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Here is my mock - assuming no trades.
1. DET: Jason Smith, T, Baylor. - Stafford has too many questions so they go with the safe pick.
2. STL: Eugene Monroe, T, Virginia. - They want Smith but with him gone Monroe who grades out just as high is the pick.
3. KC: Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest - Pioli isn't used to picking this high but no need to be creative with this pick. Go with the guy to build your defense around.
4. SEA: Matt Stafford, QB, UGA. -First surprise. Mora was in ATL when the hyped Stafford was first rumored to go to Athens and the strong armed QB is the perfect fit to Knapps offense. With no immediate needs and Curry gone the Seahawks go for the QBOF. Hasselbeck: the clock is ticking.
5. CLE: Brian Orapko LB, Texas. Pass rusher that Mangini thought he was getting with Gholston
6. CIN: B.J. Raji, DT, BC - Lewis from his Baltimore days knows how important a DT is. Considers oline to keep Palmer upright but in OL heavy draft will wait to the second.
7. OAK: Jeremy Maclin WR, Mizzou. Al loves speed and has no body to speak of wide out for Russell. Overlooks Crabtree production for sheer speed.
8. JAX: Mike Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech. J-ville steals the best player in the draft and matchs a need to boot.
9. GB: Everette Brown, DE, Florida St. Need players for their 3-4. This is the first piece.
10. SF: Andre Smith, OT, ALA. Singletary sees the misguided but immensely talented youth and thinks he can bring out the best. Moving Staley to RT the 9ers do the smart thing and have bookends for years.
11. BUF: Mike Jenkins, CB, OSU. They need someone to cover T.O. in practice.
12. DEN: Rey Rey, LB, USC. Big piece to add to defense.
13. WAS: Brian Cushing OLB USC. Replaces Jason Taylor on the outside. Defensive makeover is now complete.
14. NO: Vontea Davis, CB, Illinois. They always need CB's and he techs out high.
15. HOU: Clay Matthews, OLB, USC. Reach? Maybe - but the position of need combined with his fathers ties to the area make it a win-win.
16. SD: Aaron Maybin OLB, Penn State. Potential Merriman replacement?
17. NYJ: Mark Sanchez, QB, USC. Jets play it cool and get the best QB in the draft. Albiet 2 years from now.
18. CHI: Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland. Rather then replacing Orton they get him another weapon. Bad choice.
19. TB: Perria Jerry, DT. Ole Miss. They were in on Haynesworth so you know this position is a priority for a new young defensive coach. Could go Josh Freeman here as well.
20. DET: Josh Freeman QB, KSU. Schwartz REALLY wants another defender but he goes for the strong armed project who can learn from Daunte. Is that a good thing?
21. PHI: Chris Wells, RB OSU. Position of need and ran faster then Moreno so this is the pick.
22. MIN: Hakeem Nicks, WR, UNC. Possesion guy they tried to get in TJ
23. NE: Clint Sintim OLB, UVA. Al Groh connection. Bill loves LB's.
24. ATL: James Lauranitis, MLB, OSU. Could be Barwin too but I see them drafting Brookings replacement
25. MIA: Percy Harvin, WR, Florida. Steal at this point. Add another playmaker to offense.
26. BAL: DJ moore, CB, Vandy. Too many CB's left. Get the new signees some young competition.
27. IND: Eben Britton, OT, Arizona. Need a tackle.
28. PHI: Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State. Pettigrew isn't much of a pass catcher but his blocking makes him an extra OL. Eagles kill two birds with one stone.
29. NYG: Micheal Oher, OT Ole Miss. Rebuilt the defense. Look for them to go offensive most of this draft,
30. TEN: Micheal Johnson DE, GT. Could also see Robert Ayers here of Tennesee. Or even the DT Brace or Marks if they want an immediate replacement for Haynesworth. Expect them to go D-Line though.
31. Arizona - Knowshon Moreno - RB - UGA
Could this really happen? I didn't think so when I first started putting this draft together. But as I went forward I just don't see who else will draft a RB who ran a 4.5+ - even with all that production. You imagine neither Wells or Moreno are top 10 picks...and then start to go down the list. Buf or Den? No to both for different reasons. WAS? Maybe but Portis looked pretty strong last year - is that a first round priority? I guess you could make an agrument for HOU, SD, or NO......but all those teams had strong offenses last year. Its the defense that needs help. Jets or Tampa Bay? I could see either team picking a back. I also see two new defensive coachs who want to put their imprint on the team. And on and on.
Its likely that Moreno (and/or Wells) goes before #31 and if I had to bet the Cardinals will draft Donald Brown. But thats not the way this mock broke down. Maybe wishful thinking?
32. PIT: Alex Mack, C, Cal. Time to get some youth and talent on that
As for the rest of the draft - Its hard enough to project the 1st round let alone anything after.
I will say that the priorties in order for the Cardinals will be
OLB, DLine, OL, FS. I think Wiz likes what he has in Sendelien and although many of us have stated a desire to get a FS with better coverage skills I think that is a luxury you won't see chosen in the first 3 rounds.
