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Now a starter, Kurt Warner is a mid-tier QB
Now a starter, Kurt Warner is a mid-tier QB

The Monday Report

by Geoffrey Stein on August 25 2008
Sponsored by: Dime Sports
Sunday marked the busiest day ever in the over six-year history of Mock Draft Central.

A lot of the action came from league drafts that ranged from high stakes to friends getting together for their yearly league.

Here are some notes from those "real" drafts:

-The draft range of Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart is widening after a 10-carry, 100-yard, one-touchdown performance against the Redskins on Saturday night. The rookie left draft boards as early as 40th overall, but as late as 76th overall.

-Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne is a first-round selection in the majority of leagues that feature 12 or more teams -- PPR or not.

-Being named starter in the desert did wonders for the draft status of Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner, who was selected as early as 80th overall.

-St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson hasn`t made it back to his pre-holdout top-five levels, though he rarely made it past seventh overall. The two biggest beneficiaries of Jackson`s fall: Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber and Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis.

-Those planning for future drafts shouldn`t expect to see Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams available to be drafted come Round 6.

-Flip a coin. If it comes up heads, the No. 2 Fantasy Football tight end is Antonio Gates of the San Diego Chargers. If it comes up tails, the No. 2 Fantasy Football tight end is Kellen Winslow of the Cleveland Browns.

-League drafters agree with mock drafters: Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is the Motown pass-catcher to have.

-Drafters looking to get a discount on Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith and Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall due to their suspensions are going to have an empty shopping cart.

-There is no question on the No. 1 selection -- it`s San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson, who went first overall in every draft.

For a recap of the upcoming week`s movers and shakers, check back on Friday for The Mock Market Report.

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