover--PK19--BAL

Very Solid

15.16 abrecher Denver--DEF24

16.01 abrecher Detroit--DEF25

Servicable

This was a tricky draft for me for a variety of reasons. Not least of them is that I was a late sub, and I didn't want to hold up everyone else while I took time to strategize. The 16 slot is always difficult, of course, but it was more so because all the top WRs had major question marks, and Gates is no longer head-and-shoulders above the other TEs. So I felt that I needed to roll the dice with two mid-level RBs.

But more than any of this, being in a WSL forced me to turn normal draft evaluation on its head. In a summer or even spring league, I tend to weight a player's situation more heavily than his talent. But in February, the situation is almost impossible to predict. Therefore, for most of the draft, my picks were based almost entirely on a player's talent and production, on the theory that if the talent is there, the situation will settle out in his favor one way or the other.

You may notice that of my first nine picks, all of them except Garrard had one thing in common: they were all young, top-35 NFL draft picks whose career had not yet peaked. This was completely intentional -- teammates and coaching philosophy may change between now and September, but talent will not. Situations may be become better or worse, but young talent should always improve on their numbers as they mature.

In a sentence, my draft strategy was this: Pick players who are likely to have higher ADPs in the summer than they do today. As I said earlier, when drafting from the 16 slot, you have to take whatever value is there for you whether or not it is a need. When I saw McFadden slide to me at 3.16, when he is very likely to be a second-round pick in SSLs and MBSLs, I had to go with him even though it set me back in other areas.

Fortunately, as a 20-round draft, I could go for quantity over quality in one position, and that position was WR. Looking at the other WSLs, I saw a lot of decent gambles lasting to the end of the draft, and I saw that late-round WRs have been huge in past years, as well. (The last two WRs drafted in last year's WSL3 were Shaun McDonald and Anthony Gonzalez; Brandon Stokely and Bobby Engram were 16th round picks.) So I decided at that point to leave RB alone after my top three and go nine-deep at the WR position, taking as many gambles as I could knowing that I just needed a couple of them to pan out.

Unfortunately, having Ronnie Brown as my RB1 meant that I couldn't afford the risk of being without a backup in case he did not immediately return from injury, so I went with four RBs and eight WRs instead. In retrospect, I should have taken McGahee instead of Brown and taken a ninth WR. But seeing Givens/Glenn go undrafted in the other WSLs, I knew very quickly that they would be my last two picks. And between these two plus the three UFAs, I think I have enough gambles at the position to keep my team afloat for a while.

Mixed bag. Tough to control your own draft joining late and coming in at the 16th spot. If your WR's have any success, you could go far. Solid QB's, TE, K's, Def mean that 3 of 8 WR need to have decent games. If Ronnie is healthy and McFadden gets a good situation-look out.

 

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3.01 Tony Romo--QB3--DAL

6.16 Jason Campbell--QB20--WAS

Solid combination of good young QBs in the NFC that should continue to produce... Would consider this pair a top 5 in WSL3

Very solid. Romo has the big game potential and I think Campbell is improving. I don't like 2 QB's in the same division, I feel there is a greater chance of a shared bye, but I don't know why I think that. It seems like it used to happen a lot more.

1.01 LT2--RB1--SD

4.16 Kevin Jones--RB 27--DET

9.01 Rashard Mendenhall--RB40--???

10.16 Michael Bush--RB49--OAK

14.16 Kenton Keith--RB62--IND

15.01 Kolby Smith--RB63--KC

#1 is a given for another year (until AD proves he is immune from the sophmore slump... ) I probably reached a little for KJ but if he returns for next season he should be a solid #2 RB. The rest is potential and backup support. Getting Keith and Smith is hugh in my opinion for two starters who have yet to carry the load for an entire season.

Getting LT at #1 is huge-why do you need 6RB's? I think this is a mistake. You have 5 ?'s for no apparent reason. 3 would have sufficied.

2.16 Marques Colston--WR11--NOS

5.01 Lee Evans--WR27--BUF

7.01 Laveranues Coles--WR32--NYJ

11.01 Laurent Robinson--WR63--ATL

16.16 Matt Jones--WR83--JAX

17.01 Andre Davis--WR84--HOU

20.16 James Hardy--WR100--Rookie

Nothing sepectacular but a solid 3 WRs in Colston, Evans and Coles who will put up respectable #'s each week. All three offenses should be better next year over last year's production.

I like your top 3 WR's very well. Hardy at the end was a stretch, don't think he helped at all. If Robinson and Jones can put up 2-3 long TD's over the season, you could do well.

8.16 Greg Olson--TE17--CHI

13.01 Alex Smith--TE24--TB

Left the TE position until other roster spots were filled. Both TEs are young and a part of teams not known for their explosive offenses and these guys could become solid contributers as outlets to their respective QBs

Servicable. For where they were taken they should work.

18.16 Martin Gramatica--PK30--NO

19.01 Justin Medlock--PK31--STL

Ouch. Could be looking at a lot of zero's- I went the complete opposite way so obviously I won't like this.

12.16 Green Bay--DEF10

I like the Pack defense, but can't believe you left the last D off the roster. You did not need the last WR.

As discussed in the drafting thread... I left the K situation until late in the game. Most of the kickers who are assured of their spots were drafted quickly starting in round 14 (too early in my opinion). For six or seven teams the kicking situation is not so clear cut and the guy kicking last year may not be the kicker next year. To that end I gambled and picked up two kickers who will be competing for the kicking job. Determining who will will those competitions is easier than picking lottery numbers but not as much fun... If one or both of these kickers pan out the all the better for me. If both are a bust then my performance will suffer for that.

All in all picking at the #1 & 32 spot and waiting until 31 other players to be drafted between those two picks is difficult to time runs and think who might fall another 31 spots to be available the next time I was up to draft.

I think the K and D will be the death of this team. One injury to a good WR and he is done.

 

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5.08 Matt Hasslebeck--QB10--SEA

8.09 Jamarcus Russell--QB24--OAK

20.09 Gus Ferotte--QB39--STL

I'm happy with my QB's. I think Alexander is done in Seattle, and I like the way the offense opened up late in the season. With the WR talent for the Hawks and possibly a rook RB, the burden will be placed , for better or worse, on Hasslebeck's arm. Jamarcus is going to be the starter this season, and he'll air it out. I'd hate to start him in a H2H format, but best ball he is the John Daley of the QB's. Gus is grasping at straws, but Bulger always seems to be aching.

1.08 Frank Gore--RB7--SF

6.09 Jerious Norwood--RB33--ATL

7.08 Chester Taylor--RB36--MIN

12.09 Michael Pittman--RB54--TB ?

I'm not thrilled with my RB's, but they are serviceable. Gore is in a non RBBC situation who can catch the ball out of the backfield. Not a top tier back, but solid 2 tier RB1. Norwood should get more carries as Dunn looks like he is finally washed up. I've been a huge Dunn fan, but the writing is on the wall. I don't see Atlanta spending a top 5 pick on a RB, so I think Norwood will see 50%+ of the carries. ADP is the man in MInnesota, but he'll be spelled by Taylor who was very effective last season. 5-10 pts a week is all I'm looking for here. Pittman seems to get points out of nowhere, hopefully he'll return to TB but he is still a great 3rd back. RB's are not a huge deal in this format, due to the early nature of the draft and 16 teams. We will all be thin and no one can pick up the waiver wire wonders like Grant or Graham.

2.09 TJ Houshmanzadeh--WR4--CIN

4.09 Calvin Johnson--WR20--DET

9.08 Donte Stallworth--WR48--NEP

10.09 David Patten--WR60--NOS

11.08 James Jones--WR66--GBP

17.08 Brad Smith--WR85--NYJ

19.08 Johnnie Lee Higgins--WR91--OAK

Once again, WR by committee. You can't have too many. Housh is a nice anchor for the group. Calvin should build on last years success and beat the injury bug, plus I'm a GT homer. Stallworth should be a highly sought after free agent not having to share with Moss and Welker any longer. Patten is a flyer, depending on if someone steps up in NO. Jones, Smith, Higgins are flyers who have potential to make impacts as #3 recievers on their team. If they can count 2x next season, they were worth it.

