remote controller 143 Posted June 16, 2008 I would have bet my life on this pick! I knew you Were going to go with Wayne for some reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fumbleweed 547 Posted June 16, 2008 It was a safe pick. I was hoping against hope that somehow Barber and Lynch would fall together, however....or Moss and Lynch. Barber and Moss would have been too much to ask for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remote controller 143 Posted June 16, 2008 Decision time! There are only 2 considerations for me here, as I wasn't even considering the possibilty of Wayne making it back, and I would have convulsed with 2 wr's in round two. He is in camp, and his legs are fresh, after a premature ending to last season. I have to go with a back who can be dominant, and is in a Division that gives up the yardage on the ground. Here is hoping LJ can play like he did in weeks 6-9 last year, befor injury. I like the fact that they got him Albert for line help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 66 Posted June 16, 2008 I'm content with the Johnson pick. I'm not a huge fan, so it's one more slot that falls to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fumbleweed 547 Posted June 16, 2008 Just couldn't pull the trigger on Larry Johnson...his offensive line is nowhere near what it used to be. He'll go a lot sooner than this, though, in many drafts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,230 Posted June 16, 2008 Just couldn't pull the trigger on Larry Johnson...his offensive line is nowhere near what it used to be. He'll go a lot sooner than this, though, in many drafts. Same here. I was one of the few voices speaking out against him as a top 5 pick last year, and I do not see anything to convince me that he is anything more than a second round pick to be certain, and also place him at the end of the round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gratefulted 14 Posted June 16, 2008 I have an appointment at the VA, which is 70 miles south of here, I left my cell # with Fumble and he could forward it to anyone here, I just don't want it posted on this board, I'll leave a list for this round with him but if it gets back to me someone will need to call me (I don't know sh1t about texting). I could be gone from anywhere between 3 -5 hours, there's also a casino down there, it could be dangerous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,230 Posted June 16, 2008 I have an appointment at the VA, which is 70 miles south of here, I left my cell # with Fumble and he could forward it to anyone here, I just don't want it posted on this board, I'll leave a list for this round with him but if it gets back to me someone will need to call me (I don't know sh1t about texting). I could be gone from anywhere between 3 -5 hours, there's also a casino down there, it could be dangerous! Gentlemen, I bring you the very last American participant from WWI..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remote controller 143 Posted June 16, 2008 I would sure like to hear what you guys might have done being dealt my slot in this draft. We know that Fumble would have taken Lynch and Moss, had I not taken Moss, and that he then chose Wayne. What 2 players would you have grabbed at 11 and 14? I realize that it will take a few picks before you can speak, but I will bump this in about 4 more picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 66 Posted June 16, 2008 I would sure like to hear what you guys might have done being dealt my slot in this draft. We know that Fumble would have taken Lynch and Moss, had I not taken Moss, and that he then chose Wayne. What 2 players would you have grabbed at 11 and 14? I realize that it will take a few picks before you can speak, but I will bump this in about 4 more picks. ~grins~ Do that. I'd be glad to share . . . right now, though, I'm hoping a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,230 Posted June 16, 2008 I was rather surprised to see Jones-Drew lingering at my pick this far into the second round, and while there were two other targets on my list I could not pass this guy being available here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fumbleweed 547 Posted June 16, 2008 I was rather surprised to see Jones-Drew lingering at my pick this far into the second round, and while there were two other targets on my list I could not pass this guy being available here. Really? I haven't seen Jones-Drew go this early in mocks so far this spring.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,230 Posted June 16, 2008 Really? I haven't seen Jones-Drew go this early in mocks so far this spring.... I have yet to be in a mock where he slipped past 1.11..... I mostly mock at FF forums, where have you been doing it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikings4ever 550 Posted June 16, 2008 I was rather surprised to see Jones-Drew lingering at my pick this far into the second round, and while there were two other targets on my list I could not pass this guy being available here. I picked him up at 2.11 in the Jetdoc mock, and more than a couple people thought it was a little early for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FantasyKing 4 Posted June 16, 2008 need to leave a list with someone unless jscott makes his pick in the next 5 mins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FantasyKing 4 Posted June 16, 2008 list sent to fumble - email me if there is a problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remote controller 143 Posted June 16, 2008 That is earliest I have seen MJD go this year, but not out of line by that much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fumbleweed 547 Posted June 16, 2008 list sent to fumble - email me if there is a problem Send it to my home address....kkhollis@sbcglobal.net. I'm home for lunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,230 Posted June 16, 2008 That is earliest I have seen MJD go this year. How odd, such disparity.....time will tell.