BFD Mock Draft 3.0

[BigFratDaddy]

First of all let me say i think this draft is going to be crazy until Sanchez and Stafford are off the board. Some trades are going down and teams will be jumping to get them if they can. Without projecting and inserting actual trades into my mock here is what i came up with......



1. Detroit Lions- Jason Smith, OT, Baylor: Third mock draft, and the same pick remains at #1. Im still sticking with that Jason Smith is the best OT in the draft and the best way to make success for a new QB is protect him. There is no telling which top 3 QB prospect the Lions like the best (if any), but the fact is they have the drafts picks to go get him if they desire. There is no senior QB prospect like Matt Ryan in this draft and junior QB’s have a bad track record. Once again, it would be smart not to sink 4 years into a QB at this pick and amount of money when rebuilding a 0-16 franchise.

2. St Louis Rams- Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia: Im really leaning to putting Crabtree or Curry right here. They are better prospects and Monroe is fading a little bit in a lot of scouts eyes. But I still think the Rams are so starved for that franchise OT they might go ahead and select Monroe here. If Jason Smith happens to fall here I think hes a lock.

3. Kansas City Chiefs- Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest: I think the Chiefs have a tough choice between Curry and Orakpo. Curry fits better in their system and is probably the better overall prospect at this point. The Chiefs should take him and insert him into the line up from Day 1.

4. Seattle Seahawks- Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech: I still think is he is available they should take him here. He is by far the biggest playmaker in this draft and by bringing in Housh they should continue to look to add playmakers around the QB position for the short term and long term. A lot of people are saying they should take a QB and develop him. I think that’s a bad idea and they could be in position to get a similar or better prospect next year at a cheaper price. They should take the next HOF WR with this pick. Seriously, what better role model could a young WR have that TJ?

5. Cleveland Browns- Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas: Well I think the best option right here is still Orakpo. They have major issues and needs in their secondary, but nothing helps the pass defense moe than getting pressure on the QB. Orakpo is quick and would be a great fit in the Browns 3-4. If Crabtree slips here don’t be surprised to see him taken and Braylon Edwards traded for a 1st rounder. The Browns off season theme has been trade good players for draft picks.

6. Cincinnati Bengals- Michael Oher, OT, Mississippi- I had Andre Smith here, but I think Oher has moved ahead of him due to the numerous questions and concerns about Smith. The Bengals definitely need to add quality character players to the team, which they havent been doing. Their need for OL is too great not to grab one who can start the first week of the season.

7. Oakland Raiders- Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland- A lot of people will probably hate this pick but I don’t care. Bey had the fastest 40 time at the combine, which we all know Al Davis and Co. LOVE. He is more the prototype NFL #1 than Maclin. For that reason I think they Raiders take him and give Jeff Garcia, I mean JaMarcus, some weapons to play with.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars- Jeremy Maclin, WR, Mizzou- Am I crazy to have 3 WR’s in the top 10, since so many teams are reluctant to use picks this high on them.? YES, I am. But I still feel the Jags think they can contend if they get their QB some weapons on offense. Maclin is a weapon no doubt and can contribute to the return game if needed. They really would be better of trading down for someone seeking a QB.

**Possible Trade Alert**

9. Green Bay Packers- BJ Raji, DT, Boston College- Allegations and recent reports (supposedly false) of a positive drug test will remind GM’s of Raji’s past troubles off the field at Boston College. However, the Packers desperately want help at this position and if Raji falls here I think they will take his talent.

10. San Francisco 49ers- Andre Smith, OT, Alabama: If they are still at this pick they are probably going to pass on a QB. I just cant see them taking a QB without hesitation and they have major needs elsewhere. If one of the top 3 WR’s is here look for them. Otherwise the best available prospect they need is Andre Smith. When its said and done this is another hotbed to trade out from for teams wanting a QB.

11. Buffalo Bills- Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State: Maybin had an excellent pro day and squashed all concerns about him being a one year wonder. I think the Bills need a pass rushing in a desperate way and Maybin is a good choice for that.

12. Denver Broncos- Mark Sanchez, QB, USC: Jay Cutler is gone which means McDaniels should have his eye on a QB here to develop. I think Sanchez is probably rated higher than Stafford and is more similar to other QB’s he has developed. They got rid of the strong armed QB and tried to trade for one who is a game manager. I think the Broncos should let the Qbs continue to slide and try to get one at 18. But with the mess McDaniels has caused in Denver so far, he should just take one here and not risk losing the face of his tenure in Denver.

