NFL Mock Draft Version 1.01 (01/03/2007) (1 Viewer)

[a_rackowski]

Not sure if people are interested but I just finished my first mock draft of 2007.

(NOTE - Under construction to add video)

I will post it below and you are welcome to throw stones. I looked at this not as a Packer fan but as a football fan.

1. Oakland (2-14) - WR Calvin Johnson He is just too special to pass

up. Size? Check. Speed? Check. Hands? Check. Timing? With his

performance in the Gator Bowl he showed he is ready for any

challenge. Comes to Oakland and works with Randy Moss.

17. Jacksonville (8- - LB - Pat Willis - Nick Griesen is not a

starter on a Playoff team. The Jags love their LBs and Willis is a

real nice fit for Jack Del Rio who sees some of himself in Willis.

QB might be looked at but I think Leftwich needs to get another

chance. Cornerback might get a look but Willis can make the team

better right away and will be the pick here.

18. Cincinnati (8- - DT - Demarcus Tyler - Cincinatti NEEDS to

address their run defense before they do anything else. Sam Adams is

old and would be better served playing in spurts

19. Tennessee (8- - OG - Justin Blalock - Titans want to protect

their franchise before anything. They have had good luck with

Longhorns in the past and they get to draft this years top talent at

Guard. Blalock has played RT tackle all 4 years but a transition to

guard about the surest thing in this years draft.

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This is where it gets real tough because we dont know the order yet.

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20. New York Giants (8- - RB - Marshawn Lynch - I dont think the

Giants believe Jacobs is their RB of the future. They know the need

for a well rounded running back in this system and Lynch is the

perfect fit. Tikis retirement is very untimely for the team but we

all know that he is the engine that makes the ship go. The 2 backs

should compliment eachother perfectly and the Giants will bank on

getting better by another year of maturity from their defense and

quarterback.

21. Denver (9-7) - CB - Leon Hall - The unfourtunate loss of

Darrent Williams leaves a major hole in the Denver Defensive

Backfield. The team needs a good Cornerback opposite Champ Bailey

and there are no Free Agents I see that will help the team. Leon

Hall is going to be a steal this late in the draft and might be the

the most NFL Ready corner in this years draft. He should be able to

start for Denver from Day one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmLf0ViXwps

22. New England from Seattle (9-7) - FS - Michael Griffin - Griffin

is one of the more intelligent players in this years draft and thats

just one reason I believe he is a perfect fit for New England. The

other is S is really a position of need. Rodney Harrison is really

getting up there in age and is starting to get dinged up quite a bit.

Griffin could learn alot from Rodney - and he plays with similar

aggressiveness. NE seems to pick players that fit their system moreso

than any other team out there. If Griffin is available when NE is on

the clock, he will be the pick.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHzIRmVQ0Qo

23. Dallas (9-7) - LB - LaMarr Woodley - Woodley is the ideal 3-4

PassRushing Linebacker. Dallas would love someone to lineup opposite Demarcus Ware, and their biggest need in my opinion is to develop a pass rush. Woodley projects as a dominant pass rusher in the NFL at an outside linebacker position.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lXywtq6Wcw

24. Kansas City (9-7) - DT Quinn Pitcock - Kansas City is in need of WR before defensive tackles, but no wide receivers jump out at me like a guy like Pitcock does at this point in the draft. Pitcock is top 20 talent and KC will have gotten real lucky when he falls to them. Pitcock plays the gaps better than any DT in college football right now. He is a decent pass rusher from the DT spot, but dont ever compare to a young Warren Sapp. He is going to make Linebackers better and control the run up the middle, which happens to be KCs second biggest need. If Brian Brohm goes Pro he might also be the pick here.

25. New Orleans (10-6) - CB - Marcus McCauley - Saints biggest need is corner back. Their offense doesnt need any more playmakers at this point. They are going to need to add a QB at some point in this draft but that will be Rds 3-4. The rest of the draft is going to get to focus on Defense. McCauley is going to drop some in this years draft because of a pretty poor 2006. No problem though - this kid has the perfect combination of skills you look for in a cornerback. Size (6'1) Speed and jumping ability? He has it all covered. Not the flashy pick they had last year with Bush, but a very solid pick in the bottom 3rd of the draft.

