Monday, April 19, 2010

THE MOCK HAS LANDED!

It is here, finally, three days before the event starts in prime time. Here is the mock draft. Just a few things to mention before I start. 1- I think this is what most of the teams will/should do. But things change. 2- I cannot predict trades, so this is the mock barring any trades made before tonight and the Draft starting. I will try to edit as much as I can if things change before Thursday. ENJOY, and comment telling me how crazy I am.

JFLANland’s 2010 NFL Mock Draft

Rounds 1-3

Round 1

  1. St. Louis Rams- Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

The Rams have passed on too many QBs in the past. It is their biggest need. They are handcuffed into taking Bradford.

  1. Detroit Lions- Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

The best player in the draft. The Lions are thrilled he falls to 2

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma

The consensus Top 3 are gone. The Bucs hope McCoy is the next Sapp

  1. Washington Redskins- Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State

The Skins need value and need production. Okung is the safest pick in the draft, guaranteed to anchor the O-Line for ten years.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs- Eric Berry, S, Tennessee

The first true wild card spot. The Chiefs have a lot of needs, including O-Line, but Berry is the best player on their board. Kiper says he is the next Ed Reed.

  1. Seattle Seahawks- Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma

Matt Hasselbeck isn’t getting any younger. Walter Jones is probably retiring. A new OT helps fill that sizable void.

  1. Cleveland Browns- Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State

I have a feeling Mike Holmgren watched how productive last year’s talented problem receiver, Michael Crabtree, was in SF. The Browns have nothing, Bryant is an explosive compliment to Josh Cribbs.

  1. Oakland Raiders- Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee

Dare we say it, but I think the Raiders don’t take the sexy pick and draft a solid DT. I might also be predicting they trade for Jason Campbell, so no go on Clausen.

  1. Buffalo Bills- Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa

Another wild card spot. Chan Gailey is installing a spread offense, and Clausen doesn’t fit. Bulaga could be a top 5 talent, and fill the biggest need in Buffalo.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars- CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson

I think that the Jags miss Fred Taylor. CJ Spiller can return kicks and be Robin to Mo-Jo Drew’s Batman. That can help their dismal passing game.

  1. Denver Broncos- Earl Thomas, S, Texas

Dez is gone, so they address a defense issue. Brian Dawkins can’t play forever.

  1. Miami Dolphins- Brandon Graham, DE/OLB, Michigan

Todd McShay calls him the most underrated talent in the draft. It will be a tough decision for Miami between Graham and Morgan.

  1. San Francisco 49ers- Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers

The 49ers want someone to go opposite Joe Stanley. Davis has the talent to be a left tackle, but might be best as a bookend right tackle. Again, no joy in Clausen-ville

  1. Seattle Seahawks- Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech

The Seahawks traded for Charlie Whitehurst, so I don’t see them drafting a QB in round 1. Derrick Morgan is Kiper’s pick for the most underrated man, and fills a big need.

  1. New York Giants- Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama

The Giants have made little secret that they want McClain. They get their man.

  1. Tennessee Titans- Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, USF

An explosive pass rusher with more upside than many of his counterparts. He could be Mario Williams or Jevon Kearse.

  1. San Francisco 49ers- Joe Haden, CB, Florida

San Fran is ready to take Clausen, but they are amazed when Haden falls to them. They have him rated higher, and want to ride out the Alex Smith express, so they go with Joe.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers- Maurkice Pouncey, C, Florida

They don’t need much, but a center is one of their biggest needs. Now I wonder who he will be hiking the ball to…

  1. Atlanta Falcons- Sergio Kindle, DE/OLB, Texas

Need pick and best player available. Gives John Abraham a little competition, and might fire him up a smidge.

  1. Houston Texans- Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State

Dunta Robinson took the money and ran to Atlanta. Hello replacement.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals- Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma

Carson Palmer can never have too many weapons apparently. He hasn’t had a true Gates-style TE yet.

  1. New England Patriots- Jerry Hughes, DE/OLB, TCU

Just seems like the type of guy the Pats love. Hughes is a hard worker, and a versatile, tenacious defender. He and Jared Mayo will stick together for a while.

  1. Green Bay Packers- Mike Iupati, OG, Idaho

Aaron Rogers got sacked the most last year. The Franchise has to be upright if you are going to win.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles- Kareem Jackson, CB, Alabama

Filling needs with a lot of picks

  1. Baltimore Ravens- Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech

They are committed to giving Joe Flacco numerous weapons, including a young receiving he can develop with.

  1. Arizona Cardinals- Sean Witherspoon, LB, Missouri

They need to replace Karlos Dansby.

  1. Dallas Cowboys- Charles Brown, OT, USC

They need to replace Flozell Adams

  1. San Diego Chargers- Terrence Cody, NT, Alabama

They need to replace Jamal Williams. They need a running back also. More on that later.

  1. New York Jets- Taylor Mays, S, USC

Rex Ryan will pick defense, and safety is the biggest need.

  1. Minnesota Vikings- Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame

And the waiting finally ends! Ok, let’s be honest, there is no way that Clausen lasts this long. Someone will trade back into the first round to take him. But, if magically someone doesn’t, then the Vikings won’t be able to pass up on their next franchise QB, especially with McNabb negotiating an extension in DC.

  1. Indianapolis Colts- Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State

They need someone in the middle to go with Mathis and Freeney. Odrick could be that man.

  1. New Orleans Saints- Everson Griffen, DE, USC

The Super Bowl champs take the best player available, helping them in their pass defense. The pass rush should help out that secondary.

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