2009 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Experts (Rounds 9-16)

June 28, 2009.

This is a 2009 Fantasy Football Mock Draft organized by Ryan West of WestSportsReport.com. Twelve Web sites, including this one, participated in this mock. This mock is complete.

Each pick has commentary made by the corresponding Web site.

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Round 9

1. Junkyard Jake.com: Dustin Keller, TE, Jets
   Dustin Keller proved to be a quick learner in 2008, averaging about 7 catches per game during the month of November. Of course, much like the rest of the Jets passing game, the rookie was derailed by Brett Favre's arm troubles. Nonetheless Keller enters 2009 as a high potential TE, who could very well be one of the Jets most productive receivers this season.
   
   
2. FantasyFootballXtreme.com: John Carlson, TE, Seahawks
   Carlson should breakout this seaon - it wouldn't surprise me if he was a top 5-6TE in '09.
   
   
3. FantasyDraftEdge.com: Felix Jones, RB, Cowboys
   The Cowboys are working in a "wildcat" style formation to the offense specifically to get the ball to Felix Jones more often to let him make plays. We like depth and RB and this strengthens it.
   
   
4. FFToolbox.com: Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Steelers
   Handcuffing him to Willie Parker. Perhaps not literally. Or maybe literally. Would I get double credit for touchdowns?
   
   
5. LestersLegends.com: Steve Breaston, WR, Cardinals
   With my last pick I went with a safe WR choice for my WR3. For my WR4 I will add a more explosive option that has a higher upside. If Anquan Boldin does get the trade he's been asking for, Breaston's value goes through the roof. If not, he's still a solid option at this stage of the draft.
   
   
6. FantasyDraftTools.com: Darren Sproles, RB, Chargers
   Depth at RB is key for Fantasy Football, so getting Sproles in the middle of the 9th round is great value for a guy that I project to have just over 500 yards on the ground and just under 500 yards in receptions. 1000 combined yards and 6 scores is good value here.
   
   
7. DraftZoo.com: Hakeem Nicks, WR, Giants
   This might be a little early for Nicks, but everyone here seems to have a good read on who to draft, and I'm not taking a chance on missing him before my next pick. He comes from a pro-style offense, has good size, great hands, and good body control. Plus he's walking into a great situation for a rookie receiver on a team that has no sure targets, and really none in the red zone. I really think Nicks will lead all rookie wideouts in TDs. And I needed a fourth WR.
   
   
8. WalterFootball.com: Fred Jackson, RB, Bills
   Fred Jackson really solidifies my running back corps. He's going to have three chances to win over the coaching staff once Marshawn Lynch serves his suspension. Even if he splits carries with Lynch, Jackson will always be a factor with his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield.
   
   
9. FootballFanSpot.com: Devin Hester, WR, Bears
   I'd like to credit Walter for stealing Fred Jackson, the first guy on mid RB mid round sleeper list. I don't worry though, I have plenty more, so I can still afford to go WR here. Hester had 51 catches for 665 yards in his first full season as a wide receiver, despite the fact that weak armed Kyle Orton was the quarterback. Now, Jay Cutler is the quarterback and he has the arm strength to hit the speedy Hester downfield. Hester is going to be Cutler's 3rd option after Olsen and Matt Forte, maybe even 2nd option if Cutler continues to gunsling the way he did in Denver, despite the fact that he has a real defense now. Now, with a year of experience at the position under his belt, and a quarterback who can hit him downfield, Hester should have 900+ yards. He isn't a touchdown machine at 5-11, but he'll get more than the 3 TDs he had last year just because the offense as a whole is better. Expect 5-7 TDs.
   
   
10. WestSportsReport.com: Giants Defense
    Figured I'd take a top defense while it was still there. I can address the TE position on my way back.
    
    
11. KFFL.com: Ted Ginn, WR, Dolphins
    Like the upside with Ginn. The third-year receiver improved significantly last year; I expect that to continue. He's explosive (14.1 yards per catch) and still has room to improve on his receiving abilities. He's one of the top targets in Miami's passing attack. I'd already drafted a consistent receiver as my No. 3. With Ginn, I get a No. 4 that offers a lot of upside.
    
    
12. TheSportsBank.net: Ravens Defense
    Rex Ryan may be gone from Baltimore but as long as Ed Reed is on the field, the Ravens defense is a constant turnover and touchdown threat.
    
