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

[Wadsworth]

Gotta go out for a while. Be back in a hour and a half.....

Should be half hour or so.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

1.16 San Diego Chargers - Jeremy Maclin, WR - While not the biggest need of the Chargers Maclin gives them a game changer at WR who compliments Vincent Jackson extremely well. Maclin makes plays happen with the ball in his hands.

I really thought I would be taking a corner here but think that the value that Maclin presents is simply to good to pass on.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Rovers]

Sorry about that, but Andy made the same pick I would have made.

If Ryan is to use the 46 defense at all, he needs two man coverage corners. Revis is really very good, but on the other side it's near dismall. Lowery simply does not have the agility or make-up speed to be reliable in man coverage. I'm not sure Davis does either, but it's the biggest need on defense with a new defensive oriented HC, who by the way just brought in Doug Plank as a coach.... you know, the Doug Plank that wore 46 for the Bears when they ran the 46 defense. Obviously, it was named after Plank.

 

[Getinthemix]

Houston Texans select Aaron Maybin DE Penn StateThis is a pick where all my alternatives had questions, so I went will a productive, character guy which is what generally I think the Texans lean towards. My issue with Maybin is that he has not played a ton of college football and like Oyoke before him could take longer to be a quality pro than I really want to wait. The Texans need a pass rusher across from Mario williams so it fills a need. In terms of pure BPA Macklin or Vontae Davis might be a little better, but assuming the Texans sign or franchise Robinson both of those needs are secondary to finding a potential pass rusher. Honestly, I am not excited about Maybin, but not sure if any player would be a better match of talent and need.

If I could lay odds, Houston is the most likely team to trade down. They have depth issues after having no 2nd rounders the last two years, there are no safeties worth this high a pick, there are no complete 4-3 DE prospects, there will be a plethera of options at corner at this slot and that is not that pressing a need if they resign or franchise Dunta Robinson.But since there are no trades in this mock, this is the pick I would have made as well. Cushing would have been my first option as I'm not sold on Maybin, but he went one slot ahead to NO. Morlon Greenwood is a likely cut, Will Demps is coming off a broken leg and Adibi is more of a depth option to me. GM Rick Smith recently came back from the Senior Bowl gushing about how impressive the linebackers were at the practices so I think a LB'er makes about as much sense as a DE if the DE prospects left aren't all that promising.

I think if Curry, Mauluga, or Cushing fall to us they will be our pick.McMouthpiece had this to say:

The Texans also need to get bigger and better at outside linebacker.Xavier Adibi, who weighed 225, made some big plays when he was healthy. The problem was that he wasn’t healthy enough. In a perfect world, Adibi puts on about five or 10 pounds of muscle and stays healthy, but the Texans won’t know for sure until the season.Because of the uncertainty over Diles and Adibi, Smith and Kubiak need to add an outside linebacker. Keep in mind that it’s not out of the question that they will use their first-round pick on one because it’s a talented position in this draft.

Cushing would add a nice pass-rushing ability as well which is greatly needed and would fit the new DC's attacking style of defense.

If you are looking at it that way, perhaps Clay Matthews would also be a solid consideration.

 

[massraider]

1.16 San Diego Chargers - Jeremy Maclin, WR - While not the biggest need of the Chargers Maclin gives them a game changer at WR who compliments Vincent Jackson extremely well. Maclin makes plays happen with the ball in his hands.

I really thought I would be taking a corner here but think that the value that Maclin presents is simply to good to pass on.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would boo it as well, but only because I think Maclin would be scary on that team. Maclin is a weapon.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

18. The Chicago Bears take: Mark Sanchez QB USC

The Bears need a ton of help. O-line is old, WR depth is non-existant, DE is underacheiving, Secondary could use some healthy bodies. All that being said, they REALLY need a QB. Actually, they REALLY needed a QB for decades. They got snaked on Culpepper, they decided not to take Flacco, they passed on Aaron Rogers and Brady Quinn when they free-falled right passed them in recent years. What makes me think they'll pull the trigger this year? Truth be told, I think they're sick of playing musical QB every year (at least that's my hope). This franchise needs a leader on offense and hopefully he can be that person. He'll also have the luxery of sitting behind Orton and learn the offense next year, something most rookie QB's drafted in the first don't have.

I also considered Britton, Harvin, Mack and English, but I feel that this was a pick I needed to make given the circumstance. When all is said and done though, I don't actually expect Sanchez to be here, but weirder things have happened.

 

[TheDirtyWord]

18. The Chicago Bears take: Mark Sanchez QB USC

The Bears need a ton of help. O-line is old, WR depth is non-existant, DE is underacheiving, Secondary could use some healthy bodies. All that being said, they REALLY need a QB. Actually, they REALLY needed a QB for decades. They got snaked on Culpepper, they decided not to take Flacco, they passed on Aaron Rogers and Brady Quinn when they free-falled right passed them in recent years. What makes me think they'll pull the trigger this year? Truth be told, I think they're sick of playing musical QB every year (at least that's my hope). This franchise needs a leader on offense and hopefully he can be that person. He'll also have the luxery of sitting behind Orton and learn the offense next year, something most rookie QB's drafted in the first don't have.

