Mock Draft 2012: A Completely Bonzo Hypothetical
by Douglas M on Jan 30, 2012 11:30 AM CST
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It's NFL Draft day. Every team representative arrived early and hit the espresso cart so many times that they can't sit still as they await Rodger Goodell's arrival to start this year's player draft. Since the Rams haven't hired a GM, I get the call from Stan Kroenke, and agree to be his draft day czar. The Cleveland Brown's Mike Holmgren and I twitch and shake as the ocean of caffeine slams through our bloodstreams. We agree to trade the Rams #2 overall pick for the Browns #4 and # 22 picks. Now adreniline is added to my seven double espresso haze; it borders on euphoria.
Just as my heartbeat drops below 150, the ringing in my ears is replaced a whispered voice. Standing only inches from me is Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown. I jump back when he says something about trading me what sounded like "...all the women in his tribe."
It's seems Mike's fortune teller - Zola the Magnificent - has told him that unless he drafts corner back Morris Claiborne, he will be afflicted with "Hotdog fingers" and restless leg syndrome. Mike tells me he will trade his #17 and #21 picks for my #4 pick. He takes my mildly convulsing head shake as acceptance of his deal, turns, and runs down the isle to notify anyone who looks like they're from the NFL front office of the deal.
The St. Louis Rams now have the 17th, 21st and 22nd picks in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Who would you choose? Give me you're best choices while I hit the coffee bar...
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doug decastro, kendall wright, peter conz
That order
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 30, 2012 11:38 AM CST via mobile reply actions
I'm OK with these picks, but would prefer Doug's older brother David for our first pick.
Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is where the Stanley Cup can be found.
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Jan 30, 2012 12:25 PM CST up reply actions
My bad I meant him I think
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 30, 2012 12:45 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
The last time something like this occured...
We ended up with Damione Lewis, Ryan Pickett and Adam Archuleta… in other words, pass.
Devon Still
Cordy Glenn and Kendall Wright.
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
by Brick Top on Jan 30, 2012 12:03 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Aye.
These are my three also.
Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is where the Stanley Cup can be found.
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Jan 30, 2012 12:25 PM CST up reply actions
This would also be my 3.
Assuming Decastro is already taken and Floyd is also off the board.
That's what I assumed as well
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
And that scenario isn't as crazy as you think!
But I really don’t think the Browns will trade up. McCoy isn’t bad and there are so many other needs that are more important than getting RG3.
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
+10000000000000000000
but I don’t think they’ll trade up for him. He’s not that elite of a prospect.
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
bingo
that trade is what will make this one a strong possibility
Haikus are easy,
but sometimes they don't make sense.
Refrigerator.
I'll give it a shot
Doug Decastro, Alshon Jeffrey, and Melvin Ingram
if Jeffrey isnt there, I’ll take Wright or Floyd…….in that order
I don't think Decasto will last that long
and we don’t need another DE
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
doesn't Ingram play OLB?
and whoever the next best OL then…….if Decastro is gone, and that’d be my first of the 3 picks
That's why they're awesome!
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
cause literally none of the mocks are going to come true! might as well make the most obscure ones
Haikus are easy,
but sometimes they don't make sense.
Refrigerator.
I Would Select Kendall Wright
Then I would attempt to trade picks 21 and 22 for additional 2012 and 2013 draft picks.
Trent Richardson, Cordy Glen, and Deunta Hightower
A big assumption being that Richardson falls due to the devaluing of the RB position.
Me likey! Got to find a DT this draft. RB and WR are a coin flip until we hear whether Lloyd resigns
aaaah......the ol 'resigns vs. re-signs' conundrum
totally different things! I also have to cinch my backside when I see someone talk about Lloyd ‘resigning.’ Nooooooooooooo!
Makes me cringe!
When you write a quick article lick this one (5 min) mistakes do happen. I encourage everyone to do at least a quick read-through on their fanposts before posting.
I do, occasionally, edit a fanpost or two for the authors. I’m here to help anyone who has a writing question or needs a beta reader
HA! Comment flaws are lesser transgressions :-)
This one was a typing glitch. One of my most common typing mistakes has to do with the word – “side” I often type “sied” for some reason?
