toonsterwu
12-03-2007, 12:32 PM
Waiting on something right now, so decided to throw a quick mock together. For once, this is probably quick. Not likely to do a round 2 for this. Just quick comments. No trade, based on record and last week opponent win percentages as noted by gbnreport (too lazy to figure out updated win percentages) and also projecting a Patriots win tonight.
1. Miami Dolphins – DE Chris Long, UVA
Weigh in will be critical.
2. New England Patriots f/ San Francisco 49ers – OLB/DE Vernon Gholston, the Ohio State
Yes, I think they pass on McFadden if he's available and address a more immediate need.
3. Atlanta Falcons – RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas
QB can wait.
4. New York Jets – DE Kentwan Balmer, North Carolina
What? Some folks are comparing him to Richard Seymour – which I’m not sure I see. I’m still not sold he’s anything more than a decent starter. But he has momentum, which is always critical, and athleticism, which is always needed to move up in the postseason. Not really a comparable in terms of talent, but Ryan Sims wasn’t projected to go in the top of the first before the postseason. Strange things happen.
5. St. Louis Rams – OT Jake Long, Michigan
Steadiness can win out. The upside gamble on Otah or Clady may be too great for them. Could start inside at guard until Pace calls it quits.
6. Cincinnati Bengals – DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU
The solid leader that might be too good to pass up here.
7. Baltimore Ravens – CB Malcolm Jenkins, the Ohio State
Definitely need to address corner this offseason.
8. Kansas City Chiefs – OT Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh
Left tackle potential often goes higher, but I don’t think this is too high.
9. Oakland Raiders – DT Sedrick Ellis, Southern California
Don’t see Clady here and end value is off.
10. New Orleans Saints – LB James Laurinaitis, the Ohio State
Could be Payton’s leader for that defense.
11. Houston Texans – LT Ryan Clady, Boise State
Running backs can be found. Protecting your QB … priceless.
12. Denver Broncos – S Kenny Phillips, the U
Certainly could use some help elsewhere … but this value is solid and fills a hole.
13. Carolina Panthers – QB Matt Ryan, Boston College
The fall of the QB’s? I don’t think it’s out of the question, and I wouldn’t have thought that a month or so ago.
14. Chicago Bears – LT Chris Williams, Vanderbilt
I’m not sure if it’s a trend or not, but there’s been several instances in recent years where teams in need of QB’s of the future wait. For the Bears, unless they restart the clock, a QB won’t help anytime soon.
15. Washington Redskins – DE Calais Campbell, the U
Could be the young every down end they’ve been looking for. Really an upside/postseason/workout pick, as I’m not sure he’s a mid-first right now.
16. Philadelphia Eagles – CB Mike Jenkins, South Florida
Safety’s probably a bigger concern, but the value isn’t there. Not sold on Desean Jackson as some have. More explosive than Talib, IMO, so gets the nod here.
17. Arizona Cardinals – RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois
I’ll probably hear it from Cardinals fans on this one … that said, what’s the call here? DL value seems iffy? CB is a thought. S value is off. An edge guy? Who, and the need doesn’t seem huge here. Maybe Chris Ellis.
18. Buffalo Bills – WR Desean Jackson, California
I don’t completely buy LB/CB here, and DT value is off, thus I go offense. I know, big receiver and all that. But often times, coordinators want receivers that fit what they do, and I’m not sold any of the top big receivers do that. I think Jackson is a fit for Fairchild’s scheming.
19. Minnesota Vikings – WR Andre Caldwell, Florida
Plus speed, good size, finishing strong. Probably a tad under the radar right now, but I could see it. Only time will tell. I wonder if I should flop receivers and have Caldwell with Buffalo.
20. Detroit Lions – MLB Erin Henderson, Maryland
Ambivalent on corner here … Henderson could be a dynamic MIKE with range for the scheme, though. OT value/fit is iffy.
