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1:09 pm
June 3, 2009
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Smitty
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We were invited to participate in an early 2009 Expert Fantasy Football Mock Draft. The scoring is relatively standard and this is not a PPR format. The line-up requirements are: 1QB, 2RBs, 3WRs, 1TE, 1K, 1DST.
We will keep the first handful of rounds of this early 2009 fantasy football mock draft updated – As the draft moves along, we will fill in the info below, but we also provide the link to the league site below so that you can follow along if you wish. A special thanks to WestSportsReport.com for the invite!
2009 Fantasy Football Expert Mock Draft
Draft Date:6/3/09
Round One
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1.01
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JunkyardJake.com
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Peterson, Adrian MIN RB
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Site Commentary: Peterson seems to be the clear choice at #1 in 2009. More receiving yards (only 125 in 2008) and TDs (10 last year) would be nice, but that is really just nitpicking if can come close to a repeat of 1,760 rush yards and 4.8 YPC.
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1.02
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FantasyFootballXtreme.com
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Jones-Drew, Maurice JAC RB
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Site Commentary: MJD at No. 2 overall might seem a slot or two too high for some, but the little guy is going to explode in 2009.
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1.03
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FantasyDraftEdge.com
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Turner, Michael ATL RB
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Site Commentary: We’d have felt better with MJD and although we feel he won’t match last year’s numbers it’s tough not to take Turner here. LT is getting old, Jackson can’t stay healthy and Forte isn’t on this level.
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1.04
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FFToolbox.com
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Forte, Matt CHI RB
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Site Commentary: Matt Forte is a great pick as he will benefit from actually having a quarterback. A little concerned with the workload he got last year though.
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1.05
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LestersLegends.com
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Fitzgerald, Larry ARI WR
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Site Commentary: The RBs on the board have too many question markes for a top five pick. Two RB systems are becoming the norm. With Fitz you can pretty much pencil in 1400 yards and 10 TDs. Plus, Arizona has a cakewalk in the fantasy playoffs.
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1.06
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FantasyDraftTools.com
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Westbrook, Brian PHI RB
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Site Commentary: Even with the drafting of McCoy and its almost guaranteed he won’t play a full season, he can single handily carry a fantasy team from week to week.
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1.07
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DraftZoo.com
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Johnson, Chris TEN RB
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Site Commentary: The Titans have already stated that they’re looking to get Johnson even more involved this year. If you ask me, I’d say Jeff Fisher’s been getting Johnsons involved for a while. Can’t beat experience like that. I think he’s better than the seventh-best player in the draft, so I like getting him here.
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1.08
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WalterFootball.com
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Tomlinson, LaDainian SDC RB
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Site Commentary: So, let’s see… LaDainian Tomlinson just had his worst season ever. For the record, he rushed for 1,110 yards, caught 52 passes for 426 receiving yards, and scored 12 touchdowns. Oh the horror. Tomlinson was coming off a torn MCL and suffered a toe injury. Now he’s healthy again.
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1.09
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FootballFanSpot.com
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Slaton, Steve HOU RB
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Site Commentary: Houston’s offense really took off last season after Slaton was given more work. The Texans don’t have another running back to cut into Slaton’s carries so you have to believe that the 20+ carries per game he was getting towards the end of last season will continue. He had 4 100 rushing yard games in his last 7 games last season and he’ll only get better with experience. He also had 50 catches for 377 yards last season which is a very nice added bonus.
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1.10
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WestSportsReport.com
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Jackson, Steven STL RB
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Site Commentary: Steven Jackson could be very good if he can somehow stay healthy. The Rams are going to run the ball alot this year and upgraded some at their offensive line. Jackson will also dominate PPR leagues.
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1.11
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KFFL.com
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Williams, DeAngelo CAR RB
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Site Commentary: The Panthers won’t be going away from the run anytime soon, so the talented Williams should see plenty of touches in Carolina’s two-headed attack. He was the best running back left on the board.
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1.12
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TheSportsBank.net
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Johnson, Andre HOU WR
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Site Commentary: Johnson absolutely crushes in PPR leagues but even in a standard league he is a lock for 1200 yards receiving. I’m hoping he can find the end zone more than the 8 times he scored last season.
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1:32 pm
June 3, 2009
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Tavaner
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This is the fun part guys! We get to sit back and watch different strategies play out. Best part is, some of the guys involved in the draft stop by and chat, throw in a comment on the threads, or offer some insight into their drafting.
A Thank You in Advance for any of the participating experts for stopping by!
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1:39 pm
June 3, 2009
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Smitty
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I figure my MJD pick will make a ton of Xtremers happy here at FFX :)
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2:54 pm
June 3, 2009
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fantasyfreak
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No brainer there IMO. I dont know anyone who is as big on Turner as you Smitty, but I just feel that Turner will not match last years totals in the TD department. Taking Forte C Johnson, or SJAX at 2 was not an option here either.
