When looking at the undrafted free agent hauls each team has had after the draft, the team that stands out to me is the Jaguars. Bringing in undrafted free agent QB Matt Scott from Arizona, to me, is one of the best additions of the offseason. Matt Scott has starting QB potential, between his athletic ability and strong arm, he could be the next RGIII\Colin Kaepernick type of QB. Combined with the additions of versatile RB Denard Robinson from Michigan and franchise LT Luke Joeckel from Texas A&M, the Jags are in prime position to start competing in the next couple of seasons.
Matt Scott could potentially beat out Chad Henne and Blaine Gabbert in training camp, remember, Gus Bradley comes from Pete "competition at every position" Carroll, So I wouldn't be surprised at all if the Jags depth chart read something like this:
1. Matt Scott
2. Jordan Rodgers
3. Blaine Gabbert
Emergency backup: Denard Robinson.
Yes, I'm saying Chad Henne could be cut, Chad Henne is expendable, and the only reason Gabbert isn't also expendable is because of his contract.
The biggest advantage to Matt Scott winning this QB competition would be that he can run the Pistol Spread Option offense, something else that the Seahawks implemented last season. They should take more of the Redskins concepts of the read option however, and not as much of the Seahawks.
This would be the base formation of a Pistol based attack.
14 O O [X] O O 84
89
29 4
32
For those of you don't know how to read football formations, here is the legend:
14: Justin Blackmon WR | 84: Cecil Shorts III WR | 29 Denard Robinson (Shoelace) RB |
89 Marcedes Lewis TE | 32 Maurice Jones Drew (MJD) RB | 4 Matt Scott QB
They will have to replace Justin Blackmon for the first 4 games, but the basic idea is to line up and run the triple option, read option, RB sweeps/powers, dives, traps, and as well as Play Action passes, sprint out passes, and just straight drop back and pass. With Shoelace and MJD in the backfield, the Jags would have two great receivers out of the backfield, that they could exploit against LBs and safeties in the passing game, especially on Play Action passes. On the triple option plays they could either sweep Shoelace or MJD as the initial read and then have the other back be the pitch man on the second read. There are many other variations of the triple option, such as running a midline read up the middle with MJD or motioning the TE around the field.
The other thing that makes this offense very viable is Matt Scott and Denard Robinson both have experience running variants of this offense in the college game, they both have deep knowledge of the Zone Read, and as such this offense would really benefit them.
If Gus Bradley is smart, he will run some of this offense, even if Blaine Gabbert does keep the starting job, Gabbert can run enough to make decent use of the option plays as well. As long as the QB is fairly mobile, you can run this as the idea is to hand the ball off, but not have to block a backside defender because he has to stay home to watch the QB. If the Jags do something similar to this, and continue to rebuild, they could be in the playoffs by next season, if not this season.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Final Mock Draft
1.Kansas City
Chiefs
Final Projection: Eric Fisher Central Michigan
According to Jay Glazer, Albert Breer, and many other insiders, Eric Fisher is the favorite for
the no.1 pick, and I completely agree with this pick. I think Fish is the better OT and I really
like this pick.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars
Final Projection: Luke Joeckel OT Texas A&M
The potentially best player on the board is a no brainer here. End of story.
3.Oakland Raiders
Final Projection: Star Lotulelei DT Utah
This pick feels like the best overall player at this spot. It basically will come down to Star Lotulelei versus Shariff Floyd, if they take Star then Shariff Floyd will probably fall into the middle of the 1st round. If they take Shariff Floyd here, Star Lotulelei could go to the Eagles at 4.
4. Philadelphia Eagles
Final Projection: Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma
The Eagles need help on the O-Line, despite Dion Jordan still being available here, I think the Eagles go with either Lane Johnson or Jonathan Cooper. I think Lane Johnson fits their need better than Jonathan Cooper or Lane Johnson. I could also see them trading down here to get a few more picks.
5. Detroit Lions
Final Projection: Ezekiel Ansah DE BYU
The Lions are reportedly interested in this kid, and honestly I think it's the perfect fit. Dion Jordan is more of an OLB and would not be as good of a pure pass rushing fit as Ziggy.
6. Cleveland Browns
Final Projection: Geno Smith QB West Virginia
I went back and forth on this pick, I thought Geno, but then Dion Jordan. I have to go with Geno Smith, just like Mike Mayock is predicting. I love Geno with the Brown, I figure worst case scenario, he gets beat out and sits for a year behind Jason Campbell.
7. Arizona Cardinals
Final Projection: Jonathan Cooper OG
The Cardinals would love to have Lane Johnson here, but I seriously doubt he is still here. With that being the case, I have to agree with Mike Mayock again and say they take Jonathan Cooper. I think this is a good fit, and helps Bruce Arians begin to rebuild the Cards decimated O-Line.
8. Buffalo Bills
Final Projection: Matt Barkley QB USC
It has recently come out that the whole Ryan Nassib connection was nothing more than a giant smokescreen to throw other teams off of the Bills real plan. As many people know Doug Marrone has been drooling over Matt Barkley for a few years now. Barkley also is closer to a QB like Drew Brees, who Doug Marrone has worked with before, and would fit his offense.
9. New York Jets
Final Projection: Dee Milliner CB Alabama
After trading away Darrelle Revis to the Buccaneers, the Jets are in need of a CB to pair with Antonio Cromartie. Dee Milliner could very well be the next Darrelle Revis, and if they hit gold on this pick, Rex Ryan could very well save his job.
10. Tennessee Titans
Final Projection: Chance Warmack OG Alabama
I've felt ever since the combine that Jonathan Cooper was the best Guard in this draft class, however he is no longer on the board so I see them taking the next best thing which is Chance Warmack. I think he fits with the Titans perfectly, and gives them a very gifted and athletic interior lineman.
