yellowdog's first ever mock draft (1 Viewer)

[yellowdog]

I couldn't let Andy and Colin have all the fun. Rip it apart, but be gentle. This is a lot harder than it looks.

Round 1

1. Miami - Glenn Dorsey - DT

2. St. Louis - Sedrick Ellis - DT

3. Atlanta - Matt Ryan - QB

4. Oakland - Chris Long - DE

5. Kansas City - Jake Long - OT

6. New York Jets - Darren McFadden - RB

7. New England - Dan Connor - LB

8. Baltimore - Ryan Clady - OT

9. Cincinnati - Vernon Gholston - DE

10. New Orleans - Mike Jenkins - CB

11. Buffalo - Malcom Kelly - WR

12. Denver - Keith Rivers - LB

13. Carolina - Brian Brohm - QB

14. Chicago - Kenny Phillips - SS

15. Detroit - Aqib Talib - CB

16. Arizona - Rashard Mendenhall - RB

17. Minnesota - Quentin Groves - DE

18. Houston - Jonathan Stewart - RB

19. Philadelphia - Jeff Otah - OT

20. Tampa Bay - Early Doucet - WR

21. Washington - Calais Campbell - DE

22. Dallas - Felix Jones - RB

23. Pittsburgh - Sam Baker- OT

24. Tennessee - Desean Jackson - WR

25. Seattle - Kentwan Balmer - DT

26. New York Giants - Leodis McKelvin - CB

27. Jacksonville - Mario Manningham - WR

28. San Diego - Derrick Harvey - DE

29. Dallas - Reggie Smith - S

30. San Francisco - Adarius Bowman - WR

31. Green Bay - Terrell Thomas - CB

Round 2

2.01. Miami - James Hardy - WR

2.02. St. Louis - Fred Davis - TE

2.03. Oakland - Pat Sims - DT

2.04. Kansas City - Andre Woodson - QB

2.05. Atlanta - Chris Williams - OT

2.06. New York Jets - Frank Okam - DT

2.07. Baltimore - Joe Flacco - QB

2.08. San Francisco - Chris Ellis - DE

2.09. New Orleans - Beau Bell - LB

2.10. Buffalo - Antoine Cason - CB

2.11. Denver - Jamaal Charles - RB

2.12. Carolina - Gosder Cherilus - OT

2.13. Chicago - Anthony Collins - OT

2.14. Detroit - Lawrence Jackson - DE

2.15. Cincinnati - Red Bryant - DT

2.16. Minnesota - Ali Highsmith - LB

2.17. Atlanta - Limas Sweed - WR

2.18. Philadelphia - Earl Bennett - WR

2.19. Arizona - Xavier Adibi - LB

2.20. Washington - Carl Nicks - OT

2.21. Tampa Bay - Chris Johnson - RB

2.22. Seattle - Ray Rice - RB

2.23. Pittsburgh - Phillip Merling - DE

2.24. Tennessee -Dre Moore - DT

2.25. New York Giants - Branden Albert - G

2.26. Cleveland Kevin Smith - RB

2.27. Jacksonville - Tracy Porter - CB

2.28. Miami - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie - CB

2.29. Indianapolis - Steve Slaton - RB

2.30. Dallas - Donnie Avery - WR

2.31. Green Bay - Martellus Bennett - TE

2.32. New England - DeJuan Tribble - CB

 

[boneman2]

I love Steve Slaton to Indy in the second round.

 

[azgroover]

I couldn't let Andy and Colin have all the fun. Rip it apart, but be gentle. This is a lot harder than it looks.

Round 1

16. Arizona - Rashard Mendenhall - RB

Nice outside the box thinking here. The Cards desperately need a quality speed back to compliment Edgerrin "My longest run of the year was 26 yards" James.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Other than Cason going in the second, I like it.

 

[Limp Ditka]

No way the Bears go SS. They need help in the trenches and will draft O line or DT in the first.

 

[yellowdog]

No way the Bears go SS. They need help in the trenches and will draft O line or DT in the first.

I actually thougt about having the Bears trade out of that spot with someone to jump up and grab Phillips. Decided against messing with trades on my first attempt.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

19. Philadelphia - Jeff Otah - OT

This presumes management has given up on Winston Justice. Maybe they have, I dunno. DB and DE are more pressing needs, though.

