KWHIT97
04-13-2009, 11:17 AM
This is how I see the 1st round shaping up.
1. Lions- QB Matt Stafford (Georgia)
I think he is a lock to be the #1 pick, they want that strong arm to hit Mega-tron down the field.
2. Rams- LB Aaron Curry (Wake Forest)
Everyone thinks OT here and it makes sense but I think Spags wins out and has Curry as the #1 player on his board, the GM listens and they make him the #2 pick. Spags loves defense and gets a guy to anchor his for the next 10 years.
3. Chiefs- OT Jason Smith (Baylor)
With this pick the Chiefs have the luxury of moving Branden Albert to RT or Guard where he is a better fit. Smith will protect Cassel's blind side for years to come.
4. Seahawks- OT Eugene Monroe (Virginia)
The guy the Hawks wanted all along falls into thier laps. Monroe can learn under one of the league's all-time greats and be ready to be a rock on the left side for the next decade.
5. Browns- WR Michael Crabtree (Texas Tech)
It has been reported that the Browns are in love with this guy. I think they go ahead and take Crabtree with a deal already pretty much in place for Braylon Edwards which we'll see later.
6. Bengals- OT Andre Smith (Alabama)
The Bungals have never shyed away from character issues and they will probably never learn (as evident by the Tank Johnson signing), Smith has all the talent in the world and will be a nice addition to thier depelted O-Line, if he matures.
7. Raiders- DE Brian Orakpo (Texas)
Al Davis actually makes a smart pick and gets a pass-rushing force in Orakpo. I think Al has his eye on Crabtree but when he is gone he has to scramble around and without having the chance to really think about it he makes the right choice.
8. Broncos*- NT B.J. Raji (Boston Coll.)
I have a gut feeling that the Broncos and Jags have an agreement in place if the Broncos target player is there, the Jags will move down, we may overpay a bit by giving up 12 and a 3rd this year plus maybe a leter round pick but we get the NT that is so hard to find for the 3-4. I can imagine the reactions on fans faces when they think we are for sure trading up for Sanchez and we take Raji.
9. Packers- OLB Everett Brown (Florida St.)
The Packers listen to all kinds of offers from teams wanting to move up to take Sanchez but turn them all down because the guy they want is staring them in the face. Brown is exactly what they need to make the transistion to the 3-4 a little smoother.
10. 49ers- QB Mark Sanchez (USC)
I'm a little skeptical that the 49ers will pass on Sanchez if he is available. What's the rule? If you have a franchise QB available to you and you do not have one you must take one, well here ya go.
11. Bills- CB Malcolm Jenkins (Ohio St.)
I know they took a CB last year but I just can't get over how the Bills seem to love Buckeyes DB's, Jenkins can also play Safety which is an area of need for the Bills.
12. Jaguars*- WR Jeremy Maclin (Mizzou)
After trading down with the Broncos they get the WR they wanted all along. Maclin has good size, blazing speed and adds KR abilities as well, a no brainer here.
13. Redskins- LB Brian Cushing (USC)
The Skins will be looking for some youth on defense and Cushig will fit their scheme well, he can play SAM or MIKE.
14. Saints- CB Vontae Davis (Illinois)
This is high risk/high reward pick. I think pyhsically Davis is the best CB in the draft but he has some character concerns, the Saints will overlook these to strengthen thier defensive backfield.
15. Texans- RB Chris Wells (Ohio St.)
Gary Kubiak is salivating at the thought of Beanie and Slaton as his 1-2 punch, this is about all the further I see him falling.
16. Chargers- DE Tyson Jackson (LSU)
After losing Igor I really think this pick is a no-brainer, Jackson can anchor well vs. the run and can provide some push from the outside as well.
17. Jets- QB Josh Freeman (Kansas St.)
Rumor has it the Jets really like this kid and after toying with the idea of moving up to get Sanchez, they settle for the guy they have rated higher anyways.
18. Broncos- DE/OLB Robert Ayers (Tennesee)
Ayers is exactly the kind of versatile player the Broncos need for thier new 3-4 look. He can play DE with his hand down or stand up and rush the passer, another Adalius Thomas type. Raji and Ayers will improve our front 7 dramatically.
19. Buccaneers- DT Peria Jerry (Ole Miss)
Jerry is a nice fit in the cover 2 the Bucs employ and is the best Defensive player available at this point.
20. Lions- LB Rey Maualuga (USC)
Everyone seems to think the Lions need O-Line help but I think they are sold on Jeff Backus holding up for another 3 or 4 years and they invested and early pick on an OT last year. They got thier franchise QB and now they want a guy to lead thier defense.
