Draft fast approaching so give us your top-ten picks (1 Viewer)

[Bracie Smathers]

A few of us have been posting top-ten lists or complete first round mocks. I limited myself to trying to figure out the top-ten but I'd like to see how others see the top-ten of the draft going. Feel free to put in reasonable trades.

Here's my renditions along with my update top-ten from today.

Orginal top-ten from February

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1. Carolina - DT Nick Farley

2. Denver - DE Da Quan Bowers

3. Buffalo - CB Patrick Paterson

4. Cincinnati - WR A.J. Green

5. Arizona - LB Von Miller

6. **trade** Cleveland trades down with Washington**Washington - QB Cam Newton

7. San Francisco - QB Blaine Gabbert

8. Tennessee - DE/DT Marcell Dereus

9. Dallas - CB Pince Akumara

10. **trade** Cleveland w/Washington - DE Robert Quinn

Updated top-ten list on March 5th

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1. Carolina - DE/DT Marcell Dereus

2. Denver - DE Da Quan Bowers

3. Buffalo - LB Von Miller

4. Cincinnati - CB Patrick Paterson

5. Arizona - QB Blaine Gabbert

6. Cleveland - WR A.J. Green

7. San Francisco - DE/OLB Robert Quinn

8. Tennessee - DT Nick Farley

9. Dallas - CB Pince Akumara

10. Washington - QB Cam Newton

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Top-Ten from March 31st

1. Carolina – QB Cam Newton

2. Denver – DT Marcell Dareus

3. Buffalo – LB Von Miller

4. Cincinnati – QB Blaine Gabbert

5. Arizona – CB Patrick Peterson

6. Cleveland – DE Da‘Quan Bowers

7. San Francisco – CB Prince Amukamara

8. Tennessee – DT Nick Fairley

9. Dallas – DE J.J. Watt

10. Washington – WR A.J. Green

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April 20 Top-Ten

1. Carolina – QB Cam Newton

Everything is pointing in the direction that Cam Newton will be the first pick of the draft.

2. Denver – DE Da‘Quan Bowers

I think the knee isn’t 100% right now but the Broncos anticipate Da’Quan will miss training camp and preseason so he would be used sparingly and won’t put too much on his plate his rookie year.

3. Buffalo – LB Von Miller

Von Miller to the Bills gets stronger and stronger in my eyes.

4. Cincinnati – WR A.J. Green

I think the Bengals will make a run for Andy Dalton in the second round but they will not pass on A.J. in the first and let him slide to the Browns.

5. Arizona – DT Marcell Dareus

I have a feeling the Cards will try the free agent route before they gamble a high pick on a rookie QB besides Dareus is too good to pass up.

6. Cleveland – CB Patrick Peterson

Not how the Browns would prefer the top part of the draft to fall but they will gladly scoop up Patrick Peterson and combine him with Joe Hayden to form one of the most dominant CB duos in the league. Also they may get a serious offer from Houston to move down to the 11th slot if Peterson is still on the board and the Browns might dish.

7. San Francisco – QB Blaine Gabbert

The Niners would love Blaine to fall into their laps and it just might happen.

8. Tennessee – DT Nick Fairley

Seeming more and more likely.

9. Dallas – CB Prince Amukamara

I don’t think the Boys could pass on Prince if he is there for them.

10. Washington – DE/OLB Robert Quinn

Quinn is a dominant edge rusher and could go as high as Denver but he’s not dominant against the run so a move to OLB on the weak-side opposite Orakpo would create synergy for the Washington pass rush.

 

[chinawildman]

Here's my top 10, and I based if off of what a team WANTS. Not need, but wants. Sometimes these things coincide, but they are not synonymous.

1. Buffalo (trade) - Cam Newton

We know Buffalo wants Newton, we know Carolina isn't sure what they want. If they were so high on Newton, we'd already be hearing about negotiation talks. Panthers are waiting until draft day to trade down and they take the best offer they can get. Buffalo offers their #1 next year to move up 2 spots and grab Cam Newton.

