Mock drafts are a great way to contain your excitement for the real deal drafts coming up. I have a day, hour and minute countdown for both of my drafts this year. Mock drafts also prepare owners more than any other type of research. An owner can have notes and flashcards about players but it doesn't translate to have the sense of mind to pick under distress.
There is a time limit for each draft pick so it is important, for example, in the 3rd round to have an idea of what you need and if one position is more important than another. For example, I had two running backs in Adrian Peterson and Maurice Jones Drew. I could have picked Peyton Manning or Tom Brady in the third round. There was also Julio Jones and Brandon Marshall available.
Since it was a PPR league and receivers are given a huge advantage, I picked Brandon Marshall. Marshall is incredibly gifted and is by far the number one target for Jay Cutler. Julio Jones is one of three very popular targets for the Falcons, so Brandon has a fantasy advantage.
The reason I waited on quarterbacks is because there are many tiers in terms of fantasy production. There is Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees at the top, with at least three other tiers. If you have solid receivers and running backs you do not need a Brees or Rodgers, you can go for a mid-level guy who can give you 17 to 20 points a week.
Its important to mock draft to your league settings. In one league I am in there are two running back slots, two receiver slots, and two flex slots. I have to draft running backs with high value than any other position. Since the leagues, are PPR I can have more faith in receivers. However, running backs remain the most valuable when it comes to fantasy.
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