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1) Houston selects: Blake Bortles
Houston is going qb with this pick I have decided. Is a new offensive head coach really going to go with Keenum or Fitzpatrick to start his new regime? The answer is simply "NO".
Botles tore up Penn St andBill O'brien Houston coach got to see it first hand.
2) Stl Rams selects: Greg Robinson
Stl Louis will try to trade this pick but at the end of the day they wont get what they want. Robinson will help the run game from day 1 and set the tone for the type of offense that Fisher and the Rams want to run (GROUND AND POUND)
I don't think Kenny Britt is relevant anymore in the NFL but the signing does tell me they aren't going to take Watkins unfortunately
3) Jacksonville trade with Atlanta. Atlanta selects J. Clowney
Atlanta gives up their #2 this year and their #2 next year for the coveted defensive player in the draft. Atl had a very poor rush defense last year and sees Clowney as their savior. Jacksonville moves down a couple of spots and is happy to get the 2nd rounders to help rebuild their franchise.
4) Cleveland selects: Sammy Watkins
Watkins is going in the top 5. Paired with Gordon and Cameron and the addition to Tate this offensive is starting to look relevant. I do see Cle drafting a qb later in the draft but I think they believe in Hoyer and want to give him a shot.
Watkins is an absolute STUD!!!!!
5) Oakland selects: Jake Mathews
Oakland lost their left tackle in free agency and lost out on Roger Staffold due to his physical. they need to address the left tackle position to protect Schaub, enough said!
This is an easy pick that even Oakland cant screw up.
6) Atl traded to Jacksonville. Jacksonville selects: Khalil Mack
Jacksonville comes out of this smelling like a rose. They get the guy they might have even picked at 3
7) Tampa Bay selects Taylor Lewan
TB is looking to upgrade their oline due to the lose of Donald Penn. Lewan had a very good combine and should be a top 10 pick. Skill and need seem to make this a logical pick.
8) Minnesota selects Teddy Bridgewater
Bridgewater's stock might have dropped a bit but his college performance speaks for itself. Christian Ponder and Matt Cassel just aren't the answer. Bridgewater will be a nice upgrade to an offense with a lot of potential and should start day 1.
9) Buffalo selects Mike Evans
Buffalo is in a weird spot. They are a good team without a lot of big needs but lacks great players everywhere. Evans is a big physical weapon that Buffalo currently lack and would help their 2nd year QB makes progress this year.
10) Detroit selects Justin Gilbert
Detroit's offense is ready to go, their dline is ready to go and now they have the top corner in the class to upgrade the secondary. Gilbert should start day 1 as well for the Lions and can help defend Brandon Marshall, Jordy Nelson and Cordell Patterson in the Lions division.
11) Tennessee traded to Green Bay. Green Bay selects Eric Ebron
I know I know Green Bay wont trade up. I know know Ted Thompson values his picks to much to do this.
I have Green Bay traded their 2nd round pick this year to make this jump and fill the void left by Finleys departure/retirement (due to injury). Ebron would make this offense just sick and would help replace not only the loss of Finley but also the loss of James Jones.
12) New York Giants select Aaron Donald
The Giants lost Tuck and some strength up the middle since the Super Bowl runs. Donald has seen his stock rise in the last month. He is strong against the run and gets a nice push. I could see the Giants trading back here as well but might not have a lot of takers due to the deep draft
13) Saint Louis Rams selects: Calvin Pryor
Saint Louis needs a thumper in the secondary and Pryor offers that. A physical safety with good, maybe not great, ball skills. This defense for the Rams is ready to rock and Pryor would be an excellent fit.
14) Chicago Bears select: Ra'shede Hageman
Chicago is a mess on defense and similar to the Giants they need to upgrade right now up the middle. Hageman has also seen his stock rise due to a very good offseason.
15) Pittsburgh selects: Darqueze Dennard
Perfect fit for the Steelers. Dennard was the top big ten corner last year and has a tough streak to him that will fit in nicely in the Steel City. Again, the secondary definitely needs the help.
16) Dallas Cowboys select .........Oh how I want to put Manziel here but I wont select Kony Ealy
Dallas's defense has lost a lot of the last 3 years. They could go DE, LB DT CB or safety here. Ealy represents good player with good value here as one of the fixes for the defense.
