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IDP Dynasty Mock Draft Analysis

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I know what you are saying, “Another dynasty mock?  You’re crazy. We haven’t even had the NFL Draft!”  Since many dynasty football players, including myself, have the “sickness” all year-long, the guys here at DLF wanted to host it as a reference league for the pre-draft dynasty layout of the land.  This time before the NFL Draft is especially fun as outside of Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, we have no idea where every rookie or the remaining free agents, for that matter, will end up.

The draft has fantastic representation from all the following: bleacherreport.com (Gary Davenport); draftsharks.com (Matt Schauf); footballguys.com (Sigmund Bloom and Jene Bramel); profootballfocus.com (Jeff Ratcliffe and Ross Miles); dynastyleaguefootball.com (Steve Wyremski); The IDP Guru (@OlingerIDPGuru);  myself and a host of others from twitter.

You can check out the entire draft here: http://www30.myfantasyleague.com/2012/home/74461#0 .

ROUND ONE

1.01 Ray Rice, RB BAL

1.02 LeSean McCoy, RB PHI

1.03 Arian Foster, RB HOU

1.04 Calvin Johnson, WR DET

1.05 Aaron Rodgers, QB GB

1.06 Larry Fitzgerald, WR ARI

1.07 Rob Gronkowski, TE NE

1.08 Jimmy Graham, TE NO

1.09 Maurice Jones-Drew, RB JAX

1.10 Matt Forte, RB CHI

1.11 Chris Johnson, RB TEN

1.12 Cam Newton, QB CAR

The top five remains the same with some combination of Arian Foster, Ray Rice, LeSean McCoy, Calvin Johnson, and Aaron Rodgers.  The tight ends in the form of Rob Gronkowski (1.07) and Jimmy Graham (1.08) went a bit too high for my taste.  In leagues with premium tight end scoring (1.5 points per reception), I could understand the higher choice of those talented guys.

The best first round value was Cam Newton who I have seen go as high as 1.06.  Yes, he is a second year player, but he ranked fourth overall in total points in this format last year.  Even if he gets less goal line work, Cam should easily exceed his 1.12 draft spot.

To read about the next 9 rounds click here http://dynastyleaguefootball.com/2012/idp-dynasty-mock-draft-analysis

2011 Fantasy Football Rookie Report: Leonard Hankerson, WR, Washington Redskins

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Every fall is an exciting time being coached by a Shanahan.  Neither Mike (head coach) or Kyle (offensive co-ordinator) is loyal to more than one or two particular players. The starting QB situation is unknown and the running backs are always in flux.   The only one that is clear is that Santana Moss is a starting WR.   Anthony Armstrong started most of last year and most NFL people estimated that he was at best a #3 WR, but the Shanahans found a way to make it work.  Jabar Gaffney and Donte Stallworth found their way into town and the Redskins drafted a slew of WRs: Leonard Hankerson, Niles Paul, and Aldrick Robinson.  Can Hankerson make an impact year one or does he wait further down the road?  Click here for the answers: http://www.fantasyalarm.com/2011-fantasy-football-rookie-report-leonard-hankerson-wr-washington-redskins/

2011 Fantasy Football Rookie Report: Andy Dalton, QB, Cincinnati Bengals

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Please redhead community forgive me, but Andy Dalton is no Sonny Jurgenson. Will the red hair have an impact?  There is more concern if the Bengals can run the ball effectively with Cedric Benson (once jail time is served) as defenses can feed on a one-dimensional attack.  I can’t think of a team with a rookie quarterback that has better receiving weapons: AJ Green, Jerome Simpson, Jordan Shipley, TE Jermaine Gresham, and scat back Bernard Scott.  New offensive co-ordinator, Jay Gruden, now faces the tough task of getting rookie Dalton ready to face NFL defenses that are unlike anything this TCU grad has ever seen.  What is his fantasy outlook this year and beyond? To read the rest click here: http://www.fantasyalarm.com/2011-fantasy-football-rookie-report-andy-dalton-qb-cincinnati-bengals/

2011 Fantasy Football Rookie Report: Roy Helu, RB, Washington Redskins

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Fluid is the first word that comes to mind when you are thinking about a Shanahan running game situation.  Right now, newly minted Tim Hightower is running like crazy in the preseason for the Skins.  With their quarterbacks in flux, John Beck and Rex Grossman, “Papa” and “Sonny Boy” Shanahan will need to run the ball to slow down the other powerful offenses in the NFC East.  The one thing that has been consistent with the Shanahans, the ball carrier is less important than the o-line and the blocking system.  Let’s look at the skill set that Roy Helu, Jr. can bring to the Washington Redskins and your fantasy team. Click here for the analysis: http://www.fantasyalarm.com/2011-fantasy-football-rookie-report-roy-helu-rb-washington-redskins/

