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The Best 2006 Mock Draft In The History Of The World, Ever.

January 29, 2006 4:02p.m. EST

M.L. Brandow, Random Internet Site Columnist

I'll bet you $10,684 that neither Reggie Bush, Vince Young or Matt Leinart will be wearing a Houston Texans uniform on draft day for longer than an hour, if at all. They're going home with D'Brickashaw Ferguson, D'Qwell Jackson and Kevin Boothe, three impact starters at Left Tackle, Inside Linebacker, and Left Guard, respectively--and they'll do it because Gary Kubiak knows what the hell he's doing.

That and Santonio Holmes is a lock for Detroit. They need more talent at receiver because Joey Harrington is the best Quarterback in the universe and he just needs more playmakers around him so he can lob the ball in the air and always throw a touchdown. Mark my words, he'll throw 50 TDs next year. And he'll do it blindfolded. I'm cool.

Note that there are no trade projections (yet), because it's just far too early to disclose to you that Baltimore is going to leap-frog Cleveland in the draft, or that the Broncos are going to try and trade down every time they come up on the board in attempt to stockpile 24 7th Round picks, so he can draft the entire Colorado Crush football team.

Yadda, Yadda, Yadda here it comes:

1. HOU - D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT Virginia

I don't think you could sell me on the Kubiak spending the top overall pick on Reggie Bush when they've already got RB Domanick Davis (who was on pace for over 2000 yards from scrimmage last year), and pro bowl return man Jerome Mathis. They also will be hard-pressed to take Leinart or Young here, because Carr hasn't yet had the surrounding cast to succeed. Ferguson fills a dire need position here for the Texans and presents the most value for them if they aren't able to trade the pick, which isn't very likely to happen unless they can find a team to bite on Leinart or Young.

2. NO - Matt Leinart, QB USC

It's safe to say that New Orleans will be taking a Quarterback here: Leinart or Young. This offense is well-built and possesses everything needed for a young pocket passer to come in and succeed. Leinart is the most NFL ready of the draft class.

3. TEN - Jay Cutler, QB Vanderbilt

Many people would pencil in Vince Young here to be a successor to Steve McNair, but after spending all week with Jay Cutler at the Senior Bowl, you can bet Norm Chow wouldn't mind this silver medal if Leinart goes to the Saints.

4. NYJ - Reggie Bush, RB USC

Eric Mangini isn't about to mortgage his draft to trade up to the No.1 pick. Belichick has taught him at least that. At that, Bush to the Jets is a win/win situation. Maybe he won't even be booed at MSG on draft day.

5. GB - LenDale White, RB USC

Hearing Mike McCarthy talk about what he has planned for this offense, he's got his head set on drafting LenDale White with this pick. He wants to run a smashmouth offense that's quarterback friendly and relies on the run to setup the pass. With Ahman Green and Najeh Davenport hitting the free agent market, and both having durability concerns, expect the Pack to fill the hole at RB with this pick.

6. SF - AJ Hawk, OLB Ohio St.

With the potential departure of Julian Peterson destined for this offseason, Nolan will be looking to replace him and provide a gamechanging OLB presence. Any defensive pick here would be good, since the 9ers have needs across the board, so don't rule out a Mario Williams or Michael Huff here.

7. OAK - Mario Williams, DE NC St.

The Raiders will continue to get younger and meaner on defense with this pick. A dominating Defensive End with an attitude problem? Couldn't pencil this pick in any easier. The next Courtney Brown or the next Julius Peppers?

8. BUF - Haloti Ngata, Oregon

Right now, Ngata to Buffalo is a popular pick, and I agree completely. Buffalo has a real need at QB and DT, and JP Losman has already burned most of his bridges with this organization after only one season, but it would be difficult to justify spending two successive first round picks on QBs.

9. DET - Vince Young, QB Texas

Detroit is really only a QB, a few minor defensive tweaks and a WR coach away from being a Super Bowl contender. While Young won't be ready to compete at the NFL level for at least a season, maybe two, they can groom him behind a sure-armed veteran like veteran FA Jon Kitna.

10. ARI - DeAngelo Williams, RB Memphis

There is a lot of talk about "LenDale in Glendale", but truth be told, if both White and Williams were available here, Denny Green would take Williams. He is the prototypical runner for his offense and can immediately step in and be what they had hoped JJ Arrington would be. He immediately upgrades a rushing unit that was last in the NFL in '05.

11. STL - Jimmy Williams, CB Virginia Tech

The Rams have a gaping hole at cornerback and Williams is the top CB prospect in this year's draft. Should start immediately opposite developing 2nd year CB Ronald Bartell, Jr. In a few years, The Rams may have the best pair of lockdown corners in the NFL.

12. CLE - Mathias Kiwanuka, Boston College

Hybrid DE/OLB with a high motor that fits perfectly with Crennel's 3-4 system.

13. BAL - Tamba Hali, Penn St.

Baltimore had a lot of trouble adjusting to the legendary 46 Defense that the '85 Bears ran. Mainly they lacked a penetrating DE. Hali can push for a starting job immediately and provide an instant double-digit sack boost to this unit.

14. PHI - Winston Justice, OT USC

With 10-year veteran ORT Jon Runyan headed out via free agency and OLT Tra Thomas going into his 9th year, the Eagles suddenly have a need at what has been probably their most stable position over the Andy Reid reign. When your star offensive players all go down with season-ending injuries, it's time to upgrade.