    

Round 10

1. TheSportsBank.net: David Garrard, QB, Jaguars
   Garrard had a down year last season much due to the fact that he often had zero time to throw behind a bad offensive line and no real trustworthy candidate to throw to down field. Both those positions of weakness have been addressed through free agency or the draft and Garrard should have a bounce back season.
   
   
2. KFFL.com: Owen Daniels, TE, Texans
   Daniels is one of the top three receiving options in a Houston offense that was fourth in the league in passing yards per game. He was the fifth most targeted tight end in league last year; I don't expect that to drop too far this year. He's is a fourth-year tight end that has shown improvement in each season. Now they just need to look his way in the red zone more often. Great value on his ADP.
   
   
3. WestSportsReport.com: Zach Miller, TE, Raiders
   Zach Miller is the clear cut #1 option in Oakland and hopefully after a full year with JaMarcus under center, Zach Miller's stock rises.
   
   
4. FootballFanSpot.com: Jerious Norwood, RB, Falcons
   Jerious Norwood is going to get more involved in Atlanta's offense for two reasons. One, there is no way that Michael Turner is going to be given 376 carries again next season. Two, Atlanta is going to pass more, with the addition of Tony Gonzalez and Matt Ryan going into his 2nd year, and they'll likely want Norwood, a pass catcher, in there more often. The 25 year old Norwood has a career YPC of 5.8, but has never gotten more than 103 carries. Expect him to eclipse that number this season and rush for 600-700 yards. He caught 36 bals for 338 yards last season in limited time so we could see that go closer to 400 yards this season, with Norwood getting more playing time, Atlanta passing more and Tony Gonzalez opening holes over the middle for Norwood. 1000+ all-purpose yards is very good value here in round 10 and allows me to get away with waiting until the 10th to take my RB3.
   
   
5. WalterFootball.com: Brian Robiskie, WR, Browns
   Brian Robiskie is considered by many to be the most pro-ready wideout of all the rookies. And the Browns will have to play him. What other choice do they have? Robiskie will be Brady Quinn's second option. Cleveland may not score a lot this year, but at 6-3, 209, Robiskie has the potential to grab at least six touchdowns.
   
   
6. DraftZoo.com: Laurence Maroney, RB, Patriots
   I'm taking a gamble on Maroney here. He may end up beat up again, but I think he has promise as my RB4. The Patriots just brought Fred Taylor in to help get the ground game going, and while some think that's bad news for Maroney, I view it as a good thing. Maroney is used to splitting carries like he did during his entire college career. When he and Corey Dillon split time, Maroney ended up with 745 yards and six scores, not to mention about 200 receiving yards and a score. I think Taylor's role will be similar to what Dillon's was. Plus, with the way the Patriots should move the ball and take early leads they should be looking to run out a few games. Also, Maroney should be 100% this year, not a gimp with a broken shoulder.
   
   
7. FantasyDraftTools.com: Deion Branch, WR, Seahawks
   Looking for depth at WR, I'll take my Branch as my 4th WR and as the highest rated reciever left on the board.
   
   
8. LestersLegends.com: Fred Taylor, RB, Patriots
   I'll take Fred Taylor as my RB4. I believe he still has something left in the tank, and Bill Belichick has a knack for squeezing the last bit of production out of talented vets.
   
   
9. FFToolbox.com: Matt Cassel, QB, Chiefs
   Why not? He had a great season last season, and since I'm not exactly in love with the QBs that are left, this one works for me. He can at least start for me in a bye week capably.
   
   
10. FantasyDraftEdge.com: Chris Chambers, WR, Chargers
    Was last year the beginning of the end for Chambers or the exception that drops him to solid value in the 10th round of a fantasy football draft? Only time will tell.
    
    
11. FantasyFootballXtreme.com: Earl Bennett, WR, Bears
    This might be a bit early, but we're suppose to make statements, right? Someone is going to benefit in Chicago now that Cutler is on the roster. He made Eddie Royal look like a top 15WR in 2008, something I don't see happening in 2009 with Orton under center in DEN. Cutler is that good and he can turn good WRs into great WRs. Bennett has huge upside this year.
    
