Lance Zeirlein Mock (1 Viewer)

[JaxBill]

Adam Caplan released a mock today that’s a little different

- Justin Blackmon still on the board at 7 for the Jags and the Jags bypassing him for Melvin Ingram

- Miami at 8 taking Blackmon instead of Tannehill when they’re hurting at Qb. Matt Moore?

- Eagles taking another undersized DE

- Stephen Hill and janoris Jenkins lasting until top of second.

- Bengals passing on Dre Kirkpatrick to take fellow corner Stephon Gilmore (when have the Bengals cared about character concerns?)

http://thesidelineview.com/nfl-mock-draft-2012

ETA - It's a two-round mock so double your pleasure, double your fun

 

[JaxBill]

Whoops My bad, it's Lance Zeirlein's mock that Adam Caplan re-tweeted.

 

[msommer]

Edit title?

 

[Wadsworth]

What am I missing on Melvin Ingram? He looks like a good prospect to me but nothing about him says top 10.

 

[Zimm]

Brockers is not undersized DE (6'6 313) lol and the Browns all but announced they won't be taking a CB at 4.

 

[Gatorman]

The dolphins taking blackmon would be a gutsy call, but not likely to happen. Philbin has stated that his system doesn't go with a "star" WR that needs to be fed (ala green bay with Jennings, Driver, etc). I do not think Weeden is a bad pick vs tannehill in the second, but the truth is with the first round being stand alone now, the phins will get crucified if they pass on a QB.

 

[HellToupee]

I've never seen Caplan do a mock before

 

[JetMaxx]

Brockers is not undersized DE (6'6 313) lol and the Browns all but announced they won't be taking a CB at 4.

I'm not huge on Brockers but he's got upside with Washburn pushing him. A young, impact DT is almost as much a need now after the Ryans' trade as anything else on the defensive side of the ball. A haul of Brockers, Kendricks, and David would be a big boost to the defense.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

I think that would be a great start to the draft for Green Bay.

 

[Zimm]

Brockers is not undersized DE (6'6 313) lol and the Browns all but announced they won't be taking a CB at 4.

I'm not huge on Brockers but he's got upside with Washburn pushing him. A young, impact DT is almost as much a need now after the Ryans' trade as anything else on the defensive side of the ball. A haul of Brockers, Kendricks, and David would be a big boost to the defense.

I do like Brockers, but i don't think i like the pick the DT class is very very deep this year i think CB (Asante is as good as gone),Kuechly,and then DT is how i would like to see things pan out but i still would be happy with Brockers or Cox at 15.

 

[massraider]

Sweet! You know it's Draft Season when LANCE ZEIRLEIN's mock comes out!

 

[sho nuff]

I think that would be a great start to the draft for Green Bay.

Its alright...I just don't see TT using another 2nd round pick on a RB.Id rather them sign Grant...trade out of the first and draft Branch and continue on with defensive picks (especially if Collins is a no-go)n

 

[Wadsworth]

What am I missing on Melvin Ingram? He looks like a good prospect to me but nothing about him says top 10.

Anyone want to take a shot at selling Melvin Ingram as being worth the #7?

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Adam Caplan released a mock today that’s a little different- Justin Blackmon still on the board at 7 for the Jags and the Jags bypassing him for Melvin Ingram- Miami at 8 taking Blackmon instead of Tannehill when they’re hurting at Qb. Matt Moore?- Eagles taking another undersized DE- Stephen Hill and janoris Jenkins lasting until top of second.- Bengals passing on Dre Kirkpatrick to take fellow corner Stephon Gilmore (when have the Bengals cared about character concerns?)http://thesidelineview.com/nfl-mock-draft-2012ETA - It's a two-round mock so double your pleasure, double your fun

Blackmon not a surprise. Miami can get a QB next year to develop. Someone will reach on Tannehill but it's most likely going to be a mistake in the top 15. Jenkins shouldn't be a 1st rounder and Gilmore probably will go ahead of Kirkpatrick.