15. ATL - Michael Huff, SS Texas

Dynamic safety with an Ed Reed-esque nose for the ball (and the endzone). The Falcons would love to land VT star Jimmy Williams here to start opposite fellow alumn DeAngelo Hall, but if he's unavailable, Huff would make a great addition and immediate impact in the secondary.

16. MIA - Eric Winston, OT Miami(FL)

Miami needs a lot of help on the OL, and Dolphin scouts surely have seen a lot of the local UMiami Tackle.

17. MIN - Laurence Maroney, RB Minnesota

Michael Bennett, Moe Williams, Mewelde Moore, Ciatrick Fason, Onterrio Smith... Laurence Maroney? Surely Minnesota is overstocked at RB? Well, Bennett and Williams are UFAs that likely won't be brought back, and Onterrio Smith may well be on his way out as well after last year's "Whizzinator" incident. That leaves injury-prone Mewelde Moore and unproven Ciatrick Fason to battle it out for the starting job. Enter Maroney.

18. DAL - Santonio Holmes, WR Ohio St.

The Cowboys' starting receivers have 20 years between them, and the Cowboys need and infusion of young talent at WR. Holmes is the consensus top WR prospect in the draft and should come into a gamebreaker as Glenn/Keyshawn fade out.

19. SD - DeMeco Ryans, OLB Alabama

There is a lot of age at Linebacker (Steve Foley 8, Donnie Edwards 10, Randall Godfrey 10) minus 2005 Defensive Rookie of the Year Shawne Merriman and Randall Godfrey will be playing his last season in 2006.

20. KC - Ashton Youboty, Ohio St.

No doubt Kansas City will need more Defensive help again this year. Youboty comes from a solid pedigree of Ohio State CBs that have developed into standouts in the NFL. May win a starting job in training camp.

21. NE - Marcus McNeill, OT Auburn

The Patriots need to protect Tom Brady, and they will continuing to upgrade their offensive line again this year. Don't rule out a Chad Jackson/Derek Hagan pick here, as the Patriots clearly will need help at WR if David Givens departs.

22. DEN (f/WAS) - Claude Wroten, DT LSU

After importing the legendary Browns DL last year, it's safe to say they still need some help. Wroten is a dominating one-gap DT that draws some comparisons to Warren Sapp in his hayday.

23. TB - Davin Joseph, OG Oklahoma

Joseph is a player that Gruden targeted last year in the draft, and studied up heavily on until he announced he'd stay for his senior season. The Bucs have some issues on all parts of the line and backup center Sean Mahan was forced into the starting RG role all of last year. Look for them to get Joseph and perhaps get him into the starting role like last year's Dan Buenning, who started all 16 games at LG.

24. CIN - Vernon Davis, TE Maryland

At this point, Davis is just too good to pass up for the Bengals who could use a gamechanging TE to make their offense completely unstoppable. If Davis and/or Mercedes Lewis were unavailable here, there's a good chance they would go after USC Safety Darnell Bing.

25. NYG - Rodrique White, DT Texas

While the Giants have two of the most dominating DEs in the league in Osi Umenyiora and Michael Strahan, adding a high-motor DT into the mix will give nightmares to opposing offenses.

26. CHI - Max Jean-Gilles, Georgia

Chicago could really use some upgrades on the offensive line. Jean-Gilles is a massive OG/ORT prospect who could add a depth and develop into a pro bowl lineman in a few years.

27. CAR - Mercedes Lewis, TE UCLA

Carolina needs a big Muhsin Muhammad-type target to complement Steve Smith.

28. JAX - Tye Hill, CB Clemson

CB is obviously their biggest need. While Hill is a little small, he presents the best CB value for the Jaguars with this pick.

29. DEN - Chad Jackson, WR Florida

While the running game has never been a problem in Denver, the passing game has been suspect ever since Elway and McCaffrey retired (and soon to be Rod Smith). Jackson should develop into a solid No.2 receiver for the Broncos.

30. IND - Chad Greenway, OLB Iowa

High-intensity Linebacker who is a steal at this point in the draft. Will provide depth for the Indy LB corps and replace SSLB David Thornton, who is due to hit Free Agency.

31. SEA - Thomas Howard, OLB UTEP

One of the most athletic LBs in a long time. A slightly bigger Derrick Johnson. Can immediately come in and start at the SSLB position for the 'Hawks and shore up a LB corps that features dominating rookies Lofa Tatupu and Leroy Hill last season.

32. PIT - Derek Hagan, WR Arizona St.

Pittsburgh needs more offensive weapons for Ben Roethlisberger. A sure-handed possession receiver that may be considered a poor man's Marvin Harrison.

 
Would love to see Bush fall to the Jets. It's possible. I was listening to the NFL channel on Sirius and their draft guy was raving about Brick and boldly predicted that he would go #1 to Houston. Good mock.

 
thanks. I've got 4:1 odds I can get 8 posts in here before hearing a "you're an idiot Reggie Bush is going #1 to the Texans! You're so dumb it's not even funny! And who the hell is D'Qwell Jackson!"

 
you're an idiot Reggie Bush is going #1 to the Texans! You're so dumb it's not even funny! And who the hell is D'Qwell Jackson!

 
"you're an idiot Reggie Bush is going #1 to the Texans! You're so dumb it's not even funny! And who the hell is D'Qwell Jackson!"

 
Let it be known that my "random internet website" is too poor to afford any editors.Pick 25 should read Rodrique Wright.Seems a lot of people are confusing his last name though.... oh well.

