2009 Mock Drafts

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<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=2 width="100%" border=1><TBODY><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>1.Detroit Lions</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Matt Stafford, QB, Georgia: The lack of elite quarterbacks in this draft could ultimately lead the Lions to Stafford, although representatives within the team told me in Mobile that they'd like to consider other options -- including trading out of this spot. With five picks within the first three rounds, the Lions could gamble that they can address their quarterback concerns later, or take the strong-armed Stafford here</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>2.St. Louis Rams</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia: With Orlando Pace entering his 13th season and starting RT Alex Barron a year from free agency, the Rams would be wise to take advantage of this strong tackle class. Had the Dolphins not taken Jake Long with the first overall pick last year, the Rams would have snatched him up with the second pick</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>3.Kansas City Chiefs</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Everette Brown, DE, Florida State: Admittedly, this will be perceived as a considerable reach at this point. However, conversations among scouts at the Senior Bowl pinpointed Brown as the pass rusher most likely to take advantage of a weak senior crop of ends. New Chiefs GM Scott Pioli built the New England defensive line with first-round picks. Many anticipate he'll continue the philosophy in Kansas City</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>4.Seattle Seahawks</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech: The Seahawks have plenty of holes and could go in a variety of directions. Wide receiver is not necessarily their biggest need, but adding playmakers -- whether on offense or defense -- is chief among them</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>5.Cleveland Browns</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Aaron Curry, OLB, Wake Forest: The Browns managed just 17 sacks in 2008, the second-fewest in the league ahead of only the record-setting 10 by Kansas City. Curry would be making the transition from the 4-3 to the 3-4 here, but don't let his 2.5 sacks as a senior fool you -- he's the most versatile and explosive defender in the draft and ranks as the elite senior prospect by many clubs</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>6.Cincinnati Bengals</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Jason Smith, OT, Baylor: The Bengals allowed 51 sacks last season. Cincinnati can't expect to keep Carson Palmer healthy and resurrect its ground game by relying on an aging and injury-prone Levi Brown at left tackle and Stacy Andrews, whose play off fell in 2008 even before suffering a knee injury, at right tackle</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>7.Oakland Raiders</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State: With All-Pro CB Nnamdi Asomugha and fellow starter Chris Johnson potential free agents, the Raiders may be forced to look to the draft for replacements. Jenkins, a Thorpe Award winner, would be a good fit</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>8.Jacksonville Jaguars</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Michael Oher, OT, Mississippi: Coach Jack Del Rio and his staff had the opportunity to get to know Oher personally by coaching him at the Senior Bowl. They aren't likely to forget how dominating he was in practice or their own struggles along the offensive line this season</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>9.Green Bay Packers</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College: If free agent Colin Cole or the perpetually injured Justin Harrell can be counted on for next season, the Packers may be able to address another need with this pick. If not, Raji's size and strength inside makes sense at nose guard as Green Bay transitions to a 3-4 scheme</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>10.San Francisco 49ers</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Andre Smith, OT, Alabama: The 49ers gave up a league-high 55 sacks last season. Smith is a dominant run blocker, but his lack of lateral quickness in pass protection had scouts at the Senior Bowl projecting a fall on draft day</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>11.Buffalo Bills</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Brian Cushing, OLB, USC: The Bills' primary offseason goal is to address the outside linebacker position. Priority No. 2 is to improve their pass rush. Cushing is versatile and athletic enough to help in both areas and is rising after an impressive performance in Mobile</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>12.Denver Broncos</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Rey Maualuga, ILB, USC: The Broncos are hopeful the ultra-athletic D.J. Williams and former first-round defensive end Jarvis Moss can blossom as rush linebackers in their new 3-4 scheme. They currently lack the stout run pluggers for the inside, however, making Maualuga an intriguing fit</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>13.Washington Redskins</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Peria Jerry, DT, Mississippi: With only four picks, the Redskins have little ammunition to restock their aging offensive and defensive lines. Adding to their quandary, defensive linemen Anthony Montgomery, Kedric Golston and Demetric Evans will be free agents. Jerry's burst inside would give the Redskins options</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>14.New Orleans Saints</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>D.J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt: The Saints gave up 53 completions of 20-plus yards last season, third-most in the NFL. They can't afford to rely on immediate healthy returns by Mike McKenzie and Tracy Porter</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>15.Houston Texans</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas: Despite investing three first-round picks into the defensive line, the Texans still lack pass rushers to keep DE Mario Williams from being constantly double-teamed. Orakpo would provide a solid base end on the left side and be a public relations coup</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>16.San Diego Chargers</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Aaron Maybin, OLB, Penn State: Without Shawne Merriman in 2008, the Chargers dropped from fifth in the league in sacks to 22nd. With no assurances that he'll be the same explosive playmaker following knee surgery, San Diego would be wise to add reinforcements</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>17.New