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[smackdaddies]

Nice pick of Upshaw. He was on the short list here in SF.

Thanks - I had Brocker and Ingram ahead of him as picks, but that was it. Really happy

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Pass Rush, Pass Rush, Pass Rush

Whomever you talk to or read, this is widely acknowledged as the biggest failure on the Packers this year. The DLine was completely unable to get a decent rush, forcing the Packers to either blitz or pray the coverage holds.

At this point you could go DE, DT or OLB and you would improve the team. I see Courtney Upshaw, Whitney Mercilus, Brandon Jenkins, Nick Perry and Andre Brown as all legitimate choices here, and if they were all still available I would not be surprised if TT listened to offers to trade down a couple of picks.

However, for our purposes they are not trading, so that leaves the Packers taking……………………

The Green Bay Packers, with the 28th pick of the 2012 draft, select………

Courtney Upshaw, LB, Alabama!

Upshaw is a versatile player, having done 5, 3 and even 2 point technique at Bama. Excellent pass rusher, even stronger on the run, and still is capable dropping into coverage. Being paired with Clay Mathews on the other side will free up Clay from his double and even triple teams. Expect the Packers, with this pick, to be able to at least double their sack total from 2011.

Like it. Couldn't go wrong with this pick I think. Upshaw is a stud who will play across from another stud. Nice work!Fielder to Detroit beetches!

 

[yellowdog]

Pass Rush, Pass Rush, Pass Rush

Whomever you talk to or read, this is widely acknowledged as the biggest failure on the Packers this year. The DLine was completely unable to get a decent rush, forcing the Packers to either blitz or pray the coverage holds.

At this point you could go DE, DT or OLB and you would improve the team. I see Courtney Upshaw, Whitney Mercilus, Brandon Jenkins, Nick Perry and Andre Brown as all legitimate choices here, and if they were all still available I would not be surprised if TT listened to offers to trade down a couple of picks.

However, for our purposes they are not trading, so that leaves the Packers taking……………………

The Green Bay Packers, with the 28th pick of the 2012 draft, select………

Courtney Upshaw, LB, Alabama!

Upshaw is a versatile player, having done 5, 3 and even 2 point technique at Bama. Excellent pass rusher, even stronger on the run, and still is capable dropping into coverage. Being paired with Clay Mathews on the other side will free up Clay from his double and even triple teams. Expect the Packers, with this pick, to be able to at least double their sack total from 2011.

Like it. Couldn't go wrong with this pick I think. Upshaw is a stud who will play across from another stud. Nice work!Fielder to Detroit beetches!

The Lions could use some OL help.

 

[QuizGuy66]

on the Bengals picks.

No RB?!? - just kidding GB I like 'em -QG

 

[yellowdog]

on the Bengals picks.

No RB?!? - just kidding GB I like 'em -QG

 

[RavenLunatic]

Baltimore Ravens select: Lamar Miller, RB-Miami FL

While this could be considered a luxury pick, the selection of Lamar Miller serves three purposes.

1) Miller is arguably the top player left so I did not want to pass on potentially elite talent.

2) Ray Rice is a free agent, and while this pick could hurt the team relationship, it protects the Ravens from a potential holdout over the franchise tag

3) The AFC North is still a running division and having a strong attack takes pressure off Flacco and protects against injury to Rice.

Also strongly considered:

Andre Branch, LB, Clemson

To bring help to the pass rush which was lacking in the playoffs. A defensive end at the college level, Branch would convert to outside linebacker and add some immediate help to the pass rush. He racked up 10.5 sacks this past season and has a 6-foot-5, 260-pound frame, a good physical fit for the transition. Branch also has the athleticism to be more than a pure pass-rusher, as he should be able to develop into a well-rounded OLB. However the presence of Sergio Kindle, two years removed from his head injury, could make this pick unneeded.

Other areas of need:

Tackle. Specifically left tackle, so I'm not sold that the remaining talent is a strong fit

Center. Matt Birk retirement potential, but they can resign Gurode

Safety. No one elite stood out that wasn't a potential conversion from LB.

Inside LB. If Ray Lewis ever retires...

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Ozzy picks by the BPA method. I'm not sure if Miller is that player, but the logic is sound.

