AntoinCD
10-06-2009, 04:43 PM
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Gerald McCoy, DT Oklahoma
The Bucs have been absolutely awful on defense and haven't been close to being able to stop anyone except the Redskins which isn't really that hard. Putting Gerald McCoy besides Gaines Adams should help the Bucs two-fold as McCoy is as dominant a defensive tackle as I've seen in a while, plus it will take a lot of pressure of Adams.
2. St Louis Rams select Sam Bradford, QB Oklahoma
The Rams offense is pretty much Steven Jackson against the other team at the minute. Until the Rams can find a way to play against teams that are going to put 8 or 9 men in the box they will struggle. Bradford should be back soon for Oklahoma and cement his place as the number 1 QB in the draft.
3. Detroit Lions select Ndamukong Suh, DT Nebraska
As long as Stafford's knee isn't too bad the Lion's offense has actually been pretty good. However at this point St Louis could score 40 on them and that's bad. They are set at linebacker but after that they could and should go with the best value defensive pick. After taking Delmas last year, Schwartz should get his dominant defensive tackle and not take Eric Berry.
4. Cleveland Browns select Sergio Kindle, OLB Texas
The Browns could use upgrades at almost every position however rushing the passer is probably the most pressing. Kamerion Wimbley has actually played ok recently and is on course for 12 sacks, however a lot of other pressure has come from blitz packages. Kindle gives Rob Ryan a legitimate threat opposite Wimbley to pressure the quarterback.
5. Kansas City Chiefs select Eric Berry, S Tennessee
The Kansas City Chiefs are in the process of a two to three year rebuilding process and could upgrade a lot of spots, especially on defense. Eric Berry is the best safety prospect in almost the last decade and should drastically improve the Chiefs defense.
6. Oakland Raiders select Carlos Dunlap, DE Florida
Until Al Davis shows he isn't going to take a workout warrior then you will se picks like this in mock drafts. With Michael Huff playing better this year and Mitchell only taken in the 2nd last year Davis will pry his eyes away from Taylor Mays running a 3.9 40 at 280 pounds and take Carlos Dunlap. Dunlap's play has not been of a first round standard this year let alone top 10, however his measurables will see him overdrafted by a team like...oh I don't.. the Raiders???
7. San Francisco 49ers(from Carolina Panthers) select Trent Williams, OT Oklahoma
The 49ers last year would have been very close to taking Michael Oher in my opinion had the great Michael Crabtree not fallen. So, this year they take the guy they want to bookend Joe Staley and form one of the better OT combinations in the league.
8. Seattle Seahawks select Taylor Mays, S USC
The Seahawks would be awfully tempted to take Jake Locker at this point, however they feel he may be available with their next pick in the first round and take the phenomenal athlete that is Taylor Mays. Not only is Mays a good value at a position of need, but he is also a local boy.
9. Buffalo Bills select Russell Okung, OT Oklahoma State
The Bills offensive line has a mixture of inexperienced players and a mixture of journeymen. Not a good combination. The Bills have two of the best WR deep threat in the league but Trent Edwards doesn't have the time to hit them. Okung, who is superb in pass protection will step in from day one at left tackle and help that.
10. Washington Redskins select Jake Locker, QB Washington
I feel that the hype will follow Locker all season and he will come out and
Jimmy Clausen will decide to stay. That being said Washington would jumo at the chance to take either because Jason Campbell is clearly not the answer. This decision becomes a lot easier if Jim zorn is gone which is pretty likely.
11. Miami Dolphins select Dez Bryant, WR Oklahoma State
The Dolphins would be better suited to go defense, especially NT or safety but the value at this point is not great. Since Ted Ginn Jr has shown so far he is not a bonafide number 1 and players like Bess and Camarillo are better suited for the slot they take Bryant who will not only help Chad Henne but also loosen up the box for Ronnie Brown.
12. Tennessee Titans select Arthur Jones, DT Syracuse
The Titans have really disappointed thus far in the season but they are a better team than they look. Quarterback play has been poor however I don't think they have given up on VY yet. Joe Haden could be an option here and MLB is also a possibility however the defensive line needs a lot of help particularly because of pending free agency.
13. Arizona Cardinals select Bryan Bulaga, OT Iowa
The Cardinals just cannot run the ball. Plain and simple. They have the best WR corps in the league so you know they are only playing against 7 man boxes but they still can't do it. The offensive line is not very good to say nicely. Bulaga is a blue collar player who will come in a really help out the run game, which the Cards must look to establish once Warner goes.
