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CBSSports.com June 1, 2008 mock draft

The NFL season is getting closer, with teams going through minicamps and offseason workouts, and there's plenty of news going on.

So of course, we have to do a mock draft to help you out.

If the season were to start today, here's how we would draft. Obviously, things will change between now and the start of the season.

But this is still an example of how your Fantasy drafts might look this year.

Here is our draft order:

Here is our draft order:

1. Jamey Eisenberg, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer
2. David Gonos, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer
3. Corey Guerrera, Product Manager, CBSSports.com Fantasy Sports
4. Aaron Weisberg, Managing Producer, CBSSports.com Video
5. Jeff Lippman, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
6. Dave Richard, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer
7. Paul Prouty, CBSSports.com Customer Service Manager
8. Michael Hurcomb, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
9. Peter Madden, Managing Editor, CBSSports.com Fantasy Sports
10. Scott White, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
11. Eric Mack, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer
12. Ross Devonport, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer

We're starting ...

1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 PK, 1 DST
Seven reserve spots

We're scoring ...

6 pts. for all TDs
1 pt. for each 10 yards rushing/receiving
1 pt. for each 25 yards passing

-2 pts. for each interception or fumble
2 pts. for two-point conversions
1 pt. for each extra point
3 pts. for each field goal with large bonuses for long kicks made
2 pts. for each fumble, interception or safety by a DST
Standard bonuses for points allowed for DST

