12/11/11 - Mock Draft 3.0

Scott Wright · 12-10-2011, 12:18 PM

The third mock draft of the year has been posted!

2012 Mock Draft - v.3.0
http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-A.php

As always constructive criticism is not only welcomed but encouraged. However, please be sure to explain the reasoning behind your opinions just like I do in the mock or risk being infracted.

Let's keep this thread fun and informative!

Now... FIRE AWAY! :)

Scott Wright · 12-10-2011, 12:19 PM

I pulled an all-nighter to knock this one out so I am going to grab a nap.

I will check in this evening to answer questions in this thread though.

coordinator0 · 12-10-2011, 12:33 PM

Perfect Ravens pick, and your explanation of other possible needs was spot-on as well.

regoob2 · 12-10-2011, 12:42 PM

You dont think Alshon Jeffery would be a better pick for Chicago?

vidae · 12-10-2011, 01:05 PM

Mehhhh, not that NT isn't an issue for the Chiefs, because it is, but mehhh on Poe.

I'm not a big Reiff fan but would prefer him to Poe for sure.

This year the Chiefs could literally go in any direction though.

cmarq83 · 12-10-2011, 01:05 PM

Scott I really dislike this draft for the Patriots. For as terrible as the Patriots defense is DT and CB are really the only 2 spots where there is a good amount of talent. The Pats have McCourty, Arrington, and Dowling at corner, and while Dowling is hurt and McCourty has sucked this year, I think they'll be content to go into next year with that group. The only corner I could see going to the Pats in that range is Jenkins because of his talent level and the Urban Meyer-BB connection. Dennard isn't a good enough prospect to take with the talent the Pats have there now.

I like Thompson, but he really isn't what the Pats need. They need a pass rush sub to take the place of Mike Wright and Jarvis Green. Kyle Love and Vince Wilfork are the 2 best players on the Pats defense this year, so an upgrade is hardly a need. I'll take those 2, Deaderick, Brace, Warren, and Pryor next year as a rotation, so we can address other needs. The Pats need to go with the top back 7 talent they can get.

With the board shaking out that way I'd go Te'o and Upshaw and not look back.

PossibleCabbage · 12-10-2011, 01:10 PM

I just had a forty minute discussion with some linguist friends about whether this "and" should be an "or" since this Philadelphia has never selected both an offensive lineman and a defensive lineman in the first round of the same draft.

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Throughout the years this Philadelphia regime has also shown an inclination toward selecting offensive and defensive lineman in the first round

I'm not going to share any of it with you.

Anyway, nice work Scott.

Paul · 12-10-2011, 01:11 PM

I understand the reasoning for the Cowboys pick, but CB and Interior Oline are MUCH bigger needs for us right now. Another rush backer would be nice, but with Decastro, Cordy Glenn, Janoris Jenkins and Dennard still on the board, I'll likely punt a small innocent creature if we didn't take one of them.

DeepThreat · 12-10-2011, 01:14 PM

I can't argue with the picks based on who's available, but man, I want a quarterback.

And I would be shocked if the Browns end up picking so low. They have one winnable game left on the schedule.

Sloopy · 12-10-2011, 01:18 PM

Not bad for the Ravens :)

On a side note, I was somewhat surprised that Mike Adams fell out of your round one. I like Zebrie and think he is well worth a late 1st but I consider Mike Adams to be one of the top OT prospects.

Just wondering what your thought process was :)

shylo3716 · 12-10-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Wright

I pulled an all-nighter to knock this one out so I am going to grab a nap.

I will check in this evening to answer questions in this thread though.

Cleveland picks are very understandable, especially Richardson at #6 but don't you think the Browns should take a guy like Tannehill with their 2nd pick, because he could potentially have a season under his belt ala Dalton. My understanding is that by bringing in both Richardson & Floyd there will be no excuses for McCoy next season.

Melvin Ingram- Not so much disputing anything on him but will he be projected as an OLB or that is just your assessment on him?

San Fran pick is very logical thinking on your behalf with Wright. I believe he would be very valuable in that spot due to the fact if they keep Ginn or not.

Still no "Miller Time" in the 1st, is he really that hard to project a 1st Round slot for?

Razor · 12-10-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cmarq83

Scott I really dislike this draft for the Patriots. For as terrible as the Patriots defense is DT and CB are really the only 2 spots where there is a good amount of talent. The Pats have McCourty, Arrington, and Dowling at corner, and while Dowling is hurt and McCourty has sucked this year, I think they'll be content to go into next year with that group. The only corner I could see going to the Pats in that range is Jenkins because of his talent level and the Urban Meyer-BB connection. Dennard isn't a good enough prospect to take with the talent the Pats have there now.

I complete agree with this.