3.08 Tony Gonzalez--TE4--KCC

18.09 Fred Davis--TE30--???

Gonzalez is a stud TE. In this format, he finsihed only behind Witten last season. Fred Davis is a blue chip prospect coming from a pro style offense. I expcect him to contribute nicely 2nd half of the season.

14.09 Adam Vinateri--PK4--IND

16.09 Jason Hanson--PK14--DET

I hit the K's early as the sleepers I wanted would still be available late. Two dome Kickers, one on a potent offense and one on an offense that stalls in the redzone. Both will work.



13.08 New York Giants--DEF13

15.08 Kansas City--DEF23

I like both teams defensive line and pass rush ability going into 2008. Osi/Tuck and Allen/Hali should gets sacks and create pressure that leads to turnovers. Both outdoor defenses that could cause problems in the winter months.

Overall, this team is not glarmous. Very blue collar and fairly solid. I like my odds not to be last for at least 8 weeks, then I need a sleeper or two to hit to win it all.

Man, this team looks really good.

 

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3.10 Carson Palmer--QB5--CIN

17.10 John Beck--QB34--MIA

19.10 Cleo Lemon--QB37--MIA

Obviously riding Palmer the entire year. Cleo and Beck should be able to fill in a week during Palmers bye. I dont see a rookie coming in and starting over either of these guys. My only fear is a vet coming in. I think the Dolphins want to see what they have with these guys before going after a QB for the future.

Palmer should suffice. I expect to have Miami bring in another QB, but I could see Beck or Cleo winning the job in MIA. With Carson you can take the risk.

1.10 Marion Barber--RB9--DAL

4.07 Earnest Graham--RB23--TB

6.07 Ammad Bradshaw--RB32--NYG

7.10 Cedric Benson--RB37--CHI

13.10 Garrett Wolfe--RB57--CHI

I like my rb's. I dont see Caddy as a factor for Tampa this year and Graham was suprising consistant and proved he could carry the load. I think I have some decent backups in Bradshaw and Benson just in case. I think Benson will be the starter again this year, I just hope the Bears can upgrade that pathetic O line that they have. Bradshaw I dont believe will take over for Jacobs, Jacobs proved to be very good the games he played but I think he can get 10 carries a game and the majority if Jacobs misses anytime with injuries.

I think your RB's will be servicable. I think Graham contributes in TB if for some reason he does not start. Benson should get a final shot for the Bears. I don't like Garrett Wolfe where you took him.

2.07 Reggie Wayne--WR3--IND

5.10 Chris Chambers--WR28--SD

9.10 Sydney Rice--WR49--MIN

10.07 Steve Smith--WR59--NYG

11.10 Devin Hester--WR68--CHI

15.10 Robert Meachum--WR78--NO

Nothing spectacular outside of Wayne. Chambers looked like he was getting comfortable with the offense late in the year. I see him continuing this next year so he should be a borderline #2 wr. Taking some chances with Rice, Hester and Meachum to fill out the #3 spot. Definitely good news for Hester with Muhsin getting cut and Berrian on his way out as well. Hester was used quite a bit at the end of the year for the Bears so I'm believing they have plans for this guy. Rice and Meachum have plenty of upside, hoping one of them works out for me. Steve Smith was coming on late in the year for Eli. Hard to say how much Toomer has left but I would think/and hope the giants want to have Smith as a bigger part of the offense.

Love your WR's. I've got a good feeling about Wayne, Chambers looked solid. Rice and Smith were nice picks. Hester may get more involved in Chicago, depends on how the signing of the rest of the WR's shakes out. I did not like the vibe from NO on Meachem, but he was a 1st rounder. I think Smith will be a nice sleeper and I need to figure out to aquire him cheap in a couple dynasty leagues.

8.07 Donald Lee--TE15--GB

20.07 Ben Utecht--TE33--IND

Lee was a pretty good TE for favre, happy to have him as my starter. Utecht was just a flyer since no other #2 TE's were available. Need a Clark injury to really take advantage of this but im not counting on it. TE's are so inconsistant anyways i can live with Lee

Meh.

16.07 David Akers--PK12--PHI

18.07 Joe Nedney--PK25--SF

I like the combo - both should be employed. Both have awfully windy stadiums.

12.07 Minnesota--DEF4

14.07 Washington--DEF18

Solid.

Not a bad group for Kickers and Defenses by looking at what everyone else has.

My only fear with this team is a palmer injury early in the year. If he can stay healthy I should be competative.

Picking out of the 10 spot in a 16 team league Im pretty happy with this team.

I really like this team. The back up QB question and TE situation are the only ?'s Nicely done.

 

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Domination

1.05 Tom Brady--QB1--NE

15.05 Matt Ryan--QB32--???

20.12 Chad Pennington--QB41--NYJ(?)

While I do not think that Brady will have another year like this past, I do think that I will get solid and consistant production out of him. I missed the run on #2 QBs, so hoping one of the other 2 will be able to fill in. Grade-B (possible A if backup come to be)

If you take the 1st QB, you have to give yourself an A. I had Vick last season as my back-up and I went 10 or 11 weeks. Matt Ryan looks polished enough to start depending on who drafts him. He'll start in MIA, ATL, or KC. If he goes to BAL, maybe a season on the bench. Penny could see some work in NY, or as I fear end up as a Chief.

4.12 Jonathan Stewart--RB25--???

6.12 Duece McAllister--RB34--NO

10.12 Felix Jones--RB47--???

12.12 Ray Rice--RB55--???

16.12 Jamaal Charles--RB68--???

I expect most will not like my RBs, but that is ok with me. I look at most of the successful teams and they have not had great RB corps. A quick explanation would be that I thought the potential of the solid class of rookie RBs was higher than taking the safer approach with going with backup vets. I expect Duece & Stewart to give me #2 RB numbers, and hopefully one of the others will land in a good spot to give me some production. Either way it has been proven that you can get by with poor RB production. Grade- C (Lots of potential for improvement)

I do agree that RB is not crucial in this format. I usually like to have at least one RB that played 6 games in the NFL the previous season. Deuce should come back and contribute as Bush does not look like a 300+ carry back. You should be glued to the NFL Draft. I can't fully support this decision.

2.12 Steve Smith--WR7--CAR

3.05 Anquan Boldin--WR13--ARZ

5.05 Dwayne Bowe--WR26--KCC

7.05 Bernard Berrian--WR35--CHI

11.05 Drew Bennett--WR64--STL

19.05 Brandon Jones--WR90--TEN

I think that this is definitely the strength of my team. I would put my top 4 up against anyone else in the league, and believe that they will give me good production every week and negate the weekness at RB. Grade- A



This is your saving grace after the RB fiasco. I like every pick and think you did great here. 6 WR's here is perfect.

8.12 Alge Crumpler--TE16--ATL

9.05 LJ Smith--TE18--PHI

I loved this combo, especially this late. Smith has been a Top 10 TE before the injuries last year, and I believe will return to form with the Eagles this year. Crumpler is a solid TE and I expect good production from him no matter where he goes. Grade- B

I'm torn-this should be serviceable. When you picked them Crumpler a Falcon and LJ hadn't been franchised. This is a wait and see. I still think your WR's will bail you out.

14.12 Nate Kaeding--PK6--SD

18.12 John Kasay--PK28--CAR

Solid.

13.05 Philadelphia--DEF11

17.05 New York Jets--DEF27

Solid as well.

2 kickers and defenses should give me consistant production. Grade- B

Overall- I decided early in the draft that this was the stradegy I was going with, and pretty much stuck to it. I am happy with this team and think that they will be able to hang around for a while, but I understand that there are alot of ???. I expect after the draft and as the year goes along, my team will be viewed as one of the strongest. Grade- B

WR's should carry the team for a while. Your future depends on where the RB's land and Deuce's health and share in NO. I'd have passed on Brady, but I can see why you did it.

 

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5.07 Marc Bulger--QB9--STL Concussion Boy and Pace hopefully come back healthy and return to form. Solid in the past when not penalized for INT or sacks.

