This page was updated last on April 13th.
After you check out my Mock Draft, please check out our home page. It’s not flashy, but my most-recent columns are posted in chronological order. Extra Point Homepage. If you see this and like what you see, please continue to come to this website.
____
TRADES
The Redskins traded 3 1sts and a 2nd for the #2 Pick. The trade was less than I figured they’d ultimately give up; but I had always assumed the Redskins were the favorites. Dan Snyder would have parted ways with ten 1sts if he had too.
____
1. The Indianapolis Colts (2-14) select:
Andrew Luck | QB | Stanford
I think the firing of Jim Caldwell solidifies the idea that the Colts will be moving on without Peyton Manning. The new coach and the new GM will be apart of the new era in Indianapolis. Andrew Luck will be a fantastic player to start that era.
This pick is said to be a lock, as the Colts brass feels confident in the long term potential of Andrew Luck. I think the Colts would be smart to trade the pick, but it appears increasingly unlikely.
For reasons that I completely understand, the media has jumped on the Andrew Luck bandwagon. They say he’s more accurate than anyone since Peyton Manning. They say he’s got all the physical tools. They say he’s doing it without NFL caliber weapons.
Everything they say is right, but, I can’t ignore that Andrew Luck struggles against fast defenses. The holes and lanes close quicker in the NFL, and that’s something Luck will struggle with.
____
2. The Washington Redskins (5-11) select:
Robert Griffin III | QB | Baylor
The Washington Redskins have one main area of need: Quarterback. There are other needs, of course, but the Redskins had the worst Quarterback situation in the league last season. They can’t go into next season with Grossman and Beck.
The Redskins were very aware how close they are when they trade such a ransom for the rights to the #2 overall pick. I’m not sure other people are. The Redskins won five games with a combination of Rex Grossman and John Beck behind center. That’s impressive.
For as much as I like to joke about Grossman and Beck, I feel like Griffin is a much bigger part in the Redskins success than my jokes lead on. Griffin shows elite athleticism to go along with above average arm talent and anticipation. In Mike Shanahan’s offense, he’s going to do special things.
____
3. The Minnesota Vikings (3-13) select:
Matt Kalil | OT | USC
The Vikings have huge needs at the Linebacker position, in their Secondary, at the Wide Receiver position, and on the Offensive Line. The Viking’s cupboard is essentially bare. The Vikings probably won’t be picky when it comes to filling those needs.
Rick Spielman isn’t sold on Matt Kalil here. I don’t think he’s a Franchise-type Left Tackle, and apparently neither does Minnesota. ESPN’s Adam Schefter says that the Vikings are looking at their other options, namely Justin Blackmon and Morris Claiborne. Until I have confirmation on whom they prefer, I’m going to assume they stick with Matt Kalil here.
____
4. The Cleveland Browns (4-12) select:
Justin Blackmon | WR | Oklahoma State
I joked on Twitter to fans that were surprised that the Browns didn’t win the race for RG3… Wouldn’t you be more surprised if the Browns won… anything? Jokes aside, the Browns still have a lot of ammunition to have a successful draft; even if it means not getting a Quarterback with their earliest selection.
The Cleveland Browns are in a unique position with two first round draft picks. While Trent Richardson and Morris Claiborne are more highly rated, the opportunity to team Justin Blackmon and Brandon Weeden has to be intriguing.
____
.
5. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-12) select:
Trent Richardson | RB | Alabama
Although the Buccaneers managed to win ten games two seasons ago, this team is devoid of talent. The Buccaneers need help at Running Back, Linebacker, and Defensive Back to go along with several other positions where players aren’t anything special.
The Buccaneers reportedly favor Trent Richardson to Morris Claiborne. I don’t know why that’s the case, but if you listen to reports, it is. Richardson is a potential every-down back that is loved by the new staff in Tampa Bay.
____
6. The St. Louis Rams (2-14) select:
Morris Claiborne | CB | LSU
The St. Louis Rams need to use their leverage with the #2 pick to get as much talent as possible. They have significant holes at a plethora of positions; specifically Running Back, Wide Receiver, Tight End, Left Tackle, Defensive Tackle, Linebacker, Cornerback, and Safety.
With Morris Claiborne on the board, I have to assume the Rams would jump at the opportunity to take him. Claiborne is a potential shut-down Corner that the Rams could pair with Cortland Finnegan.
____
7. The Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11) select:
Quinton Coples | DE | North Carolina
The Jacksonville Jaguars have a huge need at Defensive End and at Wide Receiver. At Defensive End, they just managed to resign Jeremy Mincey; but another player is needed. They signed Wide Receiver Laurent Robinson, but they don’t have a proven number one.