 
I would say there is no way Bush or Greenway fall that far or Davin Joseph goes that high, but surprising stuff always happens so you never know.

 
19. SD - DeMeco Ryans, OLB AlabamaThere is a lot of age at Linebacker (Steve Foley 8, Donnie Edwards 10, Randall Godfrey 10) minus 2005 Defensive Rookie of the Year Shawne Merriman and Randall Godfrey will be playing his last season in 2006.
Bigger needs than OLB right now for the Bolts. Shaun Phillips is working out nicely and should be able to fill in for Foley. Ryans would be an ILB in the 3-4 and Stephen Cooper has played well spelling Godfrey. Not only that, if the Chargers were going to draft a LB it would be Greenway (#30? Right...) not Ryans. This guy doesn't have a clue what he's talking about:
22. DEN (f/WAS) - Claude Wroten, DT LSUAfter importing the legendary Browns DL last year, it's safe to say they still need some help. Wroten is a dominating one-gap DT that draws some comparisons to Warren Sapp in his hayday.
Probably doesn't even know Wroten was busted for marijuana.
 
19. SD - DeMeco Ryans, OLB Alabama

There is a lot of age at Linebacker (Steve Foley 8, Donnie Edwards 10, Randall Godfrey 10) minus 2005 Defensive Rookie of the Year Shawne Merriman and Randall Godfrey will be playing his last season in 2006.
Bigger needs than OLB right now for the Bolts. Shaun Phillips is working out nicely and should be able to fill in for Foley. Ryans would be an ILB in the 3-4 and Stephen Cooper has played well spelling Godfrey. Not only that, if the Chargers were going to draft a LB it would be Greenway (#30? Right...) not Ryans. This guy doesn't have a clue what he's talking about:

22. DEN (f/WAS) - Claude Wroten, DT LSU

After importing the legendary Browns DL last year, it's safe to say they still need some help. Wroten is a dominating one-gap DT that draws some comparisons to Warren Sapp in his hayday.
Probably doesn't even know Wroten was busted for marijuana.
'Probably doesn't even know Wroten was busted for marijuana'.So what are you saying He goes to Miami,to hang with Ricky? :D

 
Don't see Houston passing on Bush, they (Houston) has already starting talking to the Vikings for WR Williamson for D. Davis. Makes sense a burner at WR, with what could be the best RB to come out of the draft in 5 years.

 
For a second, I thought this was a TheOnion.com article.. I laughed for alittle bit, then I read you were serious. I then laughed alittle more.

 
Ok my friend, I am going to take that $10,684 bet. Reggie Bush is going to the Texans without a doubt. This is one of the worst mock drafts I have ever seen in my entire life. There is no possible way, that Reggie Bush is going to drop to 4. He is the most talented player to EVER come out of college. Thats right. EVER.

 
Don't see Houston passing on Bush, they (Houston) has already starting talking to the Vikings for WR Williamson for D. Davis. Makes sense a burner at WR, with what could be the best RB to come out of the draft in 5 years.
Bush is very good - but is he that much better than Williams or White to pay that kind of money too?Also, if Ferguson is rumoured to be the best tackle in a decade - he should merit the big money to protect Carr - their other big money investment.

....just my 2 cents

 
The Best 2006 Mock Draft In The History Of The World, Ever.
Okay. Call this: Constructive Criticism of The Best 2006 Mock Draft In The History Of The World, Ever

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I dig the way you open, explaining that you think this talk of Bush to the Texans is wrong. I agree with that opinion. I think it means one of two things for your mock, though -- you either have to make a trade that you think makes sense and explain it or pick Bush with the Texans and point out that you're being true to his draft position if not his team. Do you really think there is any chance he isn't going #1 barring a seriously screwed up workout?

4. NYJ - Reggie Bush, RB USC

Eric Mangini isn't about to mortgage his draft to trade up to the No.1 pick.  Belichick has taught him at least that.  At that, Bush to the Jets is a win/win situation.  Maybe he won't even be booed at MSG on draft day.
I don't have any faith that Mangini is going to have control of this pick.
9. DET - Vince Young, QB Texas

Detroit is really only a QB, a few minor defensive tweaks and a WR coach away from being a Super Bowl contender.  While Young won't be ready to compete at the NFL level for at least a season, maybe two, they can groom him behind a sure-armed veteran like veteran FA Jon Kitna.
This is where you lose touch with reality for the first time. Anybody who calls a Detroit team Millen still controls one player, a few tweaks, and one position coach away from being a contender is setting themselves up to be mocked. You have to advocate for Millen being fired. It's mandatory.
14. PHI - Winston Justice, OT USC

15. ATL - Michael Huff, SS Texas
I like to call this two line summary of 14-15 the biggest nightmare of Dolphins fans everywhere.
16. MIA - Eric Winston, OT Miami(FL)

Miami needs a lot of help on the OL, and Dolphin scouts surely have seen a lot of the local UMiami Tackle.
I like the position you choose to highlight here, but there is no way that Winston is going ahead of McNeill, particularly if the Dolphins are the team involved. Having him anchor down the right side of the line would actually solve a problem the team has with an unexpectedly good pass blocking tackle named Vernon Carey who is an unexpectedly bad run blocker. He shifts over to LT and is decent enough if Miami can get a McNeill. You also seem to suggest that Nick Saban is more comfortable with picking an ACC player due to him being in town when last year's draft should show you that he vastly prefers drafting the SEC players he still knows quite well from his LSU days.
19. SD - DeMeco Ryans, OLB Alabama

There is a lot of age at Linebacker (Steve Foley 8, Donnie Edwards 10, Randall Godfrey 10) minus 2005 Defensive Rookie of the Year Shawne Merriman and Randall Godfrey will be playing his last season in 2006.
It's tough to imagine Nick Saban passing up on a guy like Ryans if he's available. I just thought I'd add that in as well.
30. IND - Chad Greenway, OLB Iowa

High-intensity Linebacker who is a steal at this point in the draft.  Will provide depth for the Indy LB corps and replace SSLB David Thornton, who is due to hit Free Agency.
He's a steal, all right. I don't see how this happens unless he really disappoints at his workout.All in all, I don't think it was a bad attempt. I have ripped mocks from the likes of CNNSI and ESPN harder.

