1. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU (6-2, 292) | Previous: Same Disruptive force along the interior. If there is one non-skill position player fans should watch, Dorsey is the one because, despite constant double-teams, he is always making plays or opening up space for his teammates. 2. Jake Long, OT, Michigan (6-6, 320) | Previous: Same Top-drawer left- or right-tackle prospect. 3. Chris Long, DE, Virginia (6-4, 282) | Previous: Same A 3-4 defensive end with great bloodlines who understands leverage and uses his hands as well as any D-lineman in the country. 4. Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College (6-4, 223) | Previous: Same He has the size and arm to wow the NFL brass during testing. 5. Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC (6-1, 297) | Previous: Same Tampa Bay Bucs-style DT with superior quickness and a nonstop motor. 6. Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville (6-3, 223) Previous: Same Polished pure passer in the Jim Kelly mold. 7. Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina (6-4, 298) | Previous: Same Unbelievably talented player who is primed for a breakout season. 8. Andre' Woodson, QB, Kentucky (6-5, 232) | Previous: Same Big and mobile with a rocket arm. 9. Dan Connor, LB, Penn State (6-2?, 231) | Previous: Same Big-play performer who always seems to be around the ball. 10. Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn (6-3, 251) | Previous: Same Speed rusher with the talent to rank as one of the more feared sack artists in the nation. 11. Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida (5-11?, 202) | Previous: Same He has excellent recovery speed and the toughness you look for in a cornerback. His size allows him to match up with an opponent's No. 1 wide receiver. 12. Sam Baker, OT, USC (6-4?, 310) | Previous: Same Exceptional pass-blocker with superb technique. 13. Ali Highsmith, LB, LSU (6-1, 225) | Previous: Same Showed tremendous potential in 2005 before taking a step back as a junior. Highsmith re-established himself as one of the top linebackers in the SEC. 14. Limas Sweed, WR, Texas (6-4, 217) | Previous: Same TD-maker who plays fast with pads on. Sweed is out for the season following a wrist injury, but he proved his playmaking skills over his career. 15. Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt (6-5?, 318) | Previous: Same Top-drawer talent, possessing superior athleticism and good feet to neutralize outside pass-rushers. 16. Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana (5-10?, 183) | Previous: Same Not only a skilled coverman, but Porter is a dynamic punt returner as well. A four-year starter, Porter has 16 INT in his career. 17. Fred Davis, USC (6-4, 253) | Previous: Same Productive, consistent and multi-talented. He's caught five or more passes in seven of 12 games, while also doing a very capable job as an in-line blocker. Davis stretches the deep middle of the field with big plays, while bringing excellent physical and athletic skills to the tight end spot. 18. Early Doucet, WR, LSU (5-11?, 205) | Previous: Same Super-talented, is LSU's go-to option this season, although he has been slowed by injuries. Still he has the quickness and natural receiving skills to play on the outside or as a slot receiver in the NFL. 19. Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy (5-10?, 185) | Previous: Same Not only a very good cover man with superior recovery ability (runs in the 4.38 range) and the aggressiveness to get the job done in run support, McKelvin has made a name for himself as the top return man in the entire nation. He's also stood out this season in games against the likes of Arkansas, Florida, Oklahoma State and Georgia. With his speed and versatility, McKelvin will bring a great deal of value to a football team. 20. Lawrence Jackson, DE, USC (6-4, 266) | Previous: 23 A strong finish to 2006 carried over to 2007. Jackson is a decen pass-rusher but is solid against the run. He's also strong at the point of attack. 21. Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh (6-5, 339) | Previous: 20 Light on his feet for a huge bookend, Otah is still developing. He played only one year in high school and two at the junior college level. He also played basketball in junior college and is a tremendous athlete. His upside and potential are going to excite offensive line coaches in the NFL. 22. Chris Ellis, DE, Virgina Tech (6-4?, 259) | Previous: Unranked Played with a lot more consistency in 2007. Ellis has 8? sacks and 38 quarterback hurries heading into the Orange Bowl. 23. Keith Rivers, LB, USC (6-3, 233) | Previous: 21 He has the skill set to become a super blue-chipper. Rivers isn't spectacular, but he's a solid all-around player. 24. Mike Hart, RB, Michigan (5-8, 200) | Previous: 22 He may not look impressive when it comes to size and speed, but Hart is a true gamer. Not only does he take great care of the ball, but Hart is deceptively strong and has been extremely consistent throughout his career. 25. Charles Godfrey, CB, Iowa (6-0?, 208) | Previous: Same A big cover cornerback who has played safety as well. He's one of the fastest corners and has great recovery speed, which is needed in the NFL. Just thought some people might want to see what he thinks since this is from ESPN Insider and most people don't have it.
