NFL MOCK DRAFT. another one.
1. Dolphins – Jake Long
Alright this is a gimme. The Dolphins think he’ll solidify their left tackle position and allow Vernon Carey to move back to his natural position at right tackle.
2. Rams – Chris Long
The long drop is over and the Rams select the feel good story of the year. The hardworking millionaire heir gets a few more tacos in his pocket.
3. Falcons – Glen Dorsey
The speculation will be between Dorsey or Ryan. Most teams have this guy as the next Warren Sapp and there’s just too much riding on this pick to get it wrong (which they typically do anyway).
4. Raiders – Vernon Gholston
Will they take Darren McFadden?? No! The secret weapon Michael Bush is about to be unloaded on the NFL.
5. Chiefs – Matt Ryan
Herm Edwards gets his new Chad Pennington, a bright leader that loves to compete behind center who just doesn’t have the strongest of arms.
6. Jets – Darren McFadden
McFadden is supposedly tops on a lot of people’s draft boards, but his multiple illegitimate children and inadvertent late night drunken brawls earn him just a few less million on his first contract. The good thing is that he’s a potential star in the biggest market in the nation. Hey Thomas Jones, get ready for your next Cedric Benson. Funny how history repeats itself.
7. Patriots – Leodis McKelvin
This is a tricky pick, because the Patriots always make the non-obvious choice that always just seems to work out, a la Logan Makins. This could very well be the fast rising Brandon Albert, but I'm going with the top corner on the board after the departure of Asante Samuel.
8. Ravens – Ryan Clady
Jonathon Ogden has told the Raven to proceed as if he'll retire. They do so, and pick the most athletic tackle in the draft with the highest ceiling.
9. Bengals – Sedric Ellis
Marvin Lewis and whoever else working in Cinci thanks their lucky stars that the D Tackle they were hoping for falls right into their laps.
10. Saints – Keith Rivers
Same situation. I don't know if there's a publication out there that doesn't have Rivers going to the Saints.
11. Bills – Mike Jenkins
This pick is universally regarded as the Devin Thomas pick. No way. There's not a wide receiver in the draft worthy of this positions and Buffalo's Princeton graduate (Jauron) knows better.
12. Broncos – Chris Williams
They had hoped Clady would be here, but no dice. It doesn't always work out the way you want. But Williams isn't far off, and he fits the profile of Broncos O-linemen.
13. Panthers – Brandon Albert
Some have Albert going right to the top, I think teams will be a little discerning on draft day. He played guard in college, so can he do it? The Panthers will find out and bolster their O-line in the process.
14. Bears – Jeff Otah
Yeah, everyone and their mother's has this. Real original. But, the thing is that the Bears of done a horrible job of covering up their top need. What, is John St. Clair going to play right tackle? Seriously?
15. Lions – Derrick Harvey
Somethings are just too perfect. Derrick Harvey is going to learn how to work every down under the tutelage of Rod Marinelli.
16. Cardinals – Rashard Mendenhall
If Mendenhall falls this far, the Cards will feel like the prettiest girl at the dance.
17. Chiefs – Gosder Cherilus
They paid LJ a boat load last year and now he has no O-line to run behind. With their newly acquired second pick in the first round, they give LJ a little bit of road paving and Matt Ryan a little bit of pass protection.
18. Texans – Calais Campbell
Mario Williams now seems like the genius pick of the last few drafts. Texans double down and get his book end twin. Show him how its done Super Mario, and tackle Peyton's ass.
19. Eagles – Domonique Rodgers-Cromartie
DRC owes his cousin at least half of this signing bonus. At least.
20. Buccaneers – Brian Brohm
OK, this may be a little bit of a strange pick. The Bucs have a bunch of QB's on the roster, but at a closer look they are little more than warm bodies to fill the roster and some trade bait. Gruden and Allen just signed three year extensions and this may be the time to groom the face of the franchise.
21. Redskins – Devin Thomas
The skins have been offering up trade proposals to the Bengals for Chad Johnson and to the Lions for Roy Williams. What do you think their need is? They are ecstatic that Thomas is still on the board. This is the point of the board where the WRs should be seen more valuable.
22. Cowboys – Quentin Groves
The 'boys bolster their pass rush with a player some see as more complete than Gholston. After all, the way the Giant's fourth quarter pass rush ran over them in the playoffs should leave a lasting impression, mainly by being envious.
23. Steelers – Jonathon Stewart
Stewart becomes one of the luckiest players in the draft as he falls to the perfect team. Who knew toe surgeries could produce such wonderful results.
24. Titans – Felix Jones
McFadden's platoon mate meets his next, LenDale White.
25. Seahawks – Philip Merling
Best player available, and a great pick to start opposite Patrick Kerney if he lasts this long.
26. Jaquars – Athyba Rubin
The Jags nasty D, needs some help on the D-line after losing some good players. Rubin fits the mold.
27. Chargers – John Greco
As we move into the world of the teams that do it the right way, the Chargers take the unheralded (by the media) guard prospect that should fit right in with their pro bowl laden roster.
28. Cowboys – Malcolm Kelly
Cowboys on the board again. Can you stand it? The 'Boys are a height and speed kind of team. They want em big and fast. One outta two aint bad. Plus, Jerry Jones likes dealing with head cases.
29. 49ers – Dan Conner
This guy could do wonders for the 9ers defense. Rather than have the intellectually challenged Patrick Willis call the plays, Dan Connor comes in as a rookie leader, and lets him fly around and do what he's good at.
30. Packers – Donnie Avery
They've got the big and physical wide recievers down. Now they get their short and shifty one that can blow up their return game.
31. Giants – Kenny Phillips
Word outta NY is that this is exactly who they are targeting and no one is saying he won't be there.
BAM! Write it down. Thats how they fall. Just don't quote me on that.