Geo's 2011 Mock Draft - Version A: Pre-Senior Bowl Edition
by project geo on Jan 23, 2011 2:03 PM EST
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PrintOkay, here goes. My current thought process is to produce a mock draft around this time of month for January (A: Pre-Senior Bowl), February (B: Pre-Combine), March (C: Post-Combine & Pro Days), and April (D: Final). Hopefully I'll get it all done.
For the first 12 picks or so, I address the quarterback situations of teams so as to explain why they do or don't draft one of the quarterback prospects. No draft trades included.
1. Carolina Panthers – A.J. Green, WR, Georgia
Ron Rivera is a defensive-minded coach which is why, like almost every other recent defensive-minded coach who becomes a new head coach, he eschews conventional wisdom by taking the highly talented offensive player with his first Top 5 pick. Rivera knows he can coach up the defense. Quarterbacks are Jimmy Clausen and a veteran they sign in the offseason (think Billy Volek and Kerry Collins) who will likely beat Clausen out for the starting job.
2. Denver Broncos – Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
New head coach John Fox mercifully ends Denver's attempt at a 3-4 defense, and just in time, adds a perfect 4-3 fit in the disruptive Fairley as they do it. Their starting quarterback is Tim Tebow, believe.
3. Buffalo Bills – Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
Chan Gailey and Buddy Nix draft their first-round quaterback in the big, strong-armed Gabbert who needs work but can sit and learn behind Ryan Fitzy Fitzpatrick for a year.
4. Cincinnati Bengals – Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
With Jonathan Joseph dealing with injuries lately, and both he and Leon Hall needing new contracts, the Bengals are even more content to take the best player on the board in Peterson who can also play some safety in the meantime. Maybe Carson Palmer isn't their starting quarterback any longer, according to recent news, but all four of the heralded "first round" quarterback prospects need time to develop before playing anyways so the Bengals may wait until the second round.
5. Arizona Cardinals – Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
Cardinals don't make a fuss, they just take who they consider the best player at their pick and hope it works out for the best. They sign Marc Bulger to be their starting quarterback, Kyle Orton would be a nice option but I don't see them giving up a draft pick for him nor do I see Denver releasing him instead of getting a trade done.
6. Cleveland Browns – Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina
The Big Show gave Mangini his one year, but Holmgren moved on and now will install the 4-3 defense he wants his teams to have. And the biggest part of a 4-3 defense is defensive end. Starting quarterback is Colt McCoy.
7. San Francisco 49ers – Jake Locker, QB, Washington
New head coach Jim Harbaugh isn't going to be interested in a veteran quarterback who might not fully buy into his program, he's going to start with his own franchise quarterback to develop from scratch. Much like his brother John Harbaugh's first draft pick with the Ravens was quarterback Joe Flacco in 2008.
8. Tennessee Titans – Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
The win-now Titans acquire a veteran quarterback in either Donovan McNabb or Kyle Orton, which then allows them to take the stellar Prince who fell into their laps. Taking Adam Jones sixth overall in 2005 to taking Prince Amukamara eighth overall in 2011, talk about night and day.
9. Dallas Cowboys – Marcell Dareus, DE, Alabama
The Cowboys' decision becomes much easier with Amukamara off the board, they take their top-rated 3-4 DE in Dareus.
10. Washington Redskins – Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
Shanahan doesn't like any of the remaining quarterbacks, but their wide receiver situation is also pitiful so they look to acquire a big-bodied starter in Julio Jones who can make plays as a receiver and also do a great job of run-blocking.
11. Houston Texans – Justin Houston, OLB, Georgia
The Texans hired Wade Phillips as their new defensive coordinator, and he's going to convert their 4-3 defense to his 3-4 defense. Which is why they add the 3-4 OLB prospect they need in the athletic pass-rushing threat who shares his surname with the city drafting him.
12. Minnesota Vikings – Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
The Vikings will sign either Vince Young or Donovan McNabb in the offseason to be their starting quarterback. Their offensive line is borderline horrendous in pass protection. Rick Spielman is involved in making the draft pick, and he's not averse to some risk in his draft picks and decisions.
