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[Chaos Commish]

Interesting, Andy.

Yeah, nice to see a shot at stretching this two rounds. CB, WR for Dallas doesn't feel right. I personally like the CB, Cason, god knows they need help. But the biggest problem for the secondary has been a lack of pass rush. They thought they addressed it with Carpenter in the first last year, but they didn't and he's scheduled to play ILB in the future. So, it seems they go after the best pass rusher that fits the scheme with one of these two picks. Those are the types Parcells has expressed a preference for early in a draft anyway. Are they satisfied with Crayton, Hurd and Miles Austin developing? I don't know, but I think a pass rusher is priority. Tommy Blake would be perfect in the second if he would declare. Charles Johnson or Moses would make me very happy in the first. Also, just a nitpick and I think you did a nice job, but it feels like a couple obvious names are missing.

 

[Rovers]

Interesting, Andy.A couple of thing I wonder about regarding the Jets. Askew is not signed, and it appears he might be gone. That puts Leonard, FB of Rutgers on the radar for the Jets at 58. Here's a question.... can Tony Hunt play FB at all? He has the size to be a lead blocker, and apparently is a kid who likes to block. Might the Jets take him at 38, and use him as both an RB in an RBBC and at FB? I could see Mangini trying to get creative that way.

Interesting take. Hunt just doesn't seem like much of a feature back and would just add more "committee" to the committee.

I'm not sold on the Jets taking Bush. They don't like any sort of risk, and Bush does come with at least some risk.

But at the top of the 2nd round, that risk is diluted a bit, especially considering the potential reward.

I like the Carriker pick. A 3-4 DE is the biggest need on the roster, by a long shot.

It may have even been something you wrote that got me on to that. I have Carriker going either to the Jets or the Cowboys.

I think the Jets will go after one player in FA very hard... Asante Samuel, but that's about it for FA's.

God I hope so! I like the Patriots team, but absolutely can't stand Belichick and his juvenile antics this year in regards to Mangini. I think if the Jets got Samuel that it could make the twice-a-year clash between the teams a marquee matchup for the league. I would LOVE to see the Jets stick it to BB that way.

I agree that Tony Hunt might be just another RB in an RBBC, but it seems that is part of the plan Tannenbaum and Mangini plan to use. This from Hutchinson of the Newark Star Ledger (sorry no link)Cornerback, help along the defensive line and linebacker depth appear to be the Jets' priorities. Running back, however, is at the top of the Jets' wish list.Tannenbaum pointed out that the Jets' running-back-by-committee approach is being employed by many teams and is the wave of the future. He hinted that's the direction in which the team will continue to go.Tannenbaum praised Washington, saying he got better as the season progressed and earned more playing time by improving "skill sets," such as protecting the football and blitz pickup in pass protection."He earned the right to play more," said Tannenbaum, adding that many so-called "scat backs" such as Washington can't play on third downs because they can't pass-protect."The game wasn't too big for him. He could definitely help us (in the future). I don't want to say that he could be this guy and that he can only help us for a certain amount of reps."Whatever the Jets do at running back, it appears that either Cedric Houston or Kevan Barlow will return -- not both. So, how would Bush play into an RBBC? Again, if Askew is gone, can Hunt play some FB? That is pure conjecture on my part, but these two are pretty outside the box when they do some things. The biggest reason I think the Jets could go with Hunt is the value they place on any RB's ability to block... how they play without the ball, and that seems to be Hunt's strong suit. They are pretty happy with Washington, and I'm sure the Jets will go RBBC again next year.... this article only serves to convince me of that further. Both Houston and Washington rode pine early in the season because thier pass blocking wasn't good enough for Mangini. Tannenbaum makes several remarks along those lines in the article. I just have a hunch they may do something outside the box... like drafting Hunt as a RB/FB. That also frees up a roster spot. Houston is cheaper than Barlow..... that might give him an inside track. I happen to think Houston is a better RB, but they are close.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Yeah, nice to see a shot at stretching this two rounds. CB, WR for Dallas doesn't feel right. I personally like the CB, Cason, god knows they need help. But the biggest problem for the secondary has been a lack of pass rush. They thought they addressed it with Carpenter in the first last year, but they didn't and he's scheduled to play ILB in the future. So, it seems they go after the best pass rusher that fits the scheme with one of these two picks. Those are the types Parcells has expressed a preference for early in a draft anyway. Are they satisfied with Crayton, Hurd and Miles Austin developing? I don't know, but I think a pass rusher is priority. Tommy Blake would be perfect in the second if he would declare. Charles Johnson or Moses would make me very happy in the first.

Like I said earlier, I have Carriker to either the 'Boys or the Jets. I just didn't find a DE I liked to them in the 2nd, so I went another way. Another option, I suppose is Ray McDonald in the 2nd. Maybe Justin Harrell.As far as the WR thing goes, Crayton and Austin just seem like role guys to me. WR's are my achilles heel in these things.

Also, just a nitpick and I think you did a nice job, but it feels like some obvious a couple obvious names are missing.

Such as? I left Glen Dorsey off because he hasn't declared yet. Troy Smith looks like a 3rd rounder to me. Ray McDonald was left out because his size brings to question where he'll play. What else?

