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3k's 2010 Mock Draft, v4.0 (March 22nd)

Author's note: This mock was completed before the NFL released compensatory picks, so the additional picks at the end of the 3rd round (to the Bengals, Titans and Falcons) are not included.


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There once was a man named Mel Kiper

whose hair was as wild as a viper.

He was in on big scoops

which made him take poops

and that's why he now wears a diaper.

Begin mockery!

Star-divide

- previous mock: Jan. 29th.

- scouting reports from Mocking the Draft, ESPN, WalterFootball, & DraftCountdown

- acronym list: BPA/BTA: best player/talent available, CW: conventional wisdom, FO: front office, QotF: Quarterback of the future, PotN: Pulse of the Nation, JPP: Jason Pierre-Paul

- since the last mock, the official draft order has been set.

- people have asked me about mocking trades, but it's such a difficult proposition with the current salary structure to predict who and how trades will be made, so I stay out of it.

- as always, any requests for stuff you'd like to see in the next edition would be appreciated.

Round 1

1 - St. Louis Rams - Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma (M, E, W, D)

  Nothing since my January mock has changed my opinion here.  If nothing else, it just confirmed how motivated Bradford is to earn his stripes.

Previous mock: Bradford

Pulse of the Nation (Turf Show Times): To me, adding DT Fred Robbins and bringing in QB A.J. Feeley are similar moves; the Rams are going to have to bring in a legitimate QB of the future and make a simliar move at DT.  These two veterans are the mentors for whoever fills those spots.

2 - Detroit Lions - Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska (M, E, W, D)

  If they don't trade down, I fail to see how the Lions pass on Suh.

Previous mock: Suh

PotN (Pride of Detroit): The community's mostly behind the move, but it would certainly give them an expensive front four compared to other 4-3 D-lines (great post, BTW).

3 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma (M, E, W, D)

  I could still see them taking Eric Berry (S, Tennessee), but the chance to resurrect their namesake defense is greater with a DT like McCoy.

Previous mock: McCoy

PotN (Buc' Em): If the Bucs do go for a DT here, they'll still need to address safety...unless they grab a name we're familiar with.

4 - Washington Redskins - Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame (M, E, W, D)

 The real issue at hand here is Jason Campbell.  If Washington is going to stick with him (or at least give him another year), then the pick is Russell Okung (OT, Oklahoma St.)  If not, then Clausen is their QotF for Shanahan, Snyder and every bar in the D.C. area.

Previous mock: Clausen

PotN (Hogs Haven): Campbell may be the elephant in the room, but that's about all they agree about over at HH.

5 - Kansas City Chiefs - Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma St. (M, E, W, D)

  Still between Okung and Berry for me, and stlil a tough call.  So why would I change it now?

Previous mock: Okung

PotN (Arrowhead Pride): The Pride seem to be torn too, and for good reason.  It's a hell of a pair to choose between.

6 - Seattle Seahawks - Eric Berry, S, Tennessee (M, E, W, D)

  Whoever's left out of Bradford, Clausen, Okung and Berry goes here. 

Previous mock: Berry

PotN (Field Gulls): FG isn't incredibly draft-heavy, but that's fine.  SBN has all kinds of communities and FG is a great one (which hurts me, because it's the funking Seahawks of all teams).  John is great at analyzing gameplay, like breaking down Lamarr Houston (DT, Texas).

7 - Cleveland Browns - Joe Haden, CB, Florida (M, E, W)

  The value of most combine performances in terms of prospect evaluation is often overstated.  Haden's is a great example.  He's still the best CB prospect, he still makes sense, and he's still of accurate value for the 7th pick.  that being said, I could see C.J. Spiller (RB, Clemson) if the brass isn't convinced that Jerome Harrison can be their every day RB.  Rolando McClain (MLB, Alabama) has an outside shot too.

Previous mock: Haden

PotN (Dawgs by Nature): If Berry happens to fall here, the Browns will be quite happy.

8 - Oakland Raiders - Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland (M, EW)

  Yet again, asked to mock the impossible.  Campbell's a beast, so he makes sense.  So does McClain.  Honestly, I don't know what happens here.

Previous mock: Carlos Dunlap (DE, Florida)

PotN (Silver and Black Pride): Unlocking Al Davis' head, aka the Rosetta Stone, part I.  I don't feel like I know anything more about him after reading it, but it was as enjoyable as reading can possible be when the subject is Al Davis.