I also considered Britton, Harvin, Mack and English, but I feel that this was a pick I needed to make given the circumstance. When all is said and done though, I don't actually expect Sanchez to be here, but weirder things have happened.

This is a pick, should the circumstance present itself, that the Bears would have to make. With Orton going into the last year of his contract, you simply don't know what you have in him and to not protect yourself at this position is haphazard. Sanchez now is your QB of the future and if by chance, Orton blows up, then you have a very desirable asset to either franchise and trade (Orton) or trade (Sanchez).

 

[stevegamer]

18. The Chicago Bears take: Mark Sanchez QB USC

The Bears need a ton of help. O-line is old, WR depth is non-existant, DE is underacheiving, Secondary could use some healthy bodies. All that being said, they REALLY need a QB. Actually, they REALLY needed a QB for decades. They got snaked on Culpepper, they decided not to take Flacco, they passed on Aaron Rogers and Brady Quinn when they free-falled right passed them in recent years. What makes me think they'll pull the trigger this year? Truth be told, I think they're sick of playing musical QB every year (at least that's my hope). This franchise needs a leader on offense and hopefully he can be that person. He'll also have the luxery of sitting behind Orton and learn the offense next year, something most rookie QB's drafted in the first don't have.

I also considered Britton, Harvin, Mack and English, but I feel that this was a pick I needed to make given the circumstance. When all is said and done though, I don't actually expect Sanchez to be here, but weirder things have happened.

Not a fan of this pick. The Bears are traditionally built off defense & running. I think they could use some OL help. Last time they made the Super Bowl that had a hotshot young 1st round QB - Rex Grossman, who is ironically still on the roster.Having two backup QB's with big contracts isn't a great idea.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

Rex Grossman has made maybe like $8 mil in his whole career.

 

[awesomeness]

18. The Chicago Bears take: Mark Sanchez QB USC

The Bears need a ton of help. O-line is old, WR depth is non-existant, DE is underacheiving, Secondary could use some healthy bodies. All that being said, they REALLY need a QB. Actually, they REALLY needed a QB for decades. They got snaked on Culpepper, they decided not to take Flacco, they passed on Aaron Rogers and Brady Quinn when they free-falled right passed them in recent years. What makes me think they'll pull the trigger this year? Truth be told, I think they're sick of playing musical QB every year (at least that's my hope). This franchise needs a leader on offense and hopefully he can be that person. He'll also have the luxery of sitting behind Orton and learn the offense next year, something most rookie QB's drafted in the first don't have.

I also considered Britton, Harvin, Mack and English, but I feel that this was a pick I needed to make given the circumstance. When all is said and done though, I don't actually expect Sanchez to be here, but weirder things have happened.

Not a fan of this pick. The Bears are traditionally built off defense & running. I think they could use some OL help. Last time they made the Super Bowl that had a hotshot young 1st round QB - Rex Grossman, who is ironically still on the roster.Having two backup QB's with big contracts isn't a great idea.

Grossman is a free agent this year, so either he won't return to Chicago or he'll be signed for next to nothing.

 

[William Munny]

18. The Chicago Bears take: Mark Sanchez QB USC

The Bears need a ton of help. O-line is old, WR depth is non-existant, DE is underacheiving, Secondary could use some healthy bodies. All that being said, they REALLY need a QB. Actually, they REALLY needed a QB for decades. They got snaked on Culpepper, they decided not to take Flacco, they passed on Aaron Rogers and Brady Quinn when they free-falled right passed them in recent years. What makes me think they'll pull the trigger this year? Truth be told, I think they're sick of playing musical QB every year (at least that's my hope). This franchise needs a leader on offense and hopefully he can be that person. He'll also have the luxery of sitting behind Orton and learn the offense next year, something most rookie QB's drafted in the first don't have.

I also considered Britton, Harvin, Mack and English, but I feel that this was a pick I needed to make given the circumstance. When all is said and done though, I don't actually expect Sanchez to be here, but weirder things have happened.

Not a fan of this pick. The Bears are traditionally built off defense & running. I think they could use some OL help. Last time they made the Super Bowl that had a hotshot young 1st round QB - Rex Grossman, who is ironically still on the roster.Having two backup QB's with big contracts isn't a great idea.

Gross is a FA and will be goneStill would rather address the lines before a qb that Im not really sold on.

 

[awesomeness]

18. The Chicago Bears take: Mark Sanchez QB USC

The Bears need a ton of help. O-line is old, WR depth is non-existant, DE is underacheiving, Secondary could use some healthy bodies. All that being said, they REALLY need a QB. Actually, they REALLY needed a QB for decades. They got snaked on Culpepper, they decided not to take Flacco, they passed on Aaron Rogers and Brady Quinn when they free-falled right passed them in recent years. What makes me think they'll pull the trigger this year? Truth be told, I think they're sick of playing musical QB every year (at least that's my hope). This franchise needs a leader on offense and hopefully he can be that person. He'll also have the luxery of sitting behind Orton and learn the offense next year, something most rookie QB's drafted in the first don't have.

