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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 |
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Sports Grumblings Staff Mock Draft and Analysis: Smith
 

What is your overall strategy heading into an Auction-style draft?

My strategy is usually to blow off the QB position and spend the majority of my money on running backs and wide receivers.  Like everyone I want to come out with two solid backs with minimal risk but that is sometimes easier said than done.  I will spend more than most on high upside running back depth because often those are the guys that help you win championships. 

How is this different (if at all) from the strategy you use in traditional snake drafts?
With a snake draft you are at the mercy of the draft so you have to be willing to change your draft strategy quickly and often in a direction you are not comfortable with.  In an auction you have more control of what you want to do even if it means spending a few more dollars than expected as you can just spend less on you TE or something later in the draft. 

Other than your picks, which selection was too pricey in your opinion?
I love the Saints' offense but I have to say that $25 for Reggie Bush and $13 for Marques Colston seem a little pricey to me.  Obviously both players are good but there is a lot of talent on that team that will see there share of touches.  The prices are not so bad that the teams can’t compete but there are others in the same price range that I feel carries less risk. 

Other than your picks, which selection was a tremendous value?
My biggest sleeper of the year is Jon Kitna and $5 is an absolute steal in my opinion.  Sure there is the risk that he might not grasp the expanded Martz offense and flops, but for $5 the reward far outweighs the risks.  Brandon Jacobs is an absolute freak at running back and will make $13 look like a robbery this time next year. 

Which was your best/worst picks?
Worst: Peyton Manning was a gift at $16 that I had to take but it really hurt me when it was time to get receivers.  I would have been much happier with someone like Kitna at $5 or Jay Cutler at $3 and use the extra $10 to upgrade Plaxico Burress and Darrell Jackson to Anquan Boldin and Reggie Wayne. 

Best: Willis McGahee is in a perfect offense for him to really explode if he can ever get motivated.  Even an unmotivated McGahee is worth $21 so there is little downside.  Adrian Peterson at $6 is a little more than I was hoping to pay but we are talking about a player that has other-worldly talent that the Vikings will give every chance to carry the team.

Which team looks the strongest to you, and why?
I like how Cankosyan’s team turned out, despite paying the same for Carson Palmer as I did Peyton Manning.  Brandon Jacobs and Deuce McAllister are the keys to victory, as at every other position he has the cream of the crop.


Smith's Roster:
Pos Name Team Salary
QB Peyton Manning Colts (IND) 16
RB Joseph Addai Colts (IND) 27
RB Willis McGahee Ravens (BAL) 21
WR Plaxico Burress Giants (NYG) 8
WR Darrell Jackson 49ers (SFO) 6
WR D.J. Hackett Seahawks (SEA) 1
TE Dallas Clark Colts (IND) 1
K Josh Brown Seahawks (SEA) 1
DEF Green Bay Packers Packers (GNB) 1
B-RB Vernand Morency Packers (GNB) 2
B-RB DeAngelo Williams Panthers (CAR) 8
B-RB Brandon Jackson Packers (GNB) 1
B-RB Adrian Peterson Vikings (MIN) 6
B-WR Ronald Curry Raiders (OAK) 1



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