2.18. Philadelphia - Earl Bennett - WR

I'm not familiar with him. Is he a speedy deep threat who can get off the line? That's what the Eagles need. I would not be surprised if they addressed CB/S/DE/TE with first-day picks, though, and left WR for the second day or free agency.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

No way the Bears go SS. They need help in the trenches and will draft O line or DT in the first.

I actually thougt about having the Bears trade out of that spot with someone to jump up and grab Phillips. Decided against messing with trades on my first attempt.

While the lines certainly are a soft spot, I don't think the Bears are good enough anywhere to say "No way" to a certain pick. I contemplated Phillips to Chicago in my mock.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

2.18. Philadelphia - Earl Bennett - WR

I'm not familiar with him. Is he a speedy deep threat who can get off the line? That's what the Eagles need. I would not be surprised if they addressed CB/S/DE/TE with first-day picks, though, and left WR for the second day or free agency.

Bennett has good size 6'1"/202, and has been super productive. He's the only player in SEC history with 75+ catches for three consecutive seasons.He's not blazing fast however. But he could run a sub 4.5 time at the combine, at which point he's going to be on a lot of team's radars.

 

[TLEF316]

Jets and McFadden again

 

[yellowdog]

2.18. Philadelphia - Earl Bennett - WR

I'm not familiar with him. Is he a speedy deep threat who can get off the line? That's what the Eagles need. I would not be surprised if they addressed CB/S/DE/TE with first-day picks, though, and left WR for the second day or free agency.

Bennett has good size 6'1"/202, and has been super productive. He's the only player in SEC history with 75+ catches for three consecutive seasons.He's not blazing fast however. But he could run a sub 4.5 time at the combine, at which point he's going to be on a lot of team's radars.

Some say he may be the most NFL ready of all the WRs.

 

[NoFBinLA]

Jets and McFadden again

I know. So many people are predicting this that it's seeping my own mock, which I just started.I see the rationale, the Taylor/Peterson attraction, but I think they have more pressing needs.But it's not outside the realm of possibility....

 

[hauser42]

I dont see the Packers spending a 2nd rd pick on a TE, they locked up Donald Lee long term for a reason. They would be looking for O-line help since it is getting older.

 

[yellowdog]

Jets and McFadden again

I just couldn't see them passing on him, especially with the Pats right there ready to pounce. That may not play into their thinking at all, but I can't help but think it would.

 

[yellowdog]

I dont see the Packers spending a 2nd rd pick on a TE, they locked up Donald Lee long term for a reason. They would be looking for O-line help since it is getting older.

I didn't really either, but he was the best player available, and the next O-lineman was way down the list.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

19. Philadelphia - Jeff Otah - OT

This presumes management has given up on Winston Justice. Maybe they have, I dunno. DB and DE are more pressing needs, though.

You know, Runyan ain't gonna be around forever either. They'll need two OT's (Justice being one of them) sooner rather than later.IMO, their biggest needs are:TE- this is a HUGE need.DEOTKR/PRThey also need help at Safety, LB and WR. This team has a lot of holes to fill.

 

[Abraham]

HERD > I was going to post mine in about 2 minutes, but I'll wait til tomorrow. Nice work GBYD!

 

[TLEF316]

Jets and McFadden again

I know. So many people are predicting this that it's seeping my own mock, which I just started.I see the rationale, the Taylor/Peterson attraction, but I think they have more pressing needs.But it's not outside the realm of possibility....

He's not peterson. Peterson is a cyborg who makes a living running up the middle and bowling through defenders. It just seems like every one of Mcfadden's highlights is a sweep or option play with a 15 foot wide hole. hell, his backup averaged 9 yards a carry. There isnt a RB on the planet that will make a diference running behind that O-line. A scrub RT, 2 scrub guards and an undersized LT. Jones and Washington are enough to move the ball, if they have some blockers.

 

[TLEF316]

Jets and McFadden again

I just couldn't see them passing on him, especially with the Pats right there ready to pounce. That may not play into their thinking at all, but I can't help but think it would.