13. Detroit Lions – Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA
I'm not sure about this pick because I really don't think Ayers is anywhere near tough enough for Jim Schwartz's tastes nevermind nutjob Gunther Cunningham, but Schwartz says the team is looking to further improve its starting 22 and they do have a need at outside linebacker. Side note, the funniest quote of the offseason so far goes to The Detroit News' beat writer Chris McCosky: "The Lions will probably invest significantly to bring Chris Houston back. He showed he could be a shutdown cornerback on the left side ..." Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha, that's awesome. Chris Houston, shutdown cornerback. Going to be really hard to top that zinger.
14. St. Louis Rams – Cameron Jordan, DT/E, California
Saw a recent mock that had the Rams taking Maryland WR Torrey Smith here. Terrible. When they could just re-sign Mark Clayton? Or sign Randy Moss for what could be relative peanuts? Plus they also have Donnie Avery coming back off IR, among their other young receivers. Spags would prefer to take an offensive player because he knows he can coach up the defense, but there's no offensive player to take. Not unless they want to trade away Steven Jackson to take Mark Ingram.
15. Miami Dolphins – Cameron Newton, QB, Auburn
Owner Stephen Ross is excited!
16. Jacksonville Jaguars – Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
General manager Gene Smith loves to be cute, but he's definitely getting a fantastic player here.
17. New England Patriots (from Oakland) – Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri
6-4, 260, and runs 4.6. Belichick finally finds his first-round outside linebacker.
18. San Diego Chargers – J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin
A.J. takes J.J., making his stout defense even stouter with an outstanding 3-4 DE prospect.
19. New York Giants – Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
General manager Jerry Reese is a good one. Lets extremely injury-prone Ahmad Bradshaw sucker whichever other team that signs him in free agency, meanwhile Reese stays put and has excellent RB prospect Mark Ingram reach his pick. Brandon Jacobs will still be a big dumbass.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
Bucs need a DE, settle for the overrated Clayborn and hope his play in the pros is much more like his junior season at Iowa than his senior season.
21. Kansas City Chiefs – Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State
I readily admit the biggest factor in this pick is that Scott Pioli apparently loves him some SEC boys, but the pick is conceivable nonetheless as they add to their offensive line. Especially as Sherrod has potential to play left tackle, nevermind right tackle.
22. Indianapolis Colts – Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College
Fortunately for the Colts, the last of their big three of tackles reaches their pick.
23. Philadelphia Eagles – Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
Knuckleheads are not dependable. Jon Runyan wasn't a knucklehead. Winston Justice is a knucklehead. Gabe Carimi is not a knucklehead.
24. New Orleans Saints – Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M
Saints want to upgrade their pass rush.
25. Seattle Seahawks – Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh
The Seahawks were interested in Brandon Marshall and Vincent Jackson, their interest in a big-bodied receiver who can make plays hasn't disappeared.
26. Baltimore Ravens – Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State
Ozzie Newsome knows how to work the draft board and get value, drafting Heyward with his pick.
27. Atlanta Falcons – Tyron Smith, OT, USC
RT Tyson Clabo is a free agent and LT Sam Baker is much closer to a stopgap measure than a surefire starter. A 13-3 team isn't rife with holes, they can afford to develop Smith.
28. New England Patriots – Stefen Wisniewski, OG/C, Penn State
Logan Mankins is a free agent (maybe they franchise tag him for 2011?), Stephen Neal is in the last year of his contract and could retire this year if not next, Dan Connolly is in the last year of his existing deal, and center Dan Koppen is also in the last year of his existing contract. I think Belichick would prefer someone more athletic than Wisniewski, but all things considered may pull the trigger on him here.
*29-32: Teams involved in Championship Games**
33. New England Patriots (from Carolina) – Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland
I'm including this because I originally had this at #28, but I think they can wait until #33 to take Smith while that seems less likey with Wisniewski (particularly past Chicago?). Wes Welker and Deion Branch are each in the last year of their existing contracts. Brandon Tate is a one-trick pony who can't run a full route tree. Taylor Price can probably run a full route tree but doesn't have the speed to seriously challenge NFL secondaries. And Smith fits in line with previous receivers Belichick drafted early, Bethel Johnson and Chad Jackson.
Best players remaining:
- Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado – Not only the prospect most likely to crack the above, but the prospect who could jump the most spots in doing it.
- Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame – Him sneaking into the above could also happen, as teams will want a big-bodied tight end who can move well and be a factor in the passing game. Obviously if he's in full health for the draft evaluation process.
- Muhammad Wilkerson, DT/E, Temple – Likely the best available 3-4 DE option, for the growing number of teams with 3-4 defenses.
- Jeremy Beal, DE/OLB, Oklahoma – Similarly, a 3-4 OLB prospect with good size who can provide a pass rush.
- Mike Pouncey, OG, Florida – Actually not one of the best players remaining, but I expect Pittsburgh to draft him with their first-round pick. Just thought I'd throw that in there.
- Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State – I think he's overrated by many “draft experts” and he won't go as high as they are projecting him to be. Of course they'll play it off after the fact.
- Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas – Has character concerns similar to Jimmy Clausen who slid into the mid-second last year, but at least Mallett has the physical tools to play as a legitimate starter.
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Jacobs hasn't been a "dumbass" since that Colts game
so I dunno that he’d exactly continue to be one.
That said, Ingram is a great pick and he is exactly the sort of RB with vision the Giants need. I’ve said he reminds me of Tiki Barber and I’ve also heard Emmit Smith’s name mentioned when drawing comparisons. That’s enough for me.
I do think the GIants will keep Bradshaw over Jacobs tho.
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I hate when big news comes out right around when I get a mock up
doesn’t necessarily change the Bengals pick, but Palmer wasn’t out by any means necessary.
Choke/Clutch is the fetishization of the small sample size.
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*wants
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
by shake n bake on Jan 23, 2011 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I wasn't aware of that
Still, like you say shake, I don’t know that that changes things all that much.
If Palmer wants to go to the Seahawks, I didn’t have them taking a quarterback prospect in the first round anyways. And I think they should let injury-prone Matt Hasselbeck walk if they can, although preferably not to leave everything to Clipboard Jesus.
The Bengals meanwhile still take Peterson at the 4th overall selection and then use their second-round pick to trade up to get Mallett or Andy Dalton of TCU.
and I take no issue with Castonzo over Carimi
I made the opposite choice, but wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if the Colts actually preferred Castonzo or I changed my mind somewhere down the line.
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
I'm not even sure if Castonzo is athletic enough for Polian
I think he is a borderline nutjob about this. Now granted that’s why he had Ryan Clady ranked as the #1 tackle over Jake Long in 2008, but it’s also why he traded a future first round pick to get Tony Ugoh who came out of a running offense (just horrible in retrospect). Although to be fair, the biggest problem with Ugoh was the guy couldn’t stay healthy, injured in every year of his career with the Colts, beyond his other issue(s).
But assuming the Colts do consider Sherrod and Castonzo as first round picks after their #1 guy in Solder, what happens if all three of those players are gone at their pick? My guess is, almost loathe to admit it, that they take Tyron Smith in spite of their evaluation (similar with Ugoh).
How the above could happen is if New England decides to takes a tackle at 16th overall, as left tackle Matt Light is also a free agent and he’s aging. But I don’t see that happening – at least in the above mock – as I don’t see a prospect meeting Belichick’s physical measurables criteria, plus they could move Sebastian Vollmer to left tackle, although his 33.25’’ arm length isn’t ideal for that position. Then again none of the first-round senior tackles’ arm length is all that great, supposedly.
but do you think the Ugoh and Saffold mistakes
could have him more ready to comprise on the athleticism side of his ideal LT than the experience/intangibles?
That’s my thinking with Carimi.
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
by shake n bake on Jan 23, 2011 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
*compromise
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
by shake n bake on Jan 23, 2011 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Well ...
1. Maybe that does happen.
2. Then again I wonder how much of the “Saffold mistake” was lip service to the fan(s). Or maybe just frustration with the pitiful play from the tackles (which he bascially outright stated during the season). Then again further, personally I would still take Jerry Hughes today without hesitation, so perhaps I’m not the person to ask about that particular thing. I’m happier with whichever tackle the Colts draft in the first round this year than I would be with Saffold, then and now. Again, that’s me. But I did find it interesting the Colts didn’t find him athletic enough, I thought he proved himself well in that regard at the Combine last year. He had other concerns though, particularly his run-blocking and his (back) injury history.
