My Last Minute Mock Draft

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by George Rev

My Last Minute Mock Draft

(Not accounting for trades)

Kansas City Chiefs #1 – Luke Joeckel – OT -Texas A&M
The Chiefs have more talent than most last place teams have had here in the past, but they really need to address concerns on the offensive line with OT Brandon Albert likely leaving. Jacksonville Jaguars #2 – Eric Fisher – OT – Central Michigam
If any QB in Jacksonville is going to have success, he’s going to need a little bit of protection. Not a flashy pick, but a effective one. In other news, I’m digging their new unis. Oakland Raiders #3 – Sharrif Folyd – DT – Florida
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Giants | Several veteran at voluntary workouts

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants CB Prince Amukamara, C David Baas, OG Kevin Boothe, CB Aaron Ross, OG Chris Snee and DL Justin Tuck are among the players in attendance at the team's voluntary offseason workouts this week.

Giants | Justin Tuck would mentor Manti Te'o if added

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck indicated he would be a veteran mentor for Notre Dame LB Manti Te'o if the Giants selected him in the 2013 NFL Draft. 'Say he does end up with us, hopefully that is something I can help him with,' Tuck said. 'And help other guys. I can move the conversation on and say, 'Listen man, he made a mistake.' Hopefully, wherever he ends up, there is a vet guy with that same mentality because the guy can play football.'

Giants | Justin Tuck open to Brandon Jacobs return

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck said he would not have a problem with the team signing free-agent RB Brandon Jacobs (49ers) if he could help the team. 'Why not? As long as both sides feel it's beneficial to the football team,' Tuck said. 'We've had a lot of great years with Brandon, too. I'm not opposed to it in any regard. But that's a decision for [general manager Jerry Reese] as far as how he's building this team moving forward But yeah, I would love to see Brandon back.'

Giants | Teammate thinks Victor Cruz will be at workouts

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck said he believes restricted free-agent WR Victor Cruz will be present for the start of offseason workouts. 'He hasn't said anything as far as why he wouldn't be there, even though, obviously, the contract situation,' Tuck said. 'But for me, I think the biggest way to get things settled is to be there in good faith, I guess. But I can't answer questions for Victor, he has to do what's best for him.'

Giants | Two DEs to get most of playing time

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DEs Justin Tuck and Jason Pierre-Paul will see the majority of the snaps at defensive ends next season. Pierre-Paul could become the full-time defensive end with Tuck playing the right defensive end.

Cullen Jenkins joins the Giants

Source: Draft Sharks

The Giants have reached a 3-year, $8 million deal with DT Cullen Jenkins. The former Eagle visited the team shortly after Philly cut him. He also met with the Seahawks, Niners and Raiders after that before returning to sign. That sequence suggests Jenkins likes what the Giants offered, likely in terms of money and role. Jenkins tallied 9.5 sacks over 2 seasons with the Eagles. That followed 7 sacks in just 11 games his final year in Green Bay. Jenkins brings more pass-rushing pop to the interior than DT Chris Canty, whom the Giants cut for salary-cap reasons this winter. That added interior pressure can only help DEs Jason Pierre-Paul and Justin Tuck. Look for the team to improve on its lowly #22 league ranking in sacks from 2012.

Giants | Justin Tuck trusts front office

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck said he was a little surprised that RB Ahmad Bradshaw, DT Chris Canty and LB Michael Boley were released last week but has faith that the front office are making the right decisions. 'Those guys have done a great job over the years of building a team that can be successful, and I don't see why we can't trust in the fact that they know what they're doing up there,' Tuck said. 'Those decisions aren't easy decisions. I'm sure [general manager Jerry Reese] and everyone up there had some tough times and some tough conversations about them, but they felt as though it needed to happen, and they went forward with it.'

Giants | Justin Tuck expected back

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese and head coach Tom Coughlin said Tuesday, Feb. 5, that DL Justin Tuck is likely returning for the final year of his contract, worth $4.5 million in base salary. Tuck is expected back in 2013.

