Chachi Mock Draft 2009 (1 Viewer)

[Chachi]

This is my first ever mock draft, I'd like to hear comments and of course feel free to bash or agree. I included my 2nd/3rd round skill position picks too.

ROUND ONE

1. Detroit Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia

2. St. Louis (2-14) Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia

3. Kansas City (2-14) Mark Sanchez, QB, USC

4. Seattle (4-12) Michael Crabtree, WR, TT

5. Cleveland (4-12) Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest

6. Cincinnati (4-11-1) Andre Smith, OT, Alabama

7. Oakland (5-11) Malcom Jenkins, CB, Ohio State

8. Jacksonville (5-11) Percy Harvin, WR, Florida

9. Green Bay (6-10) Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss

10. San Francisco (7-9) Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas

11. Buffalo (7-9) Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State

12. Denver (8-8) Everette Brown, DE, Florida State

13. Washington (8-8) B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College

14. New Orleans (8-8) Rey Maualuga, LB, USC

15. Houston (8-8) Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois

16. San Diego (8-8) Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State

17. New York Jets (9-7) Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia

18. Chicago (9-7) Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri

19. Tampa Bay (9-6) Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State

20. Detroit (from Dallas) (9-7) James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State

21. Philadelphia (9-6-1) Louis Delmas, S, Western Michigan

22. Minnesota (10-6) Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State

23. New England (11-5) Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest

24. Atlanta (11-5) Tyson Jackson, DE/DT, LSU

25. Miami (11-5) Brian Cushing, LB, USC

26. Baltimore (11-5) D.J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt

27. Indianapolis (12-4) Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss

28. Philadelphia (from Carolina) (12-4) LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh

29. New York Giants (12-4) Clint Sintim, LB, Virginia

30. Tennessee (13-3) Derrius Heyward Bey, WR, Maryland

31. *Arizona (9-7) Andy Levitre, OG, Oregon State

32. *Pittsburgh (12-4) Max Unger, C, Oregon

Skill position picks in round 2/3

Round TWO & THREE

36. Cleveland Shonne Green, RB, Iowa

38. Cincinatti Donald Brown, RB, U Conn

39. Jacksonville Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers

40. San Francisco Hakeem Nicks, WR, NC

55. Atlanta Chase Coffman, TE, Missouri

58. New England Devin Moore, RB, Wyoming

61. Indianapolis Derrick Williams, WR, Penn State

66. St. Louis Nate Davis, QB, Ball State

67. Kansas City Louis Murphy, WR, Florida

68. Seattle Javon Ringer, RB, Michigan

69. Dallas Juaquin Iglesias, WR, Oklahoma

76. NY Jets Mohamed Massaquoi, WR, Georgia

79. Denver Rashad Jennings, RB, Liberty

81. Tampa Bay Jeremiah Johnson, RB, Oregon

84. Green Bay James Davis, RB, Clemson

88. Baltimore Jarret Dilliard, WR, Rice

91. NY Giants Ramses Barden, WR, Cal Poly

95. Philadelphia James Casey, TE, Rice

ETA: Left off Jennings (79) and Casey (95)

 

[ConstruxBoy]

I would be disappointed if two QBs went in the top 3.

 

[Harald]

I think KC will stick with Thigpen and there is no chance in whatever that they go QB-QB in the first two rounds. I also expect Detroit to go WR with the first pick.

 

[Chachi]

I think KC will stick with Thigpen and there is no chance in whatever that they go QB-QB in the first two rounds. I also expect Detroit to go WR with the first pick.

My bad, I had KC & St. Louis backwards @ 66/67

 

[Man who'd fire the Yorks]

Not a Chargers fan but with all the LT2 stuff going on lately I could see San Diego taking their top rated rb if he's available. Don't know if that's Wells or Moreno. That's what they'll have to decide. They have their QB,TE, WR's (could use some work) and with the seeming recent decline in LT's production and health they better address their rb issue. Sproles IMO is not an every down back and not sure what they're looking for will be available in FA. If they have a shot at the top back in the draft I say they'd be wise to pull the trigger and take him.

 

[Holland Freeze]

I am hoping Detroit grabs an OT with their #1 pick and that way I would be happy if they just went best available with the #20 selection (which I am guessing would be a defensive player).

If the line doesn't protect the QB a veteran player (Kitna, Culpepper...) will continue to struggle much less a rookie. Rather than set Stafford and the team up for failure (unless free agent moves address the need) they should build from the line up.