    
12. Junkyard Jake.com: Percy Harvin, WR, Vikings
    I agree with Walter that Robiskie could be the rookie WR that makes the most significant fantasy impact this year, but Percy Harvin is also an interesting player to watch given the reports of his strong mini-camp performance. The Vikings apparently have been lining Harvin up at multiple spots in an attempt to figure out how to best employ his play-making abilities, and have reportedly designed a good number of new plays specifically for the rookie. Still a risky pick, but late 10th round could be the right spot for Harvin.
    
    

Round 11

1. Junkyard Jake.com: Jets Defense
   It looks like a good number of defenses have already been selected, so maybe they will be valued higher this year. The Jets are already a solid unit, and now under the helm of former Ravens coordinater Rex Ryan, and his LB coach from Baltimore Mike Pettine, they could take an extra step in terms of fantasy significance.
   
   
2. FantasyFootballXtreme.com: Miles Austin, WR, Cowboys
   Even though I like Austin, I'm not extremely pleased having to pick him this early. The later round WRs vanished quickly.
   
   
3. FantasyDraftEdge.com: Steve Smith, WR, Giants
   As of now, and of course there is a long way to go, Steve Smith is a starting WR for the Giants. We so no reason that will change and are excited to have a player entering his 3rd season (often a breakout year for guys) on a quality offense.
   
   
4. FFToolbox.com: Chester Taylor, RB, Vikings
   I figure that he still will get a decent amount of milage...but make no mistake, with All-Day Peterson and Percy Harvin leaching touches too, this is purely a speculative pick based on the health of those two players over the course of a 16 game season.
   
   
5. LestersLegends.com: Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, Giants
   Assuming he gets Derrick Ward 2008 touches with the G-Men, Bradshaw should be good for 600-800 yards. If Jacobs misses his traditional few games to injury, Bradshaw could possibly be used as a RB2 until he returns.
   
   
6. FantasyDraftTools.com: Vikings Defense
   No analysis given.
   
   
7. DraftZoo.com: Heath Miller, TE, Steelers
   I need a TE, and Heath Miller is my highest rated guy at that position. I think Roethlisberger will have another very strong year, and Miller should be good for 5-8 TDs. I think he's a decent pickup in the eleventh.
   
   
8. WalterFootball.com: Earnest Graham, RB, Buccaneers
   I was pretty shocked to see Earnest Graham still available. He'll have to split carries with Derrick Ward, but both backs will be running behind one of the better offensive lines in the NFL. Graham will get all the goal-line carries, and if Ward (whom I also have) goes down, Graham has top RB15 potential.
   
   
9. FootballFanSpot.com: Eagles Defense
   In every fantasy league, I like to take either the Giants', the Eagles', the Ravens', or the Steelers' defense just because I think those 4 are far and away the best defenses for fantasy purposes. The Eagles are the only one of those left and with no major needs, I take the defense that had 15 picks, 48 sacks, allowed only 18.1 ppg, and has a great kick return squad with Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson.
   
   
10. WestSportsReport.com: Willis McGahee, RB, Ravens
    Taking McGahee here is just insurance just in case Ray Rice doesn't pan out.
    
    
11. KFFL.com: Leon Washington, RB, Jets
    Washington has decent upside in the NY offense. He won't be a weekly play but as a matchup guy, I can use him against teams weak against shifty receiving backs. He's going to get 10-plus touches per game, and he has the ability to take any for touchdowns. As a No. 4 back, he offers the most upside of the available running backs.
    
    
12. TheSportsBank.net: Plaxico Burress, WR, None
    As a person, I dislike Plaxico more than most, but now that it looks like he is going to see the field this year I have to be pleased with a potential #1 WR in the 11th round.
    
    

Round 12

1. TheSportsBank.net: Brett Favre, QB, FA
   Yeah... I did it. Whether people like to admit it or not, Favre is going to be a Viking this year and a starter at that. 11 of his potential starts will be inside a dome and the Vikings only real potential bad weather game is a late December trip to Chicago. It's a gamble, but a low risk one at that.
   
   
2. KFFL.com: Sidney Rice, WR, Vikings
   Don't think he'll catch anymore than 45-50 passes this year but the potential is there to catch up to 8-10 touchdowns. Think he is the wideout with the most upside left on the board. Wanted Plax, though. Still, Rice gives me a solid No. 5 wideout with some decent upside. Should be even better if Favre ends up starting for the Vikings.
   
   
3. WestSportsReport.com: Tim Hightower, RB, Cardinals
   Hightower is going to do well in PPR leagues and TD leagues and is one Beanie Wells injury away from being the starter.
   
