The "I'm all caught up at work so let's do a mock" (1 Viewer)

[Andy Dufresne]

By "popular" demand...

Indianapolis - Andrew Luck QB Stanford

Still a no-brainer.

Washington (from St. Louis) - Robert Griffin III QB Baylor

Can't see how this doesn't get done.

Minnesota - Matt Kalil OT USC

Blackmon & Claiborne/Kirkpatrick also in the mix but they have to keep AP and Ponder from getting killed.

Cleveland - Justin Blackmon WR OkSt.

Have to add some skill to their skill positions.

Tampa Bay - Morris Claiborne CB LSU

Barber is 36 and may retire and the cupboard's pretty bare beyond him.

St. Louis - Riley Reiff OT Iowa

Smith is always hurt and Saffold regressed terribly.

Jacksonville - Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame

They don't even have a number TWO receiver on the roster.

Miami - Melvin Ingram OLB South Carolina

A little early, but Wake on one side and Ingram on the other would be very enticing.

Carolina - Dre Kirkpatrick CB Alabama

Has the size to match up with the NFC South's big men.

Buffalo - Jonathan Martin OT Stanford

Absent a top notch pass rusher, the Bills go BPA to replace/enhance the oft injured Bell.

Kansas City - Trent Richardson RB Alabama

A luxury pick sure, but with Charles coming back from an ACL and being undersized to begin with, it's tough to pass up one of the best backs of the last 5 years.

Seattle - Kendall Wright WR Baylor

Baldwin was a pleasant surprise, but Wright would be a great playmaking addition to a dull offense.

Arizona - David DeCastro OG Stanford

Early for a guard, but his skills warrant it and the Cards need some better big bodies to enhance their running game.

Dallas - Devon Still DT Penn State

Jerry. Hire a GM. HTH.

Philadelphia - Luke Kuechly ILB Boston College

A huge no-brainer here as Kuechly is a terror inside and the Eagles plan at the position was one of the year's biggest failures.

NY Jets - Courtney Upshaw OLB Alabama

They must get more pressure from the outside.

Cincinnati (from Oakland) - Janoris Jenkins CB North Alabama

Leon Hall is coming back from an achilles injury and is a free agent.

San Diego - Nick Perry DE Southern California

All of a sudden they really need some talent on the outside.

Chicago - Alshon Jeffery WR South Carolina

Now that Mad Mike is out of the picture, maybe they can run a real offense with real wide receivers.

Tennessee - Peter Konz C Wisconsin

There's a little bit of truth in CJ's whining about the o-line.

Cincinnati - Lamar Miller RB Miami (Fla.)

Benson is not the answer and this would add another exciting cog to an up and coming offense.

Cleveland (from Atlanta) - David Wilson RB Virginia Tech

The addition of Blackmon and Wilson would instantly change the formerly plodding style of this team.

Detroit - Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska

The overachieving Lions are still pretty poor in the defensive backfield.

Pittsburgh - Jerel Worthy DT Michigan State

The Steelers' d-line was just decimated yesterday, and they weren't young to begin with.

Denver - Quinton Coples DT North Carolina

With the ability to play inside or outside, the Broncos would be happy to take a chance on this hot and cold player.

NY Giants - Cordy Glenn OG Georgia

Would really help their suddenly anemic running game.

Houston - Dontari Poe DT Memphis

A huge upgrade at the position would make a good defense even better - especially in anticipation of Mario Williams returning.

Baltimore - Dont'a Hightower ILB Alabama

Ray Lewis can't play forever.

New England (from New Orleans) - Fletcher Cox DT Mississippi State

A "good as any" guess for the crazy drafting BB.

San Francisco - Mohamed Sanu WR Rutgers

Still need a compliment to the emerging Crabtree as Edwards clearly didn't work out.

New England - Zach Brown OLB North Carolina

"Good as any" part #2. All I know is that they need some defense.

Green Bay - Chase Minnifield CB Virginia

Their defensive backfield needs some depth. A BPA pick like TT makes.

St. Louis - Jayron Hosley CB Virginia Tech

Indianapolis - Whitney Mercilus DE Illinois

Minnesota - Mark Barron SS Alabama

Tampa Bay - Stephon Gilmore CB South Carolina

Cleveland - Ryan Tannehill QB Texas A&M

 

[Stewy]

Houston - Dontari Poe DT Memphis

A huge upgrade at the position would make a good defense even better - especially in anticipation of Mario Williams returning.

I can't imagine a world in which Houston doesn't take a WR at 1.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Houston - Dontari Poe DT Memphis

A huge upgrade at the position would make a good defense even better - especially in anticipation of Mario Williams returning.