Draft Results
Round 1
1 Jamey Eisenberg LaDainian Tomlinson (RB SD)
2 David Gonos Adrian Peterson (RB MIN)
3 Corey Guerrera Steven Jackson (RB STL)
4 Aaron Weisberg Tom Brady (QB NE)
5 Jeff Lippman Frank Gore (RB SF)
6 Dave Richard Brian Westbrook (RB PHI)
7 Paul Prouty Peyton Manning (QB IND)
8 Michael Hurcomb Larry Johnson (RB KC)
9 Peter Madden Joseph Addai (RB IND)
10 Scott White Clinton Portis (RB WAS)
11 Eric Mack Marion Barber (RB DAL)
12 Ross Devonport Willis McGahee (RB BAL)
Round 2
13 Ross Devonport Randy Moss (WR NE)
14 Eric Mack Marshawn Lynch (RB BUF)
15 Scott White Ryan Grant (RB GB)
16 Peter Madden Terrell Owens (WR DAL)
17 Michael Hurcomb Reggie Wayne (WR IND)
18 Paul Prouty Braylon Edwards (WR CLE)
19 Dave Richard Larry Fitzgerald (WR ARI)
20 Jeff Lippman Maurice Jones-Drew (RB JAC)
21 Aaron Weisberg Julius Jones (RB SEA)
22 Corey Guerrera Andre Johnson (WR HOU)
23 David Gonos Earnest Graham (RB TB)
24 Jamey Eisenberg Marques Colston (WR NO)
Round 3
25 Jamey Eisenberg T.J. Houshmandzadeh (WR CIN)
26 David Gonos Steve Smith (WR CAR)
27 Corey Guerrera Torry Holt (WR STL)
28 Aaron Weisberg Jamal Lewis (RB CLE)
29 Jeff Lippman Michael Turner (RB ATL)
30 Dave Richard Tony Romo (QB DAL)
31 Paul Prouty Laurence Maroney (RB NE)
32 Michael Hurcomb Drew Brees (QB NO)
33 Peter Madden Wes Welker (WR NE)
34 Scott White Chad Johnson (WR CIN)
35 Eric Mack Reggie Bush (RB NO)
36 Ross Devonport Rudi Johnson (RB CIN)
Round 4
37 Ross Devonport Ronnie Brown (RB MIA)
38 Eric Mack Plaxico Burress (WR NYG)
39 Scott White Brandon Marshall (WR DEN)
40 Peter Madden Derek Anderson (QB CLE)
41 Michael Hurcomb Willie Parker (RB PIT)
42 Paul Prouty Edgerrin James (RB ARI)
43 Dave Richard Anquan Boldin (WR ARI)
44 Jeff Lippman Roy Williams (WR DET)
45 Aaron Weisberg Greg Jennings (WR GB)
46 Corey Guerrera Marvin Harrison (WR IND)
47 David Gonos Carson Palmer (QB CIN)
48 Jamey Eisenberg Darren McFadden (RB OAK)
Round 5
49 Jamey Eisenberg Thomas Jones (RB NYJ)
50 David Gonos Brandon Jacobs (RB NYG)
51 Corey Guerrera LenDale White (RB TEN)
52 Aaron Weisberg Dwayne Bowe (WR KC)
53 Jeff Lippman Hines Ward (WR PIT)
54 Dave Richard Jonathan Stewart (RB CAR)
55 Paul Prouty Calvin Johnson (WR DET)
56 Michael Hurcomb Santonio Holmes (WR PIT)
57 Peter Madden Matt Forte (RB CHI)
58 Scott White Jason Witten (TE DAL)
59 Eric Mack Ben Roethlisberger (QB PIT)
60 Ross Devonport Lee Evans (WR BUF)
Round 6
61 Ross Devonport Kevin Smith (RB DET)
62 Eric Mack Antonio Gates (TE SD)
63 Scott White Selvin Young (RB DEN)
64 Peter Madden Chris Chambers (WR SD)
65 Michael Hurcomb Kellen Winslow (TE CLE)
66 Paul Prouty Tony Gonzalez (TE KC)
67 Dave Richard Bernard Berrian (WR MIN)
68 Jeff Lippman Chris Cooley (TE WAS)
69 Aaron Weisberg Fred Taylor (RB JAC)
70 Corey Guerrera Donovan McNabb (QB PHI)
71 David Gonos Joey Galloway (WR TB)
72 Jamey Eisenberg Marc Bulger (QB STL)
Round 7
73 Jamey Eisenberg Roddy White (WR ATL)
74 David Gonos Dallas Clark (TE IND)
75 Corey Guerrera DST Vikings (DST MIN)
76 Aaron Weisberg Javon Walker (WR OAK)
77 Jeff Lippman Matt Hasselbeck (QB SEA)
78 Dave Richard Chester Taylor (RB MIN)
79 Paul Prouty Laveranues Coles (WR NYJ)
80 Michael Hurcomb DeAngelo Williams (RB CAR)
81 Peter Madden Deuce McAllister (RB NO)
82 Scott White Jay Cutler (QB DEN)
83 Eric Mack Jerricho Cotchery (WR NYJ)
84 Ross Devonport Donald Driver (WR GB)
Round 8
85 Ross Devonport Eli Manning (QB NYG)
86 Eric Mack Santana Moss (WR WAS)
87 Scott White Donte' Stallworth (WR CLE)
88 Peter Madden Ahman Green (RB HOU)
89 Michael Hurcomb James Hardy (WR BUF)
90 Paul Prouty Anthony Gonzalez (WR IND)
91 Dave Richard Jerious Norwood (RB ATL)
92 Jeff Lippman Nate Burleson (WR SEA)
93 Aaron Weisberg Justin Fargas (RB OAK)
94 Corey Guerrera Adrian Peterson (RB CHI)
95 David Gonos Kevin Curtis (WR PHI)
96 Jamey Eisenberg Ryan Torain (RB DEN)
Round 9
97 Jamey Eisenberg Vernon Davis (TE SF)
98 David Gonos Rashard Mendenhall (RB PIT)
99 Corey Guerrera Felix Jones (RB DAL)
100 Aaron Weisberg Bobby Engram (WR SEA)
101 Jeff Lippman Philip Rivers (QB SD)
102 Dave Richard Todd Heap (TE BAL)
103 Paul Prouty Chris Johnson (RB TEN)
104 Michael Hurcomb Derrick Mason (WR BAL)
105 Peter Madden Heath Miller (TE PIT)
106 Scott White Jerry Porter (WR JAC)
107 Eric Mack Reggie Brown (WR PHI)
108 Ross Devonport Patrick Crayton (WR DAL)
Round 10
109 Ross Devonport Owen Daniels (TE HOU)
