Shark Pool Mock Draft - V1.0. (1 Viewer)

[Mr. Peterson]

Sorry guys. I didn't know Andy was out for the day as well.

With the 42nd pick of the draft the Buffalo Bills select:

Chase Coffman TE - Missouri

The Bills have had a need for a pass catching TE for a while but now more than ever with Trent constantly looking for his checkdown recievers. Chase will fit in nicely with the Bills and will instantly become a weapon in the passing game. He will need some work with blocking as he played in the slot quite a bit at Missouri but I think he has the ability to block when needed.

I think Chase will be like a poor mans Dallas Clark and will help out the Bills passing game right away.

 

[bcr8f]

With the 41st pick in the 2009 draft, the Green Bay Packers select

Connor Barwin, DE/OLB/TE, Cincinnati

As a Pack fan, I absolutely love this pick. From what I've read about him he's a high motor athlete, with great speed for a guy his size (4.6). New LB's coach Kevin Greene will be licking his chops if he gets this kid. For him to make a successful switch from TE to DE in college says an awful lot about his athleticism and attitude. The guy's a football player. And Chicago Hooligan is right, he can start on ST's right away. He may be a bit raw and inexperienced, but he's got the tools to become a successful OLB in the 3-4. Suddenly, Green Bay's draft looks pretty interesting if you ask me. Potential stud RB and OLB for the 3-4. Honestly, this looks like a TT draft. Unexpected names but they could be good fits in the Packer's system.

I don't like him early in the 2nd round. I would much prefer a lineman. A RB in the first and this pick in the 2nd I don't agree with.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

With the 41st pick in the 2009 draft, the Green Bay Packers select

Connor Barwin, DE/OLB/TE, Cincinnati

As a Pack fan, I absolutely love this pick. From what I've read about him he's a high motor athlete, with great speed for a guy his size (4.6). New LB's coach Kevin Greene will be licking his chops if he gets this kid. For him to make a successful switch from TE to DE in college says an awful lot about his athleticism and attitude. The guy's a football player. And Chicago Hooligan is right, he can start on ST's right away. He may be a bit raw and inexperienced, but he's got the tools to become a successful OLB in the 3-4. Suddenly, Green Bay's draft looks pretty interesting if you ask me. Potential stud RB and OLB for the 3-4. Honestly, this looks like a TT draft. Unexpected names but they could be good fits in the Packer's system.

I don't like him early in the 2nd round. I would much prefer a lineman. A RB in the first and this pick in the 2nd I don't agree with.

Fair enough. So which lineman is worthy of this high a 2nd round pick?

 

[eric rymer]

Sorry guys. I didn't know Andy was out for the day as well.

With the 42nd pick of the draft the Buffalo Bills select:

Chase Coffman TE - Missouri

The Bills have had a need for a pass catching TE for a while but now more than ever with Trent constantly looking for his checkdown recievers. Chase will fit in nicely with the Bills and will instantly become a weapon in the passing game. He will need some work with blocking as he played in the slot quite a bit at Missouri but I think he has the ability to block when needed.

I think Chase will be like a poor mans Dallas Clark and will help out the Bills passing game right away.

Passing on Pettigrew in the 1st doesn't look so bad now. Chase will be a solid TE. Nice pick.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

The next 4 GM's to pick are present and accounted for.

 

[=Smackdown=]

With the 44th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft the Miami Dolphins select . . .

Louis Delmas, FS, Western Michigan

HUGE need for the Dolphins and should fit in nicely on their D

Ireland & Co were really focusing on this guy during the Senior Bowl.

 

[Blackjacks]

Sorry guys. I didn't know Andy was out for the day as well.

With the 42nd pick of the draft the Buffalo Bills select:

Chase Coffman TE - Missouri

The Bills have had a need for a pass catching TE for a while but now more than ever with Trent constantly looking for his checkdown recievers. Chase will fit in nicely with the Bills and will instantly become a weapon in the passing game. He will need some work with blocking as he played in the slot quite a bit at Missouri but I think he has the ability to block when needed.

I think Chase will be like a poor mans Dallas Clark and will help out the Bills passing game right away.

Great pickI really think, from a fanasy perspective, he will be the #1 TE out of this class.

I would have liked to see Green Bay take him with their second pick.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Sorry guys. I didn't know Andy was out for the day as well.

