2011 Draft Prep: Our 12-team PPR mock draft
By Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer Follow DaveFollow CBS Fantasy Football
If you're an NFL player and you catch the ball, you're doing what's asked of you, right? Just like running with the ball and scoring with the ball, catching the ball is an accomplishment, no matter how small it may be.
So why are Fantasy owners more inclined to reward yardage and touchdowns but not receptions?
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In this mock draft, catches count. For every catch made by anyone regardless of position, they get a point. Not only is that seemingly the right way to reward a player for doing his job, but it alters the balance in Fantasy points between quarterbacks and everyone else. For example, last year the highest-producing player in standard Fantasy leagues was Tom Brady, and he was followed by a list of quarterbacks. In leagues where receptions counted, Arian Foster was the best possible Fantasy option, and he was followed by a healthy mix of passers, rushers and receivers.
To put it simply, by counting receptions, quarterbacks don't dominate the Fantasy stats week in and week out. Wide receivers, tight ends and running backs who catch the ball are more valuable. And thus quarterbacks aren't quite as important.
This points-per-reception (PPR) draft will feature 12 owners. 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. 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, making up a 15-round draft.
Following the draft, we held a chat where you has the chance to ask questions about our mock as well as questions you may have about your own leagues.
Our draft order:
1. John Garcia, Fantasy Writer
2. Adam Moore, Fantasy Writer
3. Jamey Eisenberg, Senior Fantasy Writer
4. Jeff Tobin, Associate Managing Editor, Fantasy Sports
5. Dave Richard, Senior Fantasy Writer
6. Mike Freeman, CBSSports.com National Columnist
7. Adam Aizer, Podcast Host
8. Denny Burkholder, CBSSports.com NFL Production Editor
9. Kevin Goodwin, Fantasy Writer
10. Alex Riethmiller, Director of Communications
11. Peter Madden, Editorial Director, Fantasy Sports
12. J. Darin Darst, CBSSports.com College Football Production Editor
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| 12-team PPR Mock Draft Results | |||||||
| Round 1 | Round 2 | ||||||
| Pick | Team | Player | Pick | Team | Player | ||
| 1 | John Garcia | Adrian Peterson | 1 | J. Darin Darst | Rashard Mendenhall | ||
| 2 | Adam Moore | Arian Foster | 2 | Peter Madden | Larry Fitzgerald | ||
| 3 | Jamey Eisenberg | Chris Johnson | 3 | Alex Riethmiller | Michael Vick | ||
| 4 | Jeff Tobin | Ray Rice | 4 | Kevin Goodwin | Reggie Wayne | ||
| 5 | Dave Richard | LeSean McCoy | 5 | Denny Burkholder | Greg Jennings | ||
| 6 | Mike Freeman | Maurice Jones-Drew | 6 | Adam Aizer | Calvin Johnson | ||
| 7 | Adam Aizer | Jamaal Charles | 7 | Mike Freeman | Miles Austin | ||
| 8 | Denny Burkholder | Steven Jackson | 8 | Dave Richard | Darren McFadden | ||
| 9 | Kevin Goodwin | Andre Johnson | 9 | Jeff Tobin | Frank Gore | ||
| 10 | Alex Riethmiller | Roddy White | 10 | Jamey Eisenberg | Hakeem Nicks | ||
| 11 | Peter Madden | Matt Forte | 11 | Adam Moore | Brandon Marshall | ||
| 12 | J. Darin Darst | Aaron Rodgers | 12 | John Garcia | Mike Williams | ||
| Round 3 | Round 4 | ||||||
| Pick | Team | Player | Pick | Team | Player | ||
| 1 | John Garcia | Michael Turner | 1 | J. Darin Darst | Marques Colston | ||
| 2 | Adam Moore | Ahmad Bradshaw | 2 | Peter Madden | DeSean Jackson | ||
| 3 | Jamey Eisenberg | Mike Wallace | 3 | Alex Riethmiller | Anquan Boldin | ||
