Adrienne Lucas likes 'em young-- hence the selection of Lions' rookie WR Calvin Johnson.

Explain your pre-draft strategy for this type of draft format.
Being that I was an alternate that jumped into the fray less than two hours prior to the start, my strategy was simple; Don’t make a fool out of yourself! Actually, my primary goal was to get my starting line-up (minus Defense and Kicker) solidified by round eight.  Other than that, I need to get a little better at these serpentine things.

When I went for depth, I wanted youth that had a chance to make a splash, hence the four rookies on the roster.  The pick of Greg Olsen (TE-CHI) was probably my worst pick.  I was looking at available players and didn’t realize it was even my turn.  I happened to look at the clock and noticed I didn’t have much time left on the clock so I took the first player my eyes recognized.  Not the smartest way to do things but at least I didn’t miss my pick! 

Explain the thought process behind your first-round selection.
Picking from the 10 spot, I was looking for any Running Back that was not mired in a dreaded RBBC.  I had a feeling that Rudi Johnson would be there when I came up and he was.  His consistency over the last few years made me grab him.  There definitely isn’t an immediate threat to take the starting job this year. I kinda like that in my RB1. 

Which was your best value pick, and why?
Ladell Betts in the seventh round.  I was pondering on who to pick in that spot and was looking at WR when I decided to look around at RB.  When I saw Betts there, I had to jump.  With Clinton Portis nursing injuries and not proving all that durable recently made me do it.  Any time you can get a quality back up to a starter that has been nursing injuries (see Fred Taylor), you have to do it.  Betts may even see the ball a decent amount of time.  I’ve been hearing a 60/40 split in favor of Portis but that could be just a rumor.

Which pick would you “do over” if you had the chance, and why?
Marc Bulger in the sixth.  I should have gone with another WR there and I didn’t.  It was a definite reach to take him there but I also liked the fact that Steven Jackson is starting to get more involved in the passing game and Randy McMichael coming over from the Dolphins.  With Torry Holt, Isaac Bruce, Randy McMichael and Steven Jackson, this offense will be nothing less than potent.

Not including yourself, which owner had the best overall draft, and why?
Justin Kopacz has a really strong squad. His passig game looks to be awesome, with that Carson Palmer to Chad Johnson and Steve Smith (as well as Alge Crumpler). Larry Johnson is a workhorse, and I think he'll get his contract squared away. The only question with this squad is whether Jordan, Jones or Turner can be a legit RB2.