17) Baltimore selects: CJ Mosley
Baltimore likes to take leaders from big colleges and Mosley fits that bill. The defense isn't intimidating anymore since Reed and Lewis left. Mosley will bring the leadership needed to this defense that isn't there right now. The could also address the oline here but I think they need to concentrate on the D early.
18) New York Jets trade to Jacksonville. Jacksonville selects Johnny Manziel
Jacksonville packages their 2nd round pick along with Atlanta's #2 next year to move up and take Manziel. Jacksonville fans have a savior and his name is Johnny. Jacksonville would look brilliant if they could come out of the first round with Mack and Manziel and only move back 3 picks in the 2nd round. The NYJ move back about 10 picks but pick up a nice #2 for next year. With wr being an obvious need for the Jets they feel confident in this deep class that a guy the like will be there.
19) Miami Dolphins select Zack Martin
Rebuilding that oline is a must and although the Dolphins have made some nice moves via free agency Martin bring leadership and flexability to the Dolphins line.
20) Arizona selects Ryan Shazier
I tell you when looking at Arizona it is hard to say what they NEED. The oline looks complete with the drafting of Cooper and the offseason pick up of Jared Veldheer. The wr's are solid. the defensive line is scary and the secondary is very good. Shazier fits in the LB position and brings amazing talent to an already nice defense. Arizona's needle is pointing up next year.
21) Tennessee selects Jason Verrett
Tennessee lost their #1 cb in free agency and needs to replace him here. They dropped back 11 spots and picks up an extra #2 to address other issues. Very happy with getting Verrett by moving back here
22) Philadelphia eagles select Marquis Lee
Chip Kelly saw Lee tear it up in the Pac 10 2 and 3 years ago. He also just lost his top wr and resigned 2 avg wr's both lacking big play ability, Lee would be a great fit in this offense and help Philly fans forget about DJax
23) Kansas City selects Brandin Cooks
Cooks had an outstanding combine and cemented himself as a 1st rounder. he should fit nicely in the dink and dunk offense of Andy Reid. Bowe might be a very good wr but I don't think he is a good fit for Reid's offense. I think Cooks would see a lot of playing time and become the wr to own in fantasy quickly.
24) Cincinnati selects Derek Carr
Might seem like a shocker but Carr posses something that Dalton just never will and that is a rifle for an arm. Outdoors in Cincinnati late in the season and Dalton's physical talent just isn't going to get it done. Cincy would have the opportunity to play Dalton this year and probably have a nice season but before paying him big bucks have a gen in the weeds. Carr could be the best QB (especially with that supporting cast) in this years draft
25) Sd selects Louis Nix
Sd seems like they always need defensive lineman. Nix is BIG and would be a nice nose option for the 3-4 that SD runs.
26) Cleveland Browns select Ha Ha Clinton Dix
Cleveland lost Ward this offseason and replace him with Ha Ha. Earlier this offseason Ha Ha was projected to be in the top 10 and has lately lost a little steam but he is a nice fit for Cleveland and watch out.....the Brownies are starting to look like a good team..
27) New Orleans selects Morgan Moses
Drew Brees needs protection and it seems over the last couple of year New Orleans has been getting weaker and weaker on the oline. Moses is a big tackle that can help give Brees the time he needs to keep that offense rollin
28) Carolina selects Odell Beckham
They need someone to catch the ball, right...Nough said. I was thinking about him and Benjamen here and I think Beckham fits the system better and might be more pro ready.
29) New England Patriots selects Jace Amaro
The 2 tight end system works in New England but with Gronk's injury history I think they need to count on one. Amaro fits the mold to give Brady the weapons for 1 or 2 more runs behind he heads toward the sunset.
30) San Fransisco selects Bradley Roby
SF lost Carlos Rogers in FA and could use another corner. this team is pretty deep. I could perhaps, again, see Benjamin here but I think he will fall into the 2nd round.
31) Denver selects David Yankey
Protect Peyton Manning....Protect Peyton Manning......Protect Peyton Manning.
Yankey is versatile and smart and should be able to contribute day 1.
Denver spent a lot of coin upgrading the defense with veterns this offseason. Time to upgrade the oline in the draft
32) Seattle selects Xavier Su'a-Filo
Seattle is deep and strong. Keep the oline deep and young and keep building. This team should be around for a while.
