Rick Gosselin's mock draft - If you don't know him you should. (1 Viewer)

[rascal]

When will people give up the idea of Shanny drafting a RB in the first round. If it's not an OT I am going to be pissed. I have a feeling I'm going to be pissed.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

When will people give up the idea of Shanny drafting a RB in the first round. If it's not an OT I am going to be pissed. I have a feeling I'm going to be pissed.

I hope so, for my own greedy reasons. Denver is one of a couple keys to the Steelers getting a top OL.

 

[Cookiemonster]

When will people give up the idea of Shanny drafting a RB in the first round. If it's not an OT I am going to be pissed. I have a feeling I'm going to be pissed.

I hope so, for my own greedy reasons. Denver is one of a couple keys to the Steelers getting a top OL.

And I doubt Mayo would be the Steelers' pick. Everything I've heard is that he wouldn't make a good 3-4 LB and according to this board, Jenkins would be the pick.

 

[Andy Herron]

gosselin's last mock before the draft is the one - he is definitely one of the most connected draft writers, and he's often the first one to reveal that a player's draft stock is very different than the common perception.

Correct on all counts. His last one will come out and be published on Saturday, draft day. (In the Dallas Morning News, of course)He aims to demonstrate primarily in his last two mocks prior to the draft as to two different ways he sees things potentially falling. He pointed this out in an interview I saw here last night. I usually get to hear him at least once a week, and he has tremendous insight.I have alot of respect for him.He's also a Hall Of Fame voter.

 

[msommer]

Not sure I buy Jones to Tenn over Merling

 

[Obie Wan]

Link

Rick Gosselin's NFL mock draft (4/11)

11. Buffalo Branden Albert G Virginia

Comment: Better blocking makes Marshawn Lynch a better runner

Wow, have never seen him going here in a mock draft before. I wonder if they would play him at RG. We do desperately need a solid guard on the other side of Dockery. If they do, isn't that a bit early to take a guard? Could he be thinking the Bills would play him at RT instead of Walker?

This is a great pick for Buffalo.He would be a bona fide back up at the tackle spots.

My guess is they convert him to C to permanently fix that major headache.

Butler will be fine at OG.

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

gosselin's last mock before the draft is the one - he is definitely one of the most connected draft writers, and he's often the first one to reveal that a player's draft stock is very different than the common perception.

Correct on all counts. His last one will come out and be published on Saturday, draft day. (In the Dallas Morning News, of course)He aims to demonstrate primarily in his last two mocks prior to the draft as to two different ways he sees things potentially falling. He pointed this out in an interview I saw here last night. I usually get to hear him at least once a week, and he has tremendous insight.I have alot of respect for him.He's also a Hall Of Fame voter.

Ok, so his 3rd and final mock is the one that matters most. Got it. Everybody knows that - it was discussed ad nauseum last year.So why is everybody fawning all over this 2nd mock? Seriously people, get off Gosselin's ****. Fact: this mock has 6 RBs in the 1st round. And people are acting as if this mock is a work of genius. Massive groupthink.

 

[Chaos Commish]

The groupthink is 4 RBs. I've seen it over and over again. 6 RBs is unique.

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

The groupthink is 4 RBs. I've seen it over and over again. 6 RBs is unique.

No, the groupthink is people on this site saying "this is a great mock". (THAT is what I was referring to as groupthink - it should be patently obvious that 6 RBs is far from consensus - since it's a stupid prediction) This isn't a great mock. His next mock will be great.

 

[Andy Herron]

gosselin's last mock before the draft is the one - he is definitely one of the most connected draft writers, and he's often the first one to reveal that a player's draft stock is very different than the common perception.

Correct on all counts. His last one will come out and be published on Saturday, draft day. (In the Dallas Morning News, of course)He aims to demonstrate primarily in his last two mocks prior to the draft as to two different ways he sees things potentially falling. He pointed this out in an interview I saw here last night. I usually get to hear him at least once a week, and he has tremendous insight.I have alot of respect for him.He's also a Hall Of Fame voter.