 

[-OZ-]

2. Detroit - Gaines Adams 10. Atlanta - Marshawn Lynch 34. Detroit - Ben Grubbs (OG - Auburn)

I like the out of the box thinking. Don't see Lynch quite this high, but he'd be a good replacement for Dunn. Norwood has played well, so is this a need? I don't see him as BPA here.I like the Detroit picks muy mucho. OG in the 2nd anyway, I don't know a whole lot about Grubbs.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

2. Detroit - Gaines Adams 10. Atlanta - Marshawn Lynch 34. Detroit - Ben Grubbs (OG - Auburn)

I like the out of the box thinking. Don't see Lynch quite this high, but he'd be a good replacement for Dunn. Norwood has played well, so is this a need? I don't see him as BPA here.I like the Detroit picks muy mucho. OG in the 2nd anyway, I don't know a whole lot about Grubbs.

Norwood is undersized at 6'/203. Yes, I know Dunn was much smaller, but he's a freak.Grubbs is another in a long line of very good Auburn linemen. He started 37 ( ) straight games for them.From another site:

AP All-SEC First Team/AP All-American Second Team: Ben Grubbs earned second-team All-American status after starting in all 12 regular season games for Auburn this season and the past 37 straight. He was named the Southeastern Conference's Offensive Lineman of the Week twice this season - the only player in the league to do so - collecting the honor Sept. 11 after Auburn's 34-0 win over Mississippi State and Nov. 9 after a 27-0 win over Arkansas State. He was graded better than 90 percent in eight of Auburn's first 11 games this season. The honor comes a week after Grubbs was selected to the AP All-SEC First Team and Coaches All-SEC Second Team. He has also been recognized as a Rivals.com All-American. Grubbs' honor marks the third straight season at least one Tiger has been named to the AP All-America team. In 2005, offensive tackle Marcus McNeill earned first-team honors. In 2004, cornerback Carlos Rogers was named to the first team while McNeill, Junior Rosegreen and Carnell Williams were selected to the second team.

 

[Chaos Commish]

I left Glen Dorsey off because he hasn't declared yet. Troy Smith looks like a 3rd rounder to me. Ray McDonald was left out because his size brings to question where he'll play. What else?

Dorsey will declare any minute. He was the glaring ommission, but your reasoning is fine. Cal's MLB, Desmond Bishop is a beast. He's barely a step behind Puz and Willis. 2nd rounder for sure, unless he runs like Kai Parham. He put in exploratory paperwork last year and had a second/third round grade. He is much improved in a weaker class. DTs are solid this year. Should be a few in the second. McBean (looked like a 1st round stud to me). Anyone passing on him for Carriker or McDonald is nuts. He's gold for a 3-4 DE. Harrell is not interesting to me anymore. Overrated before the injury and then overrated for sympathy. But Dallas really needs a pass rushing OLB more than another DE. They are hard to find and go early, so I very much expect one with the first two picks. Samardzija's baseball is an issue, but the guy (for all his haters) has bigtime game. Would be a first rounder without baseball, seems a lock for the second, and remember who is vouching for him. Stuckey and Davis before Shark? Doubtful, imo.Those four are pretty impressive. I expect to see Booker in the second and lot's booing from the same kind of people who booed Hester a year ago. But, I may be the one reaching here. My version 2.0 is a two rounder I've been fiddling with all week. I want to post it with commentary, and that is taking awhile. Anyway, like I said, it's interesting to see it stretched a round and you did nice job, just nitpicking.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Those four are pretty impressive. I expect to see Booker in the second and lot's booing from the same kind of people who booed Hester a year ago. But, I may be the one reaching here.

You mean Lorenzo Booker? Someone's going to get a steal with that guy. He really got the shaft at FSU.As a general rule, I left off the guys that haven't declared yet like Brohm, Shark, & Dorsey.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Those four are pretty impressive. I expect to see Booker in the second and lot's booing from the same kind of people who booed Hester a year ago. But, I may be the one reaching here.

You mean Lorenzo Booker? Someone's going to get a steal with that guy. He really got the shaft at FSU.As a general rule, I left off the guys that haven't declared yet like Brohm, Shark, & Dorsey.

Smarjia is a senior. Yes, Lorenzo Booker, second rounder. I think Tenacious D, aka Tony Nowak, covered that around here somewhere. I didn't mention Brohm because I have a feeling he's staying in school. The new coach apparently laid in on pretty thick and Brian is listening. He has a shot at #1 overall in a year, with good health and his receivers. Probably the toughest call I can think of for any underclassmen is Brohm.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Smarjia is a senior.

But he may play baseball exclusively.

 

[The Gatekeeper]

If every pick on your mock were to stay the same then I think Jarrett in the 1st and Moses in the 2nd would be a dream draft for the Vikes. It would take care of their 2 biggest needs in a big playmaking WR and a speed pass rushing DE. I have Jarrett as the #2 WR in the draft and Moses the #3 DE. I wouldn't be disappointed with Jamaal but if we were to get him with the #7 I would then come back and snag Dwyane Bowe in the 2nd. Great mock though.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Smarjia is a senior.

But he may play baseball exclusively.