Gene Smith recently said that he wasn’t focused on drafting high-character guys this off season. That led most people to believe that the new owner would lead him to Michael Floyd, but I think there is no chance they pass on both of the Defensive Ends. Whether it’s Melvin Ingram or Quinton Coples, the Jaguars really can’t go wrong.
____
8. The Miami Dolphins (6-10) select:
Ryan Tannehill | QB | Texas A&M
I had moved away from the Offensive Tackle to Miami mindset before I found out that Jake Long “wants to test the Free Agent market” after this season. Realistically, the Dolphins have to prepare for life after Jake Long.
But that doesn’t necessarily mean that they have to take an Offensive Tackle in the first round. Ryan Tannehill is not in the same league as Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin III, but he has a very high ceiling as well. Realistically, he could end up as a Franchise-type Quarterback.
This is the best situation for Tannehill as well, as his Texas A&M Head Coach Mike Sherman is now the Offensive Coordinator for the Dolphins. Tannehill knows the system and could theoretically win the job out of camp with that kind of an inside track.
The Dolphins just signed veteran Quarterback David Garrard, but don’t assume that means the Dolphins won’t pursue Ryan Tannehill. Garrard is, at best, a starter for a season or two. There is still no long-term solution in Miami.
____
9. The Carolina Panthers (6-10) select:
Fletcher Cox | DT | Mississippi State
The Carolina Panthers need help at Defensive Tackle and Safety more than they need any other position, but teams often draft value over need. Panther’s GM Marty Hurney knows how hard it is to acquire a Franchise Tackle. Jordan Gross is coming to the end of his career and Right Tackle Jeff Otah has had a disappointing career up to this point.
I had previously mocked the Carolina Panthers Offensive Tackle Riley Reiff, but I’m beginning to sense that his stock is taking a hit. A lot of teams are seeing Reiff as a Guard, and that does not mean anything good.
The Panthers have had positive work-outs with Linebacker Luke Kuechly, but I feel like that might be a back-up plan. With Fletcher Cox’s meteoric rise up the boards recently, I think he’s the pick here. He’s dynamic on the inside.
____
10. The Buffalo Bills (6-10) select:
Riley Reiff | OT | Iowa
The Buffalo Bills still have a couple of needs. Outside of another Defensive End and a Linebacker, the Buffalo Bills could use a Wide Receiver and help on their Offensive Line.
Chan Gailey has been very open about his desire to acquire bigger-framed Wide Receivers, but this year’s class of Wide Receivers is fairly deep. There aren’t many replacements available for Demetrius Bell at Left Tackle. It’ll be interesting to see who the Bills choose to take here, and it seems to be going back-and-forth between Reiff and Floyd.
____
11. The Kansas City Chiefs (7-9) select:
Luke Kuechly | LB | Boston College
I think Kansas City has killed the offseason, acquiring a replacement at Cornerback and a new Right Tackle. Now, outside of Defensive Line and Quarterback, the Kansas City Chiefs don’t really have many needs.
With Ryan Tannehill off the board, it becomes a little more questionable who the Chiefs are going to take here. The Chiefs need help at Inside Linebacker, and Luke Kuechly could be the perfect solution. Although the Left Guard position could have been addressed, Luke Kuechly is much more likely to make an impact.
____
12. The Seattle Seahawks (7-9) select:
Melvin Ingram | DE | South Carolina
The Seahawks don’t have a big need outside of the Quarterback position, and they need to acquire help at the pass rushing positions. I have had Melvin Ingram in this slot forever, because I think he’s a perfect fit for Seattle.
There isn’t a big need for a Defensive End since the Seahawks signed Jason Jones, but I think Melvin Ingram could be a good fit. Ingram could be used in a variety of different ways, moving around Pete Carroll’s defense.
____
13. The Arizona Cardinals (8-8) select:
David DeCastro | G | Stanford
Last season, the Cardinals proved they planned to stick to their draft board moving forward. Both Patrick Peterson and Ryan Williams were the (reported) highest player on the Cardinals board, even though Running Back wasn’t a big need.
The best player on my board, at this point, is Stanford’s David DeCastro. DeCastro is one of the best guard prospects in recent memory, and he’s an upgrade over either guard Ken Whisenhunt currently plans to play next season.
____
14. The Dallas Cowboys (8-8) select:
‘Dre Kirkpatrick | CB | Alabama | 91
The Cowboys attacked Free Agency, adding a couple of depth pieces at Guard, a nice piece at Inside Linebacker in Dan Connor, a passable Safety in Brodney Pool, and a #1 caliber Cornerback in Brandon Carr. The Cowboys have made all the moves they need to in order to be flexible in the draft.
