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2011 Draft Prep: Our 12-team PPR mock draft

Dave Richard
Senior Fantasy Writer
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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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Player News
Cowboys sign rookie J.J. Wilcox
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer
(6/19/2013) Cowboys rookie defensive back J.J. Wilcox agreed to a four-year deal Wednesday. ESPN reports the deal is worth roughly $2.8 million with a signing bonus of a little more than $586,000.

Wilcox, the No. 80 overall pick in the draft, is expected to be a major contributor on special teams and has an outside chance to challenge for a starting job at safety as a rookie. 


Sam Bradford off to good start
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer
(6/19/2013) Rams offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer likes what he sees from quarterback Sam Bradford this offseason.

ESPN reports that Bradford will work with Schottenheimer for a second consecutive season, which is the first time that's happened in his young career.

"The day Sam walked back into the building [this offseason] we started making adjustments," Schottenheimer said. "We are a thousand years ahead of where we were last year."


Titans sign Blidi Wreh-Wilson
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer
(6/19/2013) The Titans agreed to terms with rookie cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson on Wednesday. 

The Tennessean reports that Wreh-Wilson, a third-round pick, reached a four-year deal with salaries of $405,000 in 2013, $495,000 in 2014, $585,000 in 2015 and $675,000 in 2016.

Only first-round pick Chance Warmack has yet to agree to terms.


Reggie Bush could see some punt returns
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer
(6/19/2013) Lions running back Reggie Bush could add punt return duties to his workload this year. Special-teams coach John Bonamego believes Bush could be a "situational" punt return man.

"Reggie will have a role," Bonamego told the official team website. "Reggie (can return punts) and is willing to do it. That's more situational -- we need one, let's put him back there and let's see if he can make something happen. I had him his first two years in the league in New Orleans and that was the way he was utilized in that role. So, he's back there catching them in practice."


Titans sign Barry Richardson
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer
(6/19/2013) The Titans agreed to terms with veteran offensive tackle Barry Richardson on Wednesday.

The Tennessean reports he'll add depth to the offensive line. Richardson started all 16 games for the Rams last season.


How often did Vernon Davis line up as a receiver?
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer
(6/19/2013) Earlier this week the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat reported that Vernon Davis worked at receiver during the team's recent minicamp, not at the traditional tight end spot he's been accustomed to. So I thought I'd get an idea of just how often Davis lined up off the line of scrimmage last year. 

With a huge hat tip to ProFootballFocus.com founder Neil Hornsby we now know that Davis lined up as a tight end, be it in a basic set or as part of a two-tight end formation, on 798 plays. He lined up in the slot or out wide like a receiver 268 plays. And he lined up as a fullback 16 plays. He also sparingly lined up as a tackle, doing so 16 times. Point is that he lined up in a non-traditional spot roughly 25 percent of the time last year. Seeing that bump up to, say, 75 percent of the time this year seems off. But that's small potatoes all things considered -- his being on the field 95-plus percent of the time combined with an expected bump in targets is what Fantasy owners need for him to be an asset. That's why he's still a consensus Top 7 tight end among our Fantasy rankings and could inch his way into the Top 5 before too long. 


Latest update on Aaron Hernandez
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer
(6/19/2013) Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has not yet been ruled out as a suspect in the homicide investigation involving a semi-pro football player who was "an associate" of his, a source told CBS Boston on Wednesday. Hernandez is also not cooperating with police according to the report. 

There is, however, a conflicting report from SI.com that says Hernandez is not believed to be a murder suspect. 

Also revealed Wednesday: Hernandez is being sued by a man who claimed Hernandez shot him in the face. The lawsuit, reported by TMZ, was filed on June 13, five days before investigators checked into Hernandez's house in connection with the homicide. The case was originally dismissed because of a paperwork error that has since been rectified.   


Report: J.D. Walton's season in doubt
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer
(6/19/2013) Broncos center J.D. Walton had another surgery on his ankle this week and is now expected to miss the 2013 season, according to the Denver Post. Walton missed much of the 2012 season with a broken ankle. The team had hoped he'd play in the second half of the upcoming year. 

Hakeem Nicks noncommittal on future with Giants
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer
(6/19/2013) Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks said he's happy to be a Giant "right now" but that he does "understand the business side of football." In a Q&A with the New York Post, Nicks talked about a lot of things including his future with the team, hinting that he's not promising a return to the team after this season when his contract runs out. He said he's focused only on the 2013 season. 

Nicks also said he did promise coach Tom Coughlin he would attend voluntary OTA workouts but skipped them because he didn't want to open himself up to injury. Nicks broke his foot at OTA workouts last year. The receiver said he did apologize to his coach. 

"At the end of the day, there's stuff that's mandatory and there's things that are not mandatory," he said. "From my eyes, anytime you can let your body rest [is good]. Football is a physical sport, and it's a long season, too. Anytime you can let your body rest, I feel like that's always a blessing."


Vincent Jackson backs Josh Freeman
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer
(6/19/2013) There was some speculation coming into this season that Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman's job could be in jeopardy, but receiver Vincent Jackson is backing Freeman heading into training camp.

The Tampa Tribune reports that Jackson said Freeman has returned as a far more comfortable and confident quarterback in Year 2 of offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan's system.


 
 
 
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