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Sports Grumblings Staff Mock Draft and Analysis: Open Auction, No IDP
Sports Grumblings Staff Mock Draft and Analysis: Open Auction, No IDP
By SG Staff | Published  07/28/2007 |
Sports Grumblings Staff Mock Draft and Analysis: Moshovetis
 Larry Johnson - Fantasy Football
Despite a lofty $36 price tag, Mojo feels he got a bargain in Larry Johnson.

What is your overall strategy heading into an Auction-style draft?
I went in thinking I want to get one of my top three RBs – LaDainian Tomlinson, Steven Jackson or Larry Johnson.  I set a cap for them at $40.  If all three were to go for over that then I felt I would still be in a good spot to get other solid RBs and WRs for cheaper.  I also like to strike fast and then sit back a bit and just bid to drive up prices.  I think it is important to make sure no one else gets a bargain too early.  Then I enjoy being the top dollar max bid guy for a bit and just picking and choosing my targets and searching for more bargains.

How is this different (if at all) from the strategy you use in traditional snake drafts?
In traditional snake drafts you have to– and I mean HAVE TO– stock up at RBs first.  RBs drop in auctions so you can play around with the other positions.  Also you really have to watch position tiers.  In traditional snake drafts second-string guys do not come up in the third round like they may in an auction.  So you have to monitor how many quality guys are left at each position every time it swings around.

Other than your picks, which selection was too pricey in your opinion?
Well with a $100 salary cap I think taking Tomlinson at $59 is a bit high but since he is a clear-cut choice as an elite RB I can forgive it.  I think Shaun Alexander is a solid RB but for $39 there was talent to be had for cheaper that matches his, so I think his was a high purchase.

Other than your picks, which selection was a tremendous value?
With Johnson and Steve Smith going for $20, Torry Holt going for $19 and Roy Williams for $18, I think seeing Javon Walker slide for $10 is a very nice value. I think he is capable of putting up similar numbers as any of those guys listed before him and at almost half the cost. The same team also secured Anquan Boldin for a mere $13, so I would say they doubled up on WR value.

Which was your best/worst picks?
I personally feel that Larry Johnson at $36 was a steal after seeing what Tomlinson, Jackson and Alexander went for.  But if you want my best pick on a lower scale, I really think Deion Branch at $5 will pay off big time for me and prove to be a huge value.

I got caught in a bidding war for Laveranues Coles, as myself and another team still needed a solid WR and he was clearly the best talent left.  I had the money to spend as my strategy was working to stay in the lead for max bid, but I did have to spend more than he may be worth.
 

Which team looks the strongest to you, and why?
If the Jones’ can perform – Julius and Thomas – Georgopoulos will have a tough team to beat.  I don’t see any elite talent but I do see a solid core at every position with plenty of upside.  Of course I think my team contains the same, plus some elite talent but I am staying away from voting for myself.

Mojo's Roster:

Pos Name Team Salary
QB Matt Hasselbeck Seahawks (SEA) 4
RB Larry Johnson Chiefs (KAN) 36
RB Jamal Lewis Browns (CLE) 8
WR Deion Branch Seahawks (SEA) 5
WR Laveranues Coles Jets (NYJ) 13
WR Larry Fitzgerald Cardinals (ARI) 15
TE Tony Gonzalez Chiefs (KAN) 5
K Robbie Gould Bears (CHI) 1
DEF Eagles Eagles (PHI) 2
B-QB Michael Vick Falcons (ATL) 2
B-RB LenDale White Titans (TEN) 1
B-RB DeShaun Foster Panthers (CAR) 1
B-RB Fred Taylor Jaguars (JAC) 4
B-WR Brandon Jones Titans (TEN) 3






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