I can't imagine a world in which Houston doesn't take a WR at 1.

You should.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Houston - Dontari Poe DT Memphis

A huge upgrade at the position would make a good defense even better - especially in anticipation of Mario Williams returning.

I can't imagine a world in which Houston doesn't take a WR at 1.

That's interesting. I don't think most of us see Houston as having a WR problem.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

He's right about the need though. Houston could use a better #2 for AJ. Just not in the 1st.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

I wonder what Cleveland's interest level would be for Matt Flynn.

 

[Brock Middlebrook]

Houston - Dontari Poe DT Memphis

A huge upgrade at the position would make a good defense even better - especially in anticipation of Mario Williams returning.

I can't imagine a world in which Houston doesn't take a WR at 1.

That's interesting. I don't think most of us see Houston as having a WR problem.

Most teams start 2....They probably could use another one

 

[cheese]

Leon Hall is not a free agent. I could still see a CB though. Would rather have Kuechly, Upshaw, DeCastro, or Trent... but you have them all gone.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I wonder what Cleveland's interest level would be for Matt Flynn.

He is the wild-card in this year's draft. He should send Matt Barkley a huge thank you bouquet.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Leon Hall is not a free agent. I could still see a CB though. Would rather have Kuechly, Upshaw, DeCastro, or Trent... but you have them all gone.

Crap. I missed that they re-signed him in September. Still, coming off an achilles is a bad deal.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Andy, do you really think 3 RB's go in the 1st round? I understand a guy like Richardson but not so sure about those other 2 in today's NFL.

 

[The_Man]

Baltimore - Dont'a Hightower ILB AlabamaRay Lewis can't play forever.

I don't know anything about any college football players, but this sounds like a sensible pick for the Ravens. They really need help at ILB and Ozzie loves picking Alabama players. By that measure, another good pick for them might be Mark Barron (SS Alabama). They need Safety help, too and the Ravens love picking a guy who is the first guy taken in the draft at his position - especially picking late in the first round, they feel like you usually end up with a better player if you get the first Safety (or Tight End, or Fullback, or Center, or some other less important position) in the entire draft, rather than the sixth Offensive Tackle.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Andy, do you really think 3 RB's go in the 1st round? I understand a guy like Richardson but not so sure about those other 2 in today's NFL.

Normally I would say no, but given that both the Browns and Bengals have extra first rounders I could definitely see them using one of them to get a difference maker at the spot.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Pittsburgh - Jerel Worthy DT Michigan State

The Steelers' d-line was just decimated yesterday, and they weren't young to begin with.

Is this guy big enough to play NT? Because they dont need another DE (at least early in the draft) with Keisel, Hood, and Heyward.

 

[The Hank]

Pittsburgh - Jerel Worthy DT Michigan State

The Steelers' d-line was just decimated yesterday, and they weren't young to begin with.

Is this guy big enough to play NT? Because they dont need another DE (at least early in the draft) with Keisel, Hood, and Heyward.

Guy has got to be big..

This is what wikipedia said;

Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight: 310 lb (141 kg; 22 st 2 lb)

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Pittsburgh - Jerel Worthy DT Michigan State

The Steelers' d-line was just decimated yesterday, and they weren't young to begin with.

Is this guy big enough to play NT? Because they dont need another DE (at least early in the draft) with Keisel, Hood, and Heyward.

Hampton and Keisel both apparently have severe injuries that will require surgery. So while he might not fit at NT (although he could if he added some weight), they're going to need some more talent at the DE position.

 

[QuizGuy66]

I can see the Bengals going OG at either of their picks and holding off on RB actually. CB would be a reasonable pick at 17 or 21 (in part b/c you generally don't see safeties go in Round 1). Clint Boling is the only OG we have under contract and while I'd like to see B Williams back I'd rather not see McGlynn and especially Livings back.

-QG

 

[Multiple Scores]

I think your mock has too much emphasis on need over talent.

You have Miami, Cleveland, Tampa, St. Louis all passing on Richardson and then proceed to say KC takes him because he is so talented. It's not consistent.

The Floyd pick is a reach too.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I think your mock has too much emphasis on need over talent. You have Miami, Cleveland, Tampa, St. Louis all passing on Richardson and then proceed to say KC takes him because he is so talented. It's not consistent. The Floyd pick is a reach too.

There's a huge difference between pick 11 and picks 5/7.Miami wouldn't take another RB after taking Thomas in the 2nd last draft. St. Louis doesn't have the luxury of taking a RB at that spot even though Jackson is long in the tooth. If you're bad enough to own the #2 pick, RB isn't the first spot you should fix.Tampa? Maybe.Floyd is not a reach to Jacksonville. At all.

