My mock draft (1 Viewer)

[ExaltedOne]

Feel free to rip any and all of the selections, as it's all in good fun.



Trades:

Washington Redskins trade Patrick Ramsey to the New York Jets for John Abraham

-Ramsey is a strong armed QB, perfect for the Jets new system. Abraham wants out and Washington needs a pass-rusher. It's win-win.

New York Jets trade 1.04 pick, 3.04 pick and 2007 1st round pick to Houston for 1.01 pick

-The Jets can't afford all those picks anyways, and now that they have their QB in Ramsey they just need a RB. Hello Reggie Bush!

San Diego trades Drew Brees and 1.19 pick to Detroit for 1.09 pick and 2.09 pick

-Brees is better than Cutler who Detroit would pick at 1.09 AND they get to move up from 2.09 to 1.19. Sounds good to me.

Minnesota trades Daunte Culpepper to Baltimore for Ray Lewis

-Both players want out. Both players want large contracts. Both positions are needs for the other team. Win-Win.

San Francisco trades 1.07 pick to Miami for 1.16 pick and Ricky Williams

-San Fran wants to trade down, Miami wants Cutler. Williams would fit in great in San Francisco (city and team).

Arizona trades 1.10 pick to Denver for 1.22 pick and 1.29 pick

-Denver needs a big DT and when Ngata starts to fall they jump all over it.

1 New York Jets (f/Houston) - Reggie Bush, RB USC

-The best player in the draft, bar none. The Jets need a RB to fuel that offense and Bush is the perfect weapon. He's worth everything they gave up.

2 New Orleans - Matt Leinart, QB USC

-The concensus top QB goes to the place he wants to go and where he can be most effective.

3 Tennessee - Vince Young, QB Texas

-Another obvious choice, he will be mentored by McNair and take over where he left off.

4 Houston (f/NYJ) - D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT Virginia

-Houston already has plenty of talent at RB but if they are going to keep Carr alive they need a franchise left tackle. Ferguson's quickness will lend well to the zone blocking schemes.

5 Green Bay - AJ Hawk, LB Ohio State

-After the combine, Hawk will be the #1 defensive player in the draft. Green Bay needs a leader like him and they are weak at linebacker (other than Barnett). Mario is an option but they will resign Kampman and Biamila is great on the other side.

6 Oakland - Mario Williams, DE NC State

-Whether Oakland goes 3-4 or 4-3, Mario is a stud DE and will be compared to guys like Peppers and Seymour.

7 Miami (f/San Francisco) - Jay Cutler, QB Vanderbilt

-Miami is a franchise QB away from being a top team and Cutler is rising up draft boards fast.

8 Buffalo - Winston Justice, OT USC

-May be a surprise to most, but Buffalo's biggest need is on the o-line where Mike Williams may be cut and Mike Gandy is the starting LT.

9 San Diego (f/Detroit) - Michael Huff, S Texas

-San Diego trades Brees in favor of Rivers and uses this pick to take the best defensive back in the draft. Huff is an instant starter at corner or safety.

10 Denver (f/Arizona) - Haloti Ngata, DT Oregon

-When Denver sees Ngata fall past Buffalo they jump at the chance to grab him to replace or start next to Gerrard Warren.

11 St. Louis - Jimmy Williams, S/CB Virginia Tech

-A tightend is tempting here, but as usual St. Louis struggled on defense. Williams is a great corner who can move to safety if Archuleta moves on.

12 Cleveland - Chad Greenway, OLB Iowa

-Another player in the Ngata sweepstakes, Cleveland loves their constellation prize of Greenway, who should cause havok on the outside.

13 Baltimore - Deangelo Williams, RB Memphis

-Even if they franchise Jamal Lewis, Williams would give them another dimension and will be a stud when he leaves.

14 Philadelphia - Mathias Kiwanuka, DE Boston College

-Philly needs a guy opposite Kearse on the d-line, and they like Kiwi's size and pass rushing ability.

15 Atlanta - Antonio Cromartie, CB Florida State

-Atlanta considers a safety here, but the potential to get the best corner in the draft opposite Deangelo Hall is too tempting to pass up.

16 San Francisco (f/Miami) -Santonio Holmes, WR Ohio State

-Lloyd caught a mere 48% of balls thrown his way and Battle isn't exactly a stud either. Holmes should be an instant starter and playmaker for them, plus he can return kicks.

