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dcarey20
03-18-2007, 12:40 AM
Round 1

1. Oakland Raiders - JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU

Moss could be traded to the Packers, but I don't think the Raiders have any interest in acquiring Aaron Rodgers. I still think JaMarcus is the pick.

2. Detroit Lions - Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame

I think Quinn is going to be the pick. George Foster is a solid option at OT and he's still young. Brady Quinn is a player that has a legit shot at turning this franchise around.

3. Cleveland Browns - Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin

Ideal pick for the Browns. Thomas is a franchise tackle that will be a huge help to the entire offense.

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech

Calvin Johnson at 4 is a complete steal. He's the best wide receiver prospect I've ever seen and will be a great target for whoever the Bucs QB may be.

5. Arizona Cardinals - Laron Landry, S, LSU

The Cards decide to go with the rock solid safety over the athletic defensive end. In my opinion Landry is one of the safest picks in this draft and he will form an outstanding duo with Adrian Wilson.

6. Washington Redskins - Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson

The Redskins are happy to see Gaines on the board at 6. They desperately need youth and athleticism at this position and Adams should be a great playmaker for them.

7. Minnesota Vikings - Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas

Udeze and James have both been dissapointments. Anderson is a guy with the potential to be a top 3 defensive end in the NFL. I'm not completely sold on him as a top 10 pick, but there's no doubt he has outstanding talent. He will hopefully bolster the Vikings' weak pass rush.

8. Houston Texans - Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma

Houston gets a big steal here. While they got Ahman Green in free agency, he obviously won't be around for much longer. I don't see any way they pass on a franchise RB for the 2nd consecutive year.

9. Miami Dolphins - Alan Branch, DT, Michigan

Branch is an ideal fit for Miami. They run a different combination of defensive schemes, and Branch can play a variety of positions on the defensive line.

10. Atlanta Falcons - Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville

Petrino grabs his former stud DT at 10. Rod Coleman is still very effective for them, but he's getting up there in age and Okoye is a perfect replacement.

11. San Francisco 49ers - Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska

The 49ers have upgraded their nose tackle, cornerback, safety, and linebacker positions through FA. The one position that they didn't look to is defensive end. Carriker is a perfect fit at 3-4 end, and will be an upgrade from Marques Douglas or the successor to Bryant Young.

12. Buffalo Bills - Leon Hall, CB, Michigan

Patrick Willis is the popular pick here, but I'm not completely sold on him going at 12. While I feel this is a bit high for Hall, I think he'll be a solid pro. I don't think the Bills are ready to hand Youboty the starting job, so Hall will come in and challenge him right away.

13. St. Louis Rams - Reggie Nelson, S, Florida

After a great pro day, Nelson's stock has come up a bit after a lackluster combine. The Rams get a true playmaker with a bunch of range.

14. Carolina Panthers - Greg Olsen, TE, Miami

Olsen has put himself into the top 15 mix after a great combine. He'll give the Panters a great securtiy blanket and a great compliment to Steve Smith.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers - Darrelle Revis, CB, Pittsburgh

With no DE/OLB's worth of this pick, they go with hometown guy Revis.. The Steelers corner's took a step back next year IMO, and Revis will give them some good depth and youth.

16. Green Bay Packers - Marshawn Lynch, RB, California

The Packers have done nothing to improve their runningback situation through FA, and it would shock me if they passed on Marshawne at 16.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars - Patrick Willis, ILB, Ole Miss

A guy like Ted Ginn Jr. is a popular pick here. While I feel he would be a great pick, I'm not sure they will go for him. They just signed a veteran slot guy in Northcutt, and they still have former 1st rounders Reggie Williams and Matt Jones. Willis is somewhat of a different pick but he will give them great depth at LB and a good backup and possible replacement for Mike Peterson.

18. Cincinnatti Bengals - Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas

Jonathan Joseph is a young stud. But Tory James was a huge weakness for them last season and they need to find a replacement. Houston put himself into the top 20 mix with a great combine. I feel he's the best corner in the draft and he will make up an awesome young duo with JJ.

19. Tennessee Titans - Ted Ginn Jr., WR, Ohio State

Great selection for the Titans. They get an awesome value with Ginn. He'll be a great threat for Vince Young, and he could possibly contribute for them on special teams.

20. New York Giants - Paul Posluszny, OLB, Penn State

The Giants will be looking to upgrade OLB early in the draft. I think Poz has solidified a first round grade after running a sub 4.7 40 yard dash. While I'm not a fan of him, he could be a solid contributor for the G-Men.

21. Denver Broncos - Charles Johnson, DE, Georgia

The Broncos missed out on Patrick Kerney in FA, and they should be looking defensive end early. Johnson had a great junior year and I think he's going to be a very good NFL player.