14. Denver Broncos(from Chicago Bears) select Rolando McClain, ILB Alabama
The Broncos have been much better than anyone expected this year. On offense, if Kyle Orton can make just enough plays this year then the pick will be defense. At inside linebacker DJ Williams is a stud, however Andra Davis is not. Without a doubt McClain is my favourite prospect in this draft and he will be dominant in Mike Nolan 34 scheme.
15. Jacksonville Jaguars select Tim Tebow, QB Florida
My last few mocks have had the Jags taking Tebow in the top ten. So if he's here at 15 then it's a no brainer for them. Tebow will not do an awful lot early to help the franchise but it will bring the fans back. I also think he will eventually be a helluva player in a few years.
16. Houston Texans select Joe Haden, CB Florida
I wanted to give the Texans another offensive weapon like Arrelious Benn because I think that would amazing to watch but the defensive backfield is absolutely terrible. With the money being put into the defensive line and linebackers it is only smart to start investing in the secondary.
17. Dallas Cowboys select Anthony Davis, OT Rutgers
The Cowboys can no longer boast of having one of the two most talented teams in the NFL, which in a year or two may actually be a good thing, thank you T.O. Their offensive line has been very strong for a few years however the play has recently dropped off, especially Flozell Adams. Davis is a big mauling tackle who will suit the running style of the Cowboys to a tee.
18. Seattle Seahawks(from Denver Broncos) select Colt McCoy, QB Texas
The Seahawks had hoped Locker would have fallen and if he had got past the Redskins it was a realistic possibility. However they still need a QB since Hasselbeck is getting old and hasn't played a full season in a few years. Mccoy doesn't have everything you look for in a franchise QB but he is extremely accurate and his mechanics are fixable. Plus he's going to win the Heisman.
19. Green Bay Packers select Corey Wootton, DE Northwestern
The Packers could probably use offensive line or secondary help more but the value isn't great at this point. Wootton has an absolutely huge frame and will play 5 technique for the Packers. The 34 scheme depends on a very stout front 3 and the more players that can be rotated in the better. A defensive end rotation of Wootton, Jenkins, Jolly with BJ Raji also playing some end would be very impressive.
20. Cincinnati Bengals select Jermaine Gresham, TE Oklahoma
The Bengals offense has been a lot better this year with a healthy Palmer and Cedric Benson running the ball well. However the offense is still missing a real threat at tight end. Gresham could have gone much higher and may go a lot lower if he isn't able to workout, however a lot of scouts will have enough film to remember he was the number 1 tight end if he had come out last year.
21. Atlanta Falcons select Sean Weatherspoon, OLB Missouri
The Falcons have done a great job since picking 3rd overall a few years ago but the defense still needs improved. This offseason they lost both Michael Boley and Keith Brooking and only replaced one of them. Weatherspoon, Lofton and Peterson will give the Falcons a very good set of linebackers and make the defense in general better.
22. San Diego Chargers select Terrence Cody, DT Alabama
Any team can run on the Chargers now that Jamal Williams is out for the season, and he is no spring chicken anyway. Cody is a huge freak of a man who is built to be a huge nose tackle in the mould of Kris Jenkins. If he can keep his weight and stamina in check he may also be even more dominant than him too.
23. Pittsburgh Steelers select Brandon Graham, DE/OLB Michigan
The Steelers have had one of the most dominating defenses for the last ten years. Last year both James Harrison and Lamar Woodley had double digit sacks and Harrison was defensive player of the year. However, by the draft next year he will be 32 and may need replaced sooner rather than later. Graham is a dominant force on the Wolverine's line but his best fit may well come at OLB in the NFL, and where better than in Dick LeBeau's scheme.
24. San Francisco 49ers select Patrick Robinson, CB Florida State
The 49ers have been a pleasant surprise so far and after reinforcing their offensive line earlier they help out the pass defense. This pick to me comes down to a CB like Robinson or a rush linebacker and Robinson at this point has a better value.
25. New York Jets select Damien Williams, WR USC
The Jets where a whole lot better than anyone thought they would be, and while Sanchez has played well the passing game can be improved. Sanchez and Williams are very familiar from their time at USC and should form a good partnership. It would also help utilise Chansi Stuckey in the slot where he is better suited.