I also considered Britton, Harvin, Mack and English, but I feel that this was a pick I needed to make given the circumstance. When all is said and done though, I don't actually expect Sanchez to be here, but weirder things have happened.

i like this pick a lot. The drop off from Sanchez to a QB to a QB the Bears could get in round 2 is a LOT steeper than the drop off from Eben Britton to a offensive lineman they can get in round 2.

 

[Wu-banger]

#19 TAMPA BAY SELECTS - RB CHRIS WELLS, OHIO STATE

The Bucs Offense needs an identity.... and was hoping that Sanchez lasted one more slot.

Wells would help solidify the RB spot crushed by injuries in 08 and take pressure off whatever QB is behind center in this year as well as eat some clock to keep the defense rested.

The D in Tampa fell apart the second part of the season but still finished in the top 5 overall,,,,, but could use help on the D Line still although I dont llike any of the DTs availible.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

18. The Chicago Bears take: Mark Sanchez QB USC

The Bears need a ton of help. O-line is old, WR depth is non-existant, DE is underacheiving, Secondary could use some healthy bodies. All that being said, they REALLY need a QB. Actually, they REALLY needed a QB for decades. They got snaked on Culpepper, they decided not to take Flacco, they passed on Aaron Rogers and Brady Quinn when they free-falled right passed them in recent years. What makes me think they'll pull the trigger this year? Truth be told, I think they're sick of playing musical QB every year (at least that's my hope). This franchise needs a leader on offense and hopefully he can be that person. He'll also have the luxery of sitting behind Orton and learn the offense next year, something most rookie QB's drafted in the first don't have.

I also considered Britton, Harvin, Mack and English, but I feel that this was a pick I needed to make given the circumstance. When all is said and done though, I don't actually expect Sanchez to be here, but weirder things have happened.

Not a fan of this pick. The Bears are traditionally built off defense & running. I think they could use some OL help. Last time they made the Super Bowl that had a hotshot young 1st round QB - Rex Grossman, who is ironically still on the roster.Having two backup QB's with big contracts isn't a great idea.

Gross is a FA and will be goneStill would rather address the lines before a qb that Im not really sold on.

I like Sanchez and think he'll be a very good NFL QB. The OL prospects, outside the 4 that already went earlier, are just as much a crapshoot. In a perfect world one of the 4 would have dropped, but they didn't.

As for the DL, I didn't see value there that couldn't be had in the 2nd.

 

[stevegamer]

18. The Chicago Bears take: Mark Sanchez QB USC

The Bears need a ton of help. O-line is old, WR depth is non-existant, DE is underacheiving, Secondary could use some healthy bodies. All that being said, they REALLY need a QB. Actually, they REALLY needed a QB for decades. They got snaked on Culpepper, they decided not to take Flacco, they passed on Aaron Rogers and Brady Quinn when they free-falled right passed them in recent years. What makes me think they'll pull the trigger this year? Truth be told, I think they're sick of playing musical QB every year (at least that's my hope). This franchise needs a leader on offense and hopefully he can be that person. He'll also have the luxery of sitting behind Orton and learn the offense next year, something most rookie QB's drafted in the first don't have.

I also considered Britton, Harvin, Mack and English, but I feel that this was a pick I needed to make given the circumstance. When all is said and done though, I don't actually expect Sanchez to be here, but weirder things have happened.

Not a fan of this pick. The Bears are traditionally built off defense & running. I think they could use some OL help. Last time they made the Super Bowl that had a hotshot young 1st round QB - Rex Grossman, who is ironically still on the roster.Having two backup QB's with big contracts isn't a great idea.

Grossman is a free agent this year, so either he won't return to Chicago or he'll be signed for next to nothing.

Well I got the contract wrong, but I'd still prefer the OL.

 

[travdogg]

#19 TAMPA BAY SELECTS - RB CHRIS WELLS, OHIO STATE

The Bucs Offense needs an identity.... and was hoping that Sanchez lasted one more slot.

Wells would help solidify the RB spot crushed by injuries in 08 and take pressure off whatever QB is behind center in this year as well as eat some clock to keep the defense rested.

The D in Tampa fell apart the second part of the season but still finished in the top 5 overall,,,,, but could use help on the D Line still although I dont llike any of the DTs availible.

I like that pick a lot, I have a feeling the Bucs offense is going to look very different than it did when Gruden was there. Getting a big RB is a good 1st step.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

18. The Chicago Bears take: Mark Sanchez QB USC

The Bears need a ton of help. O-line is old, WR depth is non-existant, DE is underacheiving, Secondary could use some healthy bodies. All that being said, they REALLY need a QB. Actually, they REALLY needed a QB for decades. They got snaked on Culpepper, they decided not to take Flacco, they passed on Aaron Rogers and Brady Quinn when they free-falled right passed them in recent years. What makes me think they'll pull the trigger this year? Truth be told, I think they're sick of playing musical QB every year (at least that's my hope). This franchise needs a leader on offense and hopefully he can be that person. He'll also have the luxery of sitting behind Orton and learn the offense next year, something most rookie QB's drafted in the first don't have.

I also considered Britton, Harvin, Mack and English, but I feel that this was a pick I needed to make given the circumstance. When all is said and done though, I don't actually expect Sanchez to be here, but weirder things have happened.

