Richie’s 2012 NFL Mock Draft
January 29, 2012 by Administrator · 4 Comments
2012 NFL Mock Draft by Richie
1. Indianapolis Colts – QB Andrew Luck – Stanford
Not only is he the safer pick, but he also has more potential than Griffin. Griffin is no doubt a top QB prospect and more electrifying than Luck, but I don’t see how you pass up Luck. Even if he doesn’t live up to the ridiculous hype surrounding him, he should still be a very solid QB in the NFL.
2. St. Louis Rams – OT Matt Kalil – USC
No doubt they could use an offensive lineman, and I think that’s exactly what they will do to help out their young QB in Bradford. After a disappointing year for the former #1 pick, a dominating tackle like Kalil could be just what he needs, besides some WR’s of course.
3. Minnesota Vikings – (trade to Washington) QB Robert Griffin III – Baylor
I think that the Redskins have to jump ahead of Cleveland to draft Griffin, because there is no way he’ll be left at #6. Some might even take Griffin ahead of Luck, either way almost all consider him a top prospect. I know size wise he’s no Cam Newton, but there’s no doubt that Newton’s success this season as a dual threat quarterback helped RG3’s draft stock.
4. Cleveland Browns – WR Justin Blackmon – Oklahoma State
If they miss out on Griffin, then they no doubt need another dynamic offensive playmaker, and Blackmon can easily be that guy. With one of the worst WR corps in the league, Blackmon would not only be a good value pick, but also positionally needed.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – CB Morris Claiborne – LSU
They could use an offensive tackle, but after a very disappointing season, I think they need to start by improving on the 30th ranked defense. They have the offensive pieces in place, so why not improve the defense with the best corner in the draft.
6. Washington Redskins – (trade to Minnesota) OT Riley Reiff – Iowa
With this pick going to Minnesota after the predicted trade, the Vikings will have their OT of choice of either Reiff or Martin.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars – WR Michael Floyd – Notre Dame
Offense is the primary concern for Jacksonville heading into the draft. Even though right now this may be a little bit of a reach, I think Floyd’s stock will continue to rise heading into the draft, and there is no doubt Jacksonville could use a WR. Might be looking to trade down a little as well.
8. Carolina Panthers – DE Quinton Coples – North Carolina
Offense really took off after drafting Newton, and now it’s time to improve the 28th ranked defense in opponent yards per game. Coples has great size and Carolina could fall in love with his high potential.
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2012 NFL Mock Draft
January 29, 2012 by Administrator · Comments Off
2012 NFL Mock Draft
1. Indianapolis Colts – QB Andrew Luck – Stanford
This is a no brain pick. Even with Peyton Manning still there they will draft Andrew Luck ensuring that they will have a franchise QB for the next 15 years. I don’t know what they will do with Manning but I think they will need to release him and start a new future. If they were to keep Manning and draft Luck they would have around $50 million tied up at the same position which won’t help improve the team.
2. St. Louis Rams – OT Matt Kalil – USC
Sam Bradford did not perform up to the standards he established in his rookie year but still has a bright future. The Rams look like the favorites to land Coach Jeff Fisher whose first move will be to decide who to take #2 overall in the 2012 NFL mock draft. I think it will be a pretty easy pick going with someone who can protect their franchise QB. Kalil is head and shoulders above offensive lineman and would be a great tackle to add to the front line.
3. Minnesota Vikings – CB Morris Claiborne – LSU
I think that the Vikings have two choices here with the third pick. They will have to choose between WR Justin Blackmon to help out Christian Ponder in the passing game or Morris Claiborn to help out a very bad secondary. In my mock draft I have them going with Claiborne because they need a playmaker on the defensive side more than the offensive side. Also seeing what Patrick Peterson did this year backs up the pick even more.
4. Cleveland Browns – QB Robert Griffin III
I don’t believe that Colt McCoy is the answer at quarterback in Cleveland. Robert Griffin III is a very intelligent quarterback as well as a person. He can make all the throws as well as very athletic. Picking RGIII will be a great start with the 4th pick and they will also have Atlanta’s 1st round pick which I would have them adding another weapon to help their new QB out.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – OT Jonathan Martin – Stanford
Another quarterback who didn’t live up to expectations was Josh Freeman and it was largely due to the lack of protection that he was given. Last year they spent a lot of their first couple of round picks on the defensive line drafting two defensive ends. In the 2012 NFL draft I expect them to turn to the offensive line and draft Jonathan Martin who will be a great addition and hopefully get Freeman back on track.
6. Washington Redskins – CB Dre Kirkpatrick – Alabama
The Redskins have established a very good pass rush by drafting two defensive ends in the past two drafts in Ryan Kerrigan and Brian Orakpo. Now with that being said a good pass rush doesn’t mean much when the secondary leaves receivers wide open. Kirkpatrick is an excellent cover corner as well as a returner so expect them to go with a cornerback instead of a quarterback.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars – WR Justin Blackmon – Oklahoma State
Justin Blackmon is a top 5 draft talent who has fallen due to other needs by the teams ahead of Jacksonville. So if this scenario occures then the Jaguars won’t hesitate to pull the trigger on Blackmon. Last year they drafted Blaine Gabbert with the 10th overall pick and he did not perform like the other rookie QB’s did but I believe that was due to the lack of playmakers around him. He did not have any receivers that could separate from the defense. Bringing in Blackmon with instantly spark that offense that is solely based around MJD.
8. Carolina Panthers – DE Quinton Coples – North Carolina
The Panthers are pretty much set on the offensive side with two great running backs and a great WR in Steve Smith. I think with this top 10 draft pick they will need to look at the defensive end. They finished 24th in total defense in 2011 and were tied for 25th in total sacks. Coples could fall farther from this spot but right now I have him going to Carolina and help put more pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
9. Miami Dolphins – DE Melvin Ingram – South Carolina
Jason Taylor said he is retiring after this season ending a Hall of Fame career spent mostly in Miami. This will create a hole that Miami has to fill immediately. I think they will go into this off-season looking for a franchise QB but I don’t think there is anyone worth of the 9th overall selection so they will have to go with the best available pass rusher. That is where Melvin Ingram will come in and take over immediately.
