As you know from the articles that have been published on the website, as a staff we have already started Mock Drafting for the 2010 season. On February 15, 2010, our staff kicked of a 12-team standard scoring Mock Draft to help prepare our fans for the upcoming fantasy football season. Obviously, things will change from now until September; however,this should give you a gauge of what to expect come fantasy football draft season.
Also, Bruno Boys Nation, we want you to share your comments on how the draft is playing out. We want to know what you agree or disagree on. What you are surprised about. Who has the best team thus far, etc. You know all of the stuff that makes for some good conversation.
We are currently done with three full rounds and I will get everyone caught up to date with who has been drafted. Moving forward we will keep you posted as players are selected. We want this to be interactive and give everyone a place to talk fantasy football in February!
With that being said, enjoy the draft and we look forward to your commentary. No holding back... if you feel someone made a bad pick let them know! I’m sure our staff would love to defend their decisions!
Note: The Mock Draft will be 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)
Below you will see the players selection in Round 1. Also, here are a few questions our staff has for you…
1. Who had the best value pick in Round 1?
2. What was the biggest reach in Round 1?
FEBRUARY MOCK DRAFT ROUND 1 RESULTS
1.01: Bruno Boys Matt - Chris Johnson (Ten) 1.02: Bruno Boys Larry - Adrian Peterson (Min) 1.03: Bruno Boys Whooley - Maurice Jones- Drew (Jax) 1.04: Bruno Boys Hallam - Michael Turner (Atl) 1.05: Bruno Boys Jacob - Ray Rice (Bal) 1.06: Bruno Boys Jimbo - Steven Jackson (StL) 1.07: Bruno Boys Allie - Frank Gore (SF) 1.08: Bruno Boys Cory - DeAngelo Williams (Car) 1.09: Bruno Boys Kyle - Andre Johnson (Hou) 1.10: Bruno Boys IDP Guru - Aaron Rodgers (GB) 1.11: Bruno Boys Greg - Ryan Grant (GB) 1.12: Bruno Boys Cavigs - Rashard Mendenhall (Pit)
I don’t have much. I think the 1st round gets ‘lite’ quickly. The drop off is much steeper end to end in the first then it is in the second, and then it dips again in the third. At this point in Feb. I don’t want to pick in the late slots come August. That said, you have to put someone in there.
I don’t like RMendenhall, RGrant, or DWill in the first, but you have to take somebody, and at this point I can make a better debate for taking them than I can for not. Just in general I don’t like taking QB’s in the first, but I may need some IDP input this season so that might just be the “single greatest february mock draft qb selection in the first round” evahh!
Because of how I view the first round right now, I don’t see any standout value or reaches. RGrant may look like a reach, and RMendy more so, but thats old adp talking, I see him climbing up the charts just out of necessity, and toss in the wr love out there right now and there will be some rb’s that drop a bit.
Sorry, nothing to exciting from me, nothing to throw rocks at, or stick electronic voodoo pins into my avatar. Oh wait, I don’t have an avatar, haha, I am invincible. Have a great day.
Cory…. Thanks for the props about the Rashard Mendenhall pick; however, I’m not 100 percent convinced he breaks out in a “big” way this year. Still, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense had no trouble moving the football last year and another year under Mendy’s belt should translate to solid production. Plus, I felt he was the safest available RB to find the end zone at a consistent rate… which is what I like to build my fantasy team around.
Your pick of DeAngelo Williams could have been the biggest gamble of the round. However, Williams averages over 5 yards per carry and even in a split backfield you can expect Carolina to run the ball enough so that Williams sees 15-20 touches a game. I would have taken Andre Johnson, but I do like Williams at the end of Round 1 (and would have heavily debated him to Mendy if both were available).
I don’t have much. I think the 1st round gets ‘lite’ quickly. The drop off is much steeper end to end in the first then it is in the second, and then it dips again in the third. At this point in Feb. I don’t want to pick in the late slots come August. That said, you have to put someone in there.
I don’t like RMendenhall, RGrant, or DWill in the first, but you have to take somebody, and at this point I can make a better debate for taking them than I can for not. Just in general I don’t like taking QB’s in the first, but I may need some IDP input this season so that might just be the “single greatest february mock draft qb selection in the first round” evahh!
Because of how I view the first round right now, I don’t see any standout value or reaches. RGrant may look like a reach, and RMendy more so, but thats old adp talking, I see him climbing up the charts just out of necessity, and toss in the wr love out there right now and there will be some rb’s that drop a bit.
Sorry, nothing to exciting from me, nothing to throw rocks at, or stick electronic voodoo pins into my avatar. Oh wait, I don’t have an avatar, haha, I am invincible. Have a great day.
