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Subject: RIFC - Draft Rationales (16-20)
Posted by: GoatLocker
- Sustainer [060151121] Sat, Aug 28, 2004, 16:33
This thread is only for rationales for RIFC picks in round 16-20.
Rationales - first 5 rounds
Rationales - round 6-10
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| 1 | GoatLocker
Sustainer
ID: 060151121
Sat, Aug 28, 2004, 16:44
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16.01 Roy Williams, WR, Det
Look at him as a good back-up at WR. Looks like he will play behind Charles Rogers, but should still see a lot of touches.
Could break into the starting line-up, but will have to wait and see.
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| 2 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Aug 28, 2004, 21:38
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16.02 Kevin Faulk – RB, NE
With only two RBs so far (D. Davis & Suggs), I'm very vulnerable. Faulk doesn’t improve that situation much. Even if Corey Dillon should get hurt, Faulk is unlikely to post very productive numbers. But with a few rushes, a catch or two, and perhaps a KR or two per game, he should be better than a void.
And youneverknow…
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| 3 | Motley Crue
Donor
ID: 481126818
Sat, Aug 28, 2004, 22:21
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16.03 Scott Fujita - LB, KAN
Fujita is a third or fourth tier LB. I don’t expect him to be an All-Pro or anything, but I needed a second LB with a different bye week than Barnett and who could get me around 110 points this season. This guy fit the criteria.
He’s young and he’s gotten better over the last 2 seasons, based on his stats. Maybe this year the trend continues.
Taking LB’s and TM DEF this late has really allowed me to have excellent depth at RB and QB. I think this will benefit me when the season starts because it gives me more options on who to start and gives me the opportunity to make trades with other managers who may be weak in areas in which I’m strong.
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| 4 | deepsnapper
Donor
ID: 481126818
Sat, Aug 28, 2004, 22:23
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16.04 Seattle Seahawks - DEF, SEA
Going into the 16th round, it’s time to start thinking about filling out the roster. I’ve already filled most of the starting positions on my team with the exception of kicker and defensive lineman which I’ll get around to eventually with the last five picks (maybe). Lol
I like Seattle’s defense for a couple of reasons. First, because of the youth on the team and the aggressive style of play I anticipate they will use to force turnovers which hopefully will mean points for the defense in 2004. Secondly, they’re in the NFC West where the footballs fly with a reckless abandon at times. When you consider San Francisco, Arizona, and St. Louis make up their division opponents and by default, almost half their schedule, the Seahawks should have ample opportunities to collect turnovers, sacks, and make plenty of tackles as long as they can prevent those guys from scoring. If not, it’s going to be a long season.
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| 5 | ceHP
Donor
ID: 481126818
Sat, Aug 28, 2004, 22:25
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16.05 Darnerien Mccants - WR, WAS
This could go down as one of the biggest surprise picks of all time. McCants is a big target and fits the Jimmy Smith type receiver which Mark Brunell has great success with. He's young and getting better. A veteran at the helm could result in a huge year for McCants. I waited on him but didn't think he'd fall much farther. A very nice WR4.
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| 6 | Ender
Donor
ID: 481126818
Sat, Aug 28, 2004, 22:27
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16.06 Josh Brown - K, SEA
I like to wait for my kickers as long as I can and probably could have waited longer, but I liked a couple things about Brown. First, he plays at least half his games indoors which is a must for my kickers. Second, he kicks for what should be a high scoring team. He made me look good in his last preseason game by booting two 50+ yd FG's (yeah, I know he missed a PAT too). I'm happy with him and that spot is now filled.
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| 8 | Taxman
Donor
ID: 481126818
Sat, Aug 28, 2004, 22:29
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16.07 Drew Brees - QB, SDG
Brees is my final opportunity to draft a now starting QB for my #1 QB's bye week. Brees has enjoyed a decent traing camp and is fortunate to have Tomlinson, who led the league in receptions and receiving yardage by a RB, in the San Diego backfield .
For me Brees has to have one good game, week 6 at Atlanta. There is a good possibility that Brees will be carrying the clip board for Rivers by week 6.
