Shark Pool Mock Draft 2.0 (1 Viewer)

[Blackjacks]

Let's get this thing going.

If things go quickly I won't be able to pick until I get home about 9pm. I will definetly check it right when I get home.

 

[WfcChamp]

1.01 - St.Louis Rams - Sam Bradford QB - Oklahoma

Bradford showed up at the combine at 6'4 236 and WOWs the scouts at his pro-day. He has the arm to make all the throws and shows an accuracy that can only be described as "special". The Rams have passed on franchise quality QBs for too many years and finally get their man. Bradford erases all "injury" questions by passing all physicals with flying colors pre-draft. You can no longer win in the NFL without stellar QB play, we'll see if Bradford lives up to the hype.

 

[Wyld Stallyns]

1.02 - Detroit Lions - Ndamukong Suh, DT - Nebraska

The obvious options for the Lions here are Suh, McCoy or Okung - Any one of which makes sense. In theory, they can't mess it up. I'm dropping McCoy from the list due to a few red flags and the fact that between the two, Suh seems like the safer pick. So it basically boils down to DT/Suh vs. LT/Okung, and it's a REALLY tough call in my opinion. A lot of arguments can be made in favor of addressing the oline over the dline (protecting their QB investment, they already strengthened the dline with Corey Williams and Kyle Vanden Bosch, 4th round pick Sammie Lee Hill looked good last year at DT and should continue to develop, highly drafted LT's apparently have a lower bust-rate than DT's, and so on and so forth... )

When push comes to shove though, Mayhew has always said that he'll draft the BPA and that's exactly what Suh is. He addresses a huge need, fits their system perfectly, and is possibly the best player in the entire draft. While I wouldn't fault them for choosing Okung, I know I'd have a hard time passing up Suh.

 

[Donsmith753]

1.03 Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Gerald McCoy, DT - Oklahoma

I'll do my write up in the morning it's midnight here.

UPDATE: Ok, here goes.

There isn't much of a writeup needed as this is probably the easiest choice of the entire draft. I thought there might be the possibility that Detroit take Okung and that would have left me with a difficult decision to make but in the end it didn't happen.

Tampa Bay hasn't had a star DT for a number of years now and simply can't pass up the opportunity to get one here. McCoy is an excellent three technique DT and fits the defensive scheme that the Bucs are trying to implement. There are slight concerns about McCoy's upper body strength after a poor showing on the bench press at the combine but his ability to make plays and get to the QB overshadows this and makes him an easy choice.

 

[shamrock84]

I'll take the Bears if they're still available. Just be sure to PM me when the pick FINALLY comes up.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Pick 1.4 Washington Redskins: Russell Okung, OT, Ok State

With the retirement of Samuels. Shanny and Allen do something that failed to do the last several years.

 

[Blackjacks]

looks like i will see you all tommorrow

 

[Routilla]

This is precisely why a back-up drafter for each team would be useful.

 

[Wyld Stallyns]

This is precisely why a back-up drafter for each team would be useful.

It just got a late start... I'm sure it'll go smoothly today.

 

[Stinkin Ref]

with the 5th pick of the 1st round the Kansas City Chiefs select......

1.05 Eric Berry S TENN

Bulaga was also a consideration, but Berry is something the Chiefs desperately need and they are excited to see him fall here......Berry will help solidify the defensive backfield for years to come......there is no doubting his talents......everybody knows he is the real deal.....it doesn't really matter to me who they compare him to, the kid can flat out play......this is a pretty easy pick for the Chiefs as they help a defense that continues to need work.....on offense, they have a pretty good start with Cassel, Charles, T. Jones, Bowe and Chambers.....defense was the pick here

eta: sorry I didn't know we had had started, I assumed we were doing pm's and I didn't get one until this morning, I was on most of the day yesterday...sorry missed the start

 

[Donsmith753]

Pretty much as expected so far. I think Bulaga would have been a reach at 5.

 

[Honda]

 

[jeter23]

I think at this point, we will go with a 2 hour clock. If you know you will not be around, you can always send a pick to me and add your writeup later.

The 2 hour clock starts now.

 

[fatkid]

I will take Indy if they are available.

 

[5Rings]

Pretty much as expected so far. I think Bulaga would have been a reach at 5.

If I'm Detroit, I take Okung over Suh. If they don't protect Stafford, he might turn into another shell shocked pod like David Carr. FWIW< I was shocked last year to see them take Pettigrew over Oher. JMO.Hijack over.

 

[jeter23]

I will take Indy if they are available.

You got 'em!

 

[Donsmith753]

I think at this point, we will go with a 2 hour clock. If you know you will not be around, you can always send a pick to me and add your writeup later.The 2 hour clock starts now.

