Feb. 8, 2010

2010 Post Super Bowl Mock Draft

By Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

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The Saints beat the Colts 31-17 to win Super Bowl XLIV, which officially ends the 2009 season. Drew Brees was named Super Bowl MVP as he outplayed Peyton Manning.

And now you want to find out when each quarterback should be drafted.

It's never too early to look ahead to next season, and we've got you covered heading into 2010. We've already done one mock draft, but that was before the big game. This one should wrap up the entire year, and there are more mock drafts to come.

Plenty of things will change between now and your official Draft Day in the summer -- trades, free agent signings and players getting cut -- so keep that in mind when you consider the time frame of these results. But moves are already happening.

Mike Shanahan (Washington), Pete Carroll (Seattle) and Chan Gailey (Buffalo) are new head coaches with offensive backgrounds, which should help increase production. The same goes for new offensive coordinators in Chicago (Mike Martz) and Kansas City (Charlie Weis). And Kurt Warner's retirement in Arizona will have a rippling effect on Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin and the entire Cardinals offense.

Much more will happen, so stay tuned, but here's a look at where things stand following the Super Bowl. It was an exciting finish to 2009, but we're already excited for 2010 to begin.

With this mock draft, we're keeping things simple: 12 teams, standard scoring (six points for all touchdowns, one point for every 10 yards rushing and receiving, one point for every 25 yards passing and minus-2 points for every turnover). There is a starting lineup of 1 QB, 2 RBs, 2 WRs, 1 FLEX, 1 TE, 1 K and 1 DST and six reserve spots.

We encourage you to follow along, and if there's a draft pick you like or feel was too early, send us an e-mail to dmfantasyfootball@cbs.com . Put "Mock Draft" in the subject line and share your thoughts on the draft.

Our draft order is as follows:

1. Eric Kay, News Editor
2. Peter Madden, Editorial Director, Fantasy Sports
3. Eric Mack, Senior Fantasy Writer
4. Sergio Gonzalez, Fantasy Writer
5. Ross Devonport, Senior Fantasy Writer
6. Dave Richard, Senior Fantasy Writer
7. Jamey Eisenberg, Senior Fantasy Writer
8. Michael Hurcomb, Fantasy Writer
9. Kevin Cruz, Fantasy Writer
10. Steve Spierer, Fantasy Writer
11. Jeff Lippman, Fantasy Writer
12. Scott White, Fantasy Writer

