July 13, 2011

Our 14-team PPR mock draft

By Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer
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In our latest attempt to get you ready for the upcoming season, we're changing formats in this mock draft. Remember, Draft Day is almost here -- or so we hope with the lockout nearing an end.

Since the NFL Draft ended in April we've done two mock drafts with different formats. The first one was 12 teams with a lineup of QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, TE, FLEX (RB/WR/TE), K and DST. The second mock draft had the same 12 owners drafting in a different order, and we eliminated the flex spot to feature a starting lineup of three receivers.

For this mock draft, we're using 14 owners and going with a point-per-reception format. What this means is you get one point for every catch made by a running back, wide receiver or tight end.

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This type of league favors running backs like Arian Foster and LeSean McCoy, wide receivers like Roddy White and Wes Welker and tight ends like Dallas Clark and Jason Witten. It also helps sleepers like Jacquizz Rodgers, Danny Amendola and Chris Cooley.

Many more sleepers will emerge, and if you pay attention throughout the draft, you will find some useful information to help you on your Draft Day. When the mock draft is completed, we will review the picks to help you with different strategies.

Keep in mind that free agency has yet to begin, and that won't happen until the lockout is officially over. Once that happens and players finally change teams, this mock draft can look dramatically different.

As always, we ask you to follow along. 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.

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. There also is one point for every reception. We feature a starting lineup of QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, TE, FLEX (RB/WR/TE), K and DST. There will also be five reserve spots for a 14-round draft.

Our draft order is as follows:

1. Lauren Shehadi, Video Host
2. Michael Hurcomb, Editor
3. Scott White, Fantasy Writer
4. Sergio Gonzalez, Fantasy Writer
5. Mike Freeman, National Columnist
6. John Garcia Jr., Fantasy Writer
7. Kevin Goodwin, Fantasy Writer
8. Dave Richard, Senior Fantasy Writer
9. Al Melchior, Data Analyst
10. Bill Passonno, Fantasy Writer
11. Jeff Tobin, Associate Managing Editor, Fantasy Sports
12. Jeff Lippman, Fantasy Writer
13. Adam Aizer, Podcast Host
14. Jamey Eisenberg, Senior Fantasy Writer