Top Seniors Quarterbacks 1. Matt Ryan, Boston College 2. Brian Brohm, Louisville 3. Andre' Woodson, Kentucky 4. Dennis Dixon, Oregon 5. Joe Flacco, Delaware Running Backs 1. Mike Hart, Michigan 2. Chris Johnson, East Carolina 3. Jacob Hester, LSU 4. Dantrell Savage, Oklahoma State 5. Matt Forte, Tulane Fullbacks 1. Peyton Hillis, Arkansas 2. Owen Schmitt, West Virginia 3. Jerome Felton, Furman 4. Mike Cox, Georgia Tech 5. Doug Jones, Cincinnati Wide Receivers 1. Limas Sweed, Texas 2. Early Doucet, LSU 3. Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech 4. Dorien Bryant, Purdue 5. Harry Douglas, Louisville Tight Ends 1. Fred Davis, USC 2. John Carlson, Notre Dame 3. Dustin Keller, Purdue 4. Martin Rucker, Missouri 5. Kellen Davis, Michigan State Offensive Tackles 1. Jake Long, Michigan 2. Sam Baker, USC 3. Chris Williams, Vanderbilt 4. Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh 5. Carl Nicks, Nebraska Offensive Guards 1. Eric Young, Tennessee 2. Robert Felton, Arkansas 3. Jacky Claude, Florida St. 4. Drew Radovich, USC 5. Chad Rinehart, Northern Iowa Centers 1. Cody Wallace, Texas A&M 2. Steve Justice, Wake Forest 3. Kory Lichtensteiger, Bowling Green 4. Jeff Cavender, Boise State 5. Dallas Griffin, Texas Defensive Ends 1. Chris Long, Virginia 2. Quentin Groves, Auburn 3. Lawrence Jackson, USC 4. Chris Ellis, Virginia Tech 5. Darrell Robertson, Georgia Tech Defensive Tackles 1. Glenn Dorsey, LSU 2. Sedrick Ellis, USC 3. Kentwan Balmer, North Carolina 4. Marcus Harrison, Arkansas 5. Trevor Laws, Notre Dame Inside Linebackers 1. Dan Connor, Penn St. 2. Vince Hall, Virginia Tech 3. Jonathan Goff, Vanderbilt 4. Ben Moffitt, South Florida 5. J Leman, Illinois Outside Linebackers 1. Ali Highsmith, LSU 2. Keith Rivers, USC 3. Shawn Crable, Michigan 4. Bruce Davis, UCLA 5. Hilee Taylor, North Carolina Cornerbacks 1. Mike Jenkins, South Florida 2. Tracy Porter, Indiana 3. Leodis McKelvin, Troy 4. Charles Godfrey, Iowa 5. Trae Williams, South Florida Safeties 1. Marcus Griffin, Texas 2. Josh Barrett, Arizona State 3. Craig Steltz, LSU 4. Jonathan Hefney, Tennessee 5. Dennis Keyes, UCLA Place-Kickers 1. Brandon Coutu, Georgia 2. Jason Reda, Illinois 3. Rob Zarrilli, Hofstra 4. Arthur Carmody, Louisville 5. Alexis Serna, Oregon St. Punters 1. Durant Brooks, Georgia Tech 2. Mike Dragosavich, North Dakota State 3. Brett Kern, Toledo 4. Benjamin Dato, Fordham 5. Ben Woods, Buffalo