York Jets</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri: Eric Mangini and Brett Favre have become convenient scapegoats for New York's late-season collapse, but this is an offense lacking explosive playmakers. Maclin, who has been timed at 4.38 seconds in the 40-yard dash, could solve that problem</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>18.Chicago Bears</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Mark Sanchez, QB, USC: General Manager Jerry Angelo hinted the Bears would be looking to add competition for Kyle Orton. If Sanchez suffers an Aaron Rodgers/Brady Quinn-like drop as some scouts at the Senior Bowl projected, Angelo may be unable to resist Sanchez's upside</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>19.Tampa Bay Buccaneers</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia: Earnest Graham ended the season on IR, Cadillac Williams tore another knee tendon in the regular-season finale and Warrick Dunn is a part-time back who just turned 34. New coach Raheem Morris needs to bring in a young bell cow</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>20.Detroit Lions (from Dallas Cowboys)</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>James Laurinaitis, ILB, Ohio State: With needs at virtually every position, the Lions would be wise to consider safe picks at this point, especially if they gamble with a quarterback at No. 1. Laurinaitis is not an elite playmaker, but his consistency and hustle could make him a cornerstone on the defense</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>21.Philadelphia Eagles</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Beanie Wells, RB, Ohio State: Brian Westbrook battled through knee and ankle injuries all season and might not be a 25-touch back at this point. The Eagles also struggled mightily in short-yardage situations. With an extra first-round pick, they'd strongly consider taking advantage of the fact that Wells -- a top 10 talent -- could slip amid durability concerns</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>22.Minnesota Vikings</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest: Despite ranking fourth in the league with 45 sacks last season, the Vikings finished with only 12 interceptions. With Antoine Winfield entering his 11th season and Marcus McCauley increasingly looking like a bust, the Vikings might jump at the playmaking Smith</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>23.New England Patriots</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois: The Patriots allowed 27 passing touchdowns in 2008, second-worst in the league. Davis has the athleticism to warrant a top 10 selection, but his inconsistency will scare some teams off</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>24.Atlanta Falcons</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Tyson Jackson, DE/DT, LSU: Relying on the undersized Jonathan Babineaux and the 36-year-old Grady Jackson up front would not be advisable if the Falcons want to improve their 25th-ranked run defense. Jackson spent most of his LSU career at end, but is being projected as a tackle by many clubs</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>25.Miami Dolphins</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State: Chad Pennington earned his second Comeback Player of the Year Award in 2008 despite having few consistent receiving options. Bill Parcells loves run-blocking tight ends that can make plays downfield in the passing game, and Pettigrew is an excellent all-around value here</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>26.Baltimore Ravens</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Larry English, OLB, Northern Illinois: Ravens veterans Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs and Bart Scott are all scheduled to become free agents, with at least one likely to leave. English, too fast off the edge for an athletic group of offensive tackles to handle at the Senior Bowl, could contribute immediately</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>27.Indianapolis Colts</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Fili Moala, DT, USC: For too long the Colts have relied on athletic but undersized defensive tackles. Moala isn't a consistent playmaker, but he has the bulk the Colts are missing along with the hustle Indianapolis requires from its defenders</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>28.Philadelphia Eagles (from Carolina Panthers)</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>William Beatty, OT, Connecticut: In drafting offensive or defensive linemen with their top pick six times in the past decade, Philadelphia clearly operates under the philosophy that winning in the trenches is the key to victory. With free agency looming for starting OTs Tra Thomas and Jon Runyan, it would be a surprise if the Eagles didn't use at least one of their first-round picks to fortify the position</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>29.New York Giants</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina: The uncertain future of Plaxico Burress means the Giants may be forced to look at adding a tall, playmaking receiver early in the draft. Nicks lacks elite stopwatch speed, but his hands and body control make him one of the more underrated wideouts of this class</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>30.Tennessee Titans</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Percy Harvin, WR, Florida: The Titans' lack of playmakers on the outside was once again exposed when RB Chris Johnson was injured in the playoff loss to Baltimore. Whoever the quarterback winds up being, he needs a legitimate threat to stretch the field opposite ever-improving Justin Gage</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>31.Arizona Cardinals</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh: Despite his postseason resurgence, Edgerrin James is still likely to seek a way out of Arizona. Tim Hightower is an excellent short-yardage back, but lacks great vision and speed for a featured role. McCoy has the potential to fill the role of a bruising lead back coach Ken Whisenhunt has been looking for</TD></TR><TR class=bg1 rowspan="4"><TD colSpan=2 height=17>32.Pittsburgh Steelers</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 align=center><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD width=60> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Eben Britton, OT, Arizona: Only the 49ers (55), Lions (52) and Bengals (51) allowed more sacks this season than the Steelers (49). Starting LT Marvel Smith has finished each of the past two seasons on IR, replacement Max Starks is a potential free agent and RT Willie Colon lacks the lateral quickness necessary to hold up long in pass protection</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
 