 

[yellowdog]

1 Indianapolis Colts - higgins - Andrew Luck, QB - Stanford

2. St. Louis Rams - r0llin_game - Justin Blackmon, QR - Oklahoma St.

3. Minnesota Vikings - Andy D - Matt Kalil, OT - USC

4. Cleveland Browns - rizzler - Morris Claiborne, CB - LSU

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - eakfootball - Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

6. Washington Redskins - rifkin - Robert Griffin III, QB - Baylor

7. Jacksonville Jaguars - Grimace59 - Kendall Wright, WR - Baylor

8. Miami Dolphins - Kirby - David DeCastro, OG - Stanford

9. Carolina Panthers - eric rymer - Dre Kirkpatrick, CB Alabama

10. Buffalo Bills - psufans2 - Quinton Coples DE UNC

11. Seattle Seahawks - Duckboy - Luke Kuechly, ILB - Boston College

12. Kansas City Chiefs - Stinkin Ref - Reily Reiff, OT - Iowa

13. Arizona Cardinals - BigSteelThrill - Jonathan Martin, OT - Stanford

14. Dallas Cowboys - CompetitiveEdgeFootball - Alfonzo Denard, CB - Nebraska

15. Philadelphia Eagles - CentralPA - Vontaze Burfict, ILB - Arizona State

16. New York Jets - 8ebok24 - Michael Floyd - WR, Notre Dame

17. Cincinnati Bengals - yellowdog - Peter Konz, C/G - Wisconsin

18. San Diego Chargers - jacobo_moses - Melvin Ingram, OLB - South Carolina

19. Chicago Bears - RBM - Devon Still, DT - PENN ST

20. Tennessee Titans - FUBAR - Dontari Poe, DT - Memphis

21. Cincinnati Bengals - yellowdog - Janoris Jenkins, CB - Northern Alabama

22. Cleveland Browns - rizzler - Mohamed Sanu, WR - Rutgers

23. Detroit Lions - scrumptrulescent - Mark Barron, SS - Alabama

24. Pittsburgh Steelers - The Hank - Michael Brockers, DT/NT - LSU

25. Denver Broncos - ExaltedOne - Jerel Worthy, DT - Mich. St.

26. Houston Texans - coolnerd - Alshon Jeffery, WR - South Carolina

27. New England Patiots - spike - Fletcher Cox, DE/DT - Mississippi St

28. Green Bay Packers - smackdaddies - Courtney Upshaw, LB - Alabama

29. Baltimore Ravens - Ravenlunatic - Lamar Miller, RB - Miami

30. San Francisco 49ers - 5Rings

31. New York Giants - hauser42

32. New England Patriots - spike

The San Francisco 49ers are on the clock.

 

[yellowdog]

I know who I'd have the Texans take...

I say we give everybody an hour to make their pick.

I know you "top 5 pick guys" are getting antsy again, but give us later pick guys some time. We've been patiently waiting.

 

[5Rings]

SF 49ers #30

Sanu and Alshon were obvious targets to improve the offensive playmakers after last game. Plus, for this mock it would have been an easy/lazy pick to make. However, I'm still in the camp that thinks (FA) Joshua Morgan is an above average WR2 and that WR can be addressed in FA. I think SF and Harbaugh will be a very attractive destination for a FA WR, and that Harbalke will address the lines.

Gilmore was hard to pass up at CB, as Spencer is on his way out and there is not much depth after Culver (thanks for getting beat by a stiff like Manningham, Brock). Would have liked to see Janoris fall. I'm still 2nd guessing passing on Gilmore. The only reason I'm not taking him is because the NFC West is turning into the new Black and Blue division with the direction of Seattle and StL.

I don't think any interior lineman are worth the pick here, and although I'm ready to throw wasted 2nd round pick Chilo Rachal away, I'm not sure what Harbalke thinks of him.

Aldon was the boost we needed to the pass rush and hopefully can improve his all-around game. Haralson remains stout against the run but supbar as a pass rusher. Former bust Ahmad Brooks really came on this year, but he's a FA. Thought about Mercilus, but this guy has more upside. I think he's going to blow up at the combine and would provide an amazing bookend to Aldon.

You can never have enough pass rushers, especially an atheletic freak like

USC OLB/DE Nick Perry

22. Nick Perry, DE, Southern Cal*: Upside is also the key word with Perry. The 6-3, 260 pound pass rusher led the Pac-12 in sacks and seems to be just scratching the surface of his potential. With no bowl game for USC and Perry having already committed to the draft, he's getting a jump start in preparing for workouts. Based on the explosiveness evident on tape, that could lead to some eye-popping numbers.