8.10 Alex Smith--QB25--SF Maybe some Martz magic will make a boom pick in his sink or swim situation.

20.10 Daunte Culpepper--QB40--OAK/??? Flyer to mitigate possible injury

32 starting QB's start the season...

Bulger can be potent when healthy. Smith was the #1 pick a couple years back, so he should still have a job. injuries have plagued Bulger and Smith should be on a short rope. C-Pep is a wildcard. I have no idea. I think someone will be starting for you each week.

1.07 Reggie Bush--RB6--NOS PPR

3.07 Jamal Lewis--RB18--CLE Age 28, powerful offense, 2007 good performance.

10.10 Sammy Morris--RB45--NE Weather has been cited as a NE running game factor, but this guy was sweet in the heat...

19.03 Jesse Chatman--RB73--MIA Parcells likes him and has history with RBBC & Brown is recovering

2 solid, if unspectalular, 2 RBBC w/ upside.

I agree with the above. Not sure if Bush was the right call at 1.07, but PPR could justify. Jamal in CLE looks good, and Morris and Chatman should see the field.

2.10 Larry Fitzgerald--WR5--ARZ Will he be in Zona?

4.10 Jerricho Cotchery--WR21--NYJ IMHO, talented as Gates.

7.07 Derrick Mason--WR36--BAL Lots of receptions with multiple QBs.

9.07 Jerry Porter--WR47--OAK Porter has talent, the situation will have more time to gel.

15.07 Derek Hagan--WR77--MIA Incoming competition may burn me, but Parcells & DHag's former coach's immaturity comments should spark a growth spurt.

16.10 Dwayne Jarrett--WR80--CAR Should be WR opposite Steve Smith next year, has a year to pick it up

Good group, average depth

Love the top 4, Hagan has potential, Jarrett has the pedigree. Good group for the format.

6.10 Jeremy Shockey--TE10--NYG I beleive he matures, becomes a team player, and still gets his.

11.07 Randy McMichael--TE20--STL Bulger & Pace healthy, Bruce leaves, McWifeBeater could see an uptick in #s.

12.10 Leonard Pope--TE23--ARZ Fitz, BJ may leave, Pope improving.

Hope 3 TE gets consistant #s.



3 TE's is unusual in this format, but Shockey has some questions IMO. I would have waited or skipped Pope, you could get similar production later.

14.10 Nick Folk--PK5--DAL Solid, little early. In case of kicker run, wanted to have on starter with a shot at two. Had multiple guys in mind for other positions I expect to fall.

17.07 Shaun Suisham--PK17--WAS

Two for consistency

Folk was a good call, Suisham should start.

13.07 Indianapolis Colts--DEF12 Freeney is back and I think the whole team has a something to prove chip on their shoulder attitude more than normal

18.10 New Orleans--DEF31 The defense will be the focus of the off-season for aquisitions. Reggie's on my team twice now. Know what else I think is great about DEF 31. Not much downside for value.

Indy & NO offense should create some must pass situations for the defense to pin thier ears back on.

I don't like the two you picked, but they should be OK. Indy plays in a running division, so I think their sacks and picks will be down. They also play a lot of top seeds. NO was the last D picked, so options were slim. I expect both will be inconsistent.

Round 7 I have my starters and have taken my chances on what's available. Risky team at each position so far IMHO.

Round 14 Each position filled, TE done, depth time.

Final team comment:

I think each position should put up consistent #'s and get me through most weeks.

I will to comment on teams that do a self evaluation eventually. I'm not much of a stats guy or a timely and accurate football news guy. I come more from an effort to understand the game of football and people(football people and fantasy drafters,) for what that's worth. Strategy is also a focus for me.

Comments welcome, good and especially critical.

I enjoyed drafting with you all. I appreciate the help, entertainment, and football knowledge. Good luck (in your other leagues.)

Nice team. QB could be an issue, but I think good groups at WR and RB will mitigate the potential damage. 4 RB's and 6 WR's gave you the extra QB and TE support.

 

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Will start back with Jeff later. I'm tired and still need to go find out how to get Steve Smtih (NYG) cheap.

 

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Thank you Nugget for your input.

I agree with the possible QB issues.

I think Indianapolis and NO offenses cause teams to have to pass when they go off. Forcing a running team to pass is probably a good thing, no?

Thank you and everyone who has put imput into the teams. I appreciate it.

 

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Thank you Nugget for your input. I agree with the possible QB issues. I think Indianapolis and NO offenses cause teams to have to pass when they go off. Forcing a running team to pass is probably a good thing, no?Thank you and everyone who has put imput into the teams. I appreciate it.

You do make some valid points about Indy's offense causing teams to abandon the run. If you can get up on by 14+ on JAX or TEN, I would love to have Garrard or especially Young try to beat me with his arm. Either way, between the two you will get some points. I just liked a couple D's better than the Colts where you picked them. The Saints came off the board at 31 so anything you get from them is value.

 

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Thank you Nugget for your input. I agree with the possible QB issues. I think Indianapolis and NO offenses cause teams to have to pass when they go off. Forcing a running team to pass is probably a good thing, no?Thank you and everyone who has put imput into the teams. I appreciate it.

You do make some valid points about Indy's offense causing teams to abandon the run. If you can get up on by 14+ on JAX or TEN, I would love to have Garrard or especially Young try to beat me with his arm. Either way, between the two you will get some points. I just liked a couple D's better than the Colts where you picked them. The Saints came off the board at 31 so anything you get from them is value.

Some unknowns have bumped some, I was hoping Chicago or Green Bay would fall too. I did not worry about the position too much other than to get two.Special teams seem good with the ones I picked.After the fact:NYG I considered and the DeAngelo Hall buzz is definitely bumping them up.TEN tagging Haynesworth is a bump there too.KC tagging Allen bumps them.

 

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6.14 Vince Young--QB19--TEN

7.03 Jon Kitna--QB21--DET

Probably the weakness of my team. I think I will be ok. Each was undervalued where I took them. This grades to probably a B- or a C.

You are probably OK here, but there are some ?'s. Both have new OC's. Titans strengths are running and defense. I don't know how Vince will respond to a new OC. Kitna was great value at 21st off the board. I think with the WR's they have, he'll be fine.

1.03 Steven Jackson--RB3--STL

9.03 Selvin Young--RB41--DEN

10.14 DeShaun Foster--RB48--CAR

11.03 Leon Washington--RB51--NYJ

12.14 Lorenzo Booker--RB56--MIA

20.14 Correll Buckhalter --RB --PHI

I love SJax this year and I think I will be good at RB2. I took a bunch of PPR RBs. Grade B or B+.

SJax will be fine. Leon Washington is the only other RB I really like. 6 RB's should give you enough wildcards to get scoring each week. I normally don't like this many RB's for the format, but I don't think you need any more WR's. This shouild work.

2.14 Torry Holt--WR9--STL

3.03 Plaxico Burress--WR12--NYG

4.14 Roddy White--WR24--ATL

8.14 Ronald Curry--WR45--OAK

18.14 Demetrius Williams--WR87--Bal

19.03 Jabar Gaffney--WR89--NE

I love this group. I know not everyone likes Holt and Plax, but I like the consistent veterans. Grade is an A.

I like all 6 WR's. I would have gone QB at 4.14 and picked up a lesser WR at 6.14.

5.03 Todd Heap--TE7--BAL

13.03 Bo Scaife--TE26--TEN

Two good TEs, just need Heap to stay healthy, for a change. Grade B+.

Agreed

16.14 Kris Brown--PK15--HOU

17.03 Jason Elam--PK16--DEN

I like the Elam value. Altitude and a dome K.

14.14 Buffalo--DEF19

15.03 Oakland--DEF20

Mixed bag. They'll be on the field a lot.

Two decent kickers and defenses.

I like this team. I think it has a legit chance to go fairly far, but it is tough to tell now before free agency. Good luck to everyone.

I don't have a lot more to add. Questionable RB's, but enough low level to have someone contribute. WR core carries the team. Unspectacuar, but the goal is to not be last each week, then get lucky down the stretch.