 

[jeter23]

Chachi, I am interested in hearing your reasoning for the Freeman pick. Do you think Minny will be that desperate to bring in another QB, or do you expect Freeman to really impress at the combine and in workouts?

 

[Tanner9919]

This is my first ever mock draft, I'd like to hear comments and of course feel free to bash or agree. I included my 2nd/3rd round skill position picks too.

ROUND ONE

1. Detroit Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia

2. St. Louis (2-14) Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia

3. Kansas City (2-14) Mark Sanchez, QB, USC

4. Seattle (4-12) Michael Crabtree, WR, TT

5. Cleveland (4-12) Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest

6. Cincinnati (4-11-1) Andre Smith, OT, Alabama

7. Oakland (5-11) Malcom Jenkins, CB, Ohio State

8. Jacksonville (5-11) Percy Harvin, WR, Florida

9. Green Bay (6-10) Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss

10. San Francisco (7-9) Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas

11. Buffalo (7-9) Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State

12. Denver (8-8) Everette Brown, DE, Florida State

13. Washington (8-8) B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College

14. New Orleans (8-8) Rey Maualuga, LB, USC

15. Houston (8-8) Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois

16. San Diego (8-8) Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State

17. New York Jets (9-7) Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia

18. Chicago (9-7) Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri

19. Tampa Bay (9-6) Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State

20. Detroit (from Dallas) (9-7) James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State

21. Philadelphia (9-6-1) Louis Delmas, S, Western Michigan

22. Minnesota (10-6) Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State

23. New England (11-5) Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest

24. Atlanta (11-5) Tyson Jackson, DE/DT, LSU

25. Miami (11-5) Brian Cushing, LB, USC

26. Baltimore (11-5) D.J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt

27. Indianapolis (12-4) Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss

28. Philadelphia (from Carolina) (12-4) LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh

29. New York Giants (12-4) Clint Sintim, LB, Virginia

30. Tennessee (13-3) Derrius Heyward Bey, WR, Maryland

31. *Arizona (9-7) Andy Levitre, OG, Oregon State

32. *Pittsburgh (12-4) Max Unger, C, Oregon

no way Jets take a RB in the first round...you realize they don't have a starting QB for the 2009 season , right?so either they draft one in the first round, or trade that pick to Philly for McNabb,etc..they'd also be smart to draft a WR with that pick , Coles is long in the tooth..

or draft a LB to bolster that weak LB corps.or a DB..or trade that pick to Carolina for Julius Peppers..or draft a DE/DL, something they REALLY need..

ANYTHING but a RB

 

[Holland Freeze]

Nice job Chachi, here are a few additional thoughts/comments.

This is my first ever mock draft, I'd like to hear comments and of course feel free to bash or agree. I included my 2nd/3rd round skill position picks too.

ROUND ONE

2. St. Louis (2-14) Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia

Starting to hear more negatives about Smith so is Monroe a safer pick?\

3. Kansas City (2-14) Mark Sanchez, QB, USC

I agree that Thigpen should be given an opportunity and another need filled here - I think it may be a bit much thinking OT's would be the first 3 taken though

8. Jacksonville (5-11) Percy Harvin, WR, Florida

Harvin ahead of Maclin?

21. Philadelphia (9-6-1) Louis Delmas, S, Western Michigan

Moving up my board but not this high... yet

22. Minnesota (10-6) Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State

He is my #3 QB now as well but not for a 1st round selection, how about giving the QB a viable/consistent weapon like maybe Hey-Bey?

 

[puckalicious]

No way 2 QB's in the top 3. I've read that Sanchez/Stafford are closer in skillset to Quinn or Flacco and not a "franchise" type like Ryan which puts them in the bottom half of the first round at best.

While QB is a need for DET and KC, they both have bigger holes to fill on the OL and D.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

No way 2 QB's in the top 3. I've read that Sanchez/Stafford are closer in skillset to Quinn or Flacco and not a "franchise" type like Ryan which puts them in the bottom half of the first round at best.

That's not the most accurate of reasoning. Quinn in particular went in the latter half of round one because of teams not really needing a QB, not necessarily because of talent.Having said that, I do agree that having these two QBs go that high is probably unlikely. I doubt Harvin goes that high too.But overall, a good effort here and the differences from the normal are fun to talk about.

While QB is a need for DET and KC, they both have bigger holes to fill on the OL and D.

That might be true, but teams like these two need to draft talent in the first - and this is not the greatest year for defensive talent.

