NFL Football - Mock Draft

Recently I was asked to participate in a Mock Draft.  Typically I choose to ignore any fantasy football until June because you just end up with egg on your face.  When Chet from Razzball.com asked I couldn't say no.

Break Down

1st Round : Steven Jackson

I wasn't going to pass up SJax, in fact I was quite happy he dropped down to me.  One of the few true work horse backs still in the lead, that pick was a no brainer.

2nd Round: Calvin Johnson

Another year with Stafford made me feel very comfortable about pulling the trigger here, CJ could easily get into a grove and put up 1500/15

3rd Round: Tony Romo

I'm not a huge Romo fan, but I'm not a hater.  I just saw a huge drop off after Romo so I pulled the trigger.

4th Round: Wes Welker

I know he is hurt, but at this point I'm hearing he will open the season and other reports that say he will be out till week 8.  Similar to Romo I saw the drop off too great even if Welker is to miss a couple games.

5th Round: Jonathan Stewart

STUD!  I was shocked he came all the way back to me, but I'll take it.  If CAR does make a move in the backfield over the off season I look like a genius.  Either way he's a solid HB that will top 1000 yards and has a strong shot to have double digit TDs

6th Round: Pierre Garcon (huh huh)

I know about Collie and Gonzalez, but I'm not worried.  Garcon was very raw this year and he will only get better.  He should take that #2 WR spot and leave those other two guys to compete for the slot position.  Huge Upside here.

7th Round: LeSean McCoy

I have no idea how this guy was still on the board but I snatched him up.  I suppose I was the only one that saw the Westbrook release coming.  Either way, I have three very solid HBs.

8th Round: LaDainion Tomlinson

I couldn't allow his to slip any further, so out of mercy I picked him.  The Chargers couldn't not run block on the right side of the line and I feel that LT was the scape goat for general manager AJ Smith.  If LT gets 200 carries he can still put up some solid numbers and he has a nose for the end zone.

9th Round: Laurence Maroney

This was simply a depth pick, I was not able to take Knox or Aramashudo because the system didn't have them eligible.

10th Round: Visanthe Shiancoe

Can you believe how much depth their is a TE?  Neither can I!  I wanted Gates, but after I missed him, I just waited and waited and pulled the trigger in the 10th.  I don't see that much drop off from the top TE's to the mid guys, especially if you can draft one six rounds later.  I realize that a lot of the success of Shiancoe may right on the return of Favre, but at this point my money is on him coming back.

11th Round: Malcolm Floyd

In a pass all the time offense, having the #2 receiver Floyd should produce solid numbers.  A steal at this point in the draft.

12th Round: Joe Flacco

Solid backup, Romo may miss a game or two.  I like Flacco late as insurance.

13th Round: Deion Branch

Solid this season, not sure he will be back in Seattle, but got his stride back.

14th Round: Washington Defense

Solid defense, not an earth shattering pick.

15th Round: Adam Viniteri

Kicking in the last round.  No big surprise.

Overall, my team looks outstanding.  Great depth at HB, a little soft at WR, but after week one you typically can pick up a WR after things start to shake out.  Let's see how this team looking in September before I start patting myself on the back.

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