Last year, Head Coach Jason Garrett made only one visit for a Pro Day workout, when he went to see his future first round pick Tyron Smith. This year, he headed to Alabama to watch ‘Dre Kirkpatrick. This may have been a smokescreen, but I have ‘Dre locked in here for future notice.
____
15. The Philadelphia Eagles (8-8) select:
Mark Barron | S | Alabama
The Eagles desperately need to find a starting Linebacker this offseason. The Eagles acquired Demeco Ryans to man the middle, but Philadelphia is still rough at the other spots. Drafting Kuechly at this point, however, would be the ideal solution. With Kuechly off the board, the Eagles will have to invest in another position instead.
The Eagles drafted Jaiquan Jarrett with a high pick, but he couldn’t sniff the field last season. The Eagles have really lacked toughness in their secondary since Brian Dawkins left the team, and Mark Barron could be the replacement they’ve been looking for.
____
16. The New York Jets (8-8) select:
Michael Floyd | WR | Notre Dame
The Jets have a holes at Running Back, Wide Receiver, Right Tackle, Rush Linebacker, and Safety. There are passable players at all of the positions mentioned, but their is a need to upgrade.
Although the Jets will strongly consider Whitney Mercilus at this spot, I think Michael Floyd could ultimately win out. The Jets don’t have a reliable option opposite Santonio Holmes, so Michael Floyd would fill a huge need. Some think he’s the best Wide Receiver prospect in the entire draft.
____
____
ADVERTISEMENT
So let me get this straight: The Dolphins have a BIG need at RT but will pass on both Johnathan Martin and Riley Reiff to take a LB that doesn’t even fit their current system and is a reach at #10. And Matt Kalil, the best left tackle in the draft, is just going to fall into the Bills’ lap at #9. Yeah, good call.
There’s actually a lot of debate between NFL GMs on who the best Left Tackle is. It’s said at least 8 GMs perfer Reiff.
And the Dolphins also have something like 160 Million invested into their offensive line. You can get a Right Tackle in the second round and free agency. Not every player on your line has to be a first round pick
I have reason to believe that Miami will go defense in the first round if they can’t get a quarterback. However, I have said repeatedly on this site and on others that the Dolphins will be the final destination of Andrew Luck. It’s said that Oliver Luck, Andrew’s dad, will try to get his son to ‘pull an Eli’ and force a trade from Indy.
They are the perfect mixture of possible success and large market that the Luck family will be looking for.
Thanks for your comment.
What the hell are you talking about? Kalil is at 2 and Martin is at 9. Put the crack pipe down.
His comment was to a previous update. Calm yourself.
Oh yeah, you also have Quinton Coples being selected twice: at #14 (Seahawks) and #18 (Bengals).
That was just a gross oversight on my part and I am sorry for that. Thank you for pointing that out.
I am a Tampa fan. I think Kuechly is a fine player and a tackling machine (he reminds me of what the Bear once said about Lee Roy Jordan), but the Bucs have a young Mike backer. If Luke can project to a move to Will, he would make a good selection.Though, they could leave him at MLB and move Foster outside.
Actually, Tampa Bay can go several different directions in the 1st round:CB,O-line, WR, RB.
You dont seem to understand that Red Bryant is exactly what PC wants at LDE, its how he runs his Defense, its a hybrid 3-4. Most analysts consider his move to DE a huge success. With that said, I wouldnt mind seeing Upshaw drafted by the hawks.
I do understand, I’m just not a big fan. You lose a lot of your deception when you know where the pass rush is coming from. The majority of times, if you block Chris Clemons, your quarterback will stay upright.
this is rediculous! so this is like the second place(out of at least 30 mocks) where i’ve seen Kuechley 6’3 237 i’ll throw a 4.7/40yd compaired to Urlacher’s 6’4 258 and 4.59/40yd. Kuechley will be pretty good but he is an undersized LB who isnt particularly fast but he does got the brains. Also you do know Melvin Ingram is a 6’4 275lbs defencive edn right? THERE IS NO WAY COUPLES PLAYS ‘DT’..Hes a J.Peppers mold DE. period. I do respect the pick for my BEARS though.. the other guy who made the Urki/Kuechley compairison drafted the bears trent richardson..so you know
Just because they’re not complete matches in terms of athleticism does not mean you can discredit their similarities in other areas. I simply meant that Kuechly reminds me of Urlacher in how he leads a defense and makes every tackle.
Melvin Ingram is a 6’4 275 Defensive End. DeMarcus Ware is a 6’5 285 Rush Linebacker. Trust me, the transition isn’t that complicated.