22. Dallas Cowboys - Aaron Ross, CB, Texas

I'm anticipating the Cowboys to move Anthony Henry to free safety, which would open up a need for a #2 corner. The Boys take the hometown player Ross and he coudl start immediately.

23. Kansas City Chiefs - Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU

Every year I think the Chiefs will go WR in the 1st, and every year they pass on one. But this is the year that I think that changes. Bowe has put himself into the top 20 mix with a good offseason.

24. New England Patriots - Jarvis Moss, DE/OLB, Florida

Even with the acquisition of Adalius Thomas, the Pats need some youth at LB. Mike Vrabel will probably move to ILB, which leaves them with little depth at OLB. Moss is a great fit for the 3-4, and while he may not start right away, the Pats find a way to utilize all of their players, and he could be a good partime player behind Roosevelt Colvin. He'll eventually be a fulltime palyer for them.

25. New York Jets - Anthony Spencer, DE/OLB, Purdue

Bryan Thomas made a smooth transition to OLB, and he got a nice new deal. But across from him they need someone. Spencer is another perfect fit for the 3-4.

26. Philadelphia Eagles - Michael Griffin, S, Texas

The Eagles need help at safety. I feel Griffin could play either safety position. He could be the successor to Dawkins, or the starter for them at SS, depending how they feel about Sean Considine.

27. New Orleans Saints - Tank Tyler, DT, NC State

New Orleans needs to get younger at a bunch of defensive positions, and DT is one of them. A product of what is becoming defensive lineman U, Tank is a guy that I really like, as he has very good versatility.

28. New England Patriots - Brandon Meriweather, S, Miami

Meriweather's stock has slowly been rising after the brawl incident. Some feel he's the #2 safety behind Landry. He's a big hitter with great coverage skills and the Pats would be able to utilize him in a variety of ways.

29. Baltimore Ravens - Levi Brown, OT, Penn State

Levi freefalls a bit and the we jump at the oppurtunity to have him. Jon Ogden's future with the team is still questionable. Adam Terry was a great player for us last year, showing outstanding potential, but he's a true left tackle and has had a bit of trouble adjusting to right tackle. The coaching staff wants him as the successor to Ogden at left tackle. Brown is a guy with expierience at right tackle, and he would probably start right away for us, with Terry possibly being the starter at left tackle, should Ogden decide to retire.

30. San Diego Chargers - Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC

The Chargers are another team that has neglected the wide receiver position early in drafts, but if Jarrett is here at 30, I think they'd have a tough time passing on him.

31. Chicago Bears - Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee

I think the Bears will be looking for another playmaker early in the draft. Meachem is a sub 4.4 guy who would give Chicago another deep threat along with Berrian.

32. Indianapolis Colts - Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee

The Colts don't have many holes, but DT is one area that they could use help. Harrell's stock has been rising over the past few weeks, and he's got a legit chance to be a late first rounder.

Round 2

33. Oakland Raiders - Ryan Kalil, C, USC

The Raiders obviously need help on the oline, and many feel that Kalil is a possible franchise center.

34. Detroit Lions - Marcus McCauley, CB, Fresno State

The Lions have a pretty big need at corner after the loss of Dre' Bly. Based on his play this past year, McCauley shouldn't go this high, but his natural abilty will get him drafted in a nice spot.

35. Cleveland Browns - Victor Abiamiri, DE/OLB, Notre Dame

The Browns found a stud tweener last year with Kamerion Wimbley, and now they get the replacement for Willie McGinest.

36. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Joe Staley, OT, Central Michigan

The Bucs get an extremely athletic tackle to help out there lackluster oline.

37. Chicago - Lawrence Timmons, OLB, Florida State

Everyone knows about the Briggs situation, and I feel Timmons would be a great fit with their D.

38. Arizona - Jon Beason, OLB, Miami

Beason looks to the defensive side of the ball again in round 2. Beason is an athletic player that would be a fit for them.

39. Houston Texans - Ben Grubbs, OG, Auburn

The Texans obviously need help on the oline, and they grab who I feel is the top guard in the draft.

40. Miami Dolphins - Aaron Sears, OG/OT, Tennessee

The Dolphins oline was a dissapointment last season. They could play Sears at guard or tackle.

41. Minnesota Vikings - Sidney Rice, WR, South Carolina

The Vikings are elated to find a guy like Sidney at 41. He's a potential 1st round talent that could be one of the better receivers to come out of this draft. Great fit for them.

42. San Francisco 49ers - Steve Smith, WR, USC

The Niners should make receiver a day 1 priority following the loss of Antonio Bryant. Ashley Lelie is a nice player to step in for him, but he's pretty unreliable. Smith showed that he's much more than just a possession receiver after blazing a 4.37 at the combine. He's a hometwon player and could start off with them as a slot guy.

