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Our first 14-team mock draft of '09

Jamey Eisenberg
Senior Fantasy Writer
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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
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Rob Gronkowski
Gronkowski slated for fourth surgery
Rob Gronkowski, TE, NE
5/19/2013
News: New England tight end Rob Gronkowski will undergo a fourth surgery on his left forearm Monday at Massachusetts General Hospital, the Boston Herald reports Sunday. Dr. Jesse Jupiter is expected to perform the surgery. A new plate is expected to replace the one already in his arm and he will begin a new 10-11 week recovery period.
Analysis: The doctors will take a culture from Gronk's arm and if it shows the infection has lingered, it could be "back to square one," for the tight end. He could miss regular season games if that happens so Fantasy owners will want to watch out. It goes without saying that his Fantasy draft stock will be affected negatively if he has all the procedures and isn't ready for training camp or preseason games. Count on us to keep you posted on the latest news on Gronkowski between now and when the season starts.

Dwight Freeney
Freeney signs with Chargers
Dwight Freeney, DE, IND
5/19/2013
News: The Chargers have signed linebacker Dwight Freeney to a two-year contract, NFL.com reports.
Analysis: The 33-year-old Freeney had 12 tackles and five sacks last year for the Colts. The Chargers needed a pass rusher and this was a good fit. Still, we're not sure he'll carry much Fantasy value in IDP formats.

EJ Manuel
Manuel could start Week 1
EJ Manuel, QB, BUF
5/17/2013
News: The Bills official team website reports that new general manager Doug Whaley was asked in an appearance on the NFL Network about the chances of rookie quarterback E.J. Manuel being ready to start Week 1 of the regular season. Whaley didn’t rule out the possibility. “Time will tell,” said Whaley. ”He does have the work ethic and the leadership qualities that he’ll have a chance. But we believe competition brings out the best in everybody. Between him, Kevin Kolb, Tarvaris Jackson, even Jeff Tuel, we’re excited to see who comes out on top of that position battle.” Buffalo’s season opener is a home game against New England.
Analysis: We'd like to see Manuel start from Week 1 because he presents the most upside of the quarterback group in Buffalo. Keep an eye on Manuel's progress this offseason, and he has the chance to be a No. 2 Fantasy quarterback in standard leagues. In rookie-only drafts, Manuel should be considered a Top 15 overall selection.

Mike Goodson
Goodson arrested Friday
Mike Goodson, RB, NYJ
5/17/2013
News: Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested on drug and weapon charges early on Friday morning, reports News 12 in New Jersey. According to the report, Goodson and another man were found intoxicated in a parked SUV along Route 80 in Denville, New Jersey, which is about 15 miles northwest of the Jets' headquarters in Florham Park. A loaded .45-caliber handgun with hollow-point bullets was found in the SUV and when the 25-year-old running back was transported to a hospital for evaluation, marijuana was discovered in his possession. The Jets signed Goodson to a three-year, $6 million contract on March 15 to compete for a starting job this season. Goodson's deal with the Jets included a $1.93 million guaranteed. CBSSports.com blogger Will Brinson researched that illegal possession of hollow point bullets is a "crime of the fourth degree" in New Jersey, which appears to be among the states with the strictest laws regarding the ammunition.
Analysis: Goodson could be headed to prison, not to mention an NFL suspension, if found guilty of this crime. Before this incident we expected him to be No. 2 on the depth chart behind Chris Ivory. Now there's no telling just how far he'll fall. For the time being there's no reason to spend anything more than a late-round flier on Goodson since his playing time was going to be fairly limited to begin with.

Bruce Irvin
Irvin suspended four games
Bruce Irvin, LB, SEA
5/17/2013
News: Seattle defensive end Bruce Irvin has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2013 regular season for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances, the team reported Friday. Irvin will be eligible to return to the Seahawks' active roster on Monday, Sept. 30 following the team's Sept. 29 game against the Texans. Irvin is eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason practices and games. "I want to apologize to my teammates, coaches and Seahawks fans for making a mistake when I took a substance that is prohibited in the NFL without a medical exemption," Irvin said in a statement. "I am extremely disappointed in the poor judgment I showed and take full responsibility for my actions. I will not appeal the discipline and instead will focus my energy on preparing for the season so I can begin earning your trust and respect again. I look forward to contributing to the team the moment I return."
Analysis: Irvin had a solid year in 2012 with eight sacks. He didn't provide much else with only 16 total tackles and one fumble recovery, but he now will miss the first four games of the season. He is only worth drafting with a late-round flier in IDP leagues.

Josh Cribbs
Cribbs still not healthy
Josh Cribbs, WR, OAK
5/17/2013
News: The Raiders official team website reports that newly signed receiver Josh Cribbs hopes to have a role on offense as much as just being a return man. "Definitely. I feel like it’s a definite possibility for competition at that position," Cribbs said. "At this point, my job is to come in and be a special teams' guru to help solidify our special teams unit in the NFL and to raise our goals and our standards. If we do that, we will become an elite unit." Cribbs also addressed the health of his knee. "I’m doing well," Cribbs said. "If we were lining up to play football in June then it would be a hot topic. I will be ready to play football when it’s time to play football, and I think that is the important thing."
Analysis: It sounds like Cribbs is still dealing with his knee issue, but he should be ready for the start of training camp. He also could see time at receiver, but he'll have to prove himself first. He's not worth drafting in standard leagues, but he could be worth a late-round flier in leagues where you get points for return yardage.

