First Round Mock Draft. (1 Viewer)

[pgreenfan]

1. Miami - Glenn Dorsey DT LSU

I feel he is the best player in the draft and fits a need for Miami so a perfect match.

2. St. Louis – Jake Long, OT, Michigan

They have to improve protecting Bulger or the team doesn’t have a chance. I think this is a slight reach but is probably their biggest need with the offensive line situation what it is.

3. Oakland – Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC

They could go a lot of different directions with this pick. They don’t have much at all in the middle of the defense and Ellis will be able to take on blockers to free up the talented linebacker crew to make some big plays.

4. [Kansas City - Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College

I don’t think that they feel they found the answer in Croyle and elect to get a true franchise QB here.

5. Atlanta – Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas

The Falcons needs a franchice player and go with McFadden much to the dismay of Norwood owners. Two completely separate levels of talent and I think this is a good move for them.

6. NY Jets –James Laurinitis, LB, Ohio State

Versatile linebacker should be a day 1 starter next season.

7. New England(SF) – Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona

The Patriots could lose Asante this off-season and have the luxury of this pick to try to find a replacement.

8. Baltimore – Andre Woodson, QB, Kentucky

The Ravens get the QB that they have needed for years.

9. Cincinnati – Chris Long DE, Virginia

The lack of great numbers at the combine cause a slight fall for the hard working Long.

10. New Orleans - Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio St.

The Saints are in need of a shutdown corner and Jenkins might be that level of player at the next level at worst they get a solid #2 CB in my opinion.

11. Buffalo - Desean Jackson, WR, Cal

Lee Evans can’t do it all on his own and the Bill need to do something to help him out. Jackson is a reach at this point but are unable to find anyone trying to trade up and elect to fill a need.

12. Denver - Keith Rivers, LB, USC

Rivers fits a major need for Denver and will be expected to play day 1 next year.

13. Carolina – Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville

The wait for Brohm ends and he gets to stay relatively close to home. One concern I have with this pick is I could see Buffalo and Chicago swapping picks with Brohm still on the board at 11, the question is what is the cost.

14. Chicago – Kenny Phillips, FS, Miami

Chicago fans might not be big fans of this pick when it is made however Phillips has loads of talent and will help a secondary that was unable to stop the pass or produce much in the way of turnovers last year. Look for a QB in round 2.

15. Detroit - Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio St.

Seems a bit late for Gholston in my opinion but he makes the Lions happy with a good value pick who also fills a major need.

16. Arizona – Ryan Clady, LT, Boise State

Clady supposedly has the potential to play left tackle and the Cardinals have got to do a better job of protecting their QB.

17. Minnesota – Frank Okam, DT, Texas

The Vikings select Okam as a replacement to Pat Williams who is getting up there in age and Okam has the potential to be a solid but unspectacular run stopping DT.

18. Houston – Sam Baker, OT, USC

The Texans continue to try to find an OT to protect the QB something they have searched for since the start.

19. Philadelphia – Calais Campbell, DE, Miami

The Eagles in my opinion have a ton of room to improve on the defensive side of the ball and Campbell could/should be able to contribute right away.

20. Tampa Bay – Adarius Bowman, WR, Oklahoma St.

Bowman has the potential to be a major playmaker and the Bucs are lacking in that area.

21. Washington – Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma

The Redskins attempt to get a weapon for Jason Campbell who was showing good potential until getting hurt this season.

22. Dallas(Cle) - Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon

This is my dream scenario as a Cowboys fan and could even see the Cowboys moving up in order to get him.

23. Seattle – Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois

The Hawks would have preferred to get Stewart but pull the trigger here and try to find Alexanders replacement so that he is able to go off into the sunset.

24. Pittsburgh - Jeff Otah, OT, Pitt

I have seen some saying that they expect him to be gone before this pick but if he is available he goes here.

25. Tennessee - Limas Sweed, WR, Texas

I don’t see how the Titans don’t get VY someone looking close to a #1 WR. Unfortunately for Titans fans I think that is all you are getting. Sweed will be a good addition just wish he were a bit more explosive.

26. NY Giants - Dan Connor , OLB, Penn State

The Giants add a solid playmaker at OLB which was a need for them.

27. San Diego – Reggie Smith, DB, Oklahoma

Smith can play CB or S and the Chargers would be wise to grab him here, they could use an upgrade at the safety spot and Smith wouldn’t be thrown into the fire immediately.

28. Jacksonville – Justin King, CB, Penn State

The Jags add King who has the potential to start pretty soon for them.

