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Subject: RIFC 2012: Draft Rationales

Posted by: Guru - [330592710] Sun, Aug 26, 2012, 23:03

This thread will be for managers in the 2012 RotoGuru Invitational Football Challenge to provide the rationale for each pick.

Here are the ground rules:
1. Only managers in this league should post here. If you want to provide feedback (either from other league managers, or from those not in the league), put it in the discussion thread. (Non-conforming discussion in this thread will be deleted.)

2. Please keep the pick rationales in the same order as the draft. We'll attempt to keep this thread 2 rounds behind the actual draft. With the lag, most comments should not have an impact on the draft in progress. However, if there are aspects of your pick that you feel need to be kept under wraps, feel free to protect that information. In particular, please avoid mentioning the names of any players who are still undrafted at that time of the post.

If possible, please post your (2 round lagged) comments at the time you make each pick. If you are not ready to post at that time, then create a "placeholder" so that the next person is able to go ahead in sequence. When your post is ready, simply post it in the draft discussion thread and a moderator can copy it over.

If your rationale is due and intervening placeholders have not been inserted, please insert them before posting your rationale. Simply post in this format:

for Guru
1.14 Rob Gronkowski, TE, NE

3. Once the draft is over, each manager will also be encouraged to provide a general draft recap, at which time you can discuss your overall strategy, mention any undisclosed factors, comment on what worked out well and what didn't, etc. A separate thread will be set up for that.

The general format should be:
1.01 Ray Rice, RB, Bal
Several sentences of rationale.

As part of your first round rationale, please comment on your selection of draft sequence.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 26, 2012, 23:20

Slot Selection 1

I did not expect to get my pick of top slots, so I was happy to take the #1 pick. I thought about taking the 2nd pick, but since I wanted Rice or Foster, I wanted to make sure if one got hurt I could get the other.

1.01 Ray Rice, RB, BAL

Originally I took the 1.01 pick thinking I'd take Foster. But I talked myself in to Rice. Foster has suffered more injuries in the past and is going to be sharing the load. Rice is the guy in Baltimore and their offense may even be improved a bit this year. Elite RBs are hard to come by.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 09:40

for Jzapps
1.02 Arian Foster, RB, Hou

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 09:40

for gurudan
1.03 Aaron Rodgers, QB, GB
I was the 1st to take an early position, believing a 1st rd RB was a must. Seems my thoughts were right on, but I just couldn't resist rodgers.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 09:41

for Swinganamiss
4th draft position
I was last to choose. The way things shook out, I was almost certain that I was taking Aaron Rodgers with my first pick. gurudan selected the 3rd slot early, so I figured he wanted one of the top 3 RBs. I knew Bonka wanted one, and figured jzapps was the only one who might "flip the script". Well I was back and forth about how I felt about getting Rodgers this early, so I wasn't really happy with the slot. Contemplated trying to trade out of it, but obviously noone wanted this slot.

1.04 LeSean McCoy, PHI, RB
Much to my surprise, gurudan took Rodgers, and left McCoy for me. I'm pretty happy about this turn of events, as I really like to get a stud RB early on (plus I am a big Eagles fan, so that's a bonus). Anything close to the 20 TDs and 1600 yards he had last year will make this pick well worth it. Now I have some freedom to pick a QB when it's "the right time", instead of being pigeon-holed into it.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 09:42

for Beezer
Pick 5: My choices were 4 and 5. These were the two spots lowest on my list for this year. I decided on 5 to get an earlier pick in rounds 2 and 3. I figured there was NO WAY that one of the top 3 RBs would fall to the 4 slot. That’s a “what-if” I will be pondering all year and once again, this proves that I don’t know anything!

Last year the #5 slot led to one of my favorite teams ever and I am hopeful I can do it again.

1.05 Calvin Johnson, WR, Det
I looked at the top guy on my board at each offensive position here – Brady, McFadden, Megatron, and Graham. To be honest, I had come around to DMC and thought I had changed my draft list so I could think about it more when my pick came up. Oops again! I made some offers to trade down as DMC slid a bit but no dice.

Having said that, I’m still pretty pleased with this pick. He is the consensus #1 WR and it’s not close. Plus there’s that whole “you can’t win a draft in round 1, but you can lose it” thing. I’ve had a lot of success with getting QBs and RBs late, but my later WR picks don’t often seem to pan out. As long as I can grab a top-10 RB in round 2, I feel good.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 09:42

for russelldl
1.06 Tom Brady, QB, NE
I chose the 6th pick because I felt like there were 6 players without questions marks. Those six were foster, rice, mccoy, rodgers, brady, and brees. I felt like any one of those guys could be plugged in and, barring a surprise injury, would produce solid numbers every week. By taking the 6th slot I knew I would get one and I didn't care which one it was.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 09:42

for Frick
7th: Basically no thought or research, which doesn't make me feel better. I was caught off-guard and just took a spot in the middle. This league is always competitive and picking anywhere perks and challenges. I've picked in most locations in these leagues, but with the change in RBs I don't feel that the first few picks are nearly as valuable as they once were.

1.07 Chris Johnson, RB, Ten
In the back of my mind Rodgers or Brady were possibilities, Brees scared me because of all of the issues going on in NO. So, I decided to go RB after Megatron was gone. I haven't taken a RB in the first round in a RIFC league in years, so decided to try a new strategy. If the 09 version of CJ comes back, this is a great pick. If I get the 11 version, I probably reached.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 09:43

for TD
draft pick #8: I wanted one to get one of the top 3 QBs with this pick and I felt this was the lowest I could go. The NFL is a QB driven league. Last year there was a big drop off in total fantasy points after the top 5 QBs. I also didn't want to draft too early because I think drafting early is not advantageous because of 3rd round reversal.

1.08 Drew Brees, QB, NO
My top 3 QBs are Brady, Rodgers, and Brees in that order. My next two are Newton and Stafford and I didn't think any of the top 5 would be available with my next pick. I rated Newton and Stafford a little lower than the top three because they haven't proved they can put up big numbers in multiple seasons. I am little concerned about Brees not having Peyton around this season. I don't think the offense will be changed much and Brees will put up big numbers again.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 09:44

for loki
Draft pick #9-My choices were between 4, 5 and 9. I chose #9 because it gave me earlier picks in rounds 2-4.

1.09-Darren McFadden, RB, Oak
My targets for the 1st round were Calvin Johnson and Aaron Rogers, but of course there was no chance that either one would reach me at 1.09. After that the goal was to get the best RB available, which I thought was Darren McFadden.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 09:44

for Wiggs
Pick 10: I have always believed in the 3rd round reversal drafts it is best to be as close the the end of the draft as possible. 10th was the lastest pick available and I took it.

1.10 Matthew Stafford, QB, Det
I really did not want to go QB here. I had some hopes of Run DMC falling to me and he made it all the way to the pick before me. None of the Running backs really jumped out at me so I took what i felt was the best available player on the board. Especially since the combo of Stafford to Calvin cost me 2 championships last season.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 09:45

for youngroman
draft pick #11: like most of us the intention was to pick as late as possible to get the advantage of the Banzai. I had the choice number 2 and virtually every position to choose from. I thought a bit about taking pick #1 and run away with Arian Foster but that would be too much value to throw away in round 3. and I already have him in G24 and an injury would kill me in 2 leagues this year. This won't happen. So I looked at the potential round 1 players. With drafting a RB in mind I thought that #11 would be ok because some QBs and WRs will go early this year.

1.11 Matt Forte, RB, Chi
I haven't filled my queue until pick 9 was due. at this time I entered McFadden and Forte as the RBs to my draft queue. McFadden went immediately afterwards. Wiggs took Stafford at #10 so Forte joined my team. he was great last season until he went down in week 13. yes he has competition for scores in #undrafted# but that was also the case last year. what I really like in Forte is that he is also a threat in the passing game. Hopefully he makes up the lost TDs on the ground with TDs through the air. there is hope that he gets 300 carries with an average of 4.5 yards which would be 1350 yards on the ground. add 60 receptions for 600 yards and he could have a chance for 2000 total yards. combine that with 8 TDs and you have a player that should go earlier than 1.11

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 09:45

for Holt
Pick#12
I considered taking the 3rd or 4th draft slot so I could draft A Rodgers, but ended up going with #12 (13 & 14 were taken) so I could take advantage of the rd 3 banzai position and also figured I could get a better QB/RB combo from this spot.

1.12 Newton, Cam CAR QB
The rb's available here seemed like a stretch. There were 5 or 6 rb's I felt were about equal so at least one would be available on my 2.03 pick. I don't think Newton would have made the turn so it was an obvious pick. He's a freak and has potential for a monster season. His passing numbers have room for improvement and I think he'll keep racking up the rushing yds and td's. I just hope he doesn't get hurt doing it. He's a big dude though so I'm not overly worried about it. There's always the chance of a sophomore slump but what are you going to do? No pick is a sure thing. I'll take my chances.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 09:46

for TB
Pick#13.
I chose this spot because I wanted to snag one of the top TE near the bottom of the first round (unless an obvious talent slipped) and a solid RB or top tier WR on the turn. More to be posted on this later...

1.13 Jimmy Graham, NOS, TE
The plan worked out as Graham was available with my first pick. I always seem to be weak at TE in this format so am hoping I can just plug him in all year and not have to worry about this position.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 09:48

Pick 14 – nothing specific in mind, other than trying to take advantage of the Banzai bump in round 3.

1.14 Rob Gronkowski,TE, NE
2.01 Darren Sproles, RB NO
Was tentatively hoping to nab a top QB here, either Cam or Stafford. But they went 10 and 12. My other pick was going to be either Sproles, Gronk, or Murray. So with the QBs gone, I took Gronk as the receiver, and then had to decide between Murray and Sproles. Given that our league counts punt and KR yardage, I had Sproles projected for more points, and even though he’s older (29), he’s been very durable, playing in all 16 games in each of his past four seasons. Of course, he did tweak his knee in the first preseason game and hasn’t played since, but the injury appears to be minor, and this ensures he’ll be fresh for week #1.

TB
ID: 45735270
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 10:48

2.02 Larry Fitzgerald, ARI, WR
So I am sitting here on vacation in Florida watching hurricane reports with my Mom and it is time for me to draft. Fitz is my top rated player by a nosehair over Jones, but I am debating taking a RB and looking at Peterson and Murray. It is still very early in the draft so a lot of RB talent available and 7 RB have already been drafted. I am chewing it over when my Mom (who doesn't really follow football) asks me what I am doing. I tell her who I am thinking about drafting and she says to draft Fitzgerald. This ones for you, Mom.

holt
Donor
ID: 308491916
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 11:36

2.03 Adrian Peterson, MIN, RB

After taking Cam Newton in rd 1 this had to be a rb pick. 10 of the 14 players drafted in rd 2 were rb's, and I would have been ok with any of them. No special reason for taking Peterson, except obviously I think he will return from his knee injury ok.

Frick
ID: 14082314
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 13:48

for youngroman
2.04 Murray, DeMarco DAL RB
Initially I thought about taking a QB or WR here, but all the top options went already, so RB was the better choice here. my queue also contained Jamaal Charles, but I am more happy that Murray will join my team this season.

Much like Forte he also went down early last season (week 14). he took over lead-back duties a few games into the season, missed 3 games at the end of the season and still managed 895 yards. based on this numbers he should get over 1500 rushing yards over a full season. I don't even want to imagine what he may be able to do when he gets 20 rushes a game with a 5.5yd average.

Frick
ID: 14082314
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 13:48

2.05 Mathews, Ryan SDC RB
I took Matthews here with my fingers crossed that he is back no later then week 2. If he is out an extended period of time my team is in trouble, but if he comes back this is great value. I was really hoping for AP or Murray to slip through but when they didnt i figured it was time to make a move

Frick
ID: 14082314
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 13:49

for Loki
2.06 Jones, Julio ATL WR
Until last season I had always gone RB- RB in rounds 1 and 2, but the way the NFL has changed, I decided to draft at least one WR in the 1st two rounds and two WRs in the 1st four. I used this strategy again this year. Jamaal Charles had a lower ADP, but Julio Jones was the best remaining WR.

Frick
ID: 14082314
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 13:49

2.07 Lynch, Marshawn SEA RB
After taking a QB with my 1st pick, I was looking for a RB, WR, or TE with this pick. There is a big drop off after the top two TE's that were already picked, so I eliminated TE. Looking at the WRs, there were about 10 available that I rated around the same value, so I figured I could pick up one of these next round. I considered MJD but was concerned that he could be injury prone with a reduced role after he reports. I also considered Jammaal Charles but I was concerned about him coming back from the ACL injury. Lynch had the 6th most fantasy points among RBs last season. I remember watching him against my Eagles last season and he was a beast. He is 26 years old and reportedly in great shape.

Frick
ID: 14082314
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 13:52

2.08 Welker, Wes NEP WR

I wasn't paying attention and apparently something errored when I was importing some draft rankings. I blame my kids for distracting me. Don't they no this is important?

That being said, this is a reach, but if Brady and Welker continue to hook up like they have in the past and the Pats have another receiver and RB to make D's not concentrate on Welker, this could be a ok pick at the end of the year. At this point, I can't say that I'm off to a rousing success looking at my rationales.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 20:44

for russelldl
2.09 Maurice Jones- Drew, RB, Jac
Last year I took Chris Johnson in the first round and it failed to pay off. So you would think I would be able to refrain from taking another holdout RB early. And you would be wrong. I couldn't pass on the upside of a guy I had ranked no lower than about 8 at the end of the second round. And rumors seem to have it that he'll be back with the Jags soon. It may seem like he wants the money, but he may just be one of those vets who doesn't want to go to camp.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 20:45

for The Beezer
2.10 Jamaal Charles, RB, KC
Really was wanting Lynch or MJD, so naturally they went right before my pick. REALLY struggled with this pick. RB is definitely the pick as the WR pool is deep, TEs are pretty even, and I just don’t believe taking a QB at this point makes sense. Looked mainly at Charles, SJax, and Richardson. Richardson is a rookie, currently hurting, and will likely be eased into the lineup if he even plays week 1. SJax is awesome yet he is getting older and the O-Line and receivers are still lousy, so it's hard to see him getting enough red zone opportunities to bust out. Decided Charles had the best combination of upside and health right now, as crazy as that sounds for someone who had an ACL tear last season.