 

[Buffaloes]

Everette Brown is not a bad pick for Denver but I have a hard time seeing Raji and Maualuga making it past them.

 

[ATW22]

No Jason Smith OT Baylor - Dude is a top 10 pick

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

I think KC will stick with Thigpen and there is no chance in whatever that they go QB-QB in the first two rounds. I also expect Detroit to go WR with the first pick.

I know most mocks are set with Crabtree to Seattle, and the Chiefs have many needs, but what would you think of KC choosing him? Crabtree/Bowe/Bradley/Gonzalez would be pretty sweet.

 

[tuffnutt]

I think KC will stick with Thigpen and there is no chance in whatever that they go QB-QB in the first two rounds. I also expect Detroit to go WR with the first pick.

I know most mocks are set with Crabtree to Seattle, and the Chiefs have many needs, but what would you think of KC choosing him? Crabtree/Bowe/Bradley/Gonzalez would be pretty sweet.

not a bad thought, especially if rumors that Arizona's OC is in line to take over for edwards.But i think the chiefs go OL or maybe Curry

 

[Chachi]

Chachi, I am interested in hearing your reasoning for the Freeman pick. Do you think Minny will be that desperate to bring in another QB, or do you expect Freeman to really impress at the combine and in workouts?

I think it's a combination of both but I think it's more Freeman being impressive and skyrocketing up everyones boards during the combine.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Everette Brown is not a bad pick for Denver but I have a hard time seeing Raji and Maualuga making it past them.

Especially since they're possibly moving to the 3-4.I'm not sure how I'd feel if the Vikes drafted Freeman. Seems like another project, which the Vikes need, just not sure in the first. I'd say it's unlikely but not unreasonable.

 

[Chachi]

No Jason Smith OT Baylor - Dude is a top 10 pick

Nice catch, this was an oversight on my part. I heavily considered him at Oakland and Jacksonvilles picks (7 and 8 overall) and must have deleted him from my list of players, I am pretty sure I pegged him for Oakland, crossed him off and then changed the pick. When I do version 2 he'll be in there, top 10 I'm sure.

 

[saintfool]

14. New Orleans (8-8) Rey Maualuga, LB, USC

isn't he a projected MLB/ILB in the NFL? if so, then he doesn't make sense for the Saints. The #1 offseason priority for the Saints is re-signing Vilma. Williams think Vilma is perfect for the kind of system he wants to run in NO, with the MLB calling all of the defensive adjustments. They need help at LB, sure, but not at MLB. they need to replace Shanle and maybe Fujita. The Saints do need help at Safety and it would be their #1 draft priority. Bullocks opted out and is testing the market. Kaesviharn is a stopgap only. Harper is a knucklehead. CB would be #3 in importance at draft day.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

14. New Orleans (8-8) Rey Maualuga, LB, USC

isn't he a projected MLB/ILB in the NFL? if so, then he doesn't make sense for the Saints. The #1 offseason priority for the Saints is re-signing Vilma. Williams think Vilma is perfect for the kind of system he wants to run in NO, with the MLB calling all of the defensive adjustments. They need help at LB, sure, but not at MLB. they need to replace Shanle and maybe Fujita. The Saints do need help at Safety and it would be their #1 draft priority. Bullocks opted out and is testing the market. Kaesviharn is a stopgap only. Harper is a knucklehead. CB would be #3 in importance at draft day.

The talent available at the safety position is a bit underwhelming this year. I doubt there'll be a first rounder. Even William Moore is starting to appear a bit one dimensional (run stopper but liability in coverage).

 

[Chachi]

Hey SaintFool, why is Roman Harper a knucklehead, he's one of my favorite players to watch, I have never heard anything about him?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Kiper doesn't think Sanchez to the Chiefs is crazy...

Said Mel Kiper Jr., “The Chiefs will have to at least look closely at [uSC QB Mark] Sanchez with that third pick if they’ve decided they won’t stick with Tyler Thigpen. Sanchez only [started] for one year but he’s got the size and throws accurately on the move. He’s a real smart kid, a quick learner.”

 

[saintfool]

Hey SaintFool, why is Roman Harper a knucklehead, he's one of my favorite players to watch, I have never heard anything about him?

he's proven - repeatedly and much to the fans dismay - to be woefully inept in pass coverage. he cost the saints 3 games this year with PI calls.

