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Dave Richard

Draft prep: Our annual experts IDP draft

By | Senior Fantasy Writer


Honestly, what's football without tackling?

Imagine the NFL with flags at the hips, or worse yet, no defenses at all. True, players wouldn't get hurt as often, but it wouldn't be as much fun to watch.

Now, apply that to Fantasy Football. Sure, the game is still fun without defenders ... but isn't there something missing without them?

It's not for everybody, but leagues that use Individual Defensive Players, or IDPs, are catching on. It means more roster management and more time dedicated to drafting, but it also means a more authentic football experience. For more on IDP leagues, along with basic rankings, check this out.

To give you a taste of what these are like, we're providing you with the draft results of CBSSports.com's annual experts IDP league, and it's the only expert draft we're running this season using analysts from outside of the building.

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As you might imagine, the rosters and rules are extensive.

We're starting ...

1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex RB/WR/TE, 1 PK, 1 ST, 2 DL, 3 LB, 3 DB, 1 Flex DL/LB/DB
10 reserve spots

We're starting ...

1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex RB/WR/TE, 1 PK, 1 ST, 2 DL, 3 LB, 3 DB, 1 Flex DL/LB/DB
10 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. for each 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 moderate bonuses for long kicks made
1 pt. for each tackle
.5 pt. for each assisted tackle
2 pts. for each safety
3 pts. for each sack
3 pts. for each interception
2 pts. for each pass defensed
3 pts. for each fumble recovery
3 pts. for each blocked kick

Here are the participants, listed in order of the draft:

1. Adam Caplan, SIRIUS NFL Radio
2. John Norton, FootballGuys.com
3. Dave Richard, CBSSports.com
4. Cory Bonini, KFFL.com
5. Evan Silva, NBCSports.com/RotoWorld
6. Jamey Eisenberg, CBSSports.com
7. Aaron Schatz, FootballOutsiders.com
8. Scott Engel, RotoExperts.com
9. Greg Ambrosius, Fantasy Sports Magazine
10. Jeff Erickson, RotoWire.com
11. John Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
12. Sara Holladay, FFLibrarian.com

The fun about doing these mock drafts is for you, our users, to follow along and let us know your thoughts on our picks. Who's drafting well? Who's dropping the ball? Send us an e-mail at dmfantasyfootball@cbs.com and put "IDP Mock Draft" in the subject line. Let us know if you like or dislike any of the picks we made in certain rounds.