2. Denver - Marcell Dareus

A shoe-in, Denver wants to be able to stop the run. Perfect fit, surefire talent. Easy. Done.

3. Carolina (trade) - AJ Green

What Carolina wanted was Andrew Luck, but now more so than anything they just want to trade down. With Buffalo's 1st in their pocket next year, the Panthers are well aligned for the Andrew Luck sweepstakes. They look ahead by acquiring weapons like Green to give Clausen his obligatory second chance. What's the worst that can happen if he sucks? Pick 1st overall next year?

4. Cincy - Julio Jones

Bengals see Green go and don't even bat an eyelash. They draft the receiver they've wanted all along and hope Palmer changes his mind. Marvin Lewis doesn't have time to start anew with a young QB and they need talent at the skill positions badly.

5. Arizona - Ryan Mallett

The Cardinals went from superbowl contenders to a joke last year and all they want to do is win again. Cards have good RBs, and talent at WR, especially with Fitz who can chase down deep balls. Mallett is the most pro ready QB in this class and can instantly make an impact starting week one. Some may laugh at this pick, but the simple truth is that there isn't another player in this draft who can make such an immediate difference for the Cardinals THIS YEAR.

6. Dallas (trade) - Patrick Peterson

Dallas and Peterson are one of the best fits in this year's draft. For the price of a third rounder, there's no doubt in my mind that Jones will try to move up for him. A pure athlete and hybird safety corner with return skills is exactly what Jones wants. As I said wants and needs are sometimes not the same, but in this instance it is.

7. San Francisco - Von Miller

With all the action going on in the top 5 the 49ers stay pat and take the best pass rusher in this draft who also happens to be the guy they've wanted all along. The 49ers will draft QB this year, eventually... but I don't think Gabbert is the guy they want. They have the tools to win immediately, and that is just what Harbaugh wants to do.

8. Washington Redskins (trade) - Blaine Gabbert

We've been hearing whispers of the Redskins wanting to trade, and most likely it is because they want a QB. The titans could've gone a few ways with Gabbert, Quinn, or Fairley so they trade down for more value, while Shanahan finally gets the QB he wants.

9. Cleveland (trade) - Robert Quinn

The Browns knew either Quinn or Fairley would be available to them after the trade down so they just take who they want more here. The Browns want to beat the likes of the Steelers and Ravens at their own game. Quinn gives their defense much needed teeth.

10. Tennessee (trade) - Nick Fairley

Tennessee has long had a reputation of taking questionable character risks in the 1st round. It's no different here. Fairley has become an unwanted man due to the amount of 3-4 teams that pick high in this draft. Not the case here, easy pick here for Tennessee.

 

[Go deep]

Here's my top 10, and I based if off of what a team WANTS. Not need, but wants. Sometimes these things coincide, but they are not synonymous.

1. Buffalo (trade) - Cam Newton

We know Buffalo wants Newton, we know Carolina isn't sure what they want. If they were so high on Newton, we'd already be hearing about negotiation talks. Panthers are waiting until draft day to trade down and they take the best offer they can get. Buffalo offers their #1 next year to move up 2 spots and grab Cam Newton.

3. Carolina (trade) - AJ Green

What Carolina wanted was Andrew Luck, but now more so than anything they just want to trade down. With Buffalo's 1st in their pocket next year, the Panthers are well aligned for the Andrew Luck sweepstakes. They look ahead by acquiring weapons like Green to give Clausen his obligatory second change. What's the worst that can happen if he sucks? Pick 1st overall next year?

Im sure Carolina would love this, but there is a 0% chance the Bills give up a first next year to move up two spots in a draft with no clear #1. This may have happened if Luck came out this year, but NO WAY anyone trades up to get Newton.