Houston is going qb with this pick I have decided. Is a new offensive head coach really going to go with Keenum or Fitzpatrick to start his new regime? The answer is simply "NO".
Botles tore up Penn St andBill O'brien Houston coach got to see it first hand.
2) Stl Rams selects: Greg Robinson
Stl Louis will try to trade this pick but at the end of the day they wont get what they want. Robinson will help the run game from day 1 and set the tone for the type of offense that Fisher and the Rams want to run (GROUND AND POUND)
I don't think Kenny Britt is relevant anymore in the NFL but the signing does tell me they aren't going to take Watkins unfortunately
3) Jacksonville trade with Atlanta. Atlanta selects J. Clowney
Atlanta gives up their #2 this year and their #2 next year for the coveted defensive player in the draft. Atl had a very poor rush defense last year and sees Clowney as their savior. Jacksonville moves down a couple of spots and is happy to get the 2nd rounders to help rebuild their franchise.
4) Cleveland selects: Sammy Watkins
Watkins is going in the top 5. Paired with Gordon and Cameron and the addition to Tate this offensive is starting to look relevant. I do see Cle drafting a qb later in the draft but I think they believe in Hoyer and want to give him a shot.
Watkins is an absolute STUD!!!!!
5) Oakland selects: Jake Mathews
Oakland lost their left tackle in free agency and lost out on Roger Staffold due to his physical. they need to address the left tackle position to protect Schaub, enough said!
This is an easy pick that even Oakland cant screw up.
6) Atl traded to Jacksonville. Jacksonville selects: Khalil Mack
Jacksonville comes out of this smelling like a rose. They get the guy they might have even picked at 3
7) Tampa Bay selects Taylor Lewan
TB is looking to upgrade their oline due to the lose of Donald Penn. Lewan had a very good combine and should be a top 10 pick. Skill and need seem to make this a logical pick.
8) Minnesota selects Teddy Bridgewater
Bridgewater's stock might have dropped a bit but his college performance speaks for itself. Christian Ponder and Matt Cassel just aren't the answer. Bridgewater will be a nice upgrade to an offense with a lot of potential and should start day 1.
9) Buffalo selects Mike Evans
Buffalo is in a weird spot. They are a good team without a lot of big needs but lacks great players everywhere. Evans is a big physical weapon that Buffalo currently lack and would help their 2nd year QB makes progress this year.
10) Detroit selects Justin Gilbert
Detroit's offense is ready to go, their dline is ready to go and now they have the top corner in the class to upgrade the secondary. Gilbert should start day 1 as well for the Lions and can help defend Brandon Marshall, Jordy Nelson and Cordell Patterson in the Lions division.
11) Tennessee traded to Green Bay. Green Bay selects Eric Ebron
I know I know Green Bay wont trade up. I know know Ted Thompson values his picks to much to do this.
I have Green Bay traded their 2nd round pick this year to make this jump and fill the void left by Finleys departure/retirement (due to injury). Ebron would make this offense just sick and would help replace not only the loss of Finley but also the loss of James Jones.
12) New York Giants select Aaron Donald
The Giants lost Tuck and some strength up the middle since the Super Bowl runs. Donald has seen his stock rise in the last month. He is strong against the run and gets a nice push. I could see the Giants trading back here as well but might not have a lot of takers due to the deep draft
13) Saint Louis Rams selects: Calvin Pryor
Saint Louis needs a thumper in the secondary and Pryor offers that. A physical safety with good, maybe not great, ball skills. This defense for the Rams is ready to rock and Pryor would be an excellent fit.
14) Chicago Bears select: Ra'shede Hageman
Chicago is a mess on defense and similar to the Giants they need to upgrade right now up the middle. Hageman has also seen his stock rise due to a very good offseason.
15) Pittsburgh selects: Darqueze Dennard
Perfect fit for the Steelers. Dennard was the top big ten corner last year and has a tough streak to him that will fit in nicely in the Steel City. Again, the secondary definitely needs the help.
16) Dallas Cowboys select .........Oh how I want to put Manziel here but I wont select Kony Ealy
Dallas's defense has lost a lot of the last 3 years. They could go DE, LB DT CB or safety here. Ealy represents good player with good value here as one of the fixes for the defense.