Quinton Coples is 6’6 and 290 pounds, but he doesn’t have the same first step to edge rush like Peppers. Coples is better with his arms, and therefore is a more natural fit at Defensive Tackle in my opinion. Like I said in the article, he played his junior season at North Carolina at Defensive Tackle. It was his only season in college with double-digit sacks.
And as a fan of the NFC North, I know very well how much the Chicago Bears need to take an offensive lineman.
I believe the Seahawks will re-sign Red Bryant. He can be moved to DT for Pass Rushing downs. I would much rather see the Seahawks draft Melvin Ingram to play LEO opposite Chris Clemons. Ingram works in Carrol’s D and is definitely the type of player Carrol would draft. I don’t see them taking anything but a DE here
I think Seattle would be smart to take Courtney Upshaw because he would be so versatile in Pete Carroll’s hybrid defense, but he doesn’t really fit what I’m told Seattle is looking for. They would prefer a bigger end on the other side of Clemons.
“Outside of their anemic offensive line, there aren’t any significant holes in the Chicago Bears.”
As a Bears fan I would like to point out their extreme need at WR and CB. Additionally, they need to start looking to the future at LB and DE. They are getting older there and to ignore those key positions will be a problem in very recent years. I do not disagree with your pick as another piece on the o-line would help. J’Marcus Webb, Chris Williams and Gabe Carimi are all pretty solid. They do need another guard and younger center. My only point is they do have other holes.
While I think there is a lot of room for improvement at several positions, I don’t think I would consider them “significant holes.” The Chicago Bears have serviceable players at wide receiver and at corner right now, in my opinion. Tim Jennings could be upgraded, but Peanut Tillman is a pretty good player. At wide out, Roy Williams, Johnny Knox, and Devin Hester are all solid players, but I’d agree they would be smart to to acquire a new number one.
Like I said, there is a lot of room for improvement, but nothing outside of the offensive line is a huge hole in my opinion.
Thanks for the comment.
I hope this does not sound argumentative. Roy Williams could not catch a cold. I doubt Knox comes back from that horrific injury against the Seahawks. If he does he is a good number two WR. Hester is best used as a slot receiver. Having serviceable players at WR will not get you far in this league. Cutler would be helped better with a couple of solid WRs. When your starting RB is leading in receiving stats you have issues at WR. Yes, Tillman is a very good CB. But the Bears do play Green Bay and Detroit twice each year. You need to have solid coverage on both sides.
Who is Brandon Keith? Barry Richardson shouldnt be starting and Reiff is a good pick. But our LT is Brandon Albert and is an exceptional run blocker and good pass protector. He has had his rough patches, but is overall a legitimate LT in the NFL.
Sorry, I got your left tackle’s name mixed up with the Cardinal’s right tackle. My bad. I know who Brandon Albert is and I don’t think he’s very good, regardless. I’ve always thought he was a better fit at guard. Perhaps a move to the right side would change my opinion.
Albert grades out as a top 10 tackle this year. so i would take actual facts over opinion.
Grades out is a fact? Which statistics are you obscurely combining to come to that conclusion?
You wrote in reference to the Bills “They passed on Von Miller last season, and I think they’re kicking themselves for it.”
Von Miller went second in the draft last year and the Bills picked third.
Finally, someone realizes Kansas City won’t draft a QB in round 1. Thank you!
Thanks. That’s honestly the first nice thing I’ve had said about my Mocks this year. Kansas City has positioned themselves to make a playoff run next year with one of their veterans once everyone is healthy. Perhaps, if that doesn’t work, they’ll go for a quarterback in 2013.
I don’t mind the Dre Kirkpatrick pick but, How can you say the jags have one of the worst secondaries in the NFL. They were six overall in total defense, all three of are starting conerbacks were on IR before the second half of the season.They basically had to bring in guys off the street.
I’ve watched quite a few Jaguars games this year and last, and I am confident that no player in their secondary is good enough to be considered safe. Rashean Mathis used to be one of the best corners in the league, but I’m guessing the team’s fortune has hurt his motivation, because he’s shown less effort in recent seasons.
I don’t think Derek Cox is very good, either.
Dawan Landry is a good player, but last time I checked, you need four defensive backs. Kirkpatrick could play corner or safety because of his huge frame – so I think he’s a great fit.
Care to tell me which reserve player I didn’t mention you want to start?
You say you won’t predict who will come out, then have RG3 listed in your draft. He has not declared.
Yes, I won’t predict who will or will not come out, so everyone is eligible, unless they state they’re not going to declare, is eligible to be drafted. I kind of went the reverse way.
sorry, hit the send key too quickly on that one.
