Merril Hoge's Tie Knot
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Official Offseason Mock #1 (Draft Mock #3)
The numbers in brackets are the CBSsports prospect rankings. NFL Draft - 2012 NFL Draft Prospects - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com
Notable FA Signings
Brandon Lloyd
Kendall Langford
Mark Anderson
Andre Carter
Dan Connolly
Pre-draft Trades
Brian Hoyer to Cleveland for #68 & #100.
Jermaine Cunningham to Kansas City for #171 (Stolen form Wilfork#75)
2012 NFL Draft
1a. #27 (NO) Mark Barron [29]
Barron is the perfect selection here based on value and needs. His well-rounded skill set is perfect for our scheme. He’s equally great against the run and the pass, and despite being injured right now, he can start from day one.
1b. #31 Trade to Jacksonville for #38 and their 2013 second
2a. #38 (JAX) Shea McClellin [41]
Versatile, well rounded OLB prospect. He might be the best overall 3-4 OLB when it’s all said and done.
2b. #50 (OAK) Trade to Miami for #74 and #78
2c. #63 Amini Silatulo [64]
Versatile, high ceiling guard conversion. As good as this guy is now he has only scratched his potential. He has a mean streak to him, perhaps too mean sometimes. He’s nimble, athletic and balanced, and I’d love to see what Dante could do with him. He might be the second best guard in the draft.
3a. #68 (CLE) Jamell Fleming [88]
He’s hard to separate form, a great cover corner. He’s long through the arms, deceptively physical, and quick mentally and physically. He lacks elite top end speed, but his football speed is the opposite, it’s elite. My only questions after the season were answered at the combine.
3b. #74 (MIA) Greg Childs [92]
My favorite receiver in the draft. He’s a high effort player with a good size to speed ratio, and long arms with big hands. He’s a Petrino/Arkansas product that should pick up the offense. I think he is well on his way becoming elite again. It’s weird, but my favorite part about his game is his blocking. It’s tenacious, violent, and abusive. I can’t wait to line him up opposite Revis!
3c. #78 (MIA) Trumaine Johnson [93]
A real physical specimen, hybrid CB/S. He probably needs a year to secure either starting job, but I think he future is at safety. He could play some big nickel as a rookie.
3d. #94 Trade to Cardinals for #209 and their 2013 third
4a. #100 (CLE) Trade to Tennessee for #115 and #147
4b. #115 (TEN) Emmanuel Acho [170]
A long and strong ILB prospect that is solid against the run and the pass. He could be a really good back-up and/or 3rd down LB to spell Spikes. Has the upside to be a starter.
4c. #126 Joe Adams [188]
Another Petrino/Arkansas product that should pick up the offense. I think he has bulked up too much since the season, because he doesn’t play as slow as he was at the combine and pro day. The list of receivers that can likely understand the offense is a short list, and he can contribute on ST immediately. Unrivaled balance and field vision. He has just enough height to make a living outside.
5. #147 (TEN) Ryan Broyles [198]
Stud on a discount. Seems like his stock is dropping due all the players with stocks rising. He’s the jack of all trades, but with great hands and awareness. Professional at the bubble screen. Probably restricted to slot end duty.
6. #171 (KC) Akiem Hicks [201]
Stud on a discount. Monster DE prospect from Regina University in Canada. He’s 6045, 325 lbs with an insane 84 inch wingspan. That’s 7 feet! Often loses the leverage game, but will excel at two gap end.
7. #209 (AZ) Case Keenum [277]
Low ceiling QB prospect that could look good in this system. Solid back-up and eventual trade bait, like Hoyer.
UDFA
[335] Josh Oglesby: Monster guard conversion project.
[365] Desmond Marrow: Big, athletic, but raw CB prospect. Big upside.
[409] Tony Dye: Solid fundamental safety that would be a day 2 pick if healthy.
[450] Patrick Edwards: Quick shifty slot receiver, high effort. Can help in the return game.
[Unlisted] Michael Hayes: Quick, athletic, and valuable pass catching running back out of Houston.
