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 Nature Of The Beast
Posted by BeastOrBust on Saturday, Jul 31 2010  -  about 2 years ago
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12-Team Expert Mock Draft
BeastOrBust was asked to participate in a 12-Team Experts Mock Draft hosted by Steven Lourie of the Football Fan Spot.  This is a 12-Team, 16 Round Mock Draft under the following assumptions:

Standard Scoring
Non PPR-
6 Points for TD

A nice feature of this mock was for each participant (see links) to provide a comment on their draft strategy with each pick. 

Please keep in mind loyal Dynasty Readers that this mock is Redraft based, and although varies from our typical Dynasty content, is an excellent tool for gauging the perceived current player value for 2010 pre-season trade negotiations etc.  Feel Free to drop us a note to let us know how we did.  Enjoy.

1.01: Lesters Legends - Adrian Peterson (Vikings)
I believe Peterson, Chris Johnson, and Maurice Jones-Drew are pretty much on the sane level. I expect Chris Johnson to see a decrease in his workload after such a heavy one last year. MJD proved he could be the feature back, but doesn't get enough help. Meanwhile, Peterson had a monster year despite Favre & Co. taking the lead role in the offense. I think the Vikes run more and pass less this year, which should be huge for All Day.

1.02: FFToolbox - Chris Johnson (Titans)
Coming off a huge 2009 season, Chris Johnson is the number one player on my draft board this season. While Johnson may not carry the ball 358 times again this season, he is a threat to score whenever he touches the ball. Johnson will once again be the focus of the Titans offense in 2010, and should put up great fantasy numbers all season long.

1.03: BeastOrBust - Maurice Jones Drew (Jaguars)
The third spot in a re-draft league is a great position this year. You get the last of the top 3 RB's, you don't have to agonize over the decision, and any way you slice it you are a getting a Beast. MJD, ADP and CJ2K are all so close it is really tough to pick a frontrunner. Not that we had the choice here, but we'll take the guy who is second only to LT2 in touchdowns since entering the league in 2006.

1.04: The Football Fan Spot - Ray Rice (Ravens)
No surprises in the top 3, no surprises here either. Rice is one of 4 (5 if you count Frank Gore, but I don't like his inconsistency) running backs in the NFL with great talent, solid health, and a good shot at 300+ carries. He had 2000+ total yards last year and has a good shot at doing that again this year.

1.05: Draft Zoo - Frank Gore (49ers)

I'm not a huge fan of the fifth pick, but I think Gore is the best option here. He had 1120 yards and 10 TDs on the ground in only 14 games last season, and he really seemed to turn it on over his last four games, scoring four touchdowns and averaging 113 rushing yards in that span. With the upgrades on the O-line, he could be in for a big year. Plus, I've never taken Gore before, so there's that.

1.06: Rothstein Sports - Michael Turner (Falcons)

This pick is weighted heavily on not being a PPR league, where Turner's value drops significantly. He is the best player available at this point.

1.07: Rotoprofessor - Andre Johnson (Texans)

He's the elite WR in the game and in a PPR league is just too valuable to pass up at this spot in the draft. If healthy, he's a virtual lock for 100 receptions. Of the RB still on the board, there are just too many question marks to consider taking them over Johnson.

1.08 Scardraft - Calvin Johnson (Lions)
Taking a WR here wasn't my first plan of action, but since I have sleepers at other spots, I feel it's smart to at least get one good WR for the team.

1.09 Fantasy Daddy - Steven Jackson (Rams)

With seven games with 100 or more yards rushing in 2009, Jackson was able to carry the offensive load for the Rams and many fantasy teams. With an improving offensive line, SJAX may be able to break the 2000 all purpose yards in 2010. A great value pick at #9.

1.10 Fantasy Pros 911 - Randy Moss (Patriots)

Was leaning towards Larry Fitzgerald, but with an early mock draft its hard to tell whether or not the quarterback situation is going to stable. That being said, I did not want a risky/shaky pick here so I'll go with a guy I feel can get 1,000+ yards through the air and double digit touchdowns.