If you read the Browns media, the more popular choices are the WR and running back. Griffin’s in the mix, if he comes out, but best guesses are saying the Browns need playmakers other than at QB. So Blackmon or Richardson.
I don’t see how the Browns will take Richardson. This class is loaded with running backs, and taking one in the top 5 represents no real value. If they could trade back to about 10, I could buy it.
I agree. A RB picked high is almost a wasted selection nowadays, the way the game is played.There will be good runners available rd.2,3,4…I like Doug Martin.
I doubt the Browns would pass over Claiborne. Which would leave my Bucs in a bit of a bind.
So you think Cleveland is going to pay big bucks for a number two corner? Why?
Er, you think Claiborne is going to be a #2 corner?? He will be a perennial Pro Bowler.
But if the Browns don’t want him, the Bucs will gladly take him.
He will be if he’s playing with Joe Haden. Haden is one of the five best Corners in the league right now.
I disagree on the RB thing. Everyone always says “We’ll find the next _____ in later rounds.”
Those teams never find their Running Back.
Ian, that is just wrong.Backs drafted late or not drafted at all are doing better than some recent first-rounders.
That’s fine and great, but no one, outside of Mike Shanahan, uses that as their game-plan. It’s all luck.
Teams that do find late round backs have spent really high picks on Running Backs as well.
How is the Jaguars secondary awful pretty sure they finished in 6th for total defense and 8th overall in total pass defense. Throw in the fact they lost their top 3 corners then lost 2 of the replacement corners.
They finished eighth in passing defense because no one had to throw on them. The majority of games they played, teams only threw for the first half and then ran to drain the clock because the game was out of hand.
I don’t agree with the cardinals selection, as LB is not their greatest need. Porter was cut, Haggans was alright, and i believe they are happy with their OLB options of O’Brien Schofield and Sam Acho.
with 3/5ths of their OL being FA, I believe OG David DeCastro of Stanford is their pick.
thanks,
I’m actually looking through scenarios right now and came to that conclusion. Nothing is written out yet, but DeCastro will likely be the Cardinals pick when I update this Wednesday.
Thanks for the comment, Eric.
Pingback: The Phinsider Mock Draft Database 1.0 | Sports Feedr
No way the lions pass on arguably the best center to come out in years. The Lions will take Peter Kontz if he is there and make Dominic Raiola a cap casulaty so they can use some of that money to sign there FA or a FA. Second why would they take a corner who stat wise was very week against the top receivers in his league? They wouldn’t. Boykins is the answer in the second round or Hoyser or Minniefield. In the Third Walker from Wisconson has a much higher upside and ready to play right now. He has excelent stats against the top rushers not only in his league but in the country. He is bigger, quicker and stronger then your selection, who was beat twice in the bowl game on back to back plays.
You’re entitled to your opinion, but I happen to believe that…
A: Matthew Stafford’s relationship with Dominic Raiola would make him a hard guy to cut.
B: Peter Konz is a poor fit in Detroit.
C: Neither Boykin nor Gilmore is the ‘answer’ in Detroit. That secondary is atrocious.
I have absolutely no idea who “Walker from Wisconsin” is. Do you mean Ricky Wagner?
Hoyser I presume is Jayron Hosley.
…Am I supposed to take your scouting report seriously when you can’t even get their names right?
wow attack much. I guess you are the expert well just because someone misses the name doesn’t mean they don’t know what they are talking about. As I didn’t attack you I will stay to that and just say Schwartz and Mayhew have passed on top notch CB’s in the early rounds for years and yes OL as well. But in a recent article with the Detroit News he said he likes his safeties and feels that there injuries caused them to fall in production. He also mentioned in an interview on 97.1 the ticket that they will look for secondary help at the CB in the FA market if at all. He likes his young CB’s and knows that it is a growing process for them So lets make one thing clear Raiola was first in the league in penalties and sacks allowed by centers last year. So, if Kontz is there the Lions take him over a CB who gave up 10 plays over 20 yards this year, but you knew that already because you are the expert.
I’m sorry if it sounded like I was attacking you. I appreciate all comments.
I am a fan of the Lions myself, so I consider myself an expert on their needs. I don’t get to catch a lot of radio interviews, so I had no idea about the things he said on 97.1, but I do know a lot of GMs will say things they don’t really mean… Remember, the Lions almost traded up for Patrick Peterson last year, but the Cardinals pulled out at the last second.
I have the Lions taking Vontaze Burfict in the first round, not Stephon Gilmore. Therefore, I don’t have them taking “a CB who gave up 10 plays over 20 yards” over Peter Konz; I have them passing up Konz for a high-risk, high-reward Linebacker. Gilmore was my second round selection, and I think that he was the best fit for what was left. (Konz was not on the board at that point.)
