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1. Miami Dolphins - DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU
- Until Parcells makes me think differently, then Dorsey is the pick. I would trade here, and think the Dolphins will trade out of this pick.
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2. St. Louis Rams - OT Jake Long, Michigan
- Rams need protection for their skill players, and Long will help rebuild an old, beat-up line.
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3. Atlanta Falcons - QB Matt Ryan, Boston College
- I keep going back and forth between Ryan and McFadden. I think it’s more likely for a team to trade up to acquire McFadden, but the Falcons need a QB. If they don’t trade back, I would be surprised if they went anything besides QB here.
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4. Oakland Raiders - HB Darren McFadden, Arkansas
- Al Davis couldn’t pass up the opportunity to add McFadden to JaMarcus. I have them landing McFadden as long as someone doesn’t trade up to get him. (Fargas, Rhodes, and Jordan have nothing on McFadden)
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5. Kansas City Chiefs - OT Ryan Clady, Boise St.
- I have had this pick for a while now and think that the Chiefs will take Clady over Baker, Brohm or Woodson. If Ryan is available, then I think the Chiefs will take a long hard look at him.
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6. New York Jets - DE Chris Long, Virgina
- Long is the best defensive end in the draft and the Jets need help all over their defense. If they get a pass rush, then they could help Revis and their other young secondary players.
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7. New England Patriots (From 49ers) - CB Malcom Jenkins, Ohio St
- The Patriots could go with James Laurinaitis, but Belichick knows he can get that kind of player via free agency. They could lose Asante Samuel to free agency, and they could fill that void with Jenkins. The rich get richer…
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8. Baltimore Ravens - QB Andre’ Woodson, Kentucky
- The Ravens will have a new head coach with a new direction and I am positive that won’t be with McNair or Boller. The Ravens will need to add a QB. If they sign a FA quarterback, then I think they will go with an offensive or defensive lineman.
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9. Cincinnati Bengals - MLB James Laurinaitis, Ohio State
- This is an easy pick for the Bengals. They basically played the season without LBs and Laurinaitis is the best LB in the draft. Another bonus for the Bengals is that he is a Buckeye boy.
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10. New Orleans Saints - FS Kenny Phillips, Miami
- The Saints are another team that could look to trade back. They would love to get Jenkins with this spot, but will settle for this year’s best safety. Phillips will give the Saints an immediate starter to help out on of the worst secondaries in the “L”.
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11. Buffalo Bills - WR Malcom Kelly, Oklahoma
- The Bills could go many directions with this pick, but they need players around Trent Edwards to help with his development. Kelly is a big (6-4) WR that will be great opposite Lee Evans.
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12. Denver Broncos - DE Vernon Gholston, Ohio St.
- Gholston is a big, fast pass-rusher that would give the Broncos a pair of young talented DEs. The Broncos will also take a look at DT Sedrick Ellis and the other DL available.
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13. Carolina Panthers - DT Sedrick Ellis, USC
- Kris Jenkins was almost traded last season, and rumor is he might not be back with the team for next. I think that the Panthers will want to reload their defensive line.
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14. Chicago Bears - RB Jonathan Stewart, Oregon
- The Bears were not happy with the play of Cedric Benson before he sustained his season-ending injury. I think that the Bears will sign a QB in free agency, but if they don’t Brohm is the more likely choice. Sam Baker is another option.
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15. Detroit Lions - OT Sam Baker, USC
- Most of the problems with the Lions’ offense was their blocking. They need to add an impact lineman like Baker, but if Matt Millen is still around he might have to go for WR DeSean Jackson. (I know, it’s a bad joke)
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16. Arizona Cardinals - DE Calais Campbell, Miami
- Campbell gives the Cards a pass-rusher they desperately need. This will help out their secondary once they have a healthy Adrian Wilson back along with Antrel Rolle.
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17. Minnesota Vikings - QB Brian Brohm, Louisville
- Brad Childress can talk all he wants about how Jackson is his man. If he gets the opportunity to sign or draft another QB, I think he is all for it.
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18. Houston Texans - CB/S Reggie Smith, Oklahoma
- Houston already improved their defensive line, and now they can help out their secondary. I think they take Smith because of his ability to play both safety and corner.
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19. Philadelphia Eagles - OT Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh
- If the McNabb era is over then the Eagles will probably want to invest in a tackle to protect Kolb. Runyan is reportedly set to retire and the Eagles will need to start reshaping their offensive line.
