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Subject: RIBC 2005: Draft Rationales #2 (rounds 8-14)
Posted by: Guru
- [330592710] Wed, Aug 24, 2005, 11:53
Continuing from the first rationale thread (rounds 1-7)
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| 52 | Motley Crue
ID: 33741217
Fri, Aug 26, 2005, 15:55
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11.05 Charles Grant DL, NOR
If McNair and Pennington had not both been taken immediately before this pick, along with several other guys whom I was contemplating taking, Grant wouldn’t have been the pick here. There are usually about 5-8 D-Linemen each season that blow all of the others away. Grant was the one available I liked the best. He fills a starting roster spot, gets double digit sacks regularly, and has stinky breath. That’s about all I could ask for from a Defensive Lineman.
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| 53 | BoNkA
ID: 14712615
Fri, Aug 26, 2005, 16:01
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11.06 Derrick Brooks, LB, TAM
I wanted to grab another LB before they started to drop off too much. Brooks has been one of the best in the league over the past several years and there's no reason to doubt he will continue to put up good numbers. I did look at someone else first, but had bye week conflicts and Brooks was an easy second option.
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| 54 | for Guru
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ID: 043111845
Fri, Aug 26, 2005, 18:26
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11.07 Jonathan Vilma, LB, NYJ
Leading up to this pick, I was all set to take a backup QB. But with P. Manning as my starter, I hated to soend an 11th round pick on a player that would (hopefully) only need to start one game. Granted, Manning could get injured. But if that happens, I'm probably cooked anyway. Maybe I'll take "pot luck" for a backup QB.
I wish I had a master plan that I could tell you that Vilma fit into. The best excuse I can give is that "it seemed like the thing to do at the time. Frankly, I didn’t set out to be the first manager in this league to draft 3 IDP. If anything, at the outset I'd have told you that I'd be slower than average at taking them. But I'm certainly not forlorn starting a trio of Bulluck, McGee, and Vilma. And happily, they have bye weeks of 8, 9, and 10, so I could conceivably wait until October for a bye week filler to emerge, rather than grabbing one in August.
Vilma was the defensive rookie of the year in 2004, filling in prodigiously for Sam Cowart (who I drafted last season, it pains me to say). Maybe that makes him a good example of why I should wait until later to fill my IDP slots. But, screw it.
I guess the master plan is, "it seems like the thing to do at the time."
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| 55 | kev
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ID: 043111845
Fri, Aug 26, 2005, 18:27
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11.08 Keenan McCardell, WR, San Diego Chargers
For my 4th WR, I felt this was a good time to get one. McArdell was the top WR on my list, and felt getting a starting WR in the 11th round in a division with not so hot D’s would be prudent.
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| 56 | For GoatLocker
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Fri, Aug 26, 2005, 18:58
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11.09 Eric Johnson, TE, SFO
Was going to wait later for a TE, but decided when he was still available to go this route.
Somebody has to catch the ball for the 49ers.
TEs are not real critical in our scoring format if you don't have one of the big guys, so I probably could have waited another couple of rounds and still been okay.
Just made the decision at this choice to go this route.
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| 57 | For Taxman
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Fri, Aug 26, 2005, 19:05
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11.10 Jermaine Wiggins, TE, Min
Wiggins is a the ultimate mid round fantasy pick. Wiggins can be the 2005 version of Antonio Gates, or could be that all to familiar NFL player with beaucoup potential but failed delivery. With 18 receptions in his first 3 years in the league, Wiggins led the 2004 Vikings in receptions in only 14 games. Wiggins should emerge during 2005 as the Viking primary mid range (5-15 yrds) target while Burleson et al stretch the field for Culpepper. I project Wiggins to produce 90 receptions, 8 TD's and 1000 yrds. I continue to subject my season's fortunes to the success/failure of the Min offense, having drafted Min top QB, WR and TE.
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| 58 | leggestand
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ID: 451036518
Fri, Aug 26, 2005, 19:20
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11.11 Danny Clark, LB, OAK
Another LB...and again I based it on solo tackles. He was one of the few left that almost had 100 solo tackles last year, and he also had around 150 total tackles. I think he is in for a big year because any team with _____ and _____ on the DL will open up holes for the LB's to make plays. I'm glad I don't need to worry about LB's anymore.