 

[Crippler]

1. Carolina. Cam Newton. Unlike what china just said, they are not allowed to negotiate. Makes this draft different. Word is out though

2. Denver. Marcell Darius. I dont like the Bowers pick. This one makes too much sense

3. Buffalo. Von Miller. The next Ware will go early and they will build D around him

4. Cincy. Julio JOnes. I think they put a kink in things

5. Arizona. Patrick Peterson. Steal with best player in draft

6. Cleveland. AJ Green. Too much sense for this one and cincy helps

7. SF. Prince Amakumara. CB is biggest need. Hope to get a guy like Optimus Prime in 2nd instead

8. Tenn. Nick Fairly. They miss Haynesworth and hope he brings the same

9. Dallas. Tyron Smith. Even though I like the trade up for Peterson or trading down here for someone who wants Quinn or Gabbert

10. Washington. Blaine Gabbert. I just see the 2nd tier QB's making one of the guys drop further than expected. Not a big gap difference

 

[chinawildman]

Here's my top 10, and I based if off of what a team WANTS. Not need, but wants. Sometimes these things coincide, but they are not synonymous.

1. Buffalo (trade) - Cam Newton

We know Buffalo wants Newton, we know Carolina isn't sure what they want. If they were so high on Newton, we'd already be hearing about negotiation talks. Panthers are waiting until draft day to trade down and they take the best offer they can get. Buffalo offers their #1 next year to move up 2 spots and grab Cam Newton.

3. Carolina (trade) - AJ Green

What Carolina wanted was Andrew Luck, but now more so than anything they just want to trade down. With Buffalo's 1st in their pocket next year, the Panthers are well aligned for the Andrew Luck sweepstakes. They look ahead by acquiring weapons like Green to give Clausen his obligatory second change. What's the worst that can happen if he sucks? Pick 1st overall next year?

Im sure Carolina would love this, but there is a 0% chance the Bills give up a first next year to move up two spots in a draft with no clear #1. This may have happened if Luck came out this year, but NO WAY anyone trades up to get Newton.

Whether they give up a 1st is hypothetical. What about a 2nd? Carolina seems so unsure about who they want that it would be realistic for them to accept much less than "proper value" to move down. I just know Buffalo seems higher on Newton than they are.

 

[chinawildman]

1. Carolina. Cam Newton. Unlike what china just said, they are not allowed to negotiate. Makes this draft different. Word is out though

2. Denver. Marcell Darius. I dont like the Bowers pick. This one makes too much sense

3. Buffalo. Von Miller. The next Ware will go early and they will build D around him

4. Cincy. Julio JOnes. I think they put a kink in things

5. Arizona. Patrick Peterson. Steal with best player in draft

6. Cleveland. AJ Green. Too much sense for this one and cincy helps

7. SF. Prince Amakumara. CB is biggest need. Hope to get a guy like Optimus Prime in 2nd instead

8. Tenn. Nick Fairly. They miss Haynesworth and hope he brings the same

9. Dallas. Tyron Smith. Even though I like the trade up for Peterson or trading down here for someone who wants Quinn or Gabbert

10. Washington. Blaine Gabbert. I just see the 2nd tier QB's making one of the guys drop further than expected. Not a big gap difference

EDITED: AH nevermind I see what you mean. I forgot that the players can't make an deals right now. With how many players Carolina has put into consideration however, I still think they would prefer to trade down, even if it's not fair value.