Justin Tuck determined to turn it around

Source: Draft Sharks

Giants DE Justin Tuck says he has been watching 2012 film of himself lately and has been appalled. He told ESPN New York: “I started doing some things where I look at myself and I was like, 'Why did I do that?' You just trying to make a play and it ends up working the wrong way for you. It’s just frustrating.” Tuck says he's healthy -- despite a minor shoulder injury late in the year -- and determined to have a "Justin Tuck year" in 2013. Well, that sounds a lot like what he said last offseason. Then, it was that Tuck slacked off a bit during the lockout and was determined to put in the work for a bounce-back 2012. Didn't happen. This time around, the soon-to-be 30-year-old gets less benefit of the doubt for us. Tuck will almost

Giants | Justin Tuck vows to rebound

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck has been reviewing tape of the 2012 season, and he is extremely unhappy with his performance. He said Tuesday, Jan. 22, that he is 'super motivated' this offseason, and he plans to have 'a normal Justin Tuck year' in 2013. He managed just four sacks last season while struggling at times against the run.

Giants | Several could be asked to restructure contract

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants OT David Diehl, CB Corey Webster, LB Michael Boley, RB Ahmad Bradshaw, DE Justin Tuck and DT Chris Canty could be asked to restructure their contracts this offseason in order to create some salary cap space for the team.

Giants | Justin Tuck thinks he has long career ahead

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck indicated he believes he can play for another six or seven years. General manager Jerry Reese said the team expects Tuck to return next season and is a productive member of the defense.

Giants | Four limited in practice

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck (shoulder), OG Chris Snee (hip), S Kenny Phillips (knee) and CB Jayron Hosely (quadriceps) all were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.

Giants | Justin Tuck may be able to play Week 17

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) may be able to play Week 17 after he was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.

Giants | Justin Tuck to be limited in practice

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DL Justin Tuck (shoulder) is expected to be a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.

Giants | 10 players listed on injury report

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants CB Prince Amukamara (hamstring), C David Baas (hip, shoulder), TE Travis Beckum (knee), RB Ahmad Bradshaw (knee, foot), DT Chris Canty (knee), WR Hakeem Nicks (knee), SS Kenny Phillips (knee), S Tyler Sash (hamstring), DT Chris Snee (hip) and DT Justin Tuck (shoulder) have been listed on the team's pre-practice injury report Wednesday, Dec. 26.

Giants | Justin Tuck may not return in 2013

Source: Footballguys.com

The New York Giants may opt not to bring back DE Justin Tuck next season as age and injuries have caught up with him. Tuck is also due $4.5 million in salary.

Giants | Week 16 Inactives

Source: Footballguys.com

The New York Giants have declared DL Adewale Ojomo, TE Adrien Robinson, DL Justin Tuck, SS Kenny Phillips, WR Ramses Barden, TE Travis Beckum, SS Tyler Sash inactive for Week 16.

Giants | Justin Tuck traveling with team

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) is traveling with the team for their Week 16 game and will be a game-time decision.

Giants | Justin Tuck unlikely to play

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) appears unlikely to play in the team's Week 16 game. Tuck is listed as questionable.

Giants | Three not practicing

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants OG Chris Snee (hip), C David Baas (hip, shoulder) and DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) are not practicing Thursday, Dec. 20.

Giants | Nine players listed on injury report

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck (shoulder), WR Hakeem Nicks (knee), OG Chris Snee (hip), DT Chris Canty (neck), CB Prince Amukamara (hamstring), C David Baas (hip, shoulder), SS Kenny Phillips (knee), SS Tyler Sash (ankle) and RB Ahmad Bradshaw (knee) are listed on the team's injury report.

Giants | Justin Tuck added to injury report

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) has been added to the team's pre-practice injury report Wednesday, Dec. 19.

Giants | Two added to injury report

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants FS Antrel Rolle (illness) and DL Justin Tuck (foot) did not practice Saturday, Dec. 1, and were additions to the injury report. Both are considered probable for the Week 13 game against the Washington Redskins Monday, Dec. 3.

