Gene Smith isn’t a fan of taking WRs in the first round

How are the Browns the worst team?

Suh and Dwyer will go higher anyway so overall awful mock

Why would Denver ever “need [emphasis mine] a strong armed signal caller that can get the ball to its explosive receiving combo”? Look at where McDaniels is coming from and you’ll see a couple of draft day afterthoughts playing at a Pro Bowl level at worst and a historically legendary one at best, thanks in large part to the talent around them and the scheme employed. Not only is McDaniels invested in Kyle Orton in the short term, but he quietly got his long term man in last year’s sixth round (Tom Brandstater out of Fresno State). Here’s a fun experiment for you to try: compare Orton’s numbers while healthy through the first nine weeks of last year to Jay Cutler’s during that same span… you’ll be surprised!

Seriously though, I don’t blame you for this because just about every media outlet of any type is so absurdly down on the Broncos. That said, I ask that you take a moment to actually look beneath the surface. Consider that the Broncos offense were 16th in QB rating and 16th in scoring last season, so it’s not like losing Jay Cutler will make a unit that is otherwise augmented or intact across the board. The handful of effective defenders on last year’s squad are still around, more experienced and healthier. Every single new guy can be looked upon as an improvement over the guy whose place on the roster they’re taking.

Bottom line: I’d be surprised if they’re the 5th worst team in pro football and I’d be shocked if they used their first round pick on a QB for all the reasons stated above. Thanks for the effort and I hope you take this under consideration in the future. Oh, I think they’ll go 8-8 give or take a game and draft a nice front seven guy for the 3-4.

I don’t think Bradford will go so high

The Lions aren’t going to improve 7 spots, they only added a few defenseive players and have Cullpepper starting

/spelling Nazi

It would suck, as a Gators and Bears fan, to see Tebow go to the Vikings the year after they take Percy. And I would feel sorry for Spikes if he gets drafted by the Raiders – such a promising prospect.

he was playing on the outside for most of 2007 (after Marvin Harrison went down injured week 5) and they moved Reggie Wayne to the slot to keep Gonzalez outside pretty often in ‘08. He’s been tremendously efficient in his limited playing time (caught 72% of the passes thrown to him, while running routes at league average depth, with a bit better than average YAC).

The Colts needs are hard to pin down right now so WR isn’t out of the question if Garcon/Collie/Hall flop, but I think OT and CB are much more likely right now.

We need some edge pass rushers and he seems to fit the bill.

would the bucs take Eric Berry at 2? They don’t need safeties unless sabby or tanard fails us this year and phillips is successfully a WLB. If they draft for need, they will draft an OLB or a DT, maybe even a DE.

Not much love for the Cowboys

No way the Cowboys get the 14th pick, absolutely no way. 20th at worse.

They have no defense and sold away their best asset on offense. Riiiiiiiiiiight. You know I was a bit annoyed when you put Cowboys at 14, but then I saw your Broncos ranking and I realized you must be smoking something.

I’m ignoring the order as everyone should because it’s too early to know. I realize everyfan thinks their team should be in the super bowl. Without a true order and knowing team needs (injuries, etc.) I do think DL will dominate the top 10 with Dunlap, McCoy, Suh, Cody, and possibaly Hardy sneaking in there.

Moving on to the prospects I can not wait for the season to start for the Berry/Mays debate it will be very interesting and entertaining as long as no injuries happen. With that said I almost want to guarentee that the Raiders trade up for Mays if the rumors of a sub 4.2 40 is true that might give Al Davis a heart attack (if their true). While I do like Dunlap it’s hard for me to say #1 overall but hey let the season start. I think McCoy is a top 10 talent so I could see him go higher (again team needs?) and I would not be surprised to see Arrelious Benn (could be the homer in me) battle Dez Bryant for #1 WR taken. I think a team like the Packers could show some interest in a George Selvie with them switching to a 3-4.

 Love the Verner love and just not as high as you are on Gilyard and Dwyer. Also do you not think Marvin Austin of North Carolina is a 1st rounder or just not coming out?

Nice job man.

Obviously there are many arguments that can easily be made about my 2010 NFL Mock draft. I am a NFL draft nut and like to look into the future. Predicting what will happen in 2010 is close to impossible. Trust me I am well aware that every single one of my predictions is going to be wrong one way or the other.

To me there is no debate when it comes to Mays vs. Berry. If the team wants a physically gifted freak, they go with Mays…If they want a playmaker that can do everything, they go with Berry….Berry is a far better player.
When it comes down to it…Picking Mays over Berry would be a huge mistake.
But I won’t be surprised if a team like Oakland does.

I am a little high on Gilyard….in reality he is probably a 2nd round talent, but I was very impressed with his ability to get open and elude tacklers. I watched about 4 or 5 Cincy games last year, he was productive in all. Since it’s my first mock I stuck him in there.(because of his playmaking ability.)

I didn’t see Marvin Austin play much last year, and I am not one to evaluate players I am unfamiliar with.

I like Selvie a lot too. If he didn’t face a double or triple team every play he might be one of the most dominating players in college football.

I agree that the DL is the best group of prospects. The reason I like Dunalp so high is because of his size, athletic ability, and the attention he will receive next year (playing for the best team in college football.) The rest of the group is full of some great talent at both the DT and DE spots. It will be very interesting to see who separates themselves from the extremely talented group.

I dont think Spiller will go to the Bills because Fred Jackson and Dominic Rhodes are good backups.

But I think Spiller would add a dimension to their offense that none of their current backs bring. Plus Spiller has the ability to line up in the slot and return kicks. He is electrifying in the open field. All of their backs are solid in between the tackle runners.