11. San Diego Chargers
Final Projection: DJ Fluker OT Alabama
If the Chargers do not trade up to get a true LT then this makes absolutely perfect sense. Phillip Rivers will thank me, as DJ Fluker is a much better pass protector than he gets credit for. I think he can probably play on the left side, contrary to popular belief, and the Chargers get a very good player here.
12. Miami Dolphins
Final Projection: Xavier Rhodes CB Florida State
The Dolphins need a replacement for Sean Smith and Xavier Rhodes is the best remaining CB. I could see them trading down here, or possibly taking DJ Fluker.
13. New York Jets
Final Projection: Barkevious Mingo OLB LSU/ Dion Jordan OLB Oregon
To me, this comes down to either KeKe Mingo or Dion Jordan. I think KeKe comes off the board here because he is the better raw pass rusher. But really, either one could come off the board here.
14. Carolina Panthers
Final Projection: Shariff Floyd DT Florida
Carolina benefits from the free fall of the most explosive one gap perpetrator in this draft by picking up Shariff Floyd at 14. They need help in the middle of the defensive line and this just solidifies the middle better than anyone else available here
15. New Orleans Saints
Final Projection: Dion Jordan OLB Oregon/ Barkevious Mingo OLB LSU
No matter which player the Saints get here, they will greatly improve their defense. Despite their production last season, the Saints actually have some decent players on the defensive side of the ball. Rob Ryan's 34 Defense combined with Jordan or KeKe sets the Saints up for a surprise run in the playoffs.
16. St. Louis Rams
Final Projection: Tavon Austin WR West Virgina
The Rams need someone to replace Danny Amendola, and Tavon Austin does that perfectly. The Rams get a steal at 16.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers
Final Projection: Jarvis Jones
The perfect replacement for James Harrison has appeared and fallen to the Steelers. Jarvis Jones is the only pass rushing man big enough to play in the Steelers scheme, Dion Jordan? Barkevious Mingo? both of them are too small, Jarvis Jones is the perfect fit.
18. Dallas Cowboys
Final Projection: Sheldon Richardson DT Missouri
This boy is the second most explosive DT in the draft, behind Sharrif Floyd. As Mike Mayock pointed out, he was so athletic they lined this 310 lbs man child at linebacker in college.......LINEBACKER!!!! A 310 LBS LINEBACKER, ARE YOU KIDDING ME
19. New York Giants
Final Projection: Bjoern Werner DE Florida State
Basically, he is Osi Umenyiora 2.0. The Giants are always looking for good pass rushers, and Bjoern Werner fits the bill. I like this kid as a NASCAR package pass rusher on the outside with JPP, Tuck, and Kiwi.
20. Chicago Bears
Final Projection: Manti Te'o MLB Notre Dame
.....I hate Mike Mayock. I came up with this three days ago, but I'm going to look like I'm copying Mayock now. Oh well, anyway, Manti Te'o is a better fit for a 43 defense than a 34, despite playing in the 34 in college. I like him as the next in a long line of quality Bears MLBs and think he helps the Bears not feel of the loss of Brian Urlacher.
21. Cincinnati Bengals
Final Prediction: Kenny Vaccaro SS Texas
The Bengals biggest need in this year's draft is safety, sure they need a running back, but I think they can get a solid back, possibly Marcus Lattimore, in the later rounds.
22. St. Louis Rams
Final Prediction: Eric Reid FS LSU
He would be a great fit for the Rams, filling the only major hole on their defense. I think they address their need at Guard in a later round by taking Kyle Long from Oregon, reuniting him and his brother Chris.
23. Minnesota Vikings
Final Prediction: Alec Ogeltree MLB Georgia
The Vikings get the absolute perfect Tampa 2 MLB in this draft. A former safety, Ogeltree is an amazingly athletic prospect, and great in coverage. He is long and lean and is a great steal by the vikings here.
24. Indianapolis Colts
Final Prediction: Margus Hunt DE SMU
The Eastern Block, Margus Hunt. The Colts get their very won JJ Watt clone with this pick, taking the 4th boom or bust prospect in the first round, behind KeKe Mingo, Dion Jordan, and Tavon Austin. This fills a need for the Colts and give them a really good player at this spot.
25. Minnesota Vikings
Final Prediction: Cordarrelle Patterson WR Tennessee
The Vikings get a play making receiver to replace Percy Harvin here. The Vikings make big strides towards becoming a consistent playoff team with the additions of Patterson and Ogeltree.
26. Green Bay Packers
Final Prediction: Datone Jones DE UCLA
The Packers get a very nice 5 tech DE right here. This man has JJ Watt Esq skills, albeit at a lower level. The Packers get a good interior pass rusher at 26, helping them to have a one two punch with Clay Matthews.
27. Houston Texans
Final Prediction: Ryan Swope WR Texas A&M
This is my number 1 WR right here. The kid can flat out play, he is has excellent hands and ridiculous speed. He will really get a chance to shine in the Texans offense with Andre the Giant and Arian Foster keeping the pressure off of him.
28. Denver Broncos
Final Prediction: Sam Montgomery DE LSU
The Broncos get a very good, underrated 43 DE here, helping the Broncos to replace Elvis Dumervil. Sam is not as good as Elvis by any stretch, but he is a much better option that Damontre Moore in my opinion.
29. New England Patriots
Final Prediction: Jamie Collins OLB Southern Mississippi
One of my personal favorite pass rushing OLBs in this draft class, I absolutely prefer him over Damontre Moore. While the Pats could use help in the secondary, I think Jamie Collins is the better fit, especially in New England's 34 defense.
