Atomic Punk
Footballguy
I started this thing about 3 weeks ago, but have had the hardest time nailing down some teams thinking this offseason. I have included trades as I have always done in the past. This was completed prior to the Compensatory picks being announced, which may have an effect on my next version (time permitting). Let me know what you think.
1.01 Miami Dolphins – Chris Long DE, Virginia
Parcells got himself a Super Bowl with the Giants by playing an aggressive style of defense and decent, but not elite, QB play by Phil Simms. This makes me think they will take a pass on Ryan, who may be the top QB this year, but is difficult to be called a sure-fire stud. Gholston and Jake Long are both possible options, but Chris Long has more of a Parcells feel than the others.
1.02 St. Louis Rams – Veronon Gholston DE/OLB, Ohio St.
Hall did not live up to the Rams expectations and Little is on the downside of his career. With the impressive depth and strength of the Giants D-Line this past year and the league having copycat tendencies, teams will place an even greater emphasis on putting pressure on the QB. The Rams need to beef up their depth at OT as well and may be better off drafting Jake Long, but my gut is saying Gholston.
1.03 Atlanta Falcons – Glenn Dorsey DT, LSU
As a Raider fan, I really hate mocking this pick since C. Long and Dorsey are 1-2 at the top of my list for the Raiders. The Falcons are sitting pretty with the #3 and 3 2nd round picks, and they can set themselves up very nicely.
The depth at OT and the narrowing of the gap between Ryan and the field at QB opens this pick up for a move to take the top ranked DT and fill one of their biggest needs. The trade with the Raiders for an additional high 2nd round pick makes me think they have their eye on someone other than Ryan. That leaves it a toss up between DT and OT.
1.04 Oakland Raiders – Darren McFadden RB, Arkansas
I don’t think the Cowboys are willing to give up three picks to move up and take McFadden, so it looks like the Raiders will have to take him themselves. I just don’t see them getting any others offers that will make them pass on the top rated RB. They have made a lot of moves on defense, so maybe this is the best long term move to try and improve the offence. If they somehow take a pass, I wouldn’t be surprised if they called DT Ellis with this pick.
1.05 Kansas City Chiefs – Matt Ryan QB, Boston College
I smell a wholesale change brewing in KC this year. They are nowhere near a playoff team and need to build from the ground up and can take their time doing so by grabbing their franchise QB. LJ powering behind a superior line was their bread and butter, but no more … it will be all about Ryan and Bowe in 2-3 years.
1.06 New York Jets – Jake Long OT, Michigan
This value can’t be passed on, especially since the Jets don’t have a lot of depth at OT. I could see a trade occurring here, but I didn’t want to get too aggressive with the trade scenarios since they don’t occur too often up at the top.
1.07 New Orleans Saints – Sedrick Ellis DT, USC
To NE - #10 and #78 To NO - #7
The Saints jump in front of the Bengals and grab Ellis to try and improve the Saints poor run defense. They can afford to pay their 3rd, (they have an extra 4th) since they probably feel they are only a player or two away from taking the next step this season.
1.08 Baltimore Ravens – Ryan Clady OT, Boise State
The Ravens may make a play for Ryan, but if they can’t swing that they will try and fill the void left by Ogden. Clady, Otah and Williams are the three main targets. Otah may be a better fit with the Ravens, but Clady could start sooner and should be higher on the Ravens board because of it.
1.09 Cincinnati Bengals – Keith Rivers OLB, USC
Many have Ellis falling to the Bengals and that isn’t out of the question. But if things fall the way they do here, Rivers will be their consolation prize.
1.10 New England Patriots – Branden Albert OG/OT, Virginia
To NO - #7 To NE - #10 and #78
I just can’t see the Patriots taking a CB at #7 and they will jump at the chance to grab another pick and slide down a little. Even after the trade, I’m having a hard time pulling the trigger on a CB. This is a little early for Albert, but I could see an odd pick here.
