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Dave Richard

Draft prep: When Fantasy writers butt heads

By | Senior Fantasy Writer


Brian Westbrook or Steven Jackson? Andre Johnson or Marques Colston? Jay Cutler or Eli Manning? Dallas Clark or Jeremy Shockey? The Patriots DST or the Giants DST?

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Every Fantasy owner wants to go into his or her draft knowing not only who the best players are at each position, but how they rank against each other. For years, we've provided a Top 200 list just for this purpose, but that's just not enough to feed your insatiable Fantasy appetites.

That's why we put our Senior Fantasy Writers, Jamey Eisenberg and Dave Richard, to the ultimate test: Draft the best players available. Period. They won't be trying to build the best team. Instead, they'll be trying to draft the best players with every single pick in an effort to show you how they rank the NFL's talent from top to bottom.

With that said, please note that this is obviously a much different mock draft than anything else on our site. There's no specific scoring system or roster requirements in play. Jamey and Dave are free to draft as many players at whichever positions they choose.

Check out the head-to-head results, then get analysis from Dave and Jamey in the Fantasy Football Playbook Podcast dedicated to this mock draft. From there, you can e-mail your questions about this mock to dmfantasyfootball@cbs.com. Please put "ATTN: Head-to-head" in the subject line.

Draft Results
Round 1
1 Dave Richard LaDainian Tomlinson (RB SD)
2 Jamey Eisenberg Adrian Peterson (RB MIN)
3 Dave Richard Tom Brady (QB NE)
4 Jamey Eisenberg Brian Westbrook (RB PHI)
5 Dave Richard Steven Jackson (RB STL)
6 Jamey Eisenberg Peyton Manning (QB IND)
7 Dave Richard Joseph Addai (RB IND)
8 Jamey Eisenberg Marion Barber (RB DAL)
9 Dave Richard Clinton Portis (RB WAS)
10 Jamey Eisenberg Frank Gore (RB SF)
11 Dave Richard Marshawn Lynch (RB BUF)
12 Jamey Eisenberg Randy Moss (WR NE)
Round 2
13 Jamey Eisenberg Terrell Owens (WR DAL)
14 Dave Richard Willis McGahee (RB BAL)
15 Jamey Eisenberg Larry Johnson (RB KC)
16 Dave Richard Tony Romo (QB DAL)
17 Jamey Eisenberg Braylon Edwards (WR CLE)
18 Dave Richard Drew Brees (QB NO)
19 Jamey Eisenberg Reggie Wayne (WR IND)
20 Dave Richard Larry Fitzgerald (WR ARI)
21 Jamey Eisenberg Marques Colston (WR NO)
22 Dave Richard Maurice Jones-Drew (RB JAC)
23 Jamey Eisenberg Earnest Graham (RB TB)
24 Dave Richard Jamal Lewis (RB CLE)
Round 3
25 Dave Richard Ryan Grant (RB GB)
26 Jamey Eisenberg Andre Johnson (WR HOU)
27 Dave Richard Derek Anderson (QB CLE)
28 Jamey Eisenberg Laurence Maroney (RB NE)
29 Dave Richard T.J. Houshmandzadeh (WR CIN)
30 Jamey Eisenberg Steve Smith (WR CAR)
31 Dave Richard Carson Palmer (QB CIN)
32 Jamey Eisenberg Reggie Bush (RB NO)
33 Dave Richard Rudi Johnson (RB CIN)
34 Jamey Eisenberg Chad Johnson (WR CIN)
35 Dave Richard Julius Jones (RB SEA)
36 Jamey Eisenberg Jonathan Stewart (RB CAR)
Round 4
37 Jamey Eisenberg Darren McFadden (RB OAK)
38 Dave Richard Plaxico Burress (WR NYG)
39 Jamey Eisenberg Anquan Boldin (WR ARI)
40 Dave Richard Thomas Jones (RB NYJ)
41 Jamey Eisenberg Wes Welker (WR NE)
42 Dave Richard Brandon Jacobs (RB NYG)
43 Jamey Eisenberg Kellen Winslow (TE CLE)
