TheGhostofJimKelly
12-11-2007, 12:51 PM
This really doesn't look that bad:
http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/2008/2008_nfl_mock_draft.cfm?page=2
MIA Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
The Dolphins are terrible everywhere, but RB Ronnie Brown will be back next season and John Beck is the long-term plan at QB in Miami, so they won't go with one of those positions. That's just as well because the Dolphins need major help on defense. Dorsey would have been the first DT taken in 2007, but he went back to LSU and now he'll be the first player taken if Miami gets the top spot.
NE Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas
This certainly isn't a big need for the Patriots, but then again, what is? Laurence Maroney has been injury-plagued, so it would be wise and probably unstoppable to put McFadden in the backfield with him. It's clear McFadden is ready to make an instant impact at the next level, having ran all over some of the best defenses in college football this season.
ATL Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
Coach Bobby Petrino's QB carousel in Atlanta this season has been a bit out of control, and you can bet he'd love nothing more than to bring in his former QB at Louisville. Brohm is a little bit under the radar right now due to the Cardinals' sub-par season, but he has all the talent in the world and should impress in off-season workouts.
NYJ Chris Long, DE, Virginia
Eric Mangini would love to move to a 3-4 defense with the help of a stud DE, and Long is just that. He will fit perfectly into New York's system. Long, the son of Hall of Famer Howie Long, led the ACC with 13.5 sacks this season despite facing constant double-teams.
STL Jake Long, OT, Michigan
Long is an absolute mammoth of a player and he is by far the best offensive lineman in this draft class. The Rams' problem is not that they don't have talent at the skill positions, it's that their skill players are always injured and need help. Long should do wonders for both QB Marc Bulger and RB Steven Jackson.
KC Sam Baker, OT, USC
This could be a little early for Baker, and the Chiefs would love to move up via more losses or trade to get Jake Long. If that doesn't happen, don't be surprised if they trade down and then make this pick. Baker is 6'5, a good athlete, and a rock-solid pass-blocker.
OAK Calais Campbell, DE, Miami
This is not a huge need, but if Campbell slips this far he is too good to pass up. At 6'8'', Campbell is a monster on the end of the defensive line. If the Raiders put him opposite DE Derrick Burgess, their pass-rush would be near unstoppable and an already-strong pass defense would be even better.
BAL Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
The Ravens need a quarterback, as veteran Steve McNair is old, injured, and was a huge disappointment in Baltimore. Kyle Boller is serviceable, but he is not the long-term solution. Matt Ryan had a great year for Boston College despite slipping up a bit late in the season. He all the physical tools to make it big in the NFL.
CIN Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
The 4-8 Bengals are struggling mightily this season, but as usual their most glaring needs are on defense. They'll have to able to at least somewhat stop the run next season, and Ellis would be a huge help in that department. He is a bit undersized, but that won't stop him from having a major impact at the next level.
HOU Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon
Houston's offense has been looking good when both QB Matt Schaub and WR Andre Johnson are healthy, and it would be even better if the Texans actually stabilized their backfield for once. They passed on Reggie Bush and now it's time to get a long-term solution at running back. Stewart has the size (230 pounds) and speed to succeed as an every-down back in the pros.
CAR Andre Woodson, QB, Kentucky
Vinny Testaverde is not exactly what one would call young, Jake Delhomme is injury-plagued and inconsistent, and David Carr is clearly not the answer in Carolina. It's time for the Panthers to go quarterback, and Woodson has more potential than any QB this franchise has ever seen. If he slips this far down the board, it's a no-brainer.
DEN Dan Connor, LB, Penn State
The Denver defense has plenty of holes, but linebacker is a particular area of need. Connor would play in the middle (although he can play outside as well), allowing the Broncos to move D.J. Williams back to outside linebacker where he belongs.
PHI DeSean Jackson, WR, California
Wide receiver is not Philadelphia's biggest need, but Jackson is way too good to pass up at this point in the draft, as he is the best on the board at his position. The Eagles have always had decent receivers, but have not had a star in a while (considering T.O. did more negative than positive), and Jackson would give QB-of-the-future Kevin Kolb a top target for many years.
CHI Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State
Clady, who has great size and great movement for a lineman, had a huge year for Boise State, paving the way for a strong running game. The Bears' offensive woes start up front, and Cedric Benson and whoever the QB turns out to be in Chicago need some significant help.
WAS Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida
Harvey is a nasty athlete at 6'4'' and 245 pounds and will be able to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks. That's where the Redskins must improve next season, as they are very old at the ends of the defensive line and getting to QBs will be especially important since they took a tragic hit in the secondary, losing Sean Taylor.