I thought he was determined to play both? Anyway, I know you followed the blog last year when I was constantly quoting Tom Casale from Pats Newsweekly. I like this guy because I KNOW he watches film and doesn't care about or parrot other expert opinions. This is him on Ginn and Smrdzja.

Ginn could be around at that point, depending on how the draft falls. On the other hand, I wouldn’t touch Samardzija with a ten-foot pole. I feel he is one of the most overrated players to come out in years. He’s a nice college player but every time he went up against a big, fast physical corner, he got beat up and couldn’t create separation. Samardzija would be better served to play baseball because he’s going to have a tough time adjusting to the pro game. Just watch the games against Michigan, USC and LSU. Those corners beat him up at the line and he was a non-factor. Meanwhile, he really tore up the service academies. Unfortunately, he won’t be playing Army and Navy in the NFL.

Ouch. The haters rejoice. And I'll listen. Casale knows things.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

If every pick on your mock were to stay the same then I think Jarrett in the 1st and Moses in the 2nd would be a dream draft for the Vikes. It would take care of their 2 biggest needs in a big playmaking WR and a speed pass rushing DE. I have Jarrett as the #2 WR in the draft and Moses the #3 DE. I wouldn't be disappointed with Jamaal but if we were to get him with the #7 I would then come back and snag Dwyane Bowe in the 2nd. Great mock though.

I would love that.

 

[johnnyfb]

I know Brohm's name had been floating around on a few of these mocks, but he has now decided to stay an extra year...

Even if Colt Brennan decides to jump into the draft pool, this year's class of QBs seems weak to me. I see that as a welcome change of pace personally, but does this change any of the mocks?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I know Brohm's name had been floating around on a few of these mocks, but he has now decided to stay an extra year...Even if Colt Brennan decides to jump into the draft pool, this year's class of QBs seems weak to me. I see that as a welcome change of pace personally, but does this change any of the mocks?

Since I didn't include him in any of my mocks, it doesn't change mine.I'd imagine it would change quite a few others as a lot of people had him going before Quinn. After looking at this stuff for a couple of weeks now, I'm starting to think Brohm made a GOOD decision to go back. There are very few teams looking for a QB in the first round, at least at the spot they're picking. If he got past Green Bay at 16, he would likely tumble all the way to the 2nd round. Good for the teams drafting there, not good for him.

 

[aDingoAteMyBaby]

64. San Diego Chargers - Brian Leonard (FB - Rutgers)I sure hope not. I'd love to see him drop to the beginning of the 3rd round to the Raiders.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Some tweaks due to the order change from this past weekend. And a couple others 'cuz I have nothing better to do.

