Bloom's Final Seven Round Mock (1 Viewer)

[Sigmund Bloom]

No matter how many times I look at it, It doesn't look right

I have never been so mystified leading into a draft. Can't wait to hear what people think of the class of 08 I have projected for their team.

 

[Chaos Commish]

You're a madman obsessed with the impossible.

 

[Chaos Commish]

wow. Jenkins CB1. That validates my comments from last September.

Why the change? What do you got?

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

You're a madman obsessed with the impossible.

I'll take that as a compliment.What I would like to hear from you, CC, is anyone I left undrafted that you think I am not giving enough respect. That is the hardest part, those last two rounds where the next 150 players are all about the same on my board. Ill admit that I let personal prejudices determine the final cut.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Like the RB placement. Stewart to some unexpected team is something I expect, if that makes sense.

Rivers is hard to locate, isn't he?

 

[Chaos Commish]

You're a madman obsessed with the impossible.

I'll take that as a compliment.What I would like to hear from you, CC, is anyone I left undrafted that you think I am not giving enough respect. That is the hardest part, those last two rounds where the next 150 players are all about the same on my board. Ill admit that I let personal prejudices determine the final cut.

I'm still in the first round, but I'll get around to this sometime in the am.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

wow. Jenkins CB1. That validates my comments from last September. Why the change? What do you got?

Nothing really. To be honest, I pretty much feel that if the Pats go CB, it'll be one of the two small schoolers, but Jenkins is clearly the safest of the three, even if he doesn't have the highest ceiling. I also came this close to putting Rivers (who I have inexplicably slipping to #18) there. That's how crazy this draft is. Needless to say. I CANT WAIT FOR SATURDAY!!!!

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Like the RB placement. Stewart to some unexpected team is something I expect, if that makes sense. Rivers is hard to locate, isn't he?

I just don't see Rivers as "have to have him" kind of guy, where I see the CBs and OTs as exactly those kind of players to the teams that covet them. I don't think the injuries/surgeries are going to affect Stewart and Merling's stock at all when the dust settles on Saturday.

 

[EBF]

Looks pretty good.

Kevin Smith will be an interesting story to follow on draft day. He could go anywhere from mid 2nd-4th.

It looks like you forgot Tashard Choice. I think he belongs in round 3-4.

I recently read that Torain is rising after a good private workout. He could go in the 5th-6th and maybe as high as the 4th.

Adrian Arrington must be a real thug to be graded so low by everybody. I think he's a 2nd-3rd rounder on raw talent alone.

 

[Blackjacks]

That scares me that Andy and you (2 people's postings I respect) both have Hardy going to the Rams in the 2nd round. I just really think we need more holes filled instead of skilled positions. I would be very happy to get Nicks in the 3rd round.

I hope your right about Long going #2. That's who I want, but I have a good feeling Dorsey is going to be the pick. That will really change your next couple of picks.

Switch Hardy for Dan Connor in the second and hometown boy Will Franklin in the fourth instead of Dexter Jackson (I don't know anything about him) and I love your draft.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

It looks like you forgot Tashard Choice. I think he belongs in round 3-4.

Thanks, will correct.Everyone, please point out any obvious oversights - it's almost impossible to catch everything.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Looks pretty good. Kevin Smith will be an interesting story to follow on draft day. He could go anywhere from mid 2nd-4th. It looks like you forgot Tashard Choice. I think he belongs in round 3-4. I recently read that Torain is rising after a good private workout. He could go in the 5th-6th and maybe as high as the 4th. Adrian Arrington must be a real thug to be graded so low by everybody. I think he's a 2nd-3rd rounder on raw talent alone.

Torain is tough to place because there is a clear top 10-12 that take up the first 3-4 rounds, and I really like guys like Forsett and Brown.I have been hearing bad character stuff about Arrington for months now - as far back as February I was told he was probably going undrafted...

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

That scares me that Andy and you (2 people's postings I respect) both have Hardy going to the Rams in the 2nd round. I just really think we need more holes filled instead of skilled positions. I would be very happy to get Nicks in the 3rd round.I hope your right about Long going #2. That's who I want, but I have a good feeling Dorsey is going to be the pick. That will really change your next couple of picks.Switch Hardy for Dan Connor in the second and hometown boy Will Franklin in the fourth instead of Dexter Jackson (I don't know anything about him) and I love your draft.

