Re: Scott Wright's Updated 2-Round Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%">Round 1</span>1. OAKLAND RAIDERSJAMARCUS RUSSELL QB | L.S.U. After one of the ugliest seasons in recent memory, at least offensively, I guess you could say the Raiders "earned" the #1 overall pick. There are needs abound on the offensive side of the football but in the end they still need a top young quarterback to build around because Aaron Brooks most certainly isn't the answer and it doesn't look like Andrew Walter is either. Most teams still have Brady Quinn as the top rated quarterback in the draft but one of the few who might not is Oakland, in large part because JaMarcus Russell is exactly the type of physical freak that Al Davis is known to love. At 6-6 and 260 pounds Russell has rare size for the position and has been compared to Daunte Culpepper but what really stands out about him is his arm, which might be strongest at any level of the game. Russell is more of a project than Quinn but he has a higher upside and would help bring the vertical passing game back the Bay. If both Randy Moss and Jerry Porter are sent packing then Calvin Johnson just might come into play here as well but they really need a long-term signal caller to build their team around and after passing on Matt Leinart and Jay Cutler a year ago they simply cannot afford to pass on two more studs this time around.2. DETROIT LIONSJOE THOMAS OT | Wisconsin There will likely be a lot of debate between now and April 28th about whether or not the Lions should take a quarterback here but at this point that doesn't appear likely. I personally have major questions about that decision because even though Jon Kitna had a nice season he turned the ball over a lot and will turn 35-years-old next season so he isn't exactly the long-term answer. If they do opt not to take a signal caller then Joe Thomas would certainly be an excellent choice for them and really upgrade an underachieving offensive line. A true left tackle who is a terrific athlete with outstanding feet, Thomas might ultimately end up being a better all-around prospect than D'Brickashaw Ferguson was last year when you factor in both his run and pass blocking acumen. Another option would be a top defensive end and if Matt Millen is really feeling crazy he could nab yet another wide receiver in Calvin Johnson but this choice will more than likely come down to either Thomas or a quarterback and it is looking like o-line right now.3. CLEVELAND BROWNSBRADY QUINN QB | Notre Dame You can definitely make the case that this team has plenty more pressing needs than quarterback and guys like Alan Branch and Adrian Peterson would both provide major upgrades at their respective positions but the bottom line is that Charlie Frye just hasn't shown enough to justify passing on an elite talent like Brady Quinn if he fell into their laps. Not only does Quinn have everything that you look for physically in terms of size and arm strength but he is also the total package when it comes to intangibles as he's smart, a great leader, extremely tough and is used to the media demands that come with being the public face of a high-profile team. You also can't underestimate the value having been coached by noted quarterback guru Charlie Weis and that pedigree will really work in his favor as Draft Day draws near. The Browns are going to have to get their offensive line straightened out but Quinn has plenty of experience playing behind a sub par blocking unit and he would also provide a major boost at the ticket office since he is a local Ohio kid and was obviously the subject of more than his fair share of headlines while in college.4. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERSCALVIN JOHNSON WR | Georgia Tech The Bucs suffered through a very disappointing season in 2006 and the loss of their quarterback Chris Simms played a big role but a lack of playmakers on offense was also to blame. At wide receiver Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard are no spring chickens while Michael Clayton has battled injuries and really regressed since his fantastic rookie campaign so it's not hard to imagine them jumping all over Calvin Johnson if he somehow fell this far. Johnson is truly a special player and one of the best wideout prospects to come along in the last decade or so. Combining a rare blend of size, long arms, speed and athleticism to go along with outstanding hands, ball skills, body control and leaping ability, Johnson is a force to be reckoned with and destined to be one of the best players at his position in the entire league. And then to top it all off he is also smart and has tremendous intangibles, displaying none of the diva-like behavior that we've come to expect from guys such as Terrell Owens. Johnson absolutely defines the term "Elite Prospect".5. ARIZONA CARDINALSALAN BRANCH DT | Michigan The biggest slam-dunk of the entire draft would be Joe Thomas to the Cards if he were still available but at this point that looks highly unlikely at best. If Thomas is indeed off the board when they're on the clock then Arizona will be in a very tough position because there just isn't any other offensive lineman worthy of this pick so they could opt to trade down. If they do stand pat then Alan Branch would seem to make the most sense as he'd finally give them the elite presence in the middle that they've been lacking. A terrific talent with outstanding size (6-6, 331), Branch is far and away the top defensive tackle available this year and is similar