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CBSSports.com pre-training camp mock draft

While many people in the NFL universe are on vacation, we're here working our tails off to get you ready for the 2008 Fantasy Football campaign.

And is there a better way to help aid you, the loyal reader, in your Fantasy travails than by giving you $10 million dollars?

CBSSports.com Mock Drafts
New for Fantasy Football this year, test your draft strategy in a mock draft so you'll be prepared when your real draft arrives. Mock drafts are absolutely free and available to everyone, no matter where you play.
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Believe it or not, the answer is yes. The only thing better is a mock draft for the '08 season done by our bevy of experts and in-house Fantasy fanatics -- so we're going to go that route instead of the cash.

(Sorry.)

On a more realistic note, we've received lots of emails from Fantasy owners asking us for a 10-team mock draft, as well as mock drafts where receptions count. We're doing both in this mock, so the end result should be better-stocked teams with possession receivers and running backs who catch the football going for a premium.

If our 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:

1. Ross Devonport, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer
2. Dave Richard, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer
3. Peter Madden, Managing Editor, CBSSports.com Fantasy Sports
4. Eric Mack, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer
5. Jeff Lippman, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
6. Greg Urbano, SPiN producer
7. Eric Kay, Editor, CBSSports.com
8. Scott White, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
9. Michael Hurcomb, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
10. Jamey Eisenberg, 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