21. Eagles- OT Michael Oher (Ole Miss)
This guy has fallen far enough and the Eagles will look to solidify thier O-Line. With the addition of Stacy Andrews (RT), Shawn Andrews (G) and Oher being groomed at LT this line will look dominant.
22. Vikings- WR Percy Harvin (Florida)
They are really looking to upgrade thier passing game to open things up for Peterson and Harvin can do just that and help immensly in the return game as well.
23. Patriots- RB Knowshon Moreno (Georgia)
I think the Laurence Maroney project is officially done on Bean town, Moreno reminds me of a Belichick player and they get good value here.
24. Falcons- TE Brandon Pettigrew (Okla. St)
Another weapon for Ryan, Pettigrew will be a nice fit in this offense and I really thin they'll neglect the defense if he is available.
25. Dolphins- LB James Laurinaitis (Ohio St)
This kid is just the type of player Bill Parcels loves, he won't jump off the chart at you but will improve any defense and will be a nice value here.
26. Ravens- WR Darius Heyward-Bey (Maryland)
They pluck this guy right from thier own backyard. Flacco needs weapons and Heyward Bey is just the big play threat he needs. Mason is getting old and they need someone to groom behind him.
27. Colts- LB Clint Sintim (Virginia)
He is good value here and he just seems like a Colts type of pick to me.
28. Eagles- S Louis Delmas (West. Michigan)
After losing Dawkins they have to something at Safety, so they reach a little and take the best one in the draft.
29. Browns*- LB Clay Matthews Jr. (USC)
This pick is made possible by trading Braylon Edwards to the Giants. After taking Crabtree they pull the trigger on this deal to get a top notch defensive player. Imagine how crazy the Browns faithfull will be to see another Clay Matthews in Brown and Orange.
30. Titans- CB Darius Butler (UCONN)
A good fit for this defense and after all the good recievers are gone they decide to add a talented CB to be groomed to take over for Nick Harper in a year or 2.
31. Cardinals- OLB Larry English (N. Illinois)
English will provide a nice pass rush for the Cardinals in thier 3-4 and is good value here a real smart pick.
32. Steelers- C Alex Mack (California)
I think the main focus of this draft for Pittsburgh will be O-line and they get the future anchor of it in Mack, a Steelers type player.
This is what I see going down, there will be trades and while they are hard to predict I tried to throw a few in there to make it interesting.
FLAME AWAY!!!
1. Lions- QB Matt Stafford (Georgia)
I think he is a lock to be the #1 pick, they want that strong arm to hit Mega-tron down the field.
2. Rams- LB Aaron Curry (Wake Forest)
Everyone thinks OT here and it makes sense but I think Spags wins out and has Curry as the #1 player on his board, the GM listens and they make him the #2 pick. Spags loves defense and gets a guy to anchor his for the next 10 years.
3. Chiefs- OT Jason Smith (Baylor)
With this pick the Chiefs have the luxury of moving Branden Albert to RT or Guard where he is a better fit. Smith will protect Cassel's blind side for years to come.
4. Seahawks- OT Eugene Monroe (Virginia)
The guy the Hawks wanted all along falls into thier laps. Monroe can learn under one of the league's all-time greats and be ready to be a rock on the left side for the next decade.
5. Browns- WR Michael Crabtree (Texas Tech)
It has been reported that the Browns are in love with this guy. I think they go ahead and take Crabtree with a deal already pretty much in place for Braylon Edwards which we'll see later.
6. Bengals- OT Andre Smith (Alabama)
The Bungals have never shyed away from character issues and they will probably never learn (as evident by the Tank Johnson signing), Smith has all the talent in the world and will be a nice addition to thier depelted O-Line, if he matures.
7. Raiders- DE Brian Orakpo (Texas)
Al Davis actually makes a smart pick and gets a pass-rushing force in Orakpo. I think Al has his eye on Crabtree but when he is gone he has to scramble around and without having the chance to really think about it he makes the right choice.
8. Broncos*- NT B.J. Raji (Boston Coll.)
I have a gut feeling that the Broncos and Jags have an agreement in place if the Broncos target player is there, the Jags will move down, we may overpay a bit by giving up 12 and a 3rd this year plus maybe a leter round pick but we get the NT that is so hard to find for the 3-4. I can imagine the reactions on fans faces when they think we are for sure trading up for Sanchez and we take Raji.
9. Packers- OLB Everett Brown (Florida St.)
The Packers listen to all kinds of offers from teams wanting to move up to take Sanchez but turn them all down because the guy they want is staring them in the face. Brown is exactly what they need to make the transistion to the 3-4 a little smoother.