You’re right about the backs ups, but I think a player like him or Noel Devine (doesn’t have to be first round) would be a great addition to their offense.

Why would the Bills draft a running back? They have Lynch for another couple years minimum, Fred Jackson just signed a new contract, and Dominic Rhodes has a two year contract. The Bills running backs are all set. If they retain Dick Jauron into next year the Bills will either select a DE, LB, LT, or CB (if they lose McGee). You could also make a case for QB if Trent Edwards falls on his face. RB is the least of Buffalo’s worries.

BTW – If Buffalo picks 19th I’d be so happy. Not quite playoffs but still better.

Look, forget everything I’ve said about the Broncos and where you have them picking. Focus on what I said about the pick you have them making. How could McDaniels possibly justify picking a QB in the first round following the Cutler saga? At the QB position, he’s handpicked his current starter, fall-back option and long-term solution already. Unless you really think that losing Cutler makes us at least four wins worse and that Bowlen turns around and fires McD after a single season (paying two coaches to no longer be there and redirecting the franchise yet again) I just don’t see how Denver picks a QB in the first round. Look to the front seven on defense for further upgrades. That’s just my two cents.

Your coach wanted Matt Cassel…He landed Kyle Orton. Like I said before, Orton is a game manager, not a playmaker. The Bears did not trade Orton for Cutler. They gave up two first round picks, and a second round.…..Because the talent level of the two QB’s is not even comparable.
Coach McD wanted to keep Cutler after his attempt to trade for Cassel failed. He was forced to trade his best player, because of the failure on his part.

I can’t say his choice for a "fall back" option is extremely impressive either. Chris Simms? Who else would want him??? And who the hell is Tom Bradstater? Let’s not crown a 6th round pick just yet. How bout we see if the guy makes the team first.

So if your question is: Do I think the loss of Jay Cutler makes your team 4 games worse…Yes…I do.
I’m not impressed with any of Coach McD’s choices for the QB depth chart.
And I’m definitely not impressed with you sticking up for Kyle Orton like he is your little brother. If my team traded an exciting young Pro-Bowl, Franchise caliber, potential MVP type player I wouldn’t be too trilled with Orton, Simms, and Bradstater as his replacements.

I’m not sure about the team drafting order. I hate to be a homer, but the Seahawks did experience a historic amount of injuries. The worst since 1996 in fact.

I agree, Berry over Mays. I hope the Seahawks don’t take Mays, but Mays and Okung wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world. Berry and Gerald McCoy would be my best case scenario at this point (assuming Hasselbeck is injury free).

I have no hard feeling towards you. I know you are a die hard Broncos fan, looking to throw your team sprit and flaunt your stats in anyone’s face that will respond.

You make a good point about listing to opinions of fans from other teams, but that’s not my style. I watch enough football, both on the college and NFL level to form my own opinions. It might not be the best method for creating a mock, but is 100% mine.

If I took the time to gather opinions and suggestions from each teams fans, I would have 20 teams picking from 20-32 and 12 picking from 15-19. Everyone of the people sharing their opinions on here feels their team will be better than they were last year. That’s not the case.

Thanks for the encouragement! Let me know if you need any ideas, opinions, or suggestions when you get to the Kansas City pick on your much anticipated 2010 Mock.

The Panthers are yet again not in the 1st round (barring a later trade).
My question is… how strong is this draft at the top? Are they going to regret trading their pick to land Everette Brown?

It’ll probably cost them a shot at landing a QB like Bradford/McCoy/Snead (though I’m not certain HurFox would’ve gone that way anyways), but is the drop-off going to be big enough that not adding a talent until the 2nd round (for a 2nd straight season) will negatively impact the team in a big way?

Everette Brown was a very interesting prospect for me to evaluate. Honestly, I was not blown away with his play in the few games I saw him. Then I saw highlight reels where he looked like the next Dwight Freeney. (which happens but forced me to question his consistency).
 I had him ranked as a mid to late first. I saw several mocks that had him in the top 10 and some that had him as high as three (to the Chiefs).

I think he could be a good fit for the Panthers D, but might need sometime to develop. I would like to see them draft a QB (soon). What Delhome did to that team in the playoffs was just sad to watch. It is mind-boggling to me that they are going to allow him to manage the offense again.
(I think Jeff Garcia would have been a great fit for you guys, but that’s a different story.)
The team is loaded with talent. With the running duo, a very strong line, Steve Smith, and a very tough D, the Panthers just need a player that is not going to throw the game away. (by turning the ball over 6 times).
 
I like the Panthers. They’re a fun team to watch. I can’t question their front office moves much, because they have built their team with strong draft picks and continue to add solid players each year. So if they feel Brown is worth a future first, they’re probably right.

I disagree with the jets picking Hardy. I dont think Hardy would fit into a 34 very good.

I think McClain could be a solid OLB in the 3-4. He has the size and toughness

Plus you guys get the most overrated player in Taylor Mays this would be a great draft from the 49ers standpoint except picking in the top 10 again. I’d also rather have Snead.

I am one that thinks Mays might be the most overrated player in the Nation (from an NFL draft standpoint). I’ve seen him play a lot the past two years. (Twice live at The Coliseum). He looks awesome physically, but I never see the big plays I want to from him. He makes some big hits, but doesn’t fly around when the ball is in the air…He does have the “look” and speed NFL scouts love…His combine is going to be crazy good.

I also agree with the 49ers picking Snead. I think he might make a solid run as the top QB in the 2010 draft….49ers could surprise next year, in a weak NFC West.

Yeah, ok. In the bizarro world in which this actually happens, look for them to grab a QB, not a safety.

QB will be a top priority for the Seahawks….you’re right…would be very bizarre