Bored Colts Homer Is Bored: Pre-Week 16 Mock Draft
by Colts Homer on Dec 23, 2010 3:54 PM EST
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PrintHappy Festivus, people. I've got a lot of problems with you people! And now you're going to hear about it! But first, I have this mock draft I'm doing because I am very bored right now. I'm going with the current draft order of course, except I can't have the Patriots at number 32 for religious reasons.
1. Carolina Panthers-Andrew Luck/QB/Stanford: I hate to do this to Clausen, but John Fox is all but gone, and the new coach will most likely have no allegiance to Jimmy Clausen or Matt Moore. Andrew Luck is a fantastic quarterback who should be a solid pro. Although they are as talentless as an NFL team can be, they can still build around a quarterback like Luck.
2. Denver Broncos-Patrick Peterson/CB/LSU: Peterson might be the best cornerback prospect since Champ Bailey, the man who Peterson will replace in Denver. Bailey may not be back next year, and Andre Goodman is just a bad cornerback. Perrish Cox is a better fit at nickelback.
3. Cincinnati Bengals-AJ Green/WR/Georgia: The second best wide receiver prospect since Randy Moss. Green has it all. If the Panthers decide to stick with Jimmy Clausen, he will be the number one pick. The Bengals will not have Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens next year, so they will really need a new number one wide receiver.
4. Arizona Cardinals-Cam Newton/QB/Auburn: All aboard the Cam Newton hype train! I would take Ryan Mallett and Jake Locker over Newton, but Cam Newton is getting hyped like Tim Tebow, who is the inferior version of Cam Newton. It is safe to say John Skelton is not the future of the Cardinals. Newton should have some success as a pro, but I am not sold for him as a top 5 picks.
5. Detroit Lions-Prince Amukamara/CB/Nebraska: Not only does Amukamara fill a huge need, he is also the best player left on the board. Amukamara would be considered an elite prospect if it weren't for Patrick Peterson. Lions have no secondary at all, and Amukamara would immediately be the number one cornerback on the team.
6. Buffalo Bills-Nick Fairley/DE/Auburn: The Bills front seven is not good. Kyle Williams is a very good nose tackle, but the six others are just weak. That means this pick comes down to Nick Fairley and Robert Quinn. Between those two, I would go with Nick Fairley every single time. He has been fantastic this year.
7. San Francisco 49ers-Ryan Mallett/QB/Arkansas: To be honest, I think at one point prior to the draft the 49ers pick up Donovan McNabb or another veteran quarterback, but right now, Ryan Mallett is the best option on the board. I have always been on the Ryan Mallett bandwagon, and the 49ers offense might be a good quarterback away from being great. Frank Gore and Anthony Dixon are a good 1-2 punch, Michael Crabtree will be a solid number one receiver, and they beefed up the offensive line in the last draft.
8. Dallas Cowboys-Marcell Dareus/DE/Alabama: The Cowboys need some help on their defensive line. Igor Olshansky is really only good at taking out Carson Palmer. The secondary is a major concern, but having Dareus on the line would help by proxy since he would increase the pass rush's and run defense's effectiveness.
9. Washington Redskins-Jake Locker/QB/Washington: This is such a ridiculous QB-heavy class. If the draft were today, I think it would go like this. However, Donovan McNabb and Kevin Kolb possibly moving could make some quarterbacks drop. Right now, the Redskins need a quarterback and Locker would be a great fit for Shanahan.
10. Houston Texans-Brandon Harris/CB/Miami: 7 out of 10 picks going to quarterbacks or cornerbacks? That has definitely never happened before. The Texans pass defense is a disgrace. Kareem Jackson may have been the pick last year, but they sure do need more help. They will probably go free safety in the second or third round as well.
11. Minnesota Vikings-Robert Quinn/DE/North Carolina: The Vikings don't get a quarterback, but getting a prospect who could go as high as #2 is a great consolation prize. Ray Edwards is a free agent, and Robert Quinn would be a fantastic replacement. There is also a good chance the Vikings get Donovan McNabb, Kevin Kolb, or Kyle Orton in a trade or free agency.