Round-by-Round Draft Results
Round 1			Round 2
Pick	Team	Player	Pick	Team	Player
1	L. Shehadi	Chris Johnson	1	J. Eisenberg	Roddy White
2	M. Hurcomb	Adrian Peterson	2	A. Aizer	Reggie Wayne
3	S. White	Arian Foster	3	J. Lippman	Matt Forte
4	S. Gonzalez	Ray Rice	4	J. Tobin	Aaron Rodgers
5	M. Freeman	Maurice Jones-Drew	5	B. Passonno	Greg Jennings
6	J. Garcia	Jamaal Charles	6	A. Melchior	Michael Turner
7	K. Goodwin	Andre Johnson	7	D. Richard	Larry Fitzgerald
8	D. Richard	LeSean McCoy	8	K. Goodwin	Peyton Hillis
9	A. Melchior	Darren McFadden	9	J. Garcia	Peyton Manning
10	B. Passonno	Frank Gore	10	M. Freeman	Ahmad Bradshaw
11	J. Tobin	Steven Jackson	11	S. Gonzalez	Hakeem Nicks
12	J. Lippman	Rashard Mendenhall	12	S. White	Brandon Marshall
13	A. Aizer	Michael Vick	13	M. Hurcomb	Mike Wallace
14	J. Eisenberg	Calvin Johnson	14	L. Shehadi	Knowshon Moreno
Round 3			Round 4
Pick	Team	Player	Pick	Team	Player
1	L. Shehadi	Drew Brees	1	J. Eisenberg	Cedric Benson
2	M. Hurcomb	Dwayne Bowe	2	A. Aizer	Marques Colston
3	S. White	Wes Welker	3	J. Lippman	Jeremy Maclin
4	S. Gonzalez	LeGarrette Blount	4	J. Tobin	Jason Witten
5	M. Freeman	Ryan Mathews	5	B. Passonno	DeAngelo Williams
6	J. Garcia	Mike Williams	6	A. Melchior	Dez Bryant
7	K. Goodwin	Philip Rivers	7	D. Richard	Tony Romo
8	D. Richard	Vincent Jackson	8	K. Goodwin	Ryan Grant
9	A. Melchior	Tom Brady	9	J. Garcia	Dallas Clark
10	B. Passonno	Miles Austin	10	M. Freeman	Steve Johnson
11	J. Tobin	DeSean Jackson	11	S. Gonzalez	Matt Schaub
12	J. Lippman	Antonio Gates	12	S. White	Jahvid Best
13	A. Aizer	Shonn Greene	13	M. Hurcomb	Matt Ryan
14	J. Eisenberg	Jonathan Stewart	14	L. Shehadi	Anquan Boldin
Round 5			Round 6
Pick	Team	Player	Pick	Team	Player
1	L. Shehadi	Santonio Holmes	1	J. Eisenberg	Jermichael Finley
2	M. Hurcomb	Fred Jackson	2	A. Aizer	Sidney Rice
3	S. White	Vernon Davis	3	J. Lippman	Eli Manning
4	S. Gonzalez	Brandon Lloyd	4	J. Tobin	Deion Branch
5	M. Freeman	Mario Manningham	5	B. Passonno	Kenny Britt
6	J. Garcia	Felix Jones	6	A. Melchior	Joseph Addai
7	K. Goodwin	Pierre Garcon	7	D. Richard	Rob Gronkowski
8	D. Richard	BenJarvus Green-Ellis	8	K. Goodwin	Marshawn Lynch
9	A. Melchior	Santana Moss	9	J. Garcia	Pierre Thomas
10	B. Passonno	Josh Freeman	10	M. Freeman	Kellen Winslow
11	J. Tobin	Daniel Thomas	11	S. Gonzalez	Ryan Torain
12	J. Lippman	Percy Harvin	12	S. White	Joe Flacco
13	A. Aizer	Mark Ingram	13	M. Hurcomb	Brandon Jacobs
14	J. Eisenberg	Ben Roethlisberger	14	L. Shehadi	Ryan Williams
Round 7			Round 8
Pick	Team	Player	Pick	Team	Player
1	L. Shehadi	Owen Daniels	1	J. Eisenberg	DeMarco Murray
2	M. Hurcomb	Austin Collie	2	A. Aizer	Zach Miller
3	S. White	Mike Williams	3	J. Lippman	Matthew Stafford
4	S. Gonzalez	Michael Crabtree	4	J. Tobin	Davone Bess
5	M. Freeman	Mike Tolbert	5	B. Passonno	Marcedes Lewis