43. Buffalo Bills - Brandon Siler, ILB, Florida

The Bills obviously will be looking for a replacement to London Fletcher. Siler's a nice prospect who can hit and has good athleticism. He'd be a good fit here.

44. Atlanta Falcons - Eric Weddle, S/CB, Utah

Eric Weddle is exactly the type of player that I think the Falcons need, and at 44 he would be a great pick. With this pick, they have some options in the secondary. They could keep Weddle at safety, or move Jimmy Williams to safety and try Weddle out at CB.

45. Carolina Panthers - Sabby Piscittelli, S, Oregon State

The Panthers need help at safety and in my opinion Piscitelli is the best available. It may seem like a bit of a reach to some but Piscitelli is one of my favorite defensive backs in the draft and I really feel he's underrated. He'd be a good fit across from Minter.

46. Pittsburgh Steelers - Tony Ugoh, OT, Arkansas

The Steelers' oline had a dismal year and really showed its age last season. Ugoh would be a solid value here.

47. Green Bay Packers - Quinn Pitcock, DT, Ohio State

The Pack need a DT and Pitcock is the best on the board here. A bit of a reach in my mind but a solid fit.

48. Jacksonville Jaguas - Tim Crowder, DE, Texas

Crowder's become pretty underrated as a prospect IMO. The Jags need some help at DE and OLB, and Crowder has versatility to help out at both spots.

49. Cincinnatti Bengals - Stewart Bradley, OLB, Nebraska

The Bengals have some uncertainty at LB and Bradley's stock has been on the rise.

50. Tennessee Titans - Fred Bennett, CB, South Carolina

The Titans have alot of uncertainty at corner. Obviously there is the Pacman situation. Then there is Reynaldo Hill, who took a step back from his rookie year. Nick Harper was a good signing, but I feel he's just a temporary solution. Bennett has great size and natural ability and could be a solid contributor right away.

51. New York Giants - Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Ohio State

The Giants showed that they are interested in acquiring another receiving threat after going for Kevin Curtis. Gonzalez would be a very nice fit in my opinion.

52. St Louis Rams - Quentin Moses, DE, Georgia

Moses has seen his stock plummet since the beginning of last year. He was being hyped as a top 10 pick and was a huge dissapointment. While I don't like him much, he still has nice potential and the Rams should look for a DE in the draft.

53. Dallas Cowboys - Justin Blalock, OG, Texas

The Boys got Leonard Davis in FA, but they could still use some more improvement on the oline. Blalock could play guard or tackle for them.

54. Kansas City - Eric Wright, CB, UNLV

Eric Wright has really seen his stock rise after a great combine performance. Ty Law and Patrick Surtain are still decent options at corner, but there is no doubt that they are on the decline. Wright would be a good future replacement.

55. Seattle Seahawks - Zach Miller, TE, Arizona State

The Seahawks find their replacement for the mouthy Jerramy Stevens with a pretty nice guy Zach Miller.

56. Denver Broncos - John Wendling, S, Wyoming

The Broncos need help at safety so they grab a safety with great natural ability.

57. Philadelphia Eagles - Michael Bush, RB, Louisville

Before Eagles fans go crazy at this pick, read my explanation. They showed legit interest in free agent power running back Ron Dayne, so I think they are looking for a big back to compliement Westbrook. He'd be a pretty nice pick in my opinion.

58. New Orleans Saints - Buster Davis, ILB, Florida State

The Saints need youth at LB, and Buster is the best available.

59. New York Jets - Josh Wilson, CB, Maryland

The Jets grab my favorite player in the draft 2 picks before my favorite team picks. They need help at corner and they get a guy with great athleticism and potential.

60. Miami Dolphins - Drew Stanton, QB, Michigan State

The Dolphins obviously have some uncertainty at the quarterback position. While I feel Kevin Kolb is the 3rd best QB in this class, I feel confident that Stanton will be the 3rd one off the board. While he may not be annointed as the "future", he will give them a lot of different options at QB, and a solid backup.

61. Baltimore Ravens - Ray McDonald, DE, Florida

Trevor Pryce expierience arguably the best season of his career in his first year with the Ravens. While I expect him to be a good contributor for the next 2 years, we may need to groom a replacement. And even if we don't need a replacement, some depth is need. McDonald would be perfect for us, as I think he compares very, very favorably to Pryce. He has great versatility and can rush the passer pretty well.

62. San Diego Chargers - Aaron Rouse, S, Virginia Tech

The Chargers need help at safety and Rouse is a physical player that could do well in their scheme.

63. New York Jets - Craig Davis, WR, LSU

The Jets get their homerun threat here. Solid value and he'd give them good depth.

64. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - LaMarr Woodley, DE/OLB, Michigan

The Bucs need youth at DE. Woodley's stock has slipped a bit, but he still have decent athleticism and versatility and would be a good pick.