10. Buffalo Bills – DE Andre Branch – Clemson
Like the Dolphins, the Bills will be looking for a franchise QB. I think they need to cut Ryan Fitzpatrick so they can save some money on that terrible contract they concocted. They could draft a QB or find a free agent to come in maybe Matt Flynn. But like I said with Miami I don’t see anyone worthy of a top 10 selection so they need to turn to the defensive rush. Last year they drafted Marcell Dareus who performed very well but needs someone on the end to help him out. Branch will be a nice addition to that defensive line.
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Fantasy RB Rankings
August 24, 2011 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
Fantasy Running Backs
Written by Richie Graffeo
1. Arian Foster – Texans
2. Adrian Peterson – Vikings
3. Jamaal Charles – Chiefs
4. Ray Rice – Ravens
5. Rashard Mendenhall – Steelers
6. Maurice Jones-Drew – Jaguars
7. LeSean McCoy – Eagles
8. Michael Turner – Falcons
9. Chris Johnson – Titans
10. Darren McFadden – Raiders
Notes on the Top 10:
As you can see, Arian Foster edged out Peterson for the number 1 spot in my rankings. Foster had a ridiculous year last season, and the only question is whether he can come close to those numbers again, and I think yes. He’s only 25 years old and is a powerful runner, so he should be able to take a beating for at least a few more years to come, giving him a real bright future. Jamaal Charles takes the number 3 slot, as I see no reason he shouldn’t have another great year. He’s super-fast, and despite his great season, he only had 8 total touchdowns. The aging Thomas Jones stole 6 from him last year, but I expect Charles to rack up a few more this season with Jones getting less touches. I’m also a fan of LeSean McCoy, who I expect to repeat his performance last year with an even better one. With teams focusing more on blitzing Vick, look for more of those short passes to McCoy to get him into the open field. Final note on the top 10 is addressing Chris Johnson coming in at number 9. Just because he didn’t live up to expectations last season doesn’t mean he didn’t have a good year, just not number 1 overall pick status. The two main things that concern me with him is this whole holding out and contract situation, and also that Tennessee is not a very good team.
11. Steven Jackson – Rams
12. Matt Forte – Bears
13. Peyton Hillis – Browns
14. Frank Gore
15. LeGarrette Blount – Buccaneers
16. Ahmad Bradshaw – Giants
17. Felix Jones – Cowboys
18. Knowshon Moreno – Broncos
19. Ryan Grant – Packers
20. Benjarvus Green-Ellis – Patrios
Notes on 11 – 20:
Steven Jackson at number 11 may be a bit high for some people, but I still think he’s a very useful RB. Last season he played in every game and had double-digit fantasy points at least 11 times. He only had 6 touchdowns, but I expect to see a slight rise in that number with the continued growth of Sam Bradford and just the Rams offense in general. Frank Gore and Ryan Grant are the main injury risks in this group, but if Gore can stay healthy (which I doubt), then he could easily be a top 6 running back. I’m a believer in Tampa Bay’s offense, which is why Blount is so high. Same with Felix Jones in Dallas, as I think with Barber gone he’ll see more carries in a high powered offense led by Tony Romo. Forte and Moreno especially are on pretty weak teams, so that’s a bit of a concern for me, but they’re both solid RBs.
21. Beanie Wells – Cardinals
22. Jahvid Best – Lions
23. Shonn Green – Jets
24. DeAngelo Williams – Panthers
25. Cedric Benson – Bengals
26. Mark Ingram – Saints
27. Ryan Mathews – Chargers
28. Marshawn Lynch – Seahawks
29. Tim Hightower – Redskins
30. Mike Tolbert – Chargers
Notes on 21 – 30:
You might be thinking, DeAngelo Williams at number 24?? Actually that might even be a little high. Not only is he one of the biggest injury risks among all players, but he’s also on one of the worst teams in the league. With not much of an offensive line or stability at the quarterback position in Carolina, Williams averaged only 7 fantasy points per game in the 6 games that he actually played in. So not only does he have to stay healthy, but you have to hope for a huge bounce-back season which I think is too much to ask. Wells, Best, and even Greene have the opportunity to produce and have a top 10 RB season. If these guys can stay healthy, expect very nice years out of all of them, and are high risk/high reward kind of guys. Lastly I’ll mention the two guys out of San Diego, Tolbert and Mathews. Last year, Tolbert got 11 touchdowns and had just less than 1000 total yards, while Mathews was just over 800 total yards and 7 TDs in an injury filled season. I’m expecting Mathews to get more touches this season because the Chargers drafted him in the 1st round for a reason and want to give him every chance to produce, which is why I have him slightly ahead of Tolbert.
31. Fred Jackson – Bills
32. Joseph Addai – Colts
33. Reggie Bush – Dolphins
34. Jonathan Stewart – Panthers
35. Michael Bush – Raiders
36. Brandon Jacobs – Giants
37. Pierre Thomas – Saints
38. Daniel Thomas – Dolphins
39. Willis McGahee – Broncos
40. Ryan Torain – Redskins
41. James Starks – Packers
42. Jerome Harrison – Lions
43. Rashard Jennings – Jaguars
44. C.J. Spiller – Bills
45. Montario Hardesty – Browns
46. Ben Tate – Texans
47. Danny Woodhead – Patriots
48. Ronnie Brown – Eagles
49. Jason Snelling – Falcons
50. Delone Carter – Colts
Notes on 31 – 50:
Fred Jackson is by far the best in this group, it’s just the Bills are so bad he will only be able to do so much this season. CJ Spiller looks worse and worse every day, so don’t expect him to do much, as he might just be the next Aaron Maybin. In Jonathan’s Stewart’s case, basically everything I said about DeAngelo Williams, but add in the fact he’s the backup to start week 1. A lot of these RBs this late are backups, and you should draft them based on playing potential. For example, Darren McFadden is an injury risk, so if he goes down at some point in the season, Michael Bush would then become the starter and have a starring role. Same goes for James Starks in Green Bay or Ben Tate in Houston. That being said, if you drafted let’s just say a Ryan Grant, you’re going to want Starks in case Grant gets injured.
