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

81. BUCCANEERS - Javon Ringer, RB - Michigan State

Warrick Dunn is nearly done :confused: and Cadillac is injured again. Earnest Graham isn't signed for much money and isn't real flashy but is a mudder that just needs a complimentary back. Bring in the Ringer.

Ringer may not be the biggest guy, but then neither was Steve Slaton. All he did last year was produce for the Spartans.

The Bucs could use a DT here, but none are worth a 3rd, from what I can see.

 
81. BUCCANEERS - Javon Ringer, RB - Michigan StateWarrick Dunn is nearly done :sadbanana: and Cadillac is injured again. Earnest Graham isn't signed for much money and isn't real flashy but is a mudder that just needs a complimentary back. Bring in the Ringer.Ringer may not be the biggest guy, but then neither was Steve Slaton. All he did last year was produce for the Spartans.The Bucs could use a DT here, but none are worth a 3rd, from what I can see.
That seems about right for Tampa. Ringer was very productive, but I wonder, much like Mike Hart a year ago, how much of that system inflated and due to the Big Ten being having a lot of pushover teams this past season.
 
81. BUCCANEERS - Javon Ringer, RB - Michigan StateWarrick Dunn is nearly done :sadbanana: and Cadillac is injured again. Earnest Graham isn't signed for much money and isn't real flashy but is a mudder that just needs a complimentary back. Bring in the Ringer.Ringer may not be the biggest guy, but then neither was Steve Slaton. All he did last year was produce for the Spartans.The Bucs could use a DT here, but none are worth a 3rd, from what I can see.
That seems about right for Tampa. Ringer was very productive, but I wonder, much like Mike Hart a year ago, how much of that system inflated and due to the Big Ten being having a lot of pushover teams this past season.
Possibly. But Ringer is a much better runner than Mike Hart. He kind of reminds me of MJD. A lot of people compare him to Warrick Dunn.
 
81. BUCCANEERS - Javon Ringer, RB - Michigan StateWarrick Dunn is nearly done :mellow: and Cadillac is injured again. Earnest Graham isn't signed for much money and isn't real flashy but is a mudder that just needs a complimentary back. Bring in the Ringer.Ringer may not be the biggest guy, but then neither was Steve Slaton. All he did last year was produce for the Spartans.The Bucs could use a DT here, but none are worth a 3rd, from what I can see.
Earlier in this draft though, TB selected Beanie Wells...
 
With 82nd pick of the draft the Detroit Lions select:

Trevor Canfield OG Cincinnati

Finally addressing the O-line, I think Canfield is an interesting prospect, he has late 1st round early 2nd round talent, but has a bit of a history of off field problems.

Canfield is a very good run blocker, and can still add weight to his 6-5 305 frame. He also is very durable having started 39 consecutive games for the Bearcats.

This leaves the Lions O-line starters(I'm predicting) at:

Backus, a decent(though overpayed) left tackle

Canfield, rookie with a lot of upside

Raiola, a very underrated center, I'd argue among the top-10 in the league

Peterman, a decent run blocker

Chelirus, last year's 1st rounder who has upside

I don't think that is near as bad as many are making it out to be, especially if Chelirus can live up to his 1st round status.

 
3rd Round Pick 16 The Washington Redskins Select Andy Levitre Oregon St. G/C

I looked a good bit at DL, and still really didn't like them at this pick. With the Skins getting Gross they now add a young Guard to take the place of aging Pete Kendel or Randy Thomas.

Strengths

Levitre is tough and plays with a mean streak. His goal on every snap is to drive his man off the line and into the ground, and he does not quit until the whistle blows. He has a thick frame and displays the power to consistently control his man at the point of attack. Levitre also shows solid lateral agility as he has most of his experience on the outside as a tackle. That experience at tackle gives him a bit of versatility as he is most likely to move inside to guard at the next level. That ability to bounce outside in a pinch though is a nice trait to have.

Weaknesses

Levitre is only a marginal athlete, and that is why he is moving inside. He has decent feet in a short area but he is not going to get out on the move very often. He also is short and may have maximized his frame so there isn’t much room for growth at the next level.

