Experts Mock is a 12 team league comprised of fantasy football sites.
| 1 |
1.01 |
FantasySharks.com |
Maurice Jones-Drew |
RB |
JAX |
24 |
3 |
| In a PPR league I like MJD over Adrian Peterson. It may sound a little curious to some but MJD was a top 3 RB in this format last year where Adrian Peterson was 9th best due to his lack of receiving. The Jaguars plan on using MJD every which way they possibly can and that's a good thing for me. |
| 2 |
1.02 |
TheHuddle.com |
Adrian Peterson |
RB |
MIN |
24 |
2 |
| Pick made based on Pre-Draft List |
| 3 |
1.03 |
RapidDraft.com |
Brian Westbrook |
RB |
PHI |
30 |
7 |
| ay what you want about his durability, but the fact is that Westbrook has only missed four games over the past three seasons. He also averaged 74 catches over that span and managed 14 total touchdowns in last year's "down" performance. |
| 4 |
1.04 |
KFFL.com |
Ladainian Tomlinson |
RB |
SD |
30 |
8 |
| LT is virtually a lock for double-digit touchdowns and 50 receptions. I expect a bounce-back season from him in '09, but his injury concerns gave me pause. |
| 5 |
1.05 |
FansFantasyFootball.com |
Michael Turner |
RB |
ATL |
27 |
5 |
| At 5? Sure I will take him! |
| 6 |
1.06 |
CBSSports.com |
Matt Forte |
RB |
CHI |
23 |
1 |
| Thank you for letting him fall. |
| 7 |
1.07 |
ThunderingBlurb.com |
Chris Johnson |
RB |
TEN |
24 |
1 |
| There are several backs still on the board who would be nice here but several have shakier offensive outlook. I like what I hear out of SF regarding Gore and I have hope that Steve Jackson will rebound as will the Rams offense. But neither is a sure thing. Chris Johnson has the skills to be an every down back and while LenDale May vulture some TDs, and Javon Ringer might spell him a bit, Johnson will continue to be an integral part of the Titans offense which they will look to often. |
| 8 |
1.08 |
Rotoworld.com |
Steven Jackson |
RB |
STL |
26 |
5 |
| Pick made based on Pre-Draft List |
| 9 |
1.09 |
FFToday.com |
Larry Fitzgerald |
WR |
ARI |
26 |
5 |
| At 1.09 I'm sitting looking at some very similarly ranked 2nd tier RB, and the top tier WR. I strongly considered Frank Gore, and DeAngelo Williams to a lesser extent. I decided to go WR to guarantee myself one of Larry Fitzgerald, Andre Johnson or Randy Moss. It is really a toss up for me between Fitz and AJ. I went with Fitz because if there was a chance either one would fall to my second round pick, it was going to be AJ. |
| 10 |
1.10 |
SportsGrumblings.com |
DeAngelo Williams |
RB |
CAR |
26 |
3 |
| At #10 overall, Williams presents good risk./reward ratio. |
| 11 |
1.11 |
FFToolbox.com |
Frank Gore |
RB |
SF |
26 |
4 |
| Debated going with a receiver here, but Gore is the only RB left on the board that I like this early, especially in a PPR league. He has not lived up to his draft status the past couple of seasons, but the numbers have still be decent, especially considering the horrid shape of the Niners offense the past few years. The buzz coming out of the Bay area going into training camp has been positive and the Niners will be emphasizing the run this season. In addition, Gore will be playing with a reasonable facsimile of a NFL QB and the Niners receiving corps should be improved. I like the upside play here. |
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| 12 |
1.12 |
FantasyFootballTrader.com |
Andre Johnson |
WR |
HOU |
28 |
6 |
| Ten RB's off board, leaving me the #1 WR in this format last year. Touchdowns can be flaky. Only Boldin had more red zone rec. and no WR had more red zone yards than A.J., yet 12 tied or bested his red zone TD's (5). As stellar as he was, there's actually room for improvement. |
| 13 |
2.01 |
