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FBG NFL MOCK DRAFT BY THE NUMBERS (PICKS) (2 Viewers)

I think Fabain Washington for Indy would be a good pick. They need a CB and he is the highest one left. Pittsburgh go ahead and pick.

 
At 1.30 the Steelers select David Baas G/C Michigan

The Steelers are in the enviable position of drafting for depth rather than for immediate need. The need categories as I see them for the near future are DE, OL depth, TE (if they want more of a receiving threat there) and possibly CB, RB, and WR. At this spot, the best available player for them is Baas. The offensive line is the engine which drives the Steelers run-oriented offense and Baas is a perfect fit. At 6' 4 1/2" and 320 lbs, he has the size to be a force in the ground game. He turned in a 5.0 in the 40, 29 strength reps, and a 37 on the Wonderlic at the combine, all in the top 1-2 among guards likely to be drafted. Aside from this, he plays with a serious "mean streak", which may be a cliche these days, but is imperative to success in the NFL. Baas reminds me a little of Alan Faneca in this respect and he looks to be the best fit for the Steeler offense of any lineman in the draft. Add to this a coveted characteristic - versatility. Baas projects to be a guard in the NFL, but played center this entire season due to necessity and ended up tying Ben Wilkinson for the award given to the nation's top center (the name of which eludes me at the moment.) This could be huge for Pittsburgh as center Jeff Hartings is older and playing on oft-injured knees...one bad twist and his career could be over. Kendall Simmons is slated to be the teams starting RG, but missed all of last season with injury and is also battling adult-onset diabetes. These are the two high-risk positions on the Steelers line, and Baas could feasibly jump in and perform well at either spot from day 1 if need be. With Oliver Ross and Keydrick Vincent signing free agent deals elsewhere, o-line depth is at a premium for Pittsburgh, which gives Baas the nod here. I would also have strongly considered Shaun Cody were he still on the board, but none of the CBs, DEs, or WRs available here provide the value Baas does, IMO.

 
OKAY, BIG RED & PANTHERSFAN90! YOU'RE FIRED! :hot:

We now need a replacement for Indy & Cincy - any takers?

 
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1.31 - The Philadelphia Eagles select

DT Anttaj Hawthorne

Official Bio College: Wisconsin Height: 6-33/8

Position: Defensive Tackle Weight: 321

Class: Senior 40-Yard: 5.12

Strengths: Has great size and big frame with long arms...Very strong up top...Has a lot of experience...Can be unblockable at times and almost forces offenses to devote two men to him...Can play the run as well as get after the quarterback...Has a good burst and good closing speed...Does a good job shedding blocks...Solid, reliable tackler.

Weaknesses: Has an inconsistent motor and can disappear for stretches...Doesn't have elite speed and quickness...Needs to get stronger in his lower half...Needs to get in better shape to play longer stretches...Still relies on his natural talent too much.

Notes: Probably a better prospect than Wendell Bryant was coming out of college...Erasmus James stole some of his thunder as a senior, but Hawthorne is still one of the top defensive tackles in this draft.

Also was looking at OT or OLB here, but I don't see the Eagles going LB much in the first round, I think if they stand pat here they pick up a trenches guy...

 
Eramus James got all the credit but it was Hawthorne that made the Wisconsin DL. His junior year I thought he was the best player in the Big Ten. His senior year was a bit down but he is a force against the run and disrupts the pass. In a weak DT group I could see him going higher.

 
The Super Bowl Champs New England Patriots select withthe 32nd pick:

Fabian Washinton NEB CB

Write up will follow.......later this morning.