Draft Results
Round 1
1Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)LaDainian Tomlinson (RB SD)
2Norton (Football Guys)Brian Westbrook (RB PHI)
3Richard (CBS)Adrian Peterson (RB MIN)
4Bonini (KFFL)Steven Jackson (RB STL)
5Silva (RotoWorld)Frank Gore (RB SF)
6Eisenberg (CBS)Marion Barber (RB DAL)
7Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Joseph Addai (RB IND)
8Engel (RotoExperts)Randy Moss (WR NE)
9Ambrosius (Krause)Tom Brady (QB NE)
10Erickson (RotoWire)Marshawn Lynch (RB BUF)
11Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Terrell Owens (WR DAL)
12Sara (FFLibrarian)Clinton Portis (RB WAS)
Round 2
13Sara (FFLibrarian)Reggie Wayne (WR IND)
14Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Andre Johnson (WR HOU)
15Erickson (RotoWire)Peyton Manning (QB IND)
16Ambrosius (Krause)Larry Johnson (RB KC)
17Engel (RotoExperts)Laurence Maroney (RB NE)
18Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Ryan Grant (RB GB)
19Eisenberg (CBS)Maurice Jones-Drew (RB JAC)
20Silva (RotoWorld)Reggie Bush (RB NO)
21Bonini (KFFL)Jamal Lewis (RB CLE)
22Richard (CBS)Larry Fitzgerald (WR ARI)
23Norton (Football Guys)Tony Romo (QB DAL)
24Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Marques Colston (WR NO)
Round 3
25Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Braylon Edwards (WR CLE)
26Norton (Football Guys)T.J. Houshmandzadeh (WR CIN)
27Richard (CBS)Drew Brees (QB NO)
28Bonini (KFFL)Torry Holt (WR STL)
29Silva (RotoWorld)Brandon Marshall (WR DEN)
30Eisenberg (CBS)Wes Welker (WR NE)
31Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Earnest Graham (RB TB)
32Engel (RotoExperts)Anquan Boldin (WR ARI)
33Ambrosius (Krause)Steve Smith (WR CAR)
34Erickson (RotoWire)Michael Turner (RB ATL)
35Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Willis McGahee (RB BAL)
36Sara (FFLibrarian)Thomas Jones (RB NYJ)
Round 4
37Sara (FFLibrarian)Santonio Holmes (WR PIT)
38Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Willie Parker (RB PIT)
39Erickson (RotoWire)Calvin Johnson (WR DET)
40Ambrosius (Krause)Chad Johnson (WR CIN)
41Engel (RotoExperts)Darren McFadden (RB OAK)
42Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Plaxico Burress (WR NYG)
43Eisenberg (CBS)Roy Williams (WR DET)
44Silva (RotoWorld)Jerricho Cotchery (WR NYJ)
45Bonini (KFFL)Carson Palmer (QB CIN)
46Richard (CBS)Brandon Jacobs (RB NYG)
47Norton (Football Guys)Matt Forte (RB CHI)
48Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Ben Roethlisberger (QB PIT)
Round 5
49Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Selvin Young (RB DEN)
50Norton (Football Guys)Dwayne Bowe (WR KC)
51Richard (CBS)Jason Witten (TE DAL)
52Bonini (KFFL)Kellen Winslow (TE CLE)
53Silva (RotoWorld)Marvin Harrison (WR IND)
54Eisenberg (CBS)Greg Jennings (WR GB)
55Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Antonio Gates (TE SD)
56Engel (RotoExperts)Roddy White (WR ATL)
57Ambrosius (Krause)Edgerrin James (RB ARI)
58Erickson (RotoWire)Patrick Willis (LB SF)
59Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Kevin Smith (RB DET)
60Sara (FFLibrarian)Laveranues Coles (WR NYJ)
Round 6
61Sara (FFLibrarian)Jay Cutler (QB DEN)
62Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Derek Anderson (QB CLE)
63Erickson (RotoWire)Santana Moss (WR WAS)
64Ambrosius (Krause)Tony Gonzalez (TE KC)
65Engel (RotoExperts)Jared Allen (DL MIN)
66Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)DeMeco Ryans (LB HOU)
67Eisenberg (CBS)DeAngelo Williams (RB CAR)
68Silva (RotoWorld)Donovan McNabb (QB PHI)
69Bonini (KFFL)Donald Driver (WR GB)
70Richard (CBS)Hines Ward (WR PIT)
71Norton (Football Guys)Lee Evans (WR BUF)
72Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)LenDale White (RB TEN)
