Matthew Jones
08-09-2011, 01:35 PM
This took forever...constructive criticism would be much appreciated!
2012 NFL DRAFT
1. Cincinnati Bengals - QB Andrew Luck, Stanford*
Even with Dalton, the Bengals would have to take Luck in this situation. Could be deadly with A.J. Green.
2. Buffalo Bills - OT Jonathan Martin, Stanford*
Close call here between Martin (who is better than Kalil at this point, in my opinion) and Matt Barkley.
3. Carolina Panthers - WR Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina*
Armanti Edwards has reportedly been impressive, but not enough to prevent them from snagging Jeffery.
4. Washington Redskins - QB Matt Barkley, Southern California*
The Redskins luck out when Buffalo passes on Martin, and don't have to reach for Landry Jones here.
5. Cleveland Browns - CB Dre Kirkpatrick, Alabama*
Kirkpatrick would line up opposite Haden and provide the Browns with another young stud at cornerback.
6. Denver Broncos - DT Jerel Worthy, Michigan St.*
John Elway passed on Dareus last year, but the Broncos can still grab a young stud at defensive tackle.
7. San Francisco 49ers - DE Jared Crick, Nebraska
Not much CB value left, so 49ers opt for a proven guy to start opposite Justin Smith on the defensive line.
8. Minnesota Vikings - OT Matt Kalil, Southern California*
Bryant McKinnie is out, and Charlie Johnson is not the answer, so the Vikings grab Kalil to protect Ponder.
9. Miami Dolphins - QB Landry Jones, Oklahoma*
A little bit early for Jones, but if the Dolphins are picking in the top ten next year, Chad Henne is gone.
10. Oakland Raiders - OT D.J. Fluker, Alabama**
We know Oakland is looking for a left tackle because they tried to sign Gaither, so they grab one here.
11. Jacksonville Jaguars - DE Quinton Coples, North Carolina
Well-rounded left end who can play pass and run, and the Jaguars failed to draft a long-term end this year.
12. Arizona Cardinals - OT Nate Potter, Boise St.
With Kevin Kolb in the fold, the Cardinals need to protect their investment, and go for the top tackle left.
13. Tennessee Titans - WR Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma St.*
Kenny Britt is a headache and aside from him, the Titans aren't exactly well-stocked at wide receiver.
14. Seattle Seahawks - CB Jayron Hosley, Virginia Tech*
Pete Carroll needs cornerbacks and should all about Jayron Hosley, one of the draft's premier playmakers.
15. Detroit Lions - CB Alfonzo Dennard, Nebraska
The Lions surprised last year by passing on Amukamara, and they should be on the lookout for a corner.
16. Houston Texans - SS Ray Ray Armstrong, Miami (FL)*
This offseason, Houston significantly upgraded their defense, but could still use a starter at strong safety.
17. Dallas Cowboys - RB Trent Richardson, Alabama*
Jerry Jones reportedly tried to land Mark Ingram last year and failed, so he'll have to settle for Richardson.
18. Kansas City Chiefs - OT Riley Reiff, Iowa*
Rumor had it that Kansas City was looking at tackles last year, so they could look to address that in 2012.
19. Chicago Bears - DT Marcus Forston, Miami (FL)*
Maybe not Chicago's biggest need after drafting Paea, but a value that would be difficult to pass on.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - CB Stephon Gilmore, South Carolina*
I doubt Tampa Bay would look at a character concern like Janoris or Cliff after Talib's off-the-field issues.
21. St. Louis Rams - LB Manti Te'o, Notre Dame*
Well-rounded player who can fit any scheme and a safer pick than equally-talented LB Vontaze Burfict.
22. New York Giants - LB Luke Kuechly, Boston College*
They attempted to add some linebackers, but I doubt Coughlin would pass on a stud from Boston College.
23. San Diego Chargers - DE/LB Donte Paige-Moss, North Carolina*
Larry English has not produced so far, so the Chargers could opt for an athletic edge rusher at this point.
24. Baltimore Ravens - LB Vontaze Burfict, Arizona St.*
Concerns about maturity/composure caused Burfict to drop, but some consider him the next Ray Lewis.