17 Minnesota - LenDale White, RB USC

-Minnesota finally gets their power run game.

Dallas - Ko Simpson, S South Carolina

-With Holmes gone, Dallas addresses their other glaring need, the safety spot opposite Roy Williams. Simpson can give them that cover guy they desperately need.

19 Detroit (f/San Diego) - Jonathan Scott, OT Texas

-Scott looks like an elite LT and with Backus moving on the Lions need someone to protect Brees's back.

20 Kansas City - Brodrick Bunkley, DT Florida State

-KC goes defense, no surprise here, and Bunkley could be a great one.

21 New England - Laurence Maroney, RB Minnesota

-Corey Dillon may be done, and Moroney is a similar back who can start right away.

22 Arizona (f/Denver (f/WAS)) - Vernon Davis, TE Maryland

-My dad should try out for the Cardinal's tightend spot right now. But Davis is a freakishly athletic guy with great hands, great versatility, and great strength. He's just another great offensive weapon for them.

23 Tampa Bay - Marcus McNeil, OT Auburn

-Tampa needs tackles badly and McNeil is a monster.

24 Cincinnati - Leonard Pope, TE Georgia

-Maybe Cinci should go defense, but they can't pass up a talent like Pope, who at 6'7" adds another (huge) dimension to the Bengals' already great offense. With Schobel and Stewart leaving via free agency this is a need pick.

25 New York Giants - DeMeco Ryans, OLB Alabama

-The Giants need linebackers BAD and Ryans, though undersized, is as good as they come.

26 Chicago - Tye Hill, CB Clemson

-Azuma will be gone and Tillman regressed, so the Bears need someone to come in at CB to continue their tradition of great defenses.

27 Carolina - Chad Jackson, WR Florida

-Carolina can't keep throwing to Steve Smith 80 times a game, and Chad Jackson should show his skills at the combine.

28 Jacksonville - Ashton Youbouty, CB Ohio State

-Kenny Wright and Terry Cousin are not starting material, Booty is!

29 Arizona (f/Denver) - Eric Winston, OT Miami

-The main reason Arizona backs have sucked the last few years is their offensive line. Winston could step in and start at LT, allowing Leonard Davis to move back inside.

30 Indianapolis - Max Jean-Gilles, OG Georgia

-Indy can't keep relying on undrafted free agents at guard. Gilles is a huge mauler who could make Dominic Rhodes look good.

31 Seattle - Darnell Bing, S USC

-The Super Bowl is a good example of why Seattle needs a safety. They can't rely on Hamlin and Manuel is a free agent.

32 Pittsburgh - Bobby Carpenter, OLB Ohio State

-Carpenter has exactly the tough atitude and physical ability that Pittsburgh looks for.

Hope you enjoyed!

 

[diesel7982]

Just a couple notes:

I really stopped reading after the trades. Some of those are just so far off in fantasy land that it takes away all credibility from your mock.

Can you comment on each of your picks? Thats usually the interesting part of a mock.

 

[ExaltedOne]

Just a couple notes:

I really stopped reading after the trades. Some of those are just so far off in fantasy land that it takes away all credibility from your mock.

Can you comment on each of your picks? Thats usually the interesting part of a mock.

What's wrong with the trades?

 

[Warpig]

Just a couple notes:

I really stopped reading after the trades.  Some of those are just so far off in fantasy land that it takes away all credibility from your mock.

Can you comment on each of your picks?  Thats usually the interesting part of a mock.

What's wrong with the trades?

There would never be that many trades in an NFL draft. 2 or 3 maybe.

 

[derek19]

Just a couple notes:

I really stopped reading after the trades. Some of those are just so far off in fantasy land that it takes away all credibility from your mock.

Can you comment on each of your picks? Thats usually the interesting part of a mock.

What's wrong with the trades?

Well the first one, Chargers are not trading brees. I have seen headlines that they are suppose to begin negotiations. So, Rivers would be the more likely QB to be traded. 2nd, if the jets were to grab a RB in the draft, it would be deangleo williams instead of bush. They would be able to sign williams cheaper than what bush would sign. 3rd, Ravens GM came out i believe yesterday saying he is not looking to shop Ray lewis. 4th, my niners would be able to get Ricky with a 2nd or 3rd round pick. Plus, i don't believe there is one WR worth a top 20-25 pick. Depending on the teams needs. Just what i see though....