Round 7
73Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Kevin Curtis (WR PHI)
74Norton (Football Guys)David Harris (LB NYJ)
75Richard (CBS)Chris Johnson (RB TEN)
76Bonini (KFFL)Rudi Johnson (RB CIN)
77Silva (RotoWorld)Jeremy Shockey (TE NO)
78Eisenberg (CBS)Ronnie Brown (RB MIA)
79Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Joey Galloway (WR TB)
80Engel (RotoExperts)Ricky Williams (RB MIA)
81Ambrosius (Krause)Chris Chambers (WR SD)
82Erickson (RotoWire)Julius Jones (RB SEA)
83Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Rashard Mendenhall (RB PIT)
84Sara (FFLibrarian)Anthony Gonzalez (WR IND)
Round 8
85Sara (FFLibrarian)Jonathan Stewart (RB CAR)
86Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Nate Burleson (WR SEA)
87Erickson (RotoWire)Chris Cooley (TE WAS)
88Ambrosius (Krause)Fred Taylor (RB JAC)
89Engel (RotoExperts)Brett Favre (QB NYJ)
90Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Jason Taylor (DL WAS)
91Eisenberg (CBS)Felix Jones (RB DAL)
92Silva (RotoWorld)Mario Williams (DL HOU)
93Bonini (KFFL)Vincent Jackson (WR SD)
94Richard (CBS)Chester Taylor (RB MIN)
95Norton (Football Guys)Chris Perry (RB CIN)
96Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Vernon Davis (TE SF)
Round 9
97Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Trent Cole (DL PHI)
98Norton (Football Guys)Osi Umenyiora (DL NYG)
99Richard (CBS)Bernard Berrian (WR MIN)
100Bonini (KFFL)Patrick Crayton (WR DAL)
101Silva (RotoWorld)Ray Rice (RB BAL)
102Eisenberg (CBS)Marc Bulger (QB STL)
103Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)London Fletcher (LB WAS)
104Engel (RotoExperts)Aaron Kampman (DL GB)
105Ambrosius (Krause)Nick Barnett (LB GB)
106Erickson (RotoWire)Robert Meachem (WR NO)
107Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Owen Daniels (TE HOU)
108Sara (FFLibrarian)Jon Beason (LB CAR)
Round 10
109Sara (FFLibrarian)Will Smith (DL NO)
110Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Brian Urlacher (LB CHI)
111Erickson (RotoWire)Sidney Rice (WR MIN)
112Ambrosius (Krause)Ray Lewis (LB BAL)
113Engel (RotoExperts)Dallas Clark (TE IND)
114Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Keith Bulluck (LB TEN)
115Eisenberg (CBS)Lofa Tatupu (LB SEA)
116Silva (RotoWorld)Will Witherspoon (LB STL)
117Bonini (KFFL)E.J. Henderson (LB MIN)
118Richard (CBS)Antonio Pierce (LB NYG)
119Norton (Football Guys)Paul Posluszny (LB BUF)
120Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Kirk Morrison (LB OAK)
Round 11
121Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Darrelle Revis (DB NYJ)
122Norton (Football Guys)Adrian Wilson (DB ARI)
123Richard (CBS)Justin Smith (DL SF)
124Bonini (KFFL)Maurice Morris (RB SEA)
125Silva (RotoWorld)Donte' Stallworth (WR CLE)
126Eisenberg (CBS)Shawne Merriman (LB SD)
127Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)David Garrard (QB JAC)
128Engel (RotoExperts)DeMarcus Ware (LB DAL)
129Ambrosius (Krause)Derrick Mason (WR BAL)
130Erickson (RotoWire)Patrick Kerney (DL SEA)
131Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Matt Schaub (QB HOU)
132Sara (FFLibrarian)David Thornton (LB TEN)
Round 12
133Sara (FFLibrarian)Tony Scheffler (TE DEN)
134Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Julius Peppers (DL CAR)
135Erickson (RotoWire)Barrett Ruud (LB TB)
136Ambrosius (Krause)Kyle Vanden Bosch (DL TEN)
137Engel (RotoExperts)Matt Hasselbeck (QB SEA)
138Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Eli Manning (QB NYG)
139Eisenberg (CBS)Jabar Gaffney (WR NE)
140Silva (RotoWorld)Justin Tuck (DL NYG)
141Bonini (KFFL)Philip Rivers (QB SD)
142Richard (CBS)Steve Slaton (RB HOU)
143Norton (Football Guys)Pierre Thomas (RB NO)
144Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Justin Fargas (RB OAK)