I just think we have differentiating opinions on what the Lions need. I don’t think the offensive line is the problem, but obviously you do.
Thanks again for your comment.
And to follow up on that, I don’t think Peter Konz’s talent would be of need in Detroit. The Lions are going to continue passing around 700 times a season, so a talented run blocking center isn’t a huge need.
No problem just miss understanding. Burfict has potential no doubt about that and he has a high ceiling, I just don’t see him being there when the Lions pick. The problem I have with Burfict is that he was taken out at times on passing downs. The MLB for Detroit doesn’t get taken out on passing downs. But Burfict as a pick I can’t argue with unless Kontz is on the board. I agree that in the second round they should address the CB spot and I only watched Gilmore twice and I will see him at the combine, but they say he is athletic. I think if Detroit goes Kontz you might see them get agreesive which is Mayhew’s trade mark and trade up for Burfict or Minniefield late in the first. I just think that when Kontz is evaluated the Lions will do what it takes to get him and replace statistically the worst center in the NFL for the past three years. Last year he was first in penalties and sacks allowed vs. other centers. I think Detroit breaks the bank and goes after veteran Safety and CB when all is said and done. We will have to wait and see. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the positive words.
RGIII is the right pick at #4 for the Browns if he makes it that far. Then the next two picks need to be between RT, RG, and MAYBE OLB if they are high on Zach Brown. Mitchell is a serviceable DE and the Browns can’t afford to replace serviceable people until they rid the roster of people who blow. A.K.A most of them…
I don’t think Jayme Mitchell is serviceable… I’ll watch some more tape and tell you if I change my opinion.
I gota say i love your mock. I am a Redskins fan and im tired of hearing that we are going to trade up and there is no quest about it. Clearly the Browns have a better chance to trade up and will most likely do so. With RG3 out of the question then i really like getting a WR like Floyd. Then in the 2nd round grab QB Foles man that is perfect. The only thing i dislike about your mock is that you thought that CB was a possibility. We don’t have a dire need for a CB our offense needs the pick more that our defense
Thanks for the comment. I love getting positive reports.
Come on Ian i expect better from u. As I said before I can’t really argue with Burfict, but Kontz is a better choice, but to not have the Lions picking a OL in any of the first three rounds doesn’t make sense. Nor not chosing a CB doesn’t make sense. But everybody is entitled to there opinion.
Everyone said that the Lions needed OL and SEC last year… Who did they go with last year?
DT, WR, RB.
Not a good mock in terms of the Browns.
“Griffin is a deceptively accurate quarterback who fits in well in Cleveland”
We run the West Coast Offense. RG3 has no experience in that type of offense so I fail to see how he’ll fit in. Also, McCoy was touted as an accurate QB too coming out of college so I really don’t see how you can mock RG3 to the Browns, he isn’t a huge improvement over our current QB. And to call others stupid and lazy for mocking Blackmon or Richardson? Your draft is the lazy one. Had you done your research on the Browns you would know Heckert and Holmgren never draft QBs in round 1. Period. You post a mock on the internet, that doesn’t mean you can just go ahead and post a strategy that goes against everything these executives have done through out their careers. ESPN insider and others have already started to see through the smoke screen the Browns put up. Just start going by Steve Wyche the 2nd because you got hooked by a smoke screen by the Browns.
Here are some facts about Quarterbacks…
-There is only one Quarterback in the last twenty years to win a Super Bowl with the team that drafted him outside of the first round – Tom Brady.
-Every other Quarterback that won a Super Bowl was either a Free Agent or 1st Round Draft pick.
-Griffin is a potential Franchise Quarterback.
If the Browns do pass on him for Trent Richardson, they should just retract the team. There is no logical argument for why you would take any player other than Griffin III.
-Here’s another fact you’ll have to consider – There is no chance the Browns will acquire either Peyton Manning or Matt Flynn. Peyton will want to go to a contender or a team that’s close, and Flynn will follow Philbin to Miami.
So your plan is to go into next season with Colt McCoy, who is disgruntled by the way your franchise handled his injury, as your quarterback? The same Colt McCoy that looked horrible, even when healthy, last season?
I understand the desire to want to build to a Quarterback, but that’s not how the NFL works.
Also, your comment about experience in the West Coast system doesn’t mean much to me. Teams will change their game plan to accommodate their quarterback, and taking a quarterback to play in a familiar scheme almost never makes a difference. Matthew Stafford was a pro-style quarterback coming out of college, but has moved to an open-spread system. Sam Bradford was a spread-quarterback that moved to a pro-style. Players can make those transitions.