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| 9 | Mike V
Donor
ID: 481126818
Sat, Aug 28, 2004, 22:32
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16.08 Reggie Williams - WR, JAX
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| 10 | Challenger
Donor
ID: 481126818
Sat, Aug 28, 2004, 22:33
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16.09 Ike Hilliard - WR, NYG
Hilliard is the highest rated WR left at this point. He has been known to have some outstanding games. Being a 3rd receiver at best, with Toomer & Shockey the top 2, I hope that when I start Hilliard I've lucked into one of those outstanding games.
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| 11 | leggestand
Leader
ID: 031811922
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 00:14
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16.10 Ryan Longwell QB GNB
I needed a kicker, and Longwell was my only Top 10 kicker left (I had him ranked as the 6th best kicker). Potentially playing in cold weather for multiple weeks makes me nervous, though.
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| 12 | Sludge
Leader
ID: 031811922
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 00:15
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16.11 L.j. Smith TE PHI
I don't know much about Smith, to tell the truth. A bit of a gamble. May have a breakout year. May not.
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| 13 | TB
Leader
ID: 031811922
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 00:16
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16.12 Anthony Thomas RB CHI
49 running backs had been selected up to this pick. Every starter was long gone. I was looking at which remaining backs had the best potential to be traded to a team that needed a starter or who could have a great season if their team starter went down with an injury. Thomas was a 1000-yard back last season and is still a young NFL player. With youngster Rex Grossman throwing the ball and WR Booker traded away, I expect to see Chicago rely heavily on the running game. Even if Jones stays healthy and manages to keep the starting RB job, they are going to need Thomas to handle some of the rushing duties. I also expect him to be their short distance and goal line back.
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| 14 | TB
Leader
ID: 031811922
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 10:35
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16.13 Nate Burleson WR MIN
Perm Dude:
I'd been watching Burleson for awhile now. He's a decent third WR who doesn't make a lot of mistakes, runs good routes, and is completely overshadowed by Moss and Robinson in Minnesota.
I spend most of my research late in drafts looking for guys like this, who seem to be just a small opportunity away from really producing.
This preseason, however, Burleson seems to have moved up to #2 on the depth chart, which (if he holds it) will easily add about 50% to his stats. Assuming he holds that position, a year of 1200 yards and 10-11 tds is not out-of-reach, which ain't bad for a guy in this round.
One real drawback is Minnesota's tough early schedule. If they can put points on the board the first few games then the rest of the season should be even more wide open for them.
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| 15 | culdeus
Leader
ID: 031811922
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 10:35
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16.14 Indianapolis Colts DEF IND
Ok, this is where the DD comes in verrrry handy, when guru made the decree that he was going with D/ST no matter what I decided to pipe down. I knew people would get sucked into D/ST regardless and I was right, the scoring system is absurd for D/ST, there is no downside to waiting for over 12 to be taken with this system. Well people went wild on D and I chuckled as every one of them went off.
The primary reason is the PA is almost untouchable, to get 10 or 7 it is pure luck and the blowout penalties are paltry. Turnovers are also low allowing for minimal differentiation. Any reasonable D/ST system is built around both yards and points against, which IMO helps differentiate the good and bad D's from the teams that the offense just left them on the field all day.
Anyway to sum it up Indy was as good as anyone at this point, I mean it's a roster spot that has to be filled right? Indy did somewhat decent last year and have added a few more names.
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| 16 | culdeus
Leader
ID: 031811922
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 10:36
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17.01 Sebastian Janikowski K OAK
All I have to say is I hope he lays off the drugs this year and kicks to his potential, waiting until about 10 PK are off the board is my typical fare. I'm usually the first one to get a PK off the wire, so we'll see how long he lasts.
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| 17 | TB
Leader
ID: 031811922
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 10:36
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17.02 Deion Sanders DB BAL
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| 18 | TB
Leader
ID: 031811922
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 10:37
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17.03 Desmond Clark TE CHI
When typing my rationale for Anthony Thomas, I realized that Desmond Clark was a TE worth taking a flyer on. With Booker gone and an inexperienced QB running the offense, I am going to be optimistic that Clark sees more balls thrown his way. He could become the first option or outlet receiver that Grossman looks for. I am concerned with his proneness to injuries and he must have better production this season than he has had in the past.
