Senior Bowl Cardinals' Mock

[Mitch]

1. T Eric Fisher, Central Michigan, 6-7, 305.
2. DT Kawann Short, Purdue, 6-3, 303 or DE/OLB Ezekiel Ansah, BYU, 6-3, 268.
3. LB Zavier Gooden, Missouri, 6-2, 230 or G Larry Warford, Kentucky, 6-3, 332.
4. C Brian Schwenke, California, 6-4, 312.
5. CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson, Connecticut, 6-2, 190.
6. K/P Quinn Sharp, Oklahoma St., 6-1, 205.
6. RB Robbie Rouse, Fresno St., 5-7, 185.
7. WR Connor Vernon, Duke, 6-1, 195.

This draft would have me out of my mind---

Fisher and Schwenke step right in as starters---and potential future Pro Bowlers.

The thought of Short in our DT rotation---if he's taken by #38---how about DE/OLB Ezekiel Ansah? Raw, but man, very gifted.

The thought of Gooden paired with D-Wash---

Love the size and aggressiveness of CB Wilson

Not only is Sharp a great kicker, did any of you see the tackle he made?

Rouse isn't flashy, but he's super productive.

Same with WR Vernon.

 

[JeffGollin]

Not bad - except I think Schwenke may wind up being rated in "Pouncey territory" - at the bottom of the first round; certainly before the end of round 3.

If we were to steal Schwenke in round 4, this alone could make our draft.

 

[BW52]

1. T Eric Fisher, Central Michigan, 6-7, 305.
2. DT Kawann Short, Purdue, 6-3, 303 or DE/OLB Ezekiel Ansah, BYU, 6-3, 268.
3. LB Zavier Gooden, Missouri, 6-2, 230 or G Larry Warford, Kentucky, 6-3, 332.
4. C Brian Schwenke, California, 6-4, 312.
5. CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson, Connecticut, 6-2, 190.
6. K/P Quinn Sharp, Oklahoma St., 6-1, 205.
6. RB Robbie Rouse, Fresno St., 5-7, 185.
7. WR Connor Vernon, Duke, 6-1, 195.

This draft would have me out of my mind---

Fisher and Schwenke step right in as starters---and potential future Pro Bowlers.

The thought of Short in our DT rotation---if he's taken by #38---how about DE/OLB Ezekiel Ansah? Raw, but man, very gifted.

The thought of Gooden paired with D-Wash---

Love the size and aggressiveness of CB Wilson

Not only is Sharp a great kicker, did any of you see the tackle he made?

Rouse isn't flashy, but he's super productive.

Same with WR Vernon.

Pretty good Mock Mitch.
Fisher T-why not...............if not Warmack................2 of the safer picks IMO.
Short in the DT rotation would be a good deal..........since Cards are using both 3-4 and 4-3.Good pick.
I think Warford will go in late 2nd rd or early 3rd rd.............yes if here`s still there.
Schwenke ..yes if he`s available
Cards need another OLB..agree
CB-IMHO other needs higher
RB-no midget RBs...........
No punters or kickers -wasteing a draft pick at this time.
WR-Vernon good solid WR.

 

[juza76]

1. T Eric Fisher, Central Michigan, 6-7, 305.
2. DT Kawann Short, Purdue, 6-3, 303 or DE/OLB Ezekiel Ansah, BYU, 6-3, 268.
3. LB Zavier Gooden, Missouri, 6-2, 230 or G Larry Warford, Kentucky, 6-3, 332.
4. C Brian Schwenke, California, 6-4, 312.
5. CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson, Connecticut, 6-2, 190.
6. K/P Quinn Sharp, Oklahoma St., 6-1, 205.
6. RB Robbie Rouse, Fresno St., 5-7, 185.
7. WR Connor Vernon, Duke, 6-1, 195.

This draft would have me out of my mind---

Fisher and Schwenke step right in as starters---and potential future Pro Bowlers.

The thought of Short in our DT rotation---if he's taken by #38---how about DE/OLB Ezekiel Ansah? Raw, but man, very gifted.

