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Well, more like my pride is on the line. This mock is for a competition among some friends and I want to win it all this year, so any comments would help.
1. Texans-Reggie Bush, RB: While I don’t completely agree with this pick, I do believe this is what they will end up doing. It is not a question of Bush’s talent, but rather with the Texans holes at other positions on the team. They will have 2 above average RB’s making a ton of money, but they will continue to struggle because they did not fill other more pressing needs.
2. Saints-Mario Williams, DE: Williams is an unbelievable talent that is going to bring an instant presence on a defense that needs to find some sort of identity. Williams should make the other players around him better and hopefully help some of those other guys live up to their potential
3. Titans-Vince Young, QB: Young is on the rebound after his stock slipped after the combine. I think Young’s game is more similar to McNair’s which should make for an easier transition for young and the team. A big arm and the potential to make plays with his feet, plus his long term potential might be greater than Leinart.
4. New York Jets-Matt Leinart, QB: Eric Mangini gets a quarterback that closely resembles his old QB Tom Brady. Leinart doesn’t have the strongest arm and is not very mobile, but he has good touch on the ball and good poise in the pocket, plus he just wins games.
5. Packers-A.J. Hawk, LB: The Packers have a lot of problems on their team, drafting Hawk will help alleviate one of those. Hawk will pair up with Barnett to create a young and talented LB corp. that should give that defense a boost.
6. S.F.-Vernon Davis, TE: Davis should help take off some of the pressure that Alex Smith will be feeling next season. He is a big, fast, freak that has great hands and breakaway speed. Should quickly become the niners top receiver and will be looked upon to help a dismal offense get better.
7. Raiders-Michael Huff, CB: I think if Vince Young is here, they will give a hard look to him. As it works out, Huff is not only the best player available on the defensive side of the ball, but he also fills a huge need for the Raiders. Huff can take Woodson’s spot and there should not be any drop off in production.
8. Buffalo-D’Brickshaw Ferguson, OT: Who would have guessed he would fall this far? The Bills get a gift here. Tackle is a big need for the Bills and they fill it with a potential lockdown left tackle that will give whoever the Bills quarterback some time to make plays.
9. Lions-Broderick Bunkley, DT: The Bills gift is the Lions good fortune. While Huff would probably be their pick of choice, Bunkley will be able to come in and give their defensive line the pass rush that has been sorely lacking for some time up in Detroit.
10. Cardinals- Jay Cutler, QB: Maybe he is this years Ben Rothlisberger? Some people have him is the highest rated QB while others think he is a little overrated. The Cardinals need a future replacement for Warner, and with Warner’s injury history, Cutler could be taking over sooner than expected. Sounds like the Steelers story all over again.
11. St. Louis-Jimmy Williams, CB/S: Williams stock has fluctuated because of some reports of attitude problems. This however, has never been an issue when it comes to the Rams. Williams has lots of talent and versatility and will be an instant upgrade to a fairly weak Rams secondary.
12. Cleveland-Haloti Ngata, DT: Ask and you shall receive. Romeo Crennel joked that Ngata was their #1 guy at the combine because they felt there was no way they would be able to get him. Oh how things can change so quickly. Ngata should fit in well into the 3-4 and will share time with the ageless Ted Washington.
13. Baltimore-Winston Justice, OT After a slow start to the season, Justice has moved up the boards after strong showings at the combine and workouts. Justice will fill a huge need on that line.
14. Philadelphia-Chad Jackson, WR: Philadelphia needs to get some offensive weapons for McNabb. Jackson’s stock has skyrocketed himself all the way to the 1st wide receiver taken. Jackson has good size and good speed and should help lessen the blow of losing TO.
15. Denver-Lawrence Maroney, RB: Tatum Bell is always hurt and Ron Dayne is a cheeseburger away from being out of the NFL. Maroney fits the Denver running system perfectly and should be a dominant back in that system for many years. I know Denver has had success with later round talent, but this fit is too good to pass up and the talent really is not there this year.