As a jets fan, i couldnt care less if they get McFadden. The jets cant shut down any RB. Until the jets get a NT, it doesnt matter if the patriots have me running the football. Anyone could run behind that O-line and the Pats already have a young talented RB.edit: I dont mean to criticize your mock, i just hate the Mcfadden to the jets pick. Everyone is predicting it and i just dont get it. I never once watched a Jets game this year and thought, "Man, our RB's suck". We have several gaping holes that could be filled THIS offseason with the draft and FA (The only one that doesnt present an easy solution is NT) We need Pass rushers and mauling interior linemen.It just makes no sense for me to use our rightfully "earned" high first rounder on a player that maybe adds 1 or 2 wins next year by breaking a couple of big runs on blown gap assignments by the defense.

 

[Abraham]

No Michael Oher?

I'll eat my shirt on a BBQ skewer if he isn't a top-20 pick.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

No Michael Oher? I'll eat my shirt on a BBQ skewer if he isn't a top-20 pick.

He changed his mind and is going back to shool.

 

[Abraham]

No Michael Oher? I'll eat my shirt on a BBQ skewer if he isn't a top-20 pick.

He changed his mind and is going back to shool.

Ah...I see it now.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

As a jets fan, i couldnt care less if they get McFadden. The jets cant shut down any RB. Until the jets get a NT, it doesnt matter if the patriots have me running the football. Anyone could run behind that O-line and the Pats already have a young talented RB.

Okay. BUt they're at #6 and in this scenario both Dorsey and Ellis (neither of which are a 3-4 NT) are gone.So do they just take the next guy in line even if he's not worth the #6 overall and they could possibly get just as good of a player at the NT position in the 2nd?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

No Michael Oher?

I'll eat my shirt on a BBQ skewer if he isn't a top-20 pick.

He changed his mind and is going back to shool.

Ah...I see it now.

Apparently I shoud go back to school.

 

[Bankerguy]

Why are you so down on Cason?

 

[Abraham]

Why are you so down on Cason?

Cason's all over the map. Could go top-20, could go in the 3rd round.

 

[Bankerguy]

Why are you so down on Cason?

Cason's all over the map. Could go top-20, could go in the 3rd round.

Most of what I have seen is late first round. Just wanted the OP's take on him.

 

[5Rings]

Rams go TE in the 2nd?

It would be a typical move for the idiots in St Louis. Afterall, they only invested millions in Randy McMichael last year, after spending a 2nd and 3rd round picks on TEs the year before.

I also don't see how they can pass on OT Jake Long for a DT. Rams could be a playoff team if they'd ever build the line; they have the skill position talent.

Solid choices for the 49ers. Nice to see somebody recognized the need along DL instead of "WR/WR, Martz is now in town, derrr"

 

[TLEF316]

As a jets fan, i couldnt care less if they get McFadden. The jets cant shut down any RB. Until the jets get a NT, it doesnt matter if the patriots have me running the football. Anyone could run behind that O-line and the Pats already have a young talented RB.

Okay. BUt they're at #6 and in this scenario both Dorsey and Ellis (neither of which are a 3-4 NT) are gone.So do they just take the next guy in line even if he's not worth the #6 overall and they could possibly get just as good of a player at the NT position in the 2nd?

Yeah, i realize that neither of the DT's are 3-4 noses. So lets take an edge rusher. There are a few out there that could justify the pick with a good combine (Gholtson for one although he was shut down in the NCG) With Abraham gone, Vilma essentially neutralized and Ellis falling off the cliff, Pass rusher is the jets' biggest fillable need at this point. Mangini and Co. did a better job scheming the pass rush after the bye, but having freak edge rusher who demands a double team would make things 10 times easier. I'd love to see what our young stud DB's (revis and Rhodes) can do when they dont have to cover for 8 seconds on every pasing down.edit: I'm not saying that Gholston is Merriman or DeMacus Ware, but if the jets feel there is a player that has a chance to make a similar impact from OLB they have to take him if there isnt a NT on the board (which in this case, there isnt)

 

[Pip's Invitation]

19. Philadelphia - Jeff Otah - OT

This presumes management has given up on Winston Justice. Maybe they have, I dunno. DB and DE are more pressing needs, though.