   
4. FootballFanSpot.com: Jamaal Charles, RB, Chiefs
   Larry Johnson isn't on good terms with the new management in Kansas City and he could be cut before the season starts. Charles could end up getting 225+ carries if that happens and if he gets that many carries, 900+ yards would not be out of reach. Even if Johnson stays, he could get hurt or benched again and in that case, Charles becomes a borderline RB2 for a few weeks. Not bad for a 12th round pick.
   
   
5. WalterFootball.com: Nate Washington, WR, Titans
   The Titans gave Nate Washington $27 million to be their No. 1 receiver. Washington is going to play in the most conservative offense in the league, but the fact remains that he's a No. 1 wideout who had 631 yards as the third downfield option in Pittsburgh.
   
   
6. DraftZoo.com: Justin Gage, WR, Titans
   This is the Titans receiver I want. Gage really started to come on at the end of last season, and I think he'll be the number one target for Collins, outside of Chris Johnson. In his last three games last season, Gage grabbed 18 catches for 315 yards and a score. He won't ever be a stats maniac, but in the 12th round I'll take a guy who I think will can put up about 8 TDs after putting up 6 last year.
   
   
7. FantasyDraftTools.com: Eli Manning, QB, Giants
   Without Plaxico, I don't think the Giants have that home run threat anymore, but the WR corps is very solid and should put up decent numbers a group. Not bad for my backup QB in round 12.
   
   
8. LestersLegends.com: Chargers Defense
   The Chargers Defense was terrible last year because they couldn't generate a pass rush. With Lights Out back in the mix, that shouldn't be a problem this year.
   
   
9. FFToolbox.com: Jeremy Maclin, WR, Eagles
   Maclin should be a huge deep threat for the Eagles this season, as he gives McNabb someone to throw hail maries to, a type of receiver he hasn't had since T. O. was in town. Maclin and DeSean Jackson should compliment each other perfectly, and both should have fantastic seasons opposite one another.
   
   
10. FantasyDraftEdge.com: Trent Edwards, QB, Bills
    Edwards has some nice weapons at WR with TO and Lee Evans but the best reason we like Edwards here is that Buffalo hosts Cleveland during Jay Cutler's bye week.
    
    
11. FantasyFootballXtreme.com: Bernard Scott, RB, Bengals
    I think come August, this kid will start going a handful of rounds earlier than this. I have a good feeling he will be starting by mid-season.
    
    
12. Junkyard Jake.com: James Davis, RB, Browns
    With Jamal Lewis looking shaky so far this preseason, James Davis has stepped in and impressed new head coach Eric Mangini in the early going. Davis has a decent size/speed combination, runs inside fairly well, and has great elusiveness. Lewis probably has another moderately productive season or two in him, but Davis is a good gamble this year.
    
    

Round 13

1. Junkyard Jake.com: Vernon Davis, TE, 49ers
   Vernon Davis took another step backwards in 2008, dropping to only 31 catches from 52 catches the year before. Much of that decline can probably be attributed to playing in Mike Martz's system. This year, new offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye has stated that he'd like to get Davis much more involved in the offense, and if Davis can take advantage of the opportunity (and cut down on his trademark mental mistakes) he is talented enough to be amoung the leading TE's in the league.
   
   
2. FantasyFootballXtreme.com: Rashad Jennings, RB, Jaguars
   Jennings is a decent handcuff - Clearly he can be had late, which is good news for MJD owners this year.
   
   
3. FantasyDraftEdge.com: Titans Defense
   13th round for a defense and we get our #10 D - that's why we wait. Very happy to get the Titans this late.
   
   
4. FFToolbox.com: Domenik Hixon, WR, Giants
   Hixon is the surprising answer to the question, "Who led the Giants in receiving yards in 2008?" He also is the leading candidate to break out amongst the Giants WRs. He's got the breakaway speed to be the Giants' go to guy long. And in the 12th round...well, he still appears to be the Giants' top deep threat. That's valuable.
   
   
5. LestersLegends.com: Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seahawks
   With Carson Palmer as my QB1, I figure I better get some insurance. I'll take another QB looking to bounce back. He actually has a WR with hands now that Housh is a 'Hawk.
   
   
6. FantasyDraftTools.com: Edgerrin James, RB, None
   I still think Edge might have something left in the tank...once a RB goes down in the preseason, look for James to come on board. Since its only June, its tough to tell if i wasted a pick or not, but it's worth the shot.
   