Round 13
145Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Jake Delhomme (QB CAR)
146Norton (Football Guys)Jonathan Vilma (LB NO)
147Richard (CBS)Bob Sanders (DB IND)
148Bonini (KFFL)Roman Harper (DB NO)
149Silva (RotoWorld)Ernie Sims (LB DET)
150Eisenberg (CBS)Heath Miller (TE PIT)
151Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Jerious Norwood (RB ATL)
152Engel (RotoExperts)Sean Jones (DB CLE)
153Ambrosius (Krause)Todd Heap (TE BAL)
154Erickson (RotoWire)Marcus Trufant (DB SEA)
155Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Aaron Schobel (DL BUF)
156Sara (FFLibrarian)Chris Brown (RB HOU)
Round 14
157Sara (FFLibrarian)Michael M. Lewis (DB SF)
158Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Kevin Walter (WR HOU)
159Erickson (RotoWire)Andre Carter (DL WAS)
160Ambrosius (Krause)Lance Briggs (LB CHI)
161Engel (RotoExperts)Devin Hester (WR CHI)
162Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Bryant Johnson (WR SF)
163Eisenberg (CBS)Jason Campbell (QB WAS)
164Silva (RotoWorld)Stewart Bradley (LB PHI)
165Bonini (KFFL)Reggie Brown (WR PHI)
166Richard (CBS)Keith Brooking (LB ATL)
167Norton (Football Guys)Steve Smith (WR NYG)
168Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Antonio Cromartie (DB SD)
Round 15
169Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Karlos Dansby (LB ARI)
170Norton (Football Guys)Matt Leinart (QB ARI)
171Richard (CBS)DeSean Jackson (WR PHI)
172Bonini (KFFL)Angelo Crowell (LB BUF)
173Silva (RotoWorld)Gibril Wilson (DB OAK)
174Eisenberg (CBS)James Harrison (LB PIT)
175Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Stephen Gostkowski (K NE)
176Engel (RotoExperts)Deuce McAllister (RB NO)
177Ambrosius (Krause)Ronald Curry (WR OAK)
178Erickson (RotoWire)Jon Kitna (QB DET)
179Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Kerry Rhodes (DB NYJ)
180Sara (FFLibrarian)A.J. Hawk (LB GB)
Round 16
181Sara (FFLibrarian)Jerry Porter (WR JAC)
182Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Bobby Engram (WR SEA)
183Erickson (RotoWire)Nate Clements (DB SF)
184Ambrosius (Krause)Antoine Winfield (DB MIN)
185Engel (RotoExperts)Gary Brackett (LB IND)
186Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Dennis Northcutt (WR JAC)
187Eisenberg (CBS)Adewale Ogunleye (DL CHI)
188Silva (RotoWorld)Greg Olsen (TE CHI)
189Bonini (KFFL)Donnie Edwards (LB KC)
190Richard (CBS)LaRon Landry (DB WAS)
191Norton (Football Guys)Zach Miller (TE OAK)
192Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Derrick Burgess (DL OAK)
Round 17
193Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Ronde Barber (DB TB)
194Norton (Football Guys)Elvis Dumervil (DL DEN)
195Richard (CBS)Tamba Hali (DL KC)
196Bonini (KFFL)Alge Crumpler (TE TEN)
197Silva (RotoWorld)Vince Young (QB TEN)
198Eisenberg (CBS)Ike Taylor (DB PIT)
199Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Champ Bailey (DB DEN)
200Engel (RotoExperts)Atari Bigby (DB GB)
201Ambrosius (Krause)Leon Washington (RB NYJ)
202Erickson (RotoWire)Chris Long (DL STL)
203Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Eric Wright (DB CLE)
204Sara (FFLibrarian)Bernard Pollard (DB KC)
Round 18
205Sara (FFLibrarian)JaMarcus Russell (QB OAK)
206Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Fred Jackson (RB BUF)
207Erickson (RotoWire)Reggie Williams (WR JAC)
208Ambrosius (Krause)Richard Marshall (DB CAR)
209Engel (RotoExperts)Ted Ginn Jr. (WR MIA)
210Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Brandon Jackson (RB GB)
211Eisenberg (CBS)Reggie Nelson (DB JAC)
212Silva (RotoWorld)Isaac Bruce (WR SF)
213Bonini (KFFL)Cortland Finnegan (DB TEN)
214Richard (CBS)Derrick Ward (RB NYG)
215Norton (Football Guys)Brandon McGowan (DB CHI)
216Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Charles Tillman (DB CHI)
Round 19
217Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Javon Walker (WR OAK)
218Norton (Football Guys)Mike Peterson (LB JAC)
219Richard (CBS)Bears (ST CHI)
220Bonini (KFFL)Tatum Bell (RB DET)
221Silva (RotoWorld)D.J. Williams (LB DEN)
222Eisenberg (CBS)O.J. Atogwe (DB STL)
223Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Justin Gage (WR TEN)
224Engel (RotoExperts)Tim Hightower (RB ARI)
225Ambrosius (Krause)Aaron Rodgers (QB GB)
226Erickson (RotoWire)Jerod Mayo (LB NE)
227Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Zach Thomas (LB DAL)
228Sara (FFLibrarian)LaMont Jordan (RB NE)
Round 20
229Sara (FFLibrarian)Leonard Little (DL STL)
230Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Josh Morgan (WR SF)
231Erickson (RotoWire)Andre Hall (RB DEN)
232Ambrosius (Krause)Ahmad Bradshaw (RB NYG)
233Engel (RotoExperts)Thomas Howard (LB OAK)
234Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Amani Toomer (WR NYG)
235Eisenberg (CBS)Chad Greenway (LB MIN)
236Silva (RotoWorld)Warrick Dunn (RB TB)
237Bonini (KFFL)Omar Gaither (LB PHI)
238Richard (CBS)Derrick Brooks (LB TB)
239Norton (Football Guys)Kenny Phillips (DB NYG)
240Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Sammy Morris (RB NE)
Round 21
241Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Ahman Green (RB HOU)
242Norton (Football Guys)Derek Hagan (WR MIA)
243Richard (CBS)Tarvaris Jackson (QB MIN)
244Bonini (KFFL)Jovan Haye (DL TB)
245Silva (RotoWorld)Chris Harris (DB CAR)
246Eisenberg (CBS)Darnell Dockett (DL ARI)
247Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Terrence McGee (DB BUF)
248Engel (RotoExperts)Roy Williams (DB DAL)
249Ambrosius (Krause)Darryl Tapp (DL SEA)
250Erickson (RotoWire)Ladell Betts (RB WAS)
251Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Morlon Greenwood (LB HOU)
252Sara (FFLibrarian)Keith Rivers (LB CIN)
Round 22
253Sara (FFLibrarian)Robert Mathis (DL IND)
254Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Eddie Royal (WR DEN)
255Erickson (RotoWire)D.J. Hackett (WR CAR)
256Ambrosius (Krause)Troy Polamalu (DB PIT)
257Engel (RotoExperts)Julian Peterson (LB SEA)
258Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Dominic Rhodes (RB IND)
259Eisenberg (CBS)Dustin Keller (TE NYJ)
260Silva (RotoWorld)Nick Folk (K DAL)
261Bonini (KFFL)Kurt Warner (QB ARI)
262Richard (CBS)Lorenzo Booker (RB PHI)
263Norton (Football Guys)Kevin Jones (RB CHI)
264Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)L.J. Smith (TE PHI)
Round 23
265Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Dwight Freeney (DL IND)
266Norton (Football Guys)Lawrence Jackson (DL SEA)
267Richard (CBS)Erik Coleman (DB ATL)
268Bonini (KFFL)Jalen Parmele (RB MIA)
269Silva (RotoWorld)Yeremiah Bell (DB MIA)
270Eisenberg (CBS)James Jones (WR GB)
271Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Bart Scott (LB BAL)
272Engel (RotoExperts)Ben Utecht (TE CIN)
273Ambrosius (Krause)James Hardy (WR BUF)
274Erickson (RotoWire)Derrick Johnson (LB KC)
275Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Sammy Knight (DB NYG)
276Sara (FFLibrarian)Leigh Bodden (DB DET)
Round 24
277Sara (FFLibrarian)Laurent Robinson (WR ATL)
278Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Darrell Jackson (WR DEN)
279Erickson (RotoWire)Randy McMichael (TE STL)
280Ambrosius (Krause)DeShaun Foster (RB SF)
281Engel (RotoExperts)Calvin Pace (LB NYJ)
282Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Benjamin Watson (TE NE)
283Eisenberg (CBS)Ed Reed (DB BAL)
284Silva (RotoWorld)Gaines Adams (DL TB)
285Bonini (KFFL)Kevin Williams (DL MIN)
286Richard (CBS)Adalius Thomas (LB NE)
