Andy Mindzak

QB: Donovan McNabb
RB: Rudi Johnson
RB: Carnell Williams
WR: Greg Jennings
WR: Marvin Harrison
FLEX: Andre Johnson
TE: Todd Heap
K: Nate Kaeding
DST: Vikings
Bench: Donte Stallworth, Matt Leinart, Reuben Droughns, Reggie Williams, Derick Mason, Correll Buckhalter

Q&A

Did your pre-draft strategy work out?
Sort of, but not as I had hoped.  I did not give in to the trends and runs, but it was tough to get any depth at RB.  I could have had some depth, but I felt I would have gotten better value at QB and WR (McNabb over Marion Barber, and Andre Johnson over Brandon Jacobs or Fred Taylor).

Were there any surprises?
How quickly the running backs left the board.  Also some people taking defenses early, but I guess that happens in every draft. 

What do you see as your team’s strengths and weaknesses?
I’m moderately happy with my team.  I did not get McGahee like I was hoping, but I have Rudi Johnson and Cadillac as my backfield, however, my depth is a little shaky.  McNabb should have a very solid year provided he stays healthy, and Todd Heap is always solid.  My receivers are a strong point with Harrison, Andre Johnson, and Greg Jennings. 

Who was your best pick?
My best pick I feel was Andre Johnson in round 5.  He caught over 100 balls last year, and to grab him in round 5 was a steal.

Who was your worst pick?
My worst pick was Reuben Droughns.  The fact that he is my third RB makes me sick to my stomach.

Who had the best pick in the draft?
I’m partial to my pick of Andre Johnson in round 5, but I think Jon’s pick of Dwayne Jarrett in the 14th round was very solid.  He’s playing opposite Steve Smith who will be double teamed all year, so Jarrett should have some nice openings to work with.

Whose pick had you shaking your head the most?
The 2 defenses that were taken in the 7th round…yes I know they are the Ravens and Bears, but I can never justify taking a defense that early.  Unfortunatly for Jon, he has one of the best picks and also one of the worst, in Deuce McAllister in the 2nd round.  He could have had Edgerrin James, Thomas Jones, or Larry Fitzgerald.  That’s way to early to pick a back who shares carries.

Who do you think had the best draft?
John has a solid team with young RBs Bush and Jones-Drew, WRs T.O., Calvin Johnson, and Darrell Jackson, QB Philip Rivers, TE Kellen Winslow, the Patriots defense and Shayne Graham who will get tons of points in Cincy.  Pretty solid team all around.

Whose team do you think is the worst to start the season?
I would have to say Vaughn might not be looking so good right now.  Their first pick was on Shaun Alexander, which isn’t so bad, but then they took Drew Brees in rd 2 (2 rounds too early) and Chester Taylor who will more than likely be giving carries away to Adrian Peterson.  Taking Tony Gonzalez in rd 4 is a bit early as well, especially when you look at the Chiefs offense this year.  Did I mention Vaughn was also the first team to draft a defense??