1) Detroit Lions ? Brady Quinn | Quarterback | Notre DameQuinn seems to be the obvious pick here for the QB needy Detroit, who despite being seemingly committed to Jon Kitna in '07, currently lack the future franchise quarterback Quinn would bring them.2) Oakland Raiders ? Calvin Johnson | Wide Receiver | Georgia TechJerry Porter is well on his way out, and Randy Moss looks to be right behind him. Raider nation should be happy to have Doug Gabriel back and ready to compete to start in '07, but a stud #1 receiver like Johnson could be used across from him.3) Tampa Bay Buccaneers ? Joe Thomas | Offensive Tackle | WisconsinThomas may have the ability to turn what is now an average, inexperienced offensive line into one of the leagues best up and coming units. Whoevers under center will certainly enjoy the protection of Thomas, along with second round pick Jeremy Trueblood at right tackle and last year's first round pick, Davin Joseph, at right guard.4) Arizona Cardinals ? Gaines Adams | Defensive End | ClemsonThe Cardinals are kicking themselves for missing out on Joe Thomas, and a trade up to secure him is quite possible. A trade down to compile a few more picks would also make sense, but should the Cards stay in this position, they're likely to address the defensive side of the ball. Leon Hall is another possibility here, but Antrell Rolle and Eric Green still should have another season before having to worry about much competition. With two aging, injury prone starters at defensive end and little depth behind them, the Cardinals can benefit greatly from a player like Adams.5) Houston Texans ? Adrian Peterson | Running Back | OklahomaAfter passing up Reggie Bush in last year's draft to fill a defensive need, the Texans now pass up on multiple top defensive players to take the top running back they failed to land last off-season. However, unlike last year, the Texans now have a much smaller need at running back, and can probably make a backfield of Wali Lundy, Ron Dayne and Chris Taylor work; especially with Gary Kubaik being as big of the RBBC as he is. But with the talent of Adrian Peterson sitting here at #5, the Texans can't pass up what he has to offer and will address their lowly defense in later rounds.6) Cleveland Browns ? Alan Branch | Defensive Tackle | MichiganAlan Branch has seen his stock soar, and while there are still many who believe that he's hardly a top ten pick, it would be hard for a team like Cleveland to pass up his potential as a 3-4 defensive end.7) Washington Redskins ? Leon Hall | Cornerback | MichiganShawn Springs is dinged up and getting older, while Carlos Rogers is a fine young corner drafted in the first round not long ago, the Redskins have virtually no depth at the position and Leon Hall may be an immediate starter in Washington.8 ) St. Louis Rams ? LaRon Landry | Safety | L.S.U.This may come to a surprise to some, as Reggie Nelson has turned himself into arguably a better prospect than Landry, but Landry is more of a "pure" safety if you will while Nelson plays corner aswell. With the Rams drafting Tye Hill in the first last year, they can now focus soley on the safety position by picking Landry.9) Minnesota Vikings ? Dwayne Jarrett | Wide Receiver | Southern Cal.It has been said that the Vikings will completely blow off the wide receiver position in the first round, but with virtually no other need other than on the offensive line and no o-lineman suitable to pick at #9, they must "settle" for Dwayne Jarrett, the big bodied receiver who makes for a great compliment for Troy Williamson.10) San Francisco 49ers ? Reggie Nelson | Safety | FloridaAfter waiving the once reliable Tony Parrish, the 49ers basically solidified the fact that they'll be looking at the defensive backfield early in the draft. Nelson is an arguable top ten pick as of right now, but easily the best defensive back on the board at this spot and surprisingly, the 49ers don't have many other pressing first round needs.11) Carolina Panthers ? Patrick Willis | Inside Linebacker | Ole MissAgain, this is a bit early for Willis, but with the playing career of Dan Morgan incertain the Panthers need a big play linebacker to add to their defense, and Patrick Willis is that linebacker.12) Green Bay Packers ? Marshawn Lynch | Running Back | CaliforniaAhman Green has had a nice season, but the Packers shouldn't mind letting him walk this off-season in order to pick up the younger, fresher, and arguably more talented Marshawn Lynch.13) Miami Dolphins ? Darrelle Revis | Cornerback | PittsburghCornerback probably isn't the position the Dolphins are targeting in the first round, but with no offensive tackle worthy of a pick here, they address their shaky depth and future at the position with Revis, who can also give Wes Welker a