Jan. 4, 2010

Our pre-draft 14-team PPR mock draft

By Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

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The NFL might be in a state of flux, but that doesn't mean our Fantasy Football fix is locked up. March Madness in our world just means another mock draft.

We know you can never get enough Fantasy Football, and we're always ready to look ahead. So with that in mind, we're doing another mock draft prior to the NFL Draft in April.

As for the lockout, we're confident something will get done in the near future, and we expect the NFL to start on time in September. So we want you to be prepared for when that happens.

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We've already done a standard 12-team mock draft in January, but this time we're changing the format. This latest mock draft is with 14 owners, and we're going with a point per reception league since many of you prefer using this type of scoring.

As always, we ask you to follow along. 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.

In this league, all touchdowns are worth six points, and we award one point for every 10 yards rushing and receiving and one point for every 25 yards passing. Running backs, wide receivers and tight ends also earn one point for every reception. We feature a starting lineup of QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, TE, K, DST and a FLEX (RB/WR/TE). There will also be six reserve spots for a 15-round draft.

Our draft order is as follows:

1. Jamey Eisenberg, Senior Fantasy Writer
2. Kevin Goodwin, Fantasy Writer
3. John Garcia Jr., Fantasy Writer
4. Peter Madden, Editorial Director, Fantasy Sports
5. Michael Hurcomb, Fantasy Writer
6. Dave Richard, Senior Fantasy Writer
7. Jeff Lippman, Fantasy Writer
8. Ross Devonport, Senior Fantasy Writer
9. Ed Gauna, Fantasy Writer
10. Sergio Gonzalez, Fantasy Writer
11. Bill Passonno, Fantasy Writer
12. Adam Moore, Fantasy Writer
13. Mike Freeman, National Columnist
14. Adam Aizer, Podcast/Video Host

