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Written by Marc Caviglia In January we were asked to participate in Dynasty Football Warehouse’s first fantasy football mock draft of the 2013 season. The 2013 fantasy football mock draft was Dynasty based and was a 20 round draft. Every owner was required to start a QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, Flex, TE, K, DEF in PPR scoring. You can view our team, as well as round-by round analysis here: 2013 Fantasy Football Dynasty Mock Draft (January). As you all know, a lot has changed since January, and our good friend over at Dynasty Football Warehouse have invited us back for another fantasy football mock draft. The owners are the same, however this time around we are allowed to draft current rookies from the 2013 NFL Draft. So if you are wondering where you should draft the NFL’s newest rookies in a dynast format fantasy football league, check out our 2013 fantasy football mock draft. PPR Scoring Pass TD: 4 points | All Other TDs: 6 points 25 Passing Yards: 1 point | All Turnovers: - 2 points 10 Rushing Yards: 1 point | 10 Receiving Yards: 1 point | Reception: 1 point Now, let’s jump right into the ROUND 11 results of the 2013 Fantasy Football Dynasty Mock Draft (May) hosted by Dynasty Football Warehouse. 2013 Fantasy Football Dynasty Mock Draft - Round 11 Results (May) 11.01 Pro Football Focus I: Chris Givens, WR, St. Louis Rams 11.02 Zach Law: Cameron Jordan, TE, Cleveland Browns 11.03 Wild Thing Football: Lance Moore, WR, New Orleans Saints 11.04 Fantasy Football Xtreme I: Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, Free Agent 11.05 Dynasty Football Warehouse: Robert Turbin, RB, Seattle Seahawks 11.06 Draft Calc: Michael Vick, QB, Philadelphia Eagles 11.07 Fantasy Taz: Brian Hartline, WR, Miami Dolphins 11.08 Pro Football Focus II: Andre Ellington, RB, Arizona Cardinals 11.09 X’s and Y’s Podcast: Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs 11.10 Bruno Boys: Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Atlanta Falcons 11.11 Fantasy Football Xtreme II: Vincent Brown, WR, San Diego Chargers 11.12 Football Guys Anquan Boldin, WR, San Francisco 49ers Round 11 Reaction: I decided to add running back depth here and with Rodgers I get a solid pass catcher who is entering just his third year in the NFL. He is playing behind Steven Jackson for at least this year, however there is still a chance that Rodgers becomes a featured running back someday. Consider this a depth pick, as I take a wait and see approach on Rodgers’ long-term value. Bruno Boys Picks: 1.10 Bruno Boys: Marshawn Lynch, RB, Seattle Seahawks 2.03 Bruno Boys: Demaryius Thomas, WR, Denver Broncos 3.10 Bruno Boys: Michael Crabtree, WR, San Francisco 49ers 4.03 Bruno Boys: Darren Sproles, RB, New Orleans Saints 5.10 Bruno Boys: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Carolina Panthers 6.03 Bruno Boys: Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons 7.10 Bruno Boys: Steve Smith, WR, Carolina Panthers 8.03 Bruno Boys: Jeremy Maclin, WR, Philadelpahi Eagles 9.10 Bruno Boys: Dennis Pitta, TE, Baltimore Ravens 10.03 Bruno Boys: Marcus Lattimore, RB, San Francisco 49ers 11.10 Bruno Boys: Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Atlanta Falcons OTHER ROUNDS: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20

Written by Rich Arleo Edited by Marc Caviglia To help better prepare you for your upcoming 2013 fantasy football drafts we have has decided to take a close look at each team’s depth and predict how each players role will play out during the 2013 NFL season. These fantasy football depth charts will cover every position, however the main focus will be on the running back and wide receiver positions, since fantasy football owners have the toughest time projecting these positions. Keep in mind our NFL Depth Charts are fantasy football specific. Oakland Raiders Depth Chart QB1: Matt Flynn | QB2: Terrelle Pryor | QB3: Tyler Wilson RB1: Darren McFadden | RB2: Rashad Jennings | RB3: Marcel Reece | RB4: LaTavius Murray WR1: Denarius Moore | WR2: Rod Streater | WR3: Juron Criner | WR4: Jacoby Ford | WR5: Josh Cribbs TE1: Nick Kasa | TE2: Mychal Rivera K: Sebastian Janikowski 2012 In Review There wasn’t too much fantasy football excitement around the Oakland Raiders last season. Carson Palmer managed to throw over 4,000 yards but had just 22 touchdowns and threw 14 interceptions. He was a solid QB2, but he didn’t have much wide receiver talent to work with. Denarius Moore was the leading wide receiver with 741 yards and seven touchdowns and Darrius Heyward-Bey followed with 606 yards and five