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NFL.com's HORRIBLE mock draft
http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09...s&confirm=true
The NFL Scouting Combine is on the horizon, and front office executives are feverishly putting the finishing touches on their preliminary draft boards based on the performance of a few highly touted prospects at all-star games. Though the draft boards are sure to change when some prospects inevitably have spectacular showings during pre-draft workouts, the initial rankings serve as a solid basis for teams pinpointing available talent with picks. With that premise in mind, let's take a look at my latest mock draft scenario: 1. St. Louis Rams Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska The battle for the top spot could come down to Gerald McCoy and Suh, despite the team's quarterback woes. While McCoy has his fair share of supporters within the building, Suh's dominant run skills make him the Rams' choice. 2. Detroit Lions Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma Landing a dominant interior rusher is not a bad consolation prize for the Lions. 3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jean Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida Coach Raheem Morris is desperate to find a difference-maker along the defensive line, and he opts for the most dynamic pass rusher available in the draft to key the Buccaneers' defensive resurgence. 4. Washington Redskins Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State With Chris Samuels uncertain to return following his potential career-ending neck injury, Mike Shanahan tabs Okung to protect Jason Campbell's blindside. 5. Kansas City Chiefs Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma Williams spent his senior season manning the left side of the Sooners' line, but if the Chiefs take him here, coach Todd Haley will return him to his natural right tackle position. 6. Seattle Seahawks Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech Pete Carroll immediately addresses the Seahawks' anemic pass rush by taking a dominant edge player with the team's top pick. 7. Cleveland Browns Joe Haden, CB, Florida The Browns need to add star power in the back end of the secondary, and Haden gives them a top-flight corner to pair with CB Eric Wright. 8. Oakland Raiders Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers The ultra-athletic Davis answers the team's glaring weakness at offensive tackle. 9. Buffalo Bills Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa Chan Gailey will think long and hard about taking QB Sam Bradford with this pick, but the team's woeful offensive line needs a franchise-caliber tackle on the left side. 10. Jacksonville Jaguars Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida After registering only 14 sacks, the Jaguars turn to Dunlap to upgrade their non-existent pass rush. 11. Denver Broncos Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State If the Broncos part ways with Brandon Marshall, it would create a huge void in the passing game, one that Bryant could fill. 12. Miami Dolphins Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas Joey Porter's eventual release and Jason Taylor's uncertain status makes acquiring a top-edge rusher like Kindle a must for the Dolphins. 13. San Francisco 49ers Eric Berry, S, Tennessee Berry's ball-hawking skills are a welcome addition in the middle of the 49ers' emerging defense. 14. Seattle Seahawks C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson Spiller's speed and explosiveness gives the Seahawks a much-needed difference maker in the backfield to alleviate pressure on Matt Hasselbeck. 15. N.Y. Giants Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama The release of Antonio Pierce creates a huge hole in the middle of the Giants defense. However, McClain's playmaking ability and leadership skills should fill the void created by the loss of the former defensive captain. 16. San Francisco 49ers Mike Iupati, OG/OT, Idaho The former Vandal has shot up draft boards after dominating practices throughout the week at the Senior Bowl. With the versatility to move outside to right tackle, Iupati gives the 49ers a solid solution to their offensive line woes. 17. Tennessee Titans Brian Price, DT, UCLA After watching his defense decline dramatically after the loss of Albert Haynesworth, Jeff Fisher adds the hard-working Price to to fortify the unit. 18. Pittsburgh Steelers Terrence Cody, DT, Alabama Casey Hampton's impending free-agent status makes it imperative the Steelers find a replacement at nose tackle. While Cody's weight may concern some, there is no disputing his ability to control the point of attack in the middle. 19. Atlanta Falcons Navorro Bowman, LB, Penn State Mike Smith needs a playmaker at the weak-side linebacker spot, and Bowman's athleticism makes him a perfect fit in the Falcons' scheme. 20. Houston Texans Earl Thomas, S, Texas The Texans continue to add to an emerging defense by selecting Thomas with their top pick. The versatile ball hawk shows excellent range as a safety, but also possesses the athleticism to fill in at corner. 21. Cincinnati Bengals Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma The Bengals add the ultra-athletic Gresham to their lineup despite the former Oklahoma star missing all of his senior season with a knee injury. If his medical concerns check out, Gresham would give the Bengals a much-needed vertical threat in the middle of the field. 22. New England Patriots Brandon Graham, OLB, Michigan Graham lacks the athleticism to play as a conventional 3-4 outside linebacker, but his outstanding pass rush skills make him an intriguing addition to the Patriots' lineup. 23. Green Bay Packers Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland The Packers' woes in pass protection will result in the team grabbing Campbell with its top pick. Although the former Terrapin is raw in some aspects, his potential makes him an attractive option at this point. 24. Philadelphia Eagles Everson Griffen, DE, Southern California The Eagles defense is at its best when the pass rush is wreaking havoc on opponents. Griffen would give the team a young rusher with star potential to use opposite Trent Cole. 25. Baltimore Ravens Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois The Ravens need more weapons in the passing game for Joe Flacco to fulfill his potential. Benn fits the bill with his dynamic receiving skills. 26. Arizona Cardinals Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma Matt Leinart is penciled in as the team's starter, but Ken Whisenhunt will bring in Bradford to compete for the starting job. If the signal-caller isn't there, a pass-rushing threat such as Ricky Sapp would be a welcome addition. 27. Dallas Cowboys Taylor Mays, S, Southern California Jerry Jones finds it too difficult to pass on adding a talent like Mays to his defense. 28. San Diego Chargers Jahvid Best, RB, California The swift playmaker from Cal steps into the Chargers' starting lineup on Day 1 to ignite a dormant rush attack. 29. N.Y. Jets Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State The instinctive corner has the savvy and athleticism to blossom in the Jets' aggressive scheme. 30. Minnesota Vikings Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee Pat Williams is likely headed for retirement, so the Vikings opt for the rugged Dan Williams to fill his spot in the middle of the defense. 31. Indianapolis Colts Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State The hardworking Odrick is an ideal fit as an interior player in the Colts' scheme, and his presence will help shore up the team's woes against the run. 32. New Orleans Saints Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri |
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I'm done Chiefs, Go Pack Go
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I would think if Alex Smith could get picked first in that draft than there is no reason to think that either of the big two qb's won't get picked pretty high
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The author of this mock is either one dumb sum bitch or is just mocking the whole process.
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Dumbass!
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I personally don't see the problem with it, relative to the other mocks that have us taking Okung.
Either way, we'd be drafting a RT.
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![]() i love the anti offensive lineman movement that has been nurtured and pushed along on this board. They have even have all the n00bs so worked up about offensive lineman being bad that mock drafts are now rated about how bad they are by how many Olineman are taken in the 1st. It's some seriously stupid shit.
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You exist on this board for no other reason than to offer an opinion that is the antithesis of those you don't like, not because you find flaws in said opinion, but because you are so personally obsessed with them that their very thoughts shape yours. It's pathetic.
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Let's simplify things with a few new lexicon entries. For purposes of the 2010 draft:
"Great Mock" = any mock that has KC taking Berry. "Not a bad mock" = any mock that has KC taking Clausen or McClain. "Bad mock" = any mock that has KC taking an OL or Bradford.
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apparently
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Damn.... do they even try......?
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