Mock Drafts

Early fantasy mock draft
February 19, 2008 (#1 - 12)
May 6, 2008 (#1 - 12)

First early NFL mock draft
January 18, 2008 (#1 - 10)
January 31, 2008 (#11 - 20)
February 14, 2008 (#21 - 31)

Second early NFL mock draft
February 26, 2008 (#1 - 10)
February 28, 2008 (#11 - 20)
March 7, 2008 (#21 - 31)

Third (and final) early NFL mock draft
March 11, 2008 (#1 - 10)
March 14, 2008 (#11 - 20)
March 18, 2008 (#21 - 31)

TH second-annual NFL mock draft
April 21, 2008 (#1 - 5)
April 22, 2008 (#6 - 10)
April 23, 2008 (#11 - 15)
April 24, 2008 (#16 - 20)
April 25, 2008 (#21 - 25)
April 26, 2008 (#26 - 31)

So I realize the last two months or so have been all about the NFL Draft. And that is fine and all, but it is about time to get back to the good stuff: fantasy mock drafts.

Aaron Kadkhodai from The Microcosm joined me with the even-numbered picks in this mock draft. Take a second to head over to his blog for all kinds of content, mostly humorous. I even do a little side blogging over there with some Hell’s Kitchen recaps and other random goodies.

The last time I put out a mock, it felt a little rusty and off-the-mark. Now that free agency and the NFL Draft are behind us, I am feeling much better about this mock draft. See if you agree below:

  1. LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, Chargers: No Michael Turner = more playing time for Tomlinson? Maybe not with the multi-talented Darren Sproles and the newly-acquired everyman Jacob Hester on the depth chart behind LT2. But you know LT2 will get his, as long as he can avoid injury.
  2. Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings: I see no reason for a sophomore slump. I think he may exceed his numbers from last year and the Vikings are only getting better. He’s a hoss.
  3. Steven Jackson, RB, Rams: Dude was supposed to challenge LT2’s numbers last year. Got hurt, missed a lot of time, but came back and finished strong. If the Rams’ can improve the offensive line somehow, SJax should be able to roam free.
  4. Tom Brady, QB, Patriots: Even though in the past QBs have had stellar years and then tapered off, I don’t expect this from Brady. After losing the Super Bowl there should be the same intensity and fire in the Patriots’ eyes. I get the feeling they will maintain the same course as last year, with the exception of rather than trying to win them all, trying to perfect their team for postseason play. I think, though the numbers won’t be as great as last year, Brady will still be the top QB and I will make the rare QB first-round pick.
  5. Joseph Addai, RB, Colts: Somebodies injury history and propensity still concerns me despite a strong 2007 season, so Addai is the pick here. Still an up-and-coming star, Addai has been more than lucrative as the starting runningback for the high-powered Colts’ offense. Hopefully, someone in the AFC South will challenge Indy this year, which would keep Addai on the field through the fantasy playoffs.
  6. Jamal Lewis, RB, Browns: Last year, Jamal proved to me that he is back in the saddle again. He has finally shrugged off prison and is a quiet football star waiting for his moment. With the offensive talent that surrounds him at the receiver position, he should explode with a lot of stats. Nine TDs rushing last year, will become 12 + this year as defenses focus on the Browns’ significant passing game.
  7. Brain Westbrook, RB, Eagles: Value, value, value. If Westy falls this far in the first round, consider yourself a lucky man/woman/being. Yes, he does have the ever-popular injury concerns. But he started and played in 15 games last year and was a fantasy stud. The reward greatly outweighs the risk here at No. 7.
  8. Randy Moss, WR, Patriots: It looks like a winning combination. Although defenses try their best to stop Randy Dandy Moss, it just can’t happen against an offense with this kind of versatility. He will get at least 16 TDs and 1000 yards. That makes him a reliable starting receiver every week. It adds something special to a fantasy team to have a receiver that averages at least 80 yards a game with a TD (but I expect Moss’ numbers to be more like 100 yards with a TD).
  9. Larry Johnson, RB, Chiefs: So far, my picks have been pretty straight-forward and solid (Tomlinson, Jackson, Addai and Westbrook), but this may be my first risk. LJ was less than great after his lengthy hold-out on a bad football team. Did the Chiefs improve enough this offseason? That remains to be seen. High risk, high reward: It all hinges on that offensive line and Brodie Croyle.
  10. Marion Barber, RB, Dallas: This pick should be solid. As a No. 10, I don’t feel I am taking too much of a risk. He has been a resilient, powerful runner for a while and without Julius Jones in the backfield he should be able to emerge from the shadows and take a spot in the limelight. Dallas is going to be potent and Barber scores TDs and racks up yards at nearly 5 a carry. Could be similar numbers to last year if taking a full time starting role backfires, but I expect a strong performance to compliment the passing game.
  11. Peyton Manning, QB, Colts: Several good runners still are available at this point in the draft, and the person picking at No. 11 could scoop one up after the turn. So why not grab the guy who arguably is the best quarterback in the league year-after-year? Yes, Tom Brady did surpass him last year, but this Manning is the most consistent of all the quarterbacks available and will battle Brady et al for top dog again this season.
  12. Willis McGahee, RB, Ravens: I expect that the Ravens are going to have a re-emergent year. Maybe not stellar, but playoff possibilities. I look for Willis to have his strongest year to date. He is nearing that period in most running backs careers in which they shine the brightest. That point where youth and experience meet to form the best two or three years in a RBs career. Barring an injury, I see McGahee posting some strong numbers.

