Mr.Regular
03-10-2011, 05:58 PM
I haven't been posting too many of my mocks on here this year since I've been writing a bit for another site, but I don't get too much direct feedback from over there... so I wanted to see what you guys thought. Constructive criticism always welcomed. Fire away!
1) Carolina- Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
The whispers of Cam Newton to Carolina are picking up steam right now. The team doesn't appear to be sold on Jimmy Clausen, so if they feel that there's a franchise QB in this draft class, they have to take him. Remember, Carolina doesn't pick again until round 3. It's first overall or bust most likely if the Panthers want a new signal caller.
2) Denver- Marcel Dareus, DT, Alabama
The Broncos are going to take the best defensive player on their board, so look for Dareus, Fairley, Bowers, or Peterson. Dareus has seemingly moved into the #1 DT spot after the combine, so Nick Fairley is likely out. Also, Bowers has not worked out yet, and remember that Robert Ayers and Elvis Dumervil are still on the team. Peterson is a legitimate option, but DLinemen usually get the edge over the secondary. In my opinion Dareus is probably the best player on my big board.
3) Buffalo- Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
The two players I wanted to give Buffalo were taken right in front of them, so I have to go to plan C. Bowers and Fairley aren't the best fits in this defense, and even though Von Miller's stock is hot right now, I'm not ready to see him in the top 3. Blaine Gabbert was considered, but if Peterson is still available, it'll be hard to pass on him. He's may be the most talented player in this draft class, and is #1 on most people's boards.
4) Cincinnati- AJ Green, WR, Georgia
There are three options I considered here: Green, Bowers, and Gabbert. I decided to go offense, because with or with out Carson Palmer on the roster, that passing game is probably the teams biggest weakness. Green gets the nod for now, since receiver is an immediate need, but watch out for a QB.
5) Arizona- Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M
Von Miller seems to already be on his way to Arizona; everyone has him going here in their mock draft. Pass rushers are always in demand, and Arizona is no exception. They need an OLB desperately. Miller is fast, very smart, and fits into that defense very well.
6) Cleveland- Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
I almost went Julio Jones here, but DLine is also a huge need for the Browns. They lack serious talent up front, and they're in the process of switching schemes. Grabbing an impact end would go a long way to smoothing over the move to the 4-3.
7) San Francisco- Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
The 49ers could look at pass rusher here, but the only good fit is Robert Quinn, and his stock seems like it's on a bit of a down swing. They also obviously need a QB, but I don't think Blaine Gabbert fits into John Harbaughs offense. Amukamara makes the most sense at this point.
8) Tennessee- Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
The Titans need a QB desperately, and some have Gabbert as a top 5 value, so this is a bit of a no brainer. Gabbert apparently impressed in his interviews and should do well at his pro day. Unless the Titans want to suffer through another season of poor QB play holidng them back, getting a QB early is a must.
9) Dallas- Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
Fairley may not be the best fit in a 34, but I think he'd work in Dallas. He's easily the best player available, and Dallas has holes at end. No player on the offensive line or in the secondary is worth this pick.
10) Washington- Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
Julio Jones destroyed the combine, all while on an injured foot. He showed he's a legitimate top 10 talent, so don't be surprised to see him go even earlier than this. The Redskins need a QB pretty badly though, so reaching for one, or moving out of this pick is a serious option. If they don't, Jones would be a nice consolation prize. His potential is sky high.
11) Houston- JJ Watt, DE, Wisconsin
I had Robert Quinn going here, but rumor is that the Texans are looking for 5-technique help. JJ Watt fits the bill perfectly.
12) Minnesota- Jake Locker, QB, Washington
Reach? Probably. But do the Vikings really want to go with Joe Webb as their #1 QB? I don't think so. After all is said and done, the VIkings have to get a QB somehow.
13) Detroit- Tyron Smith, OT, USC
The Lions are looking for a left tackle, and Tyron Smith has moved into the #1 spot after an impressive showing at the combine.
14) St. Louis- Robert Quinn, DE, UNC
Quinn slides a bit in this mock, but with no receiver worthy of this selection, the Rams would be happy to get a DLine upgrade.
15) Miami- Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
Miami fans must be bored of seeing this pick in every mock draft, but it just makes too much sense not to project.
16) Jacksonville- Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
Kerrigan fits in well with the Jaguars, and fills a huge need. Improving the pass rush is priority #1. However, the Jaguars like to surprise on draft day, so who knows what direction they go.
17) New England (from Oakland)- Cameron Jordan, DE, California
Jordan is fantastic value here, and fills a huge need. New England is likely to take the best front 7 player or offensive lineman here, and Jordan fits that description.