There is no question that Charles has top-5 ability, it’s just a question of his health and opportunity. Everything I’ve seen in the preseason shows the health question appears to be in order. As for opportunity, even 250 touches should be enough to produce solid RB1 value. It’s definitely not a risk-free pick, but there are no low-risk picks here.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 20:46

for gurudan
2.12 Fred Jackson, RB, Buf
reason i'm here this year. led my AAA team last year even tho he missed time. also the reason i lost in playoffs.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 20:47

for jzapps
2.13 Roddy White, WR, Atl

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 20:47

for Bonka
2.14 Trent Richardson, RB, Cle
Not thrilled getting TRich here, but I'm ok with it. I'd have preferred to grab one of the QBs who all went in the 1st round or some of the RBs who went the few picks before, especially Lynch.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 20:48

3.01 A.J. Green, WR, Cin
There are a bunch of similarly-projected WRs here, but I didn’t want to wait until next round to get one of the top ones. The short list also included Andre Johnson, Brandon Marshall, Greg Jennings, and Victor Cruz. Green was more or less a coin flip, helped by the fact that he’s also the youngest of the group.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 20:48

for TB
3.02 Andre Johnson, WR, Hou
Just getting to the end of the second round and I feel like I missed the memo. 5 QB's in the first round and 15 RBs taken while only 3 WR have been taken - one more RB and two WR taken after I typed this up. While I don't think some of the RB taken match the WR talent available, I hate missing runs and I realize the longer I wait to take starting RB the larger the risk. I do want a RB, but too much WR talent left at top for me to pass up. If Johnson can stay healthy, he is great value in the 3rd round.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 20:49

for Holt
3.03 Greg Jennings, WR, GB
The RB's left at this point were pretty unreliable in my opinion, and there were some great WR's still on the board. Would have loved to have another RB but they were just too risky with players like Jennings, Cruz, Nicks, Marshall, etc. on the board. Took Jennings because he has more track record than Cruz, more durable than Nicks, and less insane than Marshall. Didn't really give Harvin any thought.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 20:49

for youngroman
3.04 Victor Cruz, WR, NYG
after taking RB-RB in the first 2 rounds it was time to pick a QB or WR. I don't like TE's this early. They seem to get involved more every year but you don't know which team will really feature their TE this year. You don't even know if the Patriots will continue to use Gronkowski and Hernandez like they did last year.

I did not like the available QB's, at least not that early. of the remaining ones only Vick and Eli were considered. I don't know if one of them will be available next round, so I'll probably have to pick one a few rounds later than planned.

so it was a WR. the short list I researched included
- Victor Cruz: was great last season. has only 1 great season. Eli likes to pass a lot and may throw even more this season. Cruz is his favorite target and could benefit from that
- Roddy White: I don't like Matt Ryan
- Andre Johnson: Is #undraftedQB# still any good? they may again rely heavily on Fosters running game
- Percy Harvin: you never know which player will show up. His QB1a and QB1b are even greater question marks than Ryan and AndreJohnson's QB
- Greg Jennings: exceptional QB, good receiver, but unfortunately this can be said about some others on the same team. too many competition
- AJ Green: as a G24 owner of his QB I have to believe in him. If I would be no owner he would be just a below average option. and I don't like such a guy throw to my #1 receiver.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 21:02

for Wiggs
3.05 Michael Turner, RB, Atl
This pick really stumped me. I really wanted 1 of Andre Johnson, Victor Cruz, Greg Jennings or AJ Green. Wouldnt you know all 4 went back to back just before me. I then decided I needed another RB and if a run happened like the WR run I would be in trouble. I went back and forth between Turner and DOug Martin, but eventually decided on Turner because i believe ATL will score more then TB.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 21:03

for Loki
3.06 Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, NYG
In the 1st four rounds I was trying to draft the best RBs and WRs available and try to end up with 2 of each. Bradshaw was the best RB available who would not be part of a RBBC.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 21:03

for TD
3.07 Doug Martin, RB, TB
I considered taking my first WR with this pick, but there were still about 5 available that I liked about the same, and thought at least one would be available next pick. Decided on picking a 2nd RB because there were only 2 left (Martin and Gore) before what I considered a big drop off. Martin appears to have won the starting job over Blount. He is a good pass catcher. I expect the Bucs to be much better this season with their new coach and to run the ball more. I liked Martin better than Gore because I feel Gore's role will be reduced some this season, and Gore is more susceptible to injury.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 21:03

for Frick
3.08 Percy Harvin, WR, Min
Depending on the source was a little later then where Harvin should be expected to go. Add in his possible return yards and this should be a great pick. The downside is getting the ball to him and his mystery migraines. Reports have the migraine issue as not being a factor and hopefully an upgrade on the his QB situation.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 21:04

for russelldl
3.09 Frank Gore, RB, SF
There seemed to me to be a tier of players closing out around this time. Mostly RBs and WRs who were consistent solid contributors but not quite studs. I considered a couple of WRs and RBs here and went with Gore. I leaned RB over WR because 1) there is the chance MJD holds out and Gore has to be my RB1 and 2) WR seems pretty deep this year.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 21:04

for Beezer
3.10 Hakeem Nicks, WR, NYG
I don’t even remember what I was initially planning to do with this pick, because once I saw Nicks was available, I didn’t even consider taking anyone else. Yeah, his nickname is “game-time decision” and he’s coming back from a broken foot, but he can single-handedly win games for a fantasy team.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 21:06

for Swinganamiss
3.11 Michael Vick, QB, Phi
I wasn't really thinking about Vick for this pick until I got up this morning and there were 4 picks before mine, and he was still there, and 2 of the 4 already had QBs. So I threw him in the queue w/ Harvin and Nicks and Wallace. Was thinking Harvin (definitely) and Nicks (marginally) would have been preferable, but both went in those 4 picks before mine.

Vick was 6th in QB ppg last year as the 1st QB off the board in most leagues, and some thought he should be #1 overall. This year he comes at a discount and of course with risk. I am hoping he can stay relatively healthy for the majority of the season. I'll need a decent backup, but I can live with that for the upside he can provide. Now I'm really vested in the Eagles offense this year!

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 21:06

for gurudan
3.12 Willis McGahee, RB, Den
pretty sure he has starting job in denver and RB pool is starting to thin. he had 1100 yds last year

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 21:07

for jzapps
3.13 Antonio Gates, TE, SD

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 21:07

for Bonka
3.14 Brandon Marshall, WR, Chi
This pick is going to dictate how the rest of my draft goes, for better or worse. I had to strongly consider a QB here even though I pick twice in 12 picks. If at least one QB doesn't go before my next pick I'll be surprised. Hopefully the QB I want is still there, but I highly doubt it. I should still be able to grab a good QB and decided to risk losing my top QB to grab my top WR left, who I feel is in a tier above the remaining WRs.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 21:08

4.01 Jordy Nelson, WR, GB

Last year, Nelson ranked #3 in our scoring format (behind only Calvin Johnson and Wes Welker). That ranking was aided by 15 TDs, which probably won’t repeat. But with Aaron Rodgers heaving long passes his way, he seems like one of the most dependable big play options on the board. And with 22 picks to go before my next turn, I’m expecting a lot of activity among WRs.

So far, I have a receiving trio of AJ Green, Nelson, and Gronkowski. I’m pretty happy with that potential.

TB
ID: 45735270
Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 21:12

4.02 Reggie Bush, MIA, RB
I wrote up my rationale for why I am drafting Matt Ryan in this slot last night before going to bed. Matt Ryan was available, but instead I chose Bush. I don't draft again until 5.12 and that's a long time to wait before having my first RB. Bush said he is going to lead the league in rushing this year and...um...lol...I hope he can stay healthy and provide me points weekly.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 09:13

for Holt
4.03 Dez Bryant, WR, Dal
Bonka took B Marshall so I took the next craziest WR I could think of. Couldn't pull the trigger on Wallace due to contract issues (also the fact that his numbers dropped off drastically after A. Brown started getting more snaps). Also considered A Brown, S Smith, and a host of others. Just came down to the belief that Dez is better than all of them and has the most upside. Jerry Jones putting him under super surveillance probation didn't hurt either. Was too early for any of the junk RB's that were left.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 09:13

for youngroman
4.04 Eli Manning, QB, NYG
I already praised Eli in my rationale for Victor Cruz. It is probably not wise to take 2 players that depend on each other in the first 4 rounds, but that is what I just did.

nothing more to say other than Manning may throw for over 5000 yards this season. his interceptions may go up a bit, but I hope that the TDs will go up too.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 09:14

for Wiggs
4.05 Marques Colston, WR, NO
I felt like i needed to get a WR with this pick and when i saw Colston was still available he was an obvious choice for me. He carried me to my AAA championship and punched my ticket to the big leagues. Hope he can do it again.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 09:14

for Loki
4.06 DeSean Jackson, WR, Phi
Staying with my plan of 2 WRs and 2 RBs in the 1st four rounds I drafted Jackson. He is a risk because is production is dependent upon Michael Vick’s health. As a NYG fan, I would have preferred not to have an Eagle on my roster, but priorities are priorities.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 09:15

for TD
4.07 Dwayne Bowe, WR, KC
I really needed to get a WR with this pick as I was the only team without one. I was hoping that DeSean Jackson would be available, but he was picked with 4.06. I also considered Brandon Lloyd and Antonio Brown. Bowe had another 1100 yd receiving season last year, but his TD numbers dropped from 15 to 5. I think his TD numbers will increase this season with Cassell back at QB for KC.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 09:15

for Frick
4.08 Matt Ryan, QB, Atl
The last several years I have taken a QB or WR at the end of the first round as the value great. With the explosion of QB stats, Rodgers went #3 overall and Brady was taken right before my pick. I have doubts about Brees this year with the NO situation so decided to wait. Coming into this pick I had Ryan as far and away the best available quarterback left. He has 2 WR who are projected into the top 15 and a decent TE, with a new offensive coordinator I'm hoping for a break out year.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 09:16

for russelldl
4.09 Mike Wallace, WR, Pit
I am all about the holdouts this year! I actually think OC Todd Haley will find ways to get the ball to Wallace this year and he'll look more like the Wallace from early last season. At the very least, he'll be paying for a paycheck. Im also not worried about the missed time in camp because Big Ben say's Wallace has had a playbook since may.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 09:16

for Beezer
4.10 Brandon Lloyd, WR, NE
I was really hoping Matt Ryan would fall to here, but that was too much to ask. Not a big fan of the RBs at this range and I thought either Hernandez or V. Davis would drop to my next pick, so I decided to wrap up my WR starters. Lloyd is 2 years removed from being the #1 receiver and now he has a good QB throwing him the ball. What’s not to love?

Yeah, there are a ton of guys worth throwing to in NE, so that's a concern. But at WR3, he doesn't have to carry the load every week. I'm hoping for some 60 point weeks out of this receiving crew.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 11:53

for Swinganamiss
4.11 Vincent Jackson, WR, TB
There were at least half a dozen WRs I was looking at with this pick (at least half a round before my turn came up). Liked Colston, Wallace, and Bowe in that order. Sadly all gone, so it came down to Antonio Brown and VJ. Was tempted by Brown, but I don't think he returns kicks again this year, and Wallace will be back soon. VJ will be the number one on a team w/ a less than stellar QB. However, I will take that risk. Just like my last pick, Jackson was at least two rounds earlier than this in last years draft. So he has potential to boom (or continue to decline, I suppose).

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 11:53

for gurudan
4.12 Antonio Brown, WR, PIT
as a steeler fan i know he's no. 1 not mike wallace. can only get better

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 11:53

for Jzapps
4.13 Peyton Hillis, RB, KC

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 11:54

4.14 Phillip Rivers, QB, SD

I really wanted to grab Matt Ryan here but he was snatched up earlier in the round. Now I question my decision to grab Marshall, but I guess I'm alright with it. Maybe the hype on Ryan is just too much. I'm hoping Rivers can put up good numbers this year after losing VJax and not really having much to throw to outside of Gates and Floyd. I considered grabbing a WR here since there was at least 1 guy that should have been gone already, but not picking until 2 rounds later, I didn't want to risk being stuck with the QBs that would likely be remaining.

5.01 Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, NYG

This might be a little early for a DE, but not by much if so. The production he and Allen provide over the rest of the the DEs should be a lot. It's always nice to have studs at positions and hopefully be able to plug them in the entire year and reap those PPG benefits. If JPP was gone I would have went with Allen here. Both are really close, I just decided to go JPP since the Giants should have a better overall pass rush and he's 7 years younger. I also somewhat considered taking both Allen and JPP at this turn but that seemed a bit too risky for my other positions, like QB. I knew I needed to grab one of them here if possible for the same reason as I grabbed a QB. No way JPP or Allen would be there at my next pick. Have to reach a little on the turns like this.

youngroman
ID: 56523304
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 15:18

5.02 Benjarvus Green-Ellis, RB, CIN

youngroman

for gurudan
5.03 Eric Decker, WR, DEN
i'm gambling on him being Peyton go to at about 10 targets a week

youngroman

5.04 Jared Allen, DL, MIN
I was wondering how early the top two DEs would go this year. I remember being caught offgaurd by the early DEs last year. Before I realized they were going to go, the entire tier went at once. This time I noticed that the Tier 1 projections shrank from 6 to 2 this year. So, I had my eye on this "opportunity". Allen has been a beast for several years, so hopefully he can put up another dominating season. Once Bonka took JPP in this round, Allen was the only guy I put in my queue.

youngroman

5.05 Aaron Hernandez, TE, NE
I’m not a big fan of taking multiple receivers from the same team, but I’ll make an exception for Hernandez. He has elite skills and has shown he can produce even when there are plenty of other options for Brady. I’m hopeful that having him and Lloyd will even out my production. It will likely just result in me throwing heavier things at the TV when Gronk or Welker scores.

youngroman

5.06 Steve Smith, WR, CAR
Having picked the questionable Mike Wallace the round before, Iwanted a WR who was dependable. I am assuming there will be some drop off for smith. But I've thought that for a few years now and he keeps producing. I'm looking more from consistency and less fo upside with this pick.

youngroman

5.07 Stevan Ridley, RB, NE
Every year I forget how quickly RBs go. I'm hoping that with the departure of The Lawfirm, Ridley becomes a "primary" back in this RBBC and hopefully stays on the field for 3rd downs with the departure of Kevin Faulk.

youngroman

5.08 Vernon Davis, TE, SF
I had Davis near the top of the 2nd tier of TEs. After Hernandez went with pick 5.05, I was afraid there would be a run on TEs. Davis is very talented, came on strong at the end of last season, and had a great game against the Giants in the playoffs. I expect SF to have a less conservative offense this season with Davis getting more chances to make big plays.

youngroman

5.09 Peyton Manning, QB, DEN
On vacation in Virginia and set a long queue with Peyton Manning as the last pick. I did not expect to get him nor was I certain that I wanted a QB this early in the draft. Be that as it may, I have him and hope that once he loses the rust he will regain a semblance of his form from 2010. I liked Manning better than Romo because Romo has disappointed me many times in the past and better than Griffin, III because I think that Griffin, III will perform like a rookie QB, not like Cam Newton who was an anomaly.

youngroman

for Wiggs
5.10 Miles Austin, WR, DAL
Very excited to see Austin still available with this pick. I tried to decide between Austin and Colston in the 4th round so being able to get both of them was a pleasant surprise. Austin's numbers have been as good as anyone's when he and Romo are both healthy.

youngroman
ID: 56523304
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 15:21

5.11 Patrick Willis, LB, SF
I couldn't talk myself into another WR. Is it me or are most of the WRs at this point of equal value because of the many issues at QB?

as in previous years I avoid this by looking at the other side of the ball. the defense. I think for a few years now Patrick Willis was the 1st defense player taken. not this year. was surprised that 2 lineman (Pierre-Paul and Allen) went earlier this round. I figured that LB's will follow soon and took the best of them. there is no need to explain the pick of Willis any further. he is a stud!

