Post Combine/ Free Agency Mock
Record: 1-15

1st- St. Lois Rams- Sam Bradford QB Oklahoma- While being a Lions fan I was hoping Bradford would leave last year so they could draft him. Unfortunatley he stayed an extra year. After he stayed I was not in favor of drafting Stafford but looking now it was the right decision. When a team is drafting number 1 they usually have QB problems and St. Louis is no different. The Rams cannot keep taking the safe pick because it isnt working. For the argument that Spanoulo is a defensive coach meaning he is going to drat a defensive player is totally mistaken because Jim Schwartz, Rex Ryan, and Rahim Morris were all rookie defensive coaches and all drafted QB's in the first round last year. Bradford has been flying up boards because of his weight increase and after his pro day this pick should not even be a discussion. Bradford will be the first pick to the Rams because its the right decision for their franchise.
Previously: Sam Bradford
Record: 2-14

2nd- Detroit Lions- Ndamukong Suh DT Nebraksa- Even with the Lions signings and recent trades I believe Suh is still the pick. They have already stated they will draft BPA so I believe it is between Suh and McCoy. I understand that they need O-Line help but with the possibility of adding Suh to that D-line Schwartz and company will not be able to resist him and grab him without hesitating. The Lions are rumored to be looking to trade down but with Bradford gone I don't believe anybody will trade up for Clausen so that leaves the Lions with Suh.
Previously: Ndamukong Suh
Record: 3-13

3rd- Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Gerald McCoy DT Oklahoma- Tampa would prefer Suh because he is probably the better fit for them but McCoy is a good consolation prize. Tampa could look to trade with St. Louis so they can get Suh but I don't think the Bucs are in a position to trade up and besides McCoy is a good consolation prize for whoever dosen't land Suh.
Previously: Gerald McCoy
Record: 4-12

4th- Washington Redskins- Russell Okung OT Oklahoma State- With new regime change usually means drafting a QB but I just don't feel Jimmy Clausen is worth the pick with such a need at offensive tackle. They have already tendered Campbell so it looks like he will be on their team next year so I think they give him a shot at QB with better protection to see if he can be a franchise QB.
Previously: Russell Okung
Record: 4-12

5th- Kansas City Chiefs- Rolando McClain LB Alabama - Now this is another ideal trade spot for someone looking either Clausen or Berry. The Chiefs didn't have a good O-line but it was improving towards the end of the season so I don't believe they will draft a tackle. They could look at Berry but the more I think about it, a safety dosen't seem to be worth a top 5 pick even with the kind of talent and potential Berry brings. Last year the Chiefs drafted positional value of Talent so I think they pass on Berry for someone like McClain who can become the leader of their defense just like he was the leader at Alabama.
Previously: Rolando McClain
Record: 5-11

6th- Seattle Seahawks- Jimmy Clausen QB Notre Dame- Just like Washington, new coach means new QB and in this case the Seahawks grab a QB. The Seahawks are looking to sign Brandon Marshall but I think if they get him they will only give up pick #14 and not #6. If they sign Marshall this pick will definetly be Clausen so he can have a number 1 receiver to throw to. The Seahawks can adress the O-line in a later round.
Previously: Eric Berry
Record: 5-11

7th- Cleveland Browns- Joe Haden CB Florida- Even with Haden running a 4.6 at the combine I don't think that will mean much in his draft stock. He has a chance at his pro day to redeem himself but I think Cleveland still needs to address their secondary and with Haden and Wright they can have a good young secondary.
Previously: Joe Haden
Record: 5-11

8th- Oakland Raiders- Bruce Campbell OT Maryland- The unpredictable Raiders will select the man who might have helped his stock the most at the combine. He is not worthy of a top 10 pick with his play but neither was Heyward- Bey but they drafted him in the top 10 last year. This pick could easily be Taylor Mays who unofficialy ran a 4.24 which had to open the eyes of Al Davis.
Previously: Carlos Dunlap
Record: 5-11

