I wanted to start this thread to get my mind off of Peyton Manning lol. Feel free to express your thoughts on my mock as well as submit your own Mock draft. 1.) Colts - QB Andrew Luck I still remember a time when I thought Luck was going to be ours... 2.) Redskins - QB Robert Griffin III The Redskins didn't trade the farm to draft a kicker. 3.) Vikings - OT Matt Kalil Vikings are looking to trade down for a coupe like the Rams received, but it won't happen. You can't go wrong with an elite LT prospect. 4.) Browns - HB Trent Richardson This is where is gets interesting. I could see the Browns drafting Richardson, Tannehill, Blackmon, or even possibly Morris Claiborne. I think Tannehill is a bit high for the Browns liking, plus I feel like Holmgren believes he can develop his own QB and/or find one in the later rounds, or even sign a FA (i.e. Flynn or possibly Kolb). Holmgren also doesn't believe in drafting WRs early in the draft either, so that rules out Blackmon. They had the #2 pass defense last season ranked 5th in points allowed and 10th in yards allowed. They normally draft BPA, but their defense is complete and their offense just blows. The quickest way to upgrade an offense is adding an elite back. I think the Browns do that here. 5.) Buccaneers - CB Morris Claiborne The Bucs gave up the most points last year with 30.9 points per game... ouch. They take the best defensive player in this years draft at a position of need. Talib could be going to jail and Ronde "I can play as long as I want" Barber's best days are behind him. 6.) Rams - WR Justin Blackmon The Rams get one of the last "bluechip" prospects in this years draft. 7.) Jaguars - WR Michael Floyd The Jaguars draft who they want regardless of what other people think (see Alualu a few years ago in the top 10). They ranked dead last in receiving yards and Floyd could help them immediately. He has consistently improved every year and while he has had some off the field issues (note: Gene Smith normally shys away from character concerns) reports are he has really cleaned up his act. 8.) Dolphins - QB Ryan Tannehill Personally, I think the Dolphins are going to try like hell to trade back and load up on picks next year (similar to what the Browns did last year). Ireland is said to LOVE Barkley, so it would make sense to try to pick up a 1st next year so we could potentially offer a crazy deal to trade up and get Barkley next year. I think it is pretty likely we trade back and pick up more picks too. If we trade back possible targets include Luke Kuechly, DeCastro, and Fletcher Cox. Additionally, this projection is based on us not getting Peyton Manning 9.) Panthers - DT Dontari Poe Ron Rivers is going to love the scheme versatility that Poe can bring to the table. 10.) Bills - DE Quinton Coples They luck out and get someone that can get to the QB.
Colts-Luck:Colts cut Manning and pick up another franchise QB Redskins-RG3:Skins throw everything at the Rams to land RG3 Vikings-Kahlil:Vikings need to anchor the line and protect Ponder Browns-Blackmon:Browns could go Tannehill here if he is the guy if not they need some serious help at WR. Bucs-Richardson:Pairs Richardson up with Blount to form quite the 1-2 punch. Rams-Claiborne:Rams whole secondary seemed injured they need an elite cover corner. Good duo for the Rams with Bartell and Claiborne. Jags-Coples:With Mincey a FA Jags sure would love to find that elite pass rusher. Dolphins-Brockers:2 ways this goes down and it depends on the FA QB. We get Manning I think they pull the trigger on Tannehill. We get Flynn and get the best damn DT in the draft. I don't see Miami taking a RT at 8 plenty of Tackle prospects in FA. Really comes down to Brockers and Perry IMO. Panthers-Still:Tough break Panthers miss out on Brockers but still get a very good DT in Still. Both tackles they drafted last year struggled. Bills-Martin:Bills need to get some serious Oline help and protect Fitzpatrick. Perry could end up going here if they find a LT in FA. I could keep going but that is my top 10.