The Rams have to retool at WR in the worst way. Bennett is NOT as #2, and they don't have a #3, or a stud receiving TE to take up the slack.

 

[gheemony]

Wow, Jax take a RB in round 2? Taylor-MJD-Charles. Quite the trio.

 

[Cecil Lammey]

Awesome work my brother!

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Wow, Jax take a RB in round 2? Taylor-MJD-Charles. Quite the trio.

Have to assume this is Taylor's last year as a major factor and the Jags need to make plans for AFT - of course, DD Terry is an underrated talent - maybe he'll factor in more than we think.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

heading to dinner in the village, but will be back to TALK DRAFT later tonight, keep the feedback coming! I can't tell y'all how many "rough drafts" (pun not intended) this went through - there's just no way to be satisfied with it.

 

[ebcpastor2004]

There are things about your mock draft that I really like:

1- 9- 9 Cincinnati - Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC

1-16-16 Arizona- Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon (really believe this happens)

3-15-78 New Orleans- Marcus Harrison, DT, Arkansas

5-23-156 Pittsburgh- Marcus Monk, WR, Arkansas (ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS)

6-17-183 Denver from Houston- Peyton Hillis, FB, Arkansas (does DEN need a pass-catching FB?)

6-22-188 Pittsburgh - Xavier Omon, RB, NW Missouri State (would he really fall that far?)

GREAT WORK!

(I guess my AR homerism is clearly seen)

 

[MAC_32]

Crable to the Browns is what the inner circles around Cleveland are indicating too, he's a perfect fit. If an unexpected TE, LB, or CB were to fall they'd be options too but Crable's the safe bet. Craig Stevens would be a dark horse pick, but I think he'd more likely be someone they have their eyes on in the 5th.

Even if we take Crable round 1 I would not be surprised if the draft fell the way you diagramed that we take another bookend in Marcus Howard from Georgia. Although Beau Bell would be more likely. I don't think the WR Johnson is on our radar.

The Browns aren't looking for a RB but if a value like Washington fell to the 6th I could see us making that pick (although I'd much rather Omon fall two more spots to us). I haven't done any homework on the OL Gibson you have as our other 6th rounder, but I'd think we'd take one of Vince Hall, Andre Fluellen, Ezra Butler, or Danny Amendola before him. I'd like us to take Demetrius Bell as a project, but I don't believe we're looking at any more OL's.

If we haven't gotten a TE yet in the 7th I think that's where you'll see us take a flier on someone like Mike Peterson. I don't know anything about the guy you have us taking but I do like small school guys in the late rounds.

There's going to be a CB mixed in there somewhere, the question is where and who...and if Molden falls far enough I think you'll see us try to trade up and get him.

Great work on this Bloom!

 

[gheemony]

I believe that Felix Jones to Denver has the biggest impact on Dynasty Rookie Drafts. It creates a "Big 4" instead of a "Big 3". Owners of 1.04 should rejoice.

I'd probably go like this with RBs:

1. Stewart, ARI

2. Mendenhall, DET

3. Jones, DEN

4. Rice, CHI

5. McFadden, OAK

6. Forte, CAR

7. Smith, TB

... Johnson, Hart, Charles.....

 

[pgreenfan]

You're a madman obsessed with the impossible.

I have to say I love it though.. As for my thoughts on the Cowboys first 3 rounds.1.22 Chris Johnson, RB - Ugh, I just don't like this at all and Andy D. did it as well. I would much rather have Jamaal Charles around pick 40 in a move back here. I do think there will be teams willing to move up to #22 so the opportunity to move down should be there.1.28 Antoine Cason, CB - I don't know how to explain my feelings on this guy to be honest. I think he honestly has great ability/potential but am very concerned with his bust risk. 2.30 (61) Reggie Smith, S - I think if Sanders is chosen by the Cowboys he will be drafted as a FS, it would provide great insurance for Hamlin or Williams not being around in 2009. 3.29 (92) Athyba Rubin, DT - Seeing Red Bryant go 3 picks earlier is just mean. Rubin is cut from the same mold just a bit smaller and less disruptive. It is a good pick and Rubin should be in the rotation next year.

 

[treat88]

Cherilus is a very realistic pick at 23 for the Steelers.

I hate it with a passion, but it is a distinct possibility. Damn it.

 

[massraider]

Exceptional job, I haven't finished reading the whole thing, but I'll give my comments on the Raiders:

First, I'd be unhappy with these picks, which is not a criticism. In fact, it may mean you are dead on.