3. I think Polian is going to stick to his formula. For example I’ve been tinkering with a Colts’ mock and I think if he gets a chance at drafting Rodney Hudson with the 53rd overall pick, Polian will draft him. Obviously he’s a very good prospect although if he drops it’s because he is undersized … but so was Ryan Lilja. Again, sticking to the formula. In doing so, Polian likes to replace departed/ing veterans with younger guys who are very similar. (Witness the recent offseason comparison of Kavell Conner to David Thornton he made.) Considering that formula led him to a Super Bowl championship and almost winning another, I can see why he would stick with it despite the fans’ wishes for some tweaks.
4. Especially given that Super Bowl XLVI is in Indianapolis, I think the Colts are conscious of that. If they do want to tweak the formula, now isn’t the time to do it. I think they will keep or bring back some veterans they might have otherwise let go (easiest example being Adam Vinatieri). Ryan Diem will still get released though because he doesn’t help the Colts win games*^, especially not at his 2011 salary ($5.4M!), and there’s no worry of cap acceleration because he’s in the final year of his existing contract (see Raheem Brock last offseason).
5. I’m not sure how much I want Polian to compromise at left tackle. That’s the blindside protector of Peyton Manning. One could say the Jets have one of the best offensive lines in the league when healthy, or tat least one of the better run-blocking lines in the league, and yet they gladly have a pass-blocking-first tackle in D’Brickashaw Ferguson at LT. Absolutely they do. I’ll look for better run-blockers at the other four positions, but ideally I want a left tackle who can pass protect for my franchise quarterback.
That said, I do like Carimi. If only he had the knee bend and the foot quickness, well then he’d be the tackle drafted in the Top 10 if not Top 5 this year. If the Colts were to take the chance on anyone, I’d want it to be Carimi.
*^Polian, when asked about the idea of trading a player, said that you never give away a player who can help you win games. I don’t recall when exactly it was, but I kept that saying of his to memory.
to get a LT in the draft this year they have to compromise something
there was talk in the articles about the Colts and Peyton coming to the negotiating table about the Colts wanting to have some money to go into free agency this offseason. There are a couple half-decent LTs hitting the market, so I could see it, but if not they’ll have to roll with CJ or take a guy who is less than ideal in some areas.
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
by shake n bake on Jan 23, 2011 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
Thoughts
1. You touched on something I’ve been thinking/wondering.
On one hand, it seems (too) risky for the Colts to go into next season with the only potential starting left tackles on the roster being Jeff Linkenbach and two rookies. Although I wouldn’t rule out Linkenbach at all, actually, but still the argument is against him. If I recall correctly, the last few weeks of the season Polian did praise Johnson at least once. You would think Johnson might come cheap enough (and I mean cheap) to seriously consider keeping him. And Johnson does have the versatiliy to also start at right tackle and guard, although personally I didn’t think he played well at all at left guard in 2008.
But on the other hand, Johnson has played out his rookie contract and is now a free agent. Has has experience playing at left tackle, albeit with Peyton Manning masking his flaws, but left tackle experience all the same so maybe another team more willing to spend picks him up. Also it seems he’s often/always injured, which is a concern. The Colts need to upgrade their offensive line, and while Johnson isn’t the most glaring culprit (that’s Diem), he might be the second-most glaring. The Colts’ modus operandi in the cap system is to keep the great players and let the good/replaceable players walk.
They could re-sign Charlie Johnson and have him start at LT for at least 2011, with the 2011 first-round pick starting at right tackle. But then the Colts probably have a capable starting RT in Linkenbach, although run-blocking is still probably a concern. (Then again if the Colts were considering Rodger Saffold for right tackle, how much do they value run-blocking in their RT?) Linkenbach would fill the role of #3/swing back-up tackle though.
Things are going to make a lot more sense about two months from now, hopefully a new CBA will be agreed upon and free agency will have started. We’ll have a better sense of the Colts’ needs then.
Like at defensive tackle, if the Colts re-sign their guys (or possibly sign free agents?). My guess is still that the Colts go offensive tackle in the first round, and if they spend a first round pick on a tackle, it’s very likely to be a LT to be worth it (as awesome as it would be to have Gabe Carimi starting at RT – or LT – from day one).