1. DET: Jason Smith, T, Baylor. - Stafford has too many questions so they go with the safe pick.
2. STL: Eugene Monroe, T, Virginia. - They want Smith but with him gone Monroe who grades out just as high is the pick.
3. KC: Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest - Pioli isn't used to picking this high but no need to be creative with this pick. Go with the guy to build your defense around.
4. SEA: Matt Stafford, QB, UGA. -First surprise. Mora was in ATL when the hyped Stafford was first rumored to go to Athens and the strong armed QB is the perfect fit to Knapps offense. With no immediate needs and Curry gone the Seahawks go for the QBOF. Hasselbeck: the clock is ticking.
5. CLE: Brian Orapko LB, Texas. Pass rusher that Mangini thought he was getting with Gholston
6. CIN: B.J. Raji, DT, BC - Lewis from his Baltimore days knows how important a DT is. Considers oline to keep Palmer upright but in OL heavy draft will wait to the second.
7. OAK: Jeremy Maclin WR, Mizzou. Al loves speed and has no body to speak of wide out for Russell. Overlooks Crabtree production for sheer speed.
8. JAX: Mike Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech. J-ville steals the best player in the draft and matchs a need to boot.
9. GB: Everette Brown, DE, Florida St. Need players for their 3-4. This is the first piece.
10. SF: Andre Smith, OT, ALA. Singletary sees the misguided but immensely talented youth and thinks he can bring out the best. Moving Staley to RT the 9ers do the smart thing and have bookends for years.
11. BUF: Mike Jenkins, CB, OSU. They need someone to cover T.O. in practice.
12. DEN: Rey Rey, LB, USC. Big piece to add to defense.
13. WAS: Brian Cushing OLB USC. Replaces Jason Taylor on the outside. Defensive makeover is now complete.
14. NO: Vontea Davis, CB, Illinois. They always need CB's and he techs out high.
15. HOU: Clay Matthews, OLB, USC. Reach? Maybe - but the position of need combined with his fathers ties to the area make it a win-win.
16. SD: Aaron Maybin OLB, Penn State. Potential Merriman replacement?
17. NYJ: Mark Sanchez, QB, USC. Jets play it cool and get the best QB in the draft. Albiet 2 years from now.
18. CHI: Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland. Rather then replacing Orton they get him another weapon. Bad choice.
19. TB: Perria Jerry, DT. Ole Miss. They were in on Haynesworth so you know this position is a priority for a new young defensive coach. Could go Josh Freeman here as well.
20. DET: Josh Freeman QB, KSU. Schwartz REALLY wants another defender but he goes for the strong armed project who can learn from Daunte. Is that a good thing?
21. PHI: Chris Wells, RB OSU. Position of need and ran faster then Moreno so this is the pick.
22. MIN: Hakeem Nicks, WR, UNC. Possesion guy they tried to get in TJ
23. NE: Clint Sintim OLB, UVA. Al Groh connection. Bill loves LB's.
24. ATL: James Lauranitis, MLB, OSU. Could be Barwin too but I see them drafting Brookings replacement
25. MIA: Percy Harvin, WR, Florida. Steal at this point. Add another playmaker to offense.
26. BAL: DJ moore, CB, Vandy. Too many CB's left. Get the new signees some young competition.
27. IND: Eben Britton, OT, Arizona. Need a tackle.
28. PHI: Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State. Pettigrew isn't much of a pass catcher but his blocking makes him an extra OL. Eagles kill two birds with one stone.
29. NYG: Micheal Oher, OT Ole Miss. Rebuilt the defense. Look for them to go offensive most of this draft,
30. TEN: Micheal Johnson DE, GT. Could also see Robert Ayers here of Tennesee. Or even the DT Brace or Marks if they want an immediate replacement for Haynesworth. Expect them to go D-Line though.
31. Arizona - Knowshon Moreno - RB - UGA
Could this really happen? I didn't think so when I first started putting this draft together. But as I went forward I just don't see who else will draft a RB who ran a 4.5+ - even with all that production. You imagine neither Wells or Moreno are top 10 picks...and then start to go down the list. Buf or Den? No to both for different reasons. WAS? Maybe but Portis looked pretty strong last year - is that a first round priority? I guess you could make an agrument for HOU, SD, or NO......but all those teams had strong offenses last year. Its the defense that needs help. Jets or Tampa Bay? I could see either team picking a back. I also see two new defensive coachs who want to put their imprint on the team. And on and on.
Its likely that Moreno (and/or Wells) goes before #31 and if I had to bet the Cardinals will draft Donald Brown. But thats not the way this mock broke down. Maybe wishful thinking?
32. PIT: Alex Mack, C, Cal. Time to get some youth and talent on that
As for the rest of the draft - Its hard enough to project the 1st round let alone anything after.
I will say that the priorties in order for the Cardinals will be
OLB, DLine, OL, FS. I think Wiz likes what he has in Sendelien and although many of us have stated a desire to get a FS with better coverage skills I think that is a luxury you won't see chosen in the first 3 rounds.