 

[ExaltedOne]

I added comments. Like I said it's just for fun but most of the trades are based off rumors and talk of some sort. Mocks in February are never right anyways.

 

[TLEF316]

john abraham for another team's 3rd string qb?? I do hope you are kidding.

 

[Kiddnets]

john abraham for another team's 3rd string qb?? I do hope you are kidding.

agree - Ramsey may be cut! Skins would take a 3rd rder for him. Jets looking at least a mid to late 1st for Abe!

 

[J-Rock]

The niners may in fact want to trade down but there is no way Nolan would take a guy like Williams. Believe me I'd love to see Rickey in Red and Gold but Nolan looks first and foremost for character in his players. Williams would not fit into Nolan's plans for rebuilding the team.

 

[PsychoMan]

john abraham for another team's 3rd string qb?? I do hope you are kidding.

agree - Ramsey may be cut! Skins would take a 3rd rder for him. Jets looking at least a mid to late 1st for Abe!

good original posting, although i do agree with the above comment about that trade ... something else would have to go to get ABE

 

[MLBrandow]

I added comments. Like I said it's just for fun but most of the trades are based off rumors and talk of some sort. Mocks in February are never right anyways.

at the same time, why waste everyone's time making bold predictions that won't happen?Also, several of your picks are absolutely silly

Maroney to New England?

Jean-Gilles to Indy?

Miami TRADING UP for Jay Cutler? come on now....

There are some picks that I really like.. DeMeco Ryans to the Giants, Bobby Carpenter to the Steelers (great pick), Brodrick Bunkley to the Chiefs (even better pick).

But these picks look so good because those players won't be there. And they drop in your mock because you have guys that are overvalued in their places.

I suppose if this was the draft order, that it would be a pretty decent mock, but a lot of trades make things unrealistic and just a silly read.

 

[dgreen]

I added comments. Like I said it's just for fun but most of the trades are based off rumors and talk of some sort. Mocks in February are never right anyways.

at the same time, why waste everyone's time making bold predictions that won't happen?

His bold predictions are what waste your time? Classic. If it wasn't for bold predictions, just think how productive you could be!

 

[ExaltedOne]

I added comments.  Like I said it's just for fun but most of the trades are based off rumors and talk of some sort.  Mocks in February are never right anyways.

at the same time, why waste everyone's time making bold predictions that won't happen?Also, several of your picks are absolutely silly

Maroney to New England?

Jean-Gilles to Indy?

Miami TRADING UP for Jay Cutler? come on now....

There are some picks that I really like.. DeMeco Ryans to the Giants, Bobby Carpenter to the Steelers (great pick), Brodrick Bunkley to the Chiefs (even better pick).

But these picks look so good because those players won't be there. And they drop in your mock because you have guys that are overvalued in their places.

I suppose if this was the draft order, that it would be a pretty decent mock, but a lot of trades make things unrealistic and just a silly read.

Why reply to my post with such negativity and waste everyone's time?I don't really see what the problem is with any of the picks you mentioned.

I did the trades because ITS FUN. Fantasy football is fun to me and I can't do that so I enjoy making up these mock drafts with trades.

In response to Ramsey to the Jets: AJ Feely was traded for a 2nd round pick. Ramsey is far and away better than AJ Feely. John Abraham wants out and the Jets CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP HIM AS THEIR FRANCHISE PLAYER. That's over 8million to a player who doesn't want to play. Ramsey for Abraham is a possibility. I'd say Arrington would be a part of the deal but the Jets really can't afford Arrington.

Miami really likes Cutler and San Francisco is in a spot in which they will probably be looking to trade down. Will the trade happen? Probably not. But that's the fun of it all.

Maroney to New England - why the hell not? He's a great young back, something they haven't had for a VERY long time.

Jean-Gilles to Indianapolis - who would you rather them take there? Jean-Gilles would be really good for their offensive line and could play tackle if need be.

Ravens/Vikings trade - This trade has no effect on my mock whatsoever, I just threw it in there because I think it would benefit both teams. If you think Baltimore would turn down an offer like that you are insane, and I think the Vikings would be into it too.