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 16:04

for Holt
5.12 Shonn Greene, RB, NYJ
I hate this pick but with only Adrian Peterson on my roster I had to do something. I draft this dude every year and have gotten nothing in return. He owes me. 5.12 isn't a bad spot for a starting RB. Problem is he is on a crap offense and isn't really very talented compared to most starting RB's in the league. Guess I could have taken D Brown or C Benson. Whatever.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 16:04

for TB
5.13 Tony Romo, DAL, QB
I really wanted a QB and am satisfied to get Romo here. I think he is a 300 point QB in this format, which puts him somewhere in that 6-10 range for our league. I am hoping he is closer to 6th. I carried him on a couple teams last year and was happy with his production. Hopefully his OL can provide him protection and his WR's can stay healthy.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 16:06

5.14 Robert Griffin III, QB, Wash
I set up a lengthy QB queue quite awhile ago, as I was going to be out for about 5 hours. RG3 was the only remaining QB on the list – and perhaps better belonged with the next tier of QBs. A high upside, high risk pick, to be sure. Here’s hoping he’s more like Cam Newton than Ryan Leaf.

6.01 C.J. Spiller, RB, Buf
I also set up a RB queue with about 6 names. The next name after Spiller was Donald Brown. That was a tough choice. Brown is a UConn alum (and I have season tickets for UConn football), so that would have been the sentimental pick. But I went with Spiller, even though he’s the RB2 on Buffalo. Most rankings have those two indistinguishably ranked. I don’t know why I took Spiller. Gut feel, I guess.

TB
ID: 45735270
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 16:11

6.02 Cedric Benson, GBP, RB
I almost drafted Benson with my 4.02, but rolled the dice that he'd come back around to me while I knew Bush wouldn't. Most teams have 2 RB already and those that don't probably have rankings with at least 7 or 8 RB ahead of him. Benson is either about to have one of the best seasons of his career or he is going to put up numbers you'd expect from a RB2. I think his floor is 900-1000 total yards and 6-8 TD's, but I don't really know what his ceiling could be in this offense. I'd love to have 1400 total yards/10 TD's. Hopefully McCarthy and crew ride him like a horse.

holt
Donor
ID: 308491916
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 17:08

6.03 Demaryius Thomas, WR, DEN
If that Tebow guy can figure out how to throw TD's to Dymerihaus then I figure Peyton Manning can probably do it too if he tries real hard. Damerious thinks Manning is a god and is afraid of him. He related to the press how awesome it was that Peyton texted him "you had a real good practice today". How can this go wrong? Figured he wouldn't be around for my 7.12 pick.

youngroman
ID: 56523304
Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 17:14

6.04 D'Qwell Jackson, LB, CLE
only 1 WR went since my last pick: Demaryius Thomas. I don't like Peyton this year so he wasn't on the list of WRs to pick from. this means that my WR list is still the same than a few picks ago which means not worth to draft here.

surprisingly I am the only one with a LB till now so I am taking #2 too. For me and some so called experts this is D'Qwell Jackson. he had 115 solo tackles last season and that is fantasy gold in RIFC. he should get around 7pts per game alone from solo tackles. add some assists and peripheral stats and you get the occasional monster game and can may win a fantasy matchup on his own.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:46

for Wiggs
6.05 Jeremy Maclin, WR, Phi
After not having a WR in the 1st 3 rounds I was able to solidify my receiving core with 3 solid WRs in a row. Maclin has huge upside to fill my flex spot. Eagles have a high powered offense they just need to start clicking and Maclin can be a beast.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:47

for Loki
6.06-Torrey Smith, WR, Bal
I was deciding between Jerimichael Finley and Torrey Smith. After Finley there was a big drop-off in TEs, but Finley has been limited by an injury, and I do not like starting the season with a player like this. Smith has a lot of upside potential, and he was a good value at 6.09 with an ADP of 4.13.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:47

for TD
6.07 Steve Johnson, WR, Buf
As this pick approached, there were only a few receivers left that I liked as a 2nd receiver for my team. Johnson is the Bill's top receiver. I expect over 1000 yds receiving and 8-10 TDs. I would have preferred Jeremy Maclin or Torry Smith, but they went with picks 6.05 and 6.06.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:48

for Frick
6.08 Garcon, Pierre WAS WR
I think Garcon will be a primary target in Washington and his YAC gives him a decent upside. While he was probably underrated with Manning throwing to him, he has looked good in preseason. Hopefully his habit of dropping easy catches, while making spectacular ones, stops.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:49

for russelldl
6.09 James Laurinitis, LB, StL
I've never taken a IDP this early before. Looking at the TEs and WRs available, I felt like the same value would be there with my next pick. So I rolled the dice some and went with what I thought would be the surest IDP out there. I like consistent tackle numbers from IDPs and I should get that here.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:49

for Beezer
6.10 Donald Brown, RB, IND
At this point in the draft, I am in my usual place – no QBs and only 1 RB. Last year I picked an Indy RB at 6.10, and that ended up being a wasted pick. Despite that history, I need an RB and there aren’t a lot of options that I can stomach. I think Brown can get me some yards and TDs. Hey, at least it’s a starter!

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:50

for Swinganamiss
6.11 Jermichael Finley, TE, GBP
I find it interesting that loki was debating between Finley and Torrey Smith at 6.06, because I was offering to trade the pick for Smith before I finally settled on Finley.
I had the 8th upcoming pick when I built my queue. I made it 6 players long, with Finley first and 5 receivers. Woke up and the top 4 of the receivers were gone. So I decided to give a shot to trading for Smith, in case Finley didn't fall. I thought that last WR might fall to me in the next round anyway, but he didn't. (Bonka, I might've gotten Finley, but you got Britt. We'll see if I made the right choice.)

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:51

for gurudan
6.12 Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Det
I found my most urgent needs for rd.six to be centered around the TE position. finley was my 1st choice, but plucked just at my turn.i took pettigrew, hoping that the lion passing offense will get him some big numbers.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:51

for jzapps
6.13 Reggie Wayne, WR, Ind

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:52

for Bonka
6.14 Kenny Britt, WR, TEN
I'm not in a good spot with my WRs at the moment. Was hoping I could grab Finley at this turn, as well as Reggie Wayne, but both just went. This is the point where I don't like the WRs much. There's a bunch of guys to choose from and it's hard to pick the right one. Because of that, I went with Britt who isn't fully healthy and should have a suspension coming. But the guy is talented and can easily produce top 10 WR numbers when he plays. You can't say that about any of the remaining WRs, so I'll take the risk with him and hope for the payoff.

7.01 Jason Witten, TE, DAL
Was a bit stuck on whether to take a 3rd RB here, another WR since I took a risk with Britt or grab Witten who carries risk himself. The RBs are clumped up and I hope 1 or 2 of them last until my next pick because I couldn't justify taking a backup here when my WR/TE really needed help. Witten could miss a week or two, hopefully not. I'm up to 3 guys in Richardson, Britt, and Witten who could really drag my team down the first week or two, so I may be off to a slow start.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:53

for jzapps
7.02 Ryan Williams, RB, Ari

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:53

for gurudan
7.03 DeAngelo Williams, RB, Car
I had no intention of taking a RB, but d williams was hard to pass up. perhaps with all 3rd tier RB'S, i can find one of them to contribute.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:54

for Swinganamiss
7.04 Kevin Smith, RB, DET
I was all over the place with this pick. Back and forth between Tate, Jennings, Smith, UNDRAFTED, Blackmon, and a host of others. Settled on Smith because he should be the starter indefinitely (if he can stay healthy--big IF!). I really expected Tate to have been handcuffed just prior to this pick, but in the end I settled on the starter anyway. Hope the gimpy ankle heals quickly enough to keep him on the field. He showed some good stuff for the few weeks he played last season.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:55

for Beezer
7.05 Jonathan Stewart, RB, CAR
Here’s hoping for Fred Jackson 2.0 since this is where I took him last year. That probably won’t happen but at least I can put Stewart in the lineup and get some points when needed.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:55

for russelldl
7.06 Justin Blackmon, WR, Jac
No doubt this is a reach. But given the remaining WRs and TEs no one is jumping out at me. I like the upside of Blackmon and I think the same value at WR and TE will still be there with my next pick.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:56

for Frick
7.07 Johnson, Derrick KCC LB

A top-10 LB for a position that always gets overlooked in this format.

loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 10:02

For TD
7.08 Darryl Washington, LB, Ari
Some IDPs were being chosen and I wanted one of the top LBs. Washington is a 3rd year ILB who had over 100 tackles and 5 sacks last season. I expect his numbers to improve slightly this season as he matures.

loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 10:05

7.09-David Wilson, RB, NYG- I watched Wilson's play in the Giants’ preseason game and liked what I saw. He also handcuffs an injury prone Ahmad Bradshaw.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 11:22

for Wiggs
7.10 Isaac Redman, RB, Pit
I made a total rookie mistake here and didnt realize that I had 2 RBs with the same bye week because i filled a queue wuthout paying attention. When I noticed I knew I had to get a RB asap and Redman was the best available. Hopefully Mendenhall does not return until atleast week 7.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 11:24

for youngroman
7.11 Titus Young, WR, Det
I thought about a WR or TE here. after researching a few players Titus Young has the best potential to top 800 yards and 5 scores as a WR. A slightly lower amount of yards can be expected from Tony Gonzalez as the best remaining TE. I believe that an aging Gonzalez might be more likely available in a few picks when I'm up again so I took Young.

Titus Young is praised by coaches that he should break out this year. With Stafford he has the QB necessary to achieve this. Calvin Johnson may still see the most touches but with Stafford expected to again throw a lot there are plenty of touches to get and I hope that Young will be #2 target ahead of #undrafted#.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 11:24

for Holt
7.12 Mark Ingram, RB, NO
With only Adrian Peterson and Shonn Greene in my backfield I figured I'd better do something while something could still be done. Toby Gerhart might have made sense but I was really looking for an option to Greene more than Peterson. I can imagine starting Ingram and Peterson. Can't imagine starting Gerhart and Peterson. Ingram is the guy that the Saints want to lean on in the backfield. I don't expect 100 yard games but I do expect some TD's here and there along with his 30-80 yds per game. That may turn out to be a lot better than what S Greene offers.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 11:25

for TB
7.13 Navorro Bowman, LB, SF
A lot of directions I can go at this point in the draft. Do I get that third WR starter, a back-up RB, or look at IDP? Fighting the urge to get cute and draft a back-up QB, with two more picks in front of me I've decided to forego the rankings I printed off and put three IDP in a queue. Two of them get some nice points from return yards and the other was a top scoring LB from last season. I don't know if Peterson or Webb will come close to scoring what they did last year or if Bowman will be as dominant, but I think I will be happy with one of these three on my team for this pick.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 11:27

7.14 Randall Cobb, WR, GB
A nice feature of picking at the turn is that I get to take two players at once, relieving some of the stress of assessing which guy is most likely to survive another round. The downside is that I have to watch 22 players fly off the board while waiting.

I thought about taking Cobb 22 picks ago, but decided that was probably too early, even though I had no expectation that he’d survive to this point. Happy surprise! Last season, Cobb produced 118 points in this format. Of those, 38 were traditional offensive points, and 80 were from kick and punt returns. He ranked #38 among all WRs in total points.

For 2012, the rankings that I’ve looked at predict a significant uptick in offensive points for Cobb, something in the 85-ish point range. If he were to repeat his special teams production, a point total of 165 would have ranked him about 15th among all WRs in 2011. Even if his special teams results were cut in half, he still offers value at this stage of the draft. Worth a gamble for my WR3.

I do note that I now have two Packer WRs (Cobb and Nelson), which creates a week 10 bye problem. But a lot of things can change between now and week #10.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 11:29

8.01 Colin McCarthy, LB, Ten
I was hoping to land Navarro Bowman here as my first IDP. As Maxwell Smart would say, “Missed it by that much!”

I do want to get started on IDPs, so I’ll take Colin McCarthy, who averaged 10.7 FP/G last season once he assumed the starting MLB spot for Tennessee. He’s not projected to be materially different than the next dozen or so LBs, but when we have 7 IDP slots to fill, you have to get started at about this juncture of the draft, and I expect a lot of IDPs to disappear in the next 22 picks. (I was wrong - only 3 IDPs went in the next two rounds.)

I did think about London Fletcher as well, but opted to go with a guy who was 13 years younger (in spite of the fact that RotoWire lists McCarthy as 112 years old.)

TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 11:49

8.02 Patrick Peterson, ARI, CB
I had Peterson and Webb in my queue for pick 7 and would be happy to get one of them on the turn. If not, I've added an undrafted RB to the queue for RB depth.

youngroman

for Holt
8.03 Fred Davis, TE, WAS
Wanted to wrap up my starting offense before going after IDP's. I don't personally think real highly of him but he was the highest TE available according to all the rankings I checked. I kept searching cheat sheets but no dice. He was the best by a long shot according to the "experts" (other than T Gonzalez, who I just flat out didn't want to take a chance on this season). Figured they must know something I don't so I went with it. Wiggs got Gresham 2-and-a-half rds later. Can't help but feel that he got a better deal.

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youngroman
ID: 56523304
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 13:41

8.04 Tony Gonzalez, TE, ATL
I thought about him with my last pick and waited because 2 of the 3 managers until my next pick is due took a TE in round 1 and are unlikely to pick one here. luckily holt picked Fred Davis and not Tony Gonzalez, which I like much more.

Gonzalez seems to play his last season this year. For his age, he was great last season and there is hope he can repeat it one more time.

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TD
Leader
ID: 036331011
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 16:21

for Wiggs
8.05 Michael Crabtree, WR, SFO
Time to start filling the bench with some quality back ups. I am hoping Randy Moss can return with a nice year drawing attention from Crabtree. He had a nice year last year and I expect the same again this season.

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TD
Leader
ID: 036331011
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 16:23

for Loki
8.06 Rashad Jennings, RB, JAC
I had targeted Fred Davis or Tony Gonzalez at this spot, but they were drafted just before my turn came up. I did not like any of the remaining TEs and therefore went with another RB. Even though I am certain that MJD will return before the season opener, long holdouts like his either make the player ineffective for most of the season or be prone to injury. I like Jennings chances to get a lot of playing time in light of this.

