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Originally Posted by Dave Lane
Did I miss the explanation?
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Apparently.
Explanation on why I have a lot of QB's, and explanation on why I went with two random ass trades:
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Originally Posted by Dante84
I predict a very heavy run on QB's in the first round this year, as there are so many teams with needs, and even though there are 3 "FA" QB's available (VY, DM, KC-via trade) no one can rely on FA pick ups until this lockout ends. Pretty risky. Even the teams who do pick up those FA's will still need QBOTF's.
It's impossible to guess all the trades, but I went with two.
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Explanation on why I went with Muhammad Wilkerson with our pick:
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Originally Posted by Dante84
Yeah that's my only drawback to MW .... BUT BUT BUT
He is 315, and thats larger than a lot of the NT prospects. He also plays very, very fast, has great hand work and style, and gets penetration. Furthermore, he can adjust and make the tackle in the backfield rather than letting the RB fly by him.
I think he would fit well with Pioli's obvious desire to increase team speed, and he would help Tamba (and Studebaker) a ton by penetrating from the center.
I think that one pick increases our sack total by 10. Not necessarily caused by him directly, but indirectly.
Also, with the additional pressure, we don't have to rely so heavily on blitzes from the secondary, even though Berry is murderous on those.
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Maybe the explanation on Ponder going so high? If that's the case, here's why.
AZ is very desperate at QB. They are also in great shape at WR, so the big 2 WR's don't make sense. They could go defense here, sure. It would maybe even be the smart move. But I think they want a QB more than they are letting on. Also factor in, a mock is a complete guess anyways.
With the top two QB's gone, they are left with Mallett, Dalton, Kaepernick, and Ponder. Ponder has been said to be among the most pro-ready WCO QB prospects, and Arizona runs the WCO. He has impressed throughout the offseason and his stock has gradually risen. Earlier this week, Schefter speculated that as many as 5 QB's would go in the first.
They don't go with Mallett because he's a statue and blows coke; They don't go with Dalton because he's a ginger; and they don't go with Kaepernick because they like Ponder more.
Never claimed to be an expert, this is just a humble man's attempt at a mock. Each and every year I am shocked at certain picks, why should this year be any different?
Ted Ginn, Jr. over Quinn? Tyson Jackson 3rd Overall? Derrick Johnson dropping down the board? Jimmy Claussen to the 3rd? Jordy Nelson in the 2nd?
I am always shocked, so I wanted to reflect something shocking in my picks. So there it is.