12. Cleveland Browns-Julio Jones/WR/Alabama: The Browns need to give Colt McCoy some targets. He's got a running game and his offensive line is workable. Mohammad Massaquoi and Brian Robiskie will not cut it as his receivers though. Jones has turned into a beast this year and lived up to his hype.
13. Seattle Seahawks-Gabe Carimi/OT/Wisconsin: Major stretch right here. I do not think Carimi is the top offensive lineman in this draft, but I do think he could be a phenomenal right tackle. Match that with Russell Okung on the left and the Seahawks have a beautiful offensive line.
14. Tennessee Titans-Janoris Jenkins/CB/Florida: The Titans pass defense is horrible even though they are getting pressure on the QB, and with Derrick Morgan as the pick last year, the pass rush is only going to get better. It shows how bad the cornerbacks are for the Titans when they can have a good pass rush but still give up big yardage through the year. The thug Cortland Innegan is progressively getting worse.
15. New England Patriots from Oakland-Ryan Kerrigan/OLB/Purdue: The Patriots are going to need some help with the pass rush and front seven in general. Kerrigan is a smart player who comes from a school that has done well with making pass rushers as of late. He should be a very good fit.
16. Miami Dolphins-Mark Ingram/RB/Alabama: I am skeptical of this pick, but I cannot find anywhere else to go right here. A trade down might be their best move. Either way, the Dolphins will need a replacement at running back for Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams, and Ingram is the best running back in the draft.
17. San Diego Chargers-Adrian Clayborn/DE/Iowa: The Chargers have a pretty weak defensive line to be honest, and Clayborn will be a great fit for them as a defensive end. He has not played great this year which hurt his stock, but he is still the beast we all knew he was as a junior.
18. Jacksonville Jaguars-Rahim Moore/FS/UCLA: Another big stretch, but as we saw in the last draft the Jaguars are not afraid of doing that. The Jaguars have a pretty weak secondary, and Moore is the best safety in this draft. He should replace the major whole in the Jaguars' defense.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Da'Quon Bowers/DE/Clemson: Huge fall for Bowers in this mock. I think he is the most likely player to plummet in this draft like Jimmy Clausen did last year. He is very fast and puts up great stats but is still a very raw prospect. The Bucs need a defensive end to help out Gerald McCoy on the inside.
20. Green Bay Packers-Allen Bailey/DE/Miami: With Johnny Jolly suspended for sippin' on some sizzurp and Cullen Jenkins battling injury, defensive end has become a very large need for the Packers. Bailey is a monster who kills alligators with shovels who is also extremely fast. He's a physical specimen for sure.
21. St. Louis Rams-Justin Blackmon/WR/Oklahoma State: This was tough for me to decide between Blackmon and Michael Floyd, but I decided to go with the redshirt sophomore who is having a season for the ages. In replacing Dez Bryant, Blackmon may have surpassed him as a draft prospect. Sam Bradford could use a receiver like him.
22. Indianapolis Colts-Derek Sherrod/OT/Ole Miss: Woo hoo! I really want Derek Sherrod and I would be thrilled if the Colts could get a new left tackle and move Charlie Johnson to right tackle. That would then give the Colts the option to tie Ryan Diem to a space shuttle and launch him off to where he belongs.
23. Kansas City Chiefs-Von Miller/OLB/Texas A&M: Miller fell pretty far in this mock. It is not a coincidence that the further you get down a draft the less a pass rusher is needed. Good teams have great pass rush. Miller would be a perfect complement to Tamba Hali.
24. New York Giants-Anthony Castonzo/OT/Boston College: The Giants need some offensive line help. Diehl may be past his prime as a left tackle and the rest of the line has been pretty disappointing. Castonzo is a complete tackle who would help Eli Manning stay on his feet.
25. New Orleans Saints-Stephen Paea/DT/Oregon State: The Saints get a great pick here with Paea. He is one of the best 4-3 defensive tackles and he falls way down to 25. He is the best player available and could help out the Saints pass rush.