Also considered: Brandon Lloyd, Justin McCareins. I thought one would make it back to me, though, which they didn't.
11th round thoughts:
Best Value: Jermaine Wiggins at 11.10. I really don't like TE's that much, but I think he will put up very good numbers and should be a top 10 TE. With the Randy ratio gone, should mean good things for Wiggins.
Biggest surprise: I had a couple. Two DL's going at 11.04 and 11.05. I knew Peppers would go early, but I thought there would be a big lull after him. Also, Eric Johnson at 11.09. I had Wiggins rated much higher here, as Eric Johnson faded big time at the end of last season. Which Eric Johnson will show up this year, the first 8 weeks, or the last 8?
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| 59 | Bandos
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Fri, Aug 26, 2005, 19:23
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11.12 Brandon Lloyd, WR, SFO
As managers were picking up 4th WR to fill in for Bye weeks, I still only had 2. With only a few viable options left for a regular starting WR (ie WR3) I felt the time was now to make that a priority. Lloyd in #1 in SF, although that doesn’t say much. With a 29th ranked D, he might however be able to put up respectable numbers in his second campaign. I am hoping for 80+ and more than the occasional TD in the Niners 42-17 losses. I also considered taking _ – again,_ (wasn’t I supposed to be great) _ and _(didn’t I used to be good) _. I also thought about my back-up QB situation but both Ender and IAC have 2 so I figured that could wait til the 12th round. Thought about the homer K pick too. We’ll see if he is still there at 13.12. Nope, I can’t believe it, a little K run to steal Adam from me.
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| 60 | Ender
ID: 406351010
Fri, Aug 26, 2005, 21:05
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11.13 Washington DEF
I needed a defense. I'd love to give some complicated explanation for why I chose Washington, but alas, I have none. I thought they would suffice. We shall see.
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| 61 | I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 3579513
Fri, Aug 26, 2005, 21:07
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11.14 Justin McCareins, WR, NYJ
McCareins didn't have a very good season last year. Penny's arm troubles, and the very consertative style of the OC, led to a #s that weren't too pretty. I see a lot of UP potential, with a full year in NY under his belt with a new OC, and the hope of a healthy arm for Pennington. I was also considering (NOT PICKED) with this pick, but he would have given me an overlaping bye week issue so I avoided him and went for comparable value here.
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| 62 | I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 3579513
Fri, Aug 26, 2005, 21:08
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12.01 Mike Vanderjagt, K, IND
You know… I really detest being put in this position. Why couldn't someone else have taken Vander in the last round? Oh well… FF isn't about making "sexy" picks, it's about winning. I actually drafted Vander at 10.03 last year in AAA#1, so I'm happy that I got to grab him a couple rounds later this year with the same reasoning I had with taking him last year. The Colts will once again put a ton of points on the board, and Vander's going to be busy. 3 More kicker's go before my next pick... so I guess I wasn't all that crazy?
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| 63 | Ender
ID: 406351010
Fri, Aug 26, 2005, 21:30
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12.02 Kevin Curtis WR STL
I still haven't taken a LB at this point, but they all look the same. What I think I need most is a 4th WR with a bye different from my other 3. EVen though he's the #3 WR on his team St. Louis is one of those teams that actually gets the ball to their #3. This is a sleeper pick and he has been getting some publicity lately and accolades from Martz. I figure this is a good spot to take a chance.
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| 64 | Bandos
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ID: 279492419
Fri, Aug 26, 2005, 21:34
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12.03 David Carr, QB, DAL
The problem with Vick as your #1 (I mean besides inconsistency) is that in addition to playing match-up in the Bye, you also have to look at the Tampa tilts. Vick is notoriuosly bad against Tampa (2004: 2 games, 262 total PY, 1 TD, 3 picks – its Ugleeeee) so you have to look for a QB with 3 decent match-ups. At this late round that isn’t easy to find a decent starting QB with that. However, David is just that with some decent match-ups in those weeks when I may need him. Too bad it cost me Vinatieri. I considered another QB but….
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| 65 | For leggestand
ID: 33741217
Fri, Aug 26, 2005, 22:37
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12.04 Tampa Bay D
In last years RIFC, my defense (Chiefs) killed me by putting up less than 3 points on multiple occasions. I traded for the Bears, and my teams average points/game immediately improved. TB was the 11th best defsne last year, and they were the 10th D off the board when I chose them. TB only scored 4 D/ST TD's last year, which is low for them. If the Bucs had scored 6 TD's last year (only two more than what happened), they would have been tied for the 6th best defense. That's what I expect from them this year.
