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Jamey Eisenberg

Our first post-draft mock draft of 2009

By | Senior Fantasy Writer


The NFL Draft is over, the rookies have found out where they will be playing and you know that means -- it's mock draft time.

Fantasy Football never stops for the diehards, but the regular season is coming faster than you think with minicamps starting in May. Pretty soon, you'll be making decisions in your keeper leagues and trying to figure out if you want Tom Brady as your No. 1 quarterback.

Fantasy Football - Our first post-draft mock draft of 2009 : FantasyNews.CBSSports.com

With that in mind, here's a 12-team mock draft as if the season was starting today. You'll get to see where we think rookies like Knowshown Moreno, Michael Crabtree and Mark Sanchez should be drafted. You'll also find out our thoughts on offseason moves for players like Jay Cutler, Terrell Owens and Tony Gonzalez.

It's based off what has transpired since the Steelers were named Super Bowl champions and what we expect could happen prior to training camp. This should help you when determining keeper value and will give you food for thought when your draft rolls around.

This is the first of many mock drafts we'll be doing before this season even starts. And we'd like you to follow along and be a part of the process. So if there's a draft pick you like or feel was too early, send us an email to dmfantasyfootball@cbs.com. Put "Mock Draft" in the subject line and share your thoughts on the draft.

This is a standard-scoring league with a starting lineup of QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, FLEX RB/WR, TE, K and DST. There will also be six reserve spots.

Our draft order and participants ...

1. Jamey Eisenberg, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer
2. Ross Devonport, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
3. Eric Kay, CBSSports.com News Editor
4. Sergio Gonzalez, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
5. Michael Hurcomb, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
6. Peter Madden, Managing Editor, CBSSports.com Fantasy Sports
7. Dave Richard, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer
8. J. Darin Darst, CBSSports.com College Football Producer
9. Mike Freeman, CBSSports.com National Columnist
10. Scott White, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
11. Jeff Lippman, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
12. Eric Mack, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer

Draft Results
Round 1
Pick Team Player
1 Jamey Eisenberg Peterson, Adrian
2 Ross Devonport Turner, Michael
3 Eric Kay Forte, Matt
4 Sergio Gonzalez Jones-Drew, Maurice
5 Michael Hurcomb Gore, Frank
6 Peter Madden Williams, DeAngelo
7 Dave Richard Slaton, Steve
8 J. Darin Darst Westbrook, Brian
9 Mike Freeman Barber, Marion
10 Scott White Johnson, Chris
11 Jeff Lippman Fitzgerald, Larry
12 Eric Mack Jackson, Steven
Round 2
Pick Team Player
1 Eric Mack Tomlinson, LaDainian
2 Jeff Lippman Johnson, Andre
3 Scott White Portis, Clinton
4 Mike Freeman Jacobs, Brandon
5 J. Darin Darst Moss, Randy
6 Dave Richard Brees, Drew
7 Peter Madden Brady, Tom
8 Michael Hurcomb Wayne, Reggie
9 Sergio Gonzalez Manning, Peyton
10 Eric Kay Johnson, Calvin
11 Ross Devonport Smith, Steve
12 Jamey Eisenberg Colston, Marques
Round 3
Pick Team Player
1 Jamey Eisenberg Jennings, Greg
2 Ross Devonport Thomas, Pierre
3 Eric Kay Marshall, Brandon
4 Sergio Gonzalez White, Roddy
5 Michael Hurcomb Boldin, Anquan
6 Peter Madden Welker, Wes
7 Dave Richard Smith, Kevin
8 J. Darin Darst Rivers, Philip
9 Mike Freeman Grant, Ryan
10 Scott White Bowe, Dwayne
11 Jeff Lippman Lynch, Marshawn
12 Eric Mack Brown, Ronnie
Round 4
Pick Team Player
1 Eric Mack Owens, Terrell
2 Jeff Lippman Johnson, Larry
3 Scott White Houshmandzadeh, T.J.
4 Mike Freeman Rodgers, Aaron
5 J. Darin Darst McFadden, Darren
6 Dave Richard Jackson, Vincent
7 Peter Madden Addai, Joseph
8 Michael Hurcomb Bush, Reggie
9 Sergio Gonzalez Parker, Willie
10 Eric Kay White, LenDale
11 Ross Devonport Witten, Jason
12 Jamey Eisenberg McClain, LeRon
Round 5
Pick Team Player
1 Jamey Eisenberg Romo, Tony
2 Ross Devonport Holmes, Santonio
3 Eric Kay Stewart, Jonathan
4 Sergio Gonzalez Williams, Roy
5 Michael Hurcomb Warner, Kurt
6 Peter Madden Sproles, Darren
7 Dave Richard Royal, Eddie
8 J. Darin Darst Gonzalez, Tony
9 Mike Freeman Bryant, Antonio
10 Scott White Moreno, Knowshon
11 Jeff Lippman Gates, Antonio
12 Eric Mack Ochocinco, Chad
Round 6
Pick Team Player
1 Eric Mack McNabb, Donovan
2 Jeff Lippman Jones, Thomas
3 Scott White Clark, Dallas
4 Mike Freeman Evans, Lee
5 J. Darin Darst Ward, Hines
6 Dave Richard Brown, Donald
7 Peter Madden Edwards, Braylon
8 Michael Hurcomb Ward, Derrick
9 Sergio Gonzalez Taylor, Chester
10 Eric Kay Benson, Cedric
11 Ross Devonport Schaub, Matt
12 Jamey Eisenberg Hightower, Tim
Round 7
Pick Team Player
1 Jamey Eisenberg Wells, Chris
2 Ross Devonport Lewis, Jamal
3 Eric Kay Ryan, Matt
4 Sergio Gonzalez McGahee, Willis
5 Michael Hurcomb Berrian, Bernard
6 Peter Madden McCoy, LeSean
7 Dave Richard Graham, Earnest
8 J. Darin Darst Jones, Julius
9 Mike Freeman Breaston, Steve
10 Scott White Cassel, Matt
11 Jeff Lippman Cutler, Jay
12 Eric Mack Jones, Felix
Round 8
Pick Team Player
1 Eric Mack Jackson, DeSean
2 Jeff Lippman Steelers
3 Scott White Gonzalez, Anthony
4 Mike Freeman Bradshaw, Ahmad
5 J. Darin Darst Charles, Jamaal
6 Dave Richard Cotchery, Jerricho
7 Peter Madden Olsen, Greg
8 Michael Hurcomb Moss, Santana
9 Sergio Gonzalez Hester, Devin
10 Eric Kay Ravens
11 Ross Devonport Washington, Leon
