Andy Dufresne Two Round Mock (1 Viewer)

[knobby]

Oh. Browns go QB-WR.Oh. The pain. Oh. Please make it stop.

I'd forgotten how loaded they are at those positions.I'll have to rework this whole damn thing now.

The priority is to be loaded on the LOS. If you have a core of a good team and you stumble for one season and fluke into a top pick, sure grab a top skill position player. But when you need the beef up front that's your focus until you control the LOS.

You need a job in the front office. I think they realize this. I have this dream that they draft Thomas in round 1 and the a decent Guard in round 2. 2008: Thomas / Steinbach / Bentley / Guard / ShafferBrowns dream come true.

 

[pantherclub]

The goal is to control the LOS. Keep adding pieces until you are there. While scouts and analysts project how players might perform, its not gospel. Keep adding more.

I've never been drunk, but this must be what it feels like.I have no idea what you're talking about. You seem to be saying "Don't acquire any player other than linemen until you control the lines."

You've never been drunk Could you please explain that or is that for another thread?

 

[BGP]

The goal is to control the LOS. Keep adding pieces until you are there. While scouts and analysts project how players might perform, its not gospel. Keep adding more.

I've never been drunk, but this must be what it feels like.I have no idea what you're talking about. You seem to be saying "Don't acquire any player other than linemen until you control the lines."

I think going QB-WR when your do not control either LOS is a mistake. I've said in other threads that maybe QB in round 1 is acceptable, but they better also grab another OL then, maybe even trading up to get a guy like Joe Staley.

 

[BGP]

Once in a blue moon I call into sports talk radio in Cleveland. One time I called in to explain my view on how to build a team. I said to look at **** Vermiel. Here is a guy that builds explosive offenses in three different cities over 30 years. If **** Vermiel was hired to coach the Browns today, what do you think he would do? You know exactly what he would do. He would grab some stud blockers up front. He'd want to make deals, sign top free agents, and get the BEST guys out there. Complete overhaul. Then maybe grab a fringe free agent QB, maybe worry about WR later. Heck the Chiefs never had much in the way of WRs but scored tons of points.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

You've never been drunk Could you please explain that or is that for another thread?

Lots of reasons. 1. Both my dad & grandfather were borderline alcoholics and #######s when they did drink. So I'm not sure I could handle it.2. I was too busy with school & sports growing up to get into the "party scene".3. I had a pretty low self image growing up and not drinking made me feel like I was better than everyone else.4. What I did taste tasted terrible to me.5. Didn't want to spend the $ on it.6. I hate feeling out of control.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Once in a blue moon I call into sports talk radio in Cleveland. One time I called in to explain my view on how to build a team. I said to look at **** Vermiel. Here is a guy that builds explosive offenses in three different cities over 30 years. If **** Vermiel was hired to coach the Browns today, what do you think he would do? You know exactly what he would do. He would grab some stud blockers up front. He'd want to make deals, sign top free agents, and get the BEST guys out there. Complete overhaul. Then maybe grab a fringe free agent QB, maybe worry about WR later. Heck the Chiefs never had much in the way of WRs but scored tons of points.

Heloooooo? Haven't they done that?

 

[BGP]

Once in a blue moon I call into sports talk radio in Cleveland. One time I called in to explain my view on how to build a team. I said to look at **** Vermiel. Here is a guy that builds explosive offenses in three different cities over 30 years. If **** Vermiel was hired to coach the Browns today, what do you think he would do? You know exactly what he would do. He would grab some stud blockers up front. He'd want to make deals, sign top free agents, and get the BEST guys out there. Complete overhaul. Then maybe grab a fringe free agent QB, maybe worry about WR later. Heck the Chiefs never had much in the way of WRs but scored tons of points.

Heloooooo? Haven't they done that?

They have not proven to have built a top OL yet. They signed some guys, yes. But spend this offseason continuing that process. Use a high pick on one as well. Take another look at it when the upcoming season is over. But for now, I would still focus on the LOS.

 

[Aaronstory]

Even the Colts. The Colts had strong teams int the 1990s. They almost went to a super bowl in 1995. Then they stumble for a year or two and Peyton manning is there for them. It wasn't really a horrible team. He goes to a team with some offensive firepower in Harrison and Marshall Faulk and some good blockers. BAM!