Other considerations - Bears, Colts
12th round thoughts:
Best value - Demarcus Ware at 12.12. I didn't realize he had DL eligibility as a LB. Nice pick!
Biggest surprise - Bubba Franks at 12.07. I drafted him last year in like the 18th round, and he played like an 18th rounder.
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| 66 | For Taxman
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ID: 060151121
Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 10:52
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12.05 Eric Shelton, RB, Car
This is a handcuff pick, although the health (if he finds it) of Stephen Davis could render this pick wasted. Shelton was described by TSN as "a Rino on two legs". The pundits project Shelton to receive the majority of goal line/short yardage attempts, but the fragile Foster and Davis leave the door open for Shelton to become the #1 RB option. According to reports, he possesses surprising quickness at 6-1 250 lbs. He certainly can be the power in the Carolina power rushing attack.
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| 67 | GoatLocker
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Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 10:59
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12.06 Patrick Kerney, DL, Atl
Became a necessity pick.
The plan had been after using 11.09 on the TE slot to come back and pick up Eric Shelton at RB with this pick.
Obviously Taxman changed that when he took Shelton at 12.05.
Kerney was at the top of my rankings as the best DL out there, and since we have to play one, decided this was probably a good time to go ahead and take him since he was still there.
Like the way he fits with the Atl D and what he brings to the table.
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| 68 | kev
Donor
ID: 043111845
Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 13:07
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12.07 Bubba Fanks, TE, Green Bay Packers
Time to fill out that TE slot. Bubba wasn’t my first choice, but the guy I was targeting I felt would be there later, and even so, Bubba is probably the safer, more consistent pick. He might not get the yardage of other TE’s, but he is still a reliable red zone threat. I just hope his new contract doesn’t prove him less worthy of this pick.
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| 69 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 13:13
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12.08 Indianapolis Colts defense
I'd been thinking of taking Patrick Kerney with this pick, but GoatLocker took care of that two picks ago. He was the only DL that interested me at this point. So I decided to get a team defense instead.
The two teams at the top of my list were Indy and the Jets. Frankly, I don’t know how to pick between them. Some sites rank one higher, some the other. All rank them close. Both have byes in week 8. I finally decided to take Indy, since if they got into a high scoring affair, presumably Peyton Manning would be having a good game. But it's a weak rationale. A coin flip would have been almost as discerning.
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| 70 | BoNkA
ID: 267572712
Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 13:57
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12.09 James Farrior, LB, PIT
My second LB who should be in my flex IDP position all year. Good player on a good defense. Should have a bunch of tackles again and maybe a TD or two. Whatever he does, he should be consistant in the points he puts up every week.
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| 71 | Motley Crue
ID: 33741217
Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 13:58
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12.10 Chicago Bears, DEF, CHI
Da Bearss. I’ve read this defense will keep the team in games. I have them ranked 9th overall, and they finished 7th overall in this scoring format last season. That’s fine. I assume they’ll score within 2 points per week of the next best 4 TM DEF’s. That made it worth picking them where I got them, in my opinion. Let’s see if legge gives me props for the value.
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| 72 | Doug
ID: 330592710
Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 14:15
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12.11 – New York Jets, D/ST
Well, this was the last of my top-10 Ds on the board, and Sludge was coming up with 2 picks at the turn and didn’t have a D yet, so I figured I had better take them when I could. I even tried trading up a few slots this round to snag them, but they fell anyway. Phew. This was a much improved defense last year under their new defensive coordinator and with standout rookie Jonathon Vilma. My only question marks are what’s going on with the D-line… in particular one of their DEs who has been holding out and who sat out a few games at the end of last year despite being given the thumbs up by team doctors. Not sure about his attitude. Sounds like he’s his thumbs up somewhere else. But I digress. Donnie Abraham has retired, but they acquired perhaps the best CB in the game (not fantasy wise) to strengthen their secondary. I’m not 100% sold on them, but if the Jets offense can perform at an adequate level to keep the D rested and with decent field position, then I think they have a chance to be a top-5 D this year. We’ll see…
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| 73 | Challenger
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ID: 481126818
Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 15:03
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12.12 Demarcus Ware, DL, Dallas
Bewildered at this time on whom to select and for that matter what position. Having Vinatieri slated as my top PK and with Vanderjagt going earlier in this round do I dare take a PK this early? I know I should be drafting in certain areas, but nobody is standing out except for the fact that Demarcus Ware, LB, had a great game on Monday Night. I honestly did not believe Ware would still be available now because everywhere I went on the 'net had his story posted.