44 Dave Richard Jason Witten (TE DAL)
45 Jamey Eisenberg Ben Roethlisberger (QB PIT)
46 Dave Richard Torry Holt (WR STL)
47 Jamey Eisenberg Michael Turner (RB ATL)
48 Dave Richard Willie Parker (RB PIT)
Round 5
49 Dave Richard Ronnie Brown (RB MIA)
50 Jamey Eisenberg Antonio Gates (TE SD)
51 Dave Richard LenDale White (RB TEN)
52 Jamey Eisenberg Roy Williams (WR DET)
53 Dave Richard Brandon Marshall (WR DEN)
54 Jamey Eisenberg Greg Jennings (WR GB)
55 Dave Richard Edgerrin James (RB ARI)
56 Jamey Eisenberg Selvin Young (RB DEN)
57 Dave Richard Marvin Harrison (WR IND)
58 Jamey Eisenberg Calvin Johnson (WR DET)
59 Dave Richard Hines Ward (WR PIT)
60 Jamey Eisenberg Santonio Holmes (WR PIT)
Round 6
61 Jamey Eisenberg Kevin Smith (RB DET)
62 Dave Richard Fred Taylor (RB JAC)
63 Jamey Eisenberg Chris Cooley (TE WAS)
64 Dave Richard Dwayne Bowe (WR KC)
65 Jamey Eisenberg Matt Forte (RB CHI)
66 Dave Richard Bernard Berrian (WR MIN)
67 Jamey Eisenberg Lee Evans (WR BUF)
68 Dave Richard Tony Gonzalez (TE KC)
69 Jamey Eisenberg Roddy White (WR ATL)
70 Dave Richard Marc Bulger (QB STL)
71 Jamey Eisenberg Joey Galloway (WR TB)
72 Dave Richard Bobby Engram (WR SEA)
Round 7
73 Dave Richard Chris Chambers (WR SD)
74 Jamey Eisenberg Donovan McNabb (QB PHI)
75 Dave Richard Donald Driver (WR GB)
76 Jamey Eisenberg Jeremy Shockey (TE NO)
77 Dave Richard Santana Moss (WR WAS)
78 Jamey Eisenberg Chester Taylor (RB MIN)
79 Dave Richard Dallas Clark (TE IND)
80 Jamey Eisenberg Matt Hasselbeck (QB SEA)
81 Dave Richard Laveranues Coles (WR NYJ)
82 Jamey Eisenberg Donte' Stallworth (WR CLE)
83 Dave Richard Jerricho Cotchery (WR NYJ)
84 Jamey Eisenberg Ahman Green (RB HOU)
Round 8
85 Jamey Eisenberg DST Vikings (DST MIN)
86 Dave Richard Nate Burleson (WR SEA)
87 Jamey Eisenberg Vernon Davis (TE SF)
88 Dave Richard Jerious Norwood (RB ATL)
89 Jamey Eisenberg Kevin Curtis (WR PHI)
90 Dave Richard Patrick Crayton (WR DAL)
91 Jamey Eisenberg Jay Cutler (QB DEN)
92 Dave Richard Todd Heap (TE BAL)
93 Jamey Eisenberg Rashard Mendenhall (RB PIT)
94 Dave Richard DeAngelo Williams (RB CAR)
95 Jamey Eisenberg Eli Manning (QB NYG)
96 Dave Richard Anthony Gonzalez (WR IND)
Round 9
97 Dave Richard Deuce McAllister (RB NO)
98 Jamey Eisenberg Reggie Brown (WR PHI)
99 Dave Richard Ricky Williams (RB MIA)
100 Jamey Eisenberg Ryan Torain (RB DEN)
101 Dave Richard Justin Fargas (RB OAK)
102 Jamey Eisenberg Bryant Johnson (WR SF)
103 Dave Richard Javon Walker (WR OAK)
104 Jamey Eisenberg Felix Jones (RB DAL)
105 Dave Richard Derrick Mason (WR BAL)
106 Jamey Eisenberg Jabar Gaffney (WR NE)
107 Dave Richard Chris Johnson (RB TEN)
108 Jamey Eisenberg Owen Daniels (TE HOU)
Round 10
109 Jamey Eisenberg Tatum Bell (RB DET)
110 Dave Richard Sidney Rice (WR MIN)
111 Jamey Eisenberg James Hardy (WR BUF)
112 Dave Richard Heath Miller (TE PIT)
113 Jamey Eisenberg Vincent Jackson (WR SD)
114 Dave Richard Jake Delhomme (QB CAR)
115 Jamey Eisenberg Matt Schaub (QB HOU)
116 Dave Richard DST Chargers (DST SD)
117 Jamey Eisenberg Isaac Bruce (WR SF)
118 Dave Richard Leon Washington (RB NYJ)
119 Jamey Eisenberg David Garrard (QB JAC)
120 Dave Richard Ronald Curry (WR OAK)
Round 11
121 Dave Richard Jerry Porter (WR JAC)
122 Jamey Eisenberg Tony Scheffler (TE DEN)
123 Dave Richard Aaron Rodgers (QB GB)
124 Jamey Eisenberg Philip Rivers (QB SD)