DET Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State
It's past time for the Lions to go defense in the first round, and cornerback is a glaring need. Jenkins has the size and top-notch speed to make an instant impact in Detroit. He also has experience, having started at Ohio State since he was a freshman in 2005.
BUF Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State
The Bills went offense in the 2007 draft when they took RB Marshawn Lynch, so they now must address a struggling defense. Gholston's stock is on the rise after some great performances for Ohio State late in the season. He is an all-in-one kind of lineman who excels at both stopping the run and getting to the quarterback.
NO Kenny Phillips, S, Miami (FL)
Problems abound on the defensive side of the ball for the disappointing Saints, especially in the secondary. Cornerback is an even bigger need, but if Phillips falls this far, they have to get him. He's definitely the best safety on the board.
ARI James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State
Coach Ken Whisenhunt needs some athletic linebackers and defensive ends in order to move to a 3-4 scheme next season. At 6-3, 240 pounds and with great speed, Laurinaitis can do it all at linebacker and he has the experience to make an instant impact for a mediocre Arizona defense.
MIN Keith Rivers, LB, USC
Another one of USC's potential first-round draft picks, Rivers might be undersized for a linebacker, but he makes up for that with exceptional speed. Minnesota doesn't have too many holes, especially now that QB Tarvaris Jackson looks like he could stick around for a while, and the already-great Vikings' run defense would be close to impenetrable with Rivers on board.
TEN Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma
The Titans absolutely have to give QB Vince Young some pass-catching weapons, and they must do it now. Kelly has elite size (6-4, 215 pounds) and he is enjoying another strong season for the Big 12 Champion Oklahoma Sooners.
JAX Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida
The Jacksonville defense is solid, but somehow the unit is just 27th in NFL against the pass. That needs to be addressed, and getting Jenkins all the way down here would be a great value pick. He could be the best athlete at cornerback and this class and has the size and speed to be staple at the position for years.
DAL Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas
Dallas has two first-round picks thanks to the draft-day trade that landed Brady Quinn in Cleveland. One of the Cowboys' picks should be used on a cornerback, because if there's one area where they could improve on defense, that's where it is. Talib has had a great senior season for the Orange Bowl-bound Kansas Jayhawks.
SD Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College
The Chargers have been disappointing this season, but there still aren't any glaring holes. All the tools are in place, although the once-prolific offense has sputtered a bit and could use some help to get back to dominance. At this point Cherilus, a massive presence on Boston College's offensive line, is too valuable to bypass.
NYG Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona
If the Giants had any kind of secondary to go along with their vaunted pass rush, the defense could be dominant. Cason has enjoyed a strong senior campaign and he is the most experienced cornerback on the board. You can bet coach Tom Coughlin will want instant impact, too.
SEA Barry Richardson, OT, Clemson
The Seahawks could go in a number of different directions with this pick, but they'll have to take a hard look at Richardson if he is still on the board. Seattle's O-Line hasn't been great since Steve Hutchinson left, and Richardson is a huge presence at 6-6, 325 pounds. He can play both guard and tackle.
TB Adarius Bowman, WR, Oklahoma State
Bowman has the physical tools to be a force at the next level and he could go much higher if he runs well in off-season workouts. The Bucs would love it if he slipped this far, as they've needed a real threat in the passing game for quite a while now.
GB Steve Slaton, RB, West Virginia
Slaton's stock is down at the moment, especially after his non-existent performance in West Virgina's loss to Pittsburgh, but at this point he is too good to pass up. The Packers have been in dire need of a running game, and they selected Brandon Jackson in this year's draft, but he did nothing.
PIT Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh
Max Starks and Alan Faneca are most likely departing as free agents this off-season, so the Steelers will have to take a long look at the offensive line. Otah has been impressive this season right there in Pittsburgh with the Panthers, and considering he is 6-6 and 340 pounds, the Steelers will certainly take notice.
SF Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn
The 49ers will probably debate between a wide receiver and a defensive end, so it will depend on who falls this far in the first round. Groves would be an outstanding pick this late. He has been dominant for Auburn this season and his blazing speed around the outside will be hard to stop at the next level.
DAL Early Doucet, WR, LSU
With their second pick of the first round, the Cowboys should look at wide receiver if they haven't already gone there. Oft-injured Terry Glenn is 33 and Terrell Owens just turned 34, so a youth movement is needed at the position. Doucet is enduring an injury-plagued season for the BCS Title Game-bound LSU Tigers, otherwise he'd be projected to go much higher.