| 4 | Jeff Tobin | Wes Welker | 4 | Kevin Goodwin | Jahvid Best | ||
| 5 | Dave Richard | Dwayne Bowe | 5 | Denny Burkholder | Antonio Gates | ||
| 6 | Mike Freeman | Vincent Jackson | 6 | Adam Aizer | Mario Manningham | ||
| 7 | Adam Aizer | Tom Brady | 7 | Mike Freeman | Dallas Clark | ||
| 8 | Denny Burkholder | Jeremy Maclin | 8 | Dave Richard | Dez Bryant | ||
| 9 | Kevin Goodwin | Peyton Hillis | 9 | Jeff Tobin | Brandon Lloyd | ||
| 10 | Alex Riethmiller | Cedric Benson | 10 | Jamey Eisenberg | Jason Witten | ||
| 11 | Peter Madden | Drew Brees | 11 | Adam Moore | Jermichael Finley | ||
| 12 | J. Darin Darst | Knowshon Moreno | 12 | John Garcia | Santonio Holmes | ||
| Round 5 | Round 6 | ||||||
| Pick | Team | Player | Pick | Team | Player | ||
| 1 | John Garcia | Peyton Manning | 1 | J. Darin Darst | DeAngelo Williams | ||
| 2 | Adam Moore | Philip Rivers | 2 | Peter Madden | Mark Ingram | ||
| 3 | Jamey Eisenberg | LeGarrette Blount | 3 | Alex Riethmiller | Chad Ochocinco | ||
| 4 | Jeff Tobin | Matt Ryan | 4 | Kevin Goodwin | Tony Romo | ||
| 5 | Dave Richard | Percy Harvin | 5 | Denny Burkholder | Matt Schaub | ||
| 6 | Mike Freeman | Steve Johnson | 6 | Adam Aizer | Daniel Thomas | ||
| 7 | Adam Aizer | Austin Collie | 7 | Mike Freeman | Fred Jackson | ||
| 8 | Denny Burkholder | Shonn Greene | 8 | Dave Richard | Ryan Grant | ||
| 9 | Kevin Goodwin | Ryan Mathews | 9 | Jeff Tobin | Tony Gonzalez | ||
| 10 | Alex Riethmiller | Felix Jones | 10 | Jamey Eisenberg | Danny Amendola | ||
| 11 | Peter Madden | BenJarvus Green-Ellis | 11 | Adam Moore | Santana Moss | ||
| 12 | J. Darin Darst | Vernon Davis | 12 | John Garcia | Sidney Rice | ||
| Round 7 | Round 8 | ||||||
| Pick | Team | Player | Pick | Team | Player | ||
| 1 | John Garcia | Kellen Winslow | 1 | J. Darin Darst | Mike Thomas | ||
| 2 | Adam Moore | Pierre Garcon | 2 | Peter Madden | Reggie Bush | ||
| 3 | Jamey Eisenberg | Mike Tolbert | 3 | Alex Riethmiller | Darren Sproles | ||
| 4 | Jeff Tobin | Joseph Addai | 4 | Kevin Goodwin | Deion Branch | ||
| 5 | Dave Richard | Marshawn Lynch | 5 | Denny Burkholder | Jacoby Ford | ||
| 6 | Mike Freeman | Pierre Thomas | 6 | Adam Aizer | Robert Meachem | ||
| 7 | Adam Aizer | Ryan Torain | 7 | Mike Freeman | Josh Freeman | ||
| 8 | Denny Burkholder | Kenny Britt | 8 | Dave Richard | Beanie Wells | ||
| 9 | Kevin Goodwin | Owen Daniels | 9 | Jeff Tobin | LaDainian Tomlinson | ||
| 10 | Alex Riethmiller | Davone Bess | 10 | Jamey Eisenberg | Jonathan Stewart | ||
| 11 | Peter Madden | Julio Jones | 11 | Adam Moore | Tim Hightower | ||
| 12 | J. Darin Darst | Steve Smith | 12 | John Garcia | Lance Moore | ||
| Round 9 | Round 10 | ||||||
| Pick | Team | Player | Pick | Team | Player | ||
| 1 | John Garcia | Michael Bush | 1 | J. Darin Darst | Zach Miller | ||
| 2 | Adam Moore | Roy Williams | 2 | Peter Madden | Jacquizz Rodgers | ||
| 3 | Jamey Eisenberg | Ben Roethlisberger | 3 | Alex Riethmiller | Malcom Floyd | ||
| 4 | Jeff Tobin | Plaxico Burress | 4 | Kevin Goodwin | Braylon Edwards | ||
| 5 | Dave Richard | Ryan Williams | 5 | Denny Burkholder | Joe Flacco | ||
| 6 | Mike Freeman | Hines Ward | 6 | Adam Aizer | Jimmy Graham | ||
| 7 | Adam Aizer | A.J. Green | 7 | Mike Freeman | Rashad Jennings | ||
| 8 | Denny Burkholder | Danny Woodhead | 8 | Dave Richard | Matthew Stafford | ||
| 9 | Kevin Goodwin | Brandon Jacobs | 9 | Jeff Tobin | Jerome Simpson | ||
| 10 | Alex Riethmiller | C.J. Spiller | 10 | Jamey Eisenberg | Eli Manning | ||
| 11 | Peter Madden | Rob Gronkowski | 11 | Adam Moore | Ronnie Brown | ||