 
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He's a steal, all right. I don't see how this happens unless he really disappoints at his workout.

All in all, I don't think it was a bad attempt. I have ripped mocks from the likes of CNNSI and ESPN harder.
Well, I could go:1) Reggie Bush

2) Matt Leinart

3) Vince Young

but what the hell fun would that be? I love the people that go "YOUR MOCK IS TERRIBLE OMG THIS GUY HAS THE BEST VALUE HERE YADDA YADDA YADDA" but they only go by what they read on espn.com and it isn't exactly the same as what everybody else says.

Guys fall all the time, and others rise up for seemingly no apparent reason other than one team likes him enough to take him.

Someone' going to owe me $10,000 and some change though, because you are an absolute fool if you believe Gary Kubiak, the guy who got Olandis Gary to 1,000 yards in a season, is going to waste a No.1 pick on a RB without an offensive line.

OL > RB.

And you're so convinced the texans can draft and trade him on the spot? Name me a top 5 or top 10 team with balls enough to mortgage their Day 1 draft to take Bush. The teams that could use him have first year coaches, and those guys are all trying to rebuild themselves.

Trading down would be great, but you have to find someone to bite on it first.

That said, only if they can convince Tennessee to trade up and leapfrog NO for Leinart will you get a scenario that has the Texans trading down.

And Bush being the best player to come out of the draft in 5 years? You obviously have never heard of ONTERRIO SMITH!!!

Just ask him.

 
Well, I could go:

1) Reggie Bush

2) Matt Leinart

3) Vince Young

but what the hell fun would that be?
It doesn't all have to be fun. You could have made the Jets trade you argue against and put them up there taking Bush. You could have also made the argument I think somebody has to make that the Saints should keep Brooks around for a year and force him to mentor Vince Young. That's fun if you ask me. You then get to make Fisher and Chow choose between a QB Chow is intimately familiar with and the biggest sensation at QB to come out of their home state since Peyton Manning.
I love the people that go "YOUR MOCK IS TERRIBLE OMG THIS GUY HAS THE BEST VALUE HERE YADDA YADDA YADDA" but they only go by what they read on espn.com and it isn't exactly the same as what everybody else says.
Fair enough. You do get points for originality in some of the picks. I will say that you're about the billionth source to put Justice and Huff going the two picks before Miami, though.
Guys fall all the time, and others rise up for seemingly no apparent reason other than one team likes him enough to take him.
True. It's going to be tough for Greenway to fall so far, though. I didn't mention it above, but Saban also seems to have a fondness for Hawkeyes given his Matt Roth selection. It's hard for me to imagine those two LBs getting past him. If you take a Greenway and put him on the field with Thomas, Crowder, and Jason Taylor playing his wonderful DE/LB hybrid, that's scary. If you look beyond the next few years, Greenway and Crowder anchor that position for a long time.
Someone' going to owe me $10,000 and some change though, because you are an absolute fool if you believe Gary Kubiak, the guy who got Olandis Gary to 1,000 yards in a season, is going to waste a No.1 pick on a RB without an offensive line.

OL > RB.
I doubt you meant this for me, but I'll just affirm again that I'm right with you on that point.
And you're so convinced the texans can draft and trade him on the spot?
Yes, I am. If the Texans want to trade him or rights to the #1 pick, they will be able to. They might not get what the Chargers or the Falcons got, but they're sitting pretty compared to the Niners last year.
Name me a top 5 or top 10 team with balls enough to mortgage their Day 1 draft to take Bush. The teams that could use him have first year coaches, and those guys are all trying to rebuild themselves.
Not all of those coaches have say in what happens. For instance, Mangini won't have say. Terrible hire from the Niners won't have say. I think the Jets could be that team. They're not going to do it unless the price is cheap, though. They're going to have some nice trading down options if the last of the three QBs are there for them. The White talk out of Green Bay could be a smokescreen. After all, he looks a little too much like Najeh Davenport if you think about it.
And Bush being the best player to come out of the draft in 5 years? You obviously have never heard of ONTERRIO SMITH!!!