With the 42nd pick of the draft the Buffalo Bills select:

Chase Coffman TE - Missouri

The Bills have had a need for a pass catching TE for a while but now more than ever with Trent constantly looking for his checkdown recievers. Chase will fit in nicely with the Bills and will instantly become a weapon in the passing game. He will need some work with blocking as he played in the slot quite a bit at Missouri but I think he has the ability to block when needed.

I think Chase will be like a poor mans Dallas Clark and will help out the Bills passing game right away.

Great pickI really think, from a fanasy perspective, he will be the #1 TE out of this class.

I would have liked to see Green Bay take him with their second pick.

Green Bay took Finley in last year's draft. Why would they take Coffman now?

 

[Buffaloes]

With the 44th pick in the 2009 NFL DRaft the Miami Dolphins select . . .Louis Delmas, FS, Western MichiganHUGE need for the Dolphins and should fit in nicely on their DIreland & Co were really focusing on this guy during the Senior Bowl.

Not cool, Smackdown. Not cool.

 

[=Smackdown=]

With the 44th pick in the 2009 NFL DRaft the Miami Dolphins select . . .Louis Delmas, FS, Western MichiganHUGE need for the Dolphins and should fit in nicely on their DIreland & Co were really focusing on this guy during the Senior Bowl.

Not cool, Smackdown. Not cool.

What happened?You wanted to make the pick for me? Or did you want Delmas for your own team?

 

[Buffaloes]

With the 44th pick in the 2009 NFL DRaft the Miami Dolphins select . . .Louis Delmas, FS, Western MichiganHUGE need for the Dolphins and should fit in nicely on their DIreland & Co were really focusing on this guy during the Senior Bowl.

Not cool, Smackdown. Not cool.

What happened?You wanted to make the pick for me? Or did you want Delmas for your own team?

I had Delmas tabbed for Denver. I was just playing around. That is a solid pick and I have Delmas as the #1 safety on the board.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

With the 41st pick in the 2009 draft, the Green Bay Packers select

Connor Barwin, DE/OLB/TE, Cincinnati

As a Pack fan, I absolutely love this pick. From what I've read about him he's a high motor athlete, with great speed for a guy his size (4.6). New LB's coach Kevin Greene will be licking his chops if he gets this kid. For him to make a successful switch from TE to DE in college says an awful lot about his athleticism and attitude. The guy's a football player. And Chicago Hooligan is right, he can start on ST's right away. He may be a bit raw and inexperienced, but he's got the tools to become a successful OLB in the 3-4. Suddenly, Green Bay's draft looks pretty interesting if you ask me. Potential stud RB and OLB for the 3-4. Honestly, this looks like a TT draft. Unexpected names but they could be good fits in the Packer's system.

I don't like him early in the 2nd round. I would much prefer a lineman. A RB in the first and this pick in the 2nd I don't agree with.

If you were considering registering firechicagohooligan.com I'm a step ahead of you.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

We have the GM's in place to bang out some picks here. Let's make it happen.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Okay. Looks like things were progressing nicely while I was "chaperoning" my daughter's 6th grade science class at the Mall of America's amusement park (a most excellent park I might add).

We're up to the Giants, yes?

 

[Blackjacks]

Sorry guys. I didn't know Andy was out for the day as well.

With the 42nd pick of the draft the Buffalo Bills select:

Chase Coffman TE - Missouri

The Bills have had a need for a pass catching TE for a while but now more than ever with Trent constantly looking for his checkdown recievers. Chase will fit in nicely with the Bills and will instantly become a weapon in the passing game. He will need some work with blocking as he played in the slot quite a bit at Missouri but I think he has the ability to block when needed.

I think Chase will be like a poor mans Dallas Clark and will help out the Bills passing game right away.

Great pickI really think, from a fanasy perspective, he will be the #1 TE out of this class.

I would have liked to see Green Bay take him with their second pick.

:X Green Bay took Finley in last year's draft. Why would they take Coffman now?

Well let's see here. Why would I draft Chase Coffman this year when I already have a productive 2nd year tight end that I took last year as my fourth selection in the third round? I will remind the audience that the future TE for Green Bay which you speak of had a whole 6 catches for 74 yards last year and 1 td for the whole year.

Chase Coffman is a legit top flight offensive weapon. He has the best hands of any te coming out this year. If he was a better blocker he would easily, IMO, be a first round pick.