1.11: WalterFootball - Shonn Greene (Jets)
Shonn Greene had an incredible playoff run. He was the better back at the end of the season, and New York's offensive line is still as powerful as ever (Alan Faneca secretly was the worst player on that unit). I'll be really surprised if Shonn Greene doesn't hit at least 12 touchdowns this year - and the sky's the limit if Mark Sanchez improves.

1.12: The Sports Bank - Drew Brees (Saints)
In a league that awards 6 points for every passing touchdown, I couldn't pass up on Brees this late. The RBs left on the board all have upside, but none of them are safe #1 RB's in my mind. In the first round, it's all about minimizing risk. Brees is a lock to finish as the top-5 QB.

2.01: The Sports Bank - Miles Austin (Cowboys)
I have to confess, I have an absolute man-crush on Miles Austin. While some may be wary of drafting him this early, I have no qualms. He was able to put up 80+ catches, over 1300 yards and double digit touchdowns despite only starting 3/4's of the season. It's scary to imagine what he could do with a full season. I also think the addition of Dez Bryant will only help Austin, as he will be facing less double-teams. Frankly, I'm all-in on Austin this year.

2.02: Walter Football - Aaron Rodgers (Packers)
I don't think you're going to see Aaron Rodgers fall to the second round of many standard leagues. Rodgers is the top fantasy quarterback this year, as he piles up solid rushing yardage and touchdown totals on top of his impressive passing stats.

2.03: Fantasy Pros 911 - Rashard Mendenhall (Steelers)

Getting Rashard Mendenhall here in the second round is great value. Everyone is worried about his first four games, but if he can manage to get double digit points from yards and TD, fantasy owners will be happy. Let's add the fact that he's not splitting carries and you have potentially first round value.

2.04: Fantasy Daddy - Reggie Wayne (Colts)
I cannot pass up Reggie Wayne. Fitz is very tempting, but I feel too many question marks surround him. Wayne is solid, consistent and I know exactly what I am going to get every week.

2.05: ScarDraft - Roddy White (Falcons)

Roddy White is a very underrated WR. With his ability as a #1, I think both he and Calvin will rock out for me this year at the WR spot.

2.06: Rotprofessor - Knowshon Moreno (Broncos)

This may be a bit early on Moreno, but I love his chance for a breakout this season and there is little chance that he is still on the board the next time I pick. He's reportedly improved his conditioning and adds a receiving dimension out of the backfield. With Brandon Marshall traded, the Broncos will rely heavily on him this season. Look for him to emerge as a first round lock in 2011.

2.07: Rothstein Sports - Sidney Rice (Vikings)

I was tempted to take DeAngelo here, but the steady play of Rice over the last 10 games of the regular season last year out weighed the positional value of Williams. Rice averaged 6 receptions and over 80 yards over that span, including a 10 reception 136 yard day against the Steelers in week 7, 7 reception 201 yard performance week 10 against Detroit, and a 6 reception 112 yard day with 2 touchdown's against New York week 17. He played even better in the playoffs, recording 6 receptions for 141 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Cowboys in the divisional round playoffs.I don't want to gamble on him being taken before my next selection, he could be the best fantasy wide out come season end.

2.08: Draft Zoo - Jamaal Charles (Chiefs)

I like Jamaal Charles this year, and I'm not all that worried about Thomas Jones. Jones could be a decent short-yardage and/or goal line back, but I don't see him commanding as many carries behind the Chiefs O-line. Charles can create on his own, plus he was on fire at the end of last season and remains KC's most dynamic playmaker. Hopefully he'll make up for a lack of GL opportunities with long scores and loads of receptions.

2.09: The Football Fan Spot - Ryan Grants (Packers)

He may be boring, but he's healthy and there's no one challenging him for his job, or even to take any significant portion of his carries. He's a solid 4+ YPC guy and should get around 300 carries once again this year. I can expect 1200-1300 rushing yards with around 150 yards through the air and double digit touchdowns. RB-RB wasn't my strategy coming into this, but with so many receivers being taken early, I was able to get two top 10 RBs in the first 2 rounds.

