2012 NFL Draft Report Card – Winners, Steals and Reaches of the 2012 NFL Draft
After a crazy first day that included an NFL Draft record with 16 picks traded, we saw a second day that included some of the biggest steals in draft history where teams got first rd talent for a 2nd-3rd rd pay scale. The third day we saw a lot of teams filling needs, adding depth to their rosters, and also getting possible starters as there were plenty of gems left in the 4th-7th rounds. And now, to reveal the top winners, steals, and questionable picks of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Top 2012 NFL Draft Winners
Cincinnati Bengals GRADE: A
As a Ravens’ fan I was hoping the Bengals would go kicker in the 1st rd, punter in the 2nd, but instead Cincinnati messed around drafted potential starters with almost every pick. It started with Bama boy, CB Dre Kirkpatrick (17th pick) and Wisconsin grinder G Kevin Zeitler (27th pick), who will be in the lineup from day one. Then they went and got potential starters in the later rounds with…
2) Devon Still, DT, Penn State (6-5, 303)
3) Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers (6-2, 211)
4) Orson Charles, TE, Georgia (6-3, 251)
5) Marvin Jones, WR, California (6-2, 199)
5) George Iloka, S, Boise State (6-4, 225)
6) Dan Herron, RB, Ohio State (5-10, 213)
And surprise, surprise… There are reports that the Bengals also landed undrafted rookie free agent ASU Bad Boy (and a player i was hoping the RAVENS would get as an undrafted free agent) Vontaze Burfict, who can be a MONSTER for Cinci if he cleans his act up… Now of course I’m hoping all of these guys are busts. #RavenBIAS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers GRADE: A-
The Bucs immediately get better on offense and defense with this year’s draft class. Highly coveted monster safety Mark Barron (7th pick) fills the Bucs biggest need at DB. The consensus was that the Bucs would go with Claiborne but I’m sure Bucs fans are just fine getting the Bama boy Barron. The Bucs then went and got RB Doug Martin (31st pick) who has been compared to a Ray Rice style RB, and they picked LB Lavonte David (58th pick) to help add speed and pop to the LB corps. CB Keith Tandy (174th pick) was somewhat of a steal at a position that the Bucs need help at with an aging CB Barber and troubled CB Talib. With all the off-season acquisitions and these talented draft selections, the Bucs might be a problem for opponents in 2012.
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2012 NFL Mock Draft – First Round
We have on our hands a very potent 2012 NFL draft this year, especially in the first round. The following 2012 NFL mock draft you are about to read may be bold, some picks may be shocking, while other obvious. This will be one of the most exciting NFL drafts in recent years, so hold on to your seats and get read for a great football season in 2012!
1. Andrew Luck – INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
QB, Stanford – This is the closest to a guarantee that you can get. Unless Irsay pulls a crazy move and goes for RG3, which is highly doubtful considering RG3 declined a workout with the Colts.
2. Robert Griffin III – WASHINGTON REDSKINS
QB, Baylor- Redskins take out a second mortgage and trade up to get RG3… despite what disgruntled ex-employee Donovan McNabb says, RG3 IS a good fit in WAS and will be a BALLER for years to come.
3. Matt Kalil – MINNESOTA VIKINGS
OT, USC- #1 overall pick if Luck and RG3 were never born. Since they were, Kalil goes #3 and the vikes get a Pro Bowl/ HOF talent at OT.
4. Trent Richardson – CLEVELAND BROWNS
RB, Alabama- Debates on whether they should get Blackmon are still going, but the WR class is deep in the early rounds. The RB pool is a little shallow after the 2nd day so the Browns get “the best RB prospect since AP” at #4.
5. Morris Claiborne – TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
CB, LSU- Do the Math… Rhonde Barber + age x Aqib Talib + jail x LSU secondary coach Ron Cooper hired on as TB’s DB coach= MORRIS CLAIBORNE.
6. Justin Blackmon – ST. LOUIS RAMS
WR, Oklahoma State- Finally…… the Bradford… gets…. His #1 WR Target…. (In THE ROCKS voice)
7. Melvin Ingram – JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
DE, South Carolina- With more holes then swiss, JAX fills one here. Pass Rush, Pass Rush, Pass Rush.
8. Ryan Tannehill – MIAMI DOLPHINS
QB, Texas A&M- Face it, Garrard is trash and Matt Moore is far from a franchise QB,. Tannehill is raw but has time to develop behind those two QB’s. MIA is feeling pressure to find a QB after the Manning, Flynn, A.Smith fall throughs, so they reach a little with this pick.
