Yet another 2010 NFL Mock Draft from a writer at MtD
by BigBlueShoe on Apr 21, 2010 8:18 AM EDT
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Ah yes. Another mock draft from another idiot who happens to write on and edit this site. My apologies if my mock is probably the worst first round draft predication in human history, but I figured that if I am writing for a site dedicated to the NFL Draft that I better have at least one first round mock. Without one, it's like being a car salesman, but driving a boat to work each day.
Special thanks to Brian Galliford for letting me steal his draft table template. Of course, I didn't ask him if I could. Hence, the stealing.
After the jump, feel free to mock my mock, which includes a few trades and surprise picks.
BBS's really silly Mock Draft
| RD | NO | TEAM | PLAYER | POS | COLL |
| 1 | 1 |  |
Sam Bradford | QB | Oklahoma |
| Franchises are built with quarterbacks. Anyone telling you different is either an idiot or lying to your face. The Rams haven't had a franchise-level QB since Kurt Warner, and that is not saying much when you really think about it. Bradford has arm strength, accuracy, and intelligence. The knock on him is "Can he stay healthy?" Well, build a strong o-line around him using picks in rounds 2-7, and the answer is yes. |
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| 1 | 2 |  |
Ndamukong Suh | DT | Nebraska |
| The Lions defense is THE reason they have been horrible for so many years. Even when they were 0-16 two years ago, they could still score points. Stopping the other team was the problem. Jim Schwartz is a defensive-minded coach, and in his system with the Titans he had Albert Haynesworth as his big-time DT. With Suh, he gets the same caliber player, minus the douchbaggery. | |||||
| 1 | 3 |  |
Gerald McCoy | DT | Oklahoma |
| The Bucs Tampa-2 defense simply does not work without excellent defensive tackle play. With McCoy, head coach and defensive coordinator Raheem Morris can get back to playing "Buc Ball" with pressure coming from the interior of the Buc defense. | |||||
| 1 | 4 |  |
Trent Williams | OT | Oklahoma |
| The Redskins did not trade for Donovan McNabb just to see him get sacked every other play. In a surprise move, the Skins draft the better all-around tackle in Williams over Russell Okung. There is a growing belief that Williams has a "higher ceiling" than Okung, and that his ability to play both LT and RT pleases new coach Mike Shanahan. |
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| 1 | 5 |  |
Eric Berry |
SS |
Iowa |
| TRADE! Bill Parcells swings a trade with his son-in-law, Scott Pioli. The Dolphins pass defense was awful in 2009, and the Chiefs have made it known that they do not want to take someone like Berry with the 5th overall pick. Chiefs get Dolphins 12th pick, plus additional compensation, while the Dolphins get a game-changer on defense. |
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| 1 | 6 |  |
Russell Okung | OT |
Oklahoma State |
| Okung is big, and (based on his talents) should pick up the torch left by Walter Jones and continue the tradition of exceptional left tackle play in Seattle. New football czar Pete Carroll might have had his eyes set on Trent Williams, but Williams is regarded s a better overall tackle, and the Redskins need better "overall" ability than raw talent. The Seahawks will settle for talent. |
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| 1 | 7 |  |
Jimmy Clauson | QB | Notre Dame |
| A "franchise QB" falls to Mike Holmgren at pick #7. Clauson has all the physical tools to be a top caliber QB in this league. Some question his attitude, but many said the same thing about another Holmgren "project" from several years ago named Brett Favre. Browns fans will roll their eyes and claim the team is just drafting another bust QB from Notre Dame. |
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| 1 | 8 |  |
Derrick Morgan | DE | Georgia Tech |
| Aside from the Raiders needing a competent owner and a head coach who does not physically assault his assistant coaches, they are in excellent shape in terms of overall team talent. The Raiders run a 4-3 scheme, and Morgan has the potential to be a real force in a 4-3. Since drafting another young QB is likely out of the question, Raiders go defense. | |||||
| 1 | 9 |  |
Bryan Bulaga | OT | Iowa |
| The Bills offensive line was awful in 2009. Regardless of who their QB will be, they must protect him if new coach Chan Gailey is to have any opportunity to run his offense. Bulaga sitting there at #9 is too much to pass up. | |||||
| 1 | 10 |  |
Anthony Davis |
OT |
Rutgers |
| TRADE! The 49ers swing a trade with the Jaguars. The Jags are looking to trade out of the #10 pick, while the 49ers need to upgrade their offensive line. Davis has attitude and maturity issues, but who better to kick such issues in the testicles than head coach Mike Singletary? Jags likely score the 49ers #13 pick plus their 2nd rounder. |
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| 1 | 11 |  |
Rolando McClain | ILB | Alabama |
| The Broncos are looking to bolster the interior of their 3-4 defense, and McClain certainly brings top tier talent to the MLB spot. He is big, physical, and can run all over the field. He can provide the Broncos the kind of high impact linebacker they have not had in some time. |