Future

Levitre is not a major physical specimen but he shows some ability to move defenders off the line of scrimmage in the running game and create space for his backs. The tenacity he plays with, along with his strength and experience should allow him to make an impact early on in his NFL career. He could be a rookie starter despite not being selected until the third or fourth round.
When I took Herman Johnson for the Jets, I thought long and hard about going with Levitre instead. I went with HJ mostly because I think he can step in as a short yardage OG right away and make an impact. The Jets' need for some size up front and that trumped Levitre's versatility at least for the Jets with what I think will be an offense heavilly dependent on the running game.
 
Andy Dufresne said:
Andy Dufresne said:
81. BUCCANEERS - Javon Ringer, RB - Michigan State
81. Vance Walker - DT, Georgia Tech
I agree that the Bucs will probably pursue a DT pretty early. My only qualms with this so far for the Bucs is that I don't think they would go with Beanie Wells due to injury / durability risk. They may be gun-shy on that kind of thing because of the whole Caddilac mess.I think they look at McCoy there instead...

 
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Something to keep in mind for you mockers out there: I think you can forget about an OT at 1.07 for the Raiders. I don't care if Crabtree is there or not. In the press conference announcing Cable as the coach, Al Davis mentioned that Kiffin wouldn't play Henderson, which Al referred to as "my pick". A lot of people talk about the Raiders taking a Jason Smith to replace Kwame....well, Kwame was replaced already by Henderson. And Al gushed about him (And Henderson did do a great job vs. Gaines Adams and Mario Williams). Right now, I think that Maclin, Orakpo, Everette, or even Raji are a lot more likely than a 1st round OT.
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Something to keep in mind for you mockers out there: I think you can forget about an OT at 1.07 for the Raiders. I don't care if Crabtree is there or not. In the press conference announcing Cable as the coach, Al Davis mentioned that Kiffin wouldn't play Henderson, which Al referred to as "my pick". A lot of people talk about the Raiders taking a Jason Smith to replace Kwame....well, Kwame was replaced already by Henderson. And Al gushed about him (And Henderson did do a great job vs. Gaines Adams and Mario Williams). Right now, I think that Maclin, Orakpo, Everette, or even Raji are a lot more likely than a 1st round OT.
Wow. Good insider stuff here. Any chance Al falls in love with Crabtree and tries to make a move up in the 1st?
 
With the 16th pick of the 3rd round, the Green Bay Packers select:

Fenuki Tupou, OL, Oregon

Run blocking was a problem for the Packers in many games last year, but Aaron Rodgers also absorbed 34 sacks. That's a lot for a scramble-y QB playing in a quick-read offense. So while the Packers will continue to look for guys suited to their zone-blocking scheme in this draft (like Jamon Meredith), they may also want to install some pass-blocking size.

Enter the 6'5", 330 lbs. Tupou. Even if he only ends up playing guard, he will add raw power to a line that has none. He could contribute in 3rd-and-long and goal line blocking situations right away.

National Football Post sez "A smooth-footed tackle with good balance and power in pass protection. Might be a right-side player only but has the quickness to handle the edge."

fftoolbox.com sez "Tupou is a massive lineman who is tough and physical. He has great balance for such a wide body, with good anchor ability. His feet stick to the ground and he has some flexibility. Tupou is a good pass protector who knows his assignments, but he lacks speed (5.26)."

 
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With the 16th pick of the 3rd round, the Green Bay Packers select:

Fenuki Tupou, OL, Oregon

Run blocking was a problem for the Packers in many games last year, but Aaron Rodgers also absorbed 40+ sacks. That's a lot for a scramble-y QB playing in a quick-read offense. So while the Packers will continue to look for guys suited to their zone-blocking scheme in this draft (like Jamon Meredith), they may also want to install some pass-blocking size.

Enter the 6'5", 330 lbs. Tupou. Even if he only ends up playing guard, he will add raw power to a line that has none. He could contribute in 3rd-and-long and goal line blocking situations right away.

National Football Post sez "A smooth-footed tackle with good balance and power in pass protection. Might be a right-side player only but has the quickness to handle the edge."

fftoolbox.com sez "Tupou is a massive lineman who is tough and physical. He has great balance for such a wide body, with good anchor ability. His feet stick to the ground and he has some flexibility. Tupou is a good pass protector who knows his assignments, but he lacks speed (5.26)."
I like picking a lineman, but am not sure about this one. Are they abandoning the zone system? I have heard some talk about this and it may be a good idea.
 
