Blazedestin
02-15-2009, 02:09 AM
1. Detroit (0-16) - Matt Stafford (QB)
- Presuming that Sam Bradford doesn't declare, Stafford is easily the best QB in the draft. I think his accuracy is still suspect, but he's miles ahead of the competition.
2. St. Louis (2-14) - Andre Smith (OT)
- Spagnuolo has stated he plans to commit to the running game, and Andre Smith is the best run blocker in this draft class. I don't know if he's going to be the best overall OT, but he is the fiercest run blocker.
3. Kansas City (2-14) - Mark Sanchez (QB)
- I think that KC should really rebuild the most ineffective pass rush the NFL has ever seen, but it's likely they'll go for Sanchez instead. That being said, Sanchez if given some time to adjust to the NFL, has a very high ceiling.
4. Seattle (4-12) - Michael Oher (OT)
- While Seattle might be interested in taking Michael Crabtree, Oher is probably a better prospect than he is. Walter Jones is past the age of regression, and he has maybe two more seasons left in the league, at best. Oher can start on the right side and switch to the left when Jones retires.
5. Cleveland (4-12) - Everette Brown (DE/OLB)
- The Browns were the 3rd worst team in pass rush this season. It looks like they'll hire Mangini, meaning they're staying in the 3-4 defense. Brown should be able to make sure the Browns aren't 30th in the league again.
6. Cincinnati (4-11-1) - Eugene Monroe (OT)
- The Bengals need the best offensive tackle available to help shore up an offensive line that allowed 51 sacks last season. Monroe, who's the best pure pass protector, should be able to keep Carson Palmer upright.
7. Oakland (5-11) - Michael Crabtree (WR)
- Crabtree, who compares to Larry Fitzgerald, is probably #1 or #2 on Al Davis' big board. Even if he times out poorly, Crabtree's freakish athleticism should get him noticed by the Undead.
8. Jacksonville (5-11) - Malcolm Jenkins (CB)
- I think Jenkins has been a bit more consistent than Vontae Davis. Either way, they need him to shore up their suddenly vulnerable secondary. Khalif Barnes was terrible, but he's still a young player. They can grab an OT later, or in 2010.
9. Green Bay (6-10) - BJ Raji (DT)
- 3-4 Nose Tackles are at a premium in this league, and BJ Raji looks like the best one in this draft class. He's got the speed of a UT and the strength of a genuine NT.
10. San Francisco (7-9) - Vontae Davis (CB)
- Pair up the brothers. Why not? Davis also fills a need, as Walt Harris' career is over.
11. Buffalo (7-9) - Brian Orakpo (DE)
- Orakpo's freakish strength and athleticism give him the nod over Aaron Curry. Besides, the Bills were doomed by their pedestrian pass rush last season. Orakpo slides a bit because of his injury history.
12. Denver (8-8) - Rey Maualuga (MLB)
- Best available player for a defense that's sucked forever. Mike Nolan's 3-4 requires linebackers like Maualuga to provide toughness to it.
13. Washington (8-8) - Jason Smith (OT)
- The entire offensive line of Washington is 32 or older. That needs to change if the Redskins want to make it into the playoffs.
14. New Orleans (8-8) - Aaron Curry (OLB)
- Curry's a pretty good steal at #14, as he's a top 10 pick. I don't see him as the top 3 player everyone else does, though. He's not in a position of high value nor is he a game breaking physical specimen. Either way, he's a good pick for the Saints who still need help at linebacker, especially on the outside. Because in all reality, Curry won't be available, look for the Saints to trade down for a late 1st round SLB or S.
15. Houston (8-8) - Michael Johnson (DE)
- Mario Williams has the size to slide over to LDE, and he has the speed to create matchup nightmares. Michael Johnson turned it up in his senior season, and with a good combine, will be a top 15 pick. Houston also might want to trade down for either Rashard Johnson or Louis Delmas.
16. San Diego (8-8) - Knowshon Moreno (RB)
- There's already talk of the LT era being over. I know Jacob Hester was drafted to be a RB, and there's Darren Sproles, but adding a player of Moreno's talent would be absurd.
17. New York Jets (9-7) - Chris Wells (RB)
- I know the defense is a wreck, but Thomas Jones has hit the age of regression and Leon Washington isn't an every down back. Chris Wells is good value this late.
18. Chicago (9-7) - Kenny Britt (WR)
- They can't keep putting Devin Hester out at WR. He had a decent year at WR, but had nothing as a return man. Britt is a completely different type of receiver that the Bears lack in their arsenal.