Draft Results
Round 1
Pick	Team	Player
1	Adam Moore	Rodgers, Aaron
2	Michael Hurcomb	Foster, Arian
3	Kevin Goodwin	Rice, Ray
4	Jeff Tobin	Brees, Drew
5	Jeff Lippman	McCoy, LeSean
6	Peter Madden	Jones-Drew, Maurice
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Johnson, Calvin
8	Dave Richard	Forte, Matt
9	Ed Gauna	Lynch, Marshawn
10	Al Melchior	Turner, Michael
11	Scott White	Brady, Tom
12	Bill Passonno	Johnson, Chris
Round 2
Pick	Team	Player
1	Bill Passonno	White, Roddy
2	Scott White	Mathews, Ryan
3	Al Melchior	Welker, Wes
4	Ed Gauna	Newton, Cam
5	Dave Richard	Stafford, Matthew
6	Jamey Eisenberg	McFadden, Darren
7	Peter Madden	Johnson, Andre
8	Jeff Lippman	Gronkowski, Rob
9	Jeff Tobin	Charles, Jamaal
10	Kevin Goodwin	Jennings, Greg
11	Michael Hurcomb	Peterson, Adrian
12	Adam Moore	Jackson, Fred
Round 3
Pick	Team	Player
1	Adam Moore	Nicks, Hakeem
2	Michael Hurcomb	Murray, DeMarco
3	Kevin Goodwin	Jackson, Steven
4	Jeff Tobin	Fitzgerald, Larry
5	Jeff Lippman	Nelson, Jordy
6	Peter Madden	Bradshaw, Ahmad
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Graham, Jimmy
8	Dave Richard	Bush, Michael
9	Ed Gauna	Cruz, Victor
10	Al Melchior	Gore, Frank
11	Scott White	Green, A.J.
12	Bill Passonno	Greene, Shonn
Round 4
Pick	Team	Player
1	Bill Passonno	Marshall, Brandon
2	Scott White	Bush, Reggie
3	Al Melchior	Wallace, Mike
4	Ed Gauna	Sproles, Darren
5	Dave Richard	Colston, Marques
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Helu, Roy
7	Peter Madden	Wells, Beanie
8	Jeff Lippman	Vick, Michael
9	Jeff Tobin	Blount, LeGarrette
10	Kevin Goodwin	Manning, Peyton
11	Michael Hurcomb	Jones, Julio
12	Adam Moore	Jackson, Vincent
Round 5
Pick	Team	Player
1	Adam Moore	McGahee, Willis
2	Michael Hurcomb	Manning, Eli
3	Kevin Goodwin	Austin, Miles
4	Jeff Tobin	Maclin, Jeremy
5	Jeff Lippman	Bryant, Dez
6	Peter Madden	Thomas, Daniel
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Harvin, Percy
8	Dave Richard	Smith, Steve
9	Ed Gauna	Gates, Antonio
10	Al Melchior	Romo, Tony
11	Scott White	Bowe, Dwayne
12	Bill Passonno	Mendenhall, Rashard
Round 6
Pick	Team	Player
1	Bill Passonno	Rivers, Philip
2	Scott White	Hernandez, Aaron
3	Al Melchior	Jackson, DeSean
4	Ed Gauna	Britt, Kenny
5	Dave Richard	Stewart, Jonathan
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Ryan, Matt
7	Peter Madden	Lloyd, Brandon
8	Jeff Lippman	Williams, DeAngelo
9	Jeff Tobin	Witten, Jason
10	Kevin Goodwin	Best, Jahvid
11	Michael Hurcomb	Floyd, Malcom
12	Adam Moore	Spiller, C.J.
Round 7
Pick	Team	Player
1	Adam Moore	Finley, Jermichael
2	Michael Hurcomb	Thomas, Demaryius
3	Kevin Goodwin	Schaub, Matt
4	Jeff Tobin	Johnson, Steve
5	Jeff Lippman	Ingram, Mark
6	Peter Madden	Roethlisberger, Ben
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Tate, Ben
8	Dave Richard	Redman, Isaac
9	Ed Gauna	Hardesty, Montario
10	Al Melchior	Davis, Vernon
11	Scott White	Brown, Antonio
12	Bill Passonno	Boldin, Anquan
Round 8
Pick	Team	Player
1	Bill Passonno	Wayne, Reggie
2	Scott White	Ridley, Stevan
3	Al Melchior	Benson, Cedric
4	Ed Gauna	Moss, Santana
5	Dave Richard	Crabtree, Michael
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Gerhart, Toby
7	Peter Madden	Tebow, Tim
8	Jeff Lippman	Holmes, Santonio
9	Jeff Tobin	Tolbert, Mike
10	Kevin Goodwin	Manningham, Mario
11	Michael Hurcomb	Jacobs, Brandon
12	Adam Moore	Hillis, Peyton
Round 9
Pick	Team	Player
1	Adam Moore	Rice, Sidney
2	Michael Hurcomb	Celek, Brent
3	Kevin Goodwin	Gonzalez, Tony
4	Jeff Tobin	Williams, Mike
5	Jeff Lippman	Hightower, Tim
6	Peter Madden	Robinson, Laurent
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Smith, Torrey
8	Dave Richard	Leshoure, Mikel
9	Ed Gauna	Jones, Felix
10	Al Melchior	Garcon, Pierre
11	Scott White	Smith, Kevin
12	Bill Passonno	Pettigrew, Brandon
Round 10
Pick	Team	Player
1	Bill Passonno	Hunter, Kendall
2	Scott White	Davis, Fred
3	Al Melchior	Flacco, Joe
4	Ed Gauna	Moreno, Knowshon
5	Dave Richard	Williams, Ryan
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Moore, Denarius
7	Peter Madden	Heyward-Bey, Darrius
8	Jeff Lippman	Washington, Nate
9	Jeff Tobin	Thomas, Pierre
10	Kevin Goodwin	Green-Ellis, BenJarvus
11	Michael Hurcomb	Young, Titus
12	Adam Moore	Moore, Lance
Round 11
Pick	Team	Player
1	Adam Moore	Daniels, Owen
2	Michael Hurcomb	Ravens
3	Kevin Goodwin	Clark, Dallas
4	Jeff Tobin	Gaffney, Jabar
5	Jeff Lippman	Palmer, Carson
6	Peter Madden	Gresham, Jermaine
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Royster, Evan
8	Dave Richard	Cook, Jared
9	Ed Gauna	Collie, Austin
10	Al Melchior	Winslow, Kellen
11	Scott White	Brown, Donald
12	Bill Passonno	Starks, James
Round 12
Pick	Team	Player
1	Bill Passonno	Steelers
2	Scott White	49ers
3	Al Melchior	Bears
4	Ed Gauna	Packers
5	Dave Richard	Flynn, Matt
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Scott, Bernard
7	Peter Madden	Amendola, Danny
8	Jeff Lippman	Cowboys
9	Jeff Tobin	Dalton, Andy
10	Kevin Goodwin	Jets
11	Michael Hurcomb	Cutler, Jay
12	Adam Moore	Freeman, Josh
Round 13
Pick	Team	Player
1	Adam Moore	Eagles
2	Michael Hurcomb	Keller, Dustin
3	Kevin Goodwin	Giants
4	Jeff Tobin	Dolphins
5	Jeff Lippman	Janikowski, Sebastian
6	Peter Madden	Texans
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Broncos
8	Dave Richard	Patriots
9	Ed Gauna	Sanchez, Mark
10	Al Melchior	Woodhead, Danny
11	Scott White	Fitzpatrick, Ryan
12	Bill Passonno	Kolb, Kevin
Round 14
Pick	Team	Player
1	Bill Passonno	Crosby, Mason
2	Scott White	Gostkowski, Stephen
3	Al Melchior	Rackers, Neil
4	Ed Gauna	Akers, David
5	Dave Richard	Hartley, Garrett
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Kaeding, Nate
7	Peter Madden	Suisham, Shaun
8	Jeff Lippman	Cooley, Chris
9	Jeff Tobin	Gould, Robbie
10	Kevin Goodwin	Bironas, Rob
11	Michael Hurcomb	Bailey, Dan
12	Adam Moore	Bryant, Matt