1.11 Detroit Lions – Rashard Mendenhall RB, Illinois
To BUF - #15 and #76 To DET - #11
The Lions are a mess and can go in many different directions. I originally had them taking an OT and then changed it to DE Harvey, but after they cut Jones and were left with just Tatum Bell, they will need to make a move in front of Denver, Chicago and Carolina to make sure they get Mendehall. Detroit has an extra 3rd this year and can afford the move up (the Bears are another candidate).
1.12 Denver Broncos – Desean Jackson WR, California
The Broncos could go in many directions here … WR, depth at Safety or OT, but I think Shanahan will want to give his new QB pupil an additional weapon at WR and also give him a weapon on ST.
1.13 Carolina Panthers – Jonathan Stewart RB, Oregon
I know the Panthers need OT depth and Stewart stock is rumored to be dropping lately, but I don’t think the Panthers can pass on a stud RB like Stewart when all they have on their roster is Deangelo Williams. Stewart is a perfect fit for the Panthers.
1.14 Chicago Bears – Jeff Otah OT, Pittsburgh
As I said earlier, the Bears are a candidate to move up, but if they have any sense they will keep all of their picks and try to rebuild their offense line.
1.15 Buffalo Bills – Derrick Harvey DE, Florida
To DET - #11 To BUF - #15 and #76
The Bills are another team that tends to do things a little differently, but I think they are in a prime spot to trade down and gain a pick. Most mocks have them have them taking a CB or a WR at #11, but DE’s are harded to come by this year.
1.16 Dallas Cowboys – Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie CB, Tennessee St.
To ARI - #22 and #61 To DAL - #16
DRC seems to be really climbing a lot of draft boards right now after wowing the scouts at the Senior Bowl. Is this Jerry’s “big splash”? Maybe, but they haven’t had anyone as talented at CB since Deion. The Cards need to fill their roster with some young talent and can use the extra pick. The Boys want their guy and will give a late 2nd to get him. If the Cards stay, they will likely take DRC as well.
1.17 Minnesota Vikings – Phillip Merling DE, Clemson
The Vikings need to take some chances and will do that by taking Merling who hasn’t had an opportunity to work out for scouts fully yet. They have arguably some bigger needs at WR and maybe even CB, but Merling could be huge beside Williams. This is also a spot that I could see Atlanta packaging their #34 and #48 to get their QB.
1.18 Houston Texans – Mike Jenkins CB, South Florida
I could see Atlanta and Houston swinging another deal to help each other out at the QB slot or even Miami jumping in here. In the end, Houston will either take a CB or get some additional big bodies on the O-Line.
1.19 Philadelphia Eagles – Chris Williams OT, Vanderbilt
Sure the Eagles still need a WR, but I don’t care. The Eagles will not reach for one and will spend their draft picks building up their lines or defensive backfield.
1.20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Brian Brohm QB, Louisville
Gruden loves his QBs and the front office knows they need a longer term solution than Garcia. I’m not sold on Brohm, but he could excel under the tutelage of Gruden and the West Coast offence system. This is eerily similar to the Rodgers to GB scenario.
1.21 Washington Redskins – Devin Thomas WR, Michigan State
With the top four DE’s off the board, the Skins could go WR or CB here. We don’t yet know what Zorn’s offence is going to look like, but he will need more than what he has right now at WR.
1.22 Arizona Cardinals – Quentin Groves DE/OLB, Auburn
To DAL - #16 To ARI - #22 and #61
The Cards need a lot of depth all over their roster, but nowhere more so than at rush end. They are also likely to take a RB on the first day, but I’m guessing they have their eye on someone in the 2nd or 3rd.
1.23 Atlanta Falcons – Joe Flacco QB, Delaware
To PIT - #37 and #68 To ATL - #23
The Steelers drafts haven’t been as strong as usual and they could use a nice influx of young talent. The Falcons give up their 3rd to get the guy they want. The depth this year lines up well with the Steelers needs. The only other options would be for them to take the BPA at CB, OT or WR.
1.24 Tennessee Titans – Limas Sweed WR, Texas
Another favorite mock draft pick due to the Longhorns connection between Sweed and QB Young. I could also see Talib being tabbed here.
