Frank Coyle 1st round mock (1 Viewer)

[purplehaze67]

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First Round Mock Draft for the NFL Draft ‘07

Before Senior Bowl late Jan.

y - Super Bowl winner will pick 32nd overall.

x - Final position will be determined by coin flip in March

* Underclassmen

1. Oakland - 2-14 - Brady Quinn QB 6-4, 230 Notre Dame

Raiders better get this pick right for once after repeated picks in the top 5.

2. Detroit - 3-13 - * JaMarcus Russell QB 6-6, 255 LSU

Lions have to built around behind a potential star at QB after endless problems at the position.

x - 3. Cleveland - 4-12 - Joe Thomas OT 6-7, 310 Wisconsin

Browns have never protected their passer since starting expansion club with QB Tim Couch.

x - 4. Tampa Bay - 4-12 - * Calvin Johnson WR 6-4, 235 Georgia Tech

Bucs love this playmaker and he is a perfect fit for their offense.

5. Arizona - 5-11 - Gaines Adams DE 6-4, 265 Clemson

Cardinals are always in the top 10 picks and DL is always a problem area.

6. Washington - 5-11 - * Jamaal Anderson DE 6-6, 255 Arkansas

Redskins defense is overrated and a premier pass rusher is a high priority.

7. Minnesota - 6-10 * Adrian Peterson RB 6-1, 220 Oklahoma

Vikings should get a chance at a blue chip prospect here.

8. Houston - 6-10 - * Ted Ginn WR 6-0, 180 Ohio St

Texans offense would love this playmaker and return specialist.

9. Miami - 6-10 - * Dwayne Jarrett WR 6-5, 210 USC

Dolphins passing game needs an impact player and Jarrett can get it done.

10. Atlanta - 7-9 - LaRon Landry FS 6-2, 205 LSU

Falcons defense failed again in big game situations.

11. San Francisco - 7-9 - * Sidney Rice WR 6-1, 190 South Carolina

49ers receiving corps is one of the weakest in the NFL.

12. Buffalo - 7-9 - Leon Hall CB 5-11,195 Michigan

Bills could lose their top corner Nate Clements in free agency.

13. St. Louis - 8-8 - * Alan Branch DT 6-5, 330 Michigan

Rams have to go back to DT despite several top picks at this position in recent drafts.

14. Carolina - 8-8 - Quinn Pitcock DT 6-2, 295 Ohio St

Panthers look to their injury prone interior along their talented front four.

15. Pittsburgh - 8-8 - LaMarr Woodley DE 6-2, 270 Michigan

Steelers showing age on the perimeter and Woodley is a force off the edge.

16. Green Bay - 8-8 - Quentin Moses DE 6-5, 250 Georgia

Packers defense needs a stud pass rusher and Moses has the package to be an impact defender.

17. Jacksonville - 8-8 - Michael Griffin FS 6-0, 200 Texas

Jaguars are looking for impact defender in secondary and Griffin fills the bill.

18. Cincinnati - 8-8 - * Greg Olsen TE 6-5. 255 Miami

Bengals looking to give QB Carson Palmer another weapon for the middle seam.

19. Tennessee - 8-8 - Paul Poluszny LB 6-1, 235 Penn St

Titans defense looking to add a playmaker.

20. N. Y. Giants - 8-8 - * Marshawn Lynch RB 5-10, 220 California

G-Men must replace Tiki Barber or offense will stall.

21. Denver - 9-7 - * Darrelle Revis CB 5-11,190 Pittsburgh

Broncos will probably address corner after Darrent Williams tragedy.

22. Dallas - 9-7 - Justin Blalock OG 6-4, 330 Texas

Boys must block for wonder boy Tony Romo after late season protection problems.

23. Kansas City - 9-7 - * Charles Johnson DE 6-2, 275 Georgia

Chiefs are always trying to put out the fire on defense.

24. New Eng (Seat) - 9-7 - * Reggie Nelson DB 6-1, 190 Florida

Patriots secondary expects offseason losses, in addition to aging issues.