How do you abandon it if everyone on the roster was chosen to play it?

Well - I'm sure it could be done. I don't expect a change with all of the offensive coaches back, but I'm sure they've discussed it and we'll know more after they've added more linemen through the draft and/or FA.

 
How do you abandon it if everyone on the roster was chosen to play it?Well - I'm sure it could be done. I don't expect a change with all of the offensive coaches back, but I'm sure they've discussed it and we'll know more after they've added more linemen through the draft and/or FA.
There was talk with frozen fields linemen movement was a problem but they are already changing the defense maybe they'll stay with the zone.
 
Guys, go ahead and pick for me. I didn't know we were doing a 3rd round and I have not been following at all. Couple that with the fact I'm currently in a training class and, well, you understand.

Thanks for pm'ing me to let me know Dirty Word. I get email alerts and that's the only reason I knew I was up.

Bears needs: OL, WR, DE.

 
Andy Dufresne said:
81. BUCCANEERS - Javon Ringer, RB - Michigan StateWarrick Dunn is nearly done :sadbanana: and Cadillac is injured again. Earnest Graham isn't signed for much money and isn't real flashy but is a mudder that just needs a complimentary back. Bring in the Ringer.Ringer may not be the biggest guy, but then neither was Steve Slaton. All he did last year was produce for the Spartans.The Bucs could use a DT here, but none are worth a 3rd, from what I can see.
Earlier in this draft though, TB selected Beanie Wells...
damn........ noone ever pm'ed me ..!!!! :lmao: now you draft a RB .. :confused: :thumbdown:
 
Andy Dufresne said:
81. BUCCANEERS - Javon Ringer, RB - Michigan StateWarrick Dunn is nearly done :sadbanana: and Cadillac is injured again. Earnest Graham isn't signed for much money and isn't real flashy but is a mudder that just needs a complimentary back. Bring in the Ringer.Ringer may not be the biggest guy, but then neither was Steve Slaton. All he did last year was produce for the Spartans.The Bucs could use a DT here, but none are worth a 3rd, from what I can see.
Earlier in this draft though, TB selected Beanie Wells...
damn........ noone ever pm'ed me ..!!!! :lmao: now you draft a RB .. :confused: :thumbdown:
Was switched to Vance Walker...
 
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Andy Dufresne said:
Andy Dufresne said:
81. BUCCANEERS - Javon Ringer, RB - Michigan State
81. Vance Walker - DT, Georgia Tech
I agree that the Bucs will probably pursue a DT pretty early. My only qualms with this so far for the Bucs is that I don't think they would go with Beanie Wells due to injury / durability risk. They may be gun-shy on that kind of thing because of the whole Caddilac mess.I think they look at McCoy there instead...
sorry .. didnt see the change to DT ... better. :thumbup: In the hindsight of this draft it with Freeman lasting later in the 2nd I would have gone DT (most likely Jerry or Jackson)instead of Wells.

That would fit another need as well as give us a young QB... the 3rd round is where they could grab a RB ...but defintely NOT Ringer.

hindsight is 20/20 as i didnt see Freeman lasting to the 2nd round Bucs pick.

 
I know I've been done for some time, but I've tried to keep up. I gotta say I've learned alot about some players that I was unfamiliar with. Great mock Andy and fellow drafters. I am really looking forward to doing a post-combine version hopefully that will allow some trades. :goodposting:

 
@ #85 The Philadelphia Eagles select: Ramses Barden, WR Cal-Poly

If this was a four round mock I may have waited on this kid but since it isnt, I didnt. Ramses Barden checks in at 6'6" 227 lbs, has huge hands and long arms and will be a great red zone threat for the birds (something they clearly lack).