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2:56 pm
June 3, 2009
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Gambler
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Smitty said:
I figure my MJD pick will make a ton of Xtremers happy here at FFX 
You brought a tear to my eye Smitty…
<3 Mojo
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5:11 pm
June 3, 2009
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Smitty
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I'll try to make you cry each and every round, Gambler :)
I'm sure 1-2 of those crying sessions will be tears of shock on some of my sleepers, though
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5:33 pm
June 3, 2009
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basher
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Smitty said:
I figure my MJD pick will make a ton of Xtremers happy here at FFX
Yep, very excited with that pick Smitty…. Last year I said he would be top 5. This year my prediction is he'll be the #1 FF RB……
I just love that guy and he will explode this year with those increased touches…..
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6:13 pm
June 3, 2009
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Gambler
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basher said:
Smitty said:
I figure my MJD pick will make a ton of Xtremers happy here at FFX
Yep, very excited with that pick Smitty…. Last year I said he would be top 5. This year my prediction is he'll be the #1 FF RB……
I just love that guy and he will explode this year with those increased touches…..
I'm also on record as having him #1 this year
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6:42 pm
June 3, 2009
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Manyx
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Yeah I think it is a solid pick at #2. I think that Forte and Turner are the only other two to consider here. It is great to see the comments with the picks to really see what people are thinking.
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8:45 pm
June 3, 2009
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FarFromHome
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i think smitty was more in love with the "value" of turner more then anything…the rags to riches story of it…now that people have him as a top 5 guy smitty has moved on to pimp another hunch…two things we know for fact…smitty will have santonio holmes in nearly all his drafts…and tavaner will have aaron rodgers in ALL of his…
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"…and on the 7th day god rested….but on that day the greatest fantasy football mind was born…his name was FarFromHome…and he was good…" Genesis 13:15
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9:06 pm
June 3, 2009
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Scorpion
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I think WR/WR is the best way to go at the turn. A RB#2 could still be landed in round 4, and a nice QB in round 5.
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9:21 pm
June 3, 2009
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Smitty
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Scorpion said:
I think WR/WR is the best way to go at the turn. A RB#2 could still be landed in round 4, and a nice QB in round 5.
Yea, it will be interesting to see who is available for me when I'm up. I can't say I'm set on anything just yet..
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9:25 pm
June 3, 2009
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DraftZoo
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I actually really liked the MJD pick too. It seems like it's getting pretty thin already though. It's gonna be tough, IMO, to stick to any strategy in this.
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11:13 pm
June 3, 2009
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Smitty
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DraftZoo said:
I actually really liked the MJD pick too. It seems like it's getting pretty thin already though. It's gonna be tough, IMO, to stick to any strategy in this.
I agree. Thanks for stopping by, DraftZoo.
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6:35 am
June 4, 2009
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JRMRRT
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Wow!! Frank Gore went at 2.06 with Jacobs and Portis ahead of him??? Draftzoo lands CJ3 and Gore, that is a nice backfield. Seems that Gore doesnt get much love outside of Xtreme. Even Draftzoo doesnt seem to happy about getting him, "Gore's not the greatest running back in the world, but I think he's a decent pick here".(Draftzoo)
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12 team, full dynasty: Schaub, Stafford, Henne, AP, J Stew, Mendy, Chester, G Johnson, F Summers, AJ, Marshall, Roddy, Colston, Manningham, Jacoby Jones, Robiskie
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7:30 am
June 4, 2009
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Scorpion
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JRMRRT said:
Wow!! Frank Gore went at 2.06 with Jacobs and Portis ahead of him??? Draftzoo lands CJ3 and Gore, that is a nice backfield. Seems that Gore doesnt get much love outside of Xtreme. Even Draftzoo doesnt seem to happy about getting him, “Gore's not the greatest running back in the world, but I think he's a decent pick here”.(Draftzoo)
And I thought I got a steal at #9. Players values are extremely all over the place.
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10:56 am
June 4, 2009
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Smitty
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Yea, Gore is so underrated.
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10:57 am
June 4, 2009
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Smitty
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Round 2 update… I was very pleased we landed Wayne at 2.11
Round Two
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2.01
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TheSportsBank.net
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Jacobs, Brandon NYG RB
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Site Commentary: Brandon Jacobs is a beast when healthy and without Derrick Ward in the Giants backfield, more is going to be expected out of Jacobs. At pick 13, I’m extremely happy to get a guy who scored 15 times last year.
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2.02
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KFFL.com
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Portis, Clinton WAS RB
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Site Commentary: Portis has consistently reached 1,200 yards and close to double digits in touchdowns. Nothing should change this year; he’s still the workhorse back in Washington. Selecting him gives me two solid No. 1 backs in my starting backfield.