Top Juniors Top 5 Juniors By Position Quarterbacks 1. Todd Boeckman, Ohio State 2. Curtis Painter, Purdue 3. Hunter Cantwell, Louisville 4. Chase Daniel, Missouri 5. Graham Harrell, Texas Tech Running Backs 1. Darren McFadden, Arkansas 2. Felix Jones, Arkansas 3. Jonathan Stewart, Oregon 4. Steve Slaton, West Virginia 5. Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois Fullbacks 1. Conredge Collins, Pittsburgh 2. Brock Bolen, Louisville 3. Asaph Schwapp, Notre Dame 4. Brannan Southerland, Georgia 5. Jason Cook, Mississippi Wide Receivers 1. DeSean Jackson, California 2. Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma 3. Brian Robiskie, Ohio State 4. Earl Bennett, Vanderbilt 5. Mario Manningham, Michigan Tight Ends 1. Martellus Bennett, Texas A&M 2. Travis Beckum, Wisconsin 3. Chase Coffman, Missouri 4. Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma St. 5. Darius Hill, Ball St. Offensive Tackles 1. Ryan Clady, Boise State 2. Michael Oher, Mississippi 3. Eugene Monroe, Virginia 4. Alex Boone, Ohio State 5. Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma Offensive Guards 1. Duke Robinson, Oklahoma 2. Branden Albert, Virginia 3. Jeremy Perry, Oregon State 4. Matt Slauson, Nebraska 5. Herman Johnson, LSU Centers 1. Alex Mack, California 2. Max Unger, Oregon 3. Antoine Caldwell, Alabama 4. Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas 5. A.Q. Shipley, Penn St. Defensive Ends 1. Vernon Gholston, Ohio St. 2. Tyson Jackson, LSU 3. Calais Campbell, Miami 4. Derrick Harvey, Florida 5. Phillip Merling, Clemson Defensive Tackles 1. Fili Moala, USC 2. Pat Sims, Auburn 3. Terrance Taylor, Michigan 4. Jeff Owens, Georgia 5. George Hypolite, Colorado Inside Linebackers 1. James Laurinaitis, Ohio State 2. Rey Maualuga, USC 3. Darry Beckwith, LSU 4. Curtis Lofton, Oklahoma 5. Jerod Mayo, Tennessee Outside Linebackers 1. Brian Cushing, USC 2. Sean Lee, Penn State 3. Erin Henderson, Maryland 4. Clint Sintim, Virginia 5. Geno Hayes, Florida State Cornerbacks 1. Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio St. 2. Aqib Talib, Kansas 3. Brandon Flowers, Virginia Tech 4. Reggie Smith, Oklahoma 5. Justin King, Penn State Safeties 1. Kenny Phillips, Miami 2. William Moore, Missouri 3. Nic Harris, Oklahoma 4. Courtney Greene, Rutgers 5. Patrick Chung, Oregon
The more I think about it the more I like Chris Long and hope we draft him. Ellis is getting old and his play is dropping off. If the FO can't trade down, I say take Long.
I just want to draft depth at the o-line and defense (D-line, Linebacker, Corner). Maybe WR in the later rounds.
I find it interesting that Mel Kiper, who is considered a draft guru by many, doesn't have a "skill position" player ranked until 4th on his list. All these people who say you don't draft linemen in the top X of the draft must know better than him? Admittedly McFadden isn't on the list because he's a jr., but even if he moved to 1, there would still be 3 OL or DL in the top 4.
