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He's built like a classic NT, but has good quickness. Actually, I didn't see him getting naturally low enough to really be sold on him as an NT, but he's very projectable. As far as I know, Singletary only worked with the West LBs - Jackson was an East DL.Since you brought up Singletary, I would say the two LBs he most took a liking to at the Shrine Game were Kyle Shotwell and Quincy Black. Dallas Sartz stood out as a guy not immediately responding to his coaching.
I dont like the Booker pick much at all. If we arent going to go OL again I think Miller at TE is a great pick for us. Kolb would be excellent however.
Booker was another guy that was very very difficult to slot. I see him as a late 2nd -early 3rd guy, but I just can't find the right match for him.I almost gave him to Cincinnati.
Pick #51 would be about right..... :XBooker was another guy that was very very difficult to slot. I see him as a late 2nd -early 3rd guy, but I just can't find the right match for him.I almost gave him to Cincinnati.I dont like the Booker pick much at all. If we arent going to go OL again I think Miller at TE is a great pick for us. Kolb would be excellent however.Interesting draft for Miami.Levi isRay Macdonald is a beast Lo Booker is a nice pick, but I am not sure if this is really a need...Kolb!!!!!!!!At this point the phins would get an A in my book.Add in another DT in Johnson, and us using one of our 6th rounders (or both of them) to get trent green and the rebuilding process is pretty much accomplished in 1 draft.
Buffalo instead of Pittman.would be the ideal complement to a RBBC wiht his speed and pass catching.
LOL... Bloom, in the meantime, I might go shopping for a hat, and am standing by with some sea salt.... mocks are a combo of research (and IBloom, I like it, especially that first round. As is my modus operendi, I will offer some comments on the Jets. CB in the first as you have it is perfect, especially if a player like Ross is still on the board. After that, I differ. I beleive the Jets will go offense, as I think they addressed the D in FA. Coleman will start in front of von Oelhoffen, Bowens from Miami will be an OLB. They also picked up Haynes and Wadsworth as long shots. They are happy with Robertson at NT, and rememeber, Sione Pouha appeared to have beaten Robertson out last year before he went down with a knee in camp. The front seven are already on the roster. The TE position will be manned by Baker and Jason Pociask. Who the heck is Pociask? Good question. He was in a platoon with Owen at Wisconsin in 2005, and didn't put many numbers up, but was taken by the Jets at 5.16 last year before a shoulder injury put him on IR for the season in early August. He ran a 4.84 at the combine with a 4.32 20 yard shuttle time. He is a much better blocker than Baker at 6'3" and 267. Runs very good routes, has very good hands, but he certainly isn't a deep threat. Here is onre scouting report on himociask is a player that not much was expected from because he was not a full-time starter prior to his senior season and did not show the quickness or playing speed early on that was expected. On film, he looks taller than his listed height and has shown the ability to reach up and catch the high pass decently well. He has good playing strength, which enables him to consistently block defensive ends effectively on run blocks, and when he runs aggressively, he can break tackles to gain yards after contact. He does not have the explosiveness or playing speed to stretch the field and make big catches deep down the field, but does run sharp routes and catches the ball well. An added bonus is that Pociask is a smart and versatile player who can line up and contribute in a variety of positions. Overall, Pociask is the type of tight end that often gets overlooked because he lacks top-end playing speed and is only 6-foot-2, but he is going to prove to be a solid NFL tight end. He has the talent to become a solid starting tight end whose versatility, toughness, smarts and competitiveness enable him to be a versatile contributor as an in-line tight end and in motion as an H-back. Pociask is a Mangini pick, and a Mangini guy. He will provide an immediate improvement in run blocking in the Jets' offense. He is THE reason the Jets were so slow to re-sign Baker last year. Once he went down, they picked up Sean Ryan, a guy Parcells liked and told Mangini to get him.People keep talking about the Jets needing a deep threat, and that's true, but it won't come from the TE position. I'll eat my hat if the Jets don't take a guard in the second round, and depending, a WR with speed. Coles is older than his chronological age, and McCariens is all but gone already. Brad Smith is a versatile slash type, but isn't Coles' eventual replacement. Kendall at LG is also getting up there, and the right side of the O line can't run block. The sleeper at RT is Ed Blanton, a UCLA 4 year starter... the kid was promoted from the taxi squad to the active roster for the playoff game against NE, so they like him.... at 6'7" and like 335, he's the biggest guy on the Jets roster. So, I'd change up that second round for the Jets if it were my mock... after that, it's all about BPA.
excellent info here. I'll definitely incorporate your thoughts here into the v2.0 if I can pull it off before the draft. I'll admit to forgetting about Pociask. It seems like your job this offseason is to convince all of us know-nothing-know-it-alls that the JETS won't take a TE on the first day.
to you and you other "know it alls") black majic, mind reading with a big helping of luck on the side! I do know they really liked Pociask a lot... but things can change, and I haven't heard anything since last year. In the meantime, I'll keep that hat handy....
