Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
I'm just learning about a lot of these guys and I know the order will change considerably, so be gentle.
The order is based on "if the season ended today" and the picks are based on what I see are the most obvious needs for each team:
1. Cincinnati Bengals - Michael Oher, OT - Ole Miss
I don't think they really want Carson Palmer to die and their backs should gain a little more than 3 YPC. Oher is the big winner in the "I went back to school and all I got was a lousy extra $20 million in bonuses" t-shirt.
Alternates: Orakpo, Wells
2. Detroit Lions - Matthew Stafford, QB - Georgia
Who knows how much turnover there will be in the Lions front office? Will the bums in place now continue to run the show? Will they hire a new coach? All I know is that Dan Orlovsky and Drew Stanton are not the answer. Stafford is as close as you're going to get to a franchise QB in this year's draft.
Alternates: Orakpo, Monroe
3. Kansas City Chiefs - Rey Maualuga, ILB - USC
This is a team in dire need of an impact player on defense. They could easily use this pick on a DE (okay, they could easily use it ANYWHERE) as Hali hasn't played as well after switching sides. Another team that may see a lot of front office turnover.
Alternates: Orakpo, Monroe
4. San Francisco 49ers - Michael Crabtree, WR - Texas Tech
Battle, Bruce, Johnson, and Hill. Yuck. I'm still wary about Crabtree's speed, but his production is undeniable. And he certainly looks the part.
Alternates: Cushing, Monroe
5. Oakland Raiders - Eugene Monroe, OT - Virginia
Al Davis takes his pills and drafts a guy that can actually help his team. Monroe charters a hearse to drive him to Oakland.
Alternates: Orakpo, Michael Johnson
6. Seattle Seahawks - Malcolm Jenkins, CB - Ohio St.
They would love to have Crabtree, or possibly Jeremy Maclin or even Darrius Heyward-Bey, but Jenkins is a player in the Antoine Winfield mold - good against the pass AND run.
Alternates: Maclin, Wells
7. St. Louis Rams - Andre Smith, OT, Alabama
Even though the offense is showing signs of life, it is still mired near the bottom of the league and Pace can't play much longer.
Alternates: Vontae Davis, Maclin
8. San Diego Chargers - Brian Cushing, OLB - USC
How much do the Chargers miss Shawne Merriman? Cushing would be a very good option as a pass rushing/run defending OLB in their 3-4.
Alternates: Wells, Cody
9. Cleveland Browns - Chris Wells, RB - Ohio St.
Jamal Lewis is still playing well, but the NFL's two back craze will bite the Browns and Wells would be a fine heir apparent.
Alternates: Selvie, Maclin
10. Houston Texans - Brian Orakpo, DE - Texas
Dude has been a monster this year. The Texans would love to have a pass rusher playing opposite Mario Williams and the in-state kid would be a nice PR move.
Alternates: V. Davis, Moore
11. Jacksonville Jaguars - James Laurinaitis, ILB - Ohio St.
Mike Peterson is a free agent that likely won't be re-signed. Laurinaitis is going to be one of the most talked about love/hate players in the upcoming draft season.
Alternates: Moreno, Mays
12. Miami Dolphins - Terrence Cody, NT - Alabama
Jason Ferguson can't play forever and Parcells loves to draft the beef along the lines.
Alternates: V. Davis, Selvie
13. Minnesota Vikings - Vontae Davis, CB - Illinois
In Minnesota, Cover 2 is code for "our corners can't cover". Griffin has regressed terribly this year and it's questionable how long Winfield will stay.
Alternates: Duke Robinson, Pettigrew
14. Indianapolis Colts - Fili Moala, DT - USC
After the failed attempt at John McCargo, it's obvious the Colts are trying to fix the position.
Alternates: Butler, Curry
15. New Orleans Saints - William Moore, FS - Missouri
Kevin Kaesviharn? It'll be interesting to see if Moore or USC's Mays is the first safety taken.
Alternates: Curry, Mays
16. Arizona Cardinals - Knowshon Moreno, RB - Georgia
Even though Tim Hightower has shown to be a very good goalline back, James might not be there much longer and Moreno would be a nice luxury for a team that's currently ranked 29th running the ball.
Alternates: Selvie, J. Smith
17. Atlanta Falcons - Taylor Mays, S - USC
This would be a huge boon to the Falcons. This franchise should be a blueprint for the Lions - hire a real GM and pick the right coach for once.
Alternates: Curry, Pettigrew
18. Baltimore Ravens - Jeremy Maclin, WR - Missouri
What in the world happened to Mark Clayton? 13 catches total this year? Maclin brings a vertical component to the Ravens that is sorely needed.
Alternates: Butler, Ringer
19. Chicago Bears - Michael Johnson, DE - Georgia Tech
This is way too low for Johnson, but whatever. The Bears' one time strength needs some rebuilding and Johnson would be a steal here.
Alternates: Meridith, Heyward-Bey
20. Denver Broncos - Myron Rolle, S - Florida St.
The Broncos currently have what may be the worst set of starting safeties in the league.