2.10: BeastOrBust - Peyton Manning (Colts)
The earliest rounds of a fantasy draft are all about landing elite and consistent production. Taking a perennial Top-3 QB in Peyton Manning gives us just that. In 2009 he posted his 2nd most productive seasonal stat line in each of the following categories: Passing Attempts (571), Total Yards (4,500) and TD's (33). This is a trend that will definitely continue in 2010, making us totally comfortable with this pick. This early in a fantasy draft is not the time to over-think. An easy selection considering the question marks surrounding nearly every other QB still available.

2.11: FFToolbox - Larry Fitzgerald (Cardinals)
This pick came down to three players for me, but in the end I chose to go with Fitzgerald. I feel that even with Matt Leinart at quarterback, and Anquan Boldin gone, Fitzgerald is still a cut above the rest of the wide receivers left on the board. I am very happy to get Fitzgerald at the tail end of round two.

2.12: Lesters Legends - Brandon Marshall (Dolphins)

Brandon Marshall didn't skip a beat when he went from Cutler to Orton or from Shanahan to McDaniels. Sure, he's a bit of a pain, but the dude can flat out play football. He's a virtual lock for 100 catches, and even though this isn't a PPR league, securing a premier WR here is the direction I'm going in.

3.01: Lester's Legends - Ryan Matthews (Chargers)
Mathews is stepping into a perfect situation. He will get the bulk of the carries in a potent offense. He should get most of the carries at the stripe.

3.02: FFToolbox - DeAngelo Williams (Panthers)
This pick came down to Williams or Pierre Thomas, and I like Williams to have another big year in 2010. Despite Jonathan Stewart cutting into Williams' workload, Williams has averaged at least 5 yards per carry in each of the last 3 seasons. With the Carolina quarterback situation as poor as it is, the Panthers should run the ball more than ever in 2010, giving both Williams and Stewart the opportunity to reach at least the 1000 yard mark. I would love to get Williams in the third round of any draft.

3.03: BeastOrBust - DeSean Jackson (Eagles)
We need a WR at this point and it really comes down to two options - DeSean Jackson or Greg Jennings. While we don't love either of these players as our WR1, we anticipate a big year for Jennings, and we love the "score from anywhere on the field" ability of DJax. We like the foundation built in the first two rounds and we will therefore look past the question marks of Kevin Kolb and go for the "high octane" pick in DeSean Jackson. He's got some serious juice, and while his reception totals may not be Beastly, we hope to see him go for at least 1,000 receiving yards and find the end zone 10 times in 2010. We like this pick in a non-PPR.

3.04: The Football Fan Spot - Greg Jennings (Packers)

I need a WR after going RB-RB in the first two rounds. Jennings is my best available receiver. He's got a great quarterback and with Driver suffering injuries, he is going to be getting the bulk of the targets for his team. He really caught fire late last year and I expect that to carry over to this season.

3.05: Draft Zoo - Marques Colston (Saints)
Colston has required work on his knee in three straight offseasons, but he appears to be fully healthy now, and I'm willing to take the chance here. I don't want to wait and miss out on the last of the sort-of-elite receivers, and I like Colston slightly more than fellow injury risk Anquan Boldin.

3.06: Rothstein Sports - Tom Brady (Patsies)
Brady seems to have the most value here at a position of need, the others being Benson and Stewart. Since I think both Benson and Stewart have just as good a chance busting as players I can target in later rounds, I'll settle for the New England QB whose playing for a contract.

3.07: Rotoprofessor - LeSean McCoy (Eagles)
Already with a top WR on my roster and Tom Brady off the board, I wanted to strengthen my RB duo. While I considered other options, McCoy is the top RB left on my draft board, so he gets the call here.

3.08: Scardraft - Jonathan Stewart (Panthers)
I can't believe he lasted this long. Carolina's RB by committee is the best possible thing for me to believe in when I make this pick. Even so, Stewart just gets the ball near the goal line and is good for at least 10 TD's normally.