110 Eric Mack Vince Young (QB TEN)
111 Scott White Ahmad Bradshaw (RB NYG)
112 Peter Madden Ricky Williams (RB MIA)
113 Michael Hurcomb Greg Olsen (TE CHI)
114 Paul Prouty David Garrard (QB JAC)
115 Dave Richard Leon Washington (RB NYJ)
116 Jeff Lippman DST Bears (DST CHI)
117 Aaron Weisberg Alge Crumpler (TE TEN)
118 Corey Guerrera Jeremy Shockey (TE NYG)
119 David Gonos Vincent Jackson (WR SD)
120 Jamey Eisenberg Bryant Johnson (WR SF)
Round 11
121 Jamey Eisenberg Jabar Gaffney (WR NE)
122 David Gonos Sidney Rice (WR MIN)
123 Corey Guerrera Ernest Wilford (WR MIA)
124 Aaron Weisberg Marty Booker (WR CHI)
125 Jeff Lippman Ronald Curry (WR OAK)
126 Dave Richard T.J. Duckett (RB SEA)
127 Paul Prouty DST Chargers (DST SD)
128 Michael Hurcomb Justin Gage (WR TEN)
129 Peter Madden DST Patriots (DST NE)
130 Scott White Jake Delhomme (QB CAR)
131 Eric Mack James Jones (WR GB)
132 Ross Devonport Reggie Williams (WR JAC)
Round 12
133 Ross Devonport Matt Schaub (QB HOU)
134 Eric Mack Shaun Alexander (RB SEA)
135 Scott White Isaac Bruce (WR SF)
136 Peter Madden Ted Ginn Jr. (WR MIA)
137 Michael Hurcomb Jason Campbell (QB WAS)
138 Paul Prouty Mark Clayton (WR BAL)
139 Dave Richard Aaron Rodgers (QB GB)
140 Jeff Lippman Tony Scheffler (TE DEN)
141 Aaron Weisberg Matt Ryan (QB ATL)
142 Corey Guerrera Drew Bennett (WR STL)
143 David Gonos Jeff Garcia (QB TB)
144 Jamey Eisenberg Matt Leinart (QB ARI)
Round 13
145 Jamey Eisenberg Tatum Bell (RB DET)
146 David Gonos Fred Jackson (RB BUF)
147 Corey Guerrera Brandon Jackson (RB GB)
148 Aaron Weisberg Kevin Walter (WR HOU)
149 Jeff Lippman Amani Toomer (WR NYG)
150 Dave Richard Laurent Robinson (WR ATL)
151 Paul Prouty Chris Brown (RB HOU)
152 Michael Hurcomb Derrick Ward (RB NYG)
153 Peter Madden Dominic Rhodes (RB IND)
154 Scott White Ladell Betts (RB WAS)
155 Eric Mack Cadillac Williams (RB TB)
156 Ross Devonport Steve Smith (WR NYG)
Round 14
157 Ross Devonport Correll Buckhalter (RB PHI)
158 Eric Mack Cedric Benson (RB CHI)
159 Scott White Darrell Jackson (WR DEN)
160 Peter Madden Stephen Gostkowski (K NE)
161 Michael Hurcomb DST Steelers (DST PIT)
162 Paul Prouty Devin Hester (WR CHI)
163 Dave Richard LaMont Jordan (RB OAK)
164 Jeff Lippman JaMarcus Russell (QB OAK)
165 Aaron Weisberg DeShaun Foster (RB SF)
166 Corey Guerrera Jon Kitna (QB DET)
167 David Gonos Warrick Dunn (RB TB)
168 Jamey Eisenberg D.J. Hackett (WR CAR)
Round 15
169 Jamey Eisenberg DST Jaguars (DST JAC)
170 David Gonos DST Cowboys (DST DAL)
171 Corey Guerrera Muhsin Muhammad (WR CAR)
172 Aaron Weisberg DST Titans (DST TEN)
173 Jeff Lippman Nick Folk (K DAL)
174 Dave Richard DST Giants (DST NYG)
175 Paul Prouty Sammy Morris (RB NE)
176 Michael Hurcomb Jamaal Charles (RB KC)
177 Peter Madden Donnie Avery (WR STL)
178 Scott White DST Packers (DST GB)
179 Eric Mack DST Seahawks (DST SEA)
180 Ross Devonport DST Eagles (DST PHI)
Round 16
181 Ross Devonport Josh Brown (K STL)
182 Eric Mack Adam Vinatieri (K IND)
183 Scott White Phil Dawson (K CLE)
184 Peter Madden Devin Thomas (WR WAS)
185 Michael Hurcomb Mason Crosby (K GB)
186 Paul Prouty Shayne Graham (K CIN)
187 Dave Richard Jason Hanson (K DET)
188 Jeff Lippman Travis Henry (RB DEN)
189 Aaron Weisberg Rob Bironas (K TEN)
190 Corey Guerrera Nate Kaeding (K SD)
191 David Gonos Neil Rackers (K ARI)
192 Jamey Eisenberg Kris Brown (K HOU)
Draft Results
Jamey Eisenberg
72 QB Marc Bulger (STL)
144 QB Matt Leinart (ARI)
1 RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD)
48 RB Darren McFadden (OAK)
49 RB Thomas Jones (NYJ)
96 RB Ryan Torain (DEN)
145 RB Tatum Bell (DET)
24 WR Marques Colston (NO)
25 WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (CIN)
73 WR Roddy White (ATL)
120 WR Bryant Johnson (SF)
121 WR Jabar Gaffney (NE)
168 WR D.J. Hackett (CAR)
97 TE Vernon Davis (SF)
192 K Kris Brown (HOU)
169 DST DST Jaguars (JAC)
David Gonos
47 QB Carson Palmer (CIN)
143 QB Jeff Garcia (TB)
2 RB Adrian Peterson (MIN)
23 RB Earnest Graham (TB)
50 RB Brandon Jacobs (NYG)
98 RB Rashard Mendenhall (PIT)
146 RB Fred Jackson (BUF)
167 RB Warrick Dunn (TB)
26 WR Steve Smith (CAR)
71 WR Joey Galloway (TB)
95 WR Kevin Curtis (PHI)
119 WR Vincent Jackson (SD)
122 WR Sidney Rice (MIN)
74 TE Dallas Clark (IND)
191 K Neil Rackers (ARI)
170 DST DST Cowboys (DAL)
Corey Guerrera
70 QB Donovan McNabb (PHI)
166 QB Jon Kitna (DET)
3 RB Steven Jackson (STL)
