Fantasy draft recap
Fantasy draft last night was interesting. I apparently am drastically underestimating Holcomb and Green (and am happy to report that). Green went in the middle of the second round, Holcomb in the 5th or 6th. Both players could definitely live up to those draft positions, but it was surprising to see Holcomb get drafted well head of a guy like Bledsoe. KJ and Northcutt also went in my league, more or less where expected.
My draft? Well, no Browns for on thing; I did not want to overpay for the home team. Our league allows playing 3 WR each week, and I think excellent WRs are actually more scarce than excellent RBs. So with the 7th position I was able to more or less stick to my strategy -- draft one great RB, at least 3 great WRs, a top-flight TE and take a chance at QB in the later rounds.
1. Marvin Harrison - I went with Harrison because I didn't think he'd last until my next pick at #14.
2. Travis Henry - Was very happy Henry was available here as I was considering selecting him in the first.
3. Tony Gonzalez - I really do like him better than Shockey this year. I hope I'm right.
4. Hines Ward - Crazy on the wide outs here... at this point in the draft it was either pick a QB or a WR as the remaining RBs were not worth the draft position. Ward will, I think, see the ball a ton this year.
5. Koren Robinson - I'm not sold on Robinson but his potential was too much to turn down.
6. Chad Johnson - I would have been happy with Johnson as my 2nd WR. Some of my guys above have the same bye weeks so, again, I thought WR was a better pick than a crappy RB.
7. Troy Hambrick - One of the last starting RBs available, and the only one with a chance to excel. Hopefully I only spot start him.
8. Tom Brady - My theory -- NE is gonna pass a ton because they have no worthy running backs.
9. Matt Hasselbeck - Not sure if Hasselbeck or Brady will be my starter. One of them should put up good numbers.
10. Michael Pittman - Taking a flyer that the dude isn't in jail.
11. Anthony Thomas - Taking a flyer that the Bears and Thomas give me 1 or 2 good games this year. Long shot.
12. Marc Bulger - A third QB and a decent chance he could be my starter if Warner goes down. I think Bulger could put up big numbers again is given a shot.
13. Raiders D/ST - They have good cornerbacks. Traditionally the Raider score well defensively, although they weren't anything special last year.
14. John Carney - Eh, it was him or Vinitieri. I went with Carney only cause he kicks indoors and seemed to be ranked higher. I usually add/drop kickers and defenses anyway.
15. Patriots D/ST - Taking a chance that the Pats preseason defense translates into a great regular season.
16. Santana Moss - No idea what I was thinking. Actually, our league allows selecting only four running backs so I had to go WR or TE. Maybe Moss and the jets will do something.
I was happy with the first 5 or 6 rounds of the draft. After that, I was hoping to get Onterrio Smith or Holcomb. Unfortunately both went in around the 5th and I had to scramble for a second running back and take chances on Pittman and Thomas. I'll be scouting the waiver wire for a 2nd RB. All in all, my team is obviously overly reliant on the receiving core. Every year, each team feels like theyhave wide receiver depth, but I think my team actually has 4 guys who could be top 15 players. I hope that positions me well to handle injuries or to make some significant deals later on.
My draft? Well, no Browns for on thing; I did not want to overpay for the home team. Our league allows playing 3 WR each week, and I think excellent WRs are actually more scarce than excellent RBs. So with the 7th position I was able to more or less stick to my strategy -- draft one great RB, at least 3 great WRs, a top-flight TE and take a chance at QB in the later rounds.
1. Marvin Harrison - I went with Harrison because I didn't think he'd last until my next pick at #14.
2. Travis Henry - Was very happy Henry was available here as I was considering selecting him in the first.
3. Tony Gonzalez - I really do like him better than Shockey this year. I hope I'm right.
4. Hines Ward - Crazy on the wide outs here... at this point in the draft it was either pick a QB or a WR as the remaining RBs were not worth the draft position. Ward will, I think, see the ball a ton this year.
5. Koren Robinson - I'm not sold on Robinson but his potential was too much to turn down.
6. Chad Johnson - I would have been happy with Johnson as my 2nd WR. Some of my guys above have the same bye weeks so, again, I thought WR was a better pick than a crappy RB.
7. Troy Hambrick - One of the last starting RBs available, and the only one with a chance to excel. Hopefully I only spot start him.
8. Tom Brady - My theory -- NE is gonna pass a ton because they have no worthy running backs.
9. Matt Hasselbeck - Not sure if Hasselbeck or Brady will be my starter. One of them should put up good numbers.
10. Michael Pittman - Taking a flyer that the dude isn't in jail.
11. Anthony Thomas - Taking a flyer that the Bears and Thomas give me 1 or 2 good games this year. Long shot.
12. Marc Bulger - A third QB and a decent chance he could be my starter if Warner goes down. I think Bulger could put up big numbers again is given a shot.
13. Raiders D/ST - They have good cornerbacks. Traditionally the Raider score well defensively, although they weren't anything special last year.
14. John Carney - Eh, it was him or Vinitieri. I went with Carney only cause he kicks indoors and seemed to be ranked higher. I usually add/drop kickers and defenses anyway.
15. Patriots D/ST - Taking a chance that the Pats preseason defense translates into a great regular season.
16. Santana Moss - No idea what I was thinking. Actually, our league allows selecting only four running backs so I had to go WR or TE. Maybe Moss and the jets will do something.
I was happy with the first 5 or 6 rounds of the draft. After that, I was hoping to get Onterrio Smith or Holcomb. Unfortunately both went in around the 5th and I had to scramble for a second running back and take chances on Pittman and Thomas. I'll be scouting the waiver wire for a 2nd RB. All in all, my team is obviously overly reliant on the receiving core. Every year, each team feels like theyhave wide receiver depth, but I think my team actually has 4 guys who could be top 15 players. I hope that positions me well to handle injuries or to make some significant deals later on.
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