6	J. Garcia	Braylon Edwards	6	A. Melchior	Mike Thomas
7	K. Goodwin	Danny Amendola	7	D. Richard	Julio Jones
8	D. Richard	Mikel Leshoure	8	K. Goodwin	Steve Smith
9	A. Melchior	Jimmy Graham	9	J. Garcia	LaDainian Tomlinson
10	B. Passonno	C.J. Spiller	10	M. Freeman	Jay Cutler
11	J. Tobin	Danny Woodhead	11	S. Gonzalez	Tony Gonzalez
12	J. Lippman	Johnny Knox	12	S. White	Sam Bradford
13	A. Aizer	Michael Bush	13	M. Hurcomb	Chris Cooley
14	J. Eisenberg	Ronnie Brown	14	L. Shehadi	Roy Helu
Round 9			Round 10
Pick	Team	Player	Pick	Team	Player
1	L. Shehadi	Robert Meachem	1	J. Eisenberg	Jordy Nelson
2	M. Hurcomb	Ryan Fitzpatrick	2	A. Aizer	Lance Moore
3	S. White	A.J. Green	3	J. Lippman	Hines Ward
4	S. Gonzalez	Steelers	4	J. Tobin	Jerome Simpson
5	M. Freeman	Derrick Mason	5	B. Passonno	Eagles
6	J. Garcia	Jacoby Ford	6	A. Melchior	Nate Burleson
7	K. Goodwin	Steve Smith	7	D. Richard	Beanie Wells
8	D. Richard	Donald Brown	8	K. Goodwin	Darren Sproles
9	A. Melchior	Rashad Jennings	9	J. Garcia	Cowboys
10	B. Passonno	Steve Breaston	10	M. Freeman	Earl Bennett
11	J. Tobin	Packers	11	S. Gonzalez	Willis McGahee
12	J. Lippman	Mike Goodson	12	S. White	Mark Clayton
13	A. Aizer	Jets	13	M. Hurcomb	Thomas Jones
14	J. Eisenberg	James Starks	14	L. Shehadi	Malcom Floyd
Round 11			Round 12
Pick	Team	Player	Pick	Team	Player
1	L. Shehadi	Isaac Redman	1	J. Eisenberg	Mark Sanchez
2	M. Hurcomb	Lee Evans	2	A. Aizer	Danario Alexander
3	S. White	Brandon Pettigrew	3	J. Lippman	Anthony Armstrong
4	S. Gonzalez	Reggie Bush	4	J. Tobin	Jason Campbell
5	M. Freeman	Justin Forsett	5	B. Passonno	Jordan Shipley
6	J. Garcia	James Jones	6	A. Melchior	Tim Tebow
7	K. Goodwin	Ravens	7	D. Richard	Delone Carter
8	D. Richard	Chad Ochocinco	8	K. Goodwin	David Garrard
9	A. Melchior	Tim Hightower	9	J. Garcia	Kevin Kolb
10	B. Passonno	Ben Tate	10	M. Freeman	Jason Snelling
11	J. Tobin	Jacquizz Rodgers	11	S. Gonzalez	Greg Little
12	J. Lippman	Kendall Hunter	12	S. White	Shane Vereen
13	A. Aizer	Matt Cassel	13	M. Hurcomb	Giants
14	J. Eisenberg	Louis Murphy	14	L. Shehadi	Randy Moss
Round 13			Round 14
Pick	Team	Player	Pick	Team	Player
1	L. Shehadi	Bears	1	J. Eisenberg	Matt Bryant
2	M. Hurcomb	Arrelious Benn	2	A. Aizer	Neil Rackers
3	S. White	Chargers	3	J. Lippman	Sebastian Janikowski
4	S. Gonzalez	Titus Young	4	J. Tobin	Mason Crosby
5	M. Freeman	Garrett Hartley	5	B. Passonno	Adam Vinatieri
6	J. Garcia	Dustin Keller	6	A. Melchior	Nate Kaeding
7	K. Goodwin	Todd Heap	7	D. Richard	Jay Feely
8	D. Richard	Patriots	8	K. Goodwin	Robbie Gould
9	A. Melchior	Saints	9	J. Garcia	David Buehler
10	B. Passonno	Andy Dalton	10	M. Freeman	Falcons
11	J. Tobin	Ricky Williams	11	S. Gonzalez	Stephen Gostkowski
12	J. Lippman	Lions	12	S. White	Josh Brown
13	A. Aizer	Joe McKnight	13	M. Hurcomb	Rob Bironas
14	J. Eisenberg	Dolphins	14	L. Shehadi	Dan Carpenter