30. Atlanta Falcons
Final Prediction: Tyler Eifert TE Notre Dame
The dirty birds get a second TE to use along with, and eventually to replace, Tony Gonzales. While they could go after a CB, TE is a bigger long term need.
31. San Francisco 49ers
Final Prediction: Zach Ertz TE Stanford
Jim Harbaugh get's one of his former TEs from Stanford to replace Delanie Walker. Ertz has similar skills to Delanie Walker and fits as an H-Back in the 49ers offense.
32. Baltimore Ravens
Final Prediction: Kevin Minter ILB LSU
The replacement for Ray Lewis appears on the scene, not in the form of Manti Te'o but as Kevin Minter from LSU. Minter has the ability to shut down the run consistently, however he is not as good in coverage. He plays very similar to Takeo Spikes or Curtis Lofton in the run game, being very powerful at the point of attack.
Final Projection: Eric Fisher Central Michigan
According to Jay Glazer, Albert Breer, and many other insiders, Eric Fisher is the favorite for
the no.1 pick, and I completely agree with this pick. I think Fish is the better OT and I really
like this pick.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars
Final Projection: Luke Joeckel OT Texas A&M
The potentially best player on the board is a no brainer here. End of story.
3.Oakland Raiders
Final Projection: Star Lotulelei DT Utah
This pick feels like the best overall player at this spot. It basically will come down to Star Lotulelei versus Shariff Floyd, if they take Star then Shariff Floyd will probably fall into the middle of the 1st round. If they take Shariff Floyd here, Star Lotulelei could go to the Eagles at 4.
4. Philadelphia Eagles
Final Projection: Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma
The Eagles need help on the O-Line, despite Dion Jordan still being available here, I think the Eagles go with either Lane Johnson or Jonathan Cooper. I think Lane Johnson fits their need better than Jonathan Cooper or Lane Johnson. I could also see them trading down here to get a few more picks.
5. Detroit Lions
Final Projection: Ezekiel Ansah DE BYU
The Lions are reportedly interested in this kid, and honestly I think it's the perfect fit. Dion Jordan is more of an OLB and would not be as good of a pure pass rushing fit as Ziggy.
6. Cleveland Browns
Final Projection: Geno Smith QB West Virginia
I went back and forth on this pick, I thought Geno, but then Dion Jordan. I have to go with Geno Smith, just like Mike Mayock is predicting. I love Geno with the Brown, I figure worst case scenario, he gets beat out and sits for a year behind Jason Campbell.
7. Arizona Cardinals
Final Projection: Jonathan Cooper OG
The Cardinals would love to have Lane Johnson here, but I seriously doubt he is still here. With that being the case, I have to agree with Mike Mayock again and say they take Jonathan Cooper. I think this is a good fit, and helps Bruce Arians begin to rebuild the Cards decimated O-Line.
8. Buffalo Bills
Final Projection: Matt Barkley QB USC
It has recently come out that the whole Ryan Nassib connection was nothing more than a giant smokescreen to throw other teams off of the Bills real plan. As many people know Doug Marrone has been drooling over Matt Barkley for a few years now. Barkley also is closer to a QB like Drew Brees, who Doug Marrone has worked with before, and would fit his offense.
9. New York Jets
Final Projection: Dee Milliner CB Alabama
After trading away Darrelle Revis to the Buccaneers, the Jets are in need of a CB to pair with Antonio Cromartie. Dee Milliner could very well be the next Darrelle Revis, and if they hit gold on this pick, Rex Ryan could very well save his job.
10. Tennessee Titans
Final Projection: Chance Warmack OG Alabama
I've felt ever since the combine that Jonathan Cooper was the best Guard in this draft class, however he is no longer on the board so I see them taking the next best thing which is Chance Warmack. I think he fits with the Titans perfectly, and gives them a very gifted and athletic interior lineman.
11. San Diego Chargers
Final Projection: DJ Fluker OT Alabama
If the Chargers do not trade up to get a true LT then this makes absolutely perfect sense. Phillip Rivers will thank me, as DJ Fluker is a much better pass protector than he gets credit for. I think he can probably play on the left side, contrary to popular belief, and the Chargers get a very good player here.
12. Miami Dolphins
Final Projection: Xavier Rhodes CB Florida State
The Dolphins need a replacement for Sean Smith and Xavier Rhodes is the best remaining CB. I could see them trading down here, or possibly taking DJ Fluker.
13. New York Jets
Final Projection: Barkevious Mingo OLB LSU/ Dion Jordan OLB Oregon
To me, this comes down to either KeKe Mingo or Dion Jordan. I think KeKe comes off the board here because he is the better raw pass rusher. But really, either one could come off the board here.
14. Carolina Panthers
Final Projection: Shariff Floyd DT Florida
Carolina benefits from the free fall of the most explosive one gap perpetrator in this draft by picking up Shariff Floyd at 14. They need help in the middle of the defensive line and this just solidifies the middle better than anyone else available here
15. New Orleans Saints
Final Projection: Dion Jordan OLB Oregon/ Barkevious Mingo OLB LSU
No matter which player the Saints get here, they will greatly improve their defense. Despite their production last season, the Saints actually have some decent players on the defensive side of the ball. Rob Ryan's 34 Defense combined with Jordan or KeKe sets the Saints up for a surprise run in the playoffs.
16. St. Louis Rams
Final Projection: Tavon Austin WR West Virgina
The Rams need someone to replace Danny Amendola, and Tavon Austin does that perfectly. The Rams get a steal at 16.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers
Final Projection: Jarvis Jones
The perfect replacement for James Harrison has appeared and fallen to the Steelers. Jarvis Jones is the only pass rushing man big enough to play in the Steelers scheme, Dion Jordan? Barkevious Mingo? both of them are too small, Jarvis Jones is the perfect fit.