26. Chicago Bears-Nate Solder/OT/Colorado: He is a very, very raw prospect but his size and success will appeal to the Bears. He made the 2009 All-Big 12 team when the Big 12 had two offensive tackles go in the top 6. He's a massive tackle who could play left or right tackle for the horrific offensive line of the Bears.
27. New York Jets-Akeem Ayers/OLB/UCLA: The Jets need to get a pass rush if they will ever get over Tom Brady and Peyton Manning in the AFC. Ayers is a raw prospect but he is extremely talented. Jets need a lot of help in their front 7 as the Patriots game showed.
28. Baltimore Ravens-Brandon Burton/CB/Utah: The Ravens have a major hole at cornerback. Fabian Washington and Chris Carr are free agents, and Dominique Foxworth will be the only notable cornerback left on the team. They need help immediately. Burton may not be a first round prospect but he is the best player left on the board. However, Ozzie Newsome is known to go best player available, so this pick may come out of nowhere.
29. Philadelphia Eagles-DeMarcus Love/OG/Arkansas: I think Love is a better fit at guard than tackle in the NFL. Either way, Andy Reid will love his size and his raw talent.
30. Pittsburgh Steelers-Tryon Smith/OT/USC: There isn't a great offensive lineman in this draft, but there are a lot of very good ones. Smith is very, very small but he has great technique. He is a healthier version of Charles Brown who came from USC last year.
31. New England Patriots-Cameron Jordan/DE/California: With no 1st round caliber offensive linemen left, the Patriots go for some depth on the defensive line. Cameron Jordan is a similar player to Tyson Alualu and should make a strong impact for the Pats in 2011.
32. Atlanta Falcons-Kyle Rudolph/TE/Notre Dame: Rudy sneaks into the first round! With his size and speed he could be a phenomenal tight end. Matt Ryan could use a target like him. When Rudolph is healthy, he is the best tight end in college football, bar none.
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For Denver
Peterson is an option I’m hoping Denver stays away from. He’s great, but they need to fix their front 7 before anything, as its truly terrible. This is a deep CB draft and I hope Denver can wait till their next pick to pick up Burton (Utah) Jimmy Smith (CU) or possibly a first rounder who falls to the 2nd. If you look at the DL who would fall to that position, its not as impressive.
I wouldn’t HATE the Peterson pick, but I hope this new regime realizes that they can get Fairley/Dareus and a very good CB instead of getting Peterson and a likley not so good DL.
I was gonna mention that but forgot
he’s not bad, and good hold down the fort for a bit. But with his age and the amount of injuries he’s had makes him likely to be cut. New regimes don’t like dealing with that kinda stuff
I'd say
it’s a deeper defensive line draft than for CB’s.
by higgyhoops12 on Dec 24, 2010 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
I would disagree with that
if Heyward or Bailey fall here (which I doubt) then maybe, but there are some high quality 2nd round CB’s where there isn’t as much of a guaruntee for it at DL. Crick’s a possiblity but I think we all realize he wasn’t as good as advertised this year.
If the Utah CB falls to us in the 2nd, I hope we get him. He shut down Moore for a while in that bowl game.
Yeh, mostly this.
Jim Schwartz has pretty much proven that a great DLine can negate bad CB play.
Joe Reedy: "Supposedly Marvin could not find his flag to challenge the call. I am not kidding. #bengals"
We wouldn't draft Smith
We like big beefy linemen.
I'm getting tired of saying this: Dick LeBeau’s system is so complex very few rookies can make an impact.
"It would be tough for me to care less about their opinion, to be honest with you." Mike Tomlin
That was what I didn't like when I was mocking it
But I feel like the Steelers might make an exception since the big O-linemen has kind of not worked as of late.
I like nothing better than a pretty girl smile
And I haven't seen a smile that pretty in a while
by Colts Homer on Dec 23, 2010 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
Starks, Colon, Adams, Pouncey have worked for us.
It’s just the later round tries that have failed.
I'm getting tired of saying this: Dick LeBeau’s system is so complex very few rookies can make an impact.
"It would be tough for me to care less about their opinion, to be honest with you." Mike Tomlin
by Steel in FL on Dec 23, 2010 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
I think you might be wrong
in regard to Ochocinco being back with the Bengals next year. Brown has the option for one more year and won’t find a top level WR for the same price and will keep him. Ocho also said a while back he would like to retire a Bengal so i can see whoever is the new coach being told Ocho stays.