9th- Buffalo Bills- Bryan Bulaga OT Iowa- Buffalo has a tough decision with Berry still on the board but they are deperate for some O-Line and they grab the 2nd best one in the draft. Bulaga has small arms but the most important thing to look at is his tape and the tape dosen't lie and he is a top10 talent.
Previously: Bryan Bulaga
Record: 7-9

10th- Jacksonville Jaguars- Eric Berry S Tennessee- With the addition of Aaron Kampman I think the Jaguars have addressed their pass rush. Now the Jaguars could use a game changing Safety in Berry. Berry proably won't fall this far in the real draft but in mine he does because safety isn't as important as some other positions which causes his fall. Jaguars waste no time selecting Berry.
Previously: Derrick Morgan
Record: 8-8

11th- Denver Broncos- Dez Bryant WR Oklahoma State- With Brandon Marshall's future uncertain they will need to address the WR eventually in the draft and why not select the best one available. Bryant could have been in the top 10 if he played the entire season but will fall just a little bit and the Broncos will decide he is the best thing for their franchise.
Previously: Jimmy Clausen
Record: 7-9

12th- Miami Dolphins- Earl Thomas S Texas- With the signing and Karlos Dansy and the release of S Gibril Wilson the Dolphins need a new safety. Thomas is the type of ball hawking safety which may cause him to fly up draft boards. The Dolphins biggest need is WR but with Bryant off the board they will take a safety to help their defense.
Previously: Dez Bryant
Record: 8-8

13th- San Fransisco 49ers- Trent Williams OT Oklahoma- Their biggest need is probably RT and Williams will be perfect for them here. Williams might have the possibility to play LT but he is more comfortable on the right side and he could be a pro bowl caliber player on the right side.
Previously: Trent Williams
Seattle Seahawks (from 8-8 Denver)
Record: 5-11

14th- Seattle Seahawks- Anthony Davis OT Rutgers- If the Seahawks are still picking here I believe they must take a tackle. Davis is the best tackle still available so this would be the pick. I don't believe the Seahawks will keep this pick because of thier interest in Marshall but for now they get Davis.
Previously: Anthony Davis
Record: 8-8

15th- New York Giants- Brian Price DT UCLA- With the signing of Antrel Rolle the Giants aren't in need of a safety anymore. Price would be a good fit because of the need of a penetrating DT. The Giants would love McClain to fall to them because the they need a MLB with the release of Pierce.
Previously: Earl Thomas
San Francisco** (from 8-8 Carolina)
Record: 8-8

16th- San Fransisco 49ers- C.J. Spiller RB Clemson- Spiller definetly earned a spot in the top part of the first round with the 40 time he ran at the combine. I wouldn't be suprised to see a team trade up for him because a team like San Diego could really use him. Spiller would add nice depth and versatility to the 49ers because of his ability to kick return and punt return.
Previously: C.J. Spiller
Record: 8-8

17th- Tennesse Titans- Jason Pierre-Paul DE USF- With VandenBosch now gone the Titans are in need of Pass Rush. Morgan and Pieere-Paul are widely considered the best Defensive Ends in the draft and that is exactly what the Titans need. Pierre-Paul has more potential which is why he would be the pick.
Previously: Jason Pierre-Paul
Record: 9-7

18th- Pittsburgh Steelers- Kyle Wilson CB Boise State- This was a difficult pick for me to decide because the Steelers could use a safety but I don't believe they would take Mays. Wilson is a good CB and seems like a tough player who would fit perfectly in Pittsburgh.
Previously: Brian Price
Record: 9-7

19th- Atlanta Falcons- Derrick Morgan DE Georgia Tech- With the signing of Dunta Robinson I don't believe the Falcons need to address the CB this high in the draft so they draft their hometown kid who actually fills a need. Morgan is considered the best DE in this draft but falls a little from what I have seen and what better for him to go to his hometown in Atlanta.
Previously: Kyle Wilson
Record: 9-7

