I think Pat Bowlen will do all he can to keep Marshall including making him the highest paid WR in the league.
GBN mock 12/18/09 http://www.gbnreport.com/2010projection.html I like this mock- not crazy about Damien Williams for us, but he runs good routes and has decent size and wheels. I still don't like Claussen- nice arm, but every time I see him it looks like he drops back and throws to his primary receiver way too much. And he has great targets now to make him look good. I thnk that he'll look more like the Claussen of the previous couple of years in the pros. I wouldn't touch him in the top ten.
Todd McShay Tries Again!!! St. Louis Rams Record: 1-12 Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska Reach for a quarterback or take the top defensive lineman in the class? Tough call, but we think the Rams should take Suh. Anyone who saw the Big 12 championship game knows what kind of effect the explosive Suh can have on a game. He is a disruptive run defender with the arm strength to toss aside blockers and the quickness to make plays behind the line of scrimmage. Although he isn't the most polished pass-rusher, he clearly has great potential in this area. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Record: 1-12 Eric Berry*, S, Tennessee The Bucs might be hesitant to take a safety with the second overall selection, but we believe he's the premier prospect in the 2010 class. Much like the Baltimore Ravens' All-Pro Ed Reed, Berry is a game-changer with exceptional versatility Cleveland Browns Record: 2-11 Derrick Morgan*, DE, Georgia Tech Morgan can anchor at the point of attack, make plays in pursuit, get to the quarterback coming off the edge and drop into coverage. That type of versatility would be a nice addition to a Browns defensive front seven that lacks difference-makers. Detroit Lions Record: 2-11 Gerald McCoy*, DT, Oklahoma The Lions are in dire need of a difference-maker along the defensive front, and McCoy is the prototypical 3-technique with the quick first step and power to make a living in opposing backfields. Kansas City Chiefs Record: 3-10 Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State Help up front might be Kansas City's greatest need. LOT Branden Albert -- a first-round pick in 2008 -- has had problems staying healthy, and he could slide to the right side or even inside to guard if the Chiefs land a franchise left tackle. Okung is the most complete offensive tackle prospect in this class and could provide that piece of the puzzle for Kansas City. Oakland Raiders Record: 4-9 Carlos Dunlap*, DE, Florida Dunlap is very much a buyer-beware prospect. On one hand, an arrest on DUI charges the week of the SEC championship game and questions about his work ethic raise red flags. On the other hand, 290-pound defensive linemen who move as well as he does are few and far between. Washington Redskins Record: 4-9 Sam Bradford*, QB, Oklahoma Surgery on his throwing shoulder and concerns about the scheme he played in at Oklahoma caused Bradford to fall behind Locker on our board. On the other hand, Bradford has the physical tools and football IQ to quickly develop into an effective starting NFL quarterback. Denver Broncos (from 5-8 Chicago) Record: 8-5 Rolando McClain*, ILB, Alabama McClain is a tough, relentless run stopper who masks his lack of ideal range with great instincts and his ability to take good angles. He's not a two-down linebacker, either, and can more than hold his own in underneath coverage. Seattle Seahawks Record: 5-8 Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma Williams moved from the right to the left side this year, and while he didn't fare as well this season as he had in previous seasons, he is capable of quickly developing into an effective NFL starting right tackle. He is a tough run-blocker who drives his feet once in position, and he can hold his own in pass protection when his footwork is sound Buffalo Bills Record: 5-8 Anthony Davis*, OT, Rutgers Davis comes with a bit of baggage, but there isn't an offensive lineman in the 2010 class with a better combination of size and agility San Francisco 49ers Record: 6-7 Joe Haden*, CB, Florida San Francisco's pass defense has been a liability this season, and the 49ers need to inject some youth and talent into their cornerback unit. Haden is the best cover corner in his class, has the burst to stalk receivers underneath and shows the speed to run with them downfield Pittsburgh Steelers Record: 6-7 Bruce Campbell*, OT, Maryland Campbell is a work in progress and could benefit from another year in college, but he is shooting up draft boards after a strong 2009 season and might be too talented for the Steelers, who need help at offensive tackle, to pass up San Francisco 49ers (from 5-8 Carolina) Record: 6-7 Sergio Kindle, DE/OLB, Texas San Francisco could reach for an offensive lineman like Bryan Bulaga here, but in our opinion, Kindle is too good a value to pass up. Although he has to improve his ability to anchor against the run, he has the burst and agility base 3-4 defenses covet at outside linebacker. Houston Texans Record: 6-7 Earl Thomas**, S, Texas Like Berry, there isn't much Thomas can't do on a football field. He can match up with slot receivers and blitz off the edge, has great range in coverage and steps up in run support. Tennessee Titans Record: 6-7 Jason Pierre-Paul*, DE, South Florida