Mock 3.0

Now that each commish has one in the books, it's time to update our thinking as we move towards the middle of May!


1.01 Fred - Peterson


Fred's a traditionalist in the fantasy world so he goes stub RB instead of reaching for this year's favorite - Tom Brady, aka - "the team carrier," right Ninja? Plus, he's been around long enough to know that every consensus #1 falls at some point as they lose some tread on the tires. BUT does LT really belong in this category in 2008? I mean, here's a guy who doesn't play in the preseason and starts a tad slow but hell, he's a three down back who is money in PPRs. Guaranteed 22+ touches a game sounds good to me, how about you Drury?


1.02 SchoolGirls - Stetson Man


Drury grabs the stud all the "schoolgirls" want - Mr. Brady. Despite grabbing Addai last year in the 1st and sitting tight on the rest of your backfield until the Used Caddy fell to you in the 5th, you're pretty confident that last year's final stable of backs is enough in 2008 (Chester, Lorenzo Booker, Thomas Jones, Kevin Faulk, Patrick Cobbs, Michael Bennett, Justin Fargas, Mo Morris, and Jesse Chatman). Well, I hope that stable burned down in the off season because their not even winning roster spots, let alone a fantasy victories! Good luck with Forte in the 4th!


1.03 UCB - L.T.


No explanation necessary.


1.04 Flava - Addai


Too early to grab Reggie and given the fact he won't be there in the second, you opt to grab the safest piece of that offense now. I guess Wayne's back gets a rest this year...


1.05 Juice - Jackson


Yeah, yeah, yeah...BWB is a stud every year in our league. Well, take a bit of advice from the man who has proven his mettle in drafting 1st rounders in the past (Moss - 2004, Dominick Davis - 2005, Steve Smith - 2006, McGahee - 2007...). Your love for Westbrook has always been pure, but the absolute blind infatuation with a gimpy Steven Jackson last year proves one thing - stubborness. Book him!


1.06 D&D - Willis


If you're going to the games and want to ratchet it up a bit, Willis is the guy to grab... Don't take the cheap route and hope that Flacco gets it done in Free Agency!


1.07 Big Dan - Portis


What a decision - Portis or Westbrook? If they're likely to be that close in production, why not grab the guy you watch every weekend...I hate to say it, but you and D&D are closer than you think! I have to admit, watching Portis lose by a hair to Landry the other day is enough to bump him up the UCB draft board... Gotta love wheels like that!


1.08 Ninja - Westbrook


Didn't expect him to fall, did you? Well, like taking Steven Jackson a year to early and Lamont a year to late...is this the year you get it right, Goldilocks?


1.09 DNice - Randy


You're fine with whichever back makes it past Brain so you have your pick of WR - Since Brady is gone, mine as well add Moss to the stable with Welker. A strategy that we'll look back on and say, "How about DNice recognizing the power of Brady and snagging his two best weapons...thus, countering whoever has Brady not to mention getting studly, weekly production..." Damn you, Dinora!


1.10 Brain - LJ


"Are you kidding me? Book LJ because I plan to move him between weeks 1-2...suckers!"


2.01 Brain - TO


"Me again? Was my last pick that bad? I'm on to you DNice and raise you - Romo and TO! Bitch!"


2.02 DNice - Barber


"Thanks Brain - Witten will love to have Romo throwing him the ball, too." You like Lynch but something says that Felix Jones won't hurt Barber's value in 2008 - much like Julius in 2006/07 (mental note D&D...). Oh yeah, double-digit tuddies PLUS action between the 20s seems like a good value in the 12 spot.


2.03 Ninja - Reggie


Not Bush - Wayne. You've tangled with that Bush and have learned that 3.1 per carry isn't likely to get it done despite his pass catching attributes...Plus, they restructure a wounded Deuce's deal AND are bringing in Alexander...hmmm Wayne is the only Reggie worth taking in the top 20 this year!


2.04 Big Dan - Braylon


Andre Johnson has burned you in the past - well, except for moving him to Juice's injury ward! Here's a better move - A rising stud WR in an emerging offense, weak secondaries of AFC North, and a floor of 85/1,300/11.


2.05 D&D - Fitz


You say you don't like Fitz and you may not, but it's called a lack of options, my protege. Consider this lesson #345! Take a bonafide #1 who not only got paid this offseason but as Pat Kirwan says, "he's working on his next contract already." Not to mention, do you really trust a Bengal here?


2.06 Juice - AJ


"Welcome back to the burn unit, Mr. Johnson! Let's try to get you back on the field in time to actually help this year....remember, it's not a beauty contest!"


2.07 Flava - Reggie Bush


You're always good for a sexy pick, Ricky...welcome to the pain, Mr. Bush. You're up!


2.08 UCB - some guy named Derek Anderson


See Big Dan's second pick.


2.09 SchoolGirls - Lynch


It's been a long, regretful wait I imagine... You're lucky every daddy's worst nightmare is still on the board. Every roster needs a 3-down pass catching back in an anemic offense...hopefully Lee Evans can actually draw some attention this year because last year he couldn't, right Dan?


2.10 Freddy - Steve Smith


We've officially entered the next tier of RBs, and, consequently it's time to look at BPA. There are a mix of WRs/QBS/TEs who warrant consideration here... After looking at the countless options you realize there is one position that you must grab here - WRs. Steve Smith is the play because he was half of your dynamic duo in 2006 (along with Santana, remember that year?) and you love history despite making it with your first blunder, I mean pick.


3.01 Freddy -Plaxico


You don't trust the Bengals. Period. Not to mention an opportunity to grab a player who actually plays hurt, and extremely well at that considering the lack of legit weapons in that offense. Solid pick.


3.02 SchoolGirls - TJH


We have a winner! Does TJH present a solid value here or is he like any other player who justifiably falls due to a whole host of reasons over the course of the offseason? If Ocho Stinko is causing problems in the jungle, than TJH will fail. He's NEVER seen legit coverage and thus, should NEVER be picked in the first 30!


3.03 UCB - Ronnie Brown


This maybe a bit early for someone coming off serious injury but if you look at most of my drafts, it probably doesn't matter anyway...


3.04 Flava - Manning


You will keep an undraftable QB. And you will draft a legit QB. Now's the time...


3.05 Juice - Roy Williams


Well, well, well - look what you found...better clear off a cot because someone's ankle just turned walking to the podium to accept the Juice jersey! Don't worry - he'll be good to go in 4-6 weeks. Just in time for the playoffs!


3.06 D&D - Winslow


You've ALWAYS been infatuated with TEs. This year is no different. Maybe it's because it's the one position you feel you can't pick wrong. Well, how did Todd Heap work out? Right. However, you know who the legit #1 is and grab him here...plus, you've been pounding the UCB KoolAid at DES everyday since February...


3.07 Big Dan - Boldin


Shouldn't have fallen but you'll be happy to take him. Nothing like letting the board fall to you and you did it again, bastard!


3.08 Ninja - Ocho Cinco

You need an upside play here and does it get any better - well, only if his floor wasn't so low... Remember how Brady single-handedly won you all those weeks last year - yeah, well think about all the weeks that will be lost with this pick!

3.09 DNice - LenDale the Hut

25-30 carries a week. Redzone back. Vintage DNice pick.

3.10 Brain - Big "Game"

In the year of the falling big names - "names" aren't the only thing falling... Hopefully for your sake, the "Games" aren't falling too! Hmmm guess what...