OK, so my other Mock Draft just got screwed over by the Dolphins, so I thought to myself...Why not make another one....?
#1 Miami Dolphins-OL Jake Long, Michigan: He got signed today...
#2 St. Louis Rams-DE Chris Long, Virginia: With Jake Long going #1, the Rams lost their coveted offensive lineman, but that was probably their second biggest need in the draft. The Rams need a defensive lineman, and the only other option is Vernon Gholston. I've heard rumors that the Rams don't like him, which probably means that they'll take Gholston, but of the two, Long is probably the better fit for the Rams.
#3 Atlanta Falcons-QB Matt Ryan, Boston College: I had Ryan slipping in my other draft, and I still don't think this is the right pick, as Chris Redman showed some talent last season, and I don't like Ryan, but I can't deny the absolute man-crush that most scouts, and Todd McShay, have on Ryan. Granted, he is a solid QB, but I would liken him to a Jon Kitna. He's got the talent, but he's never gonna be the Peyton Manning-type QB everyone thinks he will be. Still, the Falcons are going to address the QB position. I'd just rather see them do it with an Erik Ainge in the 3rd round.
#4 Oakland Raiders-DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU: Al Davis might be the only person who can publicly admit liking a player, then actually follow through on it, but that isn't what will happen here. McFadden would be a great pick for the Raiders, but unless he has an o-line, he won't do anything. The Raiders won't take an o-lineman here, but they will take Dorsey to help shore up that defense. Sedrick Ellis is probably the better player, but the Raiders will take Dorsey.
#5 Kansas City Chiefs-OG Brandon Albert, Virginia: I had a really tough time with this pick. The Chiefs do not want to be in this situation, because they can't have Long, they can't get Ryan for trade bait, and there are no offensive linemen left who merit top 5 consideration, but Albert is the best left. I think the Chiefs would probably trade out of here, possibly to a team that wants McFadden, but I can't figure out who, besides the Cowboys, that would be...Albert himself is the best lineman remaining, and the Chiefs have needs at both tackle and guard, giving them several options with Albert.
#6 New York Jets-RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas: This, as well, was a very tough pick. Gholston would be a great pick here as well, and the Jets probably need a DE more than a RB, but the Jets also need someone who will help to make a splash with the fans, and that is what McFadden brings, plus himself being a dynamite runner.
#7 New England Patriots-DE Vernon Gholston, Ohio State: The Patriots, obviously, have very few holes so to speak, but the biggest need for them is a 3-4 type linebacker. Yes, Gholston is a defensive end, but at 6'3", 266, Gholston has the size to play linebacker or end, and the linebacker position would probably be a better fit for him in the pros.
#8 (Potential trade, Chiefs trade #17, #82, Fifth rounder, future #2 for #8, 4th rounder) Kansas City Chiefs-DE Derrick Harvey, Florida: The Chiefs just got rid of Jared Allen, have expendable draft picks now, and they need a dynamic pass rusher to replace Allen. The Ravens want to trade down, and Harvey fits the bill for the dynamic pass rusher.
#9 Cincinnati Bengals-DT Sedrick Ellis, USC: Ellis is a very good defensive tackle, and is the best player remaining. With Ellis still available, the Bengals are in a great position to take the best player remaining and fill a major hole at defensive tackle.
#10 New Orleans Saints-CB Leodis McKelvin, Troy: McKelvin is probably the best of a very deep class of first round corners, one of whom the Saints are in dire need of. The Saints had a terrible pass defense last season, and Leodis will be able to come in and shore that up a little.
#11 Buffalo Bills-CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee State: Yes, the Bills need a Wide Receiver, but they can get a very good one in the 2nd or 3rd round, and honestly, who do they have to start alongside Terrence McGee? After McKelvin, the One-Kidney Wonder is probably the best corner left in the draft, and a very good pick for the Bills here.
#12 Denver Broncos-OT Ryan Clady, Boise State: Matt Lepsis retired, the Broncos need a tackle, Clady fits in well, enough said.