 

[Go deep]

1. Carolina. Cam Newton. Unlike what china just said, they are not allowed to negotiate. Makes this draft different. Word is out though2. Denver. Marcell Darius. I dont like the Bowers pick. This one makes too much sense3. Buffalo. Von Miller. The next Ware will go early and they will build D around him4. Cincy. Julio JOnes. I think they put a kink in things5. Arizona. Patrick Peterson. Steal with best player in draft6. Cleveland. AJ Green. Too much sense for this one and cincy helps7. SF. Prince Amakumara. CB is biggest need. Hope to get a guy like Optimus Prime in 2nd instead8. Tenn. Nick Fairly. They miss Haynesworth and hope he brings the same9. Dallas. Tyron Smith. Even though I like the trade up for Peterson or trading down here for someone who wants Quinn or Gabbert10. Washington. Blaine Gabbert. I just see the 2nd tier QB's making one of the guys drop further than expected. Not a big gap difference

I thnk the top 3 are all but set with what you have here. I think the Bengals actually prefer Jones to Green, and Fairly to the Titans makes perfect sense. I think Gabbert slides past the top 10, but other than that, i like these picks.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

1. Carolina. Cam Newton. Unlike what china just said, they are not allowed to negotiate. Makes this draft different. Word is out though

2. Denver. Marcell Darius. I dont like the Bowers pick. This one makes too much sense

3. Buffalo. Von Miller. The next Ware will go early and they will build D around him

4. Cincy. Julio JOnes. I think they put a kink in things

5. Arizona. Patrick Peterson. Steal with best player in draft

6. Cleveland. AJ Green. Too much sense for this one and cincy helps

7. SF. Prince Amakumara. CB is biggest need. Hope to get a guy like Optimus Prime in 2nd instead

8. Tenn. Nick Fairly. They miss Haynesworth and hope he brings the same

9. Dallas. Tyron Smith. Even though I like the trade up for Peterson or trading down here for someone who wants Quinn or Gabbert

10. Washington. Blaine Gabbert. I just see the 2nd tier QB's making one of the guys drop further than expected. Not a big gap difference

He's right because of the lockout. There will be a draft but the players will not be signed until there's a CBA.

 

[chinawildman]

1. Carolina. Cam Newton. Unlike what china just said, they are not allowed to negotiate. Makes this draft different. Word is out though

2. Denver. Marcell Darius. I dont like the Bowers pick. This one makes too much sense

3. Buffalo. Von Miller. The next Ware will go early and they will build D around him

4. Cincy. Julio JOnes. I think they put a kink in things

5. Arizona. Patrick Peterson. Steal with best player in draft

6. Cleveland. AJ Green. Too much sense for this one and cincy helps

7. SF. Prince Amakumara. CB is biggest need. Hope to get a guy like Optimus Prime in 2nd instead

8. Tenn. Nick Fairly. They miss Haynesworth and hope he brings the same

9. Dallas. Tyron Smith. Even though I like the trade up for Peterson or trading down here for someone who wants Quinn or Gabbert

10. Washington. Blaine Gabbert. I just see the 2nd tier QB's making one of the guys drop further than expected. Not a big gap difference

I think niners take Quinn here instead.

 

[Go deep]

Here's my top 10, and I based if off of what a team WANTS. Not need, but wants. Sometimes these things coincide, but they are not synonymous.

1. Buffalo (trade) - Cam Newton

We know Buffalo wants Newton, we know Carolina isn't sure what they want. If they were so high on Newton, we'd already be hearing about negotiation talks. Panthers are waiting until draft day to trade down and they take the best offer they can get. Buffalo offers their #1 next year to move up 2 spots and grab Cam Newton.

3. Carolina (trade) - AJ Green

What Carolina wanted was Andrew Luck, but now more so than anything they just want to trade down. With Buffalo's 1st in their pocket next year, the Panthers are well aligned for the Andrew Luck sweepstakes. They look ahead by acquiring weapons like Green to give Clausen his obligatory second change. What's the worst that can happen if he sucks? Pick 1st overall next year?

Im sure Carolina would love this, but there is a 0% chance the Bills give up a first next year to move up two spots in a draft with no clear #1. This may have happened if Luck came out this year, but NO WAY anyone trades up to get Newton.

Whether they give up a 1st is hypothetical. What about a 2nd? Carolina seems so unsure about who they want that it would be realistic for them to accept much less than "proper value" to move down. I just know Buffalo seems higher on Newton than they are.

