To get some discussion going, here is the Dec 20th Mock Draft from Scott Wright's NFL Draft Countdown. http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/sub/mockdraft.html 1. MIAMI DOLPHINS GLENN DORSEY DT | L.S.U. Schematically Dorsey isn't a perfect fit for the hybrid defense that Dom Capers runs but he is the type of impact defensive linemen that the Dolphins need which is why he gets the nod. Dorsey is extremely strong and active with a non-stop motor and in Miami he would play inside in the 4-3 and shift outside to end in the 3-4, much like he does in college. Jake Long will garner strong consideration here as well but even though he would certainly upgrade Miami's offensive line that unit has played much better than expected so it may not be quite as big of a concern as some might think. 2. ST. LOUIS RAMS CHRIS LONG DE | Virginia The defense continues to be a problem for St. Louis so they use this opportunity to select the top defensive end available. Leonard Little is still a factor but he's getting older and is coming off a season-ending injury while James Hall is solid but certainly nothing to write home about on the other side. Similar in some ways to former Ram Grant Wistrom, Chris Long is a terrific all-around end who is effective as both a pass rusher as well as against the run. Jake Long might be a possibility here as well since Orlando Pace is 32-years-old and has played in just 9 games since the 2005 season. 3. NEW YORK JETS DARREN MCFADDEN RB | Arkansas This may end up being the ultimate battle of Talent vs Need. On one hand the Jets already have Thomas Jones, who is a very solid NFL running back, but McFadden is the best player in this draft and could be a real difference maker. On the other hand Chris Long is a perfect fit for the Jets 3-4 scheme and could be the impact defensive lineman they have been searching for while Jake Long is also a safe pick who would help shore up their troublesome offensive line. If McFadden is still available here this selection has the potential to develop into one this drafts most intriguing storylines. 4. ATLANTA FALCONS MATT RYAN QB | Boston College With Bobby Petrino out of the picture there will be less pressure on the Falcons to pick Brian Brohm and they'll be free to take the guy who most feel is the consensus top quarterback available, Matt Ryan. In terms of physical tools (size, arm strength) Ryan easily earns passing grades and fits the profile but he certainly is not "special". What separates Ryan from the pack though are his intangibles and let's just say his nickname isn't "Matty Ice" for nothing. I don't think there is any question Atlanta has to be looking quarterback with this selection and in this scenario they land the best. 5. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS JAKE LONG OT | Michigan The offensive line, which was once a team strength, has now become a liability so it's time for the Chiefs to invest a premium pick on a stud up front. I honestly have a hard time seeing Jake Long falling this far but if he does this is a no-brainer for the Chiefs. There is little or no doubt that Long is the top offensive lineman available this year but there's been some debate as to whether he is a left tackle or if he will have to move to the right side as a pro. Regardless of where he lines up Long is a terrific blocker who falls somewhere in between Joe Thomas and Levi Brown as a prospect. 6. OAKLAND RAIDERS VERNON GHOLSTON DE | Ohio St. Everyone knows that Al Davis has always had an affinity for rare athletic specimens and Vernon Gholston certainly fits that bill. A physical marvel with a chiseled 6-4, 264 lb. frame and 4.6 speed, Gholston isn't merely a workout warrior because he has the production to go along with those measurables, tallying 29.5 TFL and 21.0 sacks the past two seasons. Able to project to either defensive end in a 4-3 scheme or outside linebacker in a 3-4, Gholston would be an excellent fit in the Raiders defense. Darren McFadden, Jake Long and Chris Long would all get some consideration here as well. 7. BALTIMORE RAVENS BRIAN BROHM QB | Louisville After a long and distinguished career it sure looks like the end of the line for Steve McNair, at least in Baltimore, which means the Ravens will be in the market for a new quarterback next offseason. There still seems to be quite a bit of mixed opinion on how Brohm projects as a pro prospect but he is more prepared to step in and start right away at the next level than André Woodson is which tips the scale in his favor. Physically Brohm is adequate across the board and while Matt Ryan is the safe pick and Woodson has the most upside Brian probably falls somewhere right in between. 8. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (f/SF) JAMES LAURINAITIS ILB | Ohio St. Talk about the rich getting richer! If the Patriots do wind up with a Top 10 pick their options would be virtually unlimited but based on need James Laurinaitis makes the most sense. A great all-around linebacker who may be just a notch below where A.J. Hawk was as a prospect coming out, Laurinaitis also has the type of intangibles that have helped make the New England organization so successful. Laurinaitis would be an ideal replacement for Tedy Bruschi, who is nearing the end of his career. Jake and Chris Long might also be possibilities and you can't rule out Darren McFadden either. 