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Offseason Extra: Post-draft, 12-team mock draft

Jamey Eisenberg
Senior Fantasy Writer
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You can already see some of the dilemmas Fantasy owners will be facing in August. When should Peyton Manning be drafted? What round should rookie running backs Trent Richardson and Doug Martin come off the board? Is Randy Moss really back in the NFL?

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All of these questions will be answered in this mock draft, including many others. You should use it as an early guide on what to expect once training camp happens. Of course, plenty will change once players put on pads and start actually preparing for the season, but we'll be right there with them with many more mock drafts.

As always, we ask you to share your thoughts on this draft. Take advantage of our Fantasy Football Twitter feed (@CBSFantasyFB) and post your comments there, or share your thoughts on our Fantasy Football Facebook page.

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. We feature a starting lineup of QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, TE, K, DST and a FLEX (RB/WR/TE). There will also be five reserve spots for a 14-round draft. This lineup reflects our CBSSports.com free Fantasy Football game.

We also had a special guest join us for this draft as Scott Levy, a randomly selected user, was chosen on Twitter to mock with us. This is something we plan to do going forward, so be on the lookout for your chance to draft with us.

Our draft order is as follows:

1. Jeff Tobin, Associate Managing Editor
2. Scott Levy,
Twitter follower
3. Adam Aizer,
Podcast Host
4. Jamey Eisenberg,
Senior Fantasy Writer
5. Chris Towers,
Fantasy Writer
6. Nando Di Fino,
Senior Fantasy Writer
7. Aleese Kopf,
Social Media Coordinator
8. Dave Richard,
Senior Fantasy Writer
9. Peter Madden,
Editorial Director, Fantasy Sports
10. Will Brinson,
Senior NFL Blogger
11. Mike Freeman,
National NFL Insider
12. J. Darin Darst,
College Football Production Editor

