Best/Worst Picks of '06 - Early Analysis

Mort conferred with Mel Kiper, Jr. and named the best and worst draft picks for each franchise in the 2006 Gridiron Keeper League Fantasy Football Draft. This list excludes keepers, ie. the Moose Knuckles keeping of Larry Johnson in the 8th round is the best pick/value of the entire league, but will not count on this list.

Equal Opportunity:
Best pick: His keepers were good, but the draft was so-so. I'd go with Todd Heap (4th round). After watching the 30 minute ESPN video re-capping the Ravens 2005 season, it seemed like Heap scored 16 TDs last year. He'll likely score 8 and could finish second in that category for TEs behind Gates.
Worst pick: Julius Jones (2nd). Would be a good pick if he ever played more than 9 games a season, Parcells didnt hate him and Barber III wasnt around.

Tall Angry Drunk:
Best pick: Mike Bell (10th) If he starts, this is huge. Could have 1200 yards and 10-12 TDs.
Worst pick: Lendale White (7th) Too early and two other RBs in the mix. May be better a better pick in 2007.

The Commish:
Best pick: Roy Williams (4th) In a Martz offense, could be the next Torry 'Big Game' Holt. If he's not, Matt Millen may just draft another WR in the first round next year.
Worst pick: not too many, but I'd say Deion Branch (9th). Good if he plays, but he may hold out. If he tries to come back, Bellicheck may murder him and bury him in one of his signature hoodies.

Pasta-roni:
Best pick: Wow, um...Lawrence Maroney (6th). If not this year, could be starter next year on a solid team that plays in a division with terrible defenses. Unfortunately, pasta-roni will drop him for a back-up kicker during Josh Brown's bye week.
Worst pick: So many choices, but I'd say Peyton Manning (1st round). With no pick until the third round, he needed a RB, but got a Top 7 QB. Yikes.

Lawnmower man:
Best pick: Greg Jones (9th) Taken as a handcuff to Fred Taylor, could end up being the starter, as early as week 1.
Worst pick: Matt Hasselbeck (2nd) He's good, but QBs of equal value were taken 8 rounds later.

Ironic Steel:
Best pick: Michael Bush (15th) This pick sparked controversy, but he could be the top RB in the NFL draft in 2007. Unfortunately, that may mean he heads to the Jets or 49ers.
Worst pick: Joe Horn (5th) Again, a team without many bad picks, but with Tolt and Javon Walker already on his squad, could have waited for another WR.

Donny Davenport:
Best pick: Anquan Boldin (3rd) Could easily put up 100 rec, 1400 yds, 12 TDs. Or get hurt in week 2.
Worst pick: Jerramy Stevens (13th) He will enrage the rest of the league as he is constantly offered in trades throughout the year. Plus he sucks at football.

Big Brother:
Best pick: DeAngelo Williams (7th) As soon as Deshaun Foster injurs his ankle and ruins his father's fantasy football season, Williams will be the starter. Great keeper potential.
Worst pick: Dante Cullpepper (5th) Only because of the round he was drafted. He was the top QB 2 yrs ago. So its really not that bad.

Single Andy:
Best pick: Samkon (sp?) Gado (8th round) Went from 6th on the packer depth chart last year to surprise starter. Ahman Green is old and hurt and Najeh Davenport is busy dropping deuces in girls closets. Could be a huge steal.
Worst pick: Not too many choices, Single andy was a victim of poor draft position and the keeper situation. Either David Givens (8th) or Mush Muhammad (9th) wins this award.

Muffins:
Best pick: Joseph Addai (7th) On a high powered offense, could start by midseason. Good keeper value.
Wost pick: Lee Evans (5th) first year as a #1 WR, terrible offense, terrible QB, always plays in the snow. Will put up as many 1 rec, 12 yd games and 5 rec, 80 yd, 1 td games.