Just ask him.
:lmao:
 
19. SD - DeMeco Ryans, OLB Alabama

There is a lot of age at Linebacker (Steve Foley 8, Donnie Edwards 10, Randall Godfrey 10) minus 2005 Defensive Rookie of the Year Shawne Merriman and Randall Godfrey will be playing his last season in 2006.
Bigger needs than OLB right now for the Bolts. Shaun Phillips is working out nicely and should be able to fill in for Foley. Ryans would be an ILB in the 3-4 and Stephen Cooper has played well spelling Godfrey. Not only that, if the Chargers were going to draft a LB it would be Greenway (#30? Right...) not Ryans. This guy doesn't have a clue what he's talking about:

22. DEN (f/WAS) - Claude Wroten, DT LSU

After importing the legendary Browns DL last year, it's safe to say they still need some help. Wroten is a dominating one-gap DT that draws some comparisons to Warren Sapp in his hayday.
Probably doesn't even know Wroten was busted for marijuana.
And the charges arenow dropped. Dropped Charges link
 
The odds that Dallas drafts a WR at 18 are rather remote with Parcells in control. He has stated publicly that he sees 1st round WRs and OLinemen as high risk picks. If you go back through his draft histories, you will see that the only first round WR he took was Terry Glenn. And he fought that pick vigorously but was overrulled. He has never drafted a first round Olineman. Further, Jerry Jones said during the Senior Bowl practices that it was unlikely that Dallas would draft an OT at 18.Its far more likely will go defensive front seven. Lawson to be a complement to Ware. Or Watson to be the NT for the next 8 to 10 years. If a guy like Huff somehow falls, they may go safety. The problem is that neither Lawson or Watson likely represents good value at 18. I suspect that they would like to trade down. But since most mocks don't bake in trades, you gotta stick at 18.Pay attention to what Parcells has done historically. You have a much greater likelihood of being accurate that way.

 
I don't like the Green Bay pick, simply because I think your reasoning is faulty. McCarthy does want a good running game, but I'd hardly call his gameplan "smashmouth." I wouldn't call Denver's running game that, nor would I Atlanta's. Those are the teams Green Bay will resemble, since they plan to use the zone blocking schemes. Now, White may fit that offense. I'm not sure at this point. But it's predicated on a back making one cut, then exploding through a hole. Seems to me, a guy like Gado could be very good here. Plus, they can probably resign Green cheap now, and he wants to return.With all the holes on defense, I can't believe they'd draft White.

 
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The odds that Dallas drafts a WR at 18 are rather remote with Parcells in control. He has stated publicly that he sees 1st round WRs and OLinemen as high risk picks. If you go back through his draft histories, you will see that the only first round WR he took was Terry Glenn. And he fought that pick vigorously but was overrulled. He has never drafted a first round Olineman. Further, Jerry Jones said during the Senior Bowl practices that it was unlikely that Dallas would draft an OT at 18.

Its far more likely will go defensive front seven. Lawson to be a complement to Ware. Or Watson to be the NT for the next 8 to 10 years. If a guy like Huff somehow falls, they may go safety.

The problem is that neither Lawson or Watson likely represents good value at 18. I suspect that they would like to trade down. But since most mocks don't bake in trades, you gotta stick at 18.

Pay attention to what Parcells has done historically. You have a much greater likelihood of being accurate that way.
Trivia Question: Who is the only WR in the last 20 years to be selected No.1 overall?I'll give you two hints, he plays for the Cowboys, and he was picked by Bill Parcells in 1996.

 
32. PIT - Derek Hagan, WR Arizona St.

Pittsburgh needs more offensive weapons for Ben Roethlisberger. A sure-handed possession receiver that may be considered a poor man's Marvin Harrison.
Clearly you neither saw the Senior Bowl or heard any of the buzz from it. One thing is for sure, Derek Hagan does not have sure hands!
 
19. SD - DeMeco Ryans, OLB Alabama

There is a lot of age at Linebacker (Steve Foley 8, Donnie Edwards 10, Randall Godfrey 10) minus 2005 Defensive Rookie of the Year Shawne Merriman and Randall Godfrey will be playing his last season in 2006.
Bigger needs than OLB right now for the Bolts. Shaun Phillips is working out nicely and should be able to fill in for Foley. Ryans would be an ILB in the 3-4 and Stephen Cooper has played well spelling Godfrey. Not only that, if the Chargers were going to draft a LB it would be Greenway (#30? Right...) not Ryans. This guy doesn't have a clue what he's talking about:

22. DEN (f/WAS) - Claude Wroten, DT LSU

After importing the legendary Browns DL last year, it's safe to say they still need some help. Wroten is a dominating one-gap DT that draws some comparisons to Warren Sapp in his hayday.
Probably doesn't even know Wroten was busted for marijuana.
And the charges arenow dropped. Dropped Charges link
Only the felony charges were dropped.
 
The odds that Dallas drafts a WR at 18 are rather remote with Parcells in control.  He has stated publicly that he sees 1st round WRs and OLinemen as high risk picks.  If you go back through his draft histories, you will see that the only first round WR he took was Terry Glenn.  And he fought that pick vigorously but was overrulled.  He has never drafted a first round Olineman.  Further, Jerry Jones said during the Senior Bowl practices that it was unlikely that Dallas would draft an OT at 18.

Its far more likely will go defensive front seven.  Lawson to be a complement to Ware.  Or Watson to be the NT for the next 8 to 10 years.  If a guy like Huff somehow falls, they may go safety. 

The problem is that neither Lawson or Watson likely represents good value at 18.  I suspect that they would like to trade down.  But since most mocks don't bake in trades, you gotta stick at 18.

Pay attention to what Parcells has done historically.  You have a much greater likelihood of being accurate that way.
Trivia Question: Who is the only WR in the last 20 years to be selected No.1 overall?I'll give you two hints, he plays for the Cowboys, and he was picked by Bill Parcells in 1996.
Parcells didn't draft Keyshawn.
 
The odds that Dallas drafts a WR at 18 are rather remote with Parcells in control. He has stated publicly that he sees 1st round WRs and OLinemen as high risk picks. If you go back through his draft histories, you will see that the only first round WR he took was Terry Glenn. And he fought that pick vigorously but was overrulled. He has never drafted a first round Olineman. Further, Jerry Jones said during the Senior Bowl practices that it was unlikely that Dallas would draft an OT at 18.

