My First Mock Draft
1. Colts - QB Andrew Luck (Self-explanatory)
2. Rams - WR Justin Blackmon (I think Fisher understands that surrounding Bradford with weapons will go a long way to help him succeed; he will also give his current young tackles - Smith and Saffold - one more year to grow)
3. Vikings - OT Matt Kalil (Need a blind side protector badly to help out young Ponder)
*Note: The 2nd and 3rd selections can easily be reversed depending on who the Rams pick, which will be either Blackmon or Kalil
4. Browns - QB Robert Griffin III (His upside and talent is huge and I think it is finally time for the Browns to give up on the McCoy project)
5. Bucs - CB Morris Claiborne (The Bucs have regressed badly in their defense and so it is time for them to upgrade their secondary)
6. Redskins - CB Dre Kirkpatrick (Hard to gauge what the Redskins will take, as their needs would cause them to reach on players, so they go with a solid player to improve their defense)
*Note: I honestly believe that the Redskins will try their hardest to trade up and get Griffin III, as they need a QB REALLY badly, and are really a QB away from being an above average team. If they don't end up getting Griffin, I think that another possibility would be to trade back, acquiring some draft picks in an effort to get Tannehill. Again the Redskins are probably the most QB desperate team in the league right now.
7. Jags - WR Alshon Jeffery (I am not huge fan of this pick, as I am not the biggest fan of Jeffery due to his separation issues, but there are some teams out there who will fall in love with his talents, especially the Jags, who will fill a huge need)
*Note: If the Redskins pass up on Kirkpatrick, the Jags may draft him, but due to the Jags new HC being an offensive mind, I think surrounding Sunshine with talent at WR would be the best route to go.
8. Dolphins - OT Riley Reiff (This is the other team that may consider trading up to get Griffin, but I think that ultimately they will draft Reiff in an effort to improve their horrid RT play this year)
*Note: I am in belief that the Dolphins WILL end up looking to obtain Flynn in the offseason and will probably trade a second rounder for him.
9. Panthers - DT Devon Still (Fills a need and it's time for Panthers to upgrade the defense)
10. Bills - OLB Courtney Upshaw (I have a few Bills fans here in Toronto, and they have told me that they need a pass rusher badly)
11. Chiefs - OT Jonathan Martin (A combination of need and BPA)
12. Seahawks - DE Whitney Mercilius (Seahawks need help along the d-line and Mercilius has played himself up the draft boards - other players at same position would include Coples and Ingram)
13. Cardinals - DE Melvin Ingram (I am not too sure about this pick, could go with ILB too - just not certain with this team, so I picked them pass rush as you can't have enough of that in the league)
14. Cowboys - OG David DeCastro (here goes my favourite pick of the draft and it fills a need for the Cowgirls)
15. Eagles - ILB Luke Kuechly (Easy - Eagles need LB help badly)
16. Jets - WR Michael Floyd (Need help with 2 things - pass rush and receiver; I think he goes with receiver as the Jets Defense is at least playing above average; however, I do believe that Ryan may go back to his old ways and booster up his stingy defense by drafting a threatening pass rusher)
17. Bengals (via Raiders) - RB Trent Richardson (Finally, here goes the talented RB)
18. Chargers - DE Nick Perry (He shot up draft boards after his effective year)
19. Bears - WR Kendall Wright (I wish we could get a shot at him, as he is really talented, but the Bears need to help Cutler out)
20. Titans - SS Mark Barron (Here is what all you guys were probably looking towards and again this fills a need at safety and is filling a need for Munchak and Gray - a playmaking defender)
*Note: I could've gone at pass rush, but Coples didn't impress me this year and there are really no other pass rushers talented to go at this point of the draft. I also thought about OG (with Glenn) and C (with Ponz) but I don't think Titans spend a first rounder on o-lineman.