26. New York Jets (10-6) - RB - Michael Bush - Might have been the top back in this years draft had he not had the injury. When he is healthy he is an absolute beast. He will run you over one carry and run around you the next. He has decent hands out of the backfield. Currently the Jets are going with a band of guys performing just OK. They need that one Curtis Martin type and this guy is definatly going to be compared to a young Martin once he is drafted by the JETS. Will be a Rookie of the Year canidate if he does last this long and goes to the JETS.

27. Philadelphia (10-6) LB - HB Blades - Easy pick. Trotter cant get the job done any longer. Blades is a local guy who will be well received by the tough Philly fans. Natural leader - will be groomed to take a leadership role when Dawkins is gone. Very tough, inside run stuffer.

28. New England (12-4) DT - Amobi Okoye - Patriots would rather have a LB but they are going to get one in round 2 because he would learn in 2007 anyways. Okoye is just what the doctor ordered. This guy has the potential to be the best run stopping DT in the league some day. He is going to take some time to develop and that is why I think he is a perfect fit for the Patriots.

29. Indianapolis (12-4) - LB Buster Davis - With Cato June a Free Agent and run defense being the Colts main issue, the Colts are going to have to find a way to upgrade their run defense. Buster Davis is a very good start. While very undersized, he would be the best linebacker on this team, and will start at MLB right from day one. Should be compared to Zack Thomas. Davis should make a very solid linebacker in the NFL, for many years to come, provided his body can withstand the constant pounding its going to take.

30. Baltimore (13-3) - QB - Troy Smith - The knock on Smith has always been that he lacks the throwing skills to be a big time QB. Over the last 2 seasons he has done more than enough to silence the critics. Combine his arm with his amazing athletic ability and you have yourself a young Steve McNair. The Ravens likely have only one more year of McNair so they will draft Smith and allow him to learn from the Master and start to carve out his own legacy in 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43AWsi4miNQ

31. Chicago (13-3) - OT - Doug Free - The Bears offensive line is what makes this team go. Right now they are really getting up there in age, and Doug Free, from Northern Illinois will fit right into the Bears long term plans very well. He will be allowed to backup at both RT and RG in 2007 and will take over as a starter in 2008. Great height and armlength for a RT, Free is going to one day be a fixture on that OLINE. Free played all season hurt, so a team who is willing to take a chance and doesnt need him to start right away will end up getting one of the better deals in the draft.

32. San Diego (14-2) - RG - Aaron Sears - The Chargers need to keep that OLINE well stocked for Tomlinson. Sears is a very versital OLINEMAN who should be able to play either guard position and even right tackle in a pinch. Since 2005 he has won awards having played every position on the offensive line. While round 1 might be a little high for him, the versitility that he brings makes him well worth the last pick in the first round. His Forte is run blocking and obviously that will fit in very well with what the Chargers like to do.

 

[Weapon of Mass Instruction]

Very good effort, though I can assure you that the Titans will not be selecting an OG with their first pick.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

What can I say? That's a real solid effort.

The only things I can't see are a) Washington taking Jarrett b)Russell falling that far, and c) Doug Free in the first.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

I liked this Mock. Very good. But after lastnights performance I don't know if Russell will fall that far. I don't know who will take him, but he's just too good of an athlete. By the way, the rumor is that he can throw it 40 yds on his rear end and 60 on his knees. <_<

 

[a_rackowski]

If Russell doesnt go 1 or 2, then I definatly see him falling to Carolina. Miami has too much invested in Culpepper. Houston is a possibility, but I still think they believe in David Carr, and have a huge hole at RB.

I really think the New England connection is going to be too much for Cleveland to pass on Quinn. If you believe you have a shot at Tom Brady, you take him, regardless of Charlie Frye.

That said, I cant argue with the masses who seem to think Russell is going to be an amazing QB. Its going to be fun to watch things develop.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Good job and great explanations. I'm not sure the Jags starting LB core will include Nick Greisen next year either. Clint Ingram played great this year and Mike Peterson will be back from injury. I still think that Daryl Smith will remain the MLB with Peterson moving back outside. DE, Safety, QB, OT, LB, WR are areas to look at in the draft and free agency.

 

[aposulli]

2. Detroit (3-13) - DE Gaines Adams - Should be able to play at about275 next season and fills a major hole for the Detroit Lions. TheLions cant pass rush. They need someone to attract a double team andin turn it will make the rest of their defense that much better.Reminds me of Dwight Freeney.