9. CINCINNATI BENGALS SEDRICK ELLIS DT | USC For the second straight year the Bengals have been one of the most disappointing teams in the league and a lot of that can be attributed to their porous defense. One area that needs to be upgraded is the interior of their defensive line, where Domata Peko and John Thornton just haven't gotten the job done. Sedrick Ellis is a classic 3 technique who can be disruptive in the middle and perhaps more importantly he also has the type of character and intangibles that this troubled franchise so desperately needs. One way or another look for this selection to be used on an impact defender. 10. DENVER BRONCOS KEITH RIVERS OLB | USC With longtime stalwart Al Wilson out of the picture due to injuries the Broncos were forced to revamp their linebacking corps this year and even though D.J. Williams and Ian Gold have been their usual productive selves Denver still needs an upgrade at the other spot. Keith Rivers doesn't have the ideal size or bulk that you look for in a linebacker but that has never been a big issue for the Broncos. In fact, Rivers could conceivably play the middle in Denver's scheme which would allow them to move D.J. Williams back to the strongside where he had been so successful early in his career. 11. CAROLINA PANTHERS KENNY PHILLIPS S | Miami (FL) You could definitely make the case for a quarterback here but assuming John Fox is brought back he'll be firmly on the hot seat in 2008 which means he won't be able to afford to start a rookie signal caller or use this pick on someone who won't make an immediate impact. It looks as if the Panthers got a steal in their trade with the Bears for Chris Harris but the spot opposite him could certainly be upgraded and Phillips is far and away the premier safety available this year. He may not be in quite the same class as Sean Taylor or Ed Reed but Phillips is a great playmaker and a top prospect. 12. CHICAGO BEARS ANDRE WOODSON QB | Kentucky All of the sudden the Bears seem to have a whole lot of needs but quarterback still takes precedence over all of them. Whether or not one of the "Big 3" of Ryan, Brohm and Woodson will still be available here remains to be seen but they'd almost have no choice but to jump all over one of the signal callers if given the opportunity. They could opt to go the veteran route with someone like Donovan McNabb too though... He isn't quite as polished as either Ryan or Brohm but Woodson has a higher upside and with some good coaching he just might end up being the best pro of the bunch. 13. ARIZONA CARDINALS MIKE JENKINS CB | South Florida They took a step forward in their first year under Ken Whisenhunt but there is still a lot of work to be done in Arizona and the reality is they could go in any number of different directions with this selection. The offensive and defensive lines will receive strong consideration here but the Cardinals pass defense still ranks in the bottom third of the league so it might be tough to pass on the top senior cornerback in the draft. Jenkins appears to have all the physical tools you look for in a corner and by bringing him into the fold it could free them up to move Antrel Rolle inside to safety. 14. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS MALCOLM JENKINS CB | Ohio St. Despite signing Jason David last offseason the Saints still rank near the bottom of the league when it comes to pass defense and they need another top cornerback to team with Mike McKenzie. Malcolm Jenkins isn't an elite Deion Sanders/Champ Bailey type of prospect but he has all the physical tools you look for in a corner, although some feel his best position may ultimately be safety. The next in a long line of great Buckeye corners, Jenkins will try and add his name to a list that includes names like Antoine Winfield, Ahmed Plummer, Nate Clements, Chris Gamble and Ashton Youboty 15. BUFFALO BILLS MALCOLM KELLY WR | Oklahoma Since Marv Levy returned to the organization the Bills have done a pretty good job of building though the draft but they still need to find another offensive playmaker, regardless of whether it's J.P. Losman or Trent Edwards under center. Lee Evans is one of the premier receivers in the league but beyond him the cupboard is relatively bare, with a bunch of #3 and #4 types inhabiting their depth chart. Even though he lacks elite timed speed Malcolm Kelly has excellent size end has proven himself to be a big play threat the last couple of years and he'd be a perfect compliment to Evans. 