You realize you're killing your 'control the LOS with high picks' theory here, right? How many 1st and second rounders were on the Colts line last season? I agree with your overall point. The LOS needs to be controlled. Fine.But look at history. Elite LTs are the only ones you want to spend a 1st round pick on. The other positions can be filled with mid to late round picks. Goodness, the Packers won a Super Bowl with a bunch of low picks and journeyman on the offensive line (plus the one time Wolf DID take a OL in the first round, he was a complete bust. Michaels.)You have the right idea, but the wrong execution.

 

[prymetyme25]

You've never been drunk

Could you please explain that or is that for another thread?

Lots of reasons. 1. Both my dad & grandfather were borderline alcoholics and #######s when they did drink. So I'm not sure I could handle it.

2. I was too busy with school & sports growing up to get into the "party scene".

3. I had a pretty low self image growing up and not drinking made me feel like I was better than everyone else.

4. What I did taste tasted terrible to me.

5. Didn't want to spend the $ on it.

6. I hate feeling out of control.

This should be on the wall at every high school gym.

 

[Aaronstory]

You've never been drunk Could you please explain that or is that for another thread?

Lots of reasons. 1. Both my dad & grandfather were borderline alcoholics and #######s when they did drink. So I'm not sure I could handle it.2. I was too busy with school & sports growing up to get into the "party scene".3. I had a pretty low self image growing up and not drinking made me feel like I was better than everyone else.4. What I did taste tasted terrible to me.5. Didn't want to spend the $ on it.6. I hate feeling out of control.

Andy, you missed the obvious answer."No thanks. Gave up drinking..." (Sorry. Just love that movie. Back on topic...)

 

[Foosball God]

God, not another Houston QB.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

You've never been drunk

Could you please explain that or is that for another thread?

Lots of reasons. 1. Both my dad & grandfather were borderline alcoholics and #######s when they did drink. So I'm not sure I could handle it.

2. I was too busy with school & sports growing up to get into the "party scene".

3. I had a pretty low self image growing up and not drinking made me feel like I was better than everyone else.

4. What I did taste tasted terrible to me.

5. Didn't want to spend the $ on it.

6. I hate feeling out of control.

This should be on the wall at every high school gym.

Wouldn't have helped me. I would have been too drunk to read it.

 

[prymetyme25]

You've never been drunk

Could you please explain that or is that for another thread?

Lots of reasons. 1. Both my dad & grandfather were borderline alcoholics and #######s when they did drink. So I'm not sure I could handle it.

2. I was too busy with school & sports growing up to get into the "party scene".

3. I had a pretty low self image growing up and not drinking made me feel like I was better than everyone else.

4. What I did taste tasted terrible to me.

5. Didn't want to spend the $ on it.

6. I hate feeling out of control.

This should be on the wall at every high school gym.

Wouldn't have helped me. I would have been too drunk to read it.

 

[higgins]

Can I get some chipotle sauce with this mock as well?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

God, not another Houston QB.

:( I forgot about the David Klingler/Andre Ware experiments!Would you feel better with one of Troy Smith/John Beck/Tyler Palko?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Can I get some chipotle sauce with this mock as well?

IT'S ZESTY ENOUGH ON ITS OWN! :(

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Here we are by team:

Arizona

Joe Thomas, LT, Wisconsin

Victor Abiamiri, DE, Notre Dame

Buster Davis, OLB, Florida St.

Atlanta

Zak DeOssie, ILB, Brown

Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee

Charles Johnson, DE, Georgia

LaRon Landry, S, LSU

Baltimore

Trent Edwards, QB, Stanford

Ryan Kalil, C, USC

Buffalo

Justin Durant, LB, Hampton

Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma

Carolina

Tim Crowder, DE, Texas

Greg Olsen, TE, Miami

Brandon Siler, ILB, Florida

Chicago

Jason Hill, WR, Washington State

Rufus Alexander, OLB, Oklahoma

Justin Blalock, OT, Texas

Cincinnati

Darrelle Revis, CB, Pitt

Zach Miller, TE, Arizona State

Cleveland

Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC

Josh Wilson, CB, Maryland

Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame

Dallas

LaMarr Woodley, DE/OLB, Michigan

Travarious Bain, Hampton

Ted Ginn, WR, Ohio State

Denver

Brandon Mebane, DT, Cal

Dan Bazuin, DE, Central Michigan

Sabby Piscitelli, SS, Oregon St.