1.4 Darren McFadden--In this situation, I would probably prefer Gholston or Ellis, but can't get upset about DMC. There are a lot of people that think DMC is the pick, McShay even thinks the Raiders would take him over Chris Long (!). Ellis isn't a possibility, but Gholston is, I think. Gholston makes me nervous, I wonder if he'll be an every down 4-3 end. Going by what seems most likely, I think it's a toss up between DMC and Gholston. So.....a good pick.



4- 5-104- Paul Hubbard, WR, Wisconsin--Track guy that is coming off an injury, prototype size.....yeah, this fits. I think a WR they like might be enticing to them. If the draft played out this way, I'd be rooting for Frank Okam or Shawn Crable. One thing, I think if Tony Hills is there, they'll jump on him.

6- 3-169- Darius Reynaud, WR, West Virginia--Sweet Christmas, another WR. Well, the Raiders do tend to draft these guys late, and they hang around for a year or so, then disappear. I like this guys build, kinda stocky, and could create some trouble from the slot. In this same spot, as a fan, I'd be eyeballing Kirk Barton, Justin Forsett, andBruce Davis.

7- 6-213-Chris Harrington, DE, Texas A&M--This guy definitely fits with the D-linemen the Raiders take late. Big, strong guys, maybe not burners, but hard workers. Shawn Johnson, JJ Milan, Jay Richardson, Ryan Riddle, etc. At this point, I'd be screaming for a DT, and warts and all, I'd be rooting for Jason Shirley.

7-19-226- Tyler Polumbus, OT, Colorado--Nice, a late round OT. I don't know if this guy can play ZBS, and I have given up trying to figure out how ZBS teams rate their O-linemen. But I like the position.

All the picks seem to make sense to me. I hope they don't take two WRs, but every year, teams don't just fill out their picks by need. Great job again, Sigmund.

 

[Maik Jeaunz]

I don't know if you're considering trades, but I think if Ellis was there at #8, the Saints may consider trading up to jump ahead of the Bengals. and Baltimore may do it if they really want Ryan, because he'd probably still be there at #10.

 

[B Maverick]

Sorry but this may be the worst possible draft for SD. 3 LB, a no-name rb (with washington, forsett and Torain on the board) a late OG

Not 1 CB, DT, OT, S taken???

Flowers and Cason still on the board at their 1st pick?

1-27-27 San Diego- Jerod Mayo, LB, Tennessee

5-27-160 San Diego- Thomas Brown, RB, Georgia

5-33-166 San Diego (Compensatory Selection)- Beau Bell, LB, UNLV

6-26-192 San Diego- Bruce Davis, OLB/DE, UCLA

7-27-234 San Diego- Robert Felton, OG, Arkansas



I love the effort and appreciate it, as a Charger fan I would hate this draft!

 

[LionsFan78]

Hey Bloom!

Great job, unbelievable job, and I love Detroit's draft. If they do ignore defense with the first 2 picks, those are almost certainly the positions. Great job.

Question, has WR Adrian Arrington really slipped into a 7th round projection? Anything significant happen recently with him? I didn't get a chance to look at any pro day results or anything. I could've swore he was just very recently a 4th-5th round project.

 

[HellToupee]

Cherilus is a very realistic pick at 23 for the Steelers.I hate it with a passion, but it is a distinct possibility. Damn it.

whoever drafts him should just pin a yellow flag on his uniform

 

[yinzer]

I looked the closest at the Steeler draft, and I wouldnt be too unhappy if it ended up looking like that. Im starting to think that they might fool everybody and if talib, cason, or jenkins (who i believe all visited, and agree with jenkins as #1 CB), take whichever one is or whoever there favorite is. Cherilus despite moving up everyone's boards steadily, im still wary about, a big reason I think we could get Baker or an OL in the 2nd thats not a big dropoff from Cherilus.

I like the Monk pick and think them getting a WR in the 5-6 would be wiser than 2-4 based on their needs and value. 1 guy outside of the Steelers who I wanted to see where you had him at, and who Id love the Steelers to draft, is DJ Hall. I think you had him like the 10th to last player, which surprised me. What really surprises me though is that the dude broke every major Tide receiving record, plays great in the SEC week in week out, and doing so without having a QB since Croyle left. If it wasnt for hamstring issues, his 4.57 he ran at the combine I feel would've been low 4.4s. I haven't seen 1 site have him in the Top 20 WRs even, which blows my mind. Id say he's around the 10-12 best. His size and skill set reminds me a lot of Holmes, which might not be the best thing for PIT, but if we could get him in the 5th or 6th, I think its a steal for us or anyone who gets him thereafter. Maybe im missing something, or maybe he's just one of the most overlooked players in the draft.