| 12 | J. Darin Darst | Michael Crabtree | 12 | John Garcia | Mike Sims-Walker | ||
| Round 11 | Round 12 | ||||||
| Pick | Team | Player | Pick | Team | Player | ||
| 1 | John Garcia | Brandon Jackson | 1 | J. Darin Darst | Matt Cassel | ||
| 2 | Adam Moore | Lee Evans | 2 | Peter Madden | Mike Williams | ||
| 3 | Jamey Eisenberg | DeMarco Murray | 3 | Alex Riethmiller | Mark Sanchez | ||
| 4 | Jeff Tobin | Ricky Williams | 4 | Kevin Goodwin | James Jones | ||
| 5 | Dave Richard | Sam Bradford | 5 | Denny Burkholder | Nate Burleson | ||
| 6 | Mike Freeman | Willis McGahee | 6 | Adam Aizer | Jay Cutler | ||
| 7 | Adam Aizer | Jordan Shipley | 7 | Mike Freeman | Eagles | ||
| 8 | Denny Burkholder | Marcedes Lewis | 8 | Dave Richard | Brandon Pettigrew | ||
| 9 | Kevin Goodwin | James Starks | 9 | Jeff Tobin | Jordy Nelson | ||
| 10 | Alex Riethmiller | Chris Cooley | 10 | Jamey Eisenberg | Johnny Knox | ||
| 11 | Peter Madden | Kevin Kolb | 11 | Adam Moore | Kyle Orton | ||
| 12 | J. Darin Darst | Donald Brown | 12 | John Garcia | Donovan McNabb | ||
| Round 13 | Round 14 | ||||||
| Pick | Team | Player | Pick | Team | Player | ||
| 1 | John Garcia | Greg Little | 1 | J. Darin Darst | Packers | ||
| 2 | Adam Moore | Aaron Hernandez | 2 | Peter Madden | Cadillac Williams | ||
| 3 | Jamey Eisenberg | Roy Helu | 3 | Alex Riethmiller | Jason Snelling | ||
| 4 | Jeff Tobin | Matt Hasselbeck | 4 | Kevin Goodwin | Patriots | ||
| 5 | Dave Richard | Steelers | 5 | Denny Burkholder | Ravens | ||
| 6 | Mike Freeman | Louis Murphy | 6 | Adam Aizer | Giants | ||
| 7 | Adam Aizer | Thomas Jones | 7 | Mike Freeman | Cam Newton | ||
| 8 | Denny Burkholder | Derrick Mason | 8 | Dave Richard | Javon Ringer | ||
| 9 | Kevin Goodwin | Maurice Morris | 9 | Jeff Tobin | Bears | ||
| 10 | Alex Riethmiller | Sebastian Janikowski | 10 | Jamey Eisenberg | Cowboys | ||
| 11 | Peter Madden | Jets | 11 | Adam Moore | Chargers | ||
| 12 | J. Darin Darst | Garrett Hartley | 12 | John Garcia | Dolphins | ||
| Round 15 | |||||||
| Pick | Team | Player | |||||
| 1 | John Garcia | Matt Bryant | |||||
| 2 | Adam Moore | Josh Brown | |||||
| 3 | Jamey Eisenberg | Nate Kaeding | |||||
| 4 | Jeff Tobin | Neil Rackers | |||||
| 5 | Dave Richard | Mason Crosby | |||||
| 6 | Mike Freeman | David Buehler | |||||
| 7 | Adam Aizer | Adam Vinatieri | |||||
| 8 | Denny Burkholder | Alex Henery | |||||
| 9 | Kevin Goodwin | Stephen Gostkowski | |||||
| 10 | Alex Riethmiller | Saints | |||||
| 11 | Peter Madden | David Akers | |||||
| 12 | J. Darin Darst | Isaac Redman | |||||
| Team-by-Team Draft Results | |||
| Adam Aizer | |||
| Round.Pick | Player | Round.Pick | Player |
| 1.07 | Jamaal Charles | 9.07 | A.J. Green |
| 2.06 | Calvin Johnson | 10.06 | Jimmy Graham |
| 3.07 | Tom Brady | 11.07 | Jordan Shipley |
| 4.06 | Mario Manningham | 12.06 | Jay Cutler |
| 5.07 | Austin Collie | 13.07 | Thomas Jones |
| 6.06 | Daniel Thomas | 14.06 | Giants |
| 7.07 | Ryan Torain | 15.07 | Adam Vinatieri |
| 8.06 | Robert Meachem | ||
| My favorite draft pick was: Calvin Johnson. In a PPR league, getting one of the best wide eeceivers in the middle of the second round is a no-brainer. My wide receiver draft strategy was: An aggressive one. I knew I wanted to secure three receivers fairly early because the position depth is not great and this is a PPR League, which means I don't mind starting a wide receiver as a Flex. If I could have one of my picks back, it would be: Robert Meachem in Round 8. I think I should have gone with Beanie Wells there to solidify my running backs. The grade I give myself is: B If I could trade rosters with one guy in the league it would be: Jamey Eisenberg | |||