touchdowns. Palmer looked at other ways to move the ball, including throwing to tight end Brandon Myers and fullback Marcel Reece. Myers was the leading receiver on the team with 806 yards on 79 catches. Reece also had 52 catches for 496 yards. When healthy, Mike Goodson had success as a receiver with 195 yards on only 16 catches. Goodson also ran for 221 yards in limited action as he got hurt at the same time Darren McFadden had his annual injury. Run DMC disappointed fantasy owners again and had 707 yards and two touchdowns on the ground while adding 258 yards and one touchdown through the air. Kicker Sebastian Janikowski again showed off his big leg with six field goals made from 50 yards or more. He was also a perfect 24-for-24 from less than 50 yards out. What to Expect in 2013 The Raiders will debut a bit of a new-look offense in 2013. The team said goodbye to Palmer, Goodson, Heyward-Bey and Myers; that’s a lot of yards lost. The only impact player they’ve brought in, however, is Matt Flynn. Flynn has thrown just 141 passes in his five seasons and attempted just nine last season, so aside from the one big game he had two years ago with the Green Bay Packers there isn’t much to go off with him. He doesn’t have much talent to work with either and shouldn’t be one of the top 30 quarterback taken in fantasy football drafts. They drafted Tyler Wilson out of Arkansas and while the team is really high on him, his 2013 fantasy value is minimal. Keep an eye out on the quarterback competition during training camp. McFadden is at that point where his days as a fantasy RB1 look over, but there’s always a chance he becomes a very valuable RB2 if he can round back into form. Rashad Jennings was brought in to replace Goodson coming off a disappointing season, but he doesn’t hold much, if any, fantasy value. Reece is the only fullback worth consideration in fantasy as he is worth a look as an RB4 in PPR leagues. Dynasty owners should invest a late round pick on Miller, who is am injury away from getting some playing time. Moore is the only receiver on the team worth drafting, and he projects to me a WR3 at best if he can stay healthy. Rod Streater could be a sleeper as the second wide receiver. After losing Myers the team only has unknowns in rookies Nick Kasa and Mychal Rivera. Kasa is the front runner to open the season as the starter, though he holds little value in all formats. Don’t be surprised if… ...the Raiders decide to start Wilson at quarterback in Week 1. Whike dynasty owners should take note, don’t get to excited because he will have limited weapons to work with, especial

Written by Marc Caviglia In January we were asked to participate in Dynasty Football Warehouse’s first fantasy football mock draft of the 2013 season. The 2013 fantasy football mock draft was Dynasty based and was a 20 round draft. Every owner was required to start a QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, Flex, TE, K, DEF in PPR scoring. You can view our team, as well as round-by round analysis here: 2013 Fantasy Football Dynasty Mock Draft (January). As you all know, a lot has changed since January, and our good friend over at Dynasty Football Warehouse have invited us back for another fantasy football mock draft. The owners are the same, however this time around we are allowed to draft current rookies from the 2013 NFL Draft. So if you are wondering where you should draft the NFL’s newest rookies in a dynast format fantasy football league, check out our 2013 fantasy football mock draft. PPR Scoring Pass TD: 4 points | All Other TDs: 6 points 25 Passing Yards: 1 point | All Turnovers: - 2 points 10 Rushing Yards: 1 point | 10 Receiving Yards: 1 point | Reception: 1 point Now, let’s jump right into the ROUND 10 results of the 2013 Fantasy Football Dynasty Mock Draft (May) hosted by Dynasty Football Warehouse. 2013 Fantasy Football Dynasty Mock Draft - Round 10 Results (May) 10.01 Football Guys: Mikel Leshoure, RB, Detroit Lions 10.02 Fantasy Football Xtreme II: Ryan Williams, RB, Arizona Cardinals 10.03 Bruno Boys: Marcus Lattimore, RB, San Francisco Seagulls 10.04 X’s and Y’s Podcast: Aaron Dobson, WR, New England Patriots 10.05 Pro Football Focus II: Ryan Tannehill, QB, Miami Dolphins 10.06 Fantasy Taz: Isaiah Pead, RB, St. Louis Rams 10.07 Draft Calc: Miles Austin, WR, Dallas Cowboys 10.08 Dynasty Football Warehouse: Christine Michael, RB, Seattle Seahawks 10.09 Fantasy Football Xtreme I: Michael Floyd, WR, Arizona Cardinals 10.10 Wild Thing Football: Alshon Jeffery, WR. Chicago Bears 10.11 Zach Law: Mike Gillislee, RB, Miami Dolphins 10.12 Pro Football Focus I:Denarius Moore, WR, Oakland