They migth both be great pass rushers but Adams is more in the mold of a Strahan or Mario Williams. Adams won't be as quick as Freeney but won't be as big of a liability against the Run.

 

[The Jacket]

Srictly speaking, the Chiefs in no way "need" a WR before DT.

What they NEED before a WR is a LT and DT.

WR would be a nice luxury-type pick, however.

 

[Funkley]

Vikings wouldn't pass on Adrian Peterson if he fell to #7. Best player available would apply here. Taylor was ok but a lot of RB's could get 1,200 yds on 300 carries. Peterson has franchise changing talent.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

nicely done

some nitpicks:

Free will be lucky to be a first day pick unless he aces the postseason activities.

The Carolina homers have made a great case that they won't take a QB in the first. Also, I don't see Russell falling out of the top 10 in any scenario.

The Arizona/Arizona combo that Cason at 5 presents is nice, but I don't think he'll grade out that highly. Can you tell us your argument for him grading out as an elite CB?

 

[aposulli]

Vikings wouldn't pass on Adrian Peterson if he fell to #7. Best player available would apply here. Taylor was ok but a lot of RB's could get 1,200 yds on 300 carries. Peterson has franchise changing talent.

While I might agree that Peterson would be BPA and yadda yadda... the Vikings have no need to invest so much money in ANOTHER RB while Taylor and Moore have proven to be an above average combination.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Things I really don't like.

The format is hard to read and we're getting too many mocks at one time. You can fix the format. Don't know what to do with mock overload because I am an addict.

Cason going way too early because he's local. I like Cason. He had a bad year with a couple big plays and solid weeks, but overall he looked like he should stay in school. The raw ability of a top ten corner is there, but he needed to play more error free to sniff the top ten this year.

Quinn going before Russell for any reason.

Things I don't really like.

Free in the first round. The way Tommy Blake abused him he'll be lucky to go in the first day. He can show off his freak athleticism this offseason and secure a day one contract, but he'll have to be Winston Justice freaky to make the first round. Justice didn't but last year was a lot stronger.

Marshawn Lynch falling to the Giants. Say it ain't so! Similarly talented RBs have fallen this far, but usually when the class has more punch at other positions or other issues cause the fall. While I don't really like this, it could happen. Boo!

I think Peterson and Ginn fell a little too far too.

Things I reallly like.

Just about everyting else.

 

[Chaos Commish]

some nitpicks:

What he said.

 

[dgreen]

6. Washington (5-11) - WR Dwayne Jarrett - Santana Moss cannot do italone. They need to find a way to get the ball downfield so that therunning game will be more effective. Dwayne Jarrett has the abilityto go up and get the ball, something none of the WR on this teamcurrently have. An exciting pick for the Redskins, they have thesolid OLINE, nice big armed QB, fast WR in Moss and just lack thatguy opposite him. Drafting Jarrett will put Washingtons offense backon the map.

A) Is Jarrett a top 5 pick? If Washington wants to go in that direction, do they need to stay at 5?B) Regardless of Jarrett's ranking, I just don't see Washington taking him. And, your reasoning doesn't make much sense. You say they need a Jarrett "so that the running game will be more effective." They were 4th in the league in rushing and averaged 4.5 yds/carry. They did a lot of that without their best RB and an offense that abandoned the run at times early in the season. Their running game is fine. Would they like another WR? Sure, but not with that pick. I'd guess DL (Branch?) or CB if their relationship with Shawn Springs heads downhill and they don't fill that spot in FA.

 

[jgb95]

22. New England from Seattle (9-7) - FS - Michael Griffin - Griffin

is one of the more intelligent players in this years draft and thats

just one reason I believe he is a perfect fit for New England. The

other is S is really a position of need. Rodney Harrison is really

getting up there in age and is starting to get dinged up quite a bit.

Griffin could learn alot from Rodney - and he plays with similar

aggressiveness. NE seems to pick players that fit their system moreso

than any other team out there. If Griffin is available when NE is on

the clock, he will be the pick.

28. New England (12-4) DT - Amobi Okoye - Patriots would rather have a LB but they are going to get one in round 2 because he would learn in 2007 anyways. Okoye is just what the doctor ordered. This guy has the potential to be the best run stopping DT in the league some day. He is going to take some time to develop and that is why I think he is a perfect fit for the Patriots.

Like both picks. I watched Okoye the other night and was impressed to say the least with his speed and burst!!!!

