Razor
02-05-2010, 01:29 PM
Alright, first mock of the year at this forum for me. If you don't like the selection for your team, let me know why instead of just bitching about it. Also, there are no trades since it's to early to project those.
1. St. Louis Rams: Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
Ndamukong Suh is a real possibility here, but I can’t see the Rams passing on a guy like Clausen. He has all the tools needed and played in a pro style offense at ND. He will be an instant upgrade over Boller.
2. Detroit Lions: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
No surprise here. Will be a day 1 starter and clearly the best player on a bad defense.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
As I see it, the Bucs have three possibilities here besides trading down: Dez Bryant, Eric Berry and McCoy. Both WR and DT are huge needs, and McCoy is the better player here.
4. Washington Redskins: Russel Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
QB is also a big the for the Redskins, but I don’t see how Bradford would fit into Shanahans system. Instead Campbell will finally have the protection needed to show his worth.
5. Kansas City Chiefs: Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa
OK, I know I’m going to take some heat for this pick with both Berry and McClain on the board. Pioli knows that he has to protect his investement at QB. This pick allows Branden Albert to be moved to his natural position at OG which would give Cassell some time to make a play. There are a lot of good safeties around in the second and third round as well as a possibility of drafting Spikes.
6. Seattle Seahawks: Eric Berry, S, Tennessee
Seahawks could need some help on defense, and Berry is just what the doctor ordered. He would instantly improve a weal secondary and give those LBs a bit more time to make a play. DE is also a real possibility, but I can’t see how the Seahawks could pass on Berry here.
7. Cleveland Browns: Joe Haden, CB, Florida
Again no McClain. Linebackers tend to fall on draft day, and the Browns sure could need some help in the secondary. Eric Wright is a very good CB, but Brandon McDonald seems like a better fit as a nickel corner.
8. Oakland Raiders: Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma
Instead of being a d-bag and giving them JPP, Mays or Campbell they get a good football player instead of an athlete. Mario Henderson gave up 8 sacks, 20 QB hits and 40 QB pressures last season. You can’t win with a LT like that. Whilst Williams isn’t a slam dunk at LT, he does have a lot of potential. And if it doesn’t work out, he has the tools the be an All-Pro RT.
9. Buffalo Bills: Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers
Their OL was so bad in 2009 that they allowed 10 sacks in two games against the Patriots! I’m speechless.. Davis will be an instant upgrade and give the offense some much needed stability at LT. I didn’t pick Bradford, since playing QB in Buffalo requires a cannon for an arm. That’s not the case with Bradford.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech
The Jags have a lot of needs on defense, and since the Derrick Harvey experiment haven’t worked out pass rush is still a very big issue for the team. Morgan looks like a can’t miss prospect as a 4-3 DE and will allow the Jags to put Harvey at LDE. On paper, that’s a very potent pass rush, especially with Groves as the backup.
11. Denver Broncos (via CHI): Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
McDaniels would love to have a QB like Bradford to work with. He’s a perfect fit in McDaniels’ system, and have the tools to start right away. Injuries are a concern, but at #11 he’s worth taking a shot at.
12. Miami Dolphins: Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama
As earlier stated, LBs tend to fall on draft day. Patrick Willis was selected at #12, so is McClain. And I predict McClain to be a much better ILB than Willis. He’s a can’t miss prospect.
13. San Francisco 49ers: Earl Thomas, FS, Texas
The 49ers does have some issues in the secondary, but not as bad as some might think. Still, they can’t afford to pass up on a player like Thomas since he won’t make it past the Giants. The 49ers ranked 21st against the pass last season, with Thomas on board that won’t be the case again.
14. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN): Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland
it’s no secret that the Seahawks OL sucks. Campbell is very raw, but has the physical tools to be a dominant LT. If they can keep Hasselbeck upright they might actually have a chance of winning a few games.
15. New York Giants: Jean Paul-Pierre, DE, USF
The Giants defense collectively underperformed last season, but I’m guessing that will change with the arrival of Perry Fewell. There’s a lot of rumbling with Osi Umenyiora and he looks like a player that won’t be back next year. JPP is very raw still, but probably has more upside than any other player this year.