29. Green Bay – Fred Davis, TE, USC

The Pack take a Davis who is the best TE in this years class and an immediate upgrade from Donald Lee.

30. San Francisco(Ind) - Rey Maualuga, LB, USC

Has the size to play inside or out and the 49ers have questions with Lawson having blown his knee out early this season. Paired with Patrick Willis and Lawson providing he comes back healthy gives them a very talented LBing crew.

31. Dallas - Aqib Talib - CB - Kansas

The Cowboys make out like bandits getting Talib here who may have the ability to play either CB or FS. Anthony Henry is getting older, Newman is approaching 30 and there isn’t much depth in the secondary at all.

32. New England - forfeited

 

[LawFitz]

Why is KC at #3? They have no shot at that spot. They will be either 4 or 5. Oakland will be either 3 or 4 and ATL could be anywhere from 3-5 depending on two coin flips.

 

[pgreenfan]

Why is KC at #3? They have no shot at that spot. They will be either 4 or 5. Oakland will be either 3 or 4 and ATL could be anywhere from 3-5 depending on two coin flips.

fixed thanks.

 

[Reaper]

You haved your Longs mixed up.... The Jets won't pass on Chris and he won't fall that far.

 

[Colin Dowling]

You have Cason REALLY high...

 

[pgreenfan]

You have Cason REALLY high...

I do. I had a hard time with that pick and went with what I felt was their biggest need.

 

[massraider]

You haved your Longs mixed up.... The Jets won't pass on Chris and he won't fall that far.

"And with the 3rd pick in the draft, the Oakland Raiders select......."

 

[awesomeness]

Of all the top WR, i think the one that the Bills stay away from is Desean Jackson. Well done tho

 

[kevinray]

Is Seattle ahead of Pittsburgh even though Seattle’s still in the playoffs?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

1. Miami - Glenn Dorsey DT LSUI feel he is the best player in the draft and fits a need for Miami so a perfect match.

If the 'Fins go with the 3-4, I don't think he's the guy.

6. NY Jets –James Laurinitis, LB, Ohio StateVersatile linebacker should be a day 1 starter next season.

Not the right size for the 3-4.

7. New England(SF) – Antoine Cason, CB, ArizonaThe Patriots could lose Asante this off-season and have the luxury of this pick to try to find a replacement.

Too high for Cason.

9. Cincinnati – Jake Long DE, Virginia The lack of great numbers at the combine cause a slight fall for the hard working Long.

Shocking if he falls this far.

16. Arizona – Ryan Clady, LT, Boise State Clady supposedly has the potential to play left tackle and the Cardinals have got to do a better job of protecting their QB.

The Cards oline played pretty well this year and I don't think they'd spend back-to-back #1's on this position.

17. Minnesota – Frank Okam, DT, Texas The Vikings select Okam as a replacement to Pat Williams who is getting up there in age and Okam has the potential to be a solid but unspectacular run stopping DT.

Underwhelming, but I could see it.

25. Tennessee - Limas Sweed, WR, Texas I don’t see how the Titans don’t get VY someone looking close to a #1 WR. Unfortunately for Titans fans I think that is all you are getting. Sweed will be a good addition just wish he were a bit more explosive.

He's not explosive at all.

28. Jacksonville – Justin King, CB, Penn StateThe Jags add King who has the potential to start pretty soon for them.

Not a first rounder.

30. San Francisco(Ind) - Rey Maualuga, LB, USC Has the size to play inside or out and the 49ers have questions with Lawson having blown his knee out early this season. Paired with Patrick Willis and Lawson providing he comes back healthy gives them a very talented LBing crew.

Already said he's going back to school, didn't he?

 

[pgreenfan]

1. Miami - Glenn Dorsey DT LSUI feel he is the best player in the draft and fits a need for Miami so a perfect match.

If the 'Fins go with the 3-4, I don't think he's the guy.

6. NY Jets –James Laurinitis, LB, Ohio StateVersatile linebacker should be a day 1 starter next season.

Not the right size for the 3-4.

7. New England(SF) – Antoine Cason, CB, ArizonaThe Patriots could lose Asante this off-season and have the luxury of this pick to try to find a replacement.

Too high for Cason.

9. Cincinnati – Jake Long DE, Virginia The lack of great numbers at the combine cause a slight fall for the hard working Long.

Shocking if he falls this far.