A few notes on Barden:

2009 Senior Bowl: Another successful Football Championship Subdivision player, Cal Poly wide receiver Ramses Barden, looks like he belongs on the field among more heralded players at his position. Physically, he dwarfs most receivers and cornerbacks
--NFL Draft Scout
Ramses Barden, a 6-6, 227-pound wide receiver from Cal Poly, was a man among boys in small-college football, but at Senior Bowl practices, he looks like he belongs. For teams in need of a red-zone threat, this could be the guy to target. Barden demonstrates more playing speed than advertised and, in a couple of practices, reminded me of Saints wide receiver Marques Colston, who also came from a small school (Hofstra).
-- Pat Kirwan - NFL.com
 
@ #85 The Philadelphia Eagles select: Ramses Barden, WR Cal-Poly

If this was a four round mock I may have waited on this kid but since it isnt, I didnt. Ramses Barden checks in at 6'6" 227 lbs, has huge hands and long arms and will be a great red zone threat for the birds (something they clearly lack).

A few notes on Barden:

2009 Senior Bowl: Another successful Football Championship Subdivision player, Cal Poly wide receiver Ramses Barden, looks like he belongs on the field among more heralded players at his position. Physically, he dwarfs most receivers and cornerbacks
--NFL Draft Scout
Ramses Barden, a 6-6, 227-pound wide receiver from Cal Poly, was a man among boys in small-college football, but at Senior Bowl practices, he looks like he belongs. For teams in need of a red-zone threat, this could be the guy to target. Barden demonstrates more playing speed than advertised and, in a couple of practices, reminded me of Saints wide receiver Marques Colston, who also came from a small school (Hofstra).
-- Pat Kirwan - NFL.com
The write-ups on him and his size remind me of another 4th rounder from a few years back Brandon Marshall.
 
@ #85 The Philadelphia Eagles select: Ramses Barden, WR Cal-Poly

If this was a four round mock I may have waited on this kid but since it isnt, I didnt. Ramses Barden checks in at 6'6" 227 lbs, has huge hands and long arms and will be a great red zone threat for the birds (something they clearly lack).

A few notes on Barden:

2009 Senior Bowl: Another successful Football Championship Subdivision player, Cal Poly wide receiver Ramses Barden, looks like he belongs on the field among more heralded players at his position. Physically, he dwarfs most receivers and cornerbacks
--NFL Draft Scout
Ramses Barden, a 6-6, 227-pound wide receiver from Cal Poly, was a man among boys in small-college football, but at Senior Bowl practices, he looks like he belongs. For teams in need of a red-zone threat, this could be the guy to target. Barden demonstrates more playing speed than advertised and, in a couple of practices, reminded me of Saints wide receiver Marques Colston, who also came from a small school (Hofstra).
-- Pat Kirwan - NFL.com
:lmao: I like what little I've seen of him, and this is a nice gamble of a 3rd here.

 
With the 87th pick the Miami Dolphins select:

Sammie Lee Hill, DT, Stillman

Raw and unproven - but how many 340 lbs. guys run sub 5.0 forties.

 
With the 88th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens select:

Cody Brown, DE, UCONN

This makes sense on many levels, but especially if Terrell "T-Sizzle" Suggs doesn't return.

 
With the 89th pick the New England Patriots select: Alex Magee, DT, Purdue

With both Richard Seymour and Jarvis Green becoming FA's after 2009, chances are NE will not resign both. BB knows the importance of his front 3 in his defense which is why he's spent 3 first round draft picks on his 3 starters. Jarvis Green may not be resigned and the Pats would nab Magee to move to a DE position. Magee has played both DT and DE so he could possibly be a versatile backup to all 3 starters on the Pat's DL. Maybe somewhat of a reach here but I know BB likes to be ahead of the game somewhat when drafting (likes to draft guys a year before the position need arises), and I also know NE has already shown interest in Magee at the Senior Bowl and beyond.

 
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With the 90th pick in the NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons select Jonathan Luigs; C - Arkansas

Todd McClure is a cagey vet, but he's got some decent milage on him and it would be a good idea for the Falcons to develop an heir to the position. While McClure is signed through 2011 rather cheaply too, Luigs provides an insurance policy in case oif a decline in performance or injury to McClure, not to mention depth at OG. The C back-ups for Atlanta in 2008 were Ben Wilkerson (RFA) and Alex Stepanovich (signed through 2009), two fairly non-descript players.