16. Tennessee Titans: Dan Williams, NT, Tennessee
I originally had Taylor Mays here, but I went with Williams instead. I don’t see any pass rushers that would fit into their system that has good value here, so instead the pick Fat Als replacement. I suspect that Williams could fill Haynesworths shoes.
17. San Francisco 49ers (via CAR): Mike Iupati, OG, Idaho
Singletary wants a smash mouth running game. That’s pretty hard when your OL can’t runblock. I would’ve liked to give them an OT, but there are none worthy of a selection here. Iupati is the best prospect at OG in a long time, and he will fit in well here.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers: Vlad Ducasse, OG, Mass
That Pittsburgh OL really sucks. There’s no other way to put it. I doubt that Vlad will be able to play OT in the NFL, but he has the skills to be a very good OG. All they need now is a LT..
19. Atlanta Falcons: Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State
As of right now, Tye Hill is the Falcons best CB. That’s pretty bad. Wilson was very impressive at the Senior Bowl, and showed that he had speed to follow the receivers down the field.
20. Houston Texans: Perrish Cox, CB, Oklahoma State
Dunta Robinson is likely to leave via FA this offseason, which makes CB the biggest need for the Texans. The secondary is already in pretty bad shape, so an influx of talent is needed.
21. Cincinnati Bengals: Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
Palmer needs a big target, and Gresham is as big as they come. He has good speed and catches the ball very well. This is what the Bengals have needed on offense for a long, long time.
22. New England Patriots: Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas
This is the perfect scenario for the Patriots. Kindle is to me the best 3-4 OLB prospect in the draft, and if he falls to the Pats this should be a no brainer. However, I expect him to blow up at the combine and he will probably not be available here after that. Until then, he’s a lock for the Patriots.
23. Green Bay Packers: CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson
TT always picks BPA, and Spiller has been that for some time now. Ryan Grant is a good RB, but Spiller is in another league.
24. Philadelphia Eagles: Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Mizzou
Weatherspoon, Bradley, Witherspoon. That’s a pretty impressive group of starting LBs. They could need an upgrade at DE as well, but Weatherspoon is just too good to pass up at this point.
25. Baltimore Ravens: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State
A lot of people might feel this is way too low for this guy, but until he has run the 40 yard dash and interviewed well, I don’t see many teams taking a chance on him with so many other talented players available. If he works out, he will be the steal of the decade.
26. Arizona Cardinals: Brandon Graham, OLB, Michigan
With Dansby set to leave via free agency Brandon Spikes is also an option here. The Cards need some pressure from their OLBs, and Grahams stock is in the rise after an impressive Senior Bowl.
27. Dallas Cowboys: Chad Jones, S, LSU
Brandon Spikes is also an options here, but the need at both safety spots can’t be overlooked. Especially with Jones available. Jones has a size/speed-ratio that will make Jerry Jones drool.
28. San Diego Chargers: Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU
The Chargers have a lot of questions at WR with Jackson and Floyd as FAs and some unproven players that can’t really be counted on. LaFell is a big receiver who will be Rivers’ new best friend if he goes to SD.
29. New York Jets: Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois
Besides Dustin Keller, Sanchez only has the Ambassador of Spectacular Drops to throw the ball to. Benn had a bad junior year, but that has more to do with crappy play from his QB than his own abilities. He could develop into a quality starter in the NFL.
30. Minnesota Vikings: Nate Allen, S, USF
It’s either Allen or Patrick Robinson as I see it. With Griffin injured and Winfield getting old and injury prone, Robinson would be a good pick as well imo. But they have nothing at safety, so even if it’s a bit high for Allen this is a good pick for the Vikes. A good defense just got better.
31. New Orleans Saints: Navarro Bowman, OLB, Penn State
Saints has only one starting caliber LB. Bowman is another very talented Penn State LB, and should be a starter from day 1.
32. Indianapolis Colts: Charles Brown, OT, USC
Had the QB been any other than Manning, Colts’ OL would be one of the worst in the NFL. Brown needs to bulk up to play in the NFL, but if he does that he looks like a lock for the Colts. Very athletic and should be able to protect Mannings blind side.