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| 19 | Sludge
ID: 475323018
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 12:39
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17.04 Eric Barton - LB, NYJ
I thought I would grab another LB to play matchups throughout the season. I'm still not exactly sure how to judge an IDP's value, so this may or may not be a good thing to do. Barton is a pure cheatsheet pick. He was rated the highest remaining LB on both of the cheatsheets that I've looked at.
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| 20 | leggestand
Donor
ID: 481126818
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 14:06
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17.05 Bubba Franks - TE, GNB
Very happy to get him here. He had a crap year last season, but I blame Wesley Walls for taking TD opportunities from Franks. Walls has retired, and I expect Franks to get back into his role as Favre's favorite target in the red zone.
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| 21 | Challenger
Donor
ID: 481126818
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 14:07
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17.06 Washington Redskins - DEF, WAS
This is a backup pick that has me already questioning why I did it in the first place. I guess because the 'Skins have upgraded their defense and they've shown considerable improvement in the preseason as compared to the weak defense of last year. (Scratching my head)
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| 22 | MikeV
SuperDude
ID: 25924115
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 14:18
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17.07 Leonard Little, DL, STL
I didn't want Jamal Lewis to be my only player that could end up in jail before season's end so I picked up Little. If the NFL doesn't suspend him before his court date I should be able to get 6 games out of a great DL.
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| 23 | Taxman
ID: 330592710
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 23:13
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17.08 Onterrio Smith - RB, MIN
Smith is out the first 4 games for NFL substance abuse policy violation, but should see adequate touches upon his return when he will be the back up to Michael Bennett. Smith is an excellent receiver and has big play ability as shown with his 5.0+ yrds/carry last year for 100 + carries. Smith (after 4 games) is one injury away from being the feature back in the explosive Viking offense, and "Bennett" must be nordic for brittle.
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| 24 | Ender
ID: 330592710
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 23:13
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17.09 Jerry Rice, WR, Oak
Warrick sat out another preseason game and honestly I'm a little concerned about him at least for the start of the season. I have once again drafted a WR who IMO is a know quantity. There are question marks at other positions in Oaktown, but Jerry Rice will catch passes no matter who's running the ball and no matter who's throwing it. He's obviously no longer the megastud he was ages ago, but let's face it, it's the 17th round and certainties are off the board. I consider him a low risk gamble. He's kind of like that old pair of sneakers you keep around just to mow the lawn in. He's comfortable and fits like a glove, but you don't expect much else. I'll take whatever he gives me the weeks I need to start him.
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| 25 | cEHp
ID: 330592710
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 23:15
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17.10 Peter Boulware - LB, BAL
He's a monster. Solid, consistant player who is a menacing pass rusher. A nice compliment to Takeo Spikes and really solidifys my IDP corps. Linebackers are tough to pick so selecting consistant performers is a good way to go. I'm very happy with Boulware.
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| 26 | deepsnapper
ID: 330592710
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 23:17
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17.11 John Carney - K, NO
Everyone’s needs a kicker and with 12 off the board, I decided it was time to pick one off considering 2 of the guys drafting after me hadn't selected kickers and even a short turn-around with 3 people can create a run in a short period of time late in a draft. I’m not a proponent of carrying 2 kickers on your roster unless there is some type of bonus for long distance kicks that require you to protect cannon such as Janikowski or Elam. Otherwise, I’d as soon plug n play them come bye weeks. Swap one kicker for another and move on. I guess we’ll see if that actually happens once the bye weeks start taking their toll...
I selected Carney for a couple of reasons. He’s has success in prior season’s kicking indoors and I believe he’s going to get lots of chances to kick inside with New Orleans. Also, I expect New Orleans to move the ball quite well this year. I don’t know how well they’ll put the ball in the end zone, but I do think the rushing offense will be quite a great weapon as long as Deuce McAlister is running the ball. That said, they may bog down a lot in the red zone unless the passing attack forms up and have to settle for a lot of field goals, therefore Carney’s opportunity to score a lot.
