Mahdi
02-25-2012, 04:49 PM
1. Colts -- Andrew Luck - No explanation needed
2. St.Louis Rams -- Robert Griffin -- QB -- Baylor -- Obviously this is a surprise but if you're a GM and you have one of the most exciting QB prospects to come out of college in years (Newton excepted) its very difficult to pass up. Especially considering Bradford's injury history. Griffin can turn around the Rams franchise as Newton did with Carolina last season. St.Louis will find plenty of takers for Bradford and will use the picks they receive to upgrade their offense.
3. Minnesota Vikings -- Justin Blackmon -- WR -- OK State -- I don't see Minnesota passing on Blackmon when he is the piece that is missing from their offense. With AP in the backfield and Harvin working the middle, Blackmon will be the perfect weapon on the outside for their sophomore QB.
4. Cleveland Browns -- Quinton Coples -- DE - NC -- The Browns made the move back to the 4-3 last season but never really addressed the DE position. Although they have two powerhouse DTs they really need that outside threat to complete their DL. Coples brings size, strength and much needed pass rush ability.
5. Tampa Bay Bucs -- Morris Claiborne -- CB -- LSU -- With so many needs the Bucs just go with the best available which is Claiborne. Playing the Pack twice a year requires CBs and with Aqib Talib already on the roster Claiborne gives them another true shutdown guy on the other side.
6. Washington Redskins -- Matt Kalil -- OT -- USC -- They drafted Trent Williams high 2 years ago but with Jamaal Brown leaving in FA they will have a hole at RT. Kalil is not a heavy OT at 295 but that suits Shannahan's zone scheme perfectly and his athleticism will be a bonus for the scheme. Plus, the value is too good to ignore here.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars -- Malcolm Floyd -- WR -- Notre Dame -- Jacksonville is desperate for a game breaker at WR and Floyd is exactly that. He has size at 6'3 224, great speed and great hands which he uses to go up and get the ball. The Jags need to build around Gabbert and Floyd is a good start.
8. Miami Dolphins -- Jonathan Martin -- OT -- Stanford -- The Fins can definitely use an upgrade at the RT spot and Martin is a perfect fit. Martin excels in run blocking and is just as good as a pass protector. Having Martin on one side and Long on the other will help whoever is playing QB.
9. Carolina Panthers -- Dre Kirkpatrick -- CB -- Alabama -- The Panthers defense needs help everywhere and although run defense is their biggest problem Kirkpatrick is too good a prospect to pass up. Of course mocking CBs to anyone this year is sketchy until after FA as there are several that will be available.
10. Buffalo Bills -- Kendall Wright -- WR -- Baylor -- Many Bills fans will hate the pick but for a Bills offense that wants to take the next step, Wright is the right pick. In today's NFL a trend will begin that will see many teams looking for quick slot receivers that can't be matched up with inside. Both Super Bowl teams owe a lot of their success to two players who were exactly that, Welker and Cruz. Each of the two totaling 1569 and 1536 yards respectively and doing it almost exclusively from the slot position. Wright will give Buffalo that type of production with the added bonus of being able to stretch the field with his blazing speed. With Johnson on the outside and the two RBs, Buffalo will reach elite status as an offensive unit.
11. Kansas City Chiefs -- Courtney Upshaw -- OLB -- Alabama -- The Chiefs are a pure 3-4 and that will fit Upshaw nicely. A tough, physical player Upshaw brings polished pass rush skills and the attitude of a Alabama defensive player to play opposite Tamba Hali who was the Chiefs only pass rush threat last season.
12. Seattle Seahawks -- Melvin Ingram -- DE -- South Carolina -- The Hawks need more pass rush and a better QB. With no QB available here they go with Ingram to go get someone else's QB.
13. Arizona Cardinals -- Riley Reiff -- OT -- Iowa -- The Cards need to protect their QBs no matter who it is back there and Reiff is a future franchise LT who falls to them kindly at 13. This one is a no-brainer.
14. Dallas Cowboys -- David DeCastro -- Although the Cowboys run game was much better with Demarco Murray in there, they still haven't been the same since Gurode, Leonard Davis and Kosier were playing for them and at their best. DeCastro gives them a big time run blocker inside at either G or C which will help the run game and in turn, Romo.