9. Dontari Poe – CAROLINA PANTHERS
DT, Memphis- Hype Beast! Potential is through the roof for Poe, who is drawing a lot of interest since his combine performance. CAR needs a lot of positions but DT is the biggest. (25th in the NFL against the run) I like Fletcher Cox or Michael Brockers here too, let’s see if CAR buys into the POE Buzz.
10. Riley Reiff – BUFFALO BILLS
OT, Iowa- Since signing SUPER MARIO and Mark Anderson, the Bills go Offensive. Reiff can start immediately at left tackle. I also like Notre Dame WR M.Floyd here too.
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Instagram Rap Music Video – Single off the Fantasy Couch Mixtape
This original Instagram rap shows you how to get more followers on Instagram and also how to get more likes on Instagram pics. The Instagram rap song will be available for online purchase and is the first single off the first Fantasy Couch mixtape. If you watch the video closely, you will see a few Instagramers or #IGers that you should follow. Make sure you you click on the icon towards the bottom right of the video and watch the original Instagram music video in HD.
The Brain
“Instagram Rap”
Directed by Huseyin “The Brain” Aksu
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2011 Fantasy Football Awards
Other than providing you with the top week 14 waiver pickups we will also reveal the fantasy football awards for 2011. It’s the end of the regular fantasy football season for most of you and this is the perfect time to acknowledge the players that help made our team and that caused our team to turn into the 2011-2012 Indianapolis Colts. As always, we throw in a little bit of comedy and entertainment with the top waiver pickups. Make sure you check out our week 13 video we did last week and our next video will be the best fantasy football video ever! Trust in The Couch!
FUNNY Bloopers – Fantasy Football Week 13 Waivers
A look back at all our fantasy football videos we did for the 2011-2012 NFL Season and of course the top waiver pickups for week 13. Besides revealing the top waivers for week 13, we also showed footage of Tyreke Evans and his diminutive sidekick Lil’ Easy. To watch the entire week 12 video with Tyreke Evans and Lil’ Easy click here. Hot girls are also featured including model Melissa where she played an angel and a devil in our week 9 Halloween video.
Fantasy Football – Fantasy Football Week 16 Waiver Pickups
In this weekly video The Couch reveals the top fantasy football week 16 waiver pickups that are vital to be the champion of the 2011 fantasy football super bowl. The CORE Girls reveal the top waiver pickups that are essential for your team to get a win for week 16. Another special episode just in time for the holidays. Dancing and a hula hoop competition are only some of the surprises we have in this week’s video of The Couch. Only two waiver wire pickups are revealed in the video, read the article to see the top 10 waiver pickups for week 16.
Fantasy Football Start ‘em Sit ‘em Week 17
Warning: This is the boldest fantasy football start ‘em sit ‘em week 17 list of players you will ever find. You can scour the Internet but you won’t find a start em sit em list this bold. Sid Says who will have a great game and who won’t regardless of what the other so-called fantasy football gurus will say. Well you’ve been warned, now prepare to take some risks to get get a win for week 17 and hold that fantasy football champion trophy high in the sky!
Start ‘em Week 17
| QB | RB | WR | TE |
| Tom Brady | Darren Sproles | James Jones | Kellen Winslow |
| Mark Sanchez | Kahlil Bell | Torrey Smith | Brent Celek |
| Tim Tebow | Shonn Greene | Pierre Garcon | |
| Michael Vick | CJ Spiller | Julio Jones | |
| Drew Brees | Rashard Mendenhall | Steve Johnson | |
| Michael Bush | Malcolm Floyd | ||
| DeAngelo Williams | Miles Austin | ||
| Pierre Thomas | Hakeem Nicks | ||
| Frank Gore | Jabar Gaffney |
Sit ‘em Week 17
| QB | RB | WR | TE |
| Tony Romo | Brandon Jacobs | Percy Harvin | Jason Witten |
| Joe Flacco | Ryan Mathews | Steve Smith | Jermaine Gresham |
| Aaron Rodgers | Peyton Hillis | Eric Decker | Tony Gonzalez |
| LaGarette Blount | Laurent Robinson | Heath Miller | |
| Chris Johnson | Vincent Jackson | Jermichael Finley | |
| Ryan Grant | Brandon Lloyd | ||
| Steven Jackson | Steve Breaston | ||
| Cedric Benson |
Fantasy Football Week 17 Waiver Pickups – Fantasy Basketball Pickups
2011 fantasy football tips and waiver pickups and also the best fantasy basketball tips and adds for your NBA fantasy basketball league.