Team-by-team Draft Results
Adam Aizer
Round.Pick	Player	Round.Pick	Player
1.13	Michael Vick	8.02	Zach Miller
2.02	Reggie Wayne	9.13	Jets
3.13	Shonn Greene	10.02	Lance Moore
4.02	Marques Colston	11.13	Matt Cassel
5.13	Mark Ingram	12.02	Danario Alexander
6.02	Sidney Rice	13.13	Joe McKnight
7.13	Michael Bush	14.02	Neil Rackers
My favorite pick was: Ingram. Considering the next three running backs taken were Addai, Lynch and Thomas, I like the Ingram pick. I was thrilled to get a rookie running back in a great offense five rounds into the draft. The pick I regret was: Vick. In future 14-team leagues, I will wait on quarterback. I should have taken two receivers with my first two picks. I took my second receiver in Round 4 with Romo and Schaub available. My tight end strategy was: Wait. Wait. Wait. I am happy to have Miller. It could have been better, but I waited until Round 8 and came away satisfied. I needed a backup running back before adding a tight end. My draft grade is: B My toughest competition will be: Dave Richard
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Al Melchior
Round.Pick	Player	Round.Pick	Player
1.09	Darren McFadden	8.06	Mike Thomas
2.06	Michael Turner	9.09	Rashad Jennings
3.09	Tom Brady	10.06	Nate Burleson
4.06	Dez Bryant	11.09	Tim Hightower
5.09	Santana Moss	12.06	Tim Tebow
6.06	Joseph Addai	13.09	Saints
7.09	Jimmy Graham	14.06	Nate Kaeding
My favorite pick was: Thomas. The Jaguars need a No. 1 receiver, and Thomas has the chance to play well in 2011. He should be considered a sleeper in all leagues. My tight end strategy was: Graham is another sleeper I wanted, and once Finley was drafted in Round 6, I knew I needed to take Graham soon. Thankfully, Graham was there after Gronkowski, Winslow and Daniels came off the board. The sleeper I targeted was: Jennings. With Jones-Drew dealing with a lingering knee injury, Jennings could be a star this season. If he starts three games again this season then this pick is a steal. My draft grade is: B My toughest competition will be: Jeff Lippman
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Bill Passonno
Round.Pick	Player	Round.Pick	Player
1.10	Frank Gore	8.05	Marcedes Lewis
2.05	Greg Jennings	9.10	Steve Breaston
3.10	Miles Austin	10.05	Eagles
4.05	DeAngelo Williams	11.10	Ben Tate
5.10	Josh Freeman	12.05	Jordan Shipley
6.05	Kenny Britt	13.10	Andy Dalton
7.10	C.J. Spiller	14.05	Adam Vinatieri
My favorite pick was: Britt. His draft stock has taken a tumble with some off-field issues recently, but I'll gladly take him as a mid-round pick. He was one of only six players to record at least 200 receiving yards in a game last season, and when he's focused he can produce as a premier wideout in all formats. My quarterback strategy was: Not burn an early-round pick on one. With the quarterback class the richest it's been in years, I wanted to load up on the other skill positions in such a deep league. I was hoping for either Romo, Schaub, Freeman or Flacco somewhere between Rounds 5-7 and ended up selecting Freeman in the fifth as some of those other names were already selected. My tight end strategy was: Look for a rebound candidate. I had my eye on Daniels and Miller, and knew I could probably wait until the eighth round before selecting one of them. However, Daniels went with the first pick in the seventh round and Miller was drafted three picks ahead of me in the eighth. Still, Lewis is a solid option on a thin receiving team like the Jaguars and is an end-zone favorite for Garrard. My draft grade is: B My toughest competition will be: Michael Hurcomb
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Dave Richard
Round.Pick	Player	Round.Pick	Player
1.08	LeSean McCoy	8.07	Julio Jones
2.07	Larry Fitzgerald	9.08	Donald Brown
3.08	Vincent Jackson	10.07	Beanie Wells
4.07	Tony Romo	11.08	Chad Ochocinco
5.08	BenJarvus Green-Ellis	12.07	Delone Carter
6.07	Rob Gronkowski	13.08	Patriots
7.08	Mikel Leshoure	14.07	Jay Feely
My favorite pick was: Green-Ellis. To land a starter with goal-line work in an offense like the Patriots in Round 5 is pure larceny. The rookies drafted by the Pats in April won't impact him as much as you might think. My quarterback strategy was: To get value by picking up a solid starter without using a pick before Round 4. Landing Romo in Round 4 was perfect. He captains an aggressive offense with lots of great targets. I smell 4,500 yards. My tight end strategy was: Flawed. I should have waited a little longer. There are a lot of good low-end Fantasy tight ends available anywhere from Round 7 to Round 10. I should have picked Ryan Williams or Lynch here and stolen Gonzalez in Round 8. My draft grade is: A My toughest competition will be: Michael Hurcomb
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Jamey Eisenberg
Round.Pick	Player	Round.Pick	Player
1.14	Calvin Johnson	8.01	DeMarco Murray
2.01	Roddy White	9.14	James Starks
3.14	Jonathan Stewart	10.01	Jordy Nelson
4.01	Cedric Benson	11.14	Louis Murphy
5.14	Ben Roethlisberger	12.01	Mark Sanchez
6.01	Jermichael Finley	13.14	Dolphins
7.14	Ronnie Brown	14.01	Matt Bryant
