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Feb 07

Mock draft — rounds 1-3

For those that don’t want to read the entire three rounds in on posting, here are posts for round 1, round 2 and round 3.

Note: We have been added to the DC Pro Sports Report mock database and in return, we’d like to give them a shout out on our mock draft. You can check them out by visiting this link here.

BIG NOTE: I will be changing the draft order to the correct places when I return on 2/20/12. Thank you.

Yet another update. Made a few modest updates, most notably to the top five. And here’s a few things to keep in mind while reading this.

First with the comments. I know my mock draft is not going to please everyone and I welcome the criticism. But please put it in a non-jerk like tone. If you disagree, please just say you don’t, what you don’t like about it and which direction you think your team will go in. I go through and respond to all comments and really don’t enjoy it when someone is an absolute jerk about it. Like I said, I know I’m not going to please everyone and I know some of my picks may be out there, but this is all in fun and I’d like to keep it that way. Thanks!

The next up, I never really did go over my trades that I think will happen. So I’m going to take a little bit of time and explain them.

  • Carolina trades the 9th overall pick (1,350 points) to Cincinnati for the 21st overall pick (800 points), 53 overall pick (370 points), and a 2013 second round pick. Fair among points, gets Carolina an extra pick this year and next while Cincinnati gets to get their one big hole on offense.
  • I’ve updated this trade. It’s now St. Louis trades the 2nd overall pick (2,600 points) and 2013 fourth round pick to Seattle for the 12th overall pick (1,200 points), 44th overall pick (460 points), 108th overall pick (78 points), 2013 first round pick and 2013 second round pick. Seattle is awfully close to giving San Francisco a run for their money and their biggest need — QB. Why not give up a lot to get that final missing piece, especially if it’s Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin. Other teams will push for it also, but I think Seattle will give up the most to get the into that 2nd spot.

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Round 1

 

  1. Indianapolis  - Robert Griffin, QB, Baylor
  2. Seattle (from St. Louis) - Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
  3. Minnesota  - Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State
  4. Cleveland  - Matt Kalil, OT, USC
  5. Tampa Bay  - Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU
  6. Washington  - Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa
  7. Jacksonville  - Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina
  8. Miami  - Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford
  9. Cincinnati (from Carolina)  - Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama
  10. Buffalo  - Quinten Coples, DE, North Carolina
  11. Kansas City  - Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
  12. St. Louis (from Seattle)  - David DeCastro, G, Stanford
  13. Arizona  - Luke Kuechly, ILB, Boston College
  14. Dallas  - Dontari Poe, NT, Memphis
  15. Philadelphia  - Dont’a Hightower, ILB, Alabama
  16. New York Jets  - Devin Still, DE/DT, Penn State
  17. Cincinnati (from Oakland)  - Dre Kirpatrick, DB, Alabama
  18. San Diego  - Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina
  19. Chicago  - Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Alabama
  20. Tennessee  - Cordy Glenn, G, Georgia
  21. Carolina (from Cincinnati)  - Kendall Wright, WR/KR, Baylor
  22. Cleveland (from Atlanta)  - Lamar Miller, RB, Miami
  23. Detroit  - Zach Brown, OLB, North Carolina
  24. Pittsburgh  - Alonso Dennard, CB, Nebraska
  25. Denver  - Mark Barron, SS, Alabama
  26. Houston  -  Nick Perry, DE/OLB, USC
  27. New England (from New Orleans)  - Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama
  28. Green Bay  - Jerel Worthy, DE/DT, Michigan State
  29. Baltimore  - Vontaze Burfict, ILB, Arizona State
  30. San Francisco  - Chase Minnifield, CB, Virgina
  31. New England  - Fletcher Cox, DE/DT, Mississippi State
  32. New York Giants  - Whitney Mercilus, DE/OLB, Illinois

 

Round 2

 

  1. Indianapolis  - Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson
  2. St. Louis  - Jayron Hosley, CB, Virgina Tech
  3. Minnesota  - Michael Brockers, DT, LSU
  4. Cleveland  - Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M
  5. Tampa Bay  -  Mohammed Sanu, WR, Rutgers
  6. Washington  - Lavonte David, OLB, Nebraska
  7. Jacksonville  - Zebrie Sanders, OT, Florida State
  8. Carolina  - Jared Crick, DE/DT, Nebraska
  9. Miami  - Ronnell Lewis, DE/OLB, Oklahoma
  10. Buffalo  - Andre Branch, DE/OLB, Clemson
  11. Kansas City  - Alameda Ta’amu, NT, Washington
  12. St. Louis (from Seattle)  - Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson
  13. Philadelphia (from Arizona)  - Brandon Jenkins, DE, Florida State
  14. Dallas  - Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
  15. Philadelphia  - Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina
  16. New York Jets  - Nick Foles, QB, Arizona
  17. New England (from Oakland)  - Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin
  18. San Diego  - Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin
  19. Chicago  - Brandon Washington, G, Miami
  20. Tennessee  - Bobby Wagner, ILB, Utah State
  21. Carolina (from Cincinnati)  - Josh Robinson, CB/KR, Central Florida
  22. Atlanta  - Josh Chapman, NT, Alabama
  23. Detroit  - Ben Jones, C, Georgia
  24. Pittsburgh  - Vinny Curry, DE/OLB, Marshall
  25. Denver  - Chris Polk, RB, Washington
  26. Houston  - Dwight Jones, WR, North Carolina
  27. New Orleans  - Brandon Lindsey, DE/OLB, Pittsburgh
  28. Green Bay  - Lucas Nix, G, Pittsburgh
  29. Baltimore  - Kelechi Osemele, G, Iowa State
  30. San Francisco  - Billy Winn, DE/DT, Boise State
  31. New England  - Markelle Martin, S, Oklahoma State
  32. New York Giants  - David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech

 

 

Round 3

 

  1. Indianapolis  - Cam Johnson, DE, Virginia
  2. St. Louis  - Jeff Fuller, WR, Texas A&M
  3. Minnesota  - Jonathon Banks, CB, Mississippi State
  4. Cleveland  - Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford
  5. Tampa Bay  -  Travis Lewis, OLB, Oklahoma
  6. Washington  - Winston Guy Jr., S, Kentucky
  7. Jacksonville  - Tommy Streeter, WR, Miami
  8. Chicago (from Carolina)  - Kevin Zeitler, G, Wisconsin
  9. Miami  - Kurt Cousins, QB, Michigan State
  10. Buffalo  - Coryell Judie, CB, Texas A&M
  11. Kansas City  - LaMichael James, RB, Oregon
  12. Seattle  - Nate Potter, OT/G, Boise State
  13. Arizona  - Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse
  14. Dallas  - Casey Hayward, CB, Vanderbilt
  15. Philadelphia  - Kendall Reyes, DE/DT, Conneticut
  16. New York Jets  - Reuben Randale, WR, LSU
  17. Oakland  - used to take Pryor
  18. San Diego  - Brandon Boykin, CB, Georgia
  19. Chicago  - Tank Carder, LB, TCU
  20. Tennessee  - Andrew Datko, OT, Florida State
  21. Cincinnati  - Sean Spence, OLB, Miami
  22. Atlanta  - Audie Cole, ILB, N.C. State
  23. Detroit  - Leonard Johnson, CB, Iowa State
  24. Pittsburgh  -  Brandon Mosley, OT, Auburn
  25. Denver  - Trumaine Johnson, CB, Montana
  26. Houston  - Michael Brewster, C, Ohio State
  27. New Orleans  - Doug Martin, RB, Boise State
  28. Green Bay  - Antonio Allen, S, South Carolina
  29. Baltimore  - Tony Dye, SS, UCLA
  30. San Francisco  - Marvin McNutt, WR, Iowa
  31. New England  - Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State
  32. New York Giants  - Marcus Forston, DT, Miami

 

 

 

  • Bashykevin

    Worse mock ever for the Jets 2 DE/DT and a QB?

    • http://sidelinescholars.com Jerry McKennan

      I’m sorry you feel that way. I looked at it as when your DE’s have a combined 7.5 sacks, it’s probably a need for upgrade. And I’ve, personally, never really liked Mark Sanchez and after last year, the Jets organization could agree with that. Nick Foles has the talent to give the ball to the Jets receivers.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I’m sorry you feel that way. I looked at it as when your DE’s have a combined 7.5 sacks, it’s probably a need for upgrade. And I’ve, personally, never really liked Mark Sanchez and after last year, the Jets organization could agree with that. Nick Foles has the talent to give the ball to the Jets receivers.

