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NFL Mock Draft - 3 Rounds (1 Viewer)
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Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Great effort overall to go 3 rounds. That's really tough to do.
Enough of the James Hardy love. If he doesn't run a sub 4.55, he's not even a 2nd rounder.
Love the Rivers to Cincinnati pick.
The problem with the Vikings defense is not the cornerbacks.
Very unlikely that either Derrick Harvey or Reggie Smith will fall to the 2nd. Or Philip Wheeler, Donnie Avery, and Devin Thomas to the 3rd.
Enough of the James Hardy love. If he doesn't run a sub 4.55, he's not even a 2nd rounder.
Love the Rivers to Cincinnati pick.
The problem with the Vikings defense is not the cornerbacks.
Very unlikely that either Derrick Harvey or Reggie Smith will fall to the 2nd. Or Philip Wheeler, Donnie Avery, and Devin Thomas to the 3rd.
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Abraham
Footballguy
No kidding. Hardy has as much chance of going as WR1, much less in the top-15 as Jamaal Charles has of slipping to the 80's...
yeah this is a good mock draft. I like seeing Sedrick Ellis third overall, which I can certainly see happening.One thing to quibble with is that Andre Caldwell wasn't "drafted" in the top 3 rounds. I think the senior bowl improved his stock, and I suspect he'll do very well at the combine. I expect him to probably go in the bottom of the 1st round/top of the 2nd, and definitely above some of these other guys like Limas Sweed and Adarius Bowman.
massraider
Footballguy
I still don't think RB is on the Raiders radar. Although, in the nightmare scenario of Long, Dorsey, and Ellis going 1-2-3, it seems like a solid pick.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Agree
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Lavelle Hawkins is missing too.
And Red Bryant (although that one I can probably believe).
And Martellus Bennett?
And Earl Bennett?
And Martin Rucker?
And Harry Douglass?
And Red Bryant (although that one I can probably believe).
And Martellus Bennett?
And Earl Bennett?
And Martin Rucker?
And Harry Douglass?
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Abraham
Footballguy
I could see Rucker out of the top 3 rounds.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Yes. TE's and DT's do seem to have a tendency to drop. But Hawkins and Bennett should go in the top 3 rounds. Hawkins especially.
Weapon of Mass Instruction
Watch my feet!
This guy has the senior bowl on the brain.
msommer
Footballguy
And honestly can't say I like any one of the Titans picks...
delusional
Footballguy
Don't like the eagles pick, i can't see them taking a DE when they have to address the DB TE WR concerns.
They should allow Victor to compete for hte starting job with a vet, they did draft him for a reason.
They should allow Victor to compete for hte starting job with a vet, they did draft him for a reason.
Rodeojones
Footballguy
No way Seattle doesn't address RB in the second round and takes a TE instead. And a FB in the 3rd? 
This would leave the 3rd tier guys available in the 4th round.
As a Seattle resident, I pray we don't wait this long to fill our obvious hole at RB. TE has never been the focal point in Seattle.
This would leave the 3rd tier guys available in the 4th round.
As a Seattle resident, I pray we don't wait this long to fill our obvious hole at RB. TE has never been the focal point in Seattle.
tombonneau
Footballguy
Help me out, but when is the last time only 1 QB went in the first round. Even more to the point, when is the last time at least 1 QB wasn't even taken in the TOP TEN?
V1LL
Footballguy
2000
Mr. Peterson
Footballguy
I stopped reading after pick 11 but then came back out of curiosity.
I understand that you want to take chances and don't want to put out the same mock as everyone else, but some of these picks are bad.
I understand that you want to take chances and don't want to put out the same mock as everyone else, but some of these picks are bad.
heidbrink
Footballguy
Pennington in 2000 was the only QB selected (at 1.18)In 1996 the first QB selected was Tony Banks at 2.12. Further, the only other QB selected in the first 3 rounds that year was Bobby Hoying at 3.24.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?type=position
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westbrook36
Footballguy
Very nice job. I am going to add this to my Mock Draft list.
NattyDread
Footballguy
Nice effort.
From the perspective of a Bears fan, no offensive tackle selection in their 4 picks in the initial 3 rounds seems unlikely.
From the perspective of a Bears fan, no offensive tackle selection in their 4 picks in the initial 3 rounds seems unlikely.
Michael Fox Fan
Footballguy
If the Packers select Dan Connor in round 1, I'll be a bit disappointed. We need help most severely at DB, DE, OT. In that order. Frankly, while Poppinga needs to be replaced at LB, he isn't our most glaring need. I'm not even convinced that taking Connor in the late 1st is a value pick.....