 

[identikit]

Hey SaintFool, why is Roman Harper a knucklehead, he's one of my favorite players to watch, I have never heard anything about him?

he's proven - repeatedly and much to the fans dismay - to be woefully inept in pass coverage. he cost the saints 3 games this year with PI calls.

So he's just bad...Not really a knucklehead...

 

[Buffaloes]

Everette Brown is not a bad pick for Denver but I have a hard time seeing Raji and Maualuga making it past them.

Especially since they're possibly moving to the 3-4.I'm not sure how I'd feel if the Vikes drafted Freeman. Seems like another project, which the Vikes need, just not sure in the first. I'd say it's unlikely but not unreasonable.

I agree. I think Raji is the pick if he is there. Hard to pass up on the supposed best NT in the draft when transitioning to the 3-4.

 

[saintfool]

Hey SaintFool, why is Roman Harper a knucklehead, he's one of my favorite players to watch, I have never heard anything about him?

he's proven - repeatedly and much to the fans dismay - to be woefully inept in pass coverage. he cost the saints 3 games this year with PI calls.

So he's just bad...Not really a knucklehead...

He's not a bad character guy by any stretch but rather just not so smart.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

As a Green Bay fan I would have very little problem with Thompson taking Oher in the 1st. I'm not sure why James Davis in the 3rd though as his skillset makes him look like a smaller version of Ryan Grant to me. Everette Brown may be hard to pass on now though considering Green Bay's hiring Capers and committing to the 3-4. Or maybe even Raji if they think his weight can be controlled.

 

[gianmarco]

This is my first ever mock draft, I'd like to hear comments and of course feel free to bash or agree. I included my 2nd/3rd round skill position picks too.

ROUND ONE

1. Detroit Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia

2. St. Louis (2-14) Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia

3. Kansas City (2-14) Mark Sanchez, QB, USC

4. Seattle (4-12) Michael Crabtree, WR, TT

5. Cleveland (4-12) Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest

6. Cincinnati (4-11-1) Andre Smith, OT, Alabama

7. Oakland (5-11) Malcom Jenkins, CB, Ohio State

8. Jacksonville (5-11) Percy Harvin, WR, Florida

9. Green Bay (6-10) Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss

10. San Francisco (7-9) Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas

11. Buffalo (7-9) Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State

12. Denver (8-8) Everette Brown, DE, Florida State

13. Washington (8-8) B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College

14. New Orleans (8-8) Rey Maualuga, LB, USC

15. Houston (8-8) Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois

16. San Diego (8-8) Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State

17. New York Jets (9-7) Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia

18. Chicago (9-7) Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri

19. Tampa Bay (9-6) Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State

20. Detroit (from Dallas) (9-7) James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State

21. Philadelphia (9-6-1) Louis Delmas, S, Western Michigan

22. Minnesota (10-6) Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State

23. New England (11-5) Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest

24. Atlanta (11-5) Tyson Jackson, DE/DT, LSU

25. Miami (11-5) Brian Cushing, LB, USC

26. Baltimore (11-5) D.J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt

27. Indianapolis (12-4) Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss

28. Philadelphia (from Carolina) (12-4) LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh

29. New York Giants (12-4) Clint Sintim, LB, Virginia

30. Tennessee (13-3) Derrius Heyward Bey, WR, Maryland

31. *Arizona (9-7) Andy Levitre, OG, Oregon State

32. *Pittsburgh (12-4) Max Unger, C, Oregon

no way Jets take a RB in the first round...you realize they don't have a starting QB for the 2009 season , right?so either they draft one in the first round, or trade that pick to Philly for McNabb,etc..they'd also be smart to draft a WR with that pick , Coles is long in the tooth..

or draft a LB to bolster that weak LB corps.or a DB..or trade that pick to Carolina for Julius Peppers..or draft a DE/DL, something they REALLY need..

ANYTHING but a RB

Not all teams draft by need, particularly if there is a proven talent on the board at that spot.Look back 1 year and explain why Pitt took Mendenhall or Dallas took Felix Jones or when NO took Bush or KC took Larry Johnson or.....

 

[puckalicious]

Kiper doesn't think Sanchez to the Chiefs is crazy...

Said Mel Kiper Jr., “The Chiefs will have to at least look closely at [uSC QB Mark] Sanchez with that third pick if they’ve decided they won’t stick with Tyler Thigpen. Sanchez only [started] for one year but he’s got the size and throws accurately on the move. He’s a real smart kid, a quick learner.”