Fantasy QB Rankings
August 24, 2011 by Administrator · 1 Comment
Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings
Written by Richie Graffeo
Rank Player Bye Note
1 Michael Vick 7 Understand there is an injury risk, but I'll still take my chances with Vick. Some people think all you have to do is blitz him and he'll struggle, but I think Andy Reid will counter against that and find ways to let Vick use his skills and rack up huge fantasy points once again.
2 Aaron Rodgers 8 Much safer pick than Vick and still was able to put up great numbers. Had over 350 yards and 4 touchdowns rushing, so he can steal some points with his legs too. Only thing is I think a healthy Grant will take away some of his passing attempts.
3 Tom Brady 7 Last season had 36 TDs and only 4 INTs. Add Ochocinco as a target and I think Brady will have another huge fantasy season.
4 Drew Brees 11 If he can limit his 22 INTs from a year ago, he could finish as a top 2 QB. He did throw for over 4600 yards and 33 touchdowns, but the difference between him and Brady right now is that he's a turnover machine.
5 Philip Rivers 6 One of the top QBs last year and led the league in Passing Yards, and with Gates healthy and returning, why can't he do it again?
6 Tony Romo 5 Obviously there's an injury risk here with Romo missing most of last season and having a mediocre offensive line, but there's still plenty of hope for a 30 TD season in a high flying Dallas offense this season.
7 Peyton Manning 11 Questions regarding health and offensive line give him a major red flag this season. Still was 2nd in Passing Yards last season so he still has plenty of skill left at age 35.
8 Matt Schaub 11 An up and down season for Schaub, but in the final 8 games he averaged just over 17 fantasy points per game in standard leagues. Expect teams to focus more on Arian Foster this season just like the second half of last year, which should open up more passing opportunities for Schaub.
9 Josh Freeman 8 When looking at the numbers, how can you not love this kid? 25 TDs and 6 INTs, not to mention 364 yards rushing in only his second NFL season. Should improve on his zero rushing touchdowns, which can only help his argument for having another very solid season for a rising Buccaneers team.
10 Ben Roethlisberger 11 After his suspension last season, he looked like he never missed a beat finishing 6th among QBs in fantasy points per game. Another solid year should be on the way for Big Ben.
11 Matt Ryan 11 If you want someone with huge point potential, Ryan's not your guy. He only scored more than 20 fantasy points 3 times last season, but was very consistent in putting up at least 10 points in 14 of his 16 starts.
12 Eli Manning 7 A pretty inconsistent year for Eli throwing 25 picks to go with 31 TDs, but still threw for over 4000 yards and has a nice pair of Widereceivers to help his cause.
13 Matthew Stafford 9 Perfect example of a high risk/high reward guy. Played in only 2 full games last year, but in each of those racked up 24 fantasy points. If he can stay healthy, which is a HUGE if, he can be a top 10 QB in my opinion with the weapons he has.
14 Joe Flacco 5 Not a bad season by any means for Flacco, who had 3622 passing yard, 25 TDs and 10 INTs. The addition of Lee Evans can only help, but doesn't get enough attempts to put up giant numbers.
15 Sam Bradford 5 Look for Bradford to improve on his rookie campaign of 18 TDs and 15 picks, but to think he'll be a top 10 QB is a little overboard. Nice year for a rookie, but still just a backup for fantasy.
16 Kevin Kolb 6 Even if you’re not sold on him like some people are, you can't deny he's got potential. Why not draft him as a backup and take the chance he has a breakout year? He only has upside if you take him this late at the Quarterback position, that is assuming he's your backup to start the year.
17 Jay Cutler 8 Not much to like with their offensive system and poor offensive line, but Cutler did score over 20 fantasy points four times last year, so not a terrible matchup play in some cases.
18 Matt Cassel 6 27 TDs and 7 INTs for Cassel who had a very respectable season. Solid backup for your team, but it's going to be hard to repeat his 2010 stats in 2011.
19 Kyle Orton 6 Despite what Denver fans want to hear, his job his safe as the starter to start the season. In the first 11 games last season, he averaged just over 18 fantasy points per game, so he's not a terrible option if you have to go to him.
20 Colt McCoy 5 Dominant preseason so far, but then again, it is preseason. Still, I think he's got some upside and could be a useful QB.
21 Mark Sanchez 8 17 TDs and 13 INTs throwing last season, so clearly not much of a fantasy option. Plaxico helps his stock a little, but he still lost Cotchery and Edwards.
22 Donovan McNabb 9 No doubt he will be better than he was in Washington, but unfortunately that's still not saying much for the 34 year old QB.
23 Ryan Fitzpatrick 7 More of a hit or miss guy, and expect a lot of misses this season. Had a nice fantasy year in 2010 with four games of 20 or more fantasy points, but only so much can happen on a Bills team who could have the worst offensive line in the history of football.
24 Chad Henne 5 Biggest thing is consistency. Showed some glimpses of his potential last year , but those glimpses were few and not often.
25 Alex Smith 7 Very similar to Henne. On the hot seat, but still has a tad of potential left before we all give up hope on the former #1 overall pick.
26 Jason Campbell 8 Last 5 games last year he averaged over 15 fantasy points per game, so you never know, a breakout could finally happen.
