HEISMANHERSCHEL
03-28-2008, 01:39 AM
Here is my first round. I got tired of seeing the same guys going to the same teams in each mock, so I spiced it up a bit. Several shocker picks
1) Dolphins-Vernon Ghoston-OLB
You need a guy like this in a 3-4. Taylor is good, but old. I think Gholston has as much potential as anyone. He is a difference maker.
2) Rams-Jake Long-OL
Safe pick, and immediate help for offense. Cant fault anyone for taking an ol in their postion
3) Falcons-Matt Ryan-QB
Didnt want to give him to them, but face it, they could do worse.
4) Raiders-Chris Long-DL
Howie's kid goes to play for dad's team. They could use him, too.
5) Chiefs-Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie-CB
He could start, and they need someone to.
6) Jets-Glenn Dorsey-DL
Not an ideal fit for scheme, but this guy has too much potential. Maybe end, maybe tackle, but I couldnt let him get past me if I was picking here. And I know I will get blasted by jets fans because he doesnt fit the scheme, but they are gonna plast whoever is picked. Dont they always??? He maybe the best player in the draft.
7) Pats-Darren McFadden-RB
Faulk has been really solid for a long time, but McFadden is a huge upgrade. Plus, you know the saying, "The rich get richer." Cowboys will probably get him first, though.
8) Ravens-Leodis McKlevin-CB
He would be good value here.
9) Bengals-Sedrick Ellis-DT
Need pick. But he doesnt suck, either.
10) Saints-Mike Jenkins-CB
Need pick, but once again, no slouch.
11) Bills-Limas Sweed-WR
Wanted to give them a cornerback, but thought Sweed might complete their young offense.
12) Broncos-Ryan Clady-OT
Protect the young quarterback.
13) Panthers-Jeff Otah-OT
Every team can use more offensive lineman. Panthers could use a few.
14) Bears-Brian Brohm-QB
I dont think he is the 14th best player in the draft by any means. But quarterback play has cost them too many games in the last two years. Some are good with their qb's, but if I was a Bears fan, I would be livid they have not fixed this position.
15) Lions-Jonathan Stewart-RB
This guy is a stud. He will transform the offense and turn it into what it should have been.
16) Cards-Aqib Talib-CB
I think this guy is underrated. He can play, and I would take him in a second if I were them. Might help on special teams, too.
17) Vikings-Chris Williams-OT
Everyone is calling for a wide out. I dont think they will do it again. Ever.
18) Texans-Gosder Cherilus-OT
I like the Texans, and didnt want to give them this player. But I am not 100 % sold on their offensive line yet. Until I am, I have to give them one.
19) Eagles-Devin Thomas-WR
Lots of potential. If he fullfills his potential, he will be a cornerstone.
20) Bucs-Malcolm Kelly-WR
They need a wide receiver. I am not high on him, but everyone else is. So I am going to trust everyone else.
21) Redsikns-Phillip Merling-DE
Boy, could they use him. I've thought they were goning DL for years now.
22) Boys-Desean Jackson-WR
This wont be the pick, cause they are going up to get Mcfadden. But outside of trades...they could use him on special teams, also.
23) Steelers-Branden Alberts-OG,OT
Very verasatile
24) Titans-Derrick Harvey-DE
Wanted to give them a widereceiver, but couldnt justify passing this guy up to take a lower-potential player.
25) Seahawks- Chilo Rachal-OG,OT
He would play right away.
26) Jags-Quentin Groves-DE
Underrated. And would fit in really nicely.
27)Chargers-Kenny Phillips-S
Playemaker for a good defense
28) Boys-Felix Jones-RB
Doesnt matter who I put in here, cause they are taking RunDMC. However, Felix wouldnt suck, either.
29) 49'ers-Sam Baker-OT
Still getting a pretty good player at a cornerstone position this late in round one.
30) Packers-Patrick Lee-CB
May not help much now, except nickel. But They will be glad they took him next year. Plus, howelse left would help as much? I didnt find one, if one is there.
31) Giants-Keith Rivers-OLB
I know Giant fans dont want an olb here, but even they would admit this is good value.
So there it is. The outside the box draft. I wanted to put the Cowboys trading up for McFadden, but figured that is getting ahead of myself.