51 RB LenDale White (TEN)
94 RB Adrian Peterson (CHI)
99 RB Felix Jones (DAL)
147 RB Brandon Jackson (GB)
22 WR Andre Johnson (HOU)
27 WR Torry Holt (STL)
46 WR Marvin Harrison (IND)
123 WR Ernest Wilford (MIA)
142 WR Drew Bennett (STL)
171 WR Muhsin Muhammad (CAR)
118 TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG)
190 K Nate Kaeding (SD)
75 DST DST Vikings (MIN)
Aaron Weisberg
4 QB Tom Brady (NE)
141 QB Matt Ryan (ATL)
21 RB Julius Jones (SEA)
28 RB Jamal Lewis (CLE)
69 RB Fred Taylor (JAC)
93 RB Justin Fargas (OAK)
165 RB DeShaun Foster (SF)
45 WR Greg Jennings (GB)
52 WR Dwayne Bowe (KC)
76 WR Javon Walker (OAK)
100 WR Bobby Engram (SEA)
124 WR Marty Booker (CHI)
148 WR Kevin Walter (HOU)
117 TE Alge Crumpler (TEN)
189 K Rob Bironas (TEN)
172 DST DST Titans (TEN)
Jeff Lippman
77 QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA)
101 QB Philip Rivers (SD)
164 QB JaMarcus Russell (OAK)
5 RB Frank Gore (SF)
20 RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAC)
29 RB Michael Turner (ATL)
188 RB Travis Henry (DEN)
44 WR Roy Williams (DET)
53 WR Hines Ward (PIT)
92 WR Nate Burleson (SEA)
125 WR Ronald Curry (OAK)
149 WR Amani Toomer (NYG)
68 TE Chris Cooley (WAS)
140 TE Tony Scheffler (DEN)
173 K Nick Folk (DAL)
116 DST DST Bears (CHI)
Dave Richard
30 QB Tony Romo (DAL)
139 QB Aaron Rodgers (GB)
6 RB Brian Westbrook (PHI)
54 RB Jonathan Stewart (CAR)
78 RB Chester Taylor (MIN)
91 RB Jerious Norwood (ATL)
115 RB Leon Washington (NYJ)
126 RB T.J. Duckett (SEA)
163 RB LaMont Jordan (OAK)
19 WR Larry Fitzgerald (ARI)
43 WR Anquan Boldin (ARI)
67 WR Bernard Berrian (MIN)
150 WR Laurent Robinson (ATL)
102 TE Todd Heap (BAL)
187 K Jason Hanson (DET)
174 DST DST Giants (NYG)
Paul Prouty
7 QB Peyton Manning (IND)
114 QB David Garrard (JAC)
31 RB Laurence Maroney (NE)
42 RB Edgerrin James (ARI)
103 RB Chris Johnson (TEN)
151 RB Chris Brown (HOU)
175 RB Sammy Morris (NE)
18 WR Braylon Edwards (CLE)
55 WR Calvin Johnson (DET)
79 WR Laveranues Coles (NYJ)
90 WR Anthony Gonzalez (IND)
138 WR Mark Clayton (BAL)
162 WR Devin Hester (CHI)
66 TE Tony Gonzalez (KC)
186 K Shayne Graham (CIN)
127 DST DST Chargers (SD)
Michael Hurcomb
32 QB Drew Brees (NO)
137 QB Jason Campbell (WAS)
8 RB Larry Johnson (KC)
41 RB Willie Parker (PIT)
80 RB DeAngelo Williams (CAR)
152 RB Derrick Ward (NYG)
176 RB Jamaal Charles (KC)
17 WR Reggie Wayne (IND)
56 WR Santonio Holmes (PIT)
89 WR James Hardy (BUF)
104 WR Derrick Mason (BAL)
128 WR Justin Gage (TEN)
65 TE Kellen Winslow (CLE)
113 TE Greg Olsen (CHI)
185 K Mason Crosby (GB)
161 DST DST Steelers (PIT)
Peter Madden
40 QB Derek Anderson (CLE)
9 RB Joseph Addai (IND)
57 RB Matt Forte (CHI)
81 RB Deuce McAllister (NO)
88 RB Ahman Green (HOU)
112 RB Ricky Williams (MIA)
153 RB Dominic Rhodes (IND)
16 WR Terrell Owens (DAL)
33 WR Wes Welker (NE)
64 WR Chris Chambers (SD)
136 WR Ted Ginn Jr. (MIA)
177 WR Donnie Avery (STL)
184 WR Devin Thomas (WAS)
105 TE Heath Miller (PIT)
160 K Stephen Gostkowski (NE)
129 DST DST Patriots (NE)
Scott White
82 QB Jay Cutler (DEN)
130 QB Jake Delhomme (CAR)
10 RB Clinton Portis (WAS)
15 RB Ryan Grant (GB)
63 RB Selvin Young (DEN)
111 RB Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG)
154 RB Ladell Betts (WAS)
34 WR Chad Johnson (CIN)
39 WR Brandon Marshall (DEN)
87 WR Donte' Stallworth (CLE)
106 WR Jerry Porter (JAC)
135 WR Isaac Bruce (SF)
159 WR Darrell Jackson (DEN)
58 TE Jason Witten (DAL)
183 K Phil Dawson (CLE)
178 DST DST Packers (GB)
Eric Mack
59 QB Ben Roethlisberger (PIT)
110 QB Vince Young (TEN)
11 RB Marion Barber (DAL)
14 RB Marshawn Lynch (BUF)
35 RB Reggie Bush (NO)
134 RB Shaun Alexander (SEA)
155 RB Cadillac Williams (TB)
158 RB Cedric Benson (CHI)
38 WR Plaxico Burress (NYG)
83 WR Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ)
86 WR Santana Moss (WAS)
107 WR Reggie Brown (PHI)
131 WR James Jones (GB)
62 TE Antonio Gates (SD)
182 K Adam Vinatieri (IND)
179 DST DST Seahawks (SEA)
Ross Devonport
85 QB Eli Manning (NYG)
133 QB Matt Schaub (HOU)
12 RB Willis McGahee (BAL)
36 RB Rudi Johnson (CIN)
37 RB Ronnie Brown (MIA)
61 RB Kevin Smith (DET)
157 RB Correll Buckhalter (PHI)
13 WR Randy Moss (NE)
60 WR Lee Evans (BUF)
84 WR Donald Driver (GB)
108 WR Patrick Crayton (DAL)
132 WR Reggie Williams (JAC)
156 WR Steve Smith (NYG)
109 TE Owen Daniels (HOU)
181 K Josh Brown (STL)
180 DST DST Eagles (PHI)
 