By this logic I guess you really hate the first pick of Moreno. You just drafted B. Jackson in the 2nd and then gave Grant all the signing bonus $$$ and then you spend a first round pick on Moreno.

 

[bcr8f]

With the 41st pick in the 2009 draft, the Green Bay Packers select

Connor Barwin, DE/OLB/TE, Cincinnati

As a Pack fan, I absolutely love this pick. From what I've read about him he's a high motor athlete, with great speed for a guy his size (4.6). New LB's coach Kevin Greene will be licking his chops if he gets this kid. For him to make a successful switch from TE to DE in college says an awful lot about his athleticism and attitude. The guy's a football player. And Chicago Hooligan is right, he can start on ST's right away. He may be a bit raw and inexperienced, but he's got the tools to become a successful OLB in the 3-4. Suddenly, Green Bay's draft looks pretty interesting if you ask me. Potential stud RB and OLB for the 3-4. Honestly, this looks like a TT draft. Unexpected names but they could be good fits in the Packer's system.

I don't like him early in the 2nd round. I would much prefer a lineman. A RB in the first and this pick in the 2nd I don't agree with.

If you were considering registering firechicagohooligan.com I'm a step ahead of you. :X

I don't dislike Barwin but thought he went too early.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Sorry guys. I didn't know Andy was out for the day as well.

With the 42nd pick of the draft the Buffalo Bills select:

Chase Coffman TE - Missouri

The Bills have had a need for a pass catching TE for a while but now more than ever with Trent constantly looking for his checkdown recievers. Chase will fit in nicely with the Bills and will instantly become a weapon in the passing game. He will need some work with blocking as he played in the slot quite a bit at Missouri but I think he has the ability to block when needed.

I think Chase will be like a poor mans Dallas Clark and will help out the Bills passing game right away.

Was hoping he would fall to the Eagles. Very nice pick

 

[RC94]

The New York Giants Select - Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina

I previously outlined what I would do at WR if I were GM, but Nicks is the best player available at this point IMO. WR isn’t that big of a need but having a contingency plan in case Burress does go to jail and a role player WR like Henderson wants too much money would be to take a guy like Nicks if he fell to this point in the draft. Britt is the other WR I would have taken here, but the main point is that this player is the overall best player available in my opinion, regardless of position.

 

[bcr8f]

The New York Giants Select - Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina

I previously outlined what I would do at WR if I were GM, but Nicks is the best player available at this point IMO. WR isn’t that big of a need but having a contingency plan in case Burress does go to jail and a role player WR like Henderson wants too much money would be to take a guy like Nicks if he fell to this point in the draft. Britt is the other WR I would have taken here, but the main point is that this player is the overall best player available in my opinion, regardless of position.

Nice pick.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Sorry guys. I didn't know Andy was out for the day as well.

With the 42nd pick of the draft the Buffalo Bills select:

Chase Coffman TE - Missouri

The Bills have had a need for a pass catching TE for a while but now more than ever with Trent constantly looking for his checkdown recievers. Chase will fit in nicely with the Bills and will instantly become a weapon in the passing game. He will need some work with blocking as he played in the slot quite a bit at Missouri but I think he has the ability to block when needed.

I think Chase will be like a poor mans Dallas Clark and will help out the Bills passing game right away.

Great pickI really think, from a fanasy perspective, he will be the #1 TE out of this class.

I would have liked to see Green Bay take him with their second pick.

Green Bay took Finley in last year's draft. Why would they take Coffman now?

Well let's see here. Why would I draft Chase Coffman this year when I already have a productive 2nd year tight end that I took last year as my fourth selection in the third round? I will remind the audience that the future TE for Green Bay which you speak of had a whole 6 catches for 74 yards last year and 1 td for the whole year.

Chase Coffman is a legit top flight offensive weapon. He has the best hands of any te coming out this year. If he was a better blocker he would easily, IMO, be a first round pick.

By this logic I guess you really hate the first pick of Moreno. You just drafted B. Jackson in the 2nd and then gave Grant all the signing bonus $$$ and then you spend a first round pick on Moreno.

Finley was a rookie and very young/raw. So you expect Coffman to walk onto a NFL field and start producing right away. There's a difference between this situation and Moreno in the 1st. Moreno in the 1st could arguably be bpa. He could be special which is why teams draft bpa in the 1st instead of needs drafting. You make room for special talent. I don't see why Coffman is a lock to be a great TE anymore than other TE's on the board right now personally.