      • Chris S

        doesn’t matter whether you, personally have ever liked Mark Sanchez, Jets will get a vet who has starting experience to push him, Garrard, Orton, etc,, and get rid of the incompetent OC, who has ruined Brees, Favre and Pennington under his tutelage, who went on to near MVP numbers a year after leaving him) not draft Foles in 2nd, much bigger needs, Upshaw, Floyd, or Richardson(if he falls in 1st), OT in FA, OT depth in 3rd or 4th rd, Nick Toon in 3rd, DE/DT in second

        • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

          You’re absolutely right it doesn’t matter whether or not I’ve liked him, but like I said the Jets organization is starting to see that also.

          Of those three QBs you named that he’s ruined, only Brees went on to have any career after leaving the Jets so to say that they went on to have near MVP number is stretching it. Favre fell flat on his face and Pennington had one good season that was good enough for comeback player of the year — not MVP like numbers.

          As far as any veterans, you could be right. Unfortunately the only good/reliable QB that will hit free agency is Orton. I wouldn’t touch Garrard and his back issues with a 10 foot poll nor would I consider Campbell, Alex Smith or McNabb an upgrade to Sanchez. Even if they were to sign Orton over the at least 5 teams that could be looking for a veteran QB, I still think they take Foles in the 2nd to give him the Aaron Rodgers treatment in hopes of it working out like that.

          Sanchez is not a great QB and got incredibly lucky of having a very good defense to help him out. When you rank 28th, 29th and 27th in order in your years you’ve played in completion percentage, it’s time to move on — especially in an incredibly pass happy league.

          • Nathan

            Fairly certain that Favre had the best season of his career the year after he left the Jets. So to say that he fell flat on his face is stretching it. Just sayin

          • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

            But that was no mean an MVP like year. And he followed that up by having the worst, and last season, of his career.

            I will fully agree that I took it too far to say he fell flat on his face — I shouldn’t have went that far. But to call his following year an MVP like year or to say that an OC that worked with him on the downside of his career “ruined” him is just as far off.

          • Nathan

            I’m not arguing the OC aspect of it, as I’m not the one who said it, and don’t follow the Jets enough to really offer an opinion. But I still disagree on your point that Favre’s 2009 season wasn’t an MVP type season. I don’t have the voting in front of me, but I would guess that he finished top 5 in the MVP voting that year, not that any of this really matters.

          • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

            You’re right, you did not argue the OC part of that. He was 4th behind Manning, Brees and Rivers. But I in no way would have had him that high — despite his incredible season.

            Left off the list was AP and his 18 rushing TDs, Chris Johnson and his 2,006 rushing yards, Wes Welker could be considered by some with his 123 catches that year.

            So even with his spectacular year — and I admit I was wrong/forgot about that year — I still would not have called it MVP caliber.

  • SMH

    You have Markelle Martin going twice.

    • http://sidelinescholars.com Jerry McKennan

      When I was moving them around, I must have not changed Washington’s pick, I apologize that and have fixed it.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      When I was moving them around, I must have not changed Washington’s pick, I apologize that and have fixed it.

      • Thollis79

        I like your mock Sideline. If the Seahawks end up with Luck I will be estatic! And for all the people being rude to you, if they don’t like YOUR mock, maybe they shouldn’t read mock drafts. Better yet, maybe they should FUCK OFF!

        I appreciate your effort bro!

        • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

          Haha, thank you! I do appreciate that. I think a lot of people’s dislike is that I don’t have Luck going number 1 overall like a lot of mocks do. I know and understand that people will not like where I go with my mocks and I am more than open to receiving criticism, I just don’t like it when people are nasty about it. If people would read through the comments, they’d see that I am more than willing to take others advice and change it accordingly — if they aren’t rude about it.

          Seattle is a team that is SO close to making a big impact. They’ve shown they can hang with the big guys when they beat New Orleans last year in the playoffs. As far as I’m concerned, QB is the one spot that’s holding you all back from being true contenders year after year. And if that’s the case, why not trade up and get a QB that’s regarded as the most polished QB since Peyton Manning? So I hope (and not just so I can say “told you so!”) that they make that move and become a dangerous team.

          Thanks again! I hope you’ve enjoyed and plan on visiting to read more write-ups!

  • Anonymous

    The Panthers taking a RB? What a boneheaded pick, the Panthers are loaded at RB.

    • http://sidelinescholars.com Jerry McKennan

      They absolutely are. I actually think they trade down to get more picks, so it’s somewhat deceiving. When I do my writed up of them, I’ll further explain it.

      But Richardson is an incredible talent also and could make Stewart and/or Williams expendable, if they so choose to take him.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      They absolutely are. I actually think they trade down to get more picks, so it’s somewhat deceiving. When I do my write up of them, I’ll further explain it.

      But Richardson is an incredible talent also and could make Stewart and/or Williams expendable, if they so choose to take him.

    • Thollis79

      Loaded at RB? How? Over-rated/over paid Williams and J-Stew a FA this offseason… C’mon let’s be serious!!!

  • Janacekr

    I guess you did not watch the debacle in the Dallas secondary all season, but who knows, Jerry probably feels pretty comfortable with Terrence Newman, I can not tackle, cannot cover, can not do anything but cash a check. No way Dallas waits until round three for secondary help, I Pray.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      They absolutely are. I actually think they trade down to get more picks, so it’s somewhat deceiving. When I do my write up of them, I’ll further explain it.

      But Richardson is an incredible talent also and could make Stewart and/or Williams expendable, if they so choose to take him.

  • Jl Chipper

    do you really think the bengals will take a running back in both the 2nd and 3rd round ??????

  • Jl Chipper

    correction to my comment, 1st and 2nd round

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I do, but just because the league has turned into such a running back by committee league — and I do not anticipate Benson returning to Cincinnati. I don’t think there are many holes on that team really. They could use the second round pick to grab Dwight Jones, but I think they’d be money ahead getting their two headed beast of running backs early.

      With that said, I think they could be the team to trade with Carolina to get Trent Richardson making this also slightly skewed. Until the Super Bowl has been played, I don’t want to completely speculate on trades because we don’t know where everyone will end up, but this is one I feel pretty good about. They have the extra first round pick and can afford to trade away one first and their second to move up making it so they take just one RB.

  • Yellak9

    I doubt the Bengals take 2 RBs in the first 2 rounds

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      As I told JI Chipper, I wouldn’t be shocked to see them do that, but I actually believe that both picks get traded to move up in the first round and have them take Trent Richardson. However, I do not want to show any trades in my mock draft yet until after the combine has come and gone to see how far he may raise. The chances of them actually taking two RBs with their first three picks are slim to none, but for now that’s how I have it.

  • bp87

    There is no way they Texans are selecting a OLB in this draft period let alone the first round. WR for sure, center maybe, guard maybe and CB most likely but OLB in the first round you are nuts

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      You’re absolutely right and as they continue to win in the playoffs, chances of my changing it to a CB become far more likely. With that said, I do think that they take an OLB fairly early simply for depth. Brooks Reed was a rookie so no telling if he can repeat what he did. Connor Barwin is a free agent at this next season, hard telling how much money he’ll demand — and whether or not Houston is willing to pay him that money — if he has another performance like he did this year.

      With that all said, I agree, the first round is probably pretty high for them to take a OLB and I will be making that change as soon as they lose. But I’m not going to stray away from them looking at one in the 3rd – 4th round.

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  • http://bucsnation.com/ Rook

    A few comments on the Bucs’ draft:

    1. With Claiborne off the board, Blackmon might make a lot of sense for us. However, depending on the combine results and interview, so might Kirkpatrick: CB is a key need position.

    2. Branch is, I believe, projected more as a 3-4 DE/OLB and Tampa is likely to stick with the 4-3 for the foreseeable future (unless we’re going to eat two years’ worth of top draft picks and start from scratch). We need a LB, but Lavonte David fits our scheme better.

    3. If the Bucs draft a CB in the 1st round, then Robert Lester, Nate Potter, or perhaps Michael Brewster would be better value choices in the 3rd, seeing as you have LaMichael James (the player most Bucs fans are hoping falls to us in the 3rd) going one spot before we pick.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I completely agree with you on all fronts, but here is my thinking.

      I don’t entirely like Blackmon as the pick for the Bucs (coming from a Bucs fan) as I think Briscoe could be a very good WR. But we desperately need a playmaker more than anything — which Blackmon fills.

