Bruno Boys Fantasy Football

Written by Marc Caviglia

On Tuesday July 26, 2011, the Bruno Boys had the privilege in participating in the third annual Pros vs. Joes Draftmaster League hosted by the Fantasy Football Players Champtionship (FFPC). What is unique about this league is that it pairs six industry experts with six big money FFPC players in a league in which the winner is determined not by wins or losses, however by how many points their team scores from Week 1 to Week 17.  Also this is what I like to call a “pitch and ditch” league. You draft your team and don’t touch your roster at all. Instead, your optimal starting lineup is determined each week by how many fantasy points they score. Think of it like “best ball” in golf. For example, you are required to start one kicker and I own Neil Rackers and Nick Folk. Instead of picking which kicker I will start each week, I automatically get the points of whatever kicker scores more. Simple? I think so…

This draft consisted of 26 rounds as well and had no requirements on the amount of players you can take at one position. Want to draft 12 running backs, go for it, just make sure you have at least one player at each position. The starting requirements that we will receive points on each week are QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, TE, FLEX, FLEX, K, D/ST.  Scoring is PPR, however in all FFPC formats they reward the tight end position 1.5 points per reception, rather than the traditional one point per reception at each position. This significantly changes draft strategy and adds a lot more value to the tight end position.

Below you will see how the draft played out. I had the No. 1 overall pick and went with Arian Foster. While I feel the gap between Foster and Jamaal Charles at No.1 in PPR leagues is close, Foster’s gets the ball at the goaline and plays in a more advanced, high-powered Houston Texans offense. Even if he fails to repeat his fantasy football MVP 2010 season, his production won’t let his fantasy owners down. The numbers before the start of each players name is the round that specific player was selected in.

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Just because the NFL is in the middle of a lockout it doesn’t mean that you can’t start preparing for the upcoming fantasy football season. Comprised of 11 members of the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Staff and guest draftee Steve Coppola , a member of the Bruno Boys Forum, we bring to you the second of many Fantasy Football 2011 Mock Drafts. This draft will be a 16-round affair based on a points per reception (PPR) scoring league (Pass TDs - 4 points, All Other TDs - 6 points, 25 Yards Passing - 1 point, 10 Yards Rushing/Receiving - 1 point, All Receptions - 1 point). Outside of having to field a starting lineup made up of 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 K, and 1 D/ST, owners are free to fill out their rosters any way they like. 

Commentary after each pick is provided by the Bruno Boys staff member who made that pick. The draft started on March 9, 2011. Be sure to check back on a regular basis for updates and feel free to give your opinion in our comments section.

2011 FANTASY FOOTBALL PPR MOCK DRAFT ROUND 12 RESULTS

12.01:  Steve Coppola - Robert Meachem, WR, New Orleans Saints — As we head into the last stretch of the draft this is essentially my last shot at a wide receiver with some legitimate value. I am very intrigued with Meachem’s potential for a break out season. The Saints are an efficient passing team and he is a veteran with the ability and talent to become Drew Brees’ main target if Marques Colston gets injured. Add to that he is in the final year of his contract and this should bring that extra motivation to Meachem. At the same time I figure the Saints will want to see to him in a full time role to decide if they want to invest long term. Over the past three years Meachem has totaled 101 catches for 1,649 yards and 17 touchdowns. In this offense the sky is the limit if given the opportunity to shine.

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For the third straight season we are hosting the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Experts League, which includes 12 of the best fantasy football minds in the industry. Our goal by posting round-by-round draft results is to help you get a better idea of how some players are valued among the industry. Plus, it should help you identify trends, gauge Average Draft Position (ADP) and find a few sleepers along the way. The draft started on August 7,2010 and will consist of 16 rounds. Each team is required to start QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, TE, K, DEF in standard scoring (non-PPR) format. The Bruno Boys are represented by Bruno Boys Cavigs. 