I just cant see any reason for the Bills to move up. They might consider Newton if he makes it to 3, but with so many needs, especially on defense, i cant imagine the Bills moving up. They are the Bills though, and anything is possible(other than giving their first next year).

 

[two_dollars]

I take Patrick Patterson with the first pick. You don't let a guy like that slip by, especially in that division, to take a gamble on a QB.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Here's my top 10, and I based if off of what a team WANTS. Not need, but wants. Sometimes these things coincide, but they are not synonymous.

1. Buffalo (trade) - Cam Newton

We know Buffalo wants Newton, we know Carolina isn't sure what they want. If they were so high on Newton, we'd already be hearing about negotiation talks. Panthers are waiting until draft day to trade down and they take the best offer they can get. Buffalo offers their #1 next year to move up 2 spots and grab Cam Newton.

It says a lot about the state of the Buffalo franchise that people feel free to dream up ludicrous scenarios like this without worrying about being shouted down.

 

[cheese]

1. Carolina. Cam Newton. Unlike what china just said, they are not allowed to negotiate. Makes this draft different. Word is out though

2. Denver. Marcell Darius. I dont like the Bowers pick. This one makes too much sense

3. Buffalo. Von Miller. The next Ware will go early and they will build D around him

4. Cincy. Julio JOnes. I think they put a kink in things

5. Arizona. Patrick Peterson. Steal with best player in draft

6. Cleveland. AJ Green. Too much sense for this one and cincy helps

7. SF. Prince Amakumara. CB is biggest need. Hope to get a guy like Optimus Prime in 2nd instead

8. Tenn. Nick Fairly. They miss Haynesworth and hope he brings the same

9. Dallas. Tyron Smith. Even though I like the trade up for Peterson or trading down here for someone who wants Quinn or Gabbert

10. Washington. Blaine Gabbert. I just see the 2nd tier QB's making one of the guys drop further than expected. Not a big gap difference

Interesting and very possible, but I'd still be a little surprised. The Bengals talk and talk about wanting WRs who block and do the "little things", but their actions have said otherwise for years. Caldwell, a great blocking WR, continues to get passed over for guys with more upside in the passing game. Obviously, the signing of TO and reliance on Chad who are terrible at everything except getting open and making catches. They brought in Jay Gruden who figures to want some weapons at WR that can put up big receiving yards, given his system/background. I think Green fits this mold as a route runner and big play guy better than Jones, but admittedly, I'm just going off my limited knowledge of the 2 players in college.Also, despite the Bengals struggles at actually turning picks into good players, they're rarely the team that makes a head-scratching pick on draft day. They're normally pretty status quo with their rankings/picks.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Reports are that Bowers' knee is a genuine concern so more than likely he won't be going #2 as I had in my most recent mock.

St. Pete Times claims Bowers knee will have him fall in draft

Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times is confident that the Bucs will pounce if Clemson DE Da'Quan Bowers falls to No. 20.According to Holder, sentiment is "rapidly growing" in "league circles" that Bowers is in for a "precipitous fall" due to his degenerative knee condition, making a drop to 20 realistic. Holder points to Tampa's clearance of Kellen Winslow before trading for him two years ago, and history of drafting players that were off other teams' boards. The Bucs are desperate for defensive ends. Apr 21, 9:58 AMSource: St. Petersburg Times

Also their is a mock draft going on right now where Sig Bloom and Wes Bunting of NFLP are two of the three graders once the mock is completed.

Here is the top-ten from that mock, go to the link for the full mock. They have made it all the way to round three right now.

LINK War Room Edition mock draft

... The most exciting news of the day is the public announcement of graders for #MockThree. We’ve really gone out of our way to make sure we have the most established and credible professionals grading our drafts, and #MockThree is the pinnacle of accomplishment. Without further ado, I present to you our 3 confirmed graders (with 1 invite still pending). Special thanks to @PFF_Zerodev for doing all the footwork in rounding up these big names.