125 Dave Richard Chris Brown (RB HOU)
126 Jamey Eisenberg Kevin Boss (TE NYG)
127 Dave Richard Marty Booker (WR CHI)
128 Jamey Eisenberg DST Patriots (DST NE)
129 Dave Richard Reggie Williams (WR JAC)
130 Jamey Eisenberg Kevin Jones (RB CHI)
131 Dave Richard Mark Clayton (WR BAL)
132 Jamey Eisenberg Brandon Jackson (RB GB)
Round 12
133 Jamey Eisenberg Justin Gage (WR TEN)
134 Dave Richard Jason Campbell (QB WAS)
135 Jamey Eisenberg Matt Leinart (QB ARI)
136 Dave Richard Ernest Wilford (WR MIA)
137 Jamey Eisenberg DST Jaguars (DST JAC)
138 Dave Richard DST Bears (DST CHI)
139 Jamey Eisenberg Fred Jackson (RB BUF)
140 Dave Richard Alge Crumpler (TE TEN)
141 Jamey Eisenberg Steve Smith (WR NYG)
142 Dave Richard Dominic Rhodes (RB IND)
143 Jamey Eisenberg Vince Young (QB TEN)
144 Dave Richard Greg Olsen (TE CHI)
Round 13
145 Dave Richard Warrick Dunn (RB TB)
146 Jamey Eisenberg Jamaal Charles (RB KC)
147 Dave Richard DST Cowboys (DST DAL)
148 Jamey Eisenberg Darren Sproles (RB SD)
149 Dave Richard Sammy Morris (RB NE)
150 Jamey Eisenberg Devin Hester (WR CHI)
151 Dave Richard Laurent Robinson (WR ATL)
152 Jamey Eisenberg Ray Rice (RB BAL)
153 Dave Richard T.J. Duckett (RB SEA)
154 Jamey Eisenberg LaMont Jordan (RB OAK)
155 Dave Richard Zach Miller (TE OAK)
156 Jamey Eisenberg Jason Wright (RB CLE)
Round 14
157 Jamey Eisenberg Ted Ginn Jr. (WR MIA)
158 Dave Richard Drew Bennett (WR STL)
159 Jamey Eisenberg D.J. Hackett (WR CAR)
160 Dave Richard DST Steelers (DST PIT)
161 Jamey Eisenberg DeShaun Foster (RB SF)
162 Dave Richard Dennis Northcutt (WR JAC)
163 Jamey Eisenberg DST Packers (DST GB)
164 Dave Richard L.J. Smith (TE PHI)
165 Jamey Eisenberg James Jones (WR GB)
166 Dave Richard Benjamin Watson (TE NE)
167 Jamey Eisenberg Pierre Thomas (RB NO)
168 Dave Richard Ahmad Bradshaw (RB NYG)
Round 15
169 Dave Richard Kevin Walter (WR HOU)
170 Jamey Eisenberg Derrick Ward (RB NYG)
171 Dave Richard DeSean Jackson (WR PHI)
172 Jamey Eisenberg Michael Bush (RB OAK)
173 Dave Richard Deion Branch (WR SEA)
174 Jamey Eisenberg Kenny Watson (RB CIN)
175 Dave Richard Amani Toomer (WR NYG)
176 Jamey Eisenberg DST Seahawks (DST SEA)
177 Dave Richard Leonard Pope (TE ARI)
178 Jamey Eisenberg Ladell Betts (RB WAS)
179 Dave Richard Jon Kitna (QB DET)
180 Jamey Eisenberg Kurt Warner (QB ARI)
Round 16
181 Jamey Eisenberg DST Ravens (DST BAL)
182 Dave Richard Muhsin Muhammad (WR CAR)
183 Jamey Eisenberg Dustin Keller (TE NYJ)
184 Dave Richard Donald Lee (TE GB)
185 Jamey Eisenberg Ben Utecht (TE CIN)
186 Dave Richard Tarvaris Jackson (QB MIN)
187 Jamey Eisenberg Michael Pittman (RB DEN)
188 Dave Richard DST Giants (DST NYG)
189 Jamey Eisenberg DST Redskins (DST WAS)
190 Dave Richard Kevin Faulk (RB NE)
191 Jamey Eisenberg Steve Slaton (RB HOU)
192 Dave Richard Shaun Alexander (RB SEA)
Round 17
193 Dave Richard Stephen Gostkowski (PK NE)
194 Jamey Eisenberg Nick Folk (PK DAL)
195 Dave Richard Phil Dawson (PK CLE)
196 Jamey Eisenberg Josh Brown (PK STL)
197 Dave Richard Rob Bironas (PK TEN)
198 Jamey Eisenberg Mason Crosby (PK GB)
199 Dave Richard Adam Vinatieri (PK IND)
200 Jamey Eisenberg Shayne Graham (PK CIN)
201 Dave Richard Nate Kaeding (PK SD)
202 Jamey Eisenberg Ryan Longwell (PK MIN)
203 Dave Richard Jason Hanson (PK DET)
204 Jamey Eisenberg Kris Brown (PK HOU)
 