Pierre-Paul wreaks havoc off the edge and would be a nice addition to the Titans, whose defensive ends are showing signs of aging. Atlanta Falcons Record: 6-7 Navorro Bowman*, OLB, Penn State The Falcons need an impact player at cornerback, but the next-best corner, Florida State's Patrick Robinson, is not worth taking this early. Bowman has some off-the-field baggage, but he might be the best all-around athlete at linebacker in this class. Baltimore Ravens Record: 7-6 Dez Bryant*, WR, Oklahoma State Baltimore needs to give 2008 first-round pick and franchise QB Joe Flacco a playmaker at receiver. Bryant was ruled ineligible by the NCAA earlier this season, but teams have seen more than enough to know he can stretch the field. Jacksonville Jaguars Record: 7-6 Bruce Carter*, OLB, North Carolina Jacksonville could upgrade at outside linebacker, and Carter would be an excellent value here. He would benefit from adding some bulk to his frame, but he's a rangy run-stopper and he shows above-average ball skills in coverage. New York Giants Record: 7-6 Brandon Spikes*, ILB, Florida Antonio Pierce sustained a season-ending neck injury and has just one year left on his contract, so Spikes would be a good fit as a future replacement. While injuries slowed Spikes this year, he is an instinctive run-stopper who can make plays all over the field when he's healthy. He also has flashed big-play ability in coverage. New York Jets Record: 7-6 Bryan Bulaga*, OT, Iowa Bulaga plays a bit high and his footwork could be better, but the Jets need help at tackle and he's the best available Miami Dolphins Record:7-6 Golden Tate*, WR, Notre Dame Tate is a bit of a reach this high, but the Dolphins are in desperate need of a playmaker at wide receiver and he's the next-best one this class has to offer behind Bryant. Arizona Cardinals Record: 8-5 Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma Gresham missed the entire 2009 season with a knee injury, and he doesn't offer much as a run-blocker. However, our film evaluation makes it clear he has what it to takes to develop into one of the most productive and dangerous receiving tight ends in the league. Seattle Seahawks (from 8-5 Denver) Record: 5-8 Jimmy Clausen*, QB, Notre Dame Current starter Matt Hasselbeck is 34 years old, and backup Seneca Wallace doesn't appear to be the long-term answer. There are concerns about Clausen's release and he doesn't have ideal arm strength, but his mobility and accuracy underneath would make him a good fit for a West Coast offense. Dallas Cowboys Record: 8-5 Taylor Mays, S, USC We've seen Mays get caught out of position far too often to move him ahead of Berry or Thomas. However, it's rare to find defensive backs with Mays' size and speed combination, and he would be an upgrade for the Cowboys. New England Patriots Record: 8-5 Ricky Sapp, DE/OLB, Clemson New England desperately needs to improve its pedestrian pass rush, and Sapp has the burst to provide that much-needed spark. He has lined up primarily at end in college but has shown he can be effective working out of a two-point stance and would be a good fit for the Patriots' base 3-4 defense Green Bay Packers Record: 9-4 C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson In this scenario, Spiller slides down the board and Green Bay wins the lottery. Spiller would add a big-play element to the running game, and his ability to motion out into the slot makes him an excellent fit for the Packers' pass-heavy scheme Cincinnati Bengals Record: 9-4 Marvin Austin*, DT, North Carolina Cincinnati leads the league in rushing defense but having quality depth and talent at defensive tackle is essential to staying on top of the AFC North, so adding Austin makes sense. He's a stout interior run defender and powerful bull rusher. Philadelphia Eagles Record: 9-4 Vladimir Ducasse, OT, Massachusetts Ducasse is 330 pounds and his feet might not be quick enough to hold up at left tackle, where he played at UMass, but he still moves well for his size and we think he could develop into a starting right tackle. If he doesn't pan out at tackle, he has the makings of an excellent guard. San Diego Chargers Record: 10-3 Jonathan Dwyer*, RB, Georgia Tech Darren Sproles is an excellent change-of-pace back, but he's too small to be the primary ball carrier, and 30-year-old LaDainian Tomlinson hasn't looked the same the past two years. Taking Dwyer here would give the Chargers a physical between-the-tackles runner capable of carrying the ball 20-plus times and setting up the play-action package. Minnesota Vikings Record: 11-2 Brian Price*, DT, UCLA Price is said to be leaning toward entering the upcoming draft. He's a quick and powerful defender who could provide some much-needed depth behind aging starters Kevin Williams and Pat Williams. Indianapolis Colts Record: 13-0 Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State Odrick doesn't have great athletic ability, but he's quick, flashes the ability to shed blocks quickly and plays with a nonstop motor, making him a good fit for an Indianapolis organization looking to upgrade its run defense. New Orleans Saints Record: 13-0 Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee Williams is a reach here, but like Indianapolis, the Saints should be looking to upgrade their run defense, and adding the 311-pound Williams would be a step in the right direction.