I think we take the BPA in the first round and I'm hoping its Long. Though, if McFadden is there I dont know if we can pass up. I'm also kinda hoping that we go D-Line in round 1 and then go after a gamebreaking WR in round 2. Lets face it, Brad Smith isn't a WR, Coles is getting old and injury prone, Cotchery is a solid possession reciever and Stuckey is hurt. Oh, and JMac will hopefully be gone in the off season cause hes a mess. We don't have any solid WRs on our roster that are dependable anymore. DeSean Jackson or Mario Manningham (or both) would really lift up the new offense under Clemens and will give him the opportunity to develop a long-standing relationship with them as Pennington did with Coles, Cotchery and McCareins. Thoughts?
Mock Draft from today NFL Mock Draft 1. Miami Dolphins Current record: 0-12 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: OT, OG, DT Projected pick: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU One of the Dolphins' top priorities is to upgrade the talent level along the offensive and defensive lines with an injection of youth. Dorsey played most of the second half of the season with a minor knee injury and a back injury and was still the most disruptive defensive tackle in the country. He should be ready to contribute immediately in the NFL. 2. New England Patriots (from 3-9 San Francisco) Current record: 12-0 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: ILB, CB, OLB Projected pick: Darren McFadden*, RB, Arkansas This hardly seems fair. The league's best team lands the draft's top talent -- or strikes another lucrative draft-day deal for him. Both McFadden and Laurence Maroney split carries in college. A two-back rotation would make both last longer, not to mention the possibilities for an offense already overloaded with talent. 3. New York Jets Current record: 3-9 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: WR, NT, ILB Projected pick: James Laurinaitis*, ILB, Ohio State There simply is not a wide receiver to get excited about with the third overall pick and USC DT Sedrick Ellis is not a good fit as a two-gap NT in this scheme. McFadden should be the pick, if he falls to the Jets, but in this scenario, Laurinaitis makes the most sense. He would solidify the linebacker corps next to another young talent in David Harris (2nd round pick in '07). Michigan OT Jake Long is a possibility, as well. 4. Atlanta Falcons Current record: 3-9 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: QB, OL, DT Projected pick: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville It almost makes too much sense. The Falcons, in desperate need of a franchise quarterback in the wake of the Michael Vick mess, use their first-round selection on a signal-caller who played for current Atlanta head coach Bobby Petrino at Louisville from 2004-06. 5. St. Louis Rams Current record: 3-9 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: OT, CB, DE Projected pick: Jake Long, OT, Michigan The season-ending injury to perennial Pro Bowl tackle Orlando Pace and the Rams' overall poor play along the offensive line this season make Long a real possibility with this pick. He is unquestionably the most dominant offensive-line prospect in the 2008 class. 6. Cincinnati Bengals Current record: 4-8 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: DT, LB, OT Projected pick: Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC It would be tough to pass on DE Chris Long, but the Bengals have a much bigger need for interior help. Ellis is a quick, tough and relentless defensive tackle. He has the potential to disrupt plays in the backfield while occupying blocks, which would make the Bengals' entire front-seven better. 7. Oakland Raiders Current record: 4-8 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: OL, WR, DL Projected pick: Chris Long, DE, Virginia Outside of McFadden, there isn't a player I value more in the 2008 class than Chris Long. He plays the game with rare passion and nearly flawless technique. In addition to controlling blockers as a 3-4 end in college, Long also disengages from blocks and makes big play after big play. The fact that he finished the regular season with 14 sacks playing in that scheme tells you all you need to know about his talent and motor. Raider Nation would certainly welcome another Long with open arms. 8. Kansas City Chiefs Current record: 4-8 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: OL, WR, CB Projected pick: Ryan Clady*, OT, Boise State Clady only makes sense here if Chiefs QB Brodie Croyle makes strides during the final few weeks of the season. If not, QB Matt Ryan would have to be a possibility with this pick. Clady is still improving his strength but he possesses impressive feet to go along with his enormous wingspan. 9. Baltimore Ravens Current record: 4-8 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: QB, CB, LB Projected pick: Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College Ryan is the top quarterback prospect in the 2008 class. In this scenario, the Ravens would send a thank-you letter to the Falcons and gladly take Ryan with the ninth overall selection. 