25. New York Jets - 10-6 - * Zach Miller TE 6-5, 260 Arizona St

Jets won’t pass on this Miller after failing to draft Heath Miller two years ago.

26. Philadelphia - 10-6 - Adam Carriker DE 6-5, 280 Nebraska

Eagles are looking to get bigger along their front four.

27. New Orleans - 10-6 - Aaron Ross CB 6-0, 195 Texas

Saints are problems on the corner and will look to address this area early in the draft.

28. New England - 12-4 -.Daymeion Hughes CB 6-2, 190 California

Patriots are expected to address the secondary early and often with possibly their two #1 picks this April.

29. Baltimore - 13-3 - * Lawrence Timmons LB 6-3, 230 Florida St.

Ravens are looking for impact on either side of the ball.

30. San Diego - 14-2 - * Brandon Siler LB 6-1, 235 Florida

Chargers continue to build a top defense.

y - 31. Chicago - 13-3 - Tank Tyler DT 6-2, 320 North Carolina St

Bears front line has bigger problems than just lack of depth at this position.

y - 32. Indianapolis - 12-4 - Patrick Willis LB 6-2, 230 Mississippi

Colts need run stuffers and Willis is one of the best.

I am far from a draft guru and admittedly know little to nothing about many of these prospects. With that said, here is what stands out to meeterson to Minnesota. Not sure he will stay on the board that long (would CLE really pass at 1.03?) and as good as he is supposed to be, aren't the Vikes ok with Taylor for the near future?

Two TEs in what from all accounts is a weak class at that position.

Other thoughts?

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Regarding TEs - watch for Ben Patrick (Delaware) and Rutgers' standout, Clark Harris.

Patrick was at the Shrine game and moved up to the Senior Bowl when Harris was injured.

 

[beto]

I was stunned to see 2 TEs in the 1st from Frank Coyle.

Oakland, Cleveland and Arizona should not pass on Peterson.

 

[Finatic]

I keep thinking Jarrett to Miami and this is the first mock with him going there I have seen yet.I think this makes alot of sense with Cameron on board now..........

 

[diesel7982]

How long are we going to see Quentin Moses in the 1st round?

Feels like all these mockers are still judging him based off his Jr year, instead of this year, when he disappeared.

Hes a mid-2nd round pick at best.

 

[Colin Dowling]

I have both Moses and Hall slipping, which is wierd since I thought both would be top-12 at one point.

Houston taking a WR? I am not sure I completely get the logic on that one. I also have a hard time seeing 4 WRs going in the top 11 and then Robert Meachem not making it in to round 1.

 

[Reaper]

25. New York Jets - 10-6 - * Zach Miller TE 6-5, 260 Arizona St

Jets won’t pass on this Miller after failing to draft Heath Miller two years ago.

26. Philadelphia - 10-6 - Adam Carriker DE 6-5, 280 Nebraska

Eagles are looking to get bigger along their front four.

If this happened I'd think we would have another Classic Video of Jets fans going Bonkers.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Philadelphia would be crazy to pass on Patrick Willis if he was still there.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Philadelphia would be crazy to pass on Patrick Willis if he was still there.

I also don't think Carriker gets down that far.It would be close between the two, but Philly has very little at LB and needs help.

 

[Streetduck]

I was stunned to see 2 TEs in the 1st from Frank Coyle.Oakland, Cleveland and Arizona should not pass on Peterson.

Arizona would be way better off getting someone to block for the runningback they have.

 

[TME]

People have been mocking a TE in Cincy the past 3 years. It's not going to happen in the first. The offense does not need it. Not too mention the value it not there.

Best available - DB or DL...maybe even LB considering...

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

How long are we going to see Quentin Moses in the 1st round?Feels like all these mockers are still judging him based off his Jr year, instead of this year, when he disappeared. Hes a mid-2nd round pick at best.

 

[gman8343]

Be mildly surprised to see AP go to Minnesota. RB doesn't seem to be a glaring need for them at the moment.

 

[Chaos Commish]

People have been mocking a TE in Cincy the past 3 years. It's not going to happen in the first. The offense does not need it. Not too mention the value it not there.Best available - DB or DL...maybe even LB considering...