The idea of some 3 WR sets with Booker in the slot and Sinorice out wide on the same side is scary, and Booker and Jacobs would be a true thunder and lightning. I like it.Pick #51 would be about right.....Booker was another guy that was very very difficult to slot. I see him as a late 2nd -early 3rd guy, but I just can't find the right match for him.I almost gave him to Cincinnati.I dont like the Booker pick much at all. If we arent going to go OL again I think Miller at TE is a great pick for us. Kolb would be excellent however.Interesting draft for Miami.Levi is
I came very close to putting Booker in Buffalo and then Minnesota in the early 3rd. He would definitely be a huge upgrade from Shaud Williams.Buffalo instead of Pittman.would be the ideal complement to a RBBC wiht his speed and pass catching.Booker was another guy that was very very difficult to slot. I see him as a late 2nd -early 3rd guy, but I just can't find the right match for him.I almost gave him to Cincinnati.I dont like the Booker pick much at all. If we arent going to go OL again I think Miller at TE is a great pick for us. Kolb would be excellent however.Interesting draft for Miami.Levi is
Poured a big cup of the good stuff from Kona and finally taking a look at this beast. Thanks for the effort Sig!
The offseason has not been one to write home about. If this is the draft, then we might as well prepare for next years draft.
Thanks for the kind words.The Super Bowl champ is always one of the most difficult first round picks to mock. I'd feel better if the pick was Harrell, but I have Chicago sniping them right in front of the Colts. I also felt satisfaction giving them those three - Ball has some parts of his game that are very Harrison-esque, Hunt can be a short yardage back/fullback a la Mungro and finisher in the 4th quarter, and Black can be Cato June, but better.Thanks for the tip on Jason David.The Colts are in position to do some damage with comp picks in both the 3rd and 4th, and their drafts in the Polian era have been outstanding, so I expect them to knock those picks out of the park.
The strangest thing about being insane is it seems like you are from the inside.JB, you *KNOW* your team. Of course, their draft philosophy the last few years has turned into a punchline, so who really knows what thenew philosophy will be, or if it will even dramatically change...With that disclaimer, what do you think of the fits in my Bengal draft class?
I know i was looking at this and thinking hmmmm who?
CC, please take the sword out of the sheath and hack away. I had no idea what I was getting into when I decided to do this. I want everyone to school me on the picks I whiffed on and let me know when a pick has a shine of a good fit, because I might be just as uncomfortable as you are, and might have just made the good pick by accident. I hope to knock one more out before the big weekend now that I have a better idea of what this beast entails. Have I mentioned that the draft is better than the Super Bowl? It's like an entire season in one weekend.Poured a big cup of the good stuff from Kona and finally taking a look at this beast. Thanks for the effort Sig!
I can't tell if the Philly fans hating their draft crop is a sign that I'm way off or a sign that I might be right on.
Of course recent history has turned y'all into the most pessimistic fans in the league, so maybe it doesn't matter who I slotted to yer Iggles.Here was my thinking:Moss - Kearse is getting up there in years and worn down, Howard has been a bust, and they need 4 good ends to make their hockey line system work. Weddle - Can train under the best, Brian Dawkins, and even play some nickel corner and push Considine. Also a very cerebral player who should take toPhilly's complexity well.Beck - explained earlier - I think he's a good QB for the Eagles system, but this is one of my kookier picks, and I meant for it to be one.Allan - I expect LJ to be gone next year. Allan gets a year to study and be ready to be their Tony Scheffler in 08.Harris - a very athletic LB to give them some long term depth at OLB. I was torn between an OLB and ILB here because of Gaither's versatility and possibilitiesin the post-Trotter era.Hairston - great special teamer and very steady RB, and the word is that he had a tremendous workout for the Eagles.