9 - Buffalo Bills - Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers (M, E, W)

  Last time I went power, this time potential.  Still a tough call between Davis and Trent Williams (OT, Oklahoma), but i feel the winds of change in my hair.  Kiper?  His hair's windproof.  And changeproof.  And nukeproof.

Previous mock: T. Williams

PotN (Buffalo Rumblings): A solid first rounder from BR's head honcho takes Williams, Dan-type (DT, Tennessee).  Such is life.

10 - Jacksonville Jaguars - Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech (M, E, W)

  I still like this pick, though some might point to Jason Pierre-Paul (DE, S. Florida) if the Jags go DE.

Previous mock: Morgan

PotN (Big Cat Country): River City Rage, Mr. BCC himself, agrees; the CW? Yikes...

11 - Denver Broncos (via Chicago) - Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma St. (M, E, W)

  It's still a nice fit here.  Especially if the Broncos get Deion in a package deal.

Previous mock: Bryant

PotN (Mile High Report): "Must-read" is an overused term.  This is a must-read for Rams fans right about now.

12 - Miami Dolphins - Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee (M, W)

  Dansby filled a need at ILB, so I doubt they'd grab Rolando McClain who I had here last time.  He recently revealed he has Crohn's disease, which isn't a huge deal, but obviously a concern FWIW.  With Ro-Mack out of contention Miami can focus on adding a NT of the future to anchor their 3-4, which gives them three options: Dan Williams, Terrence Cody (NT, Alabama), and Cam Thomas (NT, N. Carolina).  Cody would be a crazy pick, and Parcells is too smart for that, so Williams is the front runner, though Sergio Kindle (DE/OLB, Texas) is a possibility.  Of course if Dez Bryant falls, he's definitely a player here too.

Previous mock: R. McClain

PotN (The Phinsider): Dez is a bit of a consensus-splitter.  "Watch what  I tell you."  Great quote.

13 - San Francisco 49ers - Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma (M, E, W, D)

  Niners are in a strange spot here.  I still think the battle is between drafting a RT in Williams or a safety, where they'd have two options: Taylor Mays (S, USC) and Earl Thomas (S, Texas).  Honestly, this is one of those few mock spots where I can feel the media pulling the string above my shoulders.  While I still think Mays is Taylor-made (Hyuk, hyuk) for Singeltary's defense, the Niners would bolster their Coffee-Gore (which I believe is now an accepted film genre) powered running game with a mauling RT.  Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma's RT gift to the NFL last year, laid out the blueprint for T-Will.  Also, this is where the notorious Williams Effect comes into play in the 2010 draft, where teams begin selecting guys with the last name Williams.  Seattle will be on the clock next, and all eyes will undoubtedly be on Purdue safety Torii Williams......

Previous mock: R. McClain

PotN (Niners Nation): T-Will's the focus in this installment of Drew K's 100 in 100 series.  A+ scouting work.

14 - Seahawks (via Denver) - Everson Griffen, DE, USC (M, E, W, D)

  Tough pick.  With Bruce Campbell off the board, Seattle has two options at OTs: Bryan Bulaga (OT, Iowa) and Charles Brown (OT, USC).  They could go for C.J. Spiller too.  And even at DE, they may be enticed by JPP or Dunlap.   I think Griffen gives them a tenacity they need at DE that they won't get from Dunlap or Pierre-Paul.  Pete Carroll's history with the USC prospects has to figure in at some point.

Previous mock: B. Campbell

15 - New York Giants - Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama (M, E, W)

  The Giants could be serious trade players on draft day if McClain has a taker before 15.  He's a BPA candidate at, arguably, their biggest position of need. 

Previous mock: Earl Thomas

PotN (Big Blue View): "McClain at #15 is about as big a no-brainer as the Giants will have faced in years."  Why argue?

16 - Tennessee Titans - Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida (M, E, W)

  With Will Witherspoon on board, taking an OLB here is not happening.  Wlil they look outside their needs at DE and CB?  I doubt it, even though safety's in play.  Pierre-Paul is a high-potential DE that could flourish in Kyle Vanden Bosch's old spot.  And just to stand my ground, I'm really worried about JPP at the NFL.  I'm not the only one, FWIW.

Previous mock: E. Griffen

PotN (Music City Miracles): Tread lightly when MCM debates; here, they talk about CB prospects.

17 - 49ers (via Carolina) - Taylor Mays, S, USC (E, W, D)

  Last time I had Kindle here, but it's one of those moves that makes football sense but not business sense.  The Niners have Parys Haralson on board through 2013 anyway.  I think the best pick here would be a ballsy one and a bit of a stretch, but along with Trent Williams at 13 would immediately upgrade their offense: Mike Iupati (OG, Idaho).  I just can't mock both 1st rounders on offense to Mike Singletary, and I still can't imagine he's not hungry to add an athlete like Taylor Mays to his defense.