Round by Round
Round 1
Pick Owner Player
1 Tobin Arian Foster, RB, HOU
2 Levy Ray Rice, RB, BAL
3 Aizer LeSean McCoy, RB, PHI
4 Eisenberg Aaron Rodgers, QB, GB
5 Towers Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, JAC
6 Di Fino Chris Johnson, RB, TEN
7 Kopf Marshawn Lynch, RB, SEA
8 Richard Drew Brees, QB, NO
9 Madden Calvin Johnson, WR, DET
10 Brinson Ryan Mathews, RB, SD
11 Freeman Tom Brady, QB, NE
12 Darst DeMarco Murray, RB, DAL
Round 2
Pick Owner Player
13 Darst Andre Johnson, WR, HOU
14 Freeman Greg Jennings, WR, GB
15 Brinson Cam Newton, QB, CAR
16 Madden Darren McFadden, RB, OAK
17 Richard Michael Turner, RB, ATL
18 Kopf Roddy White, WR, ATL
19 Di Fino Hakeem Nicks, WR, NYG
20 Towers Steven Jackson, RB, STL
21 Eisenberg Larry Fitzgerald, WR, ARI
22 Aizer Julio Jones, WR, ATL
23 Levy Matt Forte, RB, CHI
24 Tobin Jamaal Charles, RB, KC
Round 3
Pick Owner Player
25 Tobin Jordy Nelson, WR, GB
26 Levy Matthew Stafford, QB, DET
27 Aizer Victor Cruz, WR, NYG
28 Eisenberg Rob Gronkowski, TE, NE
29 Towers Jimmy Graham, TE, NO
30 Di Fino A.J. Green, WR, CIN
31 Kopf Tony Romo, QB, DAL
32 Richard Trent Richardson, RB, CLE
33 Madden Wes Welker, WR, NE
34 Brinson Adrian Peterson, RB, MIN
35 Freeman Miles Austin, WR, DAL
36 Darst Mike Wallace, WR, PIT
Round 4
Pick Owner Player
37 Darst Frank Gore, RB, SF
38 Freeman Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, NYG
39 Brinson Steve Smith, WR, CAR
40 Madden Fred Jackson, RB, BUF
41 Richard Brandon Marshall, WR, CHI
42 Kopf Beanie Wells, RB, ARI
43 Di Fino DeSean Jackson, WR, PHI
44 Towers Demaryius Thomas, WR, DEN
45 Eisenberg Darren Sproles, RB, NO
46 Aizer Roy Helu, RB, WAS
47 Levy Dwayne Bowe, WR, KC
48 Tobin Marques Colston, WR, NO
Round 5
Pick Owner Player
49 Tobin Philip Rivers, QB, SD
50 Levy Vincent Jackson, WR, TB
51 Aizer Eli Manning, QB, NYG
52 Eisenberg Doug Martin, RB, TB
53 Towers Peyton Manning, QB, DEN
54 Di Fino Steve Johnson, WR, BUF
55 Kopf Percy Harvin, WR, MIN
56 Richard Dez Bryant, WR, DAL
57 Madden Michael Vick, QB, PHI
58 Brinson Reggie Wayne, WR, IND
59 Freeman BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB, CIN
60 Darst Antonio Gates, TE, SD
Round 6
Pick Owner Player
61 Darst Matt Schaub, QB, HOU
62 Freeman Vernon Davis, TE, SF
63 Brinson Jeremy Maclin, WR, PHI
64 Madden Reggie Bush, RB, MIA
65 Richard Kenny Britt, WR, TEN
66 Kopf Aaron Hernandez, TE, NE
67 Di Fino Stevan Ridley, RB, NE
68 Towers Jason Witten, TE, DAL
69 Eisenberg Antonio Brown, WR, PIT
70 Aizer Isaac Redman, RB, PIT
71 Levy Willis McGahee, RB, DEN
72 Tobin Torrey Smith, WR, BAL
Round 7
Pick Owner Player
73 Tobin Mikel Leshoure, RB, DET
74 Levy Jermichael Finley, TE, GB
75 Aizer Shonn Greene, RB, NYJ
76 Eisenberg Brandon Lloyd, WR, NE
77 Towers Anquan Boldin, WR, BAL
78 Di Fino Justin Blackmon, WR, JAC
79 Kopf Jonathan Stewart, RB, CAR
80 Richard Eric Decker, WR, DEN
81 Madden Robert Meachem, WR, SD
82 Brinson C.J. Spiller, RB, BUF
83 Freeman LeGarrette Blount, RB, TB
84 Darst Michael Bush, RB, CHI
Round 8
Pick Owner Player
85 Darst Denarius Moore, WR, OAK
86 Freeman Titus Young, WR, DET
87 Brinson Fred Davis, TE, WAS
88 Madden DeAngelo Williams, RB, CAR
89 Richard Peyton Hillis, RB, KC
90 Kopf Santonio Holmes, WR, NYJ
91 Di Fino James Starks, RB, GB
92 Towers Daniel Thomas, RB, MIA
93 Eisenberg Toby Gerhart, RB, MIN
94 Aizer Pierre Garcon, WR, WAS
95 Levy Matt Ryan, QB, ATL
96 Tobin Greg Little, WR, CLE
Round 9
Pick Owner Player
97 Tobin Michael Floyd, WR, ARI
98 Levy Santana Moss, WR, WAS
99 Aizer Brent Celek, TE, PHI
100 Eisenberg Donald Brown, RB, IND
101 Towers Ben Roethlisberger, QB, PIT
102 Di Fino Robert Griffin III, QB, WAS
103 Kopf Felix Jones, RB, DAL
104 Richard Pierre Thomas, RB, NO
105 Madden Sidney Rice, WR, SEA
106 Brinson David Wilson, RB, NYG
107 Freeman Randy Moss, WR, SF
108 Darst Mario Manningham, WR, SF
Round 10
Pick Owner Player
109 Darst Jahvid Best, RB, DET
110 Freeman Brandon Jacobs, RB, SF
111 Brinson Jay Cutler, QB, CHI
112 Madden Andy Dalton, QB, CIN
113 Richard Tony Gonzalez, TE, ATL
114 Kopf Michael Crabtree, WR, SF
115 Di Fino Carson Palmer, QB, OAK
116 Towers Ben Tate, RB, HOU
117 Eisenberg Mike Goodson, RB, OAK
118 Aizer Lance Moore, WR, NO
119 Levy Mike Tolbert, RB, CAR
120 Tobin Jermaine Gresham, TE, CIN
Round 11
Pick Owner Player
121 Tobin Andrew Luck, QB, IND
122 Levy 49ers DST
123 Aizer Malcom Floyd, WR, SD
124 Eisenberg Ronnie Hillman, RB, DEN
125 Towers Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, OAK
126 Di Fino Mark Ingram, RB, NO
127 Kopf Jon Baldwin, WR, KC
128 Richard Laurent Robinson, WR, JAC
129 Madden Jacob Tamme, TE, DEN
130 Brinson Brian Quick, WR, STL
131 Freeman Ryan Williams, RB, ARI
132 Darst Coby Fleener, TE, IND
Round 12
Pick Owner Player
133 Darst Christian Ponder, QB, MIN
134 Freeman Kellen Winslow, TE, TB
135 Brinson Josh Morgan, WR, WAS
136 Madden Rashard Mendenhall, RB, PIT
137 Richard Bernard Scott, RB, CIN
138 Kopf Josh Freeman, QB, TB
139 Di Fino Brandon Pettigrew, TE, DET
140 Towers Doug Baldwin, WR, SEA
141 Eisenberg Brandon LaFell, WR, CAR
142 Aizer Kendall Wright, WR, TEN
143 Levy Kevin Smith, RB, DET
144 Tobin Austin Collie, WR, IND
Round 13
Pick Owner Player
145 Tobin Steelers DST
146 Levy Mike Williams, WR, TB
147 Aizer Jets DST
148 Eisenberg Packers DST
149 Towers Ravens DST
150 Di Fino Eagles DST
151 Kopf Texans DST
152 Richard Giants DST
153 Madden Patriots DST
154 Brinson Cowboys DST
155 Freeman Mason Crosby, K, GB
156 Darst Cardinals DST
Round 14
Pick Owner Player
157 Darst Dan Bailey, K, DAL
158 Freeman Bears DST
159 Brinson Sebastian Janikowski, K, OAK
160 Madden David Akers, K, SF
161 Richard Stephen Gostkowski, K, NE
162 Kopf Matt Prater, K, DEN
163 Di Fino Jason Hanson, K, DET
164 Towers Randy Bullock, K, HOU
165 Eisenberg Alex Henery, K, PHI
166 Aizer Garrett Hartley, K, NO
167 Levy Dan Carpenter, K, MIA
168 Tobin Matt Bryant, K, ATL
 