RSR1…. I agree with you about the first round dropping off quickly. In my opinion you have your guarantees in Chris Johnson, Peterson, MJD, Rice, Gore, Turner, Andre Johnson (and to a lesser extent Jackson) but after that owners can go either way. In fact, I won’t be surprised if after the top four (CJ, AP, MJD and Rice) choices we see many variations of how the first round will play out. It’s one of those years in which Round 1 starts out top heavy and slowly becomes a matter of preference and perceived value by the person drafting.
Regarding Mendenhall, Grant, or DWill in the first… it completely ties in to my above comment about preference and perceived value. There are about 10 different guys you can take at the bottom of Round 1 and it’s just a matter of who likes who at that point. For instance, I went with Mendy because of the offense he plays in and might projection of his increased touchdown total.
I’ve never been a fan of taking a QB in the first round either; however, this seems to be the year to do so. In all Mock Drafts I’ve participated in to date I’ve seen at least three QBs fly off the board within the first 24 picks. Aaron Rodgers scored 47 more points than the second highest QB (Drew Brees) in 2009 and the emergence of Jermichael Finley only means the Green Bay Packers offense can get better. Factor in Rodgers’ ability to run and you have yourself a point scoring machine heading your fantasy roster. If there is ever a year to snag the QB position early it’s 2010.
I’m glad you noticed the name IDP Guru in our Mock Draft. With the rapid rise in IDP leagues we have decided to add that to the mix of articles in 2010. So if you need IDP advice we have you covered.
Finally, thanks for the chuckle about your lack of Avatar and being invincible. It’s time for a change my friend!
And I will leave you with this… Who is in your Top 12 entering 2010?
Below you will see the players selected in Round 2 and Round 3. Not many surprises thus far but a few interesting picks from some of our staff members. Also, here are a few questions our staff has for you…
1. Who had the best value pick in Round 2 and Round 3?
2. What was the biggest reach in Round 2 and Round 3?
FEBRUARY MOCK DRAFT ROUND 2 RESULTS
2.01: Bruno Boys Cavigs - Peyton Manning (Ind) 2.02: Bruno Boys Greg - Matt Forte (Chi) 2.03: Bruno Boys IDP Guru - Jamaal Charles (KC) 2.04: Bruno Boys Kyle - Knowshon Moreno (Den) 2.05: Bruno Boys Cory - Drew Brees (NO) 2.06: Bruno Boys Allie - Reggie Wayne (Ind) 2.07: Bruno Boys Jimbo - Randy Moss (NE) 2.08: Bruno Boys Jacob - Larry Fitzgerald (Ari) 2.09: Bruno Boys Hallam - Matt Schaub (Hou) 2.10: Bruno Boys Whooley - Miles Austin (Dal) 2.11: Bruno Boys Larry - DeSean Jackson (Phi) 2.12: Bruno Boys Matt - Calvin Johnson (Det)
FEBRUARY MOCK DRAFT ROUND 3 RESULTS
3.01: Bruno Boys Matt - Roddy White (Atl) 3.02: Bruno Boys Larry - Cedric Benson (Cin) 3.03: Bruno Boys Whooley - Tom Brady (NE) 3.04: Bruno Boys Hallam - Marques Colston (NO) 3.05: Bruno Boys Jacob - Greg Jennings (GB) 3.06: Bruno Boys Jimbo - Pierre Thomas (NO) 3.07: Bruno Boys Allie - Beanie Wells (Ari) 3.08: Bruno Boys Cory - Kevin Smith (Det) 3.09: Bruno Boys Kyle - Jonahthan Stewart (Car) 3.10: Bruno Boys IDP Guru - Vincent Jackson (SD) 3.11: Bruno Boys Greg - Brandon Marshall (Den) 3.12: Bruno Boys Cavigs - Ronnie Brown (Mia)
RSR1…. I agree with you about the first round dropping off quickly. In my opinion you have your guarantees in Chris Johnson, Peterson, MJD, Rice, Gore, Turner, Andre Johnson (and to a lesser extent Jackson) but after that owners can go either way. In fact, I won’t be surprised if after the top four (CJ, AP, MJD and Rice) choices we see many variations of how the first round will play out. It’s one of those years in which Round 1 starts out top heavy and slowly becomes a matter of preference and perceived value by the person drafting.
Regarding Mendenhall, Grant, or DWill in the first… it completely ties in to my above comment about preference and perceived value. There are about 10 different guys you can take at the bottom of Round 1 and it’s just a matter of who likes who at that point. For instance, I went with Mendy because of the offense he plays in and might projection of his increased touchdown total. I agree, end of first and thru the second, interchangeable parts. Preference. Which ever vertical strategy you wish to employ.
