Shogun
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But Shogun, why not do every team?
I'm too lazy to right now and on the chance we DO trade down, I seriously doubt we'll go no farther than 15.
~No trades
~Only using underclassmen that have announced as of 1/9/07 12:00 PM
~My thoughts on the picks are liable to change in five minutes because it's too early for this, so don't take this as gospel yet.
1. Oakland Raiders - RB Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma
But what about Lamont Jordan? Jordan got a severe case of dance fever this year and regressed. He's a solid back, but after seeing what Bush/McAllister did, Al Davis would probably bite, especially after he runs a 4.4 or faster. I don't see Russell because it's too smart of a move for the old man. He seems to always stray from common picks. My guess is that he takes a flyer on Trent Edwards or Drew Stanton in the later rounds.
2. Detroit Lions - OT Joe Thomas, Wisconsion
Jeff Backus! Jeff Backus! He was meh and is better suited at right tackle. I don't think Calvin Johnson comes here because Mike Martz HATES bigger receivers with a passion and I'm not buying Johnson running 4.4s. They gave up the most sacks last year and a good O-Line is vital to Martz's philosphy. Marinelli seems stubborn enough to stick to his convictions (right now, anyway) to try and wait for a new QB later due to his surprising mancrush on Jon Kitna.
3. Cleveland Browns - QB Brady Quinn, Notre Dame
Romeo + Weis connection lands the pretty boy in a nice little situation. While Quinn lacks the upside of Russell, he has a much lower bust factor. He could come in right away and run the offense, Frye has been helter-skelter and seems to make sense.
4. Tampa Bay Bucs - WR Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech
I was really tempted to put Russell here because Jon Gruden is incredibly finnicky with QBs, but Calvin comes in a revives a stagnant offense relying on 35-year old Joey Galloway and Michael freaking Clayton. Remember when Clayton was good and was touted to be better than Anquan? LOL. Anyway, with those two they give Carnell Williams room to run around.
5. Arizona Cardinals - ???
Ah, the pick that everyone wants to see. Will I give us a player from the state of Florida?? Laron Landry? Alan Branch? Nope. After much review of the talent and our needs I see that the best pick right now would be....
DE Jamaal Anderson, Arkansas
He's absolutely LOVELY as a prospect with untapped potential. I like Berry and Chike and all, but the former has missed quite a bit of time and Chike doesn't really stand up against run well. While my mancrush for Nelson is massive, he would now officially be declared a reach with the other underclassmen talent now. Remember the Wisconsin-Arkansas game? He was like a one-man army on the other side.
6. Washington Redskins - DT Alan Branch, Michigan
I sort of follow the Washington Redskins because they have so many Hurricane alumni and they have a plethora of problems, from the front office to the field. But Branch would be best because he's just a MAN and will command double teams, allowing Andre Carter (who turned it on in the second half of the season) to go rush one-on-one. Gaines is also a legit option for them.
7. Minnesota Vikings - S Laron Landry, LSU
The best route for Minnesota would be to trade down because really can't address position of need here, and having them selecting a WR would be taking the easy route. Landry would be a start in helping shore up that sorry secondary. They've already used three firsts on defensive ends, I think they'd be wary of picking another one.
8. Houston Texans - QB JaMarcus Russell, LSU
Would Houston REALLY be foolish to pass on another potential star QB after being ETHER'D by Vince Young and the ineffectiveness of David Carr? I doubt it. IIRC, Carr only threw one (1) TD in a stretch of SEVEN (7) games. Texans fans like Nelson and Leon Hall, but this a gift from the football gods.
9. Miami Dolphins - DE Gaines Adams, Clemson
Granted the heach coaching position is in flux, but his would be the perfect opportunity for both teams. Adams is bit on the lean side and would properly fit that bandit role that Jason Taylor filled. Patrick Willis and Derelle Revis are definite possibilities as well.
10. Atlanta Falcons - S Reggie Nelson, Florida
My mind tells me to put Reggie Nelson here (sadly), but my gut keeps telling me to put Brian Brohm here. It'll be up to Petrino to decide Michael Vick's future in Hotlanta now and will give him a shot in his offense next year, BUT if/when he fails, Brian Brohm could step in and excel the following year after being groomed. If Vick succeeds, it'll be a Phillip Rivers-situation and Matt Shaub becomes trade bait (well, he's already rejected five offers, so he might be out of there this year). Onto Nelson, Atlanta haven't found a good free safety in a good minute would the gambling Hall. Offensively, they're changing things up alot, so it'd be difficult to pick for skill players.
