Date: 2008-08-28 15:33 Subject: Fantasy football draft results Security: Public

In the league of annual pocket fleecing, I once again suffered through an interminably long football draft for my fantasy team.  I was just about as unfortunate as possible in getting the ninth pick out of a twelve team draft, but I still think I managed to do all right with it.  Though, some measure of my fantasy success revolves around two former NFC North players looking like their old selves while playing for the New York Jets.  I can safely say this is the first time I've ever had a reason to cheer for the J-E-T-S, and I think I'll be all right if it turns out to be my last.  Anyway, here's what a guy can do when trying to make a game out of the 9th pick (Start: 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 WR/TE, 1 DEF, 1 K Bench: 6 slots)

1. Frank Gore, SF - Yes, he's had injury concerns in the past and his quarterback is questionable, but his hands and running ability couldn't be passed on at this spot.
2. Terrell Owens, DAL - Here's hoping he keeps his head together for another year.
3. Thomas Jones, NYJ - Will the Chicago Bears' Thomas Jones please stand up?
4. Santonio Holmes, PIT - I passed on Anquan Boldin for this pick, but I've had Boldin for four years straight and I'm done with that.
5. Jonathan Stewart, CAR - Did you see that Redskins game the other night? WOW.
6. Dwayne Bowe, KC - He may have no receiving or quarterback support, but that was true last year and he almost had 1,000 yards.
7. Brett Favre, NYJ - Please play like last year and not two years ago.  Thanks.
8. Vikings D/ST, MIN - Someone picked the Bears before the Vikes.  Only one of these two has looked like last year's defense so far.
9. Aaron Rodgers, GB - Thought I might want to handcuff Favr....what do you mean they play on different teams now?
10. Ray Rice, BAL - In Cam Cameron we trust.  In McGahee's condition and knee we do not.
11. Bryant Johnson, SF - Ride on the Martz-train - oooh ahhhh eeeeh ahhhh oooooh ahhh.
12. Jerious Norwood, ATL - Maybe he'll pan out, but this is really just drop fodder for my kicker's bye week.
13. Reggie Williams, JAX - Ditto.
14. Shayne Graham, CIN - Mamas, don't let your babies pick a K and DEF with the same bye week.  Dang, that sucks, but he was the best kicker available.  I really wanted Josh Brown - a slight step down but on a different off-week.  That's what I get for picking him last, I suppose.