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20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - WR DeSean Jackson, Cal
- Now that Gruden has found his backfield, it’s time to help out the aging WRs that have seemed to have found the fountain of youth. Gruden won’t want to wait another year to get his vets some help.
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21. Washington Redskins - WR Limus Sweed, Texas
- The Skins need a big playmaking WR to help out the little guys (Moss and Randle El). Coach Gibbs will want to help his young QB grow, and giving him another option won’t hurt.
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22. Dallas Cowboys (From Browns) - HB Felix Jones, Arkansas
- Jerry Jones is probably dreaming up ways how he can trade up to acquire McFadden. I think he will settle for the other Arkansas RB and grab Felix Jones early, then pick a corner second. Can you imagine the Marion the Barbarian alongside Felix Jones’ speed?
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23. Seattle Seahawks - RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois
- Seattle made a huge investment in Shaun Alexander, and so far it has been a major letdown (Just ask Alexander’s fantasy owners). Rashard could help resurrect Alexander, giving him the compliment back he needs.
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24. Pittsburgh Steelers - OT Gosder Cherilus, Boston College
- The Steelers could use some help on the line this season. Roethlisberger has been sacked more times this season than any other in his career. They could also look at WR, LB or CB here.
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25. Tennessee Titans - WR Early Doucet, LSU
- Vince Young needs a WR worse than any other QB in the league. They want VY to keep developing, and giving him a WR that can CATCH would be a big help.
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26. New York Giants - CB Mike Jenkins, South Florida
- The Giants’ secondary is getting old and they will want to address that this offseason. Picking late in the first round can always net you a solid corner. Jenkins has the speed and talent to be more than just solid.
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27. San Diego Chargers - LB Dan Conner, Penn State
- The Chargers have missed Donnie Edwards a bit this season. Once they get their DL back healthy and add Conner their defense will return as one of the best in the league.
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28. Jacksonville Jaguars - WR Adarius Bowman, Oklahoma State
- I could see the Jaguars signing a free agent WR just to avoid having to use another high draft choice on a WR. If they go that route, then I think they have the luxury of picking the best player available.
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29. Green Bay Packers - NT Kentwan Balmer, UNC
- Balmer is one of those guys I have a feeling will move up and down the draft boards. If he has an impressive workout it could really raise his stock. Although, could he be the next Ryan Sims?
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30. San Francisco 49ers (From Colts) - OT Michael Orr, Mississippi
- The 49ers need to protect whoever they decide is their QB. They also need to help their biggest investment — Frank Gore.
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31. Dallas Cowboys - CB Aqib Talib, Kansas
- This would be a great pick for Dallas, and would give them another corner to pair with T-New.
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No way we draft McFadden for our needs are on the D-line. We may trade down to acquire additional picks in the second or a third rdr but it will be a DE/DT to plug up our o’lay D. We will draft a knockout safety SS and move Huff to FS to make plays for the Silver and Black. We then draft a WR and in the later rds a backup FS and C for Newberry. Get rid of the nontacklers and poor cover guys and we will be ready for a Recommittment to Excellence.
I wouldn’t say no way when you have Al Davis as your GM. Maybe next mock I do I will email you and let you pick for Oakland,
Thanks as always for your comments, love how passionate Oakland fans are.
who exactly would the bears sign in FA at QB?…..maybe rex grossman? i read that comment and was befuddled.
being a bears diehard & season ticket holder bank on this: the bears go after michael turner in FA and and a mid tier guard like ryan lilja or jake scott, target an OT in round 1 and snag joe flacco in round 2 or 3.
the last think bears gm jerry angelo can afford to do is bust on another first round rb…cedric turdson is already robbing the bears. if angelo busted on another first round rb, he’d be fired.
and fyi, it’s belichick….not belichek
Dan, thanks for the correction. When you blog all day your bound to make some mistakes, thanks for helping out…
On FA QBs, their is Derek Anderson (RFA), Daunte Culpepper (not like he is any better than your three bums, but could give him a shot), Donovan Mcnabb (could be on the outs in Philly), and I am sure their will be a few more QBs out there once cuts start happening. Not to mention Todd Collins who is better than any of the Bears QB.