      I did this mock draft with an impression that Wade Phillips will be moving over and therefore changing the defensive scheme into a 3-4 making Branch, my eyes, slightly more valuable than Lavonte David. Bucs Nations wrote a very good article (http://www.bucsnation.com/2011/2/19/1996704/could-the-bucs-move-to-a-3-4) that really made me realize how much of a possibility it could be. If I am incorrect about this, I fully planned on making Lavonte David the pick and letting Branch go back down to where I have David currently being picked.

      I totally agree with you on the linemen picks. I went with the CB because they’re terribly desperate for one…

      And for the record — thank you for the way you have commented. I really appreciate the way you came about it without being angry about it. You explained your side and did not completely put down what I had. Thanks a ton and I hope we’ve convinced you to come back!

      • http://bucsnation.com/ Rook

        I understand what saying. Personally, my thinking is that if Claiborne’s off the board, the front office isn’t sold on Kirkpatrick, we have no viable options to trade down, and we decide to go for an offensive playmaker: that Richardson makes more sense than Blackmon. We absolutely need another RB, whereas WR is a position where (IMO) we have good players who haven’t reached their full potential (Benn, Williams, Briscoe, Parker, even Gant).

        I can see what you’re saying if/when Phillips is hired. Personally, my hope is that Schottenheimer gets the nod. Sander’s point in the article you referenced is that our personnel could work for a Wade Phillips 3-4, but yes, Branch would make more sense that David under that scenario.

        Thanks for your response, and no problem on being civil. There’s enough angry ranting on the internet, I find: people are more apt to listen to what you have to say if you make point clearly and without insulting someone you’ve never met. Hope to see you over at BucsNation- I’m a regular contributor under the tag RookTakesYou.

        • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

          I think you’re definitely onto something with Richardson being the better pick — and I’ll certainly take that into consideration for my next edit. I think what keeps me away is the fact that Richardson and Blount are essentially the same runner. They’re both run as fast as you can into the nearest defender and bowl him over. But you do make an excellent point, one which I agree with you on.

          With the news breaking on Hue Jackson’s dismisal, I almost hope for him… we really need someone that is hard nosed and going to set some these young players, and trouble makers, straight. But I don’t entirely have a preference.

          Absolutely. I do this because I want people to read and enjoy it. If you don’t agree I would love having a conversation with you on it. No need to be insulting or nasty about it. Excellent, I’ll certainly keep my eyes open for you there. I’ve made a few comments, and hope for maybe a fan post or two soon, under the name Let’s do this!. Hope to talk to you then also!

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      And I just noticed that you name leads to a link to Bucs Nation, so you probably don’t need the link after all! Thanks for stopping by!

  • allen willson

    really ?????? panthers take trent richardson, thats stupid he’ll go much higher then that. this is bogus

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      And again, I believe they trade this pick. I don’t really think the Panthers will take him.

      • Don22

        If you don’t think they will take Richardson or he will not be there with the Panthers pick WHY post it? They need Defence. So your pick is decieving an sort or Dim Witted.

        • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

          Because I’m also going through each team and giving my explanation — which is why some of the teams currently have links associated with them. I think Richardson WILL go 8th overall, but I do not thing it will be to the Panthers.

          If you read the other comments that have been left about that issue, I’ve explained it there also.

  • Plindsay

    I like what you done with the Bear’s draft. #1 WR, OL depth and a hopeful shot at replacing Briggs, not bad.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Thank you! I appreciated the positive feedback!

  • Tsweeney30

    Why would the Bengals take a RB in the first AND second round?

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I’ve already replied to this same question multiple times and this is what I’ve told them.

      “I wouldn’t be shocked to see them do that, but I actually believe that both picks get traded to move up in the first round and have them take Trent Richardson. However, I do not want to show any trades in my mock draft yet until after the combine has come and gone to see how far he may raise. The chances of them actually taking two RBs with their first three picks are slim to none, but for now that’s how I have it.”

  • Ibleedgreen1030

    Eagles don’t need d ends.they’re pretty deep there.kuechly is a good pick.Gilmore a decent pick.but swap out Brandon Jenkins for nick toon.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I figured Gilmore could replace Samuel when he left, but I did almost take Nick Toon in that spot instead for incase they don’t franchise/sign DeSean Jackson. I was thinking Jenkins only because I didn’t realize that their DEs had been that good last season. When I make my changes again, I will be sure to change it. Thanks for the constructive criticism!

      • Ibleedgreen1030

        Also shouldn’t eagles go 13and15 in the 2nd not 15and19?

  • KCMania

    I understand you may see D Bowe leaving nia free agency, but picking two wide outs in the first three rounds seems unlikely. The fact that the biggest needed is not addressed at OT is particularly concerning. I do like Jeffers and Poe, but I have seen several dissenting opinions on the likelyhood that Poe can play the NT despite his massive size, just concerns me a little.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I took two WRs for Kansas City because beyond Bowe, who, like you said, could be leaving via free agency, and Charles, coming back from major, major surgery, there really aren’t any targets that will make opposing defenses think “we need to shut him down.” McCluster has shown flashes of brilliance, but hasn’t been anything special and I honest don’t see Baldwin making a huge impact for the mere fact that he has some anger issues that will hold him back. With that said, you very well may be right and they may take one of those WRs to draft an OT instead — it’s really going to depend on who can fall to them, in my opinion, as to whether or not they go OT/WR (and vice versa) or WR/WR.

      As for Poe, I have not seen anything about his lack of being able to play NT in the NFL. I will surely look into that, and may drop him in my mock if it scares me enough. This man is a beast though. He registered 8 tackles for losses despite being the only one you really know from that line, and perhaps the entire defense, in Memphis and he is incredibly strong. But like I said, I’m going to look into what you’ve said about him a little bit and see what others may have to say. Thanks for the heads up and for commenting!

  • wayne

    You and I are on the same page and I agree with all 3 of your picks only if it could happen

  • wayne

    You and I are on the same page and I agree with all 3 of your picks only if it could happen this draft would get the broncos into the super bowl next year.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Thank you! I figured with Champ Bailey and Brian Dawkins not getting younger, they would need their replacements soon enough.

  • Gilly

    Patriots need to use their 4 picks in the first 2 rounds to get as many Alabama defensive players as possible. Hightowers, Barron, Lester, etc….

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      As unlikely that is to happen, I absolutely agree. They need some serious help on defense, and I worry that will hurt them in the playoffs — even though they did look good against Denver. I think that will be their primary choices pretty much the entire draft, not just the first four picks.

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  • Hankpoteat

    Hard to take this seriously with Luck at 3. I didn’t read much past that.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      There are stranger that have happened in the draft. I.E. Aaron Rodgers dropping to the Packers and New Orleans giving up their entire draft for Ricky Williams and it’s really not that far off. I think RG3 is perhaps a slightly bigger project but with what Cam Newton has done recently and what Michael Vick has done in the past, it’s really not that far off.

  • Weaverg

    The titans don’t need an ILB, Colin MaCarthey locked that up we need some pass rush with that pick

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I did forget about McCarthey’s good season, you’re absolutely right. I might look into changing that pick.

  • Ibleedgreen1030

    Cards pick 13 in first rd so why 19 in the second?secondly

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Because of so many 8-8 teams an no coin flip done.

      Walter Football is where I got my draft order and you can see they’ve done the same thing here.

      http://walterfootball.com/nfldraftorder2012.php

      • Ibleedgreen1030

        OK.I checked this out.Seattle and kc are the only coinflip the rest are determined by strength of schedules the cardinals(eagles) pick is #1345 Walters wrong on this one.

        • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

          I see. Good observation! Thank you for that, I appreciate it. I just kind of went based on what he had so I had a point of reference.

      • Ibleedgreen1030

        OK.I checked this out.Seattle and kc are the only coinflip the rest are determined by strength of schedules the cardinals(eagles) pick is #1345 Walters wrong on this one.

  • Gino Fuentes

    saw the 1st pick, threw up in my mouth a little bit, then stopped reading… next mock draft please!

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I’m sorry to see that. Would have liked to of heard more from you as far as what made you “throw up” a little bit, but that was not a case. It’s a mock draft for a reason.

      By the way — how many people said the Colts would take Ryan Leaf over Peyton Manning? Just saying.

      • Vince Young

        Most people said that

  • Kbr

    Seattle fan?