19. Tampa Bay (9-7) - Peria Jerry (DT)
- The prototypical 3 Technique, Peria Jerry wreaked havoc last season in the middle for Ole Miss. Tampa may be willing to trade back to acquire Josh Freeman here.
20. Detroit - from Dallas (9-7) - Eben Britton (OT)
- I have many reservations about Eben Britton from watching the Wildcats play often: He's best against bull rushers and doesn't really have the in-game agility to match up well against speed rushers. But it seems like most GM's are high on him, so it's very possible he'll be overdrafted.
21. Philadelphia (9-6-1) - Brandon Pettigrew (TE)
- It's not so much that Brent Celek is bad... it's just that Pettigrew is the textbook definition of a TE. The Eagles may consider trading up (Picks 21 and 28 are worth a combined 1,460 points) to acquire Michael Crabtree or one of the 3 tackles (Monroe, Oher, or Andre Smith) if they fall to Oakland.
22. Minnesota (10-6) - DJ Moore (CB)
- The Vikings have Antoine Winfield and not a whole lot else at cornerback. Upgrades are needed.
23. New England (11-5) - Larry English (DE/OLB)
- The Patriots need to continue upgrading their back eight. Mike Vrabel is getting old and wasn't very effective this year, only collecting four sacks.
24. Atlanta (11-5) - William Moore (SS)
- Moore is probably better against the run than the pass, but he's still a major upgrade over the ancient Lawyer Milloy.
25. Miami (11-5) - Darius Butler (CB)
- A strong senior bowl showing is really helping his case, Darius Butler is fast and should prove to be a solid cornerback for Miami's pedestrian secondary.
26. Baltimore (11-5) - Aaron Maybin (DE/OLB)
- The Ravens will have an interesting decision to make if Jason Brown resigns, as Alex Mack no longer becomes an option. Their young offensive line is only going to get better as they gel. Maybin, who may be the top player available, could be the pick, as they can always use more guys that can pressure the QB. If of course, Brown is let go in FA (He'd make much more than whoever is drafted here), Alex Mack becomes the likely selection.
27. Indianapolis (12-4) - Macho Harris (CB)
- A quality Tampa-2 cornerback, Macho Harris is the likely replacement for Kelvin Hayden if the latter leaves in FA.
28. Philadelphia - from Carolina (12-4) - Phil Loadholt (OT)
- Tra Thomas was surprisingly reliable in pass protection this year (2.5 sacks allowed over 16 games), but Jon Runyan started to show his age. The Eagles need a RT for the future, and possibly the present. Loadholt is a titanic offensive lineman in the vein that Andy Reid prefers to draft.
29. New York Giants (12-4) - Brian Cushing (OLB)
- Mathias Kiwanuka is probably going to move into a rotational DE role for the Giants, freeing up a spot at SLB. If the Giants decide to target Kenny Britt, they could trade with the Texans or the Saints (The latter is likely more willing to trade), trading this pick and both their 2nd rounders to move up to #14 or #15, to leapfrog the Bears.
30. Tennessee (13-3) - Alex Mack (C)
- How much longer can Kevin Mawae play? Considering the Titans don't have a WHOLE lot of things to look for, I think they can afford to draft the best prospect at this position in recent memory as Mawae's successor.
31. Arizona (9-7) - Max Unger (OL)
- Unger's versatile enough to play any of the interior positions on the line, something which was a problem spot throughout the regular season for the Cards. Lyle Sendelein was surprisingly reliable in pass protection, so they could shift Unger to RG.
32. Pittsburgh (12-4) - Duke Robinson (G)
- Chris Keomatau was not exactly a step up from Alan Faneca, although the latter was a liability in pass protection as well with the Jets.
Round 2
1. Detroit (0-16) - James Laurinaitis (MLB)
- There's not a lot of demand for a middle linebacker. Detroit will spend another 2nd round pick on a MLB, but at least this one isn't 6'0" and weighs 225 pounds. Seriously, Jordan Dizon? What was Matt Millen thinking?
2. Kansas City (2-14) - Clint Sintim (DE/OLB)
- The Chiefs could be looking at shifting to the 3-4. Either way, they need to upgrade what is possibly the worst pass rush unit in the history of the NFL.
3. St. Louis (2-14) - Patrick Chung (SS)
- The Rams need to upgrade their secondary in the worst way possible.
4. Cleveland (4-12) - LeSean McCoy (RB)
- Jamal Lewis is done. McCoy, who could go in the 1st round, will be a solid pickup for Brady Quinn.