11. San Francisco 49ers - WR Dwayne Jarrett, USC
Antonio Bryant can't get his head together (AGAIN), thus leaving the cupboard bare for Alex Smith. Part of me thinks they'll go defense because it's Nolan, but can someone name their three starting receivers off the top of their head? Vernon Davis doesn't count.
12. Buffalo Bills - LB Patrick Willis, Ole Miss
He (or Lawrence Timmons
) seems to fit perfect here in Ron Turner's Cover 2, but Willis wins out because he's much more polished and can be a Jon Vilma impact player from jump. I also thought of Leon Hall, but I HATE him, so let's move on.
13. St. Louis Rams - LB Paul Posluszny, Penn State
Jim Haslett likes tough, football players so it wouldn't surprise me if he campaigned for teh Poz. I like him, but I'm not this high on him as others are. This would allow Will Witherspoon to go back to his natrual position of outside. I think they could go corner as well. I didn't think of a DE because Charles Grant will probably be coaxed into signing with them.
14. Carolina Panthers - S Michael Griffin, Texas
From what I've heard and read, Delhomme is still the long-term answer at QB, so if they go that route it'll be later in the draft. While their corners are VERY good, that safety duo of Shaun Williams (I thought was out of the league since 2004) and Mike Minter aren't getting it done anymore. Griffin is very balanced and seems to always be around the ball. They really don't have needs that can be addressed here (or at all, they're a really talented team).
15. Pittsburgh Steelers - CB Leon Hall, Michigan
The Steelers can afford to go a multitude of directions with their pick. Their O-Line has played questionable this year, their LBs have underperformed and are getting older, and their secondary wasn't as good as they would have liked. Most, if not all can be addressed with this pick. They have good tradition of keeping a strong trench, and wanted to go Brown, but Hall would be "BPA".
I'm spent. The Cardinals picks are going to be in the next post.
I'm too lazy to right now and on the chance we DO trade down, I seriously doubt we'll go no farther than 15.
~No trades
~Only using underclassmen that have announced as of 1/9/07 12:00 PM
~My thoughts on the picks are liable to change in five minutes because it's too early for this, so don't take this as gospel yet.
1. Oakland Raiders - RB Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma
But what about Lamont Jordan? Jordan got a severe case of dance fever this year and regressed. He's a solid back, but after seeing what Bush/McAllister did, Al Davis would probably bite, especially after he runs a 4.4 or faster. I don't see Russell because it's too smart of a move for the old man. He seems to always stray from common picks. My guess is that he takes a flyer on Trent Edwards or Drew Stanton in the later rounds.
2. Detroit Lions - OT Joe Thomas, Wisconsion
Jeff Backus! Jeff Backus! He was meh and is better suited at right tackle. I don't think Calvin Johnson comes here because Mike Martz HATES bigger receivers with a passion and I'm not buying Johnson running 4.4s. They gave up the most sacks last year and a good O-Line is vital to Martz's philosphy. Marinelli seems stubborn enough to stick to his convictions (right now, anyway) to try and wait for a new QB later due to his surprising mancrush on Jon Kitna.
3. Cleveland Browns - QB Brady Quinn, Notre Dame
Romeo + Weis connection lands the pretty boy in a nice little situation. While Quinn lacks the upside of Russell, he has a much lower bust factor. He could come in right away and run the offense, Frye has been helter-skelter and seems to make sense.
4. Tampa Bay Bucs - WR Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech
I was really tempted to put Russell here because Jon Gruden is incredibly finnicky with QBs, but Calvin comes in a revives a stagnant offense relying on 35-year old Joey Galloway and Michael freaking Clayton. Remember when Clayton was good and was touted to be better than Anquan? LOL. Anyway, with those two they give Carnell Williams room to run around.
5. Arizona Cardinals - ???
Ah, the pick that everyone wants to see. Will I give us a player from the state of Florida?? Laron Landry? Alan Branch? Nope. After much review of the talent and our needs I see that the best pick right now would be....