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| Adam Moore | |||
| Round.Pick | Player | Round.Pick | Player |
| 1.02 | Arian Foster | 9.02 | Roy Williams |
| 2.11 | Brandon Marshall | 10.11 | Ronnie Brown |
| 3.02 | Ahmad Bradshaw | 11.02 | Lee Evans |
| 4.11 | Jermichael Finley | 12.11 | Kyle Orton |
| 5.02 | Philip Rivers | 13.02 | Aaron Hernandez |
| 6.11 | Santana Moss | 14.11 | Chargers |
| 7.02 | Pierre Garcon | 15.02 | Josh Brown |
| 8.11 | Tim Hightower | ||
| If I could have one of my picks back, it would be: Jermichael Finley in Round 4. How's this for a miss? I could have taken Santonio Holmes in Round 4 and waited all of two picks to get Finley in Round 5. Instead I took Finley first, saw Holmes go off the draft board, then took Philip Rivers in Round 5. I could have had Holmes and Rivers, or Holmes and Finley, had I taken Holmes first. My running back draft strategy was: To take two strong ones early and then focus on receivers. When am I ever going to bench Arian Foster or Ahmad Bradshaw besides their bye weeks? I'll start them and rotate my receivers, especially since I have so many. If I could have had one more pick, I would have taken: Probably another running back. I could use Derrick Ward as a handcuff to Foster. The grade I give myself is: B If I could trade rosters with one guy in the league it would be: Mike Freeman | |||
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| Alex Riethmiller | |||
| Round.Pick | Player | Round.Pick | Player |
| 1.10 | Roddy White | 9.10 | C.J. Spiller |
| 2.03 | Michael Vick | 10.03 | Malcom Floyd |
| 3.10 | Cedric Benson | 11.10 | Chris Cooley |
| 4.03 | Anquan Boldin | 12.03 | Mark Sanchez |
| 5.10 | Felix Jones | 13.10 | Sebastian Janikowski |
| 6.03 | Chad Ochocinco | 14.03 | Jason Snelling |
| 7.10 | Davone Bess | 15.10 | Saints |
| 8.03 | Darren Sproles | ||
| If I could have one of my picks back, it would be: Cedric Benson in Round 3. This isn't necessarily a knock on Benson, I just should have taken DeSean Jackson there, who I really wanted. Alas, Jackson was taken one pick before me on the way back. My favorite draft pick was: Darren Sproles in Round 8. Yeah, he might not be the next ex-Charger to become a star, like Michael Turner, but I think he could be very productive, especially catching balls out of the backfield. My wide receiver draft strategy was: Four of my first seven picks were wide receivers so obviously I put a lot of importance in this position. In PPR leagues, you really need to take care of your WR needs early. The grade I give myself is: B- If I could trade rosters with one guy in the league it would be: Peter Madden | |||
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| Dave Richard | |||
| Round.Pick | Player | Round.Pick | Player |
| 1.05 | LeSean McCoy | 9.05 | Ryan Williams |
| 2.08 | Darren McFadden | 10.08 | Matthew Stafford |
| 3.05 | Dwayne Bowe | 11.05 | Sam Bradford |
| 4.08 | Dez Bryant | 12.08 | Brandon Pettigrew |
| 5.05 | Percy Harvin | 13.05 | Steelers |
| 6.08 | Ryan Grant | 14.08 | Javon Ringer |
| 7.05 | Marshawn Lynch | 15.05 | Mason Crosby |
| 8.08 | Beanie Wells | ||
