2012 Draft Special

Here's the fresh meat the NFL draft brought fantasy football owners for 2012. Don't forget: you have the special opportunity to tune into our thoughts as they happen by following @The_Roundtable on the twitter.

Arizona
#13 Michael Floyd, WR
#185 Ryan Lindley, QB
What the Local Guys Say
Larry Fitzgerald is down.
What We Say
Floyd can contend for the #2 WR spot, which means something as the Cards don’t incorporate backs or TEs much in the passing game; could be a solid late-rounder sleeper as a #3WR for your Fantasy Football team.
Fun Fact
Lindley owns a pair of those toe shoes.

Baltimore
#84 Bernard Pierce, RB
#198 Tommy Streether, WR
What the Local Guys Say
Pierce will compete for the #2 RB spot behind Ray Rice; more of a short yardage guy.
What We Say
Rice still has gas in the tank so don't look for Pierce to take away too many carries.
Fun Fact
There was a Pierce for Heisman web site; unfortunalty, he didn't finish in the top 10.

Buffalo
#69 T.J. Graham, WR
#251 John Potter, K
What the Local Guys Say
Graham is a speedster that hopefully can stretch the defense.
What We Say
Not much fantasy interest here; Graham’s not likely to do much and Potter’s just going to be the kick-off guy, at best.
Fun Fact
Potter is Western Michigan’s all time leader in tackles by a kicker.

Carolina
#104 Joe Adams WR/KR
What the Local Guys Say
Adams is more a return guy and will have trouble cracking the WR rotation.
What We Say
Nothing to see here
Fun Fact
Nothing to do with the draft, but Cam Newton just bought a phat bachelor pad.

Chicago
#45 Alshon Jeffery, WR
#111 Evan Rodriguez, TE
What the Local Guys Say
Jeffery is “…coming off a disappointing junior season with questions about his make-up”
What We Say
The Bears are deep in mediocre WR talent to compete with the #2 WR spot opposite Brandon Marshall, Jeffery should be in the mix, but with comparison to Lion draft disaster Mike Williams, one cannot be sure.
Fun Fact
Rodriguez’s blog is called The ERod Experience and basically one large experience in referring to ones-self in the third person.

Cincinnati
#83 Mohamed Sanu, WR
#116 Orson Charles, TE
#166 Marvin Jones, WR
#191 Dan Herron, RB
What the Local Guys Say
Bengals added some bodies to compete for their #2 WR spot.
What We Say
Too early to tell at this point if Sanu or Jones can step into big roles right away, but completion for #2 WR is more-or-less wide open so watch these two as pre-season progresses.
Fun Fact
Sanu got at prank phone call from a fellow Rutgers student that he was drafted in the first round; further proving that most dudes from New Jersey are clowns.

Cleveland
#3 Trent Richardson, RB
#22 Brandon Weeden, QB
#87 Travis Benjamin, WR
What the Local Guys Say
Weeden is expected to win the QB job immediately. Jim Brown thinks Richardson is “ordinary”. Doesn’t sound like they’re all that excited about Benjamin.
What We Say
The Browns couldn’t run last year, with a lot of the blame falling to the O Line. They upgraded drafting OT Schwartz in the second round, but may need to look for more help. Figure Richardson to be a #2 fantasy RB to start and see how the line develops during the offseason. Weeden's not going to be much this year, but could be an intriguing deep sleeper in a keeper league. Wouldn’t bother with Benjamin on fantasy draft day.
Fun Fact
As a minor league pitcher, Weeden played for the Columbus Catfish and therefore was contractually obligated to where this on his person.

Dallas
#152 Danny Coale, WR
#186 James Hanna, TE
What the Local Guys Say
Coale could be the 4th or 5th WR and could do some kick returning. Hanna can catch the ball, but looks more like a special teams guy.
What We Say
Meh
Fun Fact
Danny Coale punted 13 times for Va Tech last year for a 43.6 average, but all did not always go well.

Denver
#57 Brock Osweiler, QB
#67 Ronnie Hillman, RB
What the Local Guys Say
Payton doesn't feel threatened by the drafting of Osweiler. Hillman is slotted to be the #2 behind Willis McGahee.
What We Say
McGahee is now the wrong side of 30, so you'll have to keep Hillman in mind. If Osweiler sees the field in 2012, the Broncos are in trouble, either way, no fantasy football value.
Fun Fact
Hillman was coached by Calvin Broadus Jr in Pop Warner league.