■ Sigmund Bloom – Draftguys.com

■ Shane Hallam – Draftcountdown.com

■ Wes Bunting – NationalFootballPost.com

Round 1

1. Carolina Panthers: Marcell Dareus, DT – Alabama

*2. San Diego Chargers (from DEN): Von Miller, OLB – Texas A&M

3. Buffalo Bills: Patrick Peterson, CB – LSU

4. Cincinnati Bengals: A.J. Green, WR – Georgia

5. Arizona Cardinals: Blaine Gabbert, QB – Missouri

6. Cleveland Browns: Robert Quinn, DE – UNC

7. San Francisco 49ers: Prince Amukamara, CB - Nebraska

*8. Miami Dolphins (from TEN): Cam Newton, QB - Auburn

*9. Kansas City Chiefs (from DAL): Julio Jones, WR – Alabama

*10. Denver Broncos (from WAS): Nick Fairley, DT – Auburn

Uh, it seems unlikely to me that soo much trade activity would take place in the top-ten but this is what they list to explain the trades from above:

Trades:

■Denver trades #2 overall to San Diego for #18, #50, and #89.

■Tennessee trades #8 overall to Miami for #111, #179, and their 2012 first and second round picks.

■Dallas trades #9 and #221 overall to Kansas City for #21, #86, and #118.

■Washington trades #10, #41, and #155 to Denver for #18, #36, and #89.

 

[Donnybrook]

Shot in the dark





[*]Panthers - Cam Newton

[*]Denver - Marcell Darius

[*]Buffalo - Von Miller

[*]Cincinnati AJ Green

[*]Arizona Patrick Peterson

[*]Cleveland Prince Amukamara

[*]San Francisco Robert Quinn

[*]Tennessee Julio Jones

[*]St Louis (from Dallas) Nick Fairley

[*]Washington - Cameron Jordon

and the Blaine Gabbert free fall begins

 

[Donnybrook]

*2. San Diego Chargers (from DEN): Von Miller, OLB – Texas A&M

■Denver trades #2 overall to San Diego for #18, #50, and #89.

I think this would be a strange trade - giving up half your draft to a division rival for a linebacker. AJ Smith better be convinced that Von Miller is the next Lawrence Taylor.

 

[5Rings]

1. Carolina. Cam Newton. Unlike what china just said, they are not allowed to negotiate. Makes this draft different. Word is out though

2. Denver. Marcell Darius. I dont like the Bowers pick. This one makes too much sense

3. Buffalo. Von Miller. The next Ware will go early and they will build D around him

4. Cincy. Julio JOnes. I think they put a kink in things

5. Arizona. Patrick Peterson. Steal with best player in draft

6. Cleveland. AJ Green. Too much sense for this one and cincy helps

7. SF. Prince Amakumara. CB is biggest need. Hope to get a guy like Optimus Prime in 2nd instead

8. Tenn. Nick Fairly. They miss Haynesworth and hope he brings the same

9. Dallas. Tyron Smith. Even though I like the trade up for Peterson or trading down here for someone who wants Quinn or Gabbert

10. Washington. Blaine Gabbert. I just see the 2nd tier QB's making one of the guys drop further than expected. Not a big gap difference

I think niners take Quinn here instead.

I don't think Quinn fits the current scheme. Prince

 

[chinawildman]

Here's my top 10, and I based if off of what a team WANTS. Not need, but wants. Sometimes these things coincide, but they are not synonymous.

1. Buffalo (trade) - Cam Newton

We know Buffalo wants Newton, we know Carolina isn't sure what they want. If they were so high on Newton, we'd already be hearing about negotiation talks. Panthers are waiting until draft day to trade down and they take the best offer they can get. Buffalo offers their #1 next year to move up 2 spots and grab Cam Newton.

It says a lot about the state of the Buffalo franchise that people feel free to dream up ludicrous scenarios like this without worrying about being shouted down.

