Best Of 2012 Mock Drafts -

[Wolf6151]

Mussop:

1. Worthy, great player, makes sense, good pick.
2. Zeitler, my favorite pick in this mock, love it.
3. Toon, ehhhhhhh I think we can do better.
4. Rodriguez, like you said we've already got Casey why do we need another tweener. No.
5. Boykin, I like this pick in the 5th, low risk decent reward.
6. Adams, this late in the draft it's a good pick if available.
7. Ganaway, good depth and good value if available.

Overall I like it and could live with that draft easily. I'd like to see an ILB in the 5th if we did better in the 3rd.

 

[mussop]

Mussop:

1. Worthy, great player, makes sense, good pick.
2. Zeitler, my favorite pick in this mock, love it.
3. Toon, ehhhhhhh I think we can do better.
4. Rodriguez, like you said we've already got Casey why do we need another tweener. No.
5. Boykin, I like this pick in the 5th, low risk decent reward.
6. Adams, this late in the draft it's a good pick if available.
7. Ganaway, good depth and good value if available.

Overall I like it and could live with that draft easily. I'd like to see an ILB in the 5th if we did better in the 3rd.

1. I had a really hard time deciding between Vontaze Burfict and worthy. I went with worth because he will contribute sooner. They are both Taylor made for this D. Two of the best penetrators in this class. Burfict looks like he is shot out of a cannon when he blitzes. I can't wait to see what his 10 yard split is.

2. He is perfect for the ZB scheme.
3. Yeh I'm still looking here.
4. The reason for him is OD turns 30 next year and always seems to be injured. Dreeson is a FA and I don't see the money being available to resign him and I see Casey getting his snaps next year. I think with Schaub as our starter it's important to give him quality short area targets. That is his strong suit.

5. I really want want boykins on this team.

 

[RT22]

Here is my inital mock draft this year.

1st Round - Alshon Jeffery 6-4 229 WR South Carolina Projected 1st rd, pick 15-30. I just have a feeling he will be there for us to take at 26. He will destroy single coverage unlike Walter and Jones. Starter from day 1. Depth Chart for WR would look like Johnson, Jeffery, Walter, Jean, Adams.

2nd Round - Chandler Jones 6-5 265 OLB Syracuse Projected 2nd rd. Watch this guys tape he reminds me of Aldon Smith. One of his brothers Jon is a MMA fighter and the other Arthur plays DE for the Ravens. I wonder how Wade would turn this guy loose. If we resign Mario and land this guy in the 2nd round we will have superior depth at OLB with Barwin and Reed.

3rd Round - Alameda Ta"amu 6-3 337 NT Washington Projected 3-4 rd. This guy is a beast! I watched him play I think he fits Wades system as a NT. He moves very well for his size and is disruptive if you just tell him to hit a gap. Not a very good 2 gap player at all but will be a good player to slant and run games with Cushing in the middle. Slide Mitchell to DE to back up Smith so this guy and Cody can rotate.

4th Round - Joe Adams 5-11 190 WR/PR Arkansas Projected 4-5 rd. I really love this guys ability as a PR and a 4th/5th WR and I think he will make JJ expendable sooner rather than later. He has 4.38 speed. If he checks out medically (he had a mild stroke but has played the last 2 year with no problems) he is a steal in this late in the draft.

5th Round - Russell Wilson 5-11 210 QB Wisconsin Projected 5-6 rd. Another guy that I think fits Kubiak system and will drop due to his height. Watch him play and you see that he can make all the throws, has + pocket presence, has and + boot game, and he is a leader. Reminds me of a more athletic young Drew Brees. He completed 72.8 percent of his passes for 3175 yards 33 TD and just 4 INT with a 191.8 passer rating. Will hold the clipboard as the 3rd string as TJ moves into the backup role and Lienart is released or traded after preseason. Also due to his speed he will give our defense better looks on the scout team in practice when we have to prepare for mobile quarterbacks.

6th Round - Taylor Thompson 6-6 287 DE SMU Projected rd 7-FA. Once again I think he fits as a rotational guy at DE behind Watt. He is more of a 1 gap DE in a 3-4. Former TE in HS. (You know we have to draft one)

7th Round. - Ryan Miller 6-8 312 OL Colorado Projected rd 6-7. You thought I forgot our Colorado conection did you? Here is the Kubiak special, he should do well in the zone scheme with his movement skills but needs to get alot stronger and should be on the PS for a couple of years to develop.

Let me know what you think. RT2

 

[Wolf6151]

@RT22:

1. Jeffery, great pick if available.
2. Jones, not familiar with him and if we re-sign Mario we don't need another OLB. Love the size for the position though.
3. Ta'amu, slow and unathletic, doesn't fit our 1 gap system.
4. Adams, decent pick, great if he replaces JJ.
5. Wilson, too short.
6. Thompson, not familiar with him and if we move Mitchell to DE depth then Thompson isn't needed.
7. Miller, he's a 2nd or 3rd round pick, won't be available, and Kubiak's connection is with Colorado State Univ. not Colorado.