27 David Garrard 9 Actually had a decent year fantasy wise last year, but the reason I have him so low is because of Gabbert.
28 Cam Newton 9 I still think Jimmy Clausen gives Carolina a better chance at winning, but apparently not Carolina. Only reason he's this high is for his running ability.
29 Matt Hasselbeck 6 Basically no potential with him, but he's a starter, for week 1 anyways.
30 Tavaris Jackson 6 Not a good passer, decent wheels, but turnovers will be an issue in Seattle.
31 John Beck 5 Horrible offensive line. Horrible team. Horrible everything.
32 Andy Dalton 7 Rookie quarterback on what many believe is the worst team in the NFL. Not a good combination.
2011 NFL Power Rankings
August 2, 2011 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
2011 NFL Power Rankings
Rank Team 2010 Record Comments
1. Green Bay Packers 10-6 All their pieces back from their Super Bowl championship. Plus Jermichael Finely will be coming back from his 2010 injury; making them even more explosive on offense.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers 12-4 They need to keep Ben Roethlisberger healthy if they hope to reach another Super Bowl.
3. New England Patriots 14-2 Last year was suppose to be a rebuilding year. This year they should make a run in the playoffs.
4. Indianapolis Colts 10-6 They have Peyton Manning. What else needs to be said.`
5. New York Jets 11-5 Rex Ryan guaranteed another Super Bowl victory. Will he be right one of these times?
6. New Orleans Saints 11-5 We know what to expect from their offense but what will the Saints' defense do this year?
7. Baltimore Ravens 12-4 They have all the pieces that they need. They just have to put it together during the playoffs.
8. San Diego Chargers 9-7 Norv Turner should be on the hot seat this year. So much talent that doesn't live up to expectations.
9. Philadelphia Eagles 10-6 A full off-season knowing that Michael Vick will be the starting QB will only help that offense.
10. Dallas Cowboys 6-10 Tony Romo will be back fully healthy to prove his doubters wrong.
11. Houston Texans 6-10 Arian Foster will run wild again. Now all they need is a defense.
12. Atlanta Falcons 13-3 Matt Ryan had a good off-season with the drafting of Julio Jones. Another big target to throw to in the 2011 NFL season.
13. New York Giants 10-6 They go as Eli goes.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10-6 Josh Freeman played great last year. Look for him to keep improving.
15. Detroit Lions 6-10 The Lions continue to improve and with the defensive line that they have put together, they will be very tough to score on.
16. Chicago Bears 11-5 How tough is Jay Cutler?
17. Kansas City Chiefs 10-6 Can they win the division again or will San Diego take it back.
18. Arizona Cardinals 6-10 The addition of Kevin Kolb is one of the best in this off-season. Larry Fitzgerald should have an outstanding year with Kolb.
19. St. Louis Rams 7-9 Another year with Sam Bradford is usually a good thing but Josh McDaniels is the new offensive coordinator and no off-season to work together.
20. Miami Dolphins 7-9 Chad Henne is on the hot seat. This will be a make or break year for him.
21. Oakland Raiders 8-8 They will never win a Super Bowl with Al Davis running the show.
22. Cleveland Browns 5-11 Can Colt McCoy continue to progress into an NFL QB will be the question this season.
23. San Francisco 49ers 5-11 It will take some time for Jim Harbaugh to implement his system and find the right QB but I think he will have an immediate impact in the 2011 season.
24. Jacksonville Jaguars 7-9 How long will David Garrard be the Jaguars quarterback.
25. Minnesota Vikings 6-10 Rookie QB and Adrian Peterson. I expect a lot of ground and pound.
26. Tennessee Titans 6-10 See above and substitute Chris Johnson for Adrian Peterson.
27. Buffalo Bills 4-12 I did like their drafting this year but they don't have enough fire power to compete yet.
28. Denver Broncos 4-12 Tim Tebow or Kyle Orton?
29. Seattle Seahawks 7-9 What is Matt Hasselbeck going to do? The season will be on his shoulders.
30. Carolina Panthers 2-14 The only interesting story here is whether Jimmy Clausen will give up the #2 to Cam Newton.
31. Cincinnati Bengals 4-12 T.O. and Ochocinco are gone. Carson Palmer is sticking to his retirement. It should be an interesting season in Cincinnati.
32. Washington Redskins 6-10 With the Cowboys, Giants, and Eagles all looking strong for 2011, Washington will have a pretty tough time. They currently have no QB which will not suffice in the NFC East.
2011 NFL Mock Draft
April 27, 2011 by Administrator · 6 Comments
1. Carolina Panthers – QB Cam Newton – Auburn
Cam Newton is a phenomenal athlete and a physical specimen. I don’t believe that he is the best quarterback in the 2011 NFL draft, that title going to Blaine Gabbert of Missouri, but it seems that if the Panthers do go with QB at #1 then they will go with Newton. Newton has demonstrated that he can play QB in the NFL during the season at Auburn as well as during his pro day so it won’t be a terrible pick.
2. Denver Broncos - DT/DE Marcell Dareus – Alabama
If Marcell Dareus does not go to the Panthers with the 1st overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft, the Broncos won’t take too long to scoop him up. He will fit new Head Coach John Fox’s 4-3 defensive scheme perfectly as he may be the best football player in the 2011 NFL draft.
3. Buffalo Bills – OLB Von Miller – Texas A&M
The Bills will have to think strongly about drafting Blaine Gabbert with the third overall pick. I think that Von Miller is a playmaking defensive player that can play the linebacker position or rush the passer. He has been compared to DeMarcus Ware and posses many of the same skills. The Bills will still be in the running for Andrew Luck in the 2012 NFL draft.