Agreed. Marv has even taken the time to explain why they do not need a pass catching TE and really aren't interested in one.

 

[Chaos Commish]

How long are we going to see Quentin Moses in the 1st round?Feels like all these mockers are still judging him based off his Jr year, instead of this year, when he disappeared. Hes a mid-2nd round pick at best.

I still like him in the first. Tell me more. But not about his disappointing season. I'm very familiar with what he did and went through this year. In his Bowl game he was incredible. I have never seen Gaines Adams anywhere near that level. Tell me what you saw this week. I'm thinking 34OLB, very valuable these days. Plenty of 3-4 Ds need that versatile guy out there.

 

[Chaos Commish]

I was stunned to see 2 TEs in the 1st from Frank Coyle.

I was stunned to see how high he is on Sidney Rice. :hi5frank:

 

[FTRWRTR]

I was stunned to see 2 TEs in the 1st from Frank Coyle.Oakland, Cleveland and Arizona should not pass on Peterson.

First off all those teams have more pressing needs than a rb. Second Lamont Jordan is a year removed from having nearly 1,600 yards of total offense for oakleand. Third arizona just shelled out $30 mil for edge and they would be crazy to pay top 5 money on ANOTHER rb.

 

[H.K.]

Lynch to NYG is FF death for Jacobs owners. Thereby, I curse this Coyle guy.

 

[diesel7982]

Be mildly surprised to see AP go to Minnesota. RB doesn't seem to be a glaring need for them at the moment.

Agreed. I fully believe in BPA, but you dont improve on 6-10 by drafting players to replace the top 10% of your roster. Taylor is a fine RB, and hes locked up relatively cheaply.Minny has glaring holes (both short and long term) at Saftey, WR, TE, RT, and DE.

 

[thecatch]

I have both Moses and Hall slipping, which is wierd since I thought both would be top-12 at one point. Houston taking a WR? I am not sure I completely get the logic on that one. I also have a hard time seeing 4 WRs going in the top 11 and then Robert Meachem not making it in to round 1.

I highly doubt that SF goes WR with its first pick as well.

 

[chris1969]

This is one of the best mocks I've seen! If you flip-flop picks #1 and #2 and picks #8 and #9, the top 10 is perfect. And I'm pretty confident the Browns pass on Peterson. We'd be stupid to draft anything other than OL or DL in round 1.

 

[Rotten Egg]

4 WR and no Dwayne Bowe????

 

[TLEF316]

a few picks in this mock make no sense to me.

-i dont see any way that al davis takes quinn over russell

- RB is not a need for Minny. Taylor is making starter money and was very productive

- sidney rice would be a MAJOR reach

- ill be shocked if branch falls out of the top 10

-quentin moses' stock is dropping like a stone. i bet he falls to the 2nd

- most experts have guys like Poluszny and willis falling due to athleticism issues

- if the jets take Zach miller over adam carriker, im done. TE is not even close to being a need, and even if it were, miller will be available with the jets first 2nd rounder(from washington)

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

How long are we going to see Quentin Moses in the 1st round?Feels like all these mockers are still judging him based off his Jr year, instead of this year, when he disappeared. Hes a mid-2nd round pick at best.

I still like him in the first. Tell me more. But not about his disappointing season. I'm very familiar with what he did and went through this year. In his Bowl game he was incredible. I have never seen Gaines Adams anywhere near that level. Tell me what you saw this week. I'm thinking 34OLB, very valuable these days. Plenty of 3-4 Ds need that versatile guy out there.

yes 3-4 OLB, SF worked him out as one after a practice this week apparently. He's falling right now. It wasn't what I saw this week, it's what I didn't see. He didn't stand out at all, except the fact that he's very thin waisted and high cut, not exactly a 3-4 OLB type, and he didn't stand out in the pass rushing drills, his forte. It's very possible that Adams would have struggled similarly - making sitting out this week a good idea.I just don't see him as first round quality in this year's draft class. A pass rush poor team like a Denver might still take him, but I wouldn't, not in the first.