16. Arizona – Ryan Clady, LT, Boise State Clady supposedly has the potential to play left tackle and the Cardinals have got to do a better job of protecting their QB.

The Cards oline played pretty well this year and I don't think they'd spend back-to-back #1's on this position.

17. Minnesota – Frank Okam, DT, Texas The Vikings select Okam as a replacement to Pat Williams who is getting up there in age and Okam has the potential to be a solid but unspectacular run stopping DT.

Underwhelming, but I could see it.

25. Tennessee - Limas Sweed, WR, Texas I don’t see how the Titans don’t get VY someone looking close to a #1 WR. Unfortunately for Titans fans I think that is all you are getting. Sweed will be a good addition just wish he were a bit more explosive.

He's not explosive at all.

28. Jacksonville – Justin King, CB, Penn StateThe Jags add King who has the potential to start pretty soon for them.

Not a first rounder.

30. San Francisco(Ind) - Rey Maualuga, LB, USC Has the size to play inside or out and the 49ers have questions with Lawson having blown his knee out early this season. Paired with Patrick Willis and Lawson providing he comes back healthy gives them a very talented LBing crew.

Already said he's going back to school, didn't he?

Thanks for the feedback Andy. I have some work to do on this for sure.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Thanks for the feedback Andy. I have some work to do on this for sure.

A good effort overall though. I like that you took the "risk" of putting all three of the consensus top three QBs in the first.There's no right or wrong answer with this stuff. And there's nothing to distinguish the WRs from each other, so who knows what order they go in?

 

[IndyHavoc]

And there's nothing to distinguish the WRs from each other, so who knows what order they go in?

Yeah, and from what little research I've done so far I think Sweed is the guy that's going to suprise; either AT the combine, or if he only hits pedestian #'s, I think we'll begin hearing some really good things from the workouts and practices. It's a hunch, and an early one at that.

 

[Anarchy99]

You have Cason REALLY high...

I do. I had a hard time with that pick and went with what I felt was their biggest need.

The Pats won't take some one early based on need. They would either draft another player or trade the pick.

 

[delusional]

I really don't see the eagles going with a DE with the first pick this year. Last time they did that they moved UP to get jerome mcdougle..then even picked jamaal green ( other DE from miami ) in the same draft....yea excellent draft there.

Plus they drafted Victor Abiamiri in the 2nd last draft. He will end up fighting with whatever free agent or 2nd day pick they get.

I see WR / DB / OL

 

[pgreenfan]

You have Cason REALLY high...

I do. I had a hard time with that pick and went with what I felt was their biggest need.

The Pats won't take some one early based on need. They would either draft another player or trade the pick.

While I think it is a need I also think that he will grade out pretty high. I don't see it as a huge reach but Andy and Colin know a lot more than I do.

 

[Jackie Treehorn]

I really think the Texans will go with a skill position guy in the first round this year, be it RB, WR, or CB.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

I'm calling the Jets / Miami trade now.

Parcells will get some value to move down, which he wants to do, and still get Long.

The Jets take McFadden at 1.01.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I'm calling the Jets / Miami trade now.Parcells will get some value to move down, which he wants to do, and still get Long.The Jets take McFadden at 1.01.

Jets give up what to move up?

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

I'm calling the Jets / Miami trade now.Parcells will get some value to move down, which he wants to do, and still get Long.The Jets take McFadden at 1.01.

Jets give up what to move up?

That's a good question, but I don't believe it has to be equal value to the NFL value chart (the gap IIRC is monstrous early on, something like 1.01 = 3,000, 1.02 = 2,600, 1.03 = 2,200 etc.) so it is really unrealistic to get true value. (Looking it up, 1.07 = 1,500 and 1.01 = 3,000, so it would take two 1.07s, that's nuts).Here's two possibilities: Jonathan Vilma and Chad Pennington.A combo of one or both plus another pick along with 1.07 could get it done.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I'm calling the Jets / Miami trade now.Parcells will get some value to move down, which he wants to do, and still get Long.The Jets take McFadden at 1.01.

Jets give up what to move up?

That's a good question, but I don't believe it has to be equal value to the NFL value chart (the gap IIRC is monstrous early on, something like 1.01 = 3,000, 1.02 = 2,600, 1.03 = 2,200 etc.) so it is really unrealistic to get true value. (Looking it up, 1.07 = 1,500 and 1.01 = 3,000, so it would take two 1.07s, that's nuts).Here's two possibilities: Jonathan Vilma and Chad Pennington.A combo of one or both plus another pick along with 1.07 could get it done.