#13 Carolina Panthers-OT Chris Williams, Vandy: The Panthers are going to move Terrelle Wharton inside, and desperately need someone to protect Jake Delhomme/Matt Moore's backside, and Williams is by far the best tackle remaining in the draft.
#14 Chicago Bears-RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois: As often as I hear that this is gonna be Otah, I can't help but think the Bears are about ready to give up on Ced Benson, and even if they aren't, this is a good pick. Mendenhall brings an all-around game to the Bears, and a definite 1-2 punch with either him and Benson or him and Adrian Peterson (The OTHER Adrian Peterson...).
#15 (Trade-Titans send #24, #85, future #1 to Lions for #15) Tennessee Titans-WR Limas Sweed, Texas: I think the Titans desperately need Sweed, even if they don't want to admit it. I have Limas as the #1 WR in this draft, and I do not think that he would fall to the Titans at #24, as several teams would be willing to nab him out of the Titans hands, particularily the Redskins at 21. This is totally a need-based trade, for both teams.
#16 Arizona Cardinals-CB Aqib Talib, Kansas: With Antrel Rolle moving to Safety, the Cards need a CB. Simple as that. Talib may not be the best cornerback in the draft RIGHT NOW, but he sure as hell has as much upside as any of the other remaining corners. If Mendenhall slips here, that becomes a no-brainer pick, but seeing that he went 14, the Cards take that CB they need so badly.
#17 Baltimore Ravens (From Minnesota through Kansas City)-QB Chad Henne, Michigan: By trading down to 17, the Ravens can get Henne, who is the most polished QB with the most talent remaining, for a much cheaper price than if they were to try to snag him at 8. The Ravens need a QB, as Kyle Boller hasn't worked out and Troy Smith still needs to prove himself. Henne will be able to step in and make a difference in Baltimore.
#18 Houston Texans-LB Keith Rivers, USC: The Texans will take their time on this, decidin between Rivers or Jeff Otah, but in the end, I think that the need for defense for the Texans will outweigh the offensive tackle position that they can pick up later on.
#19 Philadephia Eagles-CB Mike Jenkins, South Florida: With the rumors about a possible Lito Sheppard trade, the Eagles need a CB to start opposite Asante Samuel. Jenkins is a very good coverage CB who can make a hit, making him a very attractive option with Rodgers-Cromartie gone.
#20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers-WR Devin Thomas, Michigan State: The Bucs want Jenkins. They need a CB, and they want Jenkins, but they will settle for Thomas, who greatly improves their aging receivng corps. With Joey Galloway at something like 36 years old and Ike Hilliard around there, Thomas provides a young spark who is able to take any ball to the house.
#21 Washington Redskins-DE Phillip Merling, Clemson: With Philip Daniels being 35, the Skins need a solid end to replace him, and Merling does the trick.
#22 (Trade-Bears trade 2009 #1, 2008 pick #44 for #22) Chicago Bears-QB Joe Flacco, Delaware: Flacco is coveted by many teams, and I think that Jerry Jones would be more than happy to get the Bears' #1 for next season. Flacco is the best QB left, and even if he may take a year to get acquainted with the big stage, he's still an improvement over Rex Grossman...
#23 Pittsburgh Steelers-OT Jeff Otah, Pitt: How convienient for Otah, he gets to stay in Pittsburgh. The Steelers need a guard, but both Baker and Rachal are stretches at 23. Otah fills a huge need at tackle however, and any more protection that the Steelers can get for Big Ben helps...
#24 Detroit Lions (From Tennessee)-LB Jerod Mayo, Tennessee: This trade worked out great for the Lions, who want Mayo badly, but at 15, he is a stretch. At 24, this pick is very reasonable. Mayo comes in and instantly gives the Lions one of the best LB corps in the NFC North.
#25 Seattle Seahawks-RB Jonathan Stewart, Oregon: They are taking a RB, that's a no-brainer, especially after releasing Shaun Alexander, but it's down to Felix Jones or Stewart, and I think that Stewart is 1. the better back and 2. fits in the system better.
