Mock Draft #2 - 'Cuz I Got Nothin' To Do @ Work (1 Viewer)

[Andy Dufresne]

Shelton is already gone here as are the better OLBs. The CB crop appears thin.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

And okay...undrafted is a stretch for DGB. BIt he's not going to go as high as you guys think.

 

[ShamrockPride]

And okay...undrafted is a stretch for DGB. BIt he's not going to go as high as you guys think.

He will not drop to back half of the second. Especially think if a team that grabs one of the qbs felt like pairing a rookie duo like that up if he was still in the board in the second (which I don't think will happen).

 

[jtd13]

No love for DGB?

I mean, I realize their is a legitimate chance he is actually dumber than Josh Gordon, but come on if they (NE) take a WR in the first and it isn't DGB I would be shocked.

Guy was kicked off a team and hasn't played in a year. He's a mid rounder at best. More likely he goes undrafted.

LOLNO.Da'rick never had Randy Moss comparisons. People don't throw that name out as a comparison unless there's some serious evidence to support it.

You should read the Justin Hunter thread.

 

[ImTheScientist]

Seahawks selected a OT in the second round this year and played him all year. I doubt the select another OT in round one.

I think they look at Dline or Rb.

 

[Buffaloes]

28. Denver - Denzel Perryman - ILB - Miami (Fla.)
They were continually killed up the middle in the playoff game.

not bad, but would rather see a RT

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Shelton is already gone here as are the better OLBs. The CB crop appears thin.

I was picking nits, but in general, really good mock. I agree with a lot of your projections. Nicely done as usual.

 

[Spike]

31. New England - Sammie Coates - WR - AuburnDid anyone notice? Their WRs were nearly invisible this year.

BB got his cheap 4 years out of Vereen/Ridley...my bet is that they take Gordon or Gurley and do it again.

I could see this happening.

I also could see the Pats re-signing them both but only if they go into Free Agency and find there is no big contract on the horizon for either of them.

 

[Slapdash]

No love for DGB?

I mean, I realize their is a legitimate chance he is actually dumber than Josh Gordon, but come on if they (NE) take a WR in the first and it isn't DGB I would be shocked.

Guy was kicked off a team and hasn't played in a year. He's a mid rounder at best. More likely he goes undrafted.

LOLNO.Da'rick never had Randy Moss comparisons. People don't throw that name out as a comparison unless there's some serious evidence to support it.

You should read the Justin Hunter thread.

Zac Stacy = Emmit Smith

 

[Spike]

I hope Sammie Coates isn't the Pats pick in the first. Seems too much like a one-trick pony to me.

Even if it is, it's a trick that offense could certainly use.

The only way I see the Pats not drafting on the O-line or D-line is if someone hugely talented (and not someone like DGB) falls. They especially need help on the interior of the O-line.

 

[Da Gildz]

Seahawks selected a OT in the second round this year and played him all year. I doubt the select another OT in round one.

I think they look at Dline or Rb.

They have Michael waiting in the wings, why would they go RB in the 1st?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I hope Sammie Coates isn't the Pats pick in the first. Seems too much like a one-trick pony to me.

Even if it is, it's a trick that offense could certainly use.

The only way I see the Pats not drafting on the O-line or D-line is if someone hugely talented (and not someone like DGB) falls. They especially need help on the interior of the O-line.

That was the other consideration. I would think BB would love Cameron Erving due to his versatility.

 

[jurb26]

Seahawks selected a OT in the second round this year and played him all year. I doubt the select another OT in round one.

I think they look at Dline or Rb.

They have Michael waiting in the wings, why would they go RB in the 1st?

Because Michael is overrated?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Seahawks selected a OT in the second round this year and played him all year. I doubt the select another OT in round one.

I think they look at Dline or Rb.

Ogbuehi struggled on the left side earlier in the year but showed that he's a very good right tackle. He'd be an upgrate to Justin Britt.

 

[massraider]

Seahawks selected a OT in the second round this year and played him all year. I doubt the select another OT in round one.