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2.03
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WestSportsReport.com
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Johnson, Calvin DET WR
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Site Commentary: Calvin Johnson will finally have a QB to throw him the ball and with the quarterbacks that through him the ball, he still performed very well. If I wait on a WR and take a running back, I won’t have a wide receiver able to produce the numbers that Calvin can. I think there is still plenty of depth at the RB position.
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2.04
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FootballFanSpot.com
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Brady, Tom NEP QB
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Site Commentary: Last time I checked, he didn’t hurt his arm. If Matt Cassel can get 3693 yards passing with Welker and Moss, I find it very hard to believe that Brady won’t exceed 4000 yards by a lot now with Welker, Moss, Joey Galloway, a healthy Benjamin Watson, Brandon Tate, and Brad Smith. Cassel had 21 touchdowns with a very weak arm, Brady should have 30-35. Phillip Rivers wasn’t effected by knee surgery last year, neither was Peyton Manning. Brady shouldn’t be either. Getting him in the 2nd round could be a steal when its all said and done.
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2.05
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WalterFootball.com
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Moss, Randy NEP WR
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Site Commentary: My No. 1 receiver. If Randy Moss was able to score 11 touchdowns with Cassel, I don’t think there’s any question that he’ll improve that total to the mid-teens, at the very least, with Tom Brady back at the helm.
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2.06
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DraftZoo.com
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Gore, Frank SFO RB
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Site Commentary: Gore’s not the greatest running back in the world, but I think he’s a decent pick here. He’ll be the starter in San Fran, and while they won’t have the luxury of running the game out with the lead all too often, I do think he’ll be one Shaun Hills favorite targets, and he’ll get some good carries. Doesn’t hurt that he has seven games against teams that finished in the bottom ten in the league last year against the rush. Honestly, I just really wanted to go RB-RB and Gores the best RB left with a different bye week than Chris Johnson.
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2.07
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FantasyDraftTools.com
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Brees, Drew NOS QB
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Site Commentary: This is a tough pick, take the 14th best RB, 5th best WR or the top QB (you never know the true health of Brady)…although I would rarely pick a QB so early, the "best available" option is Drew Brees
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2.08
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LestersLegends.com
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Brown, Ronnie MIA RB
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Site Commentary: In 2007 he was the best back not named LT before blowing his knee out. Without a full year to recover he had 916 yards rushing, 254 receiving, and 11 TDs (10 rushing, 1 passing). Another year removed from the injury, and Ronnie should get his explosiveness back.
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2.09
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FFToolbox.com
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Boldin, Anquan ARI WR
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Site Commentary: Before one of the most vicious (legal) hits in NFL history, Boldin was on his way to an NFL season for the record books, being on pace to get close to Randy Moss’ record season of 2007, with 27 catches for 366 yards and 5 TDs. With a full season of health, and hopefully a drama-less one at that, look for Bolden to tap back into that early ‘08 success.
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2.10
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FantasyDraftEdge.com
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Barber, Marion DAL RB
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Site Commentary: They love to give Barber the ball at the goal line which of course is a great fantasy football formula. Very happy to get a 2nd strong RB late in the 2nd round with plenty of good WRs to get early in the next round.
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2.11
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FantasyFootballXtreme.com
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Wayne, Reggie IND WR
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Site Commentary: Wayne has the ability to be the No. 1 fantasy receiver in 2009, so to land him at the bottom of the second is huge in my opinion. With MJD and Wayne on the roster, both top five locks in my book (if healthy in 2009), we can really head in any direction with our upcoming third-round pick.
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2.12
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JunkyardJake.com
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Site Commentary: Coming soon…
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11:03 am
June 4, 2009
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Peter Christian
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I thought long and hard about Gore at 13 but I think Jacobs is going to get more scoring opportunities now that Derrick Ward isn't going to be stealing his carries. Plus, Jacobs' line is much better than Gore's.
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11:25 am
June 4, 2009
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Smitty
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Peter Christian said:
I thought long and hard about Gore at 13 but I think Jacobs is going to get more scoring opportunities now that Derrick Ward isn't going to be stealing his carries. Plus, Jacobs' line is much better than Gore's.
Thanks for coming by, Christian! Jacobs could have a great 2009, you're right.
I do think Gore is by far the steal of the draft, though. That's just criminal considering he is in my top 5-7 overall. You can bet I'm going to take advantage of his falling ADP if this continues.
DeAngelo Williams and Steven Jackson falling to the bottom of the first-round is also insane IMO. Both were monster steals.
Here is our newest spotlight on Gore, Xtremers!
RB Frank Gore 06-04 2:00 pm by Smitty
We were invited to participate in an early 2009 Expert Fantasy Football Mock Draft – That draft is currently in the second-round and you can follow the draft live as it happens by reading our most recent fantasy article. We will be updating it frequently. So, where did Frank Gore go in this draft? Surprisingly, he fell to 2.06! If Gore's value continues to drop as we head toward August, you're going to see me trading down in a lot of upcoming expert drafts. I'm not going to trade into the 2.06… continue reading
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