Previous mock: S. Kindle

18 - Pittsburgh Steelers - Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa (M, E, W)

  Definite winner for the curtain.  Great value in a finished prospect who feels a need of serious immediacy.  As for immediacy an seriousness, check the pulse...

Previous mock: An. Davis

PotN (Behind the Steel Curtain): Oh, Ben.  You are a character.  From my POV, I wonder how it will affect the draft, league-wide.  For Steeler fans, it's obviously much more.

19 - Atlanta Falcons - Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida (M, E, W)

  Risk?  Sure.  It's half the equation.  But the Falcons need more from their pass rush than what Jamaal Anderson has been giving them, whether he ends up at DT or not.  Taking Dunlap at least gives them a real shot at the other half: the reward.

Previous mockDo. Warren (CB, Michigan)

PotN (The Falcoholic): What's in a coin flip? Not a hell of a lot, but it doesn't need to be a lot - just enough.

20 - Houston Texans - CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson (M, E, W, D)

  Passing game?  Check.  Running game?  Hello?  Bueller?  Something is wrong when ESPN's depth chart has your kicker as your starting RB.  And no, that's not Photoshopped. 

Previous mockPatrick Robinson (CB, Florida St.)

PotN (Battle Red Blog): BRB yaks draft and RBs, but doesn't bring up Spiller.  Wait, ESPN mock drafter rules: never make yourself look wrong.  Defend your mocks until death.  Point to others lookback mocks, but never offer your own.  Now with my reputation intact, I can continue.

21 - Cincinnati Bengals - Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois (M, E, W, D)

  I still like WR here, but I think Benn fits their system opposite Señor Cinco.  And while TE and G may be greater needs, I don't know if a team is willing to overlook the injury history and spend a pick this early on Jermaine Gresham (TE, Oklahoma).  And taking a G this high up in the 1st is tough, even if it is Iupati.  The question for me is if the FO can go BPA here, or if they find a way to move down and hit their needs for value.

Previous mock: Golden Tate (WR, Notre Dame)

PotN (Cincy Jungle): The Jungle wonders if Antonio Bryant brings enough to the table so they can look to draft other positions.  Asking that question means the answer is no.

22 - New England Patriots - Sergio Kindle, DE/OLB, Texas (M, E, W)

  The Pats are always a tough mock; I could see them going a half dozen other ways.  Kindle would continue the youth movement at LB; with Adalius Thomas and Derrick Burgess holding down the spot, youth would seem a pressing need.

Previous mock: J. Gresham

PotN (Pats Pulpit): PP looks at MTD's live mock that starts out with Kindle.  Seems like the base wants to address the D-line more than anything. You will...

23 - Green Bay Packers - Earl Thomas, S, Texas (M, EW, D)

  I still think the Pack need to move up and grab a tackle or CJ Spiller, but if not, this is a very interesting pick.  They've got safety options, LB options, pass rush options, even Iupati.  These are the picks that define drafts not only for the team drafting, but those that come after.

Previous mock: Spiller

PotN (Acme Packing Company): I'm confused.  The issue at S is big enough for someone to throw out the ridiculous idea of moving Al Harris back, but when APC talks mock, no mention of safety prospects. 

24 - Philadelphia Eagles - Mike Iupati, OG, Idaho (M, E, W, D)

  Iupati offers great interior line skill and experience, something the Eagles could use from this draft.  I could see them going after Markice Pouncey (C, Florida), but that would be a serious stretch at #24.  I could still see them going after who I mocked them for last time...

Previous mock: Brandon Spikes (MLB, Florida)

PotN (Bleeding Green Nation): At some point, the Eagles are going to have to beef up their LB corps.

25 - Baltimore Ravens - Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise St. (M, E, W, D)

  The CW here is that the Ravens will look to find an heir to TE Todd Heap or add another WR to play understudy to Anquan Boldin and the underappreciated Derrick Mason, but the idea having Wilson replace Chris Carr (a fellow BSU alum) could do wonders for the Ravens' D who doesn't have much more time to give Ray Lewis and Ed Reed one last shot before the HoF. 

Previous mock: Damian Williams (WR, USC)

PotN (Baltimore Beatdown): Always cements things when the SBN community agrees.  As an added note, I always enjoy it when other communities look at what we should do this offseason, although the idea of adding Vick and T.O. makes me queasauseous.  It's a combination of being both queasy and nauseous.