 

[bcr8f]

Finley was a rookie and very young/raw. So you expect Coffman to walk onto a NFL field and start producing right away.

There's a difference between this situation and Moreno in the 1st. Moreno in the 1st could arguably be bpa. He could be special which is why teams draft bpa in the 1st instead of needs drafting. You make room for special talent. I don't see why Coffman is a lock to be a great TE anymore than other TE's on the board right now personally.

That's true.At the end of the season Finley looked pretty good.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

Sorry guys. I didn't know Andy was out for the day as well.

With the 42nd pick of the draft the Buffalo Bills select:

Chase Coffman TE - Missouri

The Bills have had a need for a pass catching TE for a while but now more than ever with Trent constantly looking for his checkdown recievers. Chase will fit in nicely with the Bills and will instantly become a weapon in the passing game. He will need some work with blocking as he played in the slot quite a bit at Missouri but I think he has the ability to block when needed.

I think Chase will be like a poor mans Dallas Clark and will help out the Bills passing game right away.

Great pickI really think, from a fanasy perspective, he will be the #1 TE out of this class.

I would have liked to see Green Bay take him with their second pick.

Putting him in Buffalo where Trent checks down almost every play would be great for Chase's numbers. I think Chase in Buffalo would put him as the #1 TE in this draft and a possible top 10-15 TE right away. He would see alot of passes thrown his way in Buffalo.

 

[coolnerd]

The Texans select Shone Greene RB Iowa

Antoher draft pick that did not fall that great in terms of real need for the Texans. They need a compliment to Steve Slaton, but this is an earlier pick than ideal, however Greene is the best talent on the board IMO. I think he can be one cut runner as he has displayed good vision and of course has the power Slaton does not. also, if Slaton is hurt, he should be able to carry the load. Other options here would be to go safety as a need pick, but i don't think the 2nd round type in this draft are significantly better than the 3rd, 4th rounders. Also, recent rumors are that the Texans like Dominque Barber a ton at SS, so in thier mind the need might not be as great as we think, although a center field type would give them something they have not had in their relative short history. Just not a have to have player here.

 

[Blackjacks]

Sorry guys. I didn't know Andy was out for the day as well.

With the 42nd pick of the draft the Buffalo Bills select:

Chase Coffman TE - Missouri

The Bills have had a need for a pass catching TE for a while but now more than ever with Trent constantly looking for his checkdown recievers. Chase will fit in nicely with the Bills and will instantly become a weapon in the passing game. He will need some work with blocking as he played in the slot quite a bit at Missouri but I think he has the ability to block when needed.

I think Chase will be like a poor mans Dallas Clark and will help out the Bills passing game right away.

Great pickI really think, from a fanasy perspective, he will be the #1 TE out of this class.

I would have liked to see Green Bay take him with their second pick.

Green Bay took Finley in last year's draft. Why would they take Coffman now?

Well let's see here. Why would I draft Chase Coffman this year when I already have a productive 2nd year tight end that I took last year as my fourth selection in the third round? I will remind the audience that the future TE for Green Bay which you speak of had a whole 6 catches for 74 yards last year and 1 td for the whole year.

Chase Coffman is a legit top flight offensive weapon. He has the best hands of any te coming out this year. If he was a better blocker he would easily, IMO, be a first round pick.

By this logic I guess you really hate the first pick of Moreno. You just drafted B. Jackson in the 2nd and then gave Grant all the signing bonus $$$ and then you spend a first round pick on Moreno.

Finley was a rookie and very young/raw. So you expect Coffman to walk onto a NFL field and start producing right away. There's a difference between this situation and Moreno in the 1st. Moreno in the 1st could arguably be bpa. He could be special which is why teams draft bpa in the 1st instead of needs drafting. You make room for special talent. I don't see why Coffman is a lock to be a great TE anymore than other TE's on the board right now personally.