10. New Orleans Saints Current record: 5-7 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: MLB, TE, DT Projected pick: Keith Rivers, LB, USC This is a bit high for Rivers, but the Saints need linebacker help and could fall in love with his leadership and tempo. Rivers could possibly play inside in the NFL, but his more natural fit is on the weakside. Regardless, he is a first-round talent with very good instincts, quickness and tackling skills. 11. Houston Texans Current record: 5-7 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: DB, OG, RB Projected pick: Malcolm Jenkins*, DB, Ohio State Jenkins spends most of his time in soft-zone coverage at both corner and safety at Ohio State. It's unlikely he will ever emerge as a shutdown man-to-man cover corner in the NFL, but Jenkins is a ball hawk with excellent size and straight-line speed. His versatility could help solidify the Texans' secondary. 12. Denver Broncos Current record: 5-7 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: OL, DT, S Projected pick: Kenny Phillips*, S, Miami (Fla.) Phillips had a substandard season, and it would say a lot about his character if he returns to Miami for his senior season and take on a leadership role. On the flip side, Phillips is likely to be the top safety selected if he bolts school early for the 2008 draft. Denver is aging at the position, making it one of Phillips' potential first-round landing spots. His speed and athleticism would be a good complement to the Broncos' existing group of comparatively slow-footed tough guys. 13. Carolina Panthers Current record: 5-7 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: QB, WR, DE Projected pick: Andre Woodson, QB, Kentucky Woodson has the size, arm strength and accuracy as a passer to develop into a good starter in the NFL. Some teams will be concerned about his occasional lapses in decision-making and lack of mobility. However, I would consider the Panthers fortunate if Woodson drops to them at No. 13 overall. In this scenario, Woodson would be the third and final quarterback off the board in the first round, leaving the Bears to adjust their plans quickly. 14. Chicago Bears Current record: 5-7 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: QB, OT, S Projected pick: Mike Jenkins, DB, South Florida If the team can't get one of the top three quarterbacks, it likely will look for help along the offensive line and at safety. Jenkins plays mostly corner at South Florida but he may be a better fit at free safety in the NFL. Regardless, Jenkins has excellent speed and ball skills for his size. He has shown much better discipline and technique as a senior, which is why he is shooting up many NFL draft boards. 15. Philadelphia Eagles Current record: 5-7 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: OT, S, WR Projected pick: DeSean Jackson*, WR, Cal Sam Baker would be a possibility, but will the Eagles really take another USC tackle considering Winston Justice's struggles thus far? From my vantage point, Jackson would be tough to pass on here if he leaves following a disappointing junior season at Cal. Sure, critics will attack Jackson for being lean and struggling to stay healthy. But none of his injuries project to have long-term ramifications. Plus, he's a better pure wide receiver than Ted Ginn Jr. (picked by Miami No. 10 overall in 2007) and Jackson is just as explosive in the return game. 16. Washington Redskins Current record: 5-7 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: WR, DE, S Projected pick: Derrick Harvey*, DE, Florida Harvey could use another season in Gainesville to improve his bulk and strength, but don't count on him returning. The 6-foot-4, 255-pound junior notched 17.5 sacks the past two seasons and will wow scouts with his speed and athleticism during workouts. Harvey could upgrade the Redskins' perimeter pass rush immediately. 17. Arizona Cardinals Current record: 6-6 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: OT, DT, RB Projected pick: Sam Baker, OT, USC Baker has the feet and balance of a future Pro Bowl left tackle. Unfortunately, he is neither aggressive nor strong enough to start in the NFL right now. Depending on how many underclassmen come out, Arizona could have more to choose from with this pick -- at both the offensive and defensive tackle positions. 18. Buffalo Bills Current record: 6-6 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: TE, CB, OLB Projected pick: Ali Highsmith, LB, LSU Paul Posluszny, Buffalo's second-round pick in 2007, showed lots of promise prior to his season-ending injury. The Bills, however, could still use help at the position even if Posluszny returns to form. Cornerback and tight end are bigger needs, but Highsmith is rated higher than the next-best prospect at either position. Highsmith possesses the athleticism and speed to emerge as a playmaking starter in the NFL, but only if his bulk and recognition skills improve.