If I'm Miami, I'd take the 1.07 and Pennington just so I wouldn't have to pay the monstrous salary of the #1 overall.I doubt it would be Vilma involved. If he can't play in the 3-4 in New York then he can't play it in Miami either.

 

[jbalicki10]

I read in the chicago tribune today that the Bears are looking for an Offensive Tackle or Safety. They will most likely go with a LT.

 

[Reaper]

I'm calling the Jets / Miami trade now.Parcells will get some value to move down, which he wants to do, and still get Long.The Jets take McFadden at 1.01.

I'm calling No way in hell.I think it's questionable if the Jets even take Mcfadden if he falls to 6 let alone paying more...Too many holes, and they paid for and like the Jones / Leon combo...They have 3 holes on the OL, this would be insane.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

I'm calling the Jets / Miami trade now.Parcells will get some value to move down, which he wants to do, and still get Long.The Jets take McFadden at 1.01.

I'm calling No way in hell.I think it's questionable if the Jets even take Mcfadden if he falls to 6 let alone paying more...Too many holes, and they paid for and like the Jones / Leon combo...They have 3 holes on the OL, this would be insane.

Fair enough, I keep forgetting how bad Chase had told me D'Brick turned out.I still think Miami trades down for lesser than face value.

 

[Reaper]

I'm calling the Jets / Miami trade now.Parcells will get some value to move down, which he wants to do, and still get Long.The Jets take McFadden at 1.01.

I'm calling No way in hell.I think it's questionable if the Jets even take Mcfadden if he falls to 6 let alone paying more...Too many holes, and they paid for and like the Jones / Leon combo...They have 3 holes on the OL, this would be insane.

Fair enough, I keep forgetting how bad Chase had told me D'Brick turned out.I still think Miami trades down for lesser than face value.

I wasn't even counting Brick as a hole.....I think he grows and gets better and becomes a pretty good LT and looks much better with an NFL caliber guard playing next to him.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

OK I'll stop about the Jets/ Miami making a trade - kinda off-topic for this thread anyway.

That draft chart makes it really next to impossible to trade down for value as well.

Carry on.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Fair enough, I keep forgetting how bad Chase had told me D'Brick turned out.

I still think Miami trades down for lesser than face value.

But even if it's to less value to Miami, the team trading up still has to give up value to get there.I don't think those teams within striking distance have the disposable resources to move up, nor is there a player worthy of it anyway.

 

[cstu]

30. San Francisco(Ind) - Rey Maualuga, LB, USCHas the size to play inside or out and the 49ers have questions with Lawson having blown his knee out early this season. Paired with Patrick Willis and Lawson providing he comes back healthy gives them a very talented LBing crew.

Did he declare? I thought he was adamant about staying in school. If he's available the Chargers should take him.

 

[cstu]

I'm calling the Jets / Miami trade now.Parcells will get some value to move down, which he wants to do, and still get Long.The Jets take McFadden at 1.01.

I'm calling No way in hell.I think it's questionable if the Jets even take Mcfadden if he falls to 6 let alone paying more...Too many holes, and they paid for and like the Jones / Leon combo...They have 3 holes on the OL, this would be insane.

Fair enough, I keep forgetting how bad Chase had told me D'Brick turned out.I still think Miami trades down for lesser than face value.

I wasn't even counting Brick as a hole.....I think he grows and gets better and becomes a pretty good LT and looks much better with an NFL caliber guard playing next to him.

It's way too early to call D'Brick a bust considering he's basically playing LT and LG. Get him a decent LG (Adrien Clarke, c'mon) and if he's still giving up sacks then it's time to call him a bust.

 

[pgreenfan]

30. San Francisco(Ind) - Rey Maualuga, LB, USCHas the size to play inside or out and the 49ers have questions with Lawson having blown his knee out early this season. Paired with Patrick Willis and Lawson providing he comes back healthy gives them a very talented LBing crew.

Did he declare? I thought he was adamant about staying in school. If he's available the Chargers should take him.

I for some reason had him as coming out. I will take him out of the next one.

 

[Ridgelake]

A RB for Dallas' first pick? I agree that Julius Jones is gone in FA. But there still remains a guy named Barber. A pro bowl running back. Entering his 4th year in the league. I have a real hard time using the 22nd pick in the draft for a guy you know will be a backup for years. He'll play what, 40% of the snaps at most?

I do think you're right about going CB in the first. Thats a definite need. The nickle corners were really exposed this year.