4. Cincinnati Bengals - WR A.J. Green – Georgia
Carson Palmer seems to be set on retiring because I don’t see the Bengals trading him when the lockout comes to an end and trading opens up. I would think that with Blaine Gabbert still on the draft board that they should go with him as a backup plan but I don’t hear any interest coming from Cincinnati’s draft camp that they will go in that direction.
5. Arizona Cardinals – QB Blaine Gabbert – Missouri
The Cardinals’ QB situation currently is a mess and they should definitely be looking for their franchise QB in the 2011 NFL mock draft. With this pick they could choose between Cam Newton, Ryan Mallet, or Blaine Gabbert. I think that Blaine Gabbert is the number one quarterback coming into the 2011 NFL mock draft.
6. Cleveland Browns - WR Julio Jones – Alabama
The Browns could go with a defensive end here like a Robert Quinn but I think with Colt McCoy becoming their franchise quarterback he will need a big time playmaker to throw to. Julio Jones is a big body with great hands and speed. I wouldn’t blame them if they went to the defensive side of the ball but it will be hard to pass on Jones here.
7. San Francisco 49ers – CB Patrick Peterson – LSU
With this pick in the 2011 NFL mock draft, the 49ers could look to draft a QB. With Gabbert and Newton off the board, San Francisco should look to draft the best available player on their big board. That just happens to be Patrick Peterson who is a dynamic athlete with very good cover corner skills.
8. Tennessee Titans - 
DT Nick Fairley – Auburn
The Titans could go in a few directions here. They are going to release QB Vince Young and can’t continue with Kerry Collins. I don’t think any QB is worthy with this pick though so I think they turn to the defensive side of the ball. This would be a great pick up if Fairley falls to them at pick number eight in the 2011 NFL mock draft.
9. Dallas Cowboys – OT Tyron Smith – USC
The Cowboys have a few different needs and could go in a few directions. They could draft a defensive end here because they have some defensive lineman who are free agents. I believe that they need to start on the offensive line though especially since Tony Romo is coming off a injury that held him out of most of last season.
10. Washington Redskins – DE J.J. Watt – Wisconsin
With the 10th pick in the 2011 NFL mock draft they could go a few ways. They could go with a quarterback but my top two QB’s are off the board so I would move to the next position which is a playmaking WR. The Redskins drafted a great DE in Brian Orakpo two years ago so now if they go with another defensive end that pass rush will be hard to defend and will help improve their all around defense.
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2011 NFL Draft Order
January 16, 2011 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
Round 1
1. Carolina Panthers
2. Denver Broncos
3. Buffalo Bills
4. Cincinnati Bengals
5. Arizona Cardinals
6. Cleveland Browns
7. San Francisco 49ers
8. Tennessee Titans
9. Dallas Cowboys
10. Washington Redskins
11. Houston Texans
12. Minnesota Vikings
13. Detroit Lions
14. St. Louis Rams
15. Miami Dolphins
16. Jacksonville Jaguars
17. New England Patriots – from Oakland
18. San Diego Chargers
19. New York Giants
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
21. Kansas City Chiefs
22. Indianapolis Colts
23. Philadelphia Eagles
24. New Orleans Saints
25. Seattle Seahawks
26. Baltimore Ravens
27. New York Jets
28. Green Bay Packers
29. Chicago Bears
30. Pittsburgh Steelers
31. Atlanta Falcons
32. New England Patriots
Round 2
1. New England Patriots – from Carolina
2. Denver Broncos
3. Buffalo Bills
4. Cincinnati Bengals
5. Arizona Cardinals
6. Cleveland Browns
7. Tennessee Titans
8. Dallas Cowboys
9. Washington Redskins
10 Houston Texans
11. Minnesota Vikings
12. Detroit Lions
13. San Francisco 49ers
14. Denver Broncos – from Miami
15. St. Louis Rams
16. Oakland Raiders
17. Jacksonville Jaguars
18. San Diego Chargers
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
20. New York Giants
21. Seattle Seahawks
22. Indianapolis Colts
23. Philadelphia Eagles
24. Kansas City Chiefs
25. Green Bay Packers
26. New York Jets
27. Baltimore Ravens
28. New Orleans Saints
29. Chicago Bears
30. Pittsburgh Steelers
31. Atlanta Falcons
32. New England Patriots
2011 NFL Mock Draft 21-32
January 1, 2011 by Administrator · 4 Comments
21. Kansas City Chiefs – DE Muhammad Wilkerson – Temple
Tamba Hali had a great season rushing the passer. Adding another pass rusher like Muhammad Wilkerson on the other side could really improve a pretty good defensive next year.
22. Indianapolis Colts – DT Drake Nevis – LSU
The Colts got dumped in the first round of the playoffs for the first time in awhile. One glaring weakness that the Jets took advantage of was the Colts run defense. They have had a great pass rush year in and year out but they have been known to struggle in the run defense. Despite Nevis’ lack of size he is very good against the run. They have been in desperate need of an anchor in the middle of the defensive line and Drake Nevis should provide that.
23. Philadelphia Eagles - OT Anthony Castonzo – Boston College
The Eagles have given up a lot of sacks this season even with the mobile QB Michael Vick. Anthony Castonzo has prototypical height and has very good mobility but needs to add bulk.
24. New Orleans Saints – DE Cameron Heyward – Ohio State
Cameron Heyward could have been a high draft pick last year but decided to stay one more year in college. He has had a great senior season. He has very good size and is a versatile player who can rush the passer or drop back in coverage. The defense has really struggled this year giving up some big plays and creating less turnovers.
25. Seattle Seahawks - DE Adrian Clayborn – Iowa
Seattle won their division even with a losing record and even with a lack of talent on the defensive side of the ball. Adding Clayborn will dramatically improve their pass rush especially since they will have to battle Sam Bradford for years to come. They could also use a quarterback for next season.