Jon Beason, LB, Miami

Detroit

Jarvis Moss, DE, Florida

Patrick Willis, LB, Mississippi

Kevin Kolb, QB, Houston

Aaron Ross, CB, Texas

Green Bay

Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Ohio State

Alan Branch, DT, Michigan

Brandon Jackson, RB, Nebraska

Houston

Amobi Okoye, DE, Louisville

Tanard Jackson, CB/S, Syracuse

Indianapolis

Sidney Rice, WR, South Carolina

Antonio Pittman, RB, Ohio St.

Tim Shaw, LB, Penn St.

Jacksonville

Aundrae Allison, WR, East Carolina

Reggie Nelson, S, Florida

Aaron Rouse, SS, Virginia Tech

Kansas City

David Irons, CB, Auburn

Tank Tyler, DT, NC State

Levi Brown , LT, Penn State

Miami

Tony Ugoh, OG/OT, Arkansas

Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas

Drew Stanton, QB, Michigan State

Manuel Ramirez, OG, Texas Tech

Minnesota

Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee

Anthony Spencer, DE, Purdue

Craig Davis, WR, LSU

Josh Beekman, OG, Boston College

Lorenzo Booker, RB, Florida St.

New England

David Harris, ILB, Michigan

Michael Griffin, S, Texas

Fred Bennett, CB, South Carolina

New Orleans

Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU

H.B. Blades, ILB, Pittsburgh

Eric Wright, CB, UNLV

New York Jets

Leon Hall, CB, Michigan

Arron Sears, OT, Tennessee

Daymeion Hughes, CB, California

Ikaika Alama-Francis, DE, Hawaii

New York Giants

Mason Crosby, K, Colorado

Paul Posluszny, LB, Penn State

Johnathan Wade, DB, Tennessee

Oakland

Marcus Thomas, DT, Florida

Joe Staley, OT, Central Michigan

JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU

Scott Chandler, TE, Iowa

Philadelphia

Brandon Meriweather, S, Miami

Marcus McCauley, CB, Fresno State

Brian Robison, DE/LB, Texas

Pittsburgh

Lawrence Timmons, LB, Florida State

Quentin Moses, DE, Georgia

Tony Hunt, RB, Penn St.

San Diego

John Wendling, FS/SS, Wyoming

Ben Grubbs, G, Auburn

Eric Weddle, S, Utah

Michael Bush, RB, Louisville

San Francisco

Marshal Yanda, OG/OT, Iowa

Baraka Atkins, DL, Miami

Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas

Steve Smith, WR, USC

Seattle

Ben Patrick, TE, Delaware

Paul Soliai, DT, Utah

St Louis

Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska

Quinn Pitcock, DT, Ohio State

Paul Williams, WR, Fresno St.

Tampa Bay

Brian Leonard, RB, Rutgers

Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech

Ryan McBean, DT, Oklahoma St.

Tennessee

Marshawn Lynch, RB, Cal

Ray McDonald, DL, Florida

Johnnie Lee Higgins, WR, UTEP

Washington

Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson

 

[higgins]

Can I get some chipotle sauce with this mock as well?

IT'S ZESTY ENOUGH ON ITS OWN!

 

[stevegamer]

The goal is to control the LOS. Keep adding pieces until you are there. While scouts and analysts project how players might perform, its not gospel. Keep adding more.

I've never been drunk, but this must be what it feels like.I have no idea what you're talking about. You seem to be saying "Don't acquire any player other than linemen until you control the lines."

If you've never been drunk, what are you on to think Millen figures out where to buy a clue, then does it? I like to see the active trading, but pick a team that has a clue.I think the Browns need an OL in the first 2 rounds - I wouldn't be too surprised if they jumped all over the place.

 

[BGP]

The Bengals' Carson Palmer, now there's a guy that emerged. And look what they did on the line.