 

[5Rings]

I know who I'd have the Texans take...

I say we give everybody an hour to make their pick.

I know you "top 5 pick guys" are getting antsy again, but give us later pick guys some time. We've been patiently waiting.

Yeah, sorry for taking 44 minutes there

 

[yellowdog]

1 Indianapolis Colts - higgins - Andrew Luck, QB - Stanford

2. St. Louis Rams - r0llin_game - Justin Blackmon, QR - Oklahoma St.

3. Minnesota Vikings - Andy D - Matt Kalil, OT - USC

4. Cleveland Browns - rizzler - Morris Claiborne, CB - LSU

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - eakfootball - Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

6. Washington Redskins - rifkin - Robert Griffin III, QB - Baylor

7. Jacksonville Jaguars - Grimace59 - Kendall Wright, WR - Baylor

8. Miami Dolphins - Kirby - David DeCastro, OG - Stanford

9. Carolina Panthers - eric rymer - Dre Kirkpatrick, CB Alabama

10. Buffalo Bills - psufans2 - Quinton Coples DE UNC

11. Seattle Seahawks - Duckboy - Luke Kuechly, ILB - Boston College

12. Kansas City Chiefs - Stinkin Ref - Reily Reiff, OT - Iowa

13. Arizona Cardinals - BigSteelThrill - Jonathan Martin, OT - Stanford

14. Dallas Cowboys - CompetitiveEdgeFootball - Alfonzo Denard, CB - Nebraska

15. Philadelphia Eagles - CentralPA - Vontaze Burfict, ILB - Arizona State

16. New York Jets - 8ebok24 - Michael Floyd - WR, Notre Dame

17. Cincinnati Bengals - yellowdog - Peter Konz, C/G - Wisconsin

18. San Diego Chargers - jacobo_moses - Melvin Ingram, OLB - South Carolina

19. Chicago Bears - RBM - Devon Still, DT - PENN ST

20. Tennessee Titans - FUBAR - Dontari Poe, DT - Memphis

21. Cincinnati Bengals - yellowdog - Janoris Jenkins, CB - Northern Alabama

22. Cleveland Browns - rizzler - Mohamed Sanu, WR - Rutgers

23. Detroit Lions - scrumptrulescent - Mark Barron, SS - Alabama

24. Pittsburgh Steelers - The Hank - Michael Brockers, DT/NT - LSU

25. Denver Broncos - ExaltedOne - Jerel Worthy, DT - Mich. St.

26. Houston Texans - coolnerd - Alshon Jeffery, WR - South Carolina

27. New England Patiots - spike - Fletcher Cox, DE/DT - Mississippi St

28. Green Bay Packers - smackdaddies - Courtney Upshaw, LB - Alabama

29. Baltimore Ravens - Ravenlunatic - Lamar Miller, RB - Miami

30. San Francisco 49ers - 5Rings - Nick Perry, OLB/DE - USC

31. New York Giants - hauser42

32. New England Patriots - spike

The New York Giants are on the clock.

 

[eric rymer]

I know who I'd have the Texans take...

I say we give everybody an hour to make their pick.

I know you "top 5 pick guys" are getting antsy again, but give us later pick guys some time. We've been patiently waiting.

Yeah, sorry for taking 44 minutes there

NP just don't let it happen again.

 

[yellowdog]

I know who I'd have the Texans take...

I say we give everybody an hour to make their pick.

I know you "top 5 pick guys" are getting antsy again, but give us later pick guys some time. We've been patiently waiting.

Yeah, sorry for taking 44 minutes there

NP just don't let it happen again.

 

[5Rings]

I know who I'd have the Texans take...

I say we give everybody an hour to make their pick.

I know you "top 5 pick guys" are getting antsy again, but give us later pick guys some time. We've been patiently waiting.

Yeah, sorry for taking 44 minutes there

NP just don't let it happen again.

 

[Riflemen]

Reese usually goes BPA. I see the Giants needs as OL, ILB, and TE.

 

[eric rymer]

SF 49ers #30

Sanu and Alshon were obvious targets to improve the offensive playmakers after last game. Plus, for this mock it would have been an easy/lazy pick to make. However, I'm still in the camp that thinks (FA) Joshua Morgan is an above average WR2 and that WR can be addressed in FA. I think SF and Harbaugh will be a very attractive destination for a FA WR, and that Harbalke will address the lines.

