Fantasy Football Draft Special.

I have been consumed with studying for the upcoming fantasy football season. I have made probably a half a dozen draft boards. The water is so muddy this preseason with all the holdouts and running backs by committee. I have no idea who I will be taking on draft day. I only have the first six rounds here partially because I got sick of tying all this out and partially because I can’t give away my late round sleepaz and keepaz.


Round One
1. LaDainian Tomlinson-Hands down.
2. Shaun Alexander-Hopefully not bitter about offseason.
3. Priest Holmes-Remember what he did last time he came back from an injury
4. Peyton Manning-I would be happy to get him in the 1st round
5. Edgerrin James-Will he be motivated to prove the Colts wrong.
6. Duece Mcallister-Got his longterm deal. Saints to lean on him more.
7. Willis Mgahee-Unproven but has been a top back since becoming the starter.
8. Corey Dillion-Don’t get much more relieable than him.
9. Jamal Lewis-Injury questions?
10. Randy Moss-Second best receiver in the history of the NFL
11. Daunte Culpepper-Plenty of good receivers left in Minnesota.
12. Clinton Portis-Needs to bounce back after a down year.
13. Rudi Johnson-1500 yards I’ll take it.
14. Domanick Davis-Rushing, receiving, scoring. Hopefully stays healthy.


Round Two
1. Julius Jones-Dallas will lean on him heavily. Will he stay healthy?
2. Kevin Jones-Marriucci says Jones is about to break out.
3. Ahman Green-Also needs a bounce back year. Tough behind a weaker line.
4. Tiki Barber-Will Jacobs steal goal line carries?
5. Brian Westbrook-Who else does Donavan have to throw to?
6. Stephen Jackson-Has showed elite back potential.
7. Lamont Jordan-Defense's will be distracted by the deep threat.
8. Torry Holt-Lots o weapons in Indy and no TO make him the second best WR
9. Marvin Harrison-Offense too balanced in Indy for Marvin to dominate.
10. Curtis Martin-Led the league in rushing. Got to drop off eventually.
11. Chad Johnson-Should improve with a more mature Palmer.
12. Ronnie Brown-Ricky looking impressive in camp.Got to produce in 1st½.
13. Cadilac Williams-Handed the starting job.
14. Javon Walker-Hopefully no love lost as Farve’s favorite receiver.

Round Three
1. Trent Green-Record breaking last year.
2. Andre Johnson-Third year ready to break out.
3. Joe Horn-Consistently one of the best receivers in the league.
4. Michael Bennett-Looks good in the preseason, Tice giving him #1.
5. JJ Arrington-100 yr old Emmitt Smith got 1000 yds 9 TDs last year.
6. Darrell Jackson-Needs to start catching more balls in the red zone.
7. Deshawn Foster-Like Bennett will be a steal here if he stays healthy.
8. Kerry Collins-Can him and Moss co-exist.
9. Marc Bulger-Reportedly looking great in preseason.
10. Brett Farve-Maybe this is too high for him.
11. Mike Anderson-Risky pick boom or bust.
12. Donovan McNabb-Damn T.O. and the Eagles are messing up this draft.
13. Warrick Dunn-Great last year.
14. Nate Burleson-Shined during Moss’ injury last year.

Round Four
1. Lee Suggs-Should get the start in Cleveland.
2. Chris Brown-As with Suggs on a short leash.
3. Chris Chambers-Solid #1 receiver needs to return to 2003 numbers.
4. Micheal Clayton-First among super sophomore receivers.
5. Roy Williams-Second
6. Larry Fitzgerald-Third
7. Jerome Bettis-Staley out; he’ll have to run farther than a yard per TD.
8. Hines Ward-Steelers screwing him. Hopefully he doesn’t hold a grudge.
9. Fred Taylor-Reportedly he’s healthy so is Marcus Camby.
10. Terrell Owens-???????????????????????????????
11. Thomas Jones-Moves up everyday. I think Lovie hates Benson.
12. Steve Smith-He should probably go higher.
13. Ashley Lelie-Is he the #1 or is Rod Smith?
14. Matt Hassellback-Next three QB’s are similar to the ones taken a round earlier.

Round Five
1. Tom Brady-Tom is sick of being the golden boy, boo hoo.
2. Drew Brees-Out to prove last year was no fluke.
3. Jimmy Smith-Underrated.
4. Derrick Mason-Kyle Boller is on McNair.
5. Drew Bennett-McNair is no Billy Volek.
6. Deion Branch-May go high but overrated because of superbowl MVP.
7. Laverneous Coles-Reunited with Chad should be a rejuvenator.
8. Donald Driver-Brett isn’t mad at him.
9. Eddie Kennison-Quietly put up great numbers in second half last year.
10. Micheal Vick-I don’t know where to put this guy.
11. Tony Gonzalez-First TE could go higher than this.
12. Antonio Gates-Chargers doing him wrong. Suspended for first game so far.
13. Travis Henry-Tennessee welcomes Henry back home. Eventually a starter?
14. Jerry Porter-Good last year. Less defensive pressure on him because of Moss.

Round Six
1. Melwede Moore-Stud last year. Bennett owners better take him.
2. Isaac Bruce-Old old old but still produced last year. Look out for Curtis.
3. Lee Evans-May be Losman’s #1.
4. Larry Johnson-Stud last year. Priest owners better take him.
5. Plaxico Burress-Is Manning hurt?
6. Anquan Boldin-Coming back from an injury but is still a stud.
7. Eric Moulds-Has been declining in recent years.
8. Aaron Brooks-Decent #1
9. Jake Plummer-Quietly had a good year last season.
10. Jake Delhomme-Ditto.
11. Carson Palmer-Ready to break out.
12. Rod Smith-Evans/Mould. Lelie/Smith who do you take new or old guy?
13. Chad Pennington-Injury problems could be a steal with Coles back.
14. Tatum Bell-Wha happened? Some draft boards had him in top ten three weeks ago.