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Mock of a Hurricane (3 Round)
The mock guessing time is back and I would like feedback... please leave comments because those comments that just say "they wont take him" sound silly. NO trades are done because they are unpredictable. I am adding Mel Kiper’s picks and Todd McShay’s picks only because I see Kiper being accurate some times and McShay mainly because he is on the ESPN website (no other reason), I don’t keep up with other sites mocks because some are off the wall.
Remember This a Mock with players falling and rising, I might have put a player lower than you think… if that’s the case support your opinion with a “this team would get him before because…” Enjoy.
1 - Oakland Raiders: JaMarcus Russell, QB/LSU - Called this pick in my second mock of this year, they need a QB badly and with the depth of WR in the draft Oak goes franchise QB with number 1. Kiper: Russell. McShay: Russell.
2 - Detroit Lions: Brady Quinn, QB/Notre Dame - I think that Detroit needs a QB just as bad as they need OT and Quinn could be brilliant in a spread throwing system, Joe Thomas is so tempting but I can see a pretty good OT in the second round for them, then you have to look at available QB’s and I’m pretty sure Stanton is one or two years away from starting. Kiper: Quinn. McShay: Quinn.
3 - Cleveland Browns: Adrian Peterson, RB/Oklahoma - I know Browns fans might dog me for this pick but after I saw his workout (personally... I was there with NFL exec's) I can only see this pick, he shown that he can pretty much do it all. I think they give Kevin Schaffer (OLT) another chance this season and with Eric Steinbach (sp?) (OLG) playing next to him the line should improve as well. Kiper: Peterson. McShay: Peterson.
4 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Calvin Johnson, WR/Georgia Tech - It's too bad that they couldn't pick first mainly because Johnson deserves to go first overall, he is by far and away the best player in the draft this year, looks like Cadillac will have some running room after teams keep safety help over top of smaller CB’s. Kiper: Johnson. McShay: Johnson
5 - Arizona Cardinals: Joe Thomas, OT/Wisconsin - The Best OT in this years draft is off to replace a somewhat bust in Leonard Davis at LT the only problem with this is the Leinart is a lefty and Thomas won't have his backside, we might see Thomas change to RT but I doubt it. Kiper: Thomas. McShay: Thomas.
6 - Washington Redskins: Gaines Adams, DE/Clemson - He has the speed to actually provide a pass rush and he anchors pretty well in the run game area... look for Greg Williams to use this man and try to bring that defense back to one of the top in the NFL, the other upside is that he looks like he might be able to add more weight. Kiper: Adams. McShay: Adams.
7 - Minnesota Vikings: Ted Ginn Jr., WR/Ohio State - This is kind of going to be a big gamble because Ginn hasn't really done any off season workouts (mainly because of his foot) but his PR/KR return ability and his world class speed might be too much to pass up. They have a pretty solid team except for CB, OT, and DT depth but I think they go with Ginn here. They could add S depth as well but Smith is still fairly young… Sharper is the only aging member of the secondary. Kiper: Landry. McShay: Anderson.
8 - Houston Texans: LaRon Landry, S/LSU - Levi Brown is tempting but he is still too raw and he has only played tackle for a few years… does that give confidence to an NFL GM, that and I believe Kub will build his line with latter picks like the Broncos do. Their Safety corp is worse than the O-line and Landry will bring an immediate impact. Kiper: Hall. McShay: Brown.
9 - Miami Dolphins: Alan Branch, DT/Michigan - speculation has him falling but not from what I have heard through NFL sources. Branch is a big DT who will fit in either 3-4 or 4-3 defensive system as well as add some youth to an otherwise aging defensive line. It’s hard to find a big man with Branch’s athleticism. Kiper: Brown. McShay: Branch.
10 - Atlanta Falcons: Levi Brown, OT/Penn State - With a new offensive system coming in and no real eye popping O-lineman (Wayne Gandy is getting way too old) Brown can get some more coaching and learn for a year then help improve a O-line that didn't really do a great job pass blocking, even with the loss of Kerney there is enough depth at the DE position in this draft for the Falcons to take Brown. Kiper: Anderson. McShay: Landry.