 

[saintfool]

25. New Orleans (10-6) - CB - Marcus McCauley - Saints biggest need is corner back. Their offense doesnt need any more playmakers at this point. They are going to need to add a QB at some point in this draft but that will be Rds 3-4. The rest of the draft is going to get to focus on Defense. McCauley is going to drop some in this years draft because of a pretty poor 2006. No problem though - this kid has the perfect combination of skills you look for in a cornerback. Size (6'1) Speed and jumping ability? He has it all covered. Not the flashy pick they had last year with Bush, but a very solid pick in the bottom 3rd of the draft.

They have a little leeway with the defensive backfield, I think. Fred Thomas and McKenzie aren't Pro-Bowlers but they managed to hold their own. They have been pretty effective (stats point to them being in the top 10 in pass yards allowed) However, they are really in need of a playmaker at LB. The platoon of guys they have currently - Simoneau, Shanle, & Fujita - have been all hustle but that's it. 8.5 sacks between them. This is an area that has to be addressed, especially since the Saints have passed on 1st round talent year after year, and they want at least one playmaker at each position (DL, LB, DB). They could make a splash in the FA market, of course, and go after a name but I expect that well to dry up faster than the draft's for talent. A playmaker in the LB position would allow them to shore up the run defense (allowed an average 120+ ypg).

 

[Funkley]

Vikings wouldn't pass on Adrian Peterson if he fell to #7. Best player available would apply here. Taylor was ok but a lot of RB's could get 1,200 yds on 300 carries. Peterson has franchise changing talent.

While I might agree that Peterson would be BPA and yadda yadda... the Vikings have no need to invest so much money in ANOTHER RB while Taylor and Moore have proven to be an above average combination.

So you'd pass on Adrian Peterson because you have Chester Taylor and Mewelde Moore?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Vikings wouldn't pass on Adrian Peterson if he fell to #7. Best player available would apply here. Taylor was ok but a lot of RB's could get 1,200 yds on 300 carries. Peterson has franchise changing talent.

While I might agree that Peterson would be BPA and yadda yadda... the Vikings have no need to invest so much money in ANOTHER RB while Taylor and Moore have proven to be an above average combination.

So you'd pass on Adrian Peterson because you have Chester Taylor and Mewelde Moore?

Since I have bigger needs than RB that I can fix with the #7? Absolutely.Not that I wouldn't LOVE to have AP in a Vikings uniform. I may even buy a jersey if it were the case. But it ain't gonna happen.

 

[pantherclub]

As I have said before there is no way in Hades that Carolina drafts a qb in the first, no matter who falls to them. They are not in that mode, nor does John Fox like to draft a qb this high. They will either draft a Lineman or lb. Dont be surprised to see them move up to take a lineman.

 

[Funkley]

Vikings wouldn't pass on Adrian Peterson if he fell to #7. Best player available would apply here. Taylor was ok but a lot of RB's could get 1,200 yds on 300 carries. Peterson has franchise changing talent.

While I might agree that Peterson would be BPA and yadda yadda... the Vikings have no need to invest so much money in ANOTHER RB while Taylor and Moore have proven to be an above average combination.

So you'd pass on Adrian Peterson because you have Chester Taylor and Mewelde Moore?

Since I have bigger needs than RB that I can fix with the #7? Absolutely.Not that I wouldn't LOVE to have AP in a Vikings uniform. I may even buy a jersey if it were the case. But it ain't gonna happen.

Only because he'll never make it that far down the draft so luckily we won't have to hear how stupid they were for passing on Peterson the next 10 years. Spielman won't draft for need. He'll go BPA at #7.

 

[a_rackowski]

nicely donesome nitpicks:Free will be lucky to be a first day pick unless he aces the postseason activities.The Carolina homers have made a great case that they won't take a QB in the first. Also, I don't see Russell falling out of the top 10 in any scenario.The Arizona/Arizona combo that Cason at 5 presents is nice, but I don't think he'll grade out that highly. Can you tell us your argument for him grading out as an elite CB?

