A Mockery of a Draft

Ralphy Boy · 11-03-2009, 10:30 PM

Okay, I typed a rather long reply that got jacked up for some reason.
Here's the short version.
I like your mock, just don't see us going safety with as high of a 1st as we'll have. I'm trying to view everything thru their (Haley/Pioli) eyes. Big investment in Cassel & Haley was hired because of his offensive background. Combine that with horrible o-line play and I think we go LT with Okung and move Albert to guard.
I think we'll make some moves in FA to give us some options in the draft and we'll be focused on the lines and pass rusher.
FA's = Mike Gandy, LT of Arizona, moved to RT in KC. Was with Haley for 5 years both in Chicago & Arizona. Not likely to command much in FA.
Gabe Watson, NT also of Arizona, played for Clancy and could be signed cheaply.
Ray Edwards, DE of Minnesota, basically a pass rusher who is benefiting from playing opposite of Jared Allen but heading into FA, Minnesota isn't going to pay him after they just paid JA. Would be asked to rush the passer from the OLB spot here.
Ryan Pickett, NT of Green Bay. They drafted Raji to replace him and won't spend to keep him. He starts with Watson & Edwards fighting it out for the backup spot.
1st = Okung, LT, Oklahoma State. Adding him totally transforms our line, moving Albert to RG, or LG and moving Waters to RG.
2a = Eric Norwood, DE/OLB, South Carolina. Pass rusher that may not fall this far.
2b = Matt Tennant, C, Boston College. Something tells me there'll be a run on Centers. O'Dowd doesn't fall this far and I don't think Wisniewski will either. I think O'Dowd goes late 1st and since he's not there, they think they'll get Wisniewski with this pick, but he's gone too.
3 = Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois, Crappy QB play in a bad offense has killed his stock and I think he'll continue to fall even though he's probably worthy of a 2nd.
4 = Dennis Pitta, TE, BYU or if he's gone Garrett Graham TE, Wisconsin.
Don't care to guess beyond here. Our O-line would be much improved rather quickly and with improved NT play and the maturing of TJ/Dorsey our whole D would be vastly improved.

11-03-2009, 10:30 PM	#21
Ralphy Boy MVP Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $10004900	Okay, I typed a rather long reply that got jacked up for some reason. Here's the short version. I like your mock, just don't see us going safety with as high of a 1st as we'll have. I'm trying to view everything thru their (Haley/Pioli) eyes. Big investment in Cassel & Haley was hired because of his offensive background. Combine that with horrible o-line play and I think we go LT with Okung and move Albert to guard. I think we'll make some moves in FA to give us some options in the draft and we'll be focused on the lines and pass rusher. FA's = Mike Gandy, LT of Arizona, moved to RT in KC. Was with Haley for 5 years both in Chicago & Arizona. Not likely to command much in FA. Gabe Watson, NT also of Arizona, played for Clancy and could be signed cheaply. Ray Edwards, DE of Minnesota, basically a pass rusher who is benefiting from playing opposite of Jared Allen but heading into FA, Minnesota isn't going to pay him after they just paid JA. Would be asked to rush the passer from the OLB spot here. Ryan Pickett, NT of Green Bay. They drafted Raji to replace him and won't spend to keep him. He starts with Watson & Edwards fighting it out for the backup spot. 1st = Okung, LT, Oklahoma State. Adding him totally transforms our line, moving Albert to RG, or LG and moving Waters to RG. 2a = Eric Norwood, DE/OLB, South Carolina. Pass rusher that may not fall this far. 2b = Matt Tennant, C, Boston College. Something tells me there'll be a run on Centers. O'Dowd doesn't fall this far and I don't think Wisniewski will either. I think O'Dowd goes late 1st and since he's not there, they think they'll get Wisniewski with this pick, but he's gone too. 3 = Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois, Crappy QB play in a bad offense has killed his stock and I think he'll continue to fall even though he's probably worthy of a 2nd. 4 = Dennis Pitta, TE, BYU or if he's gone Garrett Graham TE, Wisconsin. Don't care to guess beyond here. Our O-line would be much improved rather quickly and with improved NT play and the maturing of TJ/Dorsey our whole D would be vastly improved.
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