2011 NFL Mock Draft Titans Take Nick Fairley and Christian Ponder

by Jimmy on Apr 12, 2011 6:01 AM CDT in NFL Draft

Chad Reuter of CBS Sports and NFLDraftScout.com put out a two round mock of his own yesterday, and he, like everyone else in the free world, has the Titans taking Nick Fairley in the first round, but instead of Ryan Mallett in the second round he has the Titans taking Christian Ponder. I must say that I like this a lot better. The biggest question surrounding Ponder is his injury history, but you can believe that every NFL team will have all of those questions answered when the draft rolls around.

This is the first time in a while I have seen Ponder falling to 39.

Analysis from Reuter after the jump.

Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn: Fairley's pro day just accentuated his athleticism, and he gained back some of the weight he lost to run faster at the combine. His length and power perfectly fits the Titans' ideal for defensive tackles.

Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State : Finding a new starter is paramount for new coach Mike Munchak.

Ground breaking stuff on that second one there.

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This is much better.

Amazing what changing one pick can do to my opinion of a mock draft.

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by BonzosMontreaux on Apr 12, 2011 7:56 AM CDT reply actions

agreed.

Before I do anything I ask myself "Would an idiot do that?" And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing.

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by oHIo1 on Apr 12, 2011 8:07 AM CDT up reply actions

I am in mock draft hell

Just get to me to the real draft

by tdtommyd on Apr 12, 2011 8:09 AM CDT reply actions

Reality is better than these fantasies.

by Patriots12 on Apr 12, 2011 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions

This is a much better mock because Ponder has all the tools to be a starter.

Our line can keep him upright (and healthy), and he can flourish in this offense as early as this year.

The one thing on Fairley I can’t get over: He seems like such an anti-Reinfeldt pick. He seems to go after people with lots of college production and players who are smart, high character guys. Fairley has one year of production (admittedly a great year) but definitely does not seem like a high character guy. With our history of Pacman, Vince and Albert, you’d think we’d have learned by now that off field behaviour is crucial. All three had varying amounts of success here, but none will be Titans in 2011.

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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Apr 12, 2011 11:20 AM CDT reply actions

Im not sure about Fairley

He plays too high and doesnt have good technique, high bullrushing wont work in the nfl

by Titanic Swagg on Apr 12, 2011 11:24 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

His mental make up is my concern. Dirty players and a lot of money don’t mix.

by Patriots12 on Apr 12, 2011 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Gotta say thumbs up

I would love this. Fairley would be an excellent piece, but getting Ponder in the second would be very nice. I don’t think much of Gabbert or Newton as one is a 1 year wonder and the other is a no year wonder. If I as ranking qbs, I’d have Ponder ranked 3rd. He has all the skills, good experience, and while he never set the world on fire at FSU he was a consistent starter who won games.

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by asbestos_man on Apr 12, 2011 11:44 AM CDT reply actions

If the draft experts are right...

then Dalton will be there at no.39…..I would rather have him. Fairley….I’m down with. I would rather have Dareus….but hey, that’s like saying I’d rather have an Accura than an Infinity. Either way, you’re getting a pretty darn good car.

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by titansfan4ever on Apr 12, 2011 2:39 PM CDT reply actions

You mean Pickup Truck?

I don’t think you’d want your franchise DT being compared to an import luxury sedan… Just sayin.

by -Erock on Apr 13, 2011 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Dreams do come true!

Although I once had a dream that VY and LenWhale were drafted by the Titans in the same draft and they lived on to be happily ever after. Maybe I should be careful what I wish for…

by -Erock on Apr 13, 2011 12:20 PM CDT reply actions