FantasyFootballTrader.com |
Calvin Johnson |
WR |
DET |
24 |
2 |
| The thought of pairing this format's '08 #1 WR with '08's #1 QB was tempting. But 7 of the top 10 scorer's were QB last year, so it's a slow, gentle dropoff there. With only Fitz off the board I can't pass up Johnson & Johnson as my starting two. Not even sweating RB because with 10 already off the board only 7-10 more will be selected by the time I next pick. |
| 14 |
2.02 |
FFToolbox.com |
Randy Moss |
WR |
NE |
32 |
11 |
| Tabbed RB in round one and not in love with the remaining options, so looking at WR or QB with this pick. So very tempting to grab one of the premier passers here, but should be able to get a top-8 choice next time. With three of the top wide outs already gone, I cannot pass on Moss here. I am a believer in the Pats this season and I think the Brady-to-Moss combo will again be the scariest in the league. |
| 15 |
2.03 |
SportsGrumblings.com |
Steve Smith |
WR |
CAR |
30 |
7 |
| Always looking for a WR1 in this spot, Steve Smith fits the bill. Reliable, consistent and always has the potential to exceed expectations. |
| 16 |
2.04 |
FFToday.com |
Marion Barber |
RB |
DAL |
26 |
4 |
| Marion Barber didn't have a great year last year in his first as the featured guy instead of a significantly contributing committee guy. Barber plays a punishing game, but this results in injury that caused Barber to bow out of some games or miss them entirely. There is no doubt Barber is a talented player, who has a great nose for the end zone and catches the ball well. He had a career high 52 catches last year. Hopefully the coaching staff and Barber himself learned a little from last year to better manage Barber's playing time and maximize his output. |
| 17 |
2.05 |
Rotoworld.com |
Steve Slaton |
RB |
HOU |
23 |
1 |
| The receiver run was the reason Slaton fell here, but I'm still surprised he's available in this format. Running backs that can catch are at a premium in PPR and Slaton appears to have little serious competition for carries. While expecting double-digit touchdowns might be too bold because Slaton isn't proficient in short-yardage/goal-line situations, he's easily a top-ten PPR value in a top-five offense with a Reggie Bush-like skill set. |
| 18 |
2.06 |
ThunderingBlurb.com |
Reggie Wayne |
WR |
IND |
31 |
8 |
| Almost went with a second RB here as the WR run left some great #2s on the board. But a top WR in this format is a need IMO, and Wayne's 2009 should be much better than his 2008. Questions I have include what will happen with Manning and the sudden new staff changes and can Gonzalez draw coverage off Wayne. BUT I expect him to bounce back and be a fine 1 WR and will end up somewhere in the top ranks for FWRs. |
| 19 |
2.07 |
CBSSports.com |
Greg Jennings |
WR |
GB |
26 |
3 |
| 20 |
2.08 |
FansFantasyFootball.com |
Brandon Jacobs |
RB |
NYG |
27 |
4 |
| So thought about a WR here but since the top options are gone and I can get a top 10 QB much later I went RB. Injuries are always a concern but I will pair Jacobs with Turner and have the best power running game in the league. |
| 21 |
2.09 |
KFFL.com |
Clinton Portis |
RB |
WAS |
28 |
7 |
| 22 |
2.10 |
RapidDraft.com |
Tom Brady |
QB |
NE |
32 |
8 |
| Looks like a good time for the first quarterback. You could take 15 TDs off his 2007 record total and Brady still would have led the league last year. |
| 23 |
2.11 |
TheHuddle.com |
Marques Colston |
WR |
NO |
26 |
3 |
| With backs starting to taper into a group that should still yield a decent RB2 somewhere down the road, this pick can address the need for a top wideout. Colston disappointed last year, but that was injury-related; if he stays healthy, in that offense he's a great value this late in the second round. |