15. Philadelphia Eagles -- Michael Brockers -- The Eagles defense is talented but soft. They lacked a strong spine from DT to MLB and S. Brockers will allow their finesse players to do what they do and Brockers will do what he does which is play physical and get in the backfield.
16. New York Jets -- Alshon Jeffrey -- WR -- South Carolina -- Plaxico came in and made a huge impact for the Jets and they will want to ensure they have a similar player on the field for Sanchez to throw to. Jeffrey is huge and has big play ability which is what Plax provided.
17. Cincinnati Bengals -- Trent Richardson -- RB -- Alabama -- The Bengals won't resign Benson so this is a gift that the Bengals will be very grateful for. Richardson is the perfect back for the Bengals offense that run a power scheme.
18. San Diego Chargers -- Luke Kuechly -- ILB -- Boston College -- The Chargers have become a soft defensive unit and really need to add youth to the middle of their defense. Antonio Garay (NT) is a FA and Spikes is their starter at ILB. Kuechly is highly productive and smart which you need in the 3-4.
19. Chicago Bears -- Mike Adams -- OT -- Ohio State -- The Bears OL is still sketchy. If they want to get the best out of Cutler and his deep throwing ability he needs time to throw. Adams is also a good run blocker which you need to be in Chicago.
20. Tennessee Titans -- Mark Barron -- S -- Alabama -- The roll on Alabama players continues as the Titans take the top Safety on the board. With Finnegan and Griffin almost sure to hit the market the Titans will look to solidify their secondary through the draft.
21. Cincinnati Bengals -- Mohamed Sanu -- WR -- Rutgers -- The Bengals continue to upgrade their offense by adding Sanu who had big time production in 2011. At 6'2 215 he gives their offense another big target opposite AJ Green.
22. Cleveland Browns -- Ryan Tannehill -- QB -- Texas A&M -- I don't thinl the Browns truly believe in Colt McCoy and will reach slightly for Tannehill here. Although after the combine and workouts this may not seem like such a reach as QBs tend to climb draft boards as we get closer to draft day.
23. Detroit Lions -- Janoris Jenkins -- CB -- North Alabama -- The Lions main issue is their secondary both at CB and safety. Jenkins is a small school guy but is talented and would end up being the best CB they have on the roster.
24. Pittsburgh Steelers -- Cordy Glenn -- OG -- Georgia -- The Steelers are looking to get back to playing physical football but they'll need to upgrade the interior of their OL (the exterior too for that matter) to do that. Glenn is a road grater and a very big man that should help them get back to Steeler football.
25. Denver Broncos -- Devon Still -- DT -- Penn State -- Denver is still not too stout against the run and although they have talent up front they really lack size and toughness. Still brings both of those qualities.
26. Houston Texans -- Rueben Randle -- WR -- LSU -- The Texans have needed to find a solid #2 opposite AJ for a long time and Rueben can be that guy. Randle is a big redzone target and a physical receiver.
27. New England Patriots -- Whitney Mercilus -- DE -- Illinois -- Mercilus is a bit of a one year wonder but he has great size and athleticism and the Pats get him at the bottom of the first which makes it much less risky. The Pats are losing Mark Anderson to FA and Carter is coming off injury and a year older. This is a bit of a need pick.
28. Green Bay Packers -- Nick Perry -- OLB -- USC -- The Packers defense really dropped off last year and a lot of that was done to their pass rush that was not quite as potent as it was in 2010. Nick Perry has been a productive player at USC for 3 seasons which makes him an attractive pick for GMs. He could actually go a lot higher than 28.
29. Baltimore Ravens -- Vontaze Burfict -- ILB -- Arizona State -- Big inside LB that plays violently and maybe a bit out of control. The Ravens will be intrigued by the violent part and will use Ray Lewis to fine tune his game.
30. San Francisco 49ers --- Coby Fleener -- TE -- Stanford -- Harbaugh pick here as he goes back to Stanford for a very talented TE. Yes they have Davis but having more than one TE in your offense that can stretch a defense is useful. Ask Tom Brady.
31. New England Patriots -- Alfonzo Dennard -- CB -- Nebraksa -- The Pats need DBs badly. Dennard is a solid CB with good size that can upgrade their unit right away.
32. New York Giants -- Dont'a Hightower -- MLB -- Alabama -- Hightower might be the missing piece on the Giants defense. They have really lacked a presence at the position since Pierce left but Hightower can be an instant playmaker behind that DL.