 

[mussop]

Here is my inital mock draft this year.

1st Round - Alshon Jeffery 6-4 229 WR South Carolina Projected 1st rd, pick 15-30. I just have a feeling he will be there for us to take at 26. He will destroy single coverage unlike Walter and Jones. Starter from day 1. Depth Chart for WR would look like Johnson, Jeffery, Walter, Jean, Adams.

2nd Round - Chandler Jones 6-5 265 OLB Syracuse Projected 2nd rd. Watch this guys tape he reminds me of Aldon Smith. One of his brothers Jon is a MMA fighter and the other Arthur plays DE for the Ravens. I wonder how Wade would turn this guy loose. If we resign Mario and land this guy in the 2nd round we will have superior depth at OLB with Barwin and Reed.

3rd Round - Alameda Ta"amu 6-3 337 NT Washington Projected 3-4 rd. This guy is a beast! I watched him play I think he fits Wades system as a NT. He moves very well for his size and is disruptive if you just tell him to hit a gap. Not a very good 2 gap player at all but will be a good player to slant and run games with Cushing in the middle. Slide Mitchell to DE to back up Smith so this guy and Cody can rotate.

4th Round - Joe Adams 5-11 190 WR/PR Arkansas Projected 4-5 rd. I really love this guys ability as a PR and a 4th/5th WR and I think he will make JJ expendable sooner rather than later. He has 4.38 speed. If he checks out medically (he had a mild stroke but has played the last 2 year with no problems) he is a steal in this late in the draft.

5th Round - Russell Wilson 5-11 210 QB Wisconsin Projected 5-6 rd. Another guy that I think fits Kubiak system and will drop due to his height. Watch him play and you see that he can make all the throws, has + pocket presence, has and + boot game, and he is a leader. Reminds me of a more athletic young Drew Brees. He completed 72.8 percent of his passes for 3175 yards 33 TD and just 4 INT with a 191.8 passer rating. Will hold the clipboard as the 3rd string as TJ moves into the backup role and Lienart is released or traded after preseason. Also due to his speed he will give our defense better looks on the scout team in practice when we have to prepare for mobile quarterbacks.

6th Round - Taylor Thompson 6-6 287 DE SMU Projected rd 7-FA. Once again I think he fits as a rotational guy at DE behind Watt. He is more of a 1 gap DE in a 3-4. Former TE in HS. (You know we have to draft one)

7th Round. - Ryan Miller 6-8 312 OL Colorado Projected rd 6-7. You thought I forgot our Colorado conection did you? Here is the Kubiak special, he should do well in the zone scheme with his movement skills but needs to get alot stronger and should be on the PS for a couple of years to develop.

Let me know what you think. RT2

I like 1,4 and 5. I really like Wilson. He also reminds me of Brees but with better wheels. I think someone is going to get a late round gem with him.

 

[Rey]

1) Kendall Wright, WR
I think this guy is going to be a beast in the mold of Steve Smith.

2) Kevin Zeitler, OG
Quality guard. We need competition there. Even if he doesn't earn a starting job right away, he's an upgrade there.

3) Trade back for extra 4th, 5th and next years 6th

4) Jeff Fuller, WR
Big wr with talent. If available he's great value at the top or middle of the fourth.

4) Chris Rainey, RB
Demps has decided to be a track guy. Rainey is a true RB. But he's also fast as hell. Not Demps fast, but he's a little bigger. He can also return.

5) Asa Jackson, CB, Cal Poly
Physically gifted Corner with ball skills and toughness. Oh...and he can return.

5) Jerry Franklin, ILB, Arkansas
Solid SEC ILB. Would be excellent depth.

6) Akiem Hicks, DT, Regina
Explosive. Physically gifted big DT. Would likely need time to develop.

7) Christian Thompson, S, South Carolina State
Again, Another physically gifted player that would likely need time to develop but may be able to contribute on special teams right away.

 

[Rey]

Did anybody watch the senior bowl this weekend?

I think I saw both Pead and Rainey returning punts/kick offs...

Two guys that I have mocked...I'd be happy with either one of those guys, but I hope we grab one of them. Pead is a great one cut/cut back runner...Both of them are really fast...

 

[steelbtexan]

Love Pead, he probably wont be available after the 3rd. Is he worth a late 3rd if you're picking for the Texans?

Fuller followed a disappointing Sr yr with a terrible Sr Bowl. They said he looked terrible in practices too. 6-7th rd pick IMHO

 

[Wolf6151]

Love Pead, he probably wont be available after the 3rd. Is he worth a late 3rd if you're picking for the Texans?

Fuller followed a disappointing Sr yr with a terrible Sr Bowl. They said he looked terrible in practices too. 6-7th rd pick IMHO

For a team that has need at RB Pead is well worth a 3rd round pick but the Texans have RB starters and depth and have bigger depth issues at other positions like OG, SS, ILB etc...

I also heard that Fuller was bad at the Senior Bowl, anyone know what's wrong with this guy? I know he had some injuries during the season but they weren't real serious ones and with all the dropped balls I think his problems might be between his ears. You really think he'll fall that far? I was thinking like 4th or 5th round.

 

[steelbtexan]

For a team that has need at RB Pead is well worth a 3rd round pick but the Texans have RB starters and depth and have bigger depth issues at other positions like OG, SS, ILB etc...

I also heard that Fuller was bad at the Senior Bowl, anyone know what's wrong with this guy? I know he had some injuries during the season but they weren't real serious ones and with all the dropped balls I think his problems might be between his ears. You really think he'll fall that far? I was thinking like 4th or 5th round.

I love Peads game even though he's a bit of a fumbler from what I've read.

I was fortunate enough to get to watch the practices. Fuller appeared to be very slow into/out of his breaks. His hands were the worst of any WR at the game. I question his straight line speed.

Hopefully for his sake he just had a bad week. Because if that's his best then he will be cut in training camp. IMHO

 

[Rey]

I love Peads game even though he's a bit of a fumbler from what I've read.

I was fortunate enough to get to watch the practices. Fuller appeared to be very slow into/out of his breaks. His hands were the worst of any WR at the game. I question his straight line speed.

Hopefully for his sake he just had a bad week. Because if that's his best then he will be cut in training camp. IMHO

I could have sworn I watched a Cincy Bearcats game and the announcers said Pead didn't fumble much...

I can't find anything definitive but I found this: http://bearcatsnation.com/stats/

Where he didn't have any fumbles in 70+ carries. I don't think that is the complete season stats though...

 

[beerlover]

I could have sworn I watched a Cincy Bearcats game and the announcers said Pead didn't fumble much...

I can't find anything definitive but I found this: http://bearcatsnation.com/stats/

Where he didn't have any fumbles in 70+ carries. I don't think that is the complete season stats though...

Yeah, gotta be careful there is a lot of misinformation out there. Pead looks like 2nd rd. material to me for a team desperate for return game, hint, hint. But I would probably wait, take a big ol' OL or CB & if he's still there in 3rd then he would be a Texan. Reminds me so much of Cribbs, bigger than most return men, physcial nature able to break arm tackles/shake off hits then builds up speed while picking his holes, always going downhill instead of side to side. Must be his RB dicipline.

 

[Wolf6151]

I had to modify my mock after the Senior Bowl Week, some of my guys did poorly and fell and others did well and might not be available in the rounds I had them in.

1. Mohamed Sanu-WR from Rutgers, height, strength, speed, hands, good routes, athletic, etc... this guy's got it all. Obvious pick.
2. Kevin Zeitler-OG from Wisconsin, very strong, anchors well, decent quickness, and great size for the position. Can be our new starter at RG or LG.
3. Sylvester Williams-NT from UNC, good size, quickness, and athleticism for the position. He's a juniour and may be a little raw but should work well in a rotation with Cody. We can now move Mitchell to DE depth where his size dictates. If we can work out a trade like last year to get an extra 2nd round pick then I'll take Josh Chapman-NT from Alabama in the 2nd, even with the ACL surgery, but until that happens it's Williams in the 3rd.
4. A.J. Jenkins-WR from Illinois, decent size but not huge, good speed and athleticism, good hands, and runs good routes. Very good college production last season.
5. Mitchell Schwartz-OT from Cal, 4 yr. starter at OT 2 on each end of the O-line. I read he had a good Senior Bowl Week so he may move up the draft and this pick may take some luck in the 5th. Swing tackle/utility lineman, good depth.
6. Chris Galippo-ILB from USC, good size for the position and from LB University. He's a little slow but at ILB he shouldn't need to be real fast. Good depth behind Ryans. Better size than Sharpton and cheaper than Dobbins.
7. Sean Cattouse-SS from Cal, good size for the SS position, and only average speed. He's had average college production but should add some training camp competition. Hopefully make Barber and Keo expendable and is a backup to Quin.

UDFA's:
Chad Diehl-FB from Clemson, some people have him being drafted but he only does one thing and that's lead block, very rarely catches a pass or runs with the ball. He's a battering ram.
Kyle Martens-P from Rice, good length and directional Punting with LB size. I like Hartmann but don't know what an ACL injury does to Punters.