I doI agree that we don't agree on Coffman's talent.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

With the 42nd pick in the draft, the New England Patriots select: James Casey, TE, RiceCurrently the Patriots have Ben Watson and David Thomas on their roster, and both become Free Agents in 2010. Neither tight end has produced so highly that the Pats NEED to resign them so drafting Casey gives NE some options. BB is smart and gains not only depth at the TE spot, but so much more in James Casey, one of the most versatile athletes in this draft. He's played many different positions in his short 2 year career at Rice but odds are he's a TE in the NFL who can be moved all over the field to create mismatches for Tom Brady. In 2008, Casey had 111 receptions for 1329 yards and 13 td's. He also added 57 carries for 241 yards and 6 td's plus he chipped in 2 passing td's as well. Casey is going to be a 24 year old rookie thanks to a 4 year stint in minor league baseball, but it doesn't hurt his stock much. At 6'4" and 235 pounds, with a 4.65 40 and a frame that can take more weight, Carey is a good size target. He may not be much of a blocker, but he's a special athlete who could become to Tom Brady what Dallas Clark has become to Peyton Manning or Antonio Gates to Phillip Rivers. Just another versatile weapon for Belichick to frustrate other defenses with. This pick has BB written all over it imo.

The nation's most multi-talented player in 2008, Casey scored 19 all-purpose touchdowns as basically an H-back/slot receiver. He's older than the average rookie after spending four years contemplating major league baseball. Casey doesn't block much and won't appeal to everyone, but could fit in on a team that values position versatility like the Patriots, Colts, Chargers, or Saints. Source: Houston Chronicle

 

[Buffaloes]

Give me a minute guys. I'm here. Busy day but I have it narrowed to 2 guys.

 

[coolnerd]

however Greene is the best talent on the board IMO.

If this is how the Texans have him/it graded out, then their nothing wrong it. Considering they are not "loaded" at running back. Chris Brown, Ahman Green and Ryan Moats can are easily expendable.Sometimes youhavbe to make picks that are based on acquiring as much talent, overall, for your team.

and really more teams think in that way, than trying to assume that the top rated ______ is immediately going to reolve a need. One of the things that we tend to underrate as fans taking a part of the game and making it stronger. The Texans have a good, probably very good offense, but the right piece might take them to a really dynamic offense, so I should be a little more excited about Greene being availabe than the first post indicates.

 

[Blackjacks]

however Greene is the best talent on the board IMO.

If this is how the Texans have him/it graded out, then their nothing wrong it. Considering they are not "loaded" at running back. Chris Brown, Ahman Green and Ryan Moats can are easily expendable.Sometimes youhavbe to make picks that are based on acquiring as much talent, overall, for your team.

and really more teams think in that way, than trying to assume that the top rated ______ is immediately going to reolve a need. One of the things that we tend to underrate as fans taking a part of the game and making it stronger. The Texans have a good, probably very good offense, but the right piece might take them to a really dynamic offense, so I should be a little more excited about Greene being availabe than the first post indicates.

Since I am definetly not on the Slaton bandwagon I love this pick. I think Greene would be seeing significant touches by midseason and be the starter in 2010.

 

[Blackjacks]

however Greene is the best talent on the board IMO.

If this is how the Texans have him/it graded out, then their nothing wrong it. Considering they are not "loaded" at running back. Chris Brown, Ahman Green and Ryan Moats can are easily expendable.

Sometimes youhavbe to make picks that are based on acquiring as much talent, overall, for your team.

and really more teams think in that way, than trying to assume that the top rated ______ is immediately going to reolve a need. One of the things that we tend to underrate as fans taking a part of the game and making it stronger. The Texans have a good, probably very good offense, but the right piece might take them to a really dynamic offense, so I should be a little more excited about Greene being availabe than the first post indicates.

Ill take it a step further.... The Texans are a .500 team. If they improve at all they can be a playoff team.What do they do in the playoffs with Slaton having any type of injury?

Green and Brown cant make it out of the preseason. Moats is scout team material.

Let's just say that if Schaub doesn't get hurt this year the Texans will make thier first playoff appearence.

 

[Buffaloes]

With the 48th pick of the draft The Denver Broncos select DT Ron Brace Boston College

This is a pick I hesitate to make. Denver can go a number of ways here and I wouldn't be surprised to see them trade up to grab a guy they are targeting considering they have 9 picks in the draft. I was ready to take Louis Delmas but Miami beat me to it. Brace is the best fit for the 3-4 NT still on the board. He is a big space eater who is not going to create too many plays on his own but he will take up a couple blockers to free up the ILBs. Denver will have to pick up a NT in the offseason if they are going to make any kind of switch to the 3-4 and while Brace fits the profile, he probably benefited from playing next to BJ Raji. He's a guy who doesn't always play with the proper leverage but that is something that can be taught. Conditionaing may be an issue but come on, the guy is a DT that is expected. I considered Rashad Johnson here but as much as Denver could use a couple of new safeties, they can use some beef up front too.