Kiper also drooled over Mike Williams, and thought Detroit stole him at #10. I know he's smarter than me but I find it hard to 100% believe what any of the "experts" think.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Everette Brown is not a bad pick for Denver but I have a hard time seeing Raji and Maualuga making it past them.

Especially since they're possibly moving to the 3-4.I'm not sure how I'd feel if the Vikes drafted Freeman. Seems like another project, which the Vikes need, just not sure in the first. I'd say it's unlikely but not unreasonable.

I agree. I think Raji is the pick if he is there. Hard to pass up on the supposed best NT in the draft when transitioning to the 3-4.

Problem for the Broncos is that the Packers are also moving to the 3-4 and I would think they'd really be interested in Raji too.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

no way Jets take a RB in the first round...you realize they don't have a starting QB for the 2009 season , right?

so either they draft one in the first round, or trade that pick to Philly for McNabb,etc..they'd also be smart to draft a WR with that pick , Coles is long in the tooth..

or draft a LB to bolster that weak LB corps.or a DB..or trade that pick to Carolina for Julius Peppers..or draft a DE/DL, something they REALLY need..

ANYTHING but a RB

Not all teams draft by need, particularly if there is a proven talent on the board at that spot.Look back 1 year and explain why Pitt took Mendenhall or Dallas took Felix Jones or when NO took Bush or KC took Larry Johnson or.....

People are too enamored with fixing their team's biggest need with the first round pick. It doesn't always work that way.

 

[Buffaloes]

Everette Brown is not a bad pick for Denver but I have a hard time seeing Raji and Maualuga making it past them.

Especially since they're possibly moving to the 3-4.I'm not sure how I'd feel if the Vikes drafted Freeman. Seems like another project, which the Vikes need, just not sure in the first. I'd say it's unlikely but not unreasonable.

I agree. I think Raji is the pick if he is there. Hard to pass up on the supposed best NT in the draft when transitioning to the 3-4.

Problem for the Broncos is that the Packers are also moving to the 3-4 and I would think they'd really be interested in Raji too.

I agree. I don't think Raji makes it out of the top 10.

 

[coolnerd]

no way Jets take a RB in the first round...you realize they don't have a starting QB for the 2009 season , right?

so either they draft one in the first round, or trade that pick to Philly for McNabb,etc..they'd also be smart to draft a WR with that pick , Coles is long in the tooth..

or draft a LB to bolster that weak LB corps.or a DB..or trade that pick to Carolina for Julius Peppers..or draft a DE/DL, something they REALLY need..

ANYTHING but a RB

Not all teams draft by need, particularly if there is a proven talent on the board at that spot.Look back 1 year and explain why Pitt took Mendenhall or Dallas took Felix Jones or when NO took Bush or KC took Larry Johnson or.....

People are too enamored with fixing their team's biggest need with the first round pick. It doesn't always work that way.

Even need drafting teams don't do a grocery list appraoch. the talent on the board often just does not warrant blindly taking the highest rated _____ because its your most pressing need.

 

[Chachi]

This is my first ever mock draft, I'd like to hear comments and of course feel free to bash or agree. I included my 2nd/3rd round skill position picks too.

ROUND ONE

1. Detroit Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia

2. St. Louis (2-14) Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia

3. Kansas City (2-14) Mark Sanchez, QB, USC

4. Seattle (4-12) Michael Crabtree, WR, TT

5. Cleveland (4-12) Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest

6. Cincinnati (4-11-1) Andre Smith, OT, Alabama

7. Oakland (5-11) Malcom Jenkins, CB, Ohio State

8. Jacksonville (5-11) Percy Harvin, WR, Florida

9. Green Bay (6-10) Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss

10. San Francisco (7-9) Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas

11. Buffalo (7-9) Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State

12. Denver (8-8) Everette Brown, DE, Florida State

13. Washington (8-8) B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College

14. New Orleans (8-8) Rey Maualuga, LB, USC

15. Houston (8-8) Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois

16. San Diego (8-8) Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State

17. New York Jets (9-7) Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia

18. Chicago (9-7) Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri

19. Tampa Bay (9-6) Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State

20. Detroit (from Dallas) (9-7) James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State

21. Philadelphia (9-6-1) Louis Delmas, S, Western Michigan

22. Minnesota (10-6) Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State

23. New England (11-5) Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest

24. Atlanta (11-5) Tyson Jackson, DE/DT, LSU

25. Miami (11-5) Brian Cushing, LB, USC

26. Baltimore (11-5) D.J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt

27. Indianapolis (12-4) Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss

28. Philadelphia (from Carolina) (12-4) LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh

29. New York Giants (12-4) Clint Sintim, LB, Virginia

30. Tennessee (13-3) Derrius Heyward Bey, WR, Maryland

31. *Arizona (9-7) Andy Levitre, OG, Oregon State

32. *Pittsburgh (12-4) Max Unger, C, Oregon

no way Jets take a RB in the first round...you realize they don't have a starting QB for the 2009 season , right?so either they draft one in the first round, or trade that pick to Philly for McNabb,etc..they'd also be smart to draft a WR with that pick , Coles is long in the tooth..

