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

[Lucky Lefty]

Okay, so if I get this right, we seem to have proceeded okay with Lucky Lefty going back and taking Alex Mack instead of Peria Jerry. So then we're going like this:

1.27 Alex Mack

1.28 LeSean McCoy

1.29 Larry English

1.30 Peria Jerry

Right?

I read a chat with Gil Brandt today and he said the Titans have franchised Haynesworth already. That can't be right can it?

And are the Giants going to do with English what they did with Kiwanuka - turn a DE into an OLB?

How can that be? Didn't he have it in his contract no F-Tag? Those sneaky dogs if this is true... Flush the Colts Haynesworth plans down the toilet. Plan B Rocky Bernard, Seattle Seahawks...

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Gil Brandt is old. Really old

 

[Lucky Lefty]

Not much to say other than excellent value in a position of great need if Haynesworth leaves. Jerry would be a steal this late in the first.

Too much value to pass up. I as hoping for one of the better linebackers or WR's but they were gone. Thought about Nicks, but couldn't pass up a nice DT.

Please watch his tape and tell me if he is a stud.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQgnFw5fMaA

 

[yellowdog]

Gil Brandt is old. Really old

Is pretty much what it is.

 

[bcr8f]

Gil Brandt is old. Really old

And your point is....Is he older than the NFL? Is that a bad thing?

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Not much to say other than excellent value in a position of great need if Haynesworth leaves. Jerry would be a steal this late in the first.

Too much value to pass up. I as hoping for one of the better linebackers or WR's but they were gone. Thought about Nicks, but couldn't pass up a nice DT.

Please watch his tape and tell me if he is a stud.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQgnFw5fMaA

Watch anyone's youtube highlights and they'll look like a stud, don't you think?

 

[Blackjacks]

Okay, so if I get this right, we seem to have proceeded okay with Lucky Lefty going back and taking Alex Mack instead of Peria Jerry. So then we're going like this:

1.27 Alex Mack - I'd go defense

1.28 LeSean McCoy - Arizona is pissed but good pick

1.29 Larry English - Don't know a lot about him

1.30 Peria Jerry - Great idea (with probably losing Albert H.) and good value this late in the draft

Right?

I read a chat with Gil Brandt today and he said the Titans have franchised Haynesworth already. That can't be right can it?

And are the Giants going to do with English what they did with Kiwanuka - turn a DE into an OLB?

 

[bcr8f]

Watch anyone's youtube highlights and they'll look like a stud, don't you think?

Some players' highlights are only 2-3 plays. A lot of these are against the national champions.

 

[Lucky Lefty]

Not much to say other than excellent value in a position of great need if Haynesworth leaves. Jerry would be a steal this late in the first.

Too much value to pass up. I as hoping for one of the better linebackers or WR's but they were gone. Thought about Nicks, but couldn't pass up a nice DT.

Please watch his tape and tell me if he is a stud.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQgnFw5fMaA

Watch anyone's youtube highlights and they'll look like a stud, don't you think?

Agree, but he didn't look like a stud. Raji looks the part.. I saw the same type of Perry ability in E. Hood and Fili Moala.

 

[Day Drinker]

I think there are two possible choices for the Cardinals at this spot. However, we have never picked this low in the draft, so we may just assume we already made a selection and forget to turn in the card.

I know who I would take here, but let's see what route FFCardsFan goes.

 

[Biabreakable]

Not much to say other than excellent value in a position of great need if Haynesworth leaves. Jerry would be a steal this late in the first.

Too much value to pass up. I as hoping for one of the better linebackers or WR's but they were gone. Thought about Nicks, but couldn't pass up a nice DT.

Please watch his tape and tell me if he is a stud.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQgnFw5fMaA

Based off of what I saw there I don't see Jerry lasting any longer than pick 12 and will likely be picked sooner than this.If he actualy fell to the Vikings Jerry is the player I want them to take. I have not seen all of the players yet (or even many of them) but Jerry really stands out to me and is the most talented rookie prospect I have seen so far.

Good stuff guys.

ETA- That guard from LSU will not be drafted.

