Deranged Hermit
Not cool & Pissed
As I was pondering multiple trades that I think will happen in this draft, I started to do an outline of the first round. As I was going, it was easy to fill in here and there to get this finished draft.
1. Houston Texans: Jadeveon Clowney
Houston doesn't get cute here and snags the best guy out there. We'll get to the QB later.
2. St Louis Rams: Khalil Mack
Yeah, I'm going against the grain here a bit, but everything I've read seems to indicate the pick will be Watkins or Mack, so I'm going with, IMO, the better player.
3. Jacksonville Jags: Johnny Manziel
At the end of the day, I keep going back to the fact that JAX needs a QB. Will they take Manziel, Bortles or Bridgewater is anyone's guess, but I like Manziel best, so I go with him.
4. Cleveland Browns: Sammy Watkins
I personally would not go WR if I were CLE, but they seem to love him. That WR duo will certainly give opposing teams nightmares for years to come.
5. Oakland Raiders: Blake Bortles
I know it's not been 'cool' to mock two QB's in the top 5, but I think this is how it falls. They really need a face for this once proud franchise.
6. Atlanta Falcons: Greg Robinson
Wow, lucky ATL, look who fell into their lap. Matt Ryan is a happy camper again.
7. Tampa Bay Bucs: Jake Matthews
I struggled here because I can easily see them go with Evans as well. IMO, when in doubt, go with an o-lineman.
8. *trade* Chicago Bears from MIN : Aaron Donald
Yeah, I know, division foes and all, but this makes too much sense. We'll say that CHI gives them a 3rd this year and a 3rd or 4th next.
9. Buffalo Bills: Mike Evans
Buffalo needs help everywhere, but I think Evans is the goods. Strongly considered Lewan here as well.
10. Detroit Lions: Taylor Lewan
Yeah, they need CB, but they also need to keep their star QB from getting murdered.
11. Tennessee Titans: Anthony Barr
Good Lord, do the Titans have a ton of needs. Again, BPA here to put a finger into the hole of a leaky dam.
12. *trade* SF 49ers ( from NYG): Odell Beckham Jr
Donald and Lewan are gone, so the NYG takes a crap-ton of picks from SF to rebuild their bare cupboard.
13. St Louis Rams: HaHa Clinton-Dix
My gut feeling is that the Rams aren't as pleased with their QB situation that they say, but I don't see them taking a QB yet. HaHa fits a need and this defense is starting to get scarier.
14. Minnesota Vikings (from CHI) Teddy Bridgewater
It's no secret that MIN needs a QB, and I don't see Bridgewater falling as far as the doom and gloomers are saying.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Darqueze Dennard
I like Dennard a bit more than Gilbert, so he's the pick, but I wouldn't argue too much if they took Gilbert.
16. Dallas Cowboys: Tim Jernigan
Look for a deal possible here, but Jernigan certainly fills a big need.
17. Baltimore Ravens: Zack Martin
This one was easy. Big dropoff in talent, IMO, at OT after Martin.
18. New York Jets: Eric Ebron
Yeah, I know, he probably won't last this long. After the Buffalo pick though, I couldn't find a fit.
19. Miami Dolphins: Justin Gilbert
Miami needs o-line help, but they need help elsewhere too. Gilbert steps in and helps their secondary immediately.
20. Arizona Cardinals: Derek Carr
They need to start grooming their QB of the future sooner than later.
21. Green Bay Packers: Austin Seferian-Jenkins
Yeah, I know GB fans, no way GB takes a TE in the first. Well, I think they do.
22. Philadelphia Eagles: CJ Mosley
I wasn't prepared to make this pick a LB, but I think it's a good fit. To be honest, I was all set to draft Kyle Fuller or Marqise Lee.
23 Kansas City Cheifs: Brandin Cooks
Andy gets D-Jax 2.0. Hopefully, this time without the headache.
24. Cincinnati Bengals: Kyle Fuller
Lots of talent out there at CB, and Cincy seems like a great fit.
25. SD Chargers: Calvin Pryor
Yup, this is a lot lower than most mocks, but I'm not not a fan. I think he has problems in coverage at the NFL level.
26. Cleveland Browns: Cyrus Kouandijo
With Carr off the board, I see no clear pick for CLE here. Gonna roll with my best OT on the board.
27. NO Saints: Marqise Lee
Another weapon for Brees. I like A LOT and I think he could easily be the best WR in the draft with Brees throwing to him.
28. Carolina Panthers: Allen Robinson
I like Robinson more than most, but I understand why people are kinda leery of him. Cam needs some help though, be it at WR or on the o-line, and I think Robinson is the guy here.
29. NE Patriots: Ra'Shede Hageman
I like Hageman and Nix a lot here, but Hageman won the coin flip.
30. New York Giants (from SF): Bradley Roby
Great value here as many have Roby going much higher. Keep an eye out for Kony Ealy as well as DE is a big need as well.
31. Denver Broncos: Ryan Shazier
Denver did a good job filling holes this off-season, so there's no glaring need, so I'll go with my BPA.
32. Seattle Seahawks: Xavier Su'a A-filo
Yeah, the commish is gonna have fun pronouncing that name.