 

[Zimm]

I agree Gilmore is a better prospect then Kirkpatrick and Blackmon i could see falling out of the top 10 and i really don't see why he was ever considered to be top 5.

 

[smackdaddies]

I think that would be a great start to the draft for Green Bay.

There would be a lot of this in GBay -

 

[scrumptrulescent]

I think that would be a great start to the draft for Green Bay.

Its alright...I just don't see TT using another 2nd round pick on a RB.Id rather them sign Grant...trade out of the first and draft Branch and continue on with defensive picks (especially if Collins is a no-go)n

Teddy's got two 4th round comp picks now so he can go after a RB in the 2nd and not feel dirty about it.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Doug Martin robbery at end of round 2. 1st round talent -- rate as #2 back in draft. another Jonathan Stewart

 

[JaxBill]

What am I missing on Melvin Ingram? He looks like a good prospect to me but nothing about him says top 10.

Anyone want to take a shot at selling Melvin Ingram as being worth the #7?

I've seen a few mocks with Melvin Ingram going to the Jags. Supposedly, they're looking for a pass-rusher and worried about Coples' work ethic.Don't know if Ingram would be better off being a 3-4 LB then 4-3 DE.http://thelandryhat.com/2012/03/24/prospect-outlook/

 

[Donnybrook]

Not a fan of the Vikings picking a DT in round 2. DB, ILB and WR are much bigger priorities.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

By Lance Zierlein

Updated March 27, 2012

Round: 1

1. Indianapolis

Andrew Luck Quarterback | Stanford

2. Washington

Robert Griffin III Quarterback | Baylor

3. Minnesota

Matt Kalil Offensive Tackle | Southern California

4. Cleveland

Morris Claiborne Cornerback | Louisiana State

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5. Tampa Bay

Trent Richardson Running Back | Alabama

6. St. Louis

Fletcher Cox Defensive Tackle | Mississippi State

7. Jacksonville

Melvin Ingram OLB/DE | South Carolina

8. Miami

Justin Blackmon Wide Receiver | Oklahoma State

9. Carolina

Dontari Poe Defensive Tackle | Memphis * Can also play 3-4 DE

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10. Buffalo

Riley Reiff Offensive Tackle | Iowa

11. Kansas City

Ryan Tannehill Quarterback | Texas A&M

12. Seattle

Luke Kuechly ILB/OLB | Boston College

13. Arizona

David DeCastro Guard | Stanford

14. Dallas

Quinton Coples Defensive End | North Carolina

15. Philadelphia

Michael Brockers Defensive Tackle | Louisiana State * Can also play 3-4 DE

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16. NY Jets

Courtney Upshaw Defensive End | Alabama

17. Cincinnati (from Oakland)

Stephon Gilmore Cornerback | South Carolina

18. San Diego

Jonathan Martin Offensive Tackle | Stanford

19. Chicago

Whitney Mercilus OLB/DE | Illinois

20. Tennessee

Dre Kirkpatrick Cornerback | Alabama

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21. Cincinnati

Mark Barron Safety | Alabama

22. Cleveland (from from Atlanta)

Michael Floyd Wide Receiver | Notre Dame

23. Detroit

Cordy Glenn Guard | Georgia * Can also play Tackle

24. Pittsburgh

Dont'a Hightower ILB/OLB | Alabama

25. Denver

Devon Still Defensive Tackle | Penn State

26. Houston

Kendall Wright Wide Receiver | Baylor

27. New England (from New Orleans) Nick Perry OLB/DE | Southern California

28. Green Bay

Kendall Reyes Defensive Tackle | Connecticut * Can also play 3-4 DE

29. Baltimore

Peter Konz Center | Wisconsin.

30. San Francisco

Coby Fleener Tight End | Stanford.

31. New England

Rueben Randle Wide Receiver | Louisiana State

32. NY Giants

Amini Silatolu Guard | Midwestern State

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Jim Thomas from the St. Louis Dispatch not only posted his first round mock but he attached five others to his Sunday collumn.