1 pt. per reception
-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 Ross Devonport LaDainian Tomlinson (RB SD)
2 Dave Richard Brian Westbrook (RB PHI)
3 Peter Madden Tom Brady (QB NE)
4 Eric Mack Adrian Peterson (RB MIN)
5 Jeff Lippman Joseph Addai (RB IND)
6 Greg Urbano Steven Jackson (RB STL)
7 Eric Kay Peyton Manning (QB IND)
8 Scott White Clinton Portis (RB WAS)
9 Michael Hurcomb Frank Gore (RB SF)
10 Jamey Eisenberg Larry Johnson (RB KC)
Round 2
11 Jamey Eisenberg Marion Barber (RB DAL)
12 Michael Hurcomb Randy Moss (WR NE)
13 Scott White Marshawn Lynch (RB BUF)
14 Eric Kay Reggie Wayne (WR IND)
15 Greg Urbano Terrell Owens (WR DAL)
16 Jeff Lippman Willis McGahee (RB BAL)
17 Eric Mack Reggie Bush (RB NO)
18 Peter Madden Rudi Johnson (RB CIN)
19 Dave Richard Larry Fitzgerald (WR ARI)
20 Ross Devonport Tony Romo (QB DAL)
Round 3
21 Ross Devonport Ryan Grant (RB GB)
22 Dave Richard Marques Colston (WR NO)
23 Peter Madden Maurice Jones-Drew (RB JAC)
24 Eric Mack Braylon Edwards (WR CLE)
25 Jeff Lippman T.J. Houshmandzadeh (WR CIN)
26 Greg Urbano Andre Johnson (WR HOU)
27 Eric Kay Earnest Graham (RB TB)
28 Scott White Laurence Maroney (RB NE)
29 Michael Hurcomb Darren McFadden (RB OAK)
30 Jamey Eisenberg Steve Smith (WR CAR)
Round 4
31 Jamey Eisenberg Wes Welker (WR NE)
32 Michael Hurcomb Plaxico Burress (WR NYG)
33 Scott White Chad Johnson (WR CIN)
34 Eric Kay Brandon Marshall (WR DEN)
35 Greg Urbano Ronnie Brown (RB MIA)
36 Jeff Lippman Anquan Boldin (WR ARI)
37 Eric Mack Torry Holt (WR STL)
38 Peter Madden Roy Williams (WR DET)
39 Dave Richard Drew Brees (QB NO)
40 Ross Devonport Jamal Lewis (RB CLE)
Round 5
41 Ross Devonport Hines Ward (WR PIT)
42 Dave Richard Julius Jones (RB SEA)
43 Peter Madden Matt Forte (RB CHI)
44 Eric Mack Carson Palmer (QB CIN)
45 Jeff Lippman Marvin Harrison (WR IND)
46 Greg Urbano Ben Roethlisberger (QB PIT)
47 Eric Kay Brandon Jacobs (RB NYG)
48 Scott White Jason Witten (TE DAL)
49 Michael Hurcomb Greg Jennings (WR GB)
50 Jamey Eisenberg Derek Anderson (QB CLE)
Round 6
51 Jamey Eisenberg Jonathan Stewart (RB CAR)
52 Michael Hurcomb Marc Bulger (QB STL)
53 Scott White Dwayne Bowe (WR KC)
54 Eric Kay Kellen Winslow (TE CLE)
55 Greg Urbano Michael Turner (RB ATL)
56 Jeff Lippman Antonio Gates (TE SD)
57 Eric Mack Willie Parker (RB PIT)
58 Peter Madden Edgerrin James (RB ARI)
59 Dave Richard Thomas Jones (RB NYJ)
60 Ross Devonport Calvin Johnson (WR DET)
Round 7
61 Ross Devonport Chris Cooley (TE WAS)
62 Dave Richard Santonio Holmes (WR PIT)
63 Peter Madden Donald Driver (WR GB)
64 Eric Mack Tony Gonzalez (TE KC)
65 Jeff Lippman Donovan McNabb (QB PHI)
66 Greg Urbano Bernard Berrian (WR MIN)
67 Eric Kay Selvin Young (RB DEN)
68 Scott White Roddy White (WR ATL)
69 Michael Hurcomb Lee Evans (WR BUF)
70 Jamey Eisenberg Chris Chambers (WR SD)
Round 8
71 Jamey Eisenberg Kevin Smith (RB DET)
72 Michael Hurcomb Dallas Clark (TE IND)
73 Scott White Matt Hasselbeck (QB SEA)
74 Eric Kay Santana Moss (WR WAS)
75 Greg Urbano LenDale White (RB TEN)
76 Jeff Lippman Deuce McAllister (RB NO)
77 Eric Mack Laveranues Coles (WR NYJ)
78 Peter Madden Vernon Davis (TE SF)
79 Dave Richard Nate Burleson (WR SEA)
80 Ross Devonport Joey Galloway (WR TB)
Round 9
81 Ross Devonport DeAngelo Williams (RB CAR)
82 Dave Richard Chris Johnson (RB TEN)
83 Peter Madden Ricky Williams (RB MIA)
84 Eric Mack Jerricho Cotchery (WR NYJ)
85 Jeff Lippman Bobby Engram (WR SEA)
86 Greg Urbano Heath Miller (TE PIT)
87 Eric Kay Fred Taylor (RB JAC)
88 Scott White Donte' Stallworth (WR CLE)
89 Michael Hurcomb Ahman Green (RB HOU)
90 Jamey Eisenberg Bryant Johnson (WR SF)
Round 10
91 Jamey Eisenberg Owen Daniels (TE HOU)