Key points in the draft where I can see some movement will be at 1-3, Tennessee's pick, St Louis' pick at 13, Dallas, and Arizona. Possibly Miami as well.
1. Houston Texans: Jadeveon Clowney
Houston doesn't get cute here and snags the best guy out there. We'll get to the QB later.
2. St Louis Rams: Khalil Mack
Yeah, I'm going against the grain here a bit, but everything I've read seems to indicate the pick will be Watkins or Mack, so I'm going with, IMO, the better player.
3. Jacksonville Jags: Johnny Manziel
At the end of the day, I keep going back to the fact that JAX needs a QB. Will they take Manziel, Bortles or Bridgewater is anyone's guess, but I like Manziel best, so I go with him.
4. Cleveland Browns: Sammy Watkins
I personally would not go WR if I were CLE, but they seem to love him. That WR duo will certainly give opposing teams nightmares for years to come.
5. Oakland Raiders: Blake Bortles
I know it's not been 'cool' to mock two QB's in the top 5, but I think this is how it falls. They really need a face for this once proud franchise.
6. Atlanta Falcons: Greg Robinson
Wow, lucky ATL, look who fell into their lap. Matt Ryan is a happy camper again.
7. Tampa Bay Bucs: Jake Matthews
I struggled here because I can easily see them go with Evans as well. IMO, when in doubt, go with an o-lineman.
8. *trade* Chicago Bears from MIN : Aaron Donald
Yeah, I know, division foes and all, but this makes too much sense. We'll say that CHI gives them a 3rd this year and a 3rd or 4th next.
9. Buffalo Bills: Mike Evans
Buffalo needs help everywhere, but I think Evans is the goods. Strongly considered Lewan here as well.
10. Detroit Lions: Taylor Lewan
Yeah, they need CB, but they also need to keep their star QB from getting murdered.
11. Tennessee Titans: Anthony Barr
Good Lord, do the Titans have a ton of needs. Again, BPA here to put a finger into the hole of a leaky dam.
12. *trade* SF 49ers ( from NYG): Odell Beckham Jr
Donald and Lewan are gone, so the NYG takes a crap-ton of picks from SF to rebuild their bare cupboard.
13. St Louis Rams: HaHa Clinton-Dix
My gut feeling is that the Rams aren't as pleased with their QB situation that they say, but I don't see them taking a QB yet. HaHa fits a need and this defense is starting to get scarier.
14. Minnesota Vikings (from CHI) Teddy Bridgewater
It's no secret that MIN needs a QB, and I don't see Bridgewater falling as far as the doom and gloomers are saying.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Darqueze Dennard
I like Dennard a bit more than Gilbert, so he's the pick, but I wouldn't argue too much if they took Gilbert.
16. Dallas Cowboys: Tim Jernigan
Look for a deal possible here, but Jernigan certainly fills a big need.
17. Baltimore Ravens: Zack Martin
This one was easy. Big dropoff in talent, IMO, at OT after Martin.
18. New York Jets: Eric Ebron
Yeah, I know, he probably won't last this long. After the Buffalo pick though, I couldn't find a fit.
19. Miami Dolphins: Justin Gilbert
Miami needs o-line help, but they need help elsewhere too. Gilbert steps in and helps their secondary immediately.
20. Arizona Cardinals: Derek Carr
They need to start grooming their QB of the future sooner than later.
21. Green Bay Packers: Austin Seferian-Jenkins
Yeah, I know GB fans, no way GB takes a TE in the first. Well, I think they do.
22. Philadelphia Eagles: CJ Mosley
I wasn't prepared to make this pick a LB, but I think it's a good fit. To be honest, I was all set to draft Kyle Fuller or Marqise Lee.
23 Kansas City Cheifs: Brandin Cooks
Andy gets D-Jax 2.0. Hopefully, this time without the headache.
24. Cincinnati Bengals: Kyle Fuller
Lots of talent out there at CB, and Cincy seems like a great fit.
25. SD Chargers: Calvin Pryor
Yup, this is a lot lower than most mocks, but I'm not not a fan. I think he has problems in coverage at the NFL level.
26. Cleveland Browns: Cyrus Kouandijo
With Carr off the board, I see no clear pick for CLE here. Gonna roll with my best OT on the board.
27. NO Saints: Marqise Lee
Another weapon for Brees. I like A LOT and I think he could easily be the best WR in the draft with Brees throwing to him.
28. Carolina Panthers: Allen Robinson
I like Robinson more than most, but I understand why people are kinda leery of him. Cam needs some help though, be it at WR or on the o-line, and I think Robinson is the guy here.
29. NE Patriots: Ra'Shede Hageman
I like Hageman and Nix a lot here, but Hageman won the coin flip.
30. New York Giants (from SF): Bradley Roby
Great value here as many have Roby going much higher. Keep an eye out for Kony Ealy as well as DE is a big need as well.
31. Denver Broncos: Ryan Shazier
Denver did a good job filling holes this off-season, so there's no glaring need, so I'll go with my BPA.
32. Seattle Seahawks: Xavier Su'a A-filo
Yeah, the commish is gonna have fun pronouncing that name.
Key points in the draft where I can see some movement will be at 1-3, Tennessee's pick, St Louis' pick at 13, Dallas, and Arizona. Possibly Miami as well.