Ok, so his 3rd and final mock is the one that matters most. Got it. Everybody knows that - it was discussed ad nauseum last year.So why is everybody fawning all over this 2nd mock? Seriously people, get off Gosselin's ****. Fact: this mock has 6 RBs in the 1st round. And people are acting as if this mock is a work of genius. Massive groupthink.

As I pointed out, he's simply trying to point out different possible scenarios. He doesn't just make up one mock and say "this is how I think it will play out" as many others do. And it's not that he wants to cover all the bases for his own purpose either. He does it for us, the fans, to follow along. If Matt Ryan is taken 3rd overall, that changes what falls behind him. If he's taken 8th, that brings another scenario.6 RB's taken in the first round is not out of the question. We know there will be at least four, maybe five, as it is. There may be four gone in the top 20. It's a tandem RB league these days, and we may very well see a run on them in the first round due to that. Sure, there appears to be deep crop of them this year, but that doesn't mean a team will be instilled with confidence that somebody they like will still be there in a later round. It will all depend on how their board looks at any given time, which brings us back to Gosselin's aim.His last two will be the key ones.

 

[Donnybrook]

20. Tampa Bay Jamaal Charles RB Texas Comment: The Buccaneers are desperate for some long runs

How do Bucs fans feel about this?

 

[Cookiemonster]

Now, the Chiefs supposedly get the Vikes' 1st. How's it shakin' now? Are they looking for 2 OL? Maybe D.Thomas w/ the 17? McKelvin/Cromartie w/ the 5, or M.Ryan? Chiefs are gonna shake the #### out of this tree if they go anything other than two OL.

 

[azgroover]

Do any sites keep score of the draft experts' mocks and how they've fared over the years? This thread has me wondering who really is the best out there?

 

[ninerfanatic492000]

5. Kansas City Keith Rivers LB Southern California ...27. San Diego Jerod Mayo LB Tennessee

Why are these two players ranked so far apart? I'm not seeing it myself.

i don't see the big difference either. wouldn't think the chiefs would want rivers anyways as they don't need another WLB type. Rivers may have played MLB at USC but every scout report i've read has said he'll be play on the outside in the NFL. Most mocks even have Rivers going to the saints/bills to play on the outside. Cheifs have Derrick Johnson and acquired Demmorio Williams this offseason. Donnie has been moved inside so i would assume the chiefs would want a LB with Mayo's size to play the middle now or in the future when Donnie moves on. don't think napoleon harris is in the future plans

 

[massraider]

Do any sites keep score of the draft experts' mocks and how they've fared over the years? This thread has me wondering who really is the best out there?

http://www.thehuddlereport.com/FREE_CONTENT/top100mock.shtmlGosselin is the man.

 

[Andy Herron]

Do any sites keep score of the draft experts' mocks and how they've fared over the years? This thread has me wondering who really is the best out there?

http://www.thehuddlereport.com/FREE_CONTENT/top100mock.shtmlGosselin is the man.

Yep.I've been tracking drafts for more than 20 years, and he's the best I've seen in a long time.

 

[Irish]

5. Kansas City Keith Rivers LB Southern California ...27. San Diego Jerod Mayo LB Tennessee

Why are these two players ranked so far apart? I'm not seeing it myself.

i don't see the big difference either. wouldn't think the chiefs would want rivers anyways as they don't need another WLB type. Rivers may have played MLB at USC but every scout report i've read has said he'll be play on the outside in the NFL. Most mocks even have Rivers going to the saints/bills to play on the outside. Cheifs have Derrick Johnson and acquired Demmorio Williams this offseason. Donnie has been moved inside so i would assume the chiefs would want a LB with Mayo's size to play the middle now or in the future when Donnie moves on. don't think napoleon harris is in the future plans

OLB generally get drafted a lot earlier than ILB.

 

[3C's]

When will people give up the idea of Shanny drafting a RB in the first round. If it's not an OT I am going to be pissed. I have a feeling I'm going to be pissed.

I hope so, for my own greedy reasons. Denver is one of a couple keys to the Steelers getting a top OL.

And I doubt Mayo would be the Steelers' pick. Everything I've heard is that he wouldn't make a good 3-4 LB and according to this board, Jenkins would be the pick.