2002 1.10 LT Levi Jones

2003 1.01 QB Carson Palmer

2003 2.01 G Eric Steinbach

They got him some studs. That's how to do it.

Now, if you want to tell me the Browns sign G Eric Steinbach in free agency, they select QB Brady Quinn at 1.03, and then trade up and grab a guy like T Joe Staley, I think you got something.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

The Bengals' Carson Palmer, now there's a guy that emerged. And look what they did on the line.

2002 1.10 LT Levi Jones

2003 1.01 QB Carson Palmer

2003 2.01 G Eric Steinbach

They got him some studs. That's how to do it.

Now, if you want to tell me the Browns sign G Eric Steinbach in free agency, they select QB Brady Quinn at 1.03, and then trade up and grab a guy like T Joe Staley, I think you got something.

The Browns signed G Eric Steinbach in free agency.

 

[BGP]

The Bengals' Carson Palmer, now there's a guy that emerged. And look what they did on the line.

2002 1.10 LT Levi Jones

2003 1.01 QB Carson Palmer

2003 2.01 G Eric Steinbach

They got him some studs. That's how to do it.

Now, if you want to tell me the Browns sign G Eric Steinbach in free agency, they select QB Brady Quinn at 1.03, and then trade up and grab a guy like T Joe Staley, I think you got something.

The Browns signed G Eric Steinbach in free agency.

How can you be so obtuse? Is it deliberate?

 

[Ridgelake]

Andy, lots of great stuff as always!

Some thoughts on Dallas.

I really doubt they go WR in round 1. For several reasons. Parcells made very clear to JJ that WRs have high bust rates in round 1 and quality guys can be found later. Ginn has to be the highest risk WR in this draft. Of the legacies that Tuna leaves behind, I think this one will be entrenched for awhile. Second, Dallas is pretty high on Sam Hurd and Miles Austin as developmental WRs. They both have size speed and hands. Third, if Dallas does take a WR, I'd think they'd much rather have a Bowe or a Meachem, an actual WR and not a whimpy track guy who won't go over the middle.

As for the OLB/hybrid in the second, I doubt Dallas goes there in the first day. They have spent 3 top-50 picks in the last 2 years on OLBs (Ware, Burnett, Carpenter). Greg Ellis is ahead of schedule in his rehab. Yes, Dallas' pass rush dropped WAY off after Ellis got hurt last year. But they have so much invested in that position already, guys who are still developing and showing good promise, that its unlikely they spend such valuable assets there again.

So where does Dallas draft? If player visit/interviews are any indication, it will be OLine, especially guard, CB and FS. The Boys' have/will be interviewing FS: Griffin, Meriweather, & Nelson; CB Revis, Ross; and G Blalock, Grubbs, & Alleman. The only WR they are interviewing is Ginn's teammate Anthony Gonzalez, a likely 2nd rounder.

My understanding of the draft (admittedly limited) is that the corners are deep and the safeties are shallow. This would lend to Dallas trying a safety earlier.

The Cowboys' overall philosophy will be to take the BPA. Thats a stock answer, but in this case its likely to be true. They have made FA signings to get viable alternatives to every position. They don't have to draft for need. That said, there are some areas that could use some help.

Everyone knows of TO and Glenn being older than dirt. Fine.

What most people don't realize is that their top 3 corners are all getting up there. Newman and Henry are both 29. (Newman was a 25 YO rookie). Aaron Glenn is 36. They could use some premier talent to develop here.

FS has been a major problem for them since Darren Woodson retired 3 years ago. Last year's rookie Pat Watkins has the physical ability to be very good. But its unsure if he has the mental skills to be a great center-fielder and truly complement Roy Williams. They did sign Ken Hamlin to a 1 year deal. He may or may not be the answer.

I doubt they take both a FS and a CB on day 1. Anthony Henry can play either position. His versatility will likely limit the DBs to 1 pick on Day 1.

Dallas has no real backup NT. A first day pick here would not surprise.

OLine, of course, is a constant problem. They've thrown major FA bucks here the last 3 years. Their starters are ok, but they need quality backups.

Based on the guys you have available, I'd guess their first rounder would be Brown, Griffin, Hall, or Merriweather. Their second rounder would be Grubbs or Sears.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

You've never been drunk Could you please explain that or is that for another thread?