I'd help you with the other 250 picks, but that'd be cheating.The idea of some 3 WR sets with Booker in the slot and Sinorice out wide on the same side is scary, and Booker and Jacobs would be a true thunder and lightning. I like it.Pick #51 would be about right.....Booker was another guy that was very very difficult to slot. I see him as a late 2nd -early 3rd guy, but I just can't find the right match for him.I almost gave him to Cincinnati.I dont like the Booker pick much at all. If we arent going to go OL again I think Miller at TE is a great pick for us. Kolb would be excellent however.Interesting draft for Miami.Levi isRay Macdonald is a beast Lo Booker is a nice pick, but I am not sure if this is really a need...Kolb!!!!!!!!At this point the phins would get an A in my book.Add in another DT in Johnson, and us using one of our 6th rounders (or both of them) to get trent green and the rebuilding process is pretty much accomplished in 1 draft.
This isn't my forte, but I see some spots that just "go well".
I think the true lead blocking fullback is lessening in its importance in offenses now, then I added Deon Anderson after the fact earlier this morning when I realized that zero is pretty far-fetched. I should have put Cory Anderson/McClain and Snelling in too. It's definitely something I'll be more conservative about if I re-do this.
The difference between the dropoff from 1st to 2nd at LB and CB is not huge, second rounders routinely hit at both positions. That being said, you generally get a more elite brand of LB in the first than CB, Elite CBs are harder to find and you get more wishful thinking about them - some guys that aren't true blue chippers get in the first, whereas first round quality LBs fall out all the time.
Speaking of disclaimers, I'm just finishing getting up to speed on the defensive guys and not nearly as avid a college football follower as many others around here.
There's no question they're looking for a young QB to develop as a long-term #2 and they may well take a RB to hedge as well. I'd like to find a way to get a big DT (now that Shaun Smith is gone) a little sooner and really think an extra cover safety or corner may come late.
These nuggets are good stuff, just what Im looking for. Puz would make a lot of sense and agreed on the quality of CBs available in Round 2. What do you think about the little brother/big brother reuniting at QB?Speaking of disclaimers, I'm just finishing getting up to speed on the defensive guys and not nearly as avid a college football follower as many others around here.
CIN 18 Chris Houston, CB49 Rufus Alexander, LB114 Yamon Figurs, WR/KR151 Mario Henderson, OT187 Jordan Palmer, QB230 Kolby Smith, RB253 Jeremy Clark, DTYou're right in that the drafting history in recent seasons has been a bit bizarre. The underlying philosophy seems to be -- continue to surround Carson Palmer with skill players, make sure the OL depth is addressed for Palmer, find speed on defense, and address special teams late.This year, with all the cap costs invested in the offense and so many glaring needs on defense, I'd guess that you'll see the first two rounds spent on players who can have an immediate impact on defense. I like the corner pick in round one. It may be hard to pass on Posluszny in this scenario as a sure character guy who would solidify the Will and allow Landon Johnson to go back to being one of the best 4th LBs in the league. In fact, looking at the LB prospects available in the second, there may not be a guy capable of immediate impact there and you've got some interesting corners falling to the middle of the second round. But I think the need at corner is too high. So high that it wouldn't shock me to see another come in the late rounds. Local reports have them kind of high on Usama Young, who you've got all the way up in the fourth. If a guy like that slips, the Bengals may take more than one corner.
I don't mind Alexander in the second, but I think he's an awful lot like Johnson. I'd like to see a DT slide here, but I doubt it'll happen.
I don't know if I like the rest, but I can't remember a Marvin Lewis draft I liked after the 3rd round.
Not much help for now. There'll often be correct whispers locally about two or three guys the Bengals love in the 2nd-4th range. Rumors about having Joseph high among the corners and really wanting Whitworth and Fasano (who they apparently threw a fit about in the war room when the Cowboys traded a pick ahead of him to get last year were dead on). For now, it appears that Durant and Young got special attention on their pre-draft visits. I'll let you know if I hear anything else of value.
Meh on Palmer's brother. That connection gets mentioned locally a lot but I haven't liked anything I've read about Jordan Palmer. I haven't heard anything to make me think that's a likely pick, but a late pick on a QB is almost a lock at this point with Anthony Wright signing in NY and rumblings that the coaches want to develop somebody as a long term backup rather than recycling washed up vets.Wynn probably gets mentioned because he went to high school in Cincinnati and the local college teams let him get away to Florida. You've got him in the mid-fifth, which is as high as I can see the Bengals taking a change of pace back. I don't know if he's a good enough blocker and special teams talent to fit, though. Guys like Kenny Watson are going to be tough to force off the roster by a guy who is just so-so on teams.