I'd love Jerod to be a Steeler (same high school but many years apart) but at the same time I'd be kind of pissed if they take him while a quality OL was still on the board.

 

[azgroover]

Do any sites keep score of the draft experts' mocks and how they've fared over the years? This thread has me wondering who really is the best out there?

http://www.thehuddlereport.com/FREE_CONTENT/top100mock.shtmlGosselin is the man.

Thanks. I've always heard of the Gosselin legend, but never seen any substantive proof to ever back it up. Kinda like Jesus.How does Mel Kiper even have a job?

 

[Pat Patriot]

This is a question.

Why do so many people put the Patriots down for a cornerback in the #7 slot? If they had need of one, for the money it will take, why wouldn't they have just signed Asante Samuel? Wouldn't it be around the same money?

Because if they pay Samuel all that money, the #7 pick doesnt go away. They would still have to pay the #7. They determined that they werent willing to tie up that much cash on a player that they deemed replaceable.

 

[Ridgelake]

There's a lot to like, maybe even trust about this mock. It feels like some things are getting about as settled as we can expect early in the draft, while there's still some very difficult players and teams to project later, as always. Ridgelake was the first person I saw seriously discussing Gholston at 1.1, and I think it's pretty possible. It's 51-49 between him and Chris Long for me, favoring Long still though.

Regarding Gholston at 1.1, I'd still be a bit surprised. I'm not convinced that he's the best player in this draft. But he does best fit the profile that Tuna loves and Tuna has spent high, high draft picks on. LT, Banks, McGinnest, Abraham, Ware. All OLBs taken in the top 12 of the draft. Three of those guys were Top 4 overall picks. I can't wait for Saturday.

 

[southeastjerome]

Is this guy coming out with a final one or what??

 

[Kleck]

I believe his final mock usually came out later in the evening the night before. Now that he gets a few extra hours on draft day to finalize his mock, I hope we still see it tonight yet.

 

[Kleck]

Dallas News just posted this article by Gosselin within the past hour.

Off-season moves reveal strengths, weaknesses of draft

06:49 PM CDT on Friday, April 25, 2008

NEW YORK – There are wide receivers in abundance in the 2008 NFL draft. You can find quality quarterbacks, running backs and tight ends into the second day, as well.

But you won't find defensive tackles. Draftniks will discover that this weekend. The NFL has known for months.

The Cleveland Browns have the NFL's 27th-ranked run defense. The Browns finished out of the playoffs last season despite a 10-6 record. To take the next step as a playoff contender, the Browns need to improve their run defense in a cold-weather division that thrives on power football.

Browns general manager Phil Savage realized in February he could not address his run defense in this draft. There are two elite tackles on the board – Glenn Dorsey of LSU and Sedrick Ellis of Southern Cal – and both will be long gone by the time the Browns go on the clock for their first pick in the second round.

So this off-season, Savage made two trades for productive, veteran defensive tackles, sending a second-round draft pick to Green Bay for Corey Williams and a third-rounder to Detroit for Shaun Rogers. Now the Browns don't make a draft pick until the fourth round – but they believe they have fixed their run defense.

The Browns weren't alone.

The New York Jets ranked 29th in run defense. They sent two mid-round draft picks to the Carolina Panthers for former Pro Bowl tackle Kris Jenkins. The Buffalo Bills ranked 25th in run defense. They also sent two mid-round draft picks to Jacksonville for another former Pro Bowl defensive tackle, Marcus Stroud.

You can often tell the strengths and weaknesses of a draft by the off-season movements of teams. There is little speed at defensive end. There are only three pass rushers projected in the first four rounds of this draft with sub 4.7-second speed in the 40-yard dash.

The Minnesota Vikings were in dire need of an edge pass rusher, believing he would be the final weapon that would allow them to leapfrog Green Bay atop the NFC North in 2008.

Realizing they weren't going to find that defensive speed with the 17th overall pick of this draft, the Vikings traded their first-rounder and a pair of thirds to Kansas City for NFL sack leader Jared Allen.

The trade moved the Chiefs into a position of power in this draft. Kansas City now has 13 draft picks, including six in the top 82 selections. Coach Herman Edwards wants to overhaul his 4-12 team, particularly on defense, and now has a quantity draft to do so. An end to replace Allen and an offensive tackle top the list of priorities.