21. Bengals - CB Janoris Jenkins (One of the most talented CB with off-field issues)
22. Browns (via Falcons) - DE Quinton Coples (A team will finally take the risk with Coples who didn't have a great statistical year in 2011)
23. Lions - C Peter Konz (It's time for Raiola to leave.)
24. Steelers - OG Cordy Glenn (Need to protect Big Ben and can't risk him being injured like how he did this year)
25. Broncos - TE Dwayne Allen (A talented TE who can do it all at the position)
26. Texans - WR Mohammed Sanu (Jacoby Jones' performance today warrants this pick)
27. Patriots (via Saints) - DT Jerel Worthy (Pats bolster up that d-line)
28. Packers - RB Lamar Miller (I think GB finally gets a talented RB after all these years)
Here it is, lemme know your thoughts. I didn't bother filling out the last 4 picks as their order hasn't been decided and I had to finish some school stuff, so I got a bit lazy.
Also, here are my predictions as to where the Titans go with the rest of their picks.
2nd round - DE Vinny Curry - Speed Rusher will help improve the bad pass rush
3rd round - C Michael Brewster - Upgrade the interior o-lineman (Could also look at other OGs here)
4th round - WR Jeff Fuller - Talented guy but just has injury issues.
5th round - OLB Danny Trevathan - A talented linebacker from Kentucky who I have heard a lot about and will improve our run defense and add the instensity and playmaking skills we are looking for from our defenders.
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From what I've heard the Packers put a 1st round tender on Flynn.
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by Titans_Firefighter on Jan 16, 2012 12:05 AM CST reply actions
I did not know that.
Thanks for the heads up
by infinitystealth on Jan 16, 2012 9:55 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah he was a free agent, but it was expected that the Packs would franchise tag him and were and trade him for a draft pick (as per King).
However, Adam Schefter reported yesterday that the Packs are now probably not gonna go that way, so he could be signed in the offseason by any team looking for a starting QB.
by infinitystealth on Jan 16, 2012 1:46 PM CST up reply actions
and were gnna trade him for a draft pick*
by infinitystealth on Jan 16, 2012 1:46 PM CST up reply actions
The packers are going to need their franchise tag for Finley
Rumour is he wants the money of a receiver because he lines up at receiver more than half the time anyway. And if Flynn signs a contract just to be traded rather than a free agent that would piss off any potential teams right from the get go, that’s what I thought anyway.
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IMO, I think Finley is overrated and the Packers should try getting him only for the right price.
He is mainly a receiving TE and he has had a lot of drops this year (11 in total) and many in key spots. Ex. yesterday on 3rd down in a pivotal play where the Packs were trailing and having a good drive.
Source for dropped passes:
http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/leaders.asp?range=nfl&type=receiving&rank=232
by infinitystealth on Jan 16, 2012 5:52 PM CST up reply actions
Locker was 2nd place in afc from the shotgun in QB rating
2 Jake Locker Ten 94.9
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by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jan 19, 2012 2:30 AM CST up reply actions
Agreed.
Even if GB releases Finley, let him take his dropped passes to some other team! The Shrine Bowl has plenty of new TEs who can Catch & Block better than Finley….
by titanwarrior1 on Jan 24, 2012 12:15 PM CST up reply actions
Good Mock
I like Barron alot. Any defender from the SEC is a good defender. Especially players from alabama considering they only allowed LSU under 100 yards of total offense
If they don't don't....
I also thought about OG (with Glenn) and C (with Ponz) but I don’t think Titans spend a first rounder on o-lineman.
…they’re bat shit crazy!!
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Yeah Munchak said that he might consider drafting an o-lineman early
BUT as early as the 2nd – 3rd round. So I doubt a first rounder would be used for a guard or centre
by infinitystealth on Jan 16, 2012 9:56 AM CST up reply actions
i like your mock...
…it doesn’t jump out and wow me, but I like that the first 2 picks are defensive. And then I like going oline and WR next. Anyone know if we are getting for SURE additional 3rd & 4th compensation picks??