 

[awesomeness]

I just got home and have to leave in half an hour. A lot of good picks have taken place since i've been gone. Value has met need in a lot of these 2nd round picks.

Also, thanks Mr. Peterson for making the pick for me.

 

[Lucky Lefty]

With the 48th pick of the draft The Denver Broncos select DT Ron Brace Boston College

This is a pick I hesitate to make. Denver can go a number of ways here and I wouldn't be surprised to see them trade up to grab a guy they are targeting considering they have 9 picks in the draft. I was ready to take Louis Delmas but Miami beat me to it. Brace is the best fit for the 3-4 NT still on the board. He is a big space eater who is not going to create too many plays on his own but he will take up a couple blockers to free up the ILBs. Denver will have to pick up a NT in the offseason if they are going to make any kind of switch to the 3-4 and while Brace fits the profile, he probably benefited from playing next to BJ Raji. He's a guy who doesn't always play with the proper leverage but that is something that can be taught. Conditionaing may be an issue but come on, the guy is a DT that is expected. I considered Rashad Johnson here but as much as Denver could use a couple of new safeties, they can use some beef up front too.

Nice pick... He is a space eater...

 

[Getinthemix]

The Texans select Shone Greene RB Iowa

Antoher draft pick that did not fall that great in terms of real need for the Texans. They need a compliment to Steve Slaton, but this is an earlier pick than ideal, however Greene is the best talent on the board IMO. I think he can be one cut runner as he has displayed good vision and of course has the power Slaton does not. also, if Slaton is hurt, he should be able to carry the load. Other options here would be to go safety as a need pick, but i don't think the 2nd round type in this draft are significantly better than the 3rd, 4th rounders. Also, recent rumors are that the Texans like Dominque Barber a ton at SS, so in thier mind the need might not be as great as we think, although a center field type would give them something they have not had in their relative short history. Just not a have to have player here.

I am high on Rashad Johnson here. Think he will be a good safety at this level. Kind of BPA meets extreme need IMO.

 

[coolnerd]

The Texans select Shone Greene RB Iowa

Antoher draft pick that did not fall that great in terms of real need for the Texans. They need a compliment to Steve Slaton, but this is an earlier pick than ideal, however Greene is the best talent on the board IMO. I think he can be one cut runner as he has displayed good vision and of course has the power Slaton does not. also, if Slaton is hurt, he should be able to carry the load. Other options here would be to go safety as a need pick, but i don't think the 2nd round type in this draft are significantly better than the 3rd, 4th rounders. Also, recent rumors are that the Texans like Dominque Barber a ton at SS, so in thier mind the need might not be as great as we think, although a center field type would give them something they have not had in their relative short history. Just not a have to have player here.

I am high on Rashad Johnson here. Think he will be a good safety at this level. Kind of BPA meets extreme need IMO.

He was my other option, but I am not convinced he is rated as high as i have seen because of the overall weakness of the safety class. Good player, but as a pro I would surprised if he is a difference maker

 

[Ariakis]

Getting caught up again ... after my KC comments last night here are some for Detroit.

Following the Dolphins model why not bring back Kitna, draft a lower round QB, and use their early picks inside the trenches? With 1.01 give me Andre Smith. If that happens and there are no trades who else even takes him before the 49ers at #10? I wouldn't say he'd be a lock for KC either as this is simply a weak QB year.

So then at 20 I'd probably go BPA on defense or even a 2nd OL. Now at 2.01 it depends how guys like Freeman grade out otherwise you keep loading up on sure-things.

 

[Ariakis]

4. Seattle - Enforcer: Eugene Monroe, OT - Virginia

This thread talked me out of Crabtree here although I could see the Chiefs taking him at #3 ... or trading down so someone else will.

7. Oakland - massraider: Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech

I don't think he falls this far but if he does it's a no-brainer. Ideally, the Chiefs trade with Oakland, Jacksonville, or Buffalo who take Crabtree at #3 and then the Chiefs still get one of the top OT's for their bookends of the future.

9. Green Bay - chicago hooligan: Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia

I just don't see it. They'd go Raji if he were here.

10. San Francisco - Choke: BJ Raji, DT - Boston College

He'll be gone by 9.

13. Washington - ChrisCooleyFan: Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State

Could they be a surprise QB team? Campbell is a FA after this year I believe.