 

[Day Drinker]

Not much to say other than excellent value in a position of great need if Haynesworth leaves. Jerry would be a steal this late in the first.

Too much value to pass up. I as hoping for one of the better linebackers or WR's but they were gone. Thought about Nicks, but couldn't pass up a nice DT.

Please watch his tape and tell me if he is a stud.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQgnFw5fMaA

Based off of what I saw there I don't see Jerry lasting any longer than pick 12 and will likely be picked sooner than this.If he actualy fell to the Vikings Jerry is the player I want them to take. I have not seen all of the players yet (or even many of them) but Jerry really stands out to me and is the most talented rookie prospect I have seen so far.

Good stuff guys.

ETA- That guard from LSU will not be drafted.

He looked awesome at the Senior Bowl practices as well. I think he will be a very good NFL tackle.

 

[Lucky Lefty]

Not much to say other than excellent value in a position of great need if Haynesworth leaves. Jerry would be a steal this late in the first.

Too much value to pass up. I as hoping for one of the better linebackers or WR's but they were gone. Thought about Nicks, but couldn't pass up a nice DT.

Please watch his tape and tell me if he is a stud.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQgnFw5fMaA

Based off of what I saw there I don't see Jerry lasting any longer than pick 12 and will likely be picked sooner than this.If he actualy fell to the Vikings Jerry is the player I want them to take. I have not seen all of the players yet (or even many of them) but Jerry really stands out to me and is the most talented rookie prospect I have seen so far.

Good stuff guys.

ETA- That guard from LSU will not be drafted.

I can't agree with you, Raji is by far the best looking DT in this draft class

 

[Lucky Lefty]

Okay, so if I get this right, we seem to have proceeded okay with Lucky Lefty going back and taking Alex Mack instead of Peria Jerry. So then we're going like this:



1.27 Alex Mack - I'd go defense

1.28 LeSean McCoy - Arizona is pissed but good pick

1.29 Larry English - Don't know a lot about him

1.30 Peria Jerry - Great idea (with probably losing Albert H.) and good value this late in the draft

Right?

I read a chat with Gil Brandt today and he said the Titans have franchised Haynesworth already. That can't be right can it?

And are the Giants going to do with English what they did with Kiwanuka - turn a DE into an OLB?

Why?If J. Saturday is back in Indy, then yes you go Defense...

Defense needs (through the draft only)

1. OLB

2. DT

3. S

4. MLB

 

[Andy Dufresne]

FFCardsFan said in a PM that he'd be here about this time. I assume he'll put his pick up shortly.

My guess is one of Tyson Jackson, Michael Robinson, or Paul Kruger.

 

[treat88]

The Steelers will be ready soon after the Cards pick is up.

 

[awesomeness]

I hope the Steelers don't draft who i think they're going to draft ...

 

[Blackjacks]

It looks like FFCardsFan is getting ready with his pick

 

[RC94]

29. New York Giants - RC94 - Larry English, DE - N. Illinois

I thought I made it pretty clear in my write-up, but I drafted English as an OLB. Please change the list in the first post. TIA.

 

[FFCardsFan]

1.31 Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU

Sorry it took so long fellas. I dont know if I would have went with McCoy even if he was here. After passing up a bunch of solid RB prospects last year, it seems as if the coaching staff likes to sit on that position and snag a guy they like a few rounds later. But grabbing that speedy back is definitely a neccesity. I wanted to go corner, but I'm not too sold on DJ Moore or Alphonso Smith. Both seem a bit undersized. Rod Hood got toasted quite a few times, and while he is an adequate starting corner, I think the Cards do go after a young CB at some point in this draft that they will lineup to take Hood's spot in a year or 2. But I went with Jackson. Berry isn't getting any younger, Antonio Smith is going to want the big bucks. They have a few young guns playing some back-up roles, but I think adding Jackson here would be a great move.

 

[Blackjacks]

Nice pick. This allows flexibility with Berry in the offseason

Good franchises draft for best talent not to fill gaps.