5. Seattle (4-12) - Rashad Johnson (FS)
- Because the Seahawks had no pass defense to speak of.
6. Cincinnati (4-11-1) - Connor Barwin (DE)
- The Bengals had a pretty decent defense without having any pass rush. They could possibly be a top 10 unit if they had some legitimate sack artists.
7. Jacksonville (5-11) - Herman Johnson (G)
- The roots of Jacksonville's failures on offense can primarily be traced back to the injuries in their interior line. Johnson's had a fairly miserable Senior Bowl, but his raw physical talents should keep him as a high 2nd round prospect.
8. Oakland (5-11) - Jeremy Maclin (WR)
- He could run a sub 4.3 40 time.
9. Green Bay (6-10) - Tyson Jackson (DE)
- As Green Bay transitions into the 3-4, they're going to look for quality players for that scheme. Tyson Jackson is the prototypical 3-4 defensive end.
10. Buffalo (7-9) - Chase Coffman (TE)
- Coffman's monstrous season might propel him this high, and the Bills really need a solid pass catching TE to help Trent Edwards.
11. San Francisco (7-9) - Hakeem Nicks (WR)
- While Josh Morgan was a good pickup, they need at least 2 good WR's on the field.
12. Miami - from Washington (8-8) - Sean Smith (DB)
- Smith's versatility will be intriguing to most GM's; he has the size to match up against almost any WR in the league at CB, but he's probably best suited to safety.
13. New York Giants - from New Orleans (8-8) - Paul Kruger (DE)
- A luxury pick here without any WR worth picking up, the Giants want Brian Robiskie, but he'll be available later.
14. Houston (8-8) - Louis Delmas (FS)
- Because Houston desperately needs to revamp their secondary.
15. New England - from San Diego (8-8) - Mike Mickens (CB)
- Macho Harris for Jacob Hester? Not a bad deal for the Patriots. Harris might be a bit slow, but he's a tough cornerback who can only help the Patriots.
16. Denver (8-8) - Senderrick Marks (DT)
- The Broncos will draft Marks to play defensive end, a position he played at Auburn until this season. His versatility in the 3-4 and the 4-3 should make him a valuable player for their transitioning defense.
17. Chicago (9-7) - William Beatty (OT)
- The Bears need to continue upgrading their front line. Even with Chris Williams coming back after a lost rookie year, they need a guy playing across from him.
18. Tampa Bay (9-7) - Darrius Heyward-Bey (WR)
- Nice size coupled with great speed mean that the Bucs will be quick to jump on Heyward-Bey this late in the 2nd round.
19. Dallas (9-7) - Emanuel Cook (S)
- Roy Williams, presuming he's fully recovered from breaking his forearm (Twice?), might not return to the starting lineup considering his skills in coverage.
# New York Jets (9-7) - Percy Harvin (WR)
- Harvin's injury history means that I can see him sliding pretty far. This is probably the latest that he can fall, considering his impressive talents and skill set.
# Philadelphia (9-6-1) - Shonn Greene (RB)
# Minnesota (10-6) - Fenuki Tupou (OT)
- Imagine what could happen if Adrian Peterson had a legitimate right tackle in front of him. 2,000 yards? Maaaaybe.
# Atlanta (11-5) - Ron Brace (NT)
# Miami (11-5) - Juaquin Iglesias (WR)
# Baltimore (11-5) - Alphonso Smith (CB)
- Although undersized, Smith is a talented cover corner who should match up well against most WR's, as long as they're not too big.
# New England (11-5) - Donald Brown (RB)
- All the RB's in New England are either old or ineffective. Donald Brown should be a great boost to the running game.
# Carolina (12-4) - Robert Ayers (DE)
# New York Giants (12-4) - Brian Robiskie (WR)
# Indianapolis (12-4) - Evander Hood (DT)
# Tennessee (13-3) - Tyrone McKenzie (OLB)
- The Titans need depth and youth at the outside linebacker positions.
# Arizona (9-7) - Devin Moore (RB)
- Devin Moore would be an ideal complement for the between the tackles runner Hightower, as Moore will likely run somewhere around a 4.35 at the combine.
# Pittsburgh (12-4) - Troy Kropog (OT)
- Because the Steelers really need help on the offensive line.
Round 3
1. Detroit (0-16) - Jairus Byrd (CB)
- Byrd's versatile, as he can lineup as a CB, S, and play special teams. Depressingly enough is the fact that the Lions only get around to upgrading their dead last pass defense with their 4th pick.
