Re: Scouts Inc.'s 1st Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>x -- Still to be determined by coin flipy -- Still to be determined by playoffs+ -- Underclassman1. Oakland Raiders (2-14)Projected pick: +JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSURussell vs. Brady Quinn? Let the great debate begin. Most teams have Quinn ahead of Russell, but Raiders owner Al Davis could fall in love with Russell's size and deep arm.2. Detroit (3-13)Projected pick: Brady Quinn, QB, Notre DameThe Lions will be stoked if Quinn falls to them at No. 2. Wouldn't it be great, though, if Matt Millen takes another wide receiver (Calvin Johnson) with this pick?3t. x-Cleveland (4-12)Projected pick: +Alan Branch, DT, MichiganThe Browns want Russell with this pick, but they'll settle for a 330-pound playmaker to help solidify Romeo Crennel's three-man defensive front.3t. x-Tampa Bay (4-12)Projected pick: +Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia TechThe Bucs have other more pressing needs, but coach Jon Gruden can't pass on the draft's most dynamic offensive weapon.5. Arizona (5-11)Projected pick: Joe Thomas, OT, WisconsinAs usual, the Cardinals are a prime candidate to trade down. They should get lots of bidders if Thomas -- the only elite offensive lineman in this class -- is still available.6. Washington (5-11)Projected pick: Gaines Adams, DE, ClemsonAdams is a no-brainer for a Redskins defense that set a team record for the fewest sacks in a season (19) in 2006.7. Minnesota (6-10)Projected pick: +Jamaal Anderson, DE, ArkansasIt's hard to believe the Vikings still need defensive end help, but Erasmus James suffered a season-ending injury in the opener and Kenechi Udeze failed to notch a sack. Anderson is the complete package physically and he should capitalize on 13.5 sacks as a junior in 2006.8. Houston (6-10)Projected pick: +Adrian Peterson, RB, OklahomaPeterson is expected to make his decision to bolt for the NFL in the next few days. Drafting Peterson here would help to overshadow the Texans' colossal mistake of passing on Reggie Bush with the top overall pick last year.9. Miami (6-10)Projected pick: Leon Hall, CB, MichiganThe Dolphins could consider QB Brian Brohm with this pick, but they also could go the free-agency route in order to get short-term relief. Hall would be a good value here and would help upgrade a patchwork secondary.10. Atlanta (7-9)Projected pick: LaRon Landry, S, LSULandry is a ball-hawk free safety who would instantly upgrade the athleticism of the Falcons secondary.11. San Francisco (7-9)Projected pick: +Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSUDorsey might not fall this far, but the 49ers certainly wouldn't protest such a scenario. Dorsey is a disruptive force as a one-gap penetrating interior lineman.12. Buffalo (7-9)Projected pick: Amobi Okoye, DT, LouisvilleThe Bills have more pressing needs, including cornerback and middle linebacker. However, Okoye is a fast-rising 19-year-old with great potential.13. St. Louis (8-8)Projected pick: Adam Carriker, DE, NebraskaCarriker, a quick and powerful 290-pound defensive end, could be a good complement opposite DE Leonard Little.14. Carolina (8-8)Projected pick: +Brian Brohm, QB, LouisvilleThe Panthers need help at middle linebacker, left tackle, safety and tight end, but it also might be time to address life after QB Jake Delhomme. If Brohm elects to leave school early, he should be taken somewhere between picks No. 10 and 20.15. Pittsburgh (8-8)Projected pick: Quentin Moses, DE/OLB, GeorgiaMoses' stock is dropping after a subpar senior year, but it will spike once he works out at the combine next month.16. Green Bay (8-8)Projected pick: +Marshawn Lynch, RB, CalQB Brett Favre could help maximize Lynch's explosiveness and versatility if they're working in the same backfield in 2007.17. Jacksonville (8-8)Projected pick: +Ted Ginn Jr., WR/RS, Ohio StateGinn Jr. has a tough decision to make after injuring his ankle in the first quarter of the BCS title game. Assuming he turns pro, the Jaguars could use his speed. Despite spending first-round picks on the position in 2004 (Reggie Williams) and 2005 (Matt Jones), no Jaguar finished in the NFL's top 50 in catches.18. Cincinnati (8-8)Projected pick: Tank Tyler, DT, N.C. StateTyler had a monster season as a senior, and his combination of power and quickness would help upgrade the Bengals' ailing defensive front.19. Tennessee (8-8)Projected pick: +Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USCJarrett is a dynamic playmaker with extraordinary hand-eye coordination, but he might not run well enough to land a spot in the top 15. However, the former Trojans receiver could make quite a team with the former Longhorns quarterback (Vince Young) in Tennessee.20. N.Y. Giants (8-8)Projected pick: +Darrell Revis, CB, PittsburghThe Giants must upgrade their cover-corner situation, and Revis displays the athleticism and ball skills to fit their needs. Revis will compete for the second cornerback taken behind Hall in this year's class.21. Denver (9-7)Projected pick: Daymeion Hughes, CB, CalThe tragic passing of Darrent Williams will force the Broncos to re-evaluate their personnel needs this offseason.22. Dallas (9-7)Projected pick: +Reggie Nelson, S, FloridaNelson, a speedy center fielder with excellent ball skills, would provide an ideal complement next to hard-hitting S Roy Williams.23. Kansas City (9-7)Projected pick: +Sidney Rice, WR, South CarolinaRice's draft stock could