I was selecting #2 overall in a 14 team league, snake draft, PPR... # 2 - RB M. Turner {ATL} - I was mulling over picking MJD or Forte' here, but Turner looks like a total beast this year. Sure, he's facing a tougher schedule in 2009, but the best backs find ways to produce, and Turner is without question one of them. I had to have him here... # 27 - RB B. Westbrook {PHI} - I think getting Westbrook here was a steal, especially in a PPR league. I was shocked that he was still on the board, and even though he's getting older, he's still a fantasy machine in my opinion. Some polls even had him rated #1 in PPR, I took him 27th!! As long as he stays healthy, I'm feeling good about my two headed monster at RB this year... # 30 - WR A. Boldin {ARZ} - He may not be the #1 WR in Arizona, but I felt that he was a good enough #1 for my fantasy team. He was the best WR left on the board at the time, and I didn't like any of the other options... # 55 - RB T. Jones {NYJ} - I had to find a good bye week / flex RB, and they were flying off the board at the time. Jones may be nearing the end of his prime, but he did lead the AFC in rushing last year. As a back-up / bye-week flex player, I was satisfied getting Jones here... # 58 - WR A. Gonzalez {IND} - This kid could have a huge season playing opposite R. Wayne. The Colts offense puts up some serious stats / points, and I think with M. Harrison finally out of the picture, it's Gonzalez's chance to shine. I may have reached somewhat here, but he's poised for a season of solid production in my opinion... # 83 - QB M. Hasselbeck {SEA} - He's coming back from injury, and he has some miles on him no doubt, but he's got weapons / good targets everywhere for him this year. He's due for a rebound season in my opinion, and I'm expecting some solid numbers on a weekly basis... # 86 - WR D. Mason {BAL} - Just call him Mr. Consistent. I've drafted Mason for 3 straight years, and he plays at a high level every week. He's not likely to break any TD / yardage records, but when it comes to being consistent, there's no other way to describe him. He's about all Flacco has other than Clayton / Heap. I love him as a 3rd WR... # 111 - WR J. Gage {TEN} - As far as I know, he's the Titans #1 WR this year. A guy like like Gage will never post huge numbers, but he should be another WR on my roster who shows solid consistency on a weekly basis. I've watched the Titans this off-season, and Collins was connecting well with Gage. He's one of my back-up's, so I'm satisfied... # 114 - RB A. Bradshaw {NYG} - WILDCARD PICK - My bye weeks at RB handcuffed me somewhat, so I took a flier on Bradshaw here. He's no slouch, and he's slated to get somewhere around 800-900yrds with the Giants this year now that Ward is gone. I'll only need him for one week hopefully... # 139 - WR M. Jenkins {ATL} - WILDCARD PICK - Another depth / flex option for me, I may not need him at all. I like the Falcons offense this year, and although Jenkins isn't the #1 in Atlanta, he's still the starter opposite R. White, which isn't a bad thing... # 142 - K D. Akers {PHI} - He was the highest ranked K on the board at the time. Kickers aren't meaningless, but waiting late is usually the norm for the teams in my league. I took a K this year after taking both of my wildcard picks, and Akers was still there. I'm satisfied with him... # 167 - D/ST SEATTLE - I like the Seahawks defense, playing in the NFC West doesn't hurt either... # 170 - QB C. Pennington {MIA} - I'll only need him for one game, and it'll be when he faces the Saints!! I'm expecting a high scoring contest. Besides, I had Chad last year and he did me proud for a couple weeks, had to grab him again... # 195 - D/ST ATLANTA - Another solid defense in my opinion. I like the chances of them being a situational starter for me depending on the matchups... # 198 - K P. Hanson {DET} - The Lions offense looks a lot better this year. Hanson should have a decent season as a result. He's not my starter, but he should fill in alright in my opinion... STARTING ROSTER ------------------- QB - Hasselbeck RB - Turner RB - Westbrook WR - Boldin WR - Gonzalez WR - Mason K - Akers D - Seattle or Atlanta I'd like to possibly upgrade my WR position at the #2 / #3 slot, but what's done is done for now. Thanks for any comments / opinions, I appreciate it... ~BK~