I really hope the Texans can trade up and grab mini polamalu. Orakpo is also a great choice, but we need some one like polamalu on D.

I doubt the lions go for a QB this year, Kitna can still go, they need way many other positions first, and should trade down.

Harvin in tennessee would be crazzzy if he stays healthy!! they would have soo many options and would have a way better offense only because of how many diff plays you can have for someone like him.
 
Raji to the Packers is a great choice. He will be huge for our new defense and should be able to start and contribute in it right away.

No way Everette Brown should be that high.
And Jason Smith over Andre Smith?? Come on. Andre should be the 1st offensive lineman taken.

No way Sanchez drops out of the Top 12. He would have stayed for sure unless he knew he wouldnt be in that upper 1st round. I love Mocks and will try to post one in the next few days.
 
Is this from ESPN, I feel like I saw the same Browns/Eagles picks from them. Maybe everybody just agrees on what these two teams need.

I do see Sanchez falling out of the top 10, but I think where he goes will be basically exclusively based on workouts.

If the Eagles come out of this first round with a solid O-lineman and some sort of talented skill player, I'll be happy. And I think the Browns could trade down, though if they took this LB I think I'd be fine with that.

I also sort of agree with the above assessment that the Seahawks have bigger holes, but I also think they'd be very smart to grab Crabtree.
 
Joe Public said:
If the Eagles come out of this first round with a solid O-lineman and some sort of talented skill player, I'll be happy.
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What if they come out of this first round trading both picks for a 2nd rounder, 2 3rd rounders and 3 fifth rounders? then will you be happy??

:hang:
 
and to get back on topic...i dont see anyway they take wells...the more i think about it, the more i realize that RB in round 1 just isnt their MO
 
What if they come out of this first round trading both picks for a 2nd rounder, 2 3rd rounders and 3 fifth rounders? then will you be happy??

Probably not. Of course, I'm generally bad with the draft as far as evaluating who's going to succeed or not. So if they did that and came out of it with like three or four starters a year from now I'd look like a moron.

Sadly, however, neither you nor I even need to read an article about why the Birds need a personnel guy, because we've lived their draft picks for the last decade. We basically end up with one stud every other draft peppered into a bunch of guys that we try to give a shot but end up out of the league within three seasons.

I said it before and I'll say it again, Browns fans can rip Savage, but look at his draft track record. He brings in starters, consistently. Maybe it's easier when you're drafting at the top of the pile, but even after trading away their first rounder two years ago he made things work.

Meanwhile, in Philly, we're like 'uh, how about another defensive end?'