To much to cut-and-paste so go to the link to find mocks by:

- JIM THOMAS, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

- Mel Kiper, ESPN

- Todd McShay, ESPN

- Charley Cassidy, NFL network

- Rob Rang, CBSsports.com

- Bucky Brooks, NFL.com

Six first round mock drafts

 

[sho nuff]

I think that would be a great start to the draft for Green Bay.

Its alright...I just don't see TT using another 2nd round pick on a RB.Id rather them sign Grant...trade out of the first and draft Branch and continue on with defensive picks (especially if Collins is a no-go)n

Teddy's got two 4th round comp picks now so he can go after a RB in the 2nd and not feel dirty about it.

He has gone RB twice now in the 2nd round.Just not seeing it happening again after using a 2nd round pick last year on an RB.Not with the league being such a passing league.They have bodies already at RB...adding another just seems like an odd move for TT to make...especially with the more pressing needs in the secondary/defense. And even more important if Collins is done.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

What am I missing on Melvin Ingram? He looks like a good prospect to me but nothing about him says top 10.

Neither did Alualu.I like Coples more than Ingram, though.

 

[Bankerguy]

I'm not sure who this lance guy is....but it's a pretty good effort.

I like and could live with the Dallas picks.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

I'm not sure who this lance guy is....but it's a pretty good effort.

Texans beat writer, IIRC.

 

[coolnerd]

I'm not sure who this lance guy is....but it's a pretty good effort.

Texans beat writer, IIRC.

Actually, he is a sports talk host for probably a dozen or years and has a blog in the houston chronicle. His father was an OL coach in the both college and NFL lastly with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

 

[Bankerguy]

I'm not sure who this lance guy is....but it's a pretty good effort.

Texans beat writer, IIRC.

Makes sense as to why is seemingly in touch with the Cowboys picks.Very few mocks seem to be.

 

[flapgreen]

Who

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

The Bears won't pass on Michael Floyd. You can take that to the bank.

 

[cr8f]

I think that would be a great start to the draft for Green Bay.

Its alright...I just don't see TT using another 2nd round pick on a RB.Id rather them sign Grant...trade out of the first and draft Branch and continue on with defensive picks (especially if Collins is a no-go)n

Teddy's got two 4th round comp picks now so he can go after a RB in the 2nd and not feel dirty about it.

He has gone RB twice now in the 2nd round.Just not seeing it happening again after using a 2nd round pick last year on an RB.Not with the league being such a passing league.They have bodies already at RB...adding another just seems like an odd move for TT to make...especially with the more pressing needs in the secondary/defense. And even more important if Collins is done.

Yes and he has been successful getting them later.

 

[sho nuff]

I think that would be a great start to the draft for Green Bay.

Its alright...I just don't see TT using another 2nd round pick on a RB.Id rather them sign Grant...trade out of the first and draft Branch and continue on with defensive picks (especially if Collins is a no-go)n

Teddy's got two 4th round comp picks now so he can go after a RB in the 2nd and not feel dirty about it.

He has gone RB twice now in the 2nd round.Just not seeing it happening again after using a 2nd round pick last year on an RB.Not with the league being such a passing league.They have bodies already at RB...adding another just seems like an odd move for TT to make...especially with the more pressing needs in the secondary/defense. And even more important if Collins is done.

Yes and he has been successful getting them later.

Well...sort of.Starks was a late pick. Success with him is marginal at this point.But no worse than Green and Jackson...so why use a 2nd rounder on a RB?

 

[dhockster]

I'm not sure who this lance guy is....but it's a pretty good effort.

Texans beat writer, IIRC.

Actually, he is a sports talk host for probably a dozen or years and has a blog in the houston chronicle. His father was an OL coach in the both college and NFL lastly with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Lance is one of the most knowledgable Football/sports talk show hosts in Houston. He is also one of the funniest. His voice impersonations are great, and SEC guy is one of his best charactors. Do a search on you tube using "SEC guy" and you can hear him on his show or calling into some other show around the country.