| My wide receiver draft strategy was: Out the window when Darren McFadden was available in Round 2. I had planned to take three receivers in a row starting in Round 2 but did not pass up a shot at DMC. My plan still worked in Rounds 3 through 5, however, as I landed three 70-catch receivers. If I could have had one more pick, I would have taken: Another wide receiver. Obviously I never plan be without Bowe, Bryant or Harvin (we only start two receivers and a flex), but I think spending another choice on a fourth receiver would have given me at least a bit more depth. Jacoby Jones and Donald Driver are sitting there razzing their tongues at me. My favorite draft pick was: Matthew Stafford in Round 10, followed by Sam Bradford in Round 11. I tried my gutsy QB draft plan, and I'm beaming about the potential my passers have. Doing this allowed me to go a little bananas at running back, which I think was smart. The grade I give myself is: B If I could trade rosters with one guy in the league it would be: Jamey Eisenberg | |||
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| Denny Burkholder | |||
| Round.Pick | Player | Round.Pick | Player |
| 1.08 | Steven Jackson | 9.08 | Danny Woodhead |
| 2.05 | Greg Jennings | 10.05 | Joe Flacco |
| 3.08 | Jeremy Maclin | 11.08 | Marcedes Lewis |
| 4.05 | Antonio Gates | 12.05 | Nate Burleson |
| 5.08 | Shonn Greene | 13.08 | Derrick Mason |
| 6.05 | Matt Schaub | 14.05 | Ravens |
| 7.08 | Kenny Britt | 15.08 | Alex Henery |
| 8.05 | Jacoby Ford | ||
| If I could have one of my picks back, it would be: Jeremy Maclin. Not sure what I was thinking, given who else was on the board. My running back draft strategy was: Being a PPR league, I wanted a guy capable of pulling down some catches, but I didn't want to dwell too heavily on that. Quality rushing still counts. My wide receiver draft strategy was: Take into account the quarterback and overall offense situation of his team and lean toward guys on teams that move the ball well. The grade I give myself is: B If I could trade rosters with one guy in the league it would be: Peter Madden | |||
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| J. Darin Darst | |||
| Round.Pick | Player | Round.Pick | Player |
| 1.12 | Aaron Rodgers | 9.12 | Michael Crabtree |
| 2.01 | Rashard Mendenhall | 10.01 | Zach Miller |
| 3.12 | Knowshon Moreno | 11.12 | Donald Brown |
| 4.01 | Marques Colston | 12.01 | Matt Cassel |
| 5.12 | Vernon Davis | 13.12 | Garrett Hartley |
| 6.01 | DeAngelo Williams | 14.01 | Packers |
| 7.12 | Steve Smith | 15.12 | Isaac Redman |
| 8.01 | Mike Thomas | ||
| My running back draft strategy was: I had every intention of taking receivers early and often, but I found so many excellent values sitting there when I picked. Rashard Mendenhall should replicate his big year as the only big-time back in Pittsburgh, so I couldn't pass on him, and getting Knowshon Moreno and DeAngelo Williams later on makes me very strong there. I just couldn't pass up great players at my picks. My favorite draft pick was: Steve Smith in Round 7, the last pick in Round 7. The guy's not dead! He's still extremely fast and a very hard worker. I really lucked out considering that I took only one receiver with my first six picks. If I could have had one more pick, I would have taken: Nate Washington. The ex-Steeler will be on a team throwing a lot in Tennessee, especially if Chris Johnson is out. The grade I give myself is: A- If I could trade rosters with one guy in the league it would be: Kevin Goodwin | |||
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| Jamey Eisenberg | |||
| Round.Pick | Player | Round.Pick | Player |
| 1.03 | Chris Johnson | 9.03 | Ben Roethlisberger |
| 2.10 | Hakeem Nicks | 10.10 | Eli Manning |
| 3.03 | Mike Wallace | 11.03 | DeMarco Murray |
| 4.10 | Jason Witten | 12.10 | Johnny Knox |
| 5.03 | LeGarrette Blount | 13.03 | Roy Helu |
| 6.10 | Danny Amendola | 14.10 | Cowboys |