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TD
Leader
ID: 036331011
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 16:23

8.07 Ben Tate, RB, HOU
Last season, Tate proved he can be a starting RB in the NFL. He will be backing up Foster again this season, but I still expect him to get 8-10 touches a game. If Foster gets injured, he has the potential to put up big numbers.

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TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:31

for Frick
8.08 Malcom Floyd, SDC, WR
With the departure of Vincent Jackson hopefully Floyd gets some more targets, but a healthy Gates could get some additional targets. Rivers has been a tier 2 QB in the past and their system hasn't changed, someone has to get the yards, hopefully Floyd gets enough to justify this pick.

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TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:31

for russelldl
8.09 Toby Gerhart, MIN, RB
Given the situation with MJD I needed to grab a 3rd RB early. I waited about a round too late because I would have liked to have had Ben Tate or Rashaad Jennings. Both guys went a few picks before it got back to me. I like Gerhart, particularly early in the season. Even if Peterson comes back by week 1 I expect that Minnesota will keep his load fairly light, giving some opportunity to Gerhart.

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TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:32

for Crazy 88s
8.10 Ben Roethlisberger, PIT, QB
I’ve had great success taking my QB1 after most other teams, because I have a shrewd eye for elite QBs. Why, just look at this rationale from when I stole Cam Newton in round 13 last year:

“To be blunt though, I think a trade or WW pickup is going to get more starts for me this year than Newton will.”

See, you can’t teach that kind of skill. Huck it, chuck it, FOOTBALL!

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TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:32

for SwinganaMiss
8.11 Denarius Moore, OAK, WR
I am the only team w/ just one WR (and he's not really even a WR1). I will take a chance on another guy who's been on the sidelines for a while w/ lingering issues. I like him better than DHB (I can't get past the couple of goose-eggs that DHB had in the middle of last season). I looked at a lot of different WRs here. Too many with week 5 and 7 byes, where I am already going to be struggling, but had to go this way anyway. Hopefully he can get healthy, stay healthy, and at least lead his team in yds and TDs. (Lot to ask!)

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TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:33

for fear the monkey
8.12 David Akers, SFO, PK
David Akers in rd. 8 seems to be a steal, as most managers seem intent on def. players. he outscored all of them last year, and just kicked 4 on TV, so here we go.

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TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:33

for The Graham Crackerz
8.13 Josh Freeman, TBB, QB

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TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:33

for Bonka
8.14 Michael Bush, CHI, RB
Not the RB I was hoping would still be here at this pick, guess I should have taken one instead of Witten last turn. Hopefully he gets enough goal line work to be a decent RB3 for byes. Obviously if Forte were to get hurt, Bush would have a major increase in value.

9.01 Santonio Holmes, NYJ, WR
While I'd rather not take a WR here and go LB instead, I feel my hand is forced. There would be even less available on the next turn, and with Britt being my 2nd WR, I needed to get a 3rd to hopefully solidy the position a bit. Holmes is risky himself, having health issues and the Jets offense looks horrendous. Despite that, he's their best offensive player and someone has to catch the ball there, and it should be him. Not expecting a lot, just enough to be able to plug in weekly until a late round pick comes on or I can grab someone in free agency.

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TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:34

for The Graham Crackerz
9.02 Greg Little, CLE, WR

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TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:34

for fear the monkey
9.03 Darrius Heyward-Bey, OAK, WR
seeking WR'S that each rd. seem to be getting thinner. will surely start but is injury prone

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TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:34

for SwinganaMiss
9.04 Robert Meachem, SDC, WR
Meachem was my second choice at 8.11 actually. Since he was still there I was debating between him, London Fletcher, and Andrew Luck( not really, but I would've put a wager that Luck would be taken at 9.05--Beezer really is following the same script from last season).
Anyway, Meachem was the highest WR on my draft list by a lot. He's shown flashes of brilliance w/ Brees. I am hoping he can flash more frequently with less options around him. Took him despite all the rumblings of chemistry problems. Here's to a few big hookups early in the year to ignite this relationship.

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TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:36

for Crazy 88s
9.05 Andrew Luck, IND, QB
Since I took my QB1 really late, I did not want to wait on my QB2. Luck has good upside and is the perfect complement to Big Ben, except for the tiny issue that they have the same bye week.

That might deter a lot of folks, but I honestly just don’t worry about bye weeks. I figure I will either pick up a late QB that can cover the bye ok or I’ll grab one for week 4.

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TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:37

for russelldl
9.06 Jared Cook, TEN, TE
Last year I selected the hot fantasy TE. His name was Jimmy Graham. That worked out pretty well. This year folks seem to really like Cook's skills and some say he could break out. I'll take a chance on that. After this pick was made, I realized that for some reason I had selected 3 Jags players in my first 9 picks. Terrible decision. The entire Jags offense will be lucky to be fantasy relevant, so lets hope they put up some surprising numbers.

118

TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:37

for Frick
9.07 Jacquizz Rodgers, ATL, RB
I needed a 3rd RB, reports have Rodgers getting more touches this year with a new O coordinator and being a much better receiver out of the backfield then Turner.

119

TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:38

for TD
9.08 Mike Williams, TBB, WR
Williams had a disappointing sophomore season coming into camp out of shape and playing poorly. He has a 2nd chance this season under a new coaching staff and appears to be making the most of it. I think the Bucs offense will be improved this season, and Williams will be a big part of it.

120

TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:38

for Loki
9.09 London Fletcher, WAS, LB
With this pick I began to pay attention to my defense. I try to stay away from older players, but Fletcher had such a great season in 2011, that I thought that he would be the player to anchor my defense.

121

TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:38

for Wiggs
9.10 Jermaine Gresham, CIN, TE
The Tight End position seemed to be getting a little watered down at this point in the draft. I think with Gresham's athletic ability and the Bengals offense he could have a good season. Fingers crossed

122

TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:38

for youngroman
9.11 Beanie Wells, ARI, RB
I am one of the last few managers that are still missing 3rd RB and WR. I better close that holes soon, otherwise the remaining players will be gambles that the RB/WR ahead of them miss significant time on the field.

I don't know why Beanie fell that far. He was picked a lot earlier in all other 3 RIFC drafts and was long overdue, but nobody took him. Wells may have been injured in pre-season, but it seems that he will be 100% healthy for the start of the regular season. He has competition in unproven Ryan Williams who had also injury trouble in the pre-season. based on that I believe that the more experienced back will start in week 1, so it is Beanie's job to lose. I hope that he plays well early so that he can start for me in weeks 5 and 6 when Forte and Murray have their byes.

123

TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:39

for Holt
9.12 Trent Cole, PHI, DE
Gerhart was taken so it became IDP time. I don't know what to say about this. I read an interesting article about experiments with large groups of people doing things like guessing number of jelly beans in a jar. Turns out large groups of people are pretty smart, while individuals are morons. I'm being overly simplistic there, but point is that I prefer using averages of a vast number of cheat sheets and rankings over any individual rankings. This system is especially helpful with IDP's, since my first hand knowledge of most of them is pretty weak. Anyway, I took Trent Cole because he was the highest ranked IDP available according to The Borg (and I didn't google anything to cause me to disagree with the ranking).

124

TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:40

9.13 Lardarius Webb, BAL, CB
Seven picks to go before I am up, so time to leave a queue and go to bed. I've got five players in the queue and am hoping to get either Wells or Webb. I just had to erase the rest of what I wrote because Wells went two picks before me. I really wish Wells had been here. The good news is that I've locked up the two highest scoring defensive backs from last season. That doesn't mean either will do the same this year, but it is a good gamble in this format. Webb is the primary kick and punt returner and Peterson returns punts along with being a starting corner.

125

TB
ID: 45735270
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 23:59

for Guru
9.14 Devin Hester, CHI, WR Wed
10.01 Leon Washington, SEA, RB
With an offense of Sproles, Cobb, Hester, and Washington, I’ll probably lead the league in PR/KR points – although at this point, Hester and Washington are slated to begin the season on my bench. I’m hoping for 90-100 return points from each, and if I can add another 30-40 offense points, then I think I’ve got much better value than the traditional RB/WR candidates currently left on the board.

I thought about adding a backup QB here, since RG3 could be a bust – but thought that could wait. I also thought about adding an IDP at this stage. But I decided it was more important to provide serviceable backups at RB and WR. Barring injuries, either should be a capable fill-in as long as they maintain their special teams roles.

126

TB
ID: 45735270
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 00:00

10.02 Sean Lee, DAL, LB
One of the first picks I made without typing up my rationale first. I don't regret the pick because he is near the top of my remaining ranked LB, I just realize I am drafting differently than everyone else and that is going to mean bad things for me if my starters don't produce and stay healthy. I am feeling great about my starters, but everyone will question my depth when this draft ends. Go big or go home.

127

youngroman

10.03 Sean Weathersoon, LB, ATL
Basically another IDP pick based on the Borg Rankings, but I did skip down a couple names. Not a big Ray Lewis fan. I've had Weatherspoon before and he is welcome on my team. Sidney Rice was a little tempting but I needed to get some IDP'ing done.

128

youngroman
ID: 56523304
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 03:19

10.04 Sidney Rice, WR, SEA
a few years ago he was the future stud. that didn't work out the last 2 seasons where he played a combined 15 games. If you add up the totals of these 15 games you get 764yds and 4 TDs. compare that with the 1312yds and 8TDs he had in 2009 and you see the potential. I hope that he gets something in between those numbers which would be 1000yds and 6 TDs. but that will only be the case if his rookie QB plays more like Cam Newton than Ryan Leaf. If he plays like Andy Dalton 750yds and 5 TD can be expected.

129

loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 09:04

For Wiggs

10.05 Chad Greenway, LB, Minn
I needed a LB and I think Greenway was the best available LB at the time. I have always believed that you can get nice idp's late in draft, but this draft they seemed to go faster, so i needed to grab this stud while he was still available

130

loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 09:06

10.06-Justin Tuck, DL, NYG-These middle rounds are for the defense that I had previously ignored. If Tuck is fully healthy, and I believe that he is, is could be the 3rd ranked DL by season’s end.

131

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 09:52

for TD
10.07 Nick Barnett, LB, Buf
There was a were 3 linebackers already picked in round 10 and my list of top linebackers was getting short. I also considered getting DL or backup QB but those lists were longer so those needs could wait. Barnett has consistently gotten a lot of tackles during his carreer and averaged 9.5 fantasy points/game last season. I expect about the same production this season.

132

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 09:52

for Frick
10.08 Luke Kuechly, LB, Car
He was a top10 pick in the draft, hopefully that translates into playing time and production as my LB2. I appeared to get in early in what became a run on LBs. I would expect to see more IDPs in the the following rounds, as most managers realize that while you can always find a replacement IDP, finding one that is productive on a consistent basis is much, much harder.

133

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 09:53

for russelldl
10.09 Ray Lewis, LB, Bal
I like to draft IDPs who give me solid tackle numbers. Ray's not what he once was but if he stays healthy he should make lots of stops. I also like the slimmed down look. Again, some concern about can he stay healthy at his age and at this weight. But Ray takes great care of himself and if he can regain some of that old speed, look out!

134

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 09:54

for Beezer
10.10 Mario Williams, DE, Buf
Last year I took 2 stud DLs early and that formed the foundation of an excellent IDP crew. This year, I didn’t want to spend a 4th rounder on JPP or Allen. I also see enough depth at all 3 IDP positions that I wanted to get my full set of offensive starters plus a backup QB and RB first.

I had Mario firmly in the next tier behind the big 2 so I was thrilled to get him 5.5 rounds after the top 2 guys. He’s a consistent performer and will be great anchor for the team.

135

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 09:54

for Swinganamiss
10.11 Nate Washington, WR, Ten
Well, I am making up for my lack of WR quality by picking quantity. Nate Washington had a good year last year with over 1000 yds and 7 TDs. He will have to contend w/ Britt and that rookie this year, but hoping he can still maintain a reasonable level of consistency.

Thought about Cushing and Timmons here, but couldn't decide which one and thought I might be able to get one in the next round.

136

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 09:54

for gurudan
10.12 Demarcus Ware, LB, Dal
looking at linebackers to fill my def. good as any

137

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 09:55

for Jzapps
10.13 Brian Cushing, LB, Hou

138

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 09:56

for Bonka
10.14 Lawrence Timmons, LB, PIT
I really wanted Cushing here and he goes the pick right before me. Not happy. Don't really have much to say about this pick. I wanted to get some LBs on this turn before what should be the studs are gone. Timmons should put up good numbers playing inside.

11.01 Donald Butler, LB, SD
I didn't get Cushing, but I did get Butler, who I actually like more than Timmons. Butler has put up very good numbers while only being a 2 down LB. He's now a 3 down LB and should see a decent increase in numbers, which puts him in the elite LB group. His ADP isn't up with the others, but there's no way I'm risking not getting him by trying to let him slide to my next pick.

139

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 09:57

for Jzapps
11.02 Calais Campbell, DE, Ari

140

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 09:57

for gurudan
11.03 Clay Matthews, LB, GB
another linebacker but he's CHRIS'S NEPHEW

141

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 14:16

for Swinganamiss
11.04 Karlos Dansby, LB, Mia
Not too happy that I didn't get Cushing or Timmons here, but Dansby is a decent consolation prize. He's locked in as the MLB for MIA this season, which should give him opportunities for tackles and playmaking. Dansby is one of my favorite FF LBs from years past.

142

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 14:16

for Beezer
11.05 Austin Collie, WR, Ind
With Collie being reported as expected back for week 1, he’s the best WR left on the board and a perfect WR4. If he hits, he’s a valuable commodity or can replace an underachiever/injury in my lineup. If he misses, it won’t hurt me much. Now I can focus on filling out the rest of the IDPs and my swings for the fences.

143

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 14:17

for russelldl
11.06 Cameron Wake, DL, Mia
I forgot that importance of DEs in this league after the switch last year to starting 2 every week. The drop off on DLs can be huge so I'd prefer to have two stud DEs. I could have gone after a DE last round but the only guy I missed out on by waiting a round was Mario Williams. Would have been a bit of an upgrade but I'll take Wake. The thing I look for in DEs is usually at least double digit sack potential AND tackles. So many DLs only make a handful of tackles besides their sacks. I prefer knowing I'll get a few tackles every week at minimum and then the sacks on top of that.

144

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 14:17

for Frick
11.07 Brent Celek, TE, Phi
TEs were going fast and often this year. The massive years by Gronk and Graham have raised the profile, we will see if the continuing explosion in passing makes TEs worth it. I think it will, the question becomes do a few elite TEs produce enough to warrant a 1st or 2nd round pick.