I think they look at Dline or Rb.

Ogbuehi struggled on the left side earlier in the year but showed that he's a very good right tackle. He'd be an upgrate to Justin Britt.

After his blown ACL, and failure to play LT, his draft slot will be interesting.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Seahawks selected a OT in the second round this year and played him all year. I doubt the select another OT in round one.

I think they look at Dline or Rb.

Ogbuehi struggled on the left side earlier in the year but showed that he's a very good right tackle. He'd be an upgrate to Justin Britt.

After his blown ACL, and failure to play LT, his draft slot will be interesting.

Whoa. Just saw that. That'll push him down into the 3rd round range, I'd think. Mayyyybe late 2nd.

Let's take him out of this draft and then we can bump Gordon to the Hawks, Gurley to Oakland, and Tevin Coleman (new addition to this mock) to the Jaguars.

 

[Da Gildz]

Seahawks selected a OT in the second round this year and played him all year. I doubt the select another OT in round one.

I think they look at Dline or Rb.

They have Michael waiting in the wings, why would they go RB in the 1st?

Because Michael is overrated?

Overrated? He's barely played in 2 seasons lol. I'm not saying he's a lock to be a solid NFL rb, but he certainly should provide enough incentive into NOT drafting a rb in the 1st rd.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Overrated? He's barely played in 2 seasons lol. I'm not saying he's a lock to be a solid NFL rb, but he certainly should provide enough incentive into NOT drafting a rb in the 1st rd.

Why?

 

[SproutDaddy]

Seahawks selected a OT in the second round this year and played him all year. I doubt the select another OT in round one.

I think they look at Dline or Rb.

They have Michael waiting in the wings, why would they go RB in the 1st?

What exactly has he done?

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Seahawks selected a OT in the second round this year and played him all year. I doubt the select another OT in round one.

I think they look at Dline or Rb.

They have Michael waiting in the wings, why would they go RB in the 1st?

Because Michael is overrated?

Overrated? He's barely played in 2 seasons lol. I'm not saying he's a lock to be a solid NFL rb, but he certainly should provide enough incentive into NOT drafting a rb in the 1st rd.

That just might be the issue.

 

[dcgangstas]

Interesting draft for the Raiders. I do think the Raiders need to add some playmakers around Carr. Getting Cooper and Gordon would be a step in the right direction. The Raiders did have a historically bad run game this past season which I think really hurt the offense.

I'm definitely on board for either Cooper or Leonard Williams for the Silver and Black. Don't see Gordon lasting to Round 2 however.

 

[Da Gildz]

Seahawks selected a OT in the second round this year and played him all year. I doubt the select another OT in round one.

I think they look at Dline or Rb.

They have Michael waiting in the wings, why would they go RB in the 1st?

What exactly has he done?

Knock knock, hey its Marshawn Lynch, nice to meet you.

BTW, in his very limited amt of work, Michael has rushed for 4.9 ypc

Are the Niners going to draft a 1st rd rb because Hyde didn't do much at all this year??

 

[SproutDaddy]

Seahawks selected a OT in the second round this year and played him all year. I doubt the select another OT in round one.

I think they look at Dline or Rb.

They have Michael waiting in the wings, why would they go RB in the 1st?

What exactly has he done?

Knock knock, hey its Marshawn Lynch, nice to meet you.

BTW, in his very limited amt of work, Michael has rushed for 4.9 ypc

Are the Niners going to draft a 1st rd rb because Hyde didn't do much at all this year??

You can't be serious with this.

Lynch was drafted by a team that had a yet to break out Fred Jackson and Anthony Thomas. Lynch ended up rushing for over 1000 yds his rookie season. He was drafted to be the bellcow on a run first team. He was traded due to character concerns.

Hyde was drafted by a team with a starting RB over the age of 30. Gore isn't in a position to run the ball 300 times on a run first offense. Hyde had 83 carries as a rookie, and he would have had more if not for injury.