1. St. Louis Rams: Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
Ndamukong Suh is a real possibility here, but I can’t see the Rams passing on a guy like Clausen. He has all the tools needed and played in a pro style offense at ND. He will be an instant upgrade over Boller.
2. Detroit Lions: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
No surprise here. Will be a day 1 starter and clearly the best player on a bad defense.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
As I see it, the Bucs have three possibilities here besides trading down: Dez Bryant, Eric Berry and McCoy. Both WR and DT are huge needs, and McCoy is the better player here.
4. Washington Redskins: Russel Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
QB is also a big the for the Redskins, but I don’t see how Bradford would fit into Shanahans system. Instead Campbell will finally have the protection needed to show his worth.
5. Kansas City Chiefs: Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa
OK, I know I’m going to take some heat for this pick with both Berry and McClain on the board. Pioli knows that he has to protect his investement at QB. This pick allows Branden Albert to be moved to his natural position at OG which would give Cassell some time to make a play. There are a lot of good safeties around in the second and third round as well as a possibility of drafting Spikes.
6. Seattle Seahawks: Eric Berry, S, Tennessee
Seahawks could need some help on defense, and Berry is just what the doctor ordered. He would instantly improve a weal secondary and give those LBs a bit more time to make a play. DE is also a real possibility, but I can’t see how the Seahawks could pass on Berry here.
7. Cleveland Browns: Joe Haden, CB, Florida
Again no McClain. Linebackers tend to fall on draft day, and the Browns sure could need some help in the secondary. Eric Wright is a very good CB, but Brandon McDonald seems like a better fit as a nickel corner.
8. Oakland Raiders: Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma
Instead of being a d-bag and giving them JPP, Mays or Campbell they get a good football player instead of an athlete. Mario Henderson gave up 8 sacks, 20 QB hits and 40 QB pressures last season. You can’t win with a LT like that. Whilst Williams isn’t a slam dunk at LT, he does have a lot of potential. And if it doesn’t work out, he has the tools the be an All-Pro RT.
9. Buffalo Bills: Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers
Their OL was so bad in 2009 that they allowed 10 sacks in two games against the Patriots! I’m speechless.. Davis will be an instant upgrade and give the offense some much needed stability at LT. I didn’t pick Bradford, since playing QB in Buffalo requires a cannon for an arm. That’s not the case with Bradford.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech
The Jags have a lot of needs on defense, and since the Derrick Harvey experiment haven’t worked out pass rush is still a very big issue for the team. Morgan looks like a can’t miss prospect as a 4-3 DE and will allow the Jags to put Harvey at LDE. On paper, that’s a very potent pass rush, especially with Groves as the backup.
11. Denver Broncos (via CHI): Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
McDaniels would love to have a QB like Bradford to work with. He’s a perfect fit in McDaniels’ system, and have the tools to start right away. Injuries are a concern, but at #11 he’s worth taking a shot at.
12. Miami Dolphins: Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama
As earlier stated, LBs tend to fall on draft day. Patrick Willis was selected at #12, so is McClain. And I predict McClain to be a much better ILB than Willis. He’s a can’t miss prospect.
13. San Francisco 49ers: Earl Thomas, FS, Texas
The 49ers does have some issues in the secondary, but not as bad as some might think. Still, they can’t afford to pass up on a player like Thomas since he won’t make it past the Giants. The 49ers ranked 21st against the pass last season, with Thomas on board that won’t be the case again.
14. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN): Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland
it’s no secret that the Seahawks OL sucks. Campbell is very raw, but has the physical tools to be a dominant LT. If they can keep Hasselbeck upright they might actually have a chance of winning a few games.
15. New York Giants: Jean Paul-Pierre, DE, USF
The Giants defense collectively underperformed last season, but I’m guessing that will change with the arrival of Perry Fewell. There’s a lot of rumbling with Osi Umenyiora and he looks like a player that won’t be back next year. JPP is very raw still, but probably has more upside than any other player this year.
