1.01 Freddy - LT
Frugal Fred can't go higher ceiling/lower floor with All Day here despite champions being made by taking picks that are more risky in the beginning. A lot of pressure since you may never have a chance to draft Peterson in the next five years unless you draw the 1 spot again...
1.02 Drury - Brady
You're scared of the possibility that AP might go IR before October...Steven Jackson fits this slot and your liking BUT...You saw how Brady can carry a weak team any season so you grab 'em early and check-out for the rest of the night because you can't lose with this guy, right?
1.03 UCB - Peterson
I don't like being one-upped in any draft but Brady being the first surprise 2 picks in makes a potential Moss play less sexy to me...I'll take Peterson and his high risk/high reward play and roll with him towards 1,400+/20/lot's of 100 yd kickers.
1.04 Flava - Jackson
How can you not grab the guy who you never expected to be here? Plus, he's the one guy you've secretly coveted the past couple of years...we know.
1.05 Juice - Moss
Clearly soft tissue history doesn't scare you considering your fondess for running the FPT Hospital...next thing you know, you'll be petitioning to increase the number of IR slots! You got bad vibes about BWB - Addai's likely share hurts his kicker opportunities - and you're startin' with Gore and Grant. Enough said.
1.06 D&D - Barber
Hear me out - if you think Julius Jones is going to be studly in 2008...how can you not LOVE the guy who forced him out of Dallas and cashed in? Uh huh.
1.07 PE - Addai
Westbrook is tempting but your magazine will clearly speculate how Lorenzo Booker is going to get some work on pass-catching downs to lighten BWB's role and hopefully free up a bed in the "ward" which means 6 catches=6 pts. instead of 8 catches=13 pts. Plus, you're not buying Dominic Rhodes.
1.08 Ninja - Manning
Pissed about Brady but expecting DNice to pull the trigger in the 12 spot - you grab the most likely QB to continue the tradition of knocking out the previous year's leader...
1.09 DNice - Wayne
Well throw out the QB scenario - time to grab the safest WR available. Plus, you like your options after Brain...
1.10 Brain - Westbrook
Is it just me, or does Brain fall for the fallen every year? Well, consider this the last time Westbrook goes in the 1st, boys...
First Round Recap:
Barber will rise as the regular season gets closer so he's safer than most come September. Brady and Manning in the 1st is unlike past drafts but little changed in NE and the Colts should have Harrison in "decoy capacity" early as they open a new stadium so things are looking rock solid for both in 2008. Once again - Westbrook doesn't get the love despite the PPR...
2.01 Brain - TOWith Romo under center you gotta love the Popcorn Man lining up each week in 2008. Hell - at this rate, you might as well grab the rest of the skill players from the NFC East!
2.02 DNice - Portis
Who would have thought that multiple options would fall past the turn? Everybody has a thing for Portis this year but lucky for you, you're pickin' early in round 2.
2.03 Ninja - Fitz
Braylon or Fitz? That's the question, my friend. I suppose the perpetual risk of K2 going down creates a bit of a coverage dilemma in Cleveland...safe pick with great upside!
2.04 PE - Braylon
Go Big Blue! Although LJ looks VERY TEMPTING...
2.05 D&D - TJH
Boldin feels good but TJH knows how to perform every week...Ocho will play so TJH will continue to get the catch and/or yardage kicker 3 times a month.
2.06 Juice - Burress
Plays hurt and does it well. Plus, you have a sneaky suspicion you'll have options in the 3rd...
2.07 Flava - Lynch
You see your season slipping away and it's only 7:15 PM! But grabbing two, potential stud backs is the best place you can be considering the lack of receiver options emerging. Good pick.
2.08 UCB - Bush
This guy is a catch machine in a dynamic offense - plus, he gives me a guaranteed victory everytime I play D&D with 50% of his completions! Not to mention the sheer number of catches means KICKERS! Thanks Drew...
2.09 Drury - Andre Johnson
His knee scope during mini-camps doesn't scare you - but it scares the shit out of everyone else!
2.10 Fred - Holt
LT, Holt...who's next to join the wrong side of the mountain? Lucky for us, we don't have to wait long!
Second Round Recap:
Wideouts are going fast and all that's left is a kiddie pool! You can debate the order in which they're taken but in the end these will be the picks. Additionally, the token RBs unjustifiably fall, thus, presenting exceptional value (and temptation).
3.01 Fred - Boldin
Small contract = Small performance?
3.02 Drury - LJ
Wow! Who knew that LJ would fall and there isn't a pass catcher left this early...great value pick if the slot value is low!
3.03 UCB - McGahee
Didn't think he would be here but from the looks of the WR pool left - anyone from there is a reach! No need to do that with Colston and Marshall in stable...
3.04 Flava - Roy Williams
Desperate times call for desperate measures...when did they teach you about retreat in the Corp?
3.05 Juice - Jamal Lewis
Patience pays and surprisingly you grab Jamal over Ronnie...head scratcher, perhaps? Not in some minds...
3.06 D&D - Ronnie
Crap shoot at best but you gotta get the upside guy here...this is a true test of your TE fortitude!
3.07 PE - Jacobs
From one NFC East back to another, you grab the thundering man-child who played third fiddle to Caddy and Ronnie back in Tigerland. Hopefully, he has learned from his collegiate days and won't run and hide from Bradshaw and the rest of the GMen backfield...