13. Washington Redskins- Matt Stafford, QB, Georgia: Its obvious that they are not set with Jason Campbell as their long term solution with their involvement in the Jay Cutler trade. Stafford is a similar prospect to Cutler and if he somehow falls here, they should take him and DEVELOP him and use Campbell as the stop gap.

14. New Orleans Saints- Brian Cushing, OLB, USC: I think they have glaring needs in the secondary, but also at LB. Cushing would be a great pick up right here for the Saints. I’ve had Malcolm Jenkins here for them but I think Cushing would be a better player for them to take and use this season.

15. Houston Texans- Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia: Im going to stick with this pick. They have a need for #1 RB and Moreno is the best prospect. Time to add a energetic running game to the package of weapons for Matt Schaub as this is his make or break year as Houstons Starter.

16. San Diego Chargers- Rey Maualuga, ILB, USC: All you can say about this selection is perfect fit. The potential playmaking ability the Chargers front 7 could have would be intensified and rejuvenated with an addition like this.

17. New York Jets- Hakeem Nicks, WR, UNC: Glaring need for WR and with Stafford and Sanchez off the board they should take one. Well really they should trade up and go get a franchise QB, but I don’t like to predict trades in mock drafts. Nicks has great hands, speed, and height to be good for a long time.

18. Denver Broncos- Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee: Ayers realistically could go a lot higher depending on what teams do with the QB’s in the draft. He is becoming a popular pick to moving up in the draft and with the Broncos needs they should take him. McDaniels saw a Tennessee product step in and perform last year, so maybe he’ll feel more comfortable this year taking one.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Everette Brown, DE, Florida State: Brown is slipping a little bit in this draft. A lot of scouts weren’t impressed with his running oriented drills during his pro day, which could see him drop a little. Overall he has great character and the right skills to be successful in the NFL.

20. Detroit Lions- Clay Matthews, OLB, USC: I decided to switch it up here. If the Lions were to go after a QB with this pick, they should use it to trade up and get Sanchez or Stafford not take Freeman. They probably will be in position next year to get Bradford anyways. They need a lot of help on defense everywhere. Matthews is the type of player and hardworker you want opposite of Sims and would be a great fit. They also need help in the secondary, but there will be A LOT of value when their 2nd round pick comes up for that position.

21. Philadelphia Eagles- Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois: I still am calling this a luxury pick for the Eagles. Yes they need to address their RB issue but I still am convinced they can get a prospect they want at #28. They need that young guy and 3rd CB for now and the future. Davis is a good pick with a lot of talent who can come along at a slower pace and develop. This would be a good pick for the Eagles.

22. Minnesota Vikings- Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas St: If he is still here I think it would be hard for the Vikings to not reminisce about the Culpepper days. They have a need for a long term franchise guy and they have serviceable guys in the meantime. They should look at the long term with this pick and draft a prospect to develop.

23. New England Patriots- Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU: Would be a great fit in the Patriots 3-4. Had his going to the Chargers but I think they would take Maualuga over him so he slips here to a 3-4 scheme. Pretty much a steal for the Patriots and the rich get richer.

24. Atlanta Falcons- Peria Jerry, DT, Mississippi: The Falcons need to address their D-Line one way or another and Jerry is the best available prospect. Pettigrew could be a nice selection here to help the run and be a safety valve but there is a lot of value at TE in round 2.

25. Miami Dolphins- Sean Smith, CB, Utah: The Dolphins need help in the secondary at both CB and S. He can play both and a lot of scouts feel he will actually make the transition to safety in the NFL. I want to put Pat White here so bad to fill their need for WR and Wildcat offense but I cant do it. Either way the Dolphins are getting a great player they can put where they need.

26. Baltimore Ravens- Percy Harvin, WR, Florida: The Ravens need weapons at WR on offense. While Harvin isn’t the prototype #1 they need to find for Flacco, he will make defenses watch him at all moments on the field.

27. Indianapolis Colts- Evander Hood, DT, Missouri : Still like Ziggy to get in round 1 an be the 3rd DT selected. Colts need to address that position. Almost put Larry English here but decided to stick with Hood.

28. Philadelphia Eagles- Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State: Blah blah see pick 21 if youre wondering why I chose this.