26 - Arizona Cardinals - Jerry Hughes, DE/OLB, TCU (M, E, W, D)

  A relatively easy mock.  The Cards could use some O-line help, but to avoid the kind of LB talent that will be here at 26 would be ridiculous.  They could grab a QB later on and possibly make a play for OT in the 2nd, but to take the field next season without adding LB talent on the inside and outside would handicap their 3-4.

Previous mock: Navorro Bowman (OLB, Penn St.)

PotN (Revenge of the Birds): Though there's not much consensus, the LB need is blatant when RotB yaks needs.

27 - Dallas Cowboys - Brandon Spikes, MLB, Florida (M, E, W)

   The Cowboys have a couple different options, but they're moving in the right direction this draft.  With Kyle Wilson gone, CB would be a stretch, though Patrick Robinson probably isn't out of the question.  Hard to argue against improving the OL either, but Charles Brown is not a Cowboys tackle.  Safety is a legit need, but with the top 3 gone, I'd be surprised if they jumped for Nate Allen (S, S. Florida ) or Chad Jones (S, LSU).  Pouncey would warrant a serious look, but I can already picture Spikes in a Cowboys uni, and he would give the Cowboys a youthful defensive cornerstone - something they're lacking identity-wise.

Previous mock: Bulaga

PotN (Blogging the Boys): BtB has been penning some great draft pieces.  I feel like linking one or two would be doing them injustice...but I'm going to do it anyway.  If you find yourself with a couple minutes, though, head over and peruse.  Now, with a clear conscience, let me botch this section.  People say stuff about cornerbacks, but hold your horses!  You might bust!

28 - San Diego Chargers - Terrence Cody, NT, Alabama (M, E, W, D)

  So much has been said about what Cody doesn't do, it seems like people forget what he does do.  And whether or not Jamal Williams comes back, Cody is an immediate plug-and-play NT that makes any 3-4 better on 1st and 2nd downs, if nothing else.  To play my own devil's advo, they've got other solid options at NT.

Previous mock: Cody

PotN (Bolts from the Blue): BftB drops a 1st round in which the Chargers go RB, specifically with Ryan Mathews (RB, Fresno St.).

29 - New York Jets - Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame (M, E, W, D)

  From an almost completely impartial observer: the Jets need to add talent to their receiving game, or Mark Sanchez is going to make people cry.  And not because of his Fu Manchu...

Previous mock: JPP

PotN (Gang Green Nation): I'm with John B -- the LT addition is a no go.

30 - Minnesota Vikings - Markice Pouncey, C, Florida (M, E)

  At this point in the draft, it gets much tougher.  What needs does a team like Minnesota really have?  The chasm between teams like the Vikings and the Rams in terms of talent is ridiculous.  Last time, I went with a power DT (Dan Williams) to fill in for the Williamses in the near future.  I've flipped to the other side of the interior line; protecting Brett Favre for one (or more?) last run has to be the biggest priority for the Purple in 2010.

Previous mock: Dan Williams

PotN (Daily Norseman): Yeah, they're not sure what to do either.  Envy.

31 - Indianapolis Colts - Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan (M, E, W, D)

  Robert Mathis is set to hit free agency after the 2011 season; bringing someone like Graham on now gives him time to learn on a curve opposite Freeney (who's not a FA until '13).

Previous mockBrian Price (DT, UCLA)

PotN (Stampede Blue): Happy 4th birthday to Stampede Blue.  That SBN communities are still growing is scary, but more than anything, motivating.

32 - New Orleans Saints - Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri (M, E, W, D)

  This still fits need, value, and talent.  I know a lot of Rams fans were hoping this one would change.  Sorry.

Previous mock:  Weatherspoon

PotN (Canal Street Chronicles): Scott Fujita is a good person.  Really, that's it.  No subtext, no "he was arrested for abusing his wife the next day", just a good guy doing a good thing.  I know, it's weird.  Let's move on.

Round 2

1 (33) - Rams - Brian Price, DT, UCLA (M, E, W)

  Will this be enough to soothe the Suh camp?  Probably not, but it'd be a hell of a plan B.

2 (34) - Lions - Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida St. (M, E, W, D)

3 (35) - Bucs - Damian Williams, WR, USC (M, E, W)

4 (36) - Chiefs - Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech (M, E, W, D)

  A perfect foil for Jamaal Charles, and a great weapon to give Matt Cassel.  On the back of the Okung pick, Chiefs quickly putting together that includes more than Dwayne Bowe.