1. Oakland - Jamarcus Russell (QB - L.S.U.)

2. Detroit - Gaines Adams (DE - Clemson)

3. Tampa Bay - Calvin Johnson (WR - Georgia Tech)

4. Cleveland - Adrian Peterson (RB - Oklahoma)

5. Arizona - Joe Thomas (OT - Wisconsin)

6. Washington - Alan Branch (DT - Michigan)

7. Minnesota - Jamaal Anderson (DE - Georgia)

8. Houston - Laron Landry (S - L.S.U.)

9. Miami - Brady Quinn (QB - Notre Dame)

10. Atlanta - Marshawn Lynch (RB - Cal)

11. San Francisco - Darrelle Revis (CB - Pitt)

12. Buffalo - Lawrence Timmons (LB - Florida St.

13. St. Louis - Amobi Okoye (DT - Louisville)

14. Carolina - Patrick Willis (LB - Ole Miss)

15. Pittsburgh - Levi Brown (OT - Penn St.)

16. Green Bay - Dwayne Jarrett (WR - USC)

17. Jacksonville - Ted Ginn Jr. (WR - tOSU)

18. Cincinnati - Quinn Pitcock (DT - tOSU)

19. Tennessee - Leon Hall (CB - Michigan)

20. New York Giants - Sidney Rice (WR - South Carolina)

21. Denver - DeMarcus Tyler (DT - NC State)

22. Dallas - Adam Carriker (DE - Nebraska)

23. Kansas City - Justin Blalock (OG/OT - Texas)

24. New England (from Seattle) - Michael Griffin (S - Texas)

25. New York Jets - Lemarr Woodley (DE - Michigan)

26. Philadelphia - Eric Weddle (S - Utah)

27. New Orleans - Paul Pozluszny (LB - Penn St.)

28. New England - Aaron Ross (CB - Texas)

29. Baltimore - Ben Grubbs (OG - Auburn)

30. San Diego - Robert Meachem (WR - Tenn)

31. Chicago - Greg Olsen (TE - Miami, Fl)

32. Indianapolis - Rufus Alexander (LB - Alabama)

33. Oakland - Aaron Sears (OT-Tennessee)

34. Detroit - Josh Beekman (OG - Boston College)

35. Tampa Bay - Charles Johnson (DE - Georgia)

36. Cleveland - Tony Ugoh (OT - Arkansas)

37. Arizona - Reggie Nelson (FS - Florida)

38. New York Jets (From Wash) - Michael Bush (RB - Louisville)

39. Minnesota - Johnnie Lee Higgins (WR - U.T.E.P)

40. Houston - Joe Staley (OT - Cent. Michigan)

41. Miami - Earl Everett (LB - Florida)

42. Atlanta - Quentin Moses (DE - Georgia)

43. San Francisco - Anthony Spencer (OLB - Purdue)

44. Buffalo - Daymeion Hughes (CB - Cal)

45. St. Louis - Victor Abiamiri (DE - Notre Dame)

46. Carolina - Brandon Merriweather (S - Miami)

47. Pittsburgh - Tony Hunt (RB - Penn St.)

48. Green Bay - Zach Miller (TE - Arizona St.)

49. Jacksonville - Jon Beason (LB - Miami)

50. Cincinnati - Chris Houston (CB - Arkansas)

51. Tennessee - Dan Bazuin (DE - Central Mich.)

52. New York Giants - Ryan Harris (OT - Notre Dame)

53. Denver - Josh Wilson (CB - Maryland)

54. Dallas - Dwayne Bowe (WR - L.S.U.)

55. Kansas City - Craig Davis (WR - L.S.U.)

56. Seattle - Manuel Ramirez (OG - Texas Tech)

57. New York Jets- Chansi Stuckey (WR - Clemson)

58. Philadelphia - Troy Smith (QB - tO.S.U)

59. New Orleans - Buster Davis (LB - F.S.U)

60. New England - David Harris (LB - Michigan)

61. Baltimore - Brandon Siler (LB - Florida)

62. San Diego Chargers - H.B. Blades (LB - Pitt)

63. Chicago - Doug Free (OT - Northern Illinois)

64. Tampa Bay (From Indy) - Ryan Kalil (C - U.S.C.)

2nd round is tough.

 

[wadegarrett]

Some tweaks due to the order change from this past weekend. And a couple others 'cuz I have nothing better to do.1. Oakland - Jamarcus Russell (QB - L.S.U.)2. Detroit - Gaines Adams (DE - Clemson)3. Tampa Bay - Calvin Johnson (WR - Georgia Tech)4. Cleveland - Adrian Peterson (RB - Oklahoma)5. Arizona - Joe Thomas (OT - Wisconsin)

Would surprise me to see Thomas get past both Detroit and Cleveland.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Some tweaks due to the order change from this past weekend. And a couple others 'cuz I have nothing better to do.1. Oakland - Jamarcus Russell (QB - L.S.U.)2. Detroit - Gaines Adams (DE - Clemson)3. Tampa Bay - Calvin Johnson (WR - Georgia Tech)4. Cleveland - Adrian Peterson (RB - Oklahoma)5. Arizona - Joe Thomas (OT - Wisconsin)

Would surprise me to see Thomas get past both Detroit and Cleveland.

Reasoning: Det - Backus was PAID this last year and I don't think the Lions will put that much money into the tackle position. Cle - Savage in Cleveland traditionally hasn't taken linemen in the top of the draft. Could explain things I suppose!

 

[johnnyfb]

17. Jacksonville - Ted Ginn Jr. (WR - tOSU)18. Cincinnati - Quinn Pitcock (DT - tOSU)58. Philadelphia - Troy Smith (QB - tO.S.U)

Shouldn't that be an Ohio state university?

 

[Norseman]

17. Jacksonville - Ted Ginn Jr. (WR - tOSU)18. Cincinnati - Quinn Pitcock (DT - tOSU)58. Philadelphia - Troy Smith (QB - tO.S.U)

Shouldn't that be an Ohio state university?

It's the Overrated State University.;-)

 

[treat88]

47. Pittsburgh - Tony Hunt (RB - Penn St.)

Would be very suprised to see the Steelers draft a RB this high with LB's like Davis and Blades available at this pick.Love the 1st round pick of Brown.

 

[wadegarrett]

Some tweaks due to the order change from this past weekend. And a couple others 'cuz I have nothing better to do.

1. Oakland - Jamarcus Russell (QB - L.S.U.)

2. Detroit - Gaines Adams (DE - Clemson)

3. Tampa Bay - Calvin Johnson (WR - Georgia Tech)

4. Cleveland - Adrian Peterson (RB - Oklahoma)

5. Arizona - Joe Thomas (OT - Wisconsin)

Would surprise me to see Thomas get past both Detroit and Cleveland.

Reasoning: Det - Backus was PAID this last year and I don't think the Lions will put that much money into the tackle position.

Cle - Savage in Cleveland traditionally hasn't taken linemen in the top of the draft. Could explain things I suppose!

Very true. I'm hoping he bucks his own trend. All depends on what they have planned for free agency also. Early word is they may make a run at Eric Steinbach where he'd be moved to LT. Which I find comical b/c I wanted Butch Davis to try and get him 5 years ago!

 

[Wilbur Wood]

17. Jacksonville - Ted Ginn Jr. (WR - tOSU)18. Cincinnati - Quinn Pitcock (DT - tOSU)58. Philadelphia - Troy Smith (QB - tO.S.U)

Shouldn't that be an Ohio state university?

It's the Overrated State University.;-)

Troy Smith and Ted Ginn are too high. Especially Smith, he looks at best to be a 4th round talent.Ginn is the last thing that the Jags need. They have Matt Jones. Ginn looked like a prissy by not returning to the championship game despite no broken bones, no torn ligaments and being able to jog back from the locker room (He's no Jeremy Shockey).

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Troy Smith and Ted Ginn are too high. Especially Smith, he looks at best to be a 4th round talent.