    You seriously think that if Luck somehow evaded picks 1 and 2, Cleveland and Washington and Miami wouldn’t all be selling their larger farm for him, if the Vikes decided they didn’t want him themselves.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Tampa fan actually.

      I absolutely do. They will get more out of Seattle than they will from Cleveland, Miami seems to be big on Matt Flynn and when has Washington ever done the right move in the draft? The only thing I can see happening is Minnesota keeping the pick.

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/PLSEA7SEL5KM2YHY3JWZACTI6I keith warren

    This mock is on crack. You have the Chiefs taking a WR in first round and then a KR/WR in the 3rd round? do you not know this team at all? Last thing they need is more WR and KR. How about a RT or at least a reach for a QB? Floyd at #11, HAHAHA!

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Bowe is a free agent. Who else on that offense are you going to count on? A Jamaal Charles coming off an ACL injury? A ticking time bomb in Jonathan Baldwin? They need offensive weapons.

  • Mark S

    Very interesting. As a Vikings fan, I do not see them bypassing Luck. He is definitely better than Ponder and more durable. No way they bypass him no matter what offers they receive. At the end of the year there were rumblings about having an open competition between Ponder and Joe Webb. The jury is out on Ponder and he does not have as much upside as Luck. The Vikings should take Luck and then look to trade Ponder to Seattle for a 2nd round pick and some conditional pick in 2013. They would be fools to pass on Luck.

    But let’s say you are right. I think I would go DeCastro, Gilmore, Poe, & Potter with those first four picks. They need a left tackle badly and cannot wait around or select two CBs.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I seriously debated on their picks — both in terms of trading it and who they’d go with if they did trade it. I thought that they could get another QB while maybe not as talented as Andrew Luck, could be better than Ponder still later on in the draft.

      My thoughts behind the doubling up on CB is when you see the elite offenses that they see so many times, they have to make sure they’re good and deep in that position. I agree with the names you have also listed as being the direction they go, and I REALLY thought about putting Poe as their first pick in the second, but ultimately went Thompson later instead.

      But thank you for your constructive criticism! I truly appreciate your demeanor about it and explaining in a calm manner why you disagreed.

      • Mark S

        No worries. These are suppose to be fun. Apparently not for everyone though. What can you do. But if Andrew Luck is there at #3 the Vikings should definitely thank their lucky stars and do a full fledged sprint to the podium. The pick should be made in record time. I would rather have Luck, Ponder, & Webb as my QBs than Ponder, Webb, and Rosenfels or some other draftee. The Vikings may be able to get a nice little haul for Ponder from some team. Look for Charlie Whitehurst got fro San Diego. It would be very smart for the Vikings to take Luck and then explore their options.

        • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

          Right, absolutely. That’s alright though, at least they’re commenting!

          I think it could really go either way, and I agree about them thanking their lucky stars as well as that QB group. I really think it could go either way. Only time will tell!

          Thanks again for giving a good discussion on here!

  • EyeGore

    No way Dennard for the Lions! I would like to remind you of the Lions atrocious LB play against the Saints that basically winded the subpar secondary. We need three new backers, otherwise, no DB alive will be able to cover the opposition, including Revis and Asomugha

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      While you’re absolutely correct about this, DB has been a plague in Detroit for years. I figured they’d go out and double up on CBs in this draft and address the LB position in free agency as there are some very intriguing names out there.

  • Dennerman

    While I may not agree with all of your predictions, I like that you’re willing to make some bold predictions and aren’t just a carbon copy of tons of other mocks out there. Someone willing to go against conventional wisdom will always generate great discussion from which we can all learn.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Thank you! I appreciate that, honestly. My thoughts are based on last years stats and perhaps who could best fit the mold for what they need. It’s definitely called a mock draft for a reason and unfortunately some people don’t see that. They feel the need to throw insults rather than discussing it.

  • Iminapeoplesuit

    I’m a Pats fan and I like most of the picks except the last in Round 1. I really think another running back is the last thing the Pats need right now. Ridley showed some good signs even though he did get the drops abit and Vereen could be an important piece in the backfield next year.(as long as he stays healthy) I have a fealing it would be a trade so another back-needy team would trade a first next year and a third or so this year to grab the second best Runner out there. I would really love Mercilus to fall to the Pats. For one thing, what a great football name. And another, the Pats could really use some help getting to the passer.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Absolutely true. I like Lamar Miller to the Pats only because he could be the answer to the RB carousel. That could help open up the passing game even more. He can catch out of the backfield and everything.

      With that said, I agree that defense should be a main focus at just about every pick and would agree with a defensive pick.

  • GregStanga

    Why would the steelers take a guy that would be an OLB in their 3-4 defense when the need at linebacker is ILB?

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I went that direction because the Steelers like depth at the LB position and most of the ILB that aren’t hot heads (Harrison is enough of a hot head) were going early in the draft. I also think that they could use one, or both, to player in the DE position every so often, especially if Keisel isn’t ready for the season after his groin injury — that and he isn’t getting any younger.

  • Luke

    I like your picks for the Packers. They really missed Cullen Jenkins last year and could not create pressure so Cox could be there guy. I also like Nix since their o-line had some injuries later on in the season and started to fall apart. And Antonio Allen at SS would be nice since Peprah kept getting torched and Nick Collins might never be the same since his injury.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Thank you! And that’s pretty much what I was thinking. If they make the right decisions during the draft, they could be that much more scary next year.

      • Green and gold

        They need an pressure – in the second I’d rather have Travis Lewis or Billy Winn than selecting a guard. Get a guard later in the draft – because the Defense is bereft of playmakers, other than the Claymaker.

        Also more pressure = better coverage.

        • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

          I thought about that, but that offensive line hasn’t been very good. That’s why I had them taking a guard earlier rather than later.

  • Lancelogan95

    Dumbass mock. Robert Lester is staying in school. It’s a fact!

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I did miss that, and I will be fixing that immediately. Would have been better to say it a bit better, but I get the point..

  • JC

    While I understand your reasoning, believe me that 1. Luck will be the first pick of the draft and 2. Even if he somehow is not, Seattle will not offer (cannot offer in fact) more than Cleveland who WOULD draft Luck.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I thought Luck would be going to the Colts since October — so I would not be shocked in the least. My thoughts behind the change is that Leaf was supposed to be the best QB out of college the year the Colts took Manning and we see how that ended up. I think also that Cam Newton really made this easier to say it was RG3 over Luck.

      Cleveland very well may be the team to trade up and get Luck. Unfortunately, I think they have too many holes to be willing to make that trade. Holmgrem isn’t a fool and would not give up an extreme amount to get Luck when Tannehill, I think, will fall to them later in the first. Seattle on the other hand, they think they’re on the verge of being a great team. QB is the only real serious hole on that team and they very well may be willing to give up an Atlanta-esque package and perhaps even better.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_GTUJTQCSA35K3272IQO5JWKGOM spac3er

    If Indy passes on Luck, I doubt Minn would trade their pick; they would take him. Adois Christian Ponder. But if they were to trade, then it would be with CLE as they have more to offer. But, using your scenario, CLE yes would pick Blackmon but at 22, would take either Perry/Mercilus (the run D was horrible) or Jamar Miller. I think you could get Tannehill in round 2 with #5. In round 3, CLE would love Robert Lester from Alabama, but he’s not coming out this year
    Also, NYJ would not use their 2nd round on a QB .. doesn’t make sense unless they are giving up on Sanchez

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I don’t know if Holmgrem sees Tannenhill dropping to the second as Minnesota, according to my mock, could very well grab him if he does drop. Their run d wasn’t great, ut they may address that in free agency. As for Minnesota trading, I think they’d really like to stock pile draft picks this year and next. Who they trade with, I don’t know, but I think they do trade it.

      I think the Jets organization has given up on Sanchez, which is why I see them getting a QB in the second. Sanchez has been lucky to have a great defense to keep them in games as well as some decent weapons to make him look good.

  • Thunder Cats!

    Decent for Detroit but they will stick with the BPA in the first round, so with players like Burfict, Brown, Perry and Mercilus falling to them, they would likely take one of them. Round 2 is better, but if you have Mike Brewster falling all the way to the 3rd round, I’d bet they would pass again on a center and take Curry or Winn in things follow your order. Then they could take Brewster in the 3rd and T Johnson or Prater in the 4th round to add CB depth.

    Decent mock

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Thank you!

      I agree with them taking the best player available, as that has worked very good for them thus far. But I think in that case it may be Dennard. He’s one of the top CBs in the draft this year. But all those other names would also be very good and worthy possibilities. I didn’t put in Burfict because of how much of a hot head he is, but he was tempting.