2. St. Louis (2-14) - Josh Freeman (QB)
- Freeman's got tremendous upside, as he has all the physical tools that you want in a QB. Unfortunately, his mental game is on par with the average HS quarterback. He's worth the gamble here considering how bad Marc Bulger looks.
3. Kansas City (2-14) - Antoine Caldwell (C)
- The Chiefs need help on their interior line.
4. Seattle (4-12) - Louis Murphy (WR)
- If he runs a 4.3 at 6'3", 200 pounds, I think this is about as far as he can fall. Seattle needs youth and talent at the WR position.
5. Dallas - from Cleveland (4-12) - Darry Beckwith (ILB)
- Beckwith projects to be a solid 3-4 ILB, with size similar to Zach Thomas, who is leaving in a season or two.
6. Cincinnati (4-11-1) - Javon Ringer (RB)
- Cedric Benson cannot be the primary option for the Bengals going into 2009.
7. Oakland (5-11) - Dominique Johnson (CB)
- He'll run a 4.3 40, despite looking awful at the Senior Bowl. That's enough for Al Davis.
8. Jacksonville (5-11) - Derrick Williams (WR)
- Matt Jones finally showed up, but Garrard really doesn't have anything else to work with.
9. Green Bay (6-10) - Jamon Meredith (OT)
- Mark Tauscher and Chad Clifton are both old and looked very ineffective this season.
10. San Francisco (7-9) - Zack Follett (DE/OLB)
- He's a bit undersized, but he's already well versed and lethal in the 3-4 from playing at Cal. I think he's worth the pick here.
11. Buffalo (7-9) - Dorell Scott (DT)
- The Bills need someone to play next to Marcus Stroud.
12. New York Jets - from New Orleans (8-8) - Mike Mickens (CB)
- Insurance for if Dwight Lowery never becomes a starting CB. I think Mickens has a higher upside than Lowery.
13. Houston (8-8) - Rashad Jennings (RB)
- Complementary big back for Steve Slaton.
14. San Diego (8-8) - Andy Levitre (G)
- Replacement for Mike Goff. Levitre's looked really good as of late.
15. Denver (8-8) - Derek Pegues (FS)
- Denver's safeties were incredibly inept this season. Granted, so was their entire defense.
16. Washington (8-8) - Matt Shaughnessy (DE)
- Their defensive end corps is old, and Shaughnessy is built somewhat similarly to Jason Taylor.
17. Tampa Bay (9-7) - Nate Davis (QB)
- Right now, it looks like a battle between Luke McCown, Brian Griese, and Josh Johnson for the starting QB job.
18. Detroit - from Dallas (9-7) - Trevor Canfield (G)
- It all starts up on the line if Detroit ever wants to be a successful team.
19. Green Bay - from New York Jets (9-7) - Mark Parson (CB)
- Al Harris is probably gone, Charles Woodson is likely to move to safety.
20. Chicago (9-7) - Brandon Williams (DE)
- What happened to Chicago's pass rush? O_o
21. Philadelphia (9-6-1) - Kraig Urbik (G)
- Urbik's a gigantic lineman as well, and will provide depth at both guard positions.
22. Minnesota (10-6) - Chris Baker (DT)
- How much longer can Pat Williams play at a high level? Baker's not a bad insurance policy.
23. Miami (11-5) - Jason Phillips (ILB)
- If Channing Crowder leaves, there's not much at ILB for the Dolphins.
24. Baltimore (11-5) - Ramses Barden (WR)
- Barden's a bit of a project, but he's a dominating red zone threat from day 1.
25. New England (11-5) - Nic Harris (SS)
- Because Rodney Harrison is done.
26. Atlanta (11-5) - Michael Hamlin (SS)
- Because Lawyer Milloy is done.
27. New York Giants (12-4) - Andre Brown (RB)
- Despite not producing much in college, Andre Brown's got the physical tools one looks for in a RB, and most importantly, catches the ball well out of the backfield.
28. Indianapolis (12-4) - Anthony Parker (G)
- The interior was banged up pretty bad this season. Parker provides some depth for them.
29. Carolina (12-4) - Rhett Bomar (QB)
- Long term successor to Jake Delhomme.
30. Tennessee (13-3) - James Casey (TE)
- If Bo Scaife leaves, they're going to want to draft another TE early.
31. Arizona (9-7) - Clay Matthews (OLB)
- Replacement for the likely departing Karlos Dansby.