Gilmore was hard to pass up at CB, as Spencer is on his way out and there is not much depth after Culver (thanks for getting beat by a stiff like Manningham, Brock). Would have liked to see Janoris fall. I'm still 2nd guessing passing on Gilmore. The only reason I'm not taking him is because the NFC West is turning into the new Black and Blue division with the direction of Seattle and StL.

I don't think any interior lineman are worth the pick here, and although I'm ready to throw wasted 2nd round pick Chilo Rachal away, I'm not sure what Harbalke thinks of him.

Aldon was the boost we needed to the pass rush and hopefully can improve his all-around game. Haralson remains stout against the run but supbar as a pass rusher. Former bust Ahmad Brooks really came on this year, but he's a FA. Thought about Mercilus, but this guy has more upside. I think he's going to blow up at the combine and would provide an amazing bookend to Aldon.

You can never have enough pass rushers, especially an atheletic freak like

USC OLB/DE Nick Perry

22. Nick Perry, DE, Southern Cal*: Upside is also the key word with Perry. The 6-3, 260 pound pass rusher led the Pac-12 in sacks and seems to be just scratching the surface of his potential. With no bowl game for USC and Perry having already committed to the draft, he's getting a jump start in preparing for workouts. Based on the explosiveness evident on tape, that could lead to some eye-popping numbers.

That defense was already really good. Can't wait to see Smith in the full time OLB role. 14 sacks as a part timer is amazing.

 

[FUBAR]

1.17 - Peter Konz, C/G - Wisconsin

The Lions say "Damnit!" to this pick as they were looking forward to finally ousting Raiola!

Konz will be a Titan if he makes it that far. I would have considered trading up if it were allowed. Simply put, the Titans need to enable CJ and protect Locker.

Don't want to step on any discussion of the Chicago pick but...

Via PM:

1.20 - Tennessee Titans - Dontari Poe, DT

As a Browns fan this is a guy I'd love to see beside Phil Taylor to help shore up that awful run defense.

I like this kid, and he's somewhat local. Decent consolation prize. If Nick Perry becomes a 49er, that will be one of the scariest defenses around.

 

[hauser42]

NY Giants will take OT Mike Adams Ohio State

Adams brings some youth to an aging line. Soon the Giants will need to have replacements ready for their established linemen. Adams hand size and arm length are the size that teams look for at the tackle spots. He has shown he can get to the second level with his run blocking and has solid foot work.

This was the player I targeted since getting the Giants as my team to pick. Recently looked at the OT from FSU, Zietler from Wisconsin and Glenn form Goergia. In the end Adams was the best fit to an aging line.

 

[yellowdog]

1 Indianapolis Colts - higgins - Andrew Luck, QB - Stanford

2. St. Louis Rams - r0llin_game - Justin Blackmon, QR - Oklahoma St.

3. Minnesota Vikings - Andy D - Matt Kalil, OT - USC

4. Cleveland Browns - rizzler - Morris Claiborne, CB - LSU

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - eakfootball - Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