Team by Team
Adam Aizer
Rd.Pk Player
1.3 LeSean McCoy, RB, PHI
2.10 Julio Jones, WR, ATL
3.3 Victor Cruz, WR, NYG
4.10 Roy Helu, RB, WAS
5.3 Eli Manning, QB, NYG
6.10 Isaac Redman, RB, PIT
7.3 Shonn Greene, RB, NYJ
8.10 Pierre Garcon, WR, WAS
9.3 Brent Celek, TE, PHI
10.10 Lance Moore, WR, NO
11.3 Malcom Floyd, WR, SD
12.10 Kendall Wright, WR, TEN
13.3 Jets DST
14.10 Garrett Hartley, K, NO
Will Brinson
Rd.Pk Player
1.10 Ryan Mathews, RB, SD
2.3 Cam Newton, QB, CAR
3.10 Adrian Peterson, RB, MIN
4.3 Steve Smith, WR, CAR
5.10 Reggie Wayne, WR, IND
6.3 Jeremy Maclin, WR, PHI
7.10 C.J. Spiller, RB, BUF
8.3 Fred Davis, TE, WAS
9.10 David Wilson, RB, NYG
10.3 Jay Cutler, QB, CHI
11.10 Brian Quick, WR, STL
12.3 Josh Morgan, WR, WAS
13.10 Cowboys DST
14.3 Sebastian Janikowski, K, OAK
J. Darin Darst
Rd.Pk Player
1.12 DeMarco Murray, RB, DAL
2.1 Andre Johnson, WR, HOU
3.12 Mike Wallace, WR, PIT
4.1 Frank Gore, RB, SF
5.12 Antonio Gates, TE, SD
6.1 Matt Schaub, QB, HOU
7.12 Michael Bush, RB, CHI
8.1 Denarius Moore, WR, OAK
9.12 Mario Manningham, WR, SF
10.1 Jahvid Best, RB, DET
11.12 Coby Fleener, TE, IND
12.1 Christian Ponder, QB, MIN
13.12 Cardinals DST
14.1 Dan Bailey, K, DAL
Nando Di Fino
Rd.Pk Player
1.6 Chris Johnson, RB, TEN
2.7 Hakeem Nicks, WR, NYG
3.6 A.J. Green, WR, CIN
4.7 DeSean Jackson, WR, PHI
5.6 Steve Johnson, WR, BUF
6.7 Stevan Ridley, RB, NE
7.6 Justin Blackmon, WR, JAC
8.7 James Starks, RB, GB
9.6 Robert Griffin III, QB, WAS
10.7 Carson Palmer, QB, OAK
11.6 Mark Ingram, RB, NO
12.7 Brandon Pettigrew, TE, DET
13.6 Eagles DST
14.7 Jason Hanson, K, DET
Jamey Eisenberg
Rd.Pk Player
1.4 Aaron Rodgers, QB, GB
2.9 Larry Fitzgerald, WR, ARI
3.4 Rob Gronkowski, TE, NE
4.9 Darren Sproles, RB, NO
5.4 Doug Martin, RB, TB
6.9 Antonio Brown, WR, PIT
7.4 Brandon Lloyd, WR, NE
8.9 Toby Gerhart, RB, MIN
9.4 Donald Brown, RB, IND
10.9 Mike Goodson, RB, OAK
11.4 Ronnie Hillman, RB, DEN
12.9 Brandon LaFell, WR, CAR
13.4 Packers DST
14.9 Alex Henery, K, PHI
Michael Freeman
Rd.Pk Player
1.11 Tom Brady, QB, NE
2.2 Greg Jennings, WR, GB
3.11 Miles Austin, WR, DAL
4.2 Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, NYG
5.11 BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB, CIN
6.2 Vernon Davis, TE, SF
7.11 LeGarrette Blount, RB, TB
8.2 Titus Young, WR, DET
9.11 Randy Moss, WR, SF
10.2 Brandon Jacobs, RB, SF
11.11 Ryan Williams, RB, ARI
12.2 Kellen Winslow, TE, TB
13.11 Mason Crosby, K, GB
14.2 Bears DST
Aleese Kopf
Rd.Pk Player
1.7 Marshawn Lynch, RB, SEA
2.6 Roddy White, WR, ATL
3.7 Tony Romo, QB, DAL
4.6 Beanie Wells, RB, ARI
5.7 Percy Harvin, WR, MIN
6.6 Aaron Hernandez, TE, NE
7.7 Jonathan Stewart, RB, CAR
8.6 Santonio Holmes, WR, NYJ
9.7 Felix Jones, RB, DAL
10.6 Michael Crabtree, WR, SF
11.7 Jon Baldwin, WR, KC
12.6 Josh Freeman, QB, TB
13.7 Texans DST
14.6 Matt Prater, K, DEN
Scott Levy
Rd.Pk Player
1.2 Ray Rice, RB, BAL
2.11 Matt Forte, RB, CHI
3.2 Matthew Stafford, QB, DET
4.11 Dwayne Bowe, WR, KC