 

[Donsmith753]

CHARLEY CASSERLY, NFL Network:

1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

2. Washington Redskins (from Rams): Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, OT, USC

4. Cleveland Browns: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

6. St. Louis Rams (from Washington): Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma St.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

8. Miami Dolphins: Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis

9. Carolina Panthers: Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M - WHAT?

 

[dhockster]

CHARLEY CASSERLY, NFL Network:

1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

2. Washington Redskins (from Rams): Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, OT, USC

4. Cleveland Browns: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

6. St. Louis Rams (from Washington): Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma St.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

8. Miami Dolphins: Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis

9. Carolina Panthers: Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M - WHAT?

Once again, Charlie shows that he doesn't know football, or he doesn't proofread his material.Either way, I don't know why someone pays him for what he does.

Of course the move probably makes sense to Charlie, as he selected Dave Ragone with a 3rd round pick the year after he had taken

David Carr with the #1 overall pick, when he had Tony Banks as a veteran back-up. Charlie is one of the main reasons it took the Texans 10

years to make the playoffs. He started with them as an expansion team, and he left them in pretty much the same place 5 years later.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

I think that would be a great start to the draft for Green Bay.

Its alright...I just don't see TT using another 2nd round pick on a RB.Id rather them sign Grant...trade out of the first and draft Branch and continue on with defensive picks (especially if Collins is a no-go)n

Teddy's got two 4th round comp picks now so he can go after a RB in the 2nd and not feel dirty about it.

He has gone RB twice now in the 2nd round.Just not seeing it happening again after using a 2nd round pick last year on an RB.Not with the league being such a passing league.They have bodies already at RB...adding another just seems like an odd move for TT to make...especially with the more pressing needs in the secondary/defense. And even more important if Collins is done.

Yes and he has been successful getting them later.

Well...sort of.Starks was a late pick. Success with him is marginal at this point.But no worse than Green and Jackson...so why use a 2nd rounder on a RB?

Only way they take a RB round 2 is if he's a bargain...Doug Martin would represent that. However, the Packers have bigger needs and should spend that pick on OLB/DE/CB/OL.

 

[sho nuff]

Good point...these days a 2nd RB are guys that may have gone 1st round in years past. Teams just not loading up there as much anymore.

But my counter point...the last "bargain" TT took in the 2nd round was Brian Brohm. He made up for it by taking Flynn in the 7th that year.

 

[smackdaddies]

Martin at the end of the second round might be the kind of value that the Packers would not pass on. Although I have read nothing about the Packers looking at any RB's, never mind Martin.

I still think this draft is going to be largely BDPA (Best Defensive Player Available) for the Packers. Although I concede they may well slip in a player that can be a center.

 

[sho nuff]

Martin at the end of the second round might be the kind of value that the Packers would not pass on. Although I have read nothing about the Packers looking at any RB's, never mind Martin. I still think this draft is going to be largely BDPA (Best Defensive Player Available) for the Packers. Although I concede they may well slip in a player that can be a center.

Agreed...I think early in the draft will be defense like that.But even by round 3 could see some offensive players coming off the board and depending on trade downs/ups...could see about half of those 4th rounders going to OL.

 

[daveR]

CHARLEY CASSERLY, NFL Network:

1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

2. Washington Redskins (from Rams): Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, OT, USC

4. Cleveland Browns: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

6. St. Louis Rams (from Washington): Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma St.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

8. Miami Dolphins: Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis

9. Carolina Panthers: Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M - WHAT?

Once again, Charlie shows that he doesn't know football, or he doesn't proofread his material.Either way, I don't know why someone pays him for what he does.

Of course the move probably makes sense to Charlie, as he selected Dave Ragone with a 3rd round pick the year after he had taken

David Carr with the #1 overall pick, when he had Tony Banks as a veteran back-up. Charlie is one of the main reasons it took the Texans 10

years to make the playoffs. He started with them as an expansion team, and he left them in pretty much the same place 5 years later.

I'm guessing it was a pre-coin flip call & the picks just need to be swapped.

 

[daveR]

Lance did pretty well. I just don't see SF going TE or NE going WR late in the first. Other than that...