Smith was sort of a placeholder. I expect the Ravens to go QB in the 2nd, but don't know which guy will turn out to be the 2nd round talent. Could be Palko, Stanton, Brennan, etc.

Ginn is the last thing that the Jags need. They have Matt Jones. Ginn looked like a prissy by not returning to the championship game despite no broken bones, no torn ligaments and being able to jog back from the locker room (He's no Jeremy Shockey).

You think they don't need Ginn because they have Matt Jones? I think you're overestimating Jones' talent. He really struggled this year. Add to the fact that their leading receiver, Reggie Williams, had 52 catches, I'd say WR is near the top of their needs. But honestly, thanks for your input. The Jags are one of my least followed teams and it's hard to get a feel for where they're trying to go. Gotta love that MJD though!

 

[wadegarrett]

Especially Smith, he looks at best to be a 4th round talent.

You obviously didn't watch many Ohio State games this year.

Ginn looked like a prissy by not returning to the championship game despite no broken bones, no torn ligaments and being able to jog back from the locker room (He's no Jeremy Shockey).

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Well, I'm not going to redo it all again, but if I were to do so, I'd possibly have Buffalo taking Marshawn Lynch.

I think Willis McGahee will be sent packing. In that case, for where they pick in the 2nd, they're not going to get much value at the RB spot.

 

[Jiggyonthehut]

Add to the fact that their leading receiver, Reggie Williams, had 52 catches, I'd say WR is near the top of their needs. But honestly, thanks for your input. The Jags are one of my least followed teams and it's hard to get a feel for where they're trying to go. Gotta love that MJD though!

Hi Andy, Jaguars fan here.Koetter is going to want tall, speedy recievers like Jones and Williams. However, I do think we draft a WR first day and if you were to go the WR route round 1, then Sidney Rice is the perfect choice- absolute glove fit with the new offense. Give the Tacks Ginn Jr. Honestly, i think it'd be best for both teams.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

1. Oakland - Jamarcus Russell (QB - L.S.U.)

2. Detroit - Joe Thomas (OT - Wisconsin)

3. Tampa Bay - Calvin Johnson (WR - Georgia Tech)

4. Cleveland - Adrian Peterson (RB - Oklahoma)

5. Arizona - Jamaal Anderson (DE - Georgia)

6. Washington - Alan Branch (DT - Michigan)

7. Minnesota - Gaines Adams (DE - Clemson)

8. Houston - Marshawn Lynch (RB - Cal)

9. Miami - Brady Quinn (QB - Notre Dame)

10. Atlanta - Laron Landry (S - L.S.U.)

11. San Francisco - Darrelle Revis (CB - Pitt)

12. Buffalo - Lawrence Timmons (LB - Florida St.

13. St. Louis - Amobi Okoye (DT - Louisville)

14. Carolina - Patrick Willis (LB - Ole Miss)

15. Pittsburgh - Quentin Moses (DE - Georgia)

16. Green Bay - Dwayne Jarrett (WR - USC)

17. Jacksonville - Ted Ginn Jr. (WR - tOSU)

18. Cincinnati - Quinn Pitcock (DT - tOSU)

19. Tennessee - Charles Johnson (DE - Georgia)

20. New York Giants - Levi Brown (OT - Penn St.)

21. Denver - DeMarcus Tyler (DT - NC State)

22. Dallas - Justin Blalock (OG/OT - Texas)

23. Kansas City - Dwayne Bowe (WR - L.S.U.)

24. New England (from Seattle) - Michael Griffin (S - Texas)

25. New York Jets - Adam Carriker (DE - Nebraska)

26. Philadelphia - Eric Weddle (S - Utah)

27. New Orleans - Paul Pozluszny (LB - Penn St.)

28. New England - Lemarr Woodley (DE - Michigan)

29. Baltimore - Ben Grubbs (OG - Auburn)

30. San Diego - Robert Meachem (WR - Tenn)

31. Chicago - Greg Olsen (TE - Miami, Fl)

32. Indianapolis - Jon Beason (LB - Miami)

 

[Bankerguy]

1. Oakland - Jamarcus Russell (QB - L.S.U.)2. Detroit - Joe Thomas (OT - Wisconsin) 3. Tampa Bay - Calvin Johnson (WR - Georgia Tech)4. Cleveland - Adrian Peterson (RB - Oklahoma)5. Arizona - Jamaal Anderson (DE - Georgia)6. Washington - Alan Branch (DT - Michigan)7. Minnesota - Gaines Adams (DE - Clemson)8. Houston - Marshawn Lynch (RB - Cal) 9. Miami - Brady Quinn (QB - Notre Dame)10. Atlanta - Laron Landry (S - L.S.U.) 11. San Francisco - Darrelle Revis (CB - Pitt)12. Buffalo - Lawrence Timmons (LB - Florida St.13. St. Louis - Amobi Okoye (DT - Louisville)14. Carolina - Patrick Willis (LB - Ole Miss)15. Pittsburgh - Quentin Moses (DE - Georgia) 16. Green Bay - Dwayne Jarrett (WR - USC)17. Jacksonville - Ted Ginn Jr. (WR - tOSU)18. Cincinnati - Quinn Pitcock (DT - tOSU)19. Tennessee - Charles Johnson (DE - Georgia) 20. New York Giants - Levi Brown (OT - Penn St.) 21. Denver - DeMarcus Tyler (DT - NC State)22. Dallas - Justin Blalock (OG/OT - Texas) 23. Kansas City - Dwayne Bowe (WR - L.S.U.) 24. New England (from Seattle) - Michael Griffin (S - Texas)25. New York Jets - Adam Carriker (DE - Nebraska) 26. Philadelphia - Eric Weddle (S - Utah)27. New Orleans - Paul Pozluszny (LB - Penn St.)28. New England - Lemarr Woodley (DE - Michigan) 29. Baltimore - Ben Grubbs (OG - Auburn) 30. San Diego - Robert Meachem (WR - Tenn)31. Chicago - Greg Olsen (TE - Miami, Fl) 32. Indianapolis - Jon Beason (LB - Miami)