 

[Lucky Lefty]

1.31 Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU

Sorry it took so long fellas. I dont know if I would have went with McCoy even if he was here. After passing up a bunch of solid RB prospects last year, it seems as if the coaching staff likes to sit on that position and snag a guy they like a few rounds later. But grabbing that speedy back is definitely a neccesity. I wanted to go corner, but I'm not too sold on DJ Moore or Alphonso Smith. Both seem a bit undersized. Rod Hood got toasted quite a few times, and while he is an adequate starting corner, I think the Cards do go after a young CB at some point in this draft that they will lineup to take Hood's spot in a year or 2. But I went with Jackson. Berry isn't getting any younger, Antonio Smith is going to want the big bucks. They have a few young guns playing some back-up roles, but I think adding Jackson here would be a great move.

nice

 

[Blackjacks]

Isn't it great when you have three people you were hoping would slide to you with your second pick and all three are there with 2 picks beofre me to go.

 

[Wadsworth]

Isn't it great when you have three people you were hoping would slide to you with your second pick and all three are there with 2 picks beofre me to go.

I'll let you know in few picks. But right now, 28 of my top 32 prospects are off the boards.

 

[Blackjacks]

Isn't it great when you have three people you were hoping would slide to you with your second pick and all three are there with 2 picks beofre me to go.

I'll let you know in few picks. But right now, 28 of my top 32 prospects are off the boards.

Since your my divisional rival I hope I can take the highest rated one off of your board. I think my #1 guy will go before me and I have a strong feeling he's probably in your list as well.

One of my other guys probably isn't in your group so you should get 1 of your men.

Whoops your Jax....I thought you were Seattle....my bad

 

[treat88]

1.32 Duke Robinson G, Oklahoma

This pick is highly dependent on the Max Starks situation. I am projecting that Starks resigns and is the starting LT. Adding Robinson gives the Steelers a Day 1 starting LG and a massive left side that should help in correcting the running game woes of this past season. As 08 wore on Zierlein and Arians scraped the ZBS tendencies they were trying to implement and went back to a big on big scheme which Robinson fits well.

I am not completely sold that Robinson is a first round prospect and I do think he is slightly overrated, but talent and need matches up too well at this point. My top two targets at this slot were Eben Britton and Tyson Jackson and with both off the board, Robinson simply makes sense.

 

[Blackjacks]

Isn't it great when you have three people you were hoping would slide to you with your second pick and all three are there with 2 picks beofre me to go.

I'll let you know in few picks. But right now, 28 of my top 32 prospects are off the boards.

Since your my divisional rival I hope I can take the highest rated one off of your board. I think my #1 guy will go before me and I have a strong feeling he's probably in your list as well. DUKE ROBINSON

One of my other guys probably isn't in your group so you should get 1 of your men.

Whoops your Jax....I thought you were Seattle....my bad

 

[Blackjacks]

1.32 Duke Robinson G, Oklahoma

This pick is highly dependent on the Max Starks situation. I am projecting that Starks resigns and is the starting LT. Adding Robinson gives the Steelers a Day 1 starting LG and a massive left side that should help in correcting the running game woes of this past season. As 08 wore on Zierlein and Arians scraped the ZBS tendencies they were trying to implement and went back to a big on big scheme which Robinson fits well.

I am not completely sold that Robinson is a first round prospect and I do think he is slightly overrated, but talent and need matches up too well at this point. My top two targets at this slot were Eben Britton and Tyson Jackson and with both off the board, Robinson simply makes sense.

Great pickHe was born to be a Steeler

 

[Wadsworth]

1.32 Duke Robinson G, Oklahoma

This pick is highly dependent on the Max Starks situation. I am projecting that Starks resigns and is the starting LT. Adding Robinson gives the Steelers a Day 1 starting LG and a massive left side that should help in correcting the running game woes of this past season. As 08 wore on Zierlein and Arians scraped the ZBS tendencies they were trying to implement and went back to a big on big scheme which Robinson fits well.

I am not completely sold that Robinson is a first round prospect and I do think he is slightly overrated, but talent and need matches up too well at this point. My top two targets at this slot were Eben Britton and Tyson Jackson and with both off the board, Robinson simply makes sense.

Great pickHe was born to be a Steeler

I'm not as high on Robinson as most, but he does fit the Steeler mold and most of the guys I have around this value position don't fit that mold.