Ricky Williams/Mike Nolan - you're probably right, but I think it would be great to see Ricky Williams in San Francisco and he could do things for their ground game that Barlow could never dream of.

 

[C & C]

New thoughts and ideas are always good. As Jason Wood has stated numerous times, Feb mocks aren't worth the paper they're printed on. But it's fun to speculate and often something seemingly rediculous can generate positive discussion.

With all that said, I don't understand Miami trading up to get Cutler. Miami only needs to trade up to get in front of Detroit. But, you have Detroit trading to acquire a QB. So, IF Detroit would trade for a QB before the draft (the way it would most likely have to happen) why would Miami feel compelled to move up in the draft to get Cutler?

 

[DevilsTrifecta]

can you imagine how flustered mel kiper jr. would get if this actually was how things went down?

 

[Kai's Hero]

Just a couple notes:

I really stopped reading after the trades. Some of those are just so far off in fantasy land that it takes away all credibility from your mock.

Can you comment on each of your picks? Thats usually the interesting part of a mock.

Come on Diesel you really didn't look at his picks? While I agree there were probably too many trades, but if you look at recent drafts there have been a handful of trades. I thought he was very creative and shared some insight behind his choices. Perhaps given the time and effort he put into this post he probably deserved a better response from you than he got. Perhaps if you have all the answers you might want to enlighten the rest of us?

 

[Kai's Hero]

I added comments.  Like I said it's just for fun but most of the trades are based off rumors and talk of some sort.  Mocks in February are never right anyways.

at the same time, why waste everyone's time making bold predictions that won't happen?Also, several of your picks are absolutely silly

Maroney to New England?

Jean-Gilles to Indy?

Miami TRADING UP for Jay Cutler? come on now....

There are some picks that I really like.. DeMeco Ryans to the Giants, Bobby Carpenter to the Steelers (great pick), Brodrick Bunkley to the Chiefs (even better pick).

But these picks look so good because those players won't be there. And they drop in your mock because you have guys that are overvalued in their places.

I suppose if this was the draft order, that it would be a pretty decent mock, but a lot of trades make things unrealistic and just a silly read.

Why reply to my post with such negativity and waste everyone's time?I don't really see what the problem is with any of the picks you mentioned.

I did the trades because ITS FUN. Fantasy football is fun to me and I can't do that so I enjoy making up these mock drafts with trades.

In response to Ramsey to the Jets: AJ Feely was traded for a 2nd round pick. Ramsey is far and away better than AJ Feely. John Abraham wants out and the Jets CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP HIM AS THEIR FRANCHISE PLAYER. That's over 8million to a player who doesn't want to play. Ramsey for Abraham is a possibility. I'd say Arrington would be a part of the deal but the Jets really can't afford Arrington.

Miami really likes Cutler and San Francisco is in a spot in which they will probably be looking to trade down. Will the trade happen? Probably not. But that's the fun of it all.

Maroney to New England - why the hell not? He's a great young back, something they haven't had for a VERY long time.

Jean-Gilles to Indianapolis - who would you rather them take there? Jean-Gilles would be really good for their offensive line and could play tackle if need be.

Ravens/Vikings trade - This trade has no effect on my mock whatsoever, I just threw it in there because I think it would benefit both teams. If you think Baltimore would turn down an offer like that you are insane, and I think the Vikings would be into it too.

Ricky Williams/Mike Nolan - you're probably right, but I think it would be great to see Ricky Williams in San Francisco and he could do things for their ground game that Barlow could never dream of.

Hey Exalted One .... Disregard the tools on this board that only want to critique and humiliate. Most of em' couldn't find their way home with a magic carpet and a GPS. I thought your posting was good.

 

[ExaltedOne]

Thanks to you guys lending support and constructive criticism. I like having a mock that is different because the draft really could go in so many different directions. My mock is just as likely to come true as Wood's (in other words, very unlikely).

Now that I think about it you're right about Miami trading up to get Cutler. It doesn't make much sense UNLESS Miami makes the trade BEFORE Detroit trades for Brees. If someone trades up and grabs Cutler before Detroit can get him, then Detroit will want to get a guy who can start for them, i.e. Drew Brees or Matt Shaub. I think San Diego will trade Brees over Rivers because they don't take a cap hit that way (assuming they franchise, then trade) and they don't have to worry about Brees's injury.