in many ways to John Henderson. The secondary is also a concern for Arizona so Leon Hall would make sense as well although that might be a reach at this point, especially considering the level of talent still on the board. With Thomas gone Branch is basically the best player available and even though this selection may not address their most glaring weakness he's still one heck of a consolation prize.6. WASHINGTON REDSKINSJAMAAL ANDERSON DE | Arkansas The Skins had better make this selection count because they don't pick again until round five! Last year Washington took a major step backwards on defense and one of the main culprits was the line, where Andre Carter was basically a free agent bust and they didn't have anyone inside to team with Cornelius Griffin. With that being the case both Alan Branch and Gaines Adams would be options here as well but ultimately they go with Anderson because he's a better all-around force than Adams. Jamaal Anderson hasn't gotten a lot of national attention yet but he is a premier prospect who is coming off a junior season in which he tallied 19.5 tackles for a loss and 13.5 sacks. A Richard Seymour clone, Anderson will come off the board somewhere in the top ten overall picks and he would be an excellent fit for Washington, especially if Renaldo Wynn is a cap casualty as expected. If Branch were available he might be their guy though and if Shawn Springs is sent packing then a cornerback like Leon Hall could be a consideration as well.7. MINNESOTA VIKINGSGAINES ADAMS DE | Clemson There is no denying that wide receiver is by far this teams biggest need but Ted Ginn, Jr. might be a little too similar to Troy "The Bust" Williamson for their tastes while Dwayne Jarrett would be quite a reach here and word is that Brad Childress doesn't believe in taking wideouts in round one anyway. Offensive tackle is also a concern but with Joe Thomas long gone there certainly isn't anyone at that position worthy of this lofty pick so instead they opt for Door #3, a defensive end. Despite having arguably the best set of defensive tackles in the league the Vikes failed to consistently get a pass rush last year and while Erasmus James coming back from injury will help they could still use an upgrade over Kenechi Udeze, who somehow managed not to notch a single solitary sack in 2006 despite starting 15 games. Heading into the season most assumed that Adams and Quentin Moses would be in a dogfight to see who would be the first senior end chosen but Moses struggled all year long while Adams flourished and it ended up not being much of a battle at all. Even though he isn't as stout versus the run as you'd prefer there isn't a better pure pass rusher in this draft than Adams and that's just what the doctor ordered.8. HOUSTON TEXANSADRIAN PETERSON RB | Oklahoma Some may be surprised to see Peterson fall this far but not only is it possible but at this point it's almost likely. While nobody doubts his phenomenal talent there are some major durability concerns with Peterson, who was never even able to make it through a full college season without getting hurt and missing time. There are few things that will frustrate a team more than an injury-prone running back which is why he's still on the board here. The Texans actually already have a solid running back with durability problems in Domanick Williams (formerly Davis) but he's coming off a major injury and can't be counted on at this point and they certainly can't go into another season expecting the likes of Ron Dayne, Wali Lundy and Samkon Gado to carry the load. Some may counter that Gary Kubiak comes from the Denver system and doesn't believe in using first round picks on runners but they failed to turn the also-rans they had into studs like the Broncos consistently do and Peterson is a rare prospect. Bringing in a local hometown hero like Peterson might also alleviate some of the pain the Houston fan base feels and help eliminate some of the ill will that has been aimed at the franchise since they took a pass on Vince Young.9. MIAMI DOLPHINSAMOBI OKOYE DT | Louisville This just might be the toughest pick to project in round one but in the end it came down to Amobi Okoye and Leon Hall, and the defensive tackle got the final nod. The Phins have plenty of needs but with Vonnie Holliday, Keith Traylor and Jeff Zgonina all slated to become unrestricted free agents there is a good chance Miami will be losing their top three interior linemen this offseason, which would make the position priority #1. The NFL Draft has rarely, if ever, seen a prospect like Okoye, who played in college as a 16-year-old true freshman and will still only be a 20-year-old rookie next fall despite having four years of Division I playing experience. Okoye is coming off a fantastic senior campaign and his upside is through the roof which is why he is one of the hottest names in the draft and soaring up the boards of most teams. Hall would be a possibility as well and the Dolphins need secondary help but Okoye and his potential are just too enticing.10. ATLANTA FALCONSLEON HALL CB | Michigan It's relatively clear that the Falcons most pressing needs are in the secondary, where Chris Crocker is only average, Lawyer Milloy is nearing the end of his career and there is little depth at either safety or cornerback. There is not an elite cover guy available this year and nobody will confuse Leon Hall for Champ Bailey but he is a very solid player who does everything well and because he's widely regarded to be the top rated defensive