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16 Responses to “Mock Drafts”

  1. Weekly Haze « The Hazean, on February 13th, 2008 at 8:13 am Said:

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  2. James, on February 16th, 2008 at 7:55 pm Said:

    THE CHIEFS ARE NOT TAKING A QUARTERBACK AT NUMBER 5, CHANGE THAT PICK, DO A LITTLE RESEARCH, EVERY INDICATION FROM EVERY ANGLE SAYS CROYLE IS THE QUARTERBACK FOR AT LEAST THIS SEASON, AND UNLESS HES HORRENDOUS HE WILL GET 2 MORE YEARS, NOT TO MENTION FLACCO OR HENNE COULD BE HAD IN THE 2ND, POSSIBLY THE THIRD ROUND! EVEN ERICK AINGE IN THE 5TH OR 6TH ROUND IS MORE LIKELY. THE CHIEFS WILL TAKE ELLIS OR JAKE LONG, CERTAINLY NOT MATT RYAN.

  3. The Hazean, on February 16th, 2008 at 10:24 pm Said:

    @ James:

    I actually agree with you. My buddy Marc got a little quarterback happy with the Matt Ryan pick and the Andre Woodson pick for Buffalo.

    I think the Chiefs will give Brodie Croyle a fair shot at earning the starting quarterback spot for KC. He may not get more than a year, or a few games, to prove himself.

    As for where the Chiefs go in the draft … defense or offensive line, for sure. I doubt Jake Long makes it to that far, but if some they will snatch him up. Sedrick Ellis is intriguing but he may go before Glenn Dorsey. Dorsey would work, too. It might be too soon for a cornerback, but the need is there. There are a number of ways KC can go, and our mock will change closer to the draft after some things are settled.

    By the way, thanks for the feedback!

  4. RB, on February 17th, 2008 at 11:06 am Said:

    I really think GDorsey is going to go between 8 and 15. Ellis is the best DT. I think you’re on the money with KBalmer’s rise. Andre Woodson in round 1? No way! That guy might go on day 2.

  5. RJ, on February 17th, 2008 at 5:23 pm Said:

    Dorsey won’t go #1. He doesn’t fit the 3-4 scheme of the Phins. He would be great in the 4-3 though. I really think that the Phins will trade the #1 pick and if they don’t I think they’ll take either Jake Long or Chris Long. Chiefs won’t take Matt Ryan. I believe they’ll take Ryan Clady b/c their offensive line is shot. I can see the Bengals taking Kenny Phillips or Keith Rivers. The Bills won’t take Woodson. They have faith in Trent Edwards and Woodson might drop out of the 1st round b/c of his horrible week in Mobile. The Giants don’t need another DE. They have Umenyoria and Tuck, and I think Kiwanuka is moving back to DE. I think they’ll take a LB since Kawika Mitchell is a free agent.

  6. Neil, on February 19th, 2008 at 2:12 am Said:

    KC doesn’t draft on need but BPA, and furthermore KC has an history of picking top performers at the Senior Bowl( LJ,Sims, Hali, and Bowe). With that in mind KC will pick Sedrick Ellis

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  8. The Hazean, on February 20th, 2008 at 8:02 am Said:

    Thanks for the feeback. I plan to run through this after this weekend with some updates, so check back next week for a new perspective.

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  12. Matt, on March 8th, 2008 at 9:29 am Said:

    I’d love to see Dorsey drop to Cincy. We’ll see.

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