12 Jamey Eisenberg Cooley, Chris
Round 9
Pick Team Player
1 Jamey Eisenberg Avery, Donnie
2 Ross Devonport Mason, Derrick
3 Eric Kay Keller, Dustin
4 Sergio Gonzalez Winslow, Kellen
5 Michael Hurcomb Daniels, Owen
6 Peter Madden Taylor, Fred
7 Dave Richard Moore, Lance
8 J. Darin Darst Vikings
9 Mike Freeman Boss, Kevin
10 Scott White Morris, Sammy
11 Jeff Lippman Coles, Laveranues
12 Eric Mack Roethlisberger, Ben
Round 10
Pick Team Player
1 Eric Mack Maroney, Laurence
2 Jeff Lippman Mendenhall, Rashard
3 Scott White Orton, Kyle
4 Mike Freeman Choice, Tashard
5 J. Darin Darst Manning, Eli
6 Dave Richard Carlson, John
7 Peter Madden Crabtree, Michael
8 Michael Hurcomb Williams, Ricky
9 Sergio Gonzalez Ginn Jr., Ted
10 Eric Kay Palmer, Carson
11 Ross Devonport Walter, Kevin
12 Jamey Eisenberg Norwood, Jerious
Round 11
Pick Team Player
1 Jamey Eisenberg Greene, Shonn
2 Ross Devonport Shiancoe, Visanthe
3 Eric Kay Washington, Nate
4 Sergio Gonzalez Rice, Ray
5 Michael Hurcomb Driver, Donald
6 Peter Madden Harvin, Percy
7 Dave Richard Jackson, Fred
8 J. Darin Darst Henderson, Devery
9 Mike Freeman Chambers, Chris
10 Scott White Holt, Torry
11 Jeff Lippman Campbell, Jason
12 Eric Mack Maclin, Jeremy
Round 12
Pick Team Player
1 Eric Mack Giants
2 Jeff Lippman Bush, Michael
3 Scott White Branch, Deion
4 Mike Freeman Gostkowski, Stephen
5 J. Darin Darst Bironas, Rob
6 Dave Richard Jets
7 Peter Madden Hasselbeck, Matt
8 Michael Hurcomb Miller, Zach
9 Sergio Gonzalez Patriots
10 Eric Kay Smith, Steve
11 Ross Devonport Garrard, David
12 Jamey Eisenberg Crayton, Patrick
Round 13
Pick Team Player
1 Jamey Eisenberg Eagles
2 Ross Devonport Chargers
3 Eric Kay Bears
4 Sergio Gonzalez Nicks, Hakeem
5 Michael Hurcomb Fargas, Justin
6 Peter Madden Torain, Ryan
7 Dave Richard Hill, Shaun
8 J. Darin Darst Muhammad, Muhsin
9 Mike Freeman Titans
10 Scott White Buckhalter, Correll
11 Jeff Lippman Bruce, Isaac
12 Eric Mack Shockey, Jeremy
Round 14
Pick Team Player
1 Eric Mack Nelson, Jordy
2 Jeff Lippman Jones, Greg
3 Scott White Jackson, Brandon
4 Mike Freeman Morris, Maurice
5 J. Darin Darst Miller, Heath
6 Dave Richard Robiskie, Brian
7 Peter Madden Rhodes, Dominic
8 Michael Hurcomb Redskins
9 Sergio Gonzalez Flacco, Joe
10 Eric Kay Betts, Ladell
11 Ross Devonport Jordan, LaMont
12 Jamey Eisenberg Bulger, Marc
Round 15
Pick Team Player
1 Jamey Eisenberg Burress, Plaxico
2 Ross Devonport Gage, Justin
3 Eric Kay Davis, Vernon
4 Sergio Gonzalez Fasano, Anthony
5 Michael Hurcomb Crosby, Mason
6 Peter Madden Panthers
7 Dave Richard Brown, Andre
8 J. Darin Darst Duckett, T.J.
9 Mike Freeman James, Edgerrin
10 Scott White Cardinals
11 Jeff Lippman Austin, Miles
12 Eric Mack Akers, David
Round 16
Pick Team Player
1 Eric Mack Heyward-Bey, Darrius
2 Jeff Lippman Kaeding, Nate
3 Scott White Elam, Jason
4 Mike Freeman Clayton, Mark
5 J. Darin Darst Randle El, Antwaan
6 Dave Richard Longwell, Ryan
7 Peter Madden Vinatieri, Adam
8 Michael Hurcomb Pennington, Chad
9 Sergio Gonzalez Gould, Robbie
10 Eric Kay Rackers, Neil
11 Ross Devonport Hartley, Garrett
12 Jamey Eisenberg Brown, Kris