Michael was drafted by a team that had a 26 year old stud RB. He's had 53 carries in 2 year as an NFL player while not dressing most of the 1st season. Lynch hasn't begun to slow down yet, and Michael has yet to be able to get more carries than Turbin. To this point Michael has been nothing more that a RB who had 1 awesome pre-season game.

Seeing things clearly yet? I'm not saying Michael won't ever do anything, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the Hawks draft another RB high IF Lynch is let go.

BTW, I wouldn't be surprised at all if SF drafted a RB high either if Gore is let go. Not sure what his contract status is. This is far from the situation I disagree in with BlackJack's mock with Cleveland. I couldn't see them drafting a RB high with WEst and Crowell both showing to be NFL quality RBs.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I think Da Gildz is assuming that The Scientist was assuming that Lynch wouldn't be returning.

 

[SproutDaddy]

I think Da Gildz is assuming that The Scientist was assuming that Lynch wouldn't be returning.

Then in today's NFL, I could definitely see them taking a RB early. It would be a glaring need with Lynch's departure.

 

[Capella]

1. Tampa Bay - Jameis Winston - QB - Florida State

I don't think they should, but TB will likely overlook the off-field stuff and give into the eye candy on the field.

Yea how weird that they want to win games.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

1. Tampa Bay - Jameis Winston - QB - Florida State

I don't think they should, but TB will likely overlook the off-field stuff and give into the eye candy on the field.

Yea how weird that they want to win games.

As evidenced by the 2014 Minnesota Vikings, the off field stuff can affect the won/loss column.

 

[Run It Up]

I hope Sammie Coates isn't the Pats pick in the first. Seems too much like a one-trick pony to me.

Even if it is, it's a trick that offense could certainly use.

The only way I see the Pats not drafting on the O-line or D-line is if someone hugely talented (and not someone like DGB) falls. They especially need help on the interior of the O-line.

I fully expect them to go OL, but if they go WR I would rather they took someone like DGB if they took anyone. They are awful at drafting WRs, just draft the physical freak with talent and coach him up.

 

[ImTheScientist]

Seahawks selected a OT in the second round this year and played him all year. I doubt the select another OT in round one.

I think they look at Dline or Rb.

They have Michael waiting in the wings, why would they go RB in the 1st?

If Gurley or Gordon III is there they may look to draft them. RB is very important to the offense. I don't know what their issue with Michael is, but its not talent. They drafted Michael when they had Lynch and Turbin.....why wouldn't they draft another RB if they don't have lynch? Im guessing lynch isn't on the team next year.

 

[Archer]

IF the Redskins take a WR in the 2nd I'm going to break something in my house....

 

[Andy Dufresne]

IF the Redskins take a WR in the 2nd I'm going to break something in my house....

Funchess will play TE.

 

[3C's]

No love for DGB?

I mean, I realize their is a legitimate chance he is actually dumber than Josh Gordon, but come on if they (NE) take a WR in the first and it isn't DGB I would be shocked.

Guy was kicked off a team and hasn't played in a year. He's a mid rounder at best. More likely he goes undrafted.

There's zero chance he goes undrafted. Second round latest and would not be surprised if he goes in the first.I also don't like Brown for the Steelers. Great player but unless they move to the 4-3 with LeBeau gone, he's not a great fit for their scheme. He's more of a three tech than a two-gap nose IMO. If the Steelers want to replace McClendon at the nose (and I don't think they do) then Shelton is the guy. However, I believe with Worilds likely gone and Harrison likely to retire again, that they'll be looking at OLB hard. If there's no one there they like, I think secondary is where they'd go next despite their general avoidance of first round corners.

If Collins falls that far (20) I'd think they might be making calls to move up.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Collins is an interesting prospect. Big hitter and good in run support. A bit suspect in coverage.

Kid can play though.

 

[jurb26]

Collins is an interesting prospect. Big hitter and good in run support. A bit suspect in coverage.

Kid can play though.