As for Cason - Arizona really had a horrible year. They go get Denny Green. They go get Edge. They drafted Leinart to go along with Fitz and Boldin. Lastly they build a new 500 Million dollar stadium. They have a public relations nightmare on their hands. Nothing worked!Here is Cason. An extremely bright young man whos has NFL Pedegree - father was an NFL DB as well. His cousins are Avion Cason and and Ken-Yon Rambo. Many say he needs to add weight, and that should be a piece of cake because I believe Mr Cason is just 20 years old so his upside is off the charts. Cason is one of the few players whom UA makes available to media after every game. He is a premier student just as much as he is a premier corner. 2.9 GPA in PolySci with a double minor. Well respected amonst his peers as he was team captain for 2006. He would start immediatly in Arizona (or pretty much anywhere he goes)We all know that cason has premier cover skills, but we also have to take into account that he can really bring it when it comes to tackling. I think you would be hard pressed to find another Corner in all of college football who tackles as well as he does. Cason stands far above all other corners in this draft. All this said - we are really in a crapshoot at this point of the season. Everything is going to come down to individual workouts and combine #s. Odds are I am wrong when I say Zona is going to take Cason, but I stick by my guns at this point and say he will be the pick.

 

[zamboni]

Vikings wouldn't pass on Adrian Peterson if he fell to #7. Best player available would apply here. Taylor was ok but a lot of RB's could get 1,200 yds on 300 carries. Peterson has franchise changing talent.

I doubt he makes it that far down anyway, but then again, if the Browns pass on him at #3, it's hard to imagine Tampa, Arizona or Washington wanting to draft an RB that high.

 

[diesel7982]

5. Arizona (5-11) - CB Antoine Cason - Dissapointed that Thomas is gone,

Zona is forced to go a different direction. They will look to trade

down but if they remain here then the pick will be local product

Antoine Cason. He will team with Rolle, Adrian Wilson and Robert

Griffith to make the secondary as talented as the WR corps. Man

watching practice would be fun.

I think id take Eric Green/Laron Landry over Antoine Cason/47 yr old Robert Griffith any day of the week.I dont see the Cards taking a first round CB. Green has been inconsistent, but has shown enough promise to be made a starter.

 

[diesel7982]

nicely done

some nitpicks:

Free will be lucky to be a first day pick unless he aces the postseason activities.

The Carolina homers have made a great case that they won't take a QB in the first. Also, I don't see Russell falling out of the top 10 in any scenario.

The Arizona/Arizona combo that Cason at 5 presents is nice, but I don't think he'll grade out that highly. Can you tell us your argument for him grading out as an elite CB?

Here is Cason. An extremely bright young man whos has NFL Pedegree - father was an NFL DB as well. His cousins are Avion Cason and and Ken-Yon Rambo. Many say he needs to add weight, and that should be a piece of cake because I believe Mr Cason is just 20 years old so his upside is off the charts. Cason is one of the few players whom UA makes available to media after every game. He is a premier student just as much as he is a premier corner. 2.9 GPA in PolySci with a double minor. Well respected amonst his peers as he was team captain for 2006. He would start immediatly in Arizona (or pretty much anywhere he goes)

:(

 

[Funkley]

Vikings wouldn't pass on Adrian Peterson if he fell to #7. Best player available would apply here. Taylor was ok but a lot of RB's could get 1,200 yds on 300 carries. Peterson has franchise changing talent.

I doubt he makes it that far down anyway, but then again, if the Browns pass on him at #3, it's hard to imagine Tampa, Arizona or Washington wanting to draft an RB that high.

The two guys I see moving up the Vikings board between now and the draft are Moses and Russell. The pass defense was harrrrible mostly because they never had an outside pass rush. Udeze finished the season with zero sacks (how is that possible???) and James is attempting to comeback from a pretty bad knee injury. Russell is the guy that I think really makes a move up over the next 3 months.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Cason stands far above all other corners in this draft.

Wow. That is some strong praise. I like it! I've seen him ranked third in the PAC 10. I've watched him play since he's been there and I have already said I probably like him more than Leon Hall, and I have been critical of McCauley, but I wonder if you've paid attention to Revis. He does everything Cason does but better, especially tackling where Cason has struggled some and Revis dominates. Cason is too light to hit the way Revis does and Revis is a better form tackler and tougher at the LoS. Revis is nasty. Cason is a year younger and 20 pounds lighter, slower, less explosive to the ball and not near the special teamer. Revis isn't just a premiere returner but he is one of those FG and punt block specialists who loves kick coverage too. To claim Cason stands far above Revis is bizarre. Cason was picked on at times. Revis was completely avoided at all costs. Oh and Revis has NFL bloodlines too, not that I think that matters much.