29. New York Giants- Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech: What they arent taking a WR to replace Plaxico, WTF??? Settle down, the Giants WR situation isn’t as bad as it seems. They have guys there ready to step up and take on the load for Plaxico. This pick right here adds depth at DE that the Giants need and it also gives them a chance to develop a talented prospect in a great locker room. He could really bloom into his potential with this organization.

30. Tennessee Titans- : Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers: Same pick same reason. Need a #1 mold WR and fast.

31. Arizona Cardinals- LeSean McCoy, RB, Pitt: They need a combo at RB to go with Hightower. The Edge is done in Arizona. McCoy is a good fit for them and similar to edge but younger.

32. Pittsburgh Steelers- Eben Britton, OT, Arizona: Why would I change this pick? Im not, the Steelers need help here and Britton is a pretty good fit for the bill.

[PigSkinTerror13]

BFD-- I have to almost disagree with your entire top-10. I agree Detroit shouldn't take Stafford, but there is no way he falls that far.

[Dr. Jack]

I'd like to see Dolphins find away to trade up & get Nicks but probably highly unlikely

[PigSkinTerror13]

1) Detroit Lions - QB Matthew Stafford
2) St Louis Rams - OT Jason Smith
3) KC Chiefs - OLB Aaron Curry
4) Seattle - OT Eugene Monroe
5) Cleveland - DE Brian Orakpo
6) Cincinnati - OT Aaron Smith
7) Oakland - WR Jeremy Maclin
8) Jacksonville - WR Michael Crabtree (Steal of the Draft)
9) Green Bay - DT BJ Raji
10) San Francisco - QB Mark Sanchez

I could see GB trading out of #9 to a team that covets Mark Sanchez.

[BigdaddyQH]

I think that Pigskins Top 10 is a lot closer to being on target than Big Frat Daddy's. No matter which QB goes first, he will go to Detroit, with Jacksonville taking the next one at 8, or trading down to the 49ers who have the 10 pick.

[PigSkinTerror13]

Originally Posted by BigdaddyQH

I think that Pigskins Top 10 is a lot closer to being on target than Big Frat Daddy's. No matter which QB goes first, he will go to Detroit, with Jacksonville taking the next one at 8, or trading down to the 49ers who have the 10 pick.

Thanks BDQH

[BigFratDaddy]

LOL you guys are insane. I've already said numerous times that teams will trade up to get them. Teams are going to be nervous to take junior QBs so high. Teams 2-9 really don't need to spend a Top 10 pick on them for any reason. I've already stated numerous times i'm not going to project trades in my mock.

Teams like the jaguars, seahawks, and 49ers are either going to haqv success this season from the QB position or else they will be right back where they are this year and can select a QB then. Their greater needs aren't QB

Detroit can trade up if they want and get in position to take stafford or sanchez at the bottom of the top 10 vs. #1 overall.

There is not an immediate need for these teams to take a QB at Top 10 money.

[BigFratDaddy]

Originally Posted by Dr. Jack

I'd like to see Dolphins find away to trade up & get Nicks but probably highly unlikely

Jack. Most experts think he will be there for them. I just think either way they will address the defense at that spot

[ConstantColorUpor]

In my opinion this is going to the hardest year in recent history to do a mock draft because I expect a lot of action and moving around if the Lions decide to not take Stafford. Many teams will be looking to move up and some will be happy to trade down because that will ensure other players will slide to them at a later position.

Teams Looking to move up if Stafford doesnt go 1:
Denver
New York
San Fran
Tampa
Minnesota
Detroit (could look to get back up by moving the 20 and some other picks)

Looking to move down:
St Louis
Jacksonville
Cincinatti

[PigSkinTerror13]

Originally Posted by BigFratDaddy

LOL you guys are insane. I've already said numerous times that teams will trade up to get them. Teams are going to be nervous to take junior QBs so high. Teams 2-9 really don't need to spend a Top 10 pick on them for any reason. I've already stated numerous times i'm not going to project trades in my mock.

Teams like the jaguars, seahawks, and 49ers are either going to haqv success this season from the QB position or else they will be right back where they are this year and can select a QB then. Their greater needs aren't QB

Detroit can trade up if they want and get in position to take stafford or sanchez at the bottom of the top 10 vs. #1 overall.

There is not an immediate need for these teams to take a QB at Top 10 money.

I think you're wrong just because the #1 overall pick carries so much of a financial burden. Detroit will be hard pressed to trade the #1 pick because I don't think anybody will want to guarantee $30+ million to a rookie. Not to mention, who in this draft is really worth that type of money?