back available he will more than likely get pushed up the board a bit simply because of the emphasis teams put on the position. This choice allows Atlanta to move second-year man Jimmy Williams to safety, which they were reportedly interested in doing, while at the same time giving them a physical cornerback to start opposite of and compliment DeAngelo Hall. LaRon Landry would also be a viable option here as well but with Hall they'll essentially be killing two birds (cornerback and safety) with one stone.11. SAN FRANCISCO 49'ERSTED GINN, JR. WR | Ohio St. You have to give Mike Nolan and this franchise a ton of credit because in just a couple of years they've improved the Niners overall talent level by leaps and bounds and really seem to be on the right path. With that said there is still plenty of work to be done and one area that needs to be addressed is wide receiver, where they still lack a legit #1 target. Antonio Bryant was solid in his first year with the team but he is now on thin ice following a suspension so it might be time to add a playmaker at wideout. Ted Ginn, Jr. is a big play waiting to happen and although he is still raw his rare, world class speed will more than likely land him in the Top 10-15 overall. This guy is a threat to score every time he touches the ball whether it be as a receiver, on trick plays or as a return man and he would really add an entirely new dimension to San Francisco's offense while giving young quarterback Alex Smith a fantastic weapon to utilize. Cornerback might also a consideration because even though Walt Harris was great last year you can't depend on him to keep up that pace and at the absolute least they are going to need to add some quality depth.12. BUFFALO BILLSDARRELLE REVIS CB | Pittsburgh To re-sign Nate Clements under a one-year deal the Bills promised not to franchise him this offseason which means he is more than likely gone, leaving a gaping hole in the secondary at cornerback. This could be an ever so slight reach but that did not stop Marv Levy last year with both Donte Whitner and John McCargo and Darrelle Revis is a legitimate Top 20 pick. Even though he doesn't get a lot of notice at the national level and might be flying under the radar to a degree right now Revis is physical, a great athlete and has very good speed which should all add up to him being among the first handful of defensive backs chosen on April 28. The Bills are also looking to improve their run defense but this would be way too early for Patrick Willis and it is still probably too soon to give up on all of the defensive tackles like McCargo, Larry Tripplett and Kyle Williams they brought in just last offseason, although Amobi Okoye would be intriguing.13. ST. LOUIS RAMSLAWRENCE TIMMONS OLB | Florida St. Once again the Rams defense was abysmal in 2006, especially against the run, so the odds are they will be looking for some help in the front seven. Last year Saint Louis was considering linebackers like Ernie Sims and Chad Greenway in round one so they are definitely in the market for an upgrade over Brandon Chillar. Lawrence Timmons has been overshadowed by guys like Sims, A.J. Nicholson and Buster Davis throughout his career but when he finally got a chance to start as a junior he made the most of the opportunity, notching 18.0 tackles for a loss and 5.0 sacks. He is still very raw but all he really lacks is experience and eventually he could end up being an even better player than Sims. Workouts are going to be crucial for Timmons but if he tests as well as most think he will there is a strong chance that he could be a factor in the middle of round one. A top defensive end to compliment Leonard Little is a possibility as well but at the end of the day Timmons gives them a potential impact linebacker while also addressing a glaring need.14. CAROLINA PANTHERSLARON LANDRY S | L.S.U. This is somewhat of a tough spot for the Panthers because the value on the board really doesn't match up with their needs. Their main weakness is probably at middle linebacker, where Dan Morgan's future is up in the air, but Patrick Willis would be a major reach here so that is really not a viable option. However safety is a concern for Carolina as well, with Shaun Williams only a short-term solution at best, so they take this opportunity to add the top rated player at that position in LaRon Landry. A true playmaker in the deep patrol, Landry is equally effective against the run and pass and just has a knack for being around the ball and making something happen for his team. There is talk that both Keyshawn Johnson and Keary Colbert could be sent packing this offseason and if that is the case then a wide receiver to compliment Steve Smith could come into play as well but John Fox is still a defensive minded guy at heart so with all things being equal he would defer to that side of the ball and Landry would be an outstanding addition here.15. PITTSBURGH STEELERSMARSHAWN LYNCH RB | California It is not real easy to locate a glaring need on the Steelers depth chart and despite their rather pedestrian record in '06 they are basically set at almost every position. With that in mind Marshawn Lynch is simply too good to pass up in the middle of round one and this choice definitely falls under the "best player available" umbrella. Even though Willie Parker is coming off an excellent season it's still unknown how he will hold up as a workhorse over the long-haul so it would not hurt to ease his load and this franchise certainly had a lot of success with a