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Jamey Eisenberg

Our first 14-team mock draft of '09

By | Senior Fantasy Writer


In our first mock draft following the NFL Draft at the end of April, there were some controversial picks, and it was interesting to see what rounds the rookies were selected.

Now, we're taking it a step further.

Fantasy Football - Our first 14-team mock draft of '09 : FantasyNews.CBSSports.com

The first mock draft was with 12 teams. LaDainian Tomlinson fell to the second round, Pierre Thomas was drafted in the third round and Knowshon Moreno was the first rookie drafted in Round 5. We also had owners draft Plaxico Burress and Edgerrin James, who are unsigned but still have potential.

Dave Richard and I broke down the mock draft with our analysis, but things have already changed since then with mini-camps and offseason workouts. For example, Tom Brady appears healthy and ready for training camp and LeRon McClain is now a fullback. These are just two potential moves that could affect your draft later this summer.

This new edition is a 14-team mock draft for those of you who play at an advanced level. And we'll continue doing drafts throughout the offseason with different variations to help you determine keeper value and give you some things to think about for your own league. 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 (six points for all touchdowns, one point for every 10 yards rushing and receiving, one point for every 25 yards passing and minus-2 for every turnover) with the rules a representation of most CBSSports.com formats. There is a starting lineup of QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, FLEX RB/WR, TE, K and DST and seven reserve spots. We use extra reserves to give you an example of what a deeper draft might look like.

Our draft order is as follows:

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

Editor's Note: This draft will be conducted over the next week to 10 days, with the majority of picks being made Mon.-Fri. Check back frequently for the latest picks.