 

[The Hank]

Pittsburgh - Jerel Worthy DT Michigan State

The Steelers' d-line was just decimated yesterday, and they weren't young to begin with.

Is this guy big enough to play NT? Because they dont need another DE (at least early in the draft) with Keisel, Hood, and Heyward.

Hampton and Keisel both apparently have severe injuries that will require surgery. So while he might not fit at NT (although he could if he added some weight), they're going to need some more talent at the DE position.

I expect alot of DL/OL/DB picks for Steelers this year.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I expect alot of DL/OL/DB picks for Steelers this year.

We've been expecting it for the last 3-4 years. One of these years we'll be right!

 

[Cookiemonster]

I think your mock has too much emphasis on need over talent. You have Miami, Cleveland, Tampa, St. Louis all passing on Richardson and then proceed to say KC takes him because he is so talented. It's not consistent. The Floyd pick is a reach too.

If Floyd is a reach, then Alshon is GO, GO, GADGET ARMS!ETA - Not to knock your mock. It seems everybody doing mocks has Jeffery in the bottom 1/2 of the 1st. So many knowledgeable guys on this site disagree with that. I side with our guys over all the rest.

 

[FavreCo]

I wonder what Cleveland's interest level would be for Matt Flynn.

I'd say it goes up if Washington leaps them for RG3.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Floyd is not a reach to Jacksonville. At all.

The only thing that gets in the way of Floyd is alcohol.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

I think your mock has too much emphasis on need over talent. You have Miami, Cleveland, Tampa, St. Louis all passing on Richardson and then proceed to say KC takes him because he is so talented. It's not consistent. The Floyd pick is a reach too.

Floyd is not a reach to Jacksonville. At all.

Correct. When it comes to the draft, there is no such thing as a reach for Gene Smith. He's going to take who he wants regardless of where the player is mocked at.But I can't see themtaking Floyd. Too many character concerns.

 

[The Hank]

I expect alot of DL/OL/DB picks for Steelers this year.

We've been expecting it for the last 3-4 years. One of these years we'll be right!

Steelers always take a BPA approach to the draft, rarely go off of "need"

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I think your mock has too much emphasis on need over talent. You have Miami, Cleveland, Tampa, St. Louis all passing on Richardson and then proceed to say KC takes him because he is so talented. It's not consistent. The Floyd pick is a reach too.

Floyd is not a reach to Jacksonville. At all.

Correct. When it comes to the draft, there is no such thing as a reach for Gene Smith. He's going to take who he wants regardless of where the player is mocked at.But I can't see themtaking Floyd. Too many character concerns.

How would you feel about Kendall Wright?

 

[The Hank]

I think if Poe and Worthy are there, I'd rather have Poe

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

I think your mock has too much emphasis on need over talent. You have Miami, Cleveland, Tampa, St. Louis all passing on Richardson and then proceed to say KC takes him because he is so talented. It's not consistent. The Floyd pick is a reach too.

Floyd is not a reach to Jacksonville. At all.

Correct. When it comes to the draft, there is no such thing as a reach for Gene Smith. He's going to take who he wants regardless of where the player is mocked at.But I can't see themtaking Floyd. Too many character concerns.

How would you feel about Kendall Wright?

I would feel good about it. The cupboard is so bare.I like Floyd though and would be happy to have him. I just can't see him as a guy they would draft.

 

[RavenLunatic]

Baltimore - Dont'a Hightower ILB AlabamaRay Lewis can't play forever.

I don't know anything about any college football players, but this sounds like a sensible pick for the Ravens. They really need help at ILB and Ozzie loves picking Alabama players. By that measure, another good pick for them might be Mark Barron (SS Alabama). They need Safety help, too and the Ravens love picking a guy who is the first guy taken in the draft at his position - especially picking late in the first round, they feel like you usually end up with a better player if you get the first Safety (or Tight End, or Fullback, or Center, or some other less important position) in the entire draft, rather than the sixth Offensive Tackle.

There is something to be said about the GM's relationship with the school. Neither side wants to be embarrassed by the other..

 

[Ariakis]

I don't really know players yet just needs. Looks solid overall for an attempt this early in the process. So much can change in free agency and stuff such as where Flynn, Manning, Lloyd, Tolbert, MBush, etc end up.