Its far more likely will go defensive front seven. Lawson to be a complement to Ware. Or Watson to be the NT for the next 8 to 10 years. If a guy like Huff somehow falls, they may go safety.

The problem is that neither Lawson or Watson likely represents good value at 18. I suspect that they would like to trade down. But since most mocks don't bake in trades, you gotta stick at 18.

Pay attention to what Parcells has done historically. You have a much greater likelihood of being accurate that way.
Trivia Question: Who is the only WR in the last 20 years to be selected No.1 overall?I'll give you two hints, he plays for the Cowboys, and he was picked by Bill Parcells in 1996.
Parcells didn't draft Keyshawn.
Terry Glenn, but he was #7 overall.
 
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MOcks are hilarious. Always fun to read, and easy to pick apart, though I applaud you for putting it together. Firstly, no way does Reggie Bush fall to 4. It aint happenin'. Secondly, NE will not take a OT, or any lineman, in the first round. Brady is quite well protected. Matt Light will be back next year, and Mankins had this season to play. He'll move inside when Light returns, and be the backup outside. Brandon Gorin is also there. NE needs help at RB, LB and WR, and in that order. If there's not a RB that warrants the pick there, they'll take a LB. In the scenario you have here, that's Greenway.

 
DaBrick had a nice week of practice, but because he always plays to push people wide, he was getting killed on the inside move. In fact, the senior bowl broadcasters had a highlight reel ready of all the times Brick got beat on inside moves, and, ouch, it was scary. He can certainly be taught how not to get punked on the inside, but I don't know if I see him as a #1 overall guy.And people from the coaching lineage of Shanahan and Alex Gibbs tend to see linemen as something to pick up a little later in drafts; the cut blockers they prefer aren't always guys with unreal measurables that have to go in the top 15. I think Kubiak will take the playmaker he won't find later with the #1 and build line depth in the 2nd/3rd. But I appreciate your attempt at playing devil's advocate.

 
The Best 2006 Mock Draft In The History Of The World, Ever.

January 29, 2006 4:02p.m. EST

M.L. Brandow, Random Internet Site Columnist

I'll bet you $10,684 that neither Reggie Bush, Vince Young or Matt Leinart will be wearing a Houston Texans uniform on draft day for longer than an hour, if at all. They're going home with D'Brickashaw Ferguson, D'Qwell Jackson and Kevin Boothe, three impact starters at Left Tackle, Inside Linebacker, and Left Guard, respectively--and they'll do it because Gary Kubiak knows what the hell he's doing.

That and Santonio Holmes is a lock for Detroit. They need more talent at receiver because Joey Harrington is the best Quarterback in the universe and he just needs more playmakers around him so he can lob the ball in the air and always throw a touchdown. Mark my words, he'll throw 50 TDs next year. And he'll do it blindfolded. I'm cool.

Note that there are no trade projections (yet), because it's just far too early to disclose to you that Baltimore is going to leap-frog Cleveland in the draft, or that the Broncos are going to try and trade down every time they come up on the board in attempt to stockpile 24 7th Round picks, so he can draft the entire Colorado Crush football team.

Yadda, Yadda, Yadda here it comes:

1. HOU - D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT Virginia

I don't think you could sell me on the Kubiak spending the top overall pick on Reggie Bush when they've already got RB Domanick Davis (who was on pace for over 2000 yards from scrimmage last year), and pro bowl return man Jerome Mathis. They also will be hard-pressed to take Leinart or Young here, because Carr hasn't yet had the surrounding cast to succeed. Ferguson fills a dire need position here for the Texans and presents the most value for them if they aren't able to trade the pick, which isn't very likely to happen unless they can find a team to bite on Leinart or Young.

2. NO - Matt Leinart, QB USC

It's safe to say that New Orleans will be taking a Quarterback here: Leinart or Young. This offense is well-built and possesses everything needed for a young pocket passer to come in and succeed. Leinart is the most NFL ready of the draft class.

3. TEN - Jay Cutler, QB Vanderbilt

Many people would pencil in Vince Young here to be a successor to Steve McNair, but after spending all week with Jay Cutler at the Senior Bowl, you can bet Norm Chow wouldn't mind this silver medal if Leinart goes to the Saints.

4. NYJ - Reggie Bush, RB USC

Eric Mangini isn't about to mortgage his draft to trade up to the No.1 pick. Belichick has taught him at least that. At that, Bush to the Jets is a win/win situation. Maybe he won't even be booed at MSG on draft day.

5. GB - LenDale White, RB USC

Hearing Mike McCarthy talk about what he has planned for this offense, he's got his head set on drafting LenDale White with this pick. He wants to run a smashmouth offense that's quarterback friendly and relies on the run to setup the pass. With Ahman Green and Najeh Davenport hitting the free agent market, and both having durability concerns, expect the Pack to fill the hole at RB with this pick.

6. SF - AJ Hawk, OLB Ohio St.

With the potential departure of Julian Peterson destined for this offseason, Nolan will be looking to replace him and provide a gamechanging OLB presence. Any defensive pick here would be good, since the 9ers have needs across the board, so don't rule out a Mario Williams or Michael Huff here.

7. OAK - Mario Williams, DE NC St.

The Raiders will continue to get younger and meaner on defense with this pick. A dominating Defensive End with an attitude problem? Couldn't pencil this pick in any easier. The next Courtney Brown or the next Julius Peppers?