 

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pigskin pimp

1.11 Peyton Manning--QB2--IND

12.06 Rex Grossman--QB30--CHI

I was set for Barber to fall to me, but when Brutis took him one pick before me in the first round, I did not like the other RBs on the board as much. So, I either select a RB I wouldn't be too happy with, or I take one of the top QBs in the game. Manning is never hurt and always good for a couple of TDs a game. Since Manning will score for me at 14 out of 17 times this year, I let the QB2 slide. When it was apparent that only Grossman was the last viable starting QB, I took him. If I didn't take Rex, I don't know if I would taken another QB until the 19th or 20th round. Sidenote: I have both starting SuperBowl QBs of 2007.

Grade: A

Peyton is as good as Brady to me for next year. Rex has highs and lows to help a few weeks. He should be the Bears QB come this fall.

2.06 Maurice Jones Drew--RB17--JAX

4.06 Michael Turner--RB22--SD/Ufa

10.06 Justin Fargas--RB44--OAK

11.11 Ahman Green--RB52--HOU

16.06 Darren Sproles--RB67--SD

I got the the RB I coveted in the 2nd, when I took a QB in the 1st. I was thinking about MJD at the #11 overall spot and was happy to get him at #22 overall. The guy is a touchdown machine. Even though he is in a RBBC, he's the guy who catches the rock which is huge in a PPR. Turner has to get out of SD and into a great situation for him to produce. Again, another RB with soft hands. I'm okay with these two as my starters. I was happy to hear that Oakland resigned Fargas to a decent contract and as of now is penciled in as the starting RB in Oakland. If that continues, Fargas was highway robbery in the tenth round. AGreen was a flier and more RB protection. He's a wait and see what happens guy. Sproles in the 16th, was just good value. Should be LT's backup, change of pace back. If anything happens to LT, Sproles' value skyrockets.

Grade: B+

RB 2 is unknown, but the group has a good chance to produce RB 2 numbers for you. Not for the weak stomach though.

3.11 Greg Jennings--WR16--GB

6.06 DJ Hackett--WR30--SEA/UFA

7.11 Deion Branch--WR38--SEA

8.06 Reggie Brown--WR43--PHI

9.11 Arnaz Battle--WR50--SF

20.06 Chad Jackson--WR99--NE

Jennings is not my ideal #1 WR, but at that point he was the best on board. If can continue to improve and stay healthy, I'll be fine. Another young WR with talent, Hackett also has to show that he can stay healthy. Some team is going to pay him good money to be their #1 or #2 in 2008. JP ripped my selection of Branch, but if Branch only misses 3 games, I'm okay. Brown and Battle are more than decent #4 and #5 guys. I would have liked a stronger #6, but we'll see how Jackson pans out. In round 20, I'll take a guy who may be a boom or bust guy.

Grade= B-

Brown was a good value selection. I would probably this group is more of a C, but you should get WR 2 and 3 numbers most weeks.

5.11 Vernon Davis--TE8--SF

17.11 Kevin Boss--TE29--NYG

19.11 Daniel Graham--TE32--DEN

Vernon Davis is another boom or bust guy. I sure have a few injury prone guys on my team. Hopefully he can produce like the high 1st rounder he was selected at. I would have liked to have backed him up with a decent backup, but when some of the middle TEs were being selected too high for my liking, I backed off and knew I would be able to get the two guys I coveted towards the end of the draft. Boss is either huge value or a wasted pick, depending on whether Shockey is moved/stays heathly, but Boss showed in the playoffs that he capable of nice things if called upon. I selected Graham in the 11th or 12th last year with high hopes that didn't pan out. Denver sure wasted a lot of dough on Graham and Henry last year. Scheffler is better, but Graham has a high price tag and should be given an opportunity to compete against Scheffler for time.

Grade= C+

Riding VD. The TE position drops off quick, but hopefully Martz opportunity meets VD's projected talent for you. He's hard to grade because of his potential, up or down.

15.11 Neil Rackers--PK9--ARZ

18.06 Sebastian Janikowski--PK24--OAK

Two kickers with secure jobs.

Grade= B

13.11 Houston Texans---DEF15

14.06 Cleveland--DEF17

I didn't reach for a defense like the rookie mistake I did last year. The draft value wasn't there to where I selected them when I made sure I had Chicago last season. Instead I went with value selections. Back to back defenses in the middle, the selections being two teams on the rise. Hopefully, Cribbs takes a few to the house for the Browns this year.

Grade= B

No issues at PK or DST.

I tried to take value whenever I could. I not going to claim if I'm going to be a survivor or not. I just tried to build the most balanced team with depth that I could. Now, it's about luck. I don't know if I would have changed anything about my draft, and I feel pretty good about my chances. I finished 3rd, I believe, in last's year's WSL. So, hopefully I do even better this year.

I can reasonably see some consistency at WR/PK/DST, and immunity if Manning, Turner, VD go off at the same time. If two of those tank/bye though, you'll need the other to keep your head above water gasping for air. Let's see where Manning's bye turns out.

 

[Pictus Cat]

Shadowmaster

6.11 Kurt Warner--QB18--ARZ

8.11 Tavaris Jackson--QB26--MIN

This could go either way. Warner showed last year he can still produce an win. If he leads 'Zona I love him. If he gets another starting gig - I'm OK. If he backs up Lienart I'll get squat. TJax will get me some scramble points and TDs and hopefully he improves in his 2nd year.

You may not have a starting QB come August.

1.06 Joseph Addai--RB5--IND

5.06 Shaun Alexander--RB28--SEA

7.06 Travis Henry--RB35--DEN

10.11 Maurice Morris--RB46--SEA

14.11 Chris Brown--RB61--TEN/UFA

20.11 Tatum Bell--RB77--DET/???

For a 16 team league - I feel pretty happy here. Addai is a 3 down back stad and the rest are plenty to produce strong RB2 numbers each week. There are some situation questions in February, but they all have produced at the pro level and someone here should stick.

You may have 1 RB starter come August. No Kenton Keith will be a critical miss.

2.11 Chad Johnson--WR6--CIN

3.06 Marvin Harrison--WR14--IND

4.11 Santana Moss--WR22--WAS

9.06 Ted Ginn Jr.--WR46--MIA

11.06 Joe Jurevicius--WR65--CLE

16.11 Dennis Northcutt--WR81--JAX

I'm giddy with my 3 WR1 in CJ, harrison, and Smoss. Ginn COULD lead Miami in targets next year. Joe J and Northcutt are productive vets who wil see @80 targets each. SOLID!

This group is serviceable.

17.06 Visanthe Shiancoe--TE28--MIN

19.06 David Martin--TE31--MIA

Ugly - but capable of giving me the occational TD and a few catches each week. Martin could sleep in the new Miami O, as he was their most consistant player in the dreaded 1-15 season.

Could have a few good games.

13.06 Stephen Gostkowski--PK1--NE

18.11 Mike Nugent--PK26--NYJ

Solid. Nugent was a huge value at PK26 in the 18th (finished 17th the last 2 years).

12.11 Pittsburgh--DEF7

15.06 Arizona--DEF22

Blitzberg and blitzberg light!

No issues DST/PK

Overall, it is hard for me to feel warm and fuzzy with the big ? at the QB position. Still if my core RBs and WRs produce as I think they will, I should be solid each week and tough to knock off. If I get 2007 production out of Warner I think I could challenge for the top spot. Can't wait for week 1!

Could go out any week with possible 0s at QB, TE, low RB2 and lack of backup for Addai. RB situation by week 1? Not a lot of upside, more like hope for career years for many. Addai Harrison Bye week should be interesting. PK/DST drafted well.

 

[AB in DC]

Thanks for your comments, Nugget.

Incidentally:

Very strong, great combo for survivor style. I don't recall how much Jamarcus targeted TE's at the end, but they may have been hanging out for a while as rookies such as Cutler/Scheffler.

Zach Miller over the last eight games: 27/303/2For a full season, 54/606/4 would have been a top-ten TE. If Oakland improves just a little and Miller avoids a sophomore slump, he could be top 5-7 next year easily.