5.2 Vincent Jackson, WR, TB
6.11 Willis McGahee, RB, DEN
7.2 Jermichael Finley, TE, GB
8.11 Matt Ryan, QB, ATL
9.2 Santana Moss, WR, WAS
10.11 Mike Tolbert, RB, CAR
11.2 49ers DST
12.11 Kevin Smith, RB, DET
13.2 Mike Williams, WR, TB
14.11 Dan Carpenter, K, MIA
Peter Madden
Rd.Pk Player
1.9 Calvin Johnson, WR, DET
2.4 Darren McFadden, RB, OAK
3.9 Wes Welker, WR, NE
4.4 Fred Jackson, RB, BUF
5.9 Michael Vick, QB, PHI
6.4 Reggie Bush, RB, MIA
7.9 Robert Meachem, WR, SD
8.4 DeAngelo Williams, RB, CAR
9.9 Sidney Rice, WR, SEA
10.4 Andy Dalton, QB, CIN
11.9 Jacob Tamme, TE, DEN
12.4 Rashard Mendenhall, RB, PIT
13.9 Patriots DST
14.4 David Akers, K, SF
Dave Richard
Rd.Pk Player
1.8 Drew Brees, QB, NO
2.5 Michael Turner, RB, ATL
3.8 Trent Richardson, RB, CLE
4.5 Brandon Marshall, WR, CHI
5.8 Dez Bryant, WR, DAL
6.5 Kenny Britt, WR, TEN
7.8 Eric Decker, WR, DEN
8.5 Peyton Hillis, RB, KC
9.8 Pierre Thomas, RB, NO
10.5 Tony Gonzalez, TE, ATL
11.8 Laurent Robinson, WR, JAC
12.5 Bernard Scott, RB, CIN
13.8 Giants DST
14.5 Stephen Gostkowski, K, NE
Jeff Tobin
Rd.Pk Player
1.1 Arian Foster, RB, HOU
2.12 Jamaal Charles, RB, KC
3.1 Jordy Nelson, WR, GB
4.12 Marques Colston, WR, NO
5.1 Philip Rivers, QB, SD
6.12 Torrey Smith, WR, BAL
7.1 Mikel Leshoure, RB, DET
8.12 Greg Little, WR, CLE
9.1 Michael Floyd, WR, ARI
10.12 Jermaine Gresham, TE, CIN
11.1 Andrew Luck, QB, IND
12.12 Austin Collie, WR, IND
13.1 Steelers DST
14.12 Matt Bryant, K, ATL
Chris Towers
Rd.Pk Player
1.5 Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, JAC
2.8 Steven Jackson, RB, STL
3.5 Jimmy Graham, TE, NO
4.8 Demaryius Thomas, WR, DEN
5.5 Peyton Manning, QB, DEN
6.8 Jason Witten, TE, DAL
7.5 Anquan Boldin, WR, BAL
8.8 Daniel Thomas, RB, MIA
9.5 Ben Roethlisberger, QB, PIT
10.8 Ben Tate, RB, HOU
11.5 Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, OAK
12.8 Doug Baldwin, WR, SEA
13.5 Ravens DST
14.8 Randy Bullock, K, HOU
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DeMarco Murray
Garrett: Murray tweaked hamstring
DeMarco Murray, RB, DAL
12:59 PM
News: Cowboys coach Jason Garrett told the media Tuesday running back DeMarco Murray tweaked a hamstring over the last week. The team opted to be conservative with him and had him sit out practice on Tuesday. Murray was spotted on the sidelines during the Cowboys' first day of OTA workouts.
Analysis: Murray's injury history goes a long way back -- and the Cowboys know it. Keeping him healthy will be a tough chore for the next several months but taking careful, proactive steps like this will keep him from being absent. His health will remain key as he's missed nine games over his first two seasons in the league and has had the injury bug biting him going back to his high school days. But Murray had 10-plus Fantasy points in half of his 10 games last season and has the confidence of the coaching staff. He's a moderately risky No. 2 Fantasy running back expected to get taken between 25th and 40th overall on Draft Day.

