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McShay's 2010 draft

I have seen some post on here that stated that since we had the same record as TB that it would come down to strength of schedule, which is accurate but it is the team with the weaker schedule that goes first. That means due to the fact that our schedule was not as strong as TB's we get Suh...I mean the first pick. Here is what Todd McShay had to say:

"OK ... Let's try this again. Our first run at our first 2010 mock draft hit a little speed bump when our projected No. 1 overall pick -- Washington QB Jake Locker -- announced he is returning to school for his senior season. So after reviewing team needs, we once again bring out the 2010 mock first round.

We've ordered this first round according to current NFL standings, and ties between teams with identical records are broken based on 2009 strength of schedule, with the team with the weaker strength of schedule getting the higher pick.

The purpose of this early mock draft is to get a feel for the top players on the board and where they might fit into the first round. We include the top draft-eligible underclassmen in this, and while it might bite us occasionally (see Locker, Jake), it gives a better and more fair representation of what the first round might eventually look like, as opposed to if we were to do this with only the senior prospects.

As it stands right now, defensive players and offensive tackles rule the top 10, with a quarterback and safety thrown in the mix as well.


St. Louis Rams

Record: 1-12

Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

Reach for a quarterback or take the top defensive lineman in the class? Tough call, but we think the Rams should take Suh. Anyone who saw the Big 12 championship game knows what kind of effect the explosive Suh can have on a game. He is a disruptive run defender with the arm strength to toss aside blockers and the quickness to make plays behind the line of scrimmage. Although he isn't the most polished pass-rusher, he clearly has great potential in this area."

I have a tough time disputing that, but I am still crossing my fingers on trading down and acquiring as many picks as possible. Let the thought process continue.