My favorite pick was: Finley. When healthy, Finley is a Top 5 tight end with the potential to be No. 1 at his position. For him to still be there three rounds after Gates was drafted is a steal. My quarterback strategy was: To wait as long as possible. I was hoping to draft someone from the group of Schaub, Ryan, Roethlisberger or Freeman, and Big Ben fell in my lap in Round 5. The sleeper I targeted was: Nelson. He has the potential to be the second-best receiver for the Packers this season. I'd rather him be my fourth receiver instead of my third, but in this format I'll take it. My draft grade is: B My toughest competition will be: Jeff Lippman
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John Garcia
Round.Pick	Player	Round.Pick	Player
1.06	Jamaal Charles	8.09	LaDainian Tomlinson
2.09	Peyton Manning	9.06	Jacoby Ford
3.06	Mike Williams	10.09	Cowboys
4.09	Dallas Clark	11.06	James Jones
5.06	Felix Jones	12.09	Kevin Kolb
6.09	Pierre Thomas	13.06	Dustin Keller
7.06	Braylon Edwards	14.09	David Buehler
My favorite pick was: Clark. I had a solid No. 1 running back (Charles), quarterback (Manning) and receiver (Williams), and he was best player available in a deep league and worth snagging against second-tier receivers and running backs. My quarterback strategy was: I went into the draft thinking I would wait for Freeman or Ryan, but when Manning fell to me at No. 23 overall, I couldn't pass him up in such a deep league My favorite sleeper was: Thomas. Because he has to have a chip on his shoulder with the team selecting Ingram in the NFL Draft, and the reward of a potential No. 2 running back in an explosive offense in Round 6 felt like a steal. My draft grade is: B My toughest competition will be: Sergio Gonzalez
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Jeff Lippman
Round.Pick	Player	Round.Pick	Player
1.12	Rashard Mendenhall	8.03	Matthew Stafford
2.03	Matt Forte	9.12	Mike Goodson
3.12	Antonio Gates	10.03	Hines Ward
4.03	Jeremy Maclin	11.12	Kendall Hunter
5.12	Percy Harvin	12.03	Anthony Armstrong
6.03	Eli Manning	13.12	Lions
7.12	Johnny Knox	14.03	Sebastian Janikowski
My favorite pick was: Harvin. Even in the fifth round, Harvin could be a serious sleeper this season. I love his overall upside and crazy ability and think he could pay dividends with a fully healthy season. The pick I regret was: Gates. It isn't that I regret having Gates on my roster. I love him. However, I was torn by other options and went with the sure thing a little early in my opinion. My quarterback strategy was: Take other offensive options first and hope someone good stays available. With guys like Ryan going in the fourth round, I had to spring for Eli Manning in Round 6 or risk an unproven commodity. My draft grade is: A My toughest competition will be: John Garcia
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Jeff Tobin
Round.Pick	Player	Round.Pick	Player
1.11	Steven Jackson	8.04	Davone Bess
2.04	Aaron Rodgers	9.11	Packers
3.11	DeSean Jackson	10.04	Jerome Simpson
4.04	Jason Witten	11.11	Jacquizz Rodgers
5.11	Daniel Thomas	12.04	Jason Campbell
6.04	Deion Branch	13.11	Ricky Williams
7.11	Danny Woodhead	14.04	Mason Crosby
My favorite pick was: Witten. Because I knew I would blow a pick on a DST earlier than most (Green Bay in Round 9), I targeted a reception-heavy tight end early and got it in Witten. My quarterback strategy was: Initially I had planned on waiting, but I couldn't pass up Rodgers, so I sank a Round 2 pick on him. In this league format, I don't see a better option or offense from which to choose a quarterback. The sleeper I targeted was: Simpson. With Ochocinco either out of the picture or in a substantially reduced role, Simpson should be in line to produce even better than he did in 2010. My draft grade is: B My toughest competition will be: Scott White
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Kevin Goodwin
Round.Pick	Player	Round.Pick	Player
1.07	Andre Johnson	8.08	Steve Smith
2.08	Peyton Hillis	9.07	Steve Smith
3.07	Philip Rivers	10.08	Darren Sproles
4.08	Ryan Grant	11.07	Ravens
5.07	Pierre Garcon	12.08	David Garrard
6.08	Marshawn Lynch	13.07	Todd Heap
7.07	Danny Amendola	14.08	Robbie Gould
The pick I regret was: Hillis. Getting Hillis so early after his breakout season could be a risk. Taking Andre Johnson in the first round instead of a running back left the pickings slim for me in Round 2, and hopefully Hillis isn't a one-hit wonder. My tight end strategy was: I was targeting Pettigrew later in the draft after most owners already filled the position after the elites got grabbed off the board. Unfortunately, I missed out on him by four picks and settled on Heap in Round 13. The sleeper I targeted was: Amendola. I really like Amendola and think he has the potential to be a steal in Round 7. Bradford is the real deal, and Josh McDaniels could get that offense clicking. My draft grade is: C My toughest competition will be: Michael Hurcomb
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Lauren Shehadi
Round.Pick	Player	Round.Pick	Player
1.01	Chris Johnson	8.14	Roy Helu
2.14	Knowshon Moreno	9.01	Robert Meachem
3.01	Drew Brees	10.14	Malcom Floyd
4.14	Anquan Boldin	11.01	Isaac Redman
5.01	Santonio Holmes	12.14	Randy Moss