Not a fan of this pick. The Bears are traditionally built off defense & running. I think they could use some OL help. Last time they made the Super Bowl that had a hotshot young 1st round QB - Rex Grossman, who is ironically still on the roster.Having two backup QB's with big contracts isn't a great idea.

Grossman is a free agent this year, so either he won't return to Chicago or he'll be signed for next to nothing.

Well I got the contract wrong, but I'd still prefer the OL.

Who would you have taken? Remember, they also already have a first round O-lineman that didn't play a lick last year that hopefully will help out this year....

 

[Blackjacks]

#19 TAMPA BAY SELECTS - RB CHRIS WELLS, OHIO STATE

The Bucs Offense needs an identity.... and was hoping that Sanchez lasted one more slot.

Wells would help solidify the RB spot crushed by injuries in 08 and take pressure off whatever QB is behind center in this year as well as eat some clock to keep the defense rested.

The D in Tampa fell apart the second part of the season but still finished in the top 5 overall,,,,, but could use help on the D Line still although I dont llike any of the DTs availible.

I do like the pick but if Moreno was available I could see him fitting in better in the offense but since he isn't I like this pickNice job

 

[TheDirtyWord]

#19 TAMPA BAY SELECTS - RB CHRIS WELLS, OHIO STATE

The Bucs Offense needs an identity.... and was hoping that Sanchez lasted one more slot.

Wells would help solidify the RB spot crushed by injuries in 08 and take pressure off whatever QB is behind center in this year as well as eat some clock to keep the defense rested.

The D in Tampa fell apart the second part of the season but still finished in the top 5 overall,,,,, but could use help on the D Line still although I dont llike any of the DTs availible.

Wells is solid value here, although I've never completely warmed up to him...The question I have is this...at RB, the Bucs now have Earnest Graham, Warrick Dunn and Cadillac Williams.

I recognize that Caddy is beyond injury plagued, but from what I've heard/seen, his most recent injury is not close to as severe as his original injury. Graham IMO is a solid and versatile RB that can pretty much do anything you ask of him. Dunn could be a cap casualty, but was productive last year. And given TB has about as much salary cap as a team can have, the need to waive Dunn would seem to be minimal.

I guess my point is that even before the drafting of Wells, there was a significant RB glut here.

 

[travdogg]

I have a feeling a lot of Lions fans won't like this pick, but I think it would be a great addition and it ties in with the Stafford pick.

20. Detroit Lions select: Brandon Pettigrew TE Oklahoma State

I don't really think the O-lineman available here are any different than the guys who will be available at the top of round 2. I would have taken Davis at CB if he'd fallen here, but really this pick came down to Pettigrew or Laurinaitis.

Adding Pettigrew should give them a reliable underneath target for Stafford while teams are doubling and tripling Calvin Johnson, plus Pettigrew is a very good blocking TE and that will benefit Kevin Smith and the running game.

I kinda view Pettigrew as a more athletic Heath Miller and that is well worth a mid first round pick in my eyes.

This pick gives the Lions a very promising set of skill position starters with Stafford, Smith, Calvin and now Pettigrew.

 

[JAA]

I have a feeling a lot of Lions fans won't like this pick, but I think it would be a great addition and it ties in with the Stafford pick.

20. Detroit Lions select: Brandon Pettigrew TE Oklahoma State

I don't really think the O-lineman available here are any different than the guys who will be available at the top of round 2. I would have taken Davis at CB if he'd fallen here, but really this pick came down to Pettigrew or Laurinaitis.

Adding Pettigrew should give them a reliable underneath target for Stafford while teams are doubling and tripling Calvin Johnson, plus Pettigrew is a very good blocking TE and that will benefit Kevin Smith and the running game.

I kinda view Pettigrew as a more athletic Heath Miller and that is well worth a mid first round pick in my eyes.

This pick gives the Lions a very promising set of skill position starters with Stafford, Smith, Calvin and now Pettigrew.

nice addition for the Lyons. Hes a great blocker

 

[awesomeness]

i expect the Eagles to take Eben Britton with the next pick. I thought for sure thats who the Lions were gonna take.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

I have a feeling a lot of Lions fans won't like this pick, but I think it would be a great addition and it ties in with the Stafford pick.

20. Detroit Lions select: Brandon Pettigrew TE Oklahoma State

I don't really think the O-lineman available here are any different than the guys who will be available at the top of round 2. I would have taken Davis at CB if he'd fallen here, but really this pick came down to Pettigrew or Laurinaitis.

Adding Pettigrew should give them a reliable underneath target for Stafford while teams are doubling and tripling Calvin Johnson, plus Pettigrew is a very good blocking TE and that will benefit Kevin Smith and the running game.

I kinda view Pettigrew as a more athletic Heath Miller and that is well worth a mid first round pick in my eyes.

This pick gives the Lions a very promising set of skill position starters with Stafford, Smith, Calvin and now Pettigrew.

I'm sure the Eagles are cursing up a storm now.

 

[Wu-banger]

#19 TAMPA BAY SELECTS - RB CHRIS WELLS, OHIO STATE

The Bucs Offense needs an identity.... and was hoping that Sanchez lasted one more slot.