18. Dallas Cowboys
Final Projection: Sheldon Richardson DT Missouri
This boy is the second most explosive DT in the draft, behind Sharrif Floyd. As Mike Mayock pointed out, he was so athletic they lined this 310 lbs man child at linebacker in college.......LINEBACKER!!!! A 310 LBS LINEBACKER, ARE YOU KIDDING ME
19. New York Giants
Final Projection: Bjoern Werner DE Florida State
Basically, he is Osi Umenyiora 2.0. The Giants are always looking for good pass rushers, and Bjoern Werner fits the bill. I like this kid as a NASCAR package pass rusher on the outside with JPP, Tuck, and Kiwi.
20. Chicago Bears
Final Projection: Manti Te'o MLB Notre Dame
.....I hate Mike Mayock. I came up with this three days ago, but I'm going to look like I'm copying Mayock now. Oh well, anyway, Manti Te'o is a better fit for a 43 defense than a 34, despite playing in the 34 in college. I like him as the next in a long line of quality Bears MLBs and think he helps the Bears not feel of the loss of Brian Urlacher.
21. Cincinnati Bengals
Final Prediction: Kenny Vaccaro SS Texas
The Bengals biggest need in this year's draft is safety, sure they need a running back, but I think they can get a solid back, possibly Marcus Lattimore, in the later rounds.
22. St. Louis Rams
Final Prediction: Eric Reid FS LSU
He would be a great fit for the Rams, filling the only major hole on their defense. I think they address their need at Guard in a later round by taking Kyle Long from Oregon, reuniting him and his brother Chris.
23. Minnesota Vikings
Final Prediction: Alec Ogeltree MLB Georgia
The Vikings get the absolute perfect Tampa 2 MLB in this draft. A former safety, Ogeltree is an amazingly athletic prospect, and great in coverage. He is long and lean and is a great steal by the vikings here.
24. Indianapolis Colts
Final Prediction: Margus Hunt DE SMU
The Eastern Block, Margus Hunt. The Colts get their very won JJ Watt clone with this pick, taking the 4th boom or bust prospect in the first round, behind KeKe Mingo, Dion Jordan, and Tavon Austin. This fills a need for the Colts and give them a really good player at this spot.
25. Minnesota Vikings
Final Prediction: Cordarrelle Patterson WR Tennessee
The Vikings get a play making receiver to replace Percy Harvin here. The Vikings make big strides towards becoming a consistent playoff team with the additions of Patterson and Ogeltree.
26. Green Bay Packers
Final Prediction: Datone Jones DE UCLA
The Packers get a very nice 5 tech DE right here. This man has JJ Watt Esq skills, albeit at a lower level. The Packers get a good interior pass rusher at 26, helping them to have a one two punch with Clay Matthews.
27. Houston Texans
Final Prediction: Ryan Swope WR Texas A&M
This is my number 1 WR right here. The kid can flat out play, he is has excellent hands and ridiculous speed. He will really get a chance to shine in the Texans offense with Andre the Giant and Arian Foster keeping the pressure off of him.
28. Denver Broncos
Final Prediction: Sam Montgomery DE LSU
The Broncos get a very good, underrated 43 DE here, helping the Broncos to replace Elvis Dumervil. Sam is not as good as Elvis by any stretch, but he is a much better option that Damontre Moore in my opinion.
29. New England Patriots
Final Prediction: Jamie Collins OLB Southern Mississippi
One of my personal favorite pass rushing OLBs in this draft class, I absolutely prefer him over Damontre Moore. While the Pats could use help in the secondary, I think Jamie Collins is the better fit, especially in New England's 34 defense.
30. Atlanta Falcons
Final Prediction: Tyler Eifert TE Notre Dame
The dirty birds get a second TE to use along with, and eventually to replace, Tony Gonzales. While they could go after a CB, TE is a bigger long term need.
31. San Francisco 49ers
Final Prediction: Zach Ertz TE Stanford
Jim Harbaugh get's one of his former TEs from Stanford to replace Delanie Walker. Ertz has similar skills to Delanie Walker and fits as an H-Back in the 49ers offense.
32. Baltimore Ravens
Final Prediction: Kevin Minter ILB LSU
The replacement for Ray Lewis appears on the scene, not in the form of Manti Te'o but as Kevin Minter from LSU. Minter has the ability to shut down the run consistently, however he is not as good in coverage. He plays very similar to Takeo Spikes or Curtis Lofton in the run game, being very powerful at the point of attack.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Updated Mock Draft 1-15
Sorry for the
delays, I have been very busy as of late. I actually had this done a
few days ago but was waiting for confirmation on the Matt Flynn trade.
1. Kansas City Chiefs
1. Kansas City Chiefs
Previous Projection:
Luke Joeckel LT Texas A&M
Players Considered:
Luke Joeckel LT Texas A&M, Shariff Floyd DT Florida, Star
Louteleli DT Utah.
Updated Projection:
Luke Joeckel LT Texas A&M
Sorry Mel Kiper, I
still like Joeckel here, Shariff Floyd is good but not good enough to
be taken no.1 overall. The Chiefs still have a bigger need at LT than
they do at DT. If they get Brandon Albert to sign to a long term deal
I would see them taking Shariff Floyd and solidifying their D-Line.
2. Jacksonville
Jaguars
Previous Projection: Jarvis Jones OLB/DE Georgia
Previous Projection: Jarvis Jones OLB/DE Georgia
Players Considered:
Jarvis Jones OLD/DE Georgia, Dion Jordan OLB/DE Oregon, Ezekial Ansah
OLB/DE BYU, Geno Smith QB West Virgina.