6.14	Ryan Williams	13.01	Bears
7.01	Owen Daniels	14.14	Dan Carpenter
My favorite pick was: Boldin. I was glad to take him at the end of Round 4. I think he will bounce back from last year's struggles and outproduce his draft value. The pick I regret was: Moreno. I jumped the gun on him. I should have gone with Bowe at the end of the second round. I think Moreno would have been available with a later pick. My quarterback strategy was: Tough for me. Looking back, I may have been able to wait on a quarterback and get a good pick with good value around the fourth round. Seeing someone like Romo go in the fourth round shows I could have waited. My draft grade is: B My toughest competition will be: Jamey Eisenberg
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Mike Freeman
Round.Pick	Player	Round.Pick	Player
1.05	Maurice Jones-Drew	8.10	Jay Cutler
2.10	Ahmad Bradshaw	9.05	Derrick Mason
3.05	Ryan Mathews	10.10	Earl Bennett
4.10	Steve Johnson	11.05	Justin Forsett
5.05	Mario Manningham	12.10	Jason Snelling
6.10	Kellen Winslow	13.05	Garrett Hartley
7.05	Mike Tolbert	14.10	Falcons
My favorite pick was: Manningham. I think Manningham is about to take the next step from good receiver to great. He's also about to become the Giants' primary player at the position since Steve Smith is coming off microfracture surgery. He's a Round 3 or 4 talent, and I got him in Round 5. The pick I regret was: Jones Drew. Sort of. Kind of regret it. Always risky picking a guy coming off a big injury with such a high pick. My quarterback strategy was: This one was easy. Wait as long as possible. I think the quarterback class in this draft is deep and taking an interception machine like Cutler is risky, but his numbers are still pretty solid and the Bears' offense will be better this season. Draft grade: B Toughest competition: Dave Richard
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Michael Hurcomb
Round.Pick	Player	Round.Pick	Player
1.02	Adrian Peterson	8.13	Chris Cooley
2.13	Mike Wallace	9.02	Ryan Fitzpatrick
3.02	Dwayne Bowe	10.13	Thomas Jones
4.13	Matt Ryan	11.02	Lee Evans
5.02	Fred Jackson	12.13	Giants
6.13	Brandon Jacobs	13.02	Arrelious Benn
7.02	Austin Collie	14.13	Rob Bironas
My quarterback strategy: To pass on the high-end options, wait for a quality low-end starter and then grab a sleeper as my backup. Ryan is a very serviceable Fantasy starter, and Fitzpatrick has serious sleeper potential. The sleeper I targeted was: Collie. It was a huge high-risk/high-reward pick because of his concussion problems in 2010. But he has the potential to be a No. 1 wide receiver when healthy. My favorite pick was: Evans. I know, I know. Evans is past his prime, and his numbers have declined two straight years. But he should get favorable matchups in 2011 with Steve Johnson being the Bills' new top target. My draft grade is: C My toughest competition will be: John Garcia
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Sergio Gonzalez
Round.Pick	Player	Round.Pick	Player
1.04	Ray Rice	8.11	Tony Gonzalez
2.11	Hakeem Nicks	9.04	Steelers
3.04	LeGarrette Blount	10.11	Willis McGahee
4.11	Matt Schaub	11.04	Reggie Bush
5.04	Brandon Lloyd	12.11	Greg Little
6.11	Ryan Torain	13.04	Titus Young
7.04	Michael Crabtree	14.11	Stephen Gostkowski
My favorite pick was: Nicks. In a PPR draft, it can be tempting to take an elite receiver in Round 1, sacrificing strength at running back. Picking fourth, I couldn't do that, but I still landed a top-flight young No. 1 receiver. My quarterback strategy was: Based on tiers, I wanted to make sure I landed one of either Schaub or Ryan. I used Romo as my signal that it was time to pounce on a quarterback. The sleeper I targeted was: Young. I must admit I cheated here, but it is not something you can't all do. I got the scoop from Jamey Eisenberg on who he thought fit the bill as a receiver with upside for immediate impact. My draft grade is: B My toughest competition will be: Dave Richard
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Scott White
Round.Pick	Player	Round.Pick	Player
1.03	Arian Foster	8.12	Sam Bradford
2.12	Brandon Marshall	9.03	A.J. Green
3.03	Wes Welker	10.12	Mark Clayton
4.12	Jahvid Best	11.03	Brandon Pettigrew
5.03	Vernon Davis	12.12	Shane Vereen
6.12	Joe Flacco	13.03	Chargers
7.03	Mike Williams	14.12	Josh Brown
My favorite pick was: Best. In PPR leagues, non-receiving running backs are useless to me. Nabbing one of the top pass-catching running backs after already securing two potential 100-catch wide receivers was a win for me. My quarterback strategy was: Wait. Offenses throw so often now that you're less likely to end up with a dud at quarterback rather than running back or wide receiver, especially in PPR leagues. The Flacco-Bradford combo is a staple for my teams. The sleeper I targeted was: Pettigrew. Normally, I forego a second tight end because I'd never use it in my flex spot, but in a PPR league, I prefer tight end to running back. I like Pettigrew's upside with Stafford healthy. My draft grade is: A My toughest competition is: Sergio Gonzalez
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Winslow a 'rotational player?'
Kellen Winslow, TE, SEA
5/25/2012