   
7. DraftZoo.com: Redskins Defense
   I need a backup QB, but at this point, with Hasselbeck off the board (nice pick by the way), I think I can get just as good a backup next round. I always like to carry two defenses for matchup purposes. The Redskins defense has the potential to be pretty good value in the 13th round here. And they do get to play the Rams, Lions, Bucs, and Raiders.
   
   
8. WalterFootball.com: Jason Campbell, QB, Redskins
   This season marks the first time in Jason Campbell's career that he'll be playing in the same offensive system two years in a row. I also need a quarterback for Tony Romo's bye week (6). Campbell goes up against the lowly Chiefs that week.
   
   
9. FootballFanSpot.com: Joe Flacco, QB, Ravens
   Tom Brady's bye week is week 8. Assuming he doesn't get hurt, all my backup needs to be able to do is have a productive week 8. Flacco plays the Broncos week 8, so he should get me good week 8 production and in round 13, that's all I ask for.
   
   
10. WestSportsReport.com: Josh Morgan, WR, 49ers
    Morgan could be the biggest beneficiary of Crabtree in SF. If he continues to perform he could be a nice sleeper.
    
    
11. KFFL.com: Ricky Williams, RB, Dolphins
    The Dolphins are still a run-heavy offense, so Ricky should see plenty of carries even as the No. 2 back (160 last year). He averaged a decent 4.1 yards per carry last year and found the end zone four times, including one 51-yard scamper. Ronnie Brown hasn't been the epitome of good health, either.
    
    
12. TheSportsBank.net: Correll Buckhalter, RB, Broncos
    I like Knowshon Moreno a lot, but he is a rookie which means that he isn't going to be given the keys to the backfield immediately. Buckhalter will be a solid veteran presence that will also be a reliable receiver for Kyle Orton out of the backfield (who just happened to throw to the RB with the most receptions last season, Matt Forte). Buckhalter will definitely steal his share of touches, especially to start the season.
    
    

Round 14

1. TheSportsBank.net: Mark Bradley, WR, Chiefs
   Mark Bradley emerged as the 3rd receiving option in Kansas City last year behind Dwayne Bowe and Tony Gonzalez, now that Gonzo is gonzo and Cassel is the quarterback, Bradley should see more targets.
   
   
2. KFFL.com: Mark Clayton, WR, Ravens
   With a year under his belt, Flacco might have some more room to work in the offense. Plenty of big-play potential with Clayton, who averaged 17 yards per catch last year. Derrick Mason is 35; he has to show his age eventually. Clayton might be the one to take some of Mason's targets.
   
   
3. WestSportsReport.com: Kyle Orton, QB, Broncos
   Taking Orton as my backup could be good because he will have better receivers, a better offensive line, and a bad defense. Combine those and he could be in for a better than expected year.
   
   
4. FootballFanSpot.com: Glen Coffee, RB, 49ers
   The Niners' new offensive coordinator is a former running backs coach and the passing game has a lot of questions so the Niners are going to run a lot. Frank Gore has never proven that he can handle all of the load, so as they switch to a run heavy offense, rookie Glen Coffee is going to get a lot of the carries. They didn't draft him in the 3rd round to sit him on the bench. Gore has also once had more than 300 carries and that was in 2006, before he started to break down due to injuries. Coffee should get 150-200 carries and that should get him 600-800 yards rushing. Gore is not a goal line back so Coffee will likely get the goal line carries so expect 8-10 TDs. He's not a threat in the passing game, but 600-800 yards, 10 TDs, plus the potential that he could be a top 15-20 running back if Gore gets hurt again, is more than you can ask for in round 14.
   
   
5. WalterFootball.com: Patriots Defense
   The Patriots don't have a great pass rush, but as long as Tom Brady stays healthy, they'll blow a lot of teams out. And blowouts mean turnovers. I also like that New England's division contains a rookie quarterback, potentially a first-year quarterback (if the Dolphins bench Pennington) and Trent Edwards.
   
   
6. DraftZoo.com: Brady Quinn, QB, Browns
   Really the only QB left without a week 4 bye. Hopefully Brady Quinn wins the job, which I think he will, and if the Browns are down as much as I expect, he'll at least throw a lot. Of course, the only week I'd use him is the week he plays the Bengals, which might mean they're winning anyway. I mean, was I supposed to take Jamarcus Russell here?
   