Draft Results
Round 1
PickTeamPlayer
1Ian MelmoodPeterson, Adrian
2Eric KayForte, Matt
3Peter MaddenTurner, Michael
4Jason HorowitzJones-Drew, Maurice
5Michael HurcombGore, Frank
6J. Darin DarstWilliams, DeAngelo
7Jamey EisenbergSlaton, Steve
8Mike FreemanWestbrook, Brian
9Eric MackBrady, Tom
10Dave RichardJohnson, Chris
11Ross DevonportJackson, Steven
12Scott WhitePortis, Clinton
13Jeff LippmanFitzgerald, Larry
14Sergio GonzalezTomlinson, LaDainian
Round 2
PickTeamPlayer
1Sergio GonzalezJacobs, Brandon
2Jeff LippmanBarber, Marion
3Scott WhiteJohnson, Andre
4Ross DevonportJohnson, Calvin
5Dave RichardMoss, Randy
6Eric MackBrown, Ronnie
7Mike FreemanThomas, Pierre
8Jamey EisenbergWayne, Reggie
9J. Darin DarstBrees, Drew
10Michael HurcombJennings, Greg
11Jason HorowitzSmith, Kevin
12Peter MaddenBoldin, Anquan
13Eric KayMarshall, Brandon
14Ian MelmoodWhite, Roddy
Round 3
PickTeamPlayer
1Ian MelmoodColston, Marques
2Eric KayWilliams, Roy E.
3Peter MaddenManning, Peyton
4Jason HorowitzHoushmandzadeh, T.J.
5Michael HurcombSmith, Steve
6J. Darin DarstLynch, Marshawn
7Jamey EisenbergBowe, Dwayne
8Mike FreemanGrant, Ryan
9Eric MackMcFadden, Darren
10Dave RichardWelker, Wes
11Ross DevonportJohnson, Larry
12Scott WhiteOwens, Terrell
13Jeff LippmanRivers, Philip
14Sergio GonzalezRodgers, Aaron
Round 4
PickTeamPlayer
1Sergio GonzalezJackson, Vincent
2Jeff LippmanJones, Thomas
3Scott WhiteParker, Willie
4Ross DevonportRomo, Tony
5Dave RichardAddai, Joseph
6Eric MackBush, Reggie
7Mike FreemanBryant, Antonio
8Jamey EisenbergWhite, LenDale
9J. Darin DarstHolmes, Santonio
10Michael HurcombWells, Beanie
11Jason HorowitzEdwards, Braylon
12Peter MaddenStewart, Jonathan
13Eric KayMoreno, Knowshon
14Ian MelmoodWarner, Kurt
Round 5
PickTeamPlayer
1Ian MelmoodWard, Derrick
2Eric KayMcNabb, Donovan
3Peter MaddenRoyal, Eddie
4Jason HorowitzWitten, Jason
5Michael HurcombOchocinco, Chad
6J. Darin DarstJackson, DeSean
7Jamey EisenbergSproles, Darren
8Mike FreemanSchaub, Matt
9Eric MackGates, Antonio
10Dave RichardBrown, Donald
11Ross DevonportEvans, Lee
12Scott WhiteGonzalez, Tony
13Jeff LippmanBerrian, Bernard
14Sergio GonzalezWard, Hines
Round 6
PickTeamPlayer
1Sergio GonzalezMoore, Lance
2Jeff LippmanBenson, Cedric
3Scott WhiteRyan, Matt
4Ross DevonportClark, Dallas
5Dave RichardCutler, Jay
6Eric MackRice, Ray
7Mike FreemanColes, Laveranues
8Jamey EisenbergPalmer, Carson
9J. Darin DarstMcGahee, Willis
10Michael HurcombCassel, Matt
11Jason HorowitzJones, Felix
12Peter MaddenHester, Devin
13Eric KayGraham, Earnest
14Ian MelmoodLewis, Jamal
Round 7
PickTeamPlayer
1Ian MelmoodBreaston, Steve
2Eric KayOlsen, Greg
3Peter MaddenMorris, Sammy
4Jason HorowitzRoethlisberger, Ben
5Michael HurcombMoss, Santana
6J. Darin DarstCooley, Chris
7Jamey EisenbergGonzalez, Anthony
8Mike FreemanCotchery, Jerricho
9Eric MackDriver, Donald
10Dave RichardMason, Derrick
11Ross DevonportAvery, Donnie
12Scott WhiteJones, Julius
13Jeff LippmanGinn Jr., Ted
14Sergio GonzalezTaylor, Chester
Round 8
PickTeamPlayer
1Sergio GonzalezHightower, Tim
2Jeff LippmanWinslow, Kellen
3Scott WhiteOrton, Kyle
4Ross DevonportWashington, Leon
5Dave RichardNorwood, Jerious
6Eric MackCrabtree, Michael
7Mike FreemanMcCoy, LeSean
8Jamey EisenbergDaniels, Owen
9J. Darin DarstJackson, Fred
10Michael HurcombWilliams, Ricky
11Jason HorowitzHarvin, Percy
12Peter MaddenMaclin, Jeremy
13Eric KayWalter, Kevin
14Ian MelmoodKeller, Dustin
Round 9
PickTeamPlayer
1Ian MelmoodMendenhall, Rashard
2Eric KayMcClain, LeRon
3Peter MaddenCarlson, John
4Jason HorowitzHarrison, Jerome
5Michael HurcombBoss, Kevin
6J. Darin DarstTaylor, Fred
7Jamey EisenbergBradshaw, Ahmad
8Mike FreemanHasselbeck, Matt
9Eric MackHolt, Torry
10Dave RichardSteelers
11Ross DevonportCharles, Jamaal