The numbers in brackets are the CBSsports prospect rankings. NFL Draft - 2012 NFL Draft Prospects - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com
Notable FA Signings
Brandon Lloyd
Kendall Langford
Mark Anderson
Andre Carter
Dan Connolly
Pre-draft Trades
Brian Hoyer to Cleveland for #68 & #100.
Jermaine Cunningham to Kansas City for #171 (Stolen form Wilfork#75)
2012 NFL Draft
1a. #27 (NO) Mark Barron [29]
Barron is the perfect selection here based on value and needs. His well-rounded skill set is perfect for our scheme. He’s equally great against the run and the pass, and despite being injured right now, he can start from day one.
1b. #31 Trade to Jacksonville for #38 and their 2013 second
2a. #38 (JAX) Shea McClellin [41]
Versatile, well rounded OLB prospect. He might be the best overall 3-4 OLB when it’s all said and done.
2b. #50 (OAK) Trade to Miami for #74 and #78
2c. #63 Amini Silatulo [64]
Versatile, high ceiling guard conversion. As good as this guy is now he has only scratched his potential. He has a mean streak to him, perhaps too mean sometimes. He’s nimble, athletic and balanced, and I’d love to see what Dante could do with him. He might be the second best guard in the draft.
3a. #68 (CLE) Jamell Fleming [88]
He’s hard to separate form, a great cover corner. He’s long through the arms, deceptively physical, and quick mentally and physically. He lacks elite top end speed, but his football speed is the opposite, it’s elite. My only questions after the season were answered at the combine.
3b. #74 (MIA) Greg Childs [92]
My favorite receiver in the draft. He’s a high effort player with a good size to speed ratio, and long arms with big hands. He’s a Petrino/Arkansas product that should pick up the offense. I think he is well on his way becoming elite again. It’s weird, but my favorite part about his game is his blocking. It’s tenacious, violent, and abusive. I can’t wait to line him up opposite Revis!
3c. #78 (MIA) Trumaine Johnson [93]
A real physical specimen, hybrid CB/S. He probably needs a year to secure either starting job, but I think he future is at safety. He could play some big nickel as a rookie.
3d. #94 Trade to Cardinals for #209 and their 2013 third
4a. #100 (CLE) Trade to Tennessee for #115 and #147
4b. #115 (TEN) Emmanuel Acho [170]
A long and strong ILB prospect that is solid against the run and the pass. He could be a really good back-up and/or 3rd down LB to spell Spikes. Has the upside to be a starter.
4c. #126 Joe Adams [188]
Another Petrino/Arkansas product that should pick up the offense. I think he has bulked up too much since the season, because he doesn’t play as slow as he was at the combine and pro day. The list of receivers that can likely understand the offense is a short list, and he can contribute on ST immediately. Unrivaled balance and field vision. He has just enough height to make a living outside.
5. #147 (TEN) Ryan Broyles [198]
Stud on a discount. Seems like his stock is dropping due all the players with stocks rising. He’s the jack of all trades, but with great hands and awareness. Professional at the bubble screen. Probably restricted to slot end duty.
6. #171 (KC) Akiem Hicks [201]
Stud on a discount. Monster DE prospect from Regina University in Canada. He’s 6045, 325 lbs with an insane 84 inch wingspan. That’s 7 feet! Often loses the leverage game, but will excel at two gap end.
7. #209 (AZ) Case Keenum [277]
Low ceiling QB prospect that could look good in this system. Solid back-up and eventual trade bait, like Hoyer.
UDFA
[335] Josh Oglesby: Monster guard conversion project.
[365] Desmond Marrow: Big, athletic, but raw CB prospect. Big upside.
[409] Tony Dye: Solid fundamental safety that would be a day 2 pick if healthy.
[450] Patrick Edwards: Quick shifty slot receiver, high effort. Can help in the return game.
[Unlisted] Michael Hayes: Quick, athletic, and valuable pass catching running back out of Houston.
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