3.08 Ninja - Ocho Stinko
He'll be back but will he be welcomed? I have a sneaky suspicion he'll be doing sit-ups outside his house come Halloween...
3.09 DNice - Fast Willie
Shouldn't fall like this with 1,300+ and the likelihood that he'll eclipse his abyssmal TD total from last season despite Mendanhall and Moore to share some time...
3.10 Brain - Gates
The Brain loves Big Names and it doesn't get much bigger in the TE World than Antonio. Book 'em!
Third Round Recap:
Hodge podge of talent...is this where it becomes more needs based than value? For some - yes. Others? Not a chance...Where do you fall?
4.01 Brain - Maroney
Maroney's playoff performance last year seemed to put him solidly on Belichick's radar; however, the mastermind loves Sammy Morris and Kevin Faulk so Maroney's fall to the 4th is unexpected but totally justified...could be a good pick - certain weeks!
4.02 DNice - Palmer
Ocho will likely be back but the preseason will inevitably be rocky so I don't see Palmer going any higher than this anyway...the problem is, he's likely 15 picks too soon here but it's the only spot DNice can grab a reliable QB with upside and a horrific defense.
4.03 Ninja - Gonzo
Could grab an RB here but you like you pick of TEs and trust a quality RB will be there in 5/6...good luck!
4.04 PE - Ward
Could go a few directions here but Ward is in a good passing offense that has gained weapons in the offseason...go with the seasoned vet and enjoy the consistency!
4.05 D&D - K2
Like Plax cause he performs when banged up but how much longer can he...? The upside to this pick is that your not tempted by Heap later!
4.06 Juice - Steve Smith
You laugh but taking Smith any higher is banking too much on Jake's shoulder and not understanding how good Uncle Hackett really is...just wait!
4.07 Flava - Santana
Drinkin' the Kool Aide, Ricky B! It's always gotten you in trouble with the ladies and now in fantasy too...
4.08 UCB - Jonathan Stewart
Remember his name.
4.09 Drury - Driver
How can you pass up on Double Ds - EVER? Better talk to Ninja about this first...
4.10 Fred - Santonio Holmes
Rarely hurt and his floor is pretty high so you gotta grab him here because he's not making it back!
Fourth Round Recap:
Looking back at it, this might be the most off mocked round yet in the end...But half the league has QBs and we have some clear mixed feelings about TEs this season. Throw in the fact that LBs are no longer considered this high and we have a "tier fest" where guys are grabbing whoever is left!
5.01 Fred - Rudi Johnson
My how the mighty have fallen...all the press in 2007 was how he slimmed down and looked quick. Well, all the press in 2008 has been the extra weight to strengthen him up...sounds like soul searching in Cincy.
5.02 Drury - Forte
Let's face it - the ChiTown boys will be giddy with all the Anti-Benson talk but does that automatically mean Forte is the guy? Maybe you'll know something the rest of us won't...
5.03 UCB - Cooley
A bit risky but something feels right about this quirky guy...too versatile to not be used but West Coast oddly doesn't produce high target TEs??? Could be the pick I look back on (think Ernie Sims in 2007) and say, "that's where I lost it..."
5.04 Flava - Calvin Johnson
Bad back and all...oh, did I mention Mike Martz is no longer there?
5.05 Juice - Thomas Jones
Value. How can he not succeed behind that line? Plus, TJ will have a monster week in September and will be sold for a Mint! Book it!
5.06 D&D - Coles
The connection lives on...and so does mediocrity! Congrats on the consistency, D&D!
5.07 PE - Greg Jennings
You don't need to go QB before the next owners so you wisely wait...Jennings would not last so now is the time before you're staring at Isaac Bruce!
5.08 Ninja - Fred Taylor
Makes sense since HE is the Jags starter...
5.09 DNice - LenDale the Hut
25+ carries in a ball control offense...classic DNice.
5.10 McFadden
If he's there...but he might not be. One thing is for sure, Fargas and Bush are...
Fifth Round Recap:
Running back heavy but understandable when you're looking at Chris Chambers and Javon Walker!
Overall - projected rosters:
Fred - LT, Holt, Boldin, Santonio, Rudi (keeping Graham and Bowe)
Drury - Brady, Andre Johnson, LJ, Driver, Forte (keeping Engram and Gostkowski)
UCB - Peterson, Bush, McGahee, Jonathan Stewart, Cooley (keeping Marshall and Colston)
Flava - Jackson, Lynch, Roy Williams, Santana Moss, Calvin Johnson (keeping Garrard and Campbell)
Juice - Moss, Burress, Jamal, Steve Smith, Thomas Jones (keeping Gore and Grant)
D&D - Barber, TJH, Ronnie, K2, Coles (keeping Cotchery and Brees)
PE - Addai, Braylon, Jacobs, Ward, Jennings (keeping Lee Evans and Dallas Clark)
Ninja - Manning, Fitz, Ocho Stinko, Gonzo, Fred Taylor (keeping MJD and The Burner)
DNice - Wayne, Portis, Fast Willie, Palmer, LenDale (keeping Witten and Welker)
Brain - Westbrook, TO, Gates, Maroney, McFadden (keeping Roddy White and Crayton)
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