Because of the time difference there's a good chance this could affect me, if it gets near my pick can I send you a couple of possibilities and prioritise them for you?

 

[fatkid]

Pretty much as expected so far. I think Bulaga would have been a reach at 5.

If I'm Detroit, I take Okung over Suh. If they don't protect Stafford, he might turn into another shell shocked pod like David Carr. FWIW< I was shocked last year to see them take Pettigrew over Oher. JMO.Hijack over.

Backus played well last year. I don't think LT was the weak spot for the Lions. Plus I don't think that Okung is the same caliber of talent that McCoy or Suh is. I would rather have Suh and an OT in the second than Okung and DT in the second.

 

[5Rings]

Pretty much as expected so far. I think Bulaga would have been a reach at 5.

If I'm Detroit, I take Okung over Suh. If they don't protect Stafford, he might turn into another shell shocked pod like David Carr. FWIW< I was shocked last year to see them take Pettigrew over Oher. JMO.Hijack over.

Backus played well last year. I don't think LT was the weak spot for the Lions. Plus I don't think that Okung is the same caliber of talent that McCoy or Suh is. I would rather have Suh and an OT in the second than Okung and DT in the second.

Hadn't heard too many folks say that about Backus. Fair enough

 

[Donsmith753]

Pretty much as expected so far. I think Bulaga would have been a reach at 5.

If I'm Detroit, I take Okung over Suh. If they don't protect Stafford, he might turn into another shell shocked pod like David Carr. FWIW< I was shocked last year to see them take Pettigrew over Oher. JMO.Hijack over.

Backus played well last year. I don't think LT was the weak spot for the Lions. Plus I don't think that Okung is the same caliber of talent that McCoy or Suh is. I would rather have Suh and an OT in the second than Okung and DT in the second.

I'd agree with some of what you said but there's two things that I don't agree with.1. I don't think Backus did play well last year and the sooner he's moved inside the better.2. While I think they should take Suh you have to consider the drop off at LT in this draft is greater than the drop off at DT.

 

[jeter23]

I think at this point, we will go with a 2 hour clock. If you know you will not be around, you can always send a pick to me and add your writeup later.The 2 hour clock starts now.

Because of the time difference there's a good chance this could affect me, if it gets near my pick can I send you a couple of possibilities and prioritise them for you?

Sure, send me a pick anytime.Thanks

 

[Honda]

Can I make the Seattle pick?

 

[jeter23]

Can I make the Seattle pick?

2 hour time limit is passed, so yes. I have the CLE pick.

 

[Honda]

1.06 - Trent Williams, OT - Oklahoma

Tough pick for the Seahawks in this situation. I don't know that Williams is worth the #6, but then who is at this point?

I almost said C.J. Spiller. Rob Rang has them taking Williams and that's good enough for me.

 

[jeter23]

1.07 Cleveland selects Rolando McClain LB - Alabama

 

[Buffaloes]

1.07 Cleveland selects Rolando McClain LB - Alabama

 

[Atomic Punk]

1.08 Anthony Davis OT Rutgers

The Raiders and Al Davis, who has long passed his best before date, continue to be a msytery in how they approach the draft. Bottom line though, the Raiders need help on the O-Line. As bad as Russell was this past year, very few quarterbacks could have withstood the pressure that was getting though their swiss cheese line.

Davis has all of the measureables that Al Davis loves and is one of the quickest and most impressive big men in the draft. He is a great run blocker, which is the direction I believe the Raiders will be focusing on this year. He also has the question marks that seem to come with all of the Raiders recent picks.

 

[Honda]

1.08 Anthony Davis OT Rutgers

The Raiders and Al Davis, who has long passed his best before date, continue to be a msytery in how they approach the draft. Bottom line though, the Raiders need help on the O-Line. As bad as Russell was this past year, very few quarterbacks could have withstood the pressure that was getting though their swiss cheese line.

Davis has all of the measureables that Al Davis loves and is one of the quickest and most impressive big men in the draft. He is a great run blocker, which is the direction I believe the Raiders will be focusing on this year. He also has the question marks that seem to come with all of the Raiders recent picks.

Seems like a Raiders pick what with his stock falling and all.

 

[5Rings]

1.06 - Trent Williams, OT - OklahomaTough pick for the Seahawks in this situation. I don't know that Williams is worth the #6, but then who is at this point?I almost said C.J. Spiller. Rob Rang has them taking Williams and that's good enough for me.

:finger:

 

[Honda]

1.06 - Trent Williams, OT - OklahomaTough pick for the Seahawks in this situation. I don't know that Williams is worth the #6, but then who is at this point?I almost said C.J. Spiller. Rob Rang has them taking Williams and that's good enough for me.