I am now ready to get blasted. But I think most will be happy. If nothing else, it is different from all the others.
1) Dolphins-Vernon Ghoston-OLB
You need a guy like this in a 3-4. Taylor is good, but old. I think Gholston has as much potential as anyone. He is a difference maker.
2) Rams-Jake Long-OL
Safe pick, and immediate help for offense. Cant fault anyone for taking an ol in their postion
3) Falcons-Matt Ryan-QB
Didnt want to give him to them, but face it, they could do worse.
4) Raiders-Chris Long-DL
Howie's kid goes to play for dad's team. They could use him, too.
5) Chiefs-Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie-CB
He could start, and they need someone to.
6) Jets-Glenn Dorsey-DL
Not an ideal fit for scheme, but this guy has too much potential. Maybe end, maybe tackle, but I couldnt let him get past me if I was picking here. And I know I will get blasted by jets fans because he doesnt fit the scheme, but they are gonna plast whoever is picked. Dont they always??? He maybe the best player in the draft.
7) Pats-Darren McFadden-RB
Faulk has been really solid for a long time, but McFadden is a huge upgrade. Plus, you know the saying, "The rich get richer." Cowboys will probably get him first, though.
8) Ravens-Leodis McKlevin-CB
He would be good value here.
9) Bengals-Sedrick Ellis-DT
Need pick. But he doesnt suck, either.
10) Saints-Mike Jenkins-CB
Need pick, but once again, no slouch.
11) Bills-Limas Sweed-WR
Wanted to give them a cornerback, but thought Sweed might complete their young offense.
12) Broncos-Ryan Clady-OT
Protect the young quarterback.
13) Panthers-Jeff Otah-OT
Every team can use more offensive lineman. Panthers could use a few.
14) Bears-Brian Brohm-QB
I dont think he is the 14th best player in the draft by any means. But quarterback play has cost them too many games in the last two years. Some are good with their qb's, but if I was a Bears fan, I would be livid they have not fixed this position.
15) Lions-Jonathan Stewart-RB
This guy is a stud. He will transform the offense and turn it into what it should have been.
16) Cards-Aqib Talib-CB
I think this guy is underrated. He can play, and I would take him in a second if I were them. Might help on special teams, too.
17) Vikings-Chris Williams-OT
Everyone is calling for a wide out. I dont think they will do it again. Ever.
18) Texans-Gosder Cherilus-OT
I like the Texans, and didnt want to give them this player. But I am not 100 % sold on their offensive line yet. Until I am, I have to give them one.
19) Eagles-Devin Thomas-WR
Lots of potential. If he fullfills his potential, he will be a cornerstone.
20) Bucs-Malcolm Kelly-WR
They need a wide receiver. I am not high on him, but everyone else is. So I am going to trust everyone else.
21) Redsikns-Phillip Merling-DE
Boy, could they use him. I've thought they were goning DL for years now.
22) Boys-Desean Jackson-WR
This wont be the pick, cause they are going up to get Mcfadden. But outside of trades...they could use him on special teams, also.
23) Steelers-Branden Alberts-OG,OT
Very verasatile
24) Titans-Derrick Harvey-DE
Wanted to give them a widereceiver, but couldnt justify passing this guy up to take a lower-potential player.
25) Seahawks- Chilo Rachal-OG,OT
He would play right away.
26) Jags-Quentin Groves-DE
Underrated. And would fit in really nicely.
27)Chargers-Kenny Phillips-S
Playemaker for a good defense
28) Boys-Felix Jones-RB
Doesnt matter who I put in here, cause they are taking RunDMC. However, Felix wouldnt suck, either.
29) 49'ers-Sam Baker-OT
Still getting a pretty good player at a cornerstone position this late in round one.
30) Packers-Patrick Lee-CB
May not help much now, except nickel. But They will be glad they took him next year. Plus, howelse left would help as much? I didnt find one, if one is there.
31) Giants-Keith Rivers-OLB
I know Giant fans dont want an olb here, but even they would admit this is good value.
So there it is. The outside the box draft. I wanted to put the Cowboys trading up for McFadden, but figured that is getting ahead of myself.
I am now ready to get blasted. But I think most will be happy. If nothing else, it is different from all the others.