2. St.Louis Rams -- Robert Griffin -- QB -- Baylor -- Obviously this is a surprise but if you're a GM and you have one of the most exciting QB prospects to come out of college in years (Newton excepted) its very difficult to pass up. Especially considering Bradford's injury history. Griffin can turn around the Rams franchise as Newton did with Carolina last season. St.Louis will find plenty of takers for Bradford and will use the picks they receive to upgrade their offense.
3. Minnesota Vikings -- Justin Blackmon -- WR -- OK State -- I don't see Minnesota passing on Blackmon when he is the piece that is missing from their offense. With AP in the backfield and Harvin working the middle, Blackmon will be the perfect weapon on the outside for their sophomore QB.
4. Cleveland Browns -- Quinton Coples -- DE - NC -- The Browns made the move back to the 4-3 last season but never really addressed the DE position. Although they have two powerhouse DTs they really need that outside threat to complete their DL. Coples brings size, strength and much needed pass rush ability.
5. Tampa Bay Bucs -- Morris Claiborne -- CB -- LSU -- With so many needs the Bucs just go with the best available which is Claiborne. Playing the Pack twice a year requires CBs and with Aqib Talib already on the roster Claiborne gives them another true shutdown guy on the other side.
6. Washington Redskins -- Matt Kalil -- OT -- USC -- They drafted Trent Williams high 2 years ago but with Jamaal Brown leaving in FA they will have a hole at RT. Kalil is not a heavy OT at 295 but that suits Shannahan's zone scheme perfectly and his athleticism will be a bonus for the scheme. Plus, the value is too good to ignore here.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars -- Malcolm Floyd -- WR -- Notre Dame -- Jacksonville is desperate for a game breaker at WR and Floyd is exactly that. He has size at 6'3 224, great speed and great hands which he uses to go up and get the ball. The Jags need to build around Gabbert and Floyd is a good start.
8. Miami Dolphins -- Jonathan Martin -- OT -- Stanford -- The Fins can definitely use an upgrade at the RT spot and Martin is a perfect fit. Martin excels in run blocking and is just as good as a pass protector. Having Martin on one side and Long on the other will help whoever is playing QB.
9. Carolina Panthers -- Dre Kirkpatrick -- CB -- Alabama -- The Panthers defense needs help everywhere and although run defense is their biggest problem Kirkpatrick is too good a prospect to pass up. Of course mocking CBs to anyone this year is sketchy until after FA as there are several that will be available.
10. Buffalo Bills -- Kendall Wright -- WR -- Baylor -- Many Bills fans will hate the pick but for a Bills offense that wants to take the next step, Wright is the right pick. In today's NFL a trend will begin that will see many teams looking for quick slot receivers that can't be matched up with inside. Both Super Bowl teams owe a lot of their success to two players who were exactly that, Welker and Cruz. Each of the two totaling 1569 and 1536 yards respectively and doing it almost exclusively from the slot position. Wright will give Buffalo that type of production with the added bonus of being able to stretch the field with his blazing speed. With Johnson on the outside and the two RBs, Buffalo will reach elite status as an offensive unit.
11. Kansas City Chiefs -- Courtney Upshaw -- OLB -- Alabama -- The Chiefs are a pure 3-4 and that will fit Upshaw nicely. A tough, physical player Upshaw brings polished pass rush skills and the attitude of a Alabama defensive player to play opposite Tamba Hali who was the Chiefs only pass rush threat last season.
12. Seattle Seahawks -- Melvin Ingram -- DE -- South Carolina -- The Hawks need more pass rush and a better QB. With no QB available here they go with Ingram to go get someone else's QB.
13. Arizona Cardinals -- Riley Reiff -- OT -- Iowa -- The Cards need to protect their QBs no matter who it is back there and Reiff is a future franchise LT who falls to them kindly at 13. This one is a no-brainer.
14. Dallas Cowboys -- David DeCastro -- Although the Cowboys run game was much better with Demarco Murray in there, they still haven't been the same since Gurode, Leonard Davis and Kosier were playing for them and at their best. DeCastro gives them a big time run blocker inside at either G or C which will help the run game and in turn, Romo.
15. Philadelphia Eagles -- Michael Brockers -- The Eagles defense is talented but soft. They lacked a strong spine from DT to MLB and S. Brockers will allow their finesse players to do what they do and Brockers will do what he does which is play physical and get in the backfield.