16. San Diego - pgreenfan: Jeremy Maclin, WR - Missouri

I just don't see this either. If LT or Sproles is gone this could be a RB slot. Otherwise this will be OL or defense.

18. Chicago - Deranged Hermit - Mark Sanchez, QB - USC

Can't object. Will they go for a veteran and then go WR here? They are starting to age on defense too.

19. Tampa Bay - Wu-Banger - Beanie Wells, RB - OSU

Whichever RB is PBA is potentially an option here as would a Sanchez or Stafford. That said, if they are rebuilding this may not be the best time to go RB over other needs.

20. Detroit (from Dallas) - travdogg - Brandon Pettigrew, TE - Ok. St.

21. Philadelphia - BuddyBall 2k3 - Eben Britton, OT - Arizona

I could see these picks swapped especially if they do take Stafford over my suggestion of Davis. Philly may be a player in trading up and/or trading a pick for Boldin anyway.

22. Minnesota - Andy D - Percy Harvin, WR - Florida

Not sure that's a need.

27. Indianapolis - Lucky Lefty - Alex Mack, C - Cal

OL, WR, or defense here obviously. Can't fault the pick even if Saturday stays if he's PBA at OL.

28. Philadelphia (from Carolina) - BuddyBall 2k3 - LeSean McCoy, RB - Pitt

As a Westy owner I hate it but barring a free agent this makes sense. Still, I suspect they'll package one or both picks.

30. Tennessee - bcr8f - Peria Jerry, DT - Ole Miss.

I could see WR here but this is fine.

32. Pittsburgh - treat88 - Duke Robinson - OG, Oklahoma

If any team needed OL help this is a no-brainer.

ROUND 2

34. St. Louis - William Moore SS Missouri

35. Kansas City - Kansas City - Paul Kruger, DE - Utah

I've thrown out some other suggestions but a DE and a LB would certainly not hurt. That said, I think their DL is less of a need than some think as Hali and Turk are simply young, Dorsey isn't a stud yet, and their LB's were horrible. Can Kruger play LB? Is he a stud? I don't know enough about him but I'd go with a 2nd LB and/or make a big move on offense here if they do indeed go LB in the first thinking WR or OL or even RB if any slide.

37. Seattle - Kenny Britt, WR - Rutgers

Unless Crabtree is the next Calvin this is so far a better setup. Good draft.

38. Cincinnati - Max Unger, C - Oregon

That's a lot of OL improvement. Palmer thanks you.

40. Raiders - Michael Johnson, DE - Georgia Tech

Nice draft

46. Texans - Shonn Green, RB - Iowa

They have other needs and barring a FA pickup this makes sense although waiting another round may have been better considering this was at the top of the next tier.

51. Cowboys

Won't comment yet on who hasn't been taken but I have strong opinions here

 

[thatguy]

With the 48th pick of the draft The Denver Broncos select DT Ron Brace Boston College

This is a pick I hesitate to make. Denver can go a number of ways here and I wouldn't be surprised to see them trade up to grab a guy they are targeting considering they have 9 picks in the draft. I was ready to take Louis Delmas but Miami beat me to it. Brace is the best fit for the 3-4 NT still on the board. He is a big space eater who is not going to create too many plays on his own but he will take up a couple blockers to free up the ILBs. Denver will have to pick up a NT in the offseason if they are going to make any kind of switch to the 3-4 and while Brace fits the profile, he probably benefited from playing next to BJ Raji. He's a guy who doesn't always play with the proper leverage but that is something that can be taught. Conditionaing may be an issue but come on, the guy is a DT that is expected. I considered Rashad Johnson here but as much as Denver could use a couple of new safeties, they can use some beef up front too.

Good job with your picks so far Buffaloes... If the real draft falls this way Denver fans should be happy. If Delmas is indeed a difference maker I think you're right in assuming he should be the pick here if he's available, but you can't go wrong with a big space eater to get things going up front in the transition to the 3-4. And Maualuga seems like the perfect fit for this transition as well and could fill the vacancy left by Al Wilson as the new leader of that defense.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

22. Minnesota - Andy D - Percy Harvin, WR - FloridaNot sure that's a need.

Not drafting for need.

 

[Rovers]

Calling it a night... be back in the am for the Jets pick.