      Very good point about The later rounds also.

      Thanks a ton for positive feedback and willing to comment in a friendly demeanor!

  • Aol

    Steelers need o line d line and middle linebackers and you have them taking 2 OLB in the first two rounds. Just saying.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I went that direction because the Steelers like depth at the LB position and most of the ILB that aren’t hot heads (Harrison is enough of a hot head) were going early in the draft. I also think that they could use one, or both, to player in the DE position every so often, especially if Keisel isn’t ready for the season after his groin injury — that and he isn’t getting any younger.

  • Robthespydermonkey

    I thought they were great picks, some people just have to argue to hear themselves talk, Just saiyen

    • Aol

      It’s not an argument. It’s fact that the Steelers need o line, nose tackle, middle linebacker and probably even a safety like Barron before outside linebackers.

      You could point to Harrison’s age, but he isnt playing like he’s at the end of his career at this juncture unlike Hampton and Farrior. The Steelers have a habit of taking the best on the board but given the fact they refuse to use FA’s I cannot imagine them taking an OLB in 1 of the first 2 rounds let alone BOTH.

      • Robthespydermonkey

        just to hear yourself talk

        • Aol

          I was just trying to help the guy as someone who knows the Steelers needs more than him. Good job being a dick though,

  • PFF

    Carlos Rogers is already on record stating that he wants to return to the 49ers and will offer a “team” discount to remain in SF. Brown had a very good year; underrated player; rookie Culliver is coming alorng very well. Tramaine Brock is decent (aside from giving up that TD to MM yesterday); Spencer is indeed probably gone/cut. One thing you might not know is that Corey Nelms (CB on practice squad) just received the team award for an up-and-coming player. In other words, 1st round CB is highly unlikely right now. The idea of adding D-line depth makes sense. However, we’ll have the promising/young backup Will Tukuafu back next year, Demarcus Dobbs made great strides for a rookie, and Ian Williams also has promise. You do eventually get around to the Niners’ most obvious weakness in round 3, but I would be absolutely shocked if offense was not the focus of the early draft (of course, depending on what happens in FA). Value is key early in the draft, and you never know who will fall to number 30, so who knows what will happen. I would be pleased to see WR, RB, and another dynamic TE addressed, if possible.

    • PFF

      A few more defense-related thoughts on the Niners: 1) take a look at the safeties on the roster. This is clearly the most pressing secondary neeed; they have no one adequate behind Whitner/Goldson. Every time Reggie Smith steps onto the field the opposing team steps into the endzone. 2) OLB needs depth and should be a priority if the team goes defense early in the draft. Ahmad Brooks is a FA and more likely to leave than Rogers. Harralson is not great rushing the passer. Take a longer look at safeties and OLB’s when thinking about the Niners and defense early in the draft.

      • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

        Thank you for your incredibly in depth analysis there, I mean it.

        I did just see that Rogers has said that he wants to return to the 49ers, so had I of seen that earlier, it may have impacted my decision there. I was leaning towards DL/LB depth, but you guys have such a dominating core of players there that I was hesitant. I do think that they’ll take Winn in the second round, which would help with some of that depth. Although, I may end up switching my first round to Mercilus in the first and Markelle Martin in the second after reading you comments and taking those into thought.

        I agree about needing another playmaker on offense, but I’d be too worried that it would be too much of a reach until they got to McNutt in the third, which is why I didn’t address that right away.

        But again, I truly appreciate you analysis and will certainly use it for my next update!

        • PFF

          I would not mind at all a dominant young 5DE to groom behind JSmith. I agree that the early draft is about the right “value” and not the right “need”, so who knows what player/position will fall to them, or if they’ll make a move up to snag someone like M. Floyd, who I think will be great in the NFL. It will be exciting to see if they make a strong push for someone like M. Colston in FA.

          On the offensive line front, a lot of mocks have them going RGuard around rounds 2-3. Last year they selected Daniel Kilgore in round 5 and Mike Person in round 7, and the team really likes both. They were dominant tackles on lesser college teams, and are being groomed most likely for interior positions.

          Keep up the good work, mock drafts are fun to follow at this time of year.

          • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

            If you guys could get Colston in free agency, that team could be absolutely incredible.

            Yeah I don’t see that being a necessity to take an OL that early, for the exact reasons you said. Why not get Alex Smith a weapon and make that defense even more scary than it already is before addressing an OL “needs.”

            Thank you! I am having a lot of fun doing this and talking with others via comments about it also.

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  • matt

    Worst Mock Ever as far as the Lions are concern. They will not pass up on Peter Kontz to take a CB that most experts are saying might drop into the 2nd round due to a lack of to end speed and tight hips. They will take Kontz and replace Raiola a cap casualty and stats wise the worst center the last three years. Last year he lead the league in sacks allowed and penalties. I wont go further on the draft suffice as to say Boykins has more up side as a CB in the second round and a MLB or OT like Potter in the third.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Worst ever huh? That passing attack has been atrocious for as long as I can remember (22nd against the pass this season is probably one of the best in a while), so why would they not take one of the top CBs in draft if he falls to them? Yes, Kontz is a need — but that was the 5th best offense in the league WITHOUT a steady running game. They can fill their center needs later on in the draft.

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  • Niel

    Worst mock draft I’ve ever seen, and that is a real accomplishment. From Andrew Luck falling to third, to the Jets drafting a QB in the 2nd round come on man.
    Sanchez hasn’t been given up on, he set the Jets all time TD record this year, with no support around him whatsoever. In reply to a previous comment you state “I think the Jets organization has given up on Sanchez, which is why I see them getting a QB in the second. Sanchez has been lucky to have a great defense to keep them in games as well as some decent weapons to make him look good.”
    So, lets dissect this comment…You mean the “great” defense that was completely incapable of covering TE’s? Or the “great” defense that blitzed constantly with very, very few sacks..Or the great defense that gave up a 21 play, 12:30 drive to the MIAMI DOLPHINS.. Awkward.
    But then there’s the second part of your statement about the weapons around him..LOL. Shonn Greene, has been incredibly disappointing. He is “Mr. 1.5″ he falls forward for a yard and a half nearly every carry. I can’t even describe the number of 2nd, and 3rd and 8′s we’ve had this year. Or..The old, shadow of himself, LT? Oh…you must mean Wayne Hunter the right tackle that was a hazard to his health..No? Oh…You must be referring to our oh so great WR core, with Holmes, who is completely incapable of getting any kind of seperation, when corner backs use press coverage on him it’s embarassing. Or, Plax who was in jail for 2 years before coming back and being good inside the 20′s but useless otherwise. Or, Jeremy Kerley our 5th round rookie draft pick, or long ago bust Patrick Turner? Maybe the series of terrible receivers that never saw the field that we went through this year.
    The Jets will get a qb in free agency to “push” Sanchez, but with the amount of needs we have there is absolutely no way the Jets draft a qb in the second.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      For one, thank you for your incredibly nasty and stupid comment. It means nothing to me when you decide you’re going to be an ass about things.

      For two, his 55 TDs in his career is NOTHING compared to the likes of Joe Namath (170 TD passes), Ken O’Brien (124 TD passes) and Richard Tood (114 TD passes). So you’re COMPLETELY wrong there. And when 90% of your team, and more than likely the front office, no longer have your back — you’ve been given up on.

      For three, 5th, 3rd and 1st. Those are the rankings of that supposedly not so great defense for each year that the oh-so wonderful Sanchez has been in the league. Pretty great if you ask me!

      For four, when you have the likes of Santonio Holmes (14 TD catches the last few years and had just come off a 1,000 yard season before coming over), Dustin Keller (10 TD catches the last two years AND has been better every year he’s been in the league), Plaxico Burress, LT (who, by the way, had a 4.2 YPC two seasons ago with his 53 catches, yeah not terrible by any means) among other then I’d say yeah, he’s had some pretty good weapons. And how exactly did he “set the Jets all time TD record this year” without weapons?

      So you’re full of shit, completely rude and I hope that you never come back here again. Thank you.

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  • concerned lion fan

    Sorry, I’m another Lion fan not agreeing with your picks based on three factors. First, the corners are not the real issue on defense. Martin Mayhew, the GM, has said that the primary reason for the breakdown with the pass defense was due to injuries/inexperience at the Safety position. I concur with the addition that the linebackers were not effective in pass coverage. A second really good strong safety is more critical for THEIR pass coverage than a new CB. The Lions basically use a two SS set most of the time.