 

[reg]

Be mildly surprised to see AP go to Minnesota. RB doesn't seem to be a glaring need for them at the moment.

It will be in 2 years if Chilly runs Taylor like he did last year. That is about all I can see any RB lasting with that kind of punishment. Why not groom a great RB now, rather than wait until Chet is dead in the gutter.I think Vikes will be OK at DE with James coming back. They just need to get off having to start Udeze. S might be a concern, but not glaring. CB is a problem. and of course WR, but at 7 I don't see the value of using that pick on a WR not named Calvin.

 

[Spike]

Philadelphia would be crazy to pass on Patrick Willis if he was still there.

As would the Pats passing on him at #30.

 

[mcintyre1]

Why in God's name would the Steelers not take Adam Carriker at 15 over this Woodley character??

 

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

I wonder if Atlanta picks their current head coach's former star running back in Round Two: RB Michael Bush

 

[scratcher]

Philadelphia would be crazy to pass on Patrick Willis if he was still there.

 

[Chaos Commish]

I wonder if Atlanta picks their current head coach's former star running back in Round Two: RB Michael Bush

I used that as an expedient in my two round mock. Also gave the Raiders USC's center. Prolly won't go that way, but oddly, both seem to fill needs.

 

[Pat Patriot]

Philadelphia would be crazy to pass on Patrick Willis if he was still there.

As would the Pats passing on him at #30.

I would be quite happy with Reggie Nelson at #24 and Patrick Willis at #28.

 

[beto]

I was stunned to see 2 TEs in the 1st from Frank Coyle.

Oakland, Cleveland and Arizona should not pass on Peterson.

First off all those teams have more pressing needs than a rb. Second Lamont Jordan is a year removed from having nearly 1,600 yards of total offense for oakleand. Third arizona just shelled out $30 mil for edge and they would be crazy to pay top 5 money on ANOTHER rb.

Live in the past all you want. If Peterson carries a top 5 grade these teams are making a mistake passing on him. Their more pressing needs can be taken care of in other rounds or free agency.Remember 2000? The Browns passed on Tomlinson for Gerard Warren. The Cards passed on Tomlinson for Leonard Davis. How's that working out for them?

 

[Kevin Ashcraft]

Why in the world would KC draft a DE when we have Allen and Hali? That made ZERO sense to me.

 

[Boston]

Philadelphia would be crazy to pass on Patrick Willis if he was still there.

As would the Pats passing on him at #30.

I would be quite happy with Reggie Nelson at #24 and Patrick Willis at #28.

Agreed...that combo (at least positionwise) is pretty appealing. Regardless of who the names end up being I definetly want to see the Pats go D with both #1's. That's where they'll get the biggest bang for the buck.

 

[brednbuddah]

Is Peterson at #7 realistic? I would think he'd go sooner.

 

[fasteddie_21]

Is Peterson at #7 realistic? I would think he'd go sooner.

Call me crazy, but I see Houston trading up to ensure they do not pass up yet another franchise RB this year.Anyone else?-fe

 

[The Jacket]

Yeah, the Chiefs really need a defensive end.

Moron.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Is Peterson at #7 realistic? I would think he'd go sooner.

Call me crazy, but I see Houston trading up to ensure they do not pass up yet another franchise RB this year.Anyone else?

Kubiak has seen great production from late® round RBs over the years. Shanahan once quipped that first round RBs get coaches fired if they bust so he would never draft one. Houston has so many needs, what would it cost to move up? It has to be a deal breaker if Kubiak subscribes to Shanahan's school of thought on this. But no, you're not crazy. Peterson should be top priority for a number of teams and his is one of them.

 

[FUBAR]

This is one of the best mocks I've seen! If you flip-flop picks #1 and #2 and picks #8 and #9, the top 10 is perfect. And I'm pretty confident the Browns pass on Peterson. We'd be stupid to draft anything other than OL or DL in round 1.

If you change every pick, it's great.One of the worst mocks I've seen to date, there's a reason this was sent free.

