So I decided to throw my hat in the ring this year and post up my own mock draft. I'm drafting as if I was the GM of all the teams NOT where I actually think these players will go.
Plus my value added is girls, so there's always that.
1) Kansas City Chiefs - Luke Joekel, OT Texas A&M
Contract talks between the Chiefs and Brandon Albert have reportedly collapsed, so if he leaves town then an OT is pretty much a no brainer. Rip on Smith if you wish, but KCs has talent at the skill positions and needs blockers to let them do their magic.
2) Jacksonville Jaguars - Jarvis Jones, OLB Georgia
Dion Jordan is a trendy pick here, but Jones was much more productive in a much tougher college conference. Plus, being honest here, the local boy is a bigger ticket draw for a franchise that has historically had trouble outshining the college teams playing in its own stadium.
3) Oakland Raiders - Sharrif Floyd, DT Florida
Watching the Raiders pass on Cordarelle Patterson and Tavon Austin here will bring a tear to everyone's eye. It means that Al Davis is truly gone, but not forgotten. In any event, the key to getting traction against Denver is quick pressure up the middle. With the quick strike Manning coupled with the quick strike Welker, if you aren't on top of him in 2-3 seconds then the ball is out and you're boned.
4) Philadelphia Eagles - Dion Jordan, OLB Oregon
A natural instinct for any college coach is to bring a few of his favorite players along with him. They're like his binkie. In this case, this is a marriage made in heaven, as Philly desperately needs edge players who can keep RG3 bottled and bring down Eli from time to time.
5) Detroit Lions - Dee Milliner, CB Alabama
I'm generally not a fan of picking cornerbacks this high, but the reality is that you have to be competitive in your division to get anywhere, and this is a division with Jennings, Nelson, and Marshall to lock down.
Will be continued
Plus my value added is girls, so there's always that.
1) Kansas City Chiefs - Luke Joekel, OT Texas A&M
Contract talks between the Chiefs and Brandon Albert have reportedly collapsed, so if he leaves town then an OT is pretty much a no brainer. Rip on Smith if you wish, but KCs has talent at the skill positions and needs blockers to let them do their magic.
2) Jacksonville Jaguars - Jarvis Jones, OLB Georgia
Dion Jordan is a trendy pick here, but Jones was much more productive in a much tougher college conference. Plus, being honest here, the local boy is a bigger ticket draw for a franchise that has historically had trouble outshining the college teams playing in its own stadium.
3) Oakland Raiders - Sharrif Floyd, DT Florida
Watching the Raiders pass on Cordarelle Patterson and Tavon Austin here will bring a tear to everyone's eye. It means that Al Davis is truly gone, but not forgotten. In any event, the key to getting traction against Denver is quick pressure up the middle. With the quick strike Manning coupled with the quick strike Welker, if you aren't on top of him in 2-3 seconds then the ball is out and you're boned.
4) Philadelphia Eagles - Dion Jordan, OLB Oregon
A natural instinct for any college coach is to bring a few of his favorite players along with him. They're like his binkie. In this case, this is a marriage made in heaven, as Philly desperately needs edge players who can keep RG3 bottled and bring down Eli from time to time.
5) Detroit Lions - Dee Milliner, CB Alabama
I'm generally not a fan of picking cornerbacks this high, but the reality is that you have to be competitive in your division to get anywhere, and this is a division with Jennings, Nelson, and Marshall to lock down.
Will be continued
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