 
@ #85 The Philadelphia Eagles select: Ramses Barden, WR Cal-Poly

If this was a four round mock I may have waited on this kid but since it isnt, I didnt. Ramses Barden checks in at 6'6" 227 lbs, has huge hands and long arms and will be a great red zone threat for the birds (something they clearly lack).

A few notes on Barden:

2009 Senior Bowl: Another successful Football Championship Subdivision player, Cal Poly wide receiver Ramses Barden, looks like he belongs on the field among more heralded players at his position. Physically, he dwarfs most receivers and cornerbacks
--NFL Draft Scout
Ramses Barden, a 6-6, 227-pound wide receiver from Cal Poly, was a man among boys in small-college football, but at Senior Bowl practices, he looks like he belongs. For teams in need of a red-zone threat, this could be the guy to target. Barden demonstrates more playing speed than advertised and, in a couple of practices, reminded me of Saints wide receiver Marques Colston, who also came from a small school (Hofstra).
-- Pat Kirwan - NFL.com
I don't think any of the Eagles picks have been bad. But they are more of what the fans want, than what they will most likely do. The Eagles have always built from the inside, and I don't think that there is any way that they walk out of the 3rd rd with 1 lineman and 3 skill players. I believe this is very wishful thinking on your part, but as I said, I didn't have a problem with any of your picks. I fully expect to see multiple lineman, offense or defense with the early picks.
 
With the 91st pick, the New York Giants select Carey Harris, CB - USC

According to Scouts he is the best player available regardless of position, which is a strategy I think the Giants will follow in this draft and a strategy that I would follow if I was GM. The team is set at the top 3 CB positions with Ross, Webster and Thomas, but depth is needed and in this day and age, teams need 3 starters plus quality depth at CB anyway. Madison and Knight have already been cut, Dockery is a free agent who might be re-signed and Butler may also be gone so there is turnover at the defensive back positions with 2 CBs and 2 Safety's possibly on the way out.

 
Latest rumor says TO to the Raiders for their 3rd rounder. With a 2nd and 2 high 3rds that's 3 defensive needs plus the pursuit of Housh if they don't trust Austin as their WR2.

 
Picking for Andy via PM:

With the 86th pick the Minnesota Vikings select:

Nate Davis QB, Ball State
Excellent value in the 3rd, I must say. :thumbup:
Andy, you know I wanted him in the 2nd...getting him in the third is gold!
This would be a dream scenario for the Vikes. Find a one year stopgap at QB (Garcia?) and groom Davis for year two? Perfect.
Andy what happened to Booty?
 
I don't know if anyone owned the Panthers since they didn't have a 1st...

If it were me picking for them, I menioned him earlier as a possibility but Mohammed Massaquoi makes alot of sense here.

Steve Smith is their constant. But Muhammad will be 36 next year so he's most definitely year-to-year. Jarrett has been a big bust but he'll probably get another year. But reports have the Panthers parting ways with D.J. Hackett. So the cupboard is pretty bare here at the WR position.

JMO :wub:

 
Are we going to project and do compensatory picks?

I'd project Pitt to have the 33 pick this round for Faneca if we are and would like to be prepared.

 
I don't know if anyone owned the Panthers since they didn't have a 1st...

If it were me picking for them, I menioned him earlier as a possibility but Mohammed Massaquoi makes alot of sense here.

Steve Smith is their constant. But Muhammad will be 36 next year so he's most definitely year-to-year. Jarrett has been a big bust but he'll probably get another year. But reports have the Panthers parting ways with D.J. Hackett. So the cupboard is pretty bare here at the WR position.

JMO :lmao:
Someone picked Iglesias in the 2nd round. Maybe it was Andy.
 
I don't know if anyone owned the Panthers since they didn't have a 1st...

If it were me picking for them, I menioned him earlier as a possibility but Mohammed Massaquoi makes alot of sense here.

Steve Smith is their constant. But Muhammad will be 36 next year so he's most definitely year-to-year. Jarrett has been a big bust but he'll probably get another year. But reports have the Panthers parting ways with D.J. Hackett. So the cupboard is pretty bare here at the WR position.

JMO :lmao:
Someone picked Iglesias in the 2nd round. Maybe it was Andy.
Didn't see that, but given how bare the cupboard is at this position, going WR/WR is still plausible.
 

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