With the first three rounds in the books lets take a look at the results from ROUND 4 of the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Experts League Draft hosted by MyFantasyLeague.com.

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For the third straight season we are hosting the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Experts League, which includes 12 of the best fantasy football minds in the industry. Our goal by posting round-by-round draft results is to help you get a better idea of how some players are valued among the industry. Plus, it should help you identify trends, gauge Average Draft Position (ADP) and find a few sleepers along the way. The draft started on August 7,2010 and will consist of 16 rounds. Each team is required to start QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, TE, K, DEF in standard scoring (non-PPR) format. The Bruno Boys are represented by Bruno Boys Cavigs. 

Two rounds are in the books. Moving forward you will start to see owners using the early middle rounds to focus on their draft philosophy. Some will build their teams around running backs, while others will go with wide receivers. A few will even ditch the whole running back / wide receiver only theory and snag who they feel is the best value on the board. Let’s take look at the results from ROUND 3 of the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Experts League Draft hosted by MyFantasyLeague.com.

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For the third straight season we are hosting the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Experts League, which includes 12 of the best fantasy football minds in the industry. Our goal by posting round-by-round draft results is to help you get a better idea of how some players are valued among the industry. Plus, it should help you identify trends, gauge Average Draft Position (ADP) and find a few sleepers along the way. The draft started on August 7,2010 and will consist of 16 rounds. Each team is required to start QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, TE, K, DEF in standard scoring (non-PPR) format. The Bruno Boys are represented by Bruno Boys Cavigs. 

With the first round complete it is time to take a look at the results from ROUND 2 of the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Experts League Draft hosted by MyFantasyLeague.com.

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For the third straight season we are hosting the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Experts League, which includes 12 of the best fantasy football minds in the industry.  Our goal by posting round-by-round draft results is to help you get a better idea of how some players are valued among the industry. Plus, it should help you identify trends, gauge Average Draft Position (ADP) and find a few sleepers along the way. The draft started on August 7,2010 and will consist of 16 rounds. Each team is required to start QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, TE, K, DEF in standard scoring (non-PPR) format. The Bruno Boys are represented by Bruno Boys Cavigs. 

Now, let jump right into the ROUND 1 results of the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Experts League Draft hosted by MyFantasyLeague.com.

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Consisting of 10 members of the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Staff, along with guest columnists from Fighting Chance Fantasy and The IDP Guru, our second of many Fantasy Football 2010 Mock Drafts was a 16-round affair based on PPR scoring (Pass TDs - 4 points, All Other TDs - 6 points, 25 Yards Passing - 1 point, 10 Yards Rushing/Receiving - 1 point, Reception - 1 Point). Outside of having to field a starting line-up occupied by 1 QB, 2 RBs, 2 WRs, 1 TE, 1 K, and 1 D, owners were free to compile their rosters any way in which they pleased.

All commentary after each pick is provided by the Bruno Boys staff member who made that pick. The draft started on March 22, 2010, and with it now in the books, we’ll go ahead and break down the action round by round. So, make sure to check back for more commentary on our Fantasy Football 2010 Mock Draft in the days ahead.

MARCH - APRIL PPR MOCK DRAFT ROUND 2 RESULTS

2.01: Bruno Boys Matt - DeAngelo Williams (Car) - This is really a tough spot because there isn’t much that I like. I obviously want to go RB or WR, but I feel that given who’s available, I’m reaching a bit no matter who I choose. I also considered Roddy White, Michael Turner, Ryan Grant, DeSean Jackson, and Greg Jennings in this spot. I ultimately went with Williams, though I hate having RBs from RBBC teams (which made me strongly consider Turner and Grant here). Williams isn’t ideal for a PPR league either, but he was the best of what I had to work with and I don’t feel like he’s so much of a reach in this spot.