16. Tennessee Titans: Dan Williams, NT, Tennessee
I originally had Taylor Mays here, but I went with Williams instead. I don’t see any pass rushers that would fit into their system that has good value here, so instead the pick Fat Als replacement. I suspect that Williams could fill Haynesworths shoes.
17. San Francisco 49ers (via CAR): Mike Iupati, OG, Idaho
Singletary wants a smash mouth running game. That’s pretty hard when your OL can’t runblock. I would’ve liked to give them an OT, but there are none worthy of a selection here. Iupati is the best prospect at OG in a long time, and he will fit in well here.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers: Vlad Ducasse, OG, Mass
That Pittsburgh OL really sucks. There’s no other way to put it. I doubt that Vlad will be able to play OT in the NFL, but he has the skills to be a very good OG. All they need now is a LT..
19. Atlanta Falcons: Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State
As of right now, Tye Hill is the Falcons best CB. That’s pretty bad. Wilson was very impressive at the Senior Bowl, and showed that he had speed to follow the receivers down the field.
20. Houston Texans: Perrish Cox, CB, Oklahoma State
Dunta Robinson is likely to leave via FA this offseason, which makes CB the biggest need for the Texans. The secondary is already in pretty bad shape, so an influx of talent is needed.
21. Cincinnati Bengals: Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
Palmer needs a big target, and Gresham is as big as they come. He has good speed and catches the ball very well. This is what the Bengals have needed on offense for a long, long time.
22. New England Patriots: Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas
This is the perfect scenario for the Patriots. Kindle is to me the best 3-4 OLB prospect in the draft, and if he falls to the Pats this should be a no brainer. However, I expect him to blow up at the combine and he will probably not be available here after that. Until then, he’s a lock for the Patriots.
23. Green Bay Packers: CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson
TT always picks BPA, and Spiller has been that for some time now. Ryan Grant is a good RB, but Spiller is in another league.
24. Philadelphia Eagles: Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Mizzou
Weatherspoon, Bradley, Witherspoon. That’s a pretty impressive group of starting LBs. They could need an upgrade at DE as well, but Weatherspoon is just too good to pass up at this point.
25. Baltimore Ravens: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State
A lot of people might feel this is way too low for this guy, but until he has run the 40 yard dash and interviewed well, I don’t see many teams taking a chance on him with so many other talented players available. If he works out, he will be the steal of the decade.
26. Arizona Cardinals: Brandon Graham, OLB, Michigan
With Dansby set to leave via free agency Brandon Spikes is also an option here. The Cards need some pressure from their OLBs, and Grahams stock is in the rise after an impressive Senior Bowl.
27. Dallas Cowboys: Chad Jones, S, LSU
Brandon Spikes is also an options here, but the need at both safety spots can’t be overlooked. Especially with Jones available. Jones has a size/speed-ratio that will make Jerry Jones drool.
28. San Diego Chargers: Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU
The Chargers have a lot of questions at WR with Jackson and Floyd as FAs and some unproven players that can’t really be counted on. LaFell is a big receiver who will be Rivers’ new best friend if he goes to SD.
29. New York Jets: Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois
Besides Dustin Keller, Sanchez only has the Ambassador of Spectacular Drops to throw the ball to. Benn had a bad junior year, but that has more to do with crappy play from his QB than his own abilities. He could develop into a quality starter in the NFL.
30. Minnesota Vikings: Nate Allen, S, USF
It’s either Allen or Patrick Robinson as I see it. With Griffin injured and Winfield getting old and injury prone, Robinson would be a good pick as well imo. But they have nothing at safety, so even if it’s a bit high for Allen this is a good pick for the Vikes. A good defense just got better.
31. New Orleans Saints: Navarro Bowman, OLB, Penn State
Saints has only one starting caliber LB. Bowman is another very talented Penn State LB, and should be a starter from day 1.
32. Indianapolis Colts: Charles Brown, OT, USC
Had the QB been any other than Manning, Colts’ OL would be one of the worst in the NFL. Brown needs to bulk up to play in the NFL, but if he does that he looks like a lock for the Colts. Very athletic and should be able to protect Mannings blind side.