Giants | Have been cocky this season

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck said the team has been too confident and borderline cocky this season, even during their two-game losing streak. As a result, Tuck feels the team has lost some focus. 'I think everybody on this team feels that we can be the best team in the league when we're playing our style of football,' Tuck said. 'We have to find a way to get back to playing (better) because it's going to be needed leading up to these next weeks ... But confidence, naw, I think we've always been very confident, sometimes maybe too confident - borderline cocky a little bit. But our confidence will never be ... I don't think it will ever waver on this team.'

Week 8 IDP – DL Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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The Eagles made a change at defensive coordinator during the bye week in hopes of turning things around. Who knows if it will do any good, but I can’t imagine both Trent Cole and Jason Babin will continue to perform at such a low level from where we grown accustomed to seeing them.

Atlanta comes to town and fortunate for the Eagles they have a history of giving Michael Turner problems. If his struggles continue, it will greatly help both ends odds of harassing Matt Ryan in the pocket.

I also have a feeling we will see less of a rotation on the front line, giving both ends a chance to get into the flow of a game. That’s just a guess, but after a big change in

Week 7 Observations

Source: RotoSynthesis

Robert Griffin III converted a ridiculous 4th-and-10 play with the game on the line while spinning and changing directions to avoid Jason Pierre-Paul and Justin Tuck. The one mistake he made was scoring too quickly with a bomb to Santana Moss. That left 1:40 and two timeouts for Eli Manning, plenty of time to drive gradually, so the Redskins couldn't just plant their safeties 30 yards off the line of scrimmage. As a result, Victor Cruz was able to run by them. Still, RGIII is exceeding the substantial hype preceding his arrival into the league, and if I were to pick a QB to run my real-life franchise for this year only, I'd already take him ahead of Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford, Joe Flacco and maybe Tony Romo and Philip Rivers. In fantasy, I think only Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers can be safely ranked ahead of him. Consider also that RGIII has missed his top receiver Pierre Garcon for most of the year and his No. 2 target Fred Davis for some of it (and now the rest of it).

Sunday Scene, Week 7: Maurice Jones-Drew limps out of Oakland

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

The image over on the right? Yeah, that's the worst.

That would be Maurice Jones-Drew on the sideline, supported by crutches, not playing football.

MJD suffered a left foot injury on the second play from scrimmage in Jacksonville's loss to Oakland on Sunday, then spent an eternity on a bench, getting taped and de-taped. He was eventually carted to the locker room for additional maintenance. While there, he presumably picked up Rashad Jennings in all of his fantasy leagues.

When Jones-Drew emerged in the second half, he was out of uniform, looking crushed. His foot was in a boot. We don't yet know the exact nature of MJD's malfunction, but this doesn't have the look of a minor issue.

Week 7 IDP – DL Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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Both Jeremy Mincey and Matt Shaughnessy have terrific matchups as the Jaguars and Raiders face off in Oakland this week. Both have had their ups and downs in their careers but we should put them in the lineup this week.

When playing, Shaughnessy has proven to be a DL1 option and we should expect that production going forward.

Mincey on the other hand, had a disappointing day against the Bears, but the Jaguars fell behind early and it put the Bears in a situation to run more high percentage plays, and unfortunately Mincey didn’t get it done in tackles. That can happen even to the best defensive linemen so consider it just a bad day and get him in the lineup

Week 6 IDP – DL Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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This continues to be a frustrating season for defensive linemen that were considered elite on draft day. Over the years it’s been sound advice to go after one of the top options at this position as your first IDP selection because of the inconsistency at the position overall.

Grab a Jared Allen, Jason Pierre-Paul or Trent Cole and usually that means a no brainier to start weekly. Unfortunately that hasn’t been the case in 2012.

Cole and Jason Babin are struggling as the Eagles prefer to use a rotation on the line. Pierre-Paul was a super star last year and still is today, but unfortunately everyone team in the league knows that now and will continue to

Giants | D-line not producing sacks

Source: Footballguys.com

The New York Giants' defensive line has recorded just six sacks so far this season - tied for 18th in the NFL. DE Jason Pierre-Paul has just 1.5 sacks, DE Osi Umenyiora has one sack and DE Justin Tuck has none.

Week 3 IDP DL Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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We knew coming into the season the Titans were projected to be thin on the depth chart behind Derrick Morgan and Kamerion Wimbley at defensive end. Both are off to good starts this season and with the Titans defense on the field with regularity, we should look to them as weekly starters.