I always think the best way to respond is with a mock of my own. But, that ain't gonna happen!
I tried it last year. Early in the 5th round I went a little goofy and needed to clear my head. I ended up running naked through the neighbors sprinklers at 2am. If you told me you were going for all 7 rounds, I would have warned you. It's a huge undertaking and feedback from homers closely following their teams is the best you can ask for. I have never looked at mocks the way some do, like a hunt for a prophet who can see the future. To me, they are just about sharing opinion and information. If some bozo calculates your accuracy over 7 rounds, he'll get a "postful" from me. Being accurate isn't important. What is important is being introduced to and getting familiar with the names in the game and how they fit in their new situations. All that said, you should go with Jamarcus Russell to the Raiders.
Kiffin drilled Al Davis about passing on Leinart. Davis said he wanted him and was overruled. Kiffin wants Russell (reportedly he was blown away by game film). Davis wants Russell (everything Davis has always dreamed of is in that rocket launcher). Russell was greeted like a head of state in Oakland. He spent tons of time with Davis, the coaches, and was put through a serious chalk talk where he supposedly impressed with his knowledge of calling protections and reading zones. Johnson was mostly ignored by front office on his visit. Whisked in and out for appearances, but the interest didn't appear strong. I think Davis fell in love with Russell two years ago against Arizona State, btw. He was in attendance and Russell was miraculous. I sure understand the argument that Calvin is the best player in the draft and should go first and Moss is a lame duck.. but there be many receivers in this draft.
Love the Philly draft but I would take a shot on the Hawaii RB over Hairston. I would do cartwheels if they took Beck.
I effing love this guy. 
Russell vs Calvin is a perplexing debate indeed. Russell's game vs. Arizona State is definitely his signature game in my eyes - an impossible comeback completed on 4th down.I appreciate the positivity.Chaos Commish said:I always think the best way to respond is with a mock of my own. But, that ain't gonna happen!Sigmund Bloom said:I tried it last year. Early in the 5th round I went a little goofy and needed to clear my head. I ended up running naked through the neighbors sprinklers at 2am. If you told me you were going for all 7 rounds, I would have warned you. It's a huge undertaking and feedback from homers closely following their teams is the best you can ask for. I have never looked at mocks the way some do, like a hunt for a prophet who can see the future. To me, they are just about sharing opinion and information. If some bozo calculates your accuracy over 7 rounds, he'll get a "postful" from me. Being accurate isn't important. What is important is being introduced to and getting familiar with the names in the game and how they fit in their new situations. All that said, you should go with Jamarcus Russell to the Raiders. :( Kiffin drilled Al Davis about passing on Leinart. Davis said he wanted him and was overruled. Kiffin wants Russell (reportedly he was blown away by game film). Davis wants Russell (everything Davis has always dreamed of is in that rocket launcher). Russell was greeted like a head of state in Oakland. He spent tons of time with Davis, the coaches, and was put through a serious chalk talk where he supposedly impressed with his knowledge of calling protections and reading zones. Johnson was mostly ignored by front office on his visit. Whisked in and out for appearances, but the interest didn't appear strong. I think Davis fell in love with Russell two years ago against Arizona State, btw. He was in attendance and Russell was miraculous. I sure understand the argument that Calvin is the best player in the draft and should go first and Moss is a lame duck.. but there be many receivers in this draft.Sigmund Bloom said:
The Wade pick is one I'm uncomfortable with an will be looking to change. I also liked the Marten to Detroit combo - he's going to be a quality player whereever he ends up, you have to love OL that seem to get under the skin of the defenders.ILoveMyLions said:
CC you are probably right about Russell to the Raiders. So if they go QB at 1 what about someone like Sid Rice in the second. I think the Raiders would prefer Russell/Rice to CJ/Edwards. I think Kiffin will get his franchise QB.Sig, I looked up hardcore in the dictionary and your picture was the definition. How long did it take you to put together a 7 round mock? How are you going to top this next year, FA signings of the players not drafted? Seriously, great job best draft info ANYWHERE.Chaos Commish said:I always think the best way to respond is with a mock of my own. But, that ain't gonna happen!Sigmund Bloom said:
I tried it last year. Early in the 5th round I went a little goofy and needed to clear my head. I ended up running naked through the neighbors sprinklers at 2am. If you told me you were going for all 7 rounds, I would have warned you. It's a huge undertaking and feedback from homers closely following their teams is the best you can ask for. I have never looked at mocks the way some do, like a hunt for a prophet who can see the future. To me, they are just about sharing opinion and information. If some bozo calculates your accuracy over 7 rounds, he'll get a "postful" from me. Being accurate isn't important. What is important is being introduced to and getting familiar with the names in the game and how they fit in their new situations. All that said, you should go with Jamarcus Russell to the Raiders.Sigmund Bloom said:Kiffin drilled Al Davis about passing on Leinart. Davis said he wanted him and was overruled. Kiffin wants Russell (reportedly he was blown away by game film). Davis wants Russell (everything Davis has always dreamed of is in that rocket launcher). Russell was greeted like a head of state in Oakland. He spent tons of time with Davis, the coaches, and was put through a serious chalk talk where he supposedly impressed with his knowledge of calling protections and reading zones. Johnson was mostly ignored by front office on his visit. Whisked in and out for appearances, but the interest didn't appear strong. I think Davis fell in love with Russell two years ago against Arizona State, btw. He was in attendance and Russell was miraculous. I sure understand the argument that Calvin is the best player in the draft and should go first and Moss is a lame duck.. but there be many receivers in this draft.
Not counting the time to create the template and of course the time to ramp up to really know the class, it took about 15-20 hours to create the first version. I went in fits and starts with different techniques of filling it out before settling on one, and spent about 6-8 hours cross-checking it, making sure that the draft classes as a whole make sense, then making adjustments. Making adjustments after you have all 255 filled in is a pain because it sets domino effect changes in motion. The farther up you go, the more picks to change...There are some other great seven round mocks out there:CC you are probably right about Russell to the Raiders. So if they go QB at 1 what about someone like Sid Rice in the second. I think the Raiders would prefer Russell/Rice to CJ/Edwards. I think Kiffin will get his franchise QB.Sig, I looked up hardcore in the dictionary and your picture was the definition. How long did it take you to put together a 7 round mock? How are you going to top this next year, FA signings of the players not drafted? Seriously, great job best draft info ANYWHERE.Chaos Commish said:I always think the best way to respond is with a mock of my own. But, that ain't gonna happen!Sigmund Bloom said:I tried it last year. Early in the 5th round I went a little goofy and needed to clear my head. I ended up running naked through the neighbors sprinklers at 2am. If you told me you were going for all 7 rounds, I would have warned you. It's a huge undertaking and feedback from homers closely following their teams is the best you can ask for. I have never looked at mocks the way some do, like a hunt for a prophet who can see the future. To me, they are just about sharing opinion and information. If some bozo calculates your accuracy over 7 rounds, he'll get a "postful" from me. Being accurate isn't important. What is important is being introduced to and getting familiar with the names in the game and how they fit in their new situations.Sigmund Bloom said:
All that said, you should go with Jamarcus Russell to the Raiders.
Kiffin drilled Al Davis about passing on Leinart. Davis said he wanted him and was overruled. Kiffin wants Russell (reportedly he was blown away by game film). Davis wants Russell (everything Davis has always dreamed of is in that rocket launcher). Russell was greeted like a head of state in Oakland. He spent tons of time with Davis, the coaches, and was put through a serious chalk talk where he supposedly impressed with his knowledge of calling protections and reading zones. Johnson was mostly ignored by front office on his visit. Whisked in and out for appearances, but the interest didn't appear strong. I think Davis fell in love with Russell two years ago against Arizona State, btw. He was in attendance and Russell was miraculous.
I sure understand the argument that Calvin is the best player in the draft and should go first and Moss is a lame duck.. but there be many receivers in this draft.