 

[Buffaloes]

With the 48th pick of the draft The Denver Broncos select DT Ron Brace Boston College

This is a pick I hesitate to make. Denver can go a number of ways here and I wouldn't be surprised to see them trade up to grab a guy they are targeting considering they have 9 picks in the draft. I was ready to take Louis Delmas but Miami beat me to it. Brace is the best fit for the 3-4 NT still on the board. He is a big space eater who is not going to create too many plays on his own but he will take up a couple blockers to free up the ILBs. Denver will have to pick up a NT in the offseason if they are going to make any kind of switch to the 3-4 and while Brace fits the profile, he probably benefited from playing next to BJ Raji. He's a guy who doesn't always play with the proper leverage but that is something that can be taught. Conditionaing may be an issue but come on, the guy is a DT that is expected. I considered Rashad Johnson here but as much as Denver could use a couple of new safeties, they can use some beef up front too.

Good job with your picks so far Buffaloes... If the real draft falls this way Denver fans should be happy. If Delmas is indeed a difference maker I think you're right in assuming he should be the pick here if he's available, but you can't go wrong with a big space eater to get things going up front in the transition to the 3-4. And Maualuga seems like the perfect fit for this transition as well and could fill the vacancy left by Al Wilson as the new leader of that defense.

Thanks. With the Broncos being so porous on the defensive side, I guess it can make any pick on defense conceivable. It will be interesting to see how the offseason plays out.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

10. San Francisco - Choke: BJ Raji, DT - Boston College

He'll be gone by 9.

If you look at the second page... I had playfully "announced" a trade with the Raiders (#7). But it could be at #8 with the Jags. That was with the sole intention of grabbing Raji should he grade out at the combine well enough.

I firmly believe that for their team he is worth losing a 3rd and a 4th to acquire.

I find it humorous that everyone's so set in thinking Raji will be taken for sure by the Packers, if he isn't taken before. I guarantee you that if Raji is not BPA at #9 on the Green Bay board, he will not be taken. TT does not draft based on need.

 

[bcr8f]

Im not for sure that the Packers will take him. I am for sure that this is exactly what the 49ers want.

I am for sure the Raji (at this time) appears to be a top flight 3-4 NT prospect. Why should the 49ers risk it?

Besides, even if its not the Packers, maybe someone else will trade up with the Jags or Pack that wants him. ie Sedrick Ellis.

I'm not either. I see Green Bay trading down here.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

Give me a sec.....

 

[Getinthemix]

I thought Raji was a penetrating DT, not a hole plugger. How many penetrating NT's are there in 3-4 defenses around the league? That position is usually used to tie up blockers.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

The Chicago Bears take: William Beatty OT UCON

The need for O-line is pretty glaring, the whole line is getting old. Hopefully last year's debacle of a first round pick and Beatty will provide the bookends to protect our 1st round pick of this year.

 

[bcr8f]

I thought Raji was a penetrating DT, not a hole plugger. How many penetrating NT's are there in 3-4 defenses around the league? That position is usually used to tie up blockers.

That's right and I wasn't impressed by him in the Senior Bowl game. The QB TD was a result of him being pushed out of his gap. He was also blocked effectively by one blocker much of the time. His practice play didn't translate to the game.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

The Chicago Bears take: William Beatty OT UCON

The need for O-line is pretty glaring, the whole line is getting old. Hopefully last year's debacle of a first round pick and Beatty will provide the bookends to protect our 1st round pick of this year.

Ughhh. Great pick. This is a guy that I think will creep into the early 2nd or late first. Great value and someone I was targeting for the birds.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

I thought Raji was a penetrating DT, not a hole plugger. How many penetrating NT's are there in 3-4 defenses around the league? That position is usually used to tie up blockers.

That's right and I wasn't impressed by him in the Senior Bowl game. The QB TD was a result of him being pushed out of his gap. He was also blocked effectively by one blocker much of the time. His practice play didn't translate to the game.

I read a piece about how the Jags coaching staff switched up their blocking scheme solely because of Raji. They were afraid of him and he changed their plans. In the same piece it said the Bengals staff made adjustments and Raji was more successful later. I didn't see the game so I'm not sure.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

I thought Raji was a penetrating DT, not a hole plugger. How many penetrating NT's are there in 3-4 defenses around the league? That position is usually used to tie up blockers.

I'm pretty sure the good ones take up blockers and penetrate as well. Vince Wilfork is a good example.

 

[Wu-banger]

im here... not a normal Weekend poster ... just got the pm email as was walking out the house... give me a few to see who is availible.