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1. New York Jets- It was a big win last night for the Jets.  Then came in to a game against the Vikings who stole the headlines by acquiring Randy Moss and still stay focused and pulled off the win.  They have a winning formula and that’s running the ball, playing strong defense, and not turning it over.

2. Baltimore Ravens- The Ravens keep on rolling and Joe Flacco keeps on developing.  The Ravens are much like the Jets in that they can run the ball, play good defense, and limit turnovers.  The only reason they are ranked #2 is because I believe the Jets secondary is a lot stronger than the Ravens.  At some point that might be exploited as a weakness.

3. Pittsburgh Steelers-  They have shocked a lot of people so far this year and now they get their franchise quarterback back.  With this defense and the return of Big Ben, nobody is going to want to face this team.

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4. Atlanta Falcons-  This team as quietly put themselves at the top of the NFC and look every bit the part.  They have won a few ugly games but a win is a win and that’s all that matters.  Matt Ryan is continuing his asention to the top of the quarterback ranks.

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5. Chicago Bears-  Speak about ugly wins!  The Bears quarterbacks combined for 51 passing yards and 4 interceptions!  However, this defense looks to be stronger than every and it was nice to see another player emerge opposite Julius Peppers.  Idonije posted a career high 3 sacks in the win and it looks like the Bears will be getting Culter back for next weeks game.

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6.  New England Patriots-  Does anyone really feel that the Patriots will miss Randy Moss all that much?  Moss is a great player but I think the Pats have a solid plan and they know how to win football games.  Look for New England to spread the ball around more and get others involved in the offense.

7. Kansas City Chiefs- The Chiefs suffered their first loss but they still played very well against a good Colts team.  The defense is for real and they will be able to keep this team in a lot of football games.  They just need to find a way to score points consistently.  The  pressure is going to start to pick up for quarterback Matt Cassel.

8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Nobody expected this team to be any good this year, including me.  However, they have been able to put together a nice start to the season and yesterdays win was a big one.  I have to admit that Josh Freeman is well ahead of where I expected him to be at this point in his career.

9. Indianapolis Colts-  The Colts had a good win against the Chiefs and did so by limiting the Chiefs rushing attack.  However, things just don’t seem to be clicking on offense and the Colts have struggled to protect Peyton.  This will be something that other teams pick up on!

10. Washington Redskins- Wins like the one the Redskins had yesterday are ones that could get a team on a good role.  The defense played well all game and the offense responded when it had to.  They should have some momentum going forward after those big wins against the Packers and Eagles.

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Here is the latest Mock Draft from NFL Mocks site manager Jon Dove.  Its never to early to roll out a mock draft and the staff at NFL Mocks have been hard at work going through the college ranks putting together scouting reports.  We have also did a look at each division and did a team by team needs assessment.  The draft order was developed from our NFL Power Rankings.  Be sure to check our our Big Board to see if another prospect might fit your team better than what we have predicted.  As always we encourage feedback.

1. Buffalo Bills- Jake Locker- QB- Washington- Team Needs

- I don’t think its much of a secret that the Bills will be targeting a quarterback in the upcoming draft.  While we have Andrew Luck rated higher I feel that Locker is a better fit for Chan Gailey’s offensive system, he has always loved mobile quarterbacks.  Locker has a ton of skills and just needs some development but I feel he could be a great NFL quarterback.

2. Carolina Panthers- AJ Green- WR- Georgia- Team Needs

- The Panthers are a team that is rebuilding and I expect there will be a coaching change at the end of the season.  They invested a 2nd round pick on Jimmy Clausen and they need to surround him with playmakers.  They might hesitate to use this pick on a wide receiver because they selected Brandon Lafell and Armanti Edwards last year but it will be tough to pass on a talent like AJ Green.

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3. Arizona Cardinals- Andrew Luck- QB- Stanford- Team Needs

- The Cardinals are one of a few teams that are in desperate need of a quarterback and it just so happens that this draft could be top heavy at the quarterback position.  When you look at what the Arizona offense has done with Warner at the helm you automatically think that is there style but that’s an incorrect assumption.  Whisenhunt went with what his personal allowed him to do so adding adding Luck might change the approach.  Look for the Cards to feature a strong running game to help the young QB.

4. Detroit Lions- Patrick Peterson- CB- LSU- Team Needs

- The Lions secondary is a mess and adding the best player in the draft at a need position is a great spot to find yourself.  The Lions have good weapons on offense and they need to continue to build the defense and adding someone like Peterson would be a great start.  Peterson’s return game ability would also be a welcome addition to this Lions team.