Alternates: Curry, Ringer
21. Green Bay Packers - Greg Hardy, DE - Ole Miss
Thompson likes to go BPA and at this point in this draft Hardy is it. The Pack has depth and age issues along the d-line.
Alternates: Ringer, Robinson
22. New York Jets - Duke Robinson, OG - Oklahoma
This team could still use an infusion of talent on the o-line, especially on the right side.
Alternates: Ringer, Raji
23. Philadelphia Eagles - Jason Smith, OT - Baylor
With both Thomas and Runyan up in age and possibly out the door, this is the next "Who the heck is Duane Brown?" pick.
Alternates: Heyward-Bey, Pettigrew
24. Detroit (from Dallas) - Jamon Meridith, OT - South Carolina
No doubt they need defensive help, but a team this bad has to take the best player available since all spots could be upgraded.
Alternates: Mack, Butler
25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Aaron Curry, LB - Wake Forest
A player that's moving up the boards. A good Bucs defense reloads with this player who will step in whenever Brooks retires or June gets hurt.
Alternates: Heyward-Bey, Butler
26. Buffalo Bills - Alex Mack, C - California
A boring draft pick that could pay big dividends for a team that needs some better interior blocking.
Alternates: Raji, Selvie
27. New England Patriots - Javon Ringer, RB - Michigan St.
Maroney has turned into a big disappointment and although he's small, Ringer's proven that he can produce.
Alternates: Heyward-Bey, Selvie
28. Pittsburgh Steelers - Darius Butler, CB - Connecticut
Townsend is 33 and depth is a big issue. O-line makes more sense but anyone here is a reach.
Alternates: Peria Jerry, DT - Ole Miss, Jonathan Luigs, C - Arkansas
29. Philadelphia (from Carolina) - Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State
It's obvious that the answer to the TE position is not currently on the roster.
Alternates: Travis Beckum, TE - Wisconsin, James Davis, RB - Clemson
30. Washington Redskins - George Selvie, DE - South Florida
A bit undersized but can really get after the QB.
Alternates: Alphonso Smith, CB - Wake Forest, Matt Shaughnessy, DE - Wisconsin
31. New York Giants - Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR - Maryland
I can't see them keeping Plax around. Steve Smith is playing well and DHB will be a nice vertical option running a reported 4.3 forty at 6-3 and 206 lbs.
Alternates: Clint Sintim, OLB - Virginia, Percy Harvin, WR - Florida
32. Tennessee Titans - B.J. Raji, DT - Boston College
If Haynesworth bolts, there will be a few decent (not replacements, but decent) players to pick from at the position.
Alternates: Percy Harvin, WR - Florida, Brian Robiskie, WR - Ohio St.
The order is based on "if the season ended today" and the picks are based on what I see are the most obvious needs for each team:
1. Cincinnati Bengals - Michael Oher, OT - Ole Miss
I don't think they really want Carson Palmer to die and their backs should gain a little more than 3 YPC. Oher is the big winner in the "I went back to school and all I got was a lousy extra $20 million in bonuses" t-shirt.
Alternates: Orakpo, Wells
2. Detroit Lions - Matthew Stafford, QB - Georgia
Who knows how much turnover there will be in the Lions front office? Will the bums in place now continue to run the show? Will they hire a new coach? All I know is that Dan Orlovsky and Drew Stanton are not the answer. Stafford is as close as you're going to get to a franchise QB in this year's draft.
Alternates: Orakpo, Monroe
3. Kansas City Chiefs - Rey Maualuga, ILB - USC
This is a team in dire need of an impact player on defense. They could easily use this pick on a DE (okay, they could easily use it ANYWHERE) as Hali hasn't played as well after switching sides. Another team that may see a lot of front office turnover.
Alternates: Orakpo, Monroe
4. San Francisco 49ers - Michael Crabtree, WR - Texas Tech
Battle, Bruce, Johnson, and Hill. Yuck. I'm still wary about Crabtree's speed, but his production is undeniable. And he certainly looks the part.
Alternates: Cushing, Monroe
5. Oakland Raiders - Eugene Monroe, OT - Virginia
Al Davis takes his pills and drafts a guy that can actually help his team. Monroe charters a hearse to drive him to Oakland.
Alternates: Orakpo, Michael Johnson
6. Seattle Seahawks - Malcolm Jenkins, CB - Ohio St.
They would love to have Crabtree, or possibly Jeremy Maclin or even Darrius Heyward-Bey, but Jenkins is a player in the Antoine Winfield mold - good against the pass AND run.
Alternates: Maclin, Wells
7. St. Louis Rams - Andre Smith, OT, Alabama
Even though the offense is showing signs of life, it is still mired near the bottom of the league and Pace can't play much longer.
Alternates: Vontae Davis, Maclin
8. San Diego Chargers - Brian Cushing, OLB - USC
How much do the Chargers miss Shawne Merriman? Cushing would be a very good option as a pass rushing/run defending OLB in their 3-4.
Alternates: Wells, Cody
9. Cleveland Browns - Chris Wells, RB - Ohio St.
Jamal Lewis is still playing well, but the NFL's two back craze will bite the Browns and Wells would be a fine heir apparent.