21. Dallas Cowboys f/ Cleveland Browns – CB Aqib Talib, Kansas
Slips a bit, but I still think, for now, that he’s a first rounder if he comes out. I’m iffy if he fits for Philly, which leads to the slip, but I could see Phillips being quite happy with him.
22. Tennessee Titans – DE Chris Ellis, Virginia Tech
I think they should go offensive skill (WR), but I’m not completely sold they’ll go that route. Ellis could be an everydown end for them.
23. San Diego Chargers – RB Jonathan Stewart, Oregon
Starting to like this pick. Obviously, with no 2nd/3rd, trading might be a priority. That said, if Turner (Norv) is back, and if Turner (Mike) is gone, they’ll need a backup. LT isn’t getting any younger, and I'll give AJ Smith credit - he's built up some depth. Could be a RT like Cherilus or a DL talent.
24. Seattle Seahawks – QB Andre’ Woodson, Kentucky
Yes, RB. But … Charlie Frye, QB of the future? This might be too tempting to pass up.
25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – QB Brian Brohm, Louisville
Might be too tempting to pass up here, considering a speedy WR can be added later whose value is about the same as the guys you can find here. Here, if Chucky is around, you won't depend on the QB for offensive leadership in this respect - this is Chucky's offense.
26. Jacksonville Jaguars – WR Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma
Try, try again. The seemingly eternal search for a lead receiver continues.
27. New York Giants – LB Keith Rivers, Southern California
This one feels old … but I’m not sure what other option makes more sense.
28. Pittsburgh Steelers – OG Duke Robinson, Oklahoma
Could step in right away for Faneca.
29. Green Bay Packers – CB Jack Ikegwuonu, Wisconsin
This is, of course, if he comes out, as Wisconsin fans don’t seem to think, so who knows.
30. San Francisco 49ers f/ Indianapolis Colts – OLB/DE Derrick Harvey, Florida
May take some adjustment time. I know, DL. But the raw athleticism may be too good to pass up here.
31. Dallas Cowboys – DL Dre’ Moore, Maryland
Versatile talent. Reminds me somewhat of a young Jason Ferguson.
32. New England Patriots - forfeited
1. Miami Dolphins – DE Chris Long, UVA
Weigh in will be critical.
2. New England Patriots f/ San Francisco 49ers – OLB/DE Vernon Gholston, the Ohio State
Yes, I think they pass on McFadden if he's available and address a more immediate need.
3. Atlanta Falcons – RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas
QB can wait.
4. New York Jets – DE Kentwan Balmer, North Carolina
What? Some folks are comparing him to Richard Seymour – which I’m not sure I see. I’m still not sold he’s anything more than a decent starter. But he has momentum, which is always critical, and athleticism, which is always needed to move up in the postseason. Not really a comparable in terms of talent, but Ryan Sims wasn’t projected to go in the top of the first before the postseason. Strange things happen.
5. St. Louis Rams – OT Jake Long, Michigan
Steadiness can win out. The upside gamble on Otah or Clady may be too great for them. Could start inside at guard until Pace calls it quits.
6. Cincinnati Bengals – DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU
The solid leader that might be too good to pass up here.
7. Baltimore Ravens – CB Malcolm Jenkins, the Ohio State
Definitely need to address corner this offseason.
8. Kansas City Chiefs – OT Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh
Left tackle potential often goes higher, but I don’t think this is too high.
9. Oakland Raiders – DT Sedrick Ellis, Southern California
Don’t see Clady here and end value is off.
10. New Orleans Saints – LB James Laurinaitis, the Ohio State
Could be Payton’s leader for that defense.
11. Houston Texans – LT Ryan Clady, Boise State
Running backs can be found. Protecting your QB … priceless.
12. Denver Broncos – S Kenny Phillips, the U
Certainly could use some help elsewhere … but this value is solid and fills a hole.
13. Carolina Panthers – QB Matt Ryan, Boston College
The fall of the QB’s? I don’t think it’s out of the question, and I wouldn’t have thought that a month or so ago.