92 Michael Hurcomb David Garrard (QB JAC)
93 Scott White Jay Cutler (QB DEN)
94 Eric Kay Derrick Mason (WR BAL)
95 Greg Urbano Javon Walker (WR OAK)
96 Jeff Lippman Philip Rivers (QB SD)
97 Eric Mack Eli Manning (QB NYG)
98 Peter Madden Anthony Gonzalez (WR IND)
99 Dave Richard Todd Heap (TE BAL)
100 Ross Devonport Vincent Jackson (WR SD)
Round 11
101 Ross Devonport Jake Delhomme (QB CAR)
102 Dave Richard Brett Favre (QB GB)
103 Peter Madden Sidney Rice (WR MIN)
104 Eric Mack Rashard Mendenhall (RB PIT)
105 Jeff Lippman DST Vikings (DST MIN)
106 Greg Urbano Chester Taylor (RB MIN)
107 Eric Kay DST Chargers (DST SD)
108 Scott White Justin Fargas (RB OAK)
109 Michael Hurcomb Kevin Curtis (WR PHI)
110 Jamey Eisenberg Reggie Brown (WR PHI)
Round 12
111 Jamey Eisenberg Felix Jones (RB DAL)
112 Michael Hurcomb Jerious Norwood (RB ATL)
113 Scott White Patrick Crayton (WR DAL)
114 Eric Kay James Hardy (WR BUF)
115 Greg Urbano Jerry Porter (WR JAC)
116 Jeff Lippman Ryan Torain (RB DEN)
117 Eric Mack Mark Clayton (WR BAL)
118 Peter Madden Jabar Gaffney (WR NE)
119 Dave Richard Ernest Wilford (WR MIA)
120 Ross Devonport Dominic Rhodes (RB IND)
Round 13
121 Ross Devonport Marty Booker (WR CHI)
122 Dave Richard Tatum Bell (RB DET)
123 Peter Madden Brandon Jackson (RB GB)
124 Eric Mack Jeremy Shockey (TE NYG)
125 Jeff Lippman Isaac Bruce (WR SF)
126 Greg Urbano DST Bears (DST CHI)
127 Eric Kay Chris Brown (RB HOU)
128 Scott White Ahmad Bradshaw (RB NYG)
129 Michael Hurcomb Greg Olsen (TE CHI)
130 Jamey Eisenberg Matt Schaub (QB HOU)
Round 14
131 Jamey Eisenberg Fred Jackson (RB BUF)
132 Michael Hurcomb Justin Gage (WR TEN)
133 Scott White Ladell Betts (RB WAS)
134 Eric Kay Warrick Dunn (RB TB)
135 Greg Urbano Aaron Rodgers (QB GB)
136 Jeff Lippman Ray Rice (RB BAL)
137 Eric Mack Stephen Gostkowski (K NE)
138 Peter Madden Nick Folk (K DAL)
139 Dave Richard Lorenzo Booker (RB PHI)
140 Ross Devonport Zach Miller (TE OAK)
Round 15
141 Ross Devonport DST Jaguars (DST JAC)
142 Dave Richard DST Patriots (DST NE)
143 Peter Madden Reggie Williams (WR JAC)
144 Eric Mack DST Cowboys (DST DAL)
145 Jeff Lippman Kevin Jones (RB CHI)
146 Greg Urbano Deion Branch (WR SEA)
147 Eric Kay Matt Leinart (QB ARI)
148 Scott White DST Steelers (DST PIT)
149 Michael Hurcomb DST Seahawks (DST SEA)
150 Jamey Eisenberg DST Packers (DST GB)
Round 16
151 Jamey Eisenberg Josh Brown (K STL)
152 Michael Hurcomb Adam Vinatieri (K IND)
153 Scott White Mason Crosby (K GB)
154 Eric Kay Phil Dawson (K CLE)
155 Greg Urbano Steve Smith (WR NYG)
156 Jeff Lippman Shayne Graham (K CIN)
157 Eric Mack Vince Young (QB TEN)
158 Peter Madden DST Eagles (DST PHI)
159 Dave Richard Rob Bironas (K TEN)
160 Ross Devonport Taylor Mehlhaff (K NO)
Draft Results
Ross Devonport
20 QB Tony Romo (DAL)
101 QB Jake Delhomme (CAR)
1 RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD)
21 RB Ryan Grant (GB)
40 RB Jamal Lewis (CLE)
81 RB DeAngelo Williams (CAR)
120 RB Dominic Rhodes (IND)
41 WR Hines Ward (PIT)
60 WR Calvin Johnson (DET)
80 WR Joey Galloway (TB)
100 WR Vincent Jackson (SD)
121 WR Marty Booker (CHI)
61 TE Chris Cooley (WAS)
140 TE Zach Miller (OAK)
160 K Taylor Mehlhaff (NO)
141 DST DST Jaguars (JAC)
Dave Richard
39 QB Drew Brees (NO)
102 QB Brett Favre (GB)
2 RB Brian Westbrook (PHI)
42 RB Julius Jones (SEA)
59 RB Thomas Jones (NYJ)
82 RB Chris Johnson (TEN)
122 RB Tatum Bell (DET)
139 RB Lorenzo Booker (PHI)
19 WR Larry Fitzgerald (ARI)
22 WR Marques Colston (NO)
62 WR Santonio Holmes (PIT)
79 WR Nate Burleson (SEA)
119 WR Ernest Wilford (MIA)
99 TE Todd Heap (BAL)
159 K Rob Bironas (TEN)
142 DST DST Patriots (NE)
Peter Madden
3 QB Tom Brady (NE)