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Originally Posted by cmarq83

I like Thompson, but he really isn't what the Pats need. They need a pass rush sub to take the place of Mike Wright and Jarvis Green. Kyle Love and Vince Wilfork are the 2 best players on the Pats defense this year, so an upgrade is hardly a need. I'll take those 2, Deaderick, Brace, Warren, and Pryor next year as a rotation, so we can address other needs. The Pats need to go with the top back 7 talent they can get.

With the board shaking out that way I'd go Te'o and Upshaw and not look back.

I strongly disagree with this. I don't like Thompson at all. He has no pass rushing ability what so ever, so how would he be a penetrating 3-tech in sub packages? And why would we draft a third round talent in the first round? I'd go Kendall Wright with this pick the way the board is shaping up. Wright has a skill set that fits the NE offense and will infuse some youth into an aging group of receivers.

TACKLE · 12-10-2011, 01:38 PM

Taze at 6? Huh? Am I missing something?

Burfict might be my favorite prospect in this draft but his stock is descending pretty significantly. His play had a notably dropped off this year as he wasn't even honorable mention All-Pac 12. I know you recognized it as a reach but 6th pick in the 2nd round seems far more likely at this point.

Some other picks here that seemed off but I'll let everyone else yell at you about those. :P

cmarq83 · 12-10-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Razor

I strongly disagree with this. I don't like Thompson at all. He has no pass rushing ability what so ever, so how would he be a penetrating 3-tech in sub packages? And why would we draft a third round talent in the first round? I'd go Kendall Wright with this pick the way the board is shaping up. Wright has a skill set that fits the NE offense and will infuse some youth into an aging group of receivers.

That was essentially my analysis. I was saying he couldn't do those things which is why we wouldn't take him. He's a rich man's Brandon Deaderick.

draftguru151 · 12-10-2011, 01:46 PM

Please let RG3 to Miami happen.

shylo3716 · 12-10-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TACKLE

Taze at 6? Huh? Am I missing something?

Burfict might be my favorite prospect in this draft but his stock is descending pretty significantly. His play had a notably dropped off this year as he wasn't even honorable mention All-Pac 12. I know you recognized it as a reach but 6th pick in the 2nd round seems far more likely at this point.

Some other picks here that seemed off but I'll let everyone else yell at you about those. :P

I will speak up on behalf of the Philly guys & myself. We are in dire need of a LB. Look at our roster & look at the value board and please tell me who do we select at #6, because no other position warrants any consideration for us that high. Scott is spot on for us especially that high, he wouldn't have gone wrong with Kuechly either, but I believe Burfict is spot on that high.

Miaoww · 12-10-2011, 02:09 PM

I think Coples is a reach for Carolina. Hardy and Johnson aren't the problem with that defence, it's pretty much everyone else (bar Beason, Anderson and Gamble).

vidae · 12-10-2011, 02:09 PM

If the Eagles need a LB that badly they can move back with KC! We'll move up, take RG3, and you can move back to the teens.

It's win win baby!

shylo3716 · 12-10-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vidae

If the Eagles need a LB that badly they can move back with KC! We'll move up, take RG3, and you can move back to the teens.

It's win win baby!

Go_Eagles77 · 12-10-2011, 02:13 PM

I would throw my TV out the window if the eagles picked Burfict over RG3.

shylo3716 · 12-10-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Go_Eagles77

I would throw my TV out the window if the eagles picked Burfict over RG3.

You really think we would consider taking RG3 in the Top 6 if we stay there?

Babylon · 12-10-2011, 02:21 PM

Seattle

Just ok with the Landry Jones pick. Not that concerned about a few bad games this year because he really misses Broyles, just dont see the wow factor there. If i had to compare this pick on the upside i'd go back to the Giants drafting Phil Simms (that turned out well).

Local boy David DeCastro to the Titans is a great pick for all involved. Another local, Benji Olson, had a great career there. Hey Scott, did the Titans fans in here pay you off for that pick?

Go_Eagles77 · 12-10-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shylo3716

You really think we would consider taking RG3 in the Top 6 if we stay there?

Yes. RG3 is Andy Reid's wet dream (and mine, but I'm not making the picks for the eagles)

You honestly think the eagles would pick a LB in the top 10, let alone a LB whose value is probably in the late 1st/early 2nd range? (that's not even taking the serious character issues into account) They'll be just as well off grabbing a Te'o/Upshaw/Hightower in the 30s.

Plus they'll have a potentially elite young signal caller who is a perfect fit in our offense, who can sit behind Vick for a year or 2 (and start for the 6 or so games Vick is guarenteed to be hurt each year) then take over as the franchise QB (then probably trade Vick for a high round pick).

If our offense makes inaccurate QBs like McNabb and Vick look like top 5 QBs, imagine what RG3 can do here.

princefielder28 · 12-10-2011, 02:36 PM

Upshaw is a great choice for Green Bay

like that Zeitler got into round one as well

Csna · 12-10-2011, 02:42 PM

If the Pats did draft a CB id rather have Minnifield then Dennard