Im not familiar with that RB Omon, you gave us in the 6th, but a couple ppl already commented on liking it, so I guess that works for me

 

[Blackjacks]

That scares me that Andy and you (2 people's postings I respect) both have Hardy going to the Rams in the 2nd round. I just really think we need more holes filled instead of skilled positions. I would be very happy to get Nicks in the 3rd round.I hope your right about Long going #2. That's who I want, but I have a good feeling Dorsey is going to be the pick. That will really change your next couple of picks.Switch Hardy for Dan Connor in the second and hometown boy Will Franklin in the fourth instead of Dexter Jackson (I don't know anything about him) and I love your draft.

The Rams have to retool at WR in the worst way. Bennett is NOT as #2, and they don't have a #3, or a stud receiving TE to take up the slack.

You mean you don't have faith in Reche Caldwell?While I agree they have to retool I disagree about the pass catching TE's. McMichael could definetly pick up some slack and so could Klopenstein. I think Hardy could be very good but I also think he is a project that will take a couple of years. If we need help now it doesn't help us alot to get a project, does it? If we went WR I would rather it be Kelly, Sweed (who i think will be gone) or Doucet.

 

[nerangers]

Nice work Bloom!

I also have Branden Albert, OL, Virginia going to KC...but with the #17 pick! That was of course a mock I did without any trades.

I still think that if the Pats go corner at #7, it will be Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (although they met with Antoine Cason a few times as well). If somehow Vernon Gholston, OLB/DE, Ohio State, or Chris Long, DE, Virginia slidee to #7, DE will be the pick. I would see even Branden Albert, OL, Virginia in a Patriot Uniform. All that being said, the Patriots will most likely trade down! lol

I love the Dustin Keller pick!

1- 7- 7 New England (from San Francisco)- Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida

1- New England- Forfeited

2-31-62 New England- Jason Jones, DE, Western Michigan

3- 6-69 New England from Oakland- Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue

3-31-94 New England - Philip Wheeler, LB, Georgia Tech

4-31-129 New England- Josh Barrett, SS, Arizona State

5-31-164 New England- D.J. Wolfe, DB, Oklahoma

6-31-197 New England- Vince Hall, LB, Virginia Tech

7-31-238 New England- Jalen Parmele, RB, Toledo

One rookie I am interested to see where he ends up is:

6-26-192 San Diego- Bruce Davis, OLB/DE, UCLA

Heard his interview on Sirius on my trip back from MA...sounds like an interesting player...maybe a project player for the Pats?

 

[Chaos Commish]

Okay, I sifted through all seven rounds. It's the first time I've bothered to look at a seven rounder. Perusing the 4th I kept reading names with 2nd and 3rd round talent, but nothing in the 3rd round seemed enough of a reach to complain. I'm talking about guys like Goff and Bowman, Burton and Okam, Finley and Lee. Them's some ballers in the 4th round. Then in the 5th round names like Dunlap, Finley, Stevens, Woodyard, Pressley, Dixon, S Johnson, and eeeeeeeeee... er... Monk. Holy crap! This draft is deeeeeep.

There's usually a few noticeable dropoffs on what used to be day one (first three rounds). This year it just flows through five rounds. Awesome opportunity for a team to completely change their stars with a solid draft. I'm possibly a little too enthusiastic with the big day approaching, but this is a great draft class, imo. I've never cared too much about the lack of elite talent in any given draft and this one is guilty as charged, but at a very high talent level the depth just goes and goes. This should be fun.

 

[Blackjacks]

I believe that Felix Jones to Denver has the biggest impact on Dynasty Rookie Drafts. It creates a "Big 4" instead of a "Big 3". Owners of 1.04 should rejoice. I'd probably go like this with RBs:1. Stewart, ARI2. Mendenhall, DET3. Jones, DEN4. Rice, CHI5. McFadden, OAK6. Forte, CAR7. Smith, TB... Johnson, Hart, Charles.....