5rings pm'd

 
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At 1.30 the Steelers select David Baas G/C Michigan

The Steelers are in the enviable position of drafting for depth rather than for immediate need. The need categories as I see them for the near future are DE, OL depth, TE (if they want more of a receiving threat there) and possibly CB, RB, and WR. At this spot, the best available player for them is Baas. The offensive line is the engine which drives the Steelers run-oriented offense and Baas is a perfect fit. At 6' 4 1/2" and 320 lbs, he has the size to be a force in the ground game. He turned in a 5.0 in the 40, 29 strength reps, and a 37 on the Wonderlic at the combine, all in the top 1-2 among guards likely to be drafted. Aside from this, he plays with a serious "mean streak", which may be a cliche these days, but is imperative to success in the NFL. Baas reminds me a little of Alan Faneca in this respect and he looks to be the best fit for the Steeler offense of any lineman in the draft. Add to this a coveted characteristic - versatility. Baas projects to be a guard in the NFL, but played center this entire season due to necessity and ended up tying Ben Wilkinson for the award given to the nation's top center (the name of which eludes me at the moment.) This could be huge for Pittsburgh as center Jeff Hartings is older and playing on oft-injured knees...one bad twist and his career could be over. Kendall Simmons is slated to be the teams starting RG, but missed all of last season with injury and is also battling adult-onset diabetes. These are the two high-risk positions on the Steelers line, and Baas could feasibly jump in and perform well at either spot from day 1 if need be. With Oliver Ross and Keydrick Vincent signing free agent deals elsewhere, o-line depth is at a premium for Pittsburgh, which gives Baas the nod here. I would also have strongly considered Shaun Cody were he still on the board, but none of the CBs, DEs, or WRs available here provide the value Baas does, IMO.
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this is the best case scenario for the steelers... great pick.
 
I really wanted Baas--he is the perfect fit for the Niners OL needs...was also very disapointed to see Fabian and Marlin go right before us.

I think SF really needs some ends for the 3-4, but I just didn't see value at this point. The DEs left are tweeners, and I'm not sure if one of the 2nd tier DTs can move outside.

The top two players on my board are a WR and a LB--which are two areas I don't feel the team has a need at.

With the First Pick in the 2nd Round, SF selects CB Brandon Browner of OSU.

Its not like we are a SB contender--we are rebuilding and have time to let this youngster improve. Don't let his 40 time scare you--this kid has the freaky size and ball ability and IMO can be a top tier NFL CB.

**pm sent to cleveland**

 
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oops.

BRB

2.02 - Cleveland Browns - Shawne Merriman, OLB - Maryland

Lots of upside and he could play either OLB or DE, which will fit perfect for this defense.

Next up: 1.03 - Philadelphia Eagles (From Miami) - babydemon90

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My previous pick:

This is going to be a tough call.

In a perfect world, we would have an offensive lineman grading out to a top 3 pick and make this 3rd overall selection a no-brainer.

The truth is that picking an offensive lineman means we would have to trade out of this spot as none are worth drafting this early.

So what other needs do we have that could be addressed this early and matchup up with an available worthy prospect.

Well, we need a QB prospect to groom, one who will be accurate and consistent rather than a big penchant for the long ball and risky passes.

Lee Suggs, or even Chester Taylor (if we are able to keep him) could prove to be quite valuable, but the jury is out on both of them, so a big back capable of pounding the ball, eating the clock and wearing down defenses is definitely an option

On the other side of the ball, we need an impact linebacker to run the defense. There isn't really an impact player who can stop the run, which was the worst in the NFL last year.

Looking over the prospects that could best fit those needs, we have Utah quarterback Alex Smith, Texas runningback Cedric Benson and Texas linebacker Derrick Thompson. As luck would have it, they are all available.

So who do we take? Well, the choice here is going to come down to who can we get with our other picks, as well as what we already have on our roster. Without divulging who we are targeting in later rounds, we are going to push aside our bitter memories of our first stab at drafting a franchise QB and select:

1.03, Cleveland Browns: QB-ALEX SMITH-UTAH

Smith is simply a better fit for the ball control, mistake free offense we are going to try to implement here. He has the measurables you want in a franchise QB (6-4, 212) and he's smart  too(40/50 Wonderlic score). His recent pro day also put to rest some questions about his accuracy and his arm strength. The biggest concern was how he would perform in formations other than shotgun, and he blew everyone away.

Having him learn under Trent Dilfer will also be very beneficial. Dilfer was an early franchise QB pick for the Bucs, he can show Alex how we want our offense to be run, he was a Superbowl winning QB with the Ravens, and he is not only a veteran leader in the dressing room, but he also gets involved in his community.
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CLEVELAND, PICK AGAIN!

