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[Blackjacks]

Blackjacks 2008 Mock Draft

1 Chris Long - Great motor, a typical Parcells pick with great upside and little chance to flop

Miami Dolphins

2 Darren McFadden- The Jets need some explosiveness on offense and he will bring it

St. Louis Rams trade with NYJ (J. Vilma, the #6 and a #2 in 2009)

3 Matt Ryan- Franchise QB is a big need for ATL

Atlanta Falcons

4 Glenn Dorsey- Replacement for Warren Sapp and gives the Raiders some power again

Oakland Raiders

5 Jake Long- Need to rebuild that oline, great pick for the Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs

6 Vernon Gholston- Vilma in the middle, a good pick next year and Leonard Little's replacement ...I'll take it

New York Jets traded to Stl Rams

7 Leondis McKelvin- Asunte Samuels is all but gone, needs depth at the position (maybe alittle early)

New England Patriots From San Francisco

8 Ryan Clady- Ogden isn't getting young and the oline needs help

Baltimore Ravens

9 Sedrick Ellis -the Bungles need beef up front

Cincinnati Bengals

10 Kenny Phillips- The Saint need a playmaker in the secondary

New Orleans Saints

11 Malcom Kelly- Size and speed, a perfect compliment to Lee Evans

Buffalo Bills

12 Jeff Otah - Replace fro Lepsis and they can get back to running the ball. Got to protect Cutler

Denver Broncos

13 Mike Jenkins - Need help in the secondary

Carolina Panthers

14 Brian Brohm- Grossman and Orton....I think that says it all

Chicago Bears

15 Chris Williams- if they want to be a power running team they better get a better oline

Detroit Lions

16 Derrick Harvey B. Berry's replacement

Arizona Cardinals

17 Dominque Roodgers-Cromartie- Yeah they can stop the run but they are horrible against the pass, this pick helps

Minnesota Vikings

18 Rashard Mendenhall- This would be ideal for Houston (personally not a big fan of Mendenhall)

Houston Texans

19 Phillips Merling - Just released Kearse so they could use a good pass rusher

Philadelphia Eagles

20 Aquib Talib- Rhonde isn't getting younger and this kid has a nose for the ball

Tampa Bay Bucs

21 Quentin Groves - They need a pass rush and this kid excelled at the combine

Washington Redskins

22 Jonathon Stewart- For some reason I don;t think the Cowboys go rb but if Stewart fell to them it would be hard to say no

Dallas Cowboys From Cleveland

23 Branden Albert- Nom ore Faneca, need to get back to a physical team

Pittsburgh Steelers

24 Limas Sweed- Give Vince someone he is comfortable with

Tennesee Titans

25 James Hardy- They use to have alot of depth at wr but now they are definetly lacking (assuming they lose Hackett)

Seattle Seahawks

26 Keith Rivers- They don't have alot of week spots, good solid player here

Jacksonville Jaquars

27 Reggie Smith- Just like the Jags no big need BPA here and add alittle depth

San Diego Chargers

28 Kentwan Balmer- Add alittle meat upfront

Dallas Cowboys

29 Desean Jackson- Martz needs some talent to get his offense going

SF 49er's (From Indianapolis)

30 Fred Davis - I know Lee had a good year last year but this kid has alot more talent

Green Bay Packers

31 Forfeited

Patroits

32 Dan Connor- Very solid football player goes to the champs

New York Giants

 

[B Maverick]

I have no issues with the reggie smith pick for SD. CB is a need.

I would be surprised if the Jets traded up to 2 for McFadden but its not a bad move.

Not a bad mock, no glaringly bad picks.

Desean Jackson to SF may draw the ire of SF fans but he would be a great #3 WR in Martz offense with the original DJax and Battle on the outsides and VD across from him.

The speed up the middle with DJ and VD would let martz have some fun.

 

[Warhogs]

I have a tough time seeing your big trade happening. I think there is a very good chance that McFadden is there when the Jets pick from their current spot. Even if someone like the Raiders grab McFadden I think the Jets will fill another need and look at a RB later. There should be a lot of RB talent yet in round 2 so no need to make this trade. I just don't see it happening.