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by Deaconbrodie on Jan 16, 2012 11:49 AM CST via mobile reply actions
I am hearing that we won't be getting any compensation picks, though we lost Babin and Tulloch.
This is because we gotta look at the annual contracts of the players we lost and signed through FA. It turned out that the money given out to players we lost was almost equal to the money given out to the players we signed and so, since there is not a big difference, we dont get any compensation picks.
Someone correct me if I am wrong as I am not certain if this is how it is actually done.
by infinitystealth on Jan 16, 2012 1:51 PM CST up reply actions
Not sure what we will get
But you are right in that they look at what you lost and what you gained in free agency when determining how many/what round.
Compensatory picks are awarded each year at the NFL annual meeting which is held at the end of March; typically, about three or four weeks before the draft
I'd be surprised if Blackmon goes 2nd overall.
Honestly I’d be leery of taking him so high.
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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jan 16, 2012 4:27 PM CST reply actions
I somewhat agree in that Blackmon's stats may be overlooking how he may translate to the NFL.
I think that Blackmon is a top 10 pick, not a top 3, but I believe that there is a team (like the Rams), who might reach on him due to the need to do so. I think the best option for the Rams is to trade back to Redskins’ spot, gaining draft picks in the process and still drafting another top 10 talent. Maybe, Blackmon might be available at that spot.
by infinitystealth on Jan 16, 2012 5:48 PM CST up reply actions
Rams will likely cut Jason Smith
He is due $8 mill this year. He also seems too stupid to take a pay cut.
I see them taking Kalil at #2. He sounds like a cant miss stud.
Would be really excited about Fuller that late.
Don’t know how realistic it is because I haven’t seen any projections for him yet
BARRON would be awesome, but expect Glenn
YAY….We will finally have a new secondary next year as Babineaux, Michael Griffin, Chris Hope, & Anthony Smith are all going to be expired. I expect our Front Office to resign Finnegan for at least 2 years. If we keep Babineaux & combine with Barron. Our secondary will be stacked because I know our CB’s have really improved more than any other position on our defense. Of course we need depth at ILB, DE, DT, G, C, & HB. But that is what our other six picks are for. We don’t need anyone named Fuller again. I’m not sure why he lasted so long at Nickel corner for us…
Again, I want SS Barron, expect us to pick G Glenn @ #20…..
Then what about Griffin & Finne?
Barron could play both roles of names above. But I’m sure half of you still want a new 1st round WR….
by titanwarrior1 on Jan 23, 2012 12:27 PM CST up reply actions
No
2nd rd WR….1st rd G/C!!
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by titansfan4ever on Jan 23, 2012 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
WHY DO WE NEED WR
Britt will be 100% by August. We still have Washington, Damian, & Hawk. There is no urgency to take WR now when there are hundreds of free agent WRs that can challenge our depth. I understand a G/C is a strong need in the first two rounds. But I can not agree with taking any WR that early when we can take one Round 5-7 & polish him like Hawk.
We need defense in round 2 & 3 & 4. WR can wait…
by titanwarrior1 on Jan 23, 2012 4:19 PM CST up reply actions
This
First off, I don’t think we need a WR cause I think the guys we have are productive enough.
Also, if we are drafting a WR, I HOPE TO HELL that it’ll be in the first or second round, as I am really tired of drafting mid-round WRs and waiting for them to grow and develop (see Dwill and Hawk).
That being said, I think that there are too many other needs for us to address WR in the early rounds, and we can stay productive with the ones we got right now. As such, we should keep off from drafting any WRs this year, and should draft one EARLY next year to help out Locker, barring any glaring needs.
by infinitystealth on Jan 23, 2012 4:46 PM CST up reply actions
Like I said....
We still have Washington, Damian, & Hawk
We should draft a WR in the 2nd rd. I’m going to lobby for Rueben Randle!! With him, Britt & Allstate…we could really put up some pts.!
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by titansfan4ever on Jan 24, 2012 9:23 AM CST up reply actions
Jeff Fisher will never draft a WR at #2. Never.
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