Updated Projection:
Ezekial Ansah OLD/DE BYU
This is exactly the
kind of player Gus Bradley needs for his defense, this is his version
of Chris Clemons. Ziggy is a freak of nature who can rush from the
outside in a base defense or move inside in Nickel situations. I
think Dion Jordan is a better prospect but Ziggy is a better pass rusher and ultimately, a better fit for
the Jaguars.
3. Oakland Raider
Previous Projection:
Shariff Floyd DT Florida
Players Considered:
Shariff Floyd DT Florida, Star Louteleli DT Utah, Margus Hunt DE/DT
SMU, Sheldon Richardson DT Missouri.
Updated Projection:
Star Louteleli DT Utah.
Basically the same
reasons I gave for them taking Shariff Floyd, they need a DT but I
have sense decided that Star is a better player than Shariff Floyd.
Also the Raiders have no need to take Geno Smith as they now have
Matt Flynn in the fold.
4. Philadelphia
Eagles
Previous Projection:
Star Louteleli DT Utah
Players Considered:
Shariff Floyd DT Florida, Margus Hunt DE/DT SMU, Dion Jordan OLB/DE
Oregon, Bjoern Werner DE/OLB Florida State, Damontre Moore DE/OLB
Texas A&M.
Updated Projection:
Margus Hunt DE/DT SMU
I know everyone
wants to put Dion Jordan with Chip Kelly but I think the Eagles go
with the Eastern Block, Margus Hunt here. He fits the kind of players
that Chip likes on defense, big, long, and athletic. Looking at the
Eagles defense they have a quality NG in Isaac Sopoaga and a good
Pass Rusher to put at OLB in Trent Cole. What they really need is
another good interior lineman to put at DE and Margus Hunt fits the
bill perfectly. Hunt is the next JJ Watt and is a perfect fit for the
Eagles.
5. Detroit Lion
Previous Projection:
Barkevious Mingo DE/OLB LSU
Players Considered:
Barkevious Mingo DE/OLB LSU, Sam Montgommery DE LSU, Dion Jordan
OLB/DE Oregon, Damontre Moore DE/OLB Texas A&M, Bjorn Werner
DE/OLB Florida State, Eric Fisher OT Central Michigan, Lane Johnson
OT Oklahoma.
Updated Projection:
Eric Fisher OT Central Michigan
While the Lions
could use another pass rusher to replace Cliff Avril they can find a
lot of good pass rushers in the second round. However there is not
that kind of depth at OT and Eric Fisher is nearly as good as Luke
Joeckel.
6. Cleveland Browns
Previous Projection:
Geno Smith QB West Virgina
Players Considered:
Geno Smith QB West Virgina, Dee Milliner CB Alabama, Chance Warmack
OG Alabama, Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma, Jarvis Jones DE/OLB Georgia,
Damontre Moore DE/OLB Texas A&M.
Updated Projection:
Jarvis Jones OLB/DE Georgia
While Geno looked
like a good pick, the Browns seem to be settled into having either
Brandon Weeden or Jason Campbell as their starter. Although Mike
Lombardi seems to really want Ryan Mallet. Either way I think the
best pick for the Browns at this point is to continue to add to their
defense by brining in another good edge rusher to pair with Paul
Kruger. Jarvis Jones should be taken higher but because of a few
issues he should be available to the Browns who get a steal here.
7. Arizona Cardinals
Previous Projection:
Matt Barkley QB USC
Players Considered:
Geno Smith QB West Virgina, Barkevious Mingo DE/OLB LSU, Damontre
Moore DE/OLB Texas A&M, Bjorn Werner DE/OLB Florida State, Dion
Jordan OLB/DE Oregon.
Updated Projection:
Barkevious Mingo DE/OLB LSU
With the reports
coming out that Carson Palmer will soon become an Arizona Cardinal,
there is no need for them to take a QB now.The team is going to
continue running a 34 defense under Todd Bowles, and therefore they
need a great pass rusher. Comes down to Barkevious Mingo or Dion
Jordan, and I think Mingo is the better pass rusher.
8. Buffalo Bills
Previous Projection:
Bjorn Werner DE/OLB Florida State
Players Considered:
Geno Smith QB West Virgina, Bjorn Wener DE/OLB Florida State, Sam
Montgomery DE LSU, Damontre Moore DE/OLB Texas A&M.
Updated Projection:
Geno Smith QB West Virgina
After the realease
of Ryan Fitzpatrick I say the Bills take Geno here and get their QB
of the future. Ryan Nassib is nice and all but he isn't an NFL
starter and I think Doug Marrone knows that. Geno makes them a
contender for the playoffs next season.
9. New York Jets
Previous Projection:
Chance Warmack OG Alabama
Players Considered:
Chance Warmack OG Alabama, Jonathan Cooper OG UNC, Cordarrele
Patterson WR Tennessee, Dion Jordan DE/OLB Oregon
Updated Projection:
Dion Jordan DE/OLB Oregon
The Jets take the
best and most versatile Linebacker in this draft right here. Dion
Jordan gives them a player who can rush the passer, defend the run,
cover slot receivers, and cover tight ends. Dion reminds me of Von
Miller with more athletic ability, and make the Jets defense
formidable, but they still need a QB.