Maurice Jones-Drew
MJD's training moves to Miami
Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, JAC
10:59 AM
News: Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley confirmed that running back Maurice Jones-Drew will step up the intensity in his workouts in Miami with noted trainer Pete Bommarito. MJD is working his way back from a Lisfranc injury. Bradley is fine with the move because he and Jones-Drew are on the same page with where the running back is at, according to the Florida Times-Union. Bradley especially wanted Jones-Drew in camp while the team installed the offense. "It’s going to take some time and it should come back," Bradley said of Jones-Drew's injured foot. "We're just taking the next step in the rehab process."
Analysis: Expectations remain MJD will be ready for the start of training camp in July and potentially be on the field for a June minicamp. Fantasy owners need to see him before drafting to have some level of confidence in his game. The injury he suffered is a tough one to come back from. On the plus side, Jones-Drew had at least 1,600 total yards in each of his previous three seasons before 2012 when he held out of training camp and ultimately got hurt after six games. Some will be afraid to draft the 28-year-old but most owners should go ahead and consider Jones-Drew a Top 15 running back for now, making him worth a pick between 20th and 30th overall in drafts assuming he is a full participant in Jags camp. That seems to be on pace to happen.

Rob Gronkowski
Uninfected Gronk has surgery
Rob Gronkowski, TE, NE
8:51 AM
News: Rob Gronkowski had successful surgery on his left forearm Monday and doctors found no infection inside according to multiple reports. He had a new plate installed in his arm to keep things in place inside his forearm and should be done having surgery there. A consultation on his back is expected within the next three to four weeks with surgery to potentially follow.
Analysis: Great news! Unless there's a setback with the arm or a serious issue with his back Gronkowski should be ready for the start of training camp. That makes him a safer pick in Fantasy Football since he'll have the time to get ready for the season and potentially play 16 games. We're not out of the woods yet but be ready to consider Gronk with a Top 20 pick in drafts this summer.