18) San Diego- Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
The Chargers need an upgrade at right tackle. Solder is incredibly raw and unpolished but there's no denying that potential.
19) New York Giants- Anthony Castonzo, OT, BC
I don't think William Beatty is the answer at Left Tackle, so upgrading that position is likely a high priority for the Giants.
20) Tampa Bay- Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri
I think the Bucs are going to take the best available pass rusher. In this scenario, that's probably Smith.
21) Kansas City- Phil Taylor, NT, Baylor
No passrusher really worth it here. Ditto probably for receiver as well. Taylor completes KC's trio of first round DLinemen.
22) Indianapolis- Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
Not sure how well Carimi fits what the Colts are looking for, but he's pro ready, and an upgrade at tackle is a must.
23) Philadelphia- Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
Jimmy Smith's stock is all over the place, but if he's available, the Eagles have to consider him. A talented corner across from Asante Samuel would do wonders for their defense.
24) New Orleans- Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
The Saints don't have too many needs, but DE is definitely one of them. Clayborn is good value here.
25) Seattle- Brandon Harris , CB, Miami (FL)
Seattle has a ton of needs, so they can probably go BPA here. In my opinion, that's Brandon Harris, who has fantastic cover skills. If he was taller, he'd probably go much higher.
26) Baltimore- Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland
Joe Flacco needs a deep threat badly. Torrey Smith fits the bill perfectly. He's speedy, can spread the field, and would add a new dimension to the offense.
27) Atlanta- Jon Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh
The Falcons seem to be 'need' drafters, and in my opinion their biggest need is a receiver opposite of Roddy White. Baldwin is the best one left.
28) New England- Mike Pouncey, OG, Florida
The Pats got an immediate starter on the DLine earlier. They get a day one starter on the OLine here.
29) Chicago- Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois
Offensive line seems to be the biggest need, but a DT is also right up there. Watch out for a guy like Liuget or Muhammed Wilkerson here.
30) New York Jets- Cameron Heyward, DE, OSU
The Jets are likely to take a front 7 player in some form here, so I went with likely the best one left that fits their defense. Players like Wilkerson, Ayers, and Reed were all considered.
31) Pittsburgh- Rahim Moore, S, UCLA
A center fielder with ball skills could really allow Troy Polamalu to move around the field. As seen in SBXLV, Troy had to stay back way too much in nickel and dime defenses.
32) Green Bay- Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State
If a first round caliber tackle falls to Green Bay, they'll likely take him. Finding a book end for the future to pair with Bryan Bulaga is need #1.
1) Carolina- Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
The whispers of Cam Newton to Carolina are picking up steam right now. The team doesn't appear to be sold on Jimmy Clausen, so if they feel that there's a franchise QB in this draft class, they have to take him. Remember, Carolina doesn't pick again until round 3. It's first overall or bust most likely if the Panthers want a new signal caller.
2) Denver- Marcel Dareus, DT, Alabama
The Broncos are going to take the best defensive player on their board, so look for Dareus, Fairley, Bowers, or Peterson. Dareus has seemingly moved into the #1 DT spot after the combine, so Nick Fairley is likely out. Also, Bowers has not worked out yet, and remember that Robert Ayers and Elvis Dumervil are still on the team. Peterson is a legitimate option, but DLinemen usually get the edge over the secondary. In my opinion Dareus is probably the best player on my big board.
3) Buffalo- Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
The two players I wanted to give Buffalo were taken right in front of them, so I have to go to plan C. Bowers and Fairley aren't the best fits in this defense, and even though Von Miller's stock is hot right now, I'm not ready to see him in the top 3. Blaine Gabbert was considered, but if Peterson is still available, it'll be hard to pass on him. He's may be the most talented player in this draft class, and is #1 on most people's boards.
4) Cincinnati- AJ Green, WR, Georgia
There are three options I considered here: Green, Bowers, and Gabbert. I decided to go offense, because with or with out Carson Palmer on the roster, that passing game is probably the teams biggest weakness. Green gets the nod for now, since receiver is an immediate need, but watch out for a QB.
5) Arizona- Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M
Von Miller seems to already be on his way to Arizona; everyone has him going here in their mock draft. Pass rushers are always in demand, and Arizona is no exception. They need an OLB desperately. Miller is fast, very smart, and fits into that defense very well.
6) Cleveland- Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
I almost went Julio Jones here, but DLine is also a huge need for the Browns. They lack serious talent up front, and they're in the process of switching schemes. Grabbing an impact end would go a long way to smoothing over the move to the 4-3.
7) San Francisco- Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
The 49ers could look at pass rusher here, but the only good fit is Robert Quinn, and his stock seems like it's on a bit of a down swing. They also obviously need a QB, but I don't think Blaine Gabbert fits into John Harbaughs offense. Amukamara makes the most sense at this point.