 

[RC94]

I have a tough time seeing your big trade happening. I think there is a very good chance that McFadden is there when the Jets pick from their current spot. Even if someone like the Raiders grab McFadden I think the Jets will fill another need and look at a RB later. There should be a lot of RB talent yet in round 2 so no need to make this trade. I just don't see it happening.

I agree with this.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I don't like that trade.

The Vikes pass D is bad because they get no pressure, not because they have bad corners.

Jacksonville's fine at linebacker.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Has Sam Baker's stock dropped to where he's no longer a 1st rounder? He was discussed as a possible top-5 pick a year ago....

I would think he would be a perfect fit for Denver's zone blocking scheme at #12 if they went OT (and I think they might)

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Has Sam Baker's stock dropped to where he's no longer a 1st rounder? He was discussed as a possible top-5 pick a year ago....I would think he would be a perfect fit for Denver's zone blocking scheme at #12 if they went OT (and I think they might)

It's not as much his stock as that there are a LOT of good tackle prospects this year.

 

[TheWick]

I like they way you think blackjacks...great draft for the Rams

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Rivers slides too far in this mock

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Rivers slides too far in this mock

Maybe/maybe not. Linebackers are really undervalued in the NFL right now. Wrongly, I believe.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Rivers slides too far in this mock

Maybe/maybe not. Linebackers are really undervalued in the NFL right now. Wrongly, I believe.

Dudes in a class by himself in this draft.Do you really think SD has chance at him with #27????

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Rivers slides too far in this mock

Maybe/maybe not. Linebackers are really undervalued in the NFL right now. Wrongly, I believe.

Dudes in a class by himself in this draft.Do you really think SD has chance at him with #27????

He's really good but is in a class by himself because other than he and Connor, the linebackers aren't very good this year.There's a chance he could fall that far.I have him at #10 to the Saints, though.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Rivers slides too far in this mock

Maybe/maybe not. Linebackers are really undervalued in the NFL right now. Wrongly, I believe.

Dudes in a class by himself in this draft.Do you really think SD has chance at him with #27????

He's really good but is in a class by himself because other than he and Connor, the linebackers aren't very good this year.There's a chance he could fall that far.I have him at #10 to the Saints, though.

No chance that NE or Cincy takes him at 7 or 9??? thats what I see

 

[Andy Dufresne]

No chance that NE or Cincy takes him at 7 or 9??? thats what I see

No. I buy into the talk that NE doesn't like youth at their LB spot, preferring veterans instead.I think Cinci is going to go d-line and they also like Ahmad Brooks in the middle. I also am buying into the speculation that they may be switching to the 3-4.I'm not sure Rivers is a great fit in the 3-4 to either team.

 

[greenf7cat]

I don't think Big Jake is going to be there ar #5 for the Chefs, so that may throw the draft all out of sorts

 

[5Rings]

Desean Jackson to SF may draw the ire of SF fans but he would be a great #3 WR in Martz offense with the original DJax and Battle on the outsides and VD across from him.

I'd be happy with this pick. BPA of DL or WR, IMO.

 

[sheerterror]

Disagree with the Jets-Rams trade. Jets have more important needs than RB to be trading assets like Vilma, who could return something useful in a separate trade, just so they could move up to get McFadden. Do I think it's possible that he gets drafted by the Jets at 6? Yes, it's possible although not necessarily the right move. Do I think they actually trade up to get him? No, definitely not.

 

[ImTheScientist]

I do not agree with the Seahawks pick....the will go RB, TE, or OL ........ no way they go WR. Try again

 

[Ridgelake]

I have a hard time seeing Dallas leaving the first without a CB. Thats their biggest need by far.

Stewart at 22 ok. But Balmer at 28 not likely. Try Cason or Porter at that spot.

 

[Blackjacks]

I don't like that trade. which side don't you like?