20th- Houston Texans- Kareem Jackson CB Alabama- Houston definetly needs to address their secondary in this draft with the loss of Dunta Robinson. This might be a slight reach for Jackson which means that Houston could be looking to trade down but Jackson is still a good corner and was tested every week while playing in the tough SEC.
Previously: Kareem Jackson
Record:10-6

21st- Cincinati Bengals- Jermaine Gresham TE Oklahoma- Even if the Bengals sign T.O. they need more receivers so Palmer can have more success. What is better for a QB than to have a great pass catching TE. Gresham had a good combine and should be even better at his pro day which is why he will be drafted in the first round.
Previously: Jermaine Gresham
Record: 10-6

22nd- New England Patroits- Brandon Graham DE/OLB Michigan- He is a prototypical 3-4 OLB and thats what the Patriots are known for producing. Graham just seems like the type of player that is going to flurish in New England. The Patriots didn't address pass rush in free agency so they will draft someone who can fill that need.
Previously: Brandom Graham
Record: 11-5

23rd- Green Bay Packers- Charles Brown OT USC- With a good combine I believe Brown has solidified himself a spot in the first round. Green Bay did resign Clifton but their O-Line struggled for most of the season so I don't think they will take any chances of Rodgers getting hurt so they will get someone to protect him.
Previously: Charles Brown
Record: 11-5

24th- Philadelphia Eagles- Taylor Mays S USC- Mays had a fantastic combine and could be drafted by the Raiders because of his great combine. The Eagles have been looking for a safety to replace Dawkins and Mays could be that guy. They could use pass rush but Mays might be too good for them to pass up.
Previously: Everson Griffen
Record: 9-7

25th- Baltimore Ravens- Everson Griffen DE USC- With the trade for Anquan Boldin they have addressed their WR need so I believe they will go with the defense. A DE like Griffen could be drafted higher in the first round so Baltimore would be smart to pick him up here.
Previously: Arrelious Benn
Record: 10-6

26th- Arizona Cardinals- Dan Williams DT Tennessee- The Cardinals have lost 4 pro bowlers this off season which is tough for any team. Now the would need to draft a LB but I think they will address that in free agency. The Cardinals could also use an OT but their dosen't seem to be any worth reaching for at this point in the draft so they go with Williams who should help them against the run.
Previously: Bruce Campbell
Record: 11-5

27th- Dallas Cowboys- Mike Iupati OG Idaho- Dallas could also use a new LT with the aging Flozell Adams not playing as well. Iupati is a great OG who could eventually play OT but will need time to grow into that position. Dallas could look to trade down to get more picks but Iupati seems to be a good fit in this spot in the draft.
Previously: Mike Iupati
Record: 13-3

28th- San Diego Chargers- Ryan Matthews RB Fresno State- With the departure of LT and no true number 1 back the Chargers need to draft one. They could trade up so they could drat Spiller but Matthews represents good value in this spot in the draft so they should take him if he is here.
Previously: Ryan Matthews
Record: 9-7

29th- New York Jets- Damian WIlliams WR USC- I am not a fan of Mark Sanchez but I need to give them credit for getting all the way to the AFC championship game. The only way Sanchez can improve along with this team is to get him weapons and what better to give a young QB than a WR that he is familiar with and that's what Williams brings to the table.
Previously: Damian Williams
Record: 12-4

30th- Minnesota Vikings- Jared Odrick DT Penn State- After Brandon Spikes decided not to run at the combine it rises questions about how fast he really is which may cause some teams to think twice about drating him. The vikes should drat a DT to eventually replace the aging Pat Williams who considered retiring after this season which means Minnesota should find his replacement as soon as they can before it's too late.
Previously: Brandon Spikes
Record: 14-2