Lions
#54 Ryan Broyles, WR
What the Local Guys Say
Who let Matt Millen in the draft room?
What We Say
Leave it to the Lions to draft a dude at a position they don’t need who has a busted ACL.
Fun Fact
Due to the failure of the Detroit Free Press to constantly deliver the Sunday paper to Roundtable HQ, this site will boycott said publication and now feature the Detroit News.

Green Bay
#243 B.J. Coleman, QB
What the Local Guys Say
Sounds like he was drafted as a favor to Brett Farve.
What We Say
Clip board holder at best
Fun Fact
Coleman’s first name is Byron; you’d probably go with B.J. too.

Houston
#68 DeVier Posey, WR
#121 Keshawn Martin, WR
#161 Randy Bullock, K
What the Local Guys Say
Posey and Martin will compete for the #2 WR spot. The Texans don’t have a kicker on the roster, Bullock could be the man.
What We Say
#2 WR doesn;t usually yield much fantasy football production, but these two may be worth a look with Andre Johnson's injury history.
Fun Fact
Bullock majored in Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M; was obviously drafted to bring up the Texans’ GPA.

Indianapolis
#1 Andrew Luck, QB
#34 Coby Fleener, TE
#64 Dwayne Allen, TE
#92 T.Y. Hilton, WR
What the Local Guys Say
Lead by Luck, the new offensive talent as the Indy media infatuated with the new car smell.
What We Say
Obviously, you want to think about Luck in keeper leagues, but don’t count on him even as a back-up in 2012. Fleener may have some juice as a #2 TE.
Fun Fact
Luck rocks a flip phone.

Jacksonville
#5 Justin Blackmon, WR
What the Local Guys Say
Blackmon is a “slam-dunk”.
What We Say
Rookie WRs rarely do much, but Blackmon has a chance with no other real competition on the roster, expect him to start and be a #3 fantasy wide receiver with 800 yards/6 TDs.
Fun Fact
Blackmon was president of his senior class in high school, so he’s on the hook to plan class reunions.

Kansas City
#107 Devon Wylie, WR
#182 Cyrus Gray, RB
#238 Junior Hemingway, WR
What the Local Guys Say
Wylie could be the #4 WR and return guy. Gray and Hemingway project out as roster philler.
What We Say
Wouldn't count on any of these guys for any fantasy football action.
Fun Fact
Whoever updates Cyrus Gray’s Wikipedia page has delusions of grandeur.

Miami
#8 Ryan Tannehill, QB
#78 Michael Egnew, TE
#97 Lamar Miller, RB
#183 B.J. Cunningham, WR
#227 Rishard Matthews, WR
What the Local Guys Say
Tannehill’s probably going to hold a clip board in 2012. Fasano’s a FA at the end of the season; indicating that Egnew could be the TE of the future. Miller will compete for a back-up RB spot. Cunningham and Matthews as seen as possession receivers.
What We Say
Looks like Miami fortified their roster rather than taking anyone that will have an immediate fantasy impact; nothing to see here.
Fun Fact
Odds are -125 that Mrs. Ryan Tannehill ends up on a reality show.

Minnesota
#118 Jarius Wright, WR
#128 Rhett Ellison, TE
#134 Greg Childs, WR
#175 Blair Walsh, K
What the Local Guys Say
Tough for Wright and Childs to make an impact with the Vikings having six established WRs in the fold. Ellison’s a blocker. Walsh’s pick didn’t make much sense.
What We Say
Don’t think any of these guys will have a fantasy football impact, ever.
Fun Fact
Wright & Childs played high school & college ball together and now will likely get cut in the preseason by the same NFL team.

New England
#235 Jeremy Ebert, WR
What the Local Guys Say
Not much, Ebert was the Pats only selection on the offensive side of the ball.
Fun Fact
Check out an interview with Ebert on NUSports.com, dude’s all about double stuff oreos.

New Orleans
#122 Nick Toon, WR
What the Local Guys Say
The Toon pick was more about long term potential, than filling an imediate need.
What We Say
That seems to be the case, as Toon will come into camp as the #5 WR; might be a intresting pick in a fantasy football keeper league.
Fun Fact
Toon majored in Non-Profit Management, which we can't and shouldn't joke about.

Jets
#43 Stephen Hill, WR
#202 Terrance Ganaway, RB
#244 Jordan White, WR
What the Local Guys Say
Rex Ryan expects Hill to start, so no pressure kid.
What We Say
Not a lot in front of Hill on the Jets depth chart, could start right away, but his fantasy numbers with the Jets cruddy QB corps are not likely to be very good.
Fun Fact
Hill has Vinne Testaverde's stamp of approvial.