I appreciate your comment, but I think you’re a little disgruntled yourself. Calm down, and think about how nice it would be able to draft a starting Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, and Defensive End.
Whom would you rather they take than the four I have them taking?
I enjoyed reading your comments in response to the disgruntled Browns fan above. You make complete sense and understand talert. Colt is not a starting NFL talent. Plus if they trade up they have others picks to address key spots, like O-LINE, RB, WR, and LB plus your starting QB of the next decade or more. Thanks for being a breathe of fresh air and finally, finally giving me hope that there are progressive thinking people outside the bubble of fan illusion.
Good to see your draft progressing. The Eagles haven’t selected a LB in the first round since 1979 I believe. If there were ever a time or person to break tradition for, it would be now and for LK. The Birds would still need a SAM since the projected starter just had neck surgery.
Lions has many teams do lie and are hard to figure out. They draft OL 1st round on who is available i.e., Decastro,Glenn,Martin Adams or pssibly Kontz. They follow that up with vinny curry in 2nd or doug martin and boykins in the 3rd after that well…..really this is all a CRAP shoot lol………… oh by the way they do pass alot and kontz can do it all. Maybe to run the ball better since they struggle kontz is the answer
I love this draft for the Bears! All of their needs are addressed. I really like the pick for Orson Charles in the first; he is a great receiving compliment to Matt Spaeth, a blocking tight end. The corner in the second and the receiver in the third are smart too. I think the Bears will take Brandon Washington, if available, though.
The lions are going to franchise Avril so there wont be a draft of a DE in this years draft. Doug Martin is listed as a third round pick. The Lions will take him in the third round maybe if he is there. I see them addressing the OL and center is the point of attack. They will solve it either in the first round with Kontz or the center out baylor or BRewster in the second round.
About Avril I’m starting to agree with you. I like the chances that Martin Mayhew will bring back Cliff long term. Even if he is, Defensive End is still a need. KVB is on the downslope and is generally a liability on running plays. Lo-Jack can’t stay healthy and Willie Young is still really raw.
About Doug Martin Who lists him as a third round pick? I’m hearing talks of 1st/2nd.
I see them addressing O-Line – possibly taking an Offensive Tackle and a Center – but I don’t think they’ll reach for Blake or Brewster (Who are ACTUALLY 3rd rounders) in round 2.
Most people won’t like the move, but Michigan Center David Molk is a perfect fit for the Lions. He’s a smart guy who can make all the line calls and his lack of size isn’t a big deal in pass protection. He’s an experienced shotgun snapper that doesn’t mess up. That is something the Lions will look for when replacing Dominic Rioala.
Peter Konz may be taken in the first round, but he’s not a first round talent. That means the Lions probably won’t consider him – they’re looking for value. David Molk, conversely, is a fifth-rounder that fits the Lion’s scheme much better.
No way browns make that trade! giving up way to much, doesn’t match trade value chart. No way in hell be a terrible trade for browns
Passing up on RG3 would be a mistake. As I said to another commenter – it really looks like they’re positioning themselves to move up to take him.
This is a really well though out draft, I love the Redskins trade up and the Jeffrey pick. Good Job!
Thanks man!
Haden isn’t that great per FootballFocus.I think Mo would be better pretty soon. But you may be right, they might not see it as a position of greatest need, and despite the rhetoric, teams draft for need.I hope so, as need would match available talent in that case for Tampa.As to the RB issue, great runners do not win championships, in any case.
Well if championships are your argument, I don’t know many teams with less talent at Corner than the Giants.
Jake Long has never said he wants to test the FA market.
Never publicly, but he has suggested as much.
Not only has he not said he`ll test the free agency market next year, he`s signed thru the 2013 season. He`ll have a 12.35 million cap hit.
That’s just not true. He’s entering the last year of his rookie deal this season and will become a Free Agent before next.
Here’s what Roto has to say:
Ben Volin of the Palm Beach Post confirms that Dolphins LT Jake Long’s rookie contract will void after the 2012 season.
The consistently unreliable South Florida Sun-Sentinel claimed last week that Long’s rookie deal had added a sixth year and would extend through 2013. As we suspected, that is not the case. Long is entering a contract season, and the perennial Pro Bowler will surely command one of the richest left tackle deals in league history. Browns LT Joe Thomas signed an eight-year, $92 million contract with $44 million guaranteed last August.
And trust me, he’s headed for Free Agency. Jake Long has not said publicly that he plans to test the waters of Free Agency, because that would be irresponsible, but he has assured people close to him that Miami will get no discounts and that he will actively pursue a contract netting him as much money as possible.