NE Forfeited Pick
http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/2008/2008_nfl_mock_draft.cfm?page=2
MIA Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
The Dolphins are terrible everywhere, but RB Ronnie Brown will be back next season and John Beck is the long-term plan at QB in Miami, so they won't go with one of those positions. That's just as well because the Dolphins need major help on defense. Dorsey would have been the first DT taken in 2007, but he went back to LSU and now he'll be the first player taken if Miami gets the top spot.
NE Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas
This certainly isn't a big need for the Patriots, but then again, what is? Laurence Maroney has been injury-plagued, so it would be wise and probably unstoppable to put McFadden in the backfield with him. It's clear McFadden is ready to make an instant impact at the next level, having ran all over some of the best defenses in college football this season.
ATL Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
Coach Bobby Petrino's QB carousel in Atlanta this season has been a bit out of control, and you can bet he'd love nothing more than to bring in his former QB at Louisville. Brohm is a little bit under the radar right now due to the Cardinals' sub-par season, but he has all the talent in the world and should impress in off-season workouts.
NYJ Chris Long, DE, Virginia
Eric Mangini would love to move to a 3-4 defense with the help of a stud DE, and Long is just that. He will fit perfectly into New York's system. Long, the son of Hall of Famer Howie Long, led the ACC with 13.5 sacks this season despite facing constant double-teams.
STL Jake Long, OT, Michigan
Long is an absolute mammoth of a player and he is by far the best offensive lineman in this draft class. The Rams' problem is not that they don't have talent at the skill positions, it's that their skill players are always injured and need help. Long should do wonders for both QB Marc Bulger and RB Steven Jackson.
KC Sam Baker, OT, USC
This could be a little early for Baker, and the Chiefs would love to move up via more losses or trade to get Jake Long. If that doesn't happen, don't be surprised if they trade down and then make this pick. Baker is 6'5, a good athlete, and a rock-solid pass-blocker.
OAK Calais Campbell, DE, Miami
This is not a huge need, but if Campbell slips this far he is too good to pass up. At 6'8'', Campbell is a monster on the end of the defensive line. If the Raiders put him opposite DE Derrick Burgess, their pass-rush would be near unstoppable and an already-strong pass defense would be even better.
BAL Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
The Ravens need a quarterback, as veteran Steve McNair is old, injured, and was a huge disappointment in Baltimore. Kyle Boller is serviceable, but he is not the long-term solution. Matt Ryan had a great year for Boston College despite slipping up a bit late in the season. He all the physical tools to make it big in the NFL.
CIN Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
The 4-8 Bengals are struggling mightily this season, but as usual their most glaring needs are on defense. They'll have to able to at least somewhat stop the run next season, and Ellis would be a huge help in that department. He is a bit undersized, but that won't stop him from having a major impact at the next level.
HOU Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon
Houston's offense has been looking good when both QB Matt Schaub and WR Andre Johnson are healthy, and it would be even better if the Texans actually stabilized their backfield for once. They passed on Reggie Bush and now it's time to get a long-term solution at running back. Stewart has the size (230 pounds) and speed to succeed as an every-down back in the pros.
CAR Andre Woodson, QB, Kentucky
Vinny Testaverde is not exactly what one would call young, Jake Delhomme is injury-plagued and inconsistent, and David Carr is clearly not the answer in Carolina. It's time for the Panthers to go quarterback, and Woodson has more potential than any QB this franchise has ever seen. If he slips this far down the board, it's a no-brainer.
DEN Dan Connor, LB, Penn State
The Denver defense has plenty of holes, but linebacker is a particular area of need. Connor would play in the middle (although he can play outside as well), allowing the Broncos to move D.J. Williams back to outside linebacker where he belongs.
PHI DeSean Jackson, WR, California
Wide receiver is not Philadelphia's biggest need, but Jackson is way too good to pass up at this point in the draft, as he is the best on the board at his position. The Eagles have always had decent receivers, but have not had a star in a while (considering T.O. did more negative than positive), and Jackson would give QB-of-the-future Kevin Kolb a top target for many years.
CHI Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State
Clady, who has great size and great movement for a lineman, had a huge year for Boise State, paving the way for a strong running game. The Bears' offensive woes start up front, and Cedric Benson and whoever the QB turns out to be in Chicago need some significant help.
WAS Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida
Harvey is a nasty athlete at 6'4'' and 245 pounds and will be able to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks. That's where the Redskins must improve next season, as they are very old at the ends of the defensive line and getting to QBs will be especially important since they took a tragic hit in the secondary, losing Sean Taylor.