Edit to add: scrolled down to 2nd and 3rd round. Glad to see that at least this mock has the Pack taking a DB and OT in the 2nd and 3rd.
Edit to add: scrolled down to 2nd and 3rd round. Glad to see that at least this mock has the Pack taking a DB and OT in the 2nd and 3rd.
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tombonneau
Footballguy
Agreed. Falcons are going for big name/face franchise type. McFadden or Ryan IMO.
benson_will_lead_the_way
Footballguy
Kenny Phillips in the first is good for the bears.
But Lb is not a need even if Briggs leaves....Angelo has spent two thirds in consecutive years on the position.
OL, OL, and OL....is all that should be on the mind in the draft.
But Lb is not a need even if Briggs leaves....Angelo has spent two thirds in consecutive years on the position.
OL, OL, and OL....is all that should be on the mind in the draft.
QuizGuy66
Footballguy
Can't see my Bengals going with a day one RB yet again - too many in the stable as it is. O-line yes, TE-yes, even the right WR if there's one there.
I fear this scenario though - where all the DEs and DTs go as early as this
Frankly I'd like to see the Bengals somehow move down if it panned out this way and take some more shots.
-QG
I fear this scenario though - where all the DEs and DTs go as early as this
Frankly I'd like to see the Bengals somehow move down if it panned out this way and take some more shots.-QG
Donnybrook
Footballguy
I keep thinking this so I might as well come out and say it. Call me crazy but I think that Carolina need to get back to basics and find themselves another Steven Davis type rusher. Neither Foster or Williams seem to be able to push the pile when it counts. They only managed 7 rushing TDs in 2007. I have been a Foster supporter but even I think it is time to let him walk and let someone else have a try. If Johnaton Stewart is as good as advertised, I wonder if they would grab him before Seattle picks. Maybe even move down a little like they did last year with the Jon Beason pick.
NoFBinLA
Moderator
FWIW - they can survive with the Rbs they have. They CANNOT do so with the Qbs.IMO, of course. I think they can very well pass on McFadden for a QB. But if they don't go QB, yeah, McFadden seems likely.
Man that 96' draft was a true stinker at the QB.After Hoying, Jeff Lewis , Danny Kanell , Mike Cawley , John Stark was taken.
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Any thoughts on OT Chris Williams, Vanderbilt, first time he was predicted for the Steelers.
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Fallerjw
Footballguy
I don't see how the Browns could take a CB with their first pick. They are sitting pretty good right now with Leigh Bodden, Eric Wright, Brandon McDonald , Daven Holly. It's probably the strongest position of their defense. They desperately need help at D Line. They could even use an OLB or WR, but CB should not be a focus of their draft by any stretch of the imagination.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
He had a great year for Vandy and a very good week at the Senior Bowl.The Steelers are in a very good position to get a good tackle in the draft and I personally think Williams would be a great pick for them. He's big and quick and can probably play anywhere along the line.jasonbay said:
tks for the insight.
Abraham
Footballguy
LOVE Bennett. In my recent 3 rounder, I had him to the Titans in round 3, which would be an excellent fit.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
I'm hoping he's a Viking in round 2. If he runs a 4.5 (or heaven forbid even lower), he might go toward the top of round 2 or even higher.
Ridgelake
Footballguy
I can see something like this happening. From a Dallas perspective, I'm going to be frustrated if 4 corners (Jenkins, DRC, Talib, McKelvin) and a safety (Philips) are all off the board by 22. Its my perception that those guys are in a tier. The next tier includes guys like Cason, Porter, etc. Perhaps I'm wrong in that assumption though. But assuming it is, that might lend to better value at a non-need position for a 1st rounder (ie. RB).
Now before I get jumped upon, Dallas does need a RB. I don't think they need one in the 1st. They need a guy to be a part time player and a special teams (returns) ace. You want your 1st rounders to be full-time guys.
The second round also seems to hit a tier around 45 to 55. It seemed like that was the case last year as well. Dallas at 60, or whatever, misses this higher tier. Such is life in the big leagues.
Now before I get jumped upon, Dallas does need a RB. I don't think they need one in the 1st. They need a guy to be a part time player and a special teams (returns) ace. You want your 1st rounders to be full-time guys.
The second round also seems to hit a tier around 45 to 55. It seemed like that was the case last year as well. Dallas at 60, or whatever, misses this higher tier. Such is life in the big leagues.
Mr. Peterson
Footballguy
Bennett is one of those guys I could see in a Bills uniform next year.