Probably not but the 3rd OT could still be available at 17, then the DT and Konz
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
His deficiencies appeared at the shrine game
He had a hard time with speed rushers and that was supposed to be one of his strengths. Look for a rebound at some point this spring for Adcock. It’s the kind of thing NFL coaches can help him look good with.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
I would be interested to know how some of you rank the WR's
Mine:
1. Blackmon
2. Floyd
3. Wright
4. Jeffrey
5. open (maybe Sanu)
jones above Jeffrey, not IMO, but so they say
Haikus are easy,
but sometimes they don't make sense.
Refrigerator.
Ya I wouldn't argue that.
Jeffrey has red flags all over him.
so does Jones
he wears oven mitts when he plays
Haikus are easy,
but sometimes they don't make sense.
Refrigerator.
Jeffrey hasn't been the 2nd best for a while
dwight jones is even higher
Haikus are easy,
but sometimes they don't make sense.
Refrigerator.
Current Rankings
1 Justin Blackmon WR1 Oklahoma State rJr 6-1 215 speed 4.54
2 Kendall Wright WR Baylor Sr 5-10 190 speed 4.42
3 Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame Sr 6-3 224 speed 4.54
4*Mohamed Sanu WR Rutgers Jr 6-2 215 speed 4.57
5 *Alshon Jeffery WR South Carolina Jr 6-4 229 speed 4.56
6 *Rueben Randle WR LSU Jr 6-3 208 speed 4.57
7 Brian Quick WR Appalachian State rSr 6-4 222 speed 4.63
8 Nick Toon WR Wisconsin rSr 6-2 220 speed 4.52
9 Dwight Jones WR9 North Carolina Sr 6-3 226 speed 4.53
10 *Stephen Hill WR Georgia Tech Jr 6-4 206 speed 4.57
I know nothing about Brian Quick
but I find it interesting that Jeffery, who’s been in the ’who’s the best WR’ talk all season long, is in the 5 spot here………two picks ahead of a guy from App St.
Here's my current top 20.....flame away
Blackmon
Jeffry
Floyd
Wright
Jones, Dwight
Criner
McNutt
Sanu
Jones, Marvin
Toon
Hill
Streeter
Fuller
Randle
Kearse
Broyles
Givens
Childs
Quick
Tuinei
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
I love that site
I’m always referring to it to find players whom I’ve never heard of, or don’t know where they played, etc.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
I think Blackmon, Floyd, and Wright are top 3. (order debatable)
I would be interested to know why you would take Jeffrey as the 2nd WR in the draft? Obviously his size is a huge plus.
It kind of falls into the
I can’t fault the guy for having a shitty QB, category. He’s transgressed this year, but I tend to not penalize draft position for those kinds of lulls. I had him high last year and he’s as good now as he was last year regardless of how the Cocks used him.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
I usually don't dig that deep
If he has a work ethic problem or is out of shape is something I knew nothing about.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
I believe he has all the tools
I just hope he isn’t the next Mike Williams.
so which ones are the Gilyard and Avery of the draft?
cause we’re getting that type
Haikus are easy,
but sometimes they don't make sense.
Refrigerator.
avery was the first WR taken, 2nd round
Haikus are easy,
but sometimes they don't make sense.
Refrigerator.
actually, I'll take that back
because every other WR in that draft looks pretty damn desirable right about now
OC
Rams OC said they would run the ball first; I interpret that as pass the ball 100 times and hand it SJ twice. Better draft some OL and receivers.