As I researched the LB slot, a couple of players caught my eye, but I kept coming back to the rookie Ware and his performance. Decided to step up and take him but I couldn't find him listed as LB, so I checked DL and the software I was using apparently didn't have him listed. Went to Fanball and found him listed as a DL and verified this over on Yahoo database since Kafenatid uses this database. Bingo! An added bonus that will be controversial as many think Ware is only a LB. Not so as he plays both DE & LB depending on the defense the Cowboys are in at the time.
If you saw Ware Monday night you saw his potential as a game turner with timely sacks, int's, forced fumbles, and fumbles recovered. Who knows, he might even make a tackle or two after he finishes selling you your beer if you're at a Cowboys' game.
The downside of this selection, besides being a rookie, is if he spends a lot of his time at DE. He smaller size won't be able to handle play after play against the much bigger offensive linemen and then will find him being Charlie Sheen, being platooned.
Could Demarcus Ware be another LT for Parcells? Cowboy fans everywhere are holding their breath.
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| 74 | Athletics Guy
ID: 227112521
Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 15:35
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12.13 Roy Williams, DB, DAL
I picked Roy Williams here because of the tackling numbers he'll put up. Unlike some of the other defensive backs who rely on interceptions to be productive, his fantasy production will come mostly from his tackles. And tackles are a lot more consistent than INT numbers.
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| 75 | Sludge
ID: 14411118
Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 16:00
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12.14 Adam Vinatieri, K, NE
13.01 Jason Taylor, DL, Mia
For some reason, I really like this round. I didn't think I would be picking a kicker this early, but I didn't figure Vinatieri would be around either. He's one of the few kickers that can actually make a difference. He doesn't miss kicks. Even in a blizard. The fact that 2 or 3 people weren't happy with me picking him makes it even better.
Not much to say about my IDPs except the obvious. Jason Taylor was right up there with other DLs in sacks and tackles, and was in the top 20 overall in sacks in 2004. But he looks mean. Real mean. Don't let his smile fool you.
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| 76 | Athletics Guy
ID: 227112521
Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 16:22
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13.02 Ben Roethlisberger, QB, PIT
Ben Roethlisberger should be a decent backup QB for my team if Brady goes down with an injury. The Steelers offense will still be all about the running game, so his numbers won't be spectacular. They may open up the offense for him a bit though, since he had such a strong rookie year. I'm expecting him to have a Chad Pennington-type season, with 3,000 passing yards and 20 TDs. That's all I can really ask for from a QB this late in the draft.
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| 77 | Challenger
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ID: 481126818
Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 16:42
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13.03 David Akers, K, Phil
With the my top 2 rated kickers off the board, I'm forced to step up to and get my #3 rated kicker and the previous top PK in 2003 & 2004. Akers fell off the top spot last year due to the ability of the Eagles to finally get consistent in making tds. However, Akers remained the top kicker from 40 yds and out by making 18 of 21. Bonus points! Enough said.
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| 78 | Doug
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ID: 02730280
Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 18:48
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13.04 – B.J. Sams, RB, BAL
One of the top KR/PR in the league… but is a bit unique in that he’s an RB rather than WR or DB. Getting two solid running backs early meant I never had to reach for one, and thus all I need from my #3 RB is to cover bye weeks (or for a week or two if either of my studs gets a short-term injury) and Sams will fill in those occasional slots with some relatively consistent points each week. The alternative is to take a back in one of the several “who’s going to get playing time and when” situations (Minnesota, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, etc.), but I felt this was a much more reliable pick... less upside (vs. acquiring potential trade bait), but very little risk either.
Going the other route is like playing the lottery, and I feel you need to make multiple picks to have a good chance of it paying off. I’d rather roll the dice that my RBs stay healthy and deal with the consequences as they come. The one other player I considered who usually gets a few points each week even as a #2 back is Kevin Faulk, but I figured Sams for a higher average based on his return yards.