12Scott WhiteChambers, Chris
13Jeff LippmanWashington, Nate
14Sergio GonzalezShiancoe, Visanthe
Round 10
PickTeamPlayer
1Sergio GonzalezSmith, Steve
2Jeff LippmanGreene, Shonn
3Scott WhiteAustin, Miles
4Ross DevonportBruce, Isaac
5Dave RichardScheffler, Tony
6Eric MackMaroney, Laurence
7Mike FreemanGostkowski, Stephen
8Jamey EisenbergManning, Eli
9J. Darin DarstMuhammad, Muhsin
10Michael HurcombCrayton, Patrick
11Jason HorowitzMorgan, Josh
12Peter MaddenChoice, Tashard
13Eric KayCampbell, Jason
14Ian MelmoodEdwards, Trent
Round 11
PickTeamPlayer
1Ian MelmoodGage, Justin
2Eric KayHenry, Chris
3Peter MaddenBush, Michael
4Jason HorowitzNicks, Hakeem
5Michael HurcombShockey, Jeremy
6J. Darin DarstRavens
7Jamey EisenbergBrown, Chris
8Mike FreemanBurleson, Nate
9Eric MackBranch, Deion
10Dave RichardRobiskie, Brian
11Ross DevonportMorris, Maurice
12Scott WhiteDuckett, T.J.
13Jeff LippmanHill, Shaun
14Sergio GonzalezGarrard, David
Round 12
PickTeamPlayer
1Sergio GonzalezBrown, Andre
2Jeff LippmanJets
3Scott WhiteHixon, Domenik
4Ross DevonportHenderson, Devery
5Dave RichardJackson, Brandon
6Eric MackGiants
7Mike FreemanFargas, Justin
8Jamey EisenbergBennett, Earl
9J. Darin DarstClayton, Mark
10Michael HurcombEagles
11Jason HorowitzVikings
12Peter MaddenJordan, LaMont
13Eric KayPatriots
14Ian MelmoodBears
Round 13
PickTeamPlayer
1Ian MelmoodBess, Davone
2Eric KayBetts, Ladell
3Peter MaddenTitans
4Jason HorowitzQuinn, Brady
5Michael HurcombJones, Greg
6J. Darin DarstMiller, Heath
7Jamey EisenbergRice, Sidney
8Mike FreemanEngram, Bobby
9Eric MackHeyward-Bey, Darrius
10Dave RichardFlacco, Joe
11Ross DevonportChargers
12Scott WhitePennington, Chad
13Jeff LippmanCelek, Brent
14Sergio GonzalezBritt, Kenny
Round 14
PickTeamPlayer
1Sergio GonzalezMoore, Mewelde
2Jeff LippmanMeachem, Robert
3Scott WhiteJenkins, Michael
4Ross DevonportPittman, Antonio
5Dave RichardMiller, Zach
6Eric MackGalloway, Joey
7Mike FreemanScaife, Bo
8Jamey EisenbergBurress, Plaxico
9J. Darin DarstDelhomme, Jake
10Michael HurcombCoffee, Glen
11Jason HorowitzPettigrew, Brandon
12Peter MaddenJames, Edgerrin
13Eric KayBooker, Lorenzo
14Ian MelmoodDavis, James
Round 15
PickTeamPlayer
1Ian MelmoodFasano, Anthony
2Eric KayBradley, Mark
3Peter MaddenRhodes, Dominic
4Jason HorowitzThomas, Devin
5Michael HurcombBulger, Marc
6J. Darin DarstBironas, Rob
7Jamey EisenbergDolphins
8Mike FreemanCowboys
9Eric MackNelson, Jordy
10Dave RichardGoodson, Mike
11Ross DevonportFaulk, Kevin
12Scott WhiteBuckhalter, Correll
13Jeff LippmanTorain, Ryan
14Sergio GonzalezBuccaneers
Round 16
PickTeamPlayer
1Sergio GonzalezRobinson, Laurent
2Jeff LippmanKelly, Malcolm
3Scott WhiteCardinals
4Ross DevonportRosenfels, Sage
5Dave RichardStafford, Matthew
6Eric MackVinatieri, Adam
7Mike FreemanSmith, Kolby
8Jamey EisenbergStuckey, Chansi
9J. Darin DarstRandle El, Antwaan
10Michael HurcombCrosby, Mason
11Jason HorowitzGould, Robbie
12Peter MaddenHiggins, Johnnie Lee
13Eric KayDavis, Vernon
14Ian MelmoodJones, Kevin
Round 17
PickTeamPlayer
1Ian MelmoodElam, Jason
2Eric KayLongwell, Ryan
3Peter MaddenKaeding, Nate
4Jason HorowitzVick, Michael
5Michael HurcombBennett, Martellus
6J. Darin DarstSanchez, Mark
7Jamey EisenbergHartley, Garrett
8Mike FreemanDunn, Warrick
9Eric MackCollie, Austin
10Dave RichardAkers, David
11Ross DevonportTynes, Lawrence
12Scott WhiteRackers, Neil
13Jeff LippmanGraham, Shayne
14Sergio GonzalezBrown, Kris
 
 
 
Player News
Rey Maualuga
Maualuga charged by police
Rey Maualuga, MLB, CIN
2/11/2012
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
2/11/2012
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
2/11/2012
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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