31st- Indianapolis Colts- Devin McCourty CB Rutgers- With the soon to be departure of CB Marlin Jackson the Colts could use another CB and that means that they could take the fast rising McCourty. His performance at the combine makes him a fringe first rounder and that is good for the Colts because he falls into their lap and he is a position of need for the Colts. The could look for O-line help but I don't think they will reach for someone.
Previously: Jared Odrick
Record: 13-3

32nd- Who DAT New Orleans Saints- Sean Weatherspoon OLB Missouri- Weatherspoon showed at the combine that he has a great personality and his skills match his personality. He seems to be the perfect player to play in New Orlenas becaue New Orelans is a fun loving city that should immediatly embrace Weatherspoon. He could go higher but I think he might fall because of the talent in this draft.
Previously: Sean Weatherspoon
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WTF man
I just finished my top 11 when I looked at yours and see everything is the exact same!!!!!
Kinda thinkin bout switchin a pick or 2…. Great minds think alike!!!!!!
McCourty is who I'd want as Indy in that spot
hope Brown, Price, Griffen or Graham falls to them though
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I don’t see any way that Haden goes before Berry. I think you should switch those two.
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by TheRealSlimShady on Mar 7, 2010 11:52 PM EST reply actions
Haha
That is strange that we have similar mocks but they both make sense and great minds do think alike.
I am not sure about Taylor Mays
Our biggest deficiency from the FS spot last year was the coverage. Since that’s not Taylor’s strong suit, I am not sure how high the Eagles would be on him. With the release of Witherspoon, I would think Weatherspoon would be a more likely choice here. With Dick Jauron coaching up our DB’s though this year, I guess if the Eagles feel he is the man for the job, a talent like May’s could be is hard to pass up. Good draft overall though.
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Never thought of it
But McCourty could work there. I’d rather have Roger Saffold or Maurkice Pouncey, and while either is a reach, they’d only be a slight ones (neither most likely wouldn’t be around the next time Indy picked). If this were the scenario, where all of my favorites were off the board, I’d either take Pouncey, or try to trade down 15 or so picks and go for Pouncey/Saffold, whoever was available.
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Pouncey at the end of the first round is viable
But a 15 spot trade down would be too late. He is the best C in the draft and a top notch G too. he will be gone within the first 5 picks of the second round in my estimation.
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Earl Thomas? Not so fast my friend
Ryan Clark is in Miami and he may very well sign a contract today.
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well he hasn’t signed yet
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by TheRealSlimShady on Mar 8, 2010 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
Cardinals get Dan Williams
First mock I’ve seen where he falls that far. That would be a great pick. Cardinals need a dominating NT. They are indeed dealing with the LB issue in free agency. We’ll see if that pans out soon.
I love Berry at 10
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Your logic doesnt make sense
The Chiefs passed on a better ILB last year because of posistional value. Also, Pioli has taken a Safety in the first round just as many times as he has taken a Safety so I dont think he values ILBs more. He is going to take the BPA which will be Berry.
Why is it obvious he’ll go BPA
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by TheRealSlimShady on Mar 8, 2010 11:50 PM EST up reply actions
haha
Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.
by TheRealSlimShady on Mar 9, 2010 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think we'd pass on D Williams
As much as I like Wilson NT is still a bigger need
I'm getting tired of saying this: Dick LeBeau’s system is so complex very few rookies can make an impact.
The Vikings will be OK with Odrick.
But you have 4 CBs going in the first round. That is possible but I am having a hard time distinguishing much difference between, Wilson, McCourtney, and Jackson and the other top three CBs. All of your chosen CBs look like very late 1st round – second round picks to me. You passed on Sergio Kindle, Carlos Dunlap, Spikes, and Dwyer for these CBs. Gutsy call
Nice re-work of your draft.
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McClain is good
But as an ILB, is he top 5 overall good? ILBs don’t usually get drafted that high.
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