32. Pittsburgh (12-4) - Keenan Lewis (CB)
- Because Deshea Townsend is old.
- Presuming that Sam Bradford doesn't declare, Stafford is easily the best QB in the draft. I think his accuracy is still suspect, but he's miles ahead of the competition.
2. St. Louis (2-14) - Andre Smith (OT)
- Spagnuolo has stated he plans to commit to the running game, and Andre Smith is the best run blocker in this draft class. I don't know if he's going to be the best overall OT, but he is the fiercest run blocker.
3. Kansas City (2-14) - Mark Sanchez (QB)
- I think that KC should really rebuild the most ineffective pass rush the NFL has ever seen, but it's likely they'll go for Sanchez instead. That being said, Sanchez if given some time to adjust to the NFL, has a very high ceiling.
4. Seattle (4-12) - Michael Oher (OT)
- While Seattle might be interested in taking Michael Crabtree, Oher is probably a better prospect than he is. Walter Jones is past the age of regression, and he has maybe two more seasons left in the league, at best. Oher can start on the right side and switch to the left when Jones retires.
5. Cleveland (4-12) - Everette Brown (DE/OLB)
- The Browns were the 3rd worst team in pass rush this season. It looks like they'll hire Mangini, meaning they're staying in the 3-4 defense. Brown should be able to make sure the Browns aren't 30th in the league again.
6. Cincinnati (4-11-1) - Eugene Monroe (OT)
- The Bengals need the best offensive tackle available to help shore up an offensive line that allowed 51 sacks last season. Monroe, who's the best pure pass protector, should be able to keep Carson Palmer upright.
7. Oakland (5-11) - Michael Crabtree (WR)
- Crabtree, who compares to Larry Fitzgerald, is probably #1 or #2 on Al Davis' big board. Even if he times out poorly, Crabtree's freakish athleticism should get him noticed by the Undead.
8. Jacksonville (5-11) - Malcolm Jenkins (CB)
- I think Jenkins has been a bit more consistent than Vontae Davis. Either way, they need him to shore up their suddenly vulnerable secondary. Khalif Barnes was terrible, but he's still a young player. They can grab an OT later, or in 2010.
9. Green Bay (6-10) - BJ Raji (DT)
- 3-4 Nose Tackles are at a premium in this league, and BJ Raji looks like the best one in this draft class. He's got the speed of a UT and the strength of a genuine NT.
10. San Francisco (7-9) - Vontae Davis (CB)
- Pair up the brothers. Why not? Davis also fills a need, as Walt Harris' career is over.
11. Buffalo (7-9) - Brian Orakpo (DE)
- Orakpo's freakish strength and athleticism give him the nod over Aaron Curry. Besides, the Bills were doomed by their pedestrian pass rush last season. Orakpo slides a bit because of his injury history.
12. Denver (8-8) - Rey Maualuga (MLB)
- Best available player for a defense that's sucked forever. Mike Nolan's 3-4 requires linebackers like Maualuga to provide toughness to it.
13. Washington (8-8) - Jason Smith (OT)
- The entire offensive line of Washington is 32 or older. That needs to change if the Redskins want to make it into the playoffs.
14. New Orleans (8-8) - Aaron Curry (OLB)
- Curry's a pretty good steal at #14, as he's a top 10 pick. I don't see him as the top 3 player everyone else does, though. He's not in a position of high value nor is he a game breaking physical specimen. Either way, he's a good pick for the Saints who still need help at linebacker, especially on the outside. Because in all reality, Curry won't be available, look for the Saints to trade down for a late 1st round SLB or S.
15. Houston (8-8) - Michael Johnson (DE)
- Mario Williams has the size to slide over to LDE, and he has the speed to create matchup nightmares. Michael Johnson turned it up in his senior season, and with a good combine, will be a top 15 pick. Houston also might want to trade down for either Rashard Johnson or Louis Delmas.
16. San Diego (8-8) - Knowshon Moreno (RB)
- There's already talk of the LT era being over. I know Jacob Hester was drafted to be a RB, and there's Darren Sproles, but adding a player of Moreno's talent would be absurd.
17. New York Jets (9-7) - Chris Wells (RB)
- I know the defense is a wreck, but Thomas Jones has hit the age of regression and Leon Washington isn't an every down back. Chris Wells is good value this late.
18. Chicago (9-7) - Kenny Britt (WR)
- They can't keep putting Devin Hester out at WR. He had a decent year at WR, but had nothing as a return man. Britt is a completely different type of receiver that the Bears lack in their arsenal.