 

[travdogg]

Many Lions fans are chanting for an O-lineman again I'm sure...but again they are denied(damn Steelers)

With the 33rd pick the Detroit Lions select CB Alphonso Smith Wake Forest

This is a major steal to me. I think he may be the best DB in the draft and if he were 5-11 instead of 5-9 he would have been a top-10 pick. He has some major hops and plays above his height consistently.

Height is Smith's only real weakness, outside of being a bit of a gambler, though that's a plus more often than not. He also fills a need in the return game, though Detroit may further address that later in the draft or through free agency.

I hate to compare him to Antoine Winfield, but the similarities are obvious, including being a very good tacker and having very underrated closing speed.

He's also the all-time ACC leader for INTs.

That's 3 picks and still no help in the trenches for the Lions which kinda hurts, but at the same time I feel with Stafford, Pettigrew and now Smith the Lions just added 3 blue-chip players at positions that also needed major upgrades without having to reach on any of these picks.

 

[Blackjacks]

good pick.

I'm here but I'll give everyone 15 minutes to chat

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Many Lions fans are chanting for an O-lineman again I'm sure...but again they are denied(damn Steelers)

With the 33rd pick the Detroit Lions select CB Alphonso Smith Wake Forest

This is a major steal to me. I think he may be the best DB in the draft and if he were 5-11 instead of 5-9 he would have been a top-10 pick. He has some major hops and plays above his height consistently.

Height is Smith's only real weakness, outside of being a bit of a gambler, though that's a plus more often than not. He also fills a need in the return game, though Detroit may further address that later in the draft or through free agency.

I hate to compare him to Antoine Winfield, but the similarities are obvious, including being a very good tacker and having very underrated closing speed.

He's also the all-time ACC leader for INTs.

That's 3 picks and still no help in the trenches for the Lions which kinda hurts, but at the same time I feel with Stafford, Pettigrew and now Smith the Lions just added 3 blue-chip players at positions that also needed major upgrades without having to reach on any of these picks.

Pettigrew is the only suspect pick here. I don't see why they'd pick a TE when they need so many other things. A serviceable veteran for 09 works for them and then they can go TE next year.You can't draft a franchise QB and not give him blocking.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

1.31 Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU

Ha! I was right!

Many Lions fans are chanting for an O-lineman again I'm sure...but again they are denied(damn Steelers)

With the 33rd pick the Detroit Lions select CB Alphonso Smith Wake Forest

S-T-E-A-L. And it's obviously a position of need since they gave Bodden his walking papers.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Many Lions fans are chanting for an O-lineman again I'm sure...but again they are denied(damn Steelers)

With the 33rd pick the Detroit Lions select CB Alphonso Smith Wake Forest

This is a major steal to me. I think he may be the best DB in the draft and if he were 5-11 instead of 5-9 he would have been a top-10 pick. He has some major hops and plays above his height consistently.

Height is Smith's only real weakness, outside of being a bit of a gambler, though that's a plus more often than not. He also fills a need in the return game, though Detroit may further address that later in the draft or through free agency.

I hate to compare him to Antoine Winfield, but the similarities are obvious, including being a very good tacker and having very underrated closing speed.

He's also the all-time ACC leader for INTs.

That's 3 picks and still no help in the trenches for the Lions which kinda hurts, but at the same time I feel with Stafford, Pettigrew and now Smith the Lions just added 3 blue-chip players at positions that also needed major upgrades without having to reach on any of these picks.

Pettigrew is the only suspect pick here. I don't see why they'd pick a TE when they need so many other things. A serviceable veteran for 09 works for them and then they can go TE next year.You can't draft a franchise QB and not give him blocking.

One theory is because a team that bad should worry about taking BPA at all picks and not worry if it's "building from the inside out". I don't think it was a bad pick at all. And I don't know that Stafford has to start year one anyway.

 

[Wadsworth]

Many Lions fans are chanting for an O-lineman again I'm sure...but again they are denied(damn Steelers)

With the 33rd pick the Detroit Lions select CB Alphonso Smith Wake Forest

This is a major steal to me. I think he may be the best DB in the draft and if he were 5-11 instead of 5-9 he would have been a top-10 pick. He has some major hops and plays above his height consistently.