The Atlanta Falcons also have positioned themselves for a quick overhaul of a 4-12 team. The Falcons have seven selections in the top 103 picks of this draft, with needs on both sides of the ball. They finished 23rd in offense and 29th in defense. A quarterback tops their wish list.

 

[Kleck]

Anyone else going here and hitting f5 once a minute?

 

[southeastjerome]

Anyone else going here and hitting f5 once a minute?

 

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[Chaos Commish]

It's published in the morning edition on draft day. It may hit online earlier, but I wouldn't expect it until the am.

 

[Chachi]

Final Mock

 

[Kleck]

Final Mock

 

[Chachi]

I was gonna post the entire mock here but now they want me to register

Someone who is registered will post it, I noticed Mcfadden = Raiders, Mendenhall = Texans, Stewart = Bucs, Felix Jones = Dallas

 

[Kleck]

Rick Gosselin's final NFL mock draft

10:52 PM CDT on Friday, April 25, 2008

By RICK GOSSELIN / The Dallas Morning News

rgosselin@dallasnews.com

Team Needs Selection

1. Miami OT, OLB, WR, QB Jake Long, OT,

Michigan

Comment: Long was a four-year starter at Michigan. With a new five-year contract from the Dolphins, expect him to extend his starting streak to nine consecutive years. Look for him to mix in a few Pro Bowl appearances.

2. St. Louis OT, DT, CB, WR Chris Long, DE,

Virginia

Comment: The Rams covet Long and the Falcons covet Glenn Dorsey, but on most draft boards the order is flipped. Don't be surprised if the Falcons trade up one spot for the right to select Dorsey. That would solve a problem for both teams.

3. Atlanta MLB, QB, OT, DT Glenn Dorsey, DT,

LSU

Comment: If the Falcons don't come away with Dorsey, they will explore trading down. New coach Mike Smith has a defensive background and saw what dominant defensive tackles did for his old team, the Jacksonville Jaguars.

4. Oakland OL, DL, offensive speed Darren McFadden, HB,

Arkansas

Comment: Al Davis is a size/speed advocate. McFadden fills the bill. The Raiders also would entertain a pass rusher, Chris Long, if he falls, and Vernon Gholston. In the end, the Raiders take the best value on the board.

5. Kansas City DE, OT, CB, KR Chris Williams, OT,

Vanderbilt

Comment: The Chiefs have two glaring needs – offensive tackle and defensive end with the departure of Pro Bowl pass rusher Jared Allen. If they wait on the offensive tackle, they miss out. Six could go in the first round.

6. NY Jets CB, OT, DE, QB Vernon Gholston, DE,

Ohio State

Comment: The Jets managed only 29 sacks last season. They need to tackle more quarterbacks and force more turnovers to again become a contender in the AFC East. Gholston is the best pass rusher in this draft with 14 sacks in 2007.

7. New England DL, LB, CB, OT Sedrick Ellis, DT,

Southern California

Comment: Ellis doesn't fit the 3-4 defensive scheme of the Patriots, but his arrival would give them the option of playing some 4-3. He's the best defensive player on the board, and coach Bill Belichick rarely passes up value.

8. Baltimore QB, CB, OT, WR Matt Ryan, QB,

Boston College

Comment: If Ryan doesn't slide to the Ravens at No. 8, they will explore trading out. With the retirement of Steve McNair, quarterback shot to the top of the list of priorities. Ryan posted a 25-7 record at Boston College.

9. Cincinnati DT, WR, RB, DE Derrick Harvey, DE,

Florida

Comment: When you rank 27th in the NFL in defense, just about any defender you draft is an instant upgrade. The Bengals have an opening at end with the departure of Justin Smith in free agency. Harvey is a definite upgrade.

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10. New Orleans DT, CB, LB, TE Leodis McKelvin, CB,

Troy

Comment: If the Saints fail to trade up for Ellis, they will look to upgrade themselves at cornerback. McKelvin is the most physical of the corners and also the best kick returner in the draft.