:finger:

 

[Mr. Peterson]

With the 9th pick in the 1st round the Buffalo Bills select - Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa

I was kinda torn between Baluga and Clausen but I'm not 100% sold on Clausen just yet. The Bills biggest need is definitley the OT position and we get our #2 guy with Baluga. I think he will be a solid player with the Bills for years. Gailey can try to get the most out of one of the QB's on the roster while we suck it up this year and get into position to take Jake Locker as our franchise QB in next years draft.

Hopefully we can continue to build up our O-line so that when we do get Locker next year he won't have to take so many hits.

 

[Sinrman]

Pretty much as expected so far. I think Bulaga would have been a reach at 5.

If I'm Detroit, I take Okung over Suh. If they don't protect Stafford, he might turn into another shell shocked pod like David Carr. FWIW< I was shocked last year to see them take Pettigrew over Oher. JMO.

Hijack over.

Yes, still not happy about that choice. "Hey, let's draft our franchise QB and then use our other first round pick on...a tight end?!" They should have taken Oher and it would be obvious who their pick would be this year (Suh or McCoy). This year, I still think they should go Suh or McCoy, but there is still that outside chance they try and make up for their blunder last year and take Okung.

 

[fatkid]

I admit I overstated Backus level of play last year. However, they had plenty of other lineman who played worse.

 

[ScottyDog]

I missed the first Seahawks pick but I will make the next one 1 (14) Thanks Honda for filling in for me.

 

[Honda]

I missed the first Seahawks pick but I will make the next one 1 (14) Thanks Honda for filling in for me.

No prob. Who would you have taken?

 

[ScottyDog]

I like your pick Honda, but I think the Hawks would have taken Bulaga

I missed the first Seahawks pick but I will make the next one 1 (14) Thanks Honda for filling in for me.

No prob. Who would you have taken?

 

[travdogg]

Pretty much as expected so far. I think Bulaga would have been a reach at 5.

If I'm Detroit, I take Okung over Suh. If they don't protect Stafford, he might turn into another shell shocked pod like David Carr. FWIW< I was shocked last year to see them take Pettigrew over Oher. JMO.

Hijack over.

Yes, still not happy about that choice. "Hey, let's draft our franchise QB and then use our other first round pick on...a tight end?!" They should have taken Oher and it would be obvious who their pick would be this year (Suh or McCoy). This year, I still think they should go Suh or McCoy, but there is still that outside chance they try and make up for their blunder last year and take Okung.

I actually thought the best pick at 20 would have been Harvin so they'd have had another playmaker besides Calvin, but either way Pettigrew was a bit of a headscratcher, albeit a predictable one.

 

[Honda]

FWIW - Even though it was a head scratcher, the Pettigrew pick wasn't terrible in hindsight. He was having a good year before the injury and I think the idea that he could both catch AND block intrigued the Lions.

That said, they certainly would have been better off taking Oher.

 

[Blackjacks]

1.07 Cleveland selects Rolando McClain LB - Alabama

Thanks Jeter,

I really wanted Berry for Cle. and with (3) #3's I could see Cle. trading up to secure him but in this scenario with no trades we stayed put and got a very solid defensive player for a less than great defense. Cle.'s d needs a leader and McClain would bring that right away. You saw Cle. draft Mack last year due to going against very good defense fronts in the AFC North, well this year the draft their anchor on defense to go against some very good running games in the division. McClain has a high motor and is extremely athletically gifted he halso brings the famous :coach on the field" attitude. While being Holgrem's first draft for Cle. I think he wants a safe first pick and I think McClain is safe.

Other possibilities were Bryant (alittle risky and spent 2 (#2,'s on wr's last year) and Haiden (but I think he lowered his draft postion in recent workouts)

Again, happy with this pick but really wanted Berry

Again, thanks for forwarding my message Jeter.

 

[Honda]

Tick-tock Clarice

 

[jeter23]

1.10 Jaguars select Joe Haden, CB- Florida

 

[Honda]

1.10 Jaguars select Joe Haden, CB- Florida

 

[Buffaloes]

Denver selects Dan Williams DT, Tennessee

Picking up three 30-something years olds via free agency should help the DL in the short term, but Denver needs some youth too. Dan Williams can come in as a rotation guy to begin with and ease into a a spot at NT. Williams really came on last year under Kiffin and Ed Orgeron and should be able to develop further under Wayne Nunnelly who helped turn Jamal Williams into an elite NT. Jamals Williams age (34) and knees are a concern and Ronnie Fields is a mediocre rotational NT at best. Haden and McClain would have been options as is Bryant but I don't think the Broncos are in a hurry to jump into a possible diva WR with Marshall in tow.

 

[vandyt]

Pretty much as expected so far. I think Bulaga would have been a reach at 5.

