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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-D’Brickshaw Ferguson, LT: The Saints are the wildcard team after filling their biggest need by signing Brees. This pick could easily be traded for additional picks, or the team could stay put and pick a few different players. The Saints have young talent at the DE position and have signed Scott Fujita to play linebacker. Ferguson has the chance to be an elite left tackle, which is coveted by all teams in the NFL, plus we have seen what Brees can do when he is protected.
3. Titans-Matt Leinart, QB: This seems like a no brainer pick. With Norm Chow as offensive coordinator and his history with Leinart, add the fact that the Titans need a young QB to take over for McNair next year. Leinart will be ahead of the game because he knows the system, but with an additional year of learning the game, he could be poised to break out in year two.
4. New York Jets-Mario Williams, DE: The Jets would love to see Ferguson drop to them, and he very well could. The Jets would also make a good trade partner with Saints as well. If neither one of the scenarios plays out, the Jets could take Williams to replace Abraham. The one question I have, will Williams fit into the jets new defensive scheme?
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. As a wildcard pick, would the Packers be interested in taking a DT such as Ngata? Just a thought.
6. S.F.-Michael Huff, CB/S: Huff has the ability to play both CB and FS, which he did in college and excelled at both. He has great size and speed and has the ability to take away the opponents best receiver. The Niners are thin in the secondary, and need to replace Plummer. With Huff, not only do they replace him, but they get a significant upgrade.
7. Raiders-Haloti Ngata, DT: The Raiders lost their big nose tackle in Ted Washington and Warren Sapp is getting old. Ngata would be an instant contributor and give them some much need youth along the defensive line.
8. Buffalo-Winston Justice, OT: Unfortunately for the Bills, the players higher on their wish list are now gone, so they make a small reach to fill a big need. Justice can come in a play instantly; taking over for the disappointing Mike Williams
9. Lions-Jay Cutler, QB: I think we all can see that the Lions have decided to go another way at QB. This time around they decide to do it right and let a guy develop slowly instead of throwing him to the wolves right off the bat. Cutler can sit behind Jon Kitna for a year and then take over when he is ready.
10. Cardinals-Vince Young, QB: Another team that has put everything into place for a young quarterback to come in and succeed. Young will also probably sit his first year, but when he gets his chance, the cardinals could become one of the scariest offenses in the entire NFL.
11. St. Louis-Vernon Davis, TE: Davis is a freak of nature, plain and simple. He has good size and great speed for a Tight End. St. Louis is desperate for a playmaker at the position and have a gift fall into their lap. This pick helps bring back some of the “greatest show on turf†to St. Louis
12. Cleveland-Broderick Bunkley, DT: Over the last 2 years, Romeo Crennel has been cleaning house along the D-line to bring in 3-4 type of guys. While they did sign Ted Washington to play in the middle, he is merely a stop gap. Bunkley could be very versatile in a 3-4 defensive scheme.
13. Baltimore-Eric Winston, OT: The Ravens still have a dominating defense, but they need some help along the offensive line. Tony Pashos is penciled in as the starter right now, so I think that right there can warrant this pick. Winston has some injury issues, but has elite talent when healthy, and should be an instant upgrade.
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-Santonio Holmes, WR: Denver misses out on Jackson, but gets a receiver I think fits into their offense perfectly. Holmes will be a great #3 to start off his career and when compliment Leslie as he transitions into the #2 wide receiver after Smith calls it quits.
16. Miami-Manny Lawson, OLB: Lawson has freakish size and speed and project out to an OLB in Nick Sabans 3-4 defense. Lawson is raw but will at the least be a situational pass rusher while learning the defense. Lawson is this years Demarcus Ware, and Ware showed everyone how disruptive he could be. Dallas and Miami run similar defenses and could be a huge help to Miami’s defense.
2. Saints-D’Brickshaw Ferguson, LT: The Saints are the wildcard team after filling their biggest need by signing Brees. This pick could easily be traded for additional picks, or the team could stay put and pick a few different players. The Saints have young talent at the DE position and have signed Scott Fujita to play linebacker. Ferguson has the chance to be an elite left tackle, which is coveted by all teams in the NFL, plus we have seen what Brees can do when he is protected.
3. Titans-Matt Leinart, QB: This seems like a no brainer pick. With Norm Chow as offensive coordinator and his history with Leinart, add the fact that the Titans need a young QB to take over for McNair next year. Leinart will be ahead of the game because he knows the system, but with an additional year of learning the game, he could be poised to break out in year two.
4. New York Jets-Mario Williams, DE: The Jets would love to see Ferguson drop to them, and he very well could. The Jets would also make a good trade partner with Saints as well. If neither one of the scenarios plays out, the Jets could take Williams to replace Abraham. The one question I have, will Williams fit into the jets new defensive scheme?
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. As a wildcard pick, would the Packers be interested in taking a DT such as Ngata? Just a thought.
6. S.F.-Michael Huff, CB/S: Huff has the ability to play both CB and FS, which he did in college and excelled at both. He has great size and speed and has the ability to take away the opponents best receiver. The Niners are thin in the secondary, and need to replace Plummer. With Huff, not only do they replace him, but they get a significant upgrade.
7. Raiders-Haloti Ngata, DT: The Raiders lost their big nose tackle in Ted Washington and Warren Sapp is getting old. Ngata would be an instant contributor and give them some much need youth along the defensive line.
8. Buffalo-Winston Justice, OT: Unfortunately for the Bills, the players higher on their wish list are now gone, so they make a small reach to fill a big need. Justice can come in a play instantly; taking over for the disappointing Mike Williams
9. Lions-Jay Cutler, QB: I think we all can see that the Lions have decided to go another way at QB. This time around they decide to do it right and let a guy develop slowly instead of throwing him to the wolves right off the bat. Cutler can sit behind Jon Kitna for a year and then take over when he is ready.
10. Cardinals-Vince Young, QB: Another team that has put everything into place for a young quarterback to come in and succeed. Young will also probably sit his first year, but when he gets his chance, the cardinals could become one of the scariest offenses in the entire NFL.
11. St. Louis-Vernon Davis, TE: Davis is a freak of nature, plain and simple. He has good size and great speed for a Tight End. St. Louis is desperate for a playmaker at the position and have a gift fall into their lap. This pick helps bring back some of the “greatest show on turf†to St. Louis
12. Cleveland-Broderick Bunkley, DT: Over the last 2 years, Romeo Crennel has been cleaning house along the D-line to bring in 3-4 type of guys. While they did sign Ted Washington to play in the middle, he is merely a stop gap. Bunkley could be very versatile in a 3-4 defensive scheme.
13. Baltimore-Eric Winston, OT: The Ravens still have a dominating defense, but they need some help along the offensive line. Tony Pashos is penciled in as the starter right now, so I think that right there can warrant this pick. Winston has some injury issues, but has elite talent when healthy, and should be an instant upgrade.
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-Santonio Holmes, WR: Denver misses out on Jackson, but gets a receiver I think fits into their offense perfectly. Holmes will be a great #3 to start off his career and when compliment Leslie as he transitions into the #2 wide receiver after Smith calls it quits.
16. Miami-Manny Lawson, OLB: Lawson has freakish size and speed and project out to an OLB in Nick Sabans 3-4 defense. Lawson is raw but will at the least be a situational pass rusher while learning the defense. Lawson is this years Demarcus Ware, and Ware showed everyone how disruptive he could be. Dallas and Miami run similar defenses and could be a huge help to Miami’s defense.
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