 
 
Player News
Matt Schaub
Schaub doing well in rehab
Matt Schaub, QB, HOU
1:03 PM
News: The Houston Chronicle reports Tuesday that Texans QB Matt Schaub, who finished the season on injured reserve following foot surgery, is doing well and his rehab is ahead of schedule. The report says Schaub works out almost every day.
Analysis: This is great news, and we expect Schaub to return at 100 percent in 2012. Continue to monitor what happens with Schaub, but he should be considered a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB heading into the season. He is worth a mid-round pick in all leagues on Draft Day.

Lofa Tatupu
Tatupu visits Saints
Lofa Tatupu, LB, SEA
2:36 PM
News: Free agent LB Lofau Tatupu visited with the Saints on Monday, according to NFL.com. The 29-year-old Tatupu sat out the 2011 season. The former Pro Bowl MLB was asked to take a pay cut by the Seahawks after the lockout ended last summer, and subsequently asked for his release. Tatupu was scheduled to visit with the Raiders and Redskins in August, but didn't sign with anyone and fell off the radar for the remainder of the year while he reportedly dealt with a knee injury. Tatupu was scheduled to earn more than $4 million in 2011 before his release by Seattle. The six-year veteran was a second-round pick and has played in three Pro Bowls. But he also started to wear down from 2008-2010, including finishing 2009 on injured reserve with a knee injury. He did start all 16 games in 2010, but had surgery on both knees during the offseason.
Analysis: Keep an eye on what happens with Tatupu and where he plays in 2012. When healthy and active he could be a No. 3 Fantasy LB worth a late-round pick in IDP leagues.

