Plan: RB, WR, WR,RB, QB
This was a high-risk, high-reward strategy that appears to have worked. Started out with Tomlinson naturally and then with the 2/3 swing opted to grab the two tier 1 receivers on the board - Chad Johnson and Torry Holt. Knowing that he had skipped RBs at a crucial time, went back and at the 4.12 found Duce Staley followed by Bulger at the 5.01.

Had some big value picks later on securing the PHI defense and Vanderjagt as a kicker. Heap with the 6.12 wouldn't be my personal pick, but a TE there could have been Clark, Shockey or Crumpler - all gone by his next pick. Ended with 7 possible Top 5 players in their position.

This strategy took the best RB on the board and then hopes for the best on the rest of the position. Would have preferred to see a player like Duckett at the 7.01 to ensure there would be some points if needed but with such strength at other positions and the best RB anyway, he swung for the fence on both Stephen Davis and Travis Henry. Could obviously have some problems with RB2 but with LT, he doesn't need to have a huge stud RB2. I love this team - no position is weak and the only hole is RB2.

Starters: Bulger, Tomlinson, Staley, Holt, C. Johnson, S. Moss, Heap, PHI and Vanderjagt

Plan Grade: A

Plan: RB, RB, WR, TE, WR
Not unlike team #1, the securing of a top RB (Alexander) made him feel freer to hit some value picks later on. Took Jordan at the #2 and then Marvin Harrison. Went after Jason Witten with the 4.11 which was probably much too early - likely he would have been there at his 6.11 pick and he could have had Boldin or Clayton as his WR3 instead of Stallworth.

He was the "Ravens guy" spending the traditional late 6th round pick on the best DEF but that too was much too early as it worked out. NE went second over 3 rounds later. Got a gift in Hasselbeck at the 7.02 which set off the traditional QB run.

Ended with a team somewhat similar to Team #1 but has a lesser QB and WRs to show for getting a better RB2. Still a fairly solid team, but two picks went earlier than needed and had an effect on the other positions without gaining more than he likely gave up. The worst this team will do is solid and there is some decent upside on a few backups. This could end being the most consistent scoring team, whatever that consistent mark ends up being.

Starters: Hasselbeck, Alexander, Jordan, Harrison, R. Williams, Stallworth, Witten, BAL and Wilkins

Plan Grade: B+

Plan: RB, RB, WR, RB, WR
This approach is a standard and it worked to create a good team. Went with James at the 1.03 and reached Steven Jackson with the 2.10 (made even better with Marshall Faulk at the 8.10). Took the best WR left after the first two teams went on a spree and came away with Javon Walker. Took Barlow as RB3 with the 4.10

Reached Favre with the 7.03 for a solid QB and finding McMichael at the 9.03 gave him a nice tier 2 TE cheaper than any other. Akers at PK offers probably a slight edge at the position and defenses were late and not likely to be a difference maker.

Overall, hard to argue with how this team came together. Has backed up both RB1 and RB2, and backups have some upside with Harrington, Williamson and Caldwell. Only recognized stud is James but this plan produced a solid team. Will need a few players to exceed expectations in order to compete for the top, but should be a lock for at least a good year.

Starters: Favre, James, Jackson, Walker, Boldin, Stokley, McMichael, DET and Akers

Plan Grade: B

Plan: QB, RB, WR, RB, WR
Sitting in the fourth spot, this team had to decide on whether to take Holmes and his extremes of risk/reward, go for a Tier 2 RB or get Manning. Went with maybe the safest pick in the entire draft with Manning. Snagged Westbrook with the 2.09 and then surprisingly went after Andre Johnson with the 3.04 over Chris Brown or Tatum Bell and all the rookie RBs.

By the time the 4.09 rolled back, just missed Arrington and had to settle for Dunn which even he was fortunate to still be there. Clayton a nice 5.04 pick and then Taylor for RB3 is a feast/famine proposition. Getting Toefield in the 9.04 was a gift not to be relied on getting and makes a huge difference in his RBs.

Overall, like many teams taking the Manning plunge was put at a deficit for RBs which was compounded by passing on them in round 3. In this case, he got away with it but many might not. James is paired with either Dunn or the JAX rushing game of the week. TE, DEF and PK should not be a liability but likely not a big contributor here. This team ended up much better than what the plan would likely produce in other leagues.

Starters: Manning, Westbrook, Dunn, A. Johnson, Clayton, Burress, E. Johnson, TB and Graham

Plan Grade: B-