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| 1 | 12 |  |
Sergio Kindle | OLB | Texas |
| TRADE! The Chiefs need a pass rusher. They were ranked next to last in the league in 2009 in sacks with 22 total for the season. No defense, no matter how complex or talented, can work without a pass rush. The Chiefs trade down with Miami so they can score Kindle, who has the size and speed to play outside backer in Romeo Crennel's 3-4 defense. |
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| 1 | 13 |  |
Brandon Graham | DE | Michigan |
| TRADE! Speaking of crappy pass rush, the only team worse than the Chiefs was the Jaguars. They had a grand total of 14 sacks last year. 14! Dwight Freeney (13.5) nearly had that many all by himself! The Jaguars are in desperate need of somebody, ANYBODY, to rush the passer. Enter, Brandon Graham. Lots of people are very high on this kid, and pass rushers like him rarely last past pick #15. |
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| 1 | 14 | |
Dez Bryant | WR | Oklahoma State |
| The Seahawks patiently sit and wait for the player they likely targeted at this spot, Dez Bryant. Carroll will want speed and playmaking ability with his wideouts, and Bryant provides that. Lots of upside here, and Carroll could care less about WRs with attitude. | |||||
| 1 | 15 |  |
C.J. Spiller |
RB | Clemson |
| In a draft with very few running backs that seem like solid prospects, passing up Spiller just isn't an option. With Eli Manning and the potent passing attack they have in New York, Spiller would provide an instant spark. |
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| 1 | 16 |  |
Jerry Hughes |
DE | Texas Christian |
| The Titans simply were not that good at getting to the QB in 2009. Hughes has risen up many draft boards, and is projected by Football Outsiders as having the most upside of any of the pass rushing prospects. Jeff Fisher is a defense-first coach, and if he wants to get his defense back to anything remotely resembling the defense he used to field in Tennessee, he needs a pass rusher. |
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| 1 | 17 | |
Earl Thomas |
S | Texas |
| Mike Singletary likes ball hawks, and with the selection of Anthony Davis earlier, he can now turn his attention to improving his defense. Thomas has outstanding ball skills, and for a defense that works to generate turnovers, a player like Thomas is too good to pass up here. |
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| 1 | 18 |  |
Maurkice Pouncey | OG | Florida |
| The Steelers are ga-ga over this guy, and considering that their offensive line is terrible, passing on him simply does not compute. Pouncey may very well be gone by pick #15, but if he gets here there is absolutely no way the Steelers will pass on him. |
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| 1 | 19 |  |
Kyle Wilson | CB | Boise State |
| Yeah, the Falcons were pretty awful at pass defense in 2009. They've since jettisoned cornerback Chris Houston and signed Dunta Robinson. Now, they need to continue to rebuild their spotty secondary. Wilson getting drafted before Joe Haden will raise some eyebrows, but at the end of the day Wilson has the talent on both defense and special teams to make an immediate difference. | |||||
| 1 | 20 |  |
Joe Haden | CB | Florida |
| The Texans play in a division that features four-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning. Their pass defense in 2009 was not that great, and they have never had a corner back that can man-up against a player like Reggie Wayne. Haden could provide that. |
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| 1 | 21 |  |
Jermaine Gresham | TE | Oklahoma |
| For as long as I can remember, the Bengals have searched for a pass-catching TE. At pick 21, they finally get their man in Jermaine Gresham. He's big, has good speed, and is the top TE prospect by a pretty wide margin. | |||||
| 1 | 22 |  |
Everson Griffen |
DE | Texas |
| Trading Richard Seymour last year sent a clear signal that the Patriots were re-building their defense. With the 6'3, 280 pound Griffen, the Pats get a guy who is sturdy against the run and provides great versatility. These are crucial in a Bill Belichick defense. |
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| 1 | 23 |  |
Mike Iupati | OG | Idaho |
| The Packers offensive line was a mess in 2009, including the final play of their season, which saw Aaron Rodgers get sacked and fumble the football to Karlos Dansby for the game-winning defensive TD. The Packers must upgrade their o-line, and it starts with Iupati. | |||||
| 1 | 24 |  |
Bruce Campbell |
OT | Maryland |
| With Kevin Kolb now the unquestioned starter, and with a solid stockpile of talent at the skill positions, the Eagles need to turn their attention to the o-line. Injuries decimated their line last year, and the benefit of Campbell is he can play both guard or tackle. | |||||
| 1 | 25 |  |
Kareem Jackson | CB | Alabama |