11. Buffalo WR, CB, LB, TE Devin Thomas, WR,

Michigan State

Comment: The NFL's 30th-ranked passing attack needs to get bigger, stronger, tougher, more talented and more productive on the flank. Thomas is the most physical receiver in this draft, not to mention the most talented.

12. Denver OT, DE, RB, KR Ryan Clady, OT,

Boise State

Comment: Mike Shanahan has always been able to help average backs flourish because he fielded one of the NFL's best offensive lines. But his current offensive front doesn't push anyone around. Enter the 6-6 Clady.

13. Carolina DE, OT, TE, RB Jeff Otah, OT,

Pittsburgh

Comment: Watching the New York Giants win a Super Bowl reminded Panthers coach (and former Giants assistant) John Fox what it takes to win in the NFL. Dominate both sides of the ball. Otah is the best run blocker in this draft.

14. Chicago OT, WR, RB, TE Branden Albert, OL,

Virginia

Comment: The Bears played power football on the way to the Super Bowl in 2006. But there was a power shortage in 2007 when the Bears finished 30th in the NFL in rushing. Better blocking will make Cedric Benson a better runner.

15. Detroit Defense, RB, OT Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB,

Tennessee State

Comment: Like the Bengals, anyone the Lions draft on the defensive side of the ball would be an upgrade. Rodgers-Cromartie is the most athletic corner on the board blending size (6-1), speed (4.33) and play-making ability.

16. Arizona RB, CB, LB Mike Jenkins, CB,

South Florida

Comment: The Cardinals need to tighten up the NFL's 28th-ranked pass defense. Jenkins is the most ready to play of the three elite cornerbacks in this draft. If you can't play pass defense in the NFC West, you cannot succeed.

17. Kansas City DE, OT, CB, KR Keith Rivers, LB,

Southern California

Comment: The Chiefs want a defensive end, but Rivers is just too good a value to pass up here. He's the slider and would give them a superb set of bookends at linebacker along with Derrick Johnson.

18. Houston OT, CB, Pass rusher Rashard Mendenhall, HB,

Illinois

Comment: Houston is desperate for an offensive left tackle, but the draft board drains five of them before the Texans can go on the clock. Like Rivers, Mendenhall is just too good a value to pass up here.

19. Philadelphia OT, DL, CB Aqib Talib, CB,

Kansas

Comment: With big receivers Plaxico Burress and Terrell Owens dominating in the NFC East, the Eagles need a big cornerback to combat them. Talib is that guy in this draft at 6-0½, 202 pounds.

20. Tampa Bay Offensive speed, CB, DT Jonathan Stewart, HB,

Oregon

Comment: Had Stewart not undergone toe surgery in March, he likely would have been a top 10 pick. He averaged 6.2 yards per carry in 2007 and would ease the burden on quarterback Jeff Garcia to make all the plays that win games.

21. Washington DE, DT, OL, WR Phillip Merling, DE,

Clemson

Comment: When you have a 35-year-old starting defensive end, you need to start looking for his replacement. North Carolina defensive tackle Kentwan Balmer also is a consideration here, but the need is at end, not tackle.

22. Dallas RB, WR, CB, OL Felix Jones, HB,

Arkansas

Comment: Jones can be the type of speed complement to Marion Barber that Julius Jones was these last few years. Felix Jones led the NCAA with an average of 8.7 yards per carry and also averaged 29 yards on kickoff returns.

23. Pittsburgh OT, CB, WR, RB Jerod Mayo, LB,

Tennessee

Comment: The Steelers have 10 starters back from the NFL's top-ranked defense. Linebacker Clark Haggans departed in free agency. This pick marries ability with need – Mayo can be a walk-in starter for the Steelers.

24. Tennessee RB, WR, G, TE James Hardy, WR,

Indiana

Comment: The Titans are desperate for play-makers to lighten the offensive load of quarterback Vince Young. At 6-5, Hardy can provide Young a huge target, so his inaccuracies as a passer won't be as glaring.

25. Seattle OL, DL, CB, WR Chad Henne, QB,

Michigan

Comment: If you don't see any immediate help on the draft board, select someone who can brighten your future. The Seahawks have no glaring holes. But Matt Hasselbeck is 33 this season. Henne gives them security at quarterback.