I'll also add that McFadden sure seems like an Al Davis kind of guy. If he's on the board when Oakland picks, Davis LOVES speed and explosion. Plus, he really needs to ease the burden on last year's top pick, QB Russell.

Oh, does anyone think Chris Long and NE are really good fits? NE loves taking DL in the first. And Long seems to be the savvy, smart, aggressive, versatile kind of guy that fits well there. Yes, they have Seymour, Wilfork, and Warren. But the DEs are getting older and have shown injury history recently.

 

[Festivus]

I really think the Texans will go with a skill position guy in the first round this year, be it RB, WR, or CB.

I'd be shocked if the Texans went with a WR. AJ, Walter, and A. Davis formed one of the better units on the team. Davis is a free agent, but he may be re-signed. And they spent a 3rd rounder on Jacoby Jones last year.I could definitely see RB, OL, or DB, though.

 

[Biabreakable]

I don't see the Vikings taking a DT with their 1st round pick. Maybe with a later pick they would. They have Spencer Johnson who has played well behind the Williams's and who would probobly be starting if the Vikings had not gotten fat pat. They also have Fred Evans. Udeze might play better as a DT than a DE and they use him inside on passing downs sometimes.

I think the Vikes will take BPA whoever falls to them. Needs are DE/S/WR/QB/RT.

 

[hauser42]

29. Green Bay – Fred Davis, TE, USC

The Pack take a Davis who is the best TE in this years class and an immediate upgrade from Donald Lee.

Give you credit for not having the Packers taking a RB like most mockers do.

Fred Davis makes no sense since, the Packers locked up D. Lee to a new deal this season. Their is no reason for them to go and double up at a spot that doesn't need to players.

CB or an OT is more likley by the team as they need to get some youth in those spots.

 

[FUBAR]

9. Cincinnati – Jake Long DE, Virginia The lack of great numbers at the combine cause a slight fall for the hard working Long.

Shocking if he falls this far.

I like your mock, but please correct the name here. It's Chris Long. I just don't like it when otherwise good work has minor errors, but which are easy to fix, in it.Seriously, a nice mock overall.

 

[jasonbay]

nice mock up, but wouldn't it be best to wait till after the 15th to do mock drafts?

Edit: Also Malcolm Jenkins decided to stay and I really don't see Justin King entering.

 

[RBM]

Id be more than fine with the Phillips pick for the Bears. O-line in rd 2 though, not a qb

 

[Slider]

19. Philadelphia – Calais Campbell, DE, Miami

The Eagles in my opinion have a ton of room to improve on the defensive side of the ball and Campbell could/should be able to contribute right away.

Huh? What game did you watch? The Eagles will go S, CB or OT before DE.

 

[Texasmouth]

A RB for Dallas' first pick? I agree that Julius Jones is gone in FA. But there still remains a guy named Barber. A pro bowl running back. Entering his 4th year in the league. I have a real hard time using the 22nd pick in the draft for a guy you know will be a backup for years. He'll play what, 40% of the snaps at most?I do think you're right about going CB in the first. Thats a definite need. The nickle corners were really exposed this year.

No way Dallas takes a RB in the first round that isnt from Arkansas. No way. First off, in order to keep MBIII, they are going to have to pay him big bucks. They aren't going to pay him and a rookie big bucks. Second they have way too many holes on the O-line, CB, Safety, Nose Tackle, wide receiver, etc. No way they waste a pick on Stewart, who I havent seen drafted in the first round in any other draft. I could see Dallas drafting Felix Jones, an Arkansas guy. I wouldnt mind them drafting Rice from Rutgers. He could be the MJD to Barber's Fred Taylor. I am sure the guy would be an explosive kick returner too. I think Dallas takes a big named corner. Jaqueoff Reeves sucks bad. He gets burned every time he is in the game. They need a safety pretty bad too. Roy Williams is horrible. Good effort on the mock though. No one gets these right anyway. I did have the Cowboys taking Spencer last season but not trading twice to get him.....

 

[Texasmouth]

I would bet the farm that Parcell's moves that pick. No question about it. I could see the Jets making a play. I could see the Falcons making a play. Maybe someone we arent even thinking about. Someone is going to want Dorsey and someone will want McFadden. I do think the RB holdouts might scare some people away from McFadden though. Dorsey seems like a safe pick, probably wont hold out and will make a defense better immediately.