Matt Ryan
Ryan speaks on O-line
Matt Ryan, QB, ATL
5/17/2013
News: Matt Ryan's receiving threats are well documented and the Falcons' run game got a strong upgrade in Steven Jackson. But the offensive line is undergoing some changes as center Todd McClure retired and Tyson Clabo was released. Ryan says not to worry about it. "We've got a guy in Peter Konz that played guard for us last year, but during practice, I got a lot of snaps with Peter. Joe Hawley has played a little bit for us when Todd’s been out for a series or two throughout games the last couple of years. I’ll be fine. We’ll be fine with those guys in terms of the snap," Ryan told 790 The Zone in Atlanta. "It’s a little different and that takes some getting used to so it becomes something you don’t even think about. ... We've got Mike Johnson who has played a number of different roles for us. Then a young guy like Lamar Holmes, he’s a guy we drafted high last year that we feel really good about. He’s extremely talented and I think he’s beginning to learn the offense more and more and this offseason has been productive for him. I’m excited about those guys. I think they’re fully capable of coming in and playing good football for us. They just need to do it."
Analysis: The Falcons' offensive line is actually a significant factor for Ryan. Last season when he was not under pressure and not blitzed he completed over 70 percent of his passes. When he was blitzed or under pressure that completion percentage fell to under 62 percent according to Pro Football Focus. That's probably typical for most quarterbacks but we've seen passers' numbers completely decline when they're under duress (think of Arizona last year, Chicago and St. Louis in years past). Granted, Ryan's a very talented passer and the O-line shouldn't be what does him in, it's just something to watch in camp this summer. He remains a No. 1 Fantasy quarterback who will fall to Round 4 in drafts this summer.

Falcons
Ryan speaks on O-line
Falcons, TQB ATL,
5/17/2013
News: Matt Ryan's receiving threats are well documented and the Falcons' run game got a strong upgrade in Steven Jackson. But the offensive line is undergoing some changes as center Todd McClure retired and Tyson Clabo was released. Ryan says not to worry about it. "We've got a guy in Peter Konz that played guard for us last year, but during practice, I got a lot of snaps with Peter. Joe Hawley has played a little bit for us when Todd’s been out for a series or two throughout games the last couple of years. I’ll be fine. We’ll be fine with those guys in terms of the snap," Ryan told 790 The Zone in Atlanta. "It’s a little different and that takes some getting used to so it becomes something you don’t even think about. ... We've got Mike Johnson who has played a number of different roles for us. Then a young guy like Lamar Holmes, he’s a guy we drafted high last year that we feel really good about. He’s extremely talented and I think he’s beginning to learn the offense more and more and this offseason has been productive for him. I’m excited about those guys. I think they’re fully capable of coming in and playing good football for us. They just need to do it."
Analysis: The Falcons' offensive line is actually a significant factor for Ryan. Last season when he was not under pressure and not blitzed he completed over 70 percent of his passes. When he was blitzed or under pressure that completion percentage fell to under 62 percent according to Pro Football Focus. That's probably typical for most quarterbacks but we've seen passers' numbers completely decline when they're under duress (think of Arizona last year, Chicago and St. Louis in years past). Granted, Ryan's a very talented passer and the O-line shouldn't be what does him in, it's just something to watch in camp this summer. He remains a No. 1 Fantasy quarterback who will fall to Round 4 in drafts this summer.

Kendall Wright
Wright in better shape
Kendall Wright, WR, TEN
5/17/2013
News: The Titans official website reports that receiver Kendall Wright has never felt better physically. “I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been,” Wright said. The second-year receiver is tipping the scales around 187 pounds, approximately 14 pounds lighter than when he arrived last year. Wright attributed part of the transformation to workouts at Baylor after his rookie campaign ended. A bigger difference maker, however, may have been his routes through grocery stores that passed by junk food. “For the most part, it wasn’t about the running,” Wright said. “I just started taking care of my body and eating right. I wasn’t eating right at all. I was eating a lot of junk food because that’s what I like and that’s what I’d buy, but I cut down on that and just started eating right. When you don’t buy it, you’re not going to eat it, so I just stopped buying it.”
Analysis: Wright finished his rookie season with 64 catches for 626 yards and four touchdowns in 15 games. He enters this season with the chance to start for the Titans, and we like him as a key reserve receiver with upside. Plan on drafting Wright with a mid-round pick.

Thomas Keiser
Keiser rumbles to Bolts
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5/17/2013
News: Days after his release from the Panthers, the Chargers have signed linebacker Thomas Keiser.
Analysis: Keiser played in four games last year before landing on IR with an elbow injury. He'll try and help replace Melvin Ingram in the team's pass rush. He's unlikely to be a relevant Fantasy option.

 
 
 
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