Guys, check the front page of this post BEFORE you pick. Thanks :thumbup:
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Arg...I did, but I am at work and I have the window resized much smaller and his last name scrolled wrapped onto the next line and I missed him.I was more than a little :eek: thinking he was there.

Well, I will go with my second choice at this spot...

2.02(b) - Cleveland Browns - Kevin Burnett, OLB - Tennessee

Next up(again): 2.03 - Philadelphia Eagles (From Miami) - babydemon90

Fully recovered following ACL surgery, Burnett’s performance in spring practice suggests he is ready to become the superstar he projected to be prior to his 2002 knee injury. Combining excellent speed with great instincts and toughness, he has the tools to be an All-America linebacker. Recently voted a team captain for the second year in a row.
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to keep this moving I'll do the Eagles here....

2.35 - Philadelphia Eagles

OT Adam Terry

Official Bio College: Syracuse Height: 6-8

Position: Offensive Tackle Weight: 330

Class: Senior 40-Yard: 5.31

Strengths: Tall player with the frame to add weight and get bigger...Has a ton of experience...Has been very durable...Smart play who knows how to use proper technique to his advantage...Good quickness and athletic ability...Works hard and is an intense player.

Weaknesses: Needs to add some weight and get stronger...Doesn't look like a 300-pounder on the field because of his height...Not a dominator in the running game...Still has to be considered somewhat of a project because of his size at this point.

Notes: May be able to handle the left tackle position in the NFL...Has a lot of tools and if he can add some bulk the team that drafts him could have a steal on their hands

 
2.04, #36 overall, Tampa Bay will select

Elton Brown, OG, Virginia

Big strong athletic guard that could even play tackle. He'll help a ton with run blocking and making holes for Carnell. Quick enough to pull and go outside on sweeps. IMO, he's the best interior O-Lineman by far in this draft.

 
2.05, #37 overall, Tennessee Titans select:

Corey Webster, CB, LSU

In 2002, he had 36 tackles, a forced fumble, 17 broken-up passes and 7 interceptions, certainly not bad for a cornerback, but almost astounding for a player new to the position. 2003 he had 46 tackles, 3.5 for a loss, one sack, a forced fumble, 25 broken-up passes, and 7 interceptions. At 6'0" and 200 lbs., Webster is a solid cover man with good speed, but he manages to play even bigger and better than he is.

Tough pick but the run on corners forced my hand a bit....

 
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2.04, #36 overall, Tampa Bay will select

Elton Brown, OG, Virginia

Big strong athletic guard that could even play tackle. He'll help a ton with run blocking and making holes for Carnell. Quick enough to pull and go outside on sweeps. IMO, he's the best interior O-Lineman by far in this draft.
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I strongly considered him at 1.30, but believe when all is said and done that Baas will be the best OL to come out of this draft.
 
Cowboys have sent a pm with potential picks to Nightshift. I am not sure how much I am going to be on for the rest of the day.

 
16 hours since the last pick.Any votes for the Raiders pick here?I have Darryl Blackstock and Josh Bullocks as BAP. Don't know much about Raider needs.

 
a lot depends on what happens with Buchanon and Woodson and if they eventually end up elsewhere. That said, they are still on the roster so I would lean towards defence. Although Blackstock fills a need, DE Dan Cody is by far the BPA.

 
a lot depends on what happens with Buchanon and Woodson and if they eventually end up elsewhere. That said, they are still on the roster so I would lean towards defence. Although Blackstock fills a need, DE Dan Cody is by far the BPA.
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Ageed, had Dan marked as taken for some reason.
 
Cody or Balckstock are both good. I don't think they would go DE with so much invested in the DL already.Nightshift, you did mention this was a three round draft didn't you? Some people.

 
While most people may think the Bears need a RB here, I just don't see it....

Thomas Jones averaged 150 yards and a TD per game until Grossman went down.

So rather than worry about the RB position here (as none of the guys strike me as potential starting RBs), I'm going in a different route, that will make Thomas Jones and Grossman better:

Marcus Johnson, OG/T, Ole Miss

The Bears O-Line isn't getting any younger, and Reuben Brown and Fred Miller are long in the tooth, so I'll go with the most flexible O-Lineman here. Start him out battling Ruben Brown and Roberto Garza for the starting guard position, as Rex Tucker is certainly going to be a cap casualty.

