im in a contest with some friends about this years draft and we all have to make a mock 1st round draft. i just finished mine and wanted some feedback. i picked based on team needs instead of best available. what do you all think:

1. Oakland Raiders JaMarcus Russell, QB - LSU
2. Detroit Lions Joe Thomas, OT - Wisconsin
3.Cleveland Browns Gaines Adams, DE - Clemson
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jamaal Anderson, DE - Arkansas
5. Arizona Cardinals Alan Branch, DT - Michigan
6. Washington Redskins Quentin Moses, DE - Georgia
7. Minnesota Vikings Brady Quinn, QB – Notre Dame
8. Houston Texans Adrian Peterson, RBV - Oklahoma
9. Miami Dolphins Levi Brown, OT – Penn State
10. Atlanta Falcons LaRon Landry, S - LSU
11. San Francisco 49ers Calvin Johnson, WR – Georgia Tech
12. Buffalo Bills Dwayne Jarrett, WR – Southern Cal
13. St. Louis Rams Ted Ginn Jr., WR – Ohio State
14. Carolina Panthers Reggie Nelson, S - Florida
15. Pittsburgh Steelers Leon Hall, CB – Michigan
16. Green Bay Packers Jeff Samardzija, WR – Notre Dame
17. Jacksonville Jaguars Paul Posluszny, LB – Penn State
18. Cincinnati Bengals Zach Miller, TE – Arizona State
19. Tennessee Titans Patrick Willis, LB – Ole Miss
20. New York Giants Quinn Pitcock, DT – Ohio State
21. Denver Broncos Charles Johnson, DE - Georgia
22. Dallas Cowboys Justin Blalock, OG - Texas
23. Kansas City Chiefs Joe Staley, OT – Central Michigan
24. New England Patriots (from Seattle) Lawrence Timmons, LB – Florida State
25. New York Jets Darelle Revis, CB - Pittsburgh
26. Philadelphia Eagles Buster Davis, LB – Florida State
27. New Orleans Saints Arron Sears, OT - Tennessee
28. New England Patriots Marcus McCauley, CB – Fresno State
29. Baltimore Ravens Marshawn Lynch, RB - California
30. San Diego Chargers Sidney Rice, WR – South Carolina
31. Indianapolis Colts DeMarcus Tyler, DT – NC State
32. Chicago Bears Michael Griffin, S - Texas


[Edited on January 15, 2007 at 10:44 PM. Reason : .]

1/15/2007 10:43:28 PM

have all juniors declared?

1/15/2007 10:44:58 PM

theres no way the Lions don't take Johnson or Jarret

1/15/2007 10:45:10 PM

Calvin Johnson will not fall out of the top 10, guaranteed

1/15/2007 10:46:47 PM

I'd like to see the Panthers maybe get Nelson

^^lol
^that too

[Edited on January 15, 2007 at 10:47 PM. Reason : .]

1/15/2007 10:47:24 PM

aha


btw lamarr woodley will probably be a Bronco

1/15/2007 10:48:17 PM

I'll be doing my usual one the first week of february and update it every week

1/15/2007 10:48:56 PM

i think juniors have like 72 more hours to decide. they were saying something about it when they talked about colt brennan today on sportscenter

1/15/2007 10:49:46 PM

btw i dont see the lions not picking either peterson or a DE/DT

1/15/2007 10:51:10 PM

the bucs will take C Johnson

1/15/2007 10:52:23 PM

and definitely not a WR... haven't the lions drafted like 235213534 WRs in the last few years?

1/15/2007 10:52:50 PM

the bills won't take a WR

1/15/2007 10:56:20 PM

haha Houston is taking a running back?

what an insult to reggie, what stupidity

1/15/2007 10:58:18 PM

its actually neither

they had a big time running back this time last year...who later turned out to be a mental defect

2 totally fucking different situations

1/15/2007 11:02:56 PM

dont the jaguars have a good D already, id figure theyd go offensive pick in the first round...wide receiver?

1/15/2007 11:06:48 PM

i saw them as a little weak on the OL and LB. i chose the best available from those 2 positions

1/15/2007 11:07:56 PM

a.) Calvin Johnson won't slide past the Buccs.
b.) I think you're right about A. Peterson.
c.) I've been saying Sidney Rice to the Chargers all season and I expect that one to be right too.
d.) I thought I read Samardzija was suppose to be looking at baseball or something?
e.) I don't expect the Packers will take a WR with their pick. Jennings and Driver are solid.

I wouldn't be suprised if you saw some moving at the top of the order. I could see the Lions or Cleveland trading out of their spots.