19. Minnesota Vikings Current record: 6-6 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: DE, S, C Projected pick: Calais Campbell*, DE, Miami (Fla.) Yes, it's true. The Vikings are really in the market for another first-round defensive end. Campbell is first-round material despite failing to live up to expectations in 2007. Sure, he could improve his stock to the top-10 range by returning to school and maximizing his talents as a senior. Though something tells me an athletic 6-7, 285-pound end with 4.7-speed and 17 sacks the past two seasons won't slip far -- even if he's not fully developed. 20. Detroit Lions Current record: 6-6 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: OT, CB, TE Projected pick: Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh It looks like the Lions will be selecting outside of the top 10 for the first time since 2001. Now the trick is to find quality players this far down the line. Otah is a late-rising prospect from Nigeria with quick feet for such a massive frame. Otah will take some time to develop but he might be worth the wait. 21. Dallas Cowboys (from 7-5 Cleveland) Current record: 11-1 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: S, OT, WR Projected pick: Limas Sweed, WR, Texas Sweed is the most naturally gifted receiver in the 2008 class if healthy. Unfortunately, the homegrown product's senior season was cut short by a wrist injury. Although durability is a concern, some team could get a steal in the bottom-half of the first round if Sweed returns to form as expected. Owner Jerry Jones has never been one to shy away from risks. 22. Tennessee Titans Current record: 7-5 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: WR, DT, CB Projected pick: Malcolm Kelly*, WR, Oklahoma The Titans need to surround franchise quarterback Vince Young with better perimeter weapons. Young may be forced to befriend a Sooner if his former teammate, Sweed, is off the board. Kelly could use another season of polishing but word out of Norman is the 6-4, 220-pound glider will take his chances in the upcoming NFL draft. 23. San Diego Chargers Current record: 7-5 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: ILB, DL, RB Projected pick: Rey Maualuga*, ILB, USC Maualuga is finishing strong as a junior. He publicly stated he plans on returning to Southern California next fall, but Maualuga wouldn't be the first to renege on such a promise. A strong showing at the combine could catapult the 250-pound middle linebacker into the top-half of the first round. 24. Seattle Seahawks Current record: 8-4 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: OL, S, TE Projected pick: Jonathan Stewart*, RB, Oregon The Seahawks have some tough questions to ponder at the running back position in the upcoming offseason. Will Shaun Alexander return to form? Can Maurice Morris be the full-time load-carrier if not? Stewart has yet to indicate his intentions but it wouldn't be a bit surprising if he followed QB Dennis Dixon out of Eugene. Stewart has the versatility, power and burst to thrive in coach Mike Holmgren's system. 25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Current record: 8-4 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: OT, CB, OLB Projected pick: Aqib Talib*, DB, Kansas Talib is a versatile athlete with the size, toughness and ball skills to fit well in the Tampa 2. Who knows, maybe coach Jon Gruden would get him some time at wide receiver like Mark Mangino did at Kansas. 26. New York Giants Current record: 8-4 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: OLB, OT, DB Projected pick: Dan Connor, LB, Penn State Connor is a bit overrated, but the Giants would be getting a solid value on him at No. 26 overall. Connor moved inside to middle linebacker as a senior but it seems his better fit in the NFL will be at the Will (weakside linebacker) position. 27. Jacksonville Jaguars Current record: 8-4 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: WR, OLB, S Projected pick: Vernon Gholston*, DE/OLB, Ohio State This would have to be worst-case scenario for Gholston, who has 21.5 sacks the past two seasons, including eight in his last four outings. Gholston is a bit undersized but he is powerfully built with above-average speed. The Jaguars would jump at the opportunity to select the junior here, even if end is not a top priority. 