Detroit will find this #1 as more of a burden than a blessing.

[BigdaddyQH]

No team will waste 30+ million on an offensive tackle. Fans of teams want answers NOW, not in next years draft. Detroit puts NO ONE in the stands by drafting an OT. They need a headliner, and the ONLY positions that offer that are QB and RB. If you wantto build for the future, you start with a great QB. Name me the last team that won a Superbowl that drafted an OT at #1 when they were losing?

[ConstantColorUpor]

Haha well someone who is picking #1 in the draft, it doesn't matter who they get they are not winning the Superbowl the next season I doubt an NFL has ever won the Superbowl the same year as picking #1 no matter if they took a QB, offensive doesn't matter. Teams drafting first are in a position,esp the Lions coming off the worst year in NFL history, where 1 player wont make a a huge difference they need so much more, but you need to start somewhere.

Your right it is important to put fans in the stands but there is no better way to do that than win games. Doesn't matter if the Lions had an all pro caliber quarterback under center if he isn't protected.

And for your question the Dolphins who were on the verge of going win less in the 07-08 season proceeded to draft an offensive tackle the following year and than proceeded to win the division. You have quite the short memory if you don't remember that the Dolphins drafted Jake Long #1 with NO QB at the time, no wrs, and 2 beat up rbs, and crap on the defensive side of the ball and look where they are now, winning the division and competing in playoffs. And without taking that QB, fans will be in the stands because they won games.

[PigSkinTerror13]

Originally Posted by boucher21

Haha well someone who is picking #1 in the draft, it doesnt matter who they get they are not winning the superbowl the next season. Your right it is important to put fans in the stands but there is no better way to do that than win games. For example the Dolphins who were on the verge of going winless proceeded to draft an offensive tackle and won the division 1 year later. You have quite the short memory if you dont remember that the Dolphins drafted Jake Long with NO QB at the time, no wrs, and 2 beat up rbs and look where they are now. And without taking that qb, fans will be in the stands because they won games.

You also have to remember a few things:

1) Jake Long was the highest rated OT to come out of college since Orlando Pace.

2) The Dolphins never talked about drafting Matt Ryan or wanted to draft Matt Ryan.

3) The Dolphins went through a major overhaul last offseason, besides drafting Jake Long. The Dolphins brought in a lot of veterans to help make that team a division winner.

4) Taking Stafford at #1 allows the Lions to draft Michael Oher or Britton at #20. There is an excellent chance Stafford, Sanchez, and Freemen will all be gone by #20.


My entire argument is that the #1 pick is a HUGE FINANCIAL BURDGEN. No team is going to trade up for the #1 pick. Stafford has not done anything to hurt his stock. He will be the #1 pick.

[PHILLYBIRDS20]

wells will not be an eagle he cannot catch out of the backfield. mccoy will go ahead of him

[ConstantColorUpor]

Originally Posted by PigSkinTerror13

You also have to remember a few things:

1) Jake Long was the highest rated OT to come out of college since Orlando Pace.

2) The Dolphins never talked about drafting Matt Ryan or wanted to draft Matt Ryan.

3) The Dolphins went through a major overhaul last offseason, besides drafting Jake Long. The Dolphins brought in a lot of veterans to help make that team a division winner.

4) Taking Stafford at #1 allows the Lions to draft Michael Oher or Britton at #20. There is an excellent chance Stafford, Sanchez, and Freemen will all be gone by #20.


My entire argument is that the #1 pick is a HUGE FINANCIAL BURDGEN. No team is going to trade up for the #1 pick. Stafford has not done anything to hurt his stock. He will be the #1 pick.

Who knows Stafford may be the #1 pick. And your right that #1 pick isn't going anywhere and the Lions have the capability with the 20th and other picks they have to move up to get either a tackle or QB depending on what they do with the 1st pick. All I am saying is that it's proven by what Miami did last year that taking a tackle #1 isn't far fetched because he will be the anchor of your offensive for 10+ years. Having the stability at the left tackle position is HUGE in the NFL. Miami was in a similar position that the Lions are in now, but they are the worst franchise in the history of sports so I'm guessing no matter what they do they wont see the success Miami saw. And Miami didnt add much. They lost their best defender in Jason Taylor, but did add some other pieces. Ronnie Brown got healthy and they added Ted Ginn. Lions have the pieces on offense to be great on that side of the ball with Kevin Smith and Calvin Johnson, but they need both the left tackle and qb position. A qb is useless when he is on his back.