I understand giving up a first is a reach, but if Carolina liked 3 guys and can't decide, why not get an extra pick and let the other teams decide for you? And if you were Buffalo, I think you seriously consider trading up if the Panthers were fine settling for way below market value.

 

[5Rings]

1. Carolina. Cam Newton. Unlike what china just said, they are not allowed to negotiate. Makes this draft different. Word is out though

2. Denver. Marcell Darius. I dont like the Bowers pick. This one makes too much sense

3. Buffalo. Von Miller. The next Ware will go early and they will build D around him

4. Cincy. Julio JOnes. I think they put a kink in things

5. Arizona. Patrick Peterson. Steal with best player in draft

6. Cleveland. AJ Green. Too much sense for this one and cincy helps

7. SF. Prince Amakumara. CB is biggest need. Hope to get a guy like Optimus Prime in 2nd instead

8. Tenn. Nick Fairly. They miss Haynesworth and hope he brings the same

9. Dallas. Tyron Smith. Even though I like the trade up for Peterson or trading down here for someone who wants Quinn or Gabbert

10. Washington. Blaine Gabbert. I just see the 2nd tier QB's making one of the guys drop further than expected. Not a big gap difference

I think niners take Quinn here instead.

I don't think Quinn fits the current scheme. Prince

North Carolina coach Butch Davis on Robert Quinn: "Clearly, the best position for him is 4-3 defensive end."

 

[chinawildman]

It's not that I think Quinn is a perfect fit, I just like his upside more than Amukamara and can make more of a difference on D. I consider Quinn's "tweener-ness" a strength, not a detriment.

 

[5Rings]

1. Carolina. Cam Newton. Locked in. Dude will sell tickets, and IMO, win games. Carolina is not that bad of a team IMO.

2. Denver. Marcell Darius. Quick: name who is starting at DT for Denver? Great player, fills a need, and will perhaps allow pseudo-bust Robert Ayers to blossom.

3. Buffalo. Von Miller. I pause because they already have Kelsay and Merriman signed longterm, and a shiny well paid turd on the pine in Maybin, but this makes too much sense unless they go Gabbert.

4. Cincy. AJ Green. Makes sense with the departure of Ocho and TO, plus word has it Cincy drafts a predetermined position each round. This year is WR in 1, QB in 2.

5. Arizona. Blane Gabbert. He had nice hair for the fickle Card fans, keeps their best player happy, and keeps butts in the seats.

6. Cleveland. DaQuan Bowers. Who is going to rush the passer (besides Benard) in the Brownies new 4-3? If his knee doesn't check out, I think they go Quinn. As for the Peterson talk...EZ Eric Wright was a "stud" only a year ago, and Haden looks very good as well.

7. SF. Patrick Peterson. No QB worth the pick that fits the system...Miller is gone...and Bowers/Quinn are 4-3 ends. Not a bad consolation price to replace Clements and add some physicality to the secondary.

8. Tenn. Ryan Mallet. Who better to learn from than another big ol' cement footed, rocket armed, bone-headed downfield passer? Mallet could fluorish after sitting behind Collins for a season.

9. Dallas. Tyron Smith. Gotta keep Romo healthy, even though in this draft Fairley has to be tempting. I think they pass on Fairley because of Dez.

10. Washington. Julio Jones. Shanahan doesn't have a big physical WR to get YAC and knock dudes around...yet. Allows Moss to move to a much more comfortable role as well. I think the Skins would take Mallet if he falls here. I just can't see Jake Locker being a top 10 player.