Not beyond the realm of possiblity he is gone… but if Brown refuses two first rounders from the Redskins( a couple of seasons back) for Ocho i don’t know what will convince him to let 85 go.
Even if Ocho stays i still see AJ Green being a high possibility. Crabtree was second on Brown’s board couple of drafts back (he took Andre Smith instead) so i can see that happening. Especially if he falls in love with his game tape.
by Sheffieldbengal on Dec 23, 2010 4:43 PM EST reply actions
Fixed it
I like nothing better than a pretty girl smile
And I haven't seen a smile that pretty in a while
by Colts Homer on Dec 23, 2010 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
Reasonable mock, that doesn’t differ himself from many others, but that’s not a criticism, just an observation.
I’ve said this 1,000 times already, but Buffalo’s front seven is Poor, yes. But their front Three is NOT their biggest need. No problem with that pick, just with everyone’s explanations.
Buffalo spent 2nd and 3rd round picks on 3-4 Defensive ends last year (Troup and Carrington), and signed Dwan Edwards, formerly of Baltimore (where he started the majority of the games the past two season), they also have Marcus Stroud, who’s not playing terribly and Spencer Johnson who’s fine depth.
Buffalo Does, give up a lot of yards, that’s true, BUT a big reason for that is because their offense can’t hold onto the ball.
Their yards per play given up is actually near the middle of the league, not the bottom.
Their biggest problem in the front seven is their pass Rush, which they have NONE.
They have the slow, not very good DE chris kelsay, playing an even worse 3-4 OLB.
Fairly might be the pick because he’s the best player available, but their biggest need is not in the front three, despite what everyone thinks.
they took Spiller last year, which shows B.P. philosophy
I watch a lot of AFC East games and while not a Dolphins fan could highlight some issues.
They still need another pass catching option.
Brandon Marshall is very good, but Devone Bess is best suited as a slot WR and they dont’ have anything remotely near impressive on the opposite side of Marshall.
Perhaps a talented WR in the first round would be a possible pick (especially if they want to try and buy Chad Henne more time)
Their safeties are nothing special, I don’t love their RT play either. And they might be looking for a QB as well.
The Giants Offensive line is aging, but dissapointing is kind of strong, considering they are thrid in the league in rushing, and Eil Manning’s only been sacked 15 times (and he’s not mobile) and that’s including all of the games they’ve had to fiddle around with th OL.
I think a better explanation might be:
The Giants take Costanzo because They are worried about Shawn Andrews balky back, Will Beatty’s progression, and Kareem McKenzie’s age.
I think Akeem Ayers will intrigue the Giants…
Interesting take on Bowers, though.
akeem ayers
has really had his production tail off, and the touted do it all guy is really a jack of all trades but a master of none. Plus, I think he’s best fit for a 3-4 (i.e.: your Clint Sintim).
If Akeem declares, I think he’ll go 2nd.
Kiwi playing there before, and the Giants drafting Ayers is what makes me think that the kind of player they want to play their sam position.
by giantsgab.com on Dec 23, 2010 6:14 PM EST up reply actions
For the record too
I’m not saying that I hope they draft Ayers or that he’s the best fit, but just a possibility I think the Giants might like.
They tried to trade away barry coefield during last year’s draft and he’s due a contract so based on value in this mock, the Giants might strongly consider drafting Stephen Paea, which would be a solid pick IMHO.
by giantsgab.com on Dec 23, 2010 6:16 PM EST up reply actions
I was considering a wide receiver for the Dolphins
But it will be much easier to find a #2 receiver than a feature back in this draft.
Eli Manning is like Peyton Manning as in he can get rid of the ball very quickly.
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And I haven't seen a smile that pretty in a while
by Colts Homer on Dec 23, 2010 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
Confused
you say that Newton’s not a top 5 pick, but you give him to the Cardinals. Can you explain why if there are better options in your opinion, why would the Cards take him?
Derek F*****G Anderson.
