FanEx Analysis
Draft
Round 9
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Final
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9.01
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Chris
Dolfi | Tom Walls WR Ted Ginn Jr. QB: Rodgers RB: Peterson RBrown JJones Hightower WR: White Evans Avery Ginn TE: PK: DT: |
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We
needed another WR to bolster or receiving corps, and Ginn topped
our list of the remaining WR talent for several reasons.
He's a #1 WR, he's in his 3rd year (which is when conventional
wisdom says WRs really 'break out'), and he is in a stable
situation - same coach, same QB. Toss in the fact that
Miami improved its offense greatly last year, and seems poised
to continue in that direction, and Ginn could easily start for
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9.02
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Ian
Allan (via
Cannon trade) QB David Garrard QB: Roethlisberger Garrard RB: Bush White Benson Rice WR: SSmith Welker Gonzalez Ocho Cinco TE: PK: DT: |
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I was the last to
select a quarterback, so I want to add a second competent player
at that position — somebody I can pair with Ben Roethlisberger
for a one-two punch. I was looking at Eli Manning and
David Garrard. Initially, I thought I’d go with Manning,
figuring he’d be a safer bet to play 16 games. As the pick got
closer, though, I changed my mind. Garrard will run for about
300 yards and 2-3 TDs, while Manning won’t run at all. And
Manning actually doesn’t pass nearly as often or effectively
as you might think. He’s usually around 205-210 passing yards
per game, and he’s never thrown more than 24 TDs in a season.
Garrard had a terrible year last year but was still way better
than Manning. Now Garrard is in much better shape and has a
better offensive line. Plus I have a soft spot for him. He
helped me win both of the FanEx competitions last year — |
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9.03 |
Matt
Pitzer WR Kevin Curtis QB: Rivers Palmer RB: Jones-Drew Grant Lewis WR: Wayne RWilliams SMoss Curtis TE: PK: DT: |
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I admit, I'm a
sucker for Curtis. I see a guy who had a phenomenal 2007 season
but was sidetracked last |
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9.04 |
Greg
Kellogg RB Donald Brown QB: Brady RB: Tomlinson Wells DBrown WR: Owens VJackson Mason SSmith TE: Clark PK: DT: |
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is one of those make or break type picks. Brown was
considered by some to be the top back in this year's draft
class. He clearly has talent as indicated by his senior
season at Connecticut where he led the nation in rushing with
2,083 yards on 367 carries (160.23 ypg). He also scored 18
TDs. If he takes the job away from Joseph Addai, this is
the SotD for 2009.
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9.05
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Craig
Davis RB Felix Jones QB: Schaub Cassel RB: Forte Barber FJones WR: Bowe Edwards Holmes TE: Carlson PK: DT: |
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The
selection of Felix only makes sense here because it fills two
roles. First, it’s a great handcuff in case Barber |
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9.06 |
Duane
Cahill RB Rashard Mendenhall QB: Manning RB: SJackson Jacobs LJohnson Mendenhall WR: Royal Ward Crabtree TE: Gonzalez PK: DT:: |
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Last year, Mendenhall was poised
to make a run for a good share of the Steelers carries.
That, before
getting knocked out by Ray Lewis (just another reason to hate the guy) in the first game of the season. But while Willie Parker will still get the majority of the carries in Pittsburgh, Mendenhall will eat into his total. I expect Parker to reprise his 2008 total of about 200 carries again this season, after toting the rock over 300 times each in 2006 and 2007.
If Parker remains healthy,
Mendenhall will get carries befitting his draft position.
If not, Mendenhall steps in as a starter. And while it's
certainly too early to make any firm predictions on his
health, Parker didn't do any
running in the off-season. Sure, he worked out with both weights and cardio, but it struck me a little odd that a guy whose calling card is his speed did no speed work in the off-season - especially with a potential all-around back (and not to mention first round pick) like Mendenhall breathing down his neck for playing time. Stay tuned. =================================================================================== |
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9.07 |
Tony
Holm RB Darren Sproles QB: McNabb RB: CJohnson KSmith Thomas McGahee Sproles WR: CJohnson Bryant Berrian TE: Witten PK: DT: |
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I had this pick narrowed down to
either Felix Jones or Darren Sproles with an eye toward
Rashard
Mendenhall. Given that Jones and Mendenhall went before me, that made my choice easy.
Sproles was the Chargers tagged
franchise player and figures to play a decent sized role in
the Chargers running game. After going off at the end of
last year, he certainly has earned a shot. The knock on
Sproles
is that he's a lil' thing and that's true. In the best ball FAD though I'll get all his explosions, and there will be statistical explosions from Darren Sproles in 2009. I'm just hoping there's a bunch of them! =================================================================================== |
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9.08 |
Brian
Hulett RB Le'Ron McClain QB: Ryan RB: Gore McFadden Stewart McClain WR: Jennings Marshall Henderson Coles TE: PK: DT: |
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9.09 |
Shannon
O'Leary | John Georgopoulos WR Devin Hester QB: Cutler RB: Williams Portis Lynch WR: DJackson Breaston Walter Hester TE: Gates PK: DT |
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The
investment in QB Cutler (over Warner, Ryan, Romo) to this roster
is significant. For him to be a fantasy success, Devin Hester
must continue his improvement at the WR position. He's no longer
THE return kick king -- Hester is the up and coming Bear's WR1. =================================================================================== |
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9.10 |
Chris
Rito | Mike Nazarek QB Matt Hasselbeck QB: Warner Hasselbeck RB: Westbrook Addai Parker WR: AJohnson Colston Boldin TE: Daniels PK: DT: |
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We
wanted to get out backup QB with one of our next two picks, and
we felt better about the remaining depth at RB and WR so we took Hasselbeck here. This is an admitted risk with his age and recent injury history, especially with an even older Kurt Warner as our QB#1. With some of poor pass defenses on the Seahawks' schedule this year, he should have a chance to put up some occasional big games and get us some points. His receiving crew can only get better with numerous injured wideouts returning to the lineup and the maturation of top target TE John Carlson, plus the obvious upgrade with the addition of T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Another driving factor for this selection is the fact that the remaining QBs on the board either have a tenuous hold on their starting job or offer little upside (in some case both), and this veteran's situation shows promise for some improvement in 2009. =================================================================================== |
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9.11 |
Ian
Allan RB Leon Washington QB: Roethlisberger RB: Bush White Benson Rice Washington WR: SSmith Gonzalez Ochocinco TE: PK: DT: |
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I’m adding a fifth running back into the mix. This gives me a
nice package of guys, I think, to handle the 17-week season.
I’ve got two durable guys with defined roles (Benson and
White). And I’ve got three smaller backs who should catch a
bunch of passes — Bush, Rice and now Washington. All three of
those smaller backs might catch 50-plus passes. Washington was
at 47 catches last year, and I think his role is going to
expand. The Jets really featured Thomas Jones last year, but
he’s 31 and upset with his contract. Washington has averaged
over 5 yards per carry two years in a row. Nice upside.
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9.12 |
Mike
Harmon RB Shonn Greene (rookie) QB: Romo RB: Slaton Ward TJones Greene WR: Moss Housh Driver Holt TE: PK: DT: |
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Greene showed great power and burst en route to a 13-game streak
of 100-yard efforts at Iowa. He also has a nose for the end zone, so I’m intrigued with him here. I have Thomas Jones (sixth), who might force his way out of NY before the summer ends. That would put Greene in at least a split workload with Leon Washington, who went just before this pick. At worst, I’ve got a key to the handcuffs in what promises to be a running offense. =================================================================================== |
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