Wells would help solidify the RB spot crushed by injuries in 08 and take pressure off whatever QB is behind center in this year as well as eat some clock to keep the defense rested.

The D in Tampa fell apart the second part of the season but still finished in the top 5 overall,,,,, but could use help on the D Line still although I dont llike any of the DTs availible.

Wells is solid value here, although I've never completely warmed up to him...The question I have is this...at RB, the Bucs now have Earnest Graham, Warrick Dunn and Cadillac Williams.

I recognize that Caddy is beyond injury plagued, but from what I've heard/seen, his most recent injury is not close to as severe as his original injury. Graham IMO is a solid and versatile RB that can pretty much do anything you ask of him. Dunn could be a cap casualty, but was productive last year. And given TB has about as much salary cap as a team can have, the need to waive Dunn would seem to be minimal.

I guess my point is that even before the drafting of Wells, there was a significant RB glut here.

Glut..?? ...maybe in body count but not talent...I felt that Dunn is about done....Graham is ok talent at best who got injured...and sadly Caddy is facing another rehab.

the Bucs could not seriously be comfortable with that a their rb stable in 09

Wells is too talented imo for them to pass over ...

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

At #21 The Philadelphia Eagles Select: Eben Britton OT Arizona

The Eagles couldnt be more pleased with Britton falling into their laps. They have a definite need at the position with serious question marks in Runyan and Thomas. At 6'6" and 310+ lbs he should be able to fill in for either Tackle next season.

The Eagles believe the game is won upfront with the big boys so I highly doubt they would use this pick on a RB like McCoy or Greene. The need is there, the talent is available, its a no brainer.

 

[awesomeness]

At #21 The Philadelphia Eagles Select: Eben Britton OT Arizona

The Eagles couldnt be more pleased with Britton falling into their laps. They have a definite need at the position with serious question marks in Runyan and Thomas. At 6'6" and 310+ lbs he should be able to fill in for either Tackle next season.

The Eagles believe the game is won upfront with the big boys so I highly doubt they would use this pick on a RB like McCoy or Greene. The need is there, the talent is available, its a no brainer.

i like it.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Dang. I was hoping Britton would last to the Vikes. Gimme a minute to think...

 

[Deranged Hermit]

At #21 The Philadelphia Eagles Select: Eben Britton OT Arizona

The Eagles couldnt be more pleased with Britton falling into their laps. They have a definite need at the position with serious question marks in Runyan and Thomas. At 6'6" and 310+ lbs he should be able to fill in for either Tackle next season.

The Eagles believe the game is won upfront with the big boys so I highly doubt they would use this pick on a RB like McCoy or Greene. The need is there, the talent is available, its a no brainer.

i like it.

This is who I would have taken too. I know most in the Eagles nation would rather have Pettigrew or a RB though.

 

[awesomeness]

At #21 The Philadelphia Eagles Select: Eben Britton OT Arizona

The Eagles couldnt be more pleased with Britton falling into their laps. They have a definite need at the position with serious question marks in Runyan and Thomas. At 6'6" and 310+ lbs he should be able to fill in for either Tackle next season.

The Eagles believe the game is won upfront with the big boys so I highly doubt they would use this pick on a RB like McCoy or Greene. The need is there, the talent is available, its a no brainer.

i like it.

This is who I would have taken too. I know most in the Eagles nation would rather have Pettigrew or a RB though.

Personally i'd rather have Britton than Pettigrew, but would be happy enough with either of them. For RB i'm not too sure in which direction the Eagles should go. McCoy's style is very similar to that of Westbrook and i think he'd be a great replacement for Westbrook once Westy retires. But since his style is so similar and since Westy still has the skills to start at RB draft McCoy doesn't really help us right now. Greene is a big back who could take over goal line/short yardage carries and would in turn help our team out a lot more for next year than McCoy would. Once Westy is done we would have change our game plan pretty significantly or add a new RB who can make catches out of the backfield.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

1.22 - Minnesota Vikings: Percy Harvin, WR - Florida

Even thought they spent a fortune on Bernard Berrian, he didn't deliver a commensurate performance. Sidney Rice was injured and gets a pass, but isn't all that dynamic. I still like him though. All Bobby Wade is good for is the five yard slant - he's as dynamic as melba toast.

First and foremost, Harvin will have an impact on the return game. The Vikes trotted out Maurice Hicks and Aundrae Allison, neither of which gave them much. Harvin is an instant upgrade there.

Plus, he'd be a tremendous compliment to the receiving game, opening things up a ton for AP and giving whatever QB they end up with a multi-dimensional talent that could line up anywhere. He'd add another electric component to the offense.

I considered taking a corner and a DT as Winfield is in his contract's last season and Pat Williams is getting up there.

I know I'm breaking my own rule by posting this so close to the Eagles pick, but I'm not sure how much I'm gonna be online here this afternoon. So I hope people still discuss that Britton pick too.

 

[Bud Kilmer]

Wow, surprised me Andy. I was hoping Britton would fall and don't see the Vikings taking a WR, at least this early.