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| 27 | Motley Crue
ID: 330592710
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 23:24
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17.12 Tony Hollings - RB, HOU
In a league with 14 managers, starting RB’s that are good are a precious commodity. Houston’s starter is Dom Davis, but the guy was injured last year and has been swatting at the injury bug in training camp already this season. Hollings is definitely worth a late round flyer because he really seems to play well when he gets in games. Coming back from his major injury in college, the Texans sacrificed a high draft pick to take him in the Supplemental Draft. They see something they like, and so do I. If Davis goes down, Hollings has the potential to step in and produce the same kinds of numbers.
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| 28 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 23:25
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17.13 Tai Streets – WR, Det
He showed some flashes of promise at SF, and now he's returning to Steve Mariucci. Streets will be on my bench to start the season – and maybe forever. The plan is to wait and see if anything develops.
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| 30 | GoatLocker
ID: 330592710
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 23:33
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17.14 Chris Perry - RB, CIN
He appears to be the number two running back for the Bengals, So, he is their insurance for Rudi and I'm going to use him as insurance for Dunn and Garner.
Didn't feel comfortable without a 4th RB, and feel he has the most upside.
18.01 New York Giants - DEF, NYG
Gives me the backup to cover Miami's off week. Only reason for this pick.
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| 31 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Aug 29, 2004, 23:34
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18.02 Joe Nedney – K, Ten
Time to get a kicker.
Nedney missed almost the whole 2003 season with a torn ACL in his non-kicking knee. If he returns to prior form, he'll produce. And Tennessee doesn’t have its bye until week 9, so I shouldn't have to tie up another roster slot with a second kicker for awhile.
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| 32 | Motley Crue
Sustainer
ID: 017103420
Mon, Aug 30, 2004, 01:35
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18.03 Antonio Gates – TE, SDC
There has been a lot of hype surrounding this guy this summer. I have read about him a couple of different places and it sounds like he could be a really good receiving TE (because that’s what we care about, right?). A sleeper TE is sort of a hilarious notion, but I will laugh all the way to the trade market if this guy turns out to be a good one.
Someone besides Tomlinson has to catch passes in San Diego. If Gates can be the Tony Gonzalez of this offense, well they’ll be one step closer to the Chiefs. If not, I have a backup for Gonzo’s Week 5 bye, and then Gates will probably hit the waiver wire.
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| 33 | deepsnapper
Sustainer
ID: 017103420
Mon, Aug 30, 2004, 01:35
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18.04 Lee Evans - WR, BUF
We’re getting down to the last few picks and I wanted to get a 2nd backup wide receiver since we do play three in this league. Taking into consideration the bye weeks and the potential for injury, I didn’t feel comfortable with just one reserve at that position. Evans is a rookie who has evidently bumped Josh Reed from the starting lineup in Buffalo and to grab a starting WR in the 18th round after 60 had already been drafted was a nice surprise. If he’s able to stand up to the rigors of the NFL, he’ll make a nice #3 receiver for me in case someone goes down or I need a bye week replacement.
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| 35 | CanEHdian Pride
Leader
ID: 031811922
Mon, Aug 30, 2004, 23:25
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18.05 Thomas Tapeh RB PHI
One of the few backs that I got to see a lot in college. I loved watching this guy play. A true throw back, smack-'em-in-the-mouth, downhill runner. With the injury to Correll Buckhalter he should get a serious consideration for touches atleast around the goalline. I thought about taking Alstott here but I think Tapeh could be a younger, healthier version.
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| 36 | Ender
Leader
ID: 031811922
Mon, Aug 30, 2004, 23:25
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18.06 Marcus Pollard TE IND
It's late in the draft and I need a TE. I thought I'd show a little team loyalty and draft a homer at this position.
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| 37 | Taxman
Leader
ID: 031811922
Mon, Aug 30, 2004, 23:26
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18.07 Kevin Williams DL MIN
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| 38 | MikeV
Leader
ID: 031811922
Mon, Aug 30, 2004, 23:29
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18.08 Kevin Johnson, WR, BAL
Will Baltimore have any kind of passing game? If it does Kevin is the #1 receiver. I would love to see numbers like he put up in 2001.
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| 39 | Challenger
Leader
ID: 031811922
Mon, Aug 30, 2004, 23:31
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18.09 Najeh Davenport RB GNB
Davenport is a backup to Green who will see action each game. If Green goes down to injury, he did suffer a bruise knee this weekend, then Najeh will adequately fill his shoes and move in my starting lineup. I'm also hoping Green Bay coaches will put him back as the kickoff return man as he has shown tremendous play at that position.