5 (37) - Redskins - Jahvid Best, RB, Cal (M, E, W)

6 (38) - Browns - Ryan Mathews, RB, Fresno St. (E, W)

7 (39) - Raiders - Jared Odrick, DT, Penn St. (M, E, W, D)

8 (40) - Chargers (via Seattle) - Charles Brown, OT, USC (M, E, W, D)

9 (41) - Bills - Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma (M, E, W, D)

  I woudn't be surprised to see Gresham fall to day 2.  With such a stacked first round, who's going to pull the trigger on an oft-injured TE who hasn't seen much game action in the last two calendar years?  And consider this one a bit biased; I mocked Brandon Pettigrew to the Bills non-stop last year, so the Bills-TE vibe is back in full swing.

10 (42) - Bucs (via Chicago) - Greg Hardy, DE, Ole Miss (M, E, W)

11 (43) - Dolphins - Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech (M, E, W)

12 (44) - Patriots (via Jacksonville) - Arthur Jones, DT, Syracuse (M, E, D)

  A bit high for Jones?  Maybe, considering his injuries.  But putting Jones aside the recently resigned Wilfork after taking Kindle in the 1st and with two picks to come would be a great start to putting together a Patriotic defense for 2010.

13 (45) - Broncos - Vladimir Ducasse, OG, Massachusetts (M, E, D)

14 (46) - Giants - Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers (M, E, D)

15 (47) - Patriots (via Tennessee) - Rob Gronkowski, TE, Arizona (M, E)

16 (48) - Carolina Panthers - Navorro Bowman, OLB, Penn St. (M, E)

  Between the off-field reputation and the depth of other positions, Bowman drops pretty heavily; I doubt the Panthers will complain if they get this much talent with their first pick.

PotN (Cat Scratch Reader): The Reader's readers throw around options, and I agree WR makes sense; however, if Bowman does drop this far, I'd be shocked if the Panthers pass too.

17 (49) - 49ers - Donovan Warren, CB, Michigan (E, W)

18 (50) - Chiefs (via Atlanta) - Cam Thomas, DT, N. Carolina (E)

19 (51) - Texans - Nate Allen, S, South Florida (E, W, D)

20 (52) - Steelers - Kareem Jackson, CB, Alabama (M, E, W, D)

21 (53) - Patriots - Mardy Gilyard, WR, Cincinnati (M, E, D)

22 (54) - Bengals - Sean Lee, MLB, Penn St. (E)

  The next Laurinaitis?  It's not that ridiculous a thought.  The Bengals would do well to add some technique and football intellect to play aside the raw power Maualuga unleashes every damn down.

23 (55) - Eagles - Ricky Sapp, DE/OLB, Clemson (M, ED)

24 (56) - Packers - Selvish Capers, OT, West Virginia (E, D)

25 (57) - Ravens - Anthony McCoy, TE, USC (E, D)

26 (58) - Cardinals - Chris Cook, CB, Virginia (E)

27 (59) - Cowboys - Chad Jones, S, LSU (M, E, D)

28 (60) - Seahawks (via San Diego) - Colt McCoy, QB, Texas (M, E, W)

  I have absolutely no idea what Seattle is doing anymore.  Every move they make confuses me, and I'm starting to think they're trying to out-Raider the Raiders.  Just to recap, after bringing in DE Chris Clemons and QB Charlie Whitehurst, I'm mocking a DE in the first and a QB in the second.  And I'm defending the plausibity of these moves.  Strange days.

29 (61) - Jets - Corey Wootton, DE, Northwestern (M, E, W)

30 (62) - Vikings - Amari Spievey, CB, Iowa (E)

31 (63) - Colts - Daryl Washington, OLB, TCU (M, E, W, D)

32 (64) - Saints - Lamarr Houston, DT, Texas (E)

Round 3

1 (65) - Rams - Thaddeus Gibson, OLB, Ohio St. (E)

  Gibson joins his old Buckeye teammate James Laurinaitis to form the basis of a technically sound LB corps for the future in St. Louis.

2 (66) - Lions - Jon Asamoah, G, Illinois (E)

3 (67) - Bucs - Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU (M, E, W, D)

4 (68) - Chiefs - Mike Williams, WR, Syracuse (E)

5 (69) - Raiders - Tim Tebow, QB, Florida (M, E, W, D)

6 (70) - Eagles (via Seattle) - George Selvie, DE, South Florida (M, E, D)

7 (71) - Browns - Aaron Hernandez, TE, Florida (M, E, W)

8 (72) - Bills - Eric Decker, WR, Minnesota (E, W)

9 (73) - Dolphins - Koa Misi, DE/OLB, Utah (E, D)

10 (74) - Jaguars - Roddrick Muckelroy, OLB, Texas (E)

11 (75) - Chicago Bears - Rodger Saffold, OT, Indiana (D)

  If they don't trade down, I fail to see how the Lions pass on Suh.