16. New York Jets -- Alshon Jeffrey -- WR -- South Carolina -- Plaxico came in and made a huge impact for the Jets and they will want to ensure they have a similar player on the field for Sanchez to throw to. Jeffrey is huge and has big play ability which is what Plax provided.
17. Cincinnati Bengals -- Trent Richardson -- RB -- Alabama -- The Bengals won't resign Benson so this is a gift that the Bengals will be very grateful for. Richardson is the perfect back for the Bengals offense that run a power scheme.
18. San Diego Chargers -- Luke Kuechly -- ILB -- Boston College -- The Chargers have become a soft defensive unit and really need to add youth to the middle of their defense. Antonio Garay (NT) is a FA and Spikes is their starter at ILB. Kuechly is highly productive and smart which you need in the 3-4.
19. Chicago Bears -- Mike Adams -- OT -- Ohio State -- The Bears OL is still sketchy. If they want to get the best out of Cutler and his deep throwing ability he needs time to throw. Adams is also a good run blocker which you need to be in Chicago.
20. Tennessee Titans -- Mark Barron -- S -- Alabama -- The roll on Alabama players continues as the Titans take the top Safety on the board. With Finnegan and Griffin almost sure to hit the market the Titans will look to solidify their secondary through the draft.
21. Cincinnati Bengals -- Mohamed Sanu -- WR -- Rutgers -- The Bengals continue to upgrade their offense by adding Sanu who had big time production in 2011. At 6'2 215 he gives their offense another big target opposite AJ Green.
22. Cleveland Browns -- Ryan Tannehill -- QB -- Texas A&M -- I don't thinl the Browns truly believe in Colt McCoy and will reach slightly for Tannehill here. Although after the combine and workouts this may not seem like such a reach as QBs tend to climb draft boards as we get closer to draft day.
23. Detroit Lions -- Janoris Jenkins -- CB -- North Alabama -- The Lions main issue is their secondary both at CB and safety. Jenkins is a small school guy but is talented and would end up being the best CB they have on the roster.
24. Pittsburgh Steelers -- Cordy Glenn -- OG -- Georgia -- The Steelers are looking to get back to playing physical football but they'll need to upgrade the interior of their OL (the exterior too for that matter) to do that. Glenn is a road grater and a very big man that should help them get back to Steeler football.
25. Denver Broncos -- Devon Still -- DT -- Penn State -- Denver is still not too stout against the run and although they have talent up front they really lack size and toughness. Still brings both of those qualities.
26. Houston Texans -- Rueben Randle -- WR -- LSU -- The Texans have needed to find a solid #2 opposite AJ for a long time and Rueben can be that guy. Randle is a big redzone target and a physical receiver.
27. New England Patriots -- Whitney Mercilus -- DE -- Illinois -- Mercilus is a bit of a one year wonder but he has great size and athleticism and the Pats get him at the bottom of the first which makes it much less risky. The Pats are losing Mark Anderson to FA and Carter is coming off injury and a year older. This is a bit of a need pick.
28. Green Bay Packers -- Nick Perry -- OLB -- USC -- The Packers defense really dropped off last year and a lot of that was done to their pass rush that was not quite as potent as it was in 2010. Nick Perry has been a productive player at USC for 3 seasons which makes him an attractive pick for GMs. He could actually go a lot higher than 28.
29. Baltimore Ravens -- Vontaze Burfict -- ILB -- Arizona State -- Big inside LB that plays violently and maybe a bit out of control. The Ravens will be intrigued by the violent part and will use Ray Lewis to fine tune his game.
30. San Francisco 49ers --- Coby Fleener -- TE -- Stanford -- Harbaugh pick here as he goes back to Stanford for a very talented TE. Yes they have Davis but having more than one TE in your offense that can stretch a defense is useful. Ask Tom Brady.
31. New England Patriots -- Alfonzo Dennard -- CB -- Nebraksa -- The Pats need DBs badly. Dennard is a solid CB with good size that can upgrade their unit right away.
32. New York Giants -- Dont'a Hightower -- MLB -- Alabama -- Hightower might be the missing piece on the Giants defense. They have really lacked a presence at the position since Pierce left but Hightower can be an instant playmaker behind that DL.