   
7. FantasyDraftTools.com: Jerome Harrison, RB, Browns
   Harrison has shown flashes of talent in his limited playing time and Jamal Lewis (although productive) isn't getting any younger...if Lewis is out for any reason, look for Harrison to fill in nicely.
   
   
8. LestersLegends.com: Packers Defense
   Injuries ravaged this Defense last year, but if they'll healthy they should improve dramatically. Plus they get to face Culpepper/Stafford and Favre/Sage/T-Jax twice a year so INTs and Sacks shouldn't be hard to come by.
   
   
9. FFToolbox.com: Jeremy Shockey, TE, Saints
   Perfectly good backup TE. Shockey used to be one of the best fantasy options in football, but injuries have derailed his career. Should he get healthy this is a steal this late.
   
   
10. FantasyDraftEdge.com: Le'Ron McClain, RB, Ravens
    The Ravens may throw more this year but they'll still do plenty of running and McClain is a nice back up to have with less than durable backs ahead of him.
    
    
11. FantasyFootballXtreme.com: Sage Rosenchoker, QB, Vikings
    Rosey has weapons and an arm. Favre is the only thing standing in his way from turning heads in 09.
    
    
12. Junkyard Jake.com: Kevin Curtis, WR, Eagles
    After his breakout season in 2007, when he finished with 77 catches, 1,110 yards and 6 TDs, Curtis disappeared into obvilion last season. This year he is returning from groin surgery, but is expected to be close to full-speed by training camp. While talented rookie Jeremy Maclin is surely a threat to his playing time, Curtis's experience should provide him with an edge, for at least this season.
    
    

Round 15

1. Junkyard Jake.com: Mark Sanchez, QB, Jets
   Rookie QBs are always a risky proposition, but then again, so is Jake Delhomme, he is probably the next best option at this point. Kellen Clemens just doesn't seem to compare to Sanchez in terms of potential, so there is a decent chance that the rookie starts from week 1.
   
   
2. FantasyFootballXtreme.com: Brent Celek, TE, Eagles
   This could be a breakout year for Celek. Things are getting thin, so time to grab a back-up TE.
   
   
3. FantasyDraftEdge.com: Stephen Gostkowski, K, Patriots
   Need a kicker.
   
   
4. FFToolbox.com: Neil Rackers, K, Cardinals
   As a former University of Illinois student, during the dark years of the mid-to-late 90s, we didn't have much to cheer for. Neil Rackers was our hero. For giving us ANYTHING to have fun with that season, I make it a point to draft him as my kicker every fantasy football season. After all, the difference in ppg for kickers is something like 2 from top-to-bottom on average, so it isn't like this is hurting me one way or another.
   
   
5. LestersLegends.com: Joey Galloway, WR, Patriots
   I'll take a shot on another of Bill's aging veterans. With Moss and Welker commanding the majority of the attention, Galloway could have one last fantasy relevant season.
   
   
6. FantasyDraftTools.com: Mason Crosby, K, Packers
   The draft is nearing the end, so let's take a kicker before the kicker spree starts...I know he'll be kicking with the elements late in the year, but i like his potential to put up decent points which make me pick him over so many other kickers (besides, there not much of a difference in points by kickers, so its about preference)
   
   
7. DraftZoo.com: Kenny Britt, WR, Titans
   It's my last pick, so why not take another huge chance on a rookie wideout. Britt could end up being more productive than Justin Gage, whom I also have. He comes from a pro system and has nice size for the red zone. I just don't like taking backup tight ends or kickers in the draft. I prefer to trade two good players for one better guy, and then use my extra roster spot to find a kicker. And I'm not worried about my tight end not having a backup. I'm just skeptical of my receivers, and Britt seems to have the most upside of anyone left.
   
   
8. WalterFootball.com: Michael Bush, RB, Raiders
   Michael Bush could be the best pure runner on the Raiders. If Darren McFadden gets hurt again, Bush could get 20 carries every game behind a good run-blocking offensive line.
   
   
9. FootballFanSpot.com: Ben Watson, TE, Patriots
   I normally don't like taking backup tight ends, but Watson has too much upside. The last time the Pats had a blocking tight end and Watson could focus mostly on pass catching, he had 643 yards. If he gets 500 this year, I'll be happy with him as a TE2/trade bait.
   