#26 Jacksonville Jaguars-DE Calais Campbell, Miami: The Jags are taking a d-lineman with this pick, and Campbell, despite all the negatives, is probably the best lineman remaining.
#27 San Diego Chargers-OT Gosder Cherilus, Boston College: The Chargers need a right tackle. BOOM.
#28 Dallas Cowboys-CB Antoine Cason, Arizona: Everyone knows that Jerry Jones wants Felix Jones, but they need a cornerback way more than they need a running back, and having picked up the #44 pick, they can grab either Jones or Chris Johnson there. Cason provides a physical force opposite the smaller Terence Newman, and improves that secondary greatly.
#29 San Francisco 49ers-WR DeSean Jackson: If you read my earlier blog, you'll know just how much I don't like Jackson, but he fills a great need for the 49ers, who have absolutely no WR corps. Darrell Jackson and Ashley Lelie? Come on...they take Jackson here.
#30 Green Bay Packers-OL Sam Baker, USC: The Pack fills another hole in the trenches, where they are aging, and Baker is the best remaining lineman in this draft.
#31 New England Patriots-Barney Stinson: Barney has a reputation for not leaving a trail, being able to impersonate others, and he can infiltrate the most secretive of places. The perfect pick for the Pats.
#31 New York Giants-S Kenny Phillips: The Giants really don't have a safety as Gibril Wilson isn't the greatest player to ever walk onto the field, and they will grab Phillips when they still have a shot at him.
-SS
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Comments (14)
So, how did that #8 pick go for ya? LOL Good blog anyway.
Denis24 is Jared Jeffries | 04/23/08, 07:40 AM
Report Offensive CommentYeah, the Jared Allen deal occured.
Esco Loves The Smell Of Napalm | 04/23/08, 09:44 PM
Report Offensive Commentgood mock draft but i still think the Jets shouldnt draft McFadden
Nyfan!-100 blogs! | 04/23/08, 10:00 PM
Report Offensive Comment*Updated at 9:05 CST 4/23/08*
SS-Ah yes, get lost! | 04/23/08, 10:10 PM
Report Offensive CommentHey, don't knock Jabari Greer, he held his own last year.
LIFER Serves McKelvin | 04/23/08, 10:13 PM
Report Offensive Commentwho?
SS-Ah yes, get lost! | 04/23/08, 10:16 PM
Report Offensive CommentThe guy "next to Terrence McGee".
LIFER Serves McKelvin | 04/23/08, 10:19 PM
Report Offensive CommentSS, Gibril Wilson was signed by the Raiders. He is no longer a Giant.
Big Ben68 | 04/23/08, 10:40 PM
Report Offensive CommentBolsters the case for Phillips even more...
SS-Ah yes, get lost! | 04/24/08, 04:51 PM
Report Offensive CommentOf all the pictures of Gholston you had to choose the one of him sacking Chad Henne. As a Michigan fan, I hate this blog.
As a Jet fan, thanks for D-Mac. I would rather have Gholston, though. If he goes to the Pats it will just be another nightmare for us.
J. HOVA: MISTER UNTOUCHABLE | 04/24/08, 04:55 PM
Report Offensive CommentI have a TON of issues with this, no offense SS...
1. LOVE the McFadden pick. I hope he'll fall to us on draft day. If he doesn't, I think the Jets might trade the pick. But if he does, no way we can pass him up.
2. There's a lot of speculation that the Rams are going to take Glenn Dorsey or Gholston. I don't think they're fascinated by Long, and I actually have Dorsey going #2.
3. No WAY Gholston will fall out of the top 6. If the Rams don't take him, the Raiders probably should. If the Raiders don't and take McFadden instead, the Jets are going to get Gholston. Belichick rarely ever drafts linebackers in the first round. And that's how I see Gholston, a linebacker.
4. I see the Bills picking Devin Thomas at #11. Yes, they need a corner, but with the depth in this year's class, they could grab a guy like Brandon Flowers or Antoine Cason in round two, or maybe even trade down. But they NEED a receiver across from Lee Evans BADLY.