 

[awesomeness]

A RB for Dallas' first pick? I agree that Julius Jones is gone in FA. But there still remains a guy named Barber. A pro bowl running back. Entering his 4th year in the league. I have a real hard time using the 22nd pick in the draft for a guy you know will be a backup for years. He'll play what, 40% of the snaps at most?

I do think you're right about going CB in the first. Thats a definite need. The nickle corners were really exposed this year.

No way Dallas takes a RB in the first round that isnt from Arkansas. No way. First off, in order to keep MBIII, they are going to have to pay him big bucks. They aren't going to pay him and a rookie big bucks. Second they have way too many holes on the O-line, CB, Safety, Nose Tackle, wide receiver, etc. No way they waste a pick on Stewart, who I havent seen drafted in the first round in any other draft.

I could see Dallas drafting Felix Jones, an Arkansas guy. I wouldnt mind them drafting Rice from Rutgers. He could be the MJD to Barber's Fred Taylor. I am sure the guy would be an explosive kick returner too.

I think Dallas takes a big named corner. Jaqueoff Reeves sucks bad. He gets burned every time he is in the game. They need a safety pretty bad too. Roy Williams is horrible.

Good effort on the mock though. No one gets these right anyway. I did have the Cowboys taking Spencer last season but not trading twice to get him.....

i dont know what mock drafts you have been looking at, but i promise you that Johnathon Stewart will be picked in the first round of this years NFL draft.

 

[MaddHatter]

A RB for Dallas' first pick? I agree that Julius Jones is gone in FA. But there still remains a guy named Barber. A pro bowl running back. Entering his 4th year in the league. I have a real hard time using the 22nd pick in the draft for a guy you know will be a backup for years. He'll play what, 40% of the snaps at most?

I do think you're right about going CB in the first. Thats a definite need. The nickle corners were really exposed this year.

No way Dallas takes a RB in the first round that isnt from Arkansas. No way. First off, in order to keep MBIII, they are going to have to pay him big bucks. They aren't going to pay him and a rookie big bucks. Second they have way too many holes on the O-line, CB, Safety, Nose Tackle, wide receiver, etc. No way they waste a pick on Stewart, who I havent seen drafted in the first round in any other draft.

I could see Dallas drafting Felix Jones, an Arkansas guy. I wouldnt mind them drafting Rice from Rutgers. He could be the MJD to Barber's Fred Taylor. I am sure the guy would be an explosive kick returner too.

I think Dallas takes a big named corner. Jaqueoff Reeves sucks bad. He gets burned every time he is in the game. They need a safety pretty bad too. Roy Williams is horrible.

Good effort on the mock though. No one gets these right anyway. I did have the Cowboys taking Spencer last season but not trading twice to get him.....

i dont know what mock drafts you have been looking at, but i promise you that Johnathon Stewart will be picked in the first round of this years NFL draft.

He must be off his rocker.

 

[pgreenfan]

A RB for Dallas' first pick? I agree that Julius Jones is gone in FA. But there still remains a guy named Barber. A pro bowl running back. Entering his 4th year in the league. I have a real hard time using the 22nd pick in the draft for a guy you know will be a backup for years. He'll play what, 40% of the snaps at most?I do think you're right about going CB in the first. Thats a definite need. The nickle corners were really exposed this year.

No way Dallas takes a RB in the first round that isnt from Arkansas. No way. First off, in order to keep MBIII, they are going to have to pay him big bucks. They aren't going to pay him and a rookie big bucks. Second they have way too many holes on the O-line, CB, Safety, Nose Tackle, wide receiver, etc. No way they waste a pick on Stewart, who I havent seen drafted in the first round in any other draft. I could see Dallas drafting Felix Jones, an Arkansas guy. I wouldnt mind them drafting Rice from Rutgers. He could be the MJD to Barber's Fred Taylor. I am sure the guy would be an explosive kick returner too. I think Dallas takes a big named corner. Jaqueoff Reeves sucks bad. He gets burned every time he is in the game. They need a safety pretty bad too. Roy Williams is horrible. Good effort on the mock though. No one gets these right anyway. I did have the Cowboys taking Spencer last season but not trading twice to get him.....

The salary for a player picked around the 22nd selection isn't huge money. The Cowboys don't have any insurance behind MB and Stewart looks to be a good one. I actually think he is one of the 10 most talented players in the draft so don't know what you are seeing other places with him not in the first round. I am so tired of the Arkansas connection being played up around here with the Cowboys it isn't funny.