19. Tampa Bay (9-7) - Peria Jerry (DT)
- The prototypical 3 Technique, Peria Jerry wreaked havoc last season in the middle for Ole Miss. Tampa may be willing to trade back to acquire Josh Freeman here.
20. Detroit - from Dallas (9-7) - Eben Britton (OT)
- I have many reservations about Eben Britton from watching the Wildcats play often: He's best against bull rushers and doesn't really have the in-game agility to match up well against speed rushers. But it seems like most GM's are high on him, so it's very possible he'll be overdrafted.
21. Philadelphia (9-6-1) - Brandon Pettigrew (TE)
- It's not so much that Brent Celek is bad... it's just that Pettigrew is the textbook definition of a TE. The Eagles may consider trading up (Picks 21 and 28 are worth a combined 1,460 points) to acquire Michael Crabtree or one of the 3 tackles (Monroe, Oher, or Andre Smith) if they fall to Oakland.
22. Minnesota (10-6) - DJ Moore (CB)
- The Vikings have Antoine Winfield and not a whole lot else at cornerback. Upgrades are needed.
23. New England (11-5) - Larry English (DE/OLB)
- The Patriots need to continue upgrading their back eight. Mike Vrabel is getting old and wasn't very effective this year, only collecting four sacks.
24. Atlanta (11-5) - William Moore (SS)
- Moore is probably better against the run than the pass, but he's still a major upgrade over the ancient Lawyer Milloy.
25. Miami (11-5) - Darius Butler (CB)
- A strong senior bowl showing is really helping his case, Darius Butler is fast and should prove to be a solid cornerback for Miami's pedestrian secondary.
26. Baltimore (11-5) - Aaron Maybin (DE/OLB)
- The Ravens will have an interesting decision to make if Jason Brown resigns, as Alex Mack no longer becomes an option. Their young offensive line is only going to get better as they gel. Maybin, who may be the top player available, could be the pick, as they can always use more guys that can pressure the QB. If of course, Brown is let go in FA (He'd make much more than whoever is drafted here), Alex Mack becomes the likely selection.
27. Indianapolis (12-4) - Macho Harris (CB)
- A quality Tampa-2 cornerback, Macho Harris is the likely replacement for Kelvin Hayden if the latter leaves in FA.
28. Philadelphia - from Carolina (12-4) - Phil Loadholt (OT)
- Tra Thomas was surprisingly reliable in pass protection this year (2.5 sacks allowed over 16 games), but Jon Runyan started to show his age. The Eagles need a RT for the future, and possibly the present. Loadholt is a titanic offensive lineman in the vein that Andy Reid prefers to draft.
29. New York Giants (12-4) - Brian Cushing (OLB)
- Mathias Kiwanuka is probably going to move into a rotational DE role for the Giants, freeing up a spot at SLB. If the Giants decide to target Kenny Britt, they could trade with the Texans or the Saints (The latter is likely more willing to trade), trading this pick and both their 2nd rounders to move up to #14 or #15, to leapfrog the Bears.
30. Tennessee (13-3) - Alex Mack (C)
- How much longer can Kevin Mawae play? Considering the Titans don't have a WHOLE lot of things to look for, I think they can afford to draft the best prospect at this position in recent memory as Mawae's successor.
31. Arizona (9-7) - Max Unger (OL)
- Unger's versatile enough to play any of the interior positions on the line, something which was a problem spot throughout the regular season for the Cards. Lyle Sendelein was surprisingly reliable in pass protection, so they could shift Unger to RG.
32. Pittsburgh (12-4) - Duke Robinson (G)
- Chris Keomatau was not exactly a step up from Alan Faneca, although the latter was a liability in pass protection as well with the Jets.
Round 2
1. Detroit (0-16) - James Laurinaitis (MLB)
- There's not a lot of demand for a middle linebacker. Detroit will spend another 2nd round pick on a MLB, but at least this one isn't 6'0" and weighs 225 pounds. Seriously, Jordan Dizon? What was Matt Millen thinking?
2. Kansas City (2-14) - Clint Sintim (DE/OLB)
- The Chiefs could be looking at shifting to the 3-4. Either way, they need to upgrade what is possibly the worst pass rush unit in the history of the NFL.
3. St. Louis (2-14) - Patrick Chung (SS)
- The Rams need to upgrade their secondary in the worst way possible.
4. Cleveland (4-12) - LeSean McCoy (RB)
- Jamal Lewis is done. McCoy, who could go in the 1st round, will be a solid pickup for Brady Quinn.