You can e-mail all your Fantasy Football questions to DMFantasyFootball@cbs.com. Be sure to put Attn: Mock Draft in the subject field. Please include your full name, hometown and state. Be aware, due to the large volume of submissions received, we cannot guarantee personal responses to all questions.

 
 
 
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Rey Maualuga
Maualuga charged by police
Rey Maualuga, MLB, CIN
10:23 AM
News: Bengals LB Rey Maualuga has officially been charged by Cincinnati police with misdemeanor assault stemming from a bar fight last weekend. This report comes from The Associated Press. The Bengals had no comment.
Analysis: Maualuga is likely to be at least fined for this incident, especially after his 2010 DUI arrest cost him two game checks. He won't miss any playing time, though. Maualuga is just a low-end option in IDP formats heading into next season.
Hines Ward
Report: Steelers to cut ties with Ward
Hines Ward, WR, PIT
10:12 AM
News: NFL.com reports that the Steelers are not expected to bring back receiver Hines Ward for 2012. This news comes according to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora. "He has one year left on his deal worth $4 million," said La Canfora. "According to my sources, he won't be back there. So that's $4 million off the books."
Analysis: Ward has said he'd be open to taking a pay cut, but it sounds like Pittsburgh is ready to just cut ties with him. Ward would be a No. 4 WR and that means he'd likely have to play on special teams, which he likely would not want. Ward will have little Fantasy value entering 2012, that is for sure.
Kevin Faulk
Faulk contemplating retirement
Kevin Faulk, RB, NE
10:04 AM
News: New England RB Kevin Faulk is contemplating retirement after being a healthy inactive for the Super Bowl loss to the Giants, reports the Boston Globe. "That morning, when I got the word that I wasn’t going to dress . . . wow," Faulk said. “I went in the room, cried a little bit, because 75 percent of me knew that this could be my last game playing, not playing, just dressing. If I dress, there could be that chance that I could play. So that really crushed me a whole lot. Went into my room, read my Bible, read so many different Scriptures, so many different chapters in the Bible, until it was time to go to the stadium. [I took] my exit physical after the game and the trainers give me a big hug and that’s when I knew, like ‘Wow, that might be it'."
Analysis: Faulk was drafted in 1999 and the 35-year-old RB is a member of New England's 50th anniversary team. He didn't actually declare himself retired, leaving the door slightly ajar on his 14th NFL season. Faulk might finish his career with 31 total touchdowns, 15 receiving and 16 rushing. He had a solid career, but isn't a recommended Fantasy option if he does return next year.
Rob Gronkowski
Gronkowski has ankle surgery
Rob Gronkowski, TE, NE
2/10/2012
News: The Boston Herald reports that Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski underwent successful surgery Friday to fix his ailing ankle. The surgery was an arthroscopic procedure to clean out the ankle. Gronkowski played on a high-ankle sprain in Super Bowl XLVI, battling ligament damage to make two catches for 26 yards. The estimate is that it’s a 10-week recovery. That should allow him to be ready by mid-April, possibly for mini-camp.
Analysis: Continue to monitor what happens with Gronkowski this offseason, but he should be fine for the start of the 2012 season. Consider Gronkowski the No. 1 TE heading into the season. We can see Gronkowski being drafted as a Top 15 pick in all leagues, but it's a safer option to take him toward the end of Round 2 or beginning of Round 3 in all formats.
Reggie Wayne
Wayne unsure of future
Reggie Wayne, WR, IND
2/10/2012
News: Reggie Wayne told ESPN that while he'd like to stay with the Colts, he's just not sure if they want him. Wayne is scheduled to be a free agent this offseason and understands that his time might be over in Indy after 11 years. "I have been there 11 years and I would prefer to end my career a Colt. However, in due time those feelings could subside," he said. "I haven't heard anything from them yet, so maybe I am not as important on the chain of command as I should be. But either way, I'm cool. I have nothing bad to say about the Colts. ... My phone hasn't rung yet. It's only fair I worry about number 87 first. When I'm signed, then I can weigh in more."
Analysis: Wayne had a mostly horrible season thanks in big part to Peyton Manning being on the sideline. He caught 75 passes for 960 yards and four touchdowns, three coming in the final six weeks of the year. We don't think his 2011 is indicative of a slow-down in his game, but uncertainty about who he'll catch passes from and what his role will be keeps him from being a receiver we can get excited about. For now consider him a No. 3 Fantasy WR worth a mid-round pick.
Peyton Manning
Differing views on Peyton
Peyton Manning, QB, IND
2/10/2012
News: There are two differing reports on Colts QB Peyton Manning as the saga continues early this offseason in his recovery from missing this past season from neck surgery. CBSSports.com NFL Insider Mike Freeman reports that there remain a handful of team personnel men who have serious doubts he will ever play again or at the very least will miss most of next season. But, according to NFL.com, former Colts vice chairman Bill Polian, who was fired in early January, said he believes Manning will be fine in 2012 after he last saw Manning throw in late December. "It's marked (improvement) from where he was back in September," Polian said. "He threw it accurately, he threw it with a good, tight spiral, and he threw it with velocity. Generally, he looked like a pretty confident quarterback out there." Polian also indicated that Manning was able to make a variety of throws and throw across his body, which differs from a report on NFL Network earlier this week. Polian said that Manning's recovery is "coming, but coming slowly. But, nonetheless, its making progress."
