Fast Mock Draft 2.0

[Blake]

Originally Posted by rmartin65

On mocks like this, I try to balance both. Like it is becoming cliche to draft physical freaks for the Raiders. But I would not do it, and believe that Al Davis may not do it.

Originally Posted by Texan4Ever

With the 14th pick, the Seahawks select...

Earl Thomas





The Seahawks have many needs, mostly on defense and with the top CB gone, Earl Thomas is the next best option. Thomas is the best safety available, fills a need for the Seahawks, and is a play maker Pete Carrol's defense is badly in need of.

Damn you...I knew he wouldnt make it to me, but a guy can dream...

[Blake]

Originally Posted by The Pencil Neck

And they paid Whitehurst Orlavsky money and gave up some draft picks for him. So, they want him at least as a primary backup.

It looks to me like they're setting up for taking a developmental QB. That doesn't necessarily mean here. They could draft a Clausen here or they could draft someone like Lefevre or Pike (or Colt or whomever). Then they could go into the season with Hasselbeck and Whitehurst with their new guy learning the ropes. Then next season, they ditch Hasselbeck and name the new guy as the starter and Whitehurst remains the backup.

UNLESS Whitehurst really surprises them and steps it up and wins the job this year and Hasselbeck becomes the backup.

Good points. I forgot that they gave up alot for Whitehurst.

[kiwitexansfan]

The Giants with their first round pick address their Offensive Line which lacks depth and is aging.

They believe that there is not good value at their other positions of need while their is a top rated OT still on the board. While there are some character concerns with this player, he is perhaps the most talented lineman in this years draft.

The Giants select Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers

[Ole Miss Texan]

Dang you! I was afraid the Seahawks were going to pick up Spiller and he wouldn't make it to our other 1st (speaking as 49'ers GM)! I had Thomas written on the card a picture even input... and then backed out right before we got up to Goodell thinking Thomas had the better shot of slipping to 17.

[Blake]

steelbtexan was awesome and PM'ed me his pick since he will be gone for a few hours.

The Tennessee Titans Select: Everson Griffen, DE, USC

[Blake]

17.) San Francisco 49ers - Ole Miss Texan

18.) Pittsburgh Steelers - steelbtexan

19.) Atlanta Falcons - RMartin65

20.) Houston Texans - Super Mario

21.) Cincinnati Bengals - Ole Miss Texan

[Texan4Ever]

Originally Posted by Super Mario

steelbtexan was awesome and PM'ed me his pick since he will be gone for a few hours.

The Tennessee Titans Select: Everson Griffen, DE, USC

I think Griffin should be a 2nd or 3rd rounder at best, doesn't have a high motor and seems lazy to me. Regardless, he fills a need for the Titans so not bad.

[kiwitexansfan]

I was surprised Griffin went before Graham.

I think Griffin went at the end of the 2nd in our last mock.

[BigBull17]

Originally Posted by Texan4Ever

I think Griffin should be a 2nd or 3rd rounder at best, doesn't have a high motor and seems lazy to me. Regardless, he fills a need for the Titans so not bad.

The Titans march to the beat of a different drum come draft day. Works for them.

[Ole Miss Texan]

The San Francisco 49'ers select Kyle Wilson, CB from Boise St. University.

[Blake]

Originally Posted by kiwitexansfan

I was surprised Griffin went before Graham.

I think Griffin went at the end of the 2nd in our last mock.

I like Graham more than Griffin, but for the Tacks, Griffin actually sounds like a better pick.

Griffin is bigger and a bit faster which sounds like a Titan DE. Graham has a non-stop motor, but is a little smaller which I think makes him a little bit less desireable. But they are both first round picks in my eyes.

Also what is Derrick Morgan doing on the board still? I figured he would be a top 15 pick.

[rmartin65]

Originally Posted by Super Mario

I like Graham more than Griffin, but for the Tacks, Griffin actually sounds like a better pick.

Griffin is bigger and a bit faster which sounds like a Titan DE. Graham has a non-stop motor, but is a little smaller which I think makes him a little bit less desireable. But they are both first round picks in my eyes.

Also what is Derrick Morgan doing on the board still? I figured he would be a top 15 pick.

He did not by any chance send you the Pittsburgh pick as well? Because I am ready to make the Falcons pick, I am in a no lose situation here!

[Blake]

Originally Posted by rmartin65

He did not by any chance send you the Pittsburgh pick as well? Because I am ready to make the Falcons pick, I am in a no lose situation here!

Nope. Steelb is currently in this thread. He is on the clock for the Steelers.

[steelbtexan]

With the 18th pick in the Mock NFL draft the Pittsgurgh Steelers select Mike Iupati OG Idaho

The Steelers are committed to getting back to their roots, a more physical, run 1st type offense. Iupati is a great place to start recapturing their tradition.

[Blake]

Originally Posted by steelbtexan

With the 18th pick in the Mock NFL draft the Pittsgurgh Steelers select Mike Iupati OG Idaho

The Steelers are committed to getting back to their roots, a more physical, run 1st type offense. Iupati is a great place to start recapturing their tradition.

Good pick. I like Iupati or Pouncey to the Stillers.

[rmartin65]

The Atlanta Falcons select Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech

I was stunned to see Morgan still available. He is the clear cut number 1 DE in the draft, and will boost the pass rush ability of the Falcons.

[steelbtexan]

Griffen has the build and speed that the Titans look for in their DE's. Fisher played at USC and selected a USC guy.

I know that Griffin fell to the 2nd rd in the other mock. That was a mistake. IMHO

[Blake]

FYI I will be making my pick for the Texans later when I get home from work.

[Goldensilence]

Originally Posted by beerlover

Jacksonville Jaguars select -
QB Jimmy Clausen

:/ Really?

I mean are the Jags really that unhappy with Garrard, whom they recently gave a pretty big contract that they'd go after Clausen in the first!?

Wouldn't surprise me to see them go defense.

[Ole Miss Texan]

Originally Posted by Super Mario

Good pick. I like Iupati or Pouncey to the Stillers.

I will make my pick for the Bengals later tonight (obviously after the Texans)... gotta read up on them.