Collins is better in coverage than people are giving him credit for. He's not Ed Reed, but he's good. The rest of the Bama secondary was bad and made a ton of mistakes/mental errors which compromised him a bit.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Collins is an interesting prospect. Big hitter and good in run support. A bit suspect in coverage.

Kid can play though.

Collins is better in coverage than people are giving him credit for. He's not Ed Reed, but he's good. The rest of the Bama secondary was bad and made a ton of mistakes/mental errors which compromised him a bit.

He's a candidate for a top 10 pick, absolutely.

 

[3C's]

Collins is an interesting prospect. Big hitter and good in run support. A bit suspect in coverage.

Kid can play though.

Would love to have him in black and gold and taking over for Polamalu. Not that he'll be the same player.

 

[JAK Straw]

Giants taking OLB first AND second round? They are high on Kennard, seems likely he will get a chance to start. If JPP leaves, you can expect a DE with one of those picks. They also figure to spend an early pick bolstering the OL. Finally their secondary was a disaster due to injury. They may want insurance in case some of those guys don't recover as quickly as might be hoped.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Giants taking OLB first AND second round? They are high on Kennard, seems likely he will get a chance to start. If JPP leaves, you can expect a DE with one of those picks. They also figure to spend an early pick bolstering the OL. Finally their secondary was a disaster due to injury. They may want insurance in case some of those guys don't recover as quickly as might be hoped.

I figure Fowler will play DE and Kikaha will play OLB. Or you could switch it around.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Just for fun, here's the rest....

12. Cleveland - Benardrick McKinney - ILB - Mississippi State
13. New Orleans - Owamagbe Odighizuwa - DE - UCLA
14. San Francisco - Dorial Green-Beckham - WR - Oklahoma
15. Miami - Ty Montgomery - WR - Stanford
16. San Diego - Jake Fisher - OT - Oregon
17. Kansas City - Devin Smith - WR - Ohio St
18. Buffalo - Paul Dawson - OLB - TCU
19. Houston - Brett Hundley - QB - UCLA
20. Philadelphia - Alex Carter - CB - Stanford
21. Cincinnati - Danielle Hunter - DE - LSU
22. Detroit - Jay Ajayi - RB - Boise State
23. Arizona - T.J. Yeldon - RB - Alabama
24. Pittsburgh - Cody Prewitt - FS - Ole Miss
25. Carolina - Josh Harper - WR - Fresno State
26. Baltimore - Nelson Agholor - WR - Southern California
27. Indianapolis - Nate Orchard - DE - Utah
28. Dallas - Duke Johnson - RB - Miami
29. Denver - Jeremiah Poutasi - OT - Utah
30. Green Bay - DeForest Buckner - DE - Oregon
31. New England - Ameer Abdullah - RB - Nebraska
32. Seattle - Jordan Phillips - DT - Oklahoma

 

[Borden]

Just for fun, here's the rest....

12. Cleveland - Benardrick McKinney - ILB - Mississippi State
13. New Orleans - Owamagbe Odighizuwa - DE - UCLA
14. San Francisco - Dorial Green-Beckham - WR - Oklahoma
15. Miami - Ty Montgomery - WR - Stanford
16. San Diego - Jake Fisher - OT - Oregon
17. Kansas City - Devin Smith - WR - Ohio St
18. Buffalo - Paul Dawson - OLB - TCU
19. Houston - Brett Hundley - QB - UCLA
20. Philadelphia - Alex Carter - CB - Stanford
21. Cincinnati - Danielle Hunter - DE - LSU
22. Detroit - Jay Ajayi - RB - Boise State
23. Arizona - T.J. Yeldon - RB - Alabama
24. Pittsburgh - Cody Prewitt - FS - Ole Miss
25. Carolina - Josh Harper - WR - Fresno State
26. Baltimore - Nelson Agholor - WR - Southern California
27. Indianapolis - Nate Orchard - DE - Utah
28. Dallas - Duke Johnson - RB - Miami
29. Denver - Jeremiah Poutasi - OT - Utah
30. Green Bay - DeForest Buckner - DE - Oregon
31. New England - Ameer Abdullah - RB - Nebraska
32. Seattle - Jordan Phillips - DT - Oklahoma

I am a big proponent of Best Player Available but the Bills really need to invest in OL and don't have much for picks. Also, the LBs aren't a weak spot and they are getting Alonso back. It's not a bad pick and I love seeing an awesome Bills defence but Searcy might leave leave creating a need at Safety and with Ryan's defense they could probably use a huge NT too. On offense they pretty much need help at every position.