PotN (Windy City Gridiron): I don't know if it's all the offseason roster changes, but these guys are pretty giddy over throwing out 3rd round names.  Of course, when you're a man, there's no excuse for giddiness; it's like being joyous or feeling scorned.  You lost your shot at enjoying those things with your soprano voice back in 8th grade.

12 (76) - Giants - Perrish Cox, CB, Oklahoma St. (M, E, W, D)

13 (77) - Titans - Eric Norwood, OLB, S. Carolina (M, E, D)

14 (78) - Panthers - Taylor Price, WR, Ohio (N/A)

15 (79) - 49ers - Alex Carrington, DE, Arkansas St. (N/A)

16 (80) - Broncos - Ed Dickson, TE, Oregon (M, E)

17 (81) - Texans - Tyson Alualu, DT, Cal (M, E)

18 (82) - Steelers - Dan LeFevour, QB, C. Michigan (M, E, D)

19 (83) - Falcons - Syd'Quan Thompson, CB, Cal (E, D)

20 (84) - Bengals - Dexter McCluster, RB, Ole Miss (E)

21 (85) - Browns (via Oakland (via New England)) - Dorin Dickerson, TE, Pittsburgh (E)

22 (86) - Packers - Montario Hardesty, RB, Tennessee (M, E, D)

23 (87) - Eagles - Patrick Angerer, MLB, Iowa (E)

24 (88) - Cardinals (via Baltimore) - Jared Veldheer, OT, Hillsdale (N/A)

25 (89) - Cardinals - Tony Pike, QB, Cincinnati (E, W, D)

26 (90) - Cowboys - Dezmon Briscoe, WR, Kansas (E)

27 (91) - Chargers - Toby Gerhart, RB, Stanford (M, E, W, D)

28 (92) - Browns (via New York Jets) - Javier Arenas, CB, Alabama (M, E, D)

29 (93) - Vikings - Jevan Snead, QB, Ole Miss (M, E, W)

30 (94) - Colts - Dominique Franks, CB, Oklahoma (E)

31 (95) - Saints - Larry Asante, S, Nebraska (N/A)

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Gibson is an interesting call

I don’t know if he can keep adding pounds like the linkster says he can but it’d be good to get LB who probably already has good communication with Laurinaitis.

The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!

by CoachConnors on Mar 22, 2010 1:49 PM CDT reply actions  

It is interesting indeed...

I don’t see Gibson as a 4-3 wLB as he went from LB to DE last year. The pick confuses me as he’s a 3-4 OLB IMO. I don’t know where he fits, what’s the deal 3k?

by RamsFan1979 on Mar 22, 2010 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

But Will is needed,

which is why I don’t understand the pick. We don’t need an upgrade or am I missing something?

by RamsFan1979 on Mar 22, 2010 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I guess there are 4 more rounds

       but I see your point. 3Ks got sum splainin to do

by dbcouver on Mar 22, 2010 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Greg Hardy in 2nd to Rams

Following UCLA, Price was not the answer at DT. I’ve seen him get washed out of plays and gets easily frustrated. I think if we don’t trade Carriker and he comes back healthy, we are set at the DT position. Really, how many DTs do we need to have?

I’d rather go after Greg Hardy who played in a tough division (SEC, yo) to back-up the re-signed Hall and Long. Otherwise, the Rams could grab Best. Dude’s a beast, but ran over crappy competition in the Pac-10.

by 81 Witness on Mar 22, 2010 1:51 PM CDT reply actions  

You're saying Jahvid Best is a "beast"?

we must define beast in different ways.

The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!

by CoachConnors on Mar 22, 2010 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know if Beast is the word I would use...

When I think of Best, I think Nasty. Becauser he breaks ankles nasty like when he cuts and changes direction. Or when he hits a gap and explodes 10 yards past the pile. He has incredible vision and explosion. I would not mind a Felix Jones Type to play with SJax. Game Changers are in demand these days.

by CaliRamMan on Mar 23, 2010 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hardy has weight issues

        He’s gaining as we speak. All reports on him have been negative over the last year and a half.

by dbcouver on Mar 22, 2010 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

You know the Raiders just released Huggy Bear's son

I saw Huggy Bear at the stadium a couple times, full length black leather suit. Pimpin!