Carriker/Bowe have moved up my boards.I love Blalock to Dallas.Landry to Atlanta, this is on just about every mock.Any other teams you see taking him before Atlanta?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Carriker/Bowe have moved up my boards.

I still don't think Bowe moves ahead of Jarrett & Ginn. One week does not a complete resume make.

I love Blalock to Dallas.

Now that Parcells is gone, they can start thinking about taking o-line in the first again.

Landry to Atlanta, this is on just about every mock.Any other teams you see taking him before Atlanta?

It should be. Crocker and Milloy are :( Both Minnesota and Houston are also considerations. Possibly as high as Arizona, but I don't know where he'd play with Adrian Wilson already playing at SS.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Carriker/Bowe have moved up my boards.I love Blalock to Dallas.Landry to Atlanta, this is on just about every mock.Any other teams you see taking him before Atlanta?

I think Landry can go anywhere from 6-16. He's going to SF in a two rounder I just finished.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I think Landry can go anywhere from 6-16. He's going to SF in a two rounder I just finished.

:( Monday?

 

[Chaos Commish]

I think Landry can go anywhere from 6-16. He's going to SF in a two rounder I just finished.

Monday?

Round 1 1. Oakland - JaMarcus Russell*, QB, LSU

2. Detroit - Adrian Peterson*, RB, Oklahoma

3. Cleveland - Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame

4. Tampa Bay - Calvin Johnson*, WR, Georgia Tech

Russell to Oakland is a done deal, folks. Expect contract negotiations to begin early. Not often the top pick is revealed as early as it is about to be, but it makes the rest of this easier. Someone around here is stubbornly insisting Peterson is going to be a Lion. Martz was recently quoted requestion more RBs. I think he wants this kid or Calvin and Millen knows he best not go WR (not so sure about that but it sounds good). Weis sells the Browns on Quinn. It's a double excuse for failure. We needed a QB so we sucked. Now we have to develop this one so we still suck. Gruden pulls his hammy racing to the draft desk with Calvin's card.

5. Arizona - Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin

6. Washington - Jamaal Anderson*, DE, Arkansas

7. Minnesota - Dwayne Jarrett*, WR, USC

8. Houston - Alan Branch*, DT, Michigan

Thomas to Arizona makes more sense than any pick in this draft. Thomas has suitors even higher. Anderson is projected this high along with me projecting a freak show at the Combine. If that doesn't happen, he falls a little. Jarrett makes that Tarvaris Jackson pick look brilliant. Kubiak building a defense confident he can get the offense rolling in year two.

9. Miami - Ted Ginn, Jr.*, WR, Ohio State

10. Atlanta - Sidney Rice*, WR, South Carolina

11. San Francisco - LaRon Landry, S, LSU

12. Buffalo - Charles Johnson*, DE, Georgia

Ginn and Rice make 4 receivers in the top 10, barely. Both have doubters. I'm not one, but I'm not married to either this high. The 9ers get a major upgrade in Landry. Buffalo gets next year's DROY, coming soon to a QB near you. Be afraid.

13. St. Louis - Patrick Willis, LB, Mississippi

14 Carolina - Robert Meachem*, WR, Tennessee

15. Pittsburgh - Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska

16. Green Bay - Marshawn Lynch*, RB, Cal

Willis has made a statement separating himself from the other LBs. Lucky Rams if they get him. Meachem is ripping it up in Arizona, Keyshawn is done. Guess I've been influenced by the Carricker hype. 15 seems high, but he's definitely made fans of the right people. Lynch to Green Bay keeps him away from the Giants, so I don't have to hate him.

17. Jacksonville - Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson

18. Cincinnati - Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville

19. Tennessee - Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU

20. N.Y. Giants - Darrelle Revis*, CB, Pitt

Plenty of info circulating suggesting Adams made a mistake not showing up at the Senior Bowl. He's as game as they come and this just had to be bad advice. I think the two DEs ahead of him are probably better, more explosive players anyway. Nice nab for Jax if he falls. Okoye is the strangest player I have ever seen in the draft. No questioning his character. Being under the drinking age makes him valuable to the Bengals. Bowe on the rise. Young gets a quality target. Revis is the draft's top corner.