 

[fatkid]

I don't buy Houston automatically passing on a QB. They did commit 8M last year to Carr, but now Kubiak has a year to work with him and evaluate him in person. His opinion will be much more refined than last year. I don't know what that opinion is, but I don't automatically assume it is good. I also don't buy a running back there, as he may try to do what they did in Denver and get one late. Finally, they need so much help elsewhere, with their system a running back is a luxury, not a necessity. I can see them continue to go OL or DL to improve the foundation of the football team. They can draft a Running Back as the final piece to the puzzle later.

I don't think the Packers would take a WR in the first. They have Driver and Jennings, and they don't run a ton of 3 WR sets. I can see more needs elsewhere, including DL and

I love the Troy Smith to the Ravens. First, I love Troy Smith, I think he will be fantastic in the NFL. Second, I think Ozzie is one of the best evaluaters in the game. I love it when smart people agree with me. It makes me feel better about myself...

 

[a_rackowski]

Cason stands far above all other corners in this draft.

Wow. That is some strong praise. I like it! I've seen him ranked third in the PAC 10. I've watched him play since he's been there and I have already said I probably like him more than Leon Hall, and I have been critical of McCauley, but I wonder if you've paid attention to Revis. He does everything Cason does but better, especially tackling where Cason has struggled some and Revis dominates. Cason is too light to hit the way Revis does and Revis is a better form tackler and tougher at the LoS. Revis is nasty. Cason is a year younger and 20 pounds lighter, slower, less explosive to the ball and not near the special teamer. Revis isn't just a premiere returner but he is one of those FG and punt block specialists who loves kick coverage too. To claim Cason stands far above Revis is bizarre. Cason was picked on at times. Revis was completely avoided at all costs. Oh and Revis has NFL bloodlines too, not that I think that matters much.

I dont understand how you can say Cason isnt the better tackler? Anyhow - this is a real nice clip of your boy.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Anyhow - this is a real nice clip of your boy.

Nice run. My favorite part, though, is the guy that blew up two guys with one block and took two other guys out of the play with it.

 

[diesel7982]

Vikings wouldn't pass on Adrian Peterson if he fell to #7. Best player available would apply here. Taylor was ok but a lot of RB's could get 1,200 yds on 300 carries. Peterson has franchise changing talent.

While I might agree that Peterson would be BPA and yadda yadda... the Vikings have no need to invest so much money in ANOTHER RB while Taylor and Moore have proven to be an above average combination.

So you'd pass on Adrian Peterson because you have Chester Taylor and Mewelde Moore?

Doesnt matter what Aposulli would do...the Vikings will certainly do so though. They already have a decent amount of money in Taylor, who performed very well for them this year, and Peterson is going to be one of the worst receiving backs in the NFL once hes drafted. That will not fit well in Childress' offense.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Anyhow - this is a real nice clip of your boy.

That would be Derek Kinder, a very underrated WR.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Anyhow - this is a real nice clip of your boy.

You're amazing!

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Anyhow - this is a real nice clip of your boy.

Im a big Pitt fan from the time I was a wee one. Kinder is not a burner, and he's not huge, but he's still a physical big play WR.Of course, I'm still as to how Greg Lee did not catch on with anyone.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Of course, I'm still as to how Greg Lee did not catch on with anyone.

The poster child for not coming out early!!In fairness. Cason's Reel. He is for real. I probably like him better than Hall. It's just uncomfortable disagreeing with so many others. Despite me gently fondling Revis, I did start by telling a rackowski that I liked his Cason hype.

 

[el centro]

16. Green Bay (8- - WR - Ted Ginn Jr. - The Packers have played

with a makeshift crew at WR all season long. Robert Ferguson needs

to go find a new home. Kick Returner is a major position of need and

Charles Woodson was brought in to cover WR not return punts any

longer. Ginn fixes a couple areas of need for the Pack by instantly

becoming their 3rd WR and giving them a guy who is a threat to score

anytime he touches the ball. If Brett decides that he is not coming

back, look for the Packers to draft Marshawn Lynch.

Being a fellow-Packer Backer... and having seen TT's drafts the past few seasons - I can't see Thompson drafting a guy like Ginn - he seems to be a bit of a gamble pick & a first is a bit high on someone like that for TT. If in your situation that L Hall is avail. - I think they may target him first. I definately see them looking to bolster the secondary & as you indicated - the WR-corp. I'd also be shocked if they didn't take a RB on the first day at some point.The other one to watch - as poorly as Rodgers has looked, might not be too surprising to see GBP go after another QB in the first 3 rounds... perhaps Brohm if he slides some.