The other route to go may have been OLB, but the two best OLBs (after Derrick Johnson) just got taken.

There will be plenty of veteran RBs that will be made available as cap casualties as well....

High fives around the Bears draft room... The offense just got improved again.

 
Love the pick. Can't have too many versatile O-linemen. With Edwards in the first and the talented Johnson here, assuming the rest of the Bears O-line gets/stays healthy Grossman and Jones have no excuses. These are the 2 guys the front office thought could take them to the next level, now they need to step up and prove the FO right. :thumbup:

 
Grid, your doing better then those monkeys in the front office that throw #### at the walls hoping some of it sticks.

 
Hello?

:echo:
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just cuttin' some slack for the holiday... guys be thinkin' about a Saints pick for Monday.Just once, I would like to do a NFL mock with 32 guys will actually take the time to do one right.

Sorry for the rant. continue...

 
Ok, so this is the kind of pick that is *really* tough. To borrow from Richard Nixon, it's nut cutting time. The last few picks have really kind of robbed me of alot of my choices. I would have easily taken Burnett, for example. Other picks that address needs would be stretchs at this point because of injuries or question marks for whatever reason. I'm really looking for value at this position. Considerations:The defense came on towards the end of the season, really when it mattered most in the last 4 games. I'm willing to see how they build on that coming into next season. The offense will still be potent with core of Horn, Deuce and the speedsters Stallworth & Henderson. The line needs to be addressed still but picking up anyone else would be a stretch. With that said, I'm also trying not to be complacent. The Saints need something clearly.The New Orleans Saints draft Charlie Frye, QB (Akron). This will hopefully light a fire under Aaron Brooks butt. If Brooks repeats the mental mistakes of last year, as well as the absence of leadership on the team, then I would have no problem turning the keys over to this guy. This guy has all the physical tools to be a great QB. Has a great football IQ. Tough, fierce competitor who can stand in the pocket, take a hit and play effectively despite being injured. Reminds a number of people of Brett Favre, which is the type of player that would endear this guy to the other players as well as the fans. Has a good touch for short passing, strong arm for deep throws. Played a great Senior Bowl, earning the MVP. I considered Campbell but think has still more to do to be a starting QB in the NFL.

 
I was all set to take Frye if he slipped to this pick, but with him gone I was sticking with Millen's big kick which is "playmakers". Easier said than done. QB, OT, WR, CB, DT are all positions they could turn to with this pick. Having filled most of their needs in free agency the playmaker or BPA route seems the best way to go. If I had to go with the position of greatest need, then OT it would be. Hindsight is always 20/20. But with Ware, Cody and some decent DE options available here taking Alex Barron at 10 in this mock would've made more sense for the Lions. I continue to hope the Lions will move down and pick up a decent 3rd/4th round pick and still get Barron, Brown or maybe Heath Miller, but with Spears selected in the first it came down to OT or BPA.. BPA wins out because I don't like the talent available at this spot and would rather wait it out.The guy I just can't pass on here is Matt Jones. Heck, the Lions need a WR, TE and a QB. lol.. maybe Jones could improve the Lions playmaking ability at whatever position he focuses on. Roddy White is hard to pass here and Shazor, Bullocks and McFadden are all players worthy of consideration. Adrian McPherson tempted me, too.In the end..Detriot Lions select Matt Jones, Arkansas, WR/TE, 6' 6" 242 4.4

 
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You are the Bills in this mock, that's one of the 12 other mocks going on. :P
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I know, but I posted in jgb's thread offering to take on the Bills if they still needed someone.yet, here he is...openly recruiting someone to take it over. :shrug: ;)
 
You are the Bills in this mock, that's one of the 12 other mocks going on.  :P
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I know, but I posted in jgb's thread offering to take on the Bills if they still needed someone.yet, here he is...openly recruiting someone to take it over.

:shrug: ;)
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Now you know how Travis Henry felt. :yes:
 
This mock is moving painfully slow and I, to be quite honest, don't have the time to look in on it.I'm relinquishing the Packers' picks to someone who's got more time then I do. Sorry for the inconvenience.

 
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