If Brees were thrown into the draft pool with the rookies he'd be the first QB taken guaranteed, so why not trade a pick that won't net a top 3 QB to get the guy who would be the best QB in the draft AND move up from the second to the first with your next pick? It seems like a no-brainer and meanwhile San Diego gets to use that stud QB they have on their bench and upgrade their defense at the same time.

As to the amount of trades, 6 trades in an offseason is not that much.

 

[MLBrandow]

Why reply to my post with such negativity and waste everyone's time?

I don't really see what the problem is with any of the picks you mentioned.

I did the trades because ITS FUN. Fantasy football is fun to me and I can't do that so I enjoy making up these mock drafts with trades.

1)In response to Ramsey to the Jets: AJ Feely was traded for a 2nd round pick. Ramsey is far and away better than AJ Feely. John Abraham wants out and the Jets CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP HIM AS THEIR FRANCHISE PLAYER. That's over 8million to a player who doesn't want to play. Ramsey for Abraham is a possibility. I'd say Arrington would be a part of the deal but the Jets really can't afford Arrington.

2)Miami really likes Cutler and San Francisco is in a spot in which they will probably be looking to trade down. Will the trade happen? Probably not. But that's the fun of it all.

3)Maroney to New England - why the hell not? He's a great young back, something they haven't had for a VERY long time.

4)Jean-Gilles to Indianapolis - who would you rather them take there? Jean-Gilles would be really good for their offensive line and could play tackle if need be.

5)Ravens/Vikings trade - This trade has no effect on my mock whatsoever, I just threw it in there because I think it would benefit both teams. If you think Baltimore would turn down an offer like that you are insane, and I think the Vikings would be into it too.

6)Ricky Williams/Mike Nolan - you're probably right, but I think it would be great to see Ricky Williams in San Francisco and he could do things for their ground game that Barlow could never dream of.

*numbered your points to respond easier.1) Your logic is faulty here. The Jets would ONLY franchise him to trade him. If the Jets trade for any QB it will be for Philip Rivers, because Hiemerdinger coached him for two years, and that'll be the only team that gives him top value. Abraham would have to move to OLB there though, so I don't see that happening at all, since they have Shaun Phillips/Steve Foley on one side and Shawne Merriman on the other. Abraham would look good in a Redskins uniform, but the Redskins won't trade for him, since they know no one will outbid them. While I agree completely that they want to move Ramsey (I think that's pretty obvious), moving him to the Jets would be silly. He needs a very good QB coach and probably a couple years of solid development... I think at this point, he's damaged goods, which is why Gibbs wants to move him. Spurrier screwed him up, and made him an fumble-prone and erratic QB that can't read blitzes well and gets happy feet way too much. Also, the Jets haven't franchised John Abraham yet. It's just speculation.

2) Don't believe what you hear. Saban says a lot of things.... if he really wanted him, don't you think he'd be quiet about it? (cough cough, Titans and Leinart). Let alone mortgaging their draft for a guy that draws comparisons to JP Losman. Remember when Mike Mularky's old team drafted Losman, and then he got fired? Well, now as the offensive coordinator, you can bet he'll have something to say about bum QBs that look good on paper. If he was as good as everyone says now, don't you think he'd have been on the radar before the season ended? Suddenly this guy, who plays for a school that is traditionally terrible, comes out and lays an egg at the Senior Bowl and he's the next Joe Montana? I'll pass, and so will they. That Cutler Kool-Aid was so last month.

3) Maroney is a system back that comes from a Minnesota team that produces backup-caliber NFL backs. Every year there's like two guys over 1000 and double digit TDs. Usually they split time up there, so you have to wonder if this guy could even handle a full load for a few game stretch? If he's so good, how come guys that are battling for roster spots now were beating him out then? This guy is going to fall well into the second round on draft day, and anyone that tells you otherwise is wrong. He'd be good splitting time in a zone-blocking scheme (which NE doesn't run), and that's not worth a first round pick. Think Tatum Bell-ish...