8. BUF - Haloti Ngata, Oregon

Right now, Ngata to Buffalo is a popular pick, and I agree completely. Buffalo has a real need at QB and DT, and JP Losman has already burned most of his bridges with this organization after only one season, but it would be difficult to justify spending two successive first round picks on QBs.

9. DET - Vince Young, QB Texas

Detroit is really only a QB, a few minor defensive tweaks and a WR coach away from being a Super Bowl contender. While Young won't be ready to compete at the NFL level for at least a season, maybe two, they can groom him behind a sure-armed veteran like veteran FA Jon Kitna.

10. ARI - DeAngelo Williams, RB Memphis

There is a lot of talk about "LenDale in Glendale", but truth be told, if both White and Williams were available here, Denny Green would take Williams. He is the prototypical runner for his offense and can immediately step in and be what they had hoped JJ Arrington would be. He immediately upgrades a rushing unit that was last in the NFL in '05.

11. STL - Jimmy Williams, CB Virginia Tech

The Rams have a gaping hole at cornerback and Williams is the top CB prospect in this year's draft. Should start immediately opposite developing 2nd year CB Ronald Bartell, Jr. In a few years, The Rams may have the best pair of lockdown corners in the NFL.

12. CLE - Mathias Kiwanuka, Boston College

Hybrid DE/OLB with a high motor that fits perfectly with Crennel's 3-4 system.

13. BAL - Tamba Hali, Penn St.

Baltimore had a lot of trouble adjusting to the legendary 46 Defense that the '85 Bears ran. Mainly they lacked a penetrating DE. Hali can push for a starting job immediately and provide an instant double-digit sack boost to this unit.

14. PHI - Winston Justice, OT USC

With 10-year veteran ORT Jon Runyan headed out via free agency and OLT Tra Thomas going into his 9th year, the Eagles suddenly have a need at what has been probably their most stable position over the Andy Reid reign. When your star offensive players all go down with season-ending injuries, it's time to upgrade.

15. ATL - Michael Huff, SS Texas

Dynamic safety with an Ed Reed-esque nose for the ball (and the endzone). The Falcons would love to land VT star Jimmy Williams here to start opposite fellow alumn DeAngelo Hall, but if he's unavailable, Huff would make a great addition and immediate impact in the secondary.

16. MIA - Eric Winston, OT Miami(FL)

Miami needs a lot of help on the OL, and Dolphin scouts surely have seen a lot of the local UMiami Tackle.

17. MIN - Laurence Maroney, RB Minnesota

Michael Bennett, Moe Williams, Mewelde Moore, Ciatrick Fason, Onterrio Smith... Laurence Maroney? Surely Minnesota is overstocked at RB? Well, Bennett and Williams are UFAs that likely won't be brought back, and Onterrio Smith may well be on his way out as well after last year's "Whizzinator" incident. That leaves injury-prone Mewelde Moore and unproven Ciatrick Fason to battle it out for the starting job. Enter Maroney.

18. DAL - Santonio Holmes, WR Ohio St.

The Cowboys' starting receivers have 20 years between them, and the Cowboys need and infusion of young talent at WR. Holmes is the consensus top WR prospect in the draft and should come into a gamebreaker as Glenn/Keyshawn fade out.

19. SD - DeMeco Ryans, OLB Alabama

There is a lot of age at Linebacker (Steve Foley 8, Donnie Edwards 10, Randall Godfrey 10) minus 2005 Defensive Rookie of the Year Shawne Merriman and Randall Godfrey will be playing his last season in 2006.

20. KC - Ashton Youboty, Ohio St.

No doubt Kansas City will need more Defensive help again this year. Youboty comes from a solid pedigree of Ohio State CBs that have developed into standouts in the NFL. May win a starting job in training camp.

21. NE - Marcus McNeill, OT Auburn

The Patriots need to protect Tom Brady, and they will continuing to upgrade their offensive line again this year. Don't rule out a Chad Jackson/Derek Hagan pick here, as the Patriots clearly will need help at WR if David Givens departs.

22. DEN (f/WAS) - Claude Wroten, DT LSU

After importing the legendary Browns DL last year, it's safe to say they still need some help. Wroten is a dominating one-gap DT that draws some comparisons to Warren Sapp in his hayday.

23. TB - Davin Joseph, OG Oklahoma

Joseph is a player that Gruden targeted last year in the draft, and studied up heavily on until he announced he'd stay for his senior season. The Bucs have some issues on all parts of the line and backup center Sean Mahan was forced into the starting RG role all of last year. Look for them to get Joseph and perhaps get him into the starting role like last year's Dan Buenning, who started all 16 games at LG.

24. CIN - Vernon Davis, TE Maryland

At this point, Davis is just too good to pass up for the Bengals who could use a gamechanging TE to make their offense completely unstoppable. If Davis and/or Mercedes Lewis were unavailable here, there's a good chance they would go after USC Safety Darnell Bing.

25. NYG - Rodrique White, DT Texas

While the Giants have two of the most dominating DEs in the league in Osi Umenyiora and Michael Strahan, adding a high-motor DT into the mix will give nightmares to opposing offenses.

26. CHI - Max Jean-Gilles, Georgia

Chicago could really use some upgrades on the offensive line. Jean-Gilles is a massive OG/ORT prospect who could add a depth and develop into a pro bowl lineman in a few years.

27. CAR - Mercedes Lewis, TE UCLA

Carolina needs a big Muhsin Muhammad-type target to complement Steve Smith.