With only on CB off the table I was thinking it was a windfall for them with DJ Moore or Alphonso Smith still on the board. They need to address that situation with Griffin being OK, no decent nickel option with Gordon being a ??? due to injury and Winfield only signed for one more year.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Wow, surprised me Andy. I was hoping Britton would fall and don't see the Vikings taking a WR, at least this early. With only on CB off the table I was thinking it was a windfall for them with DJ Moore or Alphonso Smith still on the board. They need to address that situation with Griffin being OK, no decent nickel option with Gordon being a ??? due to injury and Winfield only signed for one more year.

The corners were tough to pass on for sure. I just think that Harvin impacts two phases of the game and hopefully would cause Chili to not be so conservative with the offense. I think they'd get more mileage out of AP with Harvin on the field.Plus I think there'll be some good corners available in round 2, if necessary.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

how many rounds are we going to do? If we're doing 2 (or more) we still need a team for the Panthers.

Just two this time around. After the combine we'll do one that goes 3.

then we still need 1 more guy for the Panthers then i think.

I'll take care of it. Either make the pick myself or find someone to do it.

 

[awesomeness]

Wow, surprised me Andy. I was hoping Britton would fall and don't see the Vikings taking a WR, at least this early. With only on CB off the table I was thinking it was a windfall for them with DJ Moore or Alphonso Smith still on the board. They need to address that situation with Griffin being OK, no decent nickel option with Gordon being a ??? due to injury and Winfield only signed for one more year.

Neither Moore or Alphonso Smith skillset mesh well with the the Vikings imo. Moore and Smith are both cover guys who aren't great tacklers or great in run support. The Vikings seem to like there CBs to be good tacklers which is evident in both Winfield and Griffin.

 

[stevegamer]

At #21 The Philadelphia Eagles Select: Eben Britton OT Arizona

The Eagles couldnt be more pleased with Britton falling into their laps. They have a definite need at the position with serious question marks in Runyan and Thomas. At 6'6" and 310+ lbs he should be able to fill in for either Tackle next season.

The Eagles believe the game is won upfront with the big boys so I highly doubt they would use this pick on a RB like McCoy or Greene. The need is there, the talent is available, its a no brainer.

Great pick for the Eagles - OT is the #1 need.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Be sure and PM me when Baltimore is up.

Ravens fans, feel free to PM me your thoughts. I have a player in mind though.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

Meh, scrumtrulescent may call Sean Smith or D.J.Moore here, but my homer pick is James Laurinaitis (now that Andy took Harvin off the board).

Plaigarized excerpt that caught my eye....

During three years as a starter for the Buckeyes, Laurinaitis collected 376 tackles, nine interceptions and 13 sacks. While the Big Ten has received a great deal of negative attention directed at their ability to compete with the "Big Boy" programs, Lauranaitis can point to nine tackles versus USC, nine tackles versus Texas, 18 tackles versus LSU in the 2007 BCS Championship games and 15 tackles versus Florida in the 2006 BCS championship game as proof that he can produce no matter how bright the lights shine.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Meh, scrumtrulescent may call Sean Smith or D.J.Moore here, but my homer pick is James Laurinaitis (now that Andy took Harvin off the board).Plaigarized excerpt that caught my eye....During three years as a starter for the Buckeyes, Laurinaitis collected 376 tackles, nine interceptions and 13 sacks. While the Big Ten has received a great deal of negative attention directed at their ability to compete with the "Big Boy" programs, Lauranaitis can point to nine tackles versus USC, nine tackles versus Texas, 18 tackles versus LSU in the 2007 BCS Championship games and 15 tackles versus Florida in the 2006 BCS championship game as proof that he can produce no matter how bright the lights shine.

If you'd wanted to make the draft picks you should have claimed it earlier, I offered and you passed. You don't need to drop your hints to me in the thread. I'm sorry if you don't like who I draft.My pick will be up soon.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

Meh, scrumtrulescent may call Sean Smith or D.J.Moore here, but my homer pick is James Laurinaitis (now that Andy took Harvin off the board).Plaigarized excerpt that caught my eye....During three years as a starter for the Buckeyes, Laurinaitis collected 376 tackles, nine interceptions and 13 sacks. While the Big Ten has received a great deal of negative attention directed at their ability to compete with the "Big Boy" programs, Lauranaitis can point to nine tackles versus USC, nine tackles versus Texas, 18 tackles versus LSU in the 2007 BCS Championship games and 15 tackles versus Florida in the 2006 BCS championship game as proof that he can produce no matter how bright the lights shine.

If you'd wanted to make the draft picks you should have claimed it earlier, I offered and you passed. You don't need to drop your hints to me in the thread. I'm sorry if you don't like who I draft.My pick will be up soon.

Wow. Sorry if I offended you.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Meh, scrumtrulescent may call Sean Smith or D.J.Moore here, but my homer pick is James Laurinaitis (now that Andy took Harvin off the board).Plaigarized excerpt that caught my eye....During three years as a starter for the Buckeyes, Laurinaitis collected 376 tackles, nine interceptions and 13 sacks. While the Big Ten has received a great deal of negative attention directed at their ability to compete with the "Big Boy" programs, Lauranaitis can point to nine tackles versus USC, nine tackles versus Texas, 18 tackles versus LSU in the 2007 BCS Championship games and 15 tackles versus Florida in the 2006 BCS championship game as proof that he can produce no matter how bright the lights shine.

