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Nathan Jahnke breaks down Kareem Jackson's ascent to the top of the AFC cornerback rankings as Jackson is the Houston Texans' Secret Superstar.

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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 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: 10.02 Fantasy Football Xtreme II: 10.03 Bruno Boys: 10.04 X’s and Y’s Podcast: 10.05 Pro Football Focus II: 10.06 Fantasy Taz: 10.07 Draft Calc: 10.08 Dynasty Football Warehouse: 10.09 Fantasy Football Xtreme I: 10.10 Wild Thing Football: 10.11 Zach Law: 10.12 Pro Football Focus I: 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 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 9 results of the 2013 Fantasy Football Dynasty Mock Draft (May) hosted by Dynasty Football Warehouse. 2013 Fantasy Football Dynasty Mock Draft - Round 9 Results (May) 9.01 Pro Football Focus I: Bernard Pierce, RB, Baltimore Ravens 9.02 Zach Law: Danario Alexander, WR, San Diego Chargers 9.03 Wild Thing Football: Ben Tate, RB, Houston Texans 9.04 Fantasy Football Xtreme I: DeSean Jackson, WR, Philadelphia Eagles 9.05 Dynasty Football Warehouse: Tony Romo, QB, Dallas Cowboys 9.06 Draft Calc: Jared Cook, TE, St. Louis Rams 9.07 Fantasy Taz: Kendall Wright, WR, Tennessee Titans 9.08 Pro Football Focus II: Keenan Allen, WR, San Diego Chargers 9.09 X’s and Y’s Podcast: Bryce Brown, RB, Philadelphia Eagles 9.10 Bruno Boys: Dennis Pitta, TE, Baltimore Ravens 9.11 Fantasy Football Xtreme II: Daryl Richardson, RB, St. Louis Rams 9.12 Football Guys Greg Olsen, TE, Carolina Panthers Round 9 Reaction: I waited long enough form tight end and I am pleased to land Pitta at 9.10. Though older (two year Mormon mission), Pitta is entering just his third season in the NFL and is is really starting to find his groove. His play on the playoffs last year helped the Ravens win the Super Bowl and with Anquan Boldin put of town, Pitta will see more targets. He thrives in the slot and you can expect the Ravens to line Pitta up there a lot in 2013. 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

Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports For years now, the Minnesota Vikings have been tirelessly trying to put together a defensive backfield that can slow down the high-octane passing attacks of the NFC North. While the puzzle isn’t yet complete, rookie Xavier Rhodes could be the piece that puts the picture into perspective. A first-round pick for the Vikings back in April, Rhodes is expected to make an immediate impact in Minnesota. With a cloudy situation still looming at the cornerback position, the rookie’s presence should provide some clarity amidst the confusion. Once training camp opens, there’s a good chance that Rhodes will be lined up across from Chris Cook, a three-year NFL veteran, as one of the Vikings’ two starting cornerbacks. Although it appears that the starting gig is currently his to lose, Rhodes will face stiff competition as he settles in. The biggest threat to Rhodes’ snaps in 2013 is Josh Robinson, a 2012 third-round pick who showed some promise throughout his rookie season. While he often struggled in coverage, allowing a significant amount of passes thrown his way to be completed, he displayed some of the playmaking that the Vikings had been lacking for years. It might not be enough to unseat Rhodes, but it will certainly force the rookie to be at his best. The only other cornerback who could push Rhodes for playing time is Jacob Lacey, a free acquisition who spent last season with the Detroit Lions. While he has shown some potential as a starter, his small frame and inconsistent coverage should keep him from putting too much pressure on Rhodes. Once Rhodes arrives for training camp, the Vikings will be expecting the No. 25 overall pick in 2013 to show off the physicality and well-rounded coverage skills that made him a first-rounder. Assuming he can do that, the Florida State alum shouldn’t have too much trouble nailing down the starting job opposite Cook. We’ll see if he can bring it when training camp arrives or if playing against stiff competition like Greg Jennings and Cordarrelle Patterson will be too much for the young cornerback. Gil Alcaraz IV is a Content Planner/NFL Featured Columnist for RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @GilAlcarazIV, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

While there has been no shortage of instant impact rookies in the NFL in recent seasons, there are others who take time to transition into the pro game from the college level. To that point, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has said in the past that many players experience the greatest development during their NFL careers between their rookie and sophomore seasons. In 2012, the Patriots drafted seven rookies in total, six of whom remain on the active roster (Jeremy Ebert, a seventh-round receiver from Northwestern, recently signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars).