By the way, Bills trade up with Baltimore in the 1st to select S. Ellis.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Round Two54. Cleveland Browns – CB Justin King, Penn State
Cleveland’s pass defense was terrible. King + Eric Wright is nice foundation for the future.
FWIW, this is what the Browns HC and new DC, Mel Tucker who coached the Browns defensive secondary, say is thee priority for the Browns defense.
http://cle.scout.com/2/724706.html
The top priority for the Browns defense is to stop the run.The second priority for the Browns defense is to rush the passer.
Neither stopping the run or rushing the passer would put a CB as the top selection if a, DT, DE, OLB, or an ILB, were available. And then a FS or a SS would rate above CB. Draft Guys aren't reading the tea leaves correctly in skipping over higher priorities on the Browns defense. Pass defense would be better addressed with an upgrade at pass rush IMHO.
MAC_32
Footballguy
The Browns played a lot of "safe" defensive coverages this year because they had no pass rush and couldn't stop the run. On the surface the Browns' secondary looks like it needs help, but these guys weren't put in position to make plays; they were put in position to help other areas of the team that weren't adequate.
Eric Wright's a stud in the making, Bodden's no #1 but a solid #2, and Brandon McDonald showed in limited opportunities he is certainly a fine nickel corner and I believe he may be the future #2 if Bodden doesn't improve. With Daven Holly in the hole the Browns will not take a CB at all in the draft, let alone the first three rounds.
If the first 53 picks went this way I would expect the Browns to pursue Curtis Lofton, Lawrence Jackson, or Shawn Crable. Assuming they re-sign J Lew I doubt they'd prusue a RB either [even though I like Forte in that spot of the draft]; mgmt is pretty happy with Jason Wright and Jerome Harrison improved enough in 07 to assure himself a roster spot going forward. A WR like LaVelle Hawkins, Devin Harris, or Andre Caldwell would have made more sense.
Eric Wright's a stud in the making, Bodden's no #1 but a solid #2, and Brandon McDonald showed in limited opportunities he is certainly a fine nickel corner and I believe he may be the future #2 if Bodden doesn't improve. With Daven Holly in the hole the Browns will not take a CB at all in the draft, let alone the first three rounds.
If the first 53 picks went this way I would expect the Browns to pursue Curtis Lofton, Lawrence Jackson, or Shawn Crable. Assuming they re-sign J Lew I doubt they'd prusue a RB either [even though I like Forte in that spot of the draft]; mgmt is pretty happy with Jason Wright and Jerome Harrison improved enough in 07 to assure himself a roster spot going forward. A WR like LaVelle Hawkins, Devin Harris, or Andre Caldwell would have made more sense.
munchkin
Footballguy
If Dimitroff learned anything in NE it's that you build a competitive team first. They need to draft players that will put them in a position to win. of course, Arthur Blank isn't Bob Kraft either.
Fallerjw
Footballguy
I agree with most of this, but I do think Bodden played well this season. 6 Ints (5thT among DBs)88 tackles (18th among DBs)16 passes defensed (28thT among DBs)This is from a guy who didn't have much support in terms of QB pressure.
Bob Henry
Footballguy
A nice effort for sure. If the Lions go with RB in the first round, I'll eat my hat.. especially when there is as much depth at the position this year. They need to draft defense, defense, defense and more defense. They are talking about running Shaun Rogers out of town, so I doubt they would be looking at RB in the first, then OL in the second. Then again, it is Matt Millen running the show, so who knows.
I'd be surprised if the top QB doesn't go until the 13th pick, not that I disagree with the thinking though.
I'd be surprised if the top QB doesn't go until the 13th pick, not that I disagree with the thinking though.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
For the style of defense they run, I would think they HAVE to be looking at a playmaker at the middle linebacker spot, right?Someone like Keith Rivers or Philip Wheeler would seem ideal.
Bob Henry
Footballguy
Definitely. I know it's not easy to trade down at the top of the draft, but I really hoped they would be able to do so last year and snag Willis. I'm not yet familiar with the LB talent in this year's draft beyond a few of the top ones. So, I can't say much there. I believe that teams looking to address their RB depth this year will be happy if they need to address another position early this year and grab a RB in rounds 2 or 3. The Lions should be looking at LB, DL and corner. Not sure I have a strong preference in terms of the order because they can use help at all three.
Jene Bramel
Footballguy
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Texasmouth
Footballguy
I like those picks and I really think they are all possibilities. I think if Felix Jones is there at 22 he is all but picked. I like Reggie Smith out of Oklahoma though and they have him falling into the middle of the 2nd round. Most mocks have him going in the first round.