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| 79 | Motley Crue
ID: 33741217
Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 19:15
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13.05 Joey Harrington, QB, DET
Is this like getting the Queen of Spades in a Hearts hand? There is a real likelihood of Harrington playing a stretch of games for me this season, since Bulger has been injured during the season in the past. But let's not kid ourselves; only fools pay much attention to preseason stats. This pick is not based on Harrington's stellar preseason start.
In our scoring format last season, Harrington finished ranked 15th overall among QB's. That alone makes him a valuable backup in a 16-team league. Realizing his potential could turn this pick into a steal for me. All of the offensive weapons the Lions possess should give Joey every chance to improve on last year's numbers. And if he doesn't, he can still get me 12 points a week if I ever need him. I'm fine with that.
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| 80 | BoNkA
ID: 557192719
Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 20:19
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13.06 Kevin Faulk, RB, NWE
I wanted another backup RB since Benson still is not signed and I have no idea if he will play at all this year. No starters or even decent split time players were left (unless I missed one or two) so I decided to go with Faulk. He should get a few touches in the passing game every week, so at least he'll put out some points every once in a while. Nothing special, just wanted to have some kind of RB security.
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| 81 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 20:40
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13.07 Ryan Moats, RB, Phi
OK, this may have been premature by a few rounds. But I have only 2 RBs so far, and one is Brian Westbrook. If he should happen to get injured, I am in deep doodoo. So I really need this handcuff.
Of course, there is always the risk that the Eagles will sign another RB to stand between Westbrook and Moats. But that's a risk I'll have to take.
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| 82 | kev
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ID: 043111845
Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 20:41
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13.08 LaVar Arrington, LB, Washington Redskins
Had a DB on my radar, but felt he would fall to me in the 14th- lets hope I’m right. The upside of Lavar Arrington is known. He can rush the QB, he is quick all over the field, and can cover TE’s or RB’s out of the backfield. The question is health. If healthy, Lavar could be better than my earlier, safer choice at LB, Keith Brooking. He has all the tools to be a point producer under this IDP scoring system.
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| 83 | GoatLocker
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Sat, Aug 27, 2005, 21:53
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13.09 Jason Elam, PK, Den
Might be early for me to take a PK, but really like Elam.
Rank him as the number 2 PK.
Could be a difference making in winning games each and every week and based on that I figured it was time to take him if I really wanted to ensure I got him.
Playing at a mile high really does give him an advantage at home half of the games.
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| 84 | For Taxman
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ID: 481126818
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 10:48
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13.10 Kurt Warner, QB, Ari Needing a 2nd QB, Warner was selected for his experience in St Louis and for his talented set of receivers. With the emergence of Arrington as a bona fide NFL RB, Warner can deliver near elite numbers on given Sundays. However, ARZ offensive line will provide the older slower Warner with precious little time to find second and third receivers, thus Warner will throw more Interceptions than TD's.
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| 85 | For leggestand
ID: 33741217
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 11:00
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13.11 Tyrone Calico, WR, TEN
I had been cautiously eyeing Calico for a couple rounds, and finally decided to take him here as my 4th WR. With Mason gone, Norm Chow in, and Calico locked in as the #2 WR in Tennessee, I expect big things from the fast and tall WR. The only question mark is durability, but at this point in the draft I felt better taking a guy who will be good if he is healthy, over a guy that will be healthy but may/may not be good.
Other considerations - Amani Toomer, Bobby Engram
13th Round Thoughts:
Best Value - Kurt Warner at 13.10. He has better weapons in Arizona compared to NY, so, maybe he can get back to his old self?
Biggest Surprise - Roethlbresbgbre at 13.02, while Harrington and Warner were still available, especially given the preseason Roethlbsbsbbreris is having.
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| 86 | Bandos
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ID: 279492419
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 11:30
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13.12 Labrandon Toefield, RB, Jax
Knew that I would have to make this pick eventually after drafting Taylor. Insurance but he was also close to the highest rated RB left. After the Suggs high ankle sprain story, yada, yada, yada. My Vinatieri rationale was much better. Sigh.
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| 87 | Ender
ID: 406351010
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 11:36
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13.13 Sam Cowart LB MIN
I hadn't take a LB yet and Cowart looked as good as any of the many LB's bunched together at this point.
Another riveting rationale brought to you by Ender.