If you'd wanted to make the draft picks you should have claimed it earlier, I offered and you passed. You don't need to drop your hints to me in the thread. I'm sorry if you don't like who I draft.My pick will be up soon.

Wow. Sorry if I offended you.

Thunder stealer

 

[Warhogs]

With the 9th pick in the first round, the Green Bay Packers select:



Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia

(scattered boos)

Another good spot to trade down from, with Everette Brown, Raji and Jenkins available. If "stuck" drafting at #9 they all look like good additions to GB's new 3-4 defense. When we began this draft I was sure I wanted Jenkins.

But I remember that in the games last year where the Packers were in control, they wanted to and did run more - the times when Grant had 25, 30, or even more carries. Brandon Jackson can make plays on the outside and in the passing game but isn't a great secondary runner. The team's RB scouting (beyond Grant) looks iffy, with Morency, Herron, Wynn etc. not finding homes elsewhere once off GB's roster.

Moreno is fast, strong, has good hands, and is absolutely a 1st round RB. There is (supposedly) low demand for the position in this year's first round, but just means you can find a good one later than usual. I looked at last year's mock linked in the first post and noticed that someone took Chris Johnson in the 2nd round for the Packers - a guy they didn't "need" but who would have certainly improved the offense. Same for Felix Jones in Dallas last season. There are 3-4 defenders available through the 2nd and 3rd rounds: the Packers choose to start with the draft's best RB.

I've got to say, as a Packer fan, I'm definitely surprised by this. <_<

If this happened on draft day I gotta believe someone would be fired over night.

We should have screened the drafters. This looks like a pick made by a CHICAGO Hooligan for the Green Bay Packers. I just not in a million years could see this happening with the defensive players on the board. This team had defensive issues and there are so many better choices on that side of the ball with this pick. This just aint gonna happen.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

1.23 The Patriots select, Clint Sintim, OLB, Virginia

The Patriots were down in the sack categories and the interception categories in 2008 from what they'd done in the past. A lot of that had to do with injuries to their LB's. A lot of that had to do with their LB's being old. Sintim is a fantastic pass rusher and blitzer with 20 sacks accumulated in his Junior and Senior years. He's played all 4 years in Al Groh's 3/4 defense, which obviously, Bill Belichick understands very well. Sintim could play OLB from day one in Bill's system if needed, but he also adds the flexibility of playing on the inside if needed. Belichick could either move Sintim inside and Adalius out, or vice versa. Either way it impacts New England's rush defense, and it's defense as a whole. With a stronger pass rush we will see more sacks from NE and more int's.

I considered Laurinaitis here but don't feel he makes much of an impact. He makes a lot of tackles and is a good leader on defense but I don't think it's Belichick's style to take a player in the 1st round that won't make much impact. I was hoping by some miracle Chris Wells would fall but when that didn't happen, I struggled to find another impact player that was so ready made for the Patriots. I think Sintim's not only the best fit here, I also believe he can have the most impact.

Rip away!

 

[Buffaloes]

1.23 The Patriots select, Clint Sintim, OLB, VirginiaThe Patriots were way down in the sack categories and the interception categories in 2008. A lot of that had to do with injuries to their LB's. A lot of that had to do with their LB's being old. Sintim is a fantastic pass rusher and blitzer with 20 sacks accumulated in his Junior and Senior years. He's played all 4 years in Al Groh's 3/4 defense, which obviously, Bill Belichick understands very well. Sintim could play OLB from day one in Bill's system if needed, but he also adds the flexibility of playing on the inside if needed. Belichick could either move Sintim inside and Adalius out, or vice versa. Either way it impacts New England's rush defense, and it's defense as a whole. With a stronger pass rush we will see more sacks from NE and more int's.I considered Laurinaitis here but don't feel he makes much of an impact. He makes a lot of tackles and is a good leader on defense but I don't think it's Belichick's style to take a player in the 1st round that won't make much impact. I was hoping by some miracle Chris Wells would fall but when that didn't happen, I struggled to find an impact player that was so ready made for the Patriots. I think Sintim's not only the best fit here, I also believe he can have the most impact.Rip away!

No need to rip this pick. I think Sintim is the best fit if you are looking for a LB to fit the Pats scheme. I thought you would go with a CB but I like the Sintim pick too.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

No need to rip this pick. I think Sintim is the best fit if you are looking for a LB to fit the Pats scheme. I thought you would go with a CB but I like the Sintim pick too.

As Andy stated, there are CB's to be had in the 2nd if necessary. NE did draft 2 CB's last year also so they have some young talent, if they can stay healthy. I figured I'd get ripped because everyone would think Laurinaitis is the pick. Laurinaitis makes me Personally, I'm not entirely sure why everyone has Sintim lower than Cushing. Is it because one week at the Senior Bowl when he pumped an extra shot of roids?