The Browns 2 first this year is more than just about anything anyone else can compare. No way do that do that idiotic trade you are putting forth. Just stupid
If you don’t put up that offer, you won’t get RG3. Redskins are going to offer 3 firsts. You’re not going to beat that with two. I kind of know what I’m talking about here…
Pingback: NFL mock draft links: Quarterback, as so often happens, is the position … | SportsMultiBet.com
I disagree about the value of Claiborne to Cleveland. It’s a passing league so you can always use a quality corner. Also, with Haden and Claiborne we can afford to go more single coverage and bring Ward up into the box to help improve our run defense. We were decent against the run in clear running situations, it was the early down situations that got us torched. So to bring in Claiborne to free up some safety help would work great.
And I think you are dead on with Blackmon not being an elite talent. I don’t think he would grade out higher than Green or Jones from last year, so to draft him at 4 feels like a reach based on his talent.
Last year we just missed out on the elite prospects so we jumped around the 1st amassing more picks until we jumped back up to take Taylor. If they don’t love Claiborne or Richardson enough to take either at 4 I expect they’ll try the same thing in trading back and then picking their spot for a guy they really like.
Great mock though, I look forward to following it into April.
I really feel like Cleveland is going to end up with a surprise – As in not Claiborne, Richardson, or Blackmon – but it may not be at 4. Honestly, without predicting them to move back, (Which is a big no-no in mock-drafting.) I don’t think I can give them anyone realistic.
I’d like to think it’s either Claiborne or Richardson since they are the only two elite players at that spot. Last year I thought we were the first pick outside the elite talent, so trading down made a lot of since. Now that we are inside that elite talent level what do we do? I’d hope it’s either trade back for a great deal or take Claiborne or Richardson. Claiborne could fit since we let Mike Adams go and there has been talk of moving Sheldon Brown to safety. That would allow Haden, Patterson, and Claiborne to lock down the CB position for years. Richardson is a bit of a reach, but he is such a great talent. We haven’t had a franchise QB since we’ve been back, but we haven’t had a franchise RB either. We could lock one up here.
I think Richardson and Claiborne both make sense, obviously. I wouldn’t be surprised if they were looking at Quinton Coples in that slot, too.
If you are going to update your picks, update your reasonings for the picks. “There is no guarentee that Brandon Carr will be a Cowboy next season…” Um, yes there is. Update your s**t you lazy bum…
My bad. Didn’t know my reasoning was the important part.
The Dolphins have to prepare for life after Long? Ever hear of a franchise tag??? Dumb comment. A long-term extension will happen soon. It makes sense for both side … Long for the $$$ and the Fins for cap reasons. Fins will trade down and taken Tannehill in the mid teens.
So what you’re saying is, you might have one, maybe two years left of a guy, and you don’t think you need to prepare for when you lose him? Here’s a pro-tip, if you tag him, he probably won’t be too happy with the organization.
A long term extension is not coming. Long wants to test the market. If the Dolphins tag Long, he probably won’t consider them an option after the tagged season.
Sadly the Fins can`t realistically trade down and expect Tannehill to be there. KC or Arizona are too close behind Miami to risk trading down.
There is no way that Jake Long gets to the Free Agency pool. The Dolphins can simply franchise him for two seasons and pay him less both of those seasons than they are currently. However I believe that Jake is happy to be a Dolphin, he`s been talking to coach Philbin a number of times already. He`ll sign a deal similar to Joe Thomas’ and continue along with security . The Dolphins have leverage.
Not how the Franchise Tag works. It’s 120% your current salary or the average of the last five seasons of the top paid Offensive Tackle in the league, whichever is higher.
Sadly you are correct about the Franchise Tag, however the Dolphins have already started negotiations with Jake. I just can`t see them letting him leave.
They can’t force him to stay – if he really wants to test the market, he will.
Obviously this guy is a clown since he has Luke Kuechly going to Seattle at 12, then again going to New York at 16. If you can’t even keep straight the guys who are left on your board, how can anyone think you have any idea what you’re talking about. Incredibly amateur.
***FIXED***Obviously I am a pseudo-intellectual clown that’s first instinct on an editing error is to question that person’s entire knowledge of the indirectly relevant subject. If I wasn’t such an amateur, I would question my own understanding of the English language because of my grammatical error – except, in this case, the error is much more relevant.
It’s not a question of using a guy twice, it’s me not going through my thousands of pages of my site and not editing them properly. Thanks for your comment.
pick1. dontari poe
2. best dl/lb pass rusher avalable
3 best te available
3. best ol vailable
4. best ol avilable
5 best safety
6 best cb
7. best player on board
force double team in middle of defence and put a right side on the ol line with a te that can get down field. stop listening to the fin haters that want to see us go qb.
Dontari Poe is going to fall on draft day.