I’ve never been a fan of taking a QB in the first round either; however, this seems to be the year to do so. In all Mock Drafts I’ve participated in to date I’ve seen at least three QBs fly off the board within the first 24 picks.Aaron Rodgers scored 47 more points than the second highest QB (Drew Brees) in 2009 and the emergence of Jermichael Finley only means the Green Bay Packers offense can get better. Factor in Rodgers’ ability to run and you have yourself a point scoring machine heading your fantasy roster. If there is ever a year to snag the QB position early it’s 2010. Yeah, and 9 or 10 in the first 6 rounds.
I’m glad you noticed the name IDP Guru in our Mock Draft. With the rapid rise in IDP leagues we have decided to add that to the mix of articles in 2010. So if you need IDP advice we have you covered.
Finally, thanks for the chuckle about your lack of Avatar and being invincible. It’s time for a change my friend!
And I will leave you with this… Who is in your Top 12 entering 2010?
lol…ok..my top 12…CJ, AP, MJD, RRice, MTurner, FGore, SJackson, 1.8 AJ, rolling dice, 1.9 RMoss (I think he’ll be fine), 1.10 RWayne (his qb), [staying with wr love rest of the way mostly bc I said I didn’t like those other guys in first round], 1.11 LFitz (qb questions but like this guy), 1.12 MAustin (only bc I took him in one league last year with my last pick and got many glorious weeks during the season to remind everyone.) Several honorable mentions but foods ready and I’m outta time. I’ll get to other rounds later. tc
As I noted in my Round 2 Commentary in The Round 2 Breakdown, it’s interesting to note that just one of our 12 experts went RB-RB following the first two rounds. It is indeed a far cry from the days when it was nothing but RBs going in rounds 1 and 2.
My question Bruno Boys Nation is whether you’re still privy to roll with the “RBs early” strategy or if you’ll be mixing it up in 2010?
Cory…. Thanks for the props about the Rashard Mendenhall pick; however, I’m not 100 percent convinced he breaks out in a “big” way this year. Still, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense had no trouble moving the football last year and another year under Mendy’s belt should translate to solid production. Plus, I felt he was the safest available RB to find the end zone at a consistent rate… which is what I like to build my fantasy team around.
Your pick of DeAngelo Williams could have been the biggest gamble of the round. However, Williams averages over 5 yards per carry and even in a split backfield you can expect Carolina to run the ball enough so that Williams sees 15-20 touches a game. I would have taken Andre Johnson, but I do like Williams at the end of Round 1 (and would have heavily debated him to Mendy if both were available).
Yes, Williams was a risky pick. I just snagged another RB to cover my ass (Bruno Boys nation will have to wait for the recap to see who it is, but I loved the pick) in case Stewart takes over for Williams. My thing with Williams is, the stats are there. He finds the end zone and has a great average YPC, as you mentioned. The question about Williams is going to be will he get enough touches? After making my pick and then reflecting on it, I am not so sure he will get enough to justify eighth overall. Sitting at eighth overall I found myself in a weird position. I hate taking WRs in the first round and though I have no qualms about taking a QB in the first round I knew I could get a guy I wanted at QB in the second round, and I did. I dunno, we’ll see how it all shakes out eventually but for now it certainly is a very risky pick.
Cory…. Thanks for the props about the Rashard Mendenhall pick; however, I’m not 100 percent convinced he breaks out in a “big” way this year. Still, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense had no trouble moving the football last year and another year under Mendy’s belt should translate to solid production. Plus, I felt he was the safest available RB to find the end zone at a consistent rate… which is what I like to build my fantasy team around.
Your pick of DeAngelo Williams could have been the biggest gamble of the round. However, Williams averages over 5 yards per carry and even in a split backfield you can expect Carolina to run the ball enough so that Williams sees 15-20 touches a game. I would have taken Andre Johnson, but I do like Williams at the end of Round 1 (and would have heavily debated him to Mendy if both were available).
Yes, Williams was a risky pick. I just snagged another RB to cover my ass (Bruno Boys nation will have to wait for the recap to see who it is, but I loved the pick) in case Stewart takes over for Williams. My thing with Williams is, the stats are there. He finds the end zone and has a great average YPC, as you mentioned. The question about Williams is going to be will he get enough touches? After making my pick and then reflecting on it, I am not so sure he will get enough to justify eighth overall. Sitting at eighth overall I found myself in a weird position. I hate taking WRs in the first round and though I have no qualms about taking a QB in the first round I knew I could get a guy I wanted at QB in the second round, and I did. I dunno, we’ll see how it all shakes out eventually but for now it certainly is a very risky pick.
And the RB you took was who I was set to pick with the very next selection after you.
And the RB you took was who I was set to pick with the very next selection after you.
