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When you see other mock drafts, you get many different perspectives on where players should be drafted. The one-man mock is a singular take on the concept, pointing out where players should logically be selected in my view, rather than being limited to picking whoever is available when one person`s turn comes around. I consider the best players available at each slot, while also taking team needs into consideration. Here, I put myself in the chair of every owner in the first six rounds of a 10-team draft, based on standard performance scoring. Keep in mind these are not player rankings, but one man`s perspective on how a 2008 draft should proceed based on all the other factors that come into play during the snake format, including positional depth, filling out starting lineups, and roster balance.
Round One
1. LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, San Diego Chargers: You can bank on annual excellence, plus he will be highly motivated to perform at an outstanding level again after how his postseason ended last year.
2. Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots: Randy Moss returns, and his numbers will be spectacular again.
3. Steven Jackson, RB, St. Louis Rams: He`s a truckload, and he`s versatile. Expect an outstanding season.
4. Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings: He will be less consistent than Tomlinson, yet he will simply explode in some weeks and will carry your team to some key victories.
5. Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis Colts: Like Brady, he is a safe pick for superstar production, which is why both quarterbacks appear in my top five picks. I want peace of mind if I can get it this early.
6. Joseph Addai, RB, Indianapolis Colts: He`s a terrific all-around RB, and the Colts will make sure he does not get overworked. He will be on the field to produce all the important numbers, including finishing off lots of Indianapolis scoring drives.
7. Brian Westbrook, RB, Philadelphia Eagles: Some have him going earlier, and there`s nothing wrong with that. Just because I don`t have Westbrook in my top five doesn`t mean he`s not outstanding.
8. Marshawn Lynch, RB, Buffalo Bills: The Buffalo offense should start improving in 2008, and I love the fact that he bangs out the yardage even when he is facing a difficult matchup.
9. Randy Moss, WR, New England Patriots: I won`t laugh at anyone who takes him a pick or two earlier. Whoever gets him will be besieged with trade offers all season long, because everyone wants him even if they don`t draft him.
10. Clinton Portis, RB, Washington Redskins: I`m expecting a fine campaign as Jason Campbell continues to evolve, helping Portis to be the crux of a more balanced attack.
Round Two
11. Reggie Wayne, WR, Indianapolis Colts: Has solidified himself as the new top target on an elite offensive unit.
12. Frank Gore, RB, San Francisco 49ers: I`d like to see more scores, but you can`t argue much with this pick otherwise.
13. Terrell Owens, WR, Dallas Cowboys: Poised for another stellar campaign working with Tony Romo.
14, Braylon Edwards, WR, Cleveland Browns: He has definitely arrived as a fantasy superstar. Do not pass up the chance to get Edwards early.
15. Marques Colston, WR, New Orleans Saints: Don`t underrate him. He`s the No.1 option in a top-flight passing offense.
16. Ryan Grant, RB, Green Bay Packers: He may start slowly during the Rodgers era, but the numbers will still come and you`ll be happy with him in the end. I wouldn`t take him as a first-rounder, and ideally, I`d rather have him as my second RB this year.
17. Marion Barber III, RB, Dallas Cowboys: Even though Dallas drafted Felix Jones, Barber will be more dependable than ever before. Jones will just be a change-of-pace guy, and Barber will get the most meaningful numbers.
18. Jamal Lewis, RB Cleveland Browns: He`ll finish off a lot of scoring drives for a very prolific offense. He`s a very good pick, especially as a No. 2 RB.
19. Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars: I don`t think the Jacksonville passing game has improved much, so the RBs will still drive the offense.
20. Laurence Maroney, RB, New England Patriots: I believe he has become a more complete runner and is on the verge of a breakout year. He would have gone one pick earlier if the ninth team didn`t already have Brady. I prefer to spread my production out among different NFL teams when I can.
When you see other mock drafts, you get many different perspectives on where players should be drafted. The one-man mock is a singular take on the concept, pointing out where players should logically be selected in my view, rather than being limited to picking whoever is available when one person`s turn comes around. I consider the best players available at each slot, while also taking team needs into consideration. Here, I put myself in the chair of every owner in the first six rounds of a 10-team draft, based on standard performance scoring. Keep in mind these are not player rankings, but one man`s perspective on how a 2008 draft should proceed based on all the other factors that come into play during the snake format, including positional depth, filling out starting lineups, and roster balance.
Round One
1. LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, San Diego Chargers: You can bank on annual excellence, plus he will be highly motivated to perform at an outstanding level again after how his postseason ended last year.
2. Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots: Randy Moss returns, and his numbers will be spectacular again.
3. Steven Jackson, RB, St. Louis Rams: He`s a truckload, and he`s versatile. Expect an outstanding season.
4. Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings: He will be less consistent than Tomlinson, yet he will simply explode in some weeks and will carry your team to some key victories.
5. Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis Colts: Like Brady, he is a safe pick for superstar production, which is why both quarterbacks appear in my top five picks. I want peace of mind if I can get it this early.
6. Joseph Addai, RB, Indianapolis Colts: He`s a terrific all-around RB, and the Colts will make sure he does not get overworked. He will be on the field to produce all the important numbers, including finishing off lots of Indianapolis scoring drives.
7. Brian Westbrook, RB, Philadelphia Eagles: Some have him going earlier, and there`s nothing wrong with that. Just because I don`t have Westbrook in my top five doesn`t mean he`s not outstanding.
8. Marshawn Lynch, RB, Buffalo Bills: The Buffalo offense should start improving in 2008, and I love the fact that he bangs out the yardage even when he is facing a difficult matchup.
9. Randy Moss, WR, New England Patriots: I won`t laugh at anyone who takes him a pick or two earlier. Whoever gets him will be besieged with trade offers all season long, because everyone wants him even if they don`t draft him.
10. Clinton Portis, RB, Washington Redskins: I`m expecting a fine campaign as Jason Campbell continues to evolve, helping Portis to be the crux of a more balanced attack.
Round Two
11. Reggie Wayne, WR, Indianapolis Colts: Has solidified himself as the new top target on an elite offensive unit.
12. Frank Gore, RB, San Francisco 49ers: I`d like to see more scores, but you can`t argue much with this pick otherwise.
13. Terrell Owens, WR, Dallas Cowboys: Poised for another stellar campaign working with Tony Romo.
14, Braylon Edwards, WR, Cleveland Browns: He has definitely arrived as a fantasy superstar. Do not pass up the chance to get Edwards early.
15. Marques Colston, WR, New Orleans Saints: Don`t underrate him. He`s the No.1 option in a top-flight passing offense.
16. Ryan Grant, RB, Green Bay Packers: He may start slowly during the Rodgers era, but the numbers will still come and you`ll be happy with him in the end. I wouldn`t take him as a first-rounder, and ideally, I`d rather have him as my second RB this year.
17. Marion Barber III, RB, Dallas Cowboys: Even though Dallas drafted Felix Jones, Barber will be more dependable than ever before. Jones will just be a change-of-pace guy, and Barber will get the most meaningful numbers.
18. Jamal Lewis, RB Cleveland Browns: He`ll finish off a lot of scoring drives for a very prolific offense. He`s a very good pick, especially as a No. 2 RB.
19. Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars: I don`t think the Jacksonville passing game has improved much, so the RBs will still drive the offense.
20. Laurence Maroney, RB, New England Patriots: I believe he has become a more complete runner and is on the verge of a breakout year. He would have gone one pick earlier if the ninth team didn`t already have Brady. I prefer to spread my production out among different NFL teams when I can.
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