Lots of reasons. 1. Both my dad & grandfather were borderline alcoholics and #######s when they did drink. So I'm not sure I could handle it.2. I was too busy with school & sports growing up to get into the "party scene".3. I had a pretty low self image growing up and not drinking made me feel like I was better than everyone else.4. What I did taste tasted terrible to me.5. Didn't want to spend the $ on it.6. I hate feeling out of control.

7. There was a never a girl that you thought you could impress in high school by drinking. in all seriousness Andy, your honesty about the subject is refreshing. That being said, if you ever make it down to Austin, we will do at least one tequila shot together.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

My understanding of the draft (admittedly limited) is that the corners are deep and the safeties are shallow. This would lend to Dallas trying a safety earlier.

I'd say it's the other way around.And they just signed Ken Hamlin to play free safety.I could easily see them going o-line or corner with that first pick, though.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

7. There was a never a girl that you thought you could impress in high school by drinking.

It was my thinking that any girl that would be impressed by my drinking would not be the girl for me.

in all seriousness Andy, your honesty about the subject is refreshing. That being said, if you ever make it down to Austin, we will do at least one tequila shot together.

That may be more likely than you think. My sister's in Austin, although she's thinking of moving back to MSP.BTW - I emailed you my 3rd round with code, so you can post it.

 

[Chaos Commish]

That being said, if you ever make it down to Austin, we will do at least one tequila shot together.

If I ever make it we can do 9 or 10.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

That being said, if you ever make it down to Austin, we will do at least one tequila shot together.

If I ever make it we can do 9 or 10.

I'm pretty sure I'd be with just the one shot very much.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

That being said, if you ever make it down to Austin, we will do at least one tequila shot together.

If I ever make it we can do 9 or 10.

I will buy a bottle of Herradura tonight and put it away for such an occasion.

 

[ILoveMyLions]

This couldn't be a better draft for the Lions IMO...to come out of round 2 with Wilis, Moss and Ross would be an instant upgrade to the defense. I hope it happens...

 

[The Jacket]

Levi Brown, Tank Tyler and David Irons = hahahahWTFpwnage from the Chiefs.

I'd prefer rolling the dice with an athlete like Fred Bennett but eh, I can't complain about that first day.

 

[Sabertooth]

This is certainly going to generate lots of discussion - like Whatchewdoin Willis at #5.

You a big fan of Kid C4 too?

 

[erymer]

2. Olsen has bust all over him. He stunk in college and only is getting the hype based on the combine. They really need a good LB or d lineman here.

Olsen is one of the better TE's to come out of the U. Being a fan of the U for some time now, he was the lone offensive bright spot we had over the last two seasons. He could have put up hude numbers had Kyle Wright been able to play with any consistancy. I think he would be a better pick at this spot than some of the other options I've heard. If they look to fill the ILB slot in the 2nd or 3rd rounds with a guys like Brandon Siler, I think they would be much better off. we was considered one of the top two tight ends pre-combine with Zach miller. He was tremendous at the combine while Miller was just average in comparision. I would love to see what he can do in the middle of the field for Carolina with someone the caliber of steve smith on the outside.

 

[pgreenfan]

That being said, if you ever make it down to Austin, we will do at least one tequila shot together.

If I ever make it we can do 9 or 10.

I will buy a bottle of Herradura tonight and put it away for such an occasion.

No invite for me... I am hurt.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

That being said, if you ever make it down to Austin, we will do at least one tequila shot together.

If I ever make it we can do 9 or 10.

I will buy a bottle of Herradura tonight and put it away for such an occasion.

No invite for me... I am hurt.

greenfan let me know when you're in Austin and we'll

 

[erymer]

I think the Browns need an OL in the first 2 rounds - I wouldn't be too surprised if they jumped all over the place.

this wouldn't be bad either. If they could snag a guy like Ben Grubbs in the 2nd and look for another WR in the 3rd if they so desired. the WR class is very deep. A guy like Steve Smith from USC could possibly fall. I thought Travis Wilson was a guy with a lot of potential. He was great at Oklahoma prior to Jason White's departure. I felt like he fell in the draft due to a poor senior season which was mostly due to instability at the QB position. I would like to see a nice DE brought in.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

The Browns offensive line will probably line up like this:

Shaffer/Steinbach/Fraley/McKinnie/Tucker.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I think I got too cute in putting Jamaal Anderson to the 49ers. If I had a "do over", I'd put Carriker to SF and Anderson to St. Louis.

