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Nelson’s Mock Draft 1.0

March 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment

With Pro Days wrapping up in the next few days, it will be no time before the top college prospects are gathering in New York City for the 2013 NFL Draft.  We are now less than a month away from the big day when the next round of fantasy football stars will get the phone call of a lifetime.  To help you prepare, scoutPRO expert Nelson Sousa is here to unveil his Mock Draft 1.0.  Let’s see what he has to say:

1.  Kansas City Chiefs:  Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M

2.  Jacksonville Jaguars:  Dion Jordan, DE, Oregon

3.  Oakland Raiders:  Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia

4.  Philadelphia Eagles:  Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah

5.  Detroit Lions:  Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama

6.  Cleveland Browns:  Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida

7.  Arizona Cardinals:  Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan

8.  Buffalo Bills:  Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse

9.  New York Jets:  Kenny Vaccaro, SS, Texas

10.  Tennessee Titans:  Jonathan Cooper, OG, North Carolina

11.  San Diego Chargers:  Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma

12.  Miami Dolphins:  Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State

13.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers:  Ziggy Ansah, DE, Brigham Young

14.  Carolina Panthers:  Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri

15.  New Orleans Saints:  Barkevious Mingo, DE, LSU

16.  St. Louis Rams:  Jarvis Jones, LB, Georgia

17.  Pittsburgh Steelers:  D.J Fluker, OT, Alabama

18.  Dallas Cowboys:  Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State

19.  New York Giants:  Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State

20.  Chicago Bears:  Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia

21.  Cincinnati Bengals:  Eddie Lacy, RB, Alabama

22.  St. Louis Rams:  Matt Elam, FS, Florida

23.  Minnesota Vikings:  Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington

24.  Indianapolis Colts:  Chance Warmack, OG, Alabama

25.  Minnesota Vikings:  Keenan Allen, WR, California

26.  Green Bay Packers:  Eric Reid, FS, LSU

27.  Houston Texans:  Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee

28.  Denver Broncos:  Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina

29.  New England Patriots:  Robert Woods, WR, USC

30.  Atlanta Falcons:  Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame

31.  San Francisco 49ers:  Margus Hunt, DE, SMU

32.  Baltimore Ravens:  Kevin Minter, LB, LSU

Nelson will continue to update his mock draft, so make sure to keep coming back over the next few weeks.  Don’t forget to follow us (@CSAscoutPRO) and Nelson (@The_Franchise12) on Twitter!

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Fast Forward to 2013 – Breakout WR’s

January 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment

After yet another entertaining Sunday in the NFL, the Ravens and 49ers have outlasted the rest of the league and punched their tickets to Super Bowl XLVII.  Not that the Super Bowl needs any more publicity, but the added dimension of the Harbaugh brothers going head to head should add a little extra spice.  While we have to wait two weeks for the big game, why not get a head start on preparing for your 2013 fantasy draft.  With that in mind, scoutPRO expert Nelson Sousa is back this week for another segment of Fast Forward to 2013.  Let’s take a look at his breakout WR’s for next season.

Pierre Garcon

Although he was hampered by a foot injury in 2012, this guy was an explosive, difference-maker with RG3 when he was on the field.  In the 10 games he played in, the Redskins went 9-1.  Washington paid big money for him last offseason and he showed why in week 1 with an 88 yard TD against New Orleans.  Hopefully, he will have surgery in the offseason to fix his foot problem and get back to 100%.  If he does that, watch out for him in 2013.

When healthy, Garcon and RG3 are an exciting duo.

Chris Givens

He is already on the radar after a solid rookie season, but his talent could push him to be a top 30 WR in 2013.  While he only scored 3 TDs in 2012, they went for an average of 46 yards per catch. He also finished 6th overall in the NFL in average yards per reception (2nd among rookies behind T.Y Hilton).  After outperforming fellow rookie WR Brian Quick, Givens should have a shot to start for St. Louis in 2013.

Will Givens be a starter in 2013?

Michael Floyd

He no doubt struggled in 2012, but Floyd has the talent to make an impact.  One positive to his lackluster rookie year is he won’t cost much in 2013 drafts.  While he didn’t do much of anything through week 16, his 166-yard performance against the NFC Champion 49ers in week 17 is definitely something to take note of.  With a new sheriff in town (Bruce Arians) and QB play that can only get better, Floyd could turn out to be a nice value pick.

If he can make catches like this, watch out for Floyd.

Justin Blackmon

If he can keep his head on straight and focus on learning the playbook, Blackmon could be huge in Jacksonville’s new offense.  After starting off slow in 2012, he came out swinging against the Texans in week 11, grabbing 7 receptions for 236 yards and a TD.  Over the last 7 weeks of the season, he saw over 10 targets per game, while reeling in 4 TDs.  If he can build off his strong finish in 2012, look out for Blackmon next season.

Will Blackmon's strong finish in 2012 carry over to next season?

Jon Baldwin

He is an off the radar guy who could thrive in new Chiefs head coach Andy Reid’s offense next year, especially if Dwayne Bowe signs elsewhere during free agency.  Over the past 7 seasons, the Eagles finished in the top 10 in the NFL in passing YPG 6 times under Reid.  While he hasn’t done much in his first two seasons, Baldwin does bring good size and speed to the table (6’ 4” and 4.49 speed).  If Bowe does indeed leave Kansas City, maybe 2013 will be a coming out party for the former Pitt Panther.

Andy Reid's offense could be just what Baldwin needs.

Come back next week for the final segment of Fast Forward to 2013 featuring Nelson’s 2013 breakout TE’s.  Don’t forget to check us out on Twitter at @CSAscoutPRO!

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What Do the Saints’ Suspensions Mean for the NFL’s 2012 Season?

May 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

With Jonathan Vilma suspended for the entire 2012 season, the backlash from the Saints’ bounty program continues. In recent years, Drew Brees and other members of the Saints’ potent offense emerged as dependable fantasy plays, but it may be time to begin wondering what impact the absence of Coach Sean Payton and now one of the defensive and emotional leaders in Vilma will mean for the overall success of this team. The wheels seem to be coming off in New Orleans – off-field distractions and a difficult atmosphere in the locker room can wreak havoc on Sunday successes.

The scandal may have a wider impact on the entire NFL too. After the league promised to be more aggressive in player suspensions for illegal hits in 2011, many players have had to adapt their game to avoid supplemental discipline that can have severe costs for them and their teams. Suspensions due to on or off-field behavior can have a significant impact on a player’s approach to the game; intimidating defenses become slightly less so, and skilled offensive players have a little more breathing room. The effects of the Saints’ suspensions are as of yet unknown, but could influence matchup decisions come gametime.

The league is trying to be firm with its stance on inappropriate behavior that poisons the game of football, and this most recent suspension is the most striking to date. What do you think? Is Vilma’s suspension merited? What will be the consequences for the Saints and their opponents?

 

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