The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!

by CoachConnors on Mar 23, 2010 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Spikes in the first still...

the effect of his 40 time thing could be overstated. It’ll be interesting to watch what happens to him.

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by Ryan Van Bibber on Mar 22, 2010 2:20 PM CDT reply actions  

I thought it was

He was never a speed guy anyway

You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.

by 3k on Mar 22, 2010 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed

His diagnosing of plays and his strength against the run is going to make this guy someones Christmas present in April.

by CaliRamMan on Mar 23, 2010 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

i have to hand it to you 3k

ive been a little critical of you before but youve definitely outdone yourself here…..im starting to wamr up a bit to bradford and i wouldnt mind seeing this draft definitely addresses team needs although i would like to know if gibson is more of a weakside or strongside LB and i was wondering your thoughts on Vobora as a starter

by Danteslion on Mar 22, 2010 2:30 PM CDT reply actions  

i got another question for anyone though....

say we stick with this draft who does that make the favorites in the NFC West i know we went 1-15 last year but all the other teams in the division have only gotten worse and the cardinals took a huge hit when they lost warner and boldin, the niners with their FO turmoil and still have Alex Smith who i think sucks as much as Leinert. Hasselback isnt getting younger…. so im thinking we could possibly take the division anyones thoughts????

by Danteslion on Mar 22, 2010 3:10 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd say

49ers, if the Seahawks weren’t undergoing a coaching/scheme change I’d give them the nod. Based solely on talent I think the Seahawks could be far and away the best team, given a good draft, but I think the 49ers have a strong enough D and running game to keep Alex Smith out of the L column. Probably go 49ers/Seahawks/Rams/Cardinals, barring any injuries/FA additions/ or draft miracles, haha so could go any way really.

by kinzav29 on Mar 22, 2010 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have to agree

The 49ers have some solid young players on that team with a strong personality at HC. Davis, Williams, Crabtree, Mays, Gore, and Willis are definitely a strong core of a D and Offense and Smith although not great, showed some signs of competency at the end of last year.

by kickasskeever on Mar 22, 2010 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

49ers, Cards, Rams, Seahawks,

I’d say the 49ers FO turmoil won’t cause them much more than a little stagnation, if that, but probably not a drop in W’s. Unless the problem is a lot deeper than the GM, I don’t think they’ll be in disarray. We’ll see soon.

I think we’re about to see the Cards feel the serious pain of losing Warner and Bolden (expect them to run Beanie Wells a lot more, fantasy footballers).

Seahawks have a coach who is brand new to the NFL and starting oft-injured Matt Hasselbeck….crystal ball says this is going to be a rocky year. They better hope Charlie Whitehurst is ready to play.

The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!

by CoachConnors on Mar 22, 2010 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would love to see Tebow go to the Raiders make it happen Al Davis!!!!!

Why is patience a virtue and procrastination a sin...I mean whats wrong with patiently procrastionating?

by Go_Blues on Mar 22, 2010 3:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Sorry, not happening

They have a lot commited to Jamarcus Russell and he just showed up to work outs in shape. If he didn’t, maybe they would’ve considered it, but this off-season they hired a coach just for him and he responded by dropping a bunch of weight. This close to the draft, that’ll be enough that they don’t take a QB…at least, not that high.

The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!

by CoachConnors on Mar 22, 2010 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm loving the price pick

My cousin is actually good friends with him down at ucla

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by Habte E on Mar 22, 2010 4:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey 3k your mocks are the class of MTD

        Lots of links and and information. Shit you could read it all day.

by dbcouver on Mar 22, 2010 6:37 PM CDT reply actions  

I asked a couple of questions over there

     Before I saw it here. What do you think about our O-line. I’m fine with Bradford I guess, as long as he stays healthy. I don’t want his health to depend on the health of our line because with a brand new turf, I forsee another season of injuries. With the fact that we won’t be replacing it after this season, next season should be the first season we realize the improvements the turf change will have on our IR. I just don’t want Bradford to go all Greg Oden on us.

by dbcouver on Mar 22, 2010 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah I hit your comment over there

I think we have big issues that we need to deal with and the offensive line isn’t one of them. Having Barron on board this year gives us another year to wait until we find a tackle to play opposite Jason Smith.