 

[Wadsworth]

1.23 The Patriots select, Clint Sintim, OLB, Virginia

The Patriots were down in the sack categories and the interception categories in 2008 from what they'd done in the past. A lot of that had to do with injuries to their LB's. A lot of that had to do with their LB's being old. Sintim is a fantastic pass rusher and blitzer with 20 sacks accumulated in his Junior and Senior years. He's played all 4 years in Al Groh's 3/4 defense, which obviously, Bill Belichick understands very well. Sintim could play OLB from day one in Bill's system if needed, but he also adds the flexibility of playing on the inside if needed. Belichick could either move Sintim inside and Adalius out, or vice versa. Either way it impacts New England's rush defense, and it's defense as a whole. With a stronger pass rush we will see more sacks from NE and more int's.

I considered Laurinaitis here but don't feel he makes much of an impact. He makes a lot of tackles and is a good leader on defense but I don't think it's Belichick's style to take a player in the 1st round that won't make much impact. I was hoping by some miracle Chris Wells would fall but when that didn't happen, I struggled to find an impact player that was so ready made for the Patriots. I think Sintim's not only the best fit here, I also believe he can have the most impact.

Rip away!

No rip coming from me. Stintim is a smart, productive and versatile player. If you had to list three qualities that the Pats under BB look for in prospects, smart, productive and versatile would be a pretty good choice. Laurinatis wouldn't be a bad choice either, but I'd also prefer Stintim for the Pats as he can fill more roles.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Meh, scrumtrulescent may call Sean Smith or D.J.Moore here, but my homer pick is James Laurinaitis (now that Andy took Harvin off the board).Plaigarized excerpt that caught my eye....During three years as a starter for the Buckeyes, Laurinaitis collected 376 tackles, nine interceptions and 13 sacks. While the Big Ten has received a great deal of negative attention directed at their ability to compete with the "Big Boy" programs, Lauranaitis can point to nine tackles versus USC, nine tackles versus Texas, 18 tackles versus LSU in the 2007 BCS Championship games and 15 tackles versus Florida in the 2006 BCS championship game as proof that he can produce no matter how bright the lights shine.

If you'd wanted to make the draft picks you should have claimed it earlier, I offered and you passed. You don't need to drop your hints to me in the thread. I'm sorry if you don't like who I draft.My pick will be up soon.

Wow. Sorry if I offended you.

You didn't offend me, but maybe you should have taken the draft. If you really want it, you can take the NE draft picks in the 2nd. Just let me know.I think Sintim is a much better choice than Laurinaitis. Laurinaitis will be nothing special in the NFL in my opinion.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

We should have screened the drafters. This looks like a pick made by a CHICAGO Hooligan for the Green Bay Packers. I just not in a million years could see this happening with the defensive players on the board. This team had defensive issues and there are so many better choices on that side of the ball with this pick. This just aint gonna happen.

Oh, I've got something for you to screen.

 

[TheDirtyWord]

On the heels of scrumtrulescent dumping all over him...

The Atlanta Falcons select: James Laurinaitis OLB; Ohio State

For the Falcons, one of their off-season priorities will be to revamp their LB corps, a process that began last year with the drafting of Curtis Lofton. Keith Brooking has probably played his last down as a Falcon, and it appears the Falcons are content to allow Michael Boley to leave via FA after a disappointing contract year. While this is not set in stone, I suspect neither player will don a Falcons uniform in ’09.

As such, LB becomes a significant priority this off-season and the choice here is between Laurinaitis and Clay Matthews. Matthews is intriguing because of his versatility and potential to play either the strong side or the weak side. But the Falcons choose to move Laurinaitis to the weak side (after playing the middle during college) because of his all-around ability, not to mention substantial track record and 3-down outlook. Lofton was a 2-down MLB and the Falcons have the option of moving Laurinaitis to MLB on 3rd downs now. While his stock has slipped a bit in the past year, he grades out as a player who should be at the very least very solid, and he should provide an immediate and capable replacement to the departed Brooking.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Sorry I dumped on him.

For what it's worth, I think he's a much better fit with the Falcons than he is with the Pats.

 

[Wadsworth]

On the heels of scrumtrulescent dumping all over him...

The Atlanta Falcons select: James Laurinaitis OLB; Ohio State

For the Falcons, one of their off-season priorities will be to revamp their LB corps, a process that began last year with the drafting of Curtis Lofton. Keith Brooking has probably played his last down as a Falcon, and it appears the Falcons are content to allow Michael Boley to leave via FA after a disappointing contract year. While this is not set in stone, I suspect neither player will don a Falcons uniform in ’09.

As such, LB becomes a significant priority this off-season and the choice here is between Laurinaitis and Clay Matthews. Matthews is intriguing because of his versatility and potential to play either the strong side or the weak side. But the Falcons choose to move Laurinaitis to the weak side (after playing the middle during college) because of his all-around ability, not to mention substantial track record and 3-down outlook. Lofton was a 2-down MLB and the Falcons have the option of moving Laurinaitis to MLB on 3rd downs now. While his stock has slipped a bit in the past year, he grades out as a player who should be at the very least very solid, and he should provide an immediate and capable replacement to the departed Brooking.

I sounds like you wanted a linebacker and Laurinatis was the best left. Did you consider any other players or positions?