KC getting Richardson is a HUGE sleeper I hadn't thought of but makes total sense unless they mortgage to move up for a QB and draft position ... unlikely given their coaching selection. They need OL help and could always take BPA LB/DL. Cincy would be disappointed if this happens. Would Cin trade up letting KC take an OL and front 7 with more picks? Cin does need a CB though and you do address it with their 2nd #1.

Not familiar with Devon Still if he is a 3-4 NT that could push their current undersized DT to DE I suppose. Their biggest needs are pass rush, CB, and interior OL but this is a viable approach too. They need to decide who is BPA and trade up or down around that person.

The Pats may need a WR at this point unless Lloyd follows McDaniels. Can't argue with defense as they probably need help everywhere.

I could certainly see Houston taking a WR if value makes sense but in the late 1st value probably lines up elsewhere.

 

[pantherclub]

By "popular" demand...

Carolina - Dre Kirkpatrick CB Alabama

Has the size to match up with the NFC South's big men.

That would be awesome but I cannot see him slipping to 8th(or 9th) the dude is sick good.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

By "popular" demand...

Carolina - Dre Kirkpatrick CB Alabama

Has the size to match up with the NFC South's big men.

That would be awesome but I cannot see him slipping to 8th(or 9th) the dude is sick good.

So are the guys at 1 through 7/8. He's actually a guy that I'd like the Vikes to consider. They need someone to match up with Calvin Johnson 2 or 3 times a season.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

I think if Poe and Worthy are there, I'd rather have Poe

I was thinking that too just because you can't teach size. But maybe Poe is more fat than good.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I think if Poe and Worthy are there, I'd rather have Poe

I was thinking that too just because you can't teach size. But maybe Poe is more fat than good.

Those two and Dont'a Hightower all got jumbled around at the Steelers pick.

 

[biju]

Seattle - Kendall Wright WR Baylor

Baldwin was a pleasant surprise, but Wright would be a great playmaking addition to a dull offense.

Obviously I have no idea what our front office is going to do, but WR is about one of the last "needs" we need to fill this year (Sidney Rice, Golden Tate, Doug Baldwin, BMW should be fine for 2012). We also still have projects in Deon Butler, Kris Durham and Ricardo Lockette that I think we can't give up on yet because they all have shown potential. The only guy who I can actually see us giving up on is Ben Obomanu who stone-handed a few too many over the past two years.I would expect that if we cannot trade up for a QB or down (which should be a rule for mock drafts) we would probably go DE, DT or MLB--we desperately need a pass rush. I could also see a play for David DeCastro to fill for Robert Gallery, as he's getting up there in age (although he did great in the back half of the season). I could also see us taking a QB too early as well, but I really hope we don't do that.

In a perfect world we trade down into the mid-20s or so, pick up a few extra drafts picks and then select Ryan Tannehill. Well, in a perfect world people sour on Luck or RG3 and one of them comes to Seattle, but that isn't going to happen. Matt Barkley and Landry Jones kind of screwed us by not coming out this year.

 

[Kenny Powers]

I think if Poe and Worthy are there, I'd rather have Poe

I was thinking that too just because you can't teach size. But maybe Poe is more fat than good.

Those two and Dont'a Hightower all got jumbled around at the Steelers pick.

Good thing we lost yesterday then Id personally love Hightower and he will almost definitely be there at 24 unless he has an off the charts combine or something.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Obviously I have no idea what our front office is going to do, but WR is about one of the last "needs" we need to fill this year (Sidney Rice, Golden Tate, Doug Baldwin, BMW should be fine for 2012).

I've seen this said a couple times and couldn't disagree more.Rice is NEVER healthy. Golden Tate has shown next to nothing. BMW regressed to the mean (which is terrible). Baldwin was just okay. It added up to the 22nd ranked passing offense in the NFL.To say the Seahawks don't need WRs is incorrect, IMO.

 

[Idiot Boxer]

I expect alot of DL/OL/DB picks for Steelers this year.

We've been expecting it for the last 3-4 years. One of these years we'll be right!

I'm pretty sure they'll take a LB.

 

[Stewy]

He's right about the need though. Houston could use a better #2 for AJ. Just not in the 1st.

Do you contend that this is an issue of value at where the Texans will be picking and who's available or some sort of philosophical aversion?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

He's right about the need though. Houston could use a better #2 for AJ. Just not in the 1st.

Do you contend that this is an issue of value at where the Texans will be picking and who's available or some sort of philosophical aversion?

The former.

 

[Bankerguy]

I know it past years you admit tostruggling with Dallas (likely because of Jerry)

Help me understand your Devin Still selection? Where does he play?