fluctuate greatly depending on his postseason workouts. Assuming he grades out as a late first-round prospect, the Chiefs would welcome his pass-catching services on the perimeter.24. y-New England (from Seattle)Projected pick: +Jarvis Moss, DE/OLB, FloridaMoss is an undersized pass-rushing end who would fit well as an outside linebacker in the Patriots' 3-4 defensive scheme. Plus, Bill Belichick obviously has a thing for Gators players.25. y-N.Y. Jets (10-6)Projected pick: Kenny Irons, RB, AuburnIrons' draft stock is plummeting after a disappointing senior campaign. However, don't be surprised if he works his way back into the first round by running well and checking out physically at next month's combine. The Jets might be desperate enough to take a gamble.26. y-New Orleans (10-6)Projected pick: Marcus McCauley, CB, Fresno StateThe Saints need lots of help on defense, and selecting McCauley would be a step in the right direction. McCauley is raw but he's also a 6-foot-1 cornerback with 4.3-second speed in the 40-yard dash.27. y-Philadelphia (10-6)Projected pick: +Lawrence Timmons, OLB, Florida StateTimmons is unpolished, but he's a big hitter with great speed for his size.28. y-New England (12-4)Projected pick: Jeff Samardzija, WR, Notre DameSamardzija could easily slip out of the first round due to his desire to play both baseball (Cubs) and football professionally. The Patriots should be "in the know" thanks to their old buddy Charlie Weis.29. y-Indianapolis (12-4)Projected pick: Patrick Willis, ILB, Ole MissThe Colts' run defense was abysmal during the regular season, so drafting a one-man wrecking crew like Willis makes a lot of sense with this pick. Willis notched 265 tackles during his final three seasons at Ole Miss.30. y-Chicago (13-3)Projected pick: Levi Brown, OT, Penn StateBrown could slip after a disappointing senior season, but it's still tough to find a tackle with his combination of size and agility.31. y-Baltimore (13-3)Projected pick: LaMarr Woodley, DE/OLB, MichiganThe Ravens could use a youth influx at linebacker, and Woodley would be a good fit thanks to his experience playing in a similar hybrid 3-4/4-3 defensive scheme at Michigan.32. y-San Diego (14-2)Projected pick: Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSUA young weapon like Bowe at wide receiver could take an already-potent Chargers offense to the next level.</div>
Re: Scouts Inc.'s 1st Mock Draft [quote name='Jon_Vilma' post='80481' date='Jan 10 2007, 12:52 AM'] [/quote]Nothing fits better than a Notre Dame QB going to a place that traditionally has horrible QB's and a fan-base that is 90% Michigan fans. I smell success!11. San Francisco (7-9)[quote name='Jon_Vilma' post='80481' date='Jan 10 2007, 12:52 AM'] [/quote]A 6'2" 300 pound NT.... why haven't I been alerted to him earlier?! :ranting: [quote name='Jon_Vilma' post='80481' date='Jan 10 2007, 12:52 AM'] [/quote]Bills giving up on McCargo so soon, or looking to have two 1st round picks in a row starting in the middle in a commanding duo? It'd just be an odd pick is all I'm saying.[quote name='Jon_Vilma' post='80481' date='Jan 10 2007, 12:52 AM'] [/quote]You know, in that NFC.... adding Lynch to Favre, Greg Jennings, and Donald Driver just might be enough to take their division from the Bears....[quote name='Jon_Vilma' post='80481' date='Jan 10 2007, 12:52 AM'] [/quote]I am not a guy who boos, and I would boo. With Marcus McCauley (fills our CB need), LaMarr Woodley (fills our pass rush need), Levi Brown (fills our RT need), Justin Blalock (fills our RG need).... yeah. Taking Irons with our 1st would upset me a bit.
Re: Scouts Inc.'s 1st Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Jan 10 2007, 12:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Jan 10 2007, 12:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>25. y-N.Y. Jets (10-6)Projected pick: Kenny Irons, RB, AuburnIrons' draft stock is plummeting after a disappointing senior campaign. However, don't be surprised if he works his way back into the first round by running well and checking out physically at next month's combine. The Jets might be desperate enough to take a gamble.</div></div>I am not a guy who boos, and I would boo. With Marcus McCauley (fills our CB need), LaMarr Woodley (fills our pass rush need), Levi Brown (fills our RT need), Justin Blalock (fills our RG need).... yeah. Taking Irons with our 1st would upset me a bit.</div>I don't care for McCauley, every Fresno State fan I've ever talked to tells me he's overrated and Richard Marshall was the much better corner. I'd rather wait and get Chris Houston in the Second if the board fell like that. I do agree that Irons would be a bad pick, first of all, Id rather have Woodley, Brown, Blalock, like you already said or Lawrence Timmons who should be a top 15 pick.The Run on Defensive Lineman is amazing to me. They're projecting 1/3 of the picks in the entire mock to be on potential Defensive Lineman. BTW, Dorsey is about as much of a Nose Tackle as D-Rob is, He's a 1-Gap Pass Rusher, playing him at the Nose would be a huge misuse of his talent.
Re: Scouts Inc.'s 1st Mock Draft Wow if Jarett is dropping all the way to 19 we had better trade down...
Re: Scouts Inc.'s 1st Mock Draft He has some guys falling way too far..Timmons, Willis Revis and Nelson will all be snagged in the top 15. Dorsey doesn't belong that high, and like you said Vilma, Buffalo wont be going DT. A lot of arguable picks here, but not the worst I've seen from the "experts"