running back rotation in the past. Similar in some ways to Laurence Maroney, Lynch has very good size, is a big play threat and some feel he might be equal or even perhaps superior to Adrian Peterson as a prospect. With Joey Porter and Clark Haggans set to become free agents after the '07 season the Steelers could be in the market for eventual successors and the offensive line and cornerback are options as well but for a team without a obvious hole they grab the top talent on the board.16. GREEN BAY PACKERSDWAYNE JARRETT WR | USC A common phenomenon I have noticed in the NFL is teams with lackluster talent somehow finding a way to win a few more games than they probably should, thus taking them out of contention to land the type of elite player in the draft that they still need. Unfortunately for the Cheeseheads I'm afraid that might be the case with Green Bay this year because even though they finished with a .500 record at 8-8 they are still probably among the bottom 5-7 teams in the league when it comes to overall talent. That doesn't mean they can't land an impact player here though and Dwayne Jarrett would be a terrific addition to their young offense. When it comes to size, hands, ball skills and production Jarrett has few peers in this draft but he will most likely be pushed down draft boards due to his lack of top end timed speed and the inevitable comparisons to Mike Williams. Regardless Jarrett is simply a football player who will get the job done between the white lines and if he falls much further than this someone will have themselves quite a steal.17. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARSREGGIE NELSON S | Florida Right now the Jags greatest need is probably quarterback but there isn't anyone available who is remotely worth this pick so they will have to find another way to address the position. With that being the case they instead look to the secondary, where Deon Grant is a free agent who may not return and Donovin Darius has been prone to injuries in recent years. Reggie Nelson only has a couple years of Division I experience but he certainly made the most of them and was one of the true impact defensive backs in the college game this past season. A ballhawk and playmaker in the secondary, some feel Nelson could even project to cornerback at the next level but in Jacksonville he'd be a perfect fit at free safety as Grant's replacement. Another scenario to keep an eye on is if Ted Ginn, Jr. fell into their laps because he'd provide the type of speedy deep threat the team needs to compliment guys like Matt Jones, Ernest Wilford, and Reggie Williams.18. CINCINNATI BENGALSDEMARCUS TYLER DT | North Carolina St. There is no doubt where Cincy's biggest needs lie and although the secondary is certainly a concern they will more than likely be looking to address defensive tackle or defensive end first. More often than not you have some major questions about a prospect when he really doesn't emerge until his senior year but "Tank" actually has a legitimate excuse. You see prior to 2006 he played alongside not one, not two but three guys who were first round picks in the 2006 NFL Draft (Mario Williams, Manny Lawson, John McCargo) and it really speaks volumes that he had his best season without the benefit of being surrounded by all of that pro talent. Perhaps no player boosted his draft stock as much as Tyler did last year and he'd be an excellent fit for the Bengals while offering them a youthful alternative and major upgrade over John Thornton on the interior.19. TENNESSEE TITANSQUENTIN MOSES DE | Georgia Coming off a great junior season Quentin Moses was widely regarded to be one of the premier senior prospects prior to the 2006 season and some even felt he might be the best player regardless of position. My how things can change in less than six months. After a terrible senior year in which he was outperformed by his teammate Charles Johnson and may have had a case of senioritis it appears that Moses' draft stock is plummeting and unless he can really impress scouts between now and April there's a chance he could fall a lot further than this. There is no denying his natural athleticism (he's a former basketball player for the Dawgs) and ability though and if he can find a way to revert to the form he showed in 2005 some team could wind up with a steal on their hands. Tennessee is set on one side with Kyle Vanden Bosch but they need some help opposite him so at this point in round one a talent like Moses is probably worth a roll of the dice.20. NEW YORK GIANTSDaymeion Hughes CB | California Last offseason the Giants underwent a massive overhaul in the secondary but in doing so they brought in aging veterans and journeymen and the results were not what was expected, with the G-Men finished 28th in the league in pass defense. It's high time for an infusion of young talent and with that in mind they use this choice to bring Hughes into the fold, a talented but, in my opinion, somewhat overrated coverman. It's not that Hughes isn't a solid player but I just feel that people's lofty opinion of him is based largely on the abnormal number of interceptions he racked up as a senior and if his timed speed in workouts is what most feel it will be he will probably drop out of round one. If Marshawn Lynch somehow fell this far he could be brought in to replace Tiki Barber, they could also use an upgrade over Luke Petitgout at left tackle and don't totally rule out a defensive tackle either but when all's said and done they have to add a corner.21. DENVER