You know, Runyan ain't gonna be around forever either. They'll need two OT's (Justice being one of them) sooner rather than later.IMO, their biggest needs are:

TE- this is a HUGE need.

DE

OT

KR/PR

They also need help at Safety, LB and WR. This team has a lot of holes to fill.

They do not need much help at LB. Gaither, Gocong, Bradley and Jordan are young, improving, and not going anywhere. If they let Spikes go, they can replace him in-house.CB, S, DE and TE are the biggest needs. The secondary lacks depth and has injury/age issues. DE performance has been underwhelming with the exception of Cole. A true TE1 is a must in this offense and LJ Smith ain't it. Andy D. has them reaching for Fred Davis in the first round but I dunno if they'll do anything that drastic.

I expect them to draft an OT, but I dunno if they'll do it in the first round, given how many other needs are more pressing.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

As a jets fan, i couldnt care less if they get McFadden. The jets cant shut down any RB. Until the jets get a NT, it doesnt matter if the patriots have me running the football. Anyone could run behind that O-line and the Pats already have a young talented RB.

Okay. BUt they're at #6 and in this scenario both Dorsey and Ellis (neither of which are a 3-4 NT) are gone.So do they just take the next guy in line even if he's not worth the #6 overall and they could possibly get just as good of a player at the NT position in the 2nd?

Yeah, i realize that neither of the DT's are 3-4 noses. So lets take an edge rusher. There are a few out there that could justify the pick with a good combine (Gholtson for one although he was shut down in the NCG) With Abraham gone, Vilma essentially neutralized and Ellis falling off the cliff, Pass rusher is the jets' biggest fillable need at this point. Mangini and Co. did a better job scheming the pass rush after the bye, but having freak edge rusher who demands a double team would make things 10 times easier. I'd love to see what our young stud DB's (revis and Rhodes) can do when they dont have to cover for 8 seconds on every pasing down.

Seems like everyone is pretty much flipping a coin between either Gholston or McFadden. Both would make a big impact.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

They do not need much help at LB. Gaither, Gocong, Bradley and Jordan are young, improving, and not going anywhere. If they let Spikes go, they can replace him in-house.

CB, S, DE and TE are the biggest needs. The secondary lacks depth and has injury/age issues. DE performance has been underwhelming with the exception of Cole. A true TE1 is a must in this offense and LJ Smith ain't it. Andy D. has them reaching for Fred Davis in the first round but I dunno if they'll do anything that drastic.

I expect them to draft an OT, but I dunno if they'll do it in the first round, given how many other needs are more pressing.

I did change that to be Reggie Smith, DB - Oklahoma in the final revision, once he finally declared.

 

[yellowdog]

Why are you so down on Cason?

Cason's all over the map. Could go top-20, could go in the 3rd round.

Most of what I have seen is late first round. Just wanted the OP's take on him.

A lot will depend on his speed. If he times well in workouts/combine, he'll definitely move up. I think it's a concern.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

If the Vikings pass over Limas Sweed in the 2nd, I would be upset. (Andy, I saw you did the same thing in yours) They need too much help at the position to pass over a talent like that.

 

[yellowdog]

Rams go TE in the 2nd?It would be a typical move for the idiots in St Louis. Afterall, they only invested millions in Randy McMichael last year, after spending a 2nd and 3rd round picks on TEs the year before. I also don't see how they can pass on OT Jake Long for a DT. Rams could be a playoff team if they'd ever build the line; they have the skill position talent.Solid choices for the 49ers. Nice to see somebody recognized the need along DL instead of "WR/WR, Martz is now in town, derrr"

I don't have a lot of confidence in the Rams to make the right call. It would be a prime spot to trade out and get additional picks. They need a lot.

 

[yellowdog]

Jets and McFadden again

I just couldn't see them passing on him, especially with the Pats right there ready to pounce. That may not play into their thinking at all, but I can't help but think it would.

As a jets fan, i couldnt care less if they get McFadden. The jets cant shut down any RB. Until the jets get a NT, it doesnt matter if the patriots have me running the football. Anyone could run behind that O-line and the Pats already have a young talented RB.edit: I dont mean to criticize your mock, i just hate the Mcfadden to the jets pick. Everyone is predicting it and i just dont get it. I never once watched a Jets game this year and thought, "Man, our RB's suck". We have several gaping holes that could be filled THIS offseason with the draft and FA (The only one that doesnt present an easy solution is NT) We need Pass rushers and mauling interior linemen.It just makes no sense for me to use our rightfully "earned" high first rounder on a player that maybe adds 1 or 2 wins next year by breaking a couple of big runs on blown gap assignments by the defense.

