Took me the whole week and some of this morning. Enjoy <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Nick Caiello's Exclusive NFL Mock Draft1. Houston: Reggie Bush RB USC - No reason for them to not select Bush the only wayBush isn?t a Texan come April 29th is if they opt to trade down, and that?s gonna take onehell of a deal to pry them from the no. 1 spot.2. New Orleans: Mario Williams DE NC State - Although they already have two solidDE?s in Charles Grant and Will Smith the Saints were still 31st in the league last year insacks. Selecting Super Mario would instantly make them a top 15 team in that categoryas Williams is one of the best edge rushers since Julius Peppers with his size, strength,and speed. Grant has the size and frame to bulk up possibly and play DT. With adefensive line consisting of Grant, Smith, and now Williams, the Saints will finally havea very solid core group of guys to build their defense around.3. Tennessee: Matt Leinart QB USC - With the signing of Drew Brees to New Orleansthis pushes Leinart down to pick no. 3 and reunites him with former USC OffensiveCoordinator Norm Chow. Current stud backup Billy Volek seeks to be a starter anddoesnt plan on resigning when his contract is up. McNair will not play forever and seamsto be heading towards retirement very soon. The Titans have some young solid talent atthe skilled positions on offense including RB Chris Brown, WR?s Drew Bennett, recentlysigned David Givens, and also TE Ben Troupe. Leinart will have a lot of weapons oncehe becomes the starter in Nashville.4. New York Jets: D?Brickashaw Ferguson OT Virginia - The Jets are in dire need ofa starting LT to help protect the often-injured Pennington. Jets fan are happy to see oneof the better OT prospects in recent years fall to the 4th pick. A win/win situation asFerguson is arguably the best player available and also fills a huge need for New York.5. Green Bay: AJ Hawk LB Ohio State - The Packers have lacked a face for theirdefense since the Reggie White days. Adding Hawk who is a perfect fit for the frozentundra would finally give the Green Bay defense some toughness. Hawk has everythingyou ask for in a Linebacker which is why people are saying he?s the most complete LBsince LaVar Arrington.6. San Francisco: Vernon Davis TE Maryland - Rookie QB Alex Smith reallystruggled last year producing the worst offense in the league. The 49ers offense reallylacked playmakers and their biggest one Brandon Lloyd, departed this off-season viatrade to Washington. Adding Davis who is a freak of nature at 250+ pounds and stillmanaging to run a 4.38 at the combine.7. Oakland: Vince Young QB Texas - Everyone knows Al Davis loves speed and wildpicks so Vince Young fits right in here. He is highly athletic and a bit of a gamble herefor any team to take him as he has a load of potential but also a high bust factor. Davisgambles, and selects Young to be his new QB after recently cutting ties with KerryCollins. Recently signed Aaron Brooks will be a good mentor to Young as it seamsBrooks should be the starter in Year 1 and let Young observe his rookie season.8. Buffalo: Brodrick Bunkley DT Florida State - Bunkley?s stock has been soaringever since the Senior Bowl and after another solid workout at his pro-day he has justdebuted in my top 10. The Bills new Head Coach Dick Jauron prefers his DT?s to besmaller and more athletic emphasizing speed. Bunkley is 6?2 306 and runs a 4.94. He isextremely cut and has incredible strength recently displayed as he was 1 bench press shyof tying the record for reps at 225 lbs with 44. Adding Bunkley will help shore up one ofthe league?s worst Run Defenses last year.9. Detroit: Michael Huff DB Texas - After spending the past four 1st round picks onoffensive players it is time for the Lions to finally get a defensive playmaker. Currentcornerbacks Dre Bly and Fernando Bryant were often injured this year and Detroit doesnthave much at safety either so adding Huff who can play both positions will be a hugeaddition to their defense.10. Arizona: Jay Cutler QB Vanderbuilt - Having finally addressed their huge need atRB the Cardinals still lack a top-tier QB to complete their offense. Kurt Warner can nolonger be trusted to stay healthy for more than a month so should he go down the Cardswould have virtually no one to replace him. Adding Cutler will give this offense a solidyoung nucleus of him, Fitzgerald, and Boldin now throw in Edgerrin James for at leastthe next 4 years and you could be looking at a potentially top-5 offense for many years tocome.11. St Louis: Haloti Ngata DT Oregon - With guys like Huff and Davis off the boardthe Rams opt to add this mammoth of a man in Ngata. Former 1st round picks DamioneLewis and Jimmy Kennedy have been huge busts and recently signed Laroi Glover is onthe downside of his career. Ngata is 6?5 338 and will help improve that soft Ramsinterior defense.12. Cleveland: Manny Lawson OLB NC State - The Browns were one of the last teamsin the league this past season in sacks. Adding the vet Willie McGinest is a step forwardbut he will be 34 years old by the end of this season. They need some youth and also helpfor Willie. Lawson is 6?5 241 and ran a 4.43 which is sickening for a LB. He is a freakcoming off the edge and would look perfect in Cleveland?s 3-4 as the pass rushing LB.13. Baltimore: Winston Justice OT USC - Adding another solid OL might help KyleBoller and Jamal Lewis breakout of their slumps and can maybe give this offense somespark. Aging Jonathan Ogden also wont play forever so an eventual replacement shouldbe looked for.14. Philadelphia: Ernie Sims LB