or draft a LB to bolster that weak LB corps.or a DB..or trade that pick to Carolina for Julius Peppers..or draft a DE/DL, something they REALLY need..

ANYTHING but a RB

I'm pretty confident that if the Raiders didn't take McFadden last season he would be a jet right now. I don't think there is "no way" the Jets take a RB. Thomas Jones did have a heck of a season last year, a career year for him but he will be 30 years old when the 2009 season begins.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

One of my fellow Pats homers posted a thread previously which said that the Ravens loss meant that NE's 1st round pick would drop down to 26th (from the "who cares" file).

I doubt they go CB in round 1 with pressing needs at LB and OL, but I don't know enough about college players to name an alternative, fwiw.

 

[commisholio]

Everette Brown is not a bad pick for Denver but I have a hard time seeing Raji and Maualuga making it past them.

Especially since they're possibly moving to the 3-4.I'm not sure how I'd feel if the Vikes drafted Freeman. Seems like another project, which the Vikes need, just not sure in the first. I'd say it's unlikely but not unreasonable.

I agree. I think Raji is the pick if he is there. Hard to pass up on the supposed best NT in the draft when transitioning to the 3-4.

Problem for the Broncos is that the Packers are also moving to the 3-4 and I would think they'd really be interested in Raji too.

I agree. I don't think Raji makes it out of the top 10.

SF needs a 3-4 NT as well.

 

[Snotbubbles]

The Eagles need to replace both their offensive tackles. I'd be shocked if they didn't take an OT with one of their firsts. I'd also be shocked if they spent a 1st on a RB.

 

[houndirish]

I'd be shocked if the Bears took Maclin. They already have a talented return specialist that struggles at wideout!

 

[jeff1013]

This is my first ever mock draft, I'd like to hear comments and of course feel free to bash or agree. I included my 2nd/3rd round skill position picks too.

ROUND ONE

1. Detroit Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia

2. St. Louis (2-14) Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia

3. Kansas City (2-14) Mark Sanchez, QB, USC

4. Seattle (4-12) Michael Crabtree, WR, TT

5. Cleveland (4-12) Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest

6. Cincinnati (4-11-1) Andre Smith, OT, Alabama

7. Oakland (5-11) Malcom Jenkins, CB, Ohio State

8. Jacksonville (5-11) Percy Harvin, WR, Florida

9. Green Bay (6-10) Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss

10. San Francisco (7-9) Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas

11. Buffalo (7-9) Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State

12. Denver (8-8) Everette Brown, DE, Florida State

13. Washington (8-8) B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College

14. New Orleans (8-8) Rey Maualuga, LB, USC

15. Houston (8-8) Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois

16. San Diego (8-8) Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State

17. New York Jets (9-7) Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia

18. Chicago (9-7) Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri

19. Tampa Bay (9-6) Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State

20. Detroit (from Dallas) (9-7) James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State

21. Philadelphia (9-6-1) Louis Delmas, S, Western Michigan

22. Minnesota (10-6) Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State

23. New England (11-5) Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest

24. Atlanta (11-5) Tyson Jackson, DE/DT, LSU

25. Miami (11-5) Brian Cushing, LB, USC

26. Baltimore (11-5) D.J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt

27. Indianapolis (12-4) Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss

28. Philadelphia (from Carolina) (12-4) LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh

29. New York Giants (12-4) Clint Sintim, LB, Virginia

30. Tennessee (13-3) Derrius Heyward Bey, WR, Maryland

31. *Arizona (9-7) Andy Levitre, OG, Oregon State

32. *Pittsburgh (12-4) Max Unger, C, Oregon

While Harvin is a mega popular player here in Jacksonville, I would be pretty shocked if they go WR in the first. Especially if the top 8 go as you say and Smith, OT from Baylor is available. Oher is probably another possibility albeit less of one. Jacksonville's oline is pretty decimated and they should be able to go wr in 2nd or 3rd.