Ravens
Flacco, Ravens to work on deal
Ravens, TQB BAL,
12:47 PM
News: The NFL Network reports that the Ravens are set to open contract extension talks with QB Joe Flacco's agent at the NFL Combine next week. The report says both sides aim for a long-term deal. Flacco is entering a contract year in 2012, and Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti recently said Flacco would be the team's starting quarterback for years to come.
Analysis: Flacco's won a lot of games for the Ravens but hasn't taken the next step statistically, even when the team added Anquan Boldin and Torrey Smith. Flacco has had between 3,610 and 3,622 passing yards and between 20 and 25 touchdowns in each of his last three seasons. But this year his completion percentage and yards per attempt dropped like a rock while his pass attempts hit a career high (542, breaking the previous mark of 499). Flacco fits the bill as a great No. 2 Fantasy QB; though he's finally outfitted with a quality receiving corps, he simply doesn't invoke much confidence as a starting option. Look for him late in drafts.

Jahvid Best
Best 'on pace' for offseason work
Jahvid Best, RB, DET
12:43 PM
News: The Detroit Free-Press reports that Lions RB Jahvid Best’s status remains uncertain because of concussion problems even though team president Tom Lewand is optimistic. Lewand said Best is "on pace" to be ready for offseason workouts, and he is looking forward to seeing Best and Mikel Leshoure play together. "Jahvid is a special player and he'll be even more dynamic when he can ... share the load with a guy like Mikel in the backfield."
Analysis: We hope Best can return at 100 percent, but he will likely be used as a change of pace rusher and a third-down back. Continue to monitor what happens with Best, but he should only be drafted with a late-round pick in standard leagues and a mid-round selection in PPR formats since he will likely be used in tandem with Leshoure and possibly Kevin Smith if he returns as a free agent.

Mikel Leshoure
Leshoure's recovery going well
Mikel Leshoure, RB, DET
12:40 PM
News: The Detroit Free-Press reports that Lions RB Mikel Leshoure, who tore his left Achilles tendon in the second week of training camp last year, is close to making a full recovery. At the Lions’ request, Leshoure just moved the final stages of his rehab back to Detroit from Arizona. He’s doing resistance work and light running and is expected to join OTA workouts at some point this offseason. Leshoure looked like he was going to be a key part of the Lions offense when injury struck last August, and the team is anxious to get a read on him this spring. RB Jahvid Best’s status remains uncertain because of concussion problems, and even if Best returns it’s clear he’s not an every-down back.
Analysis: Leshoure should be considered a great sleeper heading into 2012, and he is worth drafting as a No. 3 Fantasy RB as long as he's healthy. He has tremendous upside, and he could be a great weapon for the Lions, especially with Best struggling as an every-down back. Continue to monitor what happens with Leshoure, but he is worth drafting as early as Round 6 in 2012.

Mike Wallace
Steelers want to lock up Wallace
Mike Wallace, WR, PIT
12:17 PM
News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Steelers GM Kevin Colbert said Monday the team wants to keep WR Mike Wallace "here for the long run." Wallace, their leading receiver last season, will become a restricted free agent March 13.
Analysis: Wallace played well in 2011 with 72 catches for 1,193 yards and eight touchdowns on 114 targets. He will remain in Pittsburgh in 2012, and hopefully he can sign a long-term deal. We consider Wallace a Top 10 Fantasy WR on Draft Day, and he should be selected in all leagues in Round 3.