JEFF IRELAND: MIAMI: NFL Network's Evans blasts Ireland and Dolphins - Football Wires - MiamiHerald.comThe Dolphins couldn't have expected the rip job that NFL Network analyst and former Miami fullback Heath Evans recently unleashed against general manager Jeff Ireland on WINZ-940's Dolphins-owned radio show. DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS: Ryan Tannehill: Miami Dolphins QB can Outshine 2012 Draft ClassRyan Tannehill has slipped under the radar considering the other standout quarterbacks from 2012, but could he reach the Pro Bowl in 2013? NFL.com Ranks Tannehill Among NFL’s Best Young QBs " The Finsiders – Miami DolphinsThe stakes seem to get higher for each wave of young quarterbacks that enter the league. Right now, it isn’t enough to be the future, you have to be the present, too. DOLPHINS OFFENSIVE LINE: Show and prove: Dolphins' Jonathan Martin - AFC East Blog - ESPNThe AFC East blog continues its Show and Prove series for players in the division in 2013. Next up, we take a look at Miami Dolphins left tackle Jonathan Martin Martin: I'm Excited For The ChallengeSecond-year offensive lineman welcomes move back to left tackle. DOLPHINS OFFSEASON: Dolphins Looking To Pick Up The Pace Again This Offseason " The Finsiders – Miami DolphinsThere was a certain curiosity this time last year about how different the Dolphins’ offseason program would be under Joe Philbin. What would the first-time NFL head coach’s practices look like? Well, they’re fast. Really fast. PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED: Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 5/24/13 - The PhinsiderA collection of Miami Dolphins stories from around the internet over the past 24 hours.Today's articles include a look at the depth at the tight end position, what is Ryan Tannehill's ceiling, and Dannell Ellerbe looks to create his own legacy. Dolphins Roster Breakdown: Charles Clay - The Phinsider Over the course of the offseason, we will take an in-depth look at every member of the Miami Dolphins' roster. All 90 players will be spotlighted. Today, we take a look at tight end/fullback Charles Clay. Offseason Discussion: Why your screen name? - The Phinsider It's the offseason. Why not use this time to talk about some other things? The State of the Miami Dolphins: Week 3 - The Phinsider As ‘The State of the Miami Dolphins’ heads into week 3, we hear from two more members of thephinsider community, and get their thoughts on the direction this franchise is heading in. Jamar Taylor Interview with Max Strauss - The Phinsider Friend of the site, Max Strauss, recently had a chance to sit down with Miami Dolphins rookie cornerback Jamar Taylor. Here's a look at the interview. -------------------------------------- We invite you to follow The Phinsider on Twitter, like The Phinsider on Facebook, add The Phinsider to your Google+ Circles, and follow our podcast on BlogTalkRadio.

Everybody stop -- hold the phone! Nnamdi Asomugha practiced on Friday, and for me, that's big news. I'm often extremely pessimistic regarding free agent signings and the like .. it's those undrafted free agents I'm crazy about. But with Asomugha, I think he's got a lot to offer and I personally believe he will be the best cornerback on the team next season. The Philadelphia Eagles used Asomugha wrong in so many ways. He's not a zone corner by any definition and if he can keep himself in shape, I expect him to do very well in man-to-man this season. I'm still excited for Chris Culliver going forward, but Asomugha has a couple good seasons left, I think. Anyway, we're just going to go with quick links today. I've been making an effort at adding more substance but I'm absolutely swamped tonight. Enjoy the links, folks. Goodwin agrees to pay cut to remain on team (Maiocco) Bridging logic gap on Grabtree, Harvin (Sando) Bill Barnwell on the state of the San Francisco 49ers (Grantland) Lockette, Jenkins, Patton will compete for Crabtree's spot (Maiocco) Nnamdi Asomugha -- Inside his first open OTA practice (Lynch) QB matters most, with or without Crabtree (Sando) Putting Michael Crabtree's 2012 production into perspective (Cohn) 49ers' Crabtree gets encouraging words from Broncos receiver (Press Democrat) 49ers' Reid Soaking it all in at Safety (NBA Bay Area) Harbaugh Looks for Young WRs to Emerge (49ers) From Candlestick to Levi's (CSN Bay Area)

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