11 - San Francisco 49ers: Dwayne Jarrett, WR/USC - With a majority of the off season spent upgrading the defense the 49ers once again go offense and give Smith the last first round offensive weapon for at least a couple of years... oh as well as replace and add depth for a departed Antonio Bryant, I say that because Lelie isn’t really a possession WR. Kiper: Jarrett. McShay: Ginn Jr.
12 - Buffalo Bills: Patrick Willis, ILB/Ole Miss - After losing the heart of the defense in Fletcher-Baker they will need to replace him with a great young athlete in Willis, especially with the fact that Spikes in on the trading block. This defense is improving and they can get a quality RB in the second round to at least give them youth and hopefully speed at the RB position. Kiper: Okoye. McShay: Hall.
13 - St. Louis Rams: Jamaal Anderson, DE/Arkansas - The Rams will add a much needed compliment to Leonard Little and improve a D-line that couldn't really create pressure last year. They look to add LB depth and maybe a starter on the strong side opposite of Tinoasamoa. Kiper: Branch. McShay: Okoye.
14 - Carolina Panthers: Greg Olsen, TE/Miami (FL) – The offense was fairly weak last year and they got no production from the TE position, they need another weapon for the QB to throw the ball to and Olsen will create mismatches with opposing defensive backs and open room for Foster and Williams to run. If there was a great 3rd QB on this board I would have picked a QB at this selection but I think they get one in the 2nd round. Kiper: Olsen. McShay: Willis.
15 - Pittsburg Steelers: Jarvis Moss, DE\OLB/Florida - After losing Joey Porter the Steelers are going to be looking at the defensive side of the ball. Moss brings speed, quickness and the ability to play either OLB or DE depending on what Mike Tomlin decides to do with the defense in the future. Kiper: Timmons. McShay: Moss.
16 - Green Bay Packers: Marshawn Lynch, RB/California - I have come the conclusion that G.B. will take Lynch as long as he gets past Buffalo at 12. They might seriously look at Hall or Timmons here but the need of RB is much more apparent. Kiper: Lynch. McShay: Lynch.
17 - Jacksonville Jaguars: Leon Hall, CB/Michigan - It is kind of hard to believe that the first CB is taken so late but Hall will start a chain reaction of CB's being taken in the first round. Jacksonville really needs another CB to play opposite Mathis. The Jags have a pretty solid team on paper but they have some huge holes that once fixed might make them a contender this year. Kiper: Ginn Jr. McShay: Carriker.
18 - Cincinnati Bengals: Amobi Okoye, DT/Louisville - The Bengals need a DT pretty bad, especially one who can stop the run as well as rush the passer, they will be a handful this year... oh, and by the way Okoye has never been arrested (pretty good sign huh). Kiper: Beason. McShay: Timmons.
19 - Tennessee Titans: Robert Meachem, WR/Tennessee - The Titans will need to add another target for young after losing Bennett to St. Louis and Wade to San Francisco. This is a wild card team that could surprise people and Meachem can definitely be put to good use. Kiper: Carriker. McShay: Bowe.
20 - New York Giants: Lawrence Timmons, OLB/Florida St. - I think that this is going to be between Sears and Timmons here. Timmons can play SLB and Gerris Wilkinson will start at WLB with depth in other positions to be added in the next rounds. Kiper: Posluszny. McShay: Houston.
21 - Denver Broncos: Adam Carriker, DE/Nebraska - While I'd like to see us trade out of the first round for more picks I think Carriker will be a very good pickup here. The Broncos could use him as a 3 technique or DE... now it just remains to be seen if he can be a pass rusher. Kiper: Moss. McShay: Spencer.
22 - Dallas Cowboys: Dwayne Bowe, WR/LSU - Even though they have quite a few WR's on their roster the Cowboys are going to need a young and capable WR who can take over when Owens puts his foot in his mouth or Glenn begins to lose his step. They will add a FS in round 2 to pair with Williams. Kiper: Meachem. McShay: Nelson.