21. Denver - MIchael Griffin, S, Texas

22. Dallas - Tony Ugoh, OT, Arkansas

23. Kansas City - Levi Brown, OT, Penn State

24. New England (from Seattle) - Reggie Nelson, S, Florida

Denver upgrades the secondary. Dallas and KC address OL long term. Reggie Nelson is a great fit in NE.

25. New York Jets - Ryan McBean, OK State

26.. Philadelphia - Lawrence Timmons, OLB, Florida State

27. New Orleans - Paul Posluzny, LB, Penn State

28. New England - Quentin Moses, OLB, Georgia

McBean keeps impressing his way up draft boards. Jets get a stud. Timmons is a project but the final product could be a star in Philly. New Orleans gets relief at LB. New England steals a long term playmaker at OLB. Willie McGinest part 2 if Moses takes to the coaching there.

29. Baltimore - Joe Staley, OT, Central Michigan

30. San Diego - Brandon Meriweather, S, Miami FL

31. Chicago - Jon Beason, OLB, Miami FL

32. Indianapolis - Quinn Pitcock, DT, Ohio State

Baltimore reloads on the OL. AJ does his research on Meriweather, finds the character concerns negated but his needy secondary. Beason to the Bears in case Briggs is overpaid elsewhere. Pitcock is a needed run stuffer in Indy.

Round 2

33. Oakland - Ryan Kalil, C/G, USC

34. Detroit - Jarvis Moss, DE, Florida

35. Tampa Bay - Eric Weddle, S, Utah

36. Cleveland - Arron Sears, OL, Tennessee

37. Arizona - Ray McDonald, DE, Florida

38. NY Jets - Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas

39. Minnesota - Tim Crowder, DE, Texas

40. Houston - Aaron Ross, CB, Texas

41. Miami - Rufus Alexander, LB, OKlahoma

42. Atlanta - Michael Bush, RB, Louisville

43. San Francisco - Leon Hall, CB, Michigan

44. Buffalo - Justin Blalock, OL, Texas

45. St. Louis - DeMarcus Tyler, DT, NC State

46. Carolina - Greg Olsen, TE, Miami

47. Green Bay - Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Ohio State

48. Pittsburgh - Doug Datish, OL, Ohio State

49. Jacksonville - Troy Smith, QB, Ohio State

50. Cincinnatti - Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee

51. Tennessee - Daymieon Hughes, CB, Cal

52. NY Giants - Antonio Pittman, RB, Ohio State

53. Denver - LaMarr Woodley, DE, Michigan

54. Dallas - Fred Bennett, DB, South Carolina

55. Kansas City - Marcus Thomas, DT, KC

56. Seattle - Aaron Rouse, SS, Virginia Tech

57. NY Jets - Johnny Lee Higgins, WR, UTEP

58. New Orleans - Desmond Bishop, LB, Cal

59. Phildadelphia - Brian Leonard, RB, Rutgers

60. New England - Stewart Bradley, LB, Nebraska

61. Baltimore Ravens - Lorenzo Booker, RB, Florida State

62. San Diego - Brandon Siler, ILB, Florida

63. Chicago - Ben Grubbs, OG, Auburn

64. Tampa Bay - Victor Abiamiri, DE, Notre Dame

 

[Bankerguy]

Your words...

"I still don't think Bowe moves ahead of Jarrett & Ginn. One week does not a complete resume make."

Agreed, I wasn't hating. Bowe was not a 1rst rounder for me until this past week.

If he can protect the ball better and catch more with his hands, he will be a nice pick.

The Dallas pick will depend on who they name HC.

Def guy will go one of LB/CB/NT

or

Off guy will go one of OG/OT/W/RB

You made an astute observation about Dallas earlier. They are terribly average in many spots and could go many different ways with their pick. My 0.02 is that they need to give Romo some time in the pocket and help breath life into the run game. Blalock brings that. Levi would not surprise me either.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Well, we both see Hall out of the first now. But Blaylock & Tyler also fall out?

We both have Beason in the 1st, me to Indy, you to Chicago.

What happened to the Reggie Nelson bashing? You expect they'll overlook his warts?

I still don't like Jarrett to the Vikings.

 

[Chaos Commish]

What happened to the Reggie Nelson bashing? You expect they'll overlook his warts?

Kiper has Nelson #7 overall. That has been my protest. I have always said late first early second seems right to me. Also, I am not that stubborn if enough people say he's great then I'll play sheep. I don't like the Huff, Reed comparison, but there is something about his game reminiscent of Rodney Harrison, thus the "perfect fit" thing.

 

[lord_helmet]

I would be very surprised to see 4 LBs going in the 1st round

 

[Chaos Commish]

I would be very surprised to see 4 LBs going in the 1st round

Too few? Too many?

 

[Colin Dowling]

Agree that Leon Hall is slipping. 2nd round might be in the cards for him.

I think Gaines Adams slides too, although I'm not sure he'll fall that far. I also don't see any way that Blaylock falls to round 2. In fact, looking at your entire draft, that's the one I like the least; consider, if the number of teams needing Oline that would be passing on him at the top of Round 2.

 

[Colin Dowling]

I would be very surprised to see 4 LBs going in the 1st round

Too few? Too many?

Too many - I think that as few as one (WIllis) could end up in the first 32.

 

[lord_helmet]

I would be very surprised to see 4 LBs going in the 1st round

Too few? Too many?