bit of support on returns.14) Atlanta Falcons ? Quentin Moses | Defensive End | GeorgiaThe Falcons were banking on a top safety falling to them here, but with the top two off the board, they address another huge position of need. Michael Griffin is a possibility but 14 is a bit high for him, and with both John Abraham and Patrick Kerney needing replacements very soon, defensive end should be just as great of a concern.15) Kansas City Chiefs ? Quinn Pitcock | Defensive Tackle | Ohio St.Ron Edwards and James Reed would make nice reserves, but neither belongs in the starting lineup for Kansas City, who continues to add talented youth to their defensive front seven.16) Pittsburgh Steelers ? Justin Blalock | Offensive Guard | TexasDespite their poor season, the Steelers only have a few first round needs, and with Max Starks ready to walk as a free agent this upcoming off-season, they can certainly use a top talent like Blalock to replace him immediately.17) Buffalo Bills ? Marcus McCauley | Cornerback | Fresno St.The Bills have had a fair share of offensive woes this off-season, but a small and speedy receiver like Ted Ginn Jr. wouldn't fit across from Lee Evans, and they seem to be committed to JP Losman, at least heading into '07. Nate Clements may walk as a free agent, and the team doesn't appear to have a suitable internal replacement. McCauley has struggled greatly as a senior at Fresno St., but still has the tools and potential to be a great corner in the NFL.18 ) Tennessee Titans ? Ted Ginn Jr. | Wide Receiver | Ohio St.Despite some believing Ginn is overrated, the Titans will be happy to have him fall into their laps here at #18, giving Vince Young a young target at WR to grow and develop with, while adequately replacing Drew Bennett, who is likely to be let go as a free agent this off-season.19) New York Giants ? DeMarcus Tyler | Defensive Tackle | N.C. StateDefensive tackle isn't a top need for the Giants with Fred Robbins having a career year, but Barry Cofield can be upgraded over and the Giants likely won't want to reach for a defensive back when one can be had in the second round.20) New York Jets ? Amobi Okoye | Defensive Tackle | LouisvilleDewayne Robertson has had his moments at nose tackle, but when it comes down to it he's simply been too inconsistant to trust long-term. With not much behind him, Okoye would bring the Jets not only talent but depth on the defensive line, as he may also be used as a defensive end.21) Jacksonville Jaguars ? JaMarcus Russell | Quarterback | L.S.U.It was once common thought that the Jaguars would hold a competition between David Garrard and Byron Leftwich to be next year's starter, but Garrard has been average at best and he appears to be more suitable as a solid backup than starting quarterback. Russell is a likely upgrade over Leftwich, and even if Garrard and Leftwich compete next year, both have seemingly fallen out of favor as a long-term solution.22) New England Patriots (f/ SEA) ? Anthony Spencer | Defensive End | PurdueEven if Junior Seau comes back for one more season, the Patriots have a need at linebacker and Anthony Spencer should be able to make a smooth transition to a 3-4 OLB. 23) Philadelphia Eagles ? Michael Griffin | Safety | TexasMichael Lewis is set to depart as a free agent, and Sean Considine has proven that he's not an adequate replacement. The Eagles don't usually start rookies, so Griffin's situation will be interesting, but the need for a safety is great.24) Denver Broncos ? Ray McDonald | Defensive End | FloridaRay McDonald's position is yet to be determined, but the fact that he can dominate at either one has been proven. The Broncos can use him at either defensive end or defensive tackle, as they can use some talent at both positions.25) Cincinnati Bengals ? Paul Posluzny | Outside Linebacker | Penn St.David Pollack hopes to make a return to football in the future, but the Bengals can't bank on his return and must bring in a solid replacement, as they planned on him being a starter for years to come.26) Dallas Cowboys ? Joe Staley | Offensive Tackle | Central MichiganIt's questionable taking Staley, currently projected to be a second rounder, over Levi Brown, but the fact that Marc Colombo has played so well at right tackle makes Brown more than passable here. Staley may not be as good of a player as Brown, but can potentially play left tackle at the next level and can use a season to develop behind the aging and declining Flozell Adams.27) New Orleans Saints ? Buster Davis | Inside Linebacker | Florida St.The Saints' linebackers were thought to be their achillies heal coming into the season, but castoffs Scott Fujita and Scott Shanle have been solid enough on the outside. However the same cannot be said about Mark Simoneau, who may have