Addendum - since this selection I've found out Davenport has a hamstring injury.
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| 40 | leggestand
Leader
ID: 031811922
Mon, Aug 30, 2004, 23:32
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18.10 Shawn Barber, LB, KC
Barber does a little bit of everything...tackles, int's, sacks, and passes defensed. He is my 4th defender taken, so, I doubt he will play much, but he should be good to average 8-10 points per game.
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| 41 | Sludge
Leader
ID: 031811922
Mon, Aug 30, 2004, 23:33
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18.11 LaMont Jordan - RB, NYJ
I picked up Jordan on the off chance that Martin gets hurt. Since that's not likely to happen, I won't say anything more about LaMont except, "You dummy!"
I was debating whether I should have taken Davenport with my 17th round pick for some Green insurance, but decided to wait until the 18th round. Yeah, that worked out really well.
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| 42 | TB
Leader
ID: 031811922
Mon, Aug 30, 2004, 23:33
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18.12 Cato June LB IND
June takes over the weak-side linebacker position in a Tony Dungy defense. Last year David Thornton filled this position and amassed 145 total tackles. Derrick Brooks solidified his reputation as one of the best LB in the game as the WSB in a Dungy defense. I ran across a news story a couple days ago talking about the impact this switch would have. I did not have June ranked very high before the RIFC draft started and I still had several LB ranked above him when I drafted him. Dungy has stated he will remain at WSB with the move of Thornton to SSB. Currently, they do not have a healthy linebacker backing him up and he is expected to play every down. This gives him a huge opportunity to make a lot of tackles. This pick was based solely on potential. I expect him to be a top 20 scoring IDP in our league this season and perhaps top ten.
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| 45 | Perm Dude
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 09:50
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18.13 Doug Gabriel WR OAK
Gabriel is a toss of the dice. He's officially low on the depth chart, but I have a feeling Oakland will be kicking it up a notch in their passing game this season, and Gabriel has had an impressive spring after a tough start. Since getting demoted to the #4 WR position, he's had three TDs in three games and has a nice per catch average.
I decided on Gabriel because of potential to succeed, and didn't want to wait any further on him since his preseason has been pretty good.
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| 46 | culdeus
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 09:51
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18.14 Oakland Raiders OAK D/ST
Pure and simple DD pick, it balanced the schedules between all the D/STs remaining and compared it to INDY and this is what it spit out. Should help to play matchups and it seems Oakland has improved their D somewhat over last year, or at least that's what the pundits say
19.01 Mike Alstott RB TAM
Seems to be the recipient of some goal line carries in the pre-season games I've watched. That's all you need as a RB3/4 in a deep league a few TDs is all you ask for. Oh, and Garner can't last the season.
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| 47 | Perm Dude
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 09:52
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19.02 Earl Little DB CLE
Little is a great db who is overlooked by many because of a general downgrading of the Cleveland defense. With 60 tackles and 6 ints last season, I fully expect him to kick it up a notch because of a greatly improved Cleveland DL, which will force teams to put the ball in the air a lot more than they had to last year. A season of 80 tackles and 10 picks is not out of the question for Little, which ain't bad for a 19th rounder.
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| 48 | TB
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 09:52
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19.03 Chester Taylor RB BAL
There was some preseason hype surrounding Musa Smith and his role as the back up to Jamal Lewis. That job belongs to Chester Taylor. I was pretty high on Taylor last year as my late sleeper pick. That didn’t pan out. Lewis had an injury free, monster season and we didn’t get to see much from Taylor. The Ravens have been using Taylor on third downs and to spell Lewis. After Lewis gets tossed in jail for his drug dealing, I expect Taylor to emerge as a very solid running back.
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| 49 | Sludge
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 09:52
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19.04 Jacksonville Jaguars DEF JAX
Philly has a bye week 5, and the Jags are playing San Diego that week.
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| 50 | leggestand
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 09:53
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19.05 Maurice Morris, RB, SEA
This was a no-brainer pick for me. I have Shaun Alexander, and Morris is his backup. I only take backup RB's if they have the potential to be good should the starter go down. Taking Morris makes sure I don't waste my first pick if Alexander gets hurt.