Giants
#32 David Wilson, RB
#63 Rueben Randle, WR
#127 Adrien Robinson, TE
What the Local Guys Say
Little analysis as the relentless New York media focused on Wilson’s back-flip video.
What We Say
The Giants have a need at RB and Wilson should get a shot to get at least 30% of the action, making him a fantasy football sleeper as a back-up/bye week pick on draft day. Randle likely won’t have much value right away behind Cruz and Nicks.
Fun Fact
Ok, here’s the back-flip video.

Oakland
#168 Juron Criner, WR
What the Local Guys Say
Criner will "need time to develop".
Fun Fact
You and Criner have something in common; y'all didn't play college football in 2011.

Philadelphia
#88 Nick Foles, QB
#194 Marvin McNutt, WR
#229 Bryce Brown, RB
What the Local Guys Say
Foles is more-or-less a future trade chip.
What We Say
We liked McNutt In college, look for him to be a project for the Eagles
Fun Fact
Philly.com has almost no information about McNutt or Brown, but does feature 516 photos from the 2012 Eagles cheerleader auditions. Who says journalism is dead?

Pittsburgh
#159 Chris Rainey, RB
#231 Toney Clemons, WR
#240 David Paulson, TE
What the Local Guys Say
Rainey’s going to get a shot returning punts.
What We Say
With Mendenhall’s busted ACL, the Steeler’s RB situation could be wide open.
Fun Fact
Rainey is “He Hate Me’s” kid brother.

San Diego
#110 Ladarius Green, TE
#250 Edwin Baker, RB
What the Local Guys Say
Chargers focused on defense in the draft, Green can make it as their third TE.
What We Say
Gates has started to decline, Green should get a shot to be involved in the offence this year.
Fun Fact
In more cheerleader news, Doug Flutie’s daughter will be on the sidelines for the Chargers this year. And again, this warranted a spot on the San Diego Union-Tribune’s sports page. Yeah journalism!

San Francisco
#30 A.J. Jenkins, WR
#61 LaMichael James, RB
What the Local Guys Say
Jenkins was kind of a surprise pick. James was as well.
What We Say
The Niners are pretty stocked at the skill positions, so we wouldn’t expect either to make much of an impact in 2012 fantasy football.
Fun Fact
Jenkins went to the same Florida High School as the lead singer from Molly Hatchet.

Seattle
#75 Russell Wilson, QB
#106 Robert Turbin, RB
What the Local Guys Say
Even with signing Matt Flynn, locals seem to like the Wilson selection.
What We Say
Wilson and Turbin aren’t going to be starters any time soon, so pretty much no fantasy football value.
Fun Fact
Wilson will wear #3 with the Seahawks, just like Rick Mirer; good luck with that.

St Louis
#33 Brian Quick, WR
#50 Isaiah Pead, RB
#96 Chris Givens, WR
#171 Greg Zuerlein, K
#252 Daryl Richardson, RB
What the Local Guys Say
Rams were impressed with Quick; Pead projects as a change-of-pace guy. Zuerlein’s going to be the starting kicker.
What We Say
Quick should get every chance to be a difference maker with the lack of WR depth on the roster. Pead looks like a third down guy and will likely take time away from Steven Jackson.
Fun Fact
Quick blocked a FG in App State’s upset of Michigan in 2007, thanks a lot dude.

Tampa Bay
#31 Doug Martin, RB
#212 Michael Smith, RB
#233 Drake Dunsmore, TE
What the Local Guys Say
No criticism of the moving up to draft Martin. Smith has a chance to be a change of pace back.
What We Say
Figure Martin to get the 40% in a 60/40 RB situation with Blount to start, probably worth a late rounder in your fantasy football draft.
Fun Fact
Martin’s nickname is Muscle Hamster. Really.

Tennessee
#20 Kendall Wright, WR
What the Local Guys Say
Wright fits a need. The Tennessean can’t avoid an obvious headline.
What We Say
Probably not going to have much fantasy value in 2012 as the #3WR.

Washington
#2 RG III, QB
#102 Kirk Cousins, QB
What the Local Guys Say
Somebody made a statue of RG III out of BBQ chicken (thinking they’re kind of psyched); surprised about Cousins
What We Say
RG III will probably have more value in non-keeper leagues than Luck as he’s not in a complete rebuilding situation and has Newton-type breakout potential. Maybe worth a #2 QB spot if you start the season with a solid second-tier fantasy starter, and can wait-n-see if Griffin busts out.
Fun Fact
Hard to top the BBQ chicken thing.

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