The Vikes pass D is bad because they get no pressure, not because they have bad corners. don't you think they could use one more?

Jacksonville's fine at linebacker. where would you see them going?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

that trade. which side don't you like?

It's good for the Rams, but far too much for the Jets to give up.

The Vikes pass D is bad because they get no pressure, not because they have bad corners. don't you think they could use one more?

Not in the first. A rookie isn't going to beat out Winfield/Griffin/McCauley.

Jacksonville's fine at linebacker. where would you see them going?

1. Defensive line2. Wide receiver (you know something's wrong when you're trading for Troy Williamson)

3. Defensive back

 

[Blackjacks]

that trade. which side don't you like?

It's good for the Rams, but far too much for the Jets to give up.

The Vikes pass D is bad because they get no pressure, not because they have bad corners. don't you think they could use one more?

Not in the first. A rookie isn't going to beat out Winfield/Griffin/McCauley.

Jacksonville's fine at linebacker. where would you see them going?

1. Defensive line2. Wide receiver (you know something's wrong when you're trading for Troy Williamson)

3. Defensive back

Rumor has it Vilma has a bad knee to go along with his high $$$$ and a #2 next isn't that much to get what most say is the best player in the draft. The chances of them getting him staying pat are near impossible IMO. You definetly know your team better than me but all I saw last year was those corners getting burned. Now maybe he won't start next year but alot of #1's are drafted for the future. I just see that as a good pick.

Jax looks pretty good on depth and I just see them going best available player. Jax would be getting a steal with him this late in the draft.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

You definetly know your team better than me but all I saw last year was those corners getting burned. Now maybe he won't start next year but alot of #1's are drafted for the future. I just see that as a good pick.

They looked like they were getting burned because they weren't getting the safety support they were supposed to. You'll notice they cut Dwight Smith and now you know why.And any DB is gonna get burned if the QB has five seconds in the pocket each time he drops back.

 

[Texasmouth]

Cowboys are going to come out of the first round with a RB and CB.

If Stewart fell to the Cowboys I would crap my pants.

Why would the Jets trade up to get McFadden? He may be there at their pick, who else is going to take him?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Cowboys are going to come out of the first round with a RB and CB. If Stewart fell to the Cowboys I would crap my pants.

The next mock I'm putting together is a nightmare for the Cowboys. Jenkins, McKelvin, DRC, and Cason all go before their pick. The question then becomes would they reach for Talib or Tracy Porter or some other unknown at CB?Cowboy fans are going to have a field day with the first pick I assign them.

 

[Blackjacks]

You definetly know your team better than me but all I saw last year was those corners getting burned. Now maybe he won't start next year but alot of #1's are drafted for the future. I just see that as a good pick.

They looked like they were getting burned because they weren't getting the safety support they were supposed to. You'll notice they cut Dwight Smith and now you know why.And any DB is gonna get burned if the QB has five seconds in the pocket each time he drops back.

Well if the qb was getting 5 seconds wouldn't that reflect why the safety help was so bad as well. I kind of don't buy not blaming the corners due to the lack of pass rush but then you say how bad the safety is on coverage and he is going against the same problem. I don't think your corners are that good. Winfield is suppose to be a stud but I believe he is more of a run stopping corner (if there is such a thing) than a shutdown corner. Again, you know your team better than me and I know your a HUGE Vikings fan but this was from an outsiders' view.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

You definetly know your team better than me but all I saw last year was those corners getting burned. Now maybe he won't start next year but alot of #1's are drafted for the future. I just see that as a good pick.

They looked like they were getting burned because they weren't getting the safety support they were supposed to. You'll notice they cut Dwight Smith and now you know why.And any DB is gonna get burned if the QB has five seconds in the pocket each time he drops back.

Well if the qb was getting 5 seconds wouldn't that reflect why the safety help was so bad as well. I kind of don't buy not blaming the corners due to the lack of pass rush but then you say how bad the safety is on coverage and he is going against the same problem. I don't think your corners are that good. Winfield is suppose to be a stud but I believe he is more of a run stopping corner (if there is such a thing) than a shutdown corner. Again, you know your team better than me and I know your a HUGE Vikings fan but this was from an outsiders' view.