solidified himself as a reserve linebacker this season after being traded from Philadelphia. Buster Davis will plug that hole in the middle right up and add some youth to the linebacker corps of an up and coming Saints defense.28 ) New England Patriots ? Eric Weddle | Safety | UtahWeddle isn't highly regarded as a first round pick, but not only do the Patriots always draft unpredictably, but Weddle may soon find himself being discussed as a late first round pick. New England will likely have a need at both safety and cornerback heading into the draft, and Weddle's versatility offers them depth at both positions, and likely a long-term solution at one.29) Indianapolis Colts ? Frank Okam | Defensive Tackle | TexasWith the potential to be the top defensive tackle selected in '08, a talented senior class coming out this year, and Alan Branch being the top junior at the position, Frank Okam may decide to stay his senior year at Texas. However should he come out, the Colts would likely be happy to have him help plug up the middle of their defensive line, and hopefully provide an answer for what has been a terrible run stopping defense this year. Rufus Alexander would be a nice pick here, but the Colts have some young guys they may want to give a second chance to, and do not traditionally select first round linebackers.30) Baltimore Ravens ? Levi Brown | Offensive Tackle | Penn St.The Ravens have had trouble protecting the quarterback for a few seasons now, and can't be happier with arguably the second best offensive tackle in the draft (not counting Justin Blalock) falling into their laps this far into the first round.31) Chicago Bears ? Rufus Alexander | Outside Linebacker | OklahomaLance Briggs doesn't appear to be heading back to Chicago, suddenly leaving a gaping hole in Chicago's great defense. The Bears shouldn't wait to replace him, and shouldn't hesitate with Alexander on the board. 32) San Diego Chargers ? Arron Sears | Offensive Tackle | TennesseeThe Chargers can use a wide receiver, linebacker or safety more than they can use help on the offensive line, but they may be better off waiting on a safety and linebacker until later rounds, and they still have hope that youngsters Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd will develop into solid receiers. Sears would likely move inside for the Chargers, replacing the aging and declining Mike Goff at right guard.
I agree with the Hall pick for the Redskins, we are definitely much shorter in depth at the CB position than we are at the friggin DE position.
If Levi Brown fell to us, I'd be estatic. That would secure almost our entire line for the future besides C/RG.If we don't take him, I'd settle for Troy Smith or a young ILB, CB, or DE. I'm thinking that Adalius Thomas will stay with us but if he doesn't we should take advantage of the amountn of quality LBs available. I'm thinking running back 2nd round. Lynch, Peterson are too far up for us to trade up. Kenny Irons would be nice in the 2nd round. Garret Wolfe in the 3rd. Antonio Pittman and Lorenzo Booker would be nice options too.And last I heard, Ginn is considered a top 10 pick ahead of Jarrett and I'm guessing will end up being the Vikings pick after the combine since he's got track star speed. Williamson and Ginn would be interesting on that team.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (chang @ Dec 20 2006, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Williamson and Ginn would be interesting on that team.</div>And that's why they won't go in that direction. Ginn's value is probably higher than Jarrett's right now, but he's not a good compliment for Williamson, who I think has a year before his ceiling crashes.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (chang @ Dec 20 2006, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If we don't take him, I'd settle for Troy Smith or a young ILB, CB, or DE. I'm thinking that Adalius Thomas will stay with us but if he doesn't we should take advantage of the amountn of quality LBs available. I'm thinking running back 2nd round. Lynch, Peterson are too far up for us to trade up. Kenny Irons would be nice in the 2nd round. Garret Wolfe in the 3rd. Antonio Pittman and Lorenzo Booker would be nice options too.</div>I've been hearing that Thomas is going to get a boatload of money offer from San Francisco and personally id be suprised if he came back to the Ravens next season. Take that for what its worth though, I just wouldn't get your hopes up on resigning him.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Street @ Dec 20 2006, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Im hoping that Lynch slips to the Jets or we move up to get him.</div>I'm hoping for Lynch too, but I do NOT want to trade up for anyone. Too many needs.