26. Jacksonville DT, DE, CB, LB Quentin Groves, DE,

Auburn

Comment: The Jaguars took a couple hits up front, losing end Bobby McCray in free agency and trading tackle Marcus Stroud. On a draft board with so little speed, Groves stands out as a blazer with his 4.57 40 clocking.

27. San Diego OT, RB, CB, DL Gosder Cherilus, OT,

Boston College

Comment: The Chargers have only two offensive tackles currently on the roster. Like left tackle Marcus McNeill, Cherilus could become a walk-in starter at San Diego. He started 51 consecutive games at Boston College.

28. Dallas RB, WR, CB, OL Brandon Flowers, CB,

Virginia Tech

Comment: Flowers is the most technically sound of the five top cornerbacks in this draft. But he's also the smallest (5-9½) and slowest (4.59 speed in the 40). He broke up 18 passes in 2006 and 14 more in 2007.

29. San Francisco WR, OL, DL, QB Kentwan Balmer, DT,

North Carolina

Comment: Like Rivers to Kansas Cty at 17, Balmer is a case of sliding value. Coach Mike Nolan's background is on defense, but the 49ers have struggled on that side of the ball. You can never have enough quality defensive linemen.

30. Green Bay CB, Pass rusher, TE, OT Dustin Keller, TE,

Purdue

Comment: The Packers must do everything in their power to give Aaron Rodgers a chance to succeed at quarterback. You do that by upgrading the supporting cast. Keller is the best pass-catching tight end in this draft.

31. NY Giants OT, WR, CB, Safety Tyrell Johnson, S,

Arkansas State

Comment: The Giants lost starting safety Gibril Wilson in free agency to the Raiders. Johnson is the fastest (4.43 speed) of the three elite safeties in this draft and the best ballhawk with 13 career interceptions.

OTHER TEAMS WITHOUT FIRST ROUND SELECTIONS:

SECOND ROUND

47. Minnesota WR, OT, CB, Safety Eddie Royal, WR,

Virginia Tech

Comment: The Vikings traded away their first pick in the Jared Allen deal. Quarterback Travis Jackson could use some speed on the flank, and Royal also gives them an elite kick returner. That allows them to compete with the Bears.

59. Indianapolis OL, DL, WR, Pass rusher Mike Pollak, C,

Arizona State

Comment: Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday is 33 years old this season. No one in the NFL drafts and develops linemen like the Colts, who started a fourth-, fifth- and sixth-round draft pick on the Super Bowl championship team.

FOURTH ROUND

122. Cleveland Pass rusher, ILB, CB, WR Mario Manningham, WR,

Michigan

Comment: The Browns traded away their first pick to Dallas, their second pick to Green Bay and third pick to Detroit. Cleveland had good luck with one wideout from Michigan – Braylon Edwards. They'll get Manningham at a discounted rate.

 

[Kleck]

I don't like the Keller pick for Green Bay.

 

[massraider]

Not many curveballs.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Pretty close to what we've all seen. Surprised that he has Detroit taking a corner when they acquired Leigh Bodden and Brian Kelly.

Stewart to TB and Henne to Seattle are interesting but not undefendable.

LOL at the Dallas fans that don't like seeing Felix Jones picked by the Cowboys.

I'd like to have a Mendenhall Texans jersey.

 

[Kleck]

Not many curveballs.

Henne at #25 to Seattle caught my eye, but nothing too extreme.Williams at #5 makes sense, and I see a lot of the OT's and Albert going a little higher than some of the mocks posted here. Jake Long going #1 will set a presence. If Levi Brown can climb to #5, then some of this years OT's can jump up a few spots.

 

[Kleck]

I don't like the Keller pick for Green Bay.

I really hope this doesn't happen. Entering last years draft I thought Green Bay had a bigger need for a TE than this year. Bubba may be gone, but Donald Lee really stepped it up. A good blocking TE would benefit the Packers better than Keller, and I just don't see Keller being the BPA for Green Bay at #30.

 

[-X-]

I'd be ecstatic if Branden Albert were to somehow land in the Bears' lap @ #14.