Oh well. I'll probably have it that way in my one final mock before draft day.

I'm still that I'll be out of town at a conference over Draft Weekend.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

I think I got too cute in putting Jamaal Anderson to the 49ers. If I had a "do over", I'd put Carriker to SF and Anderson to St. Louis.Oh well. I'll probably have it that way in my one final mock before draft day.I'm still that I'll be out of town at a conference over Draft Weekend.

Go ahead and put in for vacation on the last week of April next year so that you can join us in NYC.

 

[knobby]

The Browns offensive line will probably line up like this:Shaffer/Steinbach/Fraley/McKinnie/Tucker.

Precisely why the Browns fans in this thread are suggesting they should take an OL on day one.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

The Browns offensive line will probably line up like this:Shaffer/Steinbach/Fraley/McKinnie/Tucker.

Precisely why the Browns fans in this thread are suggesting they should take an OL on day one.

The tackles are a big question mark. But other than Thomas, there's not much to get excited about at the position in the first three rounds.I can see playing Steinbach at LT and drafting a guard or even two though.(Of all the teams, this has turned into a BROWNS discussion?)

 

[knobby]

The Browns offensive line will probably line up like this:Shaffer/Steinbach/Fraley/McKinnie/Tucker.

Precisely why the Browns fans in this thread are suggesting they should take an OL on day one.

The tackles are a big question mark. But other than Thomas, there's not much to get excited about at the position in the first three rounds.I can see playing Steinbach at LT and drafting a guard or even two though.(Of all the teams, this has turned into a BROWNS discussion?)

You're probably right, but I'd still love to see them pick up one of the following:Joe ThomasJoe StaleyTony UgohJustin BlalockBen GrubbsArron SearsManuel RamirezEven if they draft a QB in round one, I'd like for them to take a solid lineman in the 2nd or 3rd. I'm not asking to spend 7 picks on OL, just 1 day one pick.

 

[Hairy Snowman]

Just want to say Joe Thomas is looking like a stud. Guy built like he should be a solid 240, but he's 320 with no fat. And a 4-9 40?

Im thinking Boselli before injury.........

 

[Sabertooth]

Just want to say Joe Thomas is looking like a stud. Guy built like he should be a solid 240, but he's 320 with no fat. And a 4-9 40? Im thinking Boselli before injury.........

I think you are the first guy to notice this.

 

[Aaronstory]

Just want to say Joe Thomas is looking like a stud. Guy built like he should be a solid 240, but he's 320 with no fat. And a 4-9 40? Im thinking Boselli before injury.........

I think you are the first guy to notice this.

 

[knobby]

Just want to say Joe Thomas is looking like a stud. Guy built like he should be a solid 240, but he's 320 with no fat. And a 4-9 40? Im thinking Boselli before injury.........

I think you are the first guy to notice this.

 

[Jiggyonthehut]

Nice mock Andy. Glad to see the effort here.

Observations (First Round):

-Amobi Okoye: Wouldn't he be playing DT in Houston's defense? I think they recently switched over to the 4-3 and really any spot on the line would be a good fit but interior pressure is seriously lacking. I think they got something like 2 sacks total from all their DT's last year. :X

-While the Jamal Anderson to SanFran scenario works out just fine, I just think Branch is a better overall prospect that would be able to bring more versatility to the DL. Besides, both are great as pass-rushers but at Branch's size, he can really clamp down on the running game and would demand extra coverage.

-I really like Timmons to the Stillers. I also think he will move into that range where you have him on draft day.

-I can understand having Houston go that high but cannot understand Leon Hall dropping so far. I think you have to reevaluate Hall's prospects as a corner- throughout the season. Far too much emphasis is being put on those games against USC and Ohio State. Look closely and you will see that although Hall did have two bad games, only once in each game was his coverage significantly insufficient. He's had plenty of good plays to offset them.