5. I actually see the Patriots getting Rodgers-Cromartie. With Samuel gone, as well as Randall Gay, corner is a big need. Better to address it now than never.
6. Limas Sweed in the top 15? That's a pretty big reach in my opinion. If Devin Thomas is still on the board at 15, the Titans (if the trade is made) should take him. If Thomas is off the board, I think Malcolm Kelly should go there. All receivers are physically imposing, but Kelly and Thomas have more big-play ability than Sweed.
7. CHAD HENNE IN THE FIRST ROUND? HUMONGOUS REACH! That would be one of the strangest picks of the day. If the Ravens need Henne that bad, they should trade down to the very end of the first round. By no means is he a mid-first rounder.
8. Keith Rivers will not fall out of the top 12. I think he could actually go at 9 to the Bengals, but if he does not, there is no way the Broncos can pass him up. That defense was horrendous last season, and a franchise linebacker couldn't hurt them.
9. Jonathan Stewart, if he's not already gone, will go to the Texans. Their running game is a mess. Although Darius Walker performed pretty well, he's no franchise back. Stewart is. I don't think the toe injury is a big issue.
10. HOLY SIHT. JOE FLACCO AT 22? I love Flacco's arm, and I know his stock is rising, but he's still not a solid first rounder. What irks me, and I'm sure it's the same for NFL teams, is his level of competition. I see him as a early-to-mid second rounder.
11. Jeff Otah does not, in my opinion, fall out of the top 20. Otah would be great for the Philadelphia Eagles. Tra Thomas is getting up there as is Jon Runyan. The Steelers need a lineman, yes, but Otah should be gone by 23.
12. CALAIS CAMPBELL TO THE JAGUARS? I don't see Campbell as a first round talent anymore. Campbell, to go along with an average junior season, just SUCKED at his workouts. He's not going on Day One anymore on my mock.
13. I understand the Niners need a receiver, but Quentin Groves is still on the board. I don't see how San Fran can pass this guy up. I have Jackson going earlier actually. Tully Banta Cian was a bust signing, and it would be great to have a young 'backer next to Pat Willis.
14. The Packers need a corner, and some scouts think Brandon Flowers is the best all-around corner in this draft. He's not getting past them.
Sorry for dissecting your mock, but I couldn't resist.
erwin: Ming Lee... | 04/24/08, 05:31 PM
Report Offensive Comment1. Agreed
2. I know, but I've heard rumors that the Rams like Gholston and Dorsey, which probably means they AREN'T taking either of them, and you really can't go wrong with any of those three...
3. I think that if it comes down to Gholston and Dorsey, the Raiders are going to take Dorsey...however, I could totally see a team like the Bengals or someone else jumping up to 5 to take Gholston...
4. The thing about this, is that they can get Malcolm Kelly at 41 or possibly even James Hardy, either of the two would fit in nicely opposite Evans.
5. The Pats don't take corners in the first round...they just don't, and they've also already added several...
6. Either way, I still see the Titans trading up to grab one...
7. This one was a tough one for me. The Ravens have to hope that he'll fall to 38, but with QBs, you never know for sure. I've seen projections of Henne being taken at 8! I personally don't think it's a huge stretch, but yes, it's a stretch.
8. If Keith Rivers doesn't go to the Bengals or the Saints, I don't see anyone, save the Lions, that would consider taking him until 18. The Broncos have a hole at possibly the most important position on the offense since Lepsis is gone, and they need that LT.
9. As with #8, I think the Texans would rather improve that defense...
10. This was probably more of a stretch than Henne, because Henne is the more "proven" QB...I'm not saying it WILL happen, but there is a strong possiblity that it will...
11. Otah probably will go to Philly...
12. I can't see your logic here...you DON'T knock Malcolm Kelly for having horrendous workouts and think he'll be a first rounder, but you think the exact opposite for Campbell? Quentin Groves may be the pick there, however...