 
 
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Rashard Mendenhall
PUP list in Mendenhall's future
Rashard Mendenhall, RB, PIT
2:15 PM
News: Steelers GM Kevin Colbert said Monday that there's a good chance RB Rashard Mendenhall will start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. If so, he'd be forced to miss at least the first six games of the regular season. Moreover, Colbert is not convinced that Mendenhall will be able to contribute at all in 2012. "I never feel good about an ACL for a year," Colbert said according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Mendenhall tore his right ACL in Week 17 of last season; recovery time for such injuries is anywhere from nine months to a year.
Analysis: With Mendenhall iffy, it's time to start giving some legit consideration to Isaac Redman as the primary rusher for the Steelers in 2012. Redman started the Steelers' playoff game at Denver and had 121 yards on 17 carries and 21 yards on two catches. He'll likely get the first crack at starting in place of Mendenhall. There's still a lot of time between now and the regular season, but for now it's probably safe to expect Mendenhall to not be at even close to 100 percent to start the year, which will absolutely impact his Fantasy value. By August, you might be drafting Mendenhall as a middle- to late-round sleeper you'll have to sit on for a while. We'll keep you posted on Mendenhall as best as we can.

Randy Moss
Moss: I'm coming back
Randy Moss, WR, TEN
10:10 AM
News: Randy Moss took to UStream on Monday morning to announce that he plans to return to football in 2012. Moss didn't play last season after fizzling out with the Titans during a tumultuous 2010. Moss answered fan questions on the live video site and made it clear at the end of his web stream that he intends to play again after stepping away for personal reasons. "Your boy will be back for the upcoming season," he said. "Hopefully I can get on a team and finish this thing the way I want to."
Analysis: Most people remember Moss for his incredible big plays and ridiculous stats, such as the 17 touchdowns he scored as a rookie, or the record-breaking 23 touchdowns he caught in 2007, or the 14,465 yards he gained from 1998 to 2009. But some will remember him for a very counterproductive 2010 in which he caught just five touchdowns on 28 grabs with three different teams. If he does indeed return to football, where he plays and how quick he is will ultimately determine whether he's worth a late-round flier or something far more substantial.