Raiders Round 10 Reaction: Bruno Boys Picks: 1.10 Bruno Boys: Marshawn Lynch, RB, Seattle Seahawks 2.03 Bruno Boys: Demaryius Thomas, WR, Denver Broncos 3.10 Bruno Boys: Michael Crabtree, WR, San Francisco 49ers 4.03 Bruno Boys: Darren Sproles, RB, New Orleans Saints 5.10 Bruno Boys: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Carolina Panthers 6.03 Bruno Boys: Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons 7.10 Bruno Boys: Steve Smith, WR, Carolina Panthers 8.03 Bruno Boys: Jeremy Maclin, WR, Philadelpahi Eagles 9.10 Bruno Boys: Dennis Pitta, TE, Baltimore Ravens 10.03 Bruno Boys: Marcus Lattimore, RB, San Francisco 49ers OTHER ROUNDS: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20

Written by Rich Arleo Edited by Marc Caviglia To help better prepare you for your upcoming 2013 fantasy football drafts we have has decided to take a close look at each team’s depth and predict how each players role will play out during the 2013 NFL season. These fantasy football depth charts will cover every position, however the main focus will be on the running back and wide receiver positions, since fantasy football owners have the toughest time projecting these positions. Keep in mind our NFL Depth Charts are fantasy football specific. ::UPDATED: MAY 25, 2013 Kansas City Chiefs Depth Chart QB1: Alex Smith | QB2: Chase Daniel | QB3: Tyler Bray RB1: Jamaal Charles | RB2: Knile Davis | RB3: Shaun Draughn | RB4: Cyrus Gray WR1: Dwayne Bowe | WR2: Donnie Avery | WR3: Dexter McCluster | WR4: Jon Baldwin TE1: Travis Kelce | TE1: Tony Moeaki | TE2: Anthony Fasano K: Ryan Succop 2012 In Review It was another rough year for the Kansas City Chiefs. One of the worst offenses in the league was anchored by a struggling Matt Cassel before he was hurt. Brady Quinn failed miserably filling in for him and the entire offenses faltered because of it. Dwayne Bowe struggled to put up numbers for fantasy football owners, but it wasn’t all his fault. He finished with 803 yards and only three touchdowns (the only receiver to score more than once). Dexter McCluster was second with 452 yards and one touchdown and tight end Tony Moeaki had almost identical numbers as the top tight end. Star running back Jamaal Charles was able to produce all by himself, however he was inconsistent as an RB1. He finished with over 1,700 total yards and seven touchdowns. Peyton Hillis failed to do much of anything as his counterpart while Shaun Draughn showed he’s basically as valuable as Hillis. Kicker Ryan Succop didn’t have many scoring chances but was able to nail some long kicks. What to Expect in 2013 The Chiefs made a big move this offseason bringing in Alex Smith and he should make the Chiefs offense somewhat respectable. Smith can be a decent QB2 and will help the fantasy football value of every other key offensive player…especially Bowe. The veteran Bowe can again be drafted with confidence and should return to the high end WR2 form he had back when Cassel at least had a respectable year. Donnie Avery as the second wide receiver should also help Bowe. Avery probably won’t be as valuable as he was last year with Andrew Luck , but he could be roster worthy. McCluster and Jon Baldwin will get looks here and there, but they will be few and far between. Charles should also be able to score more as the offense will actually move the chains. Hillis is gone, so Charles will have basically all of the carries to himself, though the Chiefs did invest a draft pick on Knile Davis. Davis is explosive, tough to tackle and will spell Charles the majority of the time. Draughn has good hands and may be able to see some touches through the air with Smith under center. Moeaki could improve a bit but the Chiefs also brought in Anthony Fasano and drafted Travis Kelce in Round 3. None of the tight ends are fantasy relevant in re-draft leagues as of now, though Kelce is a solid late round pickup in fantasy football dynasty leagues and is fairly advanced despite being a rookie. Don’t be surprised if… ...Smith becomes a very good QB2 and Bowe is a very solid WR1 all year. Bowe is too talented to be kept out of the end zone as much as he was last season, and Smith should thrive with a top-flight receiver and great running back behind him. Plus the selection of Eric Fisher at No/ 1 overal helps bolster the offensive line. AFC EAST DEPTH CHART: BUF | MIA | NEP | NYJ AFC WEST DEPTH CHART: DEN | KCC | OAK | SDC AFC SOUTH DEPTH CHART: HOU | IND | JAC | TEN AFC NORTH DEPTH CHART: BAL | CIN | CLE | PIT NFC EAST DEPTH CHART: DAL | NYG | PHI | WAS NFC WEST DEPTH CHART:

Written by Rich Arleo Edited by Marc Caviglia To help better prepare you for your upcoming 2013 fantasy football drafts we have has decided to take a close look at each team’s depth and predict how each players role will play out during the 2013 NFL season. These fantasy football depth charts will cover every position, however the main focus will be on the running back and wide receiver positions, since fantasy football owners have the toughest time projecting these positions. Keep in mind our NFL Depth Charts are fantasy football specific. ::UPDATED: MAY 25, 2013 Denver Broncos Depth Chart QB1: Peyton Manning | QB2: Brock Osweiler | QB3: Zac Dysert RB1: Montee Ball | RB2: Willis McGahee | RB3: Knowshon Moreno | RB4: Ronnie Hillman | RB5: Lance Ball WR1: Demaryius Thomas | WR2: Wes Welker | WR3: Eric Decker | WR4: Tavarres King TE1: Joel Dreesen | TE2: Jacob Tamme K: Matt Prater 2012 In Review The Denver Broncos brought in Peyton Manning with the hope he could overcome his neck issues and revert back to Hall of Fame form, and that’s exactly what he did. Manning threw for a whopping 4,658 yards, good for sixth best in the league, to go along with 37 touchdowns and just 11 interceptions (105.8 quarterback rating). Manning gained an instant rapport with receivers Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker. Thomas became a top-flight WR1 with 1,434 yards and 10 touchdowns while Decker was also a top 20 receiver with 1,064 yards and 13 touchdowns. Veteran Brandon Stokley also made some plays with 544 yards and five touchdowns. Manning also found his tight ends Jacob Tamme and Joel Dreessen. Tamme led the duo with 544 yards and two touchdowns while Dreesen scored five times with 356 yards. The run game also flourished with Manning under center. Willis McGahee was on his way to a big year before his season ended with yet another knee injury. After McGahee went down, Knowshon Moreno filled in well as both a receiver and runner. Rookie Ronnie Hillman showed some talent in limited time but he may not be able to cut it as a workhorse back, while Lance Ball fell out of favor and was limited to 42 carries all season. At kicker, Matt Prater had another very solid season and has established himself as one of the beck kickers in the NFL. What to Expect in 2013 Denver will look to build on a great season as much of the group returns…along with one big addition. Wes Welker left the New England Patriots and joins Thomas and Decker to form quite simply the best wide receiver corps in the league and in fantasy football as well. All three should be starting fantasy football receivers; the only issue may be with Decker as he could lose some targets to Welker. Thomas should remain unaffected, but all three will put up very good numbers. Manning owners can expect more of the same as long as the neck issues don’t flare up. He should be drafted as a top 5 fantasy football quarterback in re-draft formats and repeat with about 4,500 yards and 35-plus touchdowns. With Welker basically replacing Stokley, he could be even better. The backfield situation heading into 2013 is not as clear as the passing game. Montee Ball was taken in Round 2 of the NFL Draft and immediately has the most upside out of anyone in the backfield. McGahee and Moreno both are recovering from knee issues and the Broncos could look to pair him with Hillman while letting go of either (or both) of the veterans. Hillman should be able to see consistent carries this year along with Ball. McGahee and Moreno are only worth late-round picks at this point, and either could be jobless before the season starts. Tight ends Tamme and Dreessen return and will likely see a pretty even split of targets for a second straight year. They are tough to trust as anything other than bye week replacements. It’s rather random which back produces each week, so starting either one of them will always be a risk. Prater is one of the best fantasy football ki

According to Rich Campbell of the Washington Times, Redskins receiver Pierre Garcon had minor shoulder surgery in the offseason.Fantasy Spin:That would explain why Garcon wasn't available for OTAs this week. He should be fine for the start of training camp in late July.

Texans' rookie wideout DeAndre Hopkins should eventually grab the starting job opposite Andre Johnson, but according to receivers coach Larry Kirksey he's not there yet.Fantasy Spin:He has to beat out second-year guys Keshawn Martin and Lestar Jean. We think it's mostly coach speak. Hopkins had a huge season at Clemson, putting up 82 receptions for 1,405 yards and 18 touchdowns. He's not super fast, but a good route runner who can separate from the defender. By Opening Day he will be a starter.