Florida State - Philadelphia needs some youth andtalent at LB. Outside of Jeremiah Trotter the Eagles dont have much at this position.Sims will bring athleticism and explosiveness to this defense that struggled last year.15. Denver (from Atlanta): Chad Jackson WR Florida - Rod Smith is aging andAshley Lelie, although solid, has never turned out to be the true #1 WR they hoped for.Jackson has everything you look for in a great WR, size, speed, and amazing hands.16. Miami: Santonio Holmes WR Ohio State - The Dolphins recently brought inHolmes for a personal workout and word is that they came away very impressed. Outsideof Chris Chambers Miami doesnt have much at WR. Giving newly acquired QB DaunteCulpepper another weapon will make the native Floridan very happy. Holmes, who isalso a native Floridan himself, is very fast and is best with his ability to run after the catchand take any given play to the house.17. Minnesota: Chad Greenway LB Iowa - The Vikings finally get a playmaker at theLB position with the very intelligent and athletic Greenway who excels in pass coverageand also racked up over 150 tackles last season.18. Dallas: Jimmy Williams DB Va. Tech - The Cowboys have a big hole in theirsecondary at one of their safety spots. Williams is a big defensive back who has theversatility to play both CB and S but will likely be used as a S next to Roy Williams inDallas. Adding the Hokie will complete their secondary and give them possibly one ofthe best in the league with Newman, Henry, Roy Williams, and now Jimmy.19. San Diego: Antonio Cromartie CB Florida State - With Quentin Jammer neverliving up to his no. 5 overall selection in the 2002 draft and the club recently trading awaytheir 2003 1st round pick CB Sammy Davis, the Chargers are in need of another youngDB. Cromartie is one of the most physically gifted athletes in this entire draft and hasloads of potential. Had he stayed his Sr. year and played the whole season he would oflikely been a top 5 pick next year so getting him at pick 19 is a steal.20. Kansas City: Tye Hill CB Clemson - The Chiefs add the closest thing to a lockdowncorner in this entire draft. With Hill?s blazing 4.30 speed (fastest recorded at combine)and aggressive attitude he can lock down to any WR in the league and stay with themthroughout the entire play.21. New England: Bobby Carpenter LB Ohio State - Ideal 3-4 LB with great size andspeed, is a solid pass rusher and also can contribute heavily against the run. Can eitherplay OLB or ILB for the Pats, if he does play ILB then Mike Vrabel can move back to hismore normal OLB role.22. San Francisco (from Denver): Kamerion Wimbley OLB Florida State - Havinglost Julian Peterson and Andre Carter in Free Agency the 49ers are desperate of a passrusher for their newly installed 3-4 defense, Wimbley is one of the premiere 3-4 OLBprospects in this draft.23. Tampa Bay: Marcus McNeil OT Auburn - They add this mammoth to open holesfor the Caddy and keep Simms off the IR. Word is Jon Gruden really likes this guy.24. Cincinnatti: Donte Whitner DB Ohio State - With no DT?s here worthy of the pickthe Bengals opt to fill their next biggest weakness, the secondary.25. New York Giants: Ko Simpson S South Carolina - Having just signed LaVarArrington the Giants solidify their next need which is the secondary. Simpson is aballhawk at safety and can be another stepping stone in building a very tough defense.26. Chicago: Leonard Pope TE Georgia - With the recent signing of CB RickyManning Jr, the Bears can now look to add another pass-catcher to this struggling offensehere.27. Carolina: Laurence Maroney RB Minnesota - A compliment back to DeshaunFoster, Head Coach John Fox is a very run-oriented coach and with Foster being ofteninjured a solid 2nd back is needed. Maroney is also great value here at the end of the 1stround.28. Jacksonville: Thomas Howard LB UTEP - Howard with good size (6?3 240) andspeed (4.42) will be a solid OLB replacement to Akin Ayodele who signed with Dallas.29. New York Jets (From Denver) - DeAngelo Williams RB Memphis - Williams? lackof size and big-play competition cause him to fall this far as well as the fact that not manyteams need a young RB nowadays. The Jets however are one team that really does withCurtis Martin knocking on retirement?s door.30. Indianapolis: Joseph Addai RB LSU - A perfect replacement to the Edge. Addai isa very versatile back who can run for speed, power, and can catch out of the backfieldextremely well. He is also arguably one of the best blocking RB?s in the entire draft.31. Seattle: Jason Allen DB Tennessee - Having a rush defense rank among the top 10in the league and a pass defense in the later 20?s its no surprise why the Seahawks opt togo secondary here especially after losing Andre Dyson to Free Agency. Allen is one ofthe most versatile DB?s in this draft and can line up at CB or S for the Hawks.32. Pittsburgh: Nick Mangold C Ohio State - Mangold is considered one of if not themost dominating interior offensive lineman in this draft and with the Steelers living offtheir running game a solid interior OL is very important.</div>
Thanks for the comments guys lol im only 14. I just think the steelers dont need a RB like alot of people say since they got Parker.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Nick @ Apr 28 2006, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Thanks for the comments guys lol im only 14. I just think the steelers dont need a RB like alot of people say since they got Parker.</div>WR/S are still alot bigger needs then an Offensive Lineman is. They have one of the best lines in the game.