1.25 Seattle Seahawks – Malcolm Kelly WR, Oklahoma
The Seahawks are another team that is already pretty deep and can afford to take some chances. Recent news has scared some off of Kelly, but his addition will help offset the loss of DJ Hackett and give Holmgren another weapon on offence.
1.26 Jacksonville Jaguars – Dan Connor LB, Penn State
BPA for the Jags and a steal at #26. I’m sure the WR’s remaining may be tempting, but abother WR in the first round and the Jags will be the Lions. Their only other option may be to take an OT like Cherilus or Baker.
1.27 San Diego Chargers – Aqib Talib CB, Kansas
I almost had the chargers screwing up the Cowboys plans and taking Felix here, but Talib is too good to pass on, especially with the need the Chargers have at CB.
1.28 Dallas Cowboys – Felix Jones RB, Arkansas
Standing pat with the #28 pays dividends and is the best thing the Cowboys can do, especially if they end up replacing Julius with Felix. He will be an excellent compliment to Barber and is a nice fit.
1.29 Kansas City Chiefs – Gosder Cherilus OT, Boston College
To SF - #35 and # 101 To KC - #29
Kansas City gives up an early 4th to take their OT to build their line to protect their new QB. San Fran now has two picks near the top of the 2nd and can add some much needed depth.
1.30 Green Bay Packers – Sam Baker OT, USC
That sound you hear is all of the team at the top of the 2nd round seeing the next tier of OT’s slowly disappearing. The Pack need a corner, but shouldn’t pass on Baker.
1.31 New York Giants – Kenny Phillips S, Miami
Another “consensus” pick here, as many mocks seem to have Phillips to the Giants. Other than Phillips, I could see them going CB, WR or OT.
2.01 Miami Dolphins – Anthony Collins OT, Kansas
2.02 Chicago Bears – Chad Henne QB, Michigan
To STL - #44 and #106 To CHI - #33
2.03 Atlanta Falcons – Curtis Lofton LB, Oklahoma
2.04 San Francisco 49ers – Kentwan Balmer DT/DE, North Carolina
2.05 New York Jets – Early Doucet WR, LSU
2.06 Pittsburgh Steelers – James Hardy WR, Indiana
2.07 Baltimore Ravens – Patrick Lee CB, Auburn
2.08 San Francisco 49ers – Lawrence Jackson DE/OLB, USC
2.09 New Orleans Saints – Mario Manningham WR, Michigan
2.10 Buffalo Bills – Earl Bennett WR, Vanderbilt
2.11 Denver Broncos – Ray Rice RB, Rutgers
2.12 Carolina Panthers – Calais Campbell DE, Miami
2.13 Saint Louis Rams – Mike Pollack C, Arizona State
To STL - #44 and #106 To CHI - #33
2.14 Detroit Lions - Jerod Mayo LB, Tennessee
2.15 Cincinnati Bengals – Trevor Laws DT, Notre Dame
2.16 Minnesota Vikings – Reggie Smith CB/S, Oklahoma
2.17 Atlanta Falcons – Carl Nicks OT, Nebraska
2.18 Jacksonville Jaguars – Pat Sims DT, Auburn
To PHI - # 58 and #89 To JAX - #49
2.19 Arizona Cardinals – Jamaal Charles RB, Texas
2.20 Washington Redskins – Brandon Flowers CB, Virginia Tech
2.21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Andre Caldwell WR, Florida
2.22 Pittsburgh Steelers – Antoine Cason CB, Arizona
2.23 Tennessee Titans – Roy Schuening OG, Oregon State
2.24 Seattle Seahawks – Dustin Keller TE, Purdue
2.25 Green Bay Packers – Justin King CB, Penn State
2.26 Miami Dolphins – John Carlson TE, Notre Dame
2.27 Philadelphia Eagles – Eddie Royal WR/RS, Virginia Tech
To JAX - #49 To PHI - # 58 and #89
2.28 Indianapolis Colts – Dre Moore DT, Maryland
2.29 Green Bay Packers - Martellus Bennett TE, Texas A&M
2.30 Arizona Cardinals – Jordy Nelson WR, Kansas State
To DAL - #16 To ARI - #22 and #61
2.31 New England Patriots – Fred Davis TE, USC
2.32 New York Giants - Xavier Adibi LB, Virginia Tech
1.01 Miami Dolphins – Chris Long DE, Virginia
Parcells got himself a Super Bowl with the Giants by playing an aggressive style of defense and decent, but not elite, QB play by Phil Simms. This makes me think they will take a pass on Ryan, who may be the top QB this year, but is difficult to be called a sure-fire stud. Gholston and Jake Long are both possible options, but Chris Long has more of a Parcells feel than the others.
