Fantasy Football Mock Draft 2007

[Hache Man]

Fantasy Football Mock Draft For 2007

Round One:

1. LaDainian Tomlinson
2. Larry Johnson
3. Shaun Alexander
4. Steven Jackson
5. Willie Parker
6. Frank Gore
7. Brian Westbrook
8. Ronnie Brown
9. Clinton Portis IC
10. Rudi Johnson
11. Willis McGahee
12. Peyton Manning
    
    
    Round Two:
13. Reggie Bush
14. Steve Smith
15. Chad Johnson
16. Larry Fitzgerald
17. Maurice Drew
18. Laurence Maroney BC
19. Chester Taylor
20. Joseph Addai
21. Carson Palmer
22. Edgerrin James
23. Adrian Peterson Rookie BC
24. Deuce McAllister
    
    
    Round Three:
25. Cadillac Williams PB
26. Cedric Benson
27. Marvin Harrison
28. Torry Holt
29. Reggie Wayne
30. Marques Colston
31. Terrell Owens
32. Drew Brees
33. Javon Walker
34. Anquan Boldin
35. Antonio Gates
36. DeAngelo Williams
37. Marion Barber III BC
    
    
    Round Four:
38. Domanick Williams IC
39. Roy Williams
40. Kevin Jones IC
41. Lee Evans
42. Santana Moss
43. Jamal Lewis
44. Tony Romo BC
45. Donald Driver
46. Mike Bell
47. Randy Moss
48. Travis Henry

Time To Give Them Respect:
Tomlinson, Johnson and Alexander are obvious top 3 picks, especially L.T. and L.J., but it is time to give players like Steven Jackson, Frank Gore and Willie Parker the respect that they deserve. All three rushers were amazing in 2006, but because fantasy owners drafted Gore in the 4-7 round-range, he was one of last year's biggest surprises. It's funny, we get at least a few Frank Gore Ask The Expert questions per week, as so many doubt that the SF RB plays this well in 2007. Well, those doubters are probably hating on Gore because they didn't see his fantasy-rise approaching... don't be one of those owners. This game is about observing, re-evaluating and adjusting. Turner produces a stud back every single year. If you rely on Gore in 2007, just be sure you grab back-up running backs Maurice Hicks and Michael Robinson. Holding 3RBs will be kind of tough in leagues that require smaller rosters, but it is important to secure that entire S.F. backfield, as it is truly the system, not the runner, that matters. Sure, Gore is probably the most gifted runner of the three, but that system is the real reason for his success. Does that matter? No, you aren't just drafting the running back all by himself, you are drafting the entire package. Priest Holmes was in the same situation... he played in an tremendous system, and while his talent had a lot to do with his success, the system is the real reason Holmes was an absolute machine in this game of fantasy football. Again, that doesn't matter, at least not in fantasy football. Norv Turner comes along with Frank Gore when you draft him, and his job appears to be secure for the moment, so the SF rushing attack should be fantastic for the next few years.
Others to give respect to include: Reggie Bush, Maurice Jones-Drew, Joseph Addai, Chester Taylor, Drew Brees and Marques Colston. Colston was probably fantasy football's biggest WR surprise in 2006 - expect him to continue to shine in 2007... the same goes for Brees. Maurice Jones-Drew and Reggie Bush could be huge in 2007. Both turned it on down the stretch in 2006... Drew had 15TDs through week 17 and Bush finished with a respectable eight. Expect both RBs to go in the middle-late 2nd round in most early 2007 mocks. Our guess is that the value of both backs will increase as we near the 2007 season.


Potential Breakout Players:
Adrian Peterson, depending on where he lands in the April NFL Draft, could be a huge surprise in '07. Now, the trend with rookie RBs over the past couple years has been to play quiet early and then finish strong. Examples range from Kevin Jones and Julius Jones (in their rookie years back in 2004) to Reggie Bush, Joseph Addai and Maurice Jones-Drew in 2006. Prediction: Adrian Peterson changes that trend and lands in a situation that allows him to domination early and often. Peterson should have a monster rookie season. I wouldn't be surprised if he surpassed 1,100 rushing yards and had 10-12TDs.
Other possible breakout players include: Cedric Benson, DeAngelo Williams, Laurence Maroney and Tony Romo. All three RBs could start heading into 2007... if they do, they will play like 2nd round picks at the cost of 3rd, 4th and 5th rounders. Romo could be on the verge of exploding... make sure he is on your sleeper list in '07. We are thinking Romo could have the kind of season that Carson Palmer had in his breakout campaign back in 2005.