4) Jean-Gilles is a fat sack of crap that is too slow and too weak. He might fall harder than Maroney.... Taitusi Lutui runs a 5.50 like Jean-Gilles, but he's well into the 370s and is a better blocker. Then you're talking about a guy that has a questionable motor is going to help propel this team to the Super Bowl? The last thing they need is a guy protecting their hundred million dollar quarterback from Marcus Stroud and John Henderson who takes plays off because he gets tired and pissed off.

5) Baltimore isn't going to trade for Culpepper, they are sticking with Kyle Boller. He would have had a breakout year last year, but he was injured in the first week and didn't fully recover until late in the season. If the Ravens bring in anyone, it will be someone who can compete with Boller for the starting job THIS year, and someone that they are familiar with (Kerry Collins). Sam Cowart is fine at ILB for the time being, and the reason Minnesota is looking at them is because they don't have a qualified backup. They wouldn't trade for Lewis, who had a terrible time adjusting in the 43 defense. It'd be fun in Madden, but makes no sense in the real football game.

6) I agree Ricky would look good in a 9ers uniform, but the trade itself is unrealistic because Saban doesn't like trading picks and the 9ers have a shot at getting DeAngelo Williams or LenDale White, who are both first-year players that don't have any baggage. I still think Ricky's capable of putting up another 1,800 yard season, but it would have to be with a team that lets him play, and doesn't have an overrated Auburn RB in the way. A team like Denver would look great with Ricky. So would Minnesota. The 9ers would too, but it would be a Player for Pick trade, not a trade involving 3 first-round picks and whatever else you had there... and not for Jay Cutler... what a joke that was.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy reading very different mocks, but the flip-side to that is that anyone can say "oh well i'll just say that Jay Cutler goes first overall because that's different..." etc. You have to adequately defend your picks, and you can't do that in sentences that say like "this guy is a good LB and the team needs a good LB. Match made in heaven."

You probably didn't read all that, but if you did, I hope you take something from it and pull out a good mock in the future. Biggest thing to do when you're trying to think of trades is take the salary cap into consideration, and the next best substitute for that trade for each team, and why they would absolutely have to have that outcome.

For me, a trade I could pencil in is Philadelphia giving one of its three 4th rounders toCleveland to so they can leapfrog Baltimore and take Winston Justice, if he's there, and he may not be. This would allow Cleveland to screw over their division rival, and get an extra pick to draft either Bobby Carpenter or Manny Lawson, neither of which Baltimore will take, and neither of which anybody will trade up for. That's an example of a realistic and reasonable trade, and it's logically deduced. It's not "I think Ray Lewis would look good in Minnesota since he's Ray Lewis and Minnesota's Defense sucks and Daunte Culpepper can play QB in a wheelchair and beat out Kyle Boller."

Best of luck to you in your future mocks.

 

[ratbast]

Tho I have seen him or White mocked to the pats, they wont draft either BECAUSE they havnt had a good AND young RB for a LONG time.

Did they need youth at RB? No. So i trully doubt the pats would ever spend mor than a second round pick on a RB.

Dont forget folks that this time of year we FFers tend to over-value O-skills positions in mocks.

 

[Getinthemix]

Eo, nice effort and creative thinking. While some trades, esp Ramsey, are a little far fetched, it is nice to see something with origianality. I love it when people throw out their opinion and proclaim it as fact in February. These same people could do a mock 10 minutes before the draft and get over 50% wrong.

 

[MLBrandow]

Eo, nice effort and creative thinking.  While some trades, esp Ramsey, are a little far fetched, it is nice to see something with origianality. I love it when people throw out their opinion and proclaim it as fact in February.  These same people could do a mock 10 minutes before the draft and get over 50% wrong.

It's easy to say "he's dumb because he said a lot that I can't refute with any amount of accuracy."It's hard to say "you're an idiot because here's a long list of irrefutable proof."

 

[Getinthemix]

Eo, nice effort and creative thinking.  While some trades, esp Ramsey, are a little far fetched, it is nice to see something with origianality. I love it when people throw out their opinion and proclaim it as fact in February.  These same people could do a mock 10 minutes before the draft and get over 50% wrong.

It's easy to say "he's dumb because he said a lot that I can't refute with any amount of accuracy."It's hard to say "you're an idiot because here's a long list of irrefutable proof."