| Corner is a big position of need for the Ravens. Chris McAlister is long gone, and in a division that features the passing attacks of the Bengals and Steelers, a contender like the Ravens needs better corners. Jackson can tackle, hit, and cover. That's exactly the kind of player John Harbaugh loves. |
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| 1 | 26 |  |
Jason Pierre-Paul | DE | South Florida |
| Pierre-Paul has tremendous upside, but many are wondering if his talent will translate into production at the pro level. With defensive end Bertrand Berry now retired, the Cardinals are pretty desperate for pass rushing help. Pierre-Paul could provide a strong, physical presence on the line or as a stand-up rusher in Arizona's 3-4 scheme. |
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| 1 | 27 |  |
Taylor Mays |
S | USC |
| Ken Hamlin is gone, and the Cowboys need to get a top-flight safety in a division that will feature Donovan McNabb with the Redskins and Eli Manning opening a new stadium with the Giants. The Cowboys could have gone LT here, but Doug Free seems to be "the guy." Mays is a physical, BIG safety who can hit. |
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| 1 | 28 |  |
Dan Williams | DT | Tennessee |
| The loss of Jamal Williams last season did significant damage to the Chargers; maybe more than we were led to believe. Look no further then the Bolts playoff loss to the Jets. With the style of defense Ron Rivera runs there, the team absolutely must have quality depth at DT. Williams is a perfect nose tackle for this system and would thrive in SD. | |||||
| 1 | 29 |  |
Jared Odrick |
WR | Penn State |
| Rex Ryan is salivating at having Jared Odrick fall past New England and into his hands. At 6'6, 308, Odrick has the speed and strength to hold up at DE in Ryan's scheme. He might even be able to play some DT as well. | |||||
| 1 | 30 |  |
Brian Price |
DT | UCLA |
| How many more years does "The Williams Wall" have left? One? Maybe two? At some point, the Vikings need to consider a younger option at DT in Leslie Frazier's hybrid Tampa-2 system. Price is a penetrating DT who plays like a demon unleashed. |
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| 1 | 31 |  |
Charles Brown | OT | USC |
| The #1 priority of the Colts has to be offensive line going into the draft, and while the club might be changing philosophies on how best to block up front, the one constant is that Peyton Manning must be protected. Brown is an excellent pass blocker, but needs to work on his run blocking. | |||||
| 1 | 32 |  |
Sean Weatherspoon |
LB | Missouri |
| Who Dat! Nation replaces Scott Fujita (who departed via free agency) with Weatherspoon, a quick, aggressive LBer who can run all over the field. | |||||
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CJ!! like the way you think.
THo..how does Miami trade up that far? They have no 2nd round pick. They’d basically have to Ditka the rest of their draft to go up that far
Grandy's making me randy
You've got a point.
I forgot they traded for BM. Besides if the Chiefs trade down they will desperately want Rolando McClain. He’s the better LB prospect and the chiefs were 31st against the run. There whole Defence other than Tamba Hali and Brandon Flowers was terrible
Mt Cody will be the chiefs pick.
Chiefs trade down with philly for 24th and 37th for the 5th
24th Terrence Cody NT, 36th Nate Allen S, 37th Jerry Hughes OLB, 50th Vladimeer Ducasse OT, 68th Brandon Spikes ILB, 102nd Eric Olsen C, 136th Darrel Stuckey S, 142nd Anthony McCoy TE, 146th John Connor FB
by trentchiefsfan on Apr 21, 2010 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Pass rusher
I personally think the need for a pass rusher is a higher priority for the Chiefs.
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I think the Chiefs trade want to trade down
But I have a hard time seeing who would want to trade up. San Fran is going to have Clausen slide to them. I don’t think teams are that high on Berry. Maybe if Okung falls a bit, someone wants to trade up to grab him? But do teams trade up just to get tackles? CJ Spiller and Rolando McClain could be players teams covet in the top ten, but I can’t see anyone moving up to #5 to get them.
As a Chiefs fan, I’d love to see them trade down to 10-15 and get a McClain or Kindle or Hughes and another pick but I just don’t see how it happens to be honest.
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its a deep draft...
and what those who really want their team to trade down, fail to realize…is that a trade partner feels the same way about the draft.
If its a deep draft, why would anyone trade multiple picks for one player? Why traded 2 potential starters for one potential starter?
I think we’ll see more of players, like say…Osi Umenyiora, taking the place of picks if a team is gonna trade up.
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by FreeBradshaw on Apr 21, 2010 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree
I can see a lot of vets getting dealt for 3rd and 4th round picks.
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Why would the 49ers swap with the Jags?
Are the Broncos or Chiefs even looking to draft an OT?
Selgy
Best answer I can come up with
The Chiefs are indeed looking to take a tackle. Brandon Albert sucks as a LT.