I have the #4 and would be very happyThis would be my order1) McFadden 2) Stewart3) Jones4) Mendenhall5) Rice6) Choice7) Chris Johnson8) K. Smith

 

[Mr. Peterson]

Wow, great job Bloom. I love reading your annual 7 rounders.

If the Bills end up getting the draft you have for them i would attempt to do a back flip. I would then probably break my neck, but it would be all good cause it would be the draft I hoped for them.

1-11-11 Buffalo- Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee St. - that's the guy I hope we get in the 1st

2-10-41 Buffalo- Limas Sweed, WR, Texas - if he falls that far I would be psyched!

3- 9-72 Buffalo - Mike Pollak, C, Arizona - man, just a couple picks from Keller, but Pollak would be the starter this year or next.

4-15-114 Buffalo- Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan St - I actually think he would fit in nicely with the Bills offense

4-34-132 Buffalo (Compensatory Selection)- Chris Ellis, DE, Virginia Tech - Gooo. If we land this guy here it would be incredible. I think he has 2nd/3rd round talent and could eventually replace Kelsay on the opposite side Schrobel

5-14-147 Buffalo- DeMario Pressley, DT, NC State - don't know much about these guys so I can't comment

6-13-179 Buffalo- David Vobora, LB, Idaho

7-12-219 Buffalo- Bernard Morris, QB, Marshall

Again, excellent job and I can only pray the draft goes this well for the Bills.

 

[NoFBinLA]

:(

Seriously a great effort - more later when I have less kids around demanding things.... like food and water and air.

You know - non-football small things....

 

[Chaos Commish]

That scares me that Andy and you (2 people's postings I respect) both have Hardy going to the Rams in the 2nd round.

They both also move Chris Johnson to Dallas at 22. Secretly, I've been hoping he's the back Dallas comes out of this with if they don't get Stewart or Mendenhall. However, it seems smarter, considering the depth of similar RBs, to fill another need, or go bpa, and seek that back a little later. I love watching Chris Johnson play. He puts me on the edge of my seat. Where ever he ends up, I'll be a fan, so Dallas would be fine. I'm just not sure it's the best move for the team.

 

[QuizGuy66]

7-37-244 Cincinnati (Compensatory Selection)- Louis Holmes, DE, Arizona

This is a total reach, I think the Bengals should wait on him and get him at 7-39-246.



:( great work. What's the over under on correct picks? I think it's awesome that you did this.

-QG

 

[MAC_32]

Cherilus is a very realistic pick at 23 for the Steelers.I hate it with a passion, but it is a distinct possibility. Damn it.

Another RT to the Squeelers? I'd love it. Half a dozen RT's, no LT's.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

I will comment on the Bears draft bloom

14) Chris Williams LT Vandy

I could live with it. It would kick Tait to RT. I would prefer Otah here...but Williams would satisfy me.

47) Ray Rice RB Rutgers

I think Rice fits the Bears scheme...much like Benson. But I don't see them going for a RB until the next round at the earliest.

I would select Duane Brown here. However, if the Bears pick Otah...then Sam Baker is the pick. Either way both OT spots will have two very talented prospects.

70) Jeremy Zuttah OL Rutgers

No chance they take Zuttah with Rachal still on the board.

I would select.....with my theory it is RB....with all of the major RB's gone...they take another OL and select Chilo Rachal. That gives the Bears potentially three new starters on the OL. This will protect whoever they have at QB and RB.

90) John David Booty QB USC

I would take a QB....but in the 4th or 5th round if they don't get one of the top 4.

So I would change this selection to Kevin Smith RB Central Florida.

110) Keenan Burton WR Kentucky

I could live with this pick Bloom. However, I am one of the few Bears fans that is not worried about the WR situation. Partly b/c I believe in Bradley and Hester.

Who would I select here? Tom Zbikowski, S, Notre Dame...Why? Yes the Bears need a Saftey, but Angelo is freaking out due to not drafting a defensive player in the first three rounds.

142) D.J. Parker, S, Virginia Tech

I wouldn't take Parker here due to Zbikowski taken a round earlier. So I would switch this to Dennis Dixon. Do I think Dixon is the answer? No.....but who the heck knows about QB's anymore.

175) Jerome Felton, FB, Furman

Interesting pick here Bloom.

I would switch this to Harry Douglas due to the fact that I think he is a player and is still available.

222) Ben Moffit LB South Florida

I like this pick and I believe I know where you are thinking here. We need a ST captain replacement.