Fantasy Football Start ‘em Sit ‘em Week 16
Warning: This is the boldest fantasy football start ‘em sit ‘em week 16 list of players you will ever find. You can scour the Internet but you won’t find a start em sit em list this bold. Sid Says who will have a great game and who won’t regardless of what the other so-called fantasy football gurus will say. Well you’ve been warned, now prepare to take some risks to get get a win for week 16 and hold that fantasy football champion trophy high in the sky!
Start ‘em Week 16
| QB | RB | WR | TE |
| Joe Flacco | Roy Helu | Roddy White | Jermichael Finley |
| Michael Vick | Michael Bush | Malcolm Floyd | Antonio Gates |
| Ryan Fitzpatrick | Jackie Battle | Torrey Smith | Brent Celek |
| Tim Tebow | Jonathan Stewart | Brandon Marshall | Owen Daniels |
| Andy Dalton | Adrian Peterson | Plaxico Burress | Tony Gonzalez |
| Matt Hasselbeck | Kevin Smith | Nate Washington | Jason Witten |
| Rex Grossman | Frank Gore | Demaryius Thomas | |
| TJ Yates | CJ Spiller | Laurent Robinson | |
| Kyle Orton | Willis McGahee | Donald Driver | |
| Matt Moore | Darren Sproles | AJ Green |
Sit ‘em Week 16
| QB | RB | WR | TE |
| Mark Sanchez | Peyton Hillis | Steve Johnson | Brandon Pettigrew |
| Tony Romo | LeGarrette Blount | Dwayne Bowe | Kellen Winslow |
| Matt Ryan | Steven Jackson | Marques Colston | Jermaine Gresham |
| Philip Rivers | Marshawn Lynch | Anquan Boldin | Vernon Davis |
| Matthew Stafford | Beanie Wells | Dez Bryant | Heath Miller |
| Eli Manning | Benjarvus Green-Ellis | Vincent Jackson | |
| Alex Smith | Chris Ivory | Pierre Garcon | |
| Josh Freeman | Donald Brown | Hakeem Nicks | |
| Christian Ponder | Chris Johnson | Brandon Lloyd | |
| Sam Bradford/AJ Feeley | Ryan Grant | Percy Harvin |
If this bold start ‘em sit ‘em list for week 16 is too crazy for you or if you feel you need to ask a personalized question, please do so on Twitter @fantasycouch or on the Fantasy Couch Facebook page.
Fantasy Football IDP Week 15 Waiver Pickups
We are almost at the fantasy football super bowl but there are still some great fantasy football IDP week 15 waiver pickups on the waiver wire. If your still in need of more IDP waiver pickups then check out the previous IDP articles to find defensive players that are still available in many leagues. If you are in need of a linebacker (LB) and/or a defensive end (DE), here are two waiver pickups that will have a major impact on your team and could possibly help you win your fantasy football week 15 IDP playoff game.
David Hawthorne, LB, Seattle Seahawks – Hawthorne was mentioned in the IDP sleeper article before the season started and is having a relatively good year so far with 55 solo tackles, 33 assists and three picks. Although I thought he would be further along statistically at this point, the middle linebacker has great matchups the next two weeks with Chicago and San Francisco while being owned in less than 15 percent of ESPN leagues. Feel good about adding him to your team if your need a boost in the final weeks of your IDP season. He’s only in his forth season out of Texas Christian University and has a lot of promise to be a valuable IDP player for years to come.
Jason Worilds DE, Pittsburgh Steelers – This is a guy to keep an eye on for the future and also a great pickup in deep leagues for Week 15, especially for James Harrison owners. The veteran Harrison is facing a one game suspension, which is currently in the appeal process, but will likely be upheld given his history of helmet-to-helmet hits on quarterbacks. Worilds has played well in the past three games recording three sacks and 17 total tackles replacing the injured LaMarr Woodley who is expected back this week. Worilds is a young player at age 23 who is only going to get better and could very well have an impact game in the upcoming matchup against the 49ers who have allowed the sixth-most sacks in the league with 39, 18 of which came in the past three contests. Harrison will return in Week 16 and Worilds will likely spell Woodley which means limited fantasy value.
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