 

[Pictus Cat]

Okay, i guess it's time to break it down. I also want to thank Atomic Punk for taking care of my picks while i was away for the weekend.

QB's

5.12 Jay Cutler--QB12--DEN

4.05 Derek Anderson--QB7--CLE

15.12 Brady Quinn--QB33--CLE

Anderson is about to ink another deal with the Browns. He should have a good year, if he doesn't, then i have Quinn as the backup. Cutler has shown great improvements over the past two years. I feel that he's a solid pick. He also has some good receivers that are coming on strong. I just hope their buy weeks are off set.

Hard to argue with Anderson after last year. Quinn was key to get. Seems some think Anderson was just a product of his line and recievers and that Quinn is better. Cutler is solid.

RB's

1.12 Ryan Grant--RB10--GB

2.05 Willis McGahee--RB16--BAL

13.12 Chris Johnson--RB58--???

16.05 Derrick Ward--RB66--NYG

19.12 Rueben Droughns--RB74--NYG

Grant and McGahee should continue to put up good numbers. The only scary thing is i think Grant isn't a shoe in for the starting job in GB. We'll see what happens there. As for the rest, i'm not too confident with those picks, but the NYG due combined for 10 TD's last year and Johnson looked good while playing for East Carolina.

Good combo of Grant & McG. Depth is lacking.

WR's

7.12 Reggie Williams--WR39--JAX

8.05 Patrick Crayton--WR42--DAL

9.12 Brandon Stokley--WR51--DEN

10.05 Roydell Williams--WR58--TEN

11.12 Malcolm Kelly--WR69--???

20.05 Mike Furrey--WR98--DET

As everyone knows, i didn't start picking WR's until round 7. No, i don't have a Moss or Owens, but i'm confident that out of my 6 pack, 3 will put up decent numbers each week.

I think Stokley is your # 1 here. If you get two to put up decent #s most weeks, I would be

TE's

3.12 Dallas Clark--TE5--IND

6.05 Heath Miller--TE9--PIT

Clark is a solid TE and has just been franchised by Indi. Roth likes to pitch it to Miller. 7 TD's last year and i feel there will be more this season.

Hey, your set here though.

K's

14.05 Rob Bironas--PK3--TEN

18.05 Laurence Tynes--PK22-- NYG

Kickers are kickers. Round 14 may have been a little early, but i'm still glad i have Bironas.

DEF's

12.05 Seattle--DEF3

17.12 Cincinnati--DEF28

Seattle's D should be solid again this year. Cinnci will be a good buy week fill in.

PK/DST, no deficiencies.

Feel free to rip me apart on my team. All comments are welcome.

Z

WR is obviously your weakness. They won't be there to save you if your starters share bye weeks. Early TE & QB really hurt your WRs.

 

[Pictus Cat]

I don't know that I'm very good at analyzing my teams post-draft. Especially in the WSLs when I don't have my strategy laid out very well before hand - for the most part I react to the draft as it comes to me. But since this seems to be the vogue thing to do I'll give it a shot.

wraith5

3.15 Ben Rothelisberger--QB6--PIT

8.02 Matt "Matty" Leinert--QB23--ARZ

At the end of the third/start of the 4th you have a choice to make: QB5 (+/-) off the board, or QB15 when the train comes rolling back. Too much relying on the QB in these leagues to wait, IMO. I could have gone Ben or Derek here, and felt more secure with Ben. I do think ARI will put Matty in the drivers seat - the question will be whether he can keep it away from Warner. B

Ben was the right pick. Leinert poses a lot of risk, but you seem to believe in him. Could have had Rex or Quinn later.

1.15 Marshawn Lynch--RB13--BUF

4.02 LenDale White--RB21--TEN

6.02 Thomas Jones--RB31--NYJ

16.02 Chris Henry--RB65--TEN

19.15 LaMont "Big Dummy" Jordan-- RB75--OAK/???

Solid if unspectacular RB corps, given that 3 of my first 6 picks were RB's. Henry gives me security around LenDale, so I should have at least two starting RB's all year (barring injury to Lynch). Jones should be the Jets starter, depending on how you mock the NFL draft, and if they can lay down some blocks for the guy he's got talent. Jordan is not far removed from being a first or second round pick - of course I said that about Ahman Green last year, too... B

Looks like a workable group gotten at decent value.

2.02 Randy Moss--WR1--NEP

5.15 Javon Walker--WR29--DEN

9.15 Mark Clayton--WR53--BAL

10.02 Nate Burleson--WR56--SEA

14.02 Justin Gage--WR74--TEN

17.15 Marty Booker--WR86--???

20.02 Michael Clayton--WR96--TB

Where will Javon end up in 2008, and how will he hold up? That is the key question to my WRs. Clayton (Mark) and Gage have decent upside. Yes, Burleson has stone hands... but he was still effective from a FF perspective and I see potential upside in 2008 as well. Booker will contribute somewhere and Clayton (Michael)... well, in round #20 I can dream. B-

Like Moss & Clayton. Walker worth the risk at 5.15. Burleson could be ok. Not so high on Gage, Booker & Clayton. Suspect depth. Good group most weeks if Walker pays off.

7.15 Tony Scheffler--TE12--DEN

11.15 Jeff King--TE22--CAR

I really like the value I got for both of these guys - I see them both out performing their draft position. A

Agree.

15.15 Robbie Gould--PK10--CHI

18.02 Matt Bryant--PK20--TB

Another spot where I had to take a player in 15/16 or risk what would happen in the 30 picks before it came back to me. In hindsight, I could have waited to take B2B kickers in 17/18, but I'm OK with having Gould on my team B

12.02 Chicago Bears--DEF2

13.15 Tennessee--DEF16

PK/DST - Surprised you took Gould after getting Chicago DST. Could be a bye week issue. Great DSTs. Tennesee was a value. Chicago may have been a touch early.

See my comments regarding QB and Kicker above - sometimes you have to decide if you're going to be at the front of a run, or the back. In this draft, I pretty much always choose the front. Hester is the real prize for Chicago. If the actual DEF can improve over 2007 (how can they NOT?!?), they'll be fine. Also, if Albert is playing for TEN next year, at DEF16 I like that value. If not... well, I cheer for the Bears, anyway. B

FWIW.

Riding on Leinert & Walker for staying power.

 

[Pictus Cat]

I think I did everyone that had a self eval.

I was a little critical,

but I want you to know I have the deepest respect for your opinions and abilities.

I like to play the best, win or lose, to learn.

 

[wraith5]

Riding on Leinert... for staying power.

Ouch. Seriously. To be clear, I believe ARI will force-fit Leinert in at the start of the season. Whether he'll stick, or Warner will end up back in there, remains to be seen. But at the time I didn't even think Rex would be with the Bears next year - wishful thinking, apparently. I didn't like the other talent left on the board much more than Rex and I needed to secure my back-up. You're probably right about Gould / CHI D. I like both picks, but combined that's a little more risk than I need to expose myself to. Thanx for the critique!

 

[ShadowPhunk]

Riding on Leinert... for staying power.

Ouch. Seriously. To be clear, I believe ARI will force-fit Leinert in at the start of the season. Whether he'll stick, or Warner will end up back in there, remains to be seen. But at the time I didn't even think Rex would be with the Bears next year - wishful thinking, apparently. I didn't like the other talent left on the board much more than Rex and I needed to secure my back-up. You're probably right about Gould / CHI D. I like both picks, but combined that's a little more risk than I need to expose myself to. Thanx for the critique!

Grimm is a young HC and he has to win to prove himself. I see them going with the guy that gives them the best chance to win - and based on the 2007 numbers - that is Warner by a landslide.With the exception of the big $ contract - there is absolutely no reason for 'Zona go with Leinart.If Warner continues to out perform Leinart in 2008 camp - I think they go with the proven vet and former Super Bowl MVP over the highly touted player who has done nothing to date.

 

[pigskin pimp]

Riding on Leinert... for staying power.

Ouch. Seriously. To be clear, I believe ARI will force-fit Leinert in at the start of the season. Whether he'll stick, or Warner will end up back in there, remains to be seen. But at the time I didn't even think Rex would be with the Bears next year - wishful thinking, apparently. I didn't like the other talent left on the board much more than Rex and I needed to secure my back-up. You're probably right about Gould / CHI D. I like both picks, but combined that's a little more risk than I need to expose myself to. Thanx for the critique!

