Shmo's board at work locked in a training class Mock Draft.

[WildBB]

I think they woould have to trade to a higher position then #50 if they want Cason or Flowers with their 2nd pick.

Could we see another 2nd round trade up 2 years in a row?

Remember that Flowers ran a pretty leasurely 4.55 40. He'll be there unfortunately. Compare his with Porters numbers and that Porter is also an inch taller.

http://www.sportznutz.com/nfl/draft/2008/combine/defensive_backs.htm

 

[DaisyCutter]

Remember that Flowers ran a pretty leasurely 4.45 40. He should be there.

According to AZCentral, a 4.55 40. According to Gil Brandt at NFL.com, he ran 4.55 and a 4.54 40 at his Pro Day.

ESPN.com still has Cason as the 50th-best overall prospect. I see a second run on DL and a run on WR in the 30 picks between the Cards' 1st and 2nd round selections, and well as maybe a brief run on RBs. I think that Cason will fall to Arizona. If he doesn't, then there will be a number of good prospects at other positions who will.

 

[WildBB]

What do you think of Dre Moore out of Maryland as a possible 2nd round pick?

I know we might have more pressing needs at that spot but what are the pluses in him compared to say Pressley? Who should be able to be had in the third round.

 

[DaisyCutter]

What do you think of Dre Moore out of Maryland as a possible 2nd round pick?

I know we might have more pressing needs at that spot but what are the pluses in him compared to say Pressley? Who should be able to be had in the third round.

I don't really like him as a second-round pick. He's a big guy, but isn't necessarily fast. If the Cards used more of a traditional 3-4 alignment, with the DEs playing a lot of two-gap, I'd probably be more interested, but it looks like Pendergast likes guys that are more like strong-side DEs to play in that position. So I'd be looking at players that are some 15 lbs lighter.

Guys like Barry Booker (VaTech), Lionel Dotson (Arizona), and Letroy Guion (Fl State) are all guys that I'm into right now. I also think that that DT position is kind of weird for the Cards. I'd be all right with them taking a guy like Merling or Cambell in the first, and fine with a guy like Pressley or those other guys I just mentioned in the 3rd, but I really want to get a 2nd round cornerback or RB.

 

[WildBB]

I don't really like him as a second-round pick. He's a big guy, but isn't necessarily fast. If the Cards used more of a traditional 3-4 alignment, with the DEs playing a lot of two-gap, I'd probably be more interested, but it looks like Pendergast likes guys that are more like strong-side DEs to play in that position. So I'd be looking at players that are some 15 lbs lighter.

Guys like Barry Booker (VaTech), Lionel Dotson (Arizona), and Letroy Guion (Fl State) are all guys that I'm into right now. I also think that that DT position is kind of weird for the Cards. I'd be all right with them taking a guy like Merling or Cambell in the first, and fine with a guy like Pressley or those other guys I just mentioned in the 3rd, but I really want to get a 2nd round cornerback or RB.

Yeah that's why I said we'll have more pressing needs at the 2nd pick. But for a big 3-4 two gap DE he's faster than even Laws.

http://www.sportznutz.com/nfl/draft/2008/combine/defensive_linemen.htm

 

[joeshmo]

Highly unlikely that a trade down happens, so I wont be doing that again. Changed a few of the picks around becuase of it. Also based my top pick on this article -

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2008/04/kowalski_on_wdfn_harveys_the_g.html

Pretty much is states that the Lions insider reporter thinks that Harvery is at the top of the Lions board and that Stewart is ahead of Mendenhall on their board as well.

#16 - RB - Rashard Mendenhall - Illinois - Becuase of the article above and the rumors in it Mendenhall could well actually still be on the board when we pick. I thought he wouldnt get by the Lions originally. Cards may want a CB here but I dont think they pass on Mendenhall.

#50 - CB - Justin King - Penn. St. - If he isnt there then hopefully Tracy Porter. Both solid CB prospects.

#81 - OL - Mike McGlynn - Pitt. - Wiz and Grimm have seen this kid grow up while in Pitt. Can and has played every position on the OL.

#116 - CB - Terrance Wheatley - Colorado - Much needed Speed in the secondary. I know he has had wrist injury history but he played every game last season so that could be nehind him.

#149 - DT/DE - Nick Hayden - Wisconsin - Dont let him being from Wisconsin cloud your judgement on him. Hard working kid, very strong, he is such a mauler he could be a penalty machine if he doesnt learn to harness that better. Not much of a pass rusher at all but could be a very run stout 3-4 DE, becuase of his mauler attitude, strength and motor. Not very athletic though.

#185 - OL - Adam Kraus - Michigan - This late in the game it is probably a good bet to bet on a Michigan OL. He isnt very strong or overly athletic but he does have the ankle bitter attitude and technique to work with.

#225 - WR - Armon Shields - Richmond - 6-1, 4.3's in the 40, 38 inch vertical, 3.9 short shuttle, 19 reps on the bench. Physical freak that a good WR coach would love to try and mold.

 

[Stout]

Highly unlikely that a trade down happens, so I wont be doing that again. Changed a few of the picks around becuase of it. Also based my top pick on this article -

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2008/04/kowalski_on_wdfn_harveys_the_g.html

Pretty much is states that the Lions insider reporter thinks that Harvery is at the top of the Lions board and that Stewart is ahead of Mendenhall on their board as well.

#16 - RB - Rashard Mendenhall - Illinois - Becuase of the article above and the rumors in it Mendenhall could well actually still be on the board when we pick. I thought he wouldnt get by the Lions originally. Cards may want a CB here but I dont think they pass on Mendenhall.

#50 - CB - Justin King - Penn. St. - If he isnt there then hopefully Tracy Porter. Both solid CB prospects.

#81 - OL - Mike McGlynn - Pitt. - Wiz and Grimm have seen this kid grow up while in Pitt. Can and has played every position on the OL.

#116 - CB - Terrance Wheatley - Colorado - Much needed Speed in the secondary. I know he has had wrist injury history but he played every game last season so that could be nehind him.

#149 - DT/DE - Nick Hayden - Wisconsin - Dont let him being from Wisconsin cloud your judgement on him. Hard working kid, very strong, he is such a mauler he could be a penalty machine if he doesnt learn to harness that better. Not much of a pass rusher at all but could be a very run stout 3-4 DE, becuase of his mauler attitude, strength and motor. Not very athletic though.

#185 - OL - Adam Kraus - Michigan - This late in the game it is probably a good bet to bet on a Michigan OL. He isnt very strong or overly athletic but he does have the ankle bitter attitude and technique to work with.

#225 - WR - Armon Shields - Richmond - 6-1, 4.3's in the 40, 38 inch vertical, 3.9 short shuttle, 19 reps on the bench. Physical freak that a good WR coach would love to try and mold.

Damn it, Joe, get out of my head! I'm waiting a short time to post my mock, so stop stealing my projections for the 1st three rounds!

 

[Syracusecards]

I hope you're not an airline pilot.....