26. Baltimore Ravens – WR Randall Cobb – Kentucky
Last year, the Ravens had many talented WR’s but they were all possession receivers. They need some speed which they tried out with Donte Stallworth but he is getting old and just isn’t as talented as a Cobb. Along with his speed he is also a great route runner who could help out in the return game as well.
27. Atlanta Falcons – DE Aldon Smith – Missouri
Atlanta has had a very good season this year in many different areas. One weakness that I have noticed is their lack of pressure from their four down lineman on defense. They finished the 2010 regular season tied for 20th in sacks. Last year they drafted Sean Witherspoon from Missouri and now its time to add another Missouri player to their front line.
28. New England Patriots – G Dan Watkins – Baylor
Dan Watkins played tackle at Baylor, but at the NFL level he will be a very good guard. New England’s offensive line has been getting older and also has had some injury problems. They added their defensive end with their first pick and now they will address the offensive line with their second 1st round pick.
29. Chicago Bears – OT Greg Carimi – Wisconsin
Jay Cutler was sacked more times than anyone this year in the NFL and needs to be protected next season if they have any chance at making it to the Super Bowl. Carimi is a top offensive lineman who will be hard to pass up come the Bears’ pick.
30. New York Jets – OT Derek Sherrod – Mississippi St
The Jets are a very good team that are in serious contention for the Super Bowl. With not many weaknesses they will be looking to add depth and one place that they could use some depth is the offensive line. He may not play right away but any time there could be an injury and he would be a great replacement.
31. Pittsburgh Steelers - C Mike Pouncey – Florida
In the 2011 NFL draft look for the Steelers to continue to upgrade their offensive line. Mike Pouncey has been playing center this year at Florida but when his brother was there last year he played guard. With the Steelers he will reunite with his brother and move back to guard which will help protect Ben Roethlisberger.
32. Green Bay Packers – OLB Justin Houston – Georgia
The Packers had a great season resulting in a Super Bowl victory. They have many players coming back from IR for the 2011 season. Adding Justin Houston will add more weapons to that defense that was so disruptive during the 2010 season. He has top pass rushing skills to go along a huge frame that will give defensive coordinator Dom Capers plenty of options.
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Survivor Elimination Pool
December 12, 2010 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
Looking for a great way to become involved in the NFL frenzy this fall? Participating in a Survivor Elimination Pool may be just the right answer. While many NFL-related games such as fantasy football require extensive knowledge, time, and commitment, Survivor Elimination Pools offer a simple, exciting way for everyone to share in the fun of football season. How do Survivor Elimination Pools work? It’s easy!
All you have to do is pick one team each week to win. If the team you pick loses, you are eliminated from the Survivor Elimination Pool. If the team you pick wins and you survive, you select a new team to win for the next week. Sounds easy, right? It is. The catch is that you can only select a particular team to win once. The winner(s) of the Survivor Elimination Pool is the “survivor” who outlasts all other participants.
Survivor Elimination Pools are an excellent way to enjoy football season with family, friends, and coworkers alike. Need some inside information to help you win your Survivor Elimination Pool? No problem. Each week our panel of football experts participates in a mock Survivor Elimination Pool by selecting a team and providing a brief explanation as to why they believe that particular team will win. Feel free to use their expertise to help you win your Survivor Elimination Pool or to tell them why your choice is better…
Week 14
| Matchup | Survivor Pick | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fantasy Guy | Atlanta at Carolina | Atlanta Falcons | Carolina has the number one overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft and they have been playing like they don't want to lose it. |
| Roberto | Green Bay at Detroit | Green Bay Packers | Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are playing tough football as the NFL playoff picture evolves. On the other hand, the Detroit Lions are hurting at the quarterback position and continue to find ways to lose football games. While this game may not be a complete blowout, the Packers should handle the Lions with ease even on the road. |
Week 13
| Matchup | Survivor Pick | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fantasy Guy | Carolina at Seattle | Seattle Seahawks | This week was very hard to pick. All the good teams have been taking so it is slim pickings. My top pick would have to be Philadelphia over Houston which Roberto has picked for you. I'm going with Seattle against a putrid Carolina team who looks to be the top pick in the 2011 NFL draft. |
| Roberto | Houston at Philadelphia | Philadelphia Eagles | The Houston Texans may have delivered a shutout versus the Titans in Week 12 but that will not be the case in Week 13. Remember this is still the same defense who has given up several fourth quarter leads during the 2010 season. In addition, due to the Thursday night matchup, the Texans defense will have even less time to prepare for the unique considerations that need to be accounted for when playing against Michael Vick. The Houston Texans have never defeated the Philadelphia Eagles and the chances that the Texans will get their first victory Thursday night in Philadelphia are very slim. |
Week 12
| Matchup | Survivor Pick | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fantasy Guy | Jacksonville at NY Giants | New York Giants | This could be a crazy pick because Jacksonville has won their last two games and New York has lost their last two games. But I think the real best team will come out of this matchup and that will be the Gmen. |
| Roberto | Carolina at Cleveland | Cleveland Browns | One of the best Survivor Elimination Pool strategies is to simply pick against the worst teams in the NFL. Such is the case in week 12. Not only are the Carolina Panthers giving up more than 25 points a game, but they also have an atrocious offense. Expect the Cleveland Browns to play classic smash mouth football and pound the rock with Peyton Hillis all game. |
Week 11