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Wallace would 'most definitely' consider new team
Mike Wallace, WR, PIT
2/22/2012

News: In an interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio on Wednesday, wideout Mike Wallace spoke candidly about possibly signing with a new team if the Steelers do not give him the franchise tag this offseason. Wallace is scheduled to be a restricted free agent and will at least receive a first-round tender offer from the Steelers, which means a team willing to part with a first-round pick can sign him to an offer sheet. When asked if he would consider signing with the 49ers or Patriots, two teams with late first-round picks and a need at receiver, Wallace said: "Most definitely. Those are the two true playoff-caliber teams who I think that the right person and right piece to those guys will put them over the top. All they need is one more piece to any one of those puzzles on both sides of those teams. So most definitely, they're Super Bowl contenders. If I were to consider going somewhere else, those would definitely be two teams ... I wouldn't want to go anywhere and leave the situation where I'm at where I have a great quarterback and a great organization and go somewhere where I don't feel like I can succeed."

Analysis: Wallace went on to drive two points home: He feels as though he deserves a wealthy contract, and that he wants to play for a winner. The Niners and Patriots qualify, as do 2011 playoff teams like the Texans, Ravens and Bengals, all of whom have late first-round picks and an interest in improving their receiving corps while weakening the Steelers. Not many restricted free agents change teams, but the circumstances in Pittsburgh favor Wallace because the Steelers don't have a lot of cap room to allot to Wallace. Fantasy owners have come to rely on Wallace as a low-end No. 1 option but keep in mind that if he does sign a long-term deal, he will not be in a contract year in 2012, which is what he would be if he were franchised or signed to a one-year tender offer by the Steelers. It's going to get interesting starting around March 5.