3.09: Fantasy Daddy - Chris "Beanie" Wells (Cardinals)

Wells finished strong in 2009 and would be a great play in 2010 even if Kurt Warner returned. With so many questions about the passing game in Arizona, Wells will be given the opportunity to carry the team. Love the value of this pick in round three.

3.10: FantasyPros911 - Anquan Boldin  (Ravens)

The No. 1 WR on a team that is talking like they want to pass more. Boldin now becomes the man in Baltimore and has shown that he can handle the pressure of being the main man.

3.11: Walterfootball - Pierre Thomas (Saints)

Mike Bell is gone, so maybe Sean Payton will stop playing games with his running back rotation and give Pierre Thomas the touches he deserves. And even if Payton falls in love with a new mediocre running back, Thomas is still a very good RB2 because he'll have tons of scoring opportunities in that great offense.

3.12: The Sports Bank - Cedric Benson (Bengals)
Going QB-WR with my first two picks, I have to go RB-RB with my next two. I'm not high on Benson by any means, but at the end of the third round he is a really nice value. I'm concerned about his durability, off-the-field issues and his ineffectiveness in the second half of last year, but he is is getting all the carries in a run-heavy offense.

4.01: The Sports Bank - Jhavid Best (Lions)
I'm a little hesitant to draft Best this early, because he is so unproven, but my gut feeling couldn't be any higher on this guy. The Detroit Lions have a plethora of young talent and head coach Jim Schwartz has already said that he wants Best to be the feature back. I think if Best can hold up, which has been a concern for him in college, he could put up monster numbers as a rookie. This is the ultimate "boom-or-bust" pick, but I'm hoping for the Best (sorry, I had to).

4.02: Walterfootball - Steve Smith (Panthers)
I'm not sure why Steve Smith keeps falling into Round 4 of my mock drafts. His injury isn't serious and he should be ready by Week 1. He had a down year because of Jake Delhomme, but finished strong with Matt Moore. Smith is still one of the most talented receivers in the NFL. He's a steal here.

4.03: FantasyPros911 - Tony Romo (Cowboys)

With a ton of weapons at his disposal, Romo likely will reach the 4,000 yard passing plateau. I have him ranked as my No. 4 QB, so getting him now only makes sense since I'll have no shot if I would have waited to my next pick.

4.04: Fantasy Daddy - Matt Schaub (Texans)

I passed on a QB last round because between Romo, Schaub, and Rivers at least one would come back to me. I'm selecting Schaub because I feel that he has great value with this pick. He is still underrated and I until Vincent Jackson shows up, Rivers is down graded on my board. With that said, I think you have a major drop off after Schaub.

4.05: Scardraft - Carson Palmer (Bengals)

Carson Palmer is the biggest sleeper at the QB position. With the weapons he has he is poised for a HUGE season.

4.06: Rotoprofessor - Ronnie Brown (Dolphins)
I considered continuing the run on QBs, but decided that I could gamble that one of the two QBs I want will be left on the board when my next pick comes up. What won't likely be there is one of the RB I want, so that's where my pick went. Ronnie Brown is the top RB on my board so that's who I'm going with.

4.07: Rothstein Sports - Pierre Garcon (Colts)
This is a definite stretch, but with the retirement of Brett Favre looming, I now need another quality receiver to go with Sidney Rice. Garcon was inconsistent in his first year breaking the starting line up, but another off season with Manning should turn into more frequent double digit fantasy points. He shined when it counted most, recording 21 catches to go with 251 yards and 2 scores in the playoffs.

4.08: Draft Zoo - Philip Rivers (Chargers)

With Favre gone, for now, there's one less quarterback worth taking in the draft. I like Rivers even without Vincent Jackson. I'm pretty sure he's completed passes to other receivers before, and even with all the hype surrounding Ryan Mathews, I don't expect this team to lean on anyone but Rivers offensively.