5. Seattle (4-12) - Rashad Johnson (FS)
- Because the Seahawks had no pass defense to speak of.
6. Cincinnati (4-11-1) - Connor Barwin (DE)
- The Bengals had a pretty decent defense without having any pass rush. They could possibly be a top 10 unit if they had some legitimate sack artists.
7. Jacksonville (5-11) - Herman Johnson (G)
- The roots of Jacksonville's failures on offense can primarily be traced back to the injuries in their interior line. Johnson's had a fairly miserable Senior Bowl, but his raw physical talents should keep him as a high 2nd round prospect.
8. Oakland (5-11) - Jeremy Maclin (WR)
- He could run a sub 4.3 40 time.
9. Green Bay (6-10) - Tyson Jackson (DE)
- As Green Bay transitions into the 3-4, they're going to look for quality players for that scheme. Tyson Jackson is the prototypical 3-4 defensive end.
10. Buffalo (7-9) - Chase Coffman (TE)
- Coffman's monstrous season might propel him this high, and the Bills really need a solid pass catching TE to help Trent Edwards.
11. San Francisco (7-9) - Hakeem Nicks (WR)
- While Josh Morgan was a good pickup, they need at least 2 good WR's on the field.
12. Miami - from Washington (8-8) - Sean Smith (DB)
- Smith's versatility will be intriguing to most GM's; he has the size to match up against almost any WR in the league at CB, but he's probably best suited to safety.
13. New York Giants - from New Orleans (8-8) - Paul Kruger (DE)
- A luxury pick here without any WR worth picking up, the Giants want Brian Robiskie, but he'll be available later.
14. Houston (8-8) - Louis Delmas (FS)
- Because Houston desperately needs to revamp their secondary.
15. New England - from San Diego (8-8) - Mike Mickens (CB)
- Macho Harris for Jacob Hester? Not a bad deal for the Patriots. Harris might be a bit slow, but he's a tough cornerback who can only help the Patriots.
16. Denver (8-8) - Senderrick Marks (DT)
- The Broncos will draft Marks to play defensive end, a position he played at Auburn until this season. His versatility in the 3-4 and the 4-3 should make him a valuable player for their transitioning defense.
17. Chicago (9-7) - William Beatty (OT)
- The Bears need to continue upgrading their front line. Even with Chris Williams coming back after a lost rookie year, they need a guy playing across from him.
18. Tampa Bay (9-7) - Darrius Heyward-Bey (WR)
- Nice size coupled with great speed mean that the Bucs will be quick to jump on Heyward-Bey this late in the 2nd round.
19. Dallas (9-7) - Emanuel Cook (S)
- Roy Williams, presuming he's fully recovered from breaking his forearm (Twice?), might not return to the starting lineup considering his skills in coverage.
# New York Jets (9-7) - Percy Harvin (WR)
- Harvin's injury history means that I can see him sliding pretty far. This is probably the latest that he can fall, considering his impressive talents and skill set.
# Philadelphia (9-6-1) - Shonn Greene (RB)
# Minnesota (10-6) - Fenuki Tupou (OT)
- Imagine what could happen if Adrian Peterson had a legitimate right tackle in front of him. 2,000 yards? Maaaaybe.
# Atlanta (11-5) - Ron Brace (NT)
# Miami (11-5) - Juaquin Iglesias (WR)
# Baltimore (11-5) - Alphonso Smith (CB)
- Although undersized, Smith is a talented cover corner who should match up well against most WR's, as long as they're not too big.
# New England (11-5) - Donald Brown (RB)
- All the RB's in New England are either old or ineffective. Donald Brown should be a great boost to the running game.
# Carolina (12-4) - Robert Ayers (DE)
# New York Giants (12-4) - Brian Robiskie (WR)
# Indianapolis (12-4) - Evander Hood (DT)
# Tennessee (13-3) - Tyrone McKenzie (OLB)
- The Titans need depth and youth at the outside linebacker positions.
# Arizona (9-7) - Devin Moore (RB)
- Devin Moore would be an ideal complement for the between the tackles runner Hightower, as Moore will likely run somewhere around a 4.35 at the combine.
# Pittsburgh (12-4) - Troy Kropog (OT)
- Because the Steelers really need help on the offensive line.
Round 3
1. Detroit (0-16) - Jairus Byrd (CB)
- Byrd's versatile, as he can lineup as a CB, S, and play special teams. Depressingly enough is the fact that the Lions only get around to upgrading their dead last pass defense with their 4th pick.
