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These rankings are based on ESPN's standard scoring system (which has 15-player rosters and room for up to four quarterbacks, though most owners only carry two or three), and they are ESPN's, not my own. The analysis is mine.
Also, the draft guides are based on 16-round drafts, unless it's a draft in a keeper league. In that case, the draft guides are based on drafts ranging in length from 13-16 rounds based on the projected length of a draft depending on how many players owners can retain from the previous year.
The dollar figures in the auction draft are the maximum figures you should pay for the player based on the other circumstances included in the draft guide.
25. Shaun Hill, San Francisco 49ers
Projected Stats: 177-of-283, 1954 yards, 12 TDs, 8 INTs, 35 rushes, 157 yards, 1 TD
131 points
Pros: After a strong second half of 2008, Hill is presumtively slated to begin 2009 with the 49ers' starting gig. That means his attempts, yardage, and completions should increase greatly this season.
Hill averaged 7.1 yards per gain, which was decent. He throws touchdowns more often than most other starters, and his passer rating was 12th-best in the NFL. Hill has several serviceable targets, including Isaac Bruce, Frank Gore, Vernon Davis, and presumably Michael Crabtree—who combined for 135 catches amassing over 1500 yards in 2008.
Bruce, Gore, and Davis combined for 135 catches worth over 1500 yards.
In his most recent stint as an offensive coordinator (with the Raiders from 2004-05), new offensive head man Jimmy Raye's offenses have attempted many throws.
Cons: Chances are Hill will not have much time to throw. Only a minor offseason move or two displaces this year's offensive line from the 2008 line that allowed an NFL-high 55 sacks.
When offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye has held the same position with other teams, their passing offenses were largely unsuccessful and inconsistent. But he has a better track record of late than he did earlier in his career.
Verdict: In spite of his terrible offensive line, Hill is a major sleeper.
Draft Guide for Hill:
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Draft format |
8-team league |
10-team league |
12-team league |
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Snake or IDP |
9th-12th round |
8th-12th round |
8th-10th round |
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Auction |
$22 maximum |
$24 maximum |
$27 maximum |
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Keeper |
9th-13th round |
9th-12th round |
8th-12th round |
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