Calvin Johnson
Lions want to lock up Megatron
Calvin Johnson, WR, DET
9:39 AM
News: Lions president Tom Lewand, who controls Detroit’s salary cap compliance, says the team has had positive negotiations with WR Calvin Johnson over a contract extension. “(Johnson’s) got a good relationship with Matthew (Stafford),” Lewand told a local radio station in Detroit. “There’s a desire to keep that (relationship) together. When that desire exists, you can get deals done.” Johnson is entering a contract year in 2012 and is coming off a sensational season, finishing the regular season with 96 catches for 1,681 yards and 16 touchdowns with another 211 yards and two touchdowns in one playoff game against the Saints.
Analysis: Johnson is not going to leave the Lions if Detroit has anything to do with it, and we expect him to get a big deal soon. Regardless of if he's in a contract year or not in 2012, it's clear Johnson is the No. 1 WR in Fantasy, and he should be drafted in Round 1 in all formats.

DeSean Jackson
Eagles could franchise D-Jax
DeSean Jackson, WR, PHI
9:36 AM
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Eagles are going to use the franchise tag on WR DeSean Jackson. The report says the Eagles will not let Jackson, whose contract is set to expire, walk without getting something in return. Feb. 20 is the first day NFL teams are permitted to franchise one player before he reaches free agency. March 5 is the deadline. At 4 p.m. on March 13 the league year starts and players with four or more years of service who are not under contract are eligible to become unrestricted free agents. Jackson, who signed a four-year, $3 million deal as a rookie in 2008, will not reach the open market because the Eagles are expected to franchise him. The receiver would stand to earn approximately $9.5 million - nearly $9 million more than he made in base salary last season - if he played next season under the tag. Jackson said immediately following the season finale that he would be fine with the franchise designation.
Analysis: Jackson's play slipped some last season, partly due to his distraction over his contract, but he still caught 58 passes for 961 yards and four touchdowns. His deep routes and ability to take multiple defenders often opened up the Eagles offense underneath. Keep an eye on what happens with Jackson and where he ends up in 2012. With the Eagles he would be considered a No. 2 Fantasy WR with upside, but if he leaves Philadelphia then his value will be determined by who his quarterback is and his contract. He will likely be drafted around Round 5 in most leagues.

Isaac Redman
Redman in line to start for Steelers?
Isaac Redman, RB, PIT
2:23 PM
News: Steelers GM Kevin Colbert said Monday that there's a good chance RB Rashard Mendenhall will start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. If so, he'd be forced to miss at least the first six games of the regular season. Moreover, Colbert is not convinced that Mendenhall will be able to contribute at all in 2012. "I never feel good about an ACL for a year," Colbert said according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. That would open the door for Isaac Redman to be the starting rusher entering training camp.
Analysis: With Mendenhall iffy, it's time to start giving some legit consideration to Isaac Redman as the primary rusher for the Steelers in 2012. Redman started the Steelers' playoff game at Denver and had 121 yards on 17 carries and 21 yards on two catches. He's also stepped up while working with Mendenhall and without him, though his one other start in 2011 was a flop (61 total yards, no touchdowns vs. Tennessee). By August we might recommend drafting Redman with a pick in Round 6 or 7 as a good early-season starting option with potential to be a quality Fantasy choice for the entire season. We'll see how the Steelers' run game shakes out.

Steve Slaton
Slaton, Dolphins likely parting ways
Steve Slaton, RB, MIA
12:56 PM
News: The Palm Beach Post reports that RB Steve Slaton is not expected to return to the Dolphins in 2012. Slaton played in three games this season with zero starts after being picked up on waivers before Week 4. He had 17 carries for 64 yards (3.8 average) with one touchdown and a long of 28 and also returned three kickoffs for 85 yards. Slaton was signed as insurance early in the season when both Reggie Bush (groin) and Daniel Thomas (hamstring) battled injuries.
Analysis: Keep an eye on where Slaton plays in 2012, but he likely has minimal Fantasy value. Ignore him in all leagues on Draft Day.