News: Kellen Winslow became a Seahawk recently, and he's spoken highly of his new team. But it remains how they'll use him and how often they'll use him. According to SiriusXM NFL Radio, a league personnel executive believes that Winslow's best days are behind him. "We talked to the Bucs before the draft and talked about (Winslow) further internally," said the source. "We just didn't think he could be more than a rotational player at this point (in his career) after examining his tape and performance."

Analysis: Winslow had 75 receptions for 763 yards and two TDs in 2011 and has caught at least 66 passes in each of his last three years while not missing a game. There is definitely a perception that he's old and over the hill, which his receiving average (10.2 yards per catch last year) supports. And he joins a crowded tight end corps in Seattle, but should be a fairly regular player in the offense. Problem is, he hasn't been productive enough to be considered reliable for Fantasy use week after week. He's fine as a No. 2 Fantasy TE worth a late pick, but don't expect him to put up huge numbers.

Charles to rest until camp
Jamaal Charles, RB, KC
5/25/2012

News: The Kansas City Star reports that the Chiefs will rest running back Jamaal Charles until training camp in late July. He is not expected to participate in their minicamp as he continues to rehab and work his way back from a torn ACL suffered last September. Head coach Romeo Crennel hopes Charles will be cleared in time for camp.

Analysis: Charles has been vocal about being ready for the season, calling himself hungry and passionate to return to form. But the fact remains that he's coming off of a major injury and isn't promised to have any of the explosiveness he had before he got hurt. Tack on the Chiefs' addition of Peyton Hillis (Charles thinks Hillis will get the tough yards and goal-line work like Thomas Jones was supposed to previously), and there's a limit to Charles' 2012 expectations. So long as Charles proves that he's ready to roll, Fantasy owners should be optimistic. Assuming he's fine, Charles will be worth taking in the early rounds on Draft Day, but more as a No. 2 Fantasy RB. Plan on drafting Charles between 25th and 35th overall in all leagues.

Source: Nicks could return before camp
Hakeem Nicks, WR, NYG
5/25/2012

News: ESPN reports that a source familiar with the broken bone in Hakeem Nicks' foot says the receiver might miss four-to-six weeks recovering from the injury and not the 12-week timeframe the Giants said on Thursday. Nicks fractured the fifth metatarsal of his right foot during an OTA practice. The team is hoping to have him back at some point during training camp and the preseason.

Analysis: Unless the diagnosis on Nicks' foot changes, we're not believers that he'll be ready in six weeks and thus long before the start of training camp. Nicks' teammate, Prince Amukamara, took 15 weeks before he was comfortable practicing last year according to the Newark Star-Ledger and he had the same injury. Nicks has had all sorts of issues with hamstrings, knees and his feet over the years. So long as he is healthy for the start of the season and gets some work in camp and a preseason game or two, the injury is more of a reminder that he's injury prone and less of a factor on his 2012 season. We'll see if this lasts into late August and the regular season; for now expect his stock to slip in drafts. He'll be a Round 3-4 choice as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy receiver.

Roethlisberger admits to issues with new playbook
Ben Roethlisberger, QB, PIT
5/25/2012

News: Ben Roethlisberger's transition to new offensive coordinator Todd Haley's playbook is not going as smoothly as Steelers fans had hoped. Roethlisberger said Thursday that so far it's been "frustrating at times" but that he's going to put in "extra work" to understand what Haley wants him to do. "I think coach (Haley) really wants to challenge us," Big Ben said on a radio interview, per the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "Me, maybe, in particular, I think he felt like I was real comfortable with the old offense, which ... I don't know why that's a bad thing. But I'm not the head coach."

Analysis: There's all sorts of talk that Haley wants Roethlisberger to stay in the pocket to avoid excess hits and that Haley wants to run the ball more. We're not sure how this is going to play out, but we do think there's a chance Roethlisberger could attempt a ton of passes given that Rashard Mendenhall is out and Isaac Redman, while talented, might not be a 20-touch back from week to week. Much of the offense might fall on Roethlisberger's shoulders. We consider Big Ben a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB in all leagues well worth a mid-round pick.

Bradford's ankle 'getting there'
Sam Bradford, QB, STL
5/25/2012

News: Rams quarterback Sam Bradford said his left ankle, injured in October at Green Bay, is nearly 100 percent. "It's getting there," he said. "It feels better every week -- less soreness, more things I can do. It's definitely on the right track."

Analysis: There's no questioning his arm as several Rams receivers, including their rookies, have been in awe over his passing skills. Bradford is continuing to learn the Rams' new offense and says it's close to the West Coast offense he ran two season ago. But with a so-so offensive line and an unproven receiving corps, now's not the time to call Bradford a breakout candidate. He should have some good games, but no one should consider him either a Fantasy starter or a blue chip prospect. For now we're resigned to calling him a late-round pick as a good, not great, No. 2 quarterback.

Titans' Palmer breaks down QB battle
Matt Hasselbeck, QB, TEN
5/25/2012

News: It's no secret that the Titans will have a competition for the starting quarterback job between veteran Matt Hasselbeck and second-year gunslinger Jake Locker. What remains to be seen is when they'll name a starter. Offensive coordinator Chris Palmer told the media Thursday that the job is up for grabs, that no preseason starts have been promised and that the coaching staff will pick a winner based on who can lead the team to wins, starting in Week 1 against the Patriots. Palmer said that while Locker's mobility is very appealing, Hasselbeck's experience and body of work from last season also gives him a chance to remain the starter. "Jake may not give all the other guys the opportunity to make plays like Matt does, but Jake can make plays with his legs," Palmer concluded. "When you add up how many plays Matt can make with the team and how many plays Jake can make with the team then you kind of have an idea who's going to give us the best chance to win."