| 24 |
2.12 |
FantasySharks.com |
Roddy White |
WR |
ATL |
28 |
4 |
| 25 |
3.01 |
FantasySharks.com |
Drew Brees |
QB |
NO |
30 |
8 |
| 26 |
3.02 |
TheHuddle.com |
Wes Welker |
WR |
NE |
28 |
5 |
| There are multiple receiver options here, but in a PPR format Welker's triple-digit catches pushed him to the fore. |
| 27 |
3.03 |
RapidDraft.com |
Anquan Boldin |
WR |
ARI |
29 |
6 |
| Plenty of tempting running backs sit there, but only a few true No. 1 fantasy receivers remain. Better durability nearly made Terrell Owens the pick, but I simply can't get past Boldin's 89 catches in just 12 games last year. |
| 28 |
3.04 |
KFFL.com |
Dwayne Bowe |
WR |
KC |
25 |
2 |
| 29 |
3.05 |
FansFantasyFootball.com |
Kevin Smith |
RB |
DET |
22 |
1 |
| So was hoping Welker or Boldin would drop here but no dice. Considered a QB but too early...so with injury concerns at RB I will take my 3rd RB and worry about WR and QB soon... |
| 30 |
3.06 |
CBSSports.com |
Brandon Marshall |
WR |
DEN |
25 |
3 |
| 31 |
3.07 |
ThunderingBlurb.com |
Reggie Bush |
RB |
NO |
24 |
3 |
| As is always the case at my spot, there are several ways to go. But in a league which only requires 2 WRs, but needs 2 RBs (even with PPR scoring) I want to fill out my RB tandem first. It was between several players here and while he's got some injury issues and hasn't actually achieved what we expected him to, Reggie Bush has the opportunity to be a nice #2 in this format. I may have to be extra careful with the rest of my RBS to make sure they can fill in should he go down but I think the risk is worth the potential reward. |
| 32 |
3.08 |
Rotoworld.com |
Terrell Owens |
WR |
BUF |
35 |
13 |
| Pick made based on Pre-Draft List |
| 33 |
3.09 |
FFToday.com |
Ronnie Brown |
RB |
MIA |
27 |
4 |
| I was debating Reggie Bush vs. Ronnie Brown for this pick before ThunderingBlurb snatched up Bush, making my decision for me. This is Brown's second year back from a knee injury that cut short a phenomenal first half of the 2007 season. With Ricky now 32, Brown should see more workload shifted his way. Brown is no slouch catching the ball either, recording over 30 in each of his 4 seasons. |
| 34 |
3.10 |
SportsGrumblings.com |
Thomas Jones |
RB |
NYJ |
31 |
9 |
| I know several other outlets are downgrading Jones, but I still like him as an RB2 because: (a) contrary to popular belief, the RB "wall" is at 32, not 30 - and Jones will be 31; (b) The Jets figure to be a running team this season (c) how can you sit a 1,300 yard rusher the following season? |
| 35 |
3.11 |
FFToolbox.com |
Peyton Manning |
QB |
IND |
33 |
11 |
| It is definitely a period of transition for the Colts. Between the changes (for now) on the coaching staff, questions on the o-line and the formal loss of Harrison without adding another key receiver, there are legit reasons some will be slightly cool towards their players this season. Yeah, o.k. Its Peyton "freakin" Manning we are talking about, who had 4,000 yards and 27 TDs in a "off" year. With a top fantasy RB and WR already in place, I'll take my chances. |
| 36 |
3.12 |
FantasyFootballTrader.com |
Marshawn Lynch |
RB |
BUF |
23 |
2 |
| Getting Lynch on "Blue Light Special" with the 3-game suspension. #13 RB last year at #19 price. |
| 37 |
4.01 |
FantasyFootballTrader.com |
Jason Witten |
TE |
DAL |
27 |
6 |
| Thought long and hard about a couple of RB's here that would look good paired with Lynch. But kept coming back to how filthy A.Johnson/C.Johnson/Witten trio will look. I think I can duct tape #2 RB numbers together later in the draft. |
| 38 |
4.02 |
FFToolbox.com |
Braylon Edwards |
WR |
NYJ |
26 |
4 |