"irrefutable proof" also claimed that there was no way in hell that the Rams would have drafted Steve Jackson, the 'Aints draft Deuce, the Lions and Falcons spend three consecutive first rounders on WR, that in 2002 the Eagles spend three picks on DB's when they already had an outstanding secondary, the Bills would not take McGahee, that in 2003 Jimmy Kennedy would be a top 3 pick (remember how much of a shock it was when he slipped to 12).I would keep going but won't. At this point in time anything is possible. We simply do not know. FA will change things. Teams have differing draft boards that are currently fluid as water.

 

[PSULions]

As a PSU Alum, I was to see that you omitted Tambi Hali. The guy has a great motor and had a great Senior Bowl. You must have either forgot about him or have some good reason why you believe that he will fall into the 2nd round.

Tambi is a great player and I seriously doubt he will make it to the #15 pick in the first round.

 

[diesel7982]

As a PSU Alum, I was    to see that you omitted Tambi Hali.  The guy has a great motor and had a great Senior Bowl.  You must have either forgot about him or have some good reason why you believe that he will fall into the 2nd round. 

Tambi is a great player and I seriously doubt he will make it to the #15 pick in the first round.

Along with Cutler, and the trades, that should be enough to make this unreadable.Well that, and the fall of Vernon Davis, and the pick of Max Jean Giles by the Colts. Not sure Ive ever seen a worse fit of player & system.

 

[-OZ-]

Points for creativity and overall a good attempt.

The trades most likely won't happen, but I love the Lions/Chargers idea.

You have Detroit landing a QB and OT here, and KC drafting a DT, so I won't complain about the rest.

 

[MLBrandow]

Thanks to you guys lending support and constructive criticism. I like having a mock that is different because the draft really could go in so many different directions. My mock is just as likely to come true as Wood's (in other words, very unlikely).

Now that I think about it you're right about Miami trading up to get Cutler. It doesn't make much sense UNLESS Miami makes the trade BEFORE Detroit trades for Brees. If someone trades up and grabs Cutler before Detroit can get him, then Detroit will want to get a guy who can start for them, i.e. Drew Brees or Matt Shaub. I think San Diego will trade Brees over Rivers because they don't take a cap hit that way (assuming they franchise, then trade) and they don't have to worry about Brees's injury.

If Brees were thrown into the draft pool with the rookies he'd be the first QB taken guaranteed, so why not trade a pick that won't net a top 3 QB to get the guy who would be the best QB in the draft AND move up from the second to the first with your next pick? It seems like a no-brainer and meanwhile San Diego gets to use that stud QB they have on their bench and upgrade their defense at the same time.

As to the amount of trades, 6 trades in an offseason is not that much.

just a note:http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=226570

there's my new one, and you are more than welcome to rip it to shreds.... look forward to

 

[lukiedookie]

Uh...Where's your mock?

Oh yeah. There it is.

I can't see where his is any more silly than yours.

Personally, I enjoy everyone's mock...as as every NFL Draft has shown, no one ever knows what's going to happen.

I added comments. Like I said it's just for fun but most of the trades are based off rumors and talk of some sort. Mocks in February are never right anyways.

at the same time, why waste everyone's time making bold predictions that won't happen?Also, several of your picks are absolutely silly

Maroney to New England?

Jean-Gilles to Indy?

Miami TRADING UP for Jay Cutler? come on now....

There are some picks that I really like.. DeMeco Ryans to the Giants, Bobby Carpenter to the Steelers (great pick), Brodrick Bunkley to the Chiefs (even better pick).

But these picks look so good because those players won't be there. And they drop in your mock because you have guys that are overvalued in their places.

I suppose if this was the draft order, that it would be a pretty decent mock, but a lot of trades make things unrealistic and just a silly read.

 

[Riffraff]

Brees + 1st rounder

for

1st rounder + 2nd rounder

Not gonna happen. Franchise QBs don't get traded that lightly.

Would more likely be:

Brees

for

1st rounder + 2nd rounder

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Abraham straight up for a 3rd string QB. Not going to happen.

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SF trading back and acquiring Ricky Williams. Just can't see them needing a RB that much, let alone a guy 1 puff away from being gone. The Niners wouldn't have the $$$ lawsuit hoveering over Williams' head to make him play.

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Take out some of the trades and you got a decent mock draft going.