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Consisting of 10 members of the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Staff, along with guest columnists from Fighting Chance Fantasy and The IDP Guru, our second of many Fantasy Football 2010 Mock Drafts was a 16-round affair based on PPR scoring (Pass TDs - 4 points, All Other TDs - 6 points, 25 Yards Passing - 1 point, 10 Yards Rushing/Receiving - 1 point, Reception - 1 Point). Outside of having to field a starting line-up occupied by 1 QB, 2 RBs, 2 WRs, 1 TE, 1 K, and 1 D, owners were free to compile their rosters any way in which they pleased.

All commentary after each pick is provided by the Bruno Boys staff member who made that pick. The draft started on March 22, 2010, and with it now in the books, we’ll go ahead and break down the action round by round. So, make sure to check back for more commentary on our Fantasy Football 2010 Mock Draft in the days ahead.

MARCH - APRIL PPR MOCK DRAFT ROUND 1 RESULTS

1.01: Bruno Boys Whooley - Chris Johnson (Ten) - Seeing me with the first pick in a fantasy draft is like seeing an NFL linemen enjoying a small salad at an all you can eat buffet, it just doesn’t happen all that often. However, it is something I can get use to, as it allows me to the opportunity to grab the beast that is Chris Johnson. Some may think that with this being a PPR league, the choice of the overall #1 gets muddled a bit further with both Maurice Jones-Drew and Ray Rice seeing a boost in value due to their roles in the passing game. But, in reality, the PPR format just makes it even easier to grab Johnson. In going for over 2,000 yards rushing last season, Johnson’s role in the Titans’ passing game often got overlooked. Yet, the RB had the 8th most receptions, 2nd most receiving yards, and was tied for the 8th most receiving TDs among RBs in 2009.

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Consisting of 10 members of the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Staff, along with guest columnist’s from Fighting Chance Fantasy and The IDP Guru, our first of many Fantasy Football 2010 Mock Draft was a 16-round affair based on a standard scoring league (Pass TDs - 4 points, All Other TDs - 6 points, 25 Yards Passing - 1 point, 10 Yards Rushing/Receiving - 1 point). Outside of having to field a starting line-up occupied by 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 K, and 1 D, owners were free to compile their rosters any way in which they pleased.

All commentary after each pick is provided by the Bruno Boys staff member who made that pick. The draft started on February 15, 2010 and we will report round-by-round updates as they are available. Make sure to check back for more commentary on our Fantasy Football 2010 Mock Draft.

FEBRUARY MOCK DRAFT ROUND 16 RESULTS

16.01: Bruno Boys Cavigs - Ryan Longwell (Min) — Drafting a kicker is not the most exciting part of fantasy football; however, I am a firm believer that if you get the right kicker he can act as a WR3-type scoring option for your fantasy team. Also, I like to draft a kicker who either kicks in a dome or warm weather. In Longwell I address both of my kicker needs and I’m pleased with the 13-year veteran rounding out my draft.

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Consisting of 10 members of the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Staff, along with guest columnist’s from Fighting Chance Fantasy and The IDP Guru, our first of many Fantasy Football 2010 Mock Draft was a 16-round affair based on a standard scoring league (Pass TDs - 4 points, All Other TDs - 6 points, 25 Yards Passing - 1 point, 10 Yards Rushing/Receiving - 1 point). Outside of having to field a starting line-up occupied by 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 K, and 1 D, owners were free to compile their rosters any way in which they pleased.

All commentary after each pick is provided by the Bruno Boys staff member who made that pick. The draft started on February 15, 2010 and we will report round-by-round updates as they are available. Make sure to check back for more commentary on our Fantasy Football 2010 Mock Draft.

FEBRUARY MOCK DRAFT ROUND 15 RESULTS

15.01: Bruno Boys Matt - Johnny Knox (Chi) — I drafted Knox simply for upside and depth at WR. With Aroshamadu’s emergence and the presence of Devin Hester, Knox is the forgotten WR in the Bears’ offense. He is very talented and has incredible physical skills. A boom or bust play that will provide depth regardless.

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