Draft Slot #1
5 Round Strategy: RB, WR, WR, RB, WR

Starting out with the #1 pick in the draft of Holmes, opted to grab Terrell Owens (2) and then Santana Moss (3) to get two top receivers out of the gate. Passed on Hines Ward there which may be a stretch as Ward had 95 catches to 74 for Moss last year (recalling the reception pts). Had to go with RB in the 4th and netted Curtis Martin who was a steal at that point and the last man in the tier. Completed the starting WR with Boldin (5). Grabbed a top TE value with Crumpler (6) and went with BAL (9).

Waiting until the 10th round to get 15th best QB spells a below average weekly score in one of the highest scoring positions - that hurts. Nice upside with Bell as RB3 and even Green RB4 but there's a chance he'll have to use Anderson as a bye week filler. Nice difference makers in Holmes, Owens, Crumpler and BAL, but the rest will be average and QB even less than that. Would have liked Ward with that #3 pick in this scoring more than S. Moss. Owning Holmes is an immediate advantage and WR's could be stellar. Will be hunting for QB upgrade most the year.

Starters: B. Johnson, Holmes, Martin, Owens, Moss, Boldin, Crumpler, Gramatica and BAL

Grade: B

Draft Slot #2
5 Round Strategy: RB, RB, QB, WR, WR

After taking Tomlinson snagged Henry for the bookend backfield which was made even stronger with Dunn (6) in this scoring system. Vick (3) was a good value pick that could pay off big time. Waiting until the 4th round to start on WR is a little suspect in this scoring but Andre Johnson and Chambers were gold at that point though the later backups are more questionable. Solid at TE with McMichael (7), great with Wilkins (10) and likely very solid with both STL and KC at defense which allows playing the matchups.

Could have had Ward with his 2nd and still reached Hasselbeck with his 5th instead of Chambers which would have made a stronger team. Still, the plan produced a solid team that is weak only at WR but in this scoring system, that is an opportunity missed. Drafting from either ends of rounds makes a tougher set of decisions since so many players go between every other pick. If Vick and Andre Johnson meet expectations, then this worked great. Pretty solid team that is spectacular only at RB.

Starters: Vick, Tomlinson, Henry, A. Johnson, Chambers, Morgan, McMichael, Wilkins, STL

Grade: B

Draft Slot #3
5 Round Strategy: RB, QB, QB, RB, WR

Welcome to QB Heaven.

The drafter inadvertently selected Bulger in the 3rd round after already securing Manning in the 2nd. Rather than roll back the draft, the error was kept and it is realistic what can accidentally happen to one team or even in some leagues, what misguided or newbie drafters might do. All of our mock drafters are above average, easily, for the average league out there.

This "oops" was followed up precisely as it should have been. He knew he needed a RB and settled for Staley (4) and then had to work over the WR stock before it was little more than clearance items left. Netted K. Robinson, Wayne, M. Robinson and McCareins with the 5th though 8th picks which was prudent in the scoring used. Went for a difference maker in PHI (9) though I would have preferred CAR or MIA there.

Had to wait a long time to get TE's but took two upside guys with L.J. Smith and D. Graham. The entire draft was slanted to making up for the error and it caused a domino effect that produced a decent team with risk. Don't try this at home.

Starters: Manning, Alexander, Staley, Robinson, Wayne, Robinson, L.J. Smith, Elam and PHI

Plan Grade as it happened : D-
Recovery Plan Grade : A-
Value of error to rest of league: Priceless

Draft Slot #4
5 Round Strategy: RB, QB, RB, WR, TE

Started with Ahman Green and then snagged Culpepper (2) followed by Davis (3). The Davis pick bypassed others like Thomas Jones, Westbrook and Bennett who are better bets with reception points at stake. Used his 4th to get Price and then had a great value pick in the 5th with Todd Heap.

Ended up great at QB, RB1 and TE. The backup RB's are weak since they did not start until the 8th round which is a price you pay for an early TE because you still need starting receivers in this scoring and must get them before backfilling the roster. Rod Smith, Driver and Price are a weaker trio but had very nice backups in Woods and Ferguson. Culpepper and Green will have to carry this team and one injury to the RB's will spell disaster.

Starters: Culpepper, Green, S. Davis, Price, R. Smith, Driver, Heap, Vinatieri and CAR

Grade : C+

Draft Slot #5
5 Round Strategy: RB, WR, RB, RB, TE

After gaining McAllister, team grabbed a top WR in Chad Johnson and then wisely went back and took the calculated risk on Thomas Jones. Decided to backup his RB with the 4th pick and selected Marcel Shipp. Took the chance on Winslow (5) and finally got his QB with Pennington (6). Passed up Boldin, Chambers and A. Johnson to take that #3 RB and then the selection of a TE and QB next meant his WR2 was Porter (8) followed by a run on the best available WR of Branch, Burress and Lloyd.

Waited until the 15th to get a DEF and ended up with DET and WAS. This is one risky team. There is definite upside with Pennington, T. Jones, Price and Winslow with a chance all could end up as either top 10 or merely roster fodder. Other than McAllister and C. Johnson, there are no proven impact players for starters which makes for an optimistic owner that will enter the season not sure what he has for even starters.

Starters: Pennington, McAllister, T. Jones, C. Johnson, Porter, Branch, Winslow, Akers and DET

Grade: C+