| 7.03 | Mike Tolbert | 15.03 | Nate Kaeding |
| 8.10 | Jonathan Stewart | ||
| My favorite draft pick was: Danny Amendola in Round 6. Amendola is going to be a star in this offense, and he has the potential for 100 catches. I might have reached for him a round or two early, but I'll take the chance that the production matches the potential. My running back strategy was: Take a stud at No. 3 overall, which I did with Chris Johnson, and then take at least three more capable starting options through Round 8. I ended up with LeGarrette Blount, Mike Tolbert and Jonathan Stewart. None of them are great receivers out of the backfield, but all three could end up with double digits in touchdowns. My wide receiver strategy was: To take two Top 10 guys through Round 3, which I did with Hakeem Nicks and Mike Wallace. Then I wanted to get another potential starter before Round 7, and I did that with Amendola. After that, I wanted one more receiver with upside, so I took a chance on Johnny Knox. He might be down now, but Knox could easily rebound. The grade I give myself is: A If I could trade rosters with one guy in the league it would be: No one. | |||
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| Jeff Tobin | |||
| Round.Pick | Player | Round.Pick | Player |
| 1.04 | Ray Rice | 9.04 | Plaxico Burress |
| 2.09 | Frank Gore | 10.09 | Jerome Simpson |
| 3.04 | Wes Welker | 11.04 | Ricky Williams |
| 4.09 | Brandon Lloyd | 12.09 | Jordy Nelson |
| 5.04 | Matt Ryan | 13.04 | Matt Hasselbeck |
| 6.09 | Tony Gonzalez | 14.09 | Bears |
| 7.04 | Joseph Addai | 15.04 | Neil Rackers |
| 8.09 | LaDainian Tomlinson | ||
| If I could have one of my picks back, it would be: Brandon Lloyd in Round 4. I felt like I needed to get another receiver with a top pick, but I would've been better off going with an elite tight end given the depleted receiver options available. My running back strategy was: Grab two top reception-heavy backs with my first two picks. Ray Rice was a no-brainer at No. 4 overall and I think I stole Frank Gore near the end of the second round. My wide receiver draft strategy was: I stuck with my plan to draft two receivers with my third and fourth picks. I think that was a mistake because I missed out on the elite tight ends and settled for middle of the road with a pick too high in the draft. The grade I give myself is: B If I could trade rosters with one guy in the league it would be: Dave Richard | |||
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| John Garcia | |||
| Round.Pick | Player | Round.Pick | Player |
| 1.01 | Adrian Peterson | 9.01 | Michael Bush |
| 2.12 | Mike Williams | 10.12 | Mike Sims-Walker |
| 3.01 | Michael Turner | 11.01 | Brandon Jackson |
| 4.12 | Santonio Holmes | 12.12 | Donovan McNabb |
| 5.01 | Peyton Manning | 13.01 | Greg Little |
| 6.12 | Sidney Rice | 14.12 | Dolphins |
| 7.01 | Kellen Winslow | 15.01 | Matt Bryant |
| 8.12 | Lance Moore | ||
| My favorite draft pick was: Michael Turner. Though it is a PPR league, a back of his caliber should not fall into the third round. He has 39 touchdowns in 42 games as a Falcon. My wide receiver draft strategy was: To wait. People went on a WR binge early on, and I stocked up Adrian Peterson and Turner in two of my first three picks while snagging a No. 1 option in-between in Mike Williams. I then went on my PPR wide receiver binge with solid second-tier guys. If I could have had one more pick, I would have taken: Denarius Moore. He has been booming in Jacoby Ford's absence in camp and figures to get plenty of opportunity in the speed-crazed Oakland offense even when he returns. The grade I give myself is: B If I could trade rosters with one guy in the league it would be: Adam Moore | |||