As for the mock, Where is LaMar Woodley? Jeff Samardzija? Troy Smith? Kenny Irons? The last 2 I could see as Second Rounders, but Id try and work them into somewhere in the late first round. Personally I could see the Ravens going for Kenny Irons. For the Jets, Dewayne Robertson has been pretty damn good the Past 6 weeks as Mangini's teachings are turning him around. He was inconsistant his first few years, but he's constantly getting better now. I fully expect him to start next season at Nose Tackle (Mainly due to the lack of a True 3-4 Nose Tackle in this Draft/FA class) and then I expect the Jets to look to upgrade the Defensive End position next to him at some point this offseason (Kimo von Oelhoffen's spot). However, I think id try to go BPA at that spot and draft Levi Brown to play Right Tackle hoping that Adam Carriker lasts until the Redskins Second Rounder.Overall it's a pretty good mock, but Im not sold on Arron Sears, Joe Staley, Ray McDonald and Rufus Alexander being First Round Picks, seems to me you're reaching on need there a little too much towards the End of the First Round when most of those teams will go Best Player Available instead. Id try to work Woodley, Samardzija, and Troy Smith into the First Round as someone will gamble on him IMO.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Dec 20 2006, 05:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>As for the mock, Where is LaMar Woodley? Jeff Samardzija? Troy Smith? Kenny Irons? The last 2 I could see as Second Rounders, but Id try and work them into somewhere in the late first round. Personally I could see the Ravens going for Kenny Irons.</div>Woodley has in my eyes fallen past Spencer as an edge rusher, and even Victor Abiramiri may be sneaking up on him with his vast potential. I love Woodley, but there aren't enough 3-4 teams (where I think he fits best) who would reach on him in the first round over greater needs.Shark needs to commit to football..The baseball career on the side is really going to hurt his stock. He could have been a first round draft pick in either sports, but he slid to the 5th in the baseball draft and I think he can slide as far as the third in the NFL, the late second if he runs a good 40. Teams just aren't going to risk losing their first round pick on him, and there's no team desperate or good enough to make it worth their first rounder. Troy Smith and Kenny Irons I just don't see as first rounders right now..Irons can slip into the late first to a team like Baltimore as you mentioned, but I think they'd snatch Levi Brown over him in a second, since you can easily blame any running struggles they've had on blocking. Again, if Irons can prove himself worthy of a first round pick, then I'm sure they'd be happy to have him that late into the round, but right now it would be a bit of a reach, and Levi Brown not only fills a huge need but is a potential steal at that point.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>For the Jets, Dewayne Robertson has been pretty damn good the Past 6 weeks as Mangini's teachings are turning him around. He was inconsistant his first few years, but he's constantly getting better now. I fully expect him to start next season at Nose Tackle (Mainly due to the lack of a True 3-4 Nose Tackle in this Draft/FA class) and then I expect the Jets to look to upgrade the Defensive End position next to him at some point this offseason (Kimo von Oelhoffen's spot). However, I think id try to go BPA at that spot and draft Levi Brown to play Right Tackle hoping that Adam Carriker lasts until the Redskins Second Rounder.</div>Robertson has been impressive lately (I live in New York, so I get at least a good glimpse of every Jet game), but still inconsistant. However, I think he'd start at NT next year regardless of them taking Okoye or not. Okoye can use a year to develop and learn the defense, and I think they'd get him some reps at DE aswell as NT, just in case he can help fill a need there. All in all I think you guys need help on the defensive line, and I can definitely see the Jets banking on a RT falling to Washington's second instead of a solid 3-4 DL, especially after passing on the talent and potential of Okoye.