28. Pittsburgh Steelers Current record: 9-3 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: OL, WR, S Projected pick: Michael Oher*, OT, Mississippi The Steelers should use this picks to upgrade their offensive line. Oher is reportedly on the fence in regards to staying in school or turning pro. Should he leave early, Oher has all the physical tools a team looks for in a potential starting left tackle. He comes with some baggage, though, and his technique still needs polishing. 29. Green Bay Packers Current record: 10-2 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: RB, S, OL Projected pick: Felix Jones*, RB, Arkansas Ryan Grant has been a nice story this season but the Packers can't count on him as its premier back moving forward. The verdict is still out on rookie Brandon Jackson, who has failed to meet expectations so far. A proven veteran would be ideal but Jones has proven capable of contributing as a complementary weapon. He brings world-class speed to the table as a runner, receiver and return specialist. San Francisco 49ers (from 10-2 Indianapolis) Current record: 3-9 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: WR, OL, S Projected pick: Early Doucet, WR, LSU Obviously, the 49ers would like to have that No. 2 pick back from the Patriots, but they'll have to make due with the 30th pick. Doucet has been bothered by a nagging groin injury, which prevented him from emerging as a reliable No. 1 weapon at LSU this fall. But a couple fast 40 times and a big week at the Senior Bowl could help affirm his big-play potential for NFL decision-makers. 31. Dallas Cowboys Current record: 11-1 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: S, OT, WR Projected pick: Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College The Cowboys can use this pick to bolster their offensive line depth after selecting a wide receiver (Sweed) earlier in the round. Cherilus has struggled in his first year on the left side and in a new system. A team patient enough to rebuild his confidence -- which probably includes moving him back to ROT -- could reap the rewards. New England Patriots Current record: 12-0 Scouts Inc.'s three biggest needs: ILB, CB, OLB Projected pick: Pick forfeited.
I hope we don't take a MLB, we have one stud in Harris and another great player in Vilma. Also, why is WR our #1 need, with Coles/Cotch? I mean, I know we need someone in the slot whose big, but you can get a #3 WR in the 2nd or 3rd round, not with the #3 pick. In this scenario I'd take one of the Longs, depending on how we filled needs in FA. It would be crazy if 3 AFC East teams had the first 3 picks.
We do need a WR, because Coles is getting old. I don't believe he has many productive years left. Get a guy in here that can start as teh 3rd WR for a year or two, and then take over top WR duties when Coles is gone.
Oh God, I hope we dont take an ILB so high.....we could get J. Lehman from ILLINOIS in the 2nd or 3rd round......WE NEED DT AND OL !!!!!!! I agree - take the player at the position only if the value is there,....but if its not there at DT or OL,....then lets trade down & get more picks!
It's not a reach, we just don't really need him. I wouldn't be that upset if the Jets took him though, because I think that The Animal paired with David Hitman Harris would give us two badass linebackers. Lauranitas is one of my favorite linebackers of all time and he goes hard on every play, just like Chris Long. ILB definitely isn't a need, but if we ship out Vilma and Penny for extra picks and maybe trade down a few spots, I wouldn't mind bringing in this guy -- he has the ability to be one of the greatest linebackers EVER.
Scouts, Inc. are tools if they think ILB and WR are in our top 3 needs. Our top 3 needs are all along the lines. NT, OG, and RT After that, I'd go OLB. Then, and only then, assuming the CS is still high on Eric Smith returning at safety, I would look for some quality speed at WR. ILB would ne nowhere on my list unless we trade Vilma.
This isn't madden: First, you are going to get no value for Vilma - at least not what he is worth. Maybe a 3rd or 4th, but nothing higher. He's going to be a JET When we trade Penny, we are looking at getting a 5th or 6th for him Your not going to see us trade 2 stars and then trade picks for more picks - that is something that Madden '08 allows - not realistic to believe that this could happen in the real world. We need to draft the best player available on the OL or DL. PERIOD.
I would like to take Jake Long and place him over at the RT. Get Bender healthy and then the OL is young and athletic.