16. Miami-Donte Whitner, S: A little bit of a shock here. Whitner has really climbed the charts of late and could really be a special player in the nfl. Whitner is a safety that plays the run well and will help fill and need in Nick Sabans defense
1. Texans-Reggie Bush, RB: While I don’t completely agree with this pick, I do believe this is what they will end up doing. It is not a question of Bush’s talent, but rather with the Texans holes at other positions on the team. They will have 2 above average RB’s making a ton of money, but they will continue to struggle because they did not fill other more pressing needs.
2. Saints-Mario Williams, DE: Williams is an unbelievable talent that is going to bring an instant presence on a defense that needs to find some sort of identity. Williams should make the other players around him better and hopefully help some of those other guys live up to their potential
3. Titans-Vince Young, QB: Young is on the rebound after his stock slipped after the combine. I think Young’s game is more similar to McNair’s which should make for an easier transition for young and the team. A big arm and the potential to make plays with his feet, plus his long term potential might be greater than Leinart.
4. New York Jets-Matt Leinart, QB: Eric Mangini gets a quarterback that closely resembles his old QB Tom Brady. Leinart doesn’t have the strongest arm and is not very mobile, but he has good touch on the ball and good poise in the pocket, plus he just wins games.
5. Packers-A.J. Hawk, LB: The Packers have a lot of problems on their team, drafting Hawk will help alleviate one of those. Hawk will pair up with Barnett to create a young and talented LB corp. that should give that defense a boost.
6. S.F.-Vernon Davis, TE: Davis should help take off some of the pressure that Alex Smith will be feeling next season. He is a big, fast, freak that has great hands and breakaway speed. Should quickly become the niners top receiver and will be looked upon to help a dismal offense get better.
7. Raiders-Michael Huff, CB: I think if Vince Young is here, they will give a hard look to him. As it works out, Huff is not only the best player available on the defensive side of the ball, but he also fills a huge need for the Raiders. Huff can take Woodson’s spot and there should not be any drop off in production.
8. Buffalo-D’Brickshaw Ferguson, OT: Who would have guessed he would fall this far? The Bills get a gift here. Tackle is a big need for the Bills and they fill it with a potential lockdown left tackle that will give whoever the Bills quarterback some time to make plays.
9. Lions-Broderick Bunkley, DT: The Bills gift is the Lions good fortune. While Huff would probably be their pick of choice, Bunkley will be able to come in and give their defensive line the pass rush that has been sorely lacking for some time up in Detroit.
10. Cardinals- Jay Cutler, QB: Maybe he is this years Ben Rothlisberger? Some people have him is the highest rated QB while others think he is a little overrated. The Cardinals need a future replacement for Warner, and with Warner’s injury history, Cutler could be taking over sooner than expected. Sounds like the Steelers story all over again.
11. St. Louis-Jimmy Williams, CB/S: Williams stock has fluctuated because of some reports of attitude problems. This however, has never been an issue when it comes to the Rams. Williams has lots of talent and versatility and will be an instant upgrade to a fairly weak Rams secondary.
12. Cleveland-Haloti Ngata, DT: Ask and you shall receive. Romeo Crennel joked that Ngata was their #1 guy at the combine because they felt there was no way they would be able to get him. Oh how things can change so quickly. Ngata should fit in well into the 3-4 and will share time with the ageless Ted Washington.
13. Baltimore-Winston Justice, OT After a slow start to the season, Justice has moved up the boards after strong showings at the combine and workouts. Justice will fill a huge need on that line.
14. Philadelphia-Chad Jackson, WR: Philadelphia needs to get some offensive weapons for McNabb. Jackson’s stock has skyrocketed himself all the way to the 1st wide receiver taken. Jackson has good size and good speed and should help lessen the blow of losing TO.
15. Denver-Lawrence Maroney, RB: Tatum Bell is always hurt and Ron Dayne is a cheeseburger away from being out of the NFL. Maroney fits the Denver running system perfectly and should be a dominant back in that system for many years. I know Denver has had success with later round talent, but this fit is too good to pass up and the talent really is not there this year.
16. Miami-Donte Whitner, S: A little bit of a shock here. Whitner has really climbed the charts of late and could really be a special player in the nfl. Whitner is a safety that plays the run well and will help fill and need in Nick Sabans defense