    Secondly, Mr. Mayhew has telegraphed his intent on the draft for the past two years in his press releases. This year he has indicated that “consideration” will be given to the offensive line. If that means center, guard, or tackle use your imagination with BPA. A third factor is the emphasis put on the defensive line. IF (and a big IF) a really good DE is available, don’t think they wouldn’t take him in a heartbeat. (My personal opinion) I think round three because of issues with their starters. KVB was injured (neck) more than he let on and didn’t even practice a full week after Week 6. Avril is pricing himself out of the market as a UFA. Please keep these issues in mind for your future drafts. Thank you.

  • concerned lions fan

    Sorry, I’m another Lion fan not agreeing with your picks based on three factors. First, the corners are not the real issue on defense. Martin Mayhew, the GM, has said that the primary reason for the breakdown with the pass defense was due to injuries/inexperience at the Safety position. I concur with the addition that the linebackers were not effective in pass coverage. A second really good strong safety is more critical for THEIR pass coverage than a new CB. The Lions basically use a two SS set most of the time.

    Secondly, Mr. Mayhew has telegraphed his intent on the draft for the past two years in his press releases. This year he has indicated that “consideration” will be given to the offensive line. If that means center, guard, or tackle use your imagination with BPA. A third factor is the emphasis put on the defensive line. IF (and a big IF) a really good DE is available, don’t think they wouldn’t take him in a heartbeat. (My personal opinion) I think round three because of issues with their starters. KVB was injured (neck) more than he let on and didn’t even practice a full week after Week 6. Avril is pricing himself out of the market as a UFA. Please keep these issues in mind for your future drafts. Thank you.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I want to first thank you for expressing your points in a very good demeanor and instead of completely ripping me apart, just explaining why you believe they’ll go in a different direction. That is going to be far more productive and make me think about it more.

      I completely agree with what you’re saying. Being someone from Michigan, I’ve see the exact issues you’re talking about. My main thoughts with the picks I’ve chosen is that the Lions have shown the last few years that they are also going to take the best player available, and at that time I think Dennard is the best player. I thought about moving Markelle up to the Lions in the second round or giving them Winston Jr. in the third, and I very well may change that up my next go around.

      OL is a tricky one for the Lions, to me at least. There are a few OL free agents that could make a big difference that very well could be available — i.e. Carl Nicks, Ben Grubbs, Chris Meyers. That’s why I took Jones at C in the 2nd, but went the way of defense in the other two rounds.

      And I do completely agree about the DE position. I think that if Jenkins or Ingram fall to them in the 1st or 2nd, they’d be fools to not take them.

      And again, I really appreciate the way you’ve come about this. I know people are not going to always agree with what I give their team, and I expect comments expressing why. I like the comments that bring on discussion, as you have.

  • Person

    Why in the hell would the giants draft another defensive end in the 1st round

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Well. Umenyiora is a free agent this offseason and Justin Tuck the following. They’re both going to cost a lot of money — and the Giants are currently over the salary cap by $6MM. Chances are pretty good that they’ll get only one if they can re-sign either especially with a few players needing some significant pay raises that are much more deserving. Pierre-Paul has been phenomenal, Tollefson has been decent. They’ll need to upgrade.

      By the way — Whiley can play OLB also where Kiwanuka is a free agent in 2013.

  • Gkat1961

    I’m still settled on Chase Minnifield for my Packers in round one,even though he is more of a future pick than an address of the immediate need for pass rushers.Round two would then be used to draft Billy Winn and Round three for Bruce Irvin.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I could see that scenario. I didn’t go with a CB in the first three rounds only because of how deep the class is and I felt that they’d be reaching too far to get one. However, if Casey Hayward drops in the third, I could easily see them going right after him.

      • Gkat1961

        Yes the class is deep but the value will be there with the 28th pick.Minnifield is not really big enough to be a classic shutdown corner but he understands how to cover and never gives up on a play.NFL bloodlines make me think he has been a student of the game for a long time.A nice replacement for Woodson in the future and someone to press Williams right away.I also like Brandon Boykin.

        • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

          I can’t really argue with that, and I think you’re right about that, but I think that the pass rush is a bigger need and that Casey Hayward — who I very well may be wrong about — could be as good as Minnifield but at a much greater value.

          But again, I don’t disagree with what you’re saying, I just think that the pass rush needs more help than the secondary as well as there being better values later in the draft.

          And thanks a ton for your explanation and the way you’re wording it! It makes for a great conversation!

          • Gkat1961

            Here is roughly how I would draft for the Packers:

            1.Chase Minnifield:value at 28 pick +bloodlines adds value.
            2.Billy Winn:an edge rusher up front
            3.Bruce Irvin:a 1 trick pony.But just the trick the Packers need most.
            4.Doug Martin:a tough,quick runner who runs nasty
            5.Dominique Davis:but only if Matt Flynn departs,otherwise this is a defensive pick too
            6.Carmen Messina:my must have late rounder.Love his motor.Raw and will need to bulk up some.
            7.Nicolas Jean Baptiste:depth behind Raji and someone who can rotate in on third downs so I can line Raji up over tackle on Matthews’ side.

          • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

            I like that, I really do. It’s going to be very interesting to see which direction they go in each round.

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  • Adkins 413

    You are clearly trying to go against the grain, but even though RG3 is a great talent there is ABSOLUTELY NO WAY the Colts draft him over Andrew Luck. Every scout worth his salt thinks that Andrew Luck is the best QB prospect since…Peyton Manning. He has called his own plays at the line of scrimmage running a pro style offense with great anticipation and accuracy on his throws. He has also been very consistent for 3 years. RG3 has had one outstanding year playing in a spread offense. Easy choice for the Colts.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I definitely understand what you mean, and think that by all means you’re probably right. My thing is after what Cam Newton did last year, teams are going to be looking at QBs with similar style and wanting to go in that direction — a.k.a. RG3. The other thing that really swayed my choice is that the last time the Colts were in this predicament, they went with the “lesser” talent in Manning vs. Ryan Leaf.

      I completely think you’re right in every way, I’m just think they could go a different direction.

      • Jshcrbbs16

        Dont compare rg3 to newton. He is much much bigger and less injury prone.

        • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

          Are they or are they not the same sort of QB? I did not say anything about Griffin being the same size at all, I referenced them having the same style of play. And tearing your ACL while having another random injury does NOT make you injury prone.

  • Anonymous

    why in gods name would the redskins take an OLB in the 2nd round? even if we moved him inside he would’t start over perry riley or london fletcher.

    were taking a QB in the second and a WR in the first

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Like I said, because Fletcher is getting older. And by the way — since 2004, seven of the Redskins top picks have been defensive. Fully see that continuing.

  • Canadahawk

    I don’t mind Seattle trading up for a QB, I just don’t see them giving up that many draft picks to do so, for two reasons. First, Seattle has some good young depth at a few positions (CB for example) and are more likely to include one of them in a deal than to give up too much in future draft picks. Second, the Seahawks have a developmental QB they are very high on (Porter). He’s big,strong, mobile,and throws darts —even on the move. However, he’s probably 2 years away if he continues to develope. With that said, I just don’t see Seattle over paying for any draft pick. Now, someone like a healthy Manning —- drool drool!—Maybe!!!!

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I REALLY debated putting any players into the trade. I know Seattle has some pieces that they could part with but not being a fan, I wasn’t sure just who they’d give up in the process. Regardless, that is an excellent point.

      I am not aware of Porter. That’s something I’ll have to look into and see, which may take my trade in a different direction.

      Thank you for your great insight!

      • Canadahawk

        Sorry, spelled his name wrong. His name is Josh Portis. Carroll likes him and that’s good enough for me.

        • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

          I did see that, and it looked like he bounced around a little bit in college. I plan on trying to find some video of him and seeing what carroll has said about him. Thanks again!

  • matt

    Jim Irsay said the colts are taking luck. I don’t think you can get a clearer message than the owner announcing that publicly.

  • too hotty

    I like the creativity, especially with Cincy trading up as I also believe it’s a strong possibility. But why not trade with Buffalo instead of Carolina to save some points? Also, why not trade the 17th pick instead of the 21st vs losing a 2nd rounder–they could still get Jenkins, Denard or Barron at 21…one of the three will be available.

