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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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