You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.

by 3k on Mar 22, 2010 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Curious about the Seahawks picks

This is another one in a long line of recent mocks I’ve seen where the Seahawks don’t address the offensive line with their first few picks. Can that be right, really?

by Abrantes on Mar 22, 2010 6:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Sure

I said it last year: the Seahawks have a horrendously constructed roster. As bad as our record looks, we could turn it around relatively quickly. The Seahawks on the other hand are fated for some serious struggling, especially given how they’ve approached free agency.

You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.

by 3k on Mar 22, 2010 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I SAY BENN BEST OR GRESHAM in the 2nd …nothing less…

by The Rammer on Mar 22, 2010 6:57 PM CDT reply actions  

There is only one Mel Kiper LOL

3k can you please let the expert do the mock this year,its not easy to have to deal with Todd Mc.shay and now you lol,the man going to lose his hair if you guys keep this up
have a hart

by Ram-on on Mar 22, 2010 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

If he loses his hair

I will never post another mock….for one year.

You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.

by 3k on Mar 22, 2010 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

THAT

was the most beautiful goddamn poem i have ever read. Brings a tear to one’s eye.

by gomer7 on Mar 22, 2010 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

On behalf of the Packer Fans at Acme Packing Company

First off I’d like to say you did a heck of a job putting this together. I think I’ll have to copy and paste this on this site, if you don’t mind.

As for our pick at #23, that is actually a very good pick. Ted Thompson generally drafts the best player available, and if S Earl Thomas somehow does drop to #23, he will be a name to consider. Personally, I prefer OLB Jerry Hughes, but it’s hard to pass up on Earl Thomas if he’s available.

The popular choice at APC is either OLB or OT. I think that is because we are assuming that S Earl Thomas is off the board. So, again, if Thomas does fall, it’s worth considering, but it’s still not likely considering our other needs.

"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi

by Jabooty on Mar 22, 2010 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Thanks for the kind words

And you guys are actually in a good spot; the Packers are a pretty well-built team with few glaring needs, though the offensive line needs an injection of talent soon. I’ll be stopping by from time to time to see what you guys are talking about.

You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.

by 3k on Mar 22, 2010 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like the players

but can you draft a rookie QB and not draft any talent for him to play with?

by Toddius on Mar 23, 2010 9:53 AM CDT reply actions  

Agree completely

If WR LaFell really is available in the 3rd, he should be an absolute lock for the Rams. Tall, tough, good hands. Gresham in the 2nd is an option too, though I see your logic in going with Price (or Odrick).

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by taiko on Mar 23, 2010 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

You mean like a 2nd round pick?

How long do you think it would take a 2nd round pick to mature into his potential? 2 years? Possibly 3?

The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!

by CoachConnors on Mar 23, 2010 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think he meant offensive players.

Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.

- John Wayne

by Tackle Box on Mar 23, 2010 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

like maybe an Avery?

The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!

by CoachConnors on Mar 23, 2010 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Our number 2 WR?

Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.

- John Wayne

by Tackle Box on Mar 23, 2010 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes. So, "can you draft a rookie QB and not draft any talent for him to play with?"

Maybe not, and then again maybe you’ve already drafted one guy for that QB to play with who hasn’t seen his full share of maturation yet. I’m not saying they don’t have a need (and TE is where I see the biggest need for a QB), but then again I’m also not convinced Avery is all he is going to be either.

I think Devaney’s drafts haven’t been bad at all, he already spent a high 2nd rounder on a WR, and I don’t think that fact is full appreciated by all the guys calling for another 2nd round pick to be spent this time around.

Before we call for another high WR pick, let’s look at the high WR pick they recently did for a guideline of what to expect. What do they think they are going to get for this next high pick? A rookie who will step in and be better than Avery or Robinson will this year? Really? I don’t think so.

Not saying Avery is a top 5 WR. I’m saying there is a high investment there that is not fully realized, whereas maybe there isn’t that condition in other areas of the team.

The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!

by CoachConnors on Mar 24, 2010 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm a little critcal of the 2nd pick

I don’t see us using it on a DT. Price is a good player and Kiper fell in love with him as the year went on. I just don’t see him a Ram. DT just doesn’t strike me at 33.
I like how you give true value to some guys. I have been a Sean Lee fan for a while. I would love to see him as our WILL. He plays the coverage very well and always finds himself around the ball. I think you are spot on in your comparison to JL, both very intelligent LBs, who flow around and make the necessary plays.
However, I think that we will see some unheard of names start to pop in the top 3 rounds. I can also see the domino effect happening. Should one or two guys of a position start to be taken, we will see teams reach for a need. Otherwise 3K, it looks good.

by CaliRamMan on Mar 23, 2010 12:30 PM CDT reply actions  

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