    If we get Richardson and Kirkpatrick/Denard/barron or Jenkins in the 1st round and then a tier 2 WR/CB/Safety or Guard in the 2nd round who will start day 1, we’re def in the playoffs.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Thank you!

      I went with Carolina because I don’t think he drops beyond that. Buffalo could be a potential partner also, but Buffalo could also take him IF they don’t have much faith in Fred Jackson as well as being serious about having C.J. Spiller at WR.

      I also said the 21st because I think that Carolina will be the ones to push for the second round pick, therefore making Cincy give up the later of the first rounders. Like you said though, regardless of which one they give up they can still get their CB.

      Completely agree with your comments about the needs and playoffs. If they do this smart, which I have total faith they will, they’ll be a dominate team for years to come.

      Thanks again and hope you enjoyed!

  • Coug Fan

    Its nice to see all mock drafts aren’t cookie cutter. Great job! Go Seahawks!

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Thank you!

  • Kodymacpherson

    Robert Griffin at #1, Dallas cowboys select another tackle when they have starters on both sides, Tannehill and Brockers slip to round 2? This is the worst mock draft I’ve ever seen.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Yup, sure is.

      I’ve address the Griffin business a number of times, thanks for reading previous comments. Cowboys offensive line was terrible last year. Tannehill will have surgery, hurting his draft ranking I believe. Maybe Brockers is low, but I believe I have until late April to change my mind on him.

      Thanks for having nothing constructive to add and sorry it’s not the same draft you see everywhere else.

  • Anonymous

    I do like your creativity (such as Seattle trading up, RG3 @ #1). i LOVE the Cincy trading up w/ Carolina. As a Panthers fan, I think anyone we take at 8 or 9 (coin toss to determine our pick and Miami’s) would be somewhat of a reach. With that being said, I feel like Carolina is getting somewhat fleeced with the trade. I know point-wise it evens out, but I just don’t see them dropping 13/14 spots just for a couple extra second rounders. Also, our GM has a poor track record with second round picks (eg Jimmy Clausen, Dwayne Jarrett, Everette Brown, Sherrod Martin, Armanti Edwards was basically a second rounder) I could see Cincy’s two first rounders and the two swapping seconds? Also, I think Michael Brockers will go higher in this weak DT class, especially after the combine. All in all though, pretty good mock, better/more original than some of the others I’ve seen.

    • http://sidelinescholars.com Jerry McKennan

      I can definitely see your concern and can see them perhaps getting both first rounders while getting a second rounder next year and switching this year. I went with that trade because of points and I don’t know that Cincy would want to give up both firsts. But I can certainly see your point for sure!

      I want to wait until after the combine to see how well he performs before I move him up to far. He’s certainly a talent, but I don’t want to jump the gun too quickly.

      Thank you for the compliment and excellent analysis! I enjoy comments like this!

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I can definitely see your concern and can see them perhaps getting both first rounders while getting a second rounder next year and switching this year. I went with that trade because of points and I don’t know that Cincy would want to give up both firsts. But I can certainly see your point for sure!

      I want to wait until after the combine to see how well he performs before I move him up to far. He’s certainly a talent, but I don’t want to jump the gun too quickly.

      Thank you for the compliment and excellent analysis! I enjoy comments like this!

  • LKS

    FYI, Lions and Falcons alternate slots each round, therefore Detroit picks before Atlanta in the 2nd Round.

    • http://sidelinescholars.com Jerry McKennan

      Thank you! We’re having a few little difficulties and then I’ll be sure to make some changes to the mock.

  • Joeyg

    I liked the Cowboy’s 1st round pick. They need a big body NT that will allow them to kick Ratliff out to DE. I think with the probability of Newman getting cut the Cowboys would target Steven Gilmore in the second. In the third round I could see the Cowboys either targeting a versatile G/C type.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Thank you! I’m a huge fan of Poe and think he should be one of the top names on most teams list. Going to Dallas in the first just made sense to me.

      I thought about going in that direction also. But in terms of value dropping to them, I thought getting Adams and then Hayward worked out slightly better. But I agree, they very well could go in that direction also.

      Thanks for the great comment and I hope we’ve done enough to bring you back for more!

  • Anonymous

    based on your Mock picks for the Giants, I guess you feel the Giants will draft OL between the 4th and 7th rounds.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      For right now, yes. Where they are in the draft I feel that it would be too much of a reach to grab any offensive linemen.

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  • Zach S.

    I am a very close follower of the draft and all that leads up to it, so as a Vikings fan I’m gonna disagree with their picks. Everything I have heard up to this point is that they will be targeting an OT at #3 if they can’t trade it, which I actually am expecting a team to trade up for Blackmon. They are planning on adding a WR through FA and then possibly drafting one a couple rounds later. This draft and FA is too stacked for the Vikes to take a chance on one at #3. however if they were to draft Blackmon they they will without a doubt take a OT in the 2nd even if a guy like Brockers is still there. 49 sacks is way too many for a young QB, so please consider a OT in the 1st or 2nd.
    P.S. I used to run a site as well and hated how much of an A-hole people can be so I am trying to be polite about this

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Thank you a ton for your insight! You came across as I hoped people would. I know not everyone will agree with what I pick and I don’t know every single team so I appreciate it when people do disagree. I don’t like it when they say “worst mock ever” and nothing else. What you have done is helped me for my future mocks. I now know to make note of that and pick as such.

      I will definitely, like I said, keep this all in mind. I really thought about the Vikings taking Kahlil at three but thought that Blackmon had the most talent. But when I make my changes next, I will probably be changing that.

      Thanks again for your insight!

  • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

    And Irsay has also recently mention drafting either Griffin or Luck. It’s not a done deal until he’s drafted and the contract is signed.

  • UnRhino

    First round pick for doesn’t make any sense. When you watch film on Kuechly, I see half of his tackles being made way too far down the field after he’s been beaten. The BC defense had so many holes in it, it gives no measure as to how good of a pro anyone playing in it really was. It was dominated by players who just didn’t seem to care. Sure Kuechly got a lot of tackles, but BC played a really poor schedule (ACC is really down) and defensively they got torched regularly. Great kid, good character, etc. but he’ll drop after the combine. Cards have to go LT, and will take either Reiff (Iowa), Martin (Stanford) or Adams (Ohio State) if they’re available. They should consider Castro (Stanford) if he drops that far, even if he’s a guard, just because of how good he is. Stanford effectively ran behind Castro even when everyone in the stadium knew they were going there. Don’t see them getting any OT’s in free agency. Levi Brown could be an effective RT, but he’s never going to be a good LT, because his feet are too slow and he’s not athletic enough in pass protection. He is a road grader, perfectly built to run block on the right side, which is his natural position. Not sure if the Cards and Levi will be able to settle on a price. If not, the Cards probably draft several guys who can play at OT. Another position of need for Arizona would be WR – Alshon Jefferies (South Carolina) would be perfect fit alongside Fitz. He reminds me of Boldin so much. I think Floyd (ND) is over-rated. The Cards could also use an OLB who can provide a speed rush. If Jefferies and the LT’s aren’t there, I hope they have the courage to take Burfict (Arizona State) who has more athletic ability than any lb I’ve seen in my life. Whoever gets him, especially if he goes to Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Patriots or Green Bay (my choice) is going to get themselves a 10 year All-Pro and future HOF’er.

    After that Arizona should just take the best athlete available.

  • UnRhino

    The Cards haven’t given up on Stewart Bradley yet, nor should they. The reason he didn’t get on the field more often, was more about how good Paris Lenon played (possibily the Cards MVP again) and how quickly Acho (Texas) picked up the defensive play book. One of the reasons the Cards went after Kolb and Bradley was how well they were perceived in the Eagles locker room. All season when they watched their defense play, especially their lbs, Eagles fans were reminded just how important Bradley was to them. Bradley took a while to get going, in part because of how late he got a playbook, but as the season progressed, he got on the field better and started displaying the same instincts that made him so successful in Philly. The only reason that the Eagles didn’t re-sign him was because they thought he wouldn’t ever be healthy. This year in the weight room, he hit all-time highs. He came back just as fast, and he still works his butt off, both in the film room and on the field. Cards pay Kolb his roster bonus in March, and next year the both ex-Eagles have stellar seasons in Arizona.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      First, I’d like to thank you a ton for giving in depth analysis as to why you don’t agree with my pick without completely ripping me a part. I appreciate and respect what you have to say.