10. 49ers- QB Mark Sanchez (USC)
I'm a little skeptical that the 49ers will pass on Sanchez if he is available. What's the rule? If you have a franchise QB available to you and you do not have one you must take one, well here ya go.
11. Bills- CB Malcolm Jenkins (Ohio St.)
I know they took a CB last year but I just can't get over how the Bills seem to love Buckeyes DB's, Jenkins can also play Safety which is an area of need for the Bills.
12. Jaguars*- WR Jeremy Maclin (Mizzou)
After trading down with the Broncos they get the WR they wanted all along. Maclin has good size, blazing speed and adds KR abilities as well, a no brainer here.
13. Redskins- LB Brian Cushing (USC)
The Skins will be looking for some youth on defense and Cushig will fit their scheme well, he can play SAM or MIKE.
14. Saints- CB Vontae Davis (Illinois)
This is high risk/high reward pick. I think pyhsically Davis is the best CB in the draft but he has some character concerns, the Saints will overlook these to strengthen thier defensive backfield.
15. Texans- RB Chris Wells (Ohio St.)
Gary Kubiak is salivating at the thought of Beanie and Slaton as his 1-2 punch, this is about all the further I see him falling.
16. Chargers- DE Tyson Jackson (LSU)
After losing Igor I really think this pick is a no-brainer, Jackson can anchor well vs. the run and can provide some push from the outside as well.
17. Jets- QB Josh Freeman (Kansas St.)
Rumor has it the Jets really like this kid and after toying with the idea of moving up to get Sanchez, they settle for the guy they have rated higher anyways.
18. Broncos- DE/OLB Robert Ayers (Tennesee)
Ayers is exactly the kind of versatile player the Broncos need for thier new 3-4 look. He can play DE with his hand down or stand up and rush the passer, another Adalius Thomas type. Raji and Ayers will improve our front 7 dramatically.
19. Buccaneers- DT Peria Jerry (Ole Miss)
Jerry is a nice fit in the cover 2 the Bucs employ and is the best Defensive player available at this point.
20. Lions- LB Rey Maualuga (USC)
Everyone seems to think the Lions need O-Line help but I think they are sold on Jeff Backus holding up for another 3 or 4 years and they invested and early pick on an OT last year. They got thier franchise QB and now they want a guy to lead thier defense.
21. Eagles- OT Michael Oher (Ole Miss)
This guy has fallen far enough and the Eagles will look to solidify thier O-Line. With the addition of Stacy Andrews (RT), Shawn Andrews (G) and Oher being groomed at LT this line will look dominant.
22. Vikings- WR Percy Harvin (Florida)
They are really looking to upgrade thier passing game to open things up for Peterson and Harvin can do just that and help immensly in the return game as well.
23. Patriots- RB Knowshon Moreno (Georgia)
I think the Laurence Maroney project is officially done on Bean town, Moreno reminds me of a Belichick player and they get good value here.
24. Falcons- TE Brandon Pettigrew (Okla. St)
Another weapon for Ryan, Pettigrew will be a nice fit in this offense and I really thin they'll neglect the defense if he is available.
25. Dolphins- LB James Laurinaitis (Ohio St)
This kid is just the type of player Bill Parcels loves, he won't jump off the chart at you but will improve any defense and will be a nice value here.
26. Ravens- WR Darius Heyward-Bey (Maryland)
They pluck this guy right from thier own backyard. Flacco needs weapons and Heyward Bey is just the big play threat he needs. Mason is getting old and they need someone to groom behind him.
27. Colts- LB Clint Sintim (Virginia)
He is good value here and he just seems like a Colts type of pick to me.
28. Eagles- S Louis Delmas (West. Michigan)
After losing Dawkins they have to something at Safety, so they reach a little and take the best one in the draft.
29. Browns*- LB Clay Matthews Jr. (USC)
This pick is made possible by trading Braylon Edwards to the Giants. After taking Crabtree they pull the trigger on this deal to get a top notch defensive player. Imagine how crazy the Browns faithfull will be to see another Clay Matthews in Brown and Orange.
30. Titans- CB Darius Butler (UCONN)
A good fit for this defense and after all the good recievers are gone they decide to add a talented CB to be groomed to take over for Nick Harper in a year or 2.
31. Cardinals- OLB Larry English (N. Illinois)
English will provide a nice pass rush for the Cardinals in thier 3-4 and is good value here a real smart pick.
32. Steelers- C Alex Mack (California)
I think the main focus of this draft for Pittsburgh will be O-line and they get the future anchor of it in Mack, a Steelers type player.
This is what I see going down, there will be trades and while they are hard to predict I tried to throw a few in there to make it interesting.
FLAME AWAY!!!