Tony Romo
Romo out until minicamp
Tony Romo, QB, DAL
8:37 AM
News: The Dallas Morning News reports Tony Romo had a cyst removed from his back and will be out until at least Cowboys minicamp in June. He should be fine for training camp. "If this was the regular season and I had to play next week, I could," Romo said. "This is just about being smart. That’s why I did it now. This will have no effect on training camp. No way will it have an impact. And I still think there’s a good chance I’m on the field for minicamp."
Analysis: Romo isn't a quarterback anyone is targeting on Draft Day, he's more like a passer you'll settle for starting in Round 6. There's nothing wrong with that: Romo was one of 10 quarterbacks to average over 20 Fantasy points per game (in standard formats) and has consistently put up big numbers, albeit not amazing numbers. Fantasy owners can win with Romo as their starter.

Victor Cruz
Giants remain confident with Cruz
Victor Cruz, WR, NYG
1:51 PM
News: USA Today reports that Giants chairman Steve Tisch remains confident a deal with receiver Victor Cruz is coming soon. "We're talking. (Cruz's agent) Tom Condon is talking to (Giants general manager) Jerry (Reese) and I'm personally confident that Victor wants to be a Giant, will be a Giant," Tisch said. "He's a great guy. It's just taking its time." The report says Cruz and the Giants have made some progress but a deal isn't imminent, despite a report from the New York Post stating the sides were at the "2-yard line." At this point, it seems they're barely in the red zone, but things could change as the spring winds down. Cruz has yet to sign the tender he was extended as a restricted free agent that would pay him $2.879 million. The Giants could lower the rate to $630,000 if Cruz hasn't signed by June 17, but that might only strain the negotiations.
Analysis: We hope that Cruz is signed prior to training camp because we don't want to see a potential holdout. Continue to monitor what develops, and if Cruz signs on time then he would remain a high-end No. 2 Fantasy receiver worth a pick as early as Round 4. If he ends up holding out then his value will decline.