243) Adarius Bowman WR Ok State

Why not.....could be Marcus Robinson all over again....or David Terrell.

247) Arman Shields, WR, Richmond

Don't agree with this just because of R. Davis being resigned and already taking two WR's.

I would take Richard Clebert DT South Florida

248) Derek Lokey DT Texas

Why two DT's in a row at the end? Hopefully one will stick!

248)

 

[Chaos Commish]

Dallas:

RB Chris Johnson, Cory Boyd

CB Antoine Cason, Simeon Castille

FS Reggie Smith

DT Athyba Rubin

LB Curtis Johnson

Two RBs and 3 DBs is probably realistic. Rubin is the type of player they have been seeking, but I wonder if they wouldn't believe in Tank and Ratliff... in order to dip into this deep class of WRs. They need speed. Or could they be settled with the depth at OLB, which is where I think Johnson projects, though he's tough for me to call. You saw him first hand at the Shriner. He's a beast, but an ILB beast is probably more interesting to them right now. Anyway, I expect a receiver on day two, maybe with the 2nd rounder. Otherwise, I think you nailed Dallas's approach without projecting trades.

 

[Wadsworth]

Can't wait to hear what people think of the class of 08 I have projected for their team.

:(

For my Jags:1-26-26 Jacksonville- Calais Campbell, DE, Miami, I'm not thrilled with Campbell as the pick but given the first 25 picks that's likely how the Jags would go if they could not trade down(I'd take Phillips). Other than the obvious alternate picks ( Groves, Phillips, Cason) don't sleep on Felix Jones in the first for Jacksonville. You accurately identify RB as a target in round 2, but the Jags are high on Jones and might prefer Jones in the 1st and some other DE later, to Campbell/Charles for example.

2-27-58 Jacksonville- Jamaal Charles, RB, Texas, As I said before, you are right about RB being a target for the Jags but I don't think Charles is their guy in the second, Given your draft scenario I think they'd try and trade up and get Avril if no DE in the first or take Pat Sims or maybe Sam Baker.

3- 8-71 Jacksonville from Baltimore through Buffalo - Jerome Simpson, WR, Coastal Carolina, I like Simpson but would be very surprised if the Jags drafted him here as Simpson's value here isn't enough to trump the talent at other need need positions at this point in the draft. Especially with Chilo Rachal and DaJuan Morgan still on the board.

3-26-89 Jacksonville - Red Bryant, DT, Texas A&M, Good pick. He's a guy they like at a position of need. A possible alternate pick here would be Dexter Jackson if they addressed DT earlier.

4-27-125 Jacksonville- Tom Zbikowski, S, Notre Dame, Spot on. Zibby is a guy clearly on their radar and would be an excellent pick late in the 4th. Taking him over Josh Barrett might be a bit of a surprise to some, but Zbikowski is a better fit for the Jags.

5-10-143 Jacksonville from Chicago Through Buffalo- King Dunlap, OT, Auburn, I like Dunlap and he's a guy the Jags might be interested in. But given the way your draft has fallen to this point I'd expect Dennis Dixon with this pick. The Jags would have no problem drafting him, putting him on IR and calling him a project. He has big upside, is excellent value for round 5, plays much like Garrard, and the Jags would not be worried about the injury since they won't need him anytime soon.

I'll skip the last two picks since it's basically impossible to predict that deep. Overall an excellent job for the Jags. The only positional omission I'd take issue with is QB as I'd be shocked if the Jags didn't draft one this year. I also expect the Jags to take a CB if they take a safety like Zbikowski that's not overly strong in coverage skills. And finally, as good as Simpson is it's too early for him given that the Jags brought in 2 free agent WRs and get Mike Walker back off IR after he had a very impressive showing in camp last year. But a very strong mock for the Jags, I'm impressed with your knowledge of the team's needs and you seem to understand the type of player the Jags target.

 

[vandyt]

Good Stuff

Theres going to be less of this, just because if its not under "Bad Stuff" I pretty much agree with your thoughts.

John Carlson is the epitomy of a Bill Parcells player. No doubt they would jump on him in a second.

Early Doucet to the Bengals is beautiful. They will address that position in the first two rounds.

Eddie Royal to Indy also beautiful. They'll address the WR position with one of their first couple picks. I don't think they are counting on Harrison being around too much longer, and they certainly don't want to have to address that need AFTER he's gone.