Potential Busts:
The top three RBs that have "bust" written all over them are Cadillac Williams, Edgerrin James and Jamal Lewis. Al three were major busts in 2006, yet they will most likely find their way into some late-second and a lot of third rounds in 2007 drafts. We'd recommend avoiding these RBs early, unless any of their situations drastically change - let someone else take on the risk. Other fantasy players worth mentioning, while on the topic of busts, are: Mike Bell and Tatum Bell. For all we know, head coach Mike Shanahan will draft another rusher in 2007, or he might bring in a big-name free agent. That is his style! Even if he doesn't, Shanny doesn't seem happy rolling with just one rusher anymore. That is a messy situation and you could see a two-headed running crew in 2007 and beyond.
Even more potential busts: Kevin Jones has a nasty foot injury, one that has shortened the career of a lot of athletes. Avoid him in early drafts until his status is clear. Detroit may end up drafting another RB just in case Jones, or Calhoun (ACL), aren't ready. We doubt that DET drafts a RB in the first round, but they will most likely address the position via the 2007 April NFL draft - this would ultimately hurts Kevin Jones' value.
Bust or Bounce-Back? I'd like to leave off with Domanick Davis, now known as Domanick Williams. The Texans' rusher has legally changed his last name to Williams, his mother's maiden name. The back plans to enter the season wearing #31 and claims that he is very close to being 100% healthy. This should be an interesting off-season with players like Davis in fantasy limbo. Our guess is that he will be undervalued early on and could end up being a steal in 4th-5th rounds in 2007 drafts.


Possible 5th rounders worth mentioning, but due to situations and injuries, they are listed in no particular Order:

• Jerious Norwood
• Brandon Jacobs
• Ladell Betts
• Marc Bulger
• LaMont Jordan
• Warrick Dunn
• Ron Dayne
• Thomas Jones
• Tatum Bell
• Reuben Droughns
• Michael Bush
• Julius Jones
• Braylon Edwards
• Andre Johnson
• T.J. Houshmandzadeh
• Plaxico Burress
• Chris Chambers
• Michael Vick
• Donovan McNabb
• Darrell Jackson
• Donte Stallworth
• Bernard Berrian
• Matt Hasselbeck
• Matt Leinart
• Vince Young

[Hache Man]

Early mock first round for 2007 fantasy drafts Updated 1/13/2007

The end of one regular season only means the countdown has started for the next draft and that you can start obsessing about who to grab with that first-round pick. USA TODAY's fantasy football guru, Matt Pitzer, offers his potential first round, eight months early: 1. LaDainian Tomlinson. You weren't really expecting anybody else, were you? 2. Larry Johnson. Johnson's record-setting usage is disconcerting over the long term, but he is young enough for another big year. 3. Steven Jackson. Another year in Scott Linehan's offense will help Jackson, whose receiving numbers remind Rams fans of Marshall Faulk.4. Willie Parker. He has a nose for the end zone and legitimate big-play ability, a lethal fantasy combination. 5. Shaun Alexander. Still young enough to come back with a big season, Alexander might be abargain pick here. 6. Peyton Manning. Manning always is a comforting name to have at quarterback, though in some leagues, no quarterback is worth a first-round pick.7. Rudi Johnson. Never flashy but always reliable, Johnson has had 12 TDs three years in a row. 8. Frank Gore. How early do you take the plunge? His potential is huge if the 49ers improve their offensive line. 9. Terrell Owens. The Cowboys and Owens both have a lot of uncertainty heading into the offseason but if everybody returns in a happy way, Owens and QB Tony Romo both should do well. 10. Joseph Addai. Yes, he could be this good with a year in the weight room and if the Colts do not insist on keeping Dominic Rhodes around. 11. Drew Brees. Was this past season a fluke? Not with an aggressive offensive coach and some dynamic weapons. 12. Marvin Harrison. His big finish erased the sting of some midseason mediocrity and will make him a high draft pick again.

[mofome]

i hope the people in my league get that same mock draft and go by it