8) Tennessee- Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
The Titans need a QB desperately, and some have Gabbert as a top 5 value, so this is a bit of a no brainer. Gabbert apparently impressed in his interviews and should do well at his pro day. Unless the Titans want to suffer through another season of poor QB play holidng them back, getting a QB early is a must.
9) Dallas- Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
Fairley may not be the best fit in a 34, but I think he'd work in Dallas. He's easily the best player available, and Dallas has holes at end. No player on the offensive line or in the secondary is worth this pick.
10) Washington- Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
Julio Jones destroyed the combine, all while on an injured foot. He showed he's a legitimate top 10 talent, so don't be surprised to see him go even earlier than this. The Redskins need a QB pretty badly though, so reaching for one, or moving out of this pick is a serious option. If they don't, Jones would be a nice consolation prize. His potential is sky high.
11) Houston- JJ Watt, DE, Wisconsin
I had Robert Quinn going here, but rumor is that the Texans are looking for 5-technique help. JJ Watt fits the bill perfectly.
12) Minnesota- Jake Locker, QB, Washington
Reach? Probably. But do the Vikings really want to go with Joe Webb as their #1 QB? I don't think so. After all is said and done, the VIkings have to get a QB somehow.
13) Detroit- Tyron Smith, OT, USC
The Lions are looking for a left tackle, and Tyron Smith has moved into the #1 spot after an impressive showing at the combine.
14) St. Louis- Robert Quinn, DE, UNC
Quinn slides a bit in this mock, but with no receiver worthy of this selection, the Rams would be happy to get a DLine upgrade.
15) Miami- Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
Miami fans must be bored of seeing this pick in every mock draft, but it just makes too much sense not to project.
16) Jacksonville- Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
Kerrigan fits in well with the Jaguars, and fills a huge need. Improving the pass rush is priority #1. However, the Jaguars like to surprise on draft day, so who knows what direction they go.
17) New England (from Oakland)- Cameron Jordan, DE, California
Jordan is fantastic value here, and fills a huge need. New England is likely to take the best front 7 player or offensive lineman here, and Jordan fits that description.
18) San Diego- Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
The Chargers need an upgrade at right tackle. Solder is incredibly raw and unpolished but there's no denying that potential.
19) New York Giants- Anthony Castonzo, OT, BC
I don't think William Beatty is the answer at Left Tackle, so upgrading that position is likely a high priority for the Giants.
20) Tampa Bay- Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri
I think the Bucs are going to take the best available pass rusher. In this scenario, that's probably Smith.
21) Kansas City- Phil Taylor, NT, Baylor
No passrusher really worth it here. Ditto probably for receiver as well. Taylor completes KC's trio of first round DLinemen.
22) Indianapolis- Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
Not sure how well Carimi fits what the Colts are looking for, but he's pro ready, and an upgrade at tackle is a must.
23) Philadelphia- Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
Jimmy Smith's stock is all over the place, but if he's available, the Eagles have to consider him. A talented corner across from Asante Samuel would do wonders for their defense.
24) New Orleans- Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
The Saints don't have too many needs, but DE is definitely one of them. Clayborn is good value here.
25) Seattle- Brandon Harris , CB, Miami (FL)
Seattle has a ton of needs, so they can probably go BPA here. In my opinion, that's Brandon Harris, who has fantastic cover skills. If he was taller, he'd probably go much higher.
26) Baltimore- Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland
Joe Flacco needs a deep threat badly. Torrey Smith fits the bill perfectly. He's speedy, can spread the field, and would add a new dimension to the offense.
27) Atlanta- Jon Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh
The Falcons seem to be 'need' drafters, and in my opinion their biggest need is a receiver opposite of Roddy White. Baldwin is the best one left.
28) New England- Mike Pouncey, OG, Florida
The Pats got an immediate starter on the DLine earlier. They get a day one starter on the OLine here.
29) Chicago- Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois
Offensive line seems to be the biggest need, but a DT is also right up there. Watch out for a guy like Liuget or Muhammed Wilkerson here.
30) New York Jets- Cameron Heyward, DE, OSU
The Jets are likely to take a front 7 player in some form here, so I went with likely the best one left that fits their defense. Players like Wilkerson, Ayers, and Reed were all considered.
31) Pittsburgh- Rahim Moore, S, UCLA
A center fielder with ball skills could really allow Troy Polamalu to move around the field. As seen in SBXLV, Troy had to stay back way too much in nickel and dime defenses.
32) Green Bay- Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State
If a first round caliber tackle falls to Green Bay, they'll likely take him. Finding a book end for the future to pair with Bryan Bulaga is need #1.