BRONCOSADAM CARRIKER DE | Nebraska When it comes to the defensive end position the Broncos group can be described as solid but not spectacular which means there is still plenty of room for an upgrade over the likes of Ebenezer Ekuban, Kenard Lang and John Engleberger. A massive defensive end at almost 6-6 and nearly 300 lbs., Carriker would be an outstanding base end for first and second downs and allow Elvis Dumervil to come on in obvious passing situations and do what he does best which is pin his ears back and get after the quarterback. The running back duo of Tatum and Mike Bell leave something to be desired and the team is not in love with either of them so if Marshawn Lynch would be a no-brainer if he were to somehow fall this far. The secondary is also a concern as a young safety is needed and with the unfortunate and tragic passing of young Darrent Williams they might also be in the market for not only another cornerback but also a return man as well.22. DALLAS COWBOYSJUSTIN BLALOCK OG | Texas The Cowboys have two clearly defined needs at offensive guard and free safety so with LaRon Landry and Reggie Nelson both off the board here this decision becomes relatively easy. Marco Rivera is just about finished due to a back injury and while it might not be a sexy or popular selection in round one the Cowboys need to find a suitable replacement. Justin Blalock played right tackle for the most part in college but will probably move inside to guard at the next level and he could be a real all-around force there. If either Landry or Nelson were available they'd be hard to pass up but word has it that Anthony Henry might move to safety and if that happens the need will shift from free safety to cornerback so that could be an option as well. With things as they are Blalock probably makes the most sense at this point and his addition would go a long way towards improving what has been a pretty average offensive line for quite some time now.23. KANSAS CITY CHIEFSLEVI BROWN OT | Penn St. For years this franchise has been spoiled with outstanding offensive line play but those days have come to an end and with Willie Roaf retiring before last season and Will Shields set to ride into the sunset as well there are some major concerns up front. I would not be at all surprised if Levi Brown is off the board by this point considering the dearth of top offensive tackles in this draft but if he is still available the Chiefs would be wise to jump on him because it might be their last chance to add an immediate contributor outside. Levi Brown is a mountain of a man at 6-5 and 328 lbs. but he is also a pretty good athlete and has a ton of starting experience in the Big Ten. This move would provide a major upgrade over Jordan Black at left tackle and might even be a best-case scenario for them in round one. Defensive tackle and wide receiver will also garner serious consideration and there will likely still be some value on the board at both spots.24. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (f/SEA)MARCUS MCCAULEY CB | Fresno St. It seems like every year the majority of the mock drafts out there have the Patriots taking a cornerback in round one but they never address the position early in the draft. That has to change eventually, doesn't it? The next star the Pats might see bolt as a free agent is Asante Samuel, who is coming off a career year and will likely receive a lot of interest on the open market. If he does leave cornerback becomes just that much more of a concern but even if they do find a way to retain him some quality depth is still needed. Fresno St. coach Pat Hill has ties to Bill Belichick and New England has shown a propensity towards bringing his protgs into the fold in the past so the stars seem to align here. Marcus McCauley really is the total package physically and an even better prospect than his former teammate Richard Marshall (who was a 2nd round pick and is coming off a terrific rookie season with the Panthers) was a year ago. Even though he struggled at times as a senior McCauley has all the tools so he won't fall much further than this.25. NEW YORK JETSJARVIS MOSS DE | Florida To say that the Jets made major strides in '06 would be a vast understatement but the rebuilding job is not finished by any means and they could still use a lot of help on defense, where they were middle of the pack against the pass and in the bottom third of the league against the run. After battling the injury bug earlier in his career Jarvis Moss quietly emerged as one of the most disruptive pass rushing forces in the country in 2005 and then helped lead the Gators to a National Championship as a junior in 2006 when he made some very good Ohio St. blockers look downright silly. Despite playing defensive end in college he is undersized for the position at the pro level but thanks to his top-notch athleticism his best fit in the NFL might be at outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme like the Jets run. Cornerback is also a need since Justin Miller is on the outs and there is little or no depth to speak of and they could use a true nose tackle and a top defensive end as well. Don't rule out Kenny Irons either because Curtis Martin is finished and even though he had a pretty nice rookie season Leon Washington is much better suited for a situational role.26. PHILADELPHIA EAGLESMICHAEL GRIFFIN S | Texas You have to give the Eagle franchise a lot of credit because even though they have been picking late in round one for a while now due to their