6. Washington Redskins - rifkin - Robert Griffin III, QB - Baylor

7. Jacksonville Jaguars - Grimace59 - Kendall Wright, WR - Baylor

8. Miami Dolphins - Kirby - David DeCastro, OG - Stanford

9. Carolina Panthers - eric rymer - Dre Kirkpatrick, CB Alabama

10. Buffalo Bills - psufans2 - Quinton Coples DE UNC

11. Seattle Seahawks - Duckboy - Luke Kuechly, ILB - Boston College

12. Kansas City Chiefs - Stinkin Ref - Reily Reiff, OT - Iowa

13. Arizona Cardinals - BigSteelThrill - Jonathan Martin, OT - Stanford

14. Dallas Cowboys - CompetitiveEdgeFootball - Alfonzo Denard, CB - Nebraska

15. Philadelphia Eagles - CentralPA - Vontaze Burfict, ILB - Arizona State

16. New York Jets - 8ebok24 - Michael Floyd - WR, Notre Dame

17. Cincinnati Bengals - yellowdog - Peter Konz, C/G - Wisconsin

18. San Diego Chargers - jacobo_moses - Melvin Ingram, OLB - South Carolina

19. Chicago Bears - RBM - Devon Still, DT - PENN ST

20. Tennessee Titans - FUBAR - Dontari Poe, DT - Memphis

21. Cincinnati Bengals - yellowdog - Janoris Jenkins, CB - Northern Alabama

22. Cleveland Browns - rizzler - Mohamed Sanu, WR - Rutgers

23. Detroit Lions - scrumptrulescent - Mark Barron, SS - Alabama

24. Pittsburgh Steelers - The Hank - Michael Brockers, DT/NT - LSU

25. Denver Broncos - ExaltedOne - Jerel Worthy, DT - Mich. St.

26. Houston Texans - coolnerd - Alshon Jeffery, WR - South Carolina

27. New England Patiots - spike - Fletcher Cox, DE/DT - Mississippi St

28. Green Bay Packers - smackdaddies - Courtney Upshaw, LB - Alabama

29. Baltimore Ravens - Ravenlunatic - Lamar Miller, RB - Miami

30. San Francisco 49ers - 5Rings - Nick Perry, OLB/DE - USC

31. New York Giants - hauser42 - Mike Adams, OT - Ohio State

32. New England Patriots - spike

The New England Patriots are on the clock.

 

[yellowdog]

I'm out for a while.

 

[Riflemen]

NY Giants will take OT Mike Adams Ohio StateAdams brings some youth to an aging line. Soon the Giants will need to have replacements ready for their established linemen. Adams hand size and arm length are the size that teams look for at the tackle spots. He has shown he can get to the second level with his run blocking and has solid foot work.This was the player I targeted since getting the Giants as my team to pick. Recently looked at the OT from FSU, Zietler from Wisconsin and Glenn form Goergia. In the end Adams was the best fit to an aging line.

Great Pick. Hopefully Brewer can move in as we replace McKenzie and eventually Diehl. Getting Beatty back next year should also help out. I'd like to see some competition for Baas as well from this draft.

 

[The Hank]

Can we assume New England trades this pick?

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Can we assume New England trades this pick?

You didn't finish the obviuos thought.Can we assume New England trades this pick? AND that every NFL talking head falls over themselvers heaping praise on Bill Belichick because Bill is smarter than everyone else and he can NEVER be criticized for trading down even if he winds up with six picks in the top 100 and only gets one starter like Nate Soldier from a pick he dished for Pro Bowl Richard Seymour.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Can we assume New England trades this pick?

Why? The rush LB from Illinois wouldn't look shabby here.Belichick may not be able to help himself though and draft Fleener here so he can have the TE Trifecta!

 

[yellowdog]

Can we assume New England trades this pick?

You didn't finish the obviuos thought.Can we assume New England trades this pick? AND that every NFL talking head falls over themselvers heaping praise on Bill Belichick because Bill is smarter than everyone else and he can NEVER be criticized for trading down even if he winds up with six picks in the top 100 and only gets one starter like Nate Soldier from a pick he dished for Pro Bowl Richard Seymour.

:goodexcellentposting:

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Ozzy picks by the BPA method. I'm not sure if Miller is that player, but the logic is sound.

It is, but I wouldn't be real happy if this happens. I think there are other places they can go without reaching (the Clemson LB that RL mentioned, for instance). I'm not sure if Kindle ever pans out and the Ravens desparately need another speed rusher/LB type. Baltimore's LB corps is in need of an athletic upgrade - Lewis has slowed down, Johnson really slipped the 2nd half of the year, and Ellerbe/McLain just aren't all that good.

 

[yellowdog]

 

[eric rymer]

Ozzy picks by the BPA method. I'm not sure if Miller is that player, but the logic is sound.

It is, but I wouldn't be real happy if this happens. I think there are other places they can go without reaching (the Clemson LB that RL mentioned, for instance). I'm not sure if Kindle ever pans out and the Ravens desparately need another speed rusher/LB type. Baltimore's LB corps is in need of an athletic upgrade - Lewis has slowed down, Johnson really slipped the 2nd half of the year, and Ellerbe/McLain just aren't all that good.