Ugh.
 
I disagree with this paragraph a bit.

It is time for Reid to move on from a bunch of players whose expiration dates as Eagles have come and gone. They're not all bad players, but they should not be at Lehigh next summer: Lito Sheppard, L.J. Smith, Reggie Brown, Correll Buckhalter, Lorenzo Booker, Greg Lewis, Sean Considine, Matt Schobel and very possibly Shawn Andrews.

Unless you're trading Lito, I keep him. I also keep Buck unless Tony Hunt is going to take his place, but I don't think he can beat him out in camp.

I also don't know if it's time to move on from Considine without a replacement. I also think you can lose both Reggie Brown and G-Lew but you need a WR in their place. I think you can replace two with one, but not with no one. But Smith is probably gone, and why Booker's still on that team I can't explain.
 
Lot of rumors coming out of GB Joe that Al Harris will be shopped. Him teamed with Asante could be a damn dangerous 1-2. 2nd or 3rd rounder I am guessing
 
signalcaller said:
Lot of rumors coming out of GB Joe that Al Harris will be shopped. Him teamed with Asante could be a damn dangerous 1-2. 2nd or 3rd rounder I am guessing
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You can keep al harris...last thing i need is that asshole coming back and getting burned for a 50 yard touchdown every other game

we have zero need for a corner
 
Joe Public said:
I disagree with this paragraph a bit.

It is time for Reid to move on from a bunch of players whose expiration dates as Eagles have come and gone. They're not all bad players, but they should not be at Lehigh next summer: Lito Sheppard, L.J. Smith, Reggie Brown, Correll Buckhalter, Lorenzo Booker, Greg Lewis, Sean Considine, Matt Schobel and very possibly Shawn Andrews.

Unless you're trading Lito, I keep him. I also keep Buck unless Tony Hunt is going to take his place, but I don't think he can beat him out in camp.

I also don't know if it's time to move on from Considine without a replacement. I also think you can lose both Reggie Brown and G-Lew but you need a WR in their place. I think you can replace two with one, but not with no one. But Smith is probably gone, and why Booker's still on that team I can't explain.
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Lito quit on the team. Fuck him. Hes gone. LJs gone. No chance he gets re-signed. Only reason Brown might be back is because of his contract. But he was getting the 'healthy scratch' treatment late last season, so Ill be surprised if hes back. Buckhalter thinks he can start somewhere and will take whatever opportunity he can get on the FA market. Andy doesnt play him anyways. Booker is so gone. Lewis shoulda been gone 3 years ago. Considine is only on the team for special teams. He'll probably be back in that role. I dont even know about Schobel. I didnt know he was still on the team. If hes back its as a 3rd TE.

The only one I disagree with is Shaun Andrews. Hes not going anywhere. You dont let 25 year old All Pro offensive linemen leave. Especially when youre probably losing your 2 starting tackles.
 
shocked raiders arent going linebacker with this draft. need oline but given our recent drafting history of oline busts i can understand atleast not doing that.
 
Wow, Smoke, you're tough. Though I'm not sure when Lito quit on the team--that said, I missed easily the first 10 weeks of the season.

If Buck can get a starting gig somewhere, I wish him luck, I really do.

And I don't need Al Harris back either, though I do like him and wasn't crazy about letting him walk. That said, if he was better he would have won the job in Philly and would never have left.
 
I think the Raiders need a big time run stopper MLB, Morrison is good but would be better suited to be an OLB, him and Howard along with a stud MLB could become one of the best LB units in the league.

And I wouldn't say the Raiders recent draftpicks of OL have been busts, Gallery didn't work out at LT but ever since moving to LG he has been extremely consistent.
 
Stafford is a mistake for Detroit. Kid has tools but has shown me or anyone else nothing in college with regard to the intangiables. Andre Smith is the right pick. The kid is an absolute anchor, has the attitude and it's the safe pick. I can't believe it's possible that he could last until the tenth pick like this mock suggests.

Indifferent on Harvin. He'll either be a huge stud or huge dud. Don't see much in between with him. Titans could definitely use a burner on the outside to go along with Chris Johnson. Knowing the Titans, my guess is they get the best available defensive player in the first but Harvin is the kind of player they might gamble on.