1/15/2007 11:09:43 PM

the lions will prolly go with a RB in peterson

the browns may go with....a QB as well

the cardinals will FOR SURE go with O line men with wishenhunt as coach

the vikes will go with WR prolly
and the Jags go with an O lineman or LB

1/15/2007 11:10:05 PM

ESPN has their first mock up on Insiders if anyone is a subscriber

1/15/2007 11:12:52 PM

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"30. San Diego Chargers Sidney Rice, WR – South Carolina"

This would be a badass combination, but I don't really think Sidney goes 1st round. Declaring after your 2nd year (and not a spectacular year at that) is a bad idea. He should have put one more in first. The boy has talent, no doubt, but he needs a little more time before playing pro.

1/15/2007 11:16:10 PM

the chargers need to trade for Jcotch

1/15/2007 11:17:09 PM

4^ Yeah I thought with Kevin Jones having a serious injury this past season that Detroit may jump on Peterson.

But there is no way the Vikings don't take a QB if there is a decent one available. The QB position was one of their major weaknesses.

^After the year Cotchery had, I don't expect he'd come very cheap. I figure they'll try to trade Edwards for a first-round pick though.

[Edited on January 15, 2007 at 11:21 PM. Reason : .]

1/15/2007 11:20:25 PM

sidney to the chargers would be $$$$$$$$$$$

1/15/2007 11:21:08 PM

i think they like Bjohnson actually, hes not a bad QB at all solid and knows the game

I think he needs some WR to throw to and they can be back in it, especially with his TE being one of the most underrated in the game.

Lions will go Peterson I got a feeling, Houston will get him if they do not
Falcons need a good WR option for Vick...no tellin what may happen there

i made this thread like a week ago in a way

1/15/2007 11:22:28 PM

Quote :

"i picked based on team needs instead of best available. what do you all think"

i think thats a terrible way to do a top ten, at least

1/16/2007 8:44:36 AM

Calvin Johnson will be picked #2 by the Lions.

1/16/2007 8:47:16 AM

unless calvin johnson breaks both his legs between now and the combine, he's not falling out of the top ten

1/16/2007 9:23:01 AM

I could actually see CJ not going as high as he should, since teams have more pressing needs at the top of the draft.

Miami would be crazy not to take CJ at #9 if available though. Their recievers are terrible.

Atlanta would pick him too, if not just to say that they're giving Vick the tools he needs (& since he's local).

Also, I expect the Panthers to take a LB, whether it be Posluszny or Woodley from Michigan

1/16/2007 9:53:04 AM

^Good eval, I agree. Carolina needs an LB or OL. Atlanta would be in the running for Calvin but he just has too many skills to pass up at a higher pick. I like that the first guy didn't pick all skill positions but maybe tried to hard. I don't think Adams is a 3rd pick although I like his athleticism.

1/16/2007 11:39:36 AM

^I thought that Atlanta might try to make a trade to move up to get Johnson, but I don't know what they'd trade.

And the Panthers do need a LB and a OL, but they could also use S help since Davis has become a LB.

But Nelson might be to flamboyant for Fox's style. But I thought the same thing about Gamble, so maybe they can control him.

1/16/2007 11:58:38 AM

the only team i can see trading up for Johnson, and they seriously might consider it from what is being said is the Titans.

so i see CJ either going to the Bucs or the Titans

1/16/2007 12:02:30 PM

According to the Charlotte Observer the Panthers don't consider have a 1st round safety to be an integral part of a good defense (when's the last time they spent $ on one, the shoulda never let Chad Cota go!) So I doubt they'll pick a S 1st round, more likely LB like Posluszny, or an O-lineman if they choose to reach for need (like they did with Peters in the past)

1/16/2007 2:05:53 PM

Quote :

"I thought that Atlanta might try to make a trade to move up to get Johnson, but I don't know what they'd trade."

Vick

1/16/2007 3:08:09 PM

^might as well...i mean Johnson and Vick would be like Johnson and Ball...a great WR and nobody to get the ball to him accurately and consistently

1/16/2007 3:19:11 PM

I've heard the ATL might try to unload Vick and go with Schaub, if anyone will work with that huge contract.

1/16/2007 3:36:10 PM

IMO, the Panthers' greatest needs are LB, S, OL and possibly WR if Keyshawn retires. I hope they take a LB or S with the first round pick. Landry from LSU is a good S too.

1/16/2007 4:18:39 PM

I could see Oakland being stupid enough to take a chance on Vick though they may would try to restructure the deal some I'm sure.