2. Colts potentially spending money in free agency
Have to admit, this excited me to read it. Not that free agency is a guarantee, depends who they would actually sign and how it works out. I do think lineman, offensive and defensive, are particular better after their first few years in the league as they gain experience and their bodies adjust.
I haven’t really checked out the list of available free agent lineman, I’ll have to check it out.
Two thoughts
Johnson isn’t at all our 2nd weekest lineman actually he is our second strongest id argue behind Saturday. He did do a good job this year and should be resigned.
The second is that Saffold wasn’t being considered for RT for us. He was passed up cause it was thought he could only or was more of a RT. This tells me they are not looking for a guy to play RT but instead LT and someone gets pushed into LT.
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by TheAngelsColts on Jan 23, 2011 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
Carimi’s flawed technique, especially in pass protection, scare me. I’m thinking Costanzo, who is athletic enough for the system and is technically sound.
I've only done a little bit of scouting so far
but with poor technique Carimi still did a fine job against a couple 1st round DEs. It’s not flawed like inherently flawed, uncorrectable. Don’t forget these things are coachable. The biggest technique issue is he doesn’t bend his knees well enough/over-extends his upper body too much. The combo makes for bad technique; a little of either one is commonplace in the NFL and lots of guys get by fine without great technique.
by jacobstevens on Jan 25, 2011 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
I wanted to wait for the specific draft order, partly because I'm not sure how the three remaining games will turn out
It’s a credit to the last four teams remaining, I suppose.
Sorry to bum you out about not seeing how another mock paints the figurative picture with respect to your favorite team. I’ll have it all in my next mock, hopefully.
As a Colts fan, I hope the Jags don't take Kerrigan
He would be a fantastic addition to their defense.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Cleveland takes him at 6th overall, depending on the availability and their evaluations of Bowers and Quinn. Holmgren had Patrick Kerney in Seattle, Kerrigan is very similar.
I think every coach is going to fall in love with Kerrigan.
Nice for Denver
for all mockers, if you for any reason dont give Carolina Fairley, give him to Denver
defensive minded head coaches
want DEFENSIVE players. the coach is going to think they they always need more talent. that made absolutely no sense about how they coach up the defense. defensive head coaches select defense
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by HawaiiEaglesFanatic on Jan 23, 2011 4:39 PM EST reply actions
Last 5 years + More
2005 Mike Nolan (Ravens DC → 49ers HC) – QB Alex Smith
2005 Nick Saban (college → Dolphins HC) – RB Ronnie Brown
2005 Romeo Crennel (Pats DC → Browns HC) – WR Braylon Edwards
2006 Eric Mangini (Pats DB → Jets HC) – OT D’Brickashaw Ferguson
2006 Rod Marinelli (Bucs DL → Lions HC) – LB Ernie Sims
2007 Mike Tomlin (Bucs DB → Steelers HC) – LB Lawrence Timmons
2008 John Harbaugh (Eagles DB/ST → Ravens HC) – QB Joe Flacco
2009 Jim Schwartz (Titans DC → Lions HC) – QB Matthew Stafford
2009 Steve Spagnuolo (Giants DC → Rams HC) – OT Jason Smith
2009 Rex Ryan (Ravens DC → Jets HC) – QB Mark Sanchez
2009 Mike Singletary (promoted to 49ers HC) – WR Michael Crabtree
2009 Raheem Morris (promoted to Bucs HC) – QB Josh Freeman
Plus:
1. The likelihood of A.J. Green having less character concerns than Fairley and less motivational concerns than Bowers, considering this is the first overall pick in the Draft.
2. The Panthers really need to move on from Steve Smith.
3. Ron Rivera is coming from San Diego were they had great success offensively with big receivers. And he hired the TE coach from the Chargers to be his offensive coordinator in Carolina.
Tomlin was DC in Minnesota before becoming HC in Pittsburgh
Still proves your point. But just thought i’d point it out to you
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"And Smith fits in line with previous receivers Belichick drafted early, Bethel Johnson and Chad Jackson."
…and that worked out HOW for them? Smith has bust all over him. DHB 2.0.
That said, I like the Smith/Wisniewski picks.