4.09: The Football Fan Spot (Giants)
He may be the lesser known of the two Steve Smiths, but I'd take them both around the same time. The Giants' Steve Smith is a consistent producer that only had less than 57 yards 2 times last year. I think he's pretty close to a lock for 1000 yards and at least 50-60 yards every week, with a good chance of more. I'll take his consistency as a starter on a weekly basis here in the 4th.

4.10: BeastOrBust - Matt Forte (Bears)
We like Forte as a solid strategy selection at this spot. We view him as an upside pick here considering his diminished value following a marginal 2009 season. While his career ypc average (3.7) has been disappointing, he has been overly impressive in the passing game averaging 60 receptions per season - a trait that should serve him well in his new (Mike Martz) offensive system. The addition of Chester Taylor will also limit some of the workload that has previously been all Matt Forte in the Windy City. Seeing that we have 5 picks until our next selection, we will pass on a WR here knowing we will land one of our high upside receivers at the start of the next round.

4.11: FFToolbox - Michael Crabtree (49ers)
Michael Crabtree is a bit of an upside pick here, but I feel that he should put up great numbers in his first full season. Crabtree will have a full training camp and preseason to get accustomed to his teammates, and he has the talent to soon become one of the leagues best wide receivers. An upgraded offensive line should give Alex Smith more time to find Crabtree all over the field.

4.12: Lester's Legends - Chad Ochocinco (Bengals)
Ocho bounced back last year and I think he's motivated to play well so he can stay in the limelight. T.O.'s arrival could take some of his production, but this is still a guy who is capable of 1200 receiving yards and 8 TDs.

5.01: Lester's Legends - Joseph Addai (Colts)

Taking a rookie RB, even if he is in a great situation like Mattews, is a bit risky. Addai is a productive back, and perhaps even more important, one that Manning trusts. He can produce on the ground and through the air. Quality RBs are drying up, meaning I wouldn't get a good RB3 the next time my picks swing around, so I am filling the need now.

5.02: FFToolbox - Dallas Clark (Colts)

With no sure things left on the board at running back, I decided to go with the top tight end available. Clark is the safest tight end on the board, as he does not have the question marks surrounding him, as some of the other top options do. I will gladly take Clark at the top of the fifth round, as it is unlikely that any of the top tier tight ends will be around when I pick next.

5.03: BeastOrBust - Percy Harvin (Vikings)
We are going to stick with the playmakers theme for our wide receiver unit. No WR in the NFL broke more tackles than Percy Harvin last year. In addition to his slot receiver duties, Harvin is a threat out of the backfield and in the return game. We considered Hakeem Nicks and his immense upside with this pick, but ultimately decided that Harvin's triple threat skills were the best fit. Whether Brett Favre comes back or not, we are expecting steady growth from Harvin this season as he develops into a reliable WR2.

5.04: The Football Fan Spot - Felix Jones (Cowboys)

Felix Jones strikes me as the type of guy who could be a perennial fantasy football 1st round pick if he gets 300+ carries per year. The issues, he still has to share carries to Marion Barber and he hasn't had more than 154 carries in a season in any level since high school. He did put on about 10 pounds of muscle this offseason and if he can maintain his speed with the heavier weight, the added muscle should make him more durable and if he starts showing that he can handle 20+ carries in a game, it's going to be pretty obvious to the Cowboys coaching staff who the best running back on the team is. I love Felix Jones' upside at this point.

5.05: Draft Zoo - Hakeem Nicks (Giants)

Nicks has great potential this season after a nice rookie year, and Eli Manning should be more comfortable throwing his way. I think he's got a good shot at becoming the Giants' leading receiver, and his upside is high enough for me to take a shot on him as my WR2 considering his size and strength make him a unique fit in New York's red zone passing game. Plus, I don't think there's any way Nicks will fall back to me with my next pick, so I'm not taking any chances on missing out on him.