If I'm Detroit, I take Okung over Suh. If they don't protect Stafford, he might turn into another shell shocked pod like David Carr. FWIW< I was shocked last year to see them take Pettigrew over Oher. JMO.

Hijack over.

Backus played well last year. I don't think LT was the weak spot for the Lions. Plus I don't think that Okung is the same caliber of talent that McCoy or Suh is. I would rather have Suh and an OT in the second than Okung and DT in the second.

I'd agree with some of what you said but there's two things that I don't agree with.1. I don't think Backus did play well last year and the sooner he's moved inside the better.

2. While I think they should take Suh you have to consider the drop off at LT in this draft is greater than the drop off at DT.

Pro Football Focus has Backus on their "All Improved" Team last year.http://www.profootballfocus.com/articles.p...arc=&id=145

 

[Kirby]

1.12 Miami Dolphins select... Dez Bryant - WR - Ok St

I think that Miami will try to trade out of this spot, and there will be a few teams looking to move up with the top RB, WR, and DE on the board. Since we're not allowed trades I went with a guy that has top 3 talent and fills a big need. It will help Henne's development, and will keep Ronnie and Ricky from seeing 9 defenders in the box. I remember watching them not draft Moss in 98, and I don't want to see it happen again. This kid is a freak, and I don't think his off the field "problems" are as big as the media is making them out to be.

 

[RC94]

1.12 Miami Dolphins select... Dez Bryant - WR - Ok StI think that Miami will try to trade out of this spot, and there will be a few teams looking to move up with the top RB, WR, and DE on the board. Since we're not allowed trades I went with a guy that has top 3 talent and fills a big need. It will help Henne's development, and will keep Ronnie and Ricky from seeing 9 defenders in the box. I remember watching them not draft Moss in 98, and I don't want to see it happen again. This kid is a freak, and I don't think his off the field "problems" are as big as the media is making them out to be.

I know Parcells doesn't have a track record of drafting WRs this early, but IMO this is a perfect combination of BPA and filling a need. I like the pick a lot.

 

[5Rings]

49ers draft board has been decimated by the selections of Trent Williams and Joe Haden, two guys we thought we'd have a shot at. I also had strongly considered Dez Bryant in one of these spots. Gore, VD, Crab and Dez with Morgan as WR3 would be a pretty sick group. Singletary is one of the few who could handle two Deion-led diva WRs.

The player we take here needs to come in and play. Unlike some beat writers, I don't think we can wait for a converted TE to learn the tricks of the trade or fill out his 295lb frame. Most ticket buying 49er faithful grew up during the glory years and are spoiled. The fanbase is demanding that this is the year we take back the NFC West.

I have 4 dudes left on my board who fill other needs, but this guy is a transcendent talent and a needed playmaker. I've tried hard not to take him here, and I really don't think he goes here, but he's the BPA and I think Balukke sticks to his board.

#13 Clemson RB CJ Spiller

Spiller is a huge improvement on special teams and will improve field position. He will be another playmaker on offense, both in the backfield and also in the slot.

 

[ScottyDog]

With the 1.14 pick, the Seattle Seahawks choose Earl Thomas, S, Texas

The Hawks were very dissapointed that CJ Spiller was gone by the time their turn came up so they have to switch gears and go with the next overall need, a good hard nosed safety. Not the fastest guy but has a nose for the ball.

 

[efactor]

I know that Spiller fills a need for a playmaker, but SF has other bigger needs and with outstanding players on the board, I don't think it was the right move. Will be interested in who else you were considering once they go off the board........

Well, since Thomas just got taken, I can now say he is the guy I would have gone with at 13. Playmaking safety is a big need for the Niners and this kid is dynamic. Love that pick for Seattle........

 

[Wyld Stallyns]

49ers draft board has been decimated by the selections of Trent Williams and Joe Haden, two guys we thought we'd have a shot at. I also had strongly considered Dez Bryant in one of these spots. Gore, VD, Crab and Dez with Morgan as WR3 would be a pretty sick group. Singletary is one of the few who could handle two Deion-led diva WRs.

The player we take here needs to come in and play. Unlike some beat writers, I don't think we can wait for a converted TE to learn the tricks of the trade or fill out his 295lb frame. Most ticket buying 49er faithful grew up during the glory years and are spoiled. The fanbase is demanding that this is the year we take back the NFC West.

I have 4 dudes left on my board who fill other needs, but this guy is a transcendent talent and a needed playmaker. I've tried hard not to take him here, and I really don't think he goes here, but he's the BPA and I think Balukke sticks to his board.

#13 Clemson RB CJ Spiller

Spiller is a huge improvement on special teams and will improve field position. He will be another playmaker on offense, both in the backfield and also in the slot.

Like the thought process here. Nice write-up.