The thought of Gooden paired with D-Wash---

Love the size and aggressiveness of CB Wilson

Not only is Sharp a great kicker, did any of you see the tackle he made?

Rouse isn't flashy, but he's super productive.

Same with WR Vernon.

on the jefferson trade i guess they get an extra 6 for a 7th round pick r or an extra 5th for a 6th round pick

 

[WildBB]

I was just thinking today, how good could this teams draft be if we didn't have to take a QB early!?

With having to take a QB we're going to miss out on a VERY good 2nd rd. position player.

STill the reason I'd like to see us trade out of the 1st pick.

Kawan Short out of Purdue, wow. Doubt he gets down to 38 now. Dude can penetrate something fierce.

 

[az jam]

I was just thinking today, how good could this teams draft be if we didn't have to take a QB early!?

With having to take a QB we're going to miss out on a VERY good 2nd rd. position player.

STill the reason I'd like to see us trade out of the 1st pick.

Kawan Short out of Purdue, wow. Doubt he gets down to 38 now. Dude can penetrate something fierce.

Agree that not having to draft a qb early certainly would give us some nice options. Unfortunately I see us going for a qb on round 2. Additionally, I really don't see any that I really like, they all seem to be projects.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Not bad - except I think Schwenke may wind up being rated in "Pouncey territory" - at the bottom of the first round; certainly before the end of round 3.

If we were to steal Schwenke in round 4, this alone could make our draft.

prior to the Senior Bowl, I have seen him with 5th-7th round grades. I know he'll probably get drafted higher but I don't think he'll go in the first 2 rounds.

 

[WarnerHOF]

DE in 2nd round pick would be silly. David Carter is going to be really good once he gets a chance to play.

 

[juza76]

DE in 2nd round pick would be silly. David Carter is going to be really good once he gets a chance to play.

yes but it depends about which type of defense they will run..i think a pass rusher is a need

 

[BigRedRage]

No guards? Pass. Tackle its in decent shape compared to guard

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[kerouac9]

DE in 2nd round pick would be silly. David Carter is going to be really good once he gets a chance to play.

He got a chance to play his rookie year, and exceeded expectations.

He got a chance to play this year and completely and utterly disappeared. Can't depend on that guy for the future.

 

[MaoTosiFanClub]

He got a chance to play his rookie year, and exceeded expectations.

He got a chance to play this year and completely and utterly disappeared. Can't depend on that guy for the future.

Yep, but still think he should get a shot in '13. Either way rush end is the need, not a guy in the Carter mold.

 

[Snakester]

Nice mock Mitch. I realy like Fischer after watching him at the SB. I also really like the idea of taking Kyle Long in the second round. Howies boy looks like he would be a very good guard that could also swing out to tackle in a pinch if we needed him. If we could take him in the third that would be a steal.

 

[WildBB]

He (Carter) got a chance to play his rookie year, and exceeded expectations.

He got a chance to play this year and completely and utterly disappeared. Can't depend on that guy for the future.

This. He had one or two decent games near the end somewhere, but totally disappeared for a ridiculously long stretch.

 

[WildBB]

Agree that not having to draft a qb early certainly would give us some nice options. Unfortunately I see us going for a qb on round 2. Additionally, I really don't see any that I really like, they all seem to be projects.

This is the problem. I'd like to go for a franchise QB next yr. Just pass on this class unless we find a faller in like the 4th like we did in Massey last yr.

Next yr. I think we will see some nice potential starting QB's with high ceilings in the draft. This yr?

 

[kerouac9]

Yep, but still think he should get a shot in '13. Either way rush end is the need, not a guy in the Carter mold.

Absolutely, but there's no reason to close off a really good prospect in the second round of the 2013 draft because you have David Carter on the roster.

I tend to think that we're not going to be as "hybrid" a front as people would have you believe. We do still need a rush linebacker.

 

[WildBB]

Absolutely, but there's no reason to close off a really good prospect in the second round of the 2013 draft because you have David Carter on the roster.

I tend to think that we're not going to be as "hybrid" a front as people would have you believe. We do still need a rush linebacker.

And penetrators along the front line. Beast way to get to the QB in a hurry.

 

[cardpa]

I could see the Cardinals completely foregoing a QB in the draft this year. There is nothing out there that reeks of success and the only way would be if one of the better ones drops a long way. Better to wait until next year and try and shore up the position via trade of FA.

 

[WildBB]

I could see the Cardinals completely foregoing a QB in the draft this year. There is nothing out there that reeks of success and the only way would be if one of the better ones drops a long way. Better to wait until next year and try and shore up the position via trade of FA.

I'm thinking along those lines right now.

 

[kerouac9]

I could see the Cardinals completely foregoing a QB in the draft this year. There is nothing out there that reeks of success and the only way would be if one of the better ones drops a long way. Better to wait until next year and try and shore up the position via trade of FA.

It's going to be hard to sell the fan base on another year of Kolb-Skelton-Lindley. I think they're going to have to do something about the QB position this offseason. It'll be telling if the Cards pay Kolb his $2 million bonus in 6 weeks. It'll also be telling if the Cards cut bait on John Skelton at the start of free agency, instead of letting him come to minicamps and show what he's capable of with a more functional offensive staff.

 

[az jam]

It's going to be hard to sell the fan base on another year of Kolb-Skelton-Lindley. I think they're going to have to do something about the QB position this offseason. It'll be telling if the Cards pay Kolb his $2 million bonus in 6 weeks. It'll also be telling if the Cards cut bait on John Skelton at the start of free agency, instead of letting him come to minicamps and show what he's capable of with a more functional offensive staff.

No way am I gong to sit through another season with Kolb-Skelton-Lindley. There will be many empty seats with that trio.

 

[Chopper0080]

Absolutely, but there's no reason to close off a really good prospect in the second round of the 2013 draft because you have David Carter on the roster.

I tend to think that we're not going to be as "hybrid" a front as people would have you believe. We do still need a rush linebacker.

I would love to see the Cardinals take a chance on Ansah, but I don't think he falls to us in the 2nd round. I think his ability to move around, and what he COULD be is pretty exciting.

After watching the Senior Bowl practices and game, I can't say that I feel great about any of the QBs. We need to draft one, but I think we will probably have to pass on a better player to do so which will be tough to swallow.

 

[kerouac9]

I would love to see the Cardinals take a chance on Ansah, but I don't think he falls to us in the 2nd round. I think his ability to move around, and what he COULD be is pretty exciting.

After watching the Senior Bowl practices and game, I can't say that I feel great about any of the QBs. We need to draft one, but I think we will probably have to pass on a better player to do so which will be tough to swallow.

If we're not sold on Chance Warmack (and I'm completely sold on him), I'd love to trade down for a 2013 1st and 3rd and 2014 2nd and just stock picks to give us flexibility next year. I know that people are trying to talk themselves into this draft class, but it's just not there, when it comes to the pieces we need.

 

[Dr. Jones]

If we're not sold on Chance Warmack (and I'm completely sold on him), I'd love to trade down for a 2013 1st and 3rd and 2014 2nd and just stock picks to give us flexibility next year. I know that people are trying to talk themselves into this draft class, but it's just not there, when it comes to the pieces we need.

I wouldn't mind this at all. We are at least 2 years away from more than 2 to 3 in-division wins per year IMO.

 

[Totally_Red]

I would love to see the Cardinals take a chance on Ansah, but I don't think he falls to us in the 2nd round. I think his ability to move around, and what he COULD be is pretty exciting.

After watching the Senior Bowl practices and game, I can't say that I feel great about any of the QBs. We need to draft one, but I think we will probably have to pass on a better player to do so which will be tough to swallow.

Agreed! It's hard to get excited about this bunch of inconsistent underachieving quarterbacks. It's a bad year to draft a quarterback, but we probably will in the second or third round.