14. Chicago Bears – LT Chris Williams, Vanderbilt
I’m not sure if it’s a trend or not, but there’s been several instances in recent years where teams in need of QB’s of the future wait. For the Bears, unless they restart the clock, a QB won’t help anytime soon.
15. Washington Redskins – DE Calais Campbell, the U
Could be the young every down end they’ve been looking for. Really an upside/postseason/workout pick, as I’m not sure he’s a mid-first right now.
16. Philadelphia Eagles – CB Mike Jenkins, South Florida
Safety’s probably a bigger concern, but the value isn’t there. Not sold on Desean Jackson as some have. More explosive than Talib, IMO, so gets the nod here.
17. Arizona Cardinals – RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois
I’ll probably hear it from Cardinals fans on this one … that said, what’s the call here? DL value seems iffy? CB is a thought. S value is off. An edge guy? Who, and the need doesn’t seem huge here. Maybe Chris Ellis.
18. Buffalo Bills – WR Desean Jackson, California
I don’t completely buy LB/CB here, and DT value is off, thus I go offense. I know, big receiver and all that. But often times, coordinators want receivers that fit what they do, and I’m not sold any of the top big receivers do that. I think Jackson is a fit for Fairchild’s scheming.
19. Minnesota Vikings – WR Andre Caldwell, Florida
Plus speed, good size, finishing strong. Probably a tad under the radar right now, but I could see it. Only time will tell. I wonder if I should flop receivers and have Caldwell with Buffalo.
20. Detroit Lions – MLB Erin Henderson, Maryland
Ambivalent on corner here … Henderson could be a dynamic MIKE with range for the scheme, though. OT value/fit is iffy.
21. Dallas Cowboys f/ Cleveland Browns – CB Aqib Talib, Kansas
Slips a bit, but I still think, for now, that he’s a first rounder if he comes out. I’m iffy if he fits for Philly, which leads to the slip, but I could see Phillips being quite happy with him.
22. Tennessee Titans – DE Chris Ellis, Virginia Tech
I think they should go offensive skill (WR), but I’m not completely sold they’ll go that route. Ellis could be an everydown end for them.
23. San Diego Chargers – RB Jonathan Stewart, Oregon
Starting to like this pick. Obviously, with no 2nd/3rd, trading might be a priority. That said, if Turner (Norv) is back, and if Turner (Mike) is gone, they’ll need a backup. LT isn’t getting any younger, and I'll give AJ Smith credit - he's built up some depth. Could be a RT like Cherilus or a DL talent.
24. Seattle Seahawks – QB Andre’ Woodson, Kentucky
Yes, RB. But … Charlie Frye, QB of the future? This might be too tempting to pass up.
25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – QB Brian Brohm, Louisville
Might be too tempting to pass up here, considering a speedy WR can be added later whose value is about the same as the guys you can find here. Here, if Chucky is around, you won't depend on the QB for offensive leadership in this respect - this is Chucky's offense.
26. Jacksonville Jaguars – WR Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma
Try, try again. The seemingly eternal search for a lead receiver continues.
27. New York Giants – LB Keith Rivers, Southern California
This one feels old … but I’m not sure what other option makes more sense.
28. Pittsburgh Steelers – OG Duke Robinson, Oklahoma
Could step in right away for Faneca.
29. Green Bay Packers – CB Jack Ikegwuonu, Wisconsin
This is, of course, if he comes out, as Wisconsin fans don’t seem to think, so who knows.
30. San Francisco 49ers f/ Indianapolis Colts – OLB/DE Derrick Harvey, Florida
May take some adjustment time. I know, DL. But the raw athleticism may be too good to pass up here.
31. Dallas Cowboys – DL Dre’ Moore, Maryland
Versatile talent. Reminds me somewhat of a young Jason Ferguson.
32. New England Patriots - forfeited