Steve Johnson
Johnson back on field
Steve Johnson, WR, BUF
1:42 PM
News: The official team website reports that for the first time in voluntary offseason workouts, Bills receiver Stevie Johnson was on the field Tuesday doing individual drills. He had been forced to watch previous practices because of a lower back injury. Johnson doesn't know if he'll be back on the field in the coming days. "(Tuesday) was random,” said Johnson. "I wasn't even supposed to do what I did and I ended up getting through it. So we’ll see. I’ll just play it by ear and continue working on it and we’ll see what happens for the rest of the week and minicamp."
Analysis: Any steps Johnson can take to be ready for the summer are good news to Fantasy owners. Johnson looks like a solid No. 3 Fantasy receiver with upside. He has at least 76 catches, 1,004 yards and six touchdowns in each of the past three seasons. Johnson has the potential to be around 90 catches, 1,200 yards receiving and double digits in touchdowns, and moving around on offense -- he could play in the slot -- should help his cause. He is worth drafting with a mid-round pick in all leagues.

Eric Hagg
Hagg sent packing by Browns
Eric Hagg, DB, CLE
2:52 PM
News: The Browns have waived safety Eric Hagg.
Analysis: A year ago Hagg was competing for a starting job, today he's on the street. He shouldn't be a part of Fantasy rosters.

Deonte Thompson
Thompson the Ravens' No. 2 WR?
Deonte Thompson, WR, BAL
11:50 AM
News: The Baltimore Sun's reading of the tea leaves suggests second-year receiver Deonte Thompson has the inside track to earning the No. 2 receiver role with the Ravens. Thompson's a speedster with good hands and with Torrey Smith would give the Ravens a pair of deep-ball threats. "[Thompson] could sneak in there, he looks different, is fast and catches everything," Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said. "But the other guys like (Tandon) Doss and (David) Reed have done well and worked hard during the offseason. As I've always said, the best player will play."
Analysis: Thompson caught just five passes for 51 yards last season but has run below 4.3 seconds in the 40-yard dash. And at 6-foot and 203 pounds he's not exactly a twig. The former Florida Gator will compete for playing time this summer and is someone to watch out for in training camp.

Josh Portis
Seahawks waive QB Portis
Josh Portis, QB, SEA
1:01 PM
News: The Seahawks have waived quarterback Josh Portis, who was arrested on suspicion of DUI recently.
Analysis: Portis was never a contender to see playing time this season anyway. Keep him off of rosters.

Russell Wilson
Wilson ahead of 2012 pace
Russell Wilson, QB, SEA
11:27 AM
News: Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Monday that quarterback Russell Wilson was "a million miles ahead of where we were." But there's more to it than that: Wilson has put on six pounds of muscle to his lower body to handle the wear and tear of the football season. He also is taking first-team reps this spring instead of third-team reps, which is where he was as late as last August. Wilson also said a passing camp he held with teammates in L.A. helped him get a head start on offseason training. As such, the offense flowed rather smoothly in OTA workouts Monday. "I thought we did great," Wilson said. "There were a couple of miscues here and there, but I thought we were pretty sharp. Compared to where we were last year, compared to where we were last week, I think we’re miles and miles ahead."
Analysis: Wilson arguably had the most surprising season of anyone last year, completing 64.1 pct. of his passes for 3,118 yards and 26 touchdowns and adding 489 yards on the ground with four touchdowns. He also had two-plus touchdowns in nine of his last 11 games including the postseason. Those numbers are awesome but they all came without Percy Harvin on the roster. He'll help push Wilson's numbers even higher. There's nothing wrong with targeting Wilson with a pick starting in Round 5, which is where he went in our most recent mock draft. Once Cam Newton goes off the board, expect Wilson to follow within the next 20 selections.

 
 
 
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