Frank Coyle at Draft Insiders posted a Mock back on the 26th that I missed: 1st Round Team / Player / Pos / School 1. St. Louis - * Sam Bradford - QB - Oklahoma 2. Tampa Bay - Ndamukong Suh - DT - Nebraska 3. Cleveland - * Gerald McCoy - DT - Oklahoma 4. Detroit - Russell Okung - OT - Oklahoma St 5. Kansas City - Terrence Cody - DT - Alabama 6. Washington - * Brian Bulaga - OT - Iowa 7. Oakland - * Carlos Dunlap - DE - Florida 8. Seattle - C.J. Spiller - RB - Clemson 9. Denver (Chicago) - * Eric Berry - FS - Tennessee 10. Buffalo - * Jimmy Clausen - QB - Notre Dame 11. San Fran (Carolina) - Jerry Hughes - DE - TCU 12. Pittsburgh - Ciron Black - OT - LSU 13. San Francisco - * Rolando McClain - LB - Alabama 14. Tennessee - Brandon Spikes - LB - Florida 15. Atlanta - Taylor Mays - FS - Southern Cal 16. Houston - Brandon LeFell - WR - LSU 17. Baltimore - * Joe Haden - CB - Florida 18. NY Jets - * Arrelious Benn - WR - Illinois 19. New York Giants - Ricky Sapp - LB - Clemson 20. Miami - * Marvin Austin - DT - North Carolina 21. Jacksonville - Colt McCoy - QB - Texas 22. Arizona - * Dez Bryant - WR - Oklahoma St 23. Dallas - * Damian Williams - WR - Southern Cal 24. Seattle (Denver) - Trent Williams - OT - Oklahoma 25. New England - Sergio Kindle - LB - Texas 26. Green Bay - * Anthony Davis - OT - Rutgers 27. Cincinnati - * Jonathan Dwyer - RB - Georgia Tech 28. Philadelphia - * Greg Jones - LB - Michigan St 20. Minnesota - Jermaine Gresham - TE - Oklahoma 30. San Diego - Patrick Robinson - CB - Florida St 31. New Orleans - * Bruce Campbell - OT - Maryland 32. Indianapolis - Jared Odrick - DT - Penn St
That's quite the defensive line that the Chiefs would have. Terrence Cody added to Tyson Jackson and Glenn Dorsey.
GBN Draft Report has a new Mock out: # Team Player POS School 1 St. Louis Ndamukomg Suh DT Nebraska 2 Detroit *Gerald McCoy DT Oklahoma 3 Tampa Bay *Eric Berry SS Tennessee 4 Washington *Jimmy Clausen QB Notre Dame 5 Kansas City *Dez Bryant WR Oklahoma State 6 Seattle *Sam Bradford QB Oklahoma 7 Cleveland *Carlos Dunlap DE Florida 8 Oakland *Derrick Morgan DE Georgia Tech 9 Buffalo Russell Okung OT Oklahoma State 10 Denver *Anthony Davis OT Rutgers 11 Jacksonville *Joe Haden CB Florida 12 Miami *Rolando McClain LB Alabama 13 San Francisco Trent Williams OT Oklahoma 14 Seattle *Brian Bulaga OT Iowa 15 New York Giants Taylor Mays FS Southern California 16 Tennessee *Jason Pierre-Paul DE South Florida 17 San Francisco Sergio Kindle LB Texas 18 Pittsburgh Mike Iupati OG Idaho 19 Atlanta *Earl Thomas DB Texas 20 Houston C.J. Spiller RB Clemson 21 New York Jets *Damian Williams WR Southern California 22 Baltimore *Golden Tate WR Notre Dame 23 Arizona Brandon Spikes LB Florida 24 Cincinnati *Dezmon Briscoe WR Kansas 25 New England *Arrelous Benn WR Illinois 26 Green Bay Jermaine Gresham TE Oklahoma 27 Philadelphia *Greg Jones LB Michigan State 28 Dallas *Brian Price DE UCLA 29 Minnesota *Ryan Mallett QB Arkansas 30 San Diego *Jonathan Dwyer RB Georgia Tech 31 New Orleans Greg Hardy DE Mississippi 32 Indianapolis *Navorro Bowman LB Penn State
GBN Updated their Mock (25 Jan) 1 St. Louis Ndamukong Suh DT Nebraska 2 Detroit *Gerald McCoy DT Oklahoma 3 Tampa Bay *Derrick Morgan DE Georgia Tech 4 Washington *Jimmy Clausen QB Notre Dame 5 Kansas City *Eric Berry SS Tennessee 6 Seattle *Sam Bradford QB Oklahoma 7 Cleveland *Carlos Dunlap DE Florida 8 Oakland *Joe Haden CB Florida 9 Buffalo Russell Okung OT Oklahoma State 10 Denver *Dez Byant WR Oklahoma State 11 Jacksonville *Jason Pierre-Paul DE South Florida 12 Miami *Rolando McClain LB Alabama 13 San Francisco Sergio Kindle LB Texas 14 Seattle *Brian Bulaga OT Iowa 15 New York Giants *Earl Thomas SS Texas 16 Tennessee *Brian Price DT UCLA 17 