Analysis: Hasselbeck started every game for the Titans in 2011 and threw for 3,571 yards with 18 scores and 14 interceptions. But when Locker did play, he did well, passing for four touchdowns with no interceptions and rushing for 56 yards on eight carries with a touchdowns run. Locker's completion percentage continued to be an eyesore (34 of 66 passing for 51.5 pct.), but the stats speak for themselves. Unless Locker can really prove that he's progressed as a passer, Hasselbeck is likely to take this job -- though there's no promise he'll start every game. Neither Titans QB should be drafted with anything more than a late-round pick. We'll keep you posted on the battle.

Lloyd already up to speed with Pats
Brandon Lloyd, WR, NE
5/25/2012

News: New Patriots receiver Brandon Lloyd has been impressive during the team's OTAs, but many people expected that. After all, Lloyd is on his third stop with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and knows the playbook and play calls like the back of his hand. Lloyd has been so impressive that the Boston Globe reports that Patriots quarterbacks have been looking for him all week because he's been exactly where he needs to be on every play. Lloyd was coy when it came to his role and his goals for this season but gave a pretty simple explanation on why he wanted to follow McDaniels to New England. "You find something good, you stick with it," he said. "I think that's the case for everybody, with everything in life."

Analysis: Lloyd had 51 catches for 683 yards and five scores last year in 11 games in St. Louis when McDaniels was the offensive coordinator, and that came on the heels of a 77-catch, 1,448-yard, 11-touchdown season with McDaniels in Denver. He'll probably see a dip in opportunities because he'll share the field with so many other great weapons there. But he should still be about as productive as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver and should be drafted as such with a mid-round pick.

Tamme: Hillman looks good
Ronnie Hillman, RB, DEN
5/25/2012

News: In an interview with Moving The Chains on SiriusXM NFL Radio, new Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme gave an encouraging scouting report on rookie rusher Ronnie Hillman. "He seems to have a lot of quickness," Tamme said. "I've got to see him carry a few and catch some passes, he seems like a guy who can really move and sort of be a threat from the scatback-type position."

Analysis: Yep, that sounds like Hillman, who averaged over 130 total yards per game in 2011 with 20 total touchdowns while breaking some of Marshall Faulk's records at San Diego State. Hillman isn't a big back (5-foot-9, 200 pounds) but definitely plays bigger than he is. He's done good work between the tackles but is better known for his lateral agility and breakaway speed. Landing in Denver is nice since he won't be stuck behind a young back for long -- Willis McGahee will turn 31 in October and Knowshon Moreno is coming off of a torn ACL. We could see Hillman contribute this season, especially if he can perfect his pass blocking and receiving skills. Expect him to be taken late in all seasonal drafts as well as with a mid-to-late pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a second-round pick in rookie-only formats.

Tamme talks offense, role
Jacob Tamme, TE, DEN
5/25/2012

News: In an interview with Moving The Chains on SiriusXM NFL Radio, new Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme sounded very excited to follow quarterback Peyton Manning to Denver from Indy, adding that he "looks great." Tamme's also excited about the direction of the new offense, calling it a mix of what he did with Manning with the Colts and what offensive coordinator Mike McCoy wants to do. On the topic of his specific role with the Broncos, Tamme didn't want to give away much but did offer what he thinks is great about being a tight end. "I'm comfortable in slot and love that, but I would say I lined up on the line of scrimmage more than everywhere else [with the Colts]," Tamme said. " ... We should be able to move around and what we're going to do offensively, hopefully, we'll be able to move around some. I think that's what's great about playing tight end these days, you get to do everything. It's what makes the position a lot of fun."

Analysis: If we're reading between the lines, the Broncos could use Tamme as a tight end, slot receiver and H-back this season, all roles he's capable of playing as evidenced by his time in Indianapolis. Being comfortable with Manning is also built-in thanks to their relationship back in Indiana. Tamme had just 177 yards on 19 catches in 2011 with one score, but he worked behind starter Dallas Clark in a Manning-less Colts offense. In 10 games without Dallas Clark in 2010, Tamme caught 67 passes for 631 yards and four touchdowns. Expect him to have some Clark-like potential and thus get swiped with a middle- to late-round pick in drafts this summer as a borderline No. 1/No. 2 TE.

Hill lines up as starter in OTAs
Stephen Hill, WR, NYJ
5/25/2012

News: Jets rookie receiver Stephen Hill lined up opposite Santonio Holmes with the first-team offense during their recent OTAs. He caught a 75-yard touchdown pass from Mark Sanchez, burning cornerback Kyle Wilson in the process, according to the Newark Star-Ledger.

Analysis: The Jets aren't going to have a dominant pass attack, so that could limit Hill's production. But he does have the chance for plenty of playing time, which is a plus. He's worth a late-round pick in seasonal formats, a middle- to late-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a Top 20 pick in rookie-only drafts.

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