Man Kyle…. it must be tough drafting around Cory and I. First, I snagged Ronnie Brown from you at the end of the 3rd round and then two rounds later Cory drafts the RB you were targeting one pik before you! I guess that is what happens when you are in a Mock Draft with 11 other people who spend a large amount of their time researching and writing about fantasy football.
After five rounds how do you think your team is shaping up Kyle?
Finally, I noticed your photo in the Signature and your email address is missing. I will get on that right away!
lol…ok..my top 12…CJ, AP, MJD, RRice, MTurner, FGore, SJackson, 1.8 AJ, rolling dice, 1.9 RMoss (I think he’ll be fine), 1.10 RWayne (his qb), [staying with wr love rest of the way mostly bc I said I didn’t like those other guys in first round], 1.11 LFitz (qb questions but like this guy), 1.12 MAustin (only bc I took him in one league last year with my last pick and got many glorious weeks during the season to remind everyone.) Several honorable mentions but foods ready and I’m outta time. I’ll get to other rounds later. tc
RSR1…. I agree with your comment about 8-9 quarterbacks being drafted within the first six rounds. It’s likely to happen in our current Mock and with the growing production at the position it can be justified. With the rules against defenders not being able to hit the QB this has turned into a passing league, a league of entertainment.
Thanks for filling me in on what your Top-12 looks like in February. Your top eight is comparable with mine. Though, as you can see in my 2010 Top 25 Fantasy Players article I have Aaron Rodgers in the mix. Interesting that you take four wide receivers to round out your Top-12. Like you said, you weren’t sold on Grant, Rodgers, Williams and Mendenhall at the end of Round 1 and if that is the case I can see how you load up on wide outs at the bottom half. The only receiver who makes my Top-12 is Andre Johnson, though Wayne and Fitzgerald were right outside of it. You can jusify the Moss pick based on production and red zone ability; however, snagging Miles Austin at the end of Round 1 could be a huge stretch. Austin could very well repeat his season but odds are you will be able to get him towards the end of Round 2 or start of Round 3.
Overall a solid list and I’m glad you gave us your thinking and what your gut is telling you entering 2010.
Looking forward to your commentary on the rest of the draft.
I’m eagerly awaiting Bruno Boys’ Whooley and Cavigs to commend me on one of my draft picks!
In the first three rounds (since that is all that has been posted), there has only been one pick that has befuddled me: Bruno Boys Cory’s pick of Kevin Smith at 3.08…In a Maniaxs draft just two weeks ago, the Bruno Boys were able to nab Kevin Smith at 10.07, seven rounds later than this draft.
It doesn’t come down to talent, because Smith obviously has it…but will he be healthy enough to be the unquestioned #1 starter in Detroit to start the 2010 campaign?
Some interesting picks in rd 2 -3, I think anything I had you’ve covered here and in the wrapup articles.
I too thought KSmith and RBrown were early, with the injury questions on both of them, idk about those. If they’re back and ready to go I’m ok with the picks, but last I knew they were both still iffy for week 1 let alone camp.
I think VJackson with pending suspension is early, but the pick was probably made before news about him. That squads a little iffy to me, good qb, hyped rb1, suspended wr1 thru 3 rds. If JC pans out, and he may, I’m not bashing the guy, just a small sample of play, I don’t have any problem with someone taking him there, and if Jackson suspension is short, that squad should be okay for the mock season.
I was trying to pick one as a favorite but wasn’t able to in the minute and half I gave myself. All the teams look good thru 3 rds, we’ll see how you fill them in.
The two that I seemed to favor were Larry at 2 and Allie at 7, but its only been 3 rds and in the words of the great football philosopher Duane Charles “Bill” Parcels, I reserve the right to change my mind.
You got me in trouble with this thing, I started a spread sheet and have been entering your picks into a “color coordinated snake board”, got busted by my better half, got the look [hehe, that was the best part] because the season is over and its only February. To me its interesting, I’m home, and I’m staying outta trouble. Thats my story and I’m sticking to it. Bring on rd 4.
As I noted in my Round 2 Commentary in The Round 2 Breakdown, it’s interesting to note that just one of our 12 experts went RB-RB following the first two rounds. It is indeed a far cry from the days when it was nothing but RBs going in rounds 1 and 2.
My question Bruno Boys Nation is whether you’re still privy to roll with the “RBs early” strategy or if you’ll be mixing it up in 2010?
I’m not telling.
Best layed plans blow up on draft day, but typically my vertical strategy is dependent on my horizontal location. In english, I usually don’t have a set strategy for player position for the whole board. I find I am different dependent on which slot I’m picking from, and then draft day happens and as you know, you have to adjust on the fly. RB’s early?..it’s early, I haven’t made up my mind yet, how about you?