If you don't want McFadden, you should pray Oakland takes him.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

If the Vikings pass over Limas Sweed in the 2nd, I would be upset. (Andy, I saw you did the same thing in yours) They need too much help at the position to pass over a talent like that.

I do not like Sweed. He reminds me a ton of Dwayne Jarrett. He's a one-trick pony - the jump/fade in the corner.In my final revision, I had them taking Earl Bennett in the 2nd. I'd be ecstatic over that pick.

 

[TLEF316]

Jets and McFadden again

I just couldn't see them passing on him, especially with the Pats right there ready to pounce. That may not play into their thinking at all, but I can't help but think it would.

As a jets fan, i couldnt care less if they get McFadden. The jets cant shut down any RB. Until the jets get a NT, it doesnt matter if the patriots have me running the football. Anyone could run behind that O-line and the Pats already have a young talented RB.edit: I dont mean to criticize your mock, i just hate the Mcfadden to the jets pick. Everyone is predicting it and i just dont get it. I never once watched a Jets game this year and thought, "Man, our RB's suck". We have several gaping holes that could be filled THIS offseason with the draft and FA (The only one that doesnt present an easy solution is NT) We need Pass rushers and mauling interior linemen.It just makes no sense for me to use our rightfully "earned" high first rounder on a player that maybe adds 1 or 2 wins next year by breaking a couple of big runs on blown gap assignments by the defense.

If you don't want McFadden, you should pray Oakland takes him.

I am

 

[ooofffaaa]

2.01. Miami - James Hardy - WR

Parcells, Ireland and Sparano have all emphasized character. I'm assuming that's not simply lip service, which means Hardy won't be on the Dolphins draft board. His domestic violence charge will not be ignored.I could see Miami taking Fred Davis with the 1st pick in the 2nd rd.

 

[massraider]

If you don't want McFadden, you should pray Oakland takes him.

I don't think he's even on the radar for Oakland. between Bush, Rhodes, and Fargas (if re-signed), I think the Raiders feel like they can address the D-line.Long/Sims would make me very, very happy.

 

[yellowdog]

2.01. Miami - James Hardy - WR

Parcells, Ireland and Sparano have all emphasized character. I'm assuming that's not simply lip service, which means Hardy won't be on the Dolphins draft board. His domestic violence charge will not be ignored.I could see Miami taking Fred Davis with the 1st pick in the 2nd rd.

Didn't realize Hardy had those issues. You may be right.

 

[sparkky]

For KC>

good job really. Ray Charles can see we need all the OLine help we can get. QB in the second could be a little iffy but many here aren't convinced that Croyle is anything special. I personally like Woodson more than many "experts".

 

[Texasmouth]

No way the Cowboys finish the first round without a corner back. In my opinion, that is the single biggest need.

I am hearing lots of rumblings from the Dallas media that the Cowboys will make a big push for Micheal Turner. A great speed compliment to Marion Barber.

I still dont understand why everyone keeps saying the Dolphins are taking Dorsey. He doesn't fit the system at all.

 

[Abraham]

No way the Cowboys finish the first round without a corner back. In my opinion, that is the single biggest need.

I am hearing lots of rumblings from the Dallas media that the Cowboys will make a big push for Micheal Turner. A great speed compliment to Marion Barber.



I still dont understand why everyone keeps saying the Dolphins are taking Dorsey. He doesn't fit the system at all.

Good post. For the bolded above, the reasons are twofold: he's at the top of most lists and has been for months, so people default to that. PLus, many people don't understand what DTs do and how they are different between a 3-4 and 4-3. Not saying that's the case with YD, but it seems to be the "consensus" thinking out there.

 

[yellowdog]

No way the Cowboys finish the first round without a corner back. In my opinion, that is the single biggest need. I am hearing lots of rumblings from the Dallas media that the Cowboys will make a big push for Micheal Turner. A great speed compliment to Marion Barber. I still dont understand why everyone keeps saying the Dolphins are taking Dorsey. He doesn't fit the system at all.