 

[LarryAllen'sJockstrap]

I think it would take a big payday for StL to move down from #2 to #6. A #1 next year might be worth missing out on Kalil, but StL really needs to protect Bradford and Kalil seems to be a franchise caliber OT, while guys like Martin and Reiff are a notch below.

Also think that Cle might take Richardson over Blackmon. Keep hearing more and more about Richardson being a top-5 talent and Blackmon just not having the size/speed to go that high; the combine will be huge for him.

Great shot at it.

 

[coolnerd]

Houston - Dontari Poe DT Memphis

A huge upgrade at the position would make a good defense even better - especially in anticipation of Mario Williams returning.

I can't imagine a world in which Houston doesn't take a WR at 1.

That's interesting. I don't think most of us see Houston as having a WR problem.

Houston does not have a walk in and your a starter hole for the first time in its history. IMO, WR and NT are probably the closest to this,but honestly, Cody and Mitchell have played better than Walter and Jacoby. Should be a BPA pick here and at this point I don't which player that would be.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I know it past years you admit tostruggling with Dallas (likely because of Jerry)Help me understand your Devin Still selection? Where does he play?

I think he'd be an upgrade to any of the current DE's on the roster.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I think it would take a big payday for StL to move down from #2 to #6. A #1 next year might be worth missing out on Kalil, but StL really needs to protect Bradford and Kalil seems to be a franchise caliber OT, while guys like Martin and Reiff are a notch below.

Also think that Cle might take Richardson over Blackmon. Keep hearing more and more about Richardson being a top-5 talent and Blackmon just not having the size/speed to go that high; the combine will be huge for him.

Great shot at it.

I'm not so sure about that.

 

[hauser42]

Green Bay - Chase Minnifield CB Virginia

Their defensive backfield needs some depth. A BPA pick like TT makes.

If this is the BPA, than this is ok. But House is still on the roster to develop and they seem to find guys lower. Any OLB or DL would be more of a help on the D Line. Picket and Green long in the tooth, Neal looking like a Justin Harrel the line needs help to stop the run first and then pressure QB.

Matt Flynn is a solid QB and will make some money. He will likely be put in a bad spot with weak offense and not play up to his potential.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Green Bay - Chase Minnifield CB Virginia

Their defensive backfield needs some depth. A BPA pick like TT makes.

If this is the BPA, than this is ok. But House is still on the roster to develop and they seem to find guys lower. Any OLB or DL would be more of a help on the D Line. Picket and Green long in the tooth, Neal looking like a Justin Harrel the line needs help to stop the run first and then pressure QB.

Before I moved him up a spot to New England, I had Zach Brown going to the Pack.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Matt Flynn is a solid QB and will make some money. He will likely be put in a bad spot with weak offense and not play up to his potential.

I'd really like to see Flynn get franchised and traded to Cleveland, Washington, or maybe Miami for their 2nd round pick.

 

[biju]

Obviously I have no idea what our front office is going to do, but WR is about one of the last "needs" we need to fill this year (Sidney Rice, Golden Tate, Doug Baldwin, BMW should be fine for 2012).

I've seen this said a couple times and couldn't disagree more.Rice is NEVER healthy. Golden Tate has shown next to nothing. BMW regressed to the mean (which is terrible). Baldwin was just okay. It added up to the 22nd ranked passing offense in the NFL.To say the Seahawks don't need WRs is incorrect, IMO.

I understand what I think you're seeing in the numbers, but this isn't a passing team with Tarvaris Jackson--it's a running team. Just a quick couple of notes on the players you mentioned:1. Rice always hurt: Yeah, maybe. He was still very effective in drawing coverage and it is important to note that Baldwin did most of his damage when Rice was in the lineup.2. Golden Tate has shown next to nothing. I'm not sure when we abandoned the "3 year rule" for WRs, but people are far too impatient these days. This was his 2nd year and he actually progressed nicely over the year. I think with a full offseason program and OTAs he'll be much better.3. BMW didn't regress, our QB did. Tarvaris Jackson is a "see it, throw it" QB where Hasselbeck can actually anticipate a WR being open. He knew that in a 1 on 1 matchup you just place the ball outside of the DBs reach and BMW will get it.4. Baldwin: Not sure what you wanted from a UDFA WR, but he did have 51 catches for 788 yards and 4 TDs, good for 3rd out of all the rookies. In bang for the buck, I think he actually was better value than both A.J. Green and Julio Jones although he obviously has a much more limited ceiling.It's fine if we disagree and I certainly don't want to come off as defending our WRs, who are below average. I just think in overall need we have a much bigger issue on the defensive side. If Seattle re-signs Marshawn Lynch I wouldn't expect us to go offense with that first round pick because our offense goes through him.