18 RB Rudi Johnson (CIN)
23 RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAC)
43 RB Matt Forte (CHI)
58 RB Edgerrin James (ARI)
83 RB Ricky Williams (MIA)
123 RB Brandon Jackson (GB)
38 WR Roy Williams (DET)
63 WR Donald Driver (GB)
98 WR Anthony Gonzalez (IND)
103 WR Sidney Rice (MIN)
118 WR Jabar Gaffney (NE)
143 WR Reggie Williams (JAC)
78 TE Vernon Davis (SF)
138 K Nick Folk (DAL)
158 DST DST Eagles (PHI)
Eric Mack
44 QB Carson Palmer (CIN)
97 QB Eli Manning (NYG)
157 QB Vince Young (TEN)
4 RB Adrian Peterson (MIN)
17 RB Reggie Bush (NO)
57 RB Willie Parker (PIT)
104 RB Rashard Mendenhall (PIT)
24 WR Braylon Edwards (CLE)
37 WR Torry Holt (STL)
77 WR Laveranues Coles (NYJ)
84 WR Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ)
117 WR Mark Clayton (BAL)
64 TE Tony Gonzalez (KC)
124 TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG)
137 K Stephen Gostkowski (NE)
144 DST DST Cowboys (DAL)
Jeff Lippman
65 QB Donovan McNabb (PHI)
96 QB Philip Rivers (SD)
5 RB Joseph Addai (IND)
16 RB Willis McGahee (BAL)
76 RB Deuce McAllister (NO)
116 RB Ryan Torain (DEN)
136 RB Ray Rice (BAL)
145 RB Kevin Jones (CHI)
25 WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (CIN)
36 WR Anquan Boldin (ARI)
45 WR Marvin Harrison (IND)
85 WR Bobby Engram (SEA)
125 WR Isaac Bruce (SF)
56 TE Antonio Gates (SD)
156 K Shayne Graham (CIN)
105 DST DST Vikings (MIN)
Greg Urbano
46 QB Ben Roethlisberger (PIT)
135 QB Aaron Rodgers (GB)
6 RB Steven Jackson (STL)
35 RB Ronnie Brown (MIA)
55 RB Michael Turner (ATL)
75 RB LenDale White (TEN)
106 RB Chester Taylor (MIN)
15 WR Terrell Owens (DAL)
26 WR Andre Johnson (HOU)
66 WR Bernard Berrian (MIN)
95 WR Javon Walker (OAK)
115 WR Jerry Porter (JAC)
146 WR Deion Branch (SEA)
155 WR Steve Smith (NYG)
86 TE Heath Miller (PIT)
126 DST DST Bears (CHI)
Eric Kay
7 QB Peyton Manning (IND)
147 QB Matt Leinart (ARI)
27 RB Earnest Graham (TB)
47 RB Brandon Jacobs (NYG)
67 RB Selvin Young (DEN)
87 RB Fred Taylor (JAC)
127 RB Chris Brown (HOU)
134 RB Warrick Dunn (TB)
14 WR Reggie Wayne (IND)
34 WR Brandon Marshall (DEN)
74 WR Santana Moss (WAS)
94 WR Derrick Mason (BAL)
114 WR James Hardy (BUF)
54 TE Kellen Winslow (CLE)
154 K Phil Dawson (CLE)
107 DST DST Chargers (SD)
Scott White
73 QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA)
93 QB Jay Cutler (DEN)
8 RB Clinton Portis (WAS)
13 RB Marshawn Lynch (BUF)
28 RB Laurence Maroney (NE)
108 RB Justin Fargas (OAK)
128 RB Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG)
133 RB Ladell Betts (WAS)
33 WR Chad Johnson (CIN)
53 WR Dwayne Bowe (KC)
68 WR Roddy White (ATL)
88 WR Donte' Stallworth (CLE)
113 WR Patrick Crayton (DAL)
48 TE Jason Witten (DAL)
153 K Mason Crosby (GB)
148 DST DST Steelers (PIT)
Michael Hurcomb
52 QB Marc Bulger (STL)
92 QB David Garrard (JAC)
9 RB Frank Gore (SF)
29 RB Darren McFadden (OAK)
89 RB Ahman Green (HOU)
112 RB Jerious Norwood (ATL)
12 WR Randy Moss (NE)
32 WR Plaxico Burress (NYG)
49 WR Greg Jennings (GB)
69 WR Lee Evans (BUF)
109 WR Kevin Curtis (PHI)
132 WR Justin Gage (TEN)
72 TE Dallas Clark (IND)
129 TE Greg Olsen (CHI)
152 K Adam Vinatieri (IND)
149 DST DST Seahawks (SEA)
Jamey Eisenberg
50 QB Derek Anderson (CLE)
130 QB Matt Schaub (HOU)
10 RB Larry Johnson (KC)
11 RB Marion Barber (DAL)
51 RB Jonathan Stewart (CAR)
71 RB Kevin Smith (DET)
111 RB Felix Jones (DAL)
131 RB Fred Jackson (BUF)
30 WR Steve Smith (CAR)
31 WR Wes Welker (NE)
70 WR Chris Chambers (SD)
90 WR Bryant Johnson (SF)
110 WR Reggie Brown (PHI)
91 TE Owen Daniels (HOU)
151 K Josh Brown (STL)
150 DST DST Packers (GB)
 
 
 
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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