OL would be my first choice though.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

At this point in this draft, the cupboard is a little bare for the Bills to upgrade their o-line.

The Bills aren't going to return to a 3-4 now with Rex, are they?

 

[Borden]

I think we are go to see Amari Cooper fall to outside the top 10. I personally think he's a second round pick but I'm crazy and think if he's still there at 11 the Vikings pick him up because his style matches perfectly with Bridgewater. I continually see him at #4 so some people say "Oh wow, you're calling a guy to fall 7 spots. Big deal." others get mad that I think he won't be a top 10 pick. Even though it's just to #11.

Good list Andy but I think Cooper falls to 11.

 

[Borden]

At this point in this draft, the cupboard is a little bare for the Bills to upgrade their o-line.

The Bills aren't going to return to a 3-4 now with Rex, are they?

Back to the blitz heavy 3-4.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

At this point in this draft, the cupboard is a little bare for the Bills to upgrade their o-line.

The Bills aren't going to return to a 3-4 now with Rex, are they?

Back to the blitz heavy 3-4.

Good luck.

 

[ShamrockPride]

DGB to SF in your second round? Please god no, don't let his talent go to waste in the bay.

 

[Bri]

2. Tennessee - Leonard Williams - DT - Southern California

Early word is that they'll stick with Mettenberger - and why not? Take the BPA instead of the "settle for" QB.

He's a 4-3 DT isn't he? I read Matt's piece where he played DE and Matt seemed to love the guy.

The Titans have a huge problem of filling in their 3-4 D and maybe maybe trading some key players in hopes of getting the right fit in return.

This guy sounds more like Jurrell Casey who was out of sorts as a DE, still great but somewhat uncomfy and exposed at times; totally up N down every game. He could destroy a T and smash a RB one play, then the next gets blocked way too easily.

At DT they need a big big big body.

I totally wish they'd go 4-3 and move Casey and Morgan to their natural position and let Klugg and What in Sam Hill do their thing too. They have a decent line and adding someone like this would be fantastic, but I am afraid you're suggesting another out of place guy.

 

[Bri]

I think we are go to see Amari Cooper fall to outside the top 10. I personally think he's a second round pick but I'm crazy and think if he's still there at 11 the Vikings pick him up because his style matches perfectly with Bridgewater. I continually see him at #4 so some people say "Oh wow, you're calling a guy to fall 7 spots. Big deal." others get mad that I think he won't be a top 10 pick. Even though it's just to #11.

Good list Andy but I think Cooper falls to 11.

I think the Titans trade down a little a get him

 

[Bri]

I don't see any Guards and a few sites I've looked at have 3-4 in the second round.

I know you wouldn't do so in a mock but...I think some teams have a serious weakness here and we might see some trades into late second early third to get a G.

 

[Bri]

Thanks for doing this every year Andy

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I don't see any Guards and a few sites I've looked at have 3-4 in the second round.

I know you wouldn't do so in a mock but...I think some teams have a serious weakness here and we might see some trades into late second early third to get a G.

Yes, you're right. There are a few guys that could definitely be in there from what I can tell.

Reese Dismukes Auburn

Hroniss Grasu Oregon
Arie Kouandjio Alabama

I think a couple of the guys that I did include might end up at guard. La'el Collins and Jeremiah Poutasi for example.

Thanks for doing this every year Andy

Glad you enjoy it. It's something I do just for fun as it gets me to learn who the new guys are. And I love the strategy that does (or in some cases doesn't) go into building a team.

I'm a little ticked to know that the new Bears GM is 37 years old. <_<