San Francisco Trent Williams OT Oklahoma 18 Pittsburgh Mike Iupati OG Idaho 19 Atlanta Taylor Mays FS Southern California 20 Houston C.J. Spiller RB Clemson 21 Cincinnati *Golden Tate WR Notre Dame 22 New England Ricky Sapp DE Clemson 23 Green Bay *Anthony Davis OT Rutgers 24 Philadelphia Brandon Spikes LB Florida 25 Baltimore *Damian Williams WR Southern California 26 Arizona Brandon Graham DE Michigan 27 Dallas *Bruce Campbell OT Maryland 28 San Diego *Jonathan Dwyer RB Georgia Tech 29 New York Jets *Arrelious Benn WR Illinois 30 Minnesota Colt McCoy QB Texas 31 New Orleans *Everson Griffin DE Southern California 32 Indianapolis Jared Odrick DT Penn State
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...ious-mocks-from-across-the-net-pre-super-bowl Here is a compilation of other draft sites: No. 12 Miami Dolphins: Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama - ESPN.com's Mel Kiper Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee - cbssports.com's Rob Rang Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama - cbssports.com's Chad Reuter Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama - walterfootball.com Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama - walterfootball.com's Matt McGuire Earl Thomas, S, Texas - draftsite.com Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee - newnfldraft.com Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida - nfldraftdog.com Sergio Kindle, DE/LB, Texas - draftcountdown.com Jerry Hughes, DE, TCU - nfldraftgeek.com CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson - thefootballexpert.com
I see the Dolphins taking Dan Williams in alot of mocks....ahhhhh no...along with Tate, Spiller, and Bryant (who I think doesn't even make it to 12)....
Draft Insiders with Frank Coyle's latest Mock: (x = Pick decided by coin flip) 1st Round Team / Player / Pos / School 1 St. Louis - Ndamukong Suh - DT - Nebraska 2. Detroit - * Eric Berry - S - Tennessee 3. Tampa Bay - * Gerald McCoy - DT - Oklahoma 4. Wash - * Sam Bradford - QB - Oklahoma 5. K.C. - * Carlos Dunlap - DE - Florida 6. Seattle - Russell Okung - OT - Oklahoma St 7. Cleveland - C.J. Spiller - RB - Clemson 8. Oakland - * Derrick Morgan - DE - Georgia Tech 9. Buffalo - * Anthony Davis - OT - Rutgers x 10. Denver (Chicago) - * Jimmy Clausen - QB - Notre Dame x 11. Jacksonville - * Rolando McClain - LB - Alabama 12. Miami - * Dez Bryant - WR - Oklahoma St 13. San Francisco - * Joe Haden - CB - Florida 14. Seattle (Denver) - Taylor Mays - S - Southern Cal 15. New York Giants - Brandon Spikes - LB - Florida x 16. San Fran (Carolina) - Trent Williams - OT - Oklahoma x 17. Tennessee - * Everson Griffen - DE - Southern Cal 18. Pittsburgh - * Brian Bulaga - OT - Iowa 19. Atlanta - * Earl Thomas - S - Texas 20. Houston - * Jonathan Dwyer - RB - Georgia Tech 21. Cincinnati - Sergio Kindle - LB - Texas 22. New England - * Navorro Bowman - LB - Penn St 23. Green Bay - * Brian Price - DT - UCLA 24. Philadelphia - Greg Hardy - DE - Mississippi 25. Baltimore - Patrick Robinson - CB - Florida St 26. Arizona - Jerry Hughes - DE - TCU 27. Dallas - * Arrelious Benn - WR - Illinois 28. San Diego - Mike Iupati - OG - Idaho 29. NY Jets - Terrence Cody - DT - Alabama 30. Minnesota - Jared Odrick - DT - Penn St 31. New Orleans - * Jermaine Gresham - TE - Oklahoma 32. Indianapolis - Brandon Graham - DE - Michigan
God I would love for that draft to happen, though it would suck to see Bowman go to NE. I think it'd be scary for Odrick to play next to Kevin Williams and Jared Allen as well.
I'd be plenty happy with either McClain or Bryant at #12, I'm just scared that neither may be there. My backup guy is Earl Thomas, but I'd rather trade down at that point if we were able.