      With that said, I went with Kuechly for the exact reason you gave — while a tremendous athlete, I worry that Bradley will not be able to stay healthy. I also know that Lenon is getting up there in football years and his best days are getting behind him. He may have one more elite season left in him, but that’s about it. Now I can’t say as though I’ve seen any video on Kuechly, but I can say that all the early reports I’ve read say he’s an incredibly intelligent player. He’s not the biggest nor is he the fastest, but he could be one of the smartest. And I think that having game smarts ranks higher than most other tangibles.

      Totally agree about taking an OL as well as WR. The reason why I didn’t mock an OL to the Cardinals in the first round is because I’d be worried that it was too much of a reach to take anyone in that spot. That could change down the road, such as after the combine, but for right now I just don’t like any OL to put them at that spot. I wasn’t sure about WR because while a need, it’s not the biggest on the team.

      I really like Burfict as well, but his anger issues I think will drop him in the draft. But I completely agree with what you have to say about him.

      And again, thank you for your wonderful comments! Hopefully we’ve pulled you in to check out some of our other articles!

      • UnRhino

        I live in the Valley and have had lots of interactions with Burfict. I have liked the kid from the first time I met him when he was a freshman. He’s very shy, incredibly polite and nothing like he’s been portrayed in the media. I found him to be a very attentive listener. His problems occurred when his mom (who is the big person in his life) and his family, decided his freshman year that he wouldn’t do interviews. That came, in part, out of experiences he had in California in high school where media just made up stories about him. The guy at ESPN who wrote about the Pac-12 and lives close to campus, was particularly upset that Burfict wouldn’t speak with him. He asked dozens of times but was turned down. I was very disappointed when Sun Devil Nation threw him under the bus this year and didn’t come to his defense as they would have if he played at another school. The people I know who’ve coached him, have nothing bad to say about him in regards to him not taking well to coaching. He does need to grow up, but I don’t see any obstacles in his personality that will keep him from doing just that. Those onfield incidents are more about him being ultra-competitive, not angry. I’ve never seen a player so gifted who got cheapshotted so much and got no calls whatsoever. Watch the Stanford game his sophomore year as an example. Its really bad what the Stanford lineman and tight ends were allowed to do. I understand that philosophy completely. When you can’t block someone legally, then you do what you can to take him out of the game. You make sure your guy gets the first shot on Burfict, because the penalty is always called on the second guy. What’s exceptional that I saw his freshman and sophomore years is how his ability to make plays infects other players on defense. His emotion completely reminds me of Ray Lewis. When he starts making this outrageous athletic plays, it was like his intensity became contagious and infected the whole rest of the team. This year, ASU was way too small up front and had little depth, and consequently he had DL at his feet all the time. Worse yet, for the first time, he played without his best friend and a guy who he’d always played with, Brandon MacGee, the guy who always kept him focused on the field. MacGee is a really talented player on his own, but his greatest ability was as a leader. He basically kept Burfict under control. There was no one on ASU who was able to replace him this year, and as a result, ASU’s entire defense suffered.

        • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

          Very interesting. I honestly did not know that at all. Great information to have. I always viewed him talent wise as being someone who would be, as you said, the next Ray Lewis. And that’s also part of the reason why I had him going to the Ravens — to replace Lewis and really learn from him. Very good to know though, thank you.

  • Mhvm02

    Way to go stepping WAY outside the box. The Seattle trade is mind boggling, but hey, stranger things have happened. (usually with the Raiders, or Redskins.) Nice mix of needs picks and BPA picks. Are you thinking the ‘Skins are looking at David in the 2nd rd as a S replacement for Landry?

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Thank you! I really do appreciate that.

      I wasn’t thinking that, but it would make sense. He’s a great athlete and could very well move to the safety position. My main reasoning behind that is that who knows how many years London Fletcher has left in him. Allowing him to show Orakpo the ways of the middle linebacker could be very beneficial, especially if they draft David. But yes, he very well could go to safety also!

  • Anonymous

    Hello he is what I think, please don’t think I’m ripping you just my opinion.

    First while I think RG3 might be a good QB, Luck well be very good and Irsay believes that Luck is the next manning. and if it were to happen the redskins def would give up to much to get Luck. I don’t think that both Coples, and Ingram will fall that far. I also believe that no matter where Carolina drafts they will take a defensive player. They can’t afford not to. Dallas will take a DB I feel like they have to as well. I also wouldn’t be surprised if Denver take Tannehill at 25. While I think Tebow has earned the year, Elway wants someone different. but I think they should take a WR or TE then a DB. and last thing I think that Gilmore the DB from SC will slide into the first round either San Fran or New York.

    And one last thing. Kirk Cousins goes before Brock Osweiler. I think he is a second round QB or early 3rd round, and Brandon Weeden as well

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      Thank you. You didn’t come across as ripping me apart. This is why I enjoy doing it, I know most people will not like it, but it’s fun and gets people talking.

      I agree with most of what you have said. I wouldn’t be shocked to see the Colts take Luck (I even wrote an article about how they would), I just think that Griffin has a higher ceiling than does Luck. I also don’t believe the Redskins will be big players in the draft as they will be grabbing Peyton once he’s released. Completely agree on the defensive player needing to be taken by Carolina. But Steve Smith is getting older and Cam Newton will need a young weapon to grow with him. I thought about Dallas taking Kirkpatrick in the first round, and actually had him there for a bit,m but I think Poe is a far better player at that spot. Totally agree about Denver and their Tebow love. I think they got incredibly lucky this past season and will need to fill in most spots, so taking the best player available may be the way to go. I’m not fully convinced on Gilmore yet.

      Being a Michigan State fan, I loved Cousins. I’ve even gone as far as to call him the next Tom Brady. I think he has a ton of talent, poise and leadership skills that will take him far to the next level. With that said, I don’t know that NFL scouts necessarily are with me, which is why I have him in the middle of the third round.

      Thanks again, I appreciate your comments and the way you put your opinion down!

      • Anonymous

        I think that Griffin has been aided by a Big 12 Defense or lack there of, and a WR who will most likely be a first rounder. and I don’t think Peyton will go to Washington that wouldn’t be a smart move for him. As for Carolina I agree with what your saying but Lafell made solid improvement and with 2 great tight ends i feel like they have to go Defense. As for Dallas I wouldn’t be surprised if they take Janoris Jenkins. I know off the field issues but when he was in SEC he gaurded the best in AJ green, Juilo Jones, Alshon jeffery he did very very well. I think Tebow deserves the year but i dont know if it will last but Elway will get Barkley next year so get a weapon for him. And as for Gilmore I played with him in high school. His work ethic is second to none, and from being a high school QB to SEC all 1st team is great. his size is huge and if he runs 4.5 i think he slips in.

        I think at 6’8 for Osweiler and when he runs and people see he ia actually an athlete and his arm he will be a second round pick for someone like washington if they don’t get peyton.

  • Lostwou38

    No kidding. Rediculous. The Bengals would never give up draft picks to move up in a draft. No way.

    • http://www.sidelinescholars.com/ Sideline Scholars

      I don’t know why not. When it could fill a major void, it would make a lot of sense.

  • RamsFan

    You think the Rams will trade Luck to a division opponent!?!?!?! No chance.

  • Ryan

    If the Browns go OT, RB, QB I will lose it! Tannehill is awful. Blackmon, Mike Adams, and Chase Minnifield at #4, #22, and #36 makes so much more sense.

  • Mike J

    As a Tampa fan, I could live with these three and be happy, but I doubt they will look WR high in the 2012 draft.Adams, Gilmore or Koonz might be more likely.And I think they would jump all over Doug Martin in round 3, if around.
    BTW–Brandon Jenkins is returning at Florida State.

  • Test

    You do know that the Bucs have #4 in round 2? They flip-flop with the Browns

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  • Jeff Bischoff

    I think you should do more research on team needs. I’m a Falcons fan, and while I don’t agree with every mock I see, I can usually at least see what the drafter is thinking with my team’s picks. Looking at this draft, I’m quite confused. Why do we need a nose tackle to augment our 4-3? An ILB? We’re going to re-sign Lofton, and we drafted an ILB in the 3rd round last year to back him up anyway.

    Other suggestion would be to just include a brief explanation of each pick. It’s more fun than just reading a list of names, and it would head off a lot of confusion and questions from your readers.

  • michael Slaughter

    who made this up,,,,fog horn leg horn$$$$$$,,,this is hilarious….dallas ain,t takin poe and the skins ain.t takin kalil…get real and stop wasting people,s time