I am not a phins fan, but I don’t see Parcells drafting Dorsey with the 1st pick.Parcells loves the 3/4 defense & Dorsey doesn’t fit the bill(pun intended).I believe he trades with JJ & with his 1st 2 picks takes a big,fast LB hybrid & then Frank Okum.in rd.#2 he’ll take a CB,then fill in with OL,LB,WR,& more DT’s.Almost exclusivley a defensive draft.I’m a chief fan & think they may trade down a few picks & still get Clady.(At least I hope so).Otherwise great job.
John, good thoughts. Since you are a Chiefs fan, be sure to check out the new mock over at our sister site Arrowhead Addict!
As a Raiders fan, I say the only way Al doesn’t take McFadden is if Jake Long is still on the board. This would be a first true threat at RB since Bo Jax and Marcus were running wild in the 80’s and early 90’s. As for D line look for Al to go hard after Albert Hanyesworth from Tenn. That plugs that big gap in the run def.
Finally a Raiders fan that agrees with me,
I like your Steeler pick. I think the Steelers will draft the best lineman available to them. I am interested to see what lineman seperate themselves at the combine. I think after Clady and Long the rest are clumped together with Otah, Gosder, Baker, Oher, and so on.
I’m a die hard Niners fan, and I agree that they need help with the offensive line, also their secondary, but with Martz coming in I think they will go for a receiver. I don’t agree with it, but unfortunately it will probably happen.
John Soellner is right. Phins fan here, and I don’t see Dorsey for the reasons he has mentioned and for the fact that Dorsey is seriously overrated. We will try to trade out, if we can’t, I’m not sure who the pick is….maybe C. Long. I would be very happy with John’s scenario.
Man I will be pissed if we do draft mcfadden, I mean he’s a great back but we could snag jones in the 2nd rd. I say we go after either of the longs, chris or jake, or sedrick ellis, and we do need a hard hitting safety, but we don’t need mcfadden, but if he’s there davis will want him.
I am a diehard Chiefs fan. I am hoping and praying to the football gods that Jake Long is available, but if not, how much different is Clady? Is he as good as Long? I really hope they don’t go after a QB in this draft. I have not been impressed with this years draft class. If Croyle gets an O-line and maybe even another fullback or receiver to throw to, then I think we will be ok. I hope we get two good OL’s with our first two picks. Who would be a good candidate in the 2nd round for us? I am going to check out this other site you mentioned to the other KC fan. Keep up the informative work.
Thanks for the comment. The Chiefs would love Jake Long to fall to them at 4 or 5. I think he will be gone by the third pick. He is the best OL in the draft and this years class doesn’t have that superstar QB that has to go #1. He will me a lot like Joe Thomas from last year.
On Clady, I don’t think he is as good as Long right now. I think Clady has amazing potential, but he also could be a flop. I think he is a reach at the 5th spot. If I were the Chiefs I would love to trade back and get him, but that doesn’t alwasy happen. If they pick him at the 5th spot it will remind me of Levi Brown going a tad earlier than he was projected last season.
I think in the 2nd Round the Chiefs will need to address their CB situation. It really depends on who they cut and sign in free agency. The positions they need are OL, CB, DT, possibly QB and maybe a backup/starting safety (I just don’t see both Pollard and Paige panning out). I think that if they can fill some of those holes in free agency then they will be able to go after the guys that they want. Hope that helps, and make sure you check out:
ArrowheadAddict.com
Why would the Cowboys get Felix Jones if they already have Marion Barber and Julius Jones? No point!
1) Donovan McNabb is NOT being traded. He will be a Philadelphia Eagle in 2008. 100% GUARANTEED
2) Although the Eagles love to draft lineman, and it may appear that they need an OT with Runyan/Thomas getting old, they really do not need that position.
Todd Herremans the Eagles starting left guard is really playing out of position. He is an OT capable of playing both sides. Shawn Andrews the Eagles right guard played RT in college, and could move there if asked too.
If either of them do move to tackle, Max Jean-Gilles could fill in at either guard spot. He played some due to Shawn Andrews being hurt, and was very impressive.
Even though the whole world wants to call Winston Justice a bust after one bad game, the Eagles feel he can still play. They will not give up on him after one bad game.
So with all this depth, and flexibility at offensive line, I do not see them drafting an OT in the first round.
Boy, it sure would be nice to get an updated Mock Draft, since a bunch of players on the curreent list aren’t even in the draft!!
Actually a new one is coming out within the hour. I have been waiting for all the guys to declare. Thanks for the comment
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