Grimm is a young HC and he has to win to prove himself. I see them going with the guy that gives them the best chance to win - and based on the 2007 numbers - that is Warner by a landslide.With the exception of the big $ contract - there is absolutely no reason for 'Zona go with Leinart.If Warner continues to out perform Leinart in 2008 camp - I think they go with the proven vet and former Super Bowl MVP over the highly touted player who has done nothing to date.

Grimm is the OC, not the HC.

 

[ShadowPhunk]

Riding on Leinert... for staying power.

Ouch. Seriously. To be clear, I believe ARI will force-fit Leinert in at the start of the season. Whether he'll stick, or Warner will end up back in there, remains to be seen. But at the time I didn't even think Rex would be with the Bears next year - wishful thinking, apparently. I didn't like the other talent left on the board much more than Rex and I needed to secure my back-up. You're probably right about Gould / CHI D. I like both picks, but combined that's a little more risk than I need to expose myself to. Thanx for the critique!

Grimm is a young HC and he has to win to prove himself. I see them going with the guy that gives them the best chance to win - and based on the 2007 numbers - that is Warner by a landslide.With the exception of the big $ contract - there is absolutely no reason for 'Zona go with Leinart.If Warner continues to out perform Leinart in 2008 camp - I think they go with the proven vet and former Super Bowl MVP over the highly touted player who has done nothing to date.

Grimm is the OC, not the HC.

Weisenhut is what I meant. Wrong name - same situation.

 

[CommuterMan]

Commuterman

18.16 Martin Gramatica--PK30--NO

19.01 Justin Medlock--PK31--STL

Ouch. Could be looking at a lot of zero's- I went the complete opposite way so obviously I won't like this.

12.16 Green Bay--DEF10

I like the Pack defense, but can't believe you left the last D off the roster. You did not need the last WR.

As discussed in the drafting thread... I left the K situation until late in the game. Most of the kickers who are assured of their spots were drafted quickly starting in round 14 (too early in my opinion). For six or seven teams the kicking situation is not so clear cut and the guy kicking last year may not be the kicker next year. To that end I gambled and picked up two kickers who will be competing for the kicking job. Determining who will will those competitions is easier than picking lottery numbers but not as much fun... If one or both of these kickers pan out the all the better for me. If both are a bust then my performance will suffer for that.

All in all picking at the #1 & 32 spot and waiting until 31 other players to be drafted between those two picks is difficult to time runs and think who might fall another 31 spots to be available the next time I was up to draft.

I think the K and D will be the death of this team. One injury to a good WR and he is done.

Let see... Olindo Mare dropped by NO leaving Gramatica as the only rostered kicker. CHECKJeff Wilkens retires from StL leaving Medlock as the only rostered kicker. CHECK

Going from drafting kickers at the bottom of the list to having two kickers on solid scoring teams. PRICELESS

Granted nothing is guaranteed on the last day of February but come on guys kickers are the hardest position to draft for this early in the game. Unless you are willing to draft the 6-10 known kickers early in the draft you are gambling with anyone else. Even Jason Elam and Josh Brown - both solid kickers could be on the outside looking in at the start of the season. For now I gambled and it looks like it could payoff. If Gramatica and Medlock stick then I think my team is one of the better rosters.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Commuterman

18.16 Martin Gramatica--PK30--NO

19.01 Justin Medlock--PK31--STL

Ouch. Could be looking at a lot of zero's- I went the complete opposite way so obviously I won't like this.

12.16 Green Bay--DEF10

I like the Pack defense, but can't believe you left the last D off the roster. You did not need the last WR.

As discussed in the drafting thread... I left the K situation until late in the game. Most of the kickers who are assured of their spots were drafted quickly starting in round 14 (too early in my opinion). For six or seven teams the kicking situation is not so clear cut and the guy kicking last year may not be the kicker next year. To that end I gambled and picked up two kickers who will be competing for the kicking job. Determining who will will those competitions is easier than picking lottery numbers but not as much fun... If one or both of these kickers pan out the all the better for me. If both are a bust then my performance will suffer for that.

All in all picking at the #1 & 32 spot and waiting until 31 other players to be drafted between those two picks is difficult to time runs and think who might fall another 31 spots to be available the next time I was up to draft.

I think the K and D will be the death of this team. One injury to a good WR and he is done.

Let see... Olindo Mare dropped by NO leaving Gramatica as the only rostered kicker. CHECKJeff Wilkens retires from StL leaving Medlock as the only rostered kicker. CHECK

Going from drafting kickers at the bottom of the list to having two kickers on solid scoring teams. PRICELESS

Granted nothing is guaranteed on the last day of February but come on guys kickers are the hardest position to draft for this early in the game. Unless you are willing to draft the 6-10 known kickers early in the draft you are gambling with anyone else. Even Jason Elam and Josh Brown - both solid kickers could be on the outside looking in at the start of the season. For now I gambled and it looks like it could payoff. If Gramatica and Medlock stick then I think my team is one of the better rosters.

Did you see how bad Medlock was last season? Grammatica could stick, but I doubt Medlock is kicking in the NFL again.

 

[Domination]

Domination

1.05 Tom Brady--QB1--NE

15.05 Matt Ryan--QB32--???

20.12 Chad Pennington--QB41--NYJ(?)

While I do not think that Brady will have another year like this past, I do think that I will get solid and consistant production out of him. I missed the run on #2 QBs, so hoping one of the other 2 will be able to fill in. Grade-B (possible A if backup come to be)

If you take the 1st QB, you have to give yourself an A. I had Vick last season as my back-up and I went 10 or 11 weeks. Matt Ryan looks polished enough to start depending on who drafts him. He'll start in MIA, ATL, or KC. If he goes to BAL, maybe a season on the bench. Penny could see some work in NY, or as I fear end up as a Chief.

4.12 Jonathan Stewart--RB25--???

6.12 Duece McAllister--RB34--NO

10.12 Felix Jones--RB47--???

12.12 Ray Rice--RB55--???

16.12 Jamaal Charles--RB68--???

I expect most will not like my RBs, but that is ok with me. I look at most of the successful teams and they have not had great RB corps. A quick explanation would be that I thought the potential of the solid class of rookie RBs was higher than taking the safer approach with going with backup vets. I expect Duece & Stewart to give me #2 RB numbers, and hopefully one of the others will land in a good spot to give me some production. Either way it has been proven that you can get by with poor RB production. Grade- C (Lots of potential for improvement)

I do agree that RB is not crucial in this format. I usually like to have at least one RB that played 6 games in the NFL the previous season. Deuce should come back and contribute as Bush does not look like a 300+ carry back. You should be glued to the NFL Draft. I can't fully support this decision.

2.12 Steve Smith--WR7--CAR

3.05 Anquan Boldin--WR13--ARZ

5.05 Dwayne Bowe--WR26--KCC

7.05 Bernard Berrian--WR35--CHI

11.05 Drew Bennett--WR64--STL

19.05 Brandon Jones--WR90--TEN

I think that this is definitely the strength of my team. I would put my top 4 up against anyone else in the league, and believe that they will give me good production every week and negate the weekness at RB. Grade- A



This is your saving grace after the RB fiasco. I like every pick and think you did great here. 6 WR's here is perfect.

8.12 Alge Crumpler--TE16--ATL

9.05 LJ Smith--TE18--PHI

I loved this combo, especially this late. Smith has been a Top 10 TE before the injuries last year, and I believe will return to form with the Eagles this year. Crumpler is a solid TE and I expect good production from him no matter where he goes. Grade- B

I'm torn-this should be serviceable. When you picked them Crumpler a Falcon and LJ hadn't been franchised. This is a wait and see. I still think your WR's will bail you out.

14.12 Nate Kaeding--PK6--SD

18.12 John Kasay--PK28--CAR

Solid.

13.05 Philadelphia--DEF11

17.05 New York Jets--DEF27

Solid as well.