Draft Results
Round 1
Pick	Team	Player
1	Eric Kay	Johnson, Chris
2	Peter Madden	Peterson, Adrian
3	Eric Mack	Jones-Drew, Maurice
4	Sergio Gonzalez	Rice, Ray
5	Ross Devonport	Turner, Michael
6	Dave Richard	Gore, Frank
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Johnson, Andre
8	Michael Hurcomb	Jackson, Steven
9	Kevin Cruz	Brees, Drew
10	Steve Spierer	Manning, Peyton
11	Jeff Lippman	Fitzgerald, Larry
12	Scott White	Charles, Jamaal
Round 2
Pick	Team	Player
1	Scott White	Williams, DeAngelo
2	Jeff Lippman	Mendenhall, Rashard
3	Steve Spierer	Moreno, Knowshon
4	Kevin Cruz	Grant, Ryan
5	Michael Hurcomb	Benson, Cedric
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Rodgers, Aaron
7	Dave Richard	Jackson, Vincent
8	Ross Devonport	Wayne, Reggie
9	Sergio Gonzalez	Jackson, DeSean
10	Eric Mack	Brady, Tom
11	Peter Madden	Forte, Matt
12	Eric Kay	Moss, Randy
Round 3
Pick	Team	Player
1	Eric Kay	Marshall, Brandon
2	Peter Madden	Rivers, Philip
3	Eric Mack	Johnson, Calvin
4	Sergio Gonzalez	Addai, Joseph
5	Ross Devonport	Brown, Ronnie
6	Dave Richard	Schaub, Matt
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Colston, Marques
8	Michael Hurcomb	White, Roddy
9	Kevin Cruz	Jennings, Greg
10	Steve Spierer	Rice, Sidney
11	Jeff Lippman	Austin, Miles
12	Scott White	Smith, Steve
Round 4
Pick	Team	Player
1	Scott White	Clark, Dallas
2	Jeff Lippman	Harrison, Jerome
3	Steve Spierer	Stewart, Jonathan
4	Kevin Cruz	Gates, Antonio
5	Michael Hurcomb	Boldin, Anquan
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Wells, Beanie
7	Dave Richard	Thomas, Pierre
8	Ross Devonport	Ochocinco, Chad
9	Sergio Gonzalez	Romo, Tony
10	Eric Mack	Greene, Shonn
11	Peter Madden	Harvin, Percy
12	Eric Kay	Holmes, Santonio
Round 5
Pick	Team	Player
1	Eric Kay	McCoy, LeSean
2	Peter Madden	Jacobs, Brandon
3	Eric Mack	Davis, Vernon
4	Sergio Gonzalez	Smith, Steve
5	Ross Devonport	Roethlisberger, Ben
6	Dave Richard	Bowe, Dwayne
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Portis, Clinton
8	Michael Hurcomb	Jones, Thomas
9	Kevin Cruz	Barber, Marion
10	Steve Spierer	Celek, Brent
11	Jeff Lippman	McNabb, Donovan
12	Scott White	Jackson, Fred
Round 6
Pick	Team	Player
1	Scott White	Cutler, Jay
2	Jeff Lippman	Jones, Felix
3	Steve Spierer	Crabtree, Michael
4	Kevin Cruz	Sims-Walker, Mike
5	Michael Hurcomb	Witten, Jason
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Forsett, Justin
7	Dave Richard	Welker, Wes
8	Ross Devonport	Gonzalez, Tony
9	Sergio Gonzalez	Edwards, Braylon
10	Eric Mack	Maclin, Jeremy
11	Peter Madden	Williams, Ricky
12	Eric Kay	Manning, Eli
Round 7
Pick	Team	Player
1	Eric Kay	Finley, Jermichael
2	Peter Madden	Garcon, Pierre
3	Eric Mack	Tomlinson, LaDainian
4	Sergio Gonzalez	Meachem, Robert
5	Ross Devonport	Bush, Reggie
6	Dave Richard	Williams, Cadillac
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Smith, Kevin
8	Michael Hurcomb	Ryan, Matt
9	Kevin Cruz	Hightower, Tim
10	Steve Spierer	Nicks, Hakeem
11	Jeff Lippman	Daniels, Owen
12	Scott White	Ward, Hines
Round 8
Pick	Team	Player
1	Scott White	Sproles, Darren
2	Jeff Lippman	Slaton, Steve
3	Steve Spierer	Bradshaw, Ahmad
4	Kevin Cruz	Jets
5	Michael Hurcomb	Houshmandzadeh, T.J.
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Brown, Donald
7	Dave Richard	Maroney, Laurence
8	Ross Devonport	Westbrook, Brian
9	Sergio Gonzalez	Favre, Brett
10	Eric Mack	Owens, Terrell
11	Peter Madden	McFadden, Darren
12	Eric Kay	Lynch, Marshawn
Round 9
Pick	Team	Player
1	Eric Kay	Jones, Julius
2	Peter Madden	Morris, Sammy
3	Eric Mack	Cotchery, Jerricho
4	Sergio Gonzalez	Washington, Leon
5	Ross Devonport	Gonzalez, Anthony
6	Dave Richard	Collie, Austin
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Mason, Derrick
8	Michael Hurcomb	Palmer, Carson
9	Kevin Cruz	Britt, Kenny
10	Steve Spierer	Shiancoe, Visanthe
11	Jeff Lippman	Packers
12	Scott White	Driver, Donald
Round 10
Pick	Team	Player
1	Scott White	Smith, Alex
2	Jeff Lippman	Keller, Dustin
3	Steve Spierer	Wallace, Mike
4	Kevin Cruz	Taylor, Chester
5	Michael Hurcomb	Foster, Arian
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Winslow, Kellen
7	Dave Richard	Olsen, Greg
8	Ross Devonport	Flacco, Joe
9	Sergio Gonzalez	McGahee, Willis
10	Eric Mack	Manningham, Mario
11	Peter Madden	Royal, Eddie
12	Eric Kay	Vikings
Round 11
Pick	Team	Player
1	Eric Kay	Moss, Santana
2	Peter Madden	Edelman, Julian
3	Eric Mack	Steelers
4	Sergio Gonzalez	Eagles
5	Ross Devonport	Williams, Roy E.
6	Dave Richard	Bush, Michael
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Aromashodu, Devin
8	Michael Hurcomb	Chargers
9	Kevin Cruz	Choice, Tashard
10	Steve Spierer	Henne, Chad
11	Jeff Lippman	Evans, Lee
12	Scott White	Cooley, Chris
Round 12
Pick	Team	Player
1	Scott White	Breaston, Steve
2	Jeff Lippman	Parker, Willie
3	Steve Spierer	Ward, Derrick
4	Kevin Cruz	Bryant, Antonio
5	Michael Hurcomb	Walter, Kevin
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Cowboys
7	Dave Richard	Snelling, Jason
8	Ross Devonport	Johnson, Larry
9	Sergio Gonzalez	Boss, Kevin
10	Eric Mack	Avery, Donnie
11	Peter Madden	Miller, Heath
12	Eric Kay	Chambers, Chris
Round 13
Pick	Team	Player
1	Eric Kay	Leinart, Matt
2	Peter Madden	Ravens
3	Eric Mack	White, LenDale
4	Sergio Gonzalez	Davis, James
5	Ross Devonport	49ers
6	Dave Richard	Cassel, Matt
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Morris, Maurice
8	Michael Hurcomb	Bennett, Earl
9	Kevin Cruz	Hasselbeck, Matt
10	Steve Spierer	Saints
11	Jeff Lippman	Orton, Kyle
12	Scott White	Hester, Devin
Round 14
Pick	Team	Player
1	Scott White	Broncos
2	Jeff Lippman	Massaquoi, Mohamed
3	Steve Spierer	Bess, Davone
4	Kevin Cruz	Coffee, Glen
5	Michael Hurcomb	Scott, Bernard
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Young, Vince
7	Dave Richard	Hartley, Garrett
8	Ross Devonport	Thomas, Devin
9	Sergio Gonzalez	Shockey, Jeremy
10	Eric Mack	Gostkowski, Stephen
11	Peter Madden	Tate, Brandon
12	Eric Kay	Ringer, Javon
Round 15
Pick	Team	Player
1	Eric Kay	Longwell, Ryan
2	Peter Madden	Bironas, Rob
3	Eric Mack	Heap, Todd
4	Sergio Gonzalez	Kaeding, Nate
5	Ross Devonport	Akers, David
6	Dave Richard	Titans
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Prater, Matt
8	Michael Hurcomb	Tynes, Lawrence
9	Kevin Cruz	Crosby, Mason
10	Steve Spierer	Rackers, Neil
11	Jeff Lippman	Brown, Kris
12	Scott White	Gould, Robbie