I guess it's kinda tough to discuss without getting down to specific plays and that's impossible to do.Either way, I'm certain the Vikes believe that their corners are good enough to the point where corner in the first is far from their minds.

 

[saintfool]

1. Defensive line

2. Wide receiver (you know something's wrong when you're trading for Troy Williamson)

3. Defensive back

Good call, especially with the talk of Stroud's (iirc) knee being a degenerative condition.

 

[Ridgelake]

Cowboys are going to come out of the first round with a RB and CB. If Stewart fell to the Cowboys I would crap my pants.

The next mock I'm putting together is a nightmare for the Cowboys. Jenkins, McKelvin, DRC, and Cason all go before their pick. The question then becomes would they reach for Talib or Tracy Porter or some other unknown at CB?Cowboy fans are going to have a field day with the first pick I assign them.

Andy, if the top CBs are off the board at 22, then they probably take either Stewart or Mendenhall. One of those guys is likely there. Then take the CB at 28.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

Why would the Jets trade up to get McFadden? He may be there at their pick, who else is going to take him?

Atlanta and Oakland are the two teams I hear he's going to end up on the most.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Cowboys are going to come out of the first round with a RB and CB. If Stewart fell to the Cowboys I would crap my pants.

The next mock I'm putting together is a nightmare for the Cowboys. Jenkins, McKelvin, DRC, and Cason all go before their pick. The question then becomes would they reach for Talib or Tracy Porter or some other unknown at CB?Cowboy fans are going to have a field day with the first pick I assign them.

Andy, if the top CBs are off the board at 22, then they probably take either Stewart or Mendenhall. One of those guys is likely there. Then take the CB at 28.

I'm not convinced Talib is a first rounder. YOu think they'd take him or Porter at the 28? Maybe reach for Godfrey?

 

[Ridgelake]

Cowboys are going to come out of the first round with a RB and CB. If Stewart fell to the Cowboys I would crap my pants.

The next mock I'm putting together is a nightmare for the Cowboys. Jenkins, McKelvin, DRC, and Cason all go before their pick. The question then becomes would they reach for Talib or Tracy Porter or some other unknown at CB?Cowboy fans are going to have a field day with the first pick I assign them.

Andy, if the top CBs are off the board at 22, then they probably take either Stewart or Mendenhall. One of those guys is likely there. Then take the CB at 28.

I'm not convinced Talib is a first rounder. YOu think they'd take him or Porter at the 28? Maybe reach for Godfrey?

I agree with you, Andy. Talib has dropped some with his combine performance. I also agree with you that Jenkins, McKelvin and DRC seem to be the top 3. Cason varies some. Maybe he's an Anthony Henry clone. It was good to see him go sub-4.5. I had visions of him putting up a 4.6. But nope. He might work at 22. Definitely at 28.Between Talib and Porter. Gosh, I don't know. Porter seems like the better pure cover guy. More of a Newman clone. Talib has the physical stature and ability. But he was reportedly very rough at the combine. The guy is a gamer though. Maybe his physical attributes give him the nod over Porter, knowing that he'd be the nickle early and thus having time to work on technique. Talib seems to have more upside than Porter. But Porter is more ready today.I don't see Godfrey in quite that class. But I havent looked at him as closely.

 

[Kirby]

Rumor

In the trade between New Orleans and the Jets for LB Jonathan Vilma, the Jets will reportedly receive a third or fourth-round selection in 2009 that could go higher depending on Vilma’s production.

At least you get to do another mock now.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Rumor

In the trade between New Orleans and the Jets for LB Jonathan Vilma, the Jets will reportedly receive a third or fourth-round selection in 2009 that could go higher depending on Vilma’s production.

At least you get to do another mock now.

Exactly the reason I waited until after the combine & FA to do one. This early stage of FA is a mess.