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| 88 | for I AM CANADIAN
ID: 33741217
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 11:37
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13.14 Dan Morgan, LB, CAR
When Morgan's in the lineup, he's an IDP Stud. Somehow he's slipped to 20th LB Drafted? My strategy in comparison to last year was to pass on IDP till arround this point in the draft. He's a tackling machine, and I'm happy with what I got.
14.01 Madieu Williams, DB, CIN
Following up my last pick with another High Risk/Reward Player. Madieu has missed 3 preseason games so far, but is expected back next week. Madieu scored a ton of tackles last year in his rookie season. I'd be happy with more of the same.
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| 89 | Ender
ID: 406351010
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 11:50
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14.02 Dominic Rhodes RB IND
None of the TE's jumped out at me at this point. I didn't want to grab another LB with this pick since they all look alike at this point. Rhodes may have been around awhile longer and I can't say that I had him on any particular list and was just waiting to snap him up. Basically, Staley is banged up (though I won't need him until Week 6 at the earliest hopefully) and I wanted another RB I could start if I had to and get some points. Rhodes returns kicks and gets some goal line carries from time to time. He has the potential to give halfway decent points if I need him too. Plus, if Edge goes down then I have the RB in the most potent offense in the NFL.
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| 90 | Bandos
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ID: 279492419
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 12:21
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14.03 Antonio Pierce, LB, NYG
I had him considerably better than the rest at this point so I went with the value. I considered my wr4 and K, but saw the drop-off and went Pierce. This gives me two solid LB and a great DB.
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| 91 | For leggestand
ID: 33741217
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 12:24
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14.04 Chester Taylor, RB, BAL
It was time to handcuff Jamal Lewis, as some peoples backups were already being taken. In a 14 team league, if your 1st round pick goes down and you don't have anyone to replace him, it is hard (note: not impossible) to contend.
Other considerations - Engram, Toomer
14th round thoughts:
Best Value - Toomer at 14.13. He has to still have some juice left.
Biggest surprise - I knew he would be taken at some point, but Peerless Price at 14.09. In 2003 AND 2004 I fell into the "this is the year for Price" trap. Plus, now that he has been demoted, this may be the last year he gets drafted.
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| 92 | For Taxman
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ID: 02730280
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 12:45
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14.05 Eddie Drummond, WR, Det
Drummond is the Pro Bowl Detroit PR/KR stud and should have pleanty of opportunity to rack up return points. Drummond has no other value. I drafted him for help in off weeks for my other WR's.
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| 93 | For Goatlocker
Leader
ID: 02730280
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 12:46
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14.06 Kailee Wong, LB, Hou
Not sure that if I don't work on the IDPs now I'll be sorry later.
Think he is a solid choice and will have a good year.
I have him ranked as the #8 LB.
Just hope he gets support from the rest of the Houston D to help him perform to the level I think he can.
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| 94 | kev
Donor
ID: 043111845
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 12:55
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14.07 Derrick Blaylock, RB, NY Jets
Should be pretty self explanatory. If CMart goes down, Blaylock should be a reliable fantasy producer. I would rather have him now than have to fight for him on the waiver wire or see someone else grab him.
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| 95 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 13:20
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14.08 Ladell Betts, RB, NYJ
I said earlier that "I have a plan" for dealing with my running back deficiency. Unfortunately, the plan called for picking up B.J. Sams at this point. And if that failed, picking up Dominic Rhodes.
Oops.
Oh well, there must be another plan. Certainly, the fate of this team didn't hinge on either B.J. Sams or Dominic Rhodes.
I have 3 RB now, but one is the Westbrook/Moats tandem, so I really have only 2. I'm pretty sure I don’t want to go into the season with a RB duo of Westbrook/Moats and Larry Johnson. The question, though, is whether there is another RB out there that I should take now, or whether that's a panic move. I'm inclined to think the latter, given the names available.
So I looked at all of the other options available. My starter openings are at DL and PK, but I don't see any distinctive names there. I could probably be satisfied taking them with my last 2 picks – although I may not wait that long. I need a backup QB, but again, none look compelling, and if Manning goes down, I'm toast anyway. Backup TE? Not yet. Backup DB? Don't see it.
So I guess I'll go back to RB. Maybe I should simply stockpile a couple of backups with the next 2 picks in hopes that something "works out".