 

[eakfootball]

1 Panthers-Cam Newton

2 Broncos-Marcell Dareus

3 Bills-Von Miller

4 Bengals-AJ Green

5 Cards-Blaine Gabbert

6 Browns-Julio Jones

7 49ers-Patrick Peterson

8 Titans-Nick Fairly

9 Cowboys-Tyron Smith

10 Skins-Robert Quinn

 

[chinawildman]

I just don't see the Gabbert to Arizona thing happening... I've seen quite a few mocks make that pick, but all indications from writers in Arizona say otherwise. Why would they want to bring along a totally raw passer? Not to mention the only 2 QBs they have are basically one foot out of the rookie kiddie pool.

 

[Crippler]

I just don't see the Gabbert to Arizona thing happening... I've seen quite a few mocks make that pick, but all indications from writers in Arizona say otherwise. Why would they want to bring along a totally raw passer? Not to mention the only 2 QBs they have are basically one foot out of the rookie kiddie pool.

I agree with this. The only way Arizona drafts Gabbert is if Peterson and Miller are gone. I dont think Skelton is all that bad and they will go the FA route instead and get a stud D player instead of a developmental QB. Sign Bulger, give Skelton a chance and maybe draft the QB in the 2nd round. Also. Buffalo has so many needs that there is no way to give up more picks to move up. Is Newton really worth it with so many nice looking QB's in this draft. One reason I dont like that Chargers trade by Bracie. They have enough holes to fill to not give up 3 picks. OL, RB depth, WR, CB, S, ILB, OLB. Plus this is a deep draft. But Miller is an interesting prospect for them. I still think the Matthews move last year was a silly one so they could do it again. It is end of 1st where they will be a ton of action I think. Where prices wont be so huge. Carolina will not be able to trade pick 1. SF is the team that should move up with Cincy to get Peterson if he is there. Best scenario in top 10 to that point.

 

[No Way Jose]

Carolina--Patrick Peterson

Denver--Marcell Dareus

Bills--Von Miller

Bengals--AJ Green

Cards--Bowers

(trade) Redskins--Cam Newton

49ers--Blaine Gabbert

Titans--Nick Fairley

Cowboys--Tyron Smith

(trade) Browns--Julio Jones

 

[Donnybrook]

Here's my top 10, and I based if off of what a team WANTS. Not need, but wants. Sometimes these things coincide, but they are not synonymous.

1. Buffalo (trade) - Cam Newton

We know Buffalo wants Newton, we know Carolina isn't sure what they want. If they were so high on Newton, we'd already be hearing about negotiation talks. Panthers are waiting until draft day to trade down and they take the best offer they can get. Buffalo offers their #1 next year to move up 2 spots and grab Cam Newton.

3. Carolina (trade) - AJ Green

What Carolina wanted was Andrew Luck, but now more so than anything they just want to trade down. With Buffalo's 1st in their pocket next year, the Panthers are well aligned for the Andrew Luck sweepstakes. They look ahead by acquiring weapons like Green to give Clausen his obligatory second change. What's the worst that can happen if he sucks? Pick 1st overall next year?

Im sure Carolina would love this, but there is a 0% chance the Bills give up a first next year to move up two spots in a draft with no clear #1. This may have happened if Luck came out this year, but NO WAY anyone trades up to get Newton.

Andre Reed might have let the cat out of the bag. http://aol.sportingn...hristian-ponder

Andre Reed tweets about Bills taking Christian Ponder

Vinnie Iyer Sporting News

Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Andre Reed will be announcing his old team's second-round pick at the 2011 NFL Draft next Friday, but he jumped the gun on that with an enthusiastic Tweet on Thursday night.

Buffalo radio station WGR 550 reported that Reed said via Twitter that he was looking forward to calling out the name of Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder, an update that has since been deleted.

Although team officials have expressed confidence in incumbent starter Ryan Fitzpatrick in the short term, Bills G.M. Buddy Nix had remarked about the depth of the quarterback class on Wednesday, telling the Buffalo News "it's probably a perfect time to take a quarterback."

If the Bills decide to take a defensive player like Texas A&M outside linebacker Von Miller at No. 3 overall, Ponder would be an intriguing option for them in the second round — if he's still available at No. 34 overall.