I recently participated in an experts draft for a league that I won last year. Hopefully, these are winning picks again. I had the eighth pick among 12 teams, and the starting slots are QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, WR, RB/WR/TE, K and D/ST. The scoring is standard (with four points for a passing score and one point per reception).

First round: Matt Forte, RB, Chicago: Real work takes precedence over fantasy fun, hence this was an autopick instead of Michael Turner being selected. Fortunately, I'll have a reason to cheer for the Bears if they flop. 

Second round: Clinton Portis, RB, Washington: He's one of my 13 running backs who should be selected before any other choice. Surprisingly, the computer agreed. Luck be a fantasy star, tonight!

Third round: Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans: He's only one of two quarterbacks to ever throw for 5,000 yards. Really, how many Saints will you find within 5,000 yards of the French Quarter?

Fourth round: Vincent Jackson, WR, San Diego: He's a bargain as the 18th wideout taken. The pick before him, Roy Williams, won't even be the 18th-best star on his own team!

Fifth round: Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Indianapolis: Even Tony the Tiger could run for 1,000 yards after catching footballs from Peyton Manning all day. Valued as a second, he'll produce like a "Grreat" No. 1.

Sixth round: Torry Holt, WR, Jacksonville: Don't wait! When working well, he plays smooth as a Jaguar. Receive a big-name, luxury item at a discount.

Seventh round: Donald Driver, WR, Green Bay: He takes more smacks than "The Donald" dishes. Trump your adversaries in the boardroom midway through the draft meeting.

Eighth round: Donald Brown, RB, Indianapolis: Buck the trend! Joseph Addai's offseason knee surgery is just one of many reasons to believe this rookie will be Indy's featured back by midseason.

Ninth round: Jeremy Maclin,WR, Philadelphia: A super sleeper! He's bigger than a DeSean Jackson, faster than a Reggie Brown and stronger than a Kevin Curtis.

10th round: Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seattle: He's fair-minded and balanced in his views of passing. On the other hand, his namesake on "The View" elects to pass wide to one side.      

11th round: Shonn Greene, RB, New York Jets: The color of money in New York wrecked many financial futures. Back your future with this cheap insurance.

12th round: Laurence Maroney, RB, New England: Bill Belichick saves his back with an eye toward the future. Spend wisely and save your fantasy playoff hopes by running with this second-half surge.

My final six picks were Denver TE Tony Scheffler (he's a proven tight end in a passing-friendly offense), Washington RB Ladell Betts (serves as insurance for Portis), New England D/ST (has talent and coaching to rebound), Cleveland WR Brian Robiskie (polished rookie has chance to be Cleveland's top WR), Chicago D/ST (here's another defense that has talent and coaching to rebound) and Chicago K Robbie Gould (I couldn't curb my enthusiasm for Bears players).