26. Philadelphia Eagles select Ciron Black, OT LSU
The situation at right tackle for the Eagles at the minute is a little less than ideal with Winston Justice currently starting. Ciron Black is just made to come in and play right tackle for ten years in the NFL and should bookend Jason Peters nicely.
27. New England Patriots select Jahvid Best, RB Cal
I may be in the minority here but i'm starting to be impressed by the Patriots defense, especially in the secondary(on a side point I love Brandon Merriweather and want to have his babies). Offensively Brady will be Brady and the passing game will pick up but Maroney should not be back next year and Fred Taylor will be a year older. Adding Best gives a real home run threat out of the backfield.
28. New Orleans Saints select Greg Hardy, DE Ole Miss
The Saints defense has been impressive thus far however it can still get better. Hardy should be a lot higher but health and charcter drop him down. He should be a real stud in Greg Williams scheme.
29. Baltimore Ravens select Arrelious Benn, WR Illinois
Ozzie Newsome has a habit of taking BPA in the draft. The Ravens also need a WR in the draft. Arrelious Benn is the BPA at this point in the draft. What a situation. Derrick Mason is still reliable but Clayton is not and Mason is nearly done. Benn could be gone a lot higher than this so the Ravens take all of 1 minute to hand their card in.
30. New York Giants select Brandon Spikes, ILB Florida
Antonio Pierce is big, fat and slow. Behind the Giants defensive line Spikes could become an absolutely dominant MLB and make the Giants defense scary. Another option would be safety but at this point the value is not very good.
31. Minnesota vikings select Derrick Morgan, DE Georgia Tech
The Vikings could go either defensive end or nose tackle at this point. Value though says they should take an end to play opposite Jared Allen. Ray Edwards has actually played pretty well but playing on that defensive line I'm actually surprised he get's blocked. Morgan should mean the Vikings can get a scary pass rush from both sides as well as up the middle with Kevin williams.
32. Indianapolis Colts select Ras-I Dowling, CB Virginia
The Colts recently resigned Kelvin Hayden, however Marlin Jackson will also be looking paid and I don't think they will pay him as much as he wants. After that the Colts CBs are not outstanding. Dowling can come in and start as nickel but become a starter before too long.
The Bucs have been absolutely awful on defense and haven't been close to being able to stop anyone except the Redskins which isn't really that hard. Putting Gerald McCoy besides Gaines Adams should help the Bucs two-fold as McCoy is as dominant a defensive tackle as I've seen in a while, plus it will take a lot of pressure of Adams.
2. St Louis Rams select Sam Bradford, QB Oklahoma
The Rams offense is pretty much Steven Jackson against the other team at the minute. Until the Rams can find a way to play against teams that are going to put 8 or 9 men in the box they will struggle. Bradford should be back soon for Oklahoma and cement his place as the number 1 QB in the draft.
3. Detroit Lions select Ndamukong Suh, DT Nebraska
As long as Stafford's knee isn't too bad the Lion's offense has actually been pretty good. However at this point St Louis could score 40 on them and that's bad. They are set at linebacker but after that they could and should go with the best value defensive pick. After taking Delmas last year, Schwartz should get his dominant defensive tackle and not take Eric Berry.
4. Cleveland Browns select Sergio Kindle, OLB Texas
The Browns could use upgrades at almost every position however rushing the passer is probably the most pressing. Kamerion Wimbley has actually played ok recently and is on course for 12 sacks, however a lot of other pressure has come from blitz packages. Kindle gives Rob Ryan a legitimate threat opposite Wimbley to pressure the quarterback.
5. Kansas City Chiefs select Eric Berry, S Tennessee
The Kansas City Chiefs are in the process of a two to three year rebuilding process and could upgrade a lot of spots, especially on defense. Eric Berry is the best safety prospect in almost the last decade and should drastically improve the Chiefs defense.
6. Oakland Raiders select Carlos Dunlap, DE Florida
Until Al Davis shows he isn't going to take a workout warrior then you will se picks like this in mock drafts. With Michael Huff playing better this year and Mitchell only taken in the 2nd last year Davis will pry his eyes away from Taylor Mays running a 3.9 40 at 280 pounds and take Carlos Dunlap. Dunlap's play has not been of a first round standard this year let alone top 10, however his measurables will see him overdrafted by a team like...oh I don't.. the Raiders???