| It is hard to feel comfortable with only one RB after four rounds, but I can quibble about the best remaining options, though Grant/McFadden are tempting. Plus, with all the two-back systems these days, I think I can cobble together decent options later on. Edwards may not reach his stellar '07 levels, but I'm going with the theory that after being majorly embarrassed following all the drops and trade talk, he has much to prove. In addition, whom else do the Browns have to throw too? |
| 39 |
4.03 |
SportsGrumblings.com |
T.J. Houshmandzadeh |
WR |
SEA |
32 |
8 |
| Surprised to see Houshmandzadeh available in the fourth round, but I'm more than happy to add a 90+ reception receiver who has migrated from a WR2 to a WR1. |
| 40 |
4.04 |
FFToday.com |
Antonio Gates |
TE |
SD |
29 |
6 |
| This is a little earlier than I would like to take Gates, but Iﾒm not enamored with the available WR at this spot either since T.J. Houshmandzadeh just left the building. In terms of picking Gates over Tony Gonzalez, I prefer Gates based on youth and having a better QB. Even though Gonzo was a better option last year with marginal QBs, I believe Gatesﾒ off year was mostly due to recovering from that toe injury that I would hope is now behind him. |
| 41 |
4.05 |
Rotoworld.com |
Eddie Royal |
WR |
DEN |
23 |
1 |
| Pick made based on Pre-Draft List |
| 42 |
4.06 |
ThunderingBlurb.com |
Tony Gonzalez |
TE |
ATL |
33 |
12 |
| Thought hard again about other positions but value-wise, Gonzo is the pick. (plus people keep stealing my picks. :)) He's produced 99 and 96 catches with bad Qbs in the last two years - I think he can at least match it with Ryan there, and post some very good TD totals as well maybe even equaling his ten (or more) from 2008. Plus he has a little chip on his shoulder again which I like. |
| 43 |
4.07 |
CBSSports.com |
Pierre Thomas |
RB |
NO |
24 |
2 |
| 44 |
4.08 |
FansFantasyFootball.com |
Darren McFadden |
RB |
OAK |
22 |
1 |
| Can we play with only RB's...still see value later at QB with the top 3 gone, WR's dime a dozen now...considered Clark here but not enought to pass on a boom or bust RB...now I can cross RB's off my draft board...who wants to trade? lol |
| 45 |
4.09 |
KFFL.com |
Vincent Jackson |
WR |
SD |
26 |
4 |
| 46 |
4.10 |
RapidDraft.com |
Knowshon Moreno |
RB |
DEN |
22 |
R |
| With serious questions about each of the other backs I'm considering, why not take a chance on the Broncos' rookie? He was a productive rusher and receiver in college, and Denver's backfield is far more crowded than it is talented. |
| 47 |
4.11 |
TheHuddle.com |
Joseph Addai |
RB |
IND |
26 |
3 |
| Even if he's sharing some of the workload, Addai provides as much value as any other back still on the board. |
| 48 |
4.12 |
FantasySharks.com |
Roy Williams |
WR |
DAL |
27 |
5 |
| There is some risk here as he could flop as the true #1 but the opportunity is here, on a good offense and expected to be the go-to guy. |
| 49 |
5.01 |
FantasySharks.com |
Ryan Grant |
RB |
GB |
26 |
3 |
| Ryan Grant could surprise now that he is in camp and training with the team vs. the hold out he staged last season that hurt him on the field. Expect a solid year our of Ryan Grant. |
| 50 |
5.02 |
TheHuddle.com |
Philip Rivers |
QB |
SD |
27 |
5 |
| WRs and QBs will be gutted by the time the draft makes it back to me again; at WR there are options later that I like, but even if only half the teams that still need QBs take one the talent pool will be thinned considerably. I'd prefer to wait on QB, but Rivers and what I get later puts more points on the field than a TE or backup RB/WR now and a QB after the cream has been skimmed off. |
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