Jacob Hester strikes me as a Belichek/Mangini-type. Nice job there.

Love Tampa drafting ANOTHER QB, though I doubt it happens. They just don't have the room, even if they are done with Gradowski. Personally, Id cut Garcia, start McCown and let Griese back him up.

Bad Stuff

Not sure I can see how DRC would fit into the defense the Bills use. Just not a huge premium on CBs there either. Would think that pick would be Derrick Harvey if things shake out your way.

Doubt the Bears would go for Williams over Otah. I know Williams is more of an LT prospect than Otah, but hes such a finesse player that I have a hard time seeing him fit in in Chicago. Maybe I'm overrating that aspect.

I still don't see Calais Campbell going in the first two rounds. Too slow for a 4-3 DE, too weak for a 3-4 DE. Hes not going to be able to play right away.

I think you have Jerod Mayo way too low. I know that LB doesn't get alot of love in the draft, but theres alot of teams in the 10-20 range that need him as a MLB. If he gets by Denver, he won't get by Det.

Mario Manningham - At this point, I'm not sure he goes before Sunday. Speed questions, character questions, drug questions...maybe the pressure of having to win forces the SF FO to take a risk, but I doubt it.

Not sure Jamaal Charles would be able to make the JAX roster right now. Not sure he provides a much different skill set than MJD either. If they did draft him, he'd likely be inactive on most Sundays this season. Would think they'd want to use their 2nd rounder on a more pressing position (or more talented player) and address RB whenever Taylor leaves. They do have Greg Jones to pick up slack if Taylor falls of a cliff.

I don't see Pat Sims playing in a 4-3 in the NFL. GB has alot of depth along the DL. Not sure that pick makes any sense to me.

Can you explain Josh Johnson as a Mike Martz-QB? I don't think Woodson fits SF any better, but I'd be surprised if they went with Johnson.

I'd be surprised to see a 3-4 team (which I think Miami will play heavily) take a shot on Jonathan Goff. I'd be surprised to see a 4-3 team take Red Bryant.

I think you are 3 rounds too high on Mike Hart. And that might be generous.

If TEN drafts a RB, he'll have to play special teams. I don't think Slaton fits that requirement.

Dennis Dixon...in round 5? Wow, that would be surprising. I suppose its possible, but thats higher than I think he would have gone without tearing his ACL.

Colt Brennan is not getting drafted. No matter how much Chaos Commish loves him.

I think thats STILL too high for Adarius Bowman...though you are much more correct about him than most analysts that are still putting him in the 3-4 round area.

Overall GREAT JOB. That looks like alot of work.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

Wow, great job Bloom. I love reading your annual 7 rounders.If the Bills end up getting the draft you have for them i would attempt to do a back flip. I would then probably break my neck, but it would be all good cause it would be the draft I hoped for them. 1-11-11 Buffalo- Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee St. - that's the guy I hope we get in the 1st2-10-41 Buffalo- Limas Sweed, WR, Texas - if he falls that far I would be psyched!3- 9-72 Buffalo - Mike Pollak, C, Arizona - man, just a couple picks from Keller, but Pollak would be the starter this year or next.4-15-114 Buffalo- Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan St - I actually think he would fit in nicely with the Bills offense4-34-132 Buffalo (Compensatory Selection)- Chris Ellis, DE, Virginia Tech - Gooo. If we land this guy here it would be incredible. I think he has 2nd/3rd round talent and could eventually replace Kelsay on the opposite side Schrobel5-14-147 Buffalo- DeMario Pressley, DT, NC State - don't know much about these guys so I can't comment6-13-179 Buffalo- David Vobora, LB, Idaho 7-12-219 Buffalo- Bernard Morris, QB, Marshall Again, excellent job and I can only pray the draft goes this well for the Bills.

Wait, I didn't even see this one.7-44-251 Buffalo (Compensatory Selection)- Adrian Arrington, WR Michigan 2nd to last player taken in the draft. I actually like the guy. Do you really think he will fall that far? I was initially thinking about the 4th round for the guy.

 

[sheerterror]

What was the reason for Adarius Bowman falling off the face of the Earth? I thought I remembered him being listed in a lot of top 5s 1-2 months ago?

 

[Poppa]

Hey, you got Keglar (OLB-Purdue) in there for me!

We'll all be waiting...and hoping to see where he might go.

 

[Chaos Commish]

What was the reason for Adarius Bowman falling off the face of the Earth? I thought I remembered him being listed in a lot of top 5s 1-2 months ago?