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Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright led the Titans in receptions last season with 64. He also had the most yards after contact among Titans receivers, 341. But Wright isn't satisfied with that total. Heading into his second season, he wants more. quot;Once I catch it, I know I can do a lot of things after the catch," Wright said via Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean. "That is my personal emphasis -- I just want to catch the ball first then go, instead of trying to make the move and then catch it. It just doesn't work like that." A healthy Jake Locker would definitely help Wright achieve his personal goal. And right now, Locker is indeed healthy. He told Wyatt that he has fully recovered from offseason surgery on his non-throwing shoulder, and the shoulder feels "great." Locker plans to take part in organized team activities when they begin next week. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Overall, Wright's rookie stat line -- 64 catches, 626 yards and four touchdowns in 15 games -- was serviceable, especially considering Matt Hasselbeck was throwing him the ball for a good portion of the season. Locker should be better than that. Titans coaches have said Wright will play a bigger role in the offense this year, so he should be a quality WR3 in fantasy. Locker remains buried in the QB2 range, but that could improve if his coaches stay true to their words about letting him become more of a running quarterback this season.

Picture an assembly line at a factory with experienced workers moving in near perfect unison. Each employee comfortable in their position, and confident in the next person in charge of the task before or after them. The boss is happy as he paces alongside with words of encouragement or direction. They are a machine, a well oiled machine. Now picture the same hard working unit after losing a skilled key member to injury. Insert a weak link into the chain. Michael Crabtree is hardly an assembly line worker. I’m sure he could slap a label on a box or inspect a jar of jam with the best of them, but his loss will not be replaced simply with a two week training seminar and a hair net. The San Francisco 49ers, a team that was nearly dubbed Super Bowl comeback champs last February, are now without their number one wide receiver for the better part (if not all) of the 2013 season. Head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed Michael Crabtree’s Achilles’ tendon was “completely torn” during Tuesday’s OTA practice. While?Harbaugh did insist Michael Crabtree’s Achilles’ tendon tear is not a season-ending injury, in the world of fantasy football, it almost certainly is. What’s Going To Happen To The Offense? Let’s face it, the injury comes with plenty of time for the coaching staff to adjust and reevaluate the departure of their top wide-out. Obviously nobody’s happy about losing such an elite player, yet adjustments can be made. Michael Crabtree was really coming into his own, many gurus were projecting an even bigger season than his 1105 yard, 9 touchdown 2012 campaign. Despite the unfortunate off-season injury, Jim?Harbaugh and company have not built a team held up by bubble gum and duct tape, this is arguably?one of the deepest teams in ?the entire NFL. Their only weak-spot -and this is a real kicker- was probably the wide receiver position. Who Steps Up? Before you reach for your highlighter, you should know that the biggest increase in the distribution of targets from the loss of Michael Crabtree is likely the players you’ll overlook. What I mean is, even if?A.J. Jenkins, rookie Quinton Patton, or practice squad player?Ricardo Lockette?are awarded the starting job, doesn’t necessarily mean they will see a wide array of targets. Just look at The New England Patriots offense and how they heavily revolve around their slot receiver?and Tight End combo. The Houston Texans have had the same WR2 for years before recently seeking an upgrade, yet you would never be excited about starting Kevin Walter in your fantasy line-up. The point is, the priority list is shifted; receiving options two and three will step up, and the eventual replacement will be an after thought rather than a solution to the Crabtree problem. Anquan Boldin At 32 years old, newly acquired 49er’s wide receiver Anquan?Boldin?will see a slight spike in fantasy value. Boldin’s?current Fantasy ADP is floating around the 100-105 mark, and should stay there in my opinion. The seasoned veteran is great at?making the tough catch and is a clutch?possession?wide?receiver. Although, Boldin can not replace many of the types of routes Crabtree ran for the 49ers. Last season?Anquan?Boldin was targeted 112 times. He made 65 receptions for 921 yards with four touchdowns. Entering his 11th season and joining his 3rd team after spending the last three seasons in Baltimore, Boldin is a low risk, medium reward fantasy option this season. He is unlikely to exceed his average production level, but should be viewed as a safe low end WR2 in deeper leagues. Vernon Davis Vernon Davis has been a part of so many offensive schemes in San Francisco?that he’s probably bilingual in multiple NFL playbooks. The rollercoaster of fantasy output peaked in 2009 when VD racked up 1038 yards and 11 touchdowns. His fantasy production has dipped slightly since then, but with the recent injury to Crabtree the 49er’s should look