DE Jamaal Anderson, Arkansas
He's absolutely LOVELY as a prospect with untapped potential. I like Berry and Chike and all, but the former has missed quite a bit of time and Chike doesn't really stand up against run well. While my mancrush for Nelson is massive, he would now officially be declared a reach with the other underclassmen talent now. Remember the Wisconsin-Arkansas game? He was like a one-man army on the other side.
6. Washington Redskins - DT Alan Branch, Michigan
I sort of follow the Washington Redskins because they have so many Hurricane alumni and they have a plethora of problems, from the front office to the field. But Branch would be best because he's just a MAN and will command double teams, allowing Andre Carter (who turned it on in the second half of the season) to go rush one-on-one. Gaines is also a legit option for them.
7. Minnesota Vikings - S Laron Landry, LSU
The best route for Minnesota would be to trade down because really can't address position of need here, and having them selecting a WR would be taking the easy route. Landry would be a start in helping shore up that sorry secondary. They've already used three firsts on defensive ends, I think they'd be wary of picking another one.
8. Houston Texans - QB JaMarcus Russell, LSU
Would Houston REALLY be foolish to pass on another potential star QB after being ETHER'D by Vince Young and the ineffectiveness of David Carr? I doubt it. IIRC, Carr only threw one (1) TD in a stretch of SEVEN (7) games. Texans fans like Nelson and Leon Hall, but this a gift from the football gods.
9. Miami Dolphins - DE Gaines Adams, Clemson
Granted the heach coaching position is in flux, but his would be the perfect opportunity for both teams. Adams is bit on the lean side and would properly fit that bandit role that Jason Taylor filled. Patrick Willis and Derelle Revis are definite possibilities as well.
10. Atlanta Falcons - S Reggie Nelson, Florida
My mind tells me to put Reggie Nelson here (sadly), but my gut keeps telling me to put Brian Brohm here. It'll be up to Petrino to decide Michael Vick's future in Hotlanta now and will give him a shot in his offense next year, BUT if/when he fails, Brian Brohm could step in and excel the following year after being groomed. If Vick succeeds, it'll be a Phillip Rivers-situation and Matt Shaub becomes trade bait (well, he's already rejected five offers, so he might be out of there this year). Onto Nelson, Atlanta haven't found a good free safety in a good minute would the gambling Hall. Offensively, they're changing things up alot, so it'd be difficult to pick for skill players.
11. San Francisco 49ers - WR Dwayne Jarrett, USC
Antonio Bryant can't get his head together (AGAIN), thus leaving the cupboard bare for Alex Smith. Part of me thinks they'll go defense because it's Nolan, but can someone name their three starting receivers off the top of their head? Vernon Davis doesn't count.
12. Buffalo Bills - LB Patrick Willis, Ole Miss
He (or Lawrence Timmons
) seems to fit perfect here in Ron Turner's Cover 2, but Willis wins out because he's much more polished and can be a Jon Vilma impact player from jump. I also thought of Leon Hall, but I HATE him, so let's move on.13. St. Louis Rams - LB Paul Posluszny, Penn State
Jim Haslett likes tough, football players so it wouldn't surprise me if he campaigned for teh Poz. I like him, but I'm not this high on him as others are. This would allow Will Witherspoon to go back to his natrual position of outside. I think they could go corner as well. I didn't think of a DE because Charles Grant will probably be coaxed into signing with them.
14. Carolina Panthers - S Michael Griffin, Texas
From what I've heard and read, Delhomme is still the long-term answer at QB, so if they go that route it'll be later in the draft. While their corners are VERY good, that safety duo of Shaun Williams (I thought was out of the league since 2004) and Mike Minter aren't getting it done anymore. Griffin is very balanced and seems to always be around the ball. They really don't have needs that can be addressed here (or at all, they're a really talented team).
15. Pittsburgh Steelers - CB Leon Hall, Michigan
The Steelers can afford to go a multitude of directions with their pick. Their O-Line has played questionable this year, their LBs have underperformed and are getting older, and their secondary wasn't as good as they would have liked. Most, if not all can be addressed with this pick. They have good tradition of keeping a strong trench, and wanted to go Brown, but Hall would be "BPA".
I'm spent. The Cardinals picks are going to be in the next post.