 

[Gnat Berries]

I disagree with the Buffalo pick. They're fine with WR. They're undersized, but very fast. The Bills are also in love with Parrish and could make him their #2 WR next year, at the very least a #3 with Josh Reed or some other shmuck as an ok #2.

Anyone who watched the Bills this year knows their kryptonite was their run defense. They knew it going into the season, which is why they tried to trade with Phili for Darnell Walker. When that fell apart, and MLB Paul Posluzky went on IR, the Bills were killed by runs up the gut. Look at their last few games. Jamal Lewis destroyed them in the blizzard game. Brandon Jacobs and his bloody backup BOTH went over 125 yards against them. Teams would just line up and run right at them, killing the clock and scoring.

So 100 to 1 the Bills go DT in the draft. They have to. They took one in the first round a couple years ago (John McCargo), but he's been injured and when healthy can't even crack the starting lineup. They must go DT. Who, I don't know. But bank on it.

 

[jurb26]

Justin King is garbage. Not even a 1st day pick. Especially seeing that this class has tons of CB talent.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I disagree with the Buffalo pick. They're fine with WR. They're undersized, but very fast. The Bills are also in love with Parrish and could make him their #2 WR next year, at the very least a #3 with Josh Reed or some other shmuck as an ok #2.Anyone who watched the Bills this year knows their kryptonite was their run defense. They knew it going into the season, which is why they tried to trade with Phili for Darnell Walker. When that fell apart, and MLB Paul Posluzky went on IR, the Bills were killed by runs up the gut. Look at their last few games. Jamal Lewis destroyed them in the blizzard game. Brandon Jacobs and his bloody backup BOTH went over 125 yards against them. Teams would just line up and run right at them, killing the clock and scoring. So 100 to 1 the Bills go DT in the draft. They have to. They took one in the first round a couple years ago (John McCargo), but he's been injured and when healthy can't even crack the starting lineup. They must go DT. Who, I don't know. But bank on it.

There's more than one round to a draft. And if there's not a decent enough DT to take at #11, they're not going to reach for one.

 

[Mister Martie]

14. Chicago – Kenny Phillips, FS, Miami Chicago fans might not be big fans of this pick when it is made however Phillips has loads of talent and will help a secondary that was unable to stop the pass or produce much in the way of turnovers last year. Look for a QB in round 2.

This Bears fan would be extremely happy with this choice. \

 

[bluesclues]

I am wondering if the combine speed of RB Charles (TEXAS) will bump him into the first round?

 

[bluesclues]

Two things Bill Parcells won't do with the Dolphins' first-round pick: He won't take Arkansas running back Darren McFadden, because he doesn't believe in taking a running back that high in the draft. And even though the Dolphins finished last in the league in run defense, he won't take LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey. While Parcells hasn't hired a new head coach, it's a good bet Parcells will want his team playing a 3-4 defensive scheme. And Dorsey, who is only 6-1 and about 305 pounds, isn't an ideal 3-4 nose tackle or end. He's a three-technique tackle in a 4-3.

 

[pgreenfan]

1. Miami – Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU.

I feel he is the best player in the draft and fits a need for Miami so a perfect match I know many feel this won't happen because he isn't a 3-4 type of player but I am sticking with it.

2. St. Louis – Chris Long, DE, Virginia.

Chris Long makes a move up in this mock from my first attempt. Everything that is said about this guy is that he is a difference maker and the Rams have been searching for that on the DL for how long?

3. Atlanta - Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College

The Falcons are looking for a franchise caliber QB and it looks like Ryan is the real deal.

4. Oakland – Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC.

Oakland has to improve their defense, Ellis looks like he is a player who will be able to hold the middle of the line for a decade.

5. Kansas City –Jake Long, OT, Michigan.

The fall of the Chiefs line is well documented. This a good need/value pick and the Chiefs are happy to get him at #5

6. New York (JETS) – Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas.

McFadden is the type of player that you don’t pass on when you have a Thomas Jones. Jones is a “good” player whereas McFadden has the POTENTIAL to be great.

7. New England – Vernon Gholston, OLB, Ohio State.

This pick will likely cause some questions especially with me projecting him making a move to OLB.

8. Baltimore – Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy.

The Ravens take McKelvin who appears to be the #1 cb in this years draft and could be a true shutdown player. The one knock I have seen on him is that he didn’t have a lot of picks and needs to work on his hands. He acknowledged that and if that is the worst thing people are saying it isn’t a huge problem.