Both defensive ends were interesting stories coming into this season, but Morgan was the player whom I watched closely in the preseason. Week one, Morgan didn’t look great but came away with a sack against the Seahawks. That said, his intensity off the ball was much better against the Buccaneers and Cardinals.

It appears he looks all the way back from a torn ACL injury from the

Giants | Justin Tuck still upset over kneel down play

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DL Justin Tuck said he is still upset over the final kneel down play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2. 'I thought it was a classless play. It has no place in the NFL,' Tuck said.

Giants | Justin Tuck battled through neck injury

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DL Justin Tuck (neck) suffered a neck injury in Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers which required medical attention on the sidelines.

Week 2 IDP Rankings – Defensive Linemen

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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Ahh the life of defensive lineman in the world of IDP fantasy football. Draft a top lineman like Jared Allen, expect big things, and get nothing to show for it opening weekend. Allen wasn’t he only top lineman on draft day with a disappointing week one, and we can bet many of them will turn things around this weekend.

Inconsistency is always a problem for this position but we have a few rookies that stood out last week. One is Chandler Jones of New England and another is Derek Wolfe from the Denver Broncos.

Week 2 IDP  Rankings –

Lames: Mile High disappointment expected for Peyton

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Each week the Noise highlights 10 bold names who he believes are destined to torpedo your team leave egg on his face. For those playing the Lames home edition, each player must be started in at least 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues to qualify. As an accountability advocate, results, whether genius or moronic, will post the following week using the scoring system shown below. If you're a member of TEAM HUEVOS, post your Week 1 Lames in the comments section below.

Peyton Manning, Den, QB (65-percent started)
Matchup: vs. Pit
Deep down if you really believe Manning, nearly 20 months removed from taking his last regular season snap, will suddenly

IDP – Week 1 DL Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Talk about a great kickoff weekend for defensive linemen as many of the top-flight studs have favorable matchups. To get the party started we have Jason Pierre-Paul, Just Tuck and Osi Umenyiora will face off against a Cowboys offensive line that has serious continuity issues.

Not good for Tony Romo, and even if the veteran quarterback is precise with his pre-snap reads it’s likely he will have a few busted plays and these lineman will re-introduce him to the Giants home field, literally.

Speaking of MetLife Stadium, the Jets will also host a home game this weekend as Mario Williams and the Bills imposing front four come to town. Look for Williams and Mark Anderson to harass Mark Sanchez as the Jets right tackle

Juggernaut Index No. 5: The New York Giants

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

The Giants ranked dead-last in the NFL in rushing last year, on both a per-game and per-carry basis (89.2 YPG, 3.5 YPC), and their defense struggled in the regular season, finishing as a bottom-third unit in points and yards allowed (25.0 PPG, 376.4 YPG).

Back in the day, we didn't expect teams like that to approach .500, let alone win Super Bowls.

But of course we're not back in the day. Arizona nearly claimed a championship a few seasons ago with similar flaws. And prior to 2011, the winning formula for the Colts was essentially "no ground game + meh defense + a Manning at QB = division title." Heck, last year's AFC champion Patriots didn't run the ball particularly well, either (4.0 YPC), and that D

Osi Umenyiora - Umenyiora, defensive mates set for opener

Source: The Huddle

New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said Monday, Aug. 27, that he expects LB Mathias Kiwanuka (groin), DE Jason Pierre-Paul (back), DE Osi Umenyiora (knee) and DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) to all play in the regular season opener Wednesday, Sept. 5, against the Dallas Cowboys.
Huddle Up: Bad news for the Cowboys and their offensive line, which has had its struggles this preseason. Kiwanuka (3.5), Pierre-Paul (16.5) ,, Umenyiora (9) and Tuck (5) combined for 34 sacks a season ago for the Super Bowl champs, and they'll be rarin' to get after Tony Romo on opening night.

Giants | Want Prince Amukamara to be more vocal

Source: Footballguys.com

The New York Giants would like CB Prince Amukamara to be more assertive this season. 'I think he's doing pretty good,' DE Justin Tuck said. 'Obviously, you would like to see him be a little bit more vocal, a little bit more - as the young kids say - 'swag.''