So I came up with a list of about 5-6 possibilities. First, I ruled out anyone who had a bye in week 5 or 6, since as long as my top 2 backs stay healthy, those are the weeks I'll need bye help. Unfortunately, that took out about half of my short list. Blaylock was on top, but he went in the previous pick.
Clinton Portis is injury prone, right? I guess that's how I've placed my Betts.
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| 96 | BoNkA
ID: 557472812
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 13:47
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14.09 Peerless Price
Every time I think I'm not going to have this guy on one of my rosters each year I get proven wrong. You'd think I'd stay away from him since he hasn't produced since he got to Atlanta and is hardly ever worth a start. Problem is, at this point, he was kind of hard to pass up. Someone other than Crumpler has to catch passes for the Falcons and Price is a good receiver, despite the last 2 years. I think he'll have a better year this year, not anything outstanding, but worth a 14th round pick as a backup for bye weeks.
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| 97 | Motley Crue
ID: 33741217
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 16:23
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14.10 Willie Parker, RB, PIT
Who is this guy? Judging by many of the picks I’ve see, several of you have heard of him. I know I’m not the only guy who was thinking about drafting him.
If Staley is as injured as I’ve heard he is, Willie will get plenty of playing time. Bettis got nicked up the other night, too. Although I’m sure Parker won’t be a featured back this season like a Julius Jones or Deuce McAllister, he could wind up getting 18-20 touches per game for a team whose strength has traditionally been running the ball. If he winds up producing at that level, I’m sure I’ll get a few trade offers.
I liked this quote from Bill Cowher after Parker busted off a 51-yard TD run the other night, then came out of the game, “You might not see him again until Tennessee," the coach said, referring to Pittsburgh's regular-season opener.
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| 98 | Doug
Leader
ID: 02730280
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 16:28
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14.11 – Gibril Wilson, DB, NYG
Have you seen the stats this guy put up in 8 games last year!?!? *drool* Multiply by 2 to get a full season and you’d have 98 solos, 14 assists, 6 sacks, 6 INTs, 4 PDs. Fantasy-point wise, that would make him the #3 DB on my chart, between Harrison and Polamalu (McGee is #1 because of his return yards). Even downgrading his stats slightly, he’s a good value… and it should be noted that last year’s numbers include week 2, when he didn’t even start. He took over week 3 when the Giants’ SS got injured in practice. All 7 games he started he had at least 5 solo tackles. Talk about consistency from your DB! Unfortunately for Gibril, he got a neck stinger (nerve injury)… physically he was fine and could run and do drills and everything, but wasn’t cleared to play. So the only downside risk on Gibril is that he’s sliding from SS to FS (as the SS starter is also healed and returning this year), but I still think he’ll put up great numbers.
Last year, I was able to pick up Antonio Gates in most of my leagues with a later round pick (including 2nd round of G24 and a dynasty league that I play in)… this year I’m picking up Gibril Wilson on almost all of my IDP teams and hoping for similar “top-of-his-position” success.
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| 99 | Challenger
Donor
ID: 481126818
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 18:07
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14.12 Brandon Jacobs, RB, NYG
Another rookie running back for my team! Has hoping Parker would somehow drop all the way to here, but I knew it would not get past MC although he already had 6 rb's, now 7. I'm just surprised Parker made it to him.
Jacobs has had nothing but glowing reports since he 1st set foot onto the Giants facilities. To quote a couple, "amazing speed on the corner's considering his size." "showed off his surprising hands with a one-handed catch,"
At 6'4", 250+ lbs, Jacobs is tagged to pick up the Giants power running which should translate into goaline chances and of course as Barber's bk/up, Brandon is always one play away from starting.
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| 100 | Athletics Guy
ID: 227112521
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 18:13
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14.13 Amani Toomer, WR, NYG
I thought Amani Toomer was worth taking a chance on in round 14. Even with the addition of Plaxico Burress, he should still be seeing a lot of balls thrown in his direction. After a disappointing season like he had in 2004, it's no wonder he dropped this low in the draft. Zero TDs? Hopefully, it was due more to his hamstring injury and not anything else. Toomer's only 30 years old, and should still have the skills to return to his old form.
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| 101 | Sludge
ID: 14411118
Sun, Aug 28, 2005, 19:40
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14.14 Seattle Seahawks, DEF
Well this is a prayer. I'm praying that they play like a top 10 defense. And Ender thought his rationales were short and to the point.
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