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| Kevin Goodwin | |||
| Round.Pick | Player | Round.Pick | Player |
| 1.09 | Andre Johnson | 9.09 | Brandon Jacobs |
| 2.04 | Reggie Wayne | 10.04 | Braylon Edwards |
| 3.09 | Peyton Hillis | 11.09 | James Starks |
| 4.04 | Jahvid Best | 12.04 | James Jones |
| 5.09 | Ryan Mathews | 13.09 | Maurice Morris |
| 6.04 | Tony Romo | 14.04 | Patriots |
| 7.09 | Owen Daniels | 15.09 | Stephen Gostkowski |
| 8.04 | Deion Branch | ||
| My wide receiver draft strategy was: Get them early. Picking late in Round 1 gave me the perfect chance to draft two stud wideouts with my first two picks. I'll never bench Andre Johnson and Reggie Wayne. My favorite draft pick was: This might sound strange but I really like the value of getting Brandon Jacobs with my ninth-round pick. Will he catch 50 passes? Of course not, but he will play plenty, and he's always done well when sharing the ball. I was glad to draft him as a backup. If I could have had one more pick, I would have taken: A backup quarterback. Drafting Tony Romo made it easy to pass on another quarterback simply because I hope to have Romo start every game. But David Garrard plays at home vs. the Bengals on Romo's bye week -- I'll have to pick him up off waivers so I can use him that week. The grade I give myself is: B+ If I could trade rosters with one guy in the league it would be: Peter Madden | |||
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| Mike Freeman | |||
| Round.Pick | Player | Round.Pick | Player |
| 1.06 | Maurice Jones-Drew | 9.06 | Hines Ward |
| 2.07 | Miles Austin | 10.07 | Rashad Jennings |
| 3.06 | Vincent Jackson | 11.06 | Willis McGahee |
| 4.07 | Dallas Clark | 12.07 | Eagles |
| 5.06 | Steve Johnson | 13.06 | Louis Murphy |
| 6.07 | Fred Jackson | 14.07 | Cam Newton |
| 7.06 | Pierre Thomas | 15.06 | David Buehler |
| 8.07 | Josh Freeman | ||
| My favorite draft pick was: Vincent Jackson: I think he's in for a monster season. My running back draft strategy was: I wanted MJD. I'm not worried about his knee. My wide receiver draft strategy was: Get Miles Austin at all costs. The grade I give myself is: B+ If I could trade rosters with one guy in the league it would be: Dave Richard | |||
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| Peter Madden | |||
| Round.Pick | Player | Round.Pick | Player |
| 1.11 | Matt Forte | 9.11 | Rob Gronkowski |
| 2.02 | Larry Fitzgerald | 10.02 | Jacquizz Rodgers |
| 3.11 | Drew Brees | 11.11 | Kevin Kolb |
| 4.02 | DeSean Jackson | 12.02 | Mike Williams |
| 5.11 | BenJarvus Green-Ellis | 13.11 | Jets |
| 6.02 | Mark Ingram | 14.02 | Cadillac Williams |
| 7.11 | Julio Jones | 15.11 | David Akers |
| 8.02 | Reggie Bush | ||
| My favorite pick was: Larry Fitzgerald. Was he a bargain? No, but the hunch I get is that Kolb-to-Fitzy is going to be one of the big storylines of 2011, especially with Fitzgerald looking to land a big contract. He could have his biggest season to date. The pick I regret was: Reggie Bush. I wait until he lands with a dormant offense before I invest in him in Fantasy. Probably could have spent that pick on a more reliable running back. My quarterback strategy was: For some reason Brees fell. I would have rather waited, but at some point in every draft a player becomes available that you simply can't pass up. My draft grade is: B My toughest competition will be: Dave Richard | |||
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