145

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 14:18

for TD
11.08 Kamerion Wimbley, DL, Ten
With the move to the Titans 4-3 defense Wimbley position has changed from a 3-4 outside LB to a 4-3 DE. If his numbers stay around the same, he will be a top 10 DL.

146

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 14:21

for Loki
11.09 Jay Cutler, QB, Chi
I had planned on another defensive pick at this time, but Cutler was still around. I am predicting a renaissance in Chicago, and besides he has an easy opponent during Manning’s bye week.

147

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 14:21

for Wiggs
11.10 Roy Helu, RB, Was
I didnt love this pick with all the craziness in Washington, but if he ends up getting the starting job he will be a great value with the 150th over all pick. If he doesnt it will be easy to waive him for another player.

148

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 14:21

for youngroman
11.11 Stephen Tulloch, Det, LB
there were only a few premier linebackers left. before I went to sleep I filled my queue with Dansby, Tulloch and a few others that went after this pick. I would have loved getting Dansby here, but this did not happen.

I am happy with Tulloch. He is a proven LB and is not far off the best linebackers out there with 90 solo tackles and peripheral statistics. not much more to say other than that I will root for him twice as much this year because I also have him in another league.

149

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 14:22

for Holt
11.12 Curtis Lofton, LB, NO
Lofton will be ready for week 1. He's a top 10 LB and I'm a Sooners fan so this was an easy pick. He's with the Saints now and I'm not sure what impact that will have but I think he'll still be top 10 caliber. 87 solo and 60 assists last season. That's a lot of tackling.

150

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 14:22

for TB
11.13 Anquan Boldin, WR, Bal
I needed a 3rd WR starter and Boldin was at the top of my list. Last year was his worst season since 2004. I understand he isn't going to be putting up 2008 numbers (1000 yards, 11 TD's) but I think he can do a bit better than 900 yards and 3 TD's even in that run-first offense.

151

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 14:23

11.14 Chris Clemons, DE, Sea
12.01 Von Miller, LB, Den
IDPs have been flying off the board in the last 2 rounds, and I have only one so far. Time to get defensively serious – especially since I already have one backup for each of the offensive positions (except TE). I had some good experience with Clemons last year, and he’s among the top ranked DLs available. Miller doesn’t get the tackles that you might expect from a top LB, but he had 11.5 sacks and 23 QB hits last year. As a second year player, upside is expected.

I strongly considered taking Matt Shaub as my backup QB, but decided to wait one more turn. Even if Shaub is not available for my next pick, there are still a handful of other QBs with similar projections.

152

youngroman

12.02 Mikel Leshoure, RB, DET
Leshoure is suspended for the first 2 weeks, but Kevin Smith has always been fragile and I can see Detroit using both runners. I am hoping Leshoure can earn the bulk of the carries, especially if I need him beyond a bye week replacement.

153

youngroman

for Holt
12.03 Lance Moore, WR, NO
Thought he was a pretty good reserve WR this late in the draft. With Meacham gone to the Chargers I think Moore is due for some more targets. He had a good off-season and has always been good for some huge games here and there. We'll see what happens. I kind of considered Amendola as another WR4 possibility but thought he might drop a little lower (graham cr. took him at 13.02). An IDP wouldn't have been a bad way to go here but I really didn't like how thin the ranks of draftable WR's was getting.

154

youngroman
ID: 56523304
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 15:24

12.04 Davone Bess, WR, MIA
with over 20 picks due I put only 2 players in my queue in case this pick is up while I am still sleeping. in the morning I checked my emails and saw that I got Bess and had not to login to draftime to check if I'm up or not. 1 hour later I opened draftime and looked at the players that went only to discover that the 1st player from my queue went 1 pick earlier. Damn! Lance Moore would have been such a nice pick.

On to Bess: I don't know who will feeding him this season. Tannehill seems to be the QB for now, but who knows for how long. The additional plus for Bess is that he may return some kicks or punts this season. I don't know to what extent because he is still a starter at WR, but we will see. not bad for a WR4.

155

loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 21:57

For Wiggs

12.05 Jerod Mayo, LB, NEP
I can see Mayo making 100 tackles this season. A strong IDP can change a teams results more than most people thing.

156

loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 22:01

12.06-Paul Posluszny, LB, JAX-Back to defense. From 2008-2010 Posluszny had more than 100 solo tackles per year, but last season he dropped off considerably. He is not injured so I am banking on 2011 being an aberration rather than the beginning of his decline. If so, he could put up top numbers for a LB.

157

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:10

for TD
12.07 Joe Flacco, QB, Bal
I wanted a quality backup QB in case Brees got injured. I think the Raven's defense won't be as good this season, so their offense will be less conservative. Flacco will be given the opportunity to make more big plays, and I think he has the arm and talent to do it.

158

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:11

for Frick
12.08 Eric Berry, DB, KC
He produces a ton of tackles, I would have preferred a DB who also has a lot of returns, but they have gone earlier. At least the ones that have a solid KR/PR role, KR/PR roles are often based on the other needs and who is active on a Sunday. I'll take the more stable production of Berry.

159

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:11

for russelldl
12.09 Charles Johnson, DE, Car
I've owned Johnson before and I like his production. He'll make tackles and he'll get double digit sacks. And I think he'll be improved from last season with the upgrades on that D-line.

160

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:12

for Beezer
12.10 Elvis Dumervil, DE, DEN
Elvis was also in my top 5 DLs and I didn’t have any strong preferences at LB or DB at this point. If he stays healthy, he will have some monster weeks.

161

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:13

for Swinganamiss
12.11 Julius Peppers, DE, CHI
I was hoping to nab Cutler this round. When it was time to make a queue for the pick he was gone. So, I had Flacco at the top of my list followed by Peppers and Dumervil. Sad to see I didn't get Flacco, as my plan to get a decent QB backup is floundering.
Peppers is capable of another top ten DL season. I'd love for him to be a little more consistent.

162

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:14

for gurudan
12.12 Pat Angerer, LB, Ind
my bad as they say - didn't know he was hurt

163

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:14

for jzapps
12.13 Kam Chancellor, DB, Sea

164

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:16

for Bonka
12.14 Matt Schaub, QB, HOU
Having drafted Rivers, I knew I wanted to grab as good a backup as possible while being reasonable with the round I take them in. This looks like a good spot to me to grab Schaub. He's past his ADP and should be the top QB remaining. There are some young guys here I would have grabbed as well if more QBs had gone before this pick, and maybe they out perform Schaub, but they carry more risk since they have very little or no NFL experience. Hopefully Rivers plays well enough I only need him for the bye, but I need to be ready in case that's not how things pan out.

13.01 Ronnie Hillman, RB, DEN
I wasn't entirely sure where I should go with this pick when it got to me. I could have grabbed a pretty good DE here, some real solid LBs, or my pick of the remaining TEs and WRs since I'm exposed at those positions at the moment. I decided the IDPs could wait and I couldn't decide on a TE so I'll wait until my next pick if at least one of the guys I liked is still there. WR at this point I just don't like much. Most of the guys are the same and it doesn't really matter which one I get, which could be an issue. So I decided to grab a RB. Not sure if Hillman is the best option here, but he's got some upside and his bye week works well with what I currently have. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to grab a 4th RB, which I really needed since it's already round 13, that is behind an old vet in a Manning led offense.

165

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:17

for Jzapps
13.02 Danny Amendola, WR, StL

166

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:17

for gurudan
13.03 Edward Reed, DB, Bal
BIG PLAY STUD as good as it gets but like so many great def players, teams stay away and costs managers fantasy points. i'll take my chances.

167

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:18

for Swinganamiss
13.04 Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, BUF
Maybe I am scraping the barrel here, but maybe not. Fitz started off well last season before getting injured. If he's healthy this season, he could do some good things. His schedule looks relatively easy too.

168

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:18

for Beezer
13.05 Tyvon Branch, DB, OAK
Still not excited by the LBs, so I decided to grab a top DB before the tier is gone. Branch wasn’t at the top of my remaining list, but he had a good bye week fit with my other guys. I’ve had him in the past and he has done well for me, so I’m happy to welcome him back.

169

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:19

for russelldl
13.06 George WIlson, DB, Buf
As with all of my IDPs I like the consistent tackles. Wilson put up 100 total tackles from the DB spot last year. INTs are just gravy from this guy.

170

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:20

for Frick
13.07 D.J. Smith, LB, GB
We can start 3 LB, I've taken my LB3 earlier than most, hopefully it results in a solid IDP group that gives me production week in and out.

171

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:20

for TD
13.08 Roman Harper, DB, NO
Harper recorded 7.5 sacks last season which made him a top 5 fantasy back. The sack number will probably go down a little, but not as far as some believe. Although Spagnola doesn't all-out blitz that much, he likes to keep the offense guessing where the blitz is coming from. Harper will get his opportunities to sack the QB.

172

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:21

for Loki
13.09-Morgan Burnett, DB, GB
I needed to pick my 1st DB, and it was a toss-up between Burnett and any number of others of the same quality.

173

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:21

for Wiggs
13.10 Randy Moss,WR, SF

You never know which Moss will show up this year, but everything i have seen says he returned in good shape. If Crabtree is sucking up double teams and Davis is controlling the middle Moss might see some single coverage for the long ball.

174

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:22

for youngroman
13.11 Antoine Bethea, DB, Ind
with 3 LBs and no DBs on my roster it was time to get some DBs that will tackle a lot. I like it more when a players gets more tackles and an occasional INT, than a player that goes for the INT and does not see much tackles.

Bethea belongs to the 1st category. Charles Woodson would be someone that belongs to the 2nd category. I considered a few more options here but Bethea had too much value here. The Indy offense is a dark horse so it can be expected that their defense will be on the field a lot. more defense means more opportunities for Bethea. he had 80 solo tackles last year, but no INT. add a lot of assisted tackles and some defended passes and he is capable of getting 7 to 8pts on average and this is more than can be expected for most other DBs at this point.

175

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:22

for Holt
13.12 Jacob Tamme, TE, Den
Honestly I was in a hurry to leave for lunch and just made a snap decision. IDP's had gotten to a point where I figured it didn't matter if I took one now or a few rounds later. My starting TE is F Davis and he's no sure thing. I had Tamme on my squad in 2010 when D Clark went down and Manning targeted him 93 times in 10 games. He hasn't done much in the preseason and he has some competition and may split snaps so this may turn out to be a stinker.

176

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:23

for TB
13.13 Jon Beason, CAR, LB
We have to start two LB and have the flex IDP position. I like to have three solid LB and DB to cover the flex position and cover for bye weeks. When healthy, Beason is easily a top 20 LB and he is the 28th LB drafted. I am hoping he can stay healthy and be a part of what I think is a strong IDP core.

177

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:24

13.14 Alex Smith, QB, SF
I played roulette long enough on backup QB. Smith gives me a dependable, if not stellar option that I can confidently plug in as needed. The other options considered were Locker, Palmer, and Dalton. I thought Smith provided the safest option to pair with the potential volatility and uncertainty of RG3.

14.01 Jason Babin, DL, Phi
Coming of a 2011 with 18 sacks (incl. 6 games with 2 or more) and 25 QB hits, and was one of only 5 DLs to average better than 8 pts/game. He’s recovering from a partial tear in his left calf muscle, but indications are that he should be ready for game #1. If not, I’ll have to line up a sub on the fly, as I won’t necessarily draft a 3rd DL.

178

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:24

for TB
14.02 Rashard Mendenhall, PIT, RB
I had Babin, Mendenhall, and a few other undrafted TE, WR, and RB in my draft list for this pick. I am still missing a couple starters for the DL position, but I think the remaining talent is very similiar. There are a lot of rounds to go where it is about depth and betting on players to perform much better than their ADP. I am hoping Mendenhall is one of those picks that can come in late in the season and provide good fantasy points. If my two starters can stay healthy, I won't need him early in the season. I like the risk/reward with this pick.

179

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:25

for Holt
14.03 Sam Bradford, QB, StL
As a Sooners fan and a Rams Fan I've been a frequent fantasy owner of Bradford. Maybe this will be the year. Heaven forbid that Cam Newton gets hurt this year but you've got to have a QB2 and I thought Bradford was the most talented of the QB's left on the board. He'll have a better set of receivers to work with this season, and hopefully he gets some more protection. An improved defense will help things too.

180

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:26

for youngroman
14.04 Jairus Byrd, DB, Buf
most that I said for my last pick Bethea is also true for Byrd. He also gets above average tackles for his position. Not as much as Bethea though, but he makes that up with some INTs and more interestingly with some fumbles. maybe he gets lucky and returns one of these turnovers for a TD. This is where you hit fantasy gold: when you know that a player of yours is capable of scoring up to 20pts in any given week. of course there will be more 5pt games than 20pt games, but the potential is there.

181

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:27

for Wiggs
14.05 J.J. Watt, DL, Hou
Needed a DL player and i have seen good things from Watt last season. Hoping he can get a few tackles and a sack a game.

182

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:27

for loki
14.06-Troy Polamalau, DB, Pit
Same reasoning as 13.09, except he is fun to watch and can be counted upon to make some big plays.

183

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:28

for TD
14.07 James Anderson, LB, Car
Anderson was a top 5 fantasy LB last season because of his tackle numbers. I was able to get him this late because it was reported that his role may be diminished. I am betting that his role will not be diminished that much and his fantasy points will be close to those he got last season.

184

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:28

for Frick
14.08 Pierre Thomas, RB, NO
The NO RB situation is a mess. I have Ingram in a keeper league he is frustrating to say the least. Getting a RB who has a chance at getting a decent number of touches in the 14th round? I'm happy with that. In an offense as explosive as NO's? I'll very happily take that.

185

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:29

for russelldl
14.09 Greg Olsen, TE, Car
I always get caught up in the Olson hype. I've owned him several times before and he's still never really broke out. But he has great potential and if CAR can sling the ball around like they did the first half of last year, he could have a big year. I also took him because, after taking Jared Cook as my primary TE, I felt I needed a good insurance policy at the backup.

186

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:29

for Beezer
14.10 Mason Foster, LB, TB
I am about 4 rounds late on getting LBs that I actually think are good performers. Therefore, I’m going after guys that have potential and that will pretty quickly show whether they are worth keeping or not.

Foster is the first on the list as he wasn’t really all that great last year. I am hopeful that was primarily due to the lockout and that a full off-season will make a difference. If it doesn’t, he won’t last long on my team.

187

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:30

for Swinganamiss
14.11 DeMeco Ryans, LB, Phi
Well, I needed another LB. I'm not sure how much Ryans has left. He was a top few LB not too many years ago, but hasn't shown it lately. PHI needs him to stop up and make plays. So do I.