23 - Kansas City Chiefs: Sidney Rice, WR/South Carolina - The Chiefs are going to pick up Rice purely on the fact that he is a big target that will allow the passing game to open up a little more especially with the 8 and 9 man fronts L.J. demands. Look for the Chiefs to add a big OT (Ugoh) in the next few rounds. Kiper: Houston. McShay: Jarrett.
Remember This a Mock with players falling and rising, I might have put a player lower than you think… if that’s the case support your opinion with a “this team would get him before because…” Enjoy.
1 - Oakland Raiders: JaMarcus Russell, QB/LSU - Called this pick in my second mock of this year, they need a QB badly and with the depth of WR in the draft Oak goes franchise QB with number 1. Kiper: Russell. McShay: Russell.
2 - Detroit Lions: Brady Quinn, QB/Notre Dame - I think that Detroit needs a QB just as bad as they need OT and Quinn could be brilliant in a spread throwing system, Joe Thomas is so tempting but I can see a pretty good OT in the second round for them, then you have to look at available QB’s and I’m pretty sure Stanton is one or two years away from starting. Kiper: Quinn. McShay: Quinn.
3 - Cleveland Browns: Adrian Peterson, RB/Oklahoma - I know Browns fans might dog me for this pick but after I saw his workout (personally... I was there with NFL exec's) I can only see this pick, he shown that he can pretty much do it all. I think they give Kevin Schaffer (OLT) another chance this season and with Eric Steinbach (sp?) (OLG) playing next to him the line should improve as well. Kiper: Peterson. McShay: Peterson.
4 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Calvin Johnson, WR/Georgia Tech - It's too bad that they couldn't pick first mainly because Johnson deserves to go first overall, he is by far and away the best player in the draft this year, looks like Cadillac will have some running room after teams keep safety help over top of smaller CB’s. Kiper: Johnson. McShay: Johnson
5 - Arizona Cardinals: Joe Thomas, OT/Wisconsin - The Best OT in this years draft is off to replace a somewhat bust in Leonard Davis at LT the only problem with this is the Leinart is a lefty and Thomas won't have his backside, we might see Thomas change to RT but I doubt it. Kiper: Thomas. McShay: Thomas.
6 - Washington Redskins: Gaines Adams, DE/Clemson - He has the speed to actually provide a pass rush and he anchors pretty well in the run game area... look for Greg Williams to use this man and try to bring that defense back to one of the top in the NFL, the other upside is that he looks like he might be able to add more weight. Kiper: Adams. McShay: Adams.
7 - Minnesota Vikings: Ted Ginn Jr., WR/Ohio State - This is kind of going to be a big gamble because Ginn hasn't really done any off season workouts (mainly because of his foot) but his PR/KR return ability and his world class speed might be too much to pass up. They have a pretty solid team except for CB, OT, and DT depth but I think they go with Ginn here. They could add S depth as well but Smith is still fairly young… Sharper is the only aging member of the secondary. Kiper: Landry. McShay: Anderson.
8 - Houston Texans: LaRon Landry, S/LSU - Levi Brown is tempting but he is still too raw and he has only played tackle for a few years… does that give confidence to an NFL GM, that and I believe Kub will build his line with latter picks like the Broncos do. Their Safety corp is worse than the O-line and Landry will bring an immediate impact. Kiper: Hall. McShay: Brown.
9 - Miami Dolphins: Alan Branch, DT/Michigan - speculation has him falling but not from what I have heard through NFL sources. Branch is a big DT who will fit in either 3-4 or 4-3 defensive system as well as add some youth to an otherwise aging defensive line. It’s hard to find a big man with Branch’s athleticism. Kiper: Brown. McShay: Branch.
10 - Atlanta Falcons: Levi Brown, OT/Penn State - With a new offensive system coming in and no real eye popping O-lineman (Wayne Gandy is getting way too old) Brown can get some more coaching and learn for a year then help improve a O-line that didn't really do a great job pass blocking, even with the loss of Kerney there is enough depth at the DE position in this draft for the Falcons to take Brown. Kiper: Anderson. McShay: Landry.
11 - San Francisco 49ers: Dwayne Jarrett, WR/USC - With a majority of the off season spent upgrading the defense the 49ers once again go offense and give Smith the last first round offensive weapon for at least a couple of years... oh as well as replace and add depth for a departed Antonio Bryant, I say that because Lelie isn’t really a possession WR. Kiper: Jarrett. McShay: Ginn Jr.