13. Groves is a mid-second round pick...
14. True...
SS-Ah yes, get lost! | 04/24/08, 07:14 PM
Report Offensive CommentThe reports are that the Rams don't like Gholston and don't have any plans of even drafting him or considering him. They are only looking at Chris Long and Dorsey.
I don't care if Matt Ryan is the highest graded QB, just because you need a QB doesn't mean you have to take one. Especially at 3. This draft is looking like the Jim Drunkenmiller QB draft class. No one pops and this guy comes out of no where to become the top QB prospect. He single handedly lost close games by throwing an INT for a TD just as many as he won. Plus he's inconsistant. He doesn't shine in any particular area and he isn't a physical specimen. All he has is size, approx 4,500 passing yards his senior year. Did I mention he also averaged 47 passes a game and was on the bottom half of collgiate QBs for efficincy. He was beat by the QB by ECU for crying out loud in efficiency. With all those passes he only managed 31 TDs to go along with 19 INTs. A lot of those INTs were returned for TDs and were in the fourth quarter. Alot were also thrown to linebackers. No way I give this guy 30 mil guaranteed with a 6-year 60 million contract. That's what he'd get playing a position that gets a premium price, if he gets drafted #3 he'll have the highest paying contract in this draft. He'll probaly make more than Peyton Manning.
I know you're just guessing where they go based on reports, but these scouts are getting terrible. They fall in love with this guy over one throw, and an explosive game against Bowling Green. Come on! This guy struggled against UMass, a D-I AA school. Mel Kiper and Todd McShay need to get their heads examined. Other than those two, football people everywhere are split on this guy. They love him or hate him. Most ex-football players in the booth don't like him that much.
El Pollo Loco | 04/25/08, 06:09 AM
Report Offensive CommentI had to add few more things:
When asked today where Mel Kiper has Matt Ryan graded in comparison to the las 2 QB draft classes (Leinart, Young, Cutler, Quinn, and Russell) He has him rated higher than all of them. In fact, he said he would have been high in the draft class that included Manning, Rivers, and Roethlisberger. That's based on draft grades and not on production. I want to know what games he was watching and what he's even grading. Vince Young willed his team to victory and beat teams with his arm and legs. He also was more efficeint than Ryan passing the ball. You can't tell me that Ryan is a better leader than Young. With no talent on offense he was the difference in close games that put them on the winning side of them which they normally would lose. Give him some receivers and a better O-Line and Tennessee will be off the charts. You might say Young regressed, but he had a serious injury to his leg which forced him to pass more taking him out of his game. That injury would have also taken something off of his zip. Matt Ryan is the most over hyped player in this draft, followed by Gholston, followed by Balmer from UNC. Otah had terrible workouts and there are major concerns about his drive. I' wouldn't take him in round one no matter how bad I needed a T, he'd be less of a risk in the 2nd - 3rd round range. I know he wouldn't last that long so some teams are going to be stupid and over pay for him in the first. I believe he's going to need a chip on his shoulder to produce.
I don't know why everyone neglects to talk about McFadden's case of fumbilitis. He has something like 25 fumbles over his career at Arkansas. That's a lot! Especially for how long he's played. He's about as likely to cough the ball up as he is to take it to the house. Jonathon Stewart is a beast, and is the most NFL ready and complete back there is. If you can get McFadden to hold onto the ball better, He will be worth the money it will cost to take him in the top 10. He has the potential to be one of the best, but he needs to learn not to fumble as much or else he will hurt the team that selects him by causing too many turnovers.
Hardy and Sweed are the two best WRs right now. Thomas is a project, and Jackson is too small to be a 1 or 2. He isn't Steve Smith who is a freak. He's the best slot receiver and KR/PR in this draft.
The best OL for the Broncos is Clady. He's the fastest and quickest lineman there is, which is what the Broncos draft and what they need because of there zone blocking scheme. They sacrifice size in the passing game for quickness in the run game. He has a rare combination of both. He needs to get stronger though, but that can fixed.
El Pollo Loco | 04/26/08, 12:19 AM
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