25. Indianapolis Colts - OG David DeCastro, Stanford*
Zach Brown would be a great value, but the Colts need to protect Peyton before doing anything else.
26. New York Jets - DE/LB Brandon Jenkins, Florida St.*
Jamaal Westerman looks great so far in camp, but Jenkins is a great pass-rushing value this late in the draft.
27. Cleveland Browns (from Falcons) - WR Jeff Fuller, Texas A&M
Despite drafting Greg Little, the Browns still need to upgrade at wide receiver, and Fuller is a great fit.
28. New England Patriots (from Saints) - C Michael Brewster, Ohio St.
Battle-tested leader at the center spot with the strength to handle nose tackles, something Koppen can't do.
29. Pittsburgh Steelers - OG Kelechi Osemele, Iowa St.
In 2011, the Steelers started to rebuild their trenches, but they could still use a quality guard like Osemele.
30. Philadelphia Eagles - LB Zach Brown, North Carolina
Andy Reid doesn't seem to value linebackers much, but a guy of Brown's caliber would be hard to pass on.
31. New England Patriots - DE/LB Devin Taylor, South Carolina*
Belichick isn't satisfied at all with his pass rushers right now, so the monstrous Taylor could be a great fit.
32. Green Bay Packers - DE/LB Vinny Curry, Marshall
Opposite Clay Matthews, the Packers are searching for a rusher, and Curry recorded 12 sacks in 2010.
Notable omissions:
RB Knile Davis, Arkansas
RB LaMichael James, Oregon*
WR Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma
WR Michael Floyd, Notre Dame
WR Mohamed Sanu, Rutgers*
TE Michael Egnew, Missouri
OT Andrew Datko, Florida St.
OT Bobby Massie, Mississippi*
OT Matt Reynolds, Brigham Young
DE Andre Branch, Clemson
DT Kheeston Randall, Texas
DT Baker Steinkuhler, Nebraska
LB Travis Lewis, Oklahoma
LB Courtney Upshaw, Albaama
CB Cliff Harris, Oregon*
CB Janoris Jenkins, North Alabama
CB Chase Minnifield, Virginia
FS Robert Lester, Alabama*
SS Kenny Tate, Maryland
2012 NFL DRAFT
1. Cincinnati Bengals - QB Andrew Luck, Stanford*
Even with Dalton, the Bengals would have to take Luck in this situation. Could be deadly with A.J. Green.
2. Buffalo Bills - OT Jonathan Martin, Stanford*
Close call here between Martin (who is better than Kalil at this point, in my opinion) and Matt Barkley.
3. Carolina Panthers - WR Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina*
Armanti Edwards has reportedly been impressive, but not enough to prevent them from snagging Jeffery.
4. Washington Redskins - QB Matt Barkley, Southern California*
The Redskins luck out when Buffalo passes on Martin, and don't have to reach for Landry Jones here.
5. Cleveland Browns - CB Dre Kirkpatrick, Alabama*
Kirkpatrick would line up opposite Haden and provide the Browns with another young stud at cornerback.
6. Denver Broncos - DT Jerel Worthy, Michigan St.*
John Elway passed on Dareus last year, but the Broncos can still grab a young stud at defensive tackle.
7. San Francisco 49ers - DE Jared Crick, Nebraska
Not much CB value left, so 49ers opt for a proven guy to start opposite Justin Smith on the defensive line.
8. Minnesota Vikings - OT Matt Kalil, Southern California*
Bryant McKinnie is out, and Charlie Johnson is not the answer, so the Vikings grab Kalil to protect Ponder.
9. Miami Dolphins - QB Landry Jones, Oklahoma*
A little bit early for Jones, but if the Dolphins are picking in the top ten next year, Chad Henne is gone.
10. Oakland Raiders - OT D.J. Fluker, Alabama**
We know Oakland is looking for a left tackle because they tried to sign Gaither, so they grab one here.
11. Jacksonville Jaguars - DE Quinton Coples, North Carolina
Well-rounded left end who can play pass and run, and the Jaguars failed to draft a long-term end this year.
12. Arizona Cardinals - OT Nate Potter, Boise St.
With Kevin Kolb in the fold, the Cardinals need to protect their investment, and go for the top tackle left.