10. Tennessee Titans
Previous Projection:
Jonathan Cooper OG UNC
Updated Projection:
Jonathan Cooper OG UNC
11. San Diego
Chargers
Previous Projection:
Eric Fisher OT Central Michigan
Players Considered:
Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma, John Jenkins NG/DT Georgia, Damontre Moore
DE/OLB Texas A&M, Bjorn Werner DE/OLB Florida State
Updated Projection:
Damontre Moore DE/OLB Texas A&M
Considered by most
to be the best DE in the class, Damontre Moore gives them much needed
depth across the D-Line and helps a defense that couldn't stop a
cold. They could also reach for Lane Johnson because of their porous
offensive line.
12. Miami Dolphins
Previous Projection:
Dee Milliner CB Alabama
Players Considered:
Dee Milliner CB Alabama, Eddie Lacy RB Alabama, Cordarelle Patterson
WR Tennessee, Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma
Updated Projection:
Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma
This one was tough,
I honestly expect the Dolphins to go with Cordarelle Patterson, but I
am very skeptical of him and as such am going with who I think they
should draft. Lane Johnson is a quality OT and will help soften the
blow of losing Jake Long.
13. Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
Previous Projection:
Damontre Moore DE/OLB Texas A&MPlayers Considered: Sam Montgomery DE LSU, Dee Milliner CB Alabama, Bjorn Werner DE Florida State.
Updated Projection:
Dee Milliner CB Alabama
While Tampa could go
in a million directions, their pursuit of Darrelle revisRevis tells
me one thing. They know that their secondary is soft. While I could
see them waiting and taking a guy like Desmond Trufant in the 2nd or
3rd round draft and take a pass rusher in the first round.
14. Carolina Panther
Previous Projection:
John Jenkins NG/DT Georgia
Players Considered:
John Jenkins NG/DT Georgia, Sheldon Richardson DT Missouri,
Cordarelle Patterson WR Tennesee
Updated Projection:
Sheldon Richardson DT Missouri
While I originally
went with John Jenkins here, I think Sheldon Richardson is a much
better fit in the Panthers 43 defense. Sheldon has shown to be a very
good pass rusher and will help the Panthers against the Saint and
Falcons prolific passing attacks.
15. New Orleans
Saints
Previous Projection:
Dion Jordan OLB/DE Oregon
Players Considered:
Bjorn Werner DE/OLB Florida State, John Jenkins NG/DT Georgia
Updated Projection:
John Jenkins NG/DT Georgia
With the signing of
Victor Butler I think the Saints are set at OLB. Unless a guy like
Dion Jordan or KeKe Mingo falls to them, the Saints should look to
there next biggest need on defense, Nose Guard. John Jenkins is the
most complete NG I've seen come into the draft since Vince Wilfork,
the man is huge and strong enough to stuff the run but agile and
quick enough to rush the passer. If the Saints defense has Jenkins at
NG, the Saints defense will be a lot scarier than it was last year.
previous mock draft: http://smithsnnfblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/mock-draft-2013-part-1-picks-1-11.html
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Mock Draft Par Deux Picks 16-32
The second half of NNF's first mock draft. Just a note I don't honestly expect the 49ers to take Ryan Swope, but since I have no idea who they will draft I went with who I think they should draft.
Pick Number 16. St. Louis Rams
Players considered: Cordarrelle Patterson WR Tennessee, Sam Montgomery DE/OLB LSU, Xavier Rhodes CB Florida St., Ryan Swope WR Texas A&M.
Player projected: Cordarrelle Patterson WR Tennessee.
If the Rams go for a need here then they take Patterson. If they go best available they would go with Sam Montgomery but because of a need at receiver and a fairly strong defense I think they take Patterson and give Bradford a target to throw to.
Pick Number 17. Pittsburgh Steelers
Players considered: Margus Hunt DE SMU, Sam Montgomery DE/OLB LSU, Ezekiel Ansah DE/OLB BYU.
Player projected: Sam Montgomery DE/OLB LSU.
James Harrison is getting older and they need a replacement for him. Sam fits that need perfectly as a guy who should have gone much earlier. The Steelers O-Line need can be addressed in a later round.
Pick Number 18. Dallas Cowboys
Players considered: Margus Hunt DE SMU, Xavier Rhodes CB Florida St., Sylvester Williams DT North Carolina, Jonathan Hankins DT Ohio State, Sheldon Richardson DT Mizzou.
Player projected: Sheldon Richardson DT Mizzou.
Monte Kiffin needs a speedy DT to add to his defense, while I could see them drafting a guy like Margus Hunt or Ezekiel Ansah to play DT in a Tampa 2 I think Sheldon is a better fit. He has struggled against the run but he is very quick and agile for his size and fits the scheme well.
Pick Number 19. New York Giants
Players considered: DJ Fluker OT Alabama, Ezekiel Ansah DE/OLB BYU, Margus Hunt DE SMU.
Player projected: Ezekiel Ansah DE/OLB BYU.
The Giants love their DEs and I think Ziggy is a good situational pass rusher who can replace Osi on 3rd downs. He can also slide inside and play DT as Ziggy was a NG most of his college career. I think Ansah also eventually replaces Justin Tuck as a 3 down DE.
Pick Number 20. Chicago Bears
Players considered: Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma, DJ Fluker OT Alabama.
Player Projected: Lane Johnson.
It is simple in my mind, if the Bears sign a good LT such as Jermon Bushrod they go with Fluker, otherwise they draft Lane Johnson. If they draft anything except O-Line here Jay Cutler needs to just demand a trade before he gets killed.
Pick Number 21. Cincinnati Bengals
Players considered: Alec Ogeltree ILB Georgia.
Projected player: Alec Ogeltree ILB Georgia.
I put this up there with the Bengals signing Vontaze Burfict last year. A great LB with off the field issues. Ogeltree combined with Burfict and Rey Maualuga make for a dangerous linebacking core.