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| 51 | Challenger
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 09:53
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19.06 Freddie Jones TE ARI
Last team to select a TE! Much earlier I was already to snatch up the often-injured Shockey but deepsnatcher eliminated that. After that, I really had no preference on TE. Had my eye on Freddie for a long time but I guess that Cardinal on his helmet had managers scared of him.
Freddie was 4th last season in catches with 55. Hopefully, Freddie can match and exceed that total this year. The other down of this selection is Freddie only avg less 13 yds per game last year. I'm hoping this will greatly improve or he'll get a quick yank off my team.
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| 52 | MikeV
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 09:53
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19.07 Al Wilson, LB, DEN
I'm not sure why Wilson was still around this late, but am very pleased to take him off the board. After three straight trips to the Pro Bowl he has established himself as the soul of the Denver defense.
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| 53 | Taxman
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 09:54
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19.08 Bobby Engram WR SEA
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| 54 | Ender
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 09:54
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19.09 Corey Bradford WR HOU
I thought I'd take a chance on Bradford. I think he has upside. If he busts then I have a slot to rotate bye week coverage in and out.
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| 55 | cEHp
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 09:55
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19.10 Ed Reed DB BAL
I really thought he'd be gone by now. He is a ball hawk who hits hard and makes plays on defense. I was leary about adding another Raven to my list of IDPs but he was too good to pass on. I'm sure I'll be able to pick someone else up along the way that can spell them on their bye week.
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| 56 | deepsnapper
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 09:56
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19.11 Erron Kinney - TE, TEN
Tight End has always seemed to be a favorite of Steve McNair as evidenced by the Pro Bowl numbers put up by previous tight end. Frank Wycheck. He led the team in receptions almost every year (he was healthy) and I don’t see any reason my Kinney can’t fill that foll for the Titans. He’s a big target for Steve to throw to and I’m expecting him to cover for my gamble on Shcokey in the event he’s not ready to start the regular season week He’s my backup TE..
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| 57 | Motley Crue
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 09:57
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19.12 Adam Archuleta – DB, STL
This big hitting safety from the Rams will serve as my backup IDP. He will probably only play when Barnett or Fujita are out of action. I didn’t have an eye on any of the remaining LB’s, even though they generally score higher than DB’s. I thought it would be a more reasonable risk to take a Top 5 DB and hope he overachieves than to take a mediocre LB and expect an outstanding performance. I have Archuleta ranked as the number 4 overall DB.
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| 58 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 09:58
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19.13 Dat Nguyen – LB, Dal
Somehow, I managed to draft two linebackers who each have their bye on week #3 (Cowart and Fletcher). Brilliant! So, with only 2 picks remaining, I figure I'll find some defensive players to fill in on week #3. At this point, I think I have my other positions adequately backed up anyway. And I never planned to get a backup kicker or tight end.
Nguyen offers the two characteristics I need most – about as many projected points as anyone else who's available, and a game scheduled in the third week. I'm not looking for a long shot, or a sleeper. Just a solid citizen who I can count on for at least the third week.
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| 59 | GoatLocker
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 09:59
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19.14 Brian Dawkins, DB, Phi
Wanted to add another IDP for off weeks and was surprised to find him still available.
Big hitter and plays in a real good scheme.
20.01 Dallas Clark, TE, Ind
Realize he will lose playing time due to two tight end sets, but still think he has a very bright career ahead of him.
Great hands and gives me a good solid back up if Winslow doesn't come through as expected.
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| 60 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 09:59
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20.02 Chris Claiborne – LB, Min
See 19.13. Same reasoning applies.
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| 61 | Motley Crue
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 10:00
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20.03 Jason Hanson – PK, DET
To complete the starting lineup, I needed a kicker. Everyone else had one before me, so I didn’t rush to get one obviously. I really like Hanson because he has always been an accurate kicker who plays in a dome at home. There never was much reason for hope, though, because the Lions’ offense was fairly inept. This should change in the near future, and I am hoping it changes in Week 1. With all of the weapons they have now, I think they could be the second coming of the Greatest Show on Turf. Well, the West Coast Offense version, anyway. If this does happen, Hanson could make a beeline for the top of the kicker standings. Is it a coincidence that the top 2 kickers, Vanderjagt and Wilkins, kick for high-powered offenses in domes? I don’t think it is. Hopefully Hanson can crack that elite group this year.