No tag expected for Stevie
Steve Johnson, WR, BUF
2/22/2012

News: The Bills and wide receiver Steve Johnson are "far apart" on a contract extension and might be allowed to test free agency. The Buffalo News claims a league source told them that Johnson is not expected to receive the franchise tag. Meetings between Johnson's representatives and the Bills are scheduled for during the NFL Combine.

Analysis: Johnson just made it to 1,004 yards in 2011 with seven touchdowns, so he proved that his smashing 2010 campaign wasn't a fluke while also proving that he's not an elite NFL receiver. There could be some risk in drafting Johnson this summer in that he'll get a nice contract extension and might only be as good as he was this past season. Treat him like a No. 2 Fantasy wideout but not one worth reaching for in drafts this summer. Expect him to be taken between Rounds 5 and 7.

Finley gets two-year deal
Jermichael Finley, TE, GB
1:01 AM

News: Green Bay signed tight end Jermichael Finley to a two-year deal on Wednesday, reportedly worth around $15 million. Finley posted career-best numbers in 2011, catching 55 passes for 767 yards. He also caught eight touchdowns from Aaron Rodgers.

Analysis: Finley did have three scores in one game last year, but the fact he's one of Rodger's favorite targets is a good sign. Only four times in 2011 did he have 10 or more Fantasy points in a game. Finley is an attractive No. 1 tight end who can be had between Rounds 5 and 6 in drafts this summer.

Sounds like CedBen's done in Cincy
Cedric Benson, RB, CIN
2/22/2012

News: Cedric Benson appeared on SiriusXM NFL Radio Tuesday night and expressed his unhappiness with where he stands with the Bengals. The running back is slated to be a free agent but told the station he has not heard from his team yet this offseason about returning. This comes on the heels of offensive coordinator Jay Gruden saying that he'd "like to have all our guys back." Benson is miffed not only with the team's silence but also with how their offense, under Gruden, worked in 2011. "I just think we didn't stick with what the offense was built on," Benson said. "Since I've been there the past four years we've ran the football to try and win games. Even when we had Carson (Palmer) and Chad (Ochocinco), we still kept a strong identity in the run game. I just feel we got away from it. We didn't let that part of the offense grow the way it could have."

Analysis: Someone should tell Benson that the reason why the offense changed gears in 2011 was because of great young talents A.J. Green and Andy Dalton, not to mention a decline in production from Benson himself. Benson's carries dipped under 300 for the first time in three seasons while his rushing yardage fell for the third consecutive season. He also caught just 15 passes for 82 yards over the course of the year, a notable drop-off from 2010. Benson scored six touchdowns but only once in the Bengals' final five regular-season games (he also scored once in the Bengals' first five regular-season games). We suspect Benson, who will turn 30, is done in Cincinnati, which means he might wind up elsewhere as a secondary back. Don't expect much from him in 2012; think middle- to late-round pick if that happens.

Freeman: Ward might still retire
Hines Ward, WR, PIT
2/22/2012

News: Despite publicly stating that he has no plans to retire, Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward is still considering the option according to CBSSports.com NFL Insider Mike Freeman. Ward, who pleaded guilty Wednesday to reckless driving and no contest to a charge of failing to maintain lane as part of a plea deal in Georgia, has said he's willing to take a pay cut to stay with the Steelers and has expressed an interest in continuing his career.

Analysis: The Steelers have yet to make a decision on Ward but if they cut him loose it might be hard for the veteran to find a new team much less a prominent role in an offense.

Battle ready for free agency
Jackie Battle, RB, KC
2/22/2012

News: Chiefs RB Jackie Battle becomes a free agent in March and he’s looking forward to testing the waters. "They (Chiefs) said they wanted me back, but I was going to just see what my options were before I made that decision," Battle said on SiriusXM NFL Radio. "I don't know what their strategy is, but I'm going to go out there and look around a little bit."