Height is Smith's only real weakness, outside of being a bit of a gambler, though that's a plus more often than not. He also fills a need in the return game, though Detroit may further address that later in the draft or through free agency.

I hate to compare him to Antoine Winfield, but the similarities are obvious, including being a very good tacker and having very underrated closing speed.

He's also the all-time ACC leader for INTs.

That's 3 picks and still no help in the trenches for the Lions which kinda hurts, but at the same time I feel with Stafford, Pettigrew and now Smith the Lions just added 3 blue-chip players at positions that also needed major upgrades without having to reach on any of these picks.

Pettigrew is the only suspect pick here. I don't see why they'd pick a TE when they need so many other things. A serviceable veteran for 09 works for them and then they can go TE next year.You can't draft a franchise QB and not give him blocking.

One theory is because a team that bad should worry about taking BPA at all picks and not worry if it's "building from the inside out". I don't think it was a bad pick at all. And I don't know that Stafford has to start year one anyway.

Also, the only OL at #20 I'd consider is Britton. If you don't like Britton, then there really aren't any other decent options, at least on my board.

 

[travdogg]

Pettigrew is the only suspect pick here. I don't see why they'd pick a TE when they need so many other things. A serviceable veteran for 09 works for them and then they can go TE next year.You can't draft a franchise QB and not give him blocking.

Well, I figure Pettigrew will help with run blocking and his work as an outlet/intermediate receiver will help Stafford as much as any 1 lineman will, hopefully if the Lions were to go this route, they'd get a lineman or 2 in free agency at least as stopgaps. I fully expect Pettigrew to be an annual 55-75 catch player who is also a major asset in the passing game, almost like a cross between Heath Miller and Chris Cooley. He'll probably become the #2 guy in the passing game as soon as he was signed.Also, as far as I'm aware Detroit has no intention of dumping Kitna so Stafford likely won't be thrown to the wolves(so to speak) unless he's deemed ready(which he may be)

 

[Blackjacks]

If there were any Rams Fans at the draft at all we would hear was a huge cheer but since we won't have anyone there I will just pretend they are all cheering.

2nd Round

34th pick overall

St Louis Rams select: William Moore SS Missouri

6 ft. 223 lbs and runs under 4.5.........

The Rams have lacked a hitter in the secondary since Toby Wright left in 1999 and please don't mention Adam Archeleta. Moore is a hitter who upgrades day one over Corey Chavous. Chavous is a nice player but for a piece in the pie but the rams need the baker of the pie and his whole bakery. The Rams need a leader and I think Moore can be that guy. Alot of people think his stock dropped last year but as a Missouri fan let me tell you it wasn't his fault. Safties look really bad when they are hung out to dry. The Missouri defensive line was awful. They got no pressure on any quarterbacks all year.

Moore and Atogwe will be a nice young secondary for Spags to mold into his defense.

Was debating between the last 3 picks so this made it easy. I had Robinson as mt first option but after thinking about I think the Rams oline could look very good with the addition of Andre Smith in the first round.

I hope we are doing three rounds cause I already have my eye on my next pick.

 

[awesomeness]

Many Lions fans are chanting for an O-lineman again I'm sure...but again they are denied(damn Steelers)

With the 33rd pick the Detroit Lions select CB Alphonso Smith Wake Forest

This is a major steal to me. I think he may be the best DB in the draft and if he were 5-11 instead of 5-9 he would have been a top-10 pick. He has some major hops and plays above his height consistently.

Height is Smith's only real weakness, outside of being a bit of a gambler, though that's a plus more often than not. He also fills a need in the return game, though Detroit may further address that later in the draft or through free agency.

I hate to compare him to Antoine Winfield, but the similarities are obvious, including being a very good tacker and having very underrated closing speed.

He's also the all-time ACC leader for INTs.

That's 3 picks and still no help in the trenches for the Lions which kinda hurts, but at the same time I feel with Stafford, Pettigrew and now Smith the Lions just added 3 blue-chip players at positions that also needed major upgrades without having to reach on any of these picks.