Not saying it won't happen, but it seems like a lot

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I would be very surprised to see 4 LBs going in the 1st round

Too few? Too many?

Too many - I think that as few as one (WIllis) could end up in the first 32.

Great year for D-line and wide recievers.Bad year for corners and linebackers. But I still think there's room for four backers. As far as talent, I think Willis & Posluszny are first rounders. Both should go. Outside that, the bubble guys are Alexander, Beason, and Timmons.

 

[msommer]

I'd hate to see TEN take Bowe with Revis on the board (not saying they won't but with Revis the secondary would be greatly upgraded). Griffin might be an option also - not sure if TEN will upgrade safety ain FA though.

 

[Buckna]

Agree that Leon Hall is slipping. 2nd round might be in the cards for him.I think Gaines Adams slides too, although I'm not sure he'll fall that far. I also don't see any way that Blaylock falls to round 2. In fact, looking at your entire draft, that's the one I like the least; consider, if the number of teams needing Oline that would be passing on him at the top of Round 2.

I was going to say the same thing about Blaylock. Nearly every team picking high is doing so because of a terrible O'line. If he falls out of the first, you gotta figure a few of those teams could pass on him, but not all.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

Agree that Leon Hall is slipping. 2nd round might be in the cards for him.I think Gaines Adams slides too, although I'm not sure he'll fall that far. I also don't see any way that Blaylock falls to round 2. In fact, looking at your entire draft, that's the one I like the least; consider, if the number of teams needing Oline that would be passing on him at the top of Round 2.

I was going to say the same thing about Blaylock. Nearly every team picking high is doing so because of a terrible O'line. If he falls out of the first, you gotta figure a few of those teams could pass on him, but not all.

I would absolutly love it if the Bills got Blaylock. He would be such a great addition that maybe Willis would shut up and decide to run like he used to. I don't know too much about Charles Johnson. I agree that we do need an upgrade on the other side of the D-line. But what makes you think he'll go that early?

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

If Gaines Adams fall to the Jags, I'll do backflips.

 

[Rovers]

If KC goes offense in the first round, I will eat my skid marked shorts and swear they tasted great. For the Chiefs' sake, I hope Peterson over rules Edwards and goes offense.

McBean would be a reach and a half at 25, although I did read he was interviewed by the Jets staff. IF the Jets go in anther direction at 25, I could see McBean being taken at 2.5. I'd be thrilled if Carriker fell to the Jets there, Andy, but he'll be long gone me thinks.

Looking at the cap numbers lately, I am beginning to doubt that the Jets will pony up (and over pay) either Samuel or Clements. That would significantly raise the need for a CB, even if this draft isn't deep.

If the Jets go defense with their first two picks, I think they would go offensive line at 57, either a guard or RT, not WR. Yeah, they need a WR, but McCariens is still signed and is relatively cheap to keep this year as WR#3.

McBean? McBean at 25? Geeze, I sure hope not.

 

[Chaos Commish]

I would absolutly love it if the Bills got Blaylock. He would be such a great addition that maybe Willis would shut up and decide to run like he used to. I don't know too much about Charles Johnson. I agree that we do need an upgrade on the other side of the D-line. But what makes you think he'll go that early?

I Charles Johnson's bandwagon. I have seen him as high as 13 in a current "expert" mock. It was posted recently. So, I am not alone. Few know much about him because he came from nowhere this year, but you cannot argue with what he did, which is pretty much dominate every game he was in. He has the best first step I have seen in a long long time. He plays with incredible power and his instincts against the run are very atypical of a young DE. Coach Richt had to take him off the field to put in an offense last summer and the stories started circulating. He was a star RB at 225 pounds in HS and just kept growing. He liked hitting and running people over so much they tried him on defense and he hasn't been blocked yet. Maybe my eyes were deceiving me, but he reminded me of greats like Merriman and LT coming off the edge and chasing down run plays. Against South Carolina he blows past his own cornerback and run downs a WR from behind. I think I've made some pretty good early calls this year based on what I thought I saw while feeding my NCAA addiction and ignoring the generic big boards scattered across the net. I'm bound to get a few completely wrong, but if Johnson is what I think he is, I am making the Bills a vastly improved team.

 

[Chaos Commish]

McBean? McBean at 25? Geeze, I sure hope not.

McBean is going to be a stud if asked to be a 3-4 DE. He was nearly as unblockable as Carriker this week, but he was abusing this class's stud OLs, Blalock, Sears, Grubbs, Kalil, Staley, Ugoh. Carricker was beating a bunch of dead horses for the most part. The North's OL is probably the worst I have seen in a decade. The South's is pretty stout by any measure. McBean > Carriker as 3-4 DE. Not quite as versatile.

 

[Chaos Commish]

I'd hate to see TEN take Bowe with Revis on the board (not saying they won't but with Revis the secondary would be greatly upgraded). Griffin might be an option also - not sure if TEN will upgrade safety ain FA though.

I'd call that a brutally difficult decision if it actually came down to those two. Also, Meriweather looked outstanding at corner. If a team decides the character stuff is insignificant, and fwiw I have been convinced it is, then he could be a serious riser in this draft. We may all be way off on how good he is and how high he grades. hat tip to Colin for saying as much a month ago.