I just think #33 would be Wilkerson in this situation.
by Richard Hill on Jan 23, 2011 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
Glad you like those
I’m betting Smith is particularly appealing, I know Pats fans would love to add a highly talented and athletic outside linebacker prospect who could rush the passer. Sure the Patriots drafted Jermaine Cunningham last year, but:
(1) it’s rare to find a prospect who fits Belichick’s physical criteria, hence the long wait; and
(2) I haven’t checked but my guess is Ninkovich’s contract ends in a year or so, and with the growing number of 3-4 defenses in the league nowadays, he’ll probably find more dollars elsewhere once he hits the market.
As for Wilkerson, I haven’t mapped it out further but he might go in that undefined 29-32 range with the three 3-4 defenses in that group.
by project geo on Jan 23, 2011 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
Oh I don't disagree with you on Smith
I’m not big on him. Nor do I think much of the Maryland program for that matter.
But I think you might agree that the pick I mocked and the reasoning behind it is legitimate, even if you’re not a fan of it. That’s my goal at least.
by project geo on Jan 23, 2011 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
I know this sounds pretty obsurd
but I don’t see Harbaugh taking Locker merely based on his hatred of USC (and by extension the staff at Washington). He’s said many a terrible thing about the coaches and group at UW over the last two years. He rarely had anything decent to say about Locker in the pregame pressers and I just refuse to believe he drafts him if he has any sort of personnel control.
Slip Newton or Mallet in there.
Also in regards to Baldwin at 25
Seattle has much bigger needs and I see them taking Tyron Smith to occupy the RT spot or Paea to add some depth to a slim interior DL.
I know the Hawks want to address RT, but spending a 1st round pick on a ZBS RT seems too much of a luxury to me, no matter how much some scouts supposedly love Smith’s feet. Seattle already has a great LT prospect in Okung (I really liked Okung coming out), I think they can take another position in the first round at least and pick up RT (or maybe interior OL?) later.
Paea is an excellent mention, I probably should have gone with him. You’re definitely right in that they want to improve the interior of the DL, at least if Carroll’s recent presser is anything to go by I read. Not to mention Mebane being a free agent, lack of a CBA aside.
by project geo on Jan 23, 2011 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
Not absurd at all
Thanks for your input, I’ll definitely keep it in mind. That’s a valuable nugget of info. If Harbaugh doesn’t think he can win with the kid, he certainly won’t draft him. Or maybe he could think Locker is too much of project to coach up, he may not have the luxury of time to spend with him in the results-oriented league that is the NFL.
In that event, I’m not sure if Harbaugh goes with Newton or Mallett (honestly I’d probably mock another player to San Fran), but I think Shanahan at 10th overall would welcome Locker with open arms.
by project geo on Jan 23, 2011 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
Justin Houston at 11?
Huge reach. Texans also have their rush OLB in Connor Barwin.
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The Seahawks won't draft a WR in the first round.
They just signed both of their starting WRs, Mike Williams and Ben Obomanu, to 3 year contract extensions. Plus, there is nice depth behind them.
You’re sold on Obmanu? Good point on having younger guys in Tate and Butler in the receiving core, even if those are much smaller guys compared to Baldwin.
Mike Williams can be the big body guy that Baldwin is
and with Tate, Butler and Obomanu to round out the group, I don’t see it either. There are just soooo many bigger needs. Plus I think Baldwin is a stretch in the first.
Should also state that I'm not totally sold on Williams and Obo as legitimate options
but both just signed contracts, so it shows me that Carrol and Schneider are.
Locker
I would be pretty surprised if he goes that High. Its been Gabbert and Mallet then maybe Newton depending on what team will reach. Locker may change that with a good performance at the Senior Bowl. But I have also heard Locker may drop like a stone out of the first round. I think he will go in the first but I would be surprised if he goes in the first 10 picks that is more likely to be Gabbert and Mallet and maybe Newton.
Locker fits the best in the WCO.
He is the best QB for that scheme. At least I believe so.
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Just like I expected
Paea measured in at 6011/295 at the Senior Bowl. He definitely wasn’t the 311 he was listed at.
He’s a 1-tech/3-tech 4-3 tweener, without being exceptional at either.
No 1st round QBs for the Bills
Get it through your little pin pointed head, it ain’t gonna happen. I’ll be Green or Peterson. With the draft deep in defensive lineman and to a lesser extent, rush LBs, Buffalo surprises AGAIN!
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