188

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 09:31

for gurudan
14.12 Coby Fleener, TE, Ind
my 1st really big faux paus. set my pre pick with only one ahead of me. i wanted a WR and put 2 back to back in my q, not thinking that it would only be a very short time til my next pick. i wanted fleener and tillman but ended up with fleener and j simpson. i hurried back home when i realized what i did, but too late. GURU got tillman, so here we are. ONWARD

189

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 10:58

for Jzapps
14.13 Jeremy Mincey, DL, Jac

190

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 10:59

for Bonka
14.14 Owen Daniels, TE, HOU
With Witten likely to miss week 1 and my risky WRs I needed to grab a good TE to fill in when needed. Daniels can do that. Houston has a good offense and hopefully he can stay healthy and get close to the numbers he put up a few years ago.

15.01 Kendall Wright, WR, TEN
This pick is a little questionable. It's about right ADP wise but I also need IDPs pretty badly since I've went offense the previous 3 picks. I went with Wright over some higher ranked WRs because of Britt. Britt won't be playing week 1, so I can toss Wright in if needed, although Daniels will likely be covering. This is more of a handcuff pick in case Britt can't stay healthy or does something stupid again. Wright has upside, but not expecting much from a rookie. Good candidate to be dropped between weeks 2 and 4 once I know my WR/TEs starters are set.

191

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 11:00

for Jzapps
15.02 Kavell Conner, LB, Ind

192

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 11:00

for gurudan
15.03 Jerome Simpson, WR, Min
if he's not in solitaire he could contribute by week 9. how do you not love guy who does sommersaults into the endzone.

193

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 11:01

for Swinganamiss
15.04 Brandon LaFell, WR, Car
I've been looking for sleepers at WR, and this guy in particular, for a couple of rounds. He could be good for 400 yds and 3 TDs(and an early exit), or 1000 yds and 8 TDs, if he live up to the Sleeper hype.

194

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 11:01

for Beezer
15.05 Perry Riley, LB, WAS
Again, not terribly excited, but he came on in the last half of the year and should start next to the Ageless Wonder. We’ll see if he survives until his week 10 bye.

195

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 11:02

for russelldl
15.06 Charles Woodson, DB, GB
I'm a little worried about Woodson's rumored switch to safety from CB. But it could improve his turnover chances. Woodson goes against my usual preference for guys with big tackle numbers but he somehow consistently causes turnovers and gets sacks. I've owned him in the past and he's made me a believer.

196

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 11:02

for Frick
15.07 Russell Wilson, QB, Sea
I watched Wilson at Wisconsin and was very impressed. As someone said in the G24 thread, if Wilson was a a few inches taller, he might have been taken ahead of RGIII and been in discussions for #1 overall with Luck. He has more value in dynasty leagues than this format, but hopefully he gives me some insurance in case of injury in my other QBs.

197

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 11:03

for TD
15.08 Alshon Jeffery, WR, Chi
Alshon is a talented rookie WR with the size and hands to make him a red zone threat. The Bears are not strong at WR behind Brandon Marshall, so I expect Alshon to be on the field often.

198

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 11:03

for Loki
15.09 Martellus Bennett, TE, NYG
All the other teams had 1 TE by now, and I figured that I could wait until the end of the draft to pick mine. However teams began to draft TE2, so I decided to take Bennett with this pick. He has great physical attributes, and Manning will go to his TE if he can hold onto the ball.

199

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 11:04

for Wiggs
15.10 Andy Dalton, QB, Cin
Needed a back up and the picking got slim quick. I like Dalton because someone needs to throw AJ all those TD passes.

200

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 11:04

for youngroman
15.11 Jabaal Sheard, DL, Cle
a few picks until this pick came due I was wondering why no Defense was picked yet. I was still under the impression that we had 1 defense and 1 DL in this league. turned out that we changed the ruling last year and I couldn't remember. I guess I am getting a bit old.

now I also know why 2 DLers went in round 5. over 30 DLers will be drafted and only a few of them are really better than the rest and a lot of them aren't even on the field all the time.

I like Sheard because he is still young, so there is room for improvement. he already was great last year with 8.5 sacks and 5 forced fumbles. similar things are expected this year and I would not wonder myself if he gets double digit sacks.

201

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 11:29

for Holt
15.12 Chris Long, DE, StL
Outside of 2, maybe 4 guys, DL are a dime a dozen.Maybe I should have waited longer to take my 2nd DE. Oh well. Long had 13.5 sacks last year but like most DL he doesn't get many tackles otherwise. What I hate is those 1 point games from a DE. They're going to happen but you try to minimize it. Long scored 6 or more points in 11 out of 16 games last year, and didn't have any zero point games. Worth a shot. As always though, I'll be keeping my eye on the FA's. I grabbed Calais Campbell off the FA list last year. Something always turns up.

202

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 11:30

for TB
15.13 Doug Baldwin, WR, Sea
I needed a 4th WR and one that didn't have a week 8 bye. He is coming off a hamstring injury, but should be healthy before I need to insert him into the line-up. He had just under 800 yards and 4 TD's last year. I am curious what he can do with a new QB who seems like he can sling it all over the field. Speaking of which, I considered Wilson with 14.02 and he would have been on my short list for this pick.

203

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ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 11:30

15.14 Felix Jones, RB, Dal
Need some RB depth, and although Felix will not be the workhorse back at Dallas, that role didn’t necessarily suit him anyway. He should still get ample touches, and if so, he’s averaged 5.1 yards per carry and is among the NFL leaders in YAC, so big plays have the potential to offset the limited plays from scrimmage. In any event, he starts the season as my RB4, so there’s not much downside.

16.01 Charles Tillman, DB, Chi
After the two DBs who benefit from return yardage, there are a bunch of candidates with very similar expected production. Tillman was at the top of that list last year, averaging almost 9 pts/game. I’ll be happy with more of the same.

204

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 12:12

for TB
16.02 Taiwan Jones, RB, Oak
I am surprised the McFadden owner hasn't snagged this handcuff yet as McFadden has yet to play a full 16 games in any season. As a Raider fan, I hope he does this year and that this was a mostly wasted pick. Then again, if the Raiders are smart they will spell McFadden a bit more and try to keep him healthy. Jones has a lot of talent and speed. If he can break one around the corner and get into the open field, he can score from anywhere.

205

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 12:12

for Holt
16.03 Patrick Chung, DB, NE
16th rd is here and I still have no DB's. We have to start two of them so it dawns on me that I should probably grab one here. Chung has a good chance to be a top 10 DB this season and almost definitely a top 20 if he remains on the field.

206

youngroman
ID: 56523304
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 12:27

16.04 Jacoby Ford, WR, OAK
Ford is a gamble this season, but that is what you are searching for at this time in the draft. I see few issues with him:
- I am not sold on Carson Palmer or QB2 who is likely to play some games this year
- He was injured during pre-season and might not be 100% come week 1
- because of that he has competition to be WR #3.

The positive things:
- he showed flashes of what he can do in the last 2 seasons
- he will at least be the kick returned for Oakland. and he is a good one, so that alone should get me at least 40pts out of him.

207

loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 21:49

For Wiggs
16.05 Ndamukong Suh, DT, Det
See JJ Watt- only with bigger upside

208

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SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 21:49

16.06-Robert Turbin, RB, Sea-The choice here was between a mediocre IDP and a RB who is good enough to start if the primary RB is injured. I had considered Taiwan Jones and Mikel Leshoure but they was chosen before my turn so I went with Turbin.

209

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:24

for TD
16.07 LaGarrette Blount, RB, TB
Because I have TB rookie RB Doug Martin, I also wanted to get Blount. Blount will initially backup Martin, and should get a fair number of touches.

210

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:27

for Frick
16.08 Haloti Ngata, DL, Bal
Finding a DL who produces stats is tough. I probably would have gotten similar production if I had just gone with a WW pick-up after the draft. DL might have less value than PKs in this league.

211

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:28

for russelldl
16.09 David Harris LB NYJ
Reports are saying that Harris is going to be healthy and ready for week 1. If that's true, you can pencil him in for a minimum of 80 total tackles for the year. And that's minimum. And the upside is probably 120 total tackles and a handful of sacks and INTs. I also think that the Jets D will spend plenty of time on the field this year, so add that to sack totals. My only concern is Harris staying healthy but right now they say he's good to go.

212

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:28

for Beezer
16.10 Bernard Pollard, S, BAL
A few more DBs are off the board, so I wanted to finish off my defensive starters. Pollard's been a solid contributor for many years and he should be a reliable every-week starter.

213

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:29

for Swinganamiss
16.11 Mark Barron, DB, TB
I am one of very few w/o a DB at this point. There are several to choose from here, but since I built my queue w/ only one pick before mine, I have to select two. I had Barron and Pollard in the queue. I loved this guy when he was with, ummm, no nevermind I've never heard of him before this draft. He's got DB rankings anywhere from 4th to mid-teens at the various sites I have seen. Hoping the rookie really lights it up. Roll Tide.

214

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:29

for gurudan
16.12 Christian Ponder, QB, Min
of the remaining QB'S He has the best matchup in Aaron Rodgers bye week.

215

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:30

forjzapps
16.13 Carson Palmer, QB, Oak

216

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:31

for Bonka
16.14 Jason McCourty, CB, TEN
I have to grab IDPs now, otherwise I'll be starting some guys I'd rather not, even if I can usually find one or two studs on waivers. I was hoping for Pollard here, but ended up with McCourty instead. I usually don't like having corners for DB, outside of Peterson last year, but McCourty put up 85 solos last year. Titans corners have performed well the past few years and I hope this year is no different.

17.01 Cliff Avril, DE, DET
I have my rationales from last year open and I notice my 18th round pick then was Avril, and here is part of the rationale:

I had really hoped to grab Jason Pierre-Paul maybe a round or two earlier, but somehow he was scooped up.

Kind of wierd, having JPP now and all (and just imagine JPP and Allen last year). Too bad I couldn't grab him in the 17th though right? Anyways, hopefully I don't drop Avril before he actually puts up numbers like I did last year. I ended up chasing DEs to start with Allen last year. I waited too long to grab some others I'd rather have, but hopefully Avril can be an every week starter for me.

217

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:32

for jzapps
17.02 Kerry Rhodes, DB, Ari

218

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:32

for gurudan
17.03 Dwight Freeney, DL, Ind
in my Queue AND PRAY THAT HE PLAYS

219

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:33

for Swinganamiss
17.04 Dion Lewis, RB, PHI
Hope this guys stays on my bench all season, as that means McCoy is healthy. Strictly a handcuff to grab before anyone else takes him.

220

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:33

for Beezer
17.05 Shane Vereen, RB, NE
With the defense largely built out, it's time to start buying lottery tickets. My criteria for these guys is pretty simple:

- talent
- iffy situations ahead of them
- reasonable chance of improved clarity by the end of week 1

I want my late guys to be players that I can make a good decision on by the end of week 1. Even in this deep of a league, players emerge from the waiver wire. These criteria increase the chances that I either get a player that's worth keeping (awesome!) or can safely cut them with no remorse (that works too).

Vereen fits this mode to a T. The Law Firm is out of town, Ridley is probably the starter, but the mix is in question. Vereen has skills. So we'll see what happens!

221

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:34

for russelldl
17.06 Eddie Royal WR SD
No receiver other than maybe Gates jumps out at me in San Diego. But we know that they will sling the ball around and someone has to catch them. So I took a late round chance on Royal who gets the slot spot. Also, Royal will be working in their return game which means if I have to play him there will be a minimum of something.

222

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:34

for Frick
17.07 Kyle Rudolph, TE, Min
A back-up TE who has potential to produce. Harvin has a history of missing games, which could lead to more targets for Rudolph. With Celek's history of injuries this seems like a prudent pick.

223

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:35

for TD
17.08 Earl Thomas, DB, Sea
I only had one DB on my team, so I was looking for another. Thomas is a 3rd year safety with playmaking abilities. He was a top 20 fantasy DB last season. His interceptions went down from 5 to 2 in his 2nd season and his tackle numbers went up. I expect his tackle numbers to remain high this season, and he will hopefully have a big play or two to make him a top 10 DB.

224

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:35

for Loki
17.09-Steve Smith, WR, StL
I only had 3 WRs and needed one to use on a bye week. Smith is starting this season and may still have the ability that he showed when he was Eli Manning’s go to guy.

for Wiggs 17.10 Darrelle Revis, DB, NYJ
I wanted to get a shut down corner with an upside for an int return here or there. Should also deflect some passes.

225

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:38

for youngroman
17.11 Jonathan Dwyer, RB, PIT
I felt the need to further backup my RB, WR or TE.

The latest talk in Pittsburgh is that Dwyer could unseat Redman or at least get a significant amount of carries. He looked better in pre-season play and I guess at one point they need to go with the hot hand, which could be Dwyer.
Dwyer also fits my bye-weeks and could even be the guy to replace Forte and Murray in week 5 and 6 if Mendenhall isn't back by then.

I also considered the Redsinks backfield, but there are too many bodies for only a few RB carries and nothing is decided yet.
another option would have been a 2nd TE. Looking at the teams until I pick again I don't think that they are likely to pick the TE I want, so I can wait one more round.

226

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:38

for Holt
17.12 Chris Rainey, RB, Pit
This might turn out to be a steal here in the 17th. He's small but explosive - very similar to D Sproles. With the Steelers RB situation this year, who knows what could happen? He's an excellent pass target and super return man (had TD punt returns of 78 and 90 yards called back on penalties in the last preseason game, had a 57 yd reception for TD in his 1st preseason game, also had a 41 yd TD rush in game 3). I believe the Steelers will find a way to get this guy on the field. He's probably the best in the open field on their team.

227

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:39

for TB
17.13 Santana Moss, WR, Was
In 2010 Santana was an 1100 yard, 6 TD receiver. I've had him on multiple teams over the last 9 years and think he still has something left in the tank. With better QB play and the addition of additional offensive weapons, there is a good chance he can contribute quite a bit this year. I drafted him as a bye week filler/injury replacement player and feel good about this pick.

228

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:39

17.14 Dustin Keller, TE, NYJ
It seems that all offensive players on the Jets are being shunned this year – and probably with good reason. Nevertheless, Keller ranked #11 in fantasy points among tight ends last year, and if the Jets have trouble throwing the ball downfield, Keller could be the man. As the 20th TE drafted, and in round 17, I’m getting a substantial Jets discount here.

He may not be ready for week 1 (hamstring), but unless Gronkowski gets hit by a bus before then, I won’t be starting Keller anyway. His bye week collides with Gronk’s, but that’s not until week #9, so I can’t worry much about that now. He’s simply an injury fill-in. Or possibly trade bait, if he works out. But that seems like a long shot.

18.01 Quintin Mikell, DB, StL
Back to my IDP corps, where I currently have 2 DLs, 2 LBs, and one DB. Mikell moves to a new team this year, but should continue to be a steady performer. Ranked #15 in total points last year among DBs. His week #9 bye meshes well with my IDP unit.