Pick Number 22. St. Louis Rams (Via Redskins)
Players considered: Ryan Swope WR Texas A&M, Tavon Austin WR West Virgina, DeAndre Hopkins WR Clemson.
Player projected: DeAndre Hopkins WR Clemson.
With this second pick the Rams suddenly have two starting receivers that could potentially pair with Danny Amendola and make a pretty solid receiving corps. They could also take a LB such as Manti Te'o or Kevin Minter and wait and take someone like Ryan Swope or Denard Robinson in the 2nd or 3rd round.
Pick Number 23. Minnesota Vikings
Players considered: Xavier Rhodes CB Florida St.
Player projected: Xavier Rhodes CB Florida St.
The Vikings desperately need help in the secondary and Xavier is a guy who should go much higher than this, if he is available they take him.
Pick Number 24. Indianapolis Colts
Players considered: Manti Te'o ILB Notre Dame, Kevin Minter ILB LSU, Margus Hunt DE SMU.
Player projected: Manti Te'o ILB Notre Dame.
The Colts need help on defense against both the pass and run, Manti makes an instant impact as a instinctive ILB who can cover as well as stuff the run. I could see Margus Hunt coming off the board here as well because of the Colts having envy towards the Texans and JJ Watt.
Pick Number 25. Seattle Seahawks
Players considered: Jonathan Hankins DT Ohio State, Tavon Austin WR West Virgina, Margus Hunt DE SMU, Datone Jones DE/OLB UCLA.
Player projected: Datone Jones DE/OLB UCLA.
Pete Carroll has to be concerned after watching his pass rush disappear once Chris Clemons went down in the playoffs. Datone Jones is a player of similar build to Clemons who can play both DE and OLB making him a near perfect fit for the Seahawks defense (a perfect fit would have been Ziggy Ansah).
Pick Number 26. Green Bay Packers
Players considered: Margus Hunt DE SMU, Eric Reid FS LSU, Kevin Minter ILB LSU.
Player projected: Kevin Minter ILB LSU.
A good fit as Minter is an athletic and instinctive ILB who excels against the run. The combination of Minter and BJ Raji should help plug up the middle against the run.
Pick Number 27. Houston Texans
Players considered: Margus Hunt DE SMU.
Player projected: Margus Hunt DE SMU.
And the rich get richer....If they pull this off the Texans will have the scariest pair of interior pash rushers in the NFL. Pairing JJ Watt and Margus Hunt seems a bit unfair, which is exactly why I hope the Texans manage to get Hunt.
Pick Number 28. Denver Broncos
Players considered: Eddie Lacy RB Alabama, Eric Reid FS LSU.
Player projected: Eric Reid FS LSU.
This is precisely who the Broncos needed in the AFC Championship to prevent the ridiculous score that sent the Ravens to the Super Bowl. Eric Reid is the best FS or SS in this class in my opinion and makes the Broncos defense even scarier.
Pick Number 29. New England Patriots
Players considered: Tavon Austin WR West Virgina.
Player projected: Tavon Austin WR West Virgina.
This Austin kid is like Wes Welker but with the speed of Brandon Lloyd. If he falls to the Pats they have to take him to give Brady someone who doesn't play TE to throw too.
Pick Number 30. Atlanta Falcons
Players considered: Tyler Eifert TE Notre Dame.
Player projected: Tyler Eifer TE Notre Dame.
This one just makes since, whether Gonzales comes back or not the Falcons need a replacement for him and this kid from Notre Dame is the best TE in this draft.
Pick Number 31. San Francisco 49ers
Players considered: Ryan Swope WR Texas A&M.
Players projected: Ryan Swope WR Texas A&M.
Honestly the 49ers don't have a real need. I think they should get a good no.1 target for Kaepernick and, Swope despite being a small reach, is my top rated WR in this draft and I think could be the best white guy to play receiver in the NFL, beating out current no.1 white guy Jordy Nelson. The 49ers really could take anybody here so I won't be surprised by whoever they take.
Pick Number 32. Baltimore Ravens
Players considered: Arthur Brown ILB Kansas St.
Player projected: Arthur Brown ILB Kansas St.
The Baltimore Ravens make NFL history by setting the record for most player named Arthur on an NFL roster. All jokes aside this kid is the considered by some to be better than Te'o, Minter, and Ogeltree and he will be a good step in the right direction of replacing Ray Lewis.
Pick Number 16. St. Louis Rams
Players considered: Cordarrelle Patterson WR Tennessee, Sam Montgomery DE/OLB LSU, Xavier Rhodes CB Florida St., Ryan Swope WR Texas A&M.
Player projected: Cordarrelle Patterson WR Tennessee.
If the Rams go for a need here then they take Patterson. If they go best available they would go with Sam Montgomery but because of a need at receiver and a fairly strong defense I think they take Patterson and give Bradford a target to throw to.
Pick Number 17. Pittsburgh Steelers
Players considered: Margus Hunt DE SMU, Sam Montgomery DE/OLB LSU, Ezekiel Ansah DE/OLB BYU.
Player projected: Sam Montgomery DE/OLB LSU.
James Harrison is getting older and they need a replacement for him. Sam fits that need perfectly as a guy who should have gone much earlier. The Steelers O-Line need can be addressed in a later round.
Pick Number 18. Dallas Cowboys
Players considered: Margus Hunt DE SMU, Xavier Rhodes CB Florida St., Sylvester Williams DT North Carolina, Jonathan Hankins DT Ohio State, Sheldon Richardson DT Mizzou.
Player projected: Sheldon Richardson DT Mizzou.
Monte Kiffin needs a speedy DT to add to his defense, while I could see them drafting a guy like Margus Hunt or Ezekiel Ansah to play DT in a Tampa 2 I think Sheldon is a better fit. He has struggled against the run but he is very quick and agile for his size and fits the scheme well.