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulinstl 296 Posted June 16, 2008 How odd, such disparity.....time will tell.. At this point, all RBs left are "potential" picks. MJD has as much of that as any RB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fumbleweed 547 Posted June 16, 2008 How odd, such disparity.....time will tell.. I don't have a problem with the pick....just noted that it was earlier than I have seen MJD go. If Taylor were to miss some time, MJD could blow up big time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fumbleweed 547 Posted June 16, 2008 Interesting that JScott coupled Brady with Edwards...I did the same thing in the Jetdoc, coupling Brady with Owens. Sometimes, there just isn't value to be had at RB even if it is an obvious need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remote controller 143 Posted June 16, 2008 I love Grant at 2.06. He was the other back I considered at 2.02. I simply chose 4 games rushing vs. Oakland and Denver as opposed to 4 games running against Chicago and Green Bay. I realize that I also draw two games vs. the Chargers now instead of two games vs. the Lions, but that was the trade off. I know many are being scared off from Grant due to Favre's retiring. I feel Grant is an ideal 2nd round bargain at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fumbleweed 547 Posted June 16, 2008 I love Grant at 2.06. He was the other back I considered at 2.02. I simply chose 4 games rushing vs. Oakland and Denver as opposed to 4 games running against Chicago and Green Bay. I realize that I also draw two games vs. the Chargers now instead of two games vs. the Lions, but that was the trade off. I know many are being scared off from Grant due to Favre's retiring. I feel Grant is an ideal 2nd round bargain at this point. Grant will be running against Green Bay this season? It was a good pick, though. Gore and Grant make a nice foundation for FK to build upon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,230 Posted June 16, 2008 I love Grant at 2.06. He was the other back I considered at 2.02. I simply chose 4 games rushing vs. Oakland and Denver as opposed to 4 games running against Chicago and Green Bay. I realize that I also draw two games vs. the Chargers now instead of two games vs. the Lions, but that was the trade off. I know many are being scared off from Grant due to Favre's retiring. I feel Grant is an ideal 2nd round bargain at this point. As you went WR first, you were almost locked in to best available at RB in round 2 and I think Grant is good value where you picked him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikings4ever 550 Posted June 16, 2008 I have to head out for about an hour. Fumble, which email should I send a list to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 66 Posted June 16, 2008 I liked the Ryan Grant pick. remote - he is the one that I would have been looking at when you took MJD. Glad to get Johnson where I did. Not gonna complain about that at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fumbleweed 547 Posted June 16, 2008 I have to head out for about an hour. Fumble, which email should I send a list to? Work address...the one you sent the pick to last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikings4ever 550 Posted June 16, 2008 List sent for my 2nd round pick, I'd prefer to make my third round pick when I get back, based on what happens with my 2 pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fumbleweed 547 Posted June 16, 2008 I liked the Ryan Grant pick. remote - he is the one that I would have been looking at when you took MJD. Glad to get Johnson where I did. Not gonna complain about that at all. I think everybody's confused. Remote chose Larry Johnson. Ray chose Jones-Drew. Fantasy King chose Ryan Grant. I feel better now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remote controller 143 Posted June 16, 2008 Grant will be running against Green Bay this season? It was a good pick, though. Gore and Grant make a nice foundation for FK to build upon. OOPS!.......The Vikings!! I meant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remote controller 143 Posted June 16, 2008 I liked the Ryan Grant pick. remote - he is the one that I would have been looking at when you took MJD. Glad to get Johnson where I did. Not gonna complain about that at all. It was between Johnson and grant, and I chose Johnson because of reasons stated above. MJD went to RLLD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,230 Posted June 16, 2008 It was between Johnson and grant, and I chose Johnson because of reasons stated above. MJD went to RLLD. Yeah, and based on what I am now reading here I should have gone with either Edwards or Johnson instead of MJD..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fumbleweed 547 Posted June 16, 2008 Yeah, and based on what I am now reading here I should have gone with either Edwards or Johnson instead of MJD..... Why do you say that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remote controller 143 Posted June 16, 2008 Yeah, and based on what I am now reading here I should have gone with either Edwards or Johnson instead of MJD..... Not at all. I looked at the other two because they weren't splitting carries like MJD. Johnson comes with injury and heavy usage concerns while grant has to do it without the threat of a HOF Qb. It is all relative at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulinstl 296 Posted June 16, 2008 Well, I have most of Indy's scoring tied up. Right or wrong, I have a handful of players at RB and WR that I don't see as that different in value. I went with what I perceived as a value pick in Manning. 35 TD potential every year. I usually don't like a RB and QB from the same team, unless it's going to be a team that scores a bunch. I see no reason why Indy won't score a tone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,230 Posted June 16, 2008 Why do you say that? Just looking at the difference in going MJD vs say Edwards...... Trying to gauge the dropoff at each position. I am thinking I could still snipe a decent RB in the 3rd at my next pick, but wont approach the value of an Edwards or Johnson.... To me the disparity between MJD and what I might find at my 3rd round pick is much smaller than that between Edwards/Johnson and what I might find there.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 66 Posted June 16, 2008 Yeah, I meant RLLD. I was responding to the question of what other direction to go should that draft slot have fallen to my lot. Definitely would have gone Grant personally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fumbleweed 547 Posted June 16, 2008 Well, I have most of Indy's scoring tied up. Right or wrong, I have a handful of players at RB and WR that I don't see as that different in value. I went with what I perceived as a value pick in Manning. 35 TD potential every year. I usually don't like a RB and QB from the same team, unless it's going to be a team that scores a bunch. I see no reason why Indy won't score a tone. It's similar to what the Soloist has done with another high-powered offensive team. He chose Barber and Owens...you chose Addai and Manning. I can't fault either of you for loading up on players from high octane offenses. That's usually a pretty smart strategy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites