2009 Texans Talk Member Mock Draft

[Mari-OWNED!]

With the 4th overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft, the Seattle Seahawks select...

Malcolm Jenkins - Cornerback, Ohio State



Explanation - With Michael Crabtree off the board, who they were hoping would still be available, the Seahawks went with another serious position need in cornerback. Marcus Trufant is solid, but he has nobody opposite of him at all. Offensive lineman is definitely a possibility here, but the Seahawks are deciding not to pass up on a sure threat at corner, even if it is a bit of a reach nabbing him 4th overall.

[Blake]

Wow. The Browns are up and Jenkins and Curry are off the board...

[Blake]

The Browns take Andre Smith, OL, Alabama.

[Honoring Earl 34]

Originally Posted by Super Mario

The Browns take Andre Smith, OL, Alabama.

That's what I would have done so ... your screwed ... JK . In two years you'll have the best OTs in football .

[Blake]

Originally Posted by Honoring Earl 34

That's what I would have done so ... your screwed ... JK . In two years you'll have the best OTs in football .

Agreed. They needed linebackers and corners but with Curry and Malcolm off the board I went with one of the BPA's left and got a player where they could still use an upgrade to replace Shaffer. He has the size to play RT and will maul people giving the browns a running game no matter who they have toting the rock.

[TexansSeminole]

Originally Posted by Super Mario

Agreed. They needed linebackers and corners but with Curry and Malcolm off the board I went with one of the BPA's left and got a player where they could still use an upgrade to replace Shaffer. He has the size to play RT and will maul people giving the browns a running game no matter who they have toting the rock.

I like your pick.

Bengals and imatexan are next.

Aaron Curry, Michael Crabtree, Eugene Monroe, and Andre Smith all off the board.

[Ole Miss Texan]

Originally Posted by YoungTexanFan

Kansas City selects - Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia

I really like this pick a lot. I love the thought of having Monroe and Albert next to each other. I started on a mock and have the Chiefs taking Monroe as well.

[Second Honeymoon]

Originally Posted by Ole Miss Texan

I really like this pick a lot. I love the thought of having Monroe and Albert next to each other. I started on a mock and have the Chiefs taking Monroe as well.

They would definitely be familiar with each other after playing together for a few years at Virginia. I thought they drafted Albert to ultimately move to LT anyway but maybe they think he would be a better RT and then draft Monroe as their LT prospect. Having bookends at OT for the next decade may sound really appealing to the Chiefs right about now. They need to get back to quality Chiefs football and that means running the football behind a quality and dominant offensive line.

The funny thing is that in the AFC West, its so damn pathetic, that just about any team in the NFL could conceivably come in and vie for that division title. Hopefully the circle of life will his the AFC South one day so were not so damn competitive and brutal. Maybe once Peyton retires, we can make some sense of it all.

[Blake]

imatexan is on the clock. If he doesnt pick by this afternoon I will pick for him. Any suggestions you can post or PM.

[BigBull17]

Either an OT, like Justin Smith of Oher, or BJ Raji.

[Ole Miss Texan]

I'd go Jason Smith or Michael Oher. I'm not familiar with the Bengals too much, not sure on Carson Palmer's recovery, etc.

LT- Smith- better pass blocker
LT- Oher- better run blocker

[TexansSeminole]

I'd go with Knowshown Moreno if I was picking for the Bengals.

[BigBull17]

Originally Posted by Ole Miss Texan

I'd go Jason Smith or Michael Oher. I'm not familiar with the Bengals too much, not sure on Carson Palmer's recovery, etc.

LT- Smith- better pass blocker
LT- Oher- better run blocker

I agree. I would take Smith, but you never know what mentality they want to go with.

[Ole Miss Texan]

Super Mario, did you PM imatexan? He may think it didn't start until after the SuperBowl, and the picks have gone by pretty quickly. Probably just away from the Computer over the weekend. I've often forgotten about something and PMs have saved me.

[Blake]

Originally Posted by Ole Miss Texan

Super Mario, did you PM imatexan? He may think it didn't start until after the SuperBowl, and the picks have gone by pretty quickly. Probably just away from the Computer over the weekend. I've often forgotten about something and PMs have saved me.

I PM'ed him this morning, and am giving him all Monday to make a pick. Everyone needs to check this at LEAST once a day to make sure they are not up.

Or if you know you might not be around, send me a top 5 list or something.

[Goldensilence]

Originally Posted by JWarren14

2. - St. Louis Rams


Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech - So. - 6'3 214lbs
Career Stats: 231 Receptions, 3,217 Yards Receiving, 41 TDs



Explanation: The Rams have a lot of needs on both sides of the ball. They were near the bottom in a lot of different categories. On the Defensive side of the ball there aren't many players that warrant such a high pick and selecting Defense the past three years they need a change of pace. I was planning on taking Curry but he is off the board. The Rams still have Orlando Pace on contract for one more year and have a number of lineman that with better coaching can be a solid unit. And there is no clear number 1 tackle out there for the taking, so it is possible one may fall. The Rams need a franchise player and with Crabtree playing on a fast surface as he did in College he will put up numbers and become that type of player and eventually replace Torry Holt. This gives the original "Greatest Show on Turf" another option to spread the field and gives Bulger another option which to be honest he didn't have many this past year. Look for the Rams to pick up OL and any Defensive talent in the next round.

Crank that Crabtree....

Don't understand the pick considering they wanted Jake Long last year. Pace won't be there much longer and Barron, while not a bust, hasn't lived up to his pick. Considering with their second pick of Donnie Avery last year this pick almost seems like a waste. Great WR trio too bad Bulger probably won't be upright to throw it to any of them.

[WolverineFan]

Originally Posted by Goldensilence

Don't understand the pick considering they wanted Jake Long last year. Pace won't be there much longer and Barron, while not a bust, hasn't lived up to his pick. Considering with their second pick of Donnie Avery last year this pick almost seems like a waste. Great WR trio too bad Bulger probably won't be upright to throw it to any of them.

Agreed. Hopefully this doesn't turn into a draft where people just draft who they like instead of what a team really needs. I could see why the Rams would take Crabree, but with a new coach I see no way they don't go with Curry or an O-Lineman.

Hopefully everybody will really participate and really try to make this realistic and fun because that's why most of us are doing this.

For example, I'm drafting for the Cardinals so I am researching the team and it's needs so that I can make a realistic mock for them instead of just drafting my favorite players.

[HOU-TEX]

Originally Posted by WolverineFan

Agreed. Hopefully this doesn't turn into a draft where people just draft who they like instead of what a team really needs. I could see why the Rams would take Crabree, but with a new coach I see no way they don't go with Curry or an O-Lineman.

Hopefully everybody will really participate and really try to make this realistic and fun because that's why most of us are doing this.

For example, I'm drafting for the Cardinals so I am researching the team and it's needs so that I can make a realistic mock for them instead of just drafting my favorite players.

Take a look at FS. Fransisco pissed me off more than once yesterday.

I agree about the Rams too. They need heavy Oline and defense.

My .02

[JCTexan]

Originally Posted by WolverineFan

Agreed. Hopefully this doesn't turn into a draft where people just draft who they like instead of what a team really needs. I could see why the Rams would take Crabree, but with a new coach I see no way they don't go with Curry or an O-Lineman.

Hopefully everybody will really participate and really try to make this realistic and fun because that's why most of us are doing this.

For example, I'm drafting for the Cardinals so I am researching the team and it's needs so that I can make a realistic mock for them instead of just drafting my favorite players.

Yeah, I'm doing it like that too. The Chargers biggest needs are DE & OT per http://www.drafttek.com/teamneeds2009.html. It also has ILB, CB & OG as needs. I've already got a top ten of the players not selected.

[bah007]

Originally Posted by JCTexan

Yeah, I'm doing it like that too. The Chargers biggest needs are DE & OT per http://www.drafttek.com/teamneeds2009.html. It also has ILB, CB & OG as needs. I've already got a top ten of the players not selected.

The Chargers will probably also look at RB. Probably not early, but with LT being slowed down this year and Sproles testing FA they will probably grab one somewhere.