With Jerry "buying the groceries", I can't see them passing on Felix. And with Seattle a couple picks behind them, they had better snag him there. If Cason runs well, the Cowboys could take him with their 2nd first.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

19. Philadelphia - Jeff Otah - OT

This presumes management has given up on Winston Justice. Maybe they have, I dunno. DB and DE are more pressing needs, though.

You know, Runyan ain't gonna be around forever either. They'll need two OT's (Justice being one of them) sooner rather than later.IMO, their biggest needs are:

TE- this is a HUGE need.

DE

OT

KR/PR

They also need help at Safety, LB and WR. This team has a lot of holes to fill.

They do not need much help at LB. Gaither, Gocong, Bradley and Jordan are young, improving, and not going anywhere. If they let Spikes go, they can replace him in-house.CB, S, DE and TE are the biggest needs. The secondary lacks depth and has injury/age issues. DE performance has been underwhelming with the exception of Cole. A true TE1 is a must in this offense and LJ Smith ain't it. Andy D. has them reaching for Fred Davis in the first round but I dunno if they'll do anything that drastic.

I expect them to draft an OT, but I dunno if they'll do it in the first round, given how many other needs are more pressing.

I meant CB, not LB. Thanks for catching that.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

No way the Cowboys finish the first round without a corner back. In my opinion, that is the single biggest need. I am hearing lots of rumblings from the Dallas media that the Cowboys will make a big push for Micheal Turner. A great speed compliment to Marion Barber. I still dont understand why everyone keeps saying the Dolphins are taking Dorsey. He doesn't fit the system at all.

Because there's no guarantee that the Tunafins are going to run a 3-4. If they stay in the hybrid 3-4/4-3 like they run now, he could be used as a DT in the 4-3 and a DE in the 3-4 with little problem.I think the bigger reason he may drop is fears regarding his knee.

 

[Abraham]

No way the Cowboys finish the first round without a corner back. In my opinion, that is the single biggest need. I am hearing lots of rumblings from the Dallas media that the Cowboys will make a big push for Micheal Turner. A great speed compliment to Marion Barber. I still dont understand why everyone keeps saying the Dolphins are taking Dorsey. He doesn't fit the system at all.

With Jerry "buying the groceries", I can't see them passing on Felix. And with Seattle a couple picks behind them, they had better snag him there. If Cason runs well, the Cowboys could take him with their 2nd first.

Felix will be gone.

 

[yellowdog]

No way the Cowboys finish the first round without a corner back. In my opinion, that is the single biggest need.

I am hearing lots of rumblings from the Dallas media that the Cowboys will make a big push for Micheal Turner. A great speed compliment to Marion Barber.



I still dont understand why everyone keeps saying the Dolphins are taking Dorsey. He doesn't fit the system at all.

Good post. For the bolded above, the reasons are twofold: he's at the top of most lists and has been for months, so people default to that. PLus, many people don't understand what DTs do and how they are different between a 3-4 and 4-3. Not saying that's the case with YD, but it seems to be the "consensus" thinking out there.

I know the difference between NT and a 4-3 DT. I considered C. Long with the 1st pick. I just think Dorsey will be able to adapt to play the nose.

 

[Ridgelake]

No way the Cowboys finish the first round without a corner back. In my opinion, that is the single biggest need. I am hearing lots of rumblings from the Dallas media that the Cowboys will make a big push for Micheal Turner. A great speed compliment to Marion Barber.

Pretty much everyone who follows the Cowboys closely are thinking CB with at least 1 of their 2 first rounders, possibly even both. A safety with the second #1 seems reasonable. There's a lot of RB depth this draft. Kind of hard to justify spending a 1st rounder on a guy who will only be a backup and play, at most, 40% of the offensive snaps for the next several years (assuming Barber stays healthy). Though I will say Felix Jones makes sense for several reasons assuming Dallas goes RB in round 1 (good complement to Barber, Arkansas tie to Jones). I just don't think they use a precious commodity (1st round pick) on a position that can be filled much less expensively and will likely only be a part time player for several years.