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Supposedly
Pioli doesn’t like drafting OT in the first round. Who knows if that’s really true, but I have my doubts they will take an OT.
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yeah
as a Niners fan I would absolutely hate this trade – we could probably get the same two players by just sticking with our original two picks. Why trade up to take Davis? He might still be there at 17.
If you don't like Brandon Medders you're not a true fan.
SF moves up 3 places for Davis Why? The teams drafting before SF are not going to draft Davis – SF can get Davis as easily at 13 as 10. The Cards at 26 drafting Jason Pierre-Paul and passing on Dan Williams are you kidding me? NT is the Cards most pressing need Williams is the best at this position in this draft. No way the Cards pass on Williams – no way does Williams even last this long – to many teams covet this position.
Again
I think the Chiefs could, potentially, take him.
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two things to think about
Lorenzo just beat me to this. Why would SF trade a valuable #2 to move up three spots? Denver is not taking a tackle. If KC wanted a tackle, they would have taken Okung in their original spot. Especially since SF is looking for a right tackle, a less valuable position. Even if KC takes Davis, Iupati plus BPA guard or right tackle in Round 2 is a better and safer bet.
Campbell a guard? How many 6-6 skinny guards do you know? Ever see the Eagles linemen? They all look like Cody.
I do like Williams falling. I think people have him too high just because he plays NT. But even I had him going higher than you.
KC
I think the issue with KC is they do not want to draft at #5 because of money and pressure. By taking Okung at #5, that means the Chiefs have two top five picks (Albert and Okung) on the o-line making top five pick money. That’s a ton of bread! By trading down and getting Davis, the Chiefs get their LT but at a substantially reduced price.
And yes, Campbell can play guard. You don’t have to be 335 to play guard.
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The Chiefs have money to burn
They are way under the cap and just finished stadium renovations. I don’t see money being much of an obstacle. The only reason they want to trade down is that they don’t value the top players that are expected to be available at that pick, and would rather build more depth through multiple picks.
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Albert wasn't a top 5 pick
He was selected with the number 14 pick i believe.
You can draft defensive line to stop a player at the line.
You can draft linebackers to stop a player 3-4 yards down the field.
Or you can draft a safety to tackle him 15 yards down the field.
I'll take the first two any day.
by ChiefsfanJon on Apr 21, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
big risk & wrong fit
If they decide Albert is not good enough, I would have to think they would want a sure thing replacing him. Which is Okung. Davis has work ethic/character concerns. Drafting him would be taking another risk like they did when they drafted Albert to play LT.
Campbell maybe could play guard on some teams. But again, I invite you to check out the guys on the Eagles offensive line. The Andrews brothers. Nick Cole. Even Peters at 340 is large for a LT. They like big, wide bodies. I can’t imagine Campbell blocking Haynesworth. Or a short, wide NT like Kris Jenkins.
McClain would be
Al Wilson all over again. Right now I think its down to McClain, Weatherspoon, and Pouncey. It will be a surprise if anyone else gets drafted. Even dez or Dan Williams.
If Haden and Wilson are still around at 19
I think the Eagles will move up to take their favorite. I don’t like the Campbell pick, but I’m a little happier since you said he plays guard as well, which is where he would start.
Still, most Eagles fans are saying DB or bust in round 1.
My first reaction
was no way would the Falcons deal the 19th pick if Haden was there. Which may be the case. But then again recooping a second rounder would probably almost force them do the deal.
by TheAreopagite on Apr 21, 2010 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
re:
Jags likely score the 49ers #13 pick plus their 2nd rounder.
The Niners give up their second rounder to move up from #13 to #10??? That seems like an epic fail. I’d say at best that should be worth a 3rd rounder, if not less. There’s a pretty good shot that Davis is there at 17, let alone 13.
by Brendan Scolari on Apr 21, 2010 10:11 AM EDT reply actions
Yes there is a way the Steelers pass up Pouncey
If Haden is on the board.
I'm getting tired of saying this: Dick LeBeau’s system is so complex very few rookies can make an impact.
We just dumped a problem WR just so we could draft another?
LOL – beautiful template, Brad. Like the Bills pick, too – best pick in that scenario. :)
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 21, 2010 11:28 AM EDT reply actions
Dan Williams for the Chargers
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by princeton11loveshalos on Apr 21, 2010 11:33 AM EDT reply actions
where does your crystal ball go?
Grandy's making me randy
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 21, 2010 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it?
or are you following mock draft U
Grandy's making me randy
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 21, 2010 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
mock drafts have those guys where they are.
there’s plenty of reasons for those three to go where they are, or not.
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by FreeBradshaw on Apr 21, 2010 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
So
You really think Holmgren’s comments about how he wouldn’t draft Clausen were a smokescreen? I guess we’ll find out tomorrow.
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what compensation would the Chiefs get?
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