Giants | Justin Tuck considered retirement

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck said he contemplated retiring at 'several points' last season, admitting that multiple injuries and off-field issues seriously weighed on him. 'I contemplated (retiring),' Tuck said. 'But, I think that was just me feeling sorry for myself for a little bit there.'

10 NFL Defensive Ends Who Could Break Double-Digit Sacks in 2012

Source: Bleacher Report NFL

NFL teams are always on the lookout for pass-rushing defensive ends, and fantasy football owners are on the same search. 

IDP (Individual Defensive Player) leagues are becoming more prevalent in the fantasy football world, so fantasy owners are paying closer attention than ever to pass-rushers who can get them 10-20 sacks. And considering so many of today’s pass-rushers are outside linebackers, it's harder than ever to find defensive ends who consistently pressure passers. 

So here are 10 defensive ends who could break double-digit sacks in 2012:

Jared Allen, Minnesota

2012 Tight End ADP Trends

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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Jermichael Finley FFC 70, CBS 71

Let’s give Jermichael Finley a pass for his inconsistency last year. Quality veterans like Miles Austin and Justin Tuck attributed their nagging injuries to poor conditioning, and that is understandable when they didn’t have their team trainers around to help them.

Factor in Finley was coming off a knee injury that cost him most of the 2010 season, and not only did he likely have problems with his rehab, but he failed to get back on the field and get valuable reps. While Aaron Rodgers made light of OTAs at the start of last year, it was players like Finley that were hurt most by this down time.

Maybe Finley won’t be a

Running Backs – 2012 Projected Stats

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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Believe me, I tried to find a legitimate reason for trending against Ryan Mathews as a top five fantasy option at running back but couldn’t justify it. Sure, Mathews has had problems staying on the field in his first two seasons in the pros, but this will be his first full offseason to workout with this trainers.

At the end of the day, how can we fault a guy for possible conditioning problems, when stars like Miles Austin and

Defensive Linemen – 2012 IDP Projected Stats

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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Last year Jabaal Sheard broke onto the scene and put together an unexpected DL2 performance for IDP fantasy owners. Could Andre Branch be the second coming?

Only time will tell, but it appears he will earn a three down role right away, and while he probably won’t play the same high snap count we saw from Sheard, his prospects of a breakout rookie year are encouraging.

With emerging star Jeremy Mincey playing opposite bookend, expect opposing offenses to focus on the veteran is the first option for double teams and chips.

Branch was one of the better pass rushers in college last year, and while I don’t expect him to reach double digits, he was brought into Jacksonville

Giants | Justin Tuck wants Osi Umenyiora to get paid

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DL Justin Tuck has gone to bat for DL Osi Umenyiora by saying he feels the team should award Umenyiora a new contract. 'It's hard,' Tuck said. 'He's signed a contract and I believe in abiding by that contract, but also I think he's outplayed that contract in today's market. And how some of these defensive ends are getting paid lots of money, I think he deserves to get paid.' Umenyiora is unhappy with his current contract. He is set to make just under $4 million in the final season of the seven-year, $41-million contract he signed in 2005.

Fantasy Football 2012: 5 Things to Consider When Picking Your League Type

Source: Bleacher Report NFL

If you're heading into the 2012 football season without a fantasy league to play in, or you're thinking about adding a second or third league to your docket, there are several types of leagues to choose from and plenty of things you have to consider. 

There are several factors that should go into determining which fantasy leagues are right for you, such as how ardent of a football fan you are, how free you are on Sunday afternoons and Monday/Thursday nights to watch games and follow your players, whether you want to play for money or just for fun and how serious you are about wanting to win. 

So here are five things to consider when picking your fantasy league type:

Do you like the idea of keeping

Giants | Justin Tuck believes team can win again

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck said he is confident that the team can repeat as Super Bowl champions.

Giants | Justin Tuck working out hard this offseason

Source: Footballguys.com

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck said he has been working out hard this offseason to try and avoid the types of injuries that bothered him last season. He said he did not work out as hard last offseason which is why he suffered more injuries.