Analysis: The bottom line with Manning is until the public sees him throw or work in practice we won't know where he's at in his recovery. The Colts also have to make a decision on his contract or else he can sign with a new team, with Arizona, Miami and Washington the likely suitors. If healthy, Manning will remain a No. 1 Fantasy QB no matter where he plays, but he has to prove that his neck is 100 percent. Continue to monitor what happens with Manning, and hopefully he can resume his career without any problems.
Fred Jackson
Jackson cleared, contract coming
Fred Jackson, RB, BUF
2/10/2012
News: Fred Jackson has been cleared to return to football activities for a couple of weeks following a broken fibula, but the good news for him doesn't stop there. The official team website reports that Jackson has been promised by team GM Buddy Nix that he will receive a contract extension, with the timeline set for before the 2012 season. Jackson is slated to be in a contract year as it stands now, but a new deal would change that. "Fred and I have talked," said Nix. "We want to extend Fred. I'd like for Fred to finish his career as a Bill. He's meant a lot to us. I've got great respect for him. We do want Fred back and we do intend to try to work out a deal with him. I've told him that. What we said is what we're going to do."
Analysis: Jackson told the site that he's ready to get started in 2012 after missing the last six games of the season with a broken leg. While he was sidelined, C.J. Spiller stepped up and put some good moves on the field, complicating the Buffalo running back situation heading into the new year. Chances are the Bills will lean on Jackson as they have been, but Spiller could take a bigger share of the run-game workload than in the past, and that could put a cap on what Jackson is capable of doing. He's also 31 years old but doesn't have the wear-and-tear that typically comes with rushers over 30. If the Bills extend Jackson then it will be clear that he's a part of their future and a potential 15-touch-per-game back. If not, he'll be in a contract year and could play well in hopes of cashing in after next season. Either way he represents a solid value as a No. 2 Fantasy RB worth a pick between late Round 3 and early Round 5.
Lavelle Hawkins
Hawkins gets three-year deal
Lavelle Hawkins, WR, TEN
2/10/2012
News: The Tennessean reports Friday that the Titans have agreed to terms on a contract extension for WR Lavelle Hawkins, who had his best season in 2011. He had 47 catches for 470 yards and one touchdown.
Analysis: Hawkins has minimal Fantasy value heading into 2012, especially if Kenny Britt (knee) returns at 100 percent. Keep an eye on what happens with the Titans receiving corps, but ignore Hawkins on Draft Day in most leagues.
Kenny Britt
Britt 'working hard'
Kenny Britt, WR, TEN
2/10/2012
News: The Sports Xchange reports that new Titans GM Ruston Webster said WR Kenny Britt, who suffered a torn ACL in September and had surgery in early October, should return in time for training camp in 2012. He said Britt appears to be a fast healer and is ahead of schedule in his recovery. "Kenny has been working hard and he's coming fast, probably even a little faster than I thought he would. So I'm real happy about that," he said. "We expect to have him out there for training camp. The good thing about his injury, is there is a good thing, is it happened early, and he's a very strong young and bounces back very quickly. We're hoping and planning to have him back for training camp."
Analysis: Britt is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of the 2012 season, and hopefully he can come into training camp in shape. We consider Britt a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy WR when healthy, and he is worth drafting with a mid-round pick if his knee proves to be 100 percent.
Kevin Smith
Smith wants return to Lions
Kevin Smith, RB, DET
2/10/2012
News: According to mlive.com, impending free agent RB Kevin Smith would like to return to the Lions in 2012. Smith, 25, re-signed with Detroit last November and had four starts in seven games. He finished the regular season with 72 carries for 356 yards and four touchdowns, plus had 22 receptions for 179 yards and three scores. "In every interview that I've done, even though I'm a free agent, I've referred to the team and me as us," Smith said. "I'm on the Lions roster in my opinion until I'm not on the Lions roster. That says it all."
Analysis: Smith is a former third-round selection by Detroit in 2008. He showed promise as a rookie, gaining 976 yards and scoring eight touchdowns on 238 carries. He started 13 games in 2009 before suffering a season-ending injury to his left knee. He rushed for 747 yards and four touchdowns prior to his injury. Smith was phased out of the offense with the arrival of Jahvid Best in 2010. Detroit decided not to make him an offer when he became a restricted free agent after that season. After Best sustained a season-ending concussion last season, Detroit re-signed Smith. We'll find out if he can return to the Lions, who also have second-year RB Mikel Leshoure, who also is recovering from a season-ending Achilles tendon injury sustained in the preseason. Keep an eye on what happens with Smith, but he should only be drafted with a late-round pick if he's back in Detroit.
 
 
 
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