Seymour gets bonus from Raiders
Richard Seymour, DT, OAK
11:38 AM

News: The Oakland Raiders have paid DL Richard Seymour his $7.5 million roster bonus, ensuring he'll stay with the Raiders next season. The Raiders could have released Seymour and his massive contract, but chose instead to keep him and not make wholesale changes to the roster.

Analysis: The 32-year-old Seymour played in all 16 games for the Raiders in 2011 as he recorded 29 tackles and six sacks. His six sacks were his highest total since notching eight in 2008 for New England. Seymour is just a low-end option when it comes to IDP formats in Fantasy play.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

More Updates

1	Aaron Rodgers, GB, QB
2	Drew Brees, NO, QB
3	Tom Brady, NE, QB
4	Cam Newton, CAR, QB
5	Matthew Stafford, DET, QB
6	Philip Rivers, SD, QB
7	Eli Manning, NYG, QB
8	Tony Romo, DAL, QB
9	Michael Vick, PHI, QB
10	Peyton Manning, IND, QB
All Rankings

1	Arian Foster, HOU, RB
2	LeSean McCoy, PHI, RB
3	Ray Rice, BAL, RB
4	Maurice Jones-Drew, JAC, RB
5	Matt Forte, CHI, RB
6	Marshawn Lynch, SEA, RB
7	Ryan Mathews, SD, RB
8	Chris Johnson, TEN, RB
9	Adrian Peterson, MIN, RB
10	Steven Jackson, STL, RB
All Rankings

1	Calvin Johnson, DET, WR
2	Wes Welker, NE, WR
3	Roddy White, ATL, WR
4	Larry Fitzgerald, ARI, WR
5	Hakeem Nicks, NYG, WR
6	Greg Jennings, GB, WR
7	Victor Cruz, NYG, WR
8	A.J. Green, CIN, WR
9	Mike Wallace, PIT, WR
10	Miles Austin, DAL, WR
All Rankings

1	Rob Gronkowski, NE, TE
2	Jimmy Graham, NO, TE
3	Aaron Hernandez, NE, TE
4	Antonio Gates, SD, TE
5	Jason Witten, DAL, TE
6	Tony Gonzalez, ATL, TE
7	Vernon Davis, SF, TE
8	Jermichael Finley, GB, TE
9	Brent Celek, PHI, TE
10	Fred Davis, WAS, TE
All Rankings

1	Stephen Gostkowski, NE, K
2	Mason Crosby, GB, K
3	Sebastian Janikowski, OAK, K
4	David Akers, SF, K
5	Garrett Hartley, NO, K
6	Dan Bailey, DAL, K
7	Jason Hanson, DET, K
8	Neil Rackers, HOU, K
9	Alex Henery, PHI, K
10	Nate Kaeding, SD, K
All Rankings

1	49ers, DST
2	Texans, DST
3	Ravens, DST
4	Giants, DST
5	Steelers, DST
6	Seahawks, DST
7	Eagles, DST
8	Packers, DST
9	Jets, DST
10	Patriots, DST
All Rankings