regular season and playoff success they've still managed to draft well and build not only an excellent core of starters but also tremendous depth as well. Even though they don't have many glaring needs one position that does stand out is safety, where Michael Lewis suffered a drastic decline in play and as a result probably won't be brought back when he becomes a free agent this offseason. Sean Considine has done a solid job since taking over his starting spot but he would be better suited for a backup role which means Eagles may be looking to bring in a top safety early in the draft. Michael Griffin is a terrific all-around defensive back who excels against both the run and pass while also providing tremendous value on special teams as well. Outside linebacker and maybe even wide receiver are possibilities as well but safety is of greater concern and Griffin is a good value at this point.27. NEW ORLEANS SAINTSPAUL POSLUSZNY OLB | Penn St. Linebacker has long been a problem area for the Saints and it's a little known fact that they were actually ready to take A.J. Hawk with the #2 overall pick last year before Reggie Bush unexpectedly fell into their laps. I think that speaks volumes about just how badly they feel the position needs to be addressed and while some may consider "Puz" a reach here I think this makes perfect sense. Paul Posluszny did not have the type of senior campaign that most were expecting but you have to remember that he was coming off a pretty major knee injury and also adjusting to a new position that he really wasn't suited for. Perhaps a very poor man's A.J. Hawk, Posluszny was real productive, has great instincts and his intangibles are off the charts which is why I feel he'd be an ideal fit for New Orleans late in round one. Posluszny is exactly the type of high-quality player and leader that you can build a team around and he could be to the Saints defense what Drew Brees was to the offense which is why this is a match made in draft heaven.28. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTSDWAYNE BOWE WR | L.S.U. The turnover that New England has experienced at wide receiver in the last year truly is remarkable and while they have gotten solid performances out of the likes of Jabar Gaffney and Reche Caldwell it might be time to use some of their resources to bring in a top pass catcher for Tom Brady. The Pats essentially have an extra first round pick thanks to the Deion Branch trade so why not use one of those picks to bring in his replacement? Dwayne Bowe will likely fly under the radar to a degree because of all the high-profile underclassmen wideouts that entered the draft but don't be surprised if he goes ahead of a number of them. A big, physical receiver like Bowe would provide an excellent compliment to the type of guys that they currently have on the roster and I am sure Mr. Brady would be very pleased if the team gave him another weapon to throw to. Linebacker is also a strong possibility here and depending on what they do with their first pick they could opt for a defensive back but a wide receiver should be added at some point.29. BALTIMORE RAVENSBEN GRUBBS OG | Auburn Top to bottom there might not be a deeper, more talented team in the league than the Ravens so they might be one of the few teams that can realistically justify going the best player available route. However no team is flawless and one area where they could use an upgrade is at offensive guard, where Keydrick Vincent has been a disappointment since being signed as a free agent and Edwin Mulitalo's replaceable. Ben Grubbs is a terrific athlete who actually played defensive tackle and tight end early in his college career before eventually moving to guard in 2004. Even though this isn't a sexy pick it would provide an upgrade and there are more than a few scouts who were enamored enough with Grubbs and and his potential to stamp a first round grade on him. If Adalius Thomas leaves as a free agent then Jarvis Moss, LaMarr Woodley and Anthony Spencer could come into play as well and don't rule out Kenny Irons as a replacement for Jamal Lewis, who may be a cap casualty, but right now offensive line looks like a nice option.30. SAN DIEGO CHARGERSSIDNEY RICE WR | South Carolina In a 2006 season that featured a number of bright spots for the Chargers one that stood out was the emergence of Vincent Jackson as a nice young receiving threat for them. Even though he played very well in his second year it's important to keep everything in perspective and remember that in the end Jackson did only start eight games and finished the season with just 27 catches for less than 500 yards. Even if you do accept the premise that Jackson is a future #1 target for them there is still the need to add some additional help at wideout because Eric Parker is average and Keenan McCardell finally started to show some signs of his age by notching his worst season since 1994. Even though he is still raw and inexperienced Sidney Rice is loaded with potential and this would be a perfect situation for him as he'd be allowed to develop slowly for a year or two before eventually taking on a more significant role once McCardell decides to hang them up. Rice isn't a sure thing but at this point the potential rewards outweigh the risks.31. INDIANAPOLIS COLTSPATRICK WILLIS ILB | Ole Miss It's hard to imagine such a good team having such a terrible run defense but so it goes for the Colts, who finished dead last in the entire league against the run and allowed opponents a mind-numbing average