9. Cincinatti- Calais Campbell, DE, Miami

Campbell is a player who could pay huge dividends to a team who is willing to give him time to develop. He isn’t going to come in and make an immediate impact but might end up being a 10 sack a year guy and a difference maker especially in the passing game. This is going to be the type of pick that fans question but in a couple of years could talk about it being such a great move.

10. New Orleans – Mike Jenkins, CB, USF.

The Saints are in need of a shutdown corner and Jenkins might be that level of player at the next level. Just missing out on McKelvin causes sighs in the Saints war room.

11. Buffalo – Dan Connor, LB, Penn State.

Connor can play inside or out which causes him to go ahead of Rivers who has much better measurables.

12. Denver - Keith Rivers, LB, USC

Rivers fits a major need for Denver and will be expected to play day 1 next year.

13. Carolina – Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State

Clady appears to be a potential franchise tackle and the Panthers could use some help on the OL.

14. Chicago – Brian Brohm QB, Louisville

Brohm’s decision not to participate at the Senior Bowl raises a lot of questions in my opinion but he should be able to overcome that with individual workouts and a good combine. The Bears just can’t continue on with what they have at QB and expect to be more than a mediocre team.

15. Detroit – Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona.

I really struggled with who was going to be the pick here for the Lions as they could go a lot of different directions, however the CB play last year left a lot to be desired and I think Cason is the best of the CBs left on the board.

16. Arizona – Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois

Mendenhall could put up some huge numbers at the combine and might go earlier than this possibly to Detroit at #15.

17. Minnesota – Frank Okam, DT, Texas

The Vikings select Okam as a replacement to Pat Williams who is getting up there in age and Okam has the potential to be a solid but unspectacular run stopping DT. I am sticking with this pick as it makes a lot of sense to me, the Vikings are going to be a ball control team and it will need to work on both sides

18. Houston – Sam Baker, OT, USC

The Texans continue to try to find an OT to protect the QB something they have searched for since the start.

19. Philadelphia – Desean Jackson, WR, California

I know I know the Eagles don’t take WRs in the first round, however it continues to be a need and Jackson should be able to help them in the return game as well. The fans in Philly just have to hope he isn’t Todd Pinkston part 2.

20. Tampa Bay – Andre Woodson QB, Kentucky.

Despite Jeff Garcia’s “pro-bowl” year the Bucs need a QB of the future and Woodson looks to be a good one.

21. Washington – Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma

The Redskins attempt to get a weapon for Jason Campbell who was showing good potential until getting hurt this season.

22. Dallas(Cle) – Kenny Phillips, S, Miami

The Cowboys get the best bargain of the draft with Phillips falling, the guy should be a stud at the next level and the Cowboys have a huge need at safety.

23. Pittsburgh – Jeff Otah OT, Pitt

The Steelers fans are extremely happy to get the local kid at a major need position.

24. Tennessee - Limas Sweed, WR, Texas

I don’t see how the Titans don’t get VY someone looking close to a #1 WR. Unfortunately for Titans fans I think that is all you are getting. Sweed will be a good addition just wish he were a bit more explosive.

25. Seattle – Jonathan Stewart RB, Oregon

The Seahawks grab Alexander’s replacement and the debate about who is the #2 fantasy rookie starts.

26. Jacksonville – Derrick Harvey , DE, Florida

The Jags go with the local guy (not for that reason of course) and look to improve their pass rush which will result in improved secondary play. I would like to get some feedback on this pick as it appears to be a good fit but don’t know enough about the Jags to say for sure.

27. San Diego - Aqib Talib - CB - Kansas

The Chargers select Talib and I expect him to play FS for them with Cromartie starting at corner going forward, Talib is a player I like a lot and expect to be a solid player for a long time..

28. Dallas – Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan

It isn’t a question that the Cowboys need to address the WR spot at some point in the draft some may argue it isn’t a first round need however Crayton isn’t a #2 WR and Manningham will be a good compliment to TO as he should fill the Terry Glenn role well.

29. San Francisco – Adarius Bowman, WR, Oklahoma State

Martz begins looking to build his offense right away and Bowman has big play potential the only major question I have is he the right “type” of WR for Martz system?

30. Green Bay – Reggie Smith, DB, Oklahoma

Smith is a versatile player who should be able to help out right away for the Packers whose secondary is getting pretty old.

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31. New York Giants - Ali Highsmith LB, LSU

The Giants could go with a DL here but opt to take a shot on Highsmith’s playmaking potential. He could be a force all over the field with his athletic ablility.

32. New England - forfeited