5. San Francisco 49ers- Ryan Mallett- QB- Arkansas- Team Needs

- I am making this selection on the assumption that the 49ers are unable to turn it around this season and it costs Coach Singletary his job.  From early views of this team it seems obvious that Alex Smith isn’t the long term answer at the position and a change is needed.  However, I am not sure that Ryan Mallett is the type of quarterback Singletary would like because he is prone to turnovers.  Singletary would prefer an accurate game manger quarterback and Mallett doesn’t fit that bill.  So again I make this pick assuming Coach Sing is gone.

6. Cleveland Browns- Cameron Heyward- DE/DT- Ohio State- Team Needs

- I think the Browns could target several positions including quarterback but as it stands in this Mock the top 3 quarterbacks are gone so the focus should shift to the defensive side of the ball.  Heyward fits a need for the Browns as they are still searching for steady defensive end in their 3-4 defensive scheme.  Heyward is strong against the run but he is also capable of creating a pass rush, he fits nicely as a 3-4 defensive end.

7. New England Patriots (from Oak.)- Mark Ingram- RB- Alabama- Team Needs

- The running game in New England is a mess and Ingram has the ability to step right in and make a major difference.  I know the Pats just traded Randy Moss but they have another 1st round pick that will allow them to address that position.  Ingram will also help ease the pain of Moss because teams will have to commit players to stop the running game.

8. St. Louis Rams- Julio Jones- WR- Alabama- Team Needs

- The Rams are off to a good start this season and Sam Bradford has fans hopeful for the future.  This team has a lot of needs on defense but its important that the Rams surround their Franchise quarterback with weapons and Jones is a nice weapon.  He is a big bodied receiver and that is something that is helpful to young quarterbacks.

9. Seattle Seahawks- Adrian Clayborn- DE- Iowa- Team Needs

- Chris Clemons has had a nice season thus far but the Seahawks are desperate for a pass rush.  Adding someone like Clayborn would bring instant fear into the offensive coordinators.  I have my questions about Clayborn and his ability to fight through double teams but he is still a very talented player.

10. Jacksonville Jaguars- Robert Quinn- DE- UNC- Team Needs

- The pass rush has been lacking in Jacksonville for awhile and it doesn’t appear as though Derrick Harvey will ever figure it out.  The offseason addition of Aaron Kampman was a good band-aide but a long term solution is needed.  Quinn is has elite pass rushing skills and a very bright future.

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1. New York Jets- The Jets seem to be clicking on all cylinders and the progression of Mark Sanchez makes them all the more    dangerous.  Save his DWI arrest Braylon Edwards has seem to get him self back on track and now will have a dynamic running mate in Santonio Holmes.

2. Baltimore Ravens- I know they beat the Steelers without Big Ben but they also beat them in Pittsburgh.  The Ravens defense is still the backbone of the team but Joe Flacco has show that he is capable of putting a team on his shoulders and leading them to a last minute touchdown drive.

3. Pittsburgh Steelers- This defense may be the very best in the league!  Big Ben returns after the bye week and the offense has been rolling without him.  Rashard Mendenhall has developed into the running back they expected when they selected him in the first round.

4. Green Bay Packers-  There is no questioning the talent on this Packers team and the fact that Aaron Rodgers is a very good quarterback.  But the fact remains that they haven’t looked great at all this season.  They almost allowed the Eagles to mount a comeback, they lost to the Bears, and Detroit made it interesting.

5. Houston Texans- This team is becoming more and more balanced as the weeks progress.  Last season they didnt have much of a running game but Arian Foster has busted onto the scene and makes this team really hard to defend.  They are also getting defensive rookie of the year Brian Cushing back off suspension this week!

6. Indianapolis Colts- Now I realize this might be a little high for the Colts but I have been burned by Peyton Manning so many times in many different ways that I will never bet against him.  It has been a theme for several years now that the Colts defense is terrible and they need a fix but some how by the end of the year everyone is talking about how good their defense is so I am betting they get it turned around.

7. Atlanta Falcons-  They probably should have lost the past two games but good teams find a way to win and that is what the Falcons are doing.  They have been improving on both sides of the ball each year since Matt Ryan was drafted and their defense looks like they are able to carry the load if asked.

8. New Orleans Saints-  Who would have thought that the issue with the Saints this season would be their offense?  Not me!  But I am not really worried about the offense they will figure it out and I have been really impressed with the performance of the defense.

9. New England Patriots- Last nights win against the Dolphins was very impressive because it featured big plays by the defense and special teams.  We know Brady and the offense will perform but if the defense can continue to create turnovers then the rest of the NFL is in for some trouble.

10. Kansas City Chiefs-  I know Chief fans are going to rip me apart on this one but this is all the love I can give them.  Going into the season nobody thought their defense was going to be very good so I need more than 3 games to make my determination.  Also the up and down play of Matt Cassel has me a little worried so again I am in a wait and see stage with the Chiefs.

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