of 173 yards per game on the ground. The team is basically set along the defensive line for next season assuming Corey Simon returns but they can certainly help improve that run defense by upgrading at outside linebacker. Gilbert Gardner was a major disappointment as David Thornton's replacement and even though Rob Morris was a little better he isn't the long-term answer. To make matters even worse Cato June is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason and based on their history (they let Thornton, Marcus Washington and Mike Peterson all leave when they hit the open market) it's far from a sure thing that he will be back in 2007. Patrick Willis is an excellent athlete and one of the most productive linebackers you will ever find and he is versatile enough to project either inside or outside as a pro. Jon Beason would also seem to be a good fit but one way or another they'll need to upgrade that defense.32. CHICAGO BEARSARRON SEARS OT | Tennessee In a surprise move the Bears devoted almost all of their draft picks last year to the defensive side of the ball despite obvious deficiencies on offense. All in all it's hard to argue with the results but don't expect to see them use that same strategy this time around as they will more than likely use the majority of their '07 selections on offense. Even though their offensive line was solid again in 2006 they have some guys like Reuben Brown and Fred Miller who are getting up their in years and it's time to bring in their eventual replacements, especially for Brown who is set to become a free agent and may even retire. Arron Sears is a very versatile prospect having played every position along the offensive line except center during his college career and he's coming off a fantastic senior season. The addition of Sears would not only strengthen their depth but also give them a potential replacement for either Brown (left guard) or Miller (right tackle). Chicago could also opt for a tight end and both Zach Miller and Greg Olsen would make sense and provide the team with an upgrade over Desmond Clark, who is solid but not special.<span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%">Round 2</span>33. OAKLAND RAIDERSTony Ugoh OT | Arkansas Their offensive line is a complete and total mess so this pick will begin the rebuilding process.34. DETROIT LIONSCharles Johnson DE | Georgia Cory Redding was moved to tackle with great success so they'll need to replace him outside.35. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERSQuinn Pitcock DT | Ohio St. After seeing Warren Sapp and Booger McFarland leave in recent years they need help inside.36. CLEVELAND BROWNSRyan Kalil C | USC LeCharles Bentley is coming back from injury but he can easily move to guard to make room.37 ARIZONA CARDINALSJoe Staley OT | Central Michigan It looks like Leonard Davis will be leaving as a free agent so o-line is even more of a concern.38. NEW YORK JETS (f/WAS)Kenny Irons RB | Auburn Curtis Martin's career is over and while he did a solid job Leon Washington's not a workhorse.39. MINNESOTA VIKINGSRobert Meachem WR | Tennessee A potential first round talent who addresses what is without question their most glaring need.40. HOUSTON TEXANSAnthony Gonzalez WR | Ohio St. Eric Moulds is getting older and there is not much depth so this guy is their future #2 wideout.41. MIAMI DOLPHINSRyan Harris OT | Notre Dame They need o-line help and this guy has all the physical tools and a ton of starting experience.42. ATLANTA FALCONSMarshall Yanda OG | Iowa Prospect with limited experience whose stock is soaring and could play either guard or tackle.43. SAN FRANCISCO 49'ERSAaron Ross CB | Texas Walt Harris was a lot better than anyone could have expected but some depth is still needed.44. BUFFALO BILLSZach Miller TE | Arizona St. Will help aid in the development of J.P. Losman and provide another threat in the pass game.45. ST. LOUIS RAMSLaMarr Woodley DE | Michigan Leonard Little's still one of the best in the business but they will need someone opposite him.46. CAROLINA PANTHERSBuster Davis ILB | Florida St. Dan Morgan can't be counted on and this franchise had success with another short linebacker.47. GREEN BAY PACKERSGreg Olsen TE | Miami (FL) Bubba Franks is just not getting it done anymore and this guy can be a real weapon for Favre.48. PITTSBURGH STEELERSAnthony Spencer DE | Purdue Joey Porter and Clark Haggans will be free agents soon so it is time to start planning ahead.49. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARSTroy Smith QB | Ohio St. Byron Leftwich is most likely gone and neither David Garrard or Quinn Gray are the answers.50. CINCINNATI BENGALSBrandon Meriweather S | Miami (FL) They've never been afraid of bad character guys before and he can help at safety and corner.51. TENNESSEE TITANSChris Houston CB | Arkansas Cornerback is a big need here and this guy is a developing talent to team with Pacman Jones.52. NEW YORK GIANTSBrian Leonard FB | Rutgers Insurance for and a compliment to Jacobs who will also help to replace Tiki as a pass catcher.53. DENVER BRONCOSJosh Wilson CB | Maryland Will help replace Darrent Williams not only in the secondary but as a top return man as well.54. DALLAS COWBOYSEric Weddle S | Utah Anthony Henry may move to safety but if not this addresses what has been a big weakness.55. KANSAS CITY CHIEFSCraig Davis WR | L.S.U. They need to add a playmaker at wideout and this guy is a tremendous value late in Round 2.56. SEATTLE SEAHAWKSJosh Beekman OG | Boston College They really miss Steve Hutchinson and Chris Gray and Pork Chop Womack are less than stellar.57. NEW YORK JETSIkiaka Alama-Francis DE | Hawaii Extremely intriguing prospect to develop as the long-term replacement for Kimo von Oelhoffen.58. NEW ORLEANS SAINTSMason Crosby K | Colorado John Carney is no spring chicken and this guy is a terrific weapon on field goals and kickoffs.59. PHILADELPHIA EAGLESDrew Stanton QB | Michigan St. Donovan McNabb just cannot seem to stay healthy and Jeff Garcia may leave as a free agent.60. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTSDavid Harris ILB | Michigan Tedy Bruschi is slowing down while Mike Vrabel is a better fit outside and there is little depth.61. BALTIMORE RAVENSMichael Bush RB | Louisville There is a very good chance Jamal Lewis won't be back next year so they need a new runner.62. SAN DIEGO CHARGERSRay McDonald DE | Florida They had some injury problems along the defensive line in '06 so it's time to bolster the depth.63. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (f/IND)Victor Abiamiri DE | Notre Dame Simeon Rice is gone, Dwayne White is a free agent and Gruden will coach this guy in Mobile.64. CHICAGO BEARSJeff Samardzija WR | Notre Dame A top 20 talent who only falls this far because of his potential baseball career with the Cubs.</div>
Re: Scott Wright's Updated 2-Round Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Jan 18 2007, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>25. NEW YORK JETSJARVIS MOSS DE | Florida38. NEW YORK JETS (f/WAS)Kenny Irons RB | Auburn57. NEW YORK JETSIkiaka Alama-Francis DE | Hawaii</div></div>I don't get it. We need a corner, he even says so after the 1st round pick went to a pass-rush specialist who won't be great against the run. If we are going to take a convert why take Moss when we could take Woodley?Then he has us take Irons, and while we need a RB, we need a CB more (along with a NT, RT, etc).Then he has us take a DE, when Robertson performed better there than at NT this season (so I guess Robertson is staying at NT then?). Plus, we enterthe 2rd round with STILL not taking a CB.
Re: Scott Wright's Updated 2-Round Mock Draft I'm okay with Jarvis Moss as a 3-4 OLB, although it's not one of our biggest needs and I kinda like Bryan Thomas and Victor Hobson in that role already, and Ikaka-Alama Francis should be a nice 3-4 DE. ...But the one Runningback I don't care for in this entire draft is Kenny Irons. Id rather have either Bush or Leonard. Irons should have been much more productive last year then he actually was and it always raises a red flag when a player gets worse as a Senior to me.
Re: Scott Wright's Updated 2-Round Mock Draft :doze: First round is ok but obviously has its holes, and the second round doesn't look too good top to bottom. Stanton to the Eagles is laughable.
Re: Scott Wright's Updated 2-Round Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GaMeTiMe @ Jan 18 2007, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>:doze: First round is ok but obviously has its holes, and the second round doesn't look too good top to bottom. Stanton to the Eagles is laughable.</div>They need someone at QB. Chris Leak, Troy Smith, Drew Stanton, someone.
Re: Scott Wright's Updated 2-Round Mock Draft Ravens 2nd Round plan should be draft in this order Michael Bush, Troy Smith, Mason Crosby.I want one of those 3 in teh 2nd.
Re: Scott Wright's Updated 2-Round Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Jan 18 2007, 04:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GaMeTiMe @ Jan 18 2007, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>:doze: First round is ok but obviously has its holes, and the second round doesn't look too good top to bottom. Stanton to the Eagles is laughable.</div>They need someone at QB. Chris Leak, Troy Smith, Drew Stanton, someone.</div>Oh my god, please tone it down I just ate.
Re: Scott Wright's Updated 2-Round Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (chang @ Jan 18 2007, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Ravens 2nd Round plan should be draft in this order Michael Bush, Troy Smith, Mason Crosby.I want one of those 3 in teh 2nd.</div>And if none fall to you?
Re: Scott Wright's Updated 2-Round Mock Draft http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/sub/mockdraft.htmlit's been updated a little more
Re: Scott Wright's Updated 2-Round Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Invesco @ Jan 21 2007, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/sub/mockdraft.htmlit's been updated a little more</div>I'm pretty sure this was the updated one. Or at least he didn't change any of his Jets picks.
Re: Scott Wright's Updated 2-Round Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Jan 21 2007, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Invesco @ Jan 21 2007, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/sub/mockdraft.htmlit's been updated a little more</div>I'm pretty sure this was the updated one. Or at least he didn't change any of his Jets picks.</div>It's the same, I posted this the day he updated.
Re: Scott Wright's Updated 2-Round Mock Draft he changed like 3 picks..titans, broncos first round and Jeff Samardzija...
Re: Scott Wright's Updated 2-Round Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Invesco @ Jan 21 2007, 11:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>he changed like 3 picks..titans, broncos first round and Jeff Samardzija...</div>Ah. He should have changed his "last updated" thing then. It still says the 18th.