With the Peyton Manning saga unfolding either over the weekend of beggining of next week (many believe him to make a decision before Free Agency) we will dive into the Pre Free Agency mock draft. This is based on needs, draft styles and good old fashon ****ty drafting techniques.... * Indy You are on the Clock... * 1. Andrew Luck - QB - Stanford. * The colts drunken, middle of the night, owner jim irsay decided that it was best to cut ties with quite possibly the most intelligent and Physically able QB in the game... BAHAHAHA solid choice. Instead of compiling picks to help them rebuild, which they could easily get for the services of Andrew Luck they decide to just throw him to the wolves... The colts lose Peyton, Wayne, Saturday which have been captains and cornerstones of their franchise for years...congrats colts fans, you will deal with plenty of more horrible years to come.. that is until luck pans out and you actually build your defense now that you dont have a QB who will score at will. * Washington You are on the Clock... 2. Robert Griffin III - QB - Baylor Snyder wanted his guy, paid a kings ransom for it including 3 first round picks and a 2nd. I thought washington still had a few more pieces to fix before going balls to the wall for a 3 year commitment.. they will heavily persue VJAX in Free agency. Vikings You are on the Clock... 3. Matt Kalil - T - USC They need a new LT to protect christian ponder...bahaha...ponder.... but hey why not draft the best tackle since jake long... Cleveland You are on the Clock... 4. Justin Blackmon - WR - Oklahoma State Lets face it, they didnt move up for RG3 they will draft a late round QB to compete with Colt McCoy. i think they give him another year and chance with their high draft picks. Blackman makes this WR core that has a budding Little should help the young QB out. Tampa You are on the Clock... 5. Morris Clairborne - CB - LSU Talib and his mom shoot at people, and get caught, rhonde barber is not champ bailey and is old. they are spending a lot in the past two drafts on defense and they will continue to do so. Clairborne is a STUD DB and will start day 1 St Louis You are on the Clock... 6 Reiff Riley - T - Iowa What a sweet name Reiff, he is a very athletic and very talented tackle and can start over that bum justin smith. Jacksonville You are on the Clock.. 7. Michael Floyd - WR - Notre Dame 6'3 220lbs runs a 4.4 and caught over 100 balls last year, he will be the wide out that gabbert needs to try to succeed Miami You are on the Clock... 8. Quinton Coples - DE - UNC hes huge, hes mean, he is fast, and he could be the next julius peppers. can play 4-3 de or dt and can play 3-4 de Carolina You are on the Clock... 9. Dre Kirkpatrick - DB - Alabama Carolina needs a big help in a fast aging secondary...Kirkpatrick could play DB or S. Buffalo You are on the clock... 10. Michael Brockers - DT - LSU Big man who can tear up the middle of the line. His stock might have slowed down due to Poe doing so well at the combine, but he is still a force to be wreckoned with This is the top ten of my mock draft I send out at work every year..
1. Indianapolis Colts - Andrew Luck - QB - Stanford 2. Washington Redskins - Robert Griffin III - QB - Baylor 3. Minnesota Vikings - Matt Kalil - OT - Southern California 4. Cleveland Browns - Ryan Tannehill - QB - Texas A&M 5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Morris Claiborne - CB - Louisiana State 6. St. Louis Rams- Dontari Poe - DT - Memphis 7. Jacksonville Jaguars - David DeCastro - OG - Stanford 8. Miami Dolphins - Quinton Coples - DE - North Carolina 9. Carolina Panthers - Fletcher Cox - DT - Mississippi State 10. Buffalo Bills - Trent Richardson - RB - Alabama
Updated 3/29 1.) Colts - QB Andrew Luck I still remember a time when I thought Luck was going to be ours... 2.) Redskins - QB Robert Griffin III The Redskins didn't trade the farm to draft a kicker. 3.) Vikings - OT Matt Kalil Vikings are looking to trade down for a coupe like the Rams received, but it won't happen. You can't go wrong with an elite LT prospect. 4.) Browns - QB Ryan Tannehill I am just really starting to believe that Tannehill will be the pick here. It's either Tannehill or Richardson in my opinion. 5.) Buccaneers - HB Trent Richardson New head coach Schiano is said to love Richardson. I think if you have the opportunity to add the next elite HB you do it. Additionally, the bucs are said to be unhappy with Blount. 6.) Rams - WR Justin Blackmon The Rams get one of the last "bluechip" prospects in this years draft. I'd say its either Tannehill or 7.) Jaguars - CB Morris Claiborne The Jags had a great defense last year, yet they are thin at CB and Mathis is aging. Claiborne fits for what Gene Smith looks for in a player. 8.) Dolphins - OT Rielly Reiff Personally, I think the Dolphins are going to try like hell to trade back and load up on picks next year (similar to what the Browns did last year). Ireland is said to LOVE Barkley, so it would make sense to try to pick up a 1st next year so we could potentially offer a crazy deal to trade up and get Barkley next year. I think it is pretty likely we trade back and pick up more picks too. If we trade back possible targets include Luke Kuechly, DeCastro, Fletcher Cox, Nick Perry, Melvin Ingram, or Courtney Upshaw. If we can't trade back, we would have an interesting decision to make here. I think when all is said and done we would take Reiff here given who is on the board. He fits as an Ireland pick, as in he has a low ceiling and is very sound player that contributed for a while. Last year the Dolphins gave up the 5 most QB pressures and the 3 most sacks. Given how much we plan on passing in the WC we will need to fix these problems. 9.) Panthers - DE Quinton Coples Ron Rivers is going to love the scheme versatility that Coples can bring to the table. 10.) Bills - WR Michael Floyd They get another WR to pair alongside Steve "why so serious" Johnson.