 

[mcjc4]

Be mildly surprised to see AP go to Minnesota. RB doesn't seem to be a glaring need for them at the moment.

Agreed. I fully believe in BPA, but you dont improve on 6-10 by drafting players to replace the top 10% of your roster. Taylor is a fine RB, and hes locked up relatively cheaply.Minny has glaring holes (both short and long term) at Saftey, WR, TE, RT, and DE.

This would be a dream situation for the Vikes. The value of trading down if AP is still on the board would be quit high. They could demand some valuable picks in return for him.

 

[cstu]

This is one of the best mocks I've seen! If you flip-flop picks #1 and #2 and picks #8 and #9, the top 10 is perfect. And I'm pretty confident the Browns pass on Peterson. We'd be stupid to draft anything other than OL or DL in round 1.

Thomas should be a no-brainer for the Lions, after all we've seen what Martz can do with QB's so there's no reason to invest in one with such a high pick. I think the Browns will take Peterson if Thomas is gone.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Yeah, the Chiefs really need a defensive end.Moron.

Yeah because NO ONE has EVER used their first round draft pick on a position that wasn't of need before Lol, might want to check back into reality before calling folks morons.

Kubiak has seen great production from late® round RBs over the years. Shanahan once quipped that first round RBs get coaches fired if they bust so he would never draft one. Houston has so many needs, what would it cost to move up? It has to be a deal breaker if Kubiak subscribes to Shanahan's school of thought on this. But no, you're not crazy. Peterson should be top priority for a number of teams and his is one of them.

Shanahan hasn't struggled to find a RB like Kubiak did this past year though. Even if he does/did subscribe to that school of though the Ron Dayne/Wali Lundy/Samkon Gado experiment might have been enough to override it..

 

[Tick]

I wish Coyle wouldn't do mocks - I think the mocks drive his rankings a bit, which is just wrong.

 

[The Grizzly One]

y - 31. Chicago - 13-3 - Tank Tyler DT 6-2, 320 North Carolina St Bears front line has bigger problems than just lack of depth at this position.

This is insane. The Bears lining up for the Super Bowl are solid at this position right now. That's not counting stud Tommie Harris and Dusty Dvoracek out with injuries. DT is the last place the Bears will draft in the first round. OL and Saftey are their biggest needs.

 

[redman]

25. New York Jets - 10-6 - * Zach Miller TE 6-5, 260 Arizona StJets won’t pass on this Miller after failing to draft Heath Miller two years ago.26. Philadelphia - 10-6 - Adam Carriker DE 6-5, 280 NebraskaEagles are looking to get bigger along their front four.If this happened I'd think we would have another Classic Video of Jets fans going Bonkers.

Eagles fans would go bonkers too, drafting yet another D-lineman when they've got a lot of other more pressing needs. I agree with Jeff - they'd be fools to pass over Willis there.

 

[redman]

I was stunned to see 2 TEs in the 1st from Frank Coyle.Oakland, Cleveland and Arizona should not pass on Peterson.

First off all those teams have more pressing needs than a rb. Second Lamont Jordan is a year removed from having nearly 1,600 yards of total offense for oakleand. Third arizona just shelled out $30 mil for edge and they would be crazy to pay top 5 money on ANOTHER rb.

If they don't trade down, I simply can't imagine them not taking Russell. Is there any more prototypical "freakish" skill position player that you can think of the Raiders drafting than Russell?

 

[Weapon of Mass Instruction]

Anyone that thinks that the Titans would take a slow white boy at #19 with Reggie Nelson still on the board loses all credibility with me.

 

[J-Rock]

I'm not sure SF would be willing to put the name Rice on the back of another WR's Jersey.

 

[The Jacket]

Lol, might want to check back into reality before calling folks morons.

I'll check back into this thread when that moronic prediction looks even dumber... say, end of April?

 

[-OZ-]

Why in the world would KC draft a DE when we have Allen and Hali? That made ZERO sense to me.

They won't. I understand there's a lot of talk in the media about this Okoye kid. He'd be a much better choice at DT for the Chiefs. Him, Blalock or a WR if one of the top prospects drops.