229

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:40

for TB
18.02 Tony Moeaki, TE, KC
In his rookie season he put up 550 yards and 3 TDs (targetted 73 times out of 450 attempts by Cassel). I thought he was going to have a break-out season last year, but then he was injured and lost for the year. I have a stud TE that I can start weekly, but I think this was a good spot to gamble on a player coming back big from an injury.

230

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:40

for Holt
18.03 Alfred Morris, RB, Was
Just building some RB possibilities. Who knows if any fantasy relevant RB's will come out of Washington this season. Morris was a healthy scratch in the last game so this may mean he's going to start in week 1. Worth an 18th rd pick.

231

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:41

for youngroman
18.04 Kendall Hunter, RB, SF
I really wanted Dustin Keller. I have not thought about Guru taking him because he has the same bye-week than Gronkowski, so I was a little surprised that he took him. Of course with someone like Gronkowski you can field 2 TEs in a lineup.

No other TE stood out. Moeaki who was also taken between my picks wasn't on my radar this early.

I though about defenders, but I only need 1 more starter, a DL'er. I already have one in mind but this seems to be too early for him. I already gambled on a WR (Ford) and I did not want to gamble on a QB only to see him replaced by week 2 or 3.
That leaves me with some backup RBs that might eat into starters carries. Kendall Hunter is such a guy. I see Frank Gore declining this year and Hunter then needs to fill the void. Hopefully for me, I will see how good he will do this.

232

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:42

for Wiggs
18.05 Morris Claiborne, DB, Dal
I expect this guy to be a stud this season. He should have some action as a rookie, maybe a pick 6. HE is also a homer pick.

233

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:43

for Loki
18.06 Bobby Wagner, LB, Sea
This pick was to add a necessary player to my defense. He seemed to be as good as anyone remaining.

234

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:43

for TD
18.07 Evan Royster, RB, Was
Royster is in the mix to be the Redskins starting RB. Shanahan likes to try different RBs until he finds one he likes. If Royster doesn't initially win the starting job, I plan to keep him until I need to make some moves because of byes.

235

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:44

for Frick
18.08 Eric Weddle, DB, SD
Weddle will hopefully get a ton of tackles. I should just have copied my rationale from Berry as the logic is the same.

236

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:45

for russelldl
18.09 Robert Quinn DE STL
I felt it was smart to grab another DE since I went a little late on my starters. Quinn's looked like a monster during the preseason and that only corroborated reports that he was going to break out this year. Having him as my backup means that if he busts then its not a big deal. But if he pans out its nice to get double digit sacks and 50 total tackles this late in the draft.

237

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:46

for Beezer
18.10 Bilal Powell, RB, NYJ
This is the second year in a row I've gotten on the Powell train. Last year, the train stayed at the station a long time, then it burst into flames when it finally left the station.

Shonn Greene is still not the answer at RB for the Jets, and this time Powell is expected to get third down snaps. My hope is that he does well enough that he starts getting more touches and pushed Greene out of the way. If he looks like last year, he will not last.

238

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:48

for Swinganamiss
18.11 Daniel Thomas, RB, Mia
Did I miss the memo? Is Reggie Bush, after one healthy season, all of the sudden a durable back? I had Bush last season and was waiting for something bad to happen. I doubt he can make it through another season unscathed, thus I am taking his backup here. Thomas can do something (worthy of 18th Rd) with the starting job, or even take a bigger share of early down work with Bush healthy. Maybe.

239

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:48

for gurudan
18.12 LaMichael James, RB, SF
just gambling that he can make some plays on 3rd down. i didn't even consider him until he showed probable week 1

240

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:49

for jzapps
18.13 Brandon Jacobs, RB, SF

241

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:49

for Bonka
18.14 Rolando McCLain, LB, OAK
Wanted to grab my 3rd LB here since McClain was available as my top LB remaining. Hopefully he puts up good enough numbers to be my starting IDP flex for the year.

19.01 Laurent Robinson, WR, JAX
I've avoided Robinson in all my other drafts this year, but since my WR group isn't to be trusted I had to take him here since he probably has the best potential out of the remaining WRs without relying on injury. Maybe his QB mans up and isn't afraid of his own shadow in the pocket this year.

242

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:50

for jzapps
19.02 Mario Manningham, WR, SF

243

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:50

for gurudan
19.03 Jon Baldwin, WR, KC
another breakout guy predicted by fantasy guru. not many viable WR'S at this point in my opinion.

244

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:51

for Swinganamiss
19.04 T.J. Ward, DB, NYJ
I wanted a safety capable of big numbers. I know that Ward did it a couple of years ago, so hopefully he can do it again this year. Hoping he rebounds well from an injury-plagued season last year. I had also considered Arenas at this spot. I just couldn't pull the trigger w/o knowing how much he'll play on D.

245

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:52

for Beezer
19.05 Jake Locker, QB, TEN
I wasn't a big fan of Locker's coming out of college, yet he actually looked fairly decent in his opportunities last year. He's the starting QB on a team with playoff aspirations and some talented receivers, so that's more than enough at this point in the draft.

246

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:52

for russelldl
19.06 Isaiah Pead, RB, StL
My RB situation is a little dicey so a few lottery tickets wouldn't hurt. And with all the committees around the league, there aren't that many actual lottery tickets left that could pay off. Reports are good on Pead, we know Jeff Fisher is going to run the ball, Stephen Jackson has a history of injuries, and just to round it out, Pead will be handling some return duties so that helps with his floor.

247

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:53

for Frick
19.07 Matt Shaughnessy, DL, Oak
Another DL, again see the 16.08 rationale above.

248

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:54

for TD
19.08 Lance Kendricks, TE, StL
I got Kendricks as a backup TE to Vernon Davis. He is an athletic TE with pass catching skills who was a disappointment as a rookie in 2011. I think he has a better chance to do well this season with a full training camp and a new coaching staff.

249

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:55

for Loki
19.09 Montario Hardesty, RB, Cle
This was my 1st mispick of the draft. I had a number of RBs ranked higher, but must have moved him up in my queue by mistake. At least I did it in the 19th round.

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ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:55

for Wiggs
19.10 Aldon Smith, LB, SF
Quality LB playing opposite the best LB in the game. Should get some single blocking and take advantage of that.

251

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ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 10:56

for youngroman
19.11 John Skelton, QB, ARI
having only 1 QB till now I looked at the QB pool a few rounds ago and did not find one that was really worth it back then. I liked either Skelton or Kolb but it was not yet decided which one will start early on. As soon as this was decided it was my turn to pick the winner of the battle.

In a perfect world I have to play Skelton or a different QB only once. For now my money is on Skelton to do this. This may change as soon as one of the current starters goes down or any of the remaining ones unexpectedly puts up huge numbers.
I better pray for Eli to not get injured this season, but this was the plan all along.

252

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ID: 451028614
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 14:57

for Holt
19.12 Brian Quick, STL, WR
Will probably be waiver fodder if he doesn't do something for me real early in the season. He's a big receiver (6'3 220) and has a lot of upside. Just need him to do something early in the season.

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ID: 451028614
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 14:57

19.13 Osi Umenyiora, NYG, DE
I waited a pretty long time to draft my first DL starter, but am very happy to get a healthy Osi. The key word is healthy, because when he plays he puts up nice fantasy points. In 2010 he was the 7th ranked DL, putting up 126 points in this format. Averaging 7.3 points a game last season (where he was dinged up all year), he would have scored 116 points had he played a full 16 games which would have placed him in the 6th-7th range for DL. Osi finally gets to be a free agent after this season, so I wouldn't be surprised to see him even more motivated this year.

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ID: 451028614
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 15:00

for Guru
19.14 Brian Urlacher, LB, Chi
20.01 Javier Arenas, DB, KC
Urlacher is my 3rd LB, and most likely my flex IPD for most weeks. Recovering from a knee procedure in August, he may or may not be ready for week #1 (although the prognosis looks good). The bigger risk is that he’s 34. However, except for 2009 (when he essentially missed the whole season), he’s played in 16 games each season.

Arenas is my third DB, and probably will be a bye week filler, unless he shows me a reason to promote him. He should get about half of his points from defensive play, and half from return yardage. Averaged 7.5 points/g in this format last year.

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ID: 451028614
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 15:01

20.02 Justin Smith, SFO, DE
I was on the road and left a queue for the last few picks. I had quite a few DL listed for this pick and the last pick so I could secure my two starters. I'm not really sure why I was able to get Smith in the 20th round. Here is a guy who has scored 104 points (16th) and 117 points (11th) the last two years. He plays on a great defense and is a perfect fit for my team.

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for Holt
20.03 Akeem Dent, LB, ATL
Dent will be the starting MLB for the Falcons. We don't know what kind of numbers he'll put up. If he's good then I have him on my team. If he's bad then I'll quickly make an exchange.

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ID: 56523304
Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 15:02

20.04 Ahtyba Rubin, DL, CLE
He tackles a lot, he sacks some. he is still young. a good combination for a late round defense lineman. he was even worth it to add him despite having the same bye as the first DL I picked. but there is long season to play until I need to decide what to do in week 10. most likely at least one of my DLer's will hit the waiver wire early and I don't have the bye-week problem anymore.

258

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:17

for Wiggs
20.05 Steven Gostkowski

Earlier then I usually take a kicker, but if you have a shot at the kicking from NE this late you have to grab him.

259

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:17

for Loki
20.06-Mason Crosby, PK, GBP-There was no one that I wanted at this point in the draft so it made sense to choose a PK. Gostkowski was higher in my queue, but Wiggs drafted him before me.

260

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:18

for TD
20.07 Daryl Smith, LB, Jac
I chose Smith to add depth to my linebackers and to fill in on bye weeks. He has consistently had around 100 tackles the last few years.

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:18

for Frick
20.08 Nick Foles, QB, Phi
At this point of the draft, I have a complete team (I think) so I'm drafting to cover injuries and byes. Considering Vick's injury history I think Foles gets time by the 5th week. Does that make him worth the draft pick? Probably not, but it will probably open up options for bye weeks and trades.

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:19

for russelldl
20.09 Matt Cassel, QB, KC
I wasn't worried about backup QB since I have Brady as my starter. If he isn't playing then I'm probably in trouble. But I didn't think any legit QB2s would be left after this round. I was surprised that Cassel was still hanging around. I actually thought I may have forgot to cross him off. He'll be more on par with Alex Smith numbers this season but that offense does have weapons. I felt like this was a great value at this spot.

263

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:19

for Beezer
20.10 Curtis Brinkley, RB, SD

There's a 1% chance that he will be the primary ball carrier against Oakland and do well in the role. The Chargers have shown that they will happily let someone else vulture TDs from Matthews. Ronnie Brown is just not the guy, and last year proved that in Philly.

Most likely Brinkley doesn't last until week 2.

264

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:20

for Swinganamiss
20.11 Lance Briggs, LB, CHI
I still don't have my IDP flex filled in. I guess Briggs will do. He seems to be the highest remaining LB on my list. He doesn't play the middle, which I don't like so much, but should get opportunities. He was a top 25 LB last season and should be able to duplicate it again this season.

265

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:21

for gurudan
20.12 Kevin Burnett, LB, Mia
i need a LB to replace Angerer

266

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:21

for Jzapps
20.13 Tim Tebow, QB, NYJ

267

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:22

for Bonka
20.14 LaRon Landry, S, NYJ
I figured I'd wrap up my IDP starters with this pick and grab a DB. Got my top guy in Landry, so I'm pleased with that but it's not a huge deal because he likely will not put up the numbers he did 2 years ago in this Jets defense. But the individual potential is there, so I'll take a shot on him.

21.01 Bernard Pierce, RB, BAL
This guy is likely going to just eat a roster spot all year for nothing, but I wanted to grab him just in case Rice got hurt. He's not a high priority handcuff since I'm not even sure if he'll hold the #2 spot and would probably split carries, but better to have something than nothing if Rice does go down. The rest of the remaining RBs are in the same situation of needing an injury or terrible play, so just makes sense to handcuff Rice here. I probably would have taken Hardesty in this spot if he was available and tried grabbing Pierce the following round.

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:22

for Jzapps
21.02 Delone Carter, RB, Ind

269

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:23

for gurudan
21.03 Yeremiah Bell, DB, NYJ
always lots of tackles kinda surprised to get him this late.

270

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:24

for Swinganamiss
21.04 Garrett Hartley, PK, NOS
I was barely coherent enough to make this pick, so I just went with a kicker. Couldn't decide what else I needed, so I grabbed Hartley. Now that he has won the job, I figured he'd be highly sought after. Normally I wouldn't pick a Kicker this "early", but it was a means to an end--my bed.

271

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:24

for Beezer
21.05 Michael Floyd, WR, ARI
With Skelton being named the starter, what's to prevent Floyd from being the Torrey Smith of 2012? He's talented, he's got Larry Fitzgerald opposite him to worry the defense, and they're going to have to throw a ton. Sounds like the perfect pick in round 21 to me!

272

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:25

for russelldl
21.06 Lavonte David, LB, TB
I usually end up drafting extra IDPs late in drafts because the talent level is usually much better than the offensive lottery tickets still floating around. As a rookie, David is a bit of an upside pick. But in 27 college games he put up 285 tackles and 11.5 sacks. And they say he's looking good throughout camp. I'll take that. Also, I may not need him as an IDP but he's a nice insurance policy against injury and a potential trade chip.

273

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:25

for Frick
21.07 Javon Ringer, RB, Ten
A handcuff to Chris Johnson, I also have had Ringer in other deep leagues. He has shown himself to be an average back if Johnson is out.

274

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:26

for TD
21.08 Darian Stewart, DB, StL
Stewart is my 3rd DB to add depth and fill in on bye weeks. He had good fantasy numbers in his first two seasons in the league.

275

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:26

for Loki
21.09-Kevin Boss, TE, Kan
Boss had a bad year after his trade from the NYGs due to a multitude of injuries. He is healthy, on a new team and I think he will regain the form that he showed with the Giants making him a good pick for TE2.

276

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:27

for Wiggs
21.10 Ronnie Brown, RB, SD

Just a handcuff for Ryan Matthews if needed.

277

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:27

for youngroman
21.11 Scott Chandler, TE, BUF
similar to the situation at QB, I also looked for a backup TE a long time ago but there was nobody out there. I waited and waited until I felt a TE was worth to pick. Chandler has potential to put up bigger numbers than Gonzalez, but I don't know if he will show this on the field this season. you can't expect more at this time of the draft. There aren't any sleepers left. these players are now named gambles.

278

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:28

for Holt
21.12 Danieal Manning, S, HOU
Manning has been one of the best KO returners in recent years. If he doesn't return kicks this year then I might have to look for other options. If he does do some returning(and it looks like they are leaning that way) then this is a pretty good pick.