Hines Ward
GM says no decision on Ward yet
Hines Ward, WR, PIT
12:13 PM
News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Steelers GM Kevin Colbert said Monday that no decision has been made on whether WR Hines Ward will be back with the Steelers in 2012. "To this current point, no final decisions have been made," Colbert said. "We've had several discussions internally. We're right in the midst of our free agent evaluations of other teams' free agents. We'll meet on those [on the Steelers roster] starting Thursday and carry through Monday." A recent report on NFL Network said that Ward won't be back with the Steelers in 2012 but a source close to Ward refuted the report.
Analysis: Keep an eye on what happens with Ward and where he ends up in 2012. No matter where Ward plays, however, he would have minimal Fantasy value, and he is not worth drafting in the majority of leagues.

Brandon Lloyd
Pats could go after Lloyd
Brandon Lloyd, WR, STL
12:08 PM
News: The Boston Herald reports that the Patriots will be in the market for a WR this year, and one obvious possibility is Brandon Lloyd, who is an impending free agent, because of his ties to offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. The fact that Lloyd said “I’m tied to McDaniels” makes him a likely free agent target. Lloyd had 51 catches for 683 yards and five TDs last year in 11 games in St. Louis when McDaniels was the offensive coordinator makes him look pretty good after he amassed 77 catches for 1,448 yards and 11 scores with Denver when McDaniels was the coach.
Analysis: One holdup for Lloyd and the Patriots could be Lloyd's agent, Tom Condon, who has a rocky relationship with the Patriots. We'll see what plays out this offseason, but if Lloyd signs in New England he would be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy WR. He could still return to the Rams, where he would be a strong No. 3 option. Or he could shop himself around the league. Stay tuned, but either way Lloyd is worth a mid-round pick in all leagues.

Bills
Fitzpatrick finished season hurt
Bills, TQB BUF,
11:53 AM
News: The Sports Xchange reports that Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick's second-half swoon in 2011 was mystifying to fans and media who concluded the front office badly miscalculated in handing the career journeyman a 10-year, $60 million contract extension. But now it appears Fitzpatrick played the final nine games last season with cracked ribs. "A lot of people don't know, but Fitz, during the Washington game, actually cracked a couple of ribs," WR David Nelson said. "So after that he was playing hurt." It showed. In Fitzpatrick's first seven games of the year, he threw for 1,739 yards, 14 touchdowns and seven interceptions. After the injury, he had 2,093 yards, 10 touchdowns and 16 picks. He finished the year with a league-high 23 interceptions. "It's hard to find the silver lining but as we evaluate the season and what went right and what went wrong I'm sure we'll find a lot of positives and a lot of things that we can carry into next year hopefully and continue to get better at it," Fitzpatrick said.
Analysis: Fitzpatrick obviously has 4,000-yard, 25-touchdown potential, but issues involving the personnel around him along with his own issues (accuracy, for one) make him risky for weekly use in Fantasy. Figure that he's worth a late-round pick as a good No. 2 Fantasy QB with potential to be a low-end starter. It should only help him if the Bills not only re-sign Steve Johnson this offseason, but also add talent at wide receiver.

Josh Scobee
Jags want Scobee back
Josh Scobee, K, JAC
11:47 AM
News: The Sports Xchange reports that Jacksonville has most of its top offensive players locked into contracts for the coming season with one notable exception - kicker Josh Scobee, who is an eight-year veteran. Scobee has been one of the league's most accurate kickers in his eight seasons with the Jaguars, converting better than 75 percent of his field-goal attempts in all but one season. Scobee led the team in scoring last year with 92 points, including 23 of 25 (92 percent) field-goal attempts, the second time in his career he's finished over 90 percent with his kicks. It isn't likely the Jaguars would use the franchise tag on him and probably won't have to. They'll make every attempt to sign him. For a team that was among the league's lowest scoring clubs, the Jaguars can ill afford to lose a player with Scobee's talents.
Analysis: Keep an eye on what happens with Scobee. He is not worth drafting in the majority of leagues, but he could be used as a bye-week replacement as long as he remains with the Jaguars.

 
 
 
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