16. HOUSTON TEXANS RYAN CLADY OT | Boise St. As usual the Texans still have a gaping hole at left tackle and you wonder if this will finally be the year they address it once and for all with a first round pick. If that's the direction they want to go they would be extremely fortunate to find Ryan Clady still on the board. At 6-6 and 317 pounds Clady has that rare mix of size and athleticism needed to neutralize elite pass rushers and protect the blind side in the pros, which is why he could easily be long gone by this point. The secondary is also an issue for the Texans and they couldn't go wrong with a top safety or cornerback here either. 17. DETROIT LIONS JEFF OTAH OT | Pittsburgh The George Foster experiment has been a colossal failure and the Lions once again have one of the worst offensive lines in the entire league. Jeff Otah is still very raw and only has two years of DI experience but he has mind-boggling size ( 6-6, 340 ) and great athleticism with almost unlimited potential. In college he played left tackle and did a fantastic job but he might have to move to the right side at the next level and a good way to think of him would be as a poor-man's Jake Long with more long term upside. Cornerback is also a problem but they must address that offensive line. 18. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES DESEAN JACKSON WR | California You might be able to make the case for an offensive tackle here but the bottom line is that DeSean Jackson is just too good of a player and too good of a fit to pass up at this point in round one. Reggie Brown and Kevin Curtis are nice players but Philly could definitely use another playmaker on offense and outside of Darren McFadden there isn't a more dynamic weapon in this draft than Jackson. Similar in many ways to Ted Ginn, Jackson may not be quite as fast but he is more polished as a receiver and an even better return man, which is an area where the Eagles need to upgrade. 19. MINNESOTA VIKINGS DERRICK HARVEY DE | Florida Logic would seem to dictate that the Vikings would select a wide receiver here but there isn't much value left on the board and Brad Childress doesn't believe in taking them in the first round anyway. No team in the league has a better set of defensive tackles but Minnesota's still lacking outside at defensive end. Kenechi Udeze is solid, albeit unspectacular, but Erasmus James is a bust and Ray Edwards continues to be plagued by off-the-field issues. Harvey is a terrific natural pass rusher and a better prospect than Jarvis Moss was a year ago so to land him here would be a real steal. 20. WASHINGTON REDSKINS CALAIS CAMPBELL DE | Miami (FL) Many felt the Redskins would look to address their defensive line with the #6 pick in the 2007 NFL Draft and while you certainly can't criticize their selection of LaRon Landry from a value standpoint the fact remains that they still need an impact guy up front, whether it be at end or tackle. Andre Carter is solid on one side but Phillip Daniels is nearing the end of his career and their depth is lackluster at best. A huge (6-8, 280) pass rusher who can also hold his own versus the run, Campbell has 38.5 TFL and 19 sacks in just 3 seasons and he has the talent to be chosen much earlier. 21. TENNESSEE TITANS LIMAS SWEED WR | Texas The Titans have done a great job of building through the draft in recent years but one exception has been their efforts at wideout, where despite investing a bunch of picks on the position they have yet to really have one pan out. Tennessee needs to get Vince Young some targets to throw to so why not go back to his alma mater and nab his old favorite receiver. Limas Sweed had his senior season cut short by a wrist injury but he has great size, excellent intangibles and is still the top senior wideout available so if he runs well in workouts he could very well be long gone by this point. 22. DALLAS COWBOYS (f/CLE) FELIX JONES RB | Arkansas Since they have two #1 picks the Cowboys can afford to be a little frivolous here, although with Julius Jones set to become a free agent they might need someone to compliment Marion Barber. Most assume that Arkansas alumnus Jerry Jones has his heart set on Darren McFadden but since that is unrealistic he turns his attention to another Hog. Even though McFadden gets most of the attention the versatile Jones is a top prospect in his own right, contributing as a runner, receiver and return man. In '07 he ran for 1,117 yards (9.1 avg.) and 11 TD's despite getting just 123 carries. 23. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS SAM BAKER OT | USC For the second straight year Luke Petitgout has had his season ended by an injury and at this point in his career he simply cannot be counted on. After Petitgout went down the Buccaneers were forced to insert Donald Penn, an undrafted free agent and waiver wire pickup, into the starting lineup at the critical left tackle position and needless to say that isn't an ideal situation. Sam Baker, who happens to be the son of AFL Commissioner David Baker, is a decent athlete and an excellent pass blocker with a lot of experience who could finally solve Tampa Bay's issues on the blind side. 24. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS JONATHAN STEWART RB | Oregon Yes the Seahawks do still have Shaun Alexander but he has a lot of mileage on his tires and is obviously wearing down. You may also remember that back in 2000 Mike Holmgren drafted Alexander even though they appeared to be set with Ricky Waters at running back. A local Washington product, Jonathan Stewart has everything you look for physically at 5-11 and 230 lbs. with 4.4 speed and when you combine those triangle numbers with his ability to be a threat as a runner, receiver and return man it is not hard at all to see why he will likely be such a highly regarded pro prospect. 25. PITTSBURGH STEELERS GOSDER CHERILUS OT | Boston College Traditionally the Steelers have been known to let many of their free agents leave rather than give them huge contracts and if that holds true they could be losing both Alan Faneca and Max Starks next offseason. It would require some reshuffling of the offensive line but Willie Colon could be moved inside to guard, where many had him projected when he was coming out of college, to replace Faneca and Cherilus could take over for him at right tackle. He has struggled at times as a senior, playing out of position on the left side, but Cherilus has the makings of a great pro right tackle. 26. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS KENTWAN BALMER DT | North Carolina For the most part the Charges are a team with relatively few holes so it's tough to predict what they might be looking for in round one. With that said they are a little thin along the defensive line when it comes to depth, which is particularly troubling since Luis Castillo has struggled to stay healthy and stud nose tackle Jamal Williams might be the most important player on that entire defense. Prior to his senior year Kentwan Balmer was viewed as an underachiever but he finally began to play up to his potential in 2007. This is probably somewhat of a reach but every draft has one. 27. NEW YORK GIANTS DAN CONNOR OLB | Penn St. The defense continues to be a big problem for the G-Men and while the secondary is still a concern and definitely an area they may look to address here they also have some lingering issues at linebacker. Antonio Pierce is entrenched in the middle and Mathias Kiwanuka appears to be their man on the strongside but Kawika Mitchell is certainly not anything special and could be upgraded. A product of " Linebacker U ", Dan Connor may be a better prospect than Paul Posluszny was a year ago and he's a all-around threat who can be effective both against the run as well as in coverage. 28. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS MARIO MANNINGHAM WR | Michigan The Jags front office may have to swallow their pride, go back to the well and draft a wideout in the first round yet again because as it stands now the position is still a major weakness for them. Reggie Williams finally showed some signs of life but Matt Jones has been a bust and will probably be sent packing so a guy like Manningham would make sense. Mario Manningham lacks great bulk but he runs terrific routes, is extremely fast and would be a perfect compliment to their other receivers, providing the Jaguars offense with the deep threat and big play dimension they currently lack. 29. GREEN BAY PACKERS AQIB TALIB CB | Kansas For a while there it looked as though the Packers #1 need was going to be running back but Ryan Grant has done so well down the stretch that we can put that on the backburner for at least another year. The secondary's another story though because they have little or nothing beyond starters Al Harris and Charles Woodson at corner. A big, physical cover guy with fantastic ball skills and a knack for making the big play, Talib isn't the premier prospect that his press clippings might lead you to believe he is but at this point in the first round he'd be a solid pick and a good fit for Green Bay. 30. SAN FRANCISCO 49'ERS (f/IND) EARLY DOUCET WR | L.S.U. For the second consecutive year it looks like wide receiver will be the Niners most glaring need. Credit the team with attempting to address the situation last offseason but Darrell Jackson hasn't lived up to expectations, Ashley Lelie was a complete bust and 3rd round pick Jason Hill has essentially been a non-factor. After biding his time behind two future #1 picks in Dwayne Bowe and Craig Davis early in his career Early Doucet finally got his chance to shine as a senior and even though he's been limited by nagging injuries he has shown just enough to remain on that first round bubble. 31. DALLAS COWBOYS LEODIS MCKELVIN CB | Troy The Cowboys may have finally solved their well documented problems at safety but the secondary is still a concern. Terence Newman has developed into one of the top shutdown cornerbacks in the business but Anthony Henry is slowing down and there is talk that he might eventually move to safety so at the absolute least Dallas needs to add some depth at corner. After having so much success with another former Troy Trojan the Cowboys go back to that program to select Leodis McKelvin, who has an ideal blend of size (5-11, 190) and speed (4.45) and is also an excellent return man.
I would be so pumped if the Titans got Limas Sweed. Still kind of ticked we didn't nab a decent WR in the draft last year.