Analysis: Battle had taken over as Kansas City's primary running back after All-Pro Jamaal Charles went down with a season-ending knee injury in Week 2. Battle ran for 597 yards and two touchdowns this season but didn't make a good impression while doing it. He is likely to land a backup role to Charles next season if he remains with the Chiefs. Fantasy owners should bother with him.

Jennings: Flynn will be 'outstanding'
Matt Flynn, QB, GB
2/22/2012

News: Packers receiver Greg Jennings didn't catch many passes from Matt Flynn over their time together in Green Bay but knows he'll be a good quarterback when given the opportunity. Flynn is expected to sign with a new team this offseason and at least have the chance to compete for a starting job. "Matt's going to be an outstanding quarterback in this league," Jennings told USA Today. "He's gotten a lot of attention because of his output in the games he's had. It goes deeper than that. The way he's prepared himself. The way he's handled the situation of being the backup wasn't typical. He approached every game as I saw Aaron do: As a starter. As if Aaron was not going to play and he was going to lead us to a win. What everyone saw in that Detroit game was a guy who prepared himself physically and mentally as though he was a starter."

Analysis: Flynn hasn't played much while Aaron Rodgers has shined, but when he has played he's been nothing short of fantastic: In his last two starts vs. the Lions this year and at the Patriots in 2010 he totaled nine touchdowns, 731 passing yards and two interceptions. Smart money is on Flynn landing in Miami with former offensive coordinator Joe Philbin now serving as head coach; if that happens then he'll be worth drafting late as a No. 2 Fantasy QB.

Shurmur: We can win with Colt
Browns, TQB CLE,
2/22/2012

News: Browns coach Pat Shurmur told the News-Herald of Northern Ohio that he has not given up on quarterback Colt McCoy. "I think it's fair to say (McCoy) has some things he has to improve on," Shurmur said. "They're quantifiable, whether it's footwork, a better feel for the progressions, a better feel for the targets he's throwing to. I think all that is refined when you have an offseason (program) to help. ... I think he can be very good if he plays at a high level like I think he can and makes the improvements he can to help us put the ball in the end zone [to] win football games. I'm expecting that he will. The thing that's encouraging to me is he a guy you know is going to work at it."

Analysis: We don't buy it. McCoy was essentially handed the starting job with the Browns last year and completed 265 of 463 passes for 2733 yards and 14 touchdowns in 13 starts. With the Browns getting the chance to improve at quarterback this offseason, we think McCoy might wind up as the backup in Cleveland. If that happens, then it makes sense that Shurmur speaks glowingly about his passer. We'll see what happens, but McCoy shouldn't be on your Fantasy radar unless in deep leagues that start multiple quarterbacks.

Cowboys to part ways with two LBs?
Bradie James, ILB, DAL
2/22/2012

News: Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones hinted that linebackers Keith Brooking and Bradie James might be done with the team. "Bradie and Brooking are two of the best leaders, personalities I have ever had the pleasure of being around," he said Tuesday according to the Dallas Morning News. "They're great guys. Unfortunately, all good things come to an end. That's what we've got to decide. But no one respects those guys more than we do, our family does, than the Cowboys do. Obviously when you make a decision to continue or discontinue, it is a big one."

Analysis: Both James and Brooking admitted before the end of last season that they figured their time with the Cowboys was up. Both had 50 or fewer total tackles last season and are likely going to get phased out because of their age and declining skills.

Clausen a cap casualty in Carolina?
Jimmy Clausen, QB, CAR
2/22/2012

News: The Charlotte Observer reports that the Panthers might waive QB Jimmy Clausen to save just over $900,000 in salary cap space. Clausen has been replaced by Cam Newton as the starting quarterback in Carolina.

Analysis: Clausen didn't play at all in 2011 and has dim prospects for 2012.

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