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1. Miami Dolphins -Glen Dorsey DT, LSU
- By far the toughest and strongest tackle in the draft. The Dolphins need to replenish an aging defense and here is the core.
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2. St. Louis Rams -OT Jake Long, Michigan
- The Rams couldn’t cope with the injuries to the O line this year and they need a young gun to come start right away. Stephen Jackson is ordering this pick and it will help him gain more yards. Long is the best out there,
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3. Atlanta Falcons - RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas
- Warrick Dunn is not going much further. With all of the problems the Falcons have had this year, nothing could help more than a new super star. McFadden fits the mold.
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4. Oakland Raiders -DE Chris Long, Virgina
- Boy did the Raiders defense shit the bed this year. They don’t have any force up front and Chris Long may not be there at the fourth spot. If he is, Raiders would be dumb to let him slide more. He’ll help immediately.
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5. Kansas City Chiefs -QB Matt Ryan, Boston College
- The Chiefs have serious QB problems and are learning fast that never is a former Alabama QB going to be the answer to their problems. Matt Ryan could be a star and that is exactly what the Chiefs and Dwayne Bowe need.
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6. New York Jets - DT Sedrick Ellis, USC
- Ellis is a solid pick for the Jets who didn’t have much pressure on opposing quarterbacks. With having to face Tom Brady twice a year for the next 10 years, Ellis could help keep the score a little bit closer.
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7. New England Patriots (From 49ers) -Dan Connor, OLB Penn St.
- I know this is a stretch, but with Ohio State linebacker Laurinaitas staying in Ohio, Connor might be the best fit.
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8. Baltimore Ravens -DE Calais Campbell, Miami (Fl)
- This guy can sack. Ravens love sacks. They love good defense. Campbell is a monster. Ravens love monsters. What a fit.
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9. Cincinnati Bengals -OLB Keith Rivers, USC
- The Bengals are horrid on defense. They could easily pick seven defensive players in a row and trade Chad Johnson for another defensive player. Keith Rivers is a 6′3″ 245 pound machine who can stop the run with his decent speed.
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10. New Orleans Saints - Antoine Cason, CB Arizona
- The Saints could use a big play stopper and Cason has proven he fits that need.
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11. Buffalo Bills -WR Limus Sweed, Texas
- The Bills are up and coming and Sweed could put them over the top if the Bills Edwards is the answer at QB. Time will tell, but he will nicely fill out an improved receiving corps.
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12. Denver Broncos -DE Vernon Gholston - Ohio St.
- The Broncos have a lot of needs but the defense could use a pass rusher to help slow down opposing offenses who piled the points on the Broncos this year.
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13. Carolina Panthers-OT Ryan Clady, Boise St.
- Protect the Quarterback. Clady will. More time for whoever is back there for the Panthers in 08 means Steve Smith has more opportunities to score.
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14. Chicago Bears -OT Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh
- Absolutely no running game hurt the Bears. Was it the poor blocking? Maybe. Jeff Otah is a beast. Run behind him and they yardage should improve for whoever starts in the Bears backfield next year.
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15. Detroit Lions -OT Michael Oher, Mississippi
- The offensive line for the Lions gave up a ton of sacks this year. If Jon Kitna had some protection, maybe the Lions would have won 10 games. What the hell am I saying? Forget that.
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16. Arizona Cardinals -CB Aqib Talib, Kansas
- I really would like to put Talib in the hands of the Cowboys, but I just think he increased his value in the bowl game against VA Tech. He looked great and has amazing speed. Possibly the best corner available. The Cardinals do need a corner.
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17. Minnesota Vikings -DE Quentin Groves, Auburn
- Imagine improving that Vikings defense? Groves can do it. In fact, I am stretching putting him this low. This guy may move up in future mocks.
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18. Houston Texans -OT Sam Baker, USC
- The Texans are coming along, aren’t they? It looks like Matt Schaub is the answer. So, why not protect him? Baker is one of the top OT out there and will help protect the QB and open up some holes.
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19. Philadelphia Eagles -CB Mike Jenkins, USF
- The Eagles secondary is heralded but aging. Jenkins is a badass. I like this guy.
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20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers -WR Early Doucet, LSU
- Possibly a steal. I have no idea how much longer Joey GAlloway will play, but Doucet is a great No. 2 man for the Bucs. He has great hands that will make up for his lack of speed. He is a great 3rd down receiver who will always catch the ball.
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21. Washington Redskins -DE Derrick Harvey, Florida
- Harvey led the Gators in sacks this year. The Redskins would love him to lead sacks for them. He could.
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22. Dallas Cowboys (From Browns) -Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan
- Replacing Terry Glenn is key and Manningham should be able to help the Cowboys immediately. Yes, cornerback is probably a top need, but it is very likely the Cowboys will address those holes in free agency.
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23. Seattle Seahawks -RB Felix Jones, Arkansas
- If the playoffs didn’t clue you in, Shaun Alexander is finished. Felix Jones will help the Seahawks immediately and might keep them in the playoffs for a few more years.