5.06: Rothstein Sports - Brandon Jacobs (Giants)

Word out of Giants camp is that Jacobs has looked better than ever. I don't mind a buy low strategy with him here since I still need a quality starter at my RB2. In the 5th round, I would be happy with 1000 yards and 8 touchdowns.

5.07: Rotoprofessor - Dwayne Bowe (Chiefs)

With my RB set, it's time to find a counterpart to Andre Johnson. Bowe lost time last year due to injury, but had over 2,000 yards over his first two years and could be primed for a career year in 2010. At this point in the draft, that's more then enough for me.

5.08: Scardraft - Tony Gonzalez (Falcons)
I'd be stupid here to not take the top player at his position ever. Especially since Mr. Gonzalez doesn't seem to show any signs of slowing down yet.

5.09: Fantasy Daddy - Wes Welker (Patriots)

Welker looks to be healthy heading into the season and that's good enough for me. You don't earn points for activity (PPR), but you do earn points for production and that is what Welker will do, produce. Based on the what is left at the wide receiver position I feel more comfortable talking Welker in this spot than taking a tight end and crossing my fingers he comes back to me. I'm sure a solid tight end or running back will make it back my way in the next round.

5.10: FantasyPros911 - Marion Barber (Cowboys)
Get a No.1 guy here was important. After covering the Cowboys camp, head coach Wade Phillips assured me that Barber was still man, especially when it comes to goal-line.

5.11: Walterfootball - Mike Sims-Walker (Jaguars)

Mike Sims-Walker was pretty inconsistent last year, but that's because he was often hurt. When he was healthy, he was a big producer. He's not the ideal WR2, but I think he's passable in that spot.

5.12: The Sports Bank - Vincent Jackson (Chargers)

I'm taking a huge risk here taking VJax, given his suspension and holdout. However, if he plays by week 4, I just got a huge steal here. When he's on the field he's a top-5 WR.

6.01: The Sports Bank - Hines Ward (Steelers)

Consistency is king here. He may not have the highest ceiling, but I can bank on 8-9 TDs and around 1,000 yards. I had to take a safe WR here after gambling on VJax.

6.02: Walterfootball - Antonio Gates (Chargers)

I really don't like taking tight ends early, but Antonio Gates provides way too much value at the beginning of Round 6.

6.03: FantasyPros911 - Jeremichael Finley (Packers)
This kid is getting all the hype this preseason and deservingly so. He's a huge target inside the red zone and I'm looking for him to top last years numbers.

6.04: Fantasy Daddy - Jason Witten (Cowboys)
Waited for a TE to come back my way and it paid off. Witten did catch less than four passes in any game during 2009, that is amazing consistency week to week. I realize his touchdowns are what drag him down, but I expect those to at least double this season with more attention being paid to Miles Austin.

6.05: Scardraft - Ben Tate (Texans)
I'm going to take Houston's new starting back here. While it may seem like a bit of a reach, I truly believe he could be a big sleeper this year.

6.06: Rotoprofessor - Joe Flacco (Ravens)
I've considered him with each of my last two picks and at this point, don't want to risk him coming off the board before I pick again. With the addition of Anquan Boldin, along with the presence of Ray Rice keeping defenses honest, he has the potential to develop into one of the elite QB in the league this season.

6.07: Rothstein Sports - Vernon Davis (49ers)
I really need Davis here to perform as well as he did in 09. I have had to settle for players in recent picks that I felt were a reach, but based on my draft position, it was necessary.

6.08: Draft Zoo - Johnny Knox (Bears)
Word out of Bears camp is that Knox is the guy that Mike Martz wants to feature this season. He's holding off Devin Aromashodu pretty easily right now, and if he's really going to be the No. 1 in that offense, then I'll take him as my WR3. It's risky picking two second year guys in two of my WR slots, but I like both Nicks and Knox a lot this season.