TE/WR tweener with no speed accept the kind that comes in that little bonus balloon when he scores his dope behind 7-11.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Dennis Dixon...in round 5? Wow, that would be surprising. I suppose its possible, but thats higher than I think he would have gone without tearing his ACL.Colt Brennan is not getting drafted. No matter how much Chaos Commish loves him.

Wrong twice. Dixon was an easy first day pick the way he was playing last year before the injury. Easy. You can disagree, but it was obvious at the time, so you'd be mistaken.I told Andy just this week that I thought Brennan had a very good chance of going undrafted. I've never expressed love for Colt Brennan. Others have. I just feel bad for the kid. He should have come out last year with his first or second round grade before he got exposed. We've been through this at length here.

 

[ILoveMyLions]

I think you've given a solid draft for the Lions. Here are my thoughts...

1-15-15 Detroit - Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois - I am not in favor of drafting Mendenhall in round 1. I am convinced that they go with LB Mayo if DE Harvey and OT Clady are gone.

2-14-45 Detroit- Duane Brown, OT, Virginia Tech - Brown has risen up draft boards so much that I hoped he would fall to round 3 a soon as two weeks ago. That will not happen and he will go in round 2. He would be a great pick in round 2.

3-13-76 Detroit - Tavares Gooden, LB, Miami - Great pick and would be the Lions MLB in the Tampa 2.

3-24-87 Detroit from Cleveland- Justin King, CB, Penn State - Great value here. DE is a bigger need, but the value is too great to pass up here.

4-12-111 Detroit - Chad Reinhart, OG, Northern Iowa - I would go for Chris Ellis DE with this pick.

5-11-144 Detroit - Craig Stevens, TE, California - The Lions did sign Gaines in the offseason and I think they need another LB more than a backup TE. They lost both Bailey and Lehman to free agency and could use a backup LB who can play multiple positions. I would go with LB Woodyard.

Overall, great job as always and I hope some of these players end up in the Honolulu Blue and Silver come the fall...

 

[vandyt]

Dennis Dixon...in round 5? Wow, that would be surprising. I suppose its possible, but thats higher than I think he would have gone without tearing his ACL.

Colt Brennan is not getting drafted. No matter how much Chaos Commish loves him.

Wrong twice. Dixon was an easy first day pick the way he was playing last year before the injury. Easy. You can disagree, but it was obvious at the time, so you'd be mistaken.

I told Andy just this week that I thought Brennan had a very good chance of going undrafted. I've never expressed love for Colt Brennan. Others have. I just feel bad for the kid. He should have come out last year with his first or second round grade before he got exposed. We've been through this at length here.

Obvious? To who? The "experts"?

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Dallas:

RB Chris Johnson, Cory Boyd

CB Antoine Cason, Simeon Castille

FS Reggie Smith

DT Athyba Rubin

LB Curtis Johnson

Two RBs and 3 DBs is probably realistic. Rubin is the type of player they have been seeking, but I wonder if they wouldn't believe in Tank and Ratliff... in order to dip into this deep class of WRs. They need speed. Or could they be settled with the depth at OLB, which is where I think Johnson projects, though he's tough for me to call. You saw him first hand at the Shriner. He's a beast, but an ILB beast is probably more interesting to them right now. Anyway, I expect a receiver on day two, maybe with the 2nd rounder. Otherwise, I think you nailed Dallas's approach without projecting trades.

Im seeing Boyd as a Richie Anderson FB/RB/H-Back type. Youre probably right about ILB over OLB, Beau Bell might have been a better pick.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

There are things about your mock draft that I really like:1- 9- 9 Cincinnati - Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC1-16-16 Arizona- Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon (really believe this happens)3-15-78 New Orleans- Marcus Harrison, DT, Arkansas 5-23-156 Pittsburgh- Marcus Monk, WR, Arkansas (ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS)6-17-183 Denver from Houston- Peyton Hillis, FB, Arkansas (does DEN need a pass-catching FB?)6-22-188 Pittsburgh - Xavier Omon, RB, NW Missouri State (would he really fall that far?)GREAT WORK!(I guess my AR homerism is clearly seen)

I think Hillis is going to be a steal, and Monk and Omon to the Steelers was a wishful thinking pick. Harrison to the Saints was to make up for not projecting an Ellis trade up in the first (i dont do trades in my mocks).