287Norton (Football Guys)Jermaine Phillips (DB TB)
288Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Mark Clayton (WR BAL)
Round 25
289Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Andra Davis (LB CLE)
290Norton (Football Guys)Michael Jenkins (WR ATL)
291Richard (CBS)Antwaan Randle El (WR WAS)
292Bonini (KFFL)Chris Hope (DB TEN)
293Silva (RotoWorld)Brandon Flowers (DB KC)
294Eisenberg (CBS)Jacob Hester (RB SD)
295Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Charles Grant (DL NO)
296Engel (RotoExperts)Mike Patterson (DL PHI)
297Ambrosius (Krause)Josh Brown (K STL)
298Erickson (RotoWire)Cedric Griffin (DB MIN)
299Hansen (Fantasy Guru)D'Qwell Jackson (LB CLE)
300Sara (FFLibrarian)Curtis Lofton (LB ATL)
Round 26
301Sara (FFLibrarian)Mason Crosby (K GB)
302Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Michael Boley (LB ATL)
303Erickson (RotoWire)Johnathan Joseph (DB CIN)
304Ambrosius (Krause)James Farrior (LB PIT)
305Engel (RotoExperts)Leon Hall (DB CIN)
306Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Ty Warren (DL NE)
307Eisenberg (CBS)Jets (ST NYJ)
308Silva (RotoWorld)Cowboys (ST DAL)
309Bonini (KFFL)Shayne Graham (K CIN)
310Richard (CBS)Terrell Suggs (LB BAL)
311Norton (Football Guys)John Carlson (TE SEA)
312Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Paris Lenon (LB DET)
Round 27
313Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Deion Branch (WR SEA)
314Norton (Football Guys)Nate Kaeding (K SD)
315Richard (CBS)Madieu Williams (DB MIN)
316Bonini (KFFL)Justin Forsett (RB SEA)
317Silva (RotoWorld)Kenny Watson (RB CIN)
318Eisenberg (CBS)Bradie James (LB DAL)
319Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Lawyer Milloy (DB ATL)
320Engel (RotoExperts)Browns (ST CLE)
321Ambrosius (Krause)Marty Booker (WR CHI)
322Erickson (RotoWire)Texans (ST HOU)
323Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Michael Bush (RB OAK)
324Sara (FFLibrarian)Packers (ST GB)
Round 28
325Sara (FFLibrarian)Kevin Boss (TE NYG)
326Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Michael Pittman (RB DEN)
327Erickson (RotoWire)Kolby Smith (RB KC)
328Ambrosius (Krause)Quentin Jammer (DB SD)
329Engel (RotoExperts)Ben Obomanu (WR SEA)
330Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Bills (ST BUF)
331Eisenberg (CBS)John Abraham (DL ATL)
332Silva (RotoWorld)Antonio Bryant (WR TB)
333Bonini (KFFL)Drew Bennett (WR STL)
334Richard (CBS)Antonio Pittman (RB STL)
335Norton (Football Guys)Chinedum Ndukwe (DB CIN)
336Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Adam Vinatieri (K IND)
Round 29
337Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)Seahawks (ST SEA)
338Norton (Football Guys)Mike Vrabel (LB NE)
339Richard (CBS)Phil Dawson (K CLE)
340Bonini (KFFL)Chargers (ST SD)
341Silva (RotoWorld)Thomas Davis (LB CAR)
342Eisenberg (CBS)Ryan Longwell (K MIN)
343Schatz/Tanier (Football Outsiders)Rodney Harrison (DB NE)
344Engel (RotoExperts)Neil Rackers (K ARI)
345Ambrosius (Krause)Vikings (ST MIN)
346Erickson (RotoWire)Kris Brown (K HOU)
347Hansen (Fantasy Guru)Rob Bironas (K TEN)
348Sara (FFLibrarian)Ryan Torain (RB DEN)

Draft Results
Caplan (SIRIUS NFL Radio)
48QBBen Roethlisberger (PIT)
145QBJake Delhomme (CAR)
1RBLaDainian Tomlinson (SD)
49RBSelvin Young (DEN)
72RBLenDale White (TEN)
144RBJustin Fargas (OAK)
240RBSammy Morris (NE)
241RBAhman Green (HOU)
24WRMarques Colston (NO)
25WRBraylon Edwards (CLE)
73WRKevin Curtis (PHI)
217WRJavon Walker (OAK)
288WRMark Clayton (BAL)
313WRDeion Branch (SEA)
96TEVernon Davis (SF)
264TEL.J. Smith (PHI)
336KAdam Vinatieri (IND)
337STSeahawks (SEA)
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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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