That could be a great move by Atlanta, but I expect they'll think it too big of a risk that they might lose some revenue from ticket sales because of it.

1/16/2007 4:27:39 PM

Vick for Moss straight up?

1/16/2007 6:05:23 PM

thatd be a great trade for the falcons

just by the fact that schaub would be their QB

1/16/2007 6:06:42 PM

^^Na I don't think Vick would come that cheap.

I could see them going Vick for first and second round picks perhaps.

1/16/2007 6:20:52 PM

are you serious? Who would overpay like that for vick

1/16/2007 6:25:35 PM

Oakland, haha.

1/17/2007 12:34:00 AM

all depends on who Oaklands coach is

rumor is Denny Green may be there

1/17/2007 12:39:53 AM

Jim Mora goes to Oakland and takes his QB with him for the 1st pick.

Atlanta takes Calvin Johnson.

[Edited on January 17, 2007 at 1:07 AM. Reason : ]

1/17/2007 1:07:10 AM

Oakland is looking at San Diego's WR Coach

1/17/2007 1:10:50 AM

I see Brady Quinn going a little sooner and Calvin Johnson ALOT sooner. Even though Quinn is overrated someone is going to snag him earlier, possibly the Lions or Browns.

1/17/2007 10:01:51 AM

^^another team hires a coordinator who didn't handle one unit worth a shit last year. How's he supposed to manage the whole team?

1/17/2007 10:42:42 AM

^perfect fit for the Raiders

1/17/2007 11:25:31 AM

http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/sub/mockdraft.html

Make sure you kill the mosquito, having to close a popup is nothing compared to the annoyance of that faggot.

Some notables:

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"1. OAKLAND RAIDERS JAMARCUS RUSSELL QB | L.S.U. | Scouting Report After one of the ugliest seasons in recent memory, at least offensively, I guess you could say the Raiders "earned" the #1 overall pick. There are needs abound on the offensive side of the football but in the end they still need a top young quarterback to build around because Aaron Brooks most certainly isn't the answer and it doesn't look like Andrew Walter is either. Most teams still have Brady Quinn as the top rated quarterback in the draft but one of the few who might not is Oakland, in large part because JaMarcus Russell is exactly the type of physical freak that Al Davis is known to love. At 6-6 and 260 pounds Russell has rare size for the position and has been compared to Daunte Culpepper but what really stands out about him is his arm, which might be strongest at any level of the game. Russell is more of a project than Quinn but he has a higher upside and would help bring the vertical passing game back the Bay. If both Randy Moss and Jerry Porter are sent packing then Calvin Johnson just might come into play here as well but they really need a long-term signal caller to build their team around and after passing on Matt Leinart and Jay Cutler a year ago they simply cannot afford to pass on two more studs this time around. "

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"14. CAROLINA PANTHERS LARON LANDRY S | L.S.U. | Scouting Report This is somewhat of a tough spot for the Panthers because the value on the board really doesn't match up with their needs. Their main weakness is probably at middle linebacker, where Dan Morgan's future is up in the air, but Patrick Willis would be a major reach here so that is really not a viable option. However safety is a concern for Carolina as well, with Shaun Williams only a short-term solution at best, so they take this opportunity to add the top rated player at that position in LaRon Landry. A true playmaker in the deep patrol, Landry is equally effective against the run and pass and just has a knack for being around the ball and making something happen for his team. There is talk that both Keyshawn Johnson and Keary Colbert could be sent packing this offseason and if that is the case then a wide receiver to compliment Steve Smith could come into play as well but John Fox is still a defensive minded guy at heart so with all things being equal he would defer to that side of the ball and Landry would be an outstanding addition here."

Tank at 18

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"18. CINCINNATI BENGALS DEMARCUS TYLER DT | North Carolina St. | Scouting Report There is no doubt where Cincy's biggest needs lie and although the secondary is certainly a concern they will more than likely be looking to address defensive tackle or defensive end first. More often than not you have some major questions about a prospect when he really doesn't emerge until his senior year but "Tank" actually has a legitimate excuse. You see prior to 2006 he played alongside not one, not two but three guys who were first round picks in the 2006 NFL Draft (Mario Williams, Manny Lawson, John McCargo) and it really speaks volumes that he had his best season without the benefit of being surrounded by all of that pro talent. Perhaps no player boosted his draft stock as much as Tyler did last year and he'd be an excellent fit for the Bengals while offering them a youthful alternative and major upgrade over John Thornton on the interior. "

1/18/2007 8:44:57 PM

I think Reggie Nelson is a little to high in your draft CPanther. He will be in the 20's

1/18/2007 9:03:13 PM