-I dont see Lynch falling past GB. PR suicide for the Front Office. They have to realize that they have to acquire pieces to let Brett have one last shot. Lynch makes too much sense here.

-As for Al Wilson's replacement, I think you'll find that the LB dropoff from late round1 to late round2 is not that steep especially for an MLB (siler, blades, buster still on the board). Id actually look hard at Michael Griffin if he were avalible here.

-I think you have Levi Brown in the right place.

-Is WR really that big of a need for the Saints. It seems they should put a premium on a Corner here because Fred Thomas was absolutely smoked in the playoffs. Aaron Ross would be a money play. With a deep WR class, they can reasonably expect to find a starting-quality reciever in round 2.

-Rice in Indy would be scary. I still think, however, they should find themselves a Linebacker or a DT here. Rob Morris is on a one year deal and they have no experienced replacement for Cato June (except for gilbert gardner). There is not good value for a LB in their system so grabbing a DT like Pitcock or Harrell would probably be the smart thing to do. But BPA surely is Rice here.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Nice mock Andy. Glad to see the effort here. Observations (First Round):-Amobi Okoye: Wouldn't he be playing DT in Houston's defense? I think they recently switched over to the 4-3 and really any spot on the line would be a good fit but interior pressure is seriously lacking. I think they got something like 2 sacks total from all their DT's last year. :X

Yes. Calling him a "DE" was a misprint.

-While the Jamal Anderson to SanFran scenario works out just fine, I just think Branch is a better overall prospect that would be able to bring more versatility to the DL. Besides, both are great as pass-rushers but at Branch's size, he can really clamp down on the running game and would demand extra coverage.

Very likely. Regardless, for where they're at, I think DL is the pick. Unless by some miracle Patrick Willis is there. Which I really doubt.

-I can understand having Houston go that high but cannot understand Leon Hall dropping so far. I think you have to reevaluate Hall's prospects as a corner- throughout the season. Far too much emphasis is being put on those games against USC and Ohio State. Look closely and you will see that although Hall did have two bad games, only once in each game was his coverage significantly insufficient. He's had plenty of good plays to offset them.

So he's an "up and down" player? Call this more of a gut feeling. There's just something not right about Hall's pre-draft rumblings.

-I dont see Lynch falling past GB. PR suicide for the Front Office. They have to realize that they have to acquire pieces to let Brett have one last shot. Lynch makes too much sense here.

But in this mock, having a player like Branch fall, especially with the pieces that appear to be coming together for the Packers' defense, the big body made more sense. Follow it up with a decent RB in the 2nd and the offense will get by.

-As for Al Wilson's replacement, I think you'll find that the LB dropoff from late round1 to late round2 is not that steep especially for an MLB (siler, blades, buster still on the board). Id actually look hard at Michael Griffin if he were avalible here.

While I can see the Broncos taking a safety to replace the aging Lynch, it doesn't make sense to me under the circumstances. I see them playing Lynch & Foxworth at the safeties.

-I think you have Levi Brown in the right place.

I wish I had the guts to put Staley ahead of him.

-Is WR really that big of a need for the Saints. It seems they should put a premium on a Corner here because Fred Thomas was absolutely smoked in the playoffs. Aaron Ross would be a money play. With a deep WR class, they can reasonably expect to find a starting-quality reciever in round 2.

No, it's not that big of a need. But it does look like BPA to me. I feel that corner is just nearly as deep as WR, at least for the first two rounds. Ross just didn't feel like a good fit.

-Rice in Indy would be scary. I still think, however, they should find themselves a Linebacker or a DT here. Rob Morris is on a one year deal and they have no experienced replacement for Cato June (except for gilbert gardner). There is not good value for a LB in their system so grabbing a DT like Pitcock or Harrell would probably be the smart thing to do. But BPA surely is Rice here.

I think they're better off making their great offense ridiculous than they are making their poor defense medocre.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Oakland would wreck everything if they don't take Russell.

 

[wadegarrett]

Oakland would wreck everything if they don't take Russell.

They're taking him. Followed by Detroit taking Thomas. Followed by the Browns taking... ......I'm still debating this one.