   
10. WestSportsReport.com: Tashard Choice, RB, Cowboys
    Choice is a Marion Barber injury away from getting signficant carries. I'll take that.
    
    
11. KFFL.com: Rob Bironas, K, Titans
    I needed a kicker with this pick. He is the highest on my board. He has demonstrated great accuracy over the last two seasons. He's part of an offense that could struggle moving the ball once it gets near the end zone, and he has the leg strength to hit the long field goals.
    
    
12. TheSportsBank.net: Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Lions
    A) It's the 15th round... it's time to take a chance. B) Brandon Pettigrew has the size and talent to be the next Tony Gonzalez (who also happens to be on my team). C)While there are more TE's to go around than even two years ago, the position is still weak; If I have two top TE's on my team, I can turn one of them into something I need.
    
    

Round 16

1. TheSportsBank.net: Ryan Longwell, K, Vikings
   I have two rules for drafting kickers: 1-Must kick in a dome or fair weather climate (I'll pass on the big weeks to avoid the negative stinkbombs) 2-Must have a late bye week (I hate having to shake up my roster early in the season just so I can have a kicker in week 4 or 5). Longwell plays in Minnesota behind a good offense and great defense (good for field position battles) and doesn't face the bye week until after the halfway mark of the season. Welcome to the team, Ryan!
   
   
2. KFFL.com: Cowboys Defense
   Dallas has an explosive offense (most of the time) that can get them a quick lead. This gives their defense a chance to sit back and wait for turnovers. They are great at pressuring the quarterback, so the sacks should be there, too.
   
   
3. WestSportsReport.com: Nate Kaeding, K, Chargers
   Chargers should score a lot of points and Kaeding is really good. Plus playing in SD is always a good thing too.
   
   
4. FootballFanSpot.com: Kris Brown, K, Texans
   No analysis.
   
   
5. WalterFootball.com: Garrett Hartley, K, Saints
   The Saints had major kicking problems early in 2008, but that was resolved once they signed Garrett Hartley, who connected on all 13 of his attempts. Hartley's unproven, so he's a bit of a risk. However, the reward is tremendous because New Orleans' offense is one of the NFL's best. And if Hartley doesn't pan out, I'll just add the top kicker available, who won't be much worse than any other kicker on anyone else's roster.
   
   
6. DraftZoo.com: Adam Vinatieri, K, Colts
   Had no idea it was my pick. Not used to the whole 16 rounds scene. Anyway, I don't usually draft a kicker, but since we've got an extra pick I'll take Vinatieri cause he helped win me some money when the Pats won their first Super Bowl with Tom Brady at the helm. I'm thinking Peyton Manning has a big year, and that means lots of extra points. And maybe he'll make a few field goals for once in his life...
   
   
7. FantasyDraftTools.com: Greg Camarillo, WR, Dolphins
   Before Camarillo was hurt last year, he was putting up decent stats and was becoming Chad Pennington's favorite target...if healthy, look for those targets to improve in 2009.
   
   
8. LestersLegends.com: Michael Jenkins, WR, Falcons
   Kicker Smicker. It's June. I'll take Jenkins, who made great strides last year. He's one notch down on the totem pole with Gonzo on board, but he'll get even less attention from opposing defenses. I'll either cut him or Galloway depending on who looks worse in training camp/preseason. Then I'll take my Lonesome Kicker.
   
   
9. FFToolbox.com: Jake Delhomme, QB, Panthers
   He used to be considered a top fantasy QB. Those don't come along in the 16th round too much, so I'll take that chance here.
   
   
10. FantasyDraftEdge.com: Muhsin Muhammad, WR, Panthers
    We would have really liked to get Delhomme here - 16th round he could be a steal of the draft. But I digress....so we go with another Panther cast off in Muhammad. Carolina wants Jarrett to win the #2 job but so far he doesn't seem to want to. Muhammad is a veteran that could have one more nice season.
    
    
11. FantasyFootballXtreme.com: Cardinals Defense
    No analysis.
    
    
12. Junkyard Jake.com: Robbie Gould, K, Bears
    The addition of Jay Cutler should provide a boost to the Chicago offense, making Gould a slightly underrated kicker option this year.
    
    

We'll have many 2009 Fantasy Football Mock Drafts throughout the summer, so make sure you check back from time to time. Also, be sure to check out my other 2009 Fantasy Football articles, which will include sleepers, busts, cheat sheets and other things.