1.02 St. Louis Rams – Veronon Gholston DE/OLB, Ohio St.
Hall did not live up to the Rams expectations and Little is on the downside of his career. With the impressive depth and strength of the Giants D-Line this past year and the league having copycat tendencies, teams will place an even greater emphasis on putting pressure on the QB. The Rams need to beef up their depth at OT as well and may be better off drafting Jake Long, but my gut is saying Gholston.
1.03 Atlanta Falcons – Glenn Dorsey DT, LSU
As a Raider fan, I really hate mocking this pick since C. Long and Dorsey are 1-2 at the top of my list for the Raiders. The Falcons are sitting pretty with the #3 and 3 2nd round picks, and they can set themselves up very nicely.
The depth at OT and the narrowing of the gap between Ryan and the field at QB opens this pick up for a move to take the top ranked DT and fill one of their biggest needs. The trade with the Raiders for an additional high 2nd round pick makes me think they have their eye on someone other than Ryan. That leaves it a toss up between DT and OT.
1.04 Oakland Raiders – Darren McFadden RB, Arkansas
I don’t think the Cowboys are willing to give up three picks to move up and take McFadden, so it looks like the Raiders will have to take him themselves. I just don’t see them getting any others offers that will make them pass on the top rated RB. They have made a lot of moves on defense, so maybe this is the best long term move to try and improve the offence. If they somehow take a pass, I wouldn’t be surprised if they called DT Ellis with this pick.
1.05 Kansas City Chiefs – Matt Ryan QB, Boston College
I smell a wholesale change brewing in KC this year. They are nowhere near a playoff team and need to build from the ground up and can take their time doing so by grabbing their franchise QB. LJ powering behind a superior line was their bread and butter, but no more … it will be all about Ryan and Bowe in 2-3 years.
1.06 New York Jets – Jake Long OT, Michigan
This value can’t be passed on, especially since the Jets don’t have a lot of depth at OT. I could see a trade occurring here, but I didn’t want to get too aggressive with the trade scenarios since they don’t occur too often up at the top.
1.07 New Orleans Saints – Sedrick Ellis DT, USC
To NE - #10 and #78 To NO - #7
The Saints jump in front of the Bengals and grab Ellis to try and improve the Saints poor run defense. They can afford to pay their 3rd, (they have an extra 4th) since they probably feel they are only a player or two away from taking the next step this season.
1.08 Baltimore Ravens – Ryan Clady OT, Boise State
The Ravens may make a play for Ryan, but if they can’t swing that they will try and fill the void left by Ogden. Clady, Otah and Williams are the three main targets. Otah may be a better fit with the Ravens, but Clady could start sooner and should be higher on the Ravens board because of it.
1.09 Cincinnati Bengals – Keith Rivers OLB, USC
Many have Ellis falling to the Bengals and that isn’t out of the question. But if things fall the way they do here, Rivers will be their consolation prize.
1.10 New England Patriots – Branden Albert OG/OT, Virginia
To NO - #7 To NE - #10 and #78
I just can’t see the Patriots taking a CB at #7 and they will jump at the chance to grab another pick and slide down a little. Even after the trade, I’m having a hard time pulling the trigger on a CB. This is a little early for Albert, but I could see an odd pick here.
1.11 Detroit Lions – Rashard Mendenhall RB, Illinois
To BUF - #15 and #76 To DET - #11
The Lions are a mess and can go in many different directions. I originally had them taking an OT and then changed it to DE Harvey, but after they cut Jones and were left with just Tatum Bell, they will need to make a move in front of Denver, Chicago and Carolina to make sure they get Mendehall. Detroit has an extra 3rd this year and can afford the move up (the Bears are another candidate).
1.12 Denver Broncos – Desean Jackson WR, California
The Broncos could go in many directions here … WR, depth at Safety or OT, but I think Shanahan will want to give his new QB pupil an additional weapon at WR and also give him a weapon on ST.
1.13 Carolina Panthers – Jonathan Stewart RB, Oregon
I know the Panthers need OT depth and Stewart stock is rumored to be dropping lately, but I don’t think the Panthers can pass on a stud RB like Stewart when all they have on their roster is Deangelo Williams. Stewart is a perfect fit for the Panthers.
1.14 Chicago Bears – Jeff Otah OT, Pittsburgh
As I said earlier, the Bears are a candidate to move up, but if they have any sense they will keep all of their picks and try to rebuild their offense line.
1.15 Buffalo Bills – Derrick Harvey DE, Florida
To DET - #11 To BUF - #15 and #76
The Bills are another team that tends to do things a little differently, but I think they are in a prime spot to trade down and gain a pick. Most mocks have them have them taking a CB or a WR at #11, but DE’s are harded to come by this year.
1.16 Dallas Cowboys – Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie CB, Tennessee St.
To ARI - #22 and #61 To DAL - #16
DRC seems to be really climbing a lot of draft boards right now after wowing the scouts at the Senior Bowl. Is this Jerry’s “big splash”? Maybe, but they haven’t had anyone as talented at CB since Deion. The Cards need to fill their roster with some young talent and can use the extra pick. The Boys want their guy and will give a late 2nd to get him. If the Cards stay, they will likely take DRC as well.
1.17 Minnesota Vikings – Phillip Merling DE, Clemson
The Vikings need to take some chances and will do that by taking Merling who hasn’t had an opportunity to work out for scouts fully yet. They have arguably some bigger needs at WR and maybe even CB, but Merling could be huge beside Williams. This is also a spot that I could see Atlanta packaging their #34 and #48 to get their QB.
1.18 Houston Texans – Mike Jenkins CB, South Florida
I could see Atlanta and Houston swinging another deal to help each other out at the QB slot or even Miami jumping in here. In the end, Houston will either take a CB or get some additional big bodies on the O-Line.
1.19 Philadelphia Eagles – Chris Williams OT, Vanderbilt
Sure the Eagles still need a WR, but I don’t care. The Eagles will not reach for one and will spend their draft picks building up their lines or defensive backfield.
1.20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Brian Brohm QB, Louisville
Gruden loves his QBs and the front office knows they need a longer term solution than Garcia. I’m not sold on Brohm, but he could excel under the tutelage of Gruden and the West Coast offence system. This is eerily similar to the Rodgers to GB scenario.
1.21 Washington Redskins – Devin Thomas WR, Michigan State
With the top four DE’s off the board, the Skins could go WR or CB here. We don’t yet know what Zorn’s offence is going to look like, but he will need more than what he has right now at WR.
1.22 Arizona Cardinals – Quentin Groves DE/OLB, Auburn
To DAL - #16 To ARI - #22 and #61
The Cards need a lot of depth all over their roster, but nowhere more so than at rush end. They are also likely to take a RB on the first day, but I’m guessing they have their eye on someone in the 2nd or 3rd.
1.23 Atlanta Falcons – Joe Flacco QB, Delaware
To PIT - #37 and #68 To ATL - #23
The Steelers drafts haven’t been as strong as usual and they could use a nice influx of young talent. The Falcons give up their 3rd to get the guy they want. The depth this year lines up well with the Steelers needs. The only other options would be for them to take the BPA at CB, OT or WR.
1.24 Tennessee Titans – Limas Sweed WR, Texas
Another favorite mock draft pick due to the Longhorns connection between Sweed and QB Young. I could also see Talib being tabbed here.
1.25 Seattle Seahawks – Malcolm Kelly WR, Oklahoma
The Seahawks are another team that is already pretty deep and can afford to take some chances. Recent news has scared some off of Kelly, but his addition will help offset the loss of DJ Hackett and give Holmgren another weapon on offence.
1.26 Jacksonville Jaguars – Dan Connor LB, Penn State
BPA for the Jags and a steal at #26. I’m sure the WR’s remaining may be tempting, but abother WR in the first round and the Jags will be the Lions. Their only other option may be to take an OT like Cherilus or Baker.
1.27 San Diego Chargers – Aqib Talib CB, Kansas
I almost had the chargers screwing up the Cowboys plans and taking Felix here, but Talib is too good to pass on, especially with the need the Chargers have at CB.
1.28 Dallas Cowboys – Felix Jones RB, Arkansas
Standing pat with the #28 pays dividends and is the best thing the Cowboys can do, especially if they end up replacing Julius with Felix. He will be an excellent compliment to Barber and is a nice fit.
1.29 Kansas City Chiefs – Gosder Cherilus OT, Boston College
To SF - #35 and # 101 To KC - #29
Kansas City gives up an early 4th to take their OT to build their line to protect their new QB. San Fran now has two picks near the top of the 2nd and can add some much needed depth.
1.30 Green Bay Packers – Sam Baker OT, USC
That sound you hear is all of the team at the top of the 2nd round seeing the next tier of OT’s slowly disappearing. The Pack need a corner, but shouldn’t pass on Baker.
1.31 New York Giants – Kenny Phillips S, Miami
Another “consensus” pick here, as many mocks seem to have Phillips to the Giants. Other than Phillips, I could see them going CB, WR or OT.
2.01 Miami Dolphins – Anthony Collins OT, Kansas
2.02 Chicago Bears – Chad Henne QB, Michigan
To STL - #44 and #106 To CHI - #33
2.03 Atlanta Falcons – Curtis Lofton LB, Oklahoma
2.04 San Francisco 49ers – Kentwan Balmer DT/DE, North Carolina
2.05 New York Jets – Early Doucet WR, LSU
2.06 Pittsburgh Steelers – James Hardy WR, Indiana
2.07 Baltimore Ravens – Patrick Lee CB, Auburn
2.08 San Francisco 49ers – Lawrence Jackson DE/OLB, USC
2.09 New Orleans Saints – Mario Manningham WR, Michigan
2.10 Buffalo Bills – Earl Bennett WR, Vanderbilt
2.11 Denver Broncos – Ray Rice RB, Rutgers
2.12 Carolina Panthers – Calais Campbell DE, Miami
2.13 Saint Louis Rams – Mike Pollack C, Arizona State
To STL - #44 and #106 To CHI - #33
2.14 Detroit Lions - Jerod Mayo LB, Tennessee
2.15 Cincinnati Bengals – Trevor Laws DT, Notre Dame
2.16 Minnesota Vikings – Reggie Smith CB/S, Oklahoma
2.17 Atlanta Falcons – Carl Nicks OT, Nebraska
2.18 Jacksonville Jaguars – Pat Sims DT, Auburn
To PHI - # 58 and #89 To JAX - #49
2.19 Arizona Cardinals – Jamaal Charles RB, Texas
2.20 Washington Redskins – Brandon Flowers CB, Virginia Tech
2.21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Andre Caldwell WR, Florida
2.22 Pittsburgh Steelers – Antoine Cason CB, Arizona
2.23 Tennessee Titans – Roy Schuening OG, Oregon State
2.24 Seattle Seahawks – Dustin Keller TE, Purdue
2.25 Green Bay Packers – Justin King CB, Penn State
2.26 Miami Dolphins – John Carlson TE, Notre Dame
2.27 Philadelphia Eagles – Eddie Royal WR/RS, Virginia Tech
To JAX - #49 To PHI - # 58 and #89
2.28 Indianapolis Colts – Dre Moore DT, Maryland
2.29 Green Bay Packers - Martellus Bennett TE, Texas A&M
2.30 Arizona Cardinals – Jordy Nelson WR, Kansas State
To DAL - #16 To ARI - #22 and #61
2.31 New England Patriots – Fred Davis TE, USC
2.32 New York Giants - Xavier Adibi LB, Virginia Tech