 

[Kleck]

Updated the mock post with the teams who don't have a 1st.

Mario falling to Cleveland in the 4th? That may shock a few.

 

[milfordshane]

It's interesting that he has Chris Williams at 5 to KC, but had him at #20 in his top 100. Something or someone changed his mind.

I wonder if this an indication of how the Chiefs might value the OTs.

 

[buddyboy]

Don't know that it wouldn't work out to be a good pick, but I'll be disapointed if the Bills pick Devin Thomas with the 11th pick. If they can trade down and take him later in the 1st while gatting an extra 3rd then it would feel like a much better selection

 

[NoFBinLA]

Not many curveballs.

Henne at #25 to Seattle caught my eye, but nothing too extreme.Williams at #5 makes sense, and I see a lot of the OT's and Albert going a little higher than some of the mocks posted here. Jake Long going #1 will set a presence. If Levi Brown can climb to #5, then some of this years OT's can jump up a few spots.

He's right - lots Oline will go round 1 - could be 6. Big year for them.The Henne thing made me double take - dunno why Seattle would do that.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Don't know that it wouldn't work out to be a good pick, but I'll be disapointed if the Bills pick Devin Thomas with the 11th pick. If they can trade down and take him later in the 1st while gatting an extra 3rd then it would feel like a much better selection

Same here. I'm really hoping we end up with Harvey instead, but I can live with Devin Thomas. I just wish we could get better value for the pick.

 

[massraider]

Bump.

I am guessing he missed more than usual. Anyone been grading the mockers??

 

[massraider]

http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/sub/mockdraft.html

Scott Wright did a darn good job.

 

[menobrown]

Bump. I am guessing he missed more than usual. Anyone been grading the mockers??

He did miss more than usual. Lots of trades made it difficult. I consider the pick correct if that player was selected in the draft spot he placed him. So for instance I would give him a correct call when he had Keller going at #30 despite the fact another team took Keller in that spot. I only compared his mock to Kipers and Mcshays from ESPN and despite not doing to great this year he corrected more picks than both of them.What Gosselin does even better than mock drafts is correctly pick the top 100 players. I think one year he nailed 96 out of the top 100 picks. This year he has missed one player already from his top 100 when TB took Dexter Jackson.His top 10 rated players left with rank:36. Jamaal Charles-RB44. Kevin Smith- RB47. Dan Connor- LB49. Anthony Collins- OT52. Justin King- CB53. Marcus Harrison- DT55. DaJuan Morgan- S60. Oneil Cousins- OL61. Bryan Kehl- OLB62. Brad Cottam- TESince Dexter Jackson was not in his top 100 he would be his lowest player selected. His top 5 lowest selected with actual pick in parenthesis.NR(58)- Dexter Jackson- WR96(62). Terrence Wheatley- CB82(46). Jerome Simpson- WR80 (63) Terrell Thomas- CB75 (45) Jordan Dizon- LB

 

[Steeler43]

Bump. I am guessing he missed more than usual. Anyone been grading the mockers??

Dude, without counting Jake Long, Gosselin correctly picked 3 players, a chimp could do better.I stopped taking him seriously when he projected Ben Roethlisberger to drop all the way to the 26th pick in the 2004 draft.

 

[menobrown]

Bump. I am guessing he missed more than usual. Anyone been grading the mockers??

Dude, without counting Jake Long, Gosselin correctly picked 3 players, a chimp could do better.I stopped taking him seriously when he projected Ben Roethlisberger to drop all the way to the 26th pick in the 2004 draft.

Not sure what you are talking about on either front. Gosselin got more than 3 picks correct other than Jake Long. He got Chris Long, Mcfadden, Gholston, Clady, Balmer and Felix Jones correct and correctly predicted Ellis and Keller in the correct draft spots.And in his 2004 mocks his first mock had Ben going to the Bills which I think was #23. In his final mock he had Ben going to the Giants at #4.

 

[BusterTBronco]

A "down" year for the Gosselin mock draft. (he only came in 12th out of 100)

http://www.thehuddlereport.com/FREE_CONTENT/top100mock.shtml