28. JAX - Tye Hill, CB Clemson

CB is obviously their biggest need. While Hill is a little small, he presents the best CB value for the Jaguars with this pick.

29. DEN - Chad Jackson, WR Florida

While the running game has never been a problem in Denver, the passing game has been suspect ever since Elway and McCaffrey retired (and soon to be Rod Smith). Jackson should develop into a solid No.2 receiver for the Broncos.

30. IND - Chad Greenway, OLB Iowa

High-intensity Linebacker who is a steal at this point in the draft. Will provide depth for the Indy LB corps and replace SSLB David Thornton, who is due to hit Free Agency.

31. SEA - Thomas Howard, OLB UTEP

One of the most athletic LBs in a long time. A slightly bigger Derrick Johnson. Can immediately come in and start at the SSLB position for the 'Hawks and shore up a LB corps that features dominating rookies Lofa Tatupu and Leroy Hill last season.

32. PIT - Derek Hagan, WR Arizona St.

Pittsburgh needs more offensive weapons for Ben Roethlisberger. A sure-handed possession receiver that may be considered a poor man's Marvin Harrison.
:goodposting: I like our pick
 
32. PIT - Derek Hagan, WR Arizona St.

Pittsburgh needs more offensive weapons for Ben Roethlisberger.  A sure-handed possession receiver that may be considered a poor man's Marvin Harrison.
Clearly you neither saw the Senior Bowl or heard any of the buzz from it. One thing is for sure, Derek Hagan does not have sure hands!
The Steelers don't need another possession receiver anyway. They need a deep threat and Hagan isn't.
 
The Best 2006 Mock Draft In The History Of The World, Ever.

January 29, 2006 4:02p.m. EST

9. DET - Vince Young, QB Texas

Detroit is really only a QB, a few minor defensive tweaks and a WR coach away from being a Super Bowl contender. While Young won't be ready to compete at the NFL level for at least a season, maybe two, they can groom him behind a sure-armed veteran like veteran FA Jon Kitna.
I stopped reading here.
 
This bears no resemblence to any of the mock drafts I've seen on the major sports news sites. Thus, it is probably infinitely more accurate.

 
Great job, man. You hook us early with your witty preamble, drop Reggie to # 4 and make Vince Young a freefaller. Very ENTERTAINING. Well done!One general comment: IMO Vince Young is the drafts wildcard this year because of his unique skill set. That and the fact that its abslutely questionable if he can run a pro-style offense at the next level. Whoever takes him will have to build their entire offense around him - not dissimilar to the way Atlanta built their team around Vick. Why mention all this? Because aside from Tennesee and maybe the Jets, I cant see a sinlge team in the top 10 that would risk ruining their offensive chemistry for the sake of adding VY to their roster. Can you imagine Arizona investing in Vince Young, knowing that he could stunt the development of Boldin and Fitz? Same with Detroit and their young WR's. The Titans are a great fit for Young because they have few offensive weapons worth building around at the moment. Liekwise, the Jets, who lacking young playmakers, would also be a nice fit for Young. Point is, if he gets past four, he could be a real free-faller as you project. Much moreso than Matt Leinart.

 
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My question is do you believe that Norm Chow would advocate the investment of his entire offense into a player whose weaknesses are the pillars of his offense (pocket-passing, quick defensive reads and progressions, etc).I am beginning to have this crazy idea that the Texans might consider holding Matt Leinart hostage and trying to ransom him off to either NO, TEN or NYJ, all of whom want him and NO, possibly who may swap picks just to ensure they get him.I'd love to see NO give up their 2nd rounder to secure Leinart, for one because he really deserves to go first overall, and 2nd, because it would just make the Texans draft all the more exciting to watch (I'm not a fan, I just advocate entertainment ;) ).In a subsequent response though, do you really see Detroit passing on him? They're receivers can't be worse off with him lobbing the ball around than with Harrington at the helm.I could see them bringing in Aaron Brooks to mentor Young for a season, maybe two.... sounds plausible? Maybe I'm a little too crazy.

 
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Interesting mock, at least it isn't the same boring cookie cutter crap that everyone else spews.I doubt the Texans will pay #1 overall money to a lineman, especially with Kubiak's ability to create great blocking schemes.

 
I am beginning to have this crazy idea that the Texans might consider holding Matt Leinart hostage and trying to ransom him off to either NO, TEN or NYJ, all of whom want him and NO, possibly who may swap picks just to ensure they get him.
I seriously doubt that the Jets want Leinart. Most accounts I have heard is that they would pass on him at #4.
 
6. SF - AJ Hawk, OLB Ohio St.

With the potential departure of Julian Peterson destined for this offseason, Nolan will be looking to replace him and provide a gamechanging OLB presence. Any defensive pick here would be good, since the 9ers have needs across the board, so don't rule out a Mario Williams or Michael Huff here.

7. OAK - Mario Williams, DE NC St.

The Raiders will continue to get younger and meaner on defense with this pick. A dominating Defensive End with an attitude problem? Couldn't pencil this pick in any easier. The next Courtney Brown or the next Julius Peppers?
FYI, these are backwards. OAK drafts 6 and SF drafts 7.
 
I totally agree that taking Reggie Bush with the first pick would not be in the TExans best interests. They must protect their QB and a great OT would be the first step in that process. Additionally, while Dallas needs a receiver, it is unlikely that Parcells would take one in the first round. He passed on Mark Clayton last season (big mistake).

 

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