Rhett's Mock 15.0

I know I already had my "last mock" and a "real last mock", but I'm too excited, I put a lot of thought into each pick.  Enjoy!

Round 1

1. Carolina (2-14) Cam Newton - I hate this pick, but I feel that this is how it's going to go down.  A new head coach, Rivera will want the face of the franchise to be somebody he wanted.  Although Newton has a large downside, he has a very large upside.  Clausen can be traded after the lockout, or kept as a backup.  Look for a veteran QB, like McNabb, to be brought in.
2. Denver (4-12) Marcell Dareus - They need DTs bad(3 of them), they might as well take the best, and start rebuilding their defense from the front.  
3. Buffalo (4-12) Von Miller - They need a 3-4 DE, and a 3-4 OLB, the next best DE/DT is Nick Fairley, and his stock is falling, and the next best OLB is Von Miller, whose stock hase risen.  With a star like Von Miller, the Bills will never be at the bottom of the league in sack, ever.  They can take Blaine Gabbert here, but a lot of Bills fans like Fitzpatrick, or they want to try to get Luck next year.
4. Cincinnati (4-12) Robert Quinn - Dunlap was a great pick, but Antwan Odom can't stay healthy, a great pass-rusher like Quinn opposite Dunlap, will cause havoc in the backfield, whether it's hitting the QB, or taking down the back.   
5. Arizona (5-11) Tyron Smith - Ken Whisenhunt, likes Skelton, so Gabbert will most likely not be the pick.  Patrick Peterson is the Best Player Available right now, but Tyron Smith will make a much bigger impact on the team, then Peterson. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie had an off-year, and is expected to make a come-back.  Levi Brown needs to be upgraded, he is horrible,  Tyron Smith can come in, play Left Tackle, and improve this offense tremendously.  Skelton, or a veteran QB, will have more time to throw, and backs will have more holes to run through.  Left Tackle is one of the most important positions of football, and you need a great player to play it, and Smith fits the application.
6. Cleveland (5-11) A.J. Green - Colt McCoy needs a playmaker, Josh Cribbs is a good returner, and would make a good slot reciever.  Mohammed Massaquoi is at best, a solid #2.  Benjamin Watson is a really good player, and he is a playmaker, at tight end.  They have a playmaking tight end, a playmaking running back(shouldn't be in Madden Finals), and now they need that playmaking #1 reciever, and Colt McCoy will have a very good offense to manage.
   
7. San Francisco (6-10) Patrick Peterson - San Francisco received a trade offer, from Dallas, but the 49ers turned them down.  San Fransisco got lucky, and landed the best player in the draft.  He will contribute day one, and be a playmaker from years to come.
8. Tennessee (6-10) Blaine Gabbert - New Coach, New QB, fresh start.  Gabbert will be the face of the franchise for years to come.  But Tennessee should think about bringing in Marc Bulger, Donavan McNabb, Brett Favre(just joking).
9. Dallas (6-10) Aldon Smith - He fits Ryan's schemes very well, an article turned me on to this pick, that I read.  He is a really great player, and would be great running across from Ware. (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/667172-dallas-cowboys-rob-ryans-3-4-scheme-a-perfect-fit-for-missouris-aldon-smith)
10. Washington (6-10) Julio Jones - With no QB fitting the value here, a trade back was the first thought, but realizing Julio Jones was still available, and the need of two recievers, Julio Jones is the instant pick. Washington gets him at great value, and fills a big need. Another receiver should be found an free agency.
11. Houston (6-10) Prince Amukamara - BPA, and fills a need.  Whether that need is at cornerback(not really), or safety(YES!).
    
    TRADE: New England trades their 17th pick, and their 74th pick for Minnesota's 12th pick.
    
    
12. New England (14-2) Nick Fairley - They need a defensive end, and though Fairley is a DT, he can make the transition over.  Marcus Stroud can start the season, and Fairley can rotate with him, and eventually take the position.  Fairley is a monster, and I have no doubt in my mind, that he'll become great.  
13. Detroit (6-10) Anthony Castonzo - With no linebacker who fits the value of this pick, nor cornerback, Detroit grabs a great left tackle, Backus can now move to right tackle, and Castonzo can protect Stafford's blind side.
14. St. Louis (7-9) Stephen Paea - Gary Gibson is overmatched, and Stephen Paea would be a great fit.  No wide receiver is available at good value, so  this is a good pick, without finding a trade partner.
15. Miami (7-9) Mark Ingram - Ronnie Brown, and Reggie Williams are set to become free agents, so they need a running back.  This is good value for Mark.
16. Jacksonville (8-8)J.J. Watt - J.J. has great size, at 290, but can still get around the edge, and harass the QB.  He's a top 10 talent, and this is great value.  
17. Minnesota (6-10) Christian Ponder - They grab a great QB, it would of been called a big reach, by every analyst and his hair, so they trade back, and still get their guy.  They didn't trade that far back, but it is closer to Ponder's value(20-50).
18. San Diego (9-7) Cameron Jordan - They grab the guy they wanted, without trading up. Jacques Desaire is a free agent, so they need somebody to fill the space.  And Jordan will do a good job of that.
19. New York Giants (10-6) Nate Solder - William Beatty isn't the franchise left tackle they want.  They fire again at somebody they think can be that player.  
20. Tampa Bay (10-6) Da'Quan Bowers - Boy did he slide.  They grabed the best guy at his position when healthy.  If he responds well to the surgery, he'll a steal.
21. Kansas City (10-6) Phil Taylor - He is a first round talent, he's simply great.  Ron Edwards is a free agent, so this position needs to be filled.
22. Indianapolis (10-6) Derek Sherrod - They grab a great Tackle, who can run-block and pass-block great.  Maybe the run-game will be seen again.
23. Philadelphia (10-6) Gabe Carimi - They need a Right Tackle, so they grab the best right tackle in the draft.  Not only will he protect Vick's blind side, he'll be mauling in the run-game.
24. New Orleans (11-5) Akeem Ayers - Shaun Rogers was signed, so a mid-round DT successor can be found.  Akeem would move insides, and Vilma would move to the weakside.
25. Seattle (7-9) Jake Locker - Quarterback of the future.(If his accuracy is fixed)  Good value.
26. Baltimore (12-4) Titus Young - They need a wide receiver badly.  Speciffacly a deep-threat reciever.  One who can stretch the offense.  Anquan Boldin can only do so much.  
27. Atlanta (13-3) Jonathan Baldwin - They need two wide receivers, they draft Baldwin to be their #2, they will need to find a #1 in free agency though.  
28. New England (14-2) Justin Houston - Grabbed that elite rusher that they need.  A good DE in Fairley and a good rusher in Houston makes this a good defense again.
29. Chicago (11-5) Danny Watkins - Due to concerns about his age, he slides this far.  And Chicago lucks out, by grabbing an elite tackle.  
30. New York Jets (11-5)  Mason Foster - They need a outside rush line-backer.  This is arguably a reach, but I don't consider it one.  Solid pick.
31. Pittsburgh (12-4) Mike Pouncey - He slid a bit, and the Steelers get lucky.
32. Green Bay (10-6) Brooks Reed - Two long-haired white pass rushers on one team.  Oh boy.