Nice pick. Though i wouldn't say Alphonso Smith is a good tackler by any stretch, but he is definitely an excellent cover CB. I expected Smith to go in the top 20 picks for sure so you get nice value too. Having said all this i fully expected you to take William Beatty here.

 

[RC94]

Pettigrew is the only suspect pick here. I don't see why they'd pick a TE when they need so many other things. A serviceable veteran for 09 works for them and then they can go TE next year.You can't draft a franchise QB and not give him blocking.

Well, I figure Pettigrew will help with run blocking and his work as an outlet/intermediate receiver will help Stafford as much as any 1 lineman will, hopefully if the Lions were to go this route, they'd get a lineman or 2 in free agency at least as stopgaps. I fully expect Pettigrew to be an annual 55-75 catch player who is also a major asset in the passing game, almost like a cross between Heath Miller and Chris Cooley. He'll probably become the #2 guy in the passing game as soon as he was signed.Also, as far as I'm aware Detroit has no intention of dumping Kitna so Stafford likely won't be thrown to the wolves(so to speak) unless he's deemed ready(which he may be)

I liked all of your picks. IMO at this point Stafford is the best pick at #1 overall. Maybe one of the OTs separates himself later on and becomes the #1 overall, but right now I think Stafford is the pick there. Also, at that point in this draft Pettigrew was the best player available IMO, plus he fills a need. The Smith pick is just a steal.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I hope we are doing three rond cause I already have my eye on my next pick.

Me too. I certainly think that the talent is almostall contained in the first 3 rounds with maybe a couple picks into the 4th.

And leaving it hanging chnages too much.

Well, if there's enough interest I could be convinced to go three.Whoever updated the thread title...thanks.

 

[RC94]

I hope we are doing three rond cause I already have my eye on my next pick.

Me too. I certainly think that the talent is almostall contained in the first 3 rounds with maybe a couple picks into the 4th.

And leaving it hanging chnages too much.

Well, if there's enough interest I could be convinced to go three.Whoever updated the thread title...thanks.

I'm in for expanding it to 3 rounds.

 

[Buffaloes]

I hope we are doing three rond cause I already have my eye on my next pick.

Me too. I certainly think that the talent is almostall contained in the first 3 rounds with maybe a couple picks into the 4th.

And leaving it hanging chnages too much.

Well, if there's enough interest I could be convinced to go three.Whoever updated the thread title...thanks.

3 rounds!!!

 

[Blackjacks]

I had Robinson as mt first option

No doubt slapping Smith and Robinson into the line would make a dramatic impact.

I definetly think the Rams new regime is goint to want to run the ball. I usually wouldn't suggest taking a o tackle with the 2 overall and then a o guard 32 picks later but if available I might have to talk myself into it.

 

[awesomeness]

I know Atomic Punk missed his first pick, is he still in this thing?

 

[Wadsworth]

I know Atomic Punk missed his first pick, is he still in this thing?

I thought I saw him around less than half an hour ago, did anyone message him?

 

[Blackjacks]

I know Atomic Punk missed his first pick, is he still in this thing?

I thought I saw him around less than half an hour ago, did anyone message him?

I'm almost posiitive I saw him on the bottom line

 

[Enforcer]

I was ready to make the Seattle pick at 2.04 this evening, but that was a plan to pick Moore...

I have my second choice ready. If he goes (which I would be completely shocked to see it happen) I will be committing ritual seppuku and just ending it all on the spot. So, ya know, Andy might have to pick for me.

 

[Atomic Punk]

After I missed my pick in round, I didn't follow the draft.

Please go ahead and do a consensus pick rather than waiting for me to catch up.

BTW, don't take this as a lack of interest on my part for these, as I've been in a few each year. I've just had one hell of a week.

 

[Enforcer]

After I missed my pick in round, I didn't follow the draft.Please go ahead and do a consensus pick rather than waiting for me to catch up.BTW, don't take this as a lack of interest on my part for these, as I've been in a few each year. I've just had one hell of a week.

Cool. Your team takes PK Charlie Brown, Schultz All Stars. Can I select now?

 

[treat88]

I am absolutely in for three rounds.