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| 62 | deepsnapper
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 10:02
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20.04 Kenard Lang- DL, CLE
And with my last selection, I take my defensive lineman. I’m expecting him to perform as well as any DL take within the last 5 rounds give or take 1.25 ppg. I believe I can make that up in the long run with the other positions I’ve strengthened by choosing backup players rather than selecting a DL earlier in the draft. I guess we’ll see as the season progresses how well my prediction holds true.
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| 63 | cEHp
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 10:03
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20.05 Jerramy Stevens TE SEA
FLYER ALERT. Stevens was supposed to breakout last year. He ran into some injury trouble, along with some legal issues (i believe). Should be able to fill in for Crumpler on his week off. Could be a fantasy darling if he ever puts it all together.
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| 64 | Ender
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 10:03
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20.06 Akin Ayodele LB JAX
I closed out with one more homer from my Alma Mater. He got better every year in college and has improved in the NFL. At best, he could be very good, at worst I have no fear starting him in a bye week or if another defender goes down. He also may be sacrificed for the flavor of the week or for bye week coverage.
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| 65 | Taxman
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 10:04
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20.07 Dorsey Levens RB PHI
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| 66 | MikeV
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 10:05
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20.08 Michael Jenkins, WR, ATL
There is a real chance that this 20th round pick could be a true sleeper. He's had one long TD catch already in preseason and should see more if Altanta's offense is as explosive as it is being hyped.
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| 67 | Challenger
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 10:05
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20.09 Antonio Bryant WR DAL
I can't believe those other Cowboy fans in this draft didn't select Bryant yet. Afterall, Parcells and Bryant are best buds, aren't they?
Seriously, Bryant last year had some games were he put up good numbers and then other games were he was totally not in the offensive scheme of things at all. Starting to sound like a broken record, but hopefully Bryant will see more action this year than nonaction.
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| 68 | leggestand
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 10:06
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20.10 Dominic Rhodes, RB, IND
I was surprised to see Taxman pass on Dominic Rhodes in the last round since he has Edge. I think Edge is a great RB, but his durability can be questioned. I wanted to draft a potential good player in the 20th round, as that he probably wouldn't play unless he was, so, I took a chance that Edge doesn't make it through the season. Who knows, Edge may play all 16 games, but if he doesn't, Rhodes could find his way into a couple of my games.
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| 69 | Sludge
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 10:06
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20.11 Morten Andersen K KAN
Oops! I had planned on using one roster slot to fill in for my kicker and DL when their bye weeks rolled around. Unfortunately, I forgot to make sure that my kicker and DL didn't have the same bye week. So somehow I'll have to figure out someone to drop to pick up a DL week 3.
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| 70 | TB
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 10:07
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20.12 Kerry Collins QB OAK
My last pick was spent handcuffing Collins to Gannon. With the announcement that we are going to have a waiver priority instead of free agents, I did not want to risk the chance that I wasted a pick on Gannon. If Gannon starts and plays well, Collins could be my first waiver casualty. If this was a keeper league, I would be ecstatic to grab Collins in the 20th round. Collins has given hope to many Raider fans who miss the deep ball and the quick strike. I do not believe there is a QB controversy in Oakland, but I also don’t understand keeping Gannon unless Al Davis believes the Raiders have a shot at a title. Gannon’s salary cap numbers are my concern and it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Raider’s let him go at the last minute. Collins is the near-term future and if the Raiders start losing games, he will get the nod.
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| 71 | Perm Dude
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 10:08
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20.13 Labrandon Toefield RB JAX
Toefield is there for when (not if) Fred Taylor gets hurt. There is virtually no one else who can step in for Jacksonville in the same way (Jones is a fullback in a halfback's uniform) and Toefield was already a third-down back because of Taylor's inability to convert in the red zone.
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| 72 | culdeus
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 31, 2004, 10:08
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20.14 Larry Johnson RB KC *Mr. Irrelevant*
Priest Holmes' backup, the beginning is the end is the beginning or something like that.
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