RaiderNation
03-18-2007, 12:51 AM
good overall for raiders. staley should be higher could go to us but kalil is a good pick

MP123
03-18-2007, 12:54 AM
I think it's a good mock. However, my only problem was pickig LaRon Landry at #5. I'm positive that's not going to happen. They have on of the best and most underrated safeties in the business in Adrian Wilson.

dcarey20
03-18-2007, 12:57 AM
I think it's a good mock. However, my only problem was pickig LaRon Landry at #5. I'm positive that's not going to happen. They have on of the best and most underrated safeties in the business in Adrian Wilson.

yes wilson is one of the best, and landry would make him even better. imagine having to go up against the two of them week in and week out.

the pick could very easily be gaines adams, but don't be so quick to rule landry out. he's got a legit shot to be the pick there.

Green Bay Scat
03-18-2007, 08:50 AM
Jason Hill a 3rd rounder? with production and skills/speed, hes at the very least a 2nd rounder

21ST
03-18-2007, 09:01 AM
That is a great redskins pick, i would love it if we could get gaines adams

JK17
03-18-2007, 09:05 AM
chargers would take Meachem over Jarret IMO. AJ has spoken with Meachem, and he has a lot more speed than Jarret. That is, if he is still on the board. Rouse isn't a bad pick in the 2nd.

UK Cards Fan
03-18-2007, 09:14 AM
I think it's a good mock. However, my only problem was pickig LaRon Landry at #5. I'm positive that's not going to happen. They have on of the best and most underrated safeties in the business in Adrian Wilson.

This is the best Cardinals draft I've seen in a long time.

Landry is going to be a star and he and Wilson together would be as good a duo as any in the NFL. He offers excellent value at #5 unlike most other guys who would be left. (Peterson is a luxury we can do without, Gaines Adams is a one dimensional player who we don't need (Berry and Okeafor are good DEs and we have depth there) and we won't select a QB or WR at #5.)

We may have just signed Terrence Holt who is a good player and have Aaron Francisco who is just a guy who plays to the max, but Landry has the type of quality that you don't pass over.

The Cards have tended to use a mix of BPA and need in Rounds 2 and 3 and Jon Beason is exactly that. Any team that has Orlando Huff starting needs an upgrade. Daryl Blackstock hasn't shown much regrettably and whilst Monty Beisel is another effort guy who could be a decent starter, Jon Beason would provide a terrific upgrade and our other primary need, LT, cannot be addressed as well given the way the mock went. (Tony Ugoh is a possibility, but Beason is a better fit)

T-RICH49
03-18-2007, 09:37 AM
great 2nd round pick for KC but I am having trouble seeing them pass on Levi Brown if he is there

dcarey20
03-18-2007, 10:16 AM
Jason Hill a 3rd rounder? with production and skills/speed, hes at the very least a 2nd rounder

o yeah i forgot hill...my bad he'll be in the next mock.

Beans
03-18-2007, 10:24 AM
First two Bucs picks are orgasmic. Mebane would prolly be better at the bottom of the second, unless we can get him in the third.

R.I.P DWILL DNASH
03-18-2007, 10:44 AM
O.K. Broncos pick.

BehrenMan007
03-18-2007, 11:37 AM
very good fins draft

go_ravens94
03-18-2007, 11:48 AM
GREAT RAVENS PICKS! Levi Brown is the best OT and he falls to US!

hugegmenfan
03-18-2007, 12:06 PM
good giants 1st rounder
bad 2nd
we have so many needs on the defensive side of the ball and on the oline WR is just not a 2nd round option @ this point- day 2 possibly
i think if justin blalock fell that far we would b tempted along with josh wilson

Im_a_Romosexual
03-18-2007, 01:39 PM
Henry moving to FS probably isn't happening, so it would be nice to see a safety @22, but Ross might be able to play FS. Levi Brown might be the pick same with Tank Tyler or a WR. Blalock in the second is a good value.

A-Dub4President
03-18-2007, 04:18 PM
We already signed Terrence Holt to be our starting FS. Gaines Adams here.

haccess
03-18-2007, 04:45 PM
I think that would be a good Panthers draft, addressing major needs at TE and Safety. Yeah, Piscitelli is a stretch there but he probably moved up a bit after his pro day.

Acreboy
03-18-2007, 05:51 PM
Saints take Jarrett, and Meachem before Tyler in round 1, then we go Josh Wilson in round 2..

ninerfan
03-18-2007, 07:36 PM
Overall it looks pretty good

Caddy
03-19-2007, 03:32 AM
Pretty good Buc draft

eaglesalltheway
03-19-2007, 06:27 AM
Great first for the Eagles, but I really don't see us going after a RB in day one at all. We just re-signed Correll Buckhalter, so our #1 and #2 RBs are back for next year. The only RB I could see us getting on day one is Brian Leonard.