I like Miller as much as anyone but I think Hightower would have been a tremendous pick here. I'm a little surprised he fell this far. Probably the best ILB in the draft not named Kuechly. He would get to play beside arguably the greatest LB of all time and no one better to learn from. I like BPA drafting but I think you kinda have to group players of similar talent levels/upside/etc as well. If one of those group players fits a need that you have then you have to take him unless the BPA is just a ridiculous talent too good to pass. Maybe he is thinking that Ricky is done and they have to have some insurance for Rice in the event of FA/injury. If that's the case then go for it.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Ozzy picks by the BPA method. I'm not sure if Miller is that player, but the logic is sound.

It is, but I wouldn't be real happy if this happens. I think there are other places they can go without reaching (the Clemson LB that RL mentioned, for instance). I'm not sure if Kindle ever pans out and the Ravens desparately need another speed rusher/LB type. Baltimore's LB corps is in need of an athletic upgrade - Lewis has slowed down, Johnson really slipped the 2nd half of the year, and Ellerbe/McLain just aren't all that good.

I like Miller as much as anyone but I think Hightower would have been a tremendous pick here. I'm a little surprised he fell this far. Probably the best ILB in the draft not named Kuechly. He would get to play beside arguably the greatest LB of all time and no one better to learn from. I like BPA drafting but I think you kinda have to group players of similar talent levels/upside/etc as well. If one of those group players fits a need that you have then you have to take him unless the BPA is just a ridiculous talent too good to pass. Maybe he is thinking that Ricky is done and they have to have some insurance for Rice in the event of FA/injury. If that's the case then go for it.

Far be it from me to question Ozzie/DeCosta - those guys forgot more about evaluating talent overnight than I ever knew. I've just gotten to the point where - unless you're staring at an uber-elite talent at RB (Faulk, AP) - I'd rather spend a 1st-rounder somewhere else.

 

[eric rymer]

Time to get rolling.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I believe they'd jump at this:

1.32. New England Patriots - Dont'a Hightower, LB - Alabama

And via PM, the Rams take:

2.01 - Cordy Glenn, OG - Georgia

 

[higgins]

Gimme a sec, folks...

 

[5Rings]

I believe they'd jump at this:1.32. New England Patriots - Dont'a Hightower, LB - AlabamaAnd via PM, the Rams take:2.01 - Cordy Glenn, OG - Georgia

NE has Mayo and Spikes inside but only Andre Carter provided a pass rush this year. You gonna count on Mark Anderson again? I think Whitey Mercilus is the pi k here. JMO.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I believe they'd jump at this:1.32. New England Patriots - Dont'a Hightower, LB - Alabama

NE has Mayo and Spikes inside but only Andre Carter provided a pass rush this year. You gonna count on Mark Anderson again? I think Whitey Mercilus is the pi k here. JMO.

Spikes is nothing special and could easily be supplanted by Hightower, who can be moved all over the place. I thought about Mercilus, but I'm not sure it'd be as easy to transition to a 3-4 for him (even though the Pats run a hybrid defense).

 

[eric rymer]

And via PM, the Rams take:2.01 - Cordy Glenn, OG - Georgia

Great value there.

 

[yellowdog]

I believe they'd jump at this:1.32. New England Patriots - Dont'a Hightower, LB - Alabama

NE has Mayo and Spikes inside but only Andre Carter provided a pass rush this year. You gonna count on Mark Anderson again? I think Whitey Mercilus is the pi k here. JMO.

Spikes is nothing special and could easily be supplanted by Hightower, who can be moved all over the place. I thought about Mercilus, but I'm not sure it'd be as easy to transition to a 3-4 for him (even though the Pats run a hybrid defense).

They could definitely use a CB as well.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I believe they'd jump at this:1.32. New England Patriots - Dont'a Hightower, LB - Alabama

NE has Mayo and Spikes inside but only Andre Carter provided a pass rush this year. You gonna count on Mark Anderson again? I think Whitey Mercilus is the pi k here. JMO.

Spikes is nothing special and could easily be supplanted by Hightower, who can be moved all over the place. I thought about Mercilus, but I'm not sure it'd be as easy to transition to a 3-4 for him (even though the Pats run a hybrid defense).

They could definitely use a CB as well.

Thought about that. They seem to always be drafting cornerbacks. I considered Stephon Gilmore.

 

[higgins]

First off, this team basically has no current offensive/defensive scheme or the coaches in place to make those decisions -- so I'm not going to pick a 3-4 DE or a good zone-blocking OT. Secondly, this team is going to do a complete over haul, meaning any position of need can get filled. I'm not a talent evaluator, but I'm going to go with a player I think will be valuable regardless of scheme...