2 kickers and defenses should give me consistant production. Grade- B

Overall- I decided early in the draft that this was the stradegy I was going with, and pretty much stuck to it. I am happy with this team and think that they will be able to hang around for a while, but I understand that there are alot of ???. I expect after the draft and as the year goes along, my team will be viewed as one of the strongest. Grade- B

WR's should carry the team for a while. Your future depends on where the RB's land and Deuce's health and share in NO. I'd have passed on Brady, but I can see why you did it.

D Bennett= #2 in STL Alge= #1 TE in TEN

Philly- adds Samuel

NYJ- add Jenkins & Pace , subtract Vilma (wash)

Now if I can only find some, or at least 1 RB I will be good.

 

[Pictus Cat]

Commuterman

18.16 Martin Gramatica--PK30--NO

19.01 Justin Medlock--PK31--STL

Ouch. Could be looking at a lot of zero's- I went the complete opposite way so obviously I won't like this.

12.16 Green Bay--DEF10

I like the Pack defense, but can't believe you left the last D off the roster. You did not need the last WR.

As discussed in the drafting thread... I left the K situation until late in the game. Most of the kickers who are assured of their spots were drafted quickly starting in round 14 (too early in my opinion). For six or seven teams the kicking situation is not so clear cut and the guy kicking last year may not be the kicker next year. To that end I gambled and picked up two kickers who will be competing for the kicking job. Determining who will will those competitions is easier than picking lottery numbers but not as much fun... If one or both of these kickers pan out the all the better for me. If both are a bust then my performance will suffer for that.

All in all picking at the #1 & 32 spot and waiting until 31 other players to be drafted between those two picks is difficult to time runs and think who might fall another 31 spots to be available the next time I was up to draft.

I think the K and D will be the death of this team. One injury to a good WR and he is done.

Let see... Olindo Mare dropped by NO leaving Gramatica as the only rostered kicker. CHECKJeff Wilkens retires from StL leaving Medlock as the only rostered kicker. CHECK

Going from drafting kickers at the bottom of the list to having two kickers on solid scoring teams. PRICELESS

Granted nothing is guaranteed on the last day of February but come on guys kickers are the hardest position to draft for this early in the game. Unless you are willing to draft the 6-10 known kickers early in the draft you are gambling with anyone else. Even Jason Elam and Josh Brown - both solid kickers could be on the outside looking in at the start of the season. For now I gambled and it looks like it could payoff. If Gramatica and Medlock stick then I think my team is one of the better rosters.

Feb 29 PK Josh Brown, who reportedly turned down a deal worth $3 million per year to stay with Seattle, has apparently signed with division-rival St. Louis. His agent told FSN Northwest that Brown had agreed to a five-year contract with the Rams.

Hope Elam doesn't visit NO.

 

[Blue-Kun]

BROWN WILL BE HIGHEST-PAID KICKER

When he signs his contract with the Rams, Josh Brown will become the highest-paid kicker in league history.

According to Adam Schefter of NFL Network, Brown will sign a five-year, $14.2 million deal, with a $4 million signing bonus.

Medlock has that job up.

 

[restless natives]

restless natives

QB

5.04 Donovan McNabb--QB8--PHI

13.04 Shaun Hill--QB31--SF

19.04 Kevin Kolb--QB36--PHI

As long as McNabb stays healthy i should be fine but I had to draft Kolb to be on the safe side. Hill is just a chance i felt the need to take cause of arm strength and Martz going to SF

RB

1.04 Brian Westbrook--RB4--PHI

8.13 Warrick Dunn--RB39--ATL

9.04 Adrian Peterson--RB42--CHI

17.04 Mike Hart--RB70--???

20.13 Ricky Williams--RB78--MIA

Originally they looked like a decent group but with Dunn now being released I have lots of doubts on my rbs.

WR

2.13 Andre Johnson--WR8--HOU

4.13 Hines Ward--WR23--PIT

6.13 Vincent Jackson--WR31--SD

7.04 Joey Galloway--WR34--TB

10.13 Bobby Wade--WR61--Min

16.13 Mario Manningham--WR82--???

This is the strength of my team as long as byes dont criple them. I love this combo they should put up great numbers.

TE

3.04 Kellen Winslow--TE3--CLE

11.04 Chris Baker--TE19--NYJ

I got an elite TE so I am happy.

exitK

14.13 Mason Crosby--PK7--GB

18.13 Jay Feely--PK29--MIA

got 2 of them enuff said

DEF

12.13 Dallas--DEF8

15.04 San Francisco--DEF21

got 2 of them enuff said

If i can get decent production out of my RBs then this should be a solid team if they dont produce then this team might be an early exit

 

[Pictus Cat]

restless natives

QB

5.04 Donovan McNabb--QB8--PHI

13.04 Shaun Hill--QB31--SF

19.04 Kevin Kolb--QB36--PHI

As long as McNabb stays healthy i should be fine but I had to draft Kolb to be on the safe side. Hill is just a chance i felt the need to take cause of arm strength and Martz going to SF

You have a QB. You're betting on Hill to take the job if Alex Smith fails. That seems risky to me considering not having a 2nd QB exposes you to McNabbs bad games more and his bye week.

RB

1.04 Brian Westbrook--RB4--PHI

8.13 Warrick Dunn--RB39--ATL

9.04 Adrian Peterson--RB42--CHI

17.04 Mike Hart--RB70--???

20.13 Ricky Williams--RB78--MIA

Originally they looked like a decent group but with Dunn now being released I have lots of doubts on my rbs.

RB 2 could be ok. Dunn could surprise somewhere still, as well as Ricky & Hart with some 0 avoidance from Peterson.

WR

2.13 Andre Johnson--WR8--HOU

4.13 Hines Ward--WR23--PIT

6.13 Vincent Jackson--WR31--SD

7.04 Joey Galloway--WR34--TB

10.13 Bobby Wade--WR61--Min

16.13 Mario Manningham--WR82--???

This is the strength of my team as long as byes dont criple them. I love this combo they should put up great numbers.

Solid top 4, depth quality/potential?

TE

3.04 Kellen Winslow--TE3--CLE

11.04 Chris Baker--TE19--NYJ

I got an elite TE so I am happy.

It's nice to have an elite TE. Chris Baker is a good backup.

exitK

14.13 Mason Crosby--PK7--GB

18.13 Jay Feely--PK29--MIA

got 2 of them enuff said

DEF

12.13 Dallas--DEF8

15.04 San Francisco--DEF21

got 2 of them enuff said

Really good kickers and defenses.

If i can get decent production out of my RBs then this should be a solid team if they dont produce then this team might be an early exit

I am more concerned with your QB position than your RB 2. WR depth is also a concern, but other than that...

 

[Nugget]

"I'm a little surprised, but that's the way it goes in this business," Frerotte said. "I've played 14 years, and that's a long time. I'm looking forward to spending time with my family."

What a waste of a 20th round pick.

 

[Blue-Kun]

3.01 Commuterman Tony Romo--QB3--DAL

1.01 CommuterMan LT2--RB1--SD

4.16 Commuterman Kevin Jones--RB 27--DET

2.16 Commuterman Marques Colston--WR11--NOS

I'm not saying it's weak, but for the first overall draft selection...there are some question marks on this squad.

Kevin Jones seems like an awfully big reach when looking for an RB to supplement LT with. I could understand more if you were looking to shoot with a high upside pick or something, but why would you when you already have a top 3 RB? You'd likely just want to solidify your RB#2 slot with somebody to give solid points. KJ is a high-risk, seemingly low-reward guy to pick up at the end of the 4th. Especially when you can still grab a decent TE or really make an impact on your WR's.

Yes, KJ is a big risk/reward type player here but in looking at who was available at RB the choices all presented question marks and no guarantees of 'solid points'. If this were a $$ league or a draft done in August the selection may have been different based on the news in training camp. Picking at the far ends of each round makes for difficult choices in filling roster spots - especially going 16 teams deep. Picking up Lee Evans at the start of the 5th round (not shown) is the depth at WR to pair with Colston. As for TE there was not much available after six TEs went off the board before the 4th round and a 7th shortly there after.