 

[replacements]

Regarding cleveland at #3. I don't see how cleveland could pass on thomas if he is there. Quinn is a nice qb but cleveland has neglected their O-line and no qb would do well behind it. IMHO thomas HAS to be the pick.

This move also allows shaffer to move to right tackle. I read this is where he played in 05 and with tuckers mental problems cleveland kills 2 birds with 1 stone.

 

[Rovers]

Very nice effort! great job.

The Jets could go RB here, but I would call that a surprise pick if they did. Last year Martin was apparently telling the FO that he was done, and it was time to draft an RB to replace him last year. The Jets saw bigger needs elsewhere, and this year, I also see bigger needs as well.

The Jets would love to get rid of McCariens. Even tho he suits up every week, Coles remains an injury concern. Even with Tom Dwight, Coles, Cotchery and B Smith, they lack a true deep threat, a weapon. I think a fast deep threat WR is higher on the Jets need list.

OG: Moore is cheap, and he;s cheap because he isn't very good. Kendal will be 34 next year. The Jets O line still doesn't open holes for the running game, and that more than any other reason is why the running attack isn't good. Ferguson's early rap has held up.... not storng in the run blocking area, at least yet.

Now for the Jets biggest weakness: Run defnese, and secondly, a mediocre pass rush. The return of Sione Pouha, and dwayne Robertson's markedly mproved play at NT has lessened that need, but across from Ellis is a problem at the 3-4 DE spot. Platooned by tow guys that will be 36 years old next year, Bobby Hamilton and kimo vonOelhoffen are not the run defenders they once were, and had only one sack between them. The player best suited to that spot is Carriker, but the first round may be a bit early. On the other hand, they could jump for Carriker here, and use the 2.5 from Washington to take an RB, WR, CB or OG.

After really for the first time looking at the Jets motivated by CC and Bloom's great mocks, I think Meacham from Tenn could be the pick here, especially if McCariens has not chewed his way out on Mangini's doghouse. You may recall, he was not permitted to practice with the team in TC until he got into better shape and passed the team physical.

Just my on the Jets.

 

[MSULions]

one of the better efforts so far here. of course i'll heartily endorse any mock that doesn't have Quinn going to Detroit

That said, while I wouldn't be upset with Gaines, I think the Lions will take Thomas. only other nitpicks are that Jarrett is too high and Russell too low.

over all a great job!

 

[FunkyPlutos]

Vikings wouldn't pass on Adrian Peterson if he fell to #7. Best player available would apply here. Taylor was ok but a lot of RB's could get 1,200 yds on 300 carries. Peterson has franchise changing talent.

While I might agree that Peterson would be BPA and yadda yadda... the Vikings have no need to invest so much money in ANOTHER RB while Taylor and Moore have proven to be an above average combination.

I wouldn't mind seeing them take Lorenzo Booker in the 2nd or 3rd (if he would fall that far - don't think he does). He is a game breaker/change of pace type of back that Moore really isn't. Moore is solid but doesn't have that break the game open type of ability that I see Booker having.

 

[Funkley]

Vikings wouldn't pass on Adrian Peterson if he fell to #7. Best player available would apply here. Taylor was ok but a lot of RB's could get 1,200 yds on 300 carries. Peterson has franchise changing talent.

While I might agree that Peterson would be BPA and yadda yadda... the Vikings have no need to invest so much money in ANOTHER RB while Taylor and Moore have proven to be an above average combination.

So you'd pass on Adrian Peterson because you have Chester Taylor and Mewelde Moore?

Doesnt matter what Aposulli would do...the Vikings will certainly do so though. They already have a decent amount of money in Taylor, who performed very well for them this year, and Peterson is going to be one of the worst receiving backs in the NFL once hes drafted. That will not fit well in Childress' offense.

The Vikings need guys that can stretch the field whether it be RB, TE or WR. Peterson could do that and running behind, in theory, a good offensive line is exactly what they need. And let's not overstate Taylor. He was ok. The best thing he did for the most part was stay healthy enough to get 300 carries. But 1200 yards on 300 carries is average at best. His inability to break off scoring runs alone should have the Vikings looking to improve there if they can. 4.0 yard per carry average won't get it done.Passing on Peterson because they have Taylor is like the Browns passing on him because they have Droughns.