279

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:29

for TB
21.13 Brandon Weeden, CLE, QB
I really botched-up getting a back-up QB, especially because I knew how everyone drafts back-ups early. 9 bench spots is actually ridiculous for a league that only starts 15 players. I've seen players drafted that won't be drafted in keeper leagues with smaller benches. We really need to crank up the starters by another 3 or drop 4 bench spots. So anyway, way back at 12.02, I thought about drafting Schaub instead of Leshoure. Then in the 14th round I almost pulled the trigger on Wilson, but was hoping he would fall more. That's pretty much been my story with several positions this draft; uncomfortable with taking a player in a certain spot when I see better value elsewhere and then finding myself drafting a much lower talent level at that position rounds later. I really need Romo to stay healthy or I could be in big trouble.

280

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:30

21.14 Rob Bironas, K, Ten
Week 11 bye gives me the maximum flexibility in managing my kicker slot (without carrying a 2nd). Good accuracy and leg strength. If he gets the opportunities, he should convert.

22.01 Bernard Scott, RB, Cin
A flier for my RB5. Starts the season with a broken hand, but who cares?

281

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:30

for TB
22.02 Dawan Landry, JAC, S
I wanted a third DB for depth/bye week replacement. Landry gets a lot of tackle opportunities and is a solid player. I still need a kicker and just realized I only have two more picks to go. I don't know why I was thinking 3 more picks. I also see that Holt just took Alex Green, which I thought was the pick I had at the top of my queue for this round. That certainly does make my last two picks easier.

282

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:30

for Holt
22.03 Alex Green, RB, GB

He may end up with starting job in GB at some point. Will he be on my squad when that happens? That is the question. Kind of surprised he is left sitting here in rd 22.

283

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:31

for youngroman
22.04 Jordan Babineaux, DB, TEN
after my last pick I researched the available DBs because I wanted to take my #3 with this pick. as soon as I found Dawan Landry I stopped searching because I had my guy. a few hours later Holt expires and Landry was queued up by someone else. So I had to dig again into the DB pool and search for someone else. I already marked Babineaux a few hours ago but was not sure about him. some depth charts have him only as a #2, others as a #1. so called experts saw him as a good defender worth newly signed 5 million contract. I don't know what to expect here. if he starts and gets a similar number of tackles than last year until he shared time with Chris Hope in the last few games. if he does not start he is waiver wire fodder.

284

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:37

for Wiggs
22.05 Golden Tate,WR, Sea

Big upside- back up WR

285

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:38

for Loki
22.06-Nate Burleson, WR, Det
Burleson is listed after Calvin Johnson on Detroit’s depth chart, and Stafford will have to find someone to pass to when Johnson is unable to escape from double coverage.

286

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:38

for TD
22.07 Alex Henery, K, Phi
I try to pick a kicker when the players similar to those I am choosing will be available as free agents during season. Henery had a solid rookie season with the Eagles. He should have plenty opportunities to score because of the strength of the Eagles offense.

287

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:39

for Frick
22.08 Nate Kaeding, K, SD
I guess this pick actually gives me a complete roster. Kaeding should be in a prolific offense so he should get plenty of chances. He also kicks for Norv, so who knows what will happen in San Diego.

288

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:39

for russelldl
22.09 Emmanuel Sanders, WR, Pit
Sanders has decent upside in that he'll be the slot receiver in PIT, he's only one injury away from starting, and the steelers are really thin at wideout. Add to it the facts that he's been a contributor in the past, he'll return some kicks and there's no great TE to steal those targets.

289

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:39

for Beezer
22.10 Dexter McCluster, WR, KC
Total shot in the dark based on how he has been used in the preseason. No question in his ability to make big plays, it's whether he will get used. If the preseason was just an experiment and his usage is like past seasons, he will not be on my roster for long.

290

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:40

for Swinganamiss
22.11 James Jones, WR, GB
Lots of weapons in GB. Jones may or may not make a splash. He had 600+ yards and 7 TDs last year. Jennings was recently injured, Driver is just plain old, and Cobb is more of a threat as a returner. If Jones can get some time on the field, he can make plays. Something on Rotoworld suggested he could even be traded to the Dolphins. Not sure if that would be a good thing or a bad thing.

291

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:41

for gurudan
22.12 Michael Johnson, DL, Cin
fills my last DL spot

292

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:41

for Jzapps
22.13 Jason Hanson, K, Det

293

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:42

for Bonka
22.14 Justin Tucker, K, BAL

I decided to take my kicker here since no RBs/WRs stood out that I really needed to grab. I'll wait until the very last pick in the draft to get one of those. Tucker won the job over Cundiff on a team that generally is a good situation for kicker scoring.

23.01 Erin Henderson, LB, MIN

Just taking a shot on one of the remaining LBs who could put up good numbers as a 3 down backer. He'll have to do pretty well to keep his spot in the first week or two.

294

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:42

for Jzapps
23.02 Dallas Clark, TE, TB

295

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:43

for gurudan
23.03 Graham Harrell, QB, GB
handcuffs Rodgers

296

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:44

for Swinganamiss
23.04 Janoris Jenkins, DB, STL
Last round my queue actually had Dawan Landry at the top and Jones second. Maybe I lucked out that Landry was taken, as I like everything I read about Jenkins. He should start at CB. He has a reasonable chance to get PR and/or KR duties too. Not sure if it happens, but if it did, then he can be this year's Patrick Peterson. Even if not, he could stick on the team.

297

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:44

for Beezer
23.05 Shayne Graham, PK, HOU

Houston's offense can put up some points and he has a later bye than a lot of guys. That's good enough for me.

298

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:45

for russelldl
23.06 Sebastian Janikowski, K, Oak
First of all, I love being able to pull for the Big Fat Kicker. Usually I just take the best available kicker in the last round, but considering my draft spot that would have basically meant no better than 9th best kicker. I knew that the guy I wanted with my last pick would still be there so I went kicker one round early to get the Fat One.

299

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:45

for Frick
23.07 Joe McKnight, RB, NYJ
He has some value based on his return prospects. I drafted him before I heard about the news that he and USC were being investigated by the NCAA again. At least Reggie Bush was a difference maker in college. I don't think the same could be said of McKnight. Here's hoping that USC wins the National Championship, then receives the death penalty.

300

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:46

for TD
23.08 Josh Cribbs, WR, Cle
Cribbs one of the few playmakers on the Browns. Even if he doesn't play much at WR, he has a chance to score points returning kicks and can be used on bye weeks.

301

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:46

for loki
23.09-Josh Gordon, WR, Cle-I would have preferred a RB here, but there was not one remaining worth even a 24th round pick. Gordon has sleeper potential.

302

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:47

for Wiggs
23.10 James Starks, RB, GB
I took starks here hoping he may play at some point this year and if he does it might be a nice bump going into the play offs if I make them. I really didnt need anyone here so I took a flyer on a guy with upside.

303

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:47

for youngroman
23.11 David Nelson, WR, BUF
because of bye-weeks I would have only 3 available WRs in round 5 and 11. Week 11 is far away, but I need a plan for week 5. I know there are waivers, but with the new blind bid system you don't know how high some hot WRs are valued by others. From todays point of view the old system was more predictable because you only had a maximum of 13 players to go before you are up and there are at least some at other positions so putting a few WRs in you queue got you one. especially when the waiver order is reset the first few weeks.
this is all not the case this year so I'll better take one now and if he does not work I can exchange him against a more targeted receier come week 5.

speaking of Nelson: his yardage may stay around 600yds. but the additional value are the above average TD numbers he puts up, thanks to his size. If he can continue being a red-zone threat he may do fine for me.

304

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:48

for Holt
23.12 Dan Bailey, K, DAL
I decided to draft a kicker after all. Bailey is a kicker.

305

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:48

for TB
23.13 Rod Streater, OAK, WR
This was supposed to be Alex Green, my Benson handcuff. Instead I will take a flier on the undrafted WR who is catching (mostly) everything Palmer throws his way. The Raiders have a lot of speedy, young receivers who all seem to get dinged up. Unless one of my starters get hurt or he earns a starting role and is producing, he shouldn't get much, if any, playing time on my roster.

306

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 18:49

23.14 Rex Grossman, QB, Was
Backup to RG3. In a disaster scenario, I thought Grossman might be as serviceable as the few starting QBs who remain undrafted.

24.01 Brandon Tate, WR, Cin
WR2/3 on Cincy, who may also handle KR/PR duties. A late round flier.

307

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 20:20

for TB
24.02 Matt Bryant, ATL, PK
This is my kicker. There are many like him, but this one is mine. It is my fantasy team. I must master my kicker position as I must master my roster...

308

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 20:21

for Holt
24.03 James Harrison, LB, PIT
Sounds like he'll be ready for week 1 (but probably not at full strength). Harrison missed some games last year so his stats were down but he ranked 11 overall in points per game for LB in this league (9.8 per game).

309

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ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 20:22

for youngroman
24.04 Lawrence Tynes, K, NYG
every year I am thinking about taking a kicker in the last round of the draft or shortly before gameday on Sunday. If an olympic runner would have been available here I would have taken him. this was not possible because:
1) silver medalist Jeff Demps was put on IR by the Patriots
2) 3-time gold medalist Usain Bolt, The Legend, was not available at MFL

so I had to take a kicker. since they are all a dime a dozen I took one on an offense that should score a lot and that also has a late bye-week. this way I can observe the kicker market early on and then take a similar scoring one that already had his bye.
there is hope that there will be a lot of TDs from from Eli to Cruz with an XP from Tynes. this would be an automatic 11pts for my team, no matter how deep the throw was.

310

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ID: 330592710
Mon, Sep 03, 2012, 09:15

for Wiggs
24.05 Devery Henderson, WR, NO
Slim Pickings at this point- took a guy that had drew brees throwing to him. hope he can catch a couple td passes.

311

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ID: 330592710
Mon, Sep 03, 2012, 09:15

for Loki
24.06 Adrian Claybon, DL, Ta
He was the best I could find for DL2.

312

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ID: 330592710
Mon, Sep 03, 2012, 09:16

for TD
24.07 Tamba Hali, LB, KC
I should have used this pick for a 2nd DL, but I forgot we needed 2 in this league. Hali is suspended for the first game, but should be productive after that. He is a pass rushing 3-4 LB who had 12 sacks last season.

313

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ID: 330592710
Mon, Sep 03, 2012, 09:16

for Frick
24.08 Stephen Hill, WR, NYJ
Without going to the league site, it took me a some time to remember who this was. I think Hill is a wide receiver. Honestly, if you are still reading these trying to decide on a draft pick, i fear for your draft.

314

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ID: 330592710
Mon, Sep 03, 2012, 09:17

for russelldl
24.09 Kyle Arrington, DB, NE
I wanted a backup DB and I figured Arrington would last until the final round. 88 tackles, 15 passes defended and 7 picks equals a solid backup.

315

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ID: 330592710
Mon, Sep 03, 2012, 09:17

for Beezer
24.10 DeAngelo Hall, DB, WAS
I still needed a flex IDP so I grabbed Hall as the top guy left on my board at DB or LB. He's a playmaker yet inconsistent so I might get tired of that pretty quick. Fortunately, we have a waiver wire so that's not an issue.

316

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ID: 330592710
Mon, Sep 03, 2012, 09:18

for Swinganamiss
24.11 Vick Ballard, RB, IND
Happy to throw one more RB dart. Who knows how much Ballard plays this season. Maybe he starts at some point, or maybe he's buried on the depth chart. For the chance he starts, I will take him here over a backup TE, a 4th LB, or a 3rd DE.

317

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ID: 330592710
Mon, Sep 03, 2012, 09:19

for gurudan
24.12 Knowshon Moreno, RB, Den

Queue was set for backups at three positions.

318

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ID: 330592710
Mon, Sep 03, 2012, 09:20

for Jzapps
24.13 Bradie James, LB, Hou

319

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ID: 330592710
Mon, Sep 03, 2012, 09:20

for Bonka
24.14 Mike Tolbert, RB, CAR

Last year I grabbed Patrick Peterson in this round, and well...that's pretty much one of the best 24th round picks in this league ever, if not the best. While I'd love to repeat that, it's not going to happen. Tolbert isn't going to do a whole lot unless JStew or DWill get hurt. Just a lottery ticket here.

320

jzapps
ID: 5749721
Sat, Sep 08, 2012, 21:01

FYI: During this whole draft I was on vacation and drafting with an IPHONE. I can't say I could really strategize too much but I did the best I could.

1.02 2 Foster, Arian HOU RB : I knew would have one of bes RB's for this year. Running and Receiving yards in a run heavy team.

2.13 27 White, Roddy ATL WR : I believe this is Roddy White's last year as a WR1. Matt Ryan goes to him when the game is on the line.

3.13 41 Gates, Antonio SDC TE : Gates is healthy and has the most experience with Rivers.

4.13 55 Hillis, Peyton KCC RB : Hillis will get me goal line TD's. He will be a good matchup play.

5.02 58 Green-Ellis, BenJarvus CIN RB : I wanted to secure another starter with a run heavy team that run's the ball most of the time at the goal line.

6.13 83 Wayne, Reggie IND WR : Reggie had a relatively good year with horrible qb's last year. Luck will go to him often for sure. Wanted to secure a another Primary receiver on a team.

7.02 86 Williams, Ryan ARI RB : Beannie Wells ... do i have to say anything else. I take a hurt R Williams over a healthy Beannie any day. R W will be the main RB in Arizona.

8.13 111 Freeman, Josh TBB QB : I wanted RG3 but he was taken just before. I believe he will bounce back and be a top 10 QB this year.

9.02 114 Little, Greg CLE WR : Another WR1 on his team. He still got 60 + catches with a horrible QB.

10.13 139 Cushing, Brian HOU LB : I love cushing. Looking for a top 10 LB.

11.02 142 Campbell, Calais ARI DE : I had Calais last year and he is a beast.

12.13 167 Chancellor, Kam SEA S : Chancellor will build on his rookie season and has more experience now.

13.02 170 Amendola, Danny STL WR : Probable the only reliable guy Bradford can throw to.

14.13 195 Mincey, Jeremy JAC DE : Jax D is strong this year. Mincey should be top 10 this year.

15.02 198 Conner, Kavell IND LB : Not sure why i took this guy...

16.13 223 Palmer, Carson OAK QB : Good matchup play when i will need to plug him in.

17.02 226 Rhodes, Kerry ARI S

18.13 251 Jacobs, Brandon SFO RB : Prob will have some value if Gore goes down.

19.02 254 Manningham, Mario SFO WR : I think Manningham will come out strong in the 2nd half when Moss slows down.

20.13 279 Tebow, Tim NYJ QB : TEEEEEBOW.

21.02 282 Carter, Delone IND RB : ...

22.13 307 Hanson, Jason DET PK : Best kicker available.

23.02 310 Clark, Dallas TBB TE : I think Clark will have a Tony G type of year.

24.13 335 James, Bradie HOU LB : Needed one more LB.

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