Thoughts on Kevin Jones getting released?

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

3.01 Commuterman Tony Romo--QB3--DAL

1.01 CommuterMan LT2--RB1--SD

4.16 Commuterman Kevin Jones--RB 27--DET

2.16 Commuterman Marques Colston--WR11--NOS

I'm not saying it's weak, but for the first overall draft selection...there are some question marks on this squad.

Kevin Jones seems like an awfully big reach when looking for an RB to supplement LT with. I could understand more if you were looking to shoot with a high upside pick or something, but why would you when you already have a top 3 RB? You'd likely just want to solidify your RB#2 slot with somebody to give solid points. KJ is a high-risk, seemingly low-reward guy to pick up at the end of the 4th. Especially when you can still grab a decent TE or really make an impact on your WR's.

Yes, KJ is a big risk/reward type player here but in looking at who was available at RB the choices all presented question marks and no guarantees of 'solid points'. If this were a $ league or a draft done in August the selection may have been different based on the news in training camp. Picking at the far ends of each round makes for difficult choices in filling roster spots - especially going 16 teams deep. Picking up Lee Evans at the start of the 5th round (not shown) is the depth at WR to pair with Colston. As for TE there was not much available after six TEs went off the board before the 4th round and a 7th shortly there after.

Thoughts on Kevin Jones getting released?

I have no idea WTF Detroit is doing.Why would u cut a guy that is $2.5M that can be a starter in this league?

Cutting him means you get nothing, and you think that you have >3 better backs on your roster (or coming via the draft) right now.

At the worst, you trade him on Draft Day. I really don't understand this move at all.

 

[Pictus Cat]

"I'm a little surprised, but that's the way it goes in this business," Frerotte said. "I've played 14 years, and that's a long time. I'm looking forward to spending time with my family." What a waste of a 20th round pick.

I remember thinking during the draft I probably want 3 QBs, I might want to backup my QB 1, but hoped for Quinn to fall. Just before you picked Frerotte, I asked myself, self, how sure are you Frerotte is going to be the backup? I passed because I wasn't too sure. It's a crapshoot. If Bulger goes down, I hope A Smith and CPep have a job.

 

[Pictus Cat]

3.01 Commuterman Tony Romo--QB3--DAL

1.01 CommuterMan LT2--RB1--SD

4.16 Commuterman Kevin Jones--RB 27--DET

2.16 Commuterman Marques Colston--WR11--NOS

I'm not saying it's weak, but for the first overall draft selection...there are some question marks on this squad.

Kevin Jones seems like an awfully big reach when looking for an RB to supplement LT with. I could understand more if you were looking to shoot with a high upside pick or something, but why would you when you already have a top 3 RB? You'd likely just want to solidify your RB#2 slot with somebody to give solid points. KJ is a high-risk, seemingly low-reward guy to pick up at the end of the 4th. Especially when you can still grab a decent TE or really make an impact on your WR's.

Yes, KJ is a big risk/reward type player here but in looking at who was available at RB the choices all presented question marks and no guarantees of 'solid points'. If this were a $ league or a draft done in August the selection may have been different based on the news in training camp. Picking at the far ends of each round makes for difficult choices in filling roster spots - especially going 16 teams deep. Picking up Lee Evans at the start of the 5th round (not shown) is the depth at WR to pair with Colston. As for TE there was not much available after six TEs went off the board before the 4th round and a 7th shortly there after.

Thoughts on Kevin Jones getting released?

I have no idea WTF Detroit is doing.Why would u cut a guy that is $2.5M that can be a starter in this league?

Cutting him means you get nothing, and you think that you have >3 better backs on your roster (or coming via the draft) right now.

At the worst, you trade him on Draft Day. I really don't understand this move at all.

Could be an upgrade. With all the exits in Detroit, anywhere else might be good.

 

[Brutis]

Brutis

3.10 Carson Palmer--QB5--CIN

17.10 John Beck--QB34--MIA

19.10 Cleo Lemon--QB37--MIA

1.10 Marion Barber--RB9--DAL

4.07 Earnest Graham--RB23--TB

6.07 Ammad Bradshaw--RB32--NYG

7.10 Cedric Benson--RB37--CHI

13.10 Garrett Wolfe--RB57--CHI

2.07 Reggie Wayne--WR3--IND

5.10 Chris Chambers--WR28--SD

9.10 Sydney Rice--WR49--MIN

10.07 Steve Smith--WR59--NYG

11.10 Devin Hester--WR68--CHI

15.10 Robert Meachum--WR78--NO

8.07 Donald Lee--TE15--GB

20.07 Ben Utecht--TE33--IND

16.07 David Akers--PK12--PHI

18.07 Joe Nedney--PK25--SF

12.07 Minnesota--DEF4

14.07 Washington--DEF18

Im liking Ben Utecht to the Bengals

 

[CommuterMan]

Thoughts on Kevin Jones getting released?

I am a bit surprised that KJ was released from the Lions. Given that the team had lost Duckett in FA to Seattle I was really thinking that to be a positive for KJ and my roster. If KJ does not sign with another team then my selection is but in looking at my alternative that I considered being SA then this too would have been in today's NFL roster shuffle...Who knows when you draft in February the information is always subject to change!!!

 

[restless natives]

restless natives

QB

5.04 Donovan McNabb--QB8--PHI 7

13.04 Shaun Hill--QB31--SF 9

19.04 Kevin Kolb--QB36--PHI 7

RB

1.04 Brian Westbrook--RB4--PHI 7

8.13 Warrick Dunn--RB39--TB 10

9.04 Adrian Peterson--RB42--CHI 8

17.04 Mike Hart--RB70--???

20.13 Ricky Williams--RB78--MIA 4

WR

2.13 Andre Johnson--WR8--HOU 8

4.13 Hines Ward--WR23--PIT 6

6.13 Vincent Jackson--WR31--SD 9

7.04 Joey Galloway--WR34--TB 10

10.13 Bobby Wade--WR61--Min 8

16.13 Mario Manningham--WR82--???

TE

3.04 Kellen Winslow--TE3--CLE 5

11.04 Chris Baker--TE19--NYJ 5

DEF

12.13 Dallas--DEF8 10

15.04 San Francisco--DEF21 9

overall i didnt get killed to bad with the byes I see my team lasting week 5 when i have no tight end

 

[Nugget]

restless natives QB5.04 Donovan McNabb--QB8--PHI 713.04 Shaun Hill--QB31--SF 919.04 Kevin Kolb--QB36--PHI 7RB1.04 Brian Westbrook--RB4--PHI 78.13 Warrick Dunn--RB39--TB 109.04 Adrian Peterson--RB42--CHI 817.04 Mike Hart--RB70--???20.13 Ricky Williams--RB78--MIA 4WR2.13 Andre Johnson--WR8--HOU 84.13 Hines Ward--WR23--PIT 66.13 Vincent Jackson--WR31--SD 97.04 Joey Galloway--WR34--TB 1010.13 Bobby Wade--WR61--Min 816.13 Mario Manningham--WR82--???TE3.04 Kellen Winslow--TE3--CLE 511.04 Chris Baker--TE19--NYJ 5DEF12.13 Dallas--DEF8 1015.04 San Francisco--DEF21 9overall i didnt get killed to bad with the byes I see my team lasting week 5 when i have no tight end

This team is looking a lot better in September than it did in February.

 

[AB in DC]

4.01 abrecher Santonio Holmes--WR18--PIT

9.16 abrecher Bryant Johnson--WR54--ufa

10.01 abrecher Isaac Bruce--WR55--STL

11.16 abrecher Drew Carter--WR70--ufa

12.01 abrecher Michael Jenkins--WR71--ATL

13.16 abrecher Ernest Wilford--WR73--ufa

19.16 abrecher David Givens--WR94--TEN

20.01 abrecher Terry Glenn--WR95--DAL

I'm high on Holmes, but question the 2nd WR decision. 2 TE's before WR #2 in a start 3WR, start 1TE, no flex league? I like Jenkins where you got him, Givens as well. 8 WR's may save you, but I'm worried 2-3 may never see the field. You have a lot riding on FA.