17) Baltimore selects: CJ Mosley
Baltimore likes to take leaders from big colleges and Mosley fits that bill. The defense isn't intimidating anymore since Reed and Lewis left. Mosley will bring the leadership needed to this defense that isn't there right now. The could also address the oline here but I think they need to concentrate on the D early.
18) New York Jets trade to Jacksonville. Jacksonville selects Johnny Manziel
Jacksonville packages their 2nd round pick along with Atlanta's #2 next year to move up and take Manziel. Jacksonville fans have a savior and his name is Johnny. Jacksonville would look brilliant if they could come out of the first round with Mack and Manziel and only move back 3 picks in the 2nd round. The NYJ move back about 10 picks but pick up a nice #2 for next year. With wr being an obvious need for the Jets they feel confident in this deep class that a guy the like will be there.
19) Miami Dolphins select Zack Martin
Rebuilding that oline is a must and although the Dolphins have made some nice moves via free agency Martin bring leadership and flexability to the Dolphins line.
20) Arizona selects Ryan Shazier
I tell you when looking at Arizona it is hard to say what they NEED. The oline looks complete with the drafting of Cooper and the offseason pick up of Jared Veldheer. The wr's are solid. the defensive line is scary and the secondary is very good. Shazier fits in the LB position and brings amazing talent to an already nice defense. Arizona's needle is pointing up next year.
21) Tennessee selects Jason Verrett
Tennessee lost their #1 cb in free agency and needs to replace him here. They dropped back 11 spots and picks up an extra #2 to address other issues. Very happy with getting Verrett by moving back here
22) Philadelphia eagles select Marquis Lee
Chip Kelly saw Lee tear it up in the Pac 10 2 and 3 years ago. He also just lost his top wr and resigned 2 avg wr's both lacking big play ability, Lee would be a great fit in this offense and help Philly fans forget about DJax
23) Kansas City selects Brandin Cooks
Cooks had an outstanding combine and cemented himself as a 1st rounder. he should fit nicely in the dink and dunk offense of Andy Reid. Bowe might be a very good wr but I don't think he is a good fit for Reid's offense. I think Cooks would see a lot of playing time and become the wr to own in fantasy quickly.
24) Cincinnati selects Derek Carr
Might seem like a shocker but Carr posses something that Dalton just never will and that is a rifle for an arm. Outdoors in Cincinnati late in the season and Dalton's physical talent just isn't going to get it done. Cincy would have the opportunity to play Dalton this year and probably have a nice season but before paying him big bucks have a gen in the weeds. Carr could be the best QB (especially with that supporting cast) in this years draft
25) Sd selects Louis Nix
Sd seems like they always need defensive lineman. Nix is BIG and would be a nice nose option for the 3-4 that SD runs.
26) Cleveland Browns select Ha Ha Clinton Dix
Cleveland lost Ward this offseason and replace him with Ha Ha. Earlier this offseason Ha Ha was projected to be in the top 10 and has lately lost a little steam but he is a nice fit for Cleveland and watch out.....the Brownies are starting to look like a good team..
27) New Orleans selects Morgan Moses
Drew Brees needs protection and it seems over the last couple of year New Orleans has been getting weaker and weaker on the oline. Moses is a big tackle that can help give Brees the time he needs to keep that offense rollin
28) Carolina selects Odell Beckham
They need someone to catch the ball, right...Nough said. I was thinking about him and Benjamen here and I think Beckham fits the system better and might be more pro ready.
29) New England Patriots selects Jace Amaro
The 2 tight end system works in New England but with Gronk's injury history I think they need to count on one. Amaro fits the mold to give Brady the weapons for 1 or 2 more runs behind he heads toward the sunset.
30) San Fransisco selects Bradley Roby
SF lost Carlos Rogers in FA and could use another corner. this team is pretty deep. I could perhaps, again, see Benjamin here but I think he will fall into the 2nd round.
31) Denver selects David Yankey
Protect Peyton Manning....Protect Peyton Manning......Protect Peyton Manning.
Yankey is versatile and smart and should be able to contribute day 1.
Denver spent a lot of coin upgrading the defense with veterns this offseason. Time to upgrade the oline in the draft
32) Seattle selects Xavier Su'a-Filo
Seattle is deep and strong. Keep the oline deep and young and keep building. This team should be around for a while.