13. Tennessee Titans - WR Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma St.*
Kenny Britt is a headache and aside from him, the Titans aren't exactly well-stocked at wide receiver.
14. Seattle Seahawks - CB Jayron Hosley, Virginia Tech*
Pete Carroll needs cornerbacks and should all about Jayron Hosley, one of the draft's premier playmakers.
15. Detroit Lions - CB Alfonzo Dennard, Nebraska
The Lions surprised last year by passing on Amukamara, and they should be on the lookout for a corner.
16. Houston Texans - SS Ray Ray Armstrong, Miami (FL)*
This offseason, Houston significantly upgraded their defense, but could still use a starter at strong safety.
17. Dallas Cowboys - RB Trent Richardson, Alabama*
Jerry Jones reportedly tried to land Mark Ingram last year and failed, so he'll have to settle for Richardson.
18. Kansas City Chiefs - OT Riley Reiff, Iowa*
Rumor had it that Kansas City was looking at tackles last year, so they could look to address that in 2012.
19. Chicago Bears - DT Marcus Forston, Miami (FL)*
Maybe not Chicago's biggest need after drafting Paea, but a value that would be difficult to pass on.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - CB Stephon Gilmore, South Carolina*
I doubt Tampa Bay would look at a character concern like Janoris or Cliff after Talib's off-the-field issues.
21. St. Louis Rams - LB Manti Te'o, Notre Dame*
Well-rounded player who can fit any scheme and a safer pick than equally-talented LB Vontaze Burfict.
22. New York Giants - LB Luke Kuechly, Boston College*
They attempted to add some linebackers, but I doubt Coughlin would pass on a stud from Boston College.
23. San Diego Chargers - DE/LB Donte Paige-Moss, North Carolina*
Larry English has not produced so far, so the Chargers could opt for an athletic edge rusher at this point.
24. Baltimore Ravens - LB Vontaze Burfict, Arizona St.*
Concerns about maturity/composure caused Burfict to drop, but some consider him the next Ray Lewis.
25. Indianapolis Colts - OG David DeCastro, Stanford*
Zach Brown would be a great value, but the Colts need to protect Peyton before doing anything else.
26. New York Jets - DE/LB Brandon Jenkins, Florida St.*
Jamaal Westerman looks great so far in camp, but Jenkins is a great pass-rushing value this late in the draft.
27. Cleveland Browns (from Falcons) - WR Jeff Fuller, Texas A&M
Despite drafting Greg Little, the Browns still need to upgrade at wide receiver, and Fuller is a great fit.
28. New England Patriots (from Saints) - C Michael Brewster, Ohio St.
Battle-tested leader at the center spot with the strength to handle nose tackles, something Koppen can't do.
29. Pittsburgh Steelers - OG Kelechi Osemele, Iowa St.
In 2011, the Steelers started to rebuild their trenches, but they could still use a quality guard like Osemele.
30. Philadelphia Eagles - LB Zach Brown, North Carolina
Andy Reid doesn't seem to value linebackers much, but a guy of Brown's caliber would be hard to pass on.
31. New England Patriots - DE/LB Devin Taylor, South Carolina*
Belichick isn't satisfied at all with his pass rushers right now, so the monstrous Taylor could be a great fit.
32. Green Bay Packers - DE/LB Vinny Curry, Marshall
Opposite Clay Matthews, the Packers are searching for a rusher, and Curry recorded 12 sacks in 2010.
Notable omissions:
RB Knile Davis, Arkansas
RB LaMichael James, Oregon*
WR Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma
WR Michael Floyd, Notre Dame
WR Mohamed Sanu, Rutgers*
TE Michael Egnew, Missouri
OT Andrew Datko, Florida St.
OT Bobby Massie, Mississippi*
OT Matt Reynolds, Brigham Young
DE Andre Branch, Clemson
DT Kheeston Randall, Texas
DT Baker Steinkuhler, Nebraska
LB Travis Lewis, Oklahoma
LB Courtney Upshaw, Albaama
CB Cliff Harris, Oregon*
CB Janoris Jenkins, North Alabama
CB Chase Minnifield, Virginia
FS Robert Lester, Alabama*
SS Kenny Tate, Maryland