Pick Number 19. New York Giants
Players considered: DJ Fluker OT Alabama, Ezekiel Ansah DE/OLB BYU, Margus Hunt DE SMU.
Player projected: Ezekiel Ansah DE/OLB BYU.
The Giants love their DEs and I think Ziggy is a good situational pass rusher who can replace Osi on 3rd downs. He can also slide inside and play DT as Ziggy was a NG most of his college career. I think Ansah also eventually replaces Justin Tuck as a 3 down DE.
Pick Number 20. Chicago Bears
Players considered: Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma, DJ Fluker OT Alabama.
Player Projected: Lane Johnson.
It is simple in my mind, if the Bears sign a good LT such as Jermon Bushrod they go with Fluker, otherwise they draft Lane Johnson. If they draft anything except O-Line here Jay Cutler needs to just demand a trade before he gets killed.
Pick Number 21. Cincinnati Bengals
Players considered: Alec Ogeltree ILB Georgia.
Projected player: Alec Ogeltree ILB Georgia.
I put this up there with the Bengals signing Vontaze Burfict last year. A great LB with off the field issues. Ogeltree combined with Burfict and Rey Maualuga make for a dangerous linebacking core.
Pick Number 22. St. Louis Rams (Via Redskins)
Players considered: Ryan Swope WR Texas A&M, Tavon Austin WR West Virgina, DeAndre Hopkins WR Clemson.
Player projected: DeAndre Hopkins WR Clemson.
With this second pick the Rams suddenly have two starting receivers that could potentially pair with Danny Amendola and make a pretty solid receiving corps. They could also take a LB such as Manti Te'o or Kevin Minter and wait and take someone like Ryan Swope or Denard Robinson in the 2nd or 3rd round.
Pick Number 23. Minnesota Vikings
Players considered: Xavier Rhodes CB Florida St.
Player projected: Xavier Rhodes CB Florida St.
The Vikings desperately need help in the secondary and Xavier is a guy who should go much higher than this, if he is available they take him.
Pick Number 24. Indianapolis Colts
Players considered: Manti Te'o ILB Notre Dame, Kevin Minter ILB LSU, Margus Hunt DE SMU.
Player projected: Manti Te'o ILB Notre Dame.
The Colts need help on defense against both the pass and run, Manti makes an instant impact as a instinctive ILB who can cover as well as stuff the run. I could see Margus Hunt coming off the board here as well because of the Colts having envy towards the Texans and JJ Watt.
Pick Number 25. Seattle Seahawks
Players considered: Jonathan Hankins DT Ohio State, Tavon Austin WR West Virgina, Margus Hunt DE SMU, Datone Jones DE/OLB UCLA.
Player projected: Datone Jones DE/OLB UCLA.
Pete Carroll has to be concerned after watching his pass rush disappear once Chris Clemons went down in the playoffs. Datone Jones is a player of similar build to Clemons who can play both DE and OLB making him a near perfect fit for the Seahawks defense (a perfect fit would have been Ziggy Ansah).
Pick Number 26. Green Bay Packers
Players considered: Margus Hunt DE SMU, Eric Reid FS LSU, Kevin Minter ILB LSU.
Player projected: Kevin Minter ILB LSU.
A good fit as Minter is an athletic and instinctive ILB who excels against the run. The combination of Minter and BJ Raji should help plug up the middle against the run.
Pick Number 27. Houston Texans
Players considered: Margus Hunt DE SMU.
Player projected: Margus Hunt DE SMU.
And the rich get richer....If they pull this off the Texans will have the scariest pair of interior pash rushers in the NFL. Pairing JJ Watt and Margus Hunt seems a bit unfair, which is exactly why I hope the Texans manage to get Hunt.
Pick Number 28. Denver Broncos
Players considered: Eddie Lacy RB Alabama, Eric Reid FS LSU.
Player projected: Eric Reid FS LSU.
This is precisely who the Broncos needed in the AFC Championship to prevent the ridiculous score that sent the Ravens to the Super Bowl. Eric Reid is the best FS or SS in this class in my opinion and makes the Broncos defense even scarier.
Pick Number 29. New England Patriots
Players considered: Tavon Austin WR West Virgina.
Player projected: Tavon Austin WR West Virgina.
This Austin kid is like Wes Welker but with the speed of Brandon Lloyd. If he falls to the Pats they have to take him to give Brady someone who doesn't play TE to throw too.
Pick Number 30. Atlanta Falcons
Players considered: Tyler Eifert TE Notre Dame.
Player projected: Tyler Eifer TE Notre Dame.
This one just makes since, whether Gonzales comes back or not the Falcons need a replacement for him and this kid from Notre Dame is the best TE in this draft.
Pick Number 31. San Francisco 49ers
Players considered: Ryan Swope WR Texas A&M.
Players projected: Ryan Swope WR Texas A&M.
Honestly the 49ers don't have a real need. I think they should get a good no.1 target for Kaepernick and, Swope despite being a small reach, is my top rated WR in this draft and I think could be the best white guy to play receiver in the NFL, beating out current no.1 white guy Jordy Nelson. The 49ers really could take anybody here so I won't be surprised by whoever they take.
Pick Number 32. Baltimore Ravens
Players considered: Arthur Brown ILB Kansas St.
Player projected: Arthur Brown ILB Kansas St.
The Baltimore Ravens make NFL history by setting the record for most player named Arthur on an NFL roster. All jokes aside this kid is the considered by some to be better than Te'o, Minter, and Ogeltree and he will be a good step in the right direction of replacing Ray Lewis.
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