DET Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State
It's past time for the Lions to go defense in the first round, and cornerback is a glaring need. Jenkins has the size and top-notch speed to make an instant impact in Detroit. He also has experience, having started at Ohio State since he was a freshman in 2005.
BUF Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State
The Bills went offense in the 2007 draft when they took RB Marshawn Lynch, so they now must address a struggling defense. Gholston's stock is on the rise after some great performances for Ohio State late in the season. He is an all-in-one kind of lineman who excels at both stopping the run and getting to the quarterback.
NO Kenny Phillips, S, Miami (FL)
Problems abound on the defensive side of the ball for the disappointing Saints, especially in the secondary. Cornerback is an even bigger need, but if Phillips falls this far, they have to get him. He's definitely the best safety on the board.
ARI James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State
Coach Ken Whisenhunt needs some athletic linebackers and defensive ends in order to move to a 3-4 scheme next season. At 6-3, 240 pounds and with great speed, Laurinaitis can do it all at linebacker and he has the experience to make an instant impact for a mediocre Arizona defense.
MIN Keith Rivers, LB, USC
Another one of USC's potential first-round draft picks, Rivers might be undersized for a linebacker, but he makes up for that with exceptional speed. Minnesota doesn't have too many holes, especially now that QB Tarvaris Jackson looks like he could stick around for a while, and the already-great Vikings' run defense would be close to impenetrable with Rivers on board.
TEN Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma
The Titans absolutely have to give QB Vince Young some pass-catching weapons, and they must do it now. Kelly has elite size (6-4, 215 pounds) and he is enjoying another strong season for the Big 12 Champion Oklahoma Sooners.
JAX Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida
The Jacksonville defense is solid, but somehow the unit is just 27th in NFL against the pass. That needs to be addressed, and getting Jenkins all the way down here would be a great value pick. He could be the best athlete at cornerback and this class and has the size and speed to be staple at the position for years.
DAL Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas
Dallas has two first-round picks thanks to the draft-day trade that landed Brady Quinn in Cleveland. One of the Cowboys' picks should be used on a cornerback, because if there's one area where they could improve on defense, that's where it is. Talib has had a great senior season for the Orange Bowl-bound Kansas Jayhawks.
SD Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College
The Chargers have been disappointing this season, but there still aren't any glaring holes. All the tools are in place, although the once-prolific offense has sputtered a bit and could use some help to get back to dominance. At this point Cherilus, a massive presence on Boston College's offensive line, is too valuable to bypass.
NYG Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona
If the Giants had any kind of secondary to go along with their vaunted pass rush, the defense could be dominant. Cason has enjoyed a strong senior campaign and he is the most experienced cornerback on the board. You can bet coach Tom Coughlin will want instant impact, too.
SEA Barry Richardson, OT, Clemson
The Seahawks could go in a number of different directions with this pick, but they'll have to take a hard look at Richardson if he is still on the board. Seattle's O-Line hasn't been great since Steve Hutchinson left, and Richardson is a huge presence at 6-6, 325 pounds. He can play both guard and tackle.
TB Adarius Bowman, WR, Oklahoma State
Bowman has the physical tools to be a force at the next level and he could go much higher if he runs well in off-season workouts. The Bucs would love it if he slipped this far, as they've needed a real threat in the passing game for quite a while now.
GB Steve Slaton, RB, West Virginia
Slaton's stock is down at the moment, especially after his non-existent performance in West Virgina's loss to Pittsburgh, but at this point he is too good to pass up. The Packers have been in dire need of a running game, and they selected Brandon Jackson in this year's draft, but he did nothing.
PIT Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh
Max Starks and Alan Faneca are most likely departing as free agents this off-season, so the Steelers will have to take a long look at the offensive line. Otah has been impressive this season right there in Pittsburgh with the Panthers, and considering he is 6-6 and 340 pounds, the Steelers will certainly take notice.
SF Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn
The 49ers will probably debate between a wide receiver and a defensive end, so it will depend on who falls this far in the first round. Groves would be an outstanding pick this late. He has been dominant for Auburn this season and his blazing speed around the outside will be hard to stop at the next level.
DAL Early Doucet, WR, LSU
With their second pick of the first round, the Cowboys should look at wide receiver if they haven't already gone there. Oft-injured Terry Glenn is 33 and Terrell Owens just turned 34, so a youth movement is needed at the position. Doucet is enduring an injury-plagued season for the BCS Title Game-bound LSU Tigers, otherwise he'd be projected to go much higher.
NE Forfeited Pick