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24. Pittsburgh Steelers -OG Duke Robinson, Oklahoma
- The Steelers are likely to lose OG Alan Faneca to free agency so if you want to keep that running game rolling, they must keep a solid offensive line.
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25. Tennessee Titans -WR Malcom Kelly, Oklahoma
- Who plays wideout for the Titans again? I honestly don’t know who it is. Maybe that is why Malcom Kelly will probably lead the team in catches in 08.
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26. New York Giants -CB/S Reggie Smith, Oklahoma
- The Giants took hits all over their secondary. Reggie Smith may not be here at this pick, but if he is, the Giants are sure to bite.
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27. San Diego Chargers -OLB Ali Highsmith, LSU
- A run sniffer. Backs hate running into him. He seems to swarm to the ball.
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28. Jacksonville Jaguars -WR DeSean Jackson, Cal
- Although I almost put Jackson in the hands of the Cowboys, the Jags could use him, too. If he does get picked by the Cowboys, then maybe the Jags snag Manningham.
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29. Dallas Cowboys -RB Rashard Menndall, Illinois
- Julius Jones is gone. He needs to be replaced. The draft is loaded with backs and since I have Felix Jones going earlier, Menndall might be the best bet here.
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30. Green Bay Packers-FS Kenny Phillips, Miami
- Phillips can play free or strong safety. The Packers won’t mind snagging a position player here.
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31. San Francisco 49ers (From Colts) -Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt
- The 49ers must open holes for Frank Gore.Williams is the best left to help do that.
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I’d be shocked. Shocked! If Jerry Jones didn’t land one of the two Arkansas RBs. I think if he has to (and I actually don’t think he’ll have to), he’ll trade up to get Jones. Not only is Felix the perfect compliment to Barber, but if he didn’t mind being #21, they wouldn’t even have to change the name Julius’ old uniform.-DW
January 15th, 2008 at 12:40 pmyour an asshole. the pats will win the super bowl. also to earle for that pick jack ass
January 15th, 2008 at 4:19 pmWow, we’ve got an insightful reader here folks in John.
January 15th, 2008 at 5:51 pmYou nearly blew me away with your commentary. You need a linebacker and he’s the best left.
I say we draft a CB with the first pick and trade down with the second. We don’t need to draft a WR in the first round — we can pick up a WR in FA. Crayton can be our number 2. Then again, he really is our number 3 with Witten being our number 2. In my eyes, we need a quality CB to replace Reeves and another RB to replace Jones.
January 15th, 2008 at 8:19 pmI think we can get a better corner in free agency.
I prefer a WR and a RB with those picks.
January 15th, 2008 at 8:22 pmWhile I can’t match the prolific prose of John, I think that if Jake Long is gone at five, the Chiefs trade that pick. They need players, and Herm doesn’t have a problem with playing them young.
January 15th, 2008 at 9:24 pmMike, you need a QB though.
January 15th, 2008 at 9:46 pmWilliams would be a good pick…if not him, then Cherilus. Whomever that is would play RT…Nolan’s moving Joe Staley to LT, which is his natural position.
January 16th, 2008 at 3:21 amNo way denver picks a DE with Dumervill, Moss and Crowder already there. They pick off/def tackle, safety, LB and possibly Wr if there is terrific value there in the second round. No way Kenny Phillips lasts to pick 30 even if Denver doesnt pick him at twelve, which I think they will, unless Clady is still there.
January 17th, 2008 at 9:53 pmScott, take it up with KIm as she made the pick: http://predominantlyorange.com/
January 17th, 2008 at 10:33 pm#32 The Pat’s, Damn cheaters? You must be the president of the "CRY-GATE" club which I believe began right after the Pat’s slapped around your "boy’s" Boo-Hoo!!
January 18th, 2008 at 11:21 amNo Donald, I was speaking the truth. Apparently you missed all the of articles on the fine and loss of the draft pick because the Pats were caught cheating red-handed. Did you miss that?
January 18th, 2008 at 11:28 am"This episode represents a calculated and deliberate attempt to avoid longstanding rules designed to encourage fair play and promote honest competition on the playing field," Goodell said in a letter to the Patriots. Sounds like cheating to me.
January 18th, 2008 at 5:05 pmHerm Edwards has stated that Croyle will be the starter for the ‘08 season. So change the Ryan pick to Ellis since he’s the best player on the available since that’s what Herm Edwards aim is with his philosphy with picking players in the draft.
January 20th, 2008 at 11:42 pmThis site is pretty solid. I love the comments. I am thinking Talib is going anywhere from #7-11. They all need CB’s. Everyone is high on Matt Ryan but Brady Quin dropped to 22 last year…I don’t think Mendenhall goes past Houston at #18. I think the ‘Boys will take Felix if he is there. I look forward to your next mock after you update your draft order
January 22nd, 2008 at 11:48 amOur secondary is so bad we NEED to take TWO CB’s in round 1. If we can get 2 out of these (Talib, McElvin and Cromartie) 3 we did well. We can get a real good RB in round 2. Rice, Johnson etc….I’d like to sign Bernard Berrian to address our deep threat weakness.
February 26th, 2008 at 2:46 pm