1. (8) Jamaal Charles RB
2. (21) Julio Jones WR
3. (36) Stevan Ridley RB
4. (49) Lamar Miller RB
5. (64) Tony Gonzalez TE
6. (77) Mike Wallace WR
7. (92) Daryl Richardson RB
8. (105) Eli Manning QB
9. (120) T.Y. Hilton WR
10. (133) Andy Dalton QB
11. (148) Alshon Jeffery WR
12. (161) Jonathan Stewart RB
13. (176) Greg Zuerlein K
14. (189) Jermaine Gresham TE
15. (204) EJ Manuel QB
Draft Grade: D
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Selecting in the bottom half of the first round (eighth overall), Mesa-Macon Mud Dawgs was unable to conjure up any fantasy magic. With a projected record of 2-12-0 (1,366 points), they’re picked to finish 14th in BBG Gauntlet 2013 League. Mesa-Macon Mud Dawgs loaded up on ballcarriers early, using three of their first five picks to scoop up RBs Jamaal Charles (first round), Stevan Ridley (third round), and Lamar Miller (fourth round). Going hand-in-hand with that early investment, they acquired one of the best foursomes of RBs in the league.
The Season Ahead
With the most players (4) and most projected fantasy points on bye, Week 6 figures to be a difficult one for Mesa-Macon Mud Dawgs. From the perspective of opponents’ projected points, they have the most challenging schedule in the league. Mesa-Macon Mud Dawgs has the opportunity to start quickly, as the first four games of their season are projected to be less difficult than the league average. However, their closing stretch of four games is expected to be tougher than average. An especially easy stretch appears to start in Week 3, during which Mesa-Macon Mud Dawgs plays projected bottom-tier teams for two consecutive games.
Yahoo Draft Report Card
Grade: D
Despite a Powerful Set of RBs, Mesa-Macon Mud Dawgs Appears Destined for the Basement
Draft Notes
Stoutest Slot: Mesa-Macon Mud Dawgs should be in good shape with four position groups projected to be better-than-average. RB looks to be the strongest among them, beating the average projection for the position by 23.6%.
Don’t Rock the Boat: Mesa-Macon Mud Dawgs was focused on a steady squad, grabbing six consistent players out of 15 picks.
The Bargain Whisperer: Mesa-Macon Mud Dawgs was hunting for deals throughout the draft, snapping up three steals in the first 9 rounds (including Mike Wallace, T.Y. Hilton, and Tony Gonzalez).
Mr. Irrelevant: Mesa-Macon Mud Dawgs may know something no one else does, grabbing EJ Manuel, who is on a squad in less than 10% of all Yahoo! leagues (5%).
Super Sleeper: With the hope of a breakout performance, Mesa-Macon Mud Dawgs grabbed EJ Manuel with pick No. 204.
