NFL draft analysis -- general

As I watched my mock draft go up in flames, I decided to focus my post-draft analysis on the fantasy stock of the players. There's no need to point out that two of my first-round selections (OT Eric Winston and CB Ashton Youboty) lasted until the third round, or that I didn't accurately predict where any of the big three QB would land. We'll take a look on what impact the draftees will have in 2006 and beyond.

When I heard on Saturday night that Houston had agreed to terms with DE Mario Williams, I couldn't believe it. The Texans could have picked up quite a few picks in exchange for that top selection, but they settled for Williams... not that he isn't a freak, but did Houston really want him that much more than D'Brickashaw Ferguson? Wouldn't the Jets have given their #4 pick, plus quite a bit more to get Reggie Bush? Does anyone in Houston have a clue?

There were winners and losers at the draft, but we'll strictly focus on the fantasy world, primarily on the offensive side of the ball. Some leagues don't have defenses, and we'll cover the defensive players in later articles.