Scott Wright has been pretty accurate over the yrs. It's a pretty good mock with how far away we are. Rams taking Chris Long is quite interesting. They're a wild card in this draft. They could look at a lot of positions and screw up plans. I don't like the Ravens taking Brohm, or a QB. I'd prefer CB Malcolm Jenkins (if Chris Long is gone), he should be higher than Mike Jenkins out of USF. Not to mention, we'll take the player we have highest on our draft board because of BPA philosophy.
Just ran some counts on this. All numbers out of 31 <u>15 Defensive Players</u> 7 D-Linemen (3 DT & 4 DE) 3 LB's (1 Inside & 2 Outside) 5 DB's (1 Safety & 4 CB's) <u>16 Offensive Players</u> 5 O-Linemen (all OT's) 3 QB's 3 RB's 5 WR's Conference Breakdown SEC, ACC & B10 6 each P10 5 B12 & BEast 3 each WAC & Sun Belt 1 each
Its interesting but honestly, Dorsey fits the Rams scheme better and Long fits the Dolphins scheme....if both teams are going to take a D-Lineman anyway, they should get together and trade....
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (TheBeef @ Dec 28 2007, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Its interesting but honestly, Dorsey fits the Rams scheme better and Long fits the Dolphins scheme....if both teams are going to take a D-Lineman anyway, they should get together and trade....</div> Or Dolphins could just take Long instead and make it easier haha. Chris Long can play in a 4-3 scheme though. Rams just took Adam Carriker last yr, not sure if they want to pick similar position. They seem to miss on DL prospects in recent yrs, too. Pickett, Kennedy yrs ago. I'm sure I'm missing some others.
I still find it hard to believe that Antoine Cason from Arizona, the Thorpe Award winner, cant make it into a 1st round mock or break into the top 4 CBs. I know he doesnt have elite speed or great hip movement, but he has the size, he can cover, and is great at stopping the run. A cover 2 team would be nuts to pass him up.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cpawfan @ Dec 28 2007, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>1. MIAMI DOLPHINS GLENN DORSEY DT | L.S.U. <u>Schematically Dorsey isn't a perfect fit for the hybrid defense that Dom Capers runs </u>but he is the type of impact defensive linemen that the Dolphins need which is why he gets the nod. Dorsey is extremely strong and active with a non-stop motor and <u>in Miami he would play inside in the 4-3 and shift outside to end in the 3-4, much like he does in college. </u>Jake Long will garner strong consideration here as well but even though he would certainly upgrade Miami's offensive line that unit has played much better than expected so it may not be quite as big of a concern as some might think.</div> Is itr just me or does anyone else see the contradiction & stupidity in the autor's rationale? The real drawback to drafting Dorsey is; he was recruited by Saban. lol?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dissonance19 @ Dec 28 2007, 06:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (TheBeef @ Dec 28 2007, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Its interesting but honestly, Dorsey fits the Rams scheme better and Long fits the Dolphins scheme....if both teams are going to take a D-Lineman anyway, they should get together and trade....</div> Or Dolphins could just take Long instead and make it easier haha. Chris Long can play in a 4-3 scheme though. Rams just took Adam Carriker last yr, not sure if they want to pick similar position. They seem to miss on DL prospects in recent yrs, too. Pickett, Kennedy yrs ago. I'm sure I'm missing some others. </div> I agree w/ Beef. But, then what happens to Matt Roth? He & Long are nearly identical IMO. Though, CL is a bit more versatile. There are 1 or 2 more DL that Rams have drafted recently that have busted but can't recall who either. It would not surprise me to see the lambs take either Ryan or Brohm.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (blackadder @ Dec 29 2007, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I agree w/ Beef. But, then what happens to Matt Roth? He & Long are nearly identical IMO. Though, CL is a bit more versatile. There are 1 or 2 more DL that Rams have drafted recently that have busted but can't recall who either. It would not surprise me to see the lambs take either Ryan or Brohm.</div> Nah, there is a difference between Long and Roth. A big talent gap. No comparison between those two, other than being white and playing the same position. Long will be better. I think the only way Rams think about a new QB is if they clean house on the coaching staff. They need just about every position. OL, DL, LB, CB, etc.