2011 Fantasy Football Rookie Report: Denarius Moore, WR, Oakland Raiders

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Some people never change, especially not Al Davis, who will prove that to you with his choice in Raiders jogging suits.  Davis needs his “speed freaks” which is apparent in his choices of wide receivers over the years: Willie Gault, Jerry Porter, and Darrius Heyward Bey.  True to form, Davis drafted Denarius Moore; however, unlike years past, he waited to get Moore in the 5th round of the 2011 NFL Draft.  The Raiders have no strong armed quarterback to get him the ball, instead Jason Campbell is there.  Campbell doesn’t have Kenny Stabler’s arm, nor does he have Rich Gannon’s, or even JaMarcus Russel’s arm.  Another point of concern is two of the team’s best blockers in OG Robert Gallery and TE Zach Miller left with former head coach Tom Cable to go to Seattle.

Click here for the rest of the article: http://www.fantasyalarm.com/2011-fantasy-football-rookie-report-denarius-moore-wr-oakland-raiders/

2011 Fantasy Football Rookie Report: Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Kansas City Chiefs

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The 2010 AFC West Champion Kansas City Chiefs looked great in early 2011 when they held off the San Diego Chargers.  The Chiefs passing game, namely Dwayne Bowe and Matt Cassel, did some big things last season especially during weeks 6-12.  RB Jamaal Charles broke out big, as it was looking like the sky was the limit with a touch of smokey KC BBQ sauce.   Then trouble began as OC Charlie Weiss wasn’t allowed to call the Chiefs playoff offense and was let go in the offseason.  Now, former o-line coach Bill Muir was named new OC, but we know who is really going to call those plays, HC Todd Haley.  The Chiefs decided to make their move in the first round by selecting Jonathan Baldwin.

For the rest of the story click here: http://www.fantasyalarm.com/2011-fantasy-football-rookie-report-jonathan-baldwin-wr-kansas-city-chiefs/

2011 Fantasy Football Rookie Report: Vincent Brown, WR, San Diego Chargers

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The era of “Air Coryell” seems to be back in San Diego.  QB Phillip Rivers has attempted at least 478 passes, thrown for over 4000 yards, and, at least, passed for 28 TDs in each of the past three years.  Rivers does not slow down for receivers’ injuries or holdouts (thanks for that Vincent Jackson).  Out of the past four years, Vincent Jackson lead Chargers receiver for two years and the other two years “Mr. Super Charger” himself, Antonio Gates, lead the team.  During the 2011 NFL Draft, the future of the Chargers WRs was much in doubt.  Vincent Jackson had filed a lawsuit against the NFL.  Every NFL organization had no idea who would be free agents, but it was very possible that both starting WRs Jackson and Malcolm Floyd could leave with little on the roster to replace them.  The Chargers decided bolster their receiving core by spending their 3rd round pick on local WR Vincent Brown, who played down the street at San Diego State. 

Click here for the rest of the story: http://www.fantasyalarm.com/2011-fantasy-football-rookie-report-vincent-brown-wr-san-diego-chargers/

2011 Fantasy Football Rookie Report: Jake Locker, QB, Tennessee Titans

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With former HC Jeff Fisher out of the Music City, the Titans are looking to make changes.  Too bad at the time of this writing, the Titans have more questions than answers.  Matt Hasselbeck looks to be a placeholder for Jake Locker, but may hold the job for a while.  Top WR Kenny Britt is facing league suspension and all-world RB Chris Johnson is holding out, so it seems to be a great time to break in a rookie QB slowly.  The Titans hope that they found the QB of their future in Locker.

To read the rest, click here: http://www.fantasyalarm.com/2011-fantasy-football-rookie-report-jake-locker-qb-tennessee-titans/

Dynasty Blitz Podcast Tuesday, August 16, 4:30 pm est

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Listen to “Dynasty Blitz Podcast w/ @ShanePHallam hosted by Dynasty Blitz on 8/16/2011 4:30 PMEDT #BlogTalkRadio http://t.co/9dojOTZ
 
We will be discussing rookies to grab this year, rookies to avoid, good 2nd/3rd year players to target, draft eligible players to watch for your 2012 rookie drafts, improving your scouting “eye”, and maybe a little Steeler talk.  Join us live or later on i-tunes!