2. St. Louis (2-14) - Josh Freeman (QB)
- Freeman's got tremendous upside, as he has all the physical tools that you want in a QB. Unfortunately, his mental game is on par with the average HS quarterback. He's worth the gamble here considering how bad Marc Bulger looks.
3. Kansas City (2-14) - Antoine Caldwell (C)
- The Chiefs need help on their interior line.
4. Seattle (4-12) - Louis Murphy (WR)
- If he runs a 4.3 at 6'3", 200 pounds, I think this is about as far as he can fall. Seattle needs youth and talent at the WR position.
5. Dallas - from Cleveland (4-12) - Darry Beckwith (ILB)
- Beckwith projects to be a solid 3-4 ILB, with size similar to Zach Thomas, who is leaving in a season or two.
6. Cincinnati (4-11-1) - Javon Ringer (RB)
- Cedric Benson cannot be the primary option for the Bengals going into 2009.
7. Oakland (5-11) - Dominique Johnson (CB)
- He'll run a 4.3 40, despite looking awful at the Senior Bowl. That's enough for Al Davis.
8. Jacksonville (5-11) - Derrick Williams (WR)
- Matt Jones finally showed up, but Garrard really doesn't have anything else to work with.
9. Green Bay (6-10) - Jamon Meredith (OT)
- Mark Tauscher and Chad Clifton are both old and looked very ineffective this season.
10. San Francisco (7-9) - Zack Follett (DE/OLB)
- He's a bit undersized, but he's already well versed and lethal in the 3-4 from playing at Cal. I think he's worth the pick here.
11. Buffalo (7-9) - Dorell Scott (DT)
- The Bills need someone to play next to Marcus Stroud.
12. New York Jets - from New Orleans (8-8) - Mike Mickens (CB)
- Insurance for if Dwight Lowery never becomes a starting CB. I think Mickens has a higher upside than Lowery.
13. Houston (8-8) - Rashad Jennings (RB)
- Complementary big back for Steve Slaton.
14. San Diego (8-8) - Andy Levitre (G)
- Replacement for Mike Goff. Levitre's looked really good as of late.
15. Denver (8-8) - Derek Pegues (FS)
- Denver's safeties were incredibly inept this season. Granted, so was their entire defense.
16. Washington (8-8) - Matt Shaughnessy (DE)
- Their defensive end corps is old, and Shaughnessy is built somewhat similarly to Jason Taylor.
17. Tampa Bay (9-7) - Nate Davis (QB)
- Right now, it looks like a battle between Luke McCown, Brian Griese, and Josh Johnson for the starting QB job.
18. Detroit - from Dallas (9-7) - Trevor Canfield (G)
- It all starts up on the line if Detroit ever wants to be a successful team.
19. Green Bay - from New York Jets (9-7) - Mark Parson (CB)
- Al Harris is probably gone, Charles Woodson is likely to move to safety.
20. Chicago (9-7) - Brandon Williams (DE)
- What happened to Chicago's pass rush? O_o
21. Philadelphia (9-6-1) - Kraig Urbik (G)
- Urbik's a gigantic lineman as well, and will provide depth at both guard positions.
22. Minnesota (10-6) - Chris Baker (DT)
- How much longer can Pat Williams play at a high level? Baker's not a bad insurance policy.
23. Miami (11-5) - Jason Phillips (ILB)
- If Channing Crowder leaves, there's not much at ILB for the Dolphins.
24. Baltimore (11-5) - Ramses Barden (WR)
- Barden's a bit of a project, but he's a dominating red zone threat from day 1.
25. New England (11-5) - Nic Harris (SS)
- Because Rodney Harrison is done.
26. Atlanta (11-5) - Michael Hamlin (SS)
- Because Lawyer Milloy is done.
27. New York Giants (12-4) - Andre Brown (RB)
- Despite not producing much in college, Andre Brown's got the physical tools one looks for in a RB, and most importantly, catches the ball well out of the backfield.
28. Indianapolis (12-4) - Anthony Parker (G)
- The interior was banged up pretty bad this season. Parker provides some depth for them.
29. Carolina (12-4) - Rhett Bomar (QB)
- Long term successor to Jake Delhomme.
30. Tennessee (13-3) - James Casey (TE)
- If Bo Scaife leaves, they're going to want to draft another TE early.
31. Arizona (9-7) - Clay Matthews (OLB)
- Replacement for the likely departing Karlos Dansby.
32. Pittsburgh (12-4) - Keenan Lewis (CB)
- Because Deshea Townsend is old.