27. NEW YORK GIANTS DAN CONNOR OLB | Penn St. The defense continues to be a big problem for the G-Men and while the secondary is still a concern and definitely an area they may look to address here they also have some lingering issues at linebacker. Antonio Pierce is entrenched in the middle and Mathias Kiwanuka appears to be their man on the strongside but Kawika Mitchell is certainly not anything special and could be upgraded. A product of " Linebacker U ", Dan Connor may be a better prospect than Paul Posluszny was a year ago and he's a all-around threat who can be effective both against the run as well as in coverage. I agree with this choice here, but I think that the Bear's take him. This guy's name will provide endless fun for Chris Berman. I can can just hear Rosanne, in her screeching voice, yell, "Daaaaannnnnn, take out the garbage!"
He updated his mock for January 18th with the JR declarations and kids going back. He has Fins taking Chris Long #1 now. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>1. MIAMI DOLPHINS CHRIS LONG Odds are Bill Parcells will try to trade down but the question is will anyone want to move up? Not only would it be costly in terms of draft picks but then they will have to worry about negotiating a huge, #1 overall pick contract as well. If they stay put the Dolphins will likely be zeroing in on three players: Chris Long, Glenn Dorsey and Jake Long. Knowing Parcells the smart money is certainly on defense and in a photo finish Howie's boy gets the nod. Not only is Long a perfect fit for Miami's 3-4 scheme but he also brings the type of intensity and non-stop motor that "The Tuna" covets.</div> http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/sub/mockdraft.html
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (blackadder @ Dec 29 2007, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dissonance19 @ Dec 28 2007, 06:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (TheBeef @ Dec 28 2007, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Its interesting but honestly, Dorsey fits the Rams scheme better and Long fits the Dolphins scheme....if both teams are going to take a D-Lineman anyway, they should get together and trade....</div> Or Dolphins could just take Long instead and make it easier haha. Chris Long can play in a 4-3 scheme though. Rams just took Adam Carriker last yr, not sure if they want to pick similar position. They seem to miss on DL prospects in recent yrs, too. Pickett, Kennedy yrs ago. I'm sure I'm missing some others. </div> I agree w/ Beef. But, then what happens to Matt Roth? He & Long are nearly identical IMO. Though, CL is a bit more versatile. There are 1 or 2 more DL that Rams have drafted recently that have busted but can't recall who either. It would not surprise me to see the lambs take either Ryan or Brohm. </div> I think the Dolphins are going to do everything possible to trade down because clearly the best player in the draft is Dorsey. That's my opinion though but it seems like scouts like him a lot too. Dorsey would be a great pick for any team in my opinion. I think he could play 3-4 DE if Miami were to make a move to that. Kind of like Richard Seymour. Now if the Dolphins do trade down then you have got to look at Matt Ryan in my opinion. You always need a QB. At the very least though the Dolphins look like they might know what they're doing this time around. I really like what they've done with the front office thus far.
Our friend from Title town has made an appearance & I don't mean HBK's victim at the Royal Rumble. Welcome Back, Porky. It will be interesting to see what Miami will do. The draft last year went okay as I have detailed elsewhere on this site. I read recently that Beck is not a Parcells kind of guy. That was just one journalists opinon. The following opinions are just that; 1) Beck does remind me of Romo somewhat. 2) Cleo Lemon won't be resigned. 3) its in Trent Green's best interest to retire. Parcells will go after a wiley veteran to backup Beck and draft a Parcells kind of QB. Paul Smith (Tulsa) who I like is more of what Cameron would consider. I don't think they'll spend the #1 overall on a QB. They need more youth on D, another WR (Keyshawn/Terrell type) to compliment Ginn, upgrade in the secondary, & A TE. Jason Allen is finally getting it. Its CB that needs help. If Miami trades down say to the 12 to 20 range then Talib from Kansas is who I'd consider. Polumbus (OT Colorado) might be worth a 3rd or 4th rounder. Move Carey to RT, Keep Satele & Hadnot where they are and hope Mormino (07 draftee) can fill the hole @ OLG.
James Lauranitis is going back to school. Im not a very big fan of Brian Brohm, I think the system he was in for the first 3 years, made him seem great even though he was hurt a good amount of the games, but in the new system he was very average against good teams. Espically in the game I saw him in person against nc state, when our defense wasnt playing very well, he didnt make any throws that made me think wow this guy can play in the nfl. I like Andre Woodson as the #2 QB. He has mobility, and has played great against talented opponents, 4 TDs against Flordia State, 6 vs Tenn, 5 vs florida, a very clutch performance against LSU throwing 3 TDs, and 4 vs Louisville