| Matchup | Survivor Pick | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fantasy Guy | Tampa Bay at San Francisco | San Francisco 49ers | Since Troy Smith has started at QB the 49ers have been a pretty good offensive team. Tampa Bay is traveling across the country and is due for a loss. I'm going with San Francisco in week 11. |
| Roberto | Arizona at Kansas City | Kansas City Chiefs | Kansas City will look to bounce back from last week’s defeat with a win over Arizona at Arrowhead this Sunday. Despite Matt Cassel’s encouraging numbers against the Broncos, the Chiefs will return to the ground game in hopes that Thomas Jones and Jamaal Charles will run wild against the Cardinals’ 28th ranked run defense. |
Week 10
| Matchup | Survivor Pick | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fantasy Guy | Carolina at Tampa Bay | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | This week is full of close matchups, which makes the eliminator pool very hard to pick. I am left with a few choices. The best pick in week 10 I believe is Indianapolis over Cincinnati but unfortunately I have already picked them. My next best pick is Tampa Bay at home against Carolina. |
| Roberto | Dallas at New York Giants | New York Giants | The Dallas Cowboys are doing everything they can to lock up the first pick in the 2011 NFL draft. The New York Giants will be happy to contribute to the Cowboys’ efforts, destroying them in Week 10 at the Meadowlands. Needless to say Wade Phillips is thankful he was fired prior to this massacre. |
Week 9
| Matchup | Survivor Pick | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fantasy Guy | Indianapolis at Philadelphia | Philadelphia Eagles | Half way through the NFL season, much of the elite teams have been taken so going forward it will be a challenge. I’m going out on a limb with this pick but I heard a stat the other day about Coach Andy Reid, which I am going to lean on. He is 11-0 coming off a bye week but this week he is going against a very good Colts team. Michael Vick is back at QB and will lead the Eagles to victory. |
| Roberto | New Orleans at Carolina | New Orleans Saints | The defending Super Bowl Champions have been spotty this year to say the least, but even with injuries the New Orleans Saints still have a plethora of talent and a chance to make a run in the 2011 playoffs. With a 5-3 record, they will have to bury weak teams to earn their playoff spot and that is exactly what they will do in week #9 against a Carolina Panthers team who has no identity. |
Week 8
| Matchup | Survivor Pick | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fantasy Guy | Carolina at St. Louis | St. Louis Rams | St. Louis is very good at home and although Carolina is coming off their first win of the season I still am going with the Rams in week 8. I expect Steven Jackson to run wild over that weak Carolina defense. |
| Roberto | Minnesota @ New England | New England Patriots | Brett Favre is not only the most dramatic NFL player in history, but he is also a stubborn old grandpa and he will do everything he can to suit up and gimp around the field in Week 8 to maintain his consecutive game streak. Adrian Petersen may run wild against a soft Patriots run defense, but with minimal help coming from the quarterback position for Minnesota (regardless of who starts), the Vikings will lose to a Patriots team who knows how to get the job done in Foxborough. |
Week 7
| Matchup | Survivor Pick | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fantasy Guy | Buffalo at Baltimore | Baltimore Ravens | See week 3 explanation. |
| Roberto | Buffalo at Baltimore | Baltimore Ravens | Would you want to face Ray Lewis following a bitter overtime loss to the Patriots? I didn’t think so… and neither do the Buffalo Bills. The best thing the Bills could do is sit their “starters” and preserve their health for the one game they may have a chance to win this year: Week 14 vs. the Cleveland Browns (and even that’s a stretch). Expect the Baltimore Ravens defense to smother any game plan the Bills developed during their bye week, especially if Pro Bowl Safety Ed Reed makes his return to the football field in Week #7. |
Week 6
| Matchup | Survivor Pick | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fantasy Guy | Cleveland at Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Steelers | Cleveland is starting rookie QB Colt McCoy which isn’t a great thing against any NFL defense but even worse against the Steelers defense which in my eyes are the best in the NFL. It is also the return of Ben Roethlisberger from his four game suspension. I expect a huge blow out in this match up. |
| Roberto | Cleveland at Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Steelers | Say what you may about Big Ben, but as soon as he delivers his first touchdown every single one of the Steeler faithful will be waving the Terrible Towel. Pittsburgh in Week #6! |
Week 5
| Matchup | Survivor Pick | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fantasy Guy | Kansas City at Indianapolis | Indianapolis Colts | Indianapolis this year has been on a rollercoaster ride. They are coming off their second divisional loss of the season. This could be a very risky pick due too Kansas City being undefeated and coming off a bye week. The Chiefs have had two weeks to prepare and look to be a young and upcoming team in the NFL. I have faith in Peyton Manning that he will step up and lead the Colts to victory so I am going with them in my survivor pool for week 5. |
| Roberto | Tampa Bay at Cincinnati | Cincinnati Bengals | The Cincinnati Bengals are looking to bounce back from a tough divisional loss to the Cleveland Browns last week. Although the Bengals offense has failed to live up to expectations thus far, they are still a far more explosive team than their Week #5 opponent, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs struggle to put points up on the scoreboard and will continue to do against the Bengals defense in Cincinnati. Look for the Bengals to move a game above .500 with a win at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week #5. |
Week 4
| Matchup | Survivor Pick | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fantasy Guy | Arizona at San Diego | San Diego Chargers | In week 4 for my survivor pick I am going with the San Diego Chargers. They play a very weak Arizona Cardinals team that did just come off a nice win at Oakland. Chargers on the other hand are coming off a tough loss to the Seahawks. Hopefully with RB Ryan Mathews back in the lineup San Diego will be more balanced on offense and get back to their winning ways at home. |