Come on brother. You don’t think the Cardinals would reach for a QB? If they think Newton is the guy they’ll pull the trigger on him. Problem with Newton is that there are a lot of off field concerns as well as questions about how well he can learn the game and how quickly. High risk / reward with him. Doubt there would be a problem signing him as long as we still have Fitz though.
I'm aware
of the multiple deficiencies of Derek Anderson. But only the elite QB’s of this league could do anything with this offensive line.
Again, if you think Newton is not worth it, but some of the other QB’s are, then why give them Newton? Mallett is as much of a risk/reward as Newton.
Don't recall him saying any other QB's were.
But he does have four going in the top ten. If they don’t go for a QB then I’d prefer they nab a pass rusher. Best player available will probably land us a CB. But IMO best player available must to be weighted by need. We have young corners; Toler, Green, ect. We are hurting for some new blood at linebacker.
If your offensive line is that terrible, wouldn't getting a mobile QB like Newton be a great option?
Generally QBs like that can still work with bad OLines.
Joe Reedy: "Supposedly Marvin could not find his flag to challenge the call. I am not kidding. #bengals"
Because I am putting players where I think they will go, not where I think they should go
Cam Newton hype machine.
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by Colts Homer on Dec 23, 2010 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
Re: Colts
didn’t they retire the space shuttles already? If not I think that’s suppose to happen soon. Might have to pay the Russians to launch Diem into the sun.
Choke/Clutch is the fetishization of the small sample size.
"People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do." -Isaac Asimov
Bring them back just for him
If not nuke him from orbit.
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by Colts Homer on Dec 23, 2010 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
Costanzo is too small
I dunno why anyone needs to help Eli stay on his feet…he’s been sacked nearly the least out of any QB in the league.
What the Giants need is a guy who can run block, something that’s a concern with Costanzo in college…so what’s it gonna be like in the pros?
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Yes he was
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by Colts Homer on Dec 23, 2010 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
He even thought he was a reach
Alualu was a late first round prospect.
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by Colts Homer on Dec 24, 2010 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
Pretty sure reaches are defined by general opinion, not specific teams draft boards.
Joe Reedy: "Supposedly Marvin could not find his flag to challenge the call. I am not kidding. #bengals"
he was high on multiple teams
draft boards
by rhettchrystal on Dec 25, 2010 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
Giants O-Line disappointing?
WOWZA!!! 15 sacks and a top 5 rushing offense is horrible! Someone please call 9-1-1 those are the worst numbers in NFL History!!!!!!!!!!!!
I doubt mind the pick… but please change your reasons why.
Wanna Fight?
I mind the pick
Diehl may have never had a prime year at left tackle, but Beatty has shown he has the skills to play LT. He just needs a little more learning time. Constanzo does not have the run blocking skills to play for the Giants, Beatty was drafted because he played for a running team in college. The possible tackle need could be RT, and Constanzo would not fit there either.
I hear what you're saying.
But the reason why I don’t mind the pick, is that he’s a 1st round talent, so it isn’t like if we do select him it’d be a reach. I believe we have great coaching and maybe I’m being arrogant, but I know if we get a player who’s willing to learn… we will teach that player how to become a complete player.
I’m very sure people were pointing out negatives about our 1st round pick this year, and a lot of Giants’ fans were saying the same. I’m not high on Constanzo, but if the Giants pick him… then I don’t mind.
Wanna Fight?
just picking OL is different from the right OL.
Costanzo is not a run blocker. The Giants can throw some fat tack off the streets and still not give up sacks, but the running game has struggled despite its ranking and you know that.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Yeah, I know that...
but it’s not disappointing. We’re not in a situation where we absolutely need a top-notch offensive tackle. Meaning we don’t need to pay a FA big money and we don’t need to draft one in the 1st round. It’d be great to have one… but we don’t need ‘em, and that’s how I feel about every other position on this team.
Wanna Fight?
Other thoughts
I think the Love pick could work for Philly. And Ayers to the Jets. Their OLBs play a lot of coverage, which Ayers is good at.
Perrish Cox may be better at picking up bars of soap for his celly soon...
Tell when a CB was picked at #2?
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