So you're saying you won't be projecting undrafted free agent signings next year?Not counting the time to create the template and of course the time to ramp up to really know the class, it took about 15-20 hours to create the first version. I went in fits and starts with different techniques of filling it out before settling on one, and spent about 6-8 hours cross-checking it, making sure that the draft classes as a whole make sense, then making adjustments. Making adjustments after you have all 255 filled in is a pain because it sets domino effect changes in motion. The farther up you go, the more picks to change...There are some other great seven round mocks out there:CC you are probably right about Russell to the Raiders. So if they go QB at 1 what about someone like Sid Rice in the second. I think the Raiders would prefer Russell/Rice to CJ/Edwards. I think Kiffin will get his franchise QB.Sig, I looked up hardcore in the dictionary and your picture was the definition. How long did it take you to put together a 7 round mock? How are you going to top this next year, FA signings of the players not drafted? Seriously, great job best draft info ANYWHERE.Chaos Commish said:I always think the best way to respond is with a mock of my own. But, that ain't gonna happen!Sigmund Bloom said:I tried it last year. Early in the 5th round I went a little goofy and needed to clear my head. I ended up running naked through the neighbors sprinklers at 2am. If you told me you were going for all 7 rounds, I would have warned you. It's a huge undertaking and feedback from homers closely following their teams is the best you can ask for. I have never looked at mocks the way some do, like a hunt for a prophet who can see the future. To me, they are just about sharing opinion and information. If some bozo calculates your accuracy over 7 rounds, he'll get a "postful" from me. Being accurate isn't important. What is important is being introduced to and getting familiar with the names in the game and how they fit in their new situations.Sigmund Bloom said:
All that said, you should go with Jamarcus Russell to the Raiders.
Kiffin drilled Al Davis about passing on Leinart. Davis said he wanted him and was overruled. Kiffin wants Russell (reportedly he was blown away by game film). Davis wants Russell (everything Davis has always dreamed of is in that rocket launcher). Russell was greeted like a head of state in Oakland. He spent tons of time with Davis, the coaches, and was put through a serious chalk talk where he supposedly impressed with his knowledge of calling protections and reading zones. Johnson was mostly ignored by front office on his visit. Whisked in and out for appearances, but the interest didn't appear strong. I think Davis fell in love with Russell two years ago against Arizona State, btw. He was in attendance and Russell was miraculous.
I sure understand the argument that Calvin is the best player in the draft and should go first and Moss is a lame duck.. but there be many receivers in this draft.
Tom Marino at scout.com
Joey Bures at thefootballexpert.com
Rob Tribbett at thewarroomreport.com
are three that I found recently.
I might project the top 100 priority FAs, but I want no part of projecting their teams.edit to add: my first response was "Is that a dare?"So you're saying you won't be projecting undrafted free agent signings next year?
I'm wondering why you consider taking a C as a Herm type pick. I could be wrong, but I don't recall Edwards ever going offensive line in the first round. Maybe not even in the second round.... when he was with the Jets, the only starting offensive linemen he got were Brandon Moore who was a second day pick I believe, and Kendall, an FA signing. Edwards pretty much ignored the O line in NY. If ever there was a year Edwards should pay attention to the O line, this is it. That butts up against the need for a WR and a DT (which would definitely be a Herm type selection), so it will be interesting to watch the way KC drafts this year.
Chaos Commish said:
Wow, I got some really bogus information at another forum. Russell is scheduled to visit Oakland sometime in the next week. Sorry. At least I fact check myself and 
Boredom rocks!Thanks.Ned said:
Agreed.Bloom, I really liked the Kolb selection in the third by MIA but I was just curious if you thought there was a chance they might take Beck instead? If they pull off the Green trade would that make them less likely to go with a guy like Beck because he'll be older than most rookie QB's and can't afford to sit on the bench as long? From everything I read it just seems like Beck is the most ready(of the QB's taken later than the first round at least) to step in and play. If everything I read about him is true he sounds like a perfect fit for the SD offense Cameron ran. Green can't be counted on to start much more than a season anyway can he?Cecil Lammey said:
I don't like Carriker at 11. Never have, but every mock online seems to put him there. I still think Branch/Landry/Willis/Carriker is how the 49ers board is set right now. If Branch and Landry are gone, I think Willis is the pick. The front 3 rotation of Ike Sopogao, BY, Douglas, Franklin, and Oliver is average....but in Nolan's 3-4, they do a decent job of holding gaps and allowing LBs to make plays. Derek Smith and Ulbrich were terrible last year. The D got better when Nolan finally put Moore inside where he belongs--the effect of a playmaking ILB. This D needs playmakers, and Willis fits the bill. The teams biggest playmaker last year was Brandon Moore. Blalock at 42 is a steal--if you see him as a replacement next year for Larry Allen or Smiley (who will be a FA and is supposedly on the block ?Denver?). However, the teams biggest hole is RT, where Kwame Harris just flat out sucks. The guy is horrible. I'm hoping Adam Snyder beats him out in camp; he certainly outplayed him 2 years ago. Looks to be a BPA pick, where a WR like Sidney Rice or an OT like Ugoh would certainly fill a more immediate need. With the team currently sporting a top 3 of Lelie, Battle, and Gilmore, I would be absolutely shocked if the team does not reach for a WR here. One thing I would not be surprised to see is the 49ers trading back up into the mid-late 1st to get a guy like Bowe or Meachem if they drop into the 20s (like they do here). SF has 8 picks in rds 1-4, so they certainly have the ammo to move up. Nolan has also stated that they won't be hesitant to pkg picks to get the guy they want this year.When he inherited what was the least talented team in the NFL, every pick had to make the roster. Now the depth is there and its time to get playmakers. I think the teams goal is to come out of day one with a playmaker at WR and in the front 7. Woodley--do you see him as a DE or LB in teh 3-4? Seems a bit slow at 4.8/4.9 to play OLB, and not big enough at 265 to play DE. I'm a bit surprised by this pick. I can certainly see a guy liike WR Ellison here (if they don't address WR earlier) or Irons/Hunt/Henry to spell Gore.Love the Williams pick. The rest of the guys I won't pretend to know enough about to comment on.Thanks for your work--good read.
Great job.Not counting the time to create the template and of course the time to ramp up to really know the class, it took about 15-20 hours to create the first version. I went in fits and starts with different techniques of filling it out before settling on one, and spent about 6-8 hours cross-checking it, making sure that the draft classes as a whole make sense, then making adjustments. Making adjustments after you have all 255 filled in is a pain because it sets domino effect changes in motion. The farther up you go, the more picks to change...There are some other great seven round mocks out there:CC you are probably right about Russell to the Raiders. So if they go QB at 1 what about someone like Sid Rice in the second. I think the Raiders would prefer Russell/Rice to CJ/Edwards. I think Kiffin will get his franchise QB.Sig, I looked up hardcore in the dictionary and your picture was the definition. How long did it take you to put together a 7 round mock? How are you going to top this next year, FA signings of the players not drafted? Seriously, great job best draft info ANYWHERE.Chaos Commish said:I always think the best way to respond is with a mock of my own. But, that ain't gonna happen!Sigmund Bloom said:I tried it last year. Early in the 5th round I went a little goofy and needed to clear my head. I ended up running naked through the neighbors sprinklers at 2am. If you told me you were going for all 7 rounds, I would have warned you. It's a huge undertaking and feedback from homers closely following their teams is the best you can ask for. I have never looked at mocks the way some do, like a hunt for a prophet who can see the future. To me, they are just about sharing opinion and information. If some bozo calculates your accuracy over 7 rounds, he'll get a "postful" from me. Being accurate isn't important. What is important is being introduced to and getting familiar with the names in the game and how they fit in their new situations.Sigmund Bloom said:
All that said, you should go with Jamarcus Russell to the Raiders.
Kiffin drilled Al Davis about passing on Leinart. Davis said he wanted him and was overruled. Kiffin wants Russell (reportedly he was blown away by game film). Davis wants Russell (everything Davis has always dreamed of is in that rocket launcher). Russell was greeted like a head of state in Oakland. He spent tons of time with Davis, the coaches, and was put through a serious chalk talk where he supposedly impressed with his knowledge of calling protections and reading zones. Johnson was mostly ignored by front office on his visit. Whisked in and out for appearances, but the interest didn't appear strong. I think Davis fell in love with Russell two years ago against Arizona State, btw. He was in attendance and Russell was miraculous.
I sure understand the argument that Calvin is the best player in the draft and should go first and Moss is a lame duck.. but there be many receivers in this draft.
Tom Marino at scout.com
Joey Bures at thefootballexpert.com
Rob Tribbett at thewarroomreport.com
are three that I found recently.
I cant even imagine the research necessary to do a 7 round mock.Talk about divergence of opinion in the above mocks you posted. The first guy Marino has the Patriots taking Podlesh the MD punter in the 3rd round and the next guy Bure has has Podlesh going undrafted. I'm fairly certain the Pats arent using a 3rd rounder on a punter after matching the Sauerbrun contract offer.