There's a guy from UConn who's supposedly gotten below 4.2
Jarius Wrights pretty fast, too. It pretty much depends on the timers at the combine what will happen though. Usually they’re quicker on the button, there. Times sometimes drop.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
Burfict is considered a high ceiling guy and Brown has huge quickness
I’d say if Burfict pulls his head out and succumbs to a good coaching staff, he could become elite. Brown has some issues with taking the right angles and with wrapping up on his tackles. On the college level he’s able to make up for these defects with supreme quickness, in the NFL he’ll need to fix those problems to be elite. Still an awesome talent, though. Brown runs a sub 4.4 40 at the combine I bet.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
Here we go
Still
Brockers
Poe
Ta’amu
Worthy
Thompson
Chapman
Martin
Reyes
Cox
Forston
Wolfe
Randall
Hicks
Baptiste
Regis
Powell
Jerrod-Eddie
Conrath
Harris
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
Yeah I want a DT too
I think I’d take one with that 2nd or 3rd pick in this scenario, or even in a straight tradeless draft because I think the drop off is less substantial in that position than in any of the O-line or OLB slots.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
if we have those 3 picks
I go for Martin, DeCastro and Jeffrey.
If Martin is gone, DeCastro first, then Janoris Jenkins then Jeffrey.
Solidify the interior of the line and get a playmaker on offense and defense.
1st pick of the 2nd would be an OLB (not saying Brown coz I’ve seen no tape) and first pick of the 3rd would be best RB available.
If we have another 2nd I take the best DT or C or FS.
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by Infemous on Jan 30, 2012 2:18 PM CST via mobile reply actions
wait until the combine
His stock will only improve and by god I hope its not too much, so we can snag him in the 2nd if we stay pat and take Kalil
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by Infemous on Jan 30, 2012 3:03 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Wouldn't that be somethin'?
Let’s go…
17) OT Mike Adams
21) WR Michael Floyd
22) DT Jerel Worthy or OG Cordy Glenn
And to open day 2
33) OLB Zach Brown or WR Alshon Jeffrey
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
Martin/Adams, Jeffery, Dwayne Allen
Basically the first pick on the highest rated OT…unless all the 1st rd tackles are gone. Then alshon to get a #1 receiver and dwayne Allen would help Bradford out in the receiving area as well as be a good blocking tight end in the running game.
by 18 for prez on Jan 30, 2012 2:40 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
Although I like DeCastro a
lot, I think you can get Zeitler at the top of the 3rd round and not have much of a drop off from DD. Plus, DD will likely be gone at #17 so lets go with:
1) Brockers
2) Konz
3) Whichever receiver after Blackmon impresses us at the combine and showcases. Likely Floyd, Jeffrey or Wright.
Then at #33 go for Doug Martin at RB and hope he hasn’t dropped too much and then come back with Zeitler as the top pick in the 3rd round.
Our interior O-line will be set for years and will be anchored by the Big Uglies from Whiskey to go with Dahl. Move Saffold to RT and try to patch it together at LT. Re-sign Lloyd and Danny A. comes back and we are set at WR and our D-Line is improved dramatically with Brockers. Also, Doug Martin will catch a ton of passes out of the backfield and will make sure S Jax is not overworked.
Clearly there are still voids at CB, OLB and LT but Rome wasn’t built in a day or with one draft class.
The real Bonzo scenario would be...
RG3 has some phenomenal workouts so the Colts pick him and not Luck. Then, even though I like Sam, the Rams trade Sam to Miami or Washington for their entire drafts (ala Ditka and Ricky Williams) and then the Rams take Luck at #2 and still have massive picks. Nothing in drafts end up as everyone expects.
Actually...
Cleveland would still be in the mix for that kind of trade as Pat would not be Cleveland HC without Sam having a good first year with him. Pat might like to work with Sam again. We may be able to squeeze even more picks out of them.
by RAMbunctious on Jan 30, 2012 7:30 PM CST up reply actions
Mike Adams, Peter Konz, Cordy Glenn
Lammar Miller with pick #33, release Smith & Brown and add V-Jackson/D-Bowe in FA.
by jmo53 on Jan 31, 2012 9:48 AM CST via Android app reply actions
Damn! All you guys need to switch to Decaf!!!
"We can't run. We can't pass. We can't stop the run. We can't stop the pass. We can't kick. Other than that, we're just not a very good football team right now." --- Bruce Coslett, New York Jets Head Coach circa 1990s
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