Fantasy World League Forum

1 - ORLANDO

Needs - Orlando have a great offense (5th) but a terrible defense which finished 17th. 

Player to pick - Looking at the rookies there arent any superstars in the secondary, S Lance Frazier could go early, he needs some work but could be a starter after training camp.  LB's Richard Adjei and Matt Farrior could be a good pick, either would start instantly for Orlando as they have a slow set of LB's.  The favourite might be DE Earl Cochran who has great speed and would be an instant starter at DE1

Pundits pick - DE Earl Cochran

2 - MEXICO

Needs - The Aztecs offense ranked 10th last year, looked much improved with Chad Hutchinson at QB later in the year.  Defensively the team ranked last in the league so no surprise what the real need is.  The secondary ranked 17th and was dire.

Player to pick - With no real starter at DB in this years draft it would be a gamble to draft a CB or S.  As mentioned earlier Lance Frazier is probably the best defensive player and could see some action with Mexico if he has a good training camp.  However a LB could also start for Mexico so we'll go out on a limb and say they'll pick a LB.

Pundits pick - LB Matt Farrior

3 - AUSTRIA

Needs - What needs do you have for the reigning FWL Bowl champion ?  Well actually a few, despite winning it all last year Austria ranked only 11th offensively.  However with Austria with such a high pick they could go for the best player available regardless of who they already have on their roster. 

Player to pick - Who knows with Austria !  QB Jared Allen is highly intelligent and could be a quality backup after a training camp or two.  The top HB Jermaine Allen could do well but needs to have better strength.  WR's Ricky Bryant and Skyler Fulton could be an excellent young prospect in a years time and would see time as the WR5 for their first season or two.

Pundits pick - WR Ricky Bryant

4 - BARCELONA

Needs - A lot of holes, the offense ranked 17th and was terrible in running the ball, the defense was 15th.  Any player could be needed !

Player to pick - With no stunning RB this year the Dragons could try patching up their offensive line.  HB Marilion Jackson is very good but its the line which lets him down.  G Carl-Johan Blomvall or G Augie Hoffman could be a good pick.  T Patrick Estes could also be another.

Pundits pick - G Carl-Johan Blomvall

5 - BERLIN

Needs - The offense ranked dead last last season and was equally bad at running and passing !   The defense somehow ranked 4th so the obvious choice is an offensive player.

Player to pick - With key retirements at QB, HB, TE and WR Berlin are looking for practically any player.  They might look at a backup QB in Drew Henson, Nate Hybl would be their starter though.  WR Skyler Fulton or Ricky Bryant could be the teams 4th option and give them some more youth.  Some youth on the offensive line would also be good.

Pundits pick - WR Skyler Fulton