Doug Baldwin
Baldwin already working hard
Doug Baldwin, WR, SEA
11:14 AM
News: The Tacoma News Tribune reports that Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin is already working out with the hope of building on an impressive rookie season. As an undrafted rookie free agent out of Stanford, he was a long shot to make the team last season, let alone lead Seattle in receiving. But that’s what Baldwin did. He finished with a team-high 51 receptions for 788 yards and four touchdowns, good enough for fourth in the league among rookies in receptions and yards. Baldwin also finished 11th in the league in percentage of receptions caught for first downs (78.4 percent), and fourth in the league with 23 catches on third down to move the chains. The hard-working Baldwin said he thinks he can do better. “I felt like the stats and everything (were) real average,” he said. “But you’ve got to have that sense of confidence about yourself when you step out on the field. To be honest with you, I didn’t think I’d have the opportunity to step out on the field that early. And with that, the transition wasn’t really that difficult because we have such a great coaching staff and they explain everything so well that it makes it easier for you to understand it and grasp the offense.”
Analysis: Baldwin’s production in 2011 secured his spot as Seattle’s slot receiver. But Baldwin wants to be considered a compete receiver. “They say that I’m the slot guy, but every year they’re bringing somebody in to try to take your job – that’s the upper management’s job,” he said. “So my job is to make sure that whoever they bring in doesn’t have a chance. That’s why I’m here, to be honest with you. “I want to be known as the greatest receiver who ever played the game, and it’s going to be hard to do that strictly out of the slot.” We like the way Baldwin is talking, and he has plenty of potential heading into 2012. Plan on drafting Baldwin as a sleeper with a late-round pick in all leagues.

Hines Ward
Ward hopes to remain with Steelers
Hines Ward, WR, PIT
9:53 AM
News: Steelers GM Kevin Colbert said Monday that no decision has been made on the future of Hines Ward. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported previously that if the Steelers did decide to release Ward, he was unaware of it. NFL Network reported that Ward won't be back with the Steelers in 2012 but a source close to Ward refuted the report. Ward's 2012 salary is high and he's expected to at least take a significant pay cut, if not get released altogether. Ward has said many times that he wants to end his career in Pittsburgh but he is determined to play somewhere in 2012, even if the Steelers do not want him. Ward, who turns 36 March 8, has played all 14 of his seasons in the NFL with the Steelers and holds nearly every team receiving record.
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.

Josh Morgan
Morgan fine, looks at future
Josh Morgan, WR, SF
9:49 AM
News: The Sacramento Bee reports that 49ers WR Josh Morgan left the team facility after a workout Thursday as if there was nothing wrong with him. Morgan broke his lower right leg on Oct. 9 and was placed on injured reserve. He told the Associated Press that he's begun sprinting again, and he promises to be at full speed in the spring. Coach Jim Harbaugh has said the 49ers want to re-sign Morgan, who is a good fit for their power-based West Coast offense. Morgan, however, likely will test the market in free agency before agreeing to a new deal in San Francisco.
Analysis: Keep an eye on where Morgan ends up in 2012, but he has minimal Fantasy value in the majority of leagues. Morgan is the type of player who is more valuable to his team than Fantasy owners.

Jeremy Shockey
Panthers could bring back Shockey
Jeremy Shockey, TE, CAR
9:46 AM
News: The Charlotte Observer considers re-signing free agent TE Jeremy Shockey a "high priority" this offseason. Shockey was the No. 2 TE for the Panthers behind Greg Olsen, and he had a productive season when he caught 37 passes for 455 yards and four touchdowns and missed only one game to injury.
Analysis: Though not the same receiver he was a decade ago, Shockey still is a dependable target, particularly in the red zone. If his asking price is too high, Panthers could turn to Gary Barnidge, who was having a great 2011 camp before breaking his ankle. Keep an eye on what happens with Shockey, and if he returns to the Panthers as expected he would be a No. 2 Fantasy TE on Draft Day worth a late-round pick in deeper leagues.

 
 
 
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