12 - Buffalo Bills: Patrick Willis, ILB/Ole Miss - After losing the heart of the defense in Fletcher-Baker they will need to replace him with a great young athlete in Willis, especially with the fact that Spikes in on the trading block. This defense is improving and they can get a quality RB in the second round to at least give them youth and hopefully speed at the RB position. Kiper: Okoye. McShay: Hall.
13 - St. Louis Rams: Jamaal Anderson, DE/Arkansas - The Rams will add a much needed compliment to Leonard Little and improve a D-line that couldn't really create pressure last year. They look to add LB depth and maybe a starter on the strong side opposite of Tinoasamoa. Kiper: Branch. McShay: Okoye.
14 - Carolina Panthers: Greg Olsen, TE/Miami (FL) – The offense was fairly weak last year and they got no production from the TE position, they need another weapon for the QB to throw the ball to and Olsen will create mismatches with opposing defensive backs and open room for Foster and Williams to run. If there was a great 3rd QB on this board I would have picked a QB at this selection but I think they get one in the 2nd round. Kiper: Olsen. McShay: Willis.
15 - Pittsburg Steelers: Jarvis Moss, DE\OLB/Florida - After losing Joey Porter the Steelers are going to be looking at the defensive side of the ball. Moss brings speed, quickness and the ability to play either OLB or DE depending on what Mike Tomlin decides to do with the defense in the future. Kiper: Timmons. McShay: Moss.
16 - Green Bay Packers: Marshawn Lynch, RB/California - I have come the conclusion that G.B. will take Lynch as long as he gets past Buffalo at 12. They might seriously look at Hall or Timmons here but the need of RB is much more apparent. Kiper: Lynch. McShay: Lynch.
17 - Jacksonville Jaguars: Leon Hall, CB/Michigan - It is kind of hard to believe that the first CB is taken so late but Hall will start a chain reaction of CB's being taken in the first round. Jacksonville really needs another CB to play opposite Mathis. The Jags have a pretty solid team on paper but they have some huge holes that once fixed might make them a contender this year. Kiper: Ginn Jr. McShay: Carriker.
18 - Cincinnati Bengals: Amobi Okoye, DT/Louisville - The Bengals need a DT pretty bad, especially one who can stop the run as well as rush the passer, they will be a handful this year... oh, and by the way Okoye has never been arrested (pretty good sign huh). Kiper: Beason. McShay: Timmons.
19 - Tennessee Titans: Robert Meachem, WR/Tennessee - The Titans will need to add another target for young after losing Bennett to St. Louis and Wade to San Francisco. This is a wild card team that could surprise people and Meachem can definitely be put to good use. Kiper: Carriker. McShay: Bowe.
20 - New York Giants: Lawrence Timmons, OLB/Florida St. - I think that this is going to be between Sears and Timmons here. Timmons can play SLB and Gerris Wilkinson will start at WLB with depth in other positions to be added in the next rounds. Kiper: Posluszny. McShay: Houston.
21 - Denver Broncos: Adam Carriker, DE/Nebraska - While I'd like to see us trade out of the first round for more picks I think Carriker will be a very good pickup here. The Broncos could use him as a 3 technique or DE... now it just remains to be seen if he can be a pass rusher. Kiper: Moss. McShay: Spencer.
22 - Dallas Cowboys: Dwayne Bowe, WR/LSU - Even though they have quite a few WR's on their roster the Cowboys are going to need a young and capable WR who can take over when Owens puts his foot in his mouth or Glenn begins to lose his step. They will add a FS in round 2 to pair with Williams. Kiper: Meachem. McShay: Nelson.
23 - Kansas City Chiefs: Sidney Rice, WR/South Carolina - The Chiefs are going to pick up Rice purely on the fact that he is a big target that will allow the passing game to open up a little more especially with the 8 and 9 man fronts L.J. demands. Look for the Chiefs to add a big OT (Ugoh) in the next few rounds. Kiper: Houston. McShay: Jarrett.
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