2.02 -- Harrison Smith, Notre Dame.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

2.03 - Minnesota Vikings -Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina

Gilmore is a solid corner with a ton of football smarts, effort, and the size to match up with some of the bigger receivers in the division.

I really considered taking Zebrie Sanders, OT - FSU here too since Hutchinson probably will get cut and Herrera is an overachiever and injury prone. But it sounds like they like the depth they have at guard, so corner it is.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

2.04 - Trumaine Johnson, CB - Montana

 

[Andy Dufresne]

This would be an interesting spot to see the Browns roll the dice on a Tannehill or Nick Foles.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

From the Senior Bowl reports I've read, Zach Brown is FAST and would definitely be in consideration for the Vikes' 2nd round pick as E.J. Henderson will likely be gone and they don't have much depth at any LB position.

 

[rifkin]

I'm around when the Redskins come up

 

[scrumptrulescent]

From the Senior Bowl reports I've read, Zach Brown is FAST and would definitely be in consideration for the Vikes' 2nd round pick as E.J. Henderson will likely be gone and they don't have much depth at any LB position.

I was considering him for the Lions at 23. But I opted for what I thought was closer to a sure thing instead of another underweight, high ceiling LB. That hasn't always worked out too good for Detroit.He could end up being fantastic, or just a track star in pads.

 

[eric rymer]

From the Senior Bowl reports I've read, Zach Brown is FAST and would definitely be in consideration for the Vikes' 2nd round pick as E.J. Henderson will likely be gone and they don't have much depth at any LB position.

I was considering him for the Lions at 23. But I opted for what I thought was closer to a sure thing instead of another underweight, high ceiling LB. That hasn't always worked out too good for Detroit.He could end up being fantastic, or just a track star in pads.

This...honestly guys I've seen enough of him here to be unimpressed. not very good at the point of impact. Look at the footage and count the whiffs.....
Sean Spence is the next best OLB in this draft class IMO.

 

[eric rymer]

This would be an interesting spot to see the Browns roll the dice on a Tannehill or Nick Foles.

It would be interesting but I sure hope not. By taking Sanu at 1.22 we missed out on the high end DT's in the draft. I would have much rather had Brockers, Worthy, Cox or even Upshaw at OLB which is also a fairly weak spot. That D-line had got to get better. I don't see a ton of value left at DT at this spot. Maybe Brandon Thompson from Clemson. First choice for me would Mercilus Whitney or Andre Branch - Instant starter at DE. This would be a nice young group of D-linemen with Taylor and Sheard. Second maybe address a weak LB crew. I like Jackson but an impact OLB would be nice. He not rated extremely high on a lot of boards but Sean Spence from Miami is the real deal and the #3 OLB in my mind. I'd like to wait and take a look at a guy like Keenum in the 3rd.

 

[yellowdog]

Any sign of rizzler?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

From the Senior Bowl reports I've read, Zach Brown is FAST and would definitely be in consideration for the Vikes' 2nd round pick as E.J. Henderson will likely be gone and they don't have much depth at any LB position.

I was considering him for the Lions at 23. But I opted for what I thought was closer to a sure thing instead of another underweight, high ceiling LB. That hasn't always worked out too good for Detroit.He could end up being fantastic, or just a track star in pads.

He sounds similar to Brooks Reed who had some of the same criticisms. But speed kills in the NFL and sometimes it's just as good to be in a position to simply disrupt the play as it is to be the one making it.

 

[daveR]

This would be an interesting spot to see the Browns roll the dice on a Tannehill or Nick Foles.

It would be interesting but I sure hope not. By taking Sanu at 1.22 we missed out on the high end DT's in the draft. I would have much rather had Brockers, Worthy, Cox or even Upshaw at OLB which is also a fairly weak spot. That D-line had got to get better. I don't see a ton of value left at DT at this spot. Maybe Brandon Thompson from Clemson. First choice for me would Mercilus Whitney or Andre Branch - Instant starter at DE. This would be a nice young group of D-linemen with Taylor and Sheard. Second maybe address a weak LB crew. I like Jackson but an impact OLB would be nice. He not rated extremely high on a lot of boards but Sean Spence from Miami is the real deal and the #3 OLB in my mind. I'd like to wait and take a look at a guy like Keenum in the 3rd.

Whitney or Tannehill.