6.09: The Football Fan Spot - Malcolm Floyd (Chargers)

After the Chargers cut Chris Chambers, Floyd had 34 catches for 525 yards in 8 games. Stretch that across 16 games and that's 68 catches for 1050 yards. Add in the fact that Vincent Jackson is suspended for 3 weeks and could hold out until week 7 making Floyd the #1 option in the Chargers' explosive offense for 3 weeks, and possibly 6 weeks or longer and Floyd might as well have the words "Fantasy Sleeper" stamped across his forehead. At 6-5, he'll also be one of Philip Rivers' favorite goal line threats. His ADP is significantly lower than this spot, but in an experts league, I'm not taking any chances with a guy who is a legitimate WR2 and, in my opinion, a lock for 1000 yards.

6.10: BeastOrBust - Santonio Holmes (Jets)
A 6th-Round run on Tight Ends, or an impending 4 game suspension doesn't phase BeastOrBust.com as we select Santonio Holmes at this spot. At this point in the draft it's all about finding the right value, and landing one of only 8 players to top 1,200 receiving yards in 2009 does just that. Reports from Jets camp have him already labeled as Mark Sanchez's favorite and most reliable target. Upon his return from suspension he will be playing for a contract in 2011 and should easily exceed the WR3 numbers we drafted him for. We expect he could even move into our WR2 position by seasons end. Say No To Drugs.

6.11: FFToolbox - Mike Wallace (Steelers)

Mike Wallace is a high upside wide receiver entering the 2010 season. Wallace led the NFL in yards per catch in 2009, and should see increased targets in 2010 following the departure on Santonio Holmes and the increased age of Hines Ward. Wallace is primed for a breakout season in 2010.

6.12: Lester's Legends - Brett Favre (Vikings)

I am not from the camp that believes that Favre's retirement is for real. With all the weapons he has at his disposal in Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin, Bernard Berrian, Visanthe Shiancoe, and Adrian Peterson, Favre should turn in another big year.

7.01: Lester's Legends - Brent Celek (Eagles)

With essentially a rookie QB under center, Celek is going to be a security blanket for Kolb. I expect a lot of receptions and looks in the red zone.

7.02: FFToolbox - Jay Cutler (Bears)
For as bad as Jay Culter performed for the Bears last season, he still turned in a pretty good fantasy season. Mike Martz should be able to turn the Bears offense up another notch, and with Johnny Knox developing into a go to wide receiver, Cutler should be a top ten quarterback once again in 2010. I expect big things from Jay Cutler this season.

7.03: BeastOrBust - Zach Miller (Raiders)
At only 24 years old, Zach Miller is primed for a breakout. In each of his three NFL seasons, his catches and yards have increased. He only has 7 career TD's and was trying to catch passes from Jamarcus Russel, so he has been somewhat of an unreliable fantasy player. That will change this year. Jason Campbell will help the entire Raiders offense and he should look to the 6'5" Miller often, especially in the redzone. There are a few very solid TE options still on the board and we could wait another round to grab one, but Miller's upside has us not wanting to chance it.

7.04: The Football Fan Spot - Michael Bush (Raiders)

Bush looks like the favorite to win the lead back job in Oakland. He has a career YPC of 4.6 despite running behind a horrible line and playing alongside a horrible quarterback. The Raiders have improved both of those areas this offseason.

7.05: Draft Zoo - Dez Bryant (Cowboys)

I should probably go running back here considering Frank Gore always has a risky feel to him and Jamaal Charles might have to watch Thomas Jones score his touchdowns, but I can't pass on the potential. If I'm going young at WR, I might as well go all out with it. Despite his injury, Dez Bryant is dying to prove his worth and will work like crazy to make it back and make an impact. The Cowboys' offense provides plenty of opportunity for him to rack up yards, and I think he'll be a more prominent red zone option than Jason Witten. With Miles Austin garnering most of the attention from defenses, Bryant should find plenty of beatable coverage after he knocks Roy Williams out of a starting role. Plus, and I don't know if anyone else heard ESPN ramble on about it, he was playing catch in a walking boot at the Hall of Fame game. I'll take any receiver that can still use his hands while suffering from an ankle injury...