I think Moreno ends up in San Diego. Maulauga is the best player in the draft IMO. Like Adrian Peterson several years ago, I fail to understand why this guy is not going to be one of the top two or three picks.
 
MusicCityGambler said:
Maulauga is the best player in the draft IMO. Like Adrian Peterson several years ago, I fail to understand why this guy is not going to be one of the top two or three picks.
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The scouting reports ive read said hes not a 3 down player...superb run stuffer, but can be exploited in coverage
 
if the lions take a QB #1 i quit. If somehow stafford or more likely sanchez pulls a brady quinn and falls to 20 then go for it.. but for the love of god not #1.
 
Joe Public said:
Only way that happens is if they trade Aso for something before the draft

Isn't Aso a free agent?
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He is going to be franchised if he doesn't sign long term, only other option I could see would be a trade, which wouldn't be terrible.

KC got one 1st and two 3rds for Allen last year, I would think if they are trading for draft picks that Aso would be worth more than that.
 
If the Saints resign Vilma I would give the Raiders the 1st round pick for Aso and we would get the Raiders 2nd and a conditional pick.Well something like that.I can dream. That guy is worth a 1st rounder and is proven.
 
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If the Saints resign Vilma I would give the Raiders the 1st round pick for Aso and we would get the Raiders 2nd and a conditional pick.Well something like that.I can dream. That guy is worth a 1st rounder and is proven.
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If Jared Allen got a 1st, two 3rds and swapping of 6th round picks, and he is thought of as top 10 at his position? maybe top 5?

Aso is going to get at least that when most people talk about him being the top DB in the league, at worst top 3. He was thrown at something like 29 times last year and 35 the year before. The guy completely shuts down half the field.
 
Brewer, you asked for a list of FA QBs:

Brian St. Pierre, Cardinals.

Kurt Warner, Cardinals.

J.P. Losman, Bills.

Kyle Boller, Ravens.

Todd Bouman, Ravens.

Rex Grossman, Bears.

Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bengals.

Brooks Bollinger, Cowboys.

Patrick Ramsey, Broncos.

Dan Orlovsky, Lions.

Matt Cassel, Patriots. (Franchise tag.)

Joey Harrington, Saints.

David Carr, Giants.

Anthony Wright, Giants.

Marques Tuiasosopo, Raiders.

Charlie Batch, Steelers.

Byron Leftwich, Steelers.

Jamie Martin, 49ers.

J.T. O’Sullivan, 49ers.

Charlie Frye, Seahawks.

Jeff Garcia, Buccaneers.

Luke McCown, Buccaneers.

Kerry Collins, Titans.

Chris Simms, Titans.
 
Wouldnt surprise me if someone picked up Leftwich, I dont think he was ever terrible in Jacksonville and he came in on the monday night game against Washington this year and did great.

Besides that the only two guys I see who could start would be Warner and Garcia
 
I'd just like to point out that Byron Leftwitch and Charlie Batch both have SB rings and Donovan McNabb has none.

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Joe Public said:
Brewer, you asked for a list of FA QBs:

Brian St. Pierre, Cardinals.

Kurt Warner, Cardinals.

J.P. Losman, Bills.

Kyle Boller, Ravens.

Todd Bouman, Ravens.

Rex Grossman, Bears.

Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bengals.

Brooks Bollinger, Cowboys.

Patrick Ramsey, Broncos.

Dan Orlovsky, Lions.

Matt Cassel, Patriots. (Franchise tag.)

Joey Harrington, Saints.

David Carr, Giants.

Anthony Wright, Giants.

Marques Tuiasosopo, Raiders.

Charlie Batch, Steelers.

Byron Leftwich, Steelers.

Jamie Martin, 49ers.

J.T. O’Sullivan, 49ers.

Charlie Frye, Seahawks.

Jeff Garcia, Buccaneers.

Luke McCown, Buccaneers.

Kerry Collins, Titans.

Chris Simms, Titans.
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Raiders should get Charlie Batch they need a #2 qb and Batch can help Russell like he did with Big Benita
 
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