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Overall it's a pretty good mock, but Im not sold on Arron Sears, Joe Staley, Ray McDonald and Rufus Alexander being First Round Picks, seems to me you're reaching on need there a little too much towards the End of the First Round when most of those teams will go Best Player Available instead. Id try to work Woodley, Samardzija, and Troy Smith into the First Round as someone will gamble on him IMO.</div>Alexander and McDonald I think are no doubters right now, unless McDonald's injury is more serious than what we're hearing. I don't see Alexander getting past Indy, Chicago AND Baltimore. Sears and Staley are second rounders right now, and if they dont' have impressive workouts they'll stay there, but I'm banking on them both being impressive at the combine and at LEAST being worthy of late round picks. You have to figure that with Sam Baker and Jake Long likely staying in school, one or two more OTs will see their stocks rise and/or have a team reach a bit on them.Any other player San Diego picks there at #32 would be a reach anyway. Weddle is the best safety on the board when NE takes them, and that's already a reach right now (although I think he'll warrant a first round pick come April). They need an ILB, but HB Blades would be another reach there, and they're not too desperate for one unless Donnie Edwards leaves. Wide receiver is an overblown need for them, and someone like Johnnie Lee Higgins or Craig Davis would be a good fit for them in the second. Dallas needs a nose tackle, but none are really worthy of picking there, so I figure they reach on a future LT with virtually no other holes. At the very worst, Staley would step in at RT and move Colombo to RG, replacing the underperforming Marco Rivera. It's really a win-win situation.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (dawgfan @ Dec 21 2006, 11:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Decent mock for the Browns.But shouldn't he be NT? Not Defensive End.</div>He's too tall to be a 3-4 Nose. He's better suited as a Richard Seymour-like 3-4 Defensive End.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Dec 22 2006, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (dawgfan @ Dec 21 2006, 11:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Decent mock for the Browns.But shouldn't he be NT? Not Defensive End.</div>He's too tall to be a 3-4 Nose. He's better suited as a Richard Seymour-like 3-4 Defensive End.</div>Oh, well, they need a nose tackle. Defensive End isn't as big of a need as everyone is making it out to be. Ted Washington should retire at the end of this season.
Defensive tackle isn't a top priority for the Giants. I don't they they'll be drafting defensive linemen that early in the draft.Other than that, it's mostly realistic I guess.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GaMeTiMe @ Dec 20 2006, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Woodley has in my eyes fallen past Spencer as an edge rusher, and even Victor Abiramiri may be sneaking up on him with his vast potential. I love Woodley, but there aren't enough 3-4 teams (where I think he fits best) who would reach on him in the first round over greater needs.Shark needs to commit to football..The baseball career on the side is really going to hurt his stock. He could have been a first round draft pick in either sports, but he slid to the 5th in the baseball draft and I think he can slide as far as the third in the NFL, the late second if he runs a good 40. Teams just aren't going to risk losing their first round pick on him, and there's no team desperate or good enough to make it worth their first rounder. Troy Smith and Kenny Irons I just don't see as first rounders right now..Irons can slip into the late first to a team like Baltimore as you mentioned, but I think they'd snatch Levi Brown over him in a second, since you can easily blame any running struggles they've had on blocking. Again, if Irons can prove himself worthy of a first round pick, then I'm sure they'd be happy to have him that late into the round, but right now it would be a bit of a reach, and Levi Brown not only fills a huge need but is a potential steal at that point.</div>I disagree with you on Woodley, yeah some of the other players have a higher ceiling, but especially in Victor Abiramiri's case he is nowheres close to reaching that potential and probably never will. Woodley is about as close to a low-risk pick you can find in this draft and will get snatched up by one of the 3-4 Teams IMO. I could see a team like Dallas, San Diego, or New England snatching him up just to follow best player available. I expect Shark to end up committing to Football, might just be my speculation, but I think he (or at least his agent) will be smart enough to realize that he cannot do both.I also expect Troy Smith to work his way up after a good bowl game ala Vince Young. He won't work his way up into the Top 10, but at least he'll be a First Rounder IMO. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Robertson has been impressive lately (I live in New York, so I get at least a good glimpse of every Jet game), but still inconsistant. However, I think he'd start at NT next year regardless of them taking Okoye or not. Okoye can use a year to develop and learn the defense, and I think they'd get him some reps at DE aswell as NT, just in case he can help fill a need there. All in all I think you guys need help on the defensive line, and I can definitely see the Jets banking on a RT falling to Washington's second instead of a solid 3-4 DL, especially after passing on the talent and potential of Okoye.</div>You could bank either way and it'd probably be a safe bet, It's just a matter of going Best Player Available on the first one and I see that as being Brown over Okoye. Just my opinion though.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Alexander and McDonald I think are no doubters right now, unless McDonald's injury is more serious than what we're hearing. I don't see Alexander getting past Indy, Chicago AND Baltimore. Sears and Staley are second rounders right now, and if they dont' have impressive workouts they'll stay there, but I'm banking on them both being impressive at the combine and at LEAST being worthy of late round picks. You have to figure that with Sam Baker and Jake Long likely staying in school, one or two more OTs will see their stocks rise and/or have a team reach a bit on them.Any other player San Diego picks there at #32 would be a reach anyway. Weddle is the best safety on the board when NE takes them, and that's already a reach right now (although I think he'll warrant a first round pick come April). They need an ILB, but HB Blades would be another reach there, and they're not too desperate for one unless Donnie Edwards leaves. Wide receiver is an overblown need for them, and someone like Johnnie Lee Higgins or Craig Davis would be a good fit for them in the second. Dallas needs a nose tackle, but none are really worthy of picking there, so I figure they reach on a future LT with virtually no other holes. At the very worst, Staley would step in at RT and move Colombo to RG, replacing the underperforming Marco Rivera. It's really a win-win situation.</div>Actually, I was expecting OT's tackles like Baker and Long to drop in the draft like they do almost every year because very few GM's have enough balls to spend a First Round Pick on a Offensive Lineman because it's not a 'Sexy Pick'. Now with those 2 out of the picture id expect Everybody's stock to stay about the same.Dallas could do the exact same thing with Levi Brown, there really was no need to reach on Staley there...
Interesting Mock. Considering the Eagles, I thought they would pick Paul Pozluksidshfsufsfg to fill the OLB hole. But i could also see us picking a safety with Lewis failing to produce.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MaroonNGold @ Dec 23 2006, 06:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>We better get Jarret. I don't care what Childress says.</div>I wouldn't be surprised if we went o-line in the first round and got someone like Kevin Curtis/Drew Bennett, Aundrae Alison in the second, and then got Tony Gonzalez to finish off the pass threat. But yeah, if Jarrett is there i'm still gonna be pissed if we dont pick him.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GotSkillz92 @ Dec 23 2006, 05:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Interesting Mock. Considering the Eagles, I thought they would pick Paul Pozluksidshfsufsfg to fill the OLB hole. But i could also see us picking a safety with Lewis failing to produce.</div>Considering the Eagles? You mean the team that doesn't pick LBs in the first round?Not to mention I'm strongly against adding a first round rookie to the inexperienced and unproven duo of Gaither and Gocong heading into next season. I think you pair them together at one spot for passing downs (Gocong) and running downs (Gaither) and make a signing at the other to replace Dhani Jones, who we'll likely cut.