7.06: Rothstein Sports - Santana Moss (Redskins)
I wish I could see the McNabb/Moss duo in at least one pre season game before making this pick, but Moss is most likely the guy in Washington.

7.07: Rotoprofessor - Terrell Owens (Bengals)

It's a huge gamble, but with big potential rewards. As my third WR, it's the perfect place to take the risk. He found a place in an offensive with the potential to put up a lot of points, meaning if he can keep himself in line, he could put up big numbers.

7.08: Scardraft - Laurence Maroney (Patriots)

getting a starting RB in the 6th round is a steal. Moroney may not have the best seasons every year, but he has been my solid bye week back for years now.

7.09: Fantasy Daddy - TJ Houshmandzadeh (Seahawks)
Although I was tempted to select a defense, I felt it was best that I select a solid performer with this pick. I do not have grand expectations for TJ, but I know he will be serviceable and who doesn't love yelling "Who's Your Mama" on Sunday afternoons?

7.10: Fantasy Pros 911 - Justin Forsett (Seahawks)

New Seattle Seahawks head coach, Pete Carroll, has fallin in love with RB Justin Forsett. Although he might be the No.1 RB for Seattle, he'll play flex and spot starter for my team.

7.11: WalterFootball - Arian Foster (Texans)

Sorry for the delay guys, I must have missed the e-mail. Ben Tate is out for the year and Steve Slaton keeps fumbling, so Arian Foster will get all of the carries for the Texans.

7.12: The Sports Bank - CJ Spiller (Bills)

Fred Jackson is out 4-6 weeks with a hand injury and Marshawn Lynch hurt his ankle during the preseason game. This leaves C.J. Spiller as a steal in the 7th round, as I am getting a starting RB with HUGE upside.

8.01: The Sports Bank - Jerome Harrison (Browns)
Jerome Harrison ran for 561 yards and 5 TDs in the last three games of last season. Plus, the injury to Mario Hardesty allowed Harrison to move into the starting RB spot this off-season. I think the Browns will move the ball better than people think and Harrison will break out this year.

8.02: WalterFootball - Robert Meachem (Saints)
Robert Meachem is my top receiver available. Meachem came on at the end of the year and became a big red-zone target for Drew Brees.

8.03: Fantasy Pros 911 - Chris Cooley (Redskins)

Redskins QB, Donovan McNabb, has a good history with TE. Chris Cooley is one of the best, despite coming off injury. I'm looking for a big season from Cooley and he adds depth to my TE position.

8.04: Fantasy Daddy - Clinton Portis (Redskins)

The Redskins running back situation is quite unsettled, but I will gladly take Portis with 180 carries behind a Mike Shannahan OL. I'm not expecting great things from Clinton but I think he does have something left in the tank.

8.05 Scardraft - Atlanta Falcons Def.
8.06 Rotoprofessor - Steve Breaston
8.07 Rothstein Sports - Jeremy Maclin
8.08 Draft Zoo - Reggie Bush
8.09 Football Fan Spot - Donovan McNabb
8.10 BeastOrBust - Kenny Britt
8.11 FFToolbox - Ahmad Bradshaw
8.12 Lesters Legends - Ricky Williams
9.01 Lesters Legends - Lee Evans
9.02 FFToolbox - Donald Driver
9.03 BeastOrBust - Eli Manning
9.04 Football Fan Spot - Kellen Winslow
9.05 Draft Zoo - Visante Shiancoe
9.06 Rothstein Sports - Donald Brown
9.07 Rotoprofessor - Matt Ryan
9.08 Scardraft - Anthony Dixon
9.09 Fantasy Daddy - Ben Roethlesberger
9.10 Fantasy Pros 911 - Carnell Williams
9.11 WalterFootball - Mike Willaims (TB)
9.12 The Sports Bank - Owen Daniels
10.01 The Sports Bank - Derek Mason
10.02 WalterFootball - Montario Hardesty
10.03 Fantasy Pros 911 - Eddie Royal
10.04 Fantasy Daddy - Julian Edelman
10.05 Scardraft - Malcolm Kelly

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