| Roberto | San Francisco at Atlanta | Atlanta Falcons | The Falcons currently lead the NFL in one of the most important statistics in football: time of possession. Keeping opposing teams off the field is one of the best ways to stop them from scoring points and the Falcons have been great at it thus far in 2010. Combine that fact with momentum from beating the defending Super Bowl Champs on their own turf and the Falcons are looking quite favorable playing at home against an inconsistent 49ers team. |
Week 3
| Matchup | Survivor Pick | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fantasy Guy | Buffalo at New England | New England Patriots | So far in this year’s survivor pool I have found a trend already two weeks in. Take the team who is going against the Bills. Yes the Bills are bad but actually that is only a small part of why I’m picking the Patriots this week. After being dominated for most of the game last week against the Jets, New England is going to come out throwing all over that Buffalo secondary until they score 40 or 50 points and knowing Bill Belichick that still may not be enough. This weeks’ survivor pick should be safe in the hands of the New England Patriots. |
| Roberto | San Diego at Seattle | San Diego Chargers | Well batting .500 in Survivor Elimination Pool doesn’t exactly cut it. Now that the Dallas Cowboys sabotaged my chance to win this year’s Survivor Elimination Pool, why not roll the dice from week to week with a few risky picks? Enter San Diego Chargers. The Chargers will be facing the Seattle Seahawks in Week #3 without running back Ryan Matthews at 100%. We also witnessed in Week #1 how hostile environments can rattle Philip Rivers and Qwest Field is no easy place for visiting teams to win. This game is certainly closer than the 5.5 spread indicates but nevertheless I select the San Diego Chargers to win. |
Week 2
| Matchup | Survivor Pick | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fantasy Guy | Buffalo at Green Bay | Green Bay Packers | One of Buffalo’s best chances to win was last week against the Dolphins at home. Trent Edwards absolutely may be the worst QB ever. Give me JaMarcus Russell over him because at least he will chuck it deep which is usually picked off but that’s beside the point. Green Bay’s offense was not at it’s best against Philadelphia so I expect them to get back on track against the Bills at Lambeau Field. |
| Roberto | Chicago at Dallas | Dallas Cowboys | Despite looking pathetic throughout much of the preseason and Week #1, I am selecting the Dallas Cowboys to win in Week #2. The Chicago Bears are an average team at best and I am betting that the Cowboys will show up at their home opener more focused following an ugly divisional loss and a week of tough practices. |
Week 1
| Matchup | Survivor Pick | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fantasy Guy | Minnesota at New Orleans | New Orleans | The first game that kicks off the 2010 NFL season is a rematch of the NFC Championship game last year. I can’t think of a better way to start off the 2010 NFL Eliminator pool by picking the first game. When taking a look at week 1 there are no easy picks here. If you take a look at the teams that are projected to be in the bottom of the league (which is a popular strategy) there still are no easy games to pick. The four teams that I have projected in the bottom of the NFL this year are Buffalo, St. Louis, Tampa Bay, and Detroit. Buffalo plays at home against rival Miami which is always a tight battle no matter the records of each team. St. Louis plays at home against Arizona who currently doesn’t have a legit quarterback. Tampa Bay plays at home against Cleveland who is another team towards the bottom of the league. And Detroit plays at Chicago who I believe won’t be that strong this year. Well that strategy is out the window, so guess I have to go with my next strategy and that is take the Thursday night game so it is out of the way and you can either celebrate the victory or drown your sorrows in the weekend. New Orleans got the best of Minnesota last year and eventually going on to be Super Bowl champs. This year in the rematch I don’t expect the game to be as close as it was in January. Brett Favre is back but lost his big play receiver in Sidney Rice. They will also have to contend with the crowd noise because I expect the Superdome to be crazy on Thursday. New Orleans will start their 2010 season with a win but look for this matchup again in this year’s playoffs. |
| Roberto | Oakland at Tennessee | Tennessee | After beginning last year with a horrendous 0-6 record, coach Jeff Fisher is certain to have his team prepared to open the 2010 season with a win at home. Expect Chris Johnson to live up to his #1 fantasy ranking as the Tennessee Titans run over the Oakland Raiders in week 1. |
Top 100 Fantasy Rankings
September 2, 2010 by Administrator · 1 Comment
My top 100 fantasy rankings list is designed to help you plot out your league drafts and give you a general idea of where players should be drafted in your league. It can also be used as a tiebreaker when you’re debating between two players at different positions in your draft. Feel free to speak your mind about my list.
Ranking Name Team
1 RB Adrian Peterson Minnesota
2 RB Chris Johnson Tennessee
3 RB Ray Rice Baltimore
4 RB Maurice Jones Drew Jacksonville
5 RB Frank Gore San Francisco
6 WR Andre Johnson Houston
7 RB Steven Jackson St. Louis
8 RB Michael Turner Atlanta
9 WR Randy Moss New England
10 RB DeAngelo Williams Carolina
11 QB Drew Brees New Orleans
12 RB Shonn Greene NY Jets
13 WR Calvin Johnson Detroit
14 QB Aaron Rodgers Green Bay
15 RB Cedric Benson Cincinnati
16 RB Rashard Mendenhall Pittsburgh
17 QB Peyton Manning Indianapolis
18 QB Tom Brady New England
19 QB Matt Schaub Houston
20 RB Ryan Matthews San Diego
21 RB Ryan Grant Green Bay
22 WR Larry Fitzgerald Arizona
23 WR Reggie Wayne Indianapolis
24 QB Tony Romo Dallas
25 WR Roddy White Atlanta
26 QB Philip Rivers San Diego
27 WR Marques Colston New Orleans
28 RB Beanie Wells Arizona
29 TE Dallas Clark Indianapolis
30 WR DeSean Jackson Philadelphia
31 RB Jamaal Charles Kansas City
32 RB LeSean McCoy Philadelphia
33 RB Ronnie Brown Miami
34 RB Joseph Addai Indianapolis
35 WR Miles Austin Dallas
36 WR Brandon Marshall Miami
37 RB Jonathan Stewart Carolina
38 WR Sidney Rice Minnesota
39 RB Knowshon Moreno Denver
40 RB Pierre Thomas New Orleans
41 WR Anquan Boldin Baltimore
42 TE Antonio Gates San Diego
43 RB Matt Forte Chicago
44 RB Jahvid Best Detroit
45 WR Greg Jennings Green Bay
46 RB Brandon Jacobs NY Giants
47 WR Chad Ochocinco Cincinnati
48 QB Joe Flacco Baltimore
49 WR Steve Smith NY Giants
50 RB Cadillac Williams Tampa Bay
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