Alternates: Selvie, Maclin
10. Houston Texans - Brian Orakpo, DE - Texas
Dude has been a monster this year. The Texans would love to have a pass rusher playing opposite Mario Williams and the in-state kid would be a nice PR move.
Alternates: V. Davis, Moore
11. Jacksonville Jaguars - James Laurinaitis, ILB - Ohio St.
Mike Peterson is a free agent that likely won't be re-signed. Laurinaitis is going to be one of the most talked about love/hate players in the upcoming draft season.
Alternates: Moreno, Mays
12. Miami Dolphins - Terrence Cody, NT - Alabama
Jason Ferguson can't play forever and Parcells loves to draft the beef along the lines.
Alternates: V. Davis, Selvie
13. Minnesota Vikings - Vontae Davis, CB - Illinois
In Minnesota, Cover 2 is code for "our corners can't cover". Griffin has regressed terribly this year and it's questionable how long Winfield will stay.
Alternates: Duke Robinson, Pettigrew
14. Indianapolis Colts - Fili Moala, DT - USC
After the failed attempt at John McCargo, it's obvious the Colts are trying to fix the position.
Alternates: Butler, Curry
15. New Orleans Saints - William Moore, FS - Missouri
Kevin Kaesviharn? It'll be interesting to see if Moore or USC's Mays is the first safety taken.
Alternates: Curry, Mays
16. Arizona Cardinals - Knowshon Moreno, RB - Georgia
Even though Tim Hightower has shown to be a very good goalline back, James might not be there much longer and Moreno would be a nice luxury for a team that's currently ranked 29th running the ball.
Alternates: Selvie, J. Smith
17. Atlanta Falcons - Taylor Mays, S - USC
This would be a huge boon to the Falcons. This franchise should be a blueprint for the Lions - hire a real GM and pick the right coach for once.
Alternates: Curry, Pettigrew
18. Baltimore Ravens - Jeremy Maclin, WR - Missouri
What in the world happened to Mark Clayton? 13 catches total this year? Maclin brings a vertical component to the Ravens that is sorely needed.
Alternates: Butler, Ringer
19. Chicago Bears - Michael Johnson, DE - Georgia Tech
This is way too low for Johnson, but whatever. The Bears' one time strength needs some rebuilding and Johnson would be a steal here.
Alternates: Meridith, Heyward-Bey
20. Denver Broncos - Myron Rolle, S - Florida St.
The Broncos currently have what may be the worst set of starting safeties in the league.
Alternates: Curry, Ringer
21. Green Bay Packers - Greg Hardy, DE - Ole Miss
Thompson likes to go BPA and at this point in this draft Hardy is it. The Pack has depth and age issues along the d-line.
Alternates: Ringer, Robinson
22. New York Jets - Duke Robinson, OG - Oklahoma
This team could still use an infusion of talent on the o-line, especially on the right side.
Alternates: Ringer, Raji
23. Philadelphia Eagles - Jason Smith, OT - Baylor
With both Thomas and Runyan up in age and possibly out the door, this is the next "Who the heck is Duane Brown?" pick.
Alternates: Heyward-Bey, Pettigrew
24. Detroit (from Dallas) - Jamon Meridith, OT - South Carolina
No doubt they need defensive help, but a team this bad has to take the best player available since all spots could be upgraded.
Alternates: Mack, Butler
25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Aaron Curry, LB - Wake Forest
A player that's moving up the boards. A good Bucs defense reloads with this player who will step in whenever Brooks retires or June gets hurt.
Alternates: Heyward-Bey, Butler
26. Buffalo Bills - Alex Mack, C - California
A boring draft pick that could pay big dividends for a team that needs some better interior blocking.
Alternates: Raji, Selvie
27. New England Patriots - Javon Ringer, RB - Michigan St.
Maroney has turned into a big disappointment and although he's small, Ringer's proven that he can produce.
Alternates: Heyward-Bey, Selvie
28. Pittsburgh Steelers - Darius Butler, CB - Connecticut
Townsend is 33 and depth is a big issue. O-line makes more sense but anyone here is a reach.
Alternates: Peria Jerry, DT - Ole Miss, Jonathan Luigs, C - Arkansas
29. Philadelphia (from Carolina) - Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State
It's obvious that the answer to the TE position is not currently on the roster.
Alternates: Travis Beckum, TE - Wisconsin, James Davis, RB - Clemson
30. Washington Redskins - George Selvie, DE - South Florida
A bit undersized but can really get after the QB.
Alternates: Alphonso Smith, CB - Wake Forest, Matt Shaughnessy, DE - Wisconsin
31. New York Giants - Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR - Maryland
I can't see them keeping Plax around. Steve Smith is playing well and DHB will be a nice vertical option running a reported 4.3 forty at 6-3 and 206 lbs.
Alternates: Clint Sintim, OLB - Virginia, Percy Harvin, WR - Florida
32. Tennessee Titans - B.J. Raji, DT - Boston College
If Haynesworth bolts, there will be a few decent (not replacements, but decent) players to pick from at the position.
Alternates: Percy Harvin, WR - Florida, Brian Robiskie, WR - Ohio St.
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