7. San Francisco 49ers(from Carolina Panthers) select Trent Williams, OT Oklahoma
The 49ers last year would have been very close to taking Michael Oher in my opinion had the great Michael Crabtree not fallen. So, this year they take the guy they want to bookend Joe Staley and form one of the better OT combinations in the league.
8. Seattle Seahawks select Taylor Mays, S USC
The Seahawks would be awfully tempted to take Jake Locker at this point, however they feel he may be available with their next pick in the first round and take the phenomenal athlete that is Taylor Mays. Not only is Mays a good value at a position of need, but he is also a local boy.
9. Buffalo Bills select Russell Okung, OT Oklahoma State
The Bills offensive line has a mixture of inexperienced players and a mixture of journeymen. Not a good combination. The Bills have two of the best WR deep threat in the league but Trent Edwards doesn't have the time to hit them. Okung, who is superb in pass protection will step in from day one at left tackle and help that.
10. Washington Redskins select Jake Locker, QB Washington
I feel that the hype will follow Locker all season and he will come out and
Jimmy Clausen will decide to stay. That being said Washington would jumo at the chance to take either because Jason Campbell is clearly not the answer. This decision becomes a lot easier if Jim zorn is gone which is pretty likely.
11. Miami Dolphins select Dez Bryant, WR Oklahoma State
The Dolphins would be better suited to go defense, especially NT or safety but the value at this point is not great. Since Ted Ginn Jr has shown so far he is not a bonafide number 1 and players like Bess and Camarillo are better suited for the slot they take Bryant who will not only help Chad Henne but also loosen up the box for Ronnie Brown.
12. Tennessee Titans select Arthur Jones, DT Syracuse
The Titans have really disappointed thus far in the season but they are a better team than they look. Quarterback play has been poor however I don't think they have given up on VY yet. Joe Haden could be an option here and MLB is also a possibility however the defensive line needs a lot of help particularly because of pending free agency.
13. Arizona Cardinals select Bryan Bulaga, OT Iowa
The Cardinals just cannot run the ball. Plain and simple. They have the best WR corps in the league so you know they are only playing against 7 man boxes but they still can't do it. The offensive line is not very good to say nicely. Bulaga is a blue collar player who will come in a really help out the run game, which the Cards must look to establish once Warner goes.
14. Denver Broncos(from Chicago Bears) select Rolando McClain, ILB Alabama
The Broncos have been much better than anyone expected this year. On offense, if Kyle Orton can make just enough plays this year then the pick will be defense. At inside linebacker DJ Williams is a stud, however Andra Davis is not. Without a doubt McClain is my favourite prospect in this draft and he will be dominant in Mike Nolan 34 scheme.
15. Jacksonville Jaguars select Tim Tebow, QB Florida
My last few mocks have had the Jags taking Tebow in the top ten. So if he's here at 15 then it's a no brainer for them. Tebow will not do an awful lot early to help the franchise but it will bring the fans back. I also think he will eventually be a helluva player in a few years.
16. Houston Texans select Joe Haden, CB Florida
I wanted to give the Texans another offensive weapon like Arrelious Benn because I think that would amazing to watch but the defensive backfield is absolutely terrible. With the money being put into the defensive line and linebackers it is only smart to start investing in the secondary.
17. Dallas Cowboys select Anthony Davis, OT Rutgers
The Cowboys can no longer boast of having one of the two most talented teams in the NFL, which in a year or two may actually be a good thing, thank you T.O. Their offensive line has been very strong for a few years however the play has recently dropped off, especially Flozell Adams. Davis is a big mauling tackle who will suit the running style of the Cowboys to a tee.
18. Seattle Seahawks(from Denver Broncos) select Colt McCoy, QB Texas
The Seahawks had hoped Locker would have fallen and if he had got past the Redskins it was a realistic possibility. However they still need a QB since Hasselbeck is getting old and hasn't played a full season in a few years. Mccoy doesn't have everything you look for in a franchise QB but he is extremely accurate and his mechanics are fixable. Plus he's going to win the Heisman.
19. Green Bay Packers select Corey Wootton, DE Northwestern
The Packers could probably use offensive line or secondary help more but the value isn't great at this point. Wootton has an absolutely huge frame and will play 5 technique for the Packers. The 34 scheme depends on a very stout front 3 and the more players that can be rotated in the better. A defensive end rotation of Wootton, Jenkins, Jolly with BJ Raji also playing some end would be very impressive.
20. Cincinnati Bengals select Jermaine Gresham, TE Oklahoma
The Bengals offense has been a lot better this year with a healthy Palmer and Cedric Benson running the ball well. However the offense is still missing a real threat at tight end. Gresham could have gone much higher and may go a lot lower if he isn't able to workout, however a lot of scouts will have enough film to remember he was the number 1 tight end if he had come out last year.
21. Atlanta Falcons select Sean Weatherspoon, OLB Missouri
The Falcons have done a great job since picking 3rd overall a few years ago but the defense still needs improved. This offseason they lost both Michael Boley and Keith Brooking and only replaced one of them. Weatherspoon, Lofton and Peterson will give the Falcons a very good set of linebackers and make the defense in general better.
22. San Diego Chargers select Terrence Cody, DT Alabama
Any team can run on the Chargers now that Jamal Williams is out for the season, and he is no spring chicken anyway. Cody is a huge freak of a man who is built to be a huge nose tackle in the mould of Kris Jenkins. If he can keep his weight and stamina in check he may also be even more dominant than him too.
23. Pittsburgh Steelers select Brandon Graham, DE/OLB Michigan
The Steelers have had one of the most dominating defenses for the last ten years. Last year both James Harrison and Lamar Woodley had double digit sacks and Harrison was defensive player of the year. However, by the draft next year he will be 32 and may need replaced sooner rather than later. Graham is a dominant force on the Wolverine's line but his best fit may well come at OLB in the NFL, and where better than in Dick LeBeau's scheme.
24. San Francisco 49ers select Patrick Robinson, CB Florida State
The 49ers have been a pleasant surprise so far and after reinforcing their offensive line earlier they help out the pass defense. This pick to me comes down to a CB like Robinson or a rush linebacker and Robinson at this point has a better value.
25. New York Jets select Damien Williams, WR USC
The Jets where a whole lot better than anyone thought they would be, and while Sanchez has played well the passing game can be improved. Sanchez and Williams are very familiar from their time at USC and should form a good partnership. It would also help utilise Chansi Stuckey in the slot where he is better suited.
26. Philadelphia Eagles select Ciron Black, OT LSU
The situation at right tackle for the Eagles at the minute is a little less than ideal with Winston Justice currently starting. Ciron Black is just made to come in and play right tackle for ten years in the NFL and should bookend Jason Peters nicely.
27. New England Patriots select Jahvid Best, RB Cal
I may be in the minority here but i'm starting to be impressed by the Patriots defense, especially in the secondary(on a side point I love Brandon Merriweather and want to have his babies). Offensively Brady will be Brady and the passing game will pick up but Maroney should not be back next year and Fred Taylor will be a year older. Adding Best gives a real home run threat out of the backfield.
28. New Orleans Saints select Greg Hardy, DE Ole Miss
The Saints defense has been impressive thus far however it can still get better. Hardy should be a lot higher but health and charcter drop him down. He should be a real stud in Greg Williams scheme.
29. Baltimore Ravens select Arrelious Benn, WR Illinois
Ozzie Newsome has a habit of taking BPA in the draft. The Ravens also need a WR in the draft. Arrelious Benn is the BPA at this point in the draft. What a situation. Derrick Mason is still reliable but Clayton is not and Mason is nearly done. Benn could be gone a lot higher than this so the Ravens take all of 1 minute to hand their card in.
30. New York Giants select Brandon Spikes, ILB Florida
Antonio Pierce is big, fat and slow. Behind the Giants defensive line Spikes could become an absolutely dominant MLB and make the Giants defense scary. Another option would be safety but at this point the value is not very good.
31. Minnesota vikings select Derrick Morgan, DE Georgia Tech
The Vikings could go either defensive end or nose tackle at this point. Value though says they should take an end to play opposite Jared Allen. Ray Edwards has actually played pretty well but playing on that defensive line I'm actually surprised he get's blocked. Morgan should mean the Vikings can get a scary pass rush from both sides as well as up the middle with Kevin williams.